Former Cullman Co. volunteer coach pleads guilty to raping student
CULLMAN COUNTY, AL (WBRC) - A former volunteer coach at a Cullman County school has pleaded guilty to raping a student.
Spencer Jackson Byrd, 22, was arrested on Feb. 18, 2015.
Byrd, a volunteer basketball coach for Fairview High School, was accused of having sex with a student...
Jammin’ in the gym with Cullman seniors
I came out tonight to listen to the Patsy Cline music as well as all the other country music they are performing.”
Pat Shoup
CULLMAN - Cullman seniors danced the night away last night at the Donald E. Green Senior Center. Lacey Snider and J.D. Pollard...
Dallas police: Troubled QB Manziel reports hit-and-run crash
DALLAS (AP) - Police in Dallas say troubled quarterback Johnny Manziel reported a hit-and-run accident earlier this week. The publicist for the former Texas A&M star says he wasn’t seriously injured.
Senior Cpl. DeMarquis Black told The Associated Press the accident happened Monday night, and...
Garden City Town Council meeting notes- June 20
GARDEN CITY – The Garden City Town Council met on Monday evening to discuss matters that were queued for review. At the meeting were all councilmembers and the Garden City Mayor Tim Eskew.
The council quickly approved the following resolutions:
Fire Department roofing construction estimated at...
Coaching changes on the hardwood for 2016-17 season
CULLMAN - A husband-wife team will be a feature in Cullman County high school basketball for the 2016-17 season. But they will be coaching at different programs.
Paige Parker-Adams and her husband, Drew Adams, will make their varsity coaching debuts at Holly Pond High School...
Meeting offers second chance – or first – to enter WSCC health programs
HANCEVILLE - Individuals who didn’t get into their first-choice health program at Wallace State or those who are interested in learning about programs with open admission for Fall 2016 have the opportunity to meet with program directors during an informational meeting next week.
The Health...
New Hanceville bakery: Paradise Cove
HANCEVILLE - The owner of Paradise Cove, the newest bakery in the county, comes from a sturdy, Blount County lineage that believed in elbows-deep in flour, apron-wearing, baking-from-scratch Southern cooking.
Jenni Teichmiller has been in charge of feeding a houseful of boys for many years...
CCPL happenings
CULLMAN - Set to wrap up next Thursday, this year’s Summer Library Program has been a success thus far with little ones packing the house at the county’s flagship library location on Clark Street in Cullman.
The Cullman County Public Library has a lengthy history...
Lonesome grave in Holly Pond: who is buried there?
HOLLY POND – Have you ever walked through an old cemetery and wondered who was buried there? What did they look like? Were they married? Did they have children? Ever wonder what kind of person they were and what kind of mark they left...
Community Events: Tuesday, June 21
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Meeting
Find meaningful advice and support from a community of fellow Alzheimer’s Caregivers. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 21 at 5:30 p.m. at Westminster Assisted Living, located at the intersection of Main Avenue and Olive Street (1020...
Cullman County awarded status of 4-H Centennial Youth Initiative County
Photo shows Alabama Extension Associate Director Dr. Paul Brown presenting Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson and Garry Marchman and Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony Glover with a Crystal Clover.
CULLMAN - Cullman County's Alabama Extension professionals were recognized for their service to the county’s 4-H...
West Point Town Council prepares for upcoming municipal elections
WEST POINT - With the municipal election right around the corner, the West Point Town Council made preparations during a regular meeting Monday evening inside town hall.
The council approved poll workers Jerri Eddy, James Headrick, Donald Sapp, Joyce Sapp, Darinda Jones and Linda Suits...
CAPNA hosting area meetings to help seniors with utility bills
There are a lot of people who just can’t pay their bills these days.”
Dorothy Butler, Hanceville senior
HANCEVILLE - Community Action Partnership of North Alabama is hosting several area meetings to help local senior citizens with their utility bill this summer. On Monday, citizens aged...
City of Cullman municipal election: positions to be decided
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman’s municipal election will be held on August 23, where voters will choose to either keep the current city leadership in place or replace the members of the current city school board, city council and mayor’s office with new...
