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    Arizona’s Dean Rojas wins MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage 5 event on Smith Lake

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The world’s 80 best anglers spent the past week competing on Smith Lake in Major League Fishing’s (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Stage Five event but by Sunday morning only 10 were left in the field. After reeling in 30 bass for a Sunday weight...

    Honorable Kim Chaney sworn in for fifth term as Cullman County District Judge

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    Honorable Kim Chaney straightens his tie as his children look on. CULLMAN - On Friday afternoon, the Honorable Kim Chaney was sworn in for his fifth term as Judge of the Cullman County District Court, in a ceremony at the Cullman County Courthouse.  Circuit Judge...

    “Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning”

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    Dyanna Taylor is an accomplished filmmaker with five Emmys. It was an honor to have her on our campus to screen this film, which was a labor of love about her late grandmother, photographer Dorothea Lange.”   Kristen Holmes, Evelyn Burrow Museum administrator   HANCEVILLE - On...

    Cannabis coming to Cullman?

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday evening approved Resolution 2022-61, authorizing the operation of medical cannabis dispensing sites within unincorporated areas of the county.   Joey Robertson from Wagon Trail Hemp Farm near Dodge City plans to move forward with applying to be...

    ‘We are not leaving Cullman’: Krystal looking for new home

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    The Krystal sign lies in the parking lot of 1701 Second Ave. Monday morning. The restaurant location closed Sunday night. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) Updated 10-22-18 4:36 p.m. CULLMAN - Krystal in Cullman closed to the public temporarily at the end of the business...

    ‘Stand your ground’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Kenneth Don Malone, 60, of Guntersville, was cleared of murder and manslaughter charges Tuesday in the shooting death of Joshua Adam White, 35, also of Guntersville. The shooting happened on Monday, July 16, 2018 at a residence in the New Canaan...

    Andrew Maresh found guilty for the murder of Daniel Ray Osborn, II

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announced in a press release on Thursday that Andrew Jacob Maresh was found guilty after a three-day jury trial in the Cullman County Circuit Court for the murder of Daniel Ray Osborn, II.   “Our thoughts and...

    (Updated) Vinemont man charged after shooting in Zaxby’s parking lot in north Cullman

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    Updated 11-30-20 at 12:35 p.m. with mugshot CULLMAN, Ala. – Joseph Allen Gaines, 55, of Vinemont is facing multiple charges after allegedly shooting into an occupied vehicle in the parking lot of Zaxby’s along U.S. Highway 157 in Cullman Sunday afternoon. Cullman Police Sgt. Trey Higginbotham...

    Cullman native Kane Ward wins WWA National Championship

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    MONROE, Wash. – The 2019 Nautique World Wake Association (WWA) Wakeboard National Championships are in the books and this year, there was some local flavor in the field. Cullman native Kane Ward, 8, placed first in the 9 & Under Jr. Boys Division after...

    CCSO arrest roundup

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Arrests made by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) recently include: Jan. 11 Deputies arrested Christopher Lee Gamel, 35, of Arab, on a failure to appear warrant stemming from an incident that was reported in February 2023.  Gamel is charged with first-degree sexual abuse.  -------Deputies...

    AMBER ALERT: Catalina Rimpsey (2 years) Last seen July 3, 2019 in Anniston, AL

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    ANNISTON, Ala. – The State of Alabama has issued a Child Abduction Emergency, Amber Alert. The Calhoun County, AL Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency ask for your assistance in locating, Catalina Chloe Rimpsey, a black female, two years of age, with black hair and brown...

    Community mourns loss of Terrell and Candace Glass

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - A husband and wife from Hayden, Alabama, known for their kindness and friendship, were killed Friday night, Sept. 30, in a motorcycle crash in Guntersville. Terrell and Candace Glass, both 31, were members of the Saints Motorcycle Club (MC) in Birmingham. Cullman Saints...

    Bremen man charged with multiple sex crimes involving children

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    BREMEN, Ala. - A Bremen man has been charged with multiple sex crimes, according to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). James Michael Doss, 61, is facing two counts of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12, two counts of first-degree...

    Desperation Church Small Groups: The Sisterhood

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    Photo shows The Sisterhood, a small group that meets on Thursday nights at different members' homes. CULLMAN - Before making it through the door of a welcoming home on Thursday night in Cullman, the air was filled with the sound of laughter and joy. As...

    Rock the South 2022 update

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Shane Quick, founder of Cullman’s premier music event Rock the South (RTS), has lived and learned with each of the festival’s passing years, seeking to improve the “Biggest Party in the South” with the experience gained through the successes and the...

    Multiple arrested on drug-related charges

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    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - This past weekend involved multiple drug-related arrests, including drug trafficking charges across Cullman County for the Sheriff’s Office.  On Monday, June 6, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Jon Austin Hilton Bailey, 38, of Crane Hill (pictured above) for multiple outstanding...

    The wheels of justice: active homicide cases in Cullman County, part 2

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    Editor’s note: All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune continues its review of pending homicide cases in Cullman County, and reports on their current status and actions taken this year.  Bradford Neal Meeks - reckless murder of Curt Wilson in...

    Wallace State EMS Program adding state-of-the-art tool for student training

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    HANCEVILLE - The nation recently celebrated National EMS Week, May 21-27; now, Wallace State Community College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program is looking forward to the arrival of a state-of-the-art tool that will help their students as they prepare to take to the streets. A...

    Sacred Heart School nuns profess perpetual vows

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Two nuns who teach at Sacred Heart School made their Professions of Perpetual Vows recently during liturgical services at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Sr. Mary Peter Julian Lawrence and...

    Pulmonologist Karl T. Schroeder, MD Joins CRMC; Brings LungGPS Technology to Cullman

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    CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is pleased to welcome pulmonologist Karl Schroeder, MD to the medical staff, specifically to the practice of Cullman Primary Care Multi-Specialty Group. He is currently scheduling appointments for new patients. Schroeder is passionate about the early detection of...

    Cullman RV park to add recreational water feature

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    Water park will be largest of its kind in Alabama  CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a bid from The Entertainment Group, LLC, dba Union Aqua Parks, in the amount of $158,413.25, for a custom inflatable water park to be...

    Fire at Colony Exxon, pedestrian killed in relation

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    COLONY, Ala. - Cullman County Hazmat and multiple fire departments responded to the Colony Exxon around 9:00 p.m. where a gas pump had caught fire and had reached a pickup truck.  According to Cullman County Hazmat Chief Jeremy Simmons, they secured the drains from hazardous...

    Ready for Rock the South?

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    CULLMAN, Ala.  – This Friday, Rock the South (RTS) returns for its eighth annual installment. Gates will open at noon Friday and Saturday, with entertainment and activities running until midnight both days.  More than 25,000 fans are expected to attend each day. Event coordinators are...

    ‘Cullman Strong’: Group prepares to defend homes, property amid rumors of violence; pistol permit applications spike to all-time one-day record; Police chief says ‘Please stay at home’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - As a peaceful protest against racism and the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis was winding down at Cullman’s Depot Park Sunday afternoon, protests in Birmingham were ramping up and would result in acts of violence across that city and its...

    Accident in Holly Pond leaves two with minor injuries

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. - Shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon, two minivans collided at the intersection of State Hwy. 91 and U.S. Hwy. 278 in downtown Holly Pond, resulting in two minor injuries. Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies on the scene told The Tribune that...

    ‘We’re just a tiny nerd shop’

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    Gamer Geeks opens in Cullman CULLMAN, Ala. –Gamer Geeks is now open in Cullman. Owner Michael Jensen’s flagship store is in Warrior. He said he realized that nearly 40% of his customers were coming from the Cullman area, so he decided it was time to...

    AHSAA releases new fall sports classifications for 2020-2022, Hanceville and Fairview moving up

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Central Board approved fall sport reclassifications for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons Tuesday morning and a pair of local teams are making a move. Hanceville High School made the move from class 3A to class 4A and Fairview High...

    Who remembers sleeping on a feather bed?

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    CULLMAN - Today, feather beds and mattress toppers are considered a thing of luxury. The soft, fluffy, feather/down blend looks and feels like you are sleeping on a big billowy cloud. Cozy and warm, they are extremely hard to leave once the alarm clock...

    Gibbs Garden Center moving to Good Hope

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala.- Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett at Monday’s city council meeting announced that Gibbs Garden Center will be relocating to Good Hope. Currently located in Holly Pond, Gibbs Garden Center will be expanding as it moves to 39 acres off Day Gap...