Voter registration and ID drive to be held June 28
MONTGOMERY - In an effort to ensure that eligible Alabama citizens are able to vote, Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill asked the members of the legislature, as well as all probate judges, to provide three separate and specific days of the week,...
Senate set to vote on gun reform Monday
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WBRC) - The Senate will vote on gun reform today.
Congress failed to pass gun control legislation after the rampage at Sandy Hook in Newton and after San Bernardino.
Orlando's deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history will impact this debate.
After Senate Democrats forced the issue of...
Community Events: Monday, June 20
Monday Fun-Days at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center
1/2 priced day passes for just $5 each from 6-10 p.m.
Utility Assistance Meeting- Hanceville
On June 20 at 9 a.m., Community Action Partnership of North Alabama will be at the Hanceville Senior Center to speak with seniors...
Files from Yesteryear: 1937 and 1994
Each week, we're going to share a few items from The Cullman Tribune's archives. It may not be "important" news, but we think it's interesting to see what was "news" at different points in history. And who knows? Maybe someone from your family will...
Local nonprofit hosts concert, severely in need of help to continue supporting area vets
CULLMAN - Local nonprofit agency Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) played host to a fundraising effort on Saturday night where Todd Simpson and Mojo Child played to a small but loyal group. Jeremy Hogan, SFW founder, is concerned about the future of the organization as...
Minnie Pearl – Straight Outta Baileyton
BAILEYTON - Have you ever visited a place and as a result your life changed forever? If so, where did you go? Was it an exotic trip to far-off lands or did you go on a religious pilgrimage? Well, for Miss Ophelia Colley of...
The Link holds 3rd annual Reverse the Cycle Sprint Triathlon
CULLMAN – On Saturday, The Link of Cullman County held its third annual Reverse the Cycle Sprint Triathlon, with 118 athletes competing for first place.
The event, including swimming, biking and running, was held throughout Smith Lake Park and along nearby roads, such as County...
Candlelight vigil held for Jordan Wilson, missing for 5 weeks
CULLMAN - Jordan Wilson was last seen five weeks ago then the vehicle she had been traveling in was found abandoned with her purse, her cell phone and her cigarettes left in it. Her family isn’t surprised about her purse, but the fact that...
Chase from Cullman Co. to Decatur ends in crash
CULLMAN COUNTY, AL (WAFF) - One man is facing several driving violation charges after leading deputies on a chase from Vinemont to Decatur.
Cullman County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence call Friday night. When deputies arrived at the scene the man fled and...
CWAC to host Christmas in July to aid local food bank
CULLMAN - The Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center will be decking the halls on July 8 for Christmas in July. The center will offer half-priced day passes and $50 off memberships to those who bring nonperishable food items for the Cullman Caring for Kids...
Zeigler says Bentley impeachment process “a slow boat”
MONTGOMERY - The House Judiciary Committee held its first meeting Wednesday on the impeachment petition against Gov. Robert Bentley. The meeting addressed only the procedures and rules by which the committee will proceed.
State Auditor Jim Zeigler, a leading critic of Bentley, said the impeachment...
Saturday Event Guide- June 18
Shoot for a Cure 9th Annual 3D Archery Shoot
June 18-19 at Camp David in Cullman County, located south of Jones Chapel on County Road 940. Saturday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday starting at 8 a.m. with breakfast and devotion prior to the shoot. Door...
Complete Streets: making Cullman pedestrian-friendly
Streets are a vital part of livable, attractive communities. Everyone, regardless of age, ability, income, race, or ethnicity, ought to have safe, comfortable, and convenient access to community destinations and public places–whether walking, driving, bicycling, or taking public transportation. But too many of our...
Alabama’s May unemployment rate is unchanged at 6.1%
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Commissioner Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted May unemployment rate is 6.1 percent, unchanged from both April 2016’s rate and May 2015’s rate. May’s rate represents 132,106 unemployed persons, compared to 133,252 in April and...
County Parks Department celebrates Smith Lake Park’s 44th anniversary and new office
CULLMAN - Smith Lake Park was host to its 44th anniversary and new store opening celebration on Friday with many recognizable faces in attendance including Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker, Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport and Parks...
Dive in to movies at the Aquatic Center!
We love to just come up here and hang out. I usually meet a bunch of friends up here and we all watch the movie together.”
Dorothy Conley
CULLMAN – The Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center held its first Dive-In Movie of the summer this week,...
Community Events: Friday, June 17
Weekly Just Play! Program- Cullman City Parks and Rec
When: Fridays at 1 p.m. in June & July
Where: A different CP&R small park each week (June 17 – Culpepper Park, June 24 – Nesmith Park, July 1 – Stiefelmeyer Park, July 8 – Cullman Wellness...
City Parks & Rec Youth Art Camp set for June 28-30
CULLMAN – Get your creative juices flowing at Cullman City Parks and Recreation’s Youth Art Camp, which will take place June 28-30 at the Cullman Civic Center. Registration is now open at the civic center or online at www.cullmanrecreation.org.
The camp will be Tuesday-Thursday from...
Hanceville fights hard in Thursday play-day at Decatur Heritage
DECATUR - With a chance to compile the second best win-loss total on Thursday, the Hanceville Lady Bulldogs were unable to finish the process in the Danville basketball play-day series.
Hanceville wound up on the end of a 48-34 loss to Decatur Heritage Christian Academy,...
Suicide prevention: never be afraid to reach out for help
CULLMAN - In the early hours of Thursday morning, Jeremy Kilpatrick wrote and posted a plea on his Cullman County Coroner’s Office Facebook page urging people who are experiencing suicidal ideation to reach out and ask for help. (https://www.facebook.com/CullmanCountyCornersOffice)
He speaks of his personal experience...
CRMC hosts prescription education event
You’ve got to be responsible for your own medications in a certain way. I go on the internet a lot and look things up; you should know your own body. It’s your own responsibility.”
Peggy Bender
CULLMAN –Cullman Regional Medical Center hosted a brown bag lunch-and-learn...
Touring Farms for Kids wraps up 16th annual session
CULLMAN - In its 16th year, the Touring Farms for Kids Camp ended on Thursday after showing 32 children the ins and outs of farm life throughout Cullman County.
“The purpose of the camp is to provide the children with an education on our agricultural...
Good Hope Youth Basketball Association annual summer camps start soon
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Youth Basketball Association's annual summer camps are happening soon. The camps are open to all youth; they do not have to attend Good Hope to participate. Pre-registration is this Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m.-noon in the Good...
Cullman County Republican Women meet; Circuit Clerk McSwain special guest
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Women met this week, with Cullman County Circuit Clerk Lisa McSwain as their featured guest speaker.
McSwain, who has been in office since 2013, says she really enjoys her role and it’s an honor and privilege to serve Cullman...
Drug sting leads to trafficking arrest in northwest Cullman
CULLMAN - On June 12, Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators and other officers, while conducting a drug sting operation in the northwest sector of the city of Cullman, arrested Phillip Travis White, 27, of Cordova, for trafficking in illegal drugs (methamphetamine).
Investigators recovered 33...
Suicide: an open letter from Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick
An open letter from Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick
There are dark times and then there are great times. Sometimes the dark outweighs the great. I have found that the best prescription for depression is GOD. However, your dark times may require more. I urge...
Community Events: Thursday, June 16
CRMC Brown Bag Drug Lunch-and-Learn
Cullman Regional Medical Center will host a brown bag drug lunch-and-learn event on Thursday, June 16 at 11:30 a.m. Residents are encouraged to toss all current medications into a brown bag (or any bag) and bring them to the event...
Troopers on scene of 18-wheeler incident on Highway 278 by Duck River Bridge
CULLMAN - Alabama State Troopers and the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department are currently working the scene of a traffic incident on U.S. Highway 278 East between Berlin and Holly Pond near the Duck River Bridge and Plainview Baptist Church. The incident scene is still...
12U Cold Springs Lady Eagles end undefeated season as county champs
CULLMAN - The Cold Springs 12 U Lady Eagles softball team finished an impressive season last night in the county tournament. With a regular season record of 21-0, they went 4-0 in the tournament to clinch the Cullman County Championship against a very competitive...