    Cullman County Spelling Bee rescheduled to Feb. 13

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    Some of this year's participants CULLMAN - The Cullman County Spelling Bee, that was scheduled to take place on Feb. 27, has been moved up to Monday, Feb 13.  The event will take place at Temple Baptist Church, 30 County Road 1184 off Highway 157, starting...

    Wallace State Releases Fall 2015 President’s and Dean’s Lists

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    HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College in Hanceville congratulates the 749 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1937

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    From The Files Of 1937: Marriages: October 13 – David M. Morgan,, 36, to Cordelia Harper, 34 and Floyd Chaney, 24, to Molly Roberts, 18. October 14 – Elzie Thomas, 21, to  Ruby Stone, 22 and Valent Vail Meigs, 20, to Pauline Thompson. October 15 – Verlie Parker, 28, to Ottie...

    Several fatalities following multiple wrecks on I-65 near Dodge City, Good Hope

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    DODGE CITY, Ala. - Thursday evening Jeremy Kilpatrick, Cullman County Coroner, confirmed three fatalities occurred in two separate collisions in the northbound lanes of I-65.  Kilpatrick confirmed to The Tribune that 27-year-old Crane Hill resident Jordan Danielle Roberson passed away following a single vehicle wreck.  “This...

    (Updated) Addison couple murdered, son in custody

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    Updated 12-26-19 at 3:52 p.m. ADDISON, Ala. - The Winston County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) said two people were found dead in Addison on Christmas Eve. Their son is in custody. WCSO Chief Deputy Bryan Kirkpatrick identified the victims as Frank Privett, 71, and Rita Privett,...

    Choosing life: First Source for Women offers help for women facing pregnancy

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    First Source for Women Director Catherine Bethell HANCEVILLE - When a woman finds herself in the sometimes frightening circumstance of an unplanned pregnancy, she may feel backed up in a corner with few options.  First Source for Women (FSW), a faith-based pregnancy support service located...

    Arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2019

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents July 1 burglary; CR 1338harassment; CR 202domestic violence; CR 1403burglary; Reid Rd.unlawful possession of marijuana,...

    The wheels of justice: active homicide cases in Cullman County, part 1

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    Editor’s note: All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. CULLMAN, Ala.  - It has been said that the wheels of justice turn slowly, and Cullman County is no exception, with active homicide cases dating back to 2013, based on incidents back to 2012. The...

    CCSO arrest roundup 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -  The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the weekend, including:   Thursday, Sept. 8  Deputies conducted a traffic stop of a suspicious vehicle in the Dodge City area.  Jonathan Scott Moreno Jr., 28, of Hanceville, was identified as the driver of the...

    Crane Hill couple killed in Hwy. 157 crash

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    UPDATE 7:55 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – A husband and wife from Crane Hill were killed Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash along Alabama Highway 157 in Cullman County. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victims as Charles H. Johnson, 71, and Connie C. Johnson,...

    Cullman County father pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2017 shooting death of son

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Jones Chapel man Donald Wayne Trammell, 44, on Thursday pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the Dec. 24, 2017 shooting death of his son, Logan Wayne Trammell, 22. The plea was entered in the court of Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas....

    Rock The South sees 20+ arrests over the weekend

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Over 40,000 people ventured to Cullman this past weekend for the South’s annual music festival.  The Cullman Police Department (CPD) recently released arrest numbers from the weekend’s outdoor music event.  According to CPD Communications Director Adam Clark, there were 18 adult arrests: 13...

    Dead End Haunted Trail promises frighteningly good time

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    Take a drive down to 191 County Road 741 and you’ll see an unpaved road that leads to a “dead end” sign; keep driving and you’ll find a fenced area with what looks to be an abandoned hiking trail. When approaching the trail and exploring with a...

    Rock the South day 1: big-time stars and big-time traffic

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - On day one of the 2019 edition of Rock the South (RTS), there were loads of music and lots of opportunities for fun- as fans have come to expect from the massive festival- and new stories to accompany the new venue,...

    Snake safety

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The fear of snakes, or ophidiophobia, is one of the most common phobias among humans. There is a debate in the scientific community as to whether or not the fear is learned or part of human evolution as a survival mechanism....

    Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism unveils final design for city skatepark

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman and Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism unveiled the highly-anticipated designs and final plans for the upcoming 8,000 sq. ft. skatepark located in downtown Cullman Tuesday night at City Hall. A diverse group of community members was...