Wallace State-Oneonta campus generating community interest during inaugural semester
HANCEVILLE – The inaugural semester at Wallace State-Oneonta is in full swing and interest in the college is growing daily in the community according to campus Director, Doctor Kelley Jones.
“Everything is going as smoothly as possible. It’s an exciting time. The students love the...
CCCDC meets, approves four nonprofit grants for June
Photo: Heath Yearwood, principal at West Point High School, requested money to resurface the school’s track at Tuesday night’s CCCDC meeting.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) is an organization that supports all nonprofits in Cullman County through grant funds. The group...
Vinemont Town Council approves new area business, discusses Scouts and area ball tournaments
VINEMONT - A request for a new business to come into the Vinemont area was approved during the regular meeting of the Vinemont City Council Tuesday night.
Jeremy Harbison is planning to have a welding fabrication shop located near the Dollar General Store. Harbison has...
Giant American flag raised at Camp Liberty
CULLMAN - As the threat of an afternoon, summertime storm passed, the bright blue sky was the background to a few clouds as the sun shone fiercely. The crowd of veterans and citizens, young and old, gathered as the largest American flag in the...
Good start on summer play-day schedule for Fairview Lady Aggies
DECATUR - Success was achieved by the Fairview Lady Aggies Tuesday as they opened up their summer basketball play-day schedule.
The tour began at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy with the Lady Aggies posting victory over West Morgan 42-33 and Huntland, Tennessee 34-27.
While the offense encountered...
County Commission meets; CARTS drivers recognized, Duck River pipeline terms agreed, work on numerous roads discussed
Photo: Chairman Kenneth Walker and Commissioner Kerry Watson with CARTS drivers who won at the nationals.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met, without Commissioner Garry Marchman who was absent, on June 14 with Chairman Kenneth Walker and Commissioner Kerry Watson in attendance, and therefore,...
Good Hope City Council meeting notes- June 13
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council met on Monday night with a fairly small agenda.
Councilman John Harris commended Good Hope Boy Scout Troop 241, who helped fellow scout Auston Rusk work in Hathcock Park on June 8 as part of Rusk’s Eagle...
Convicted felon on probation busted in undercover operation with drugs and weapons
CULLMAN - On June 12, Cullman City Police Department investigators conducted an undercover drug operation on the west side of the town. During the operation, Jerry Adam Crocker, 33, of Hanceville, was found to be in possession of a loaded Romania AK-47, a .40...
Cold Springs Lady Eagles go wide open in rout of DAR at Danville play-day
FLORETTE - Scoring 43 points in one half with a running clock is impressive.
The Cold Springs Lady Eagles were the team to put on this blitz of points in a 20-minute span Monday morning in the first of three games from the Danville play-day...
Highway 69 closed due to incident near Eagle Pride Kwik Stop in Bremen
BREMEN - According to the Cullman County Sheriff's Department, there has been an 18-wheeler incident on Highway 69 South near the Eagle Pride Kwik Stop. Both lanes of the highway have been closed and will remain closed for another two hours.
The 18-wheeler has reportedly...
Garrett Suchey becomes 4th player in 5 years drafted from Wallace State’s baseball program
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State pitcher Garrett Suchey was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 30th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft over the weekend, marking the fourth player to be selected from the program in five years.
Former...
Day brings families with special needs together at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN – On Saturday afternoon at Sportsman Lake Park the Cullman Autism and Special Needs Family Support Group held a Family Fun Day for the second straight year.
According to co-founder of the support group, Rhonda West-Davis, around 20 families attended the event.
“This (support group)...
Bentley orders flags at half-staff to honor Orlando victims
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley, per the President’s order, issued a directive this morning that the American flag should be lowered to half-staff immediately to honor the victims of the attack in Orlando, Florida. Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset on Thursday, June...
Staycation: Birmingham: Discover the new magic!
BIRMINGHAM - Vacation season is upon us, with schools out for the summer and gas prices slowly creeping up. While hopping on a plane and visiting an exotic destination is on the agenda for some families, others of us are content with a budget-friendlier...