    Duchess Bakery sold, to re-open in July

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    Updated 6-5-20 at 12:20 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – Duchess Bakery lovers, rejoice! The beloved bakery, along with the famous doughnut recipe, has been sold to Jason and Stephanie Neal and Roger Rich. The news comes exactly three weeks since owner Larry Bontrager announced his retirement,...

    Meth and cash seized from residence

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    CULLMAN - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) on Thursday arrested Jonathan Leamon Lee, 36, originally of Byron, Georgia for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, attempt to commit controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.           CNET agents conducted a traffic...

    ‘Healthy fast food!’: Downtown Nutrition juice and shake shop opens in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday morning, Downtown Nutrition officially opened for business at 324 Second Ave. SE in Cullman with a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce. The shop specializes in meal replacement and protein shakes, as well as herbal...

    CP&R Announces Community Wellness Day

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    CULLMAN – To kick off the community’s health and wellness goals for 2016, Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) will host Community Wellness Day, a completely free event, on Jan. 2 at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center. On Community Wellness Day, admission to the Wellness...

    Suicide Awareness town hall meeting held in light of increased number of suicides across Cullman County

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    CULLMAN - Mental Healthcare of Cullman hosted a town hall meeting at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday which brought to the community’s attention the escalation in the numbers of suicides in Cullman County. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick reported that suicides in...

    Vinemont community welcomes Pioneer Bakery

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    SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Pioneer Bakery in South Vinemont has quickly become a favorite destination for breakfast and lunch. Wednesday afternoon, the parking lot was filled with cars and trucks and the tables full of families and co-workers who, after many years of wanting,...

    Decatur man charged in I-65 fatality

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    Updated March 8, 2024 at 10:33 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – A Decatur man was arrested March 2, 2024, charged with homicide by vehicle, criminally negligent homicide and following too closely. The arrest followed the Cullman County grand jury indictment on Aug. 17, 2023, of Nicholas...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Martin invited to national QB academy

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After racking up big numbers through the air and on the ground for the Aggies last season, junior quarterback Parker Martin has earned an invitation to one of the premier passing academies in the country. Martin was selected to participate in...

    Holly Pond claims County Basketball Title for first time since 2002

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    HANCEVILLE – In the highest scoring Cullman County championship game ever played at Wallace State's Tom Drake Coliseum, the Holly Pond Broncos took home the hardware for the first time in 13 years. With four starters shooting lights out and the offense getting 48 points...

    (Updated) Home invasion in Garden City ends with one suspect shot by homeowner

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    Updated 8-17-20 at 5 p.m. GARDEN CITY, Ala. - A home invasion in Garden City in the early morning hours Monday ended with one of the suspects being shot by the homeowner. According to the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), homeowners woke up when four...

    Reports: Child shot near Johnson’s Crossing

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    UPDATED: 10-26-19 at 8:49 P.M. From the Cullman County Sheriff's Office: "We have confirmed through our investigation that the shooting of the juvenile was accidental." Updated 10-26-19 5:41 p.m. CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Multiple sources have confirmed to The Tribune that a small child has been shot...

    Area funeral homes adjust to COVID-19 restrictions

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    CULLMAN, Ala.- Area funeral homes are having to change the way they plan services as they adjust to guidelines set forth by the state. Local funeral homes have implemented new protocols and new innovative ideas. They also want the public to know they are prepared to handle the...

    (Updated) Cullman Co. man found guilty of attempted murder of sheriff’s deputy

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    Updated 10-21-20 at 6:51 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Early Wednesday afternoon, Rodney Deland Looney, 48, of Cullman County was found guilty of the 2016 attempted murder of Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Lt. Rex Sorrow. Looney’s mental state was an issue in the trial and...

    Jones Chapel woman dies from dog attack

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - A Jones Chapel woman died Sunday morning around 2:30 a.m. after being attacked by two dogs according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick. Ronda Persall, 57, of Jones Chapel was declared deceased from a dog attack by Kilpatrick when he arrived at...

    CCBOE’s Barnette praises bus driver for actions before, after wreck

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    Updated 10-23-20 at 9:33 p.m. WELTI, Ala. – A wreck involving a vehicle and a Cullman County Schools bus Friday morning sent five students to the hospital for evaluation, and Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette said the bus driver, Rodney Hays, “did an...