Profile: Local bluegrass band BoomTown
CULLMAN - When Jesse Turner and his friends got together in October of 2015 to form BoomTown, they had no idea it would be something they would be pursuing full-time within a year.
“That first weekend we got together we decided to compete in the...
Cullman’s Caleb Lipsey headed to Miami, selected for the Power Showcase
CULLMAN - Christmas will come a little late for Cullman Bearcats stand out right fielder Caleb Lipsey as he heads to Marlins Park in Miami to take part in the 11th Annual Power Showcase World Classic. Lipsey will have a chance to showcase his...
9th Annual Jeremiah Castille Character Camp: more than just football
CULLMAN - A plethora of kids, from elementary age to high school, flocked to Heritage Park Friday and Saturday to take part in this year’s Jeremiah Castille Character Camp.
“We call them character camps,” said former Alabama and NFL standout Jerimiah Castille of his free...
Aderholt statement on Orlando terrorist attack
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama (AL-04) this evening released the following statement regarding last night’s terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida.
“I was sad to hear about the terrorist attack in Orlando, on American soil. This and other attacks we have seen, prove...
18th Annual Tractor Show held at WSCC
HANCEVILLE – On Saturday at Wallace State Community College the 18th Annual Hanceville Antique Tractor and Engine Show was held.
The event, which was coordinated by Bonnie Brannan, was special this year because the Alabama Chapter #23 International Harvester Collectors held their state meeting at...
Family reunions and the importance of tradition
CULLMAN - Not so long ago family reunions were common in the area, with most remembering them from their childhood days. Members of a family would arrive with their children, their children’s children and covered dishes for an afternoon of fellowship, laughter and even...
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1937 and 1954
Each week, we're going to share a few items from The Cullman Tribune's archives. It may not be "important" news, but we think it's interesting to see what was "news" at different points in history. And who knows? Maybe someone from your family will...
Addiction: Christ-centered recovery, part 4
CULLMAN - With addiction numbers soaring throughout the country and locally, it is estimated that over one in ten Americans are addicted to alcohol and drugs. Mind you, those numbers do not include those who are addicted to gambling, food or sex.
The Zero Addiction...
Remembering the Katy-did
Oh it was terrible, parts of the plane hanging on bushes and in the wooded areas. Legs here and arms there, it was awful. I was writing for the Tribune at the time, but I didn’t write about that though. I don’t ever want...
Mopars overtake Depot Park for a great cause
We came all the way from New Orleans to see our friends up here in Cullman. This is the Big Easy Mopar Club and we do this six times a year in different cities in the country and Cullman is one of our stops....
Hubbard’s mugshot released; AG Luther Strange, others react to verdict
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - More officials are reacting following the conviction of House Speaker Mike Hubbard on 12 felony ethics violations Friday night. Hubbard was immediately removed from office.
Following the guilty verdict, Hubbard was taken into custody by Lee County sheriff's deputies, though not placed in...
Get fit at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN - Sportsman Lake Park is a local favorite for many, especially those who want to take a nice, brisk walk with some beautiful scenery. With the addition recently of exercise equipment stations along the 3.1-mile walking trail around the lake, getting a great...
Giving blood: the local impact
Photo: Heather Byars with her daughter Claire
Prior to Claire's health issues, I really didn't understand just how beneficial blood donations are. I mostly thought of blood transfusions as part of surgery or traumatic injury. I never thought of patients who are on chemotherapy as...
Saturday Event Guide- June 11
Good Hope Outlaws Car Wash
The Good Hope Outlaws Youth Football will be hosting a car wash on Saturday June 11, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Auto Zone in Cullman. Please spread the word and send all of your family and friends out to support...
County edges out the city in the annual city/county blood drive
Photo: Claudina Massey knows the importance of giving blood and does it as often as she can.
We are in an emergency appeal right now, which means our blood supply is critically low. That gets a little scary. We don’t put the ‘Emergency Appeal’ sign...
Cold Springs and Good Hope girls hoop it up in Danville play-day series
FALKVILLE - Emily Willoughby and Camryn Crider of Cold Springs know when to step up their level of play, regardless if it's a summer play-day game or during the regular season.
Others for Cold Springs came on strong Friday while the Lady Eagles competed in...
WSCC Respiratory Therapy students declared champions at Sputum Bowl
Photo: Dr. Paul Taylor, right, stands with Wallace State Community College students Alivia Sims, left, Heather Owen, Victoria Baldwin and Oscar Goodwin who are the champions of the Alabama Society for Respiratory Care Sputum Bowl. Their win makes them eligible to compete in the...
2-car collision at Hwys 157 and 31 after driver allegedly falls asleep
CULLMAN – A two-car collision ending at the intersection of Highways 157 and 31 left one vehicle flipped and all three people involved with minor scratches but no major injuries.
The two vehicles involved were a silver Honda Accord and a white Ford Explorer. There...
Funeral arrangements announced for County sanitation worker killed Thursday
CULLMAN - Visitation and funeral arrangements for Cullman County Sanitation Department employee Harold Jamie Dickey have been announced. Visitation will be Saturday, June 11 from 6-8 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. The funeral will be held on Sunday, June 12 at 3 p.m....
City Councilman Andy Page running again “for the children, my children, my grandchildren”
CULLMAN - City of Cullman Councilman Andy Page ran for office in 2008 with the campaign slogan of “For the future of Cullman” and he still stands by that motto today as he readies for another election cycle.
“In 2008 I ran ‘for the future...
Hanceville City Council meets; WSCC president speaks, remainder of Romine building sold
HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville held their regular council meeting on Thursday night with all council members present along with Mayor Kenneth Nail and City Attorney Dan Willingham.
Preceding the regular meeting, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) President Dr. Vicki Karolewics presented the results...
Scam Alert: CPD warns of fake FBI callers
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department today is warning local residents about a telephone scam. Agents in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Huntsville field office have had numerous complaints and shared the warning with the CPD.
"Citizens are being called by someone claiming to be...
‘Keep that Garbage Out!’- local resident finds KKK materials at his home
CULLMAN - James Hays, a 20-year resident of Cullman, found Ku Klux Klan recruitment packets around his home recently, and he is concerned for the community.
The most recent propaganda, which was littered all along his street (Goldridge Road), boldly has, among other things, “transgender...
Dodge City Town Council meets; town preparing for annual Dodge City Day this Saturday
DODGE CITY - The Dodge City Town Council met Thursday night for a regularly-scheduled meeting ahead of this Saturday’s annual Dodge City Day, where the town says that dozens of vendors will be set up in “every nook and cranny.”
The all-day festival promises fun...
Community Events: Friday, June 10
2nd Fridays
It's back THIS FRIDAY! 2nd Fridays returns with a great night of family fun, food, festivities and discounts, deals and drawings! From live music by Round 2, kids' activities and a cruise-in car show to extended shopping hours, delicious food and the Cullman...
West Point earns OT win after loss in Danville play-day series
FALKVILLE - Even in the summertime, victory can be sweet for a basketball team.
It was on Thursday for the West Point Warriors. In a two-game assignment of the Danville play-day series, the Warriors pulled out a 53-47 win in overtime against Elkmont, offsetting a...
Berlin incorporation informational meeting held
BERLIN - Berlin is making a push for incorporation after over 200 years. On Thursday night, several of its citizens gathered at the local community center to discuss the possibility.
“After we had the meeting back in August, I was against (incorporation),” community leader Patrick...
4 principals named at tonight’s CCBOE meeting
CULLMAN - Plenty of changes in the administrative part of the Cullman County School system received approval during a regular meeting of the county school board tonight.
The board recommended and approved the transfer of four principal positions. The jobs become effective on July 1.
Good...
2 local men launch Cullman’s first online marketplace
Photo shows Will Frederick (left) and Keith Rudder (right).
CULLMAN - Local Cullman citizens, Keith Rudder and Will Frederick, have created http://cullmanonlineyardsales.com, a Cullman County-only website for online sales. The site, which launched at 4 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, has had over 6,000 visitors in...
Superintendent says no asbestos problem at Holly Pond Elementary
HOLLY POND - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette said today that there is no asbestos problem at Holly Pond Elementary School, despite the red warning tape and plastic currently adorning the school’s entrance.
“There is no asbestos issue,” said Barnette, when reached by phone...
Elks Lodge holds moving Flag Day ceremony
Photo: 90-year-old C. J. Burney, a Marine from Cullman who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima
In the words of our national anthem, I pray that Old Glory’s broad stripes and bright stars never cease their gallant streaming.”
Julian Campbell
CULLMAN - The Cullman Elks Lodge...
Cullman Lions Club News
First row: (left to right) - Director Riley Smith, Tail Twister Gary Murphree, Lion Tamer Dave Gratz, President Barry Willingham, Past Pres. Charles McBrayer, First Vice-President Bill Ruehl and Second Vice-President Mike Ponder
Second row, (left to right): - Director Howard Perry, Membership Jim Dill,...
Cullman County sanitation worker fatally injured
CULLMAN - A Cullman County sanitation worker was killed this morning when another vehicle struck the truck he was working on.
The Cullman County Commission regretfully announces the loss of a valued Cullman County Sanitation Department employee, Harold Jamie Dickey," said County Attorney Chad Floyd....
Local agencies receive nearly $2 million in grants to lower energy costs for low-income residents
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded grants totaling almost $2 million to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents who need help reducing their homes' utility bills.
The grants support Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program which provides funds to improve the energy efficiency and safety of...
Auburn comes up short in College World Series
OKLAHOMA CITY - With Wednesday night’s game being the winner takes all match up of the Women’s College World Series, the Auburn Tigers gave it their all but came up short of winning the national championship with Oklahoma taking their third title with a...
Community Events: Thursday, June 9
2016 2nd Quarter Industry Tour- Cullman Chamber
Join us for our 2016 2nd Qtr. Industry Tour at Goat Island Brewing. Thursday, June 9 from 4-5 p.m. 1646-A John H. Cooper Dr. Cullman, AL 35055. Industry tours are wonderful opportunities to learn more about the businesses...
4 Cullman County attractions featured in national tourism campaign
DECATUR - On Thursday, the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) will hold a press conference to help the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) launch a national tourism campaign. Four culinary destinations in Cullman County have been selected for the ARC’s Bon Appétit, Appalachia!, a...
CRMC Auxiliary awards scholarship to West Point grad Kimberly Brooke James
Photo: CRMC Auxiliary President Sarah Hicks presents the 2016 Auxiliary Scholarship to Kimberly Brooke James.
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Medical Center’s Auxiliary recently awarded West Point High School graduate, Kimberly Brooke James, the Auxiliary Scholarship in the amount of $500. James will attend Wallace State...
Carmike Summer Kid Series kicks off
I think this is great! It gives the kids something to do besides swimming all summer.”
April Shadix
CULLMAN - The Summer Kid Series kicked off this month at Carmike Cinemas 10. It is a great way to have some fun – away from the sun!...
Baileyton Town Council meets; dangerous intersection, senior utility assistance discussed
BAILEYTON - A regular Baileyton Town Council meeting was held on Tuesday night, one day later than the council’s usual first Monday of the month meeting.
After all regular housekeeping items were taken care of, the council moved on to new business.
Mailers regarding Air Evac...
Fake bomb threat forces evacuation of courthouse
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Courthouse was evacuated this morning following a bomb threat called into the Cullman County Sheriff's Office. The threat was determined to be a hoax.
"At approximately 9:20 this morning, the Sheriff's Office received a call," said Cullman County Sheriff Matt...
Traffic Stop, short chase lead to multiple drug arrests
CULLMAN - Five people were arrested on Monday after leading police on a short chase. Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators Justin Craft and Chris Thomason initiated a traffic stop on a silver Ford Taurus, but the vehicle failed to stop and the driver...
Danville basketball play-day series begins, Hanceville Lady Bulldogs first county team to take part
DANVILLE - Knowing things will be very different in the next basketball season without All-County performer Taylor Hollingsworth, Hanceville began the process Tuesday, participating in the Danville High School basketball play-day series at Wayne Bowling Gymnasium.
The month of June is designated for varsity, junior...