    Cullman County woman arrested with murdered Birmingham couple’s car in Miami; Arab man arrested in connection with crime

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    Kristen Gullion, left, and Zachary Phillips, right (WVTM13, Facebook) LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/08/14/cullman-woman-arab-man-charged-capital-murder-death-birmingham-couple Updated 8-10-18 8:50 p.m. MIAMI - Authorities in south Florida arrested two people this week in connection with a double homicide in Birmingham. Kristen Gullion, 30, of Cullman and Zachary Phillips, 23, who has an...

    3 teens killed in Hwy. 91 crash

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Three teenagers were killed in a single-vehicle wreck early Friday morning on Alabama Highway 91 near County Road 549 in Cullman County.   Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick confirmed the fatalities of Cayden Britt, 15; Dailan Jennings, 16; and Evan Magana, 15. A...

    Cullman man arrested for reckless murder in 2020 crash case

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, troopers arrested Austin Edward Turrentine, 20, of Cullman at 11:38 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20,  Turrentine was arrested and charged with reckless murder, reckless manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide.  The arrest is the...

    (Updated) Hanceville High principal, ex-wife charged with domestic violence

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    LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/07/16/update-hanceville-principal-reinstated-following-arrest/ Updated 7-1-20 at 6:17 p.m. Statements from Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and Mr. Collins' attorney, Champ Crocker, have been added. CULLMAN, Ala. - Hanceville High School Principal Jimmy Collins and his ex-wife were arrested Monday following an alleged domestic disturbance. Collins, 46,...

    Yellow Jackets most aggressive in fall

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    AUBURN, Ala. – With fall just around the corner, the time when yellow jackets are at their most aggressive is fast approaching. To make matters worse, Alabama is experiencing unusually high yellow jacket populations this year. It’s important that people be on the lookout...

    ‘We’re just saturating the place with prayer’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of Spring Hill Baptist Church, along with members from several other churches, will be at Depot Park Saturday at 8 a.m. for a peaceful prayer walk. Members will walk along the streets in small groups. Spring Hill Pastor Terry Blankenship said,...

    Holiday closings and sanitation schedules

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    Edited 12-27-17 Cullman County Cullman County offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 25-26, for the Christmas holiday and Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 for New Year’s Day.  Cullman County Sanitation will not collect garbage on Christmas Day. Monday routes will be run on Tuesday; Tuesday will be...

    (Updated) Hanceville man dead in officer-involved shooting

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    Updated 8-4-19 6:50 p.m. HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Hanceville man was killed in an officer-involved shooting along County Road 599 near Hanceville Sunday afternoon. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the man as Robert Clay Wilsford, Sr., 65. Details remain scarce about the incident. Hanceville Police Chief...

    ‘If you don’t belong, don’t be long’

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    Beggars & Thieves pays it forward for those in need CULLMAN, Ala. – You've likely seen Beggars & Thieves around town. The large black and gold mobile barbering unit, owned and operated by Jon Shiflett, is a decked-out man cave on wheels, featuring sage green...

    9 arrested; 30 grams marijuana, 3 grams meth seized; children in home

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - Nine people were arrested Monday by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Community Response Team (CRT) for various drug-related crimes. The arrests followed a citizen complaint to CRT deputies who were working in the Vinemont area. The CCSO said CRT deputies conducted...

    Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 25, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 25, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents Jan. 21 domestic violence, criminal mischief; CR 1422 unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession...

    David v. Goliath

    Moe’s Original Bar B Que in Cullman (Amy Leonard for The Cullman Tribune)
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    CULLMAN, Ala. - BMI, the largest music rights organization in the U.S., filed a federal lawsuit June 25, 2022, against the Cullman franchise of Moe’s Original Bar B Que, alleging the business allowed the “unauthorized public performance of musical compositions from the BMI repertoire”...

    Cullman County Sheriff’s Office makes multiple drug and theft related arrests

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    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests late last week in regard to theft and/or drugs. On Wednesday, Nov. 3, Faith Loggins Carter, 54, of Vinemont, was stopped for traffic violations in the Vinemont area.  Cullman County Deputies were able to...

    Peer mentoring program seeing success in area schools

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    CULLMAN - Life that Counts, a local nonprofit agency, provides peer-to-peer mentoring for many of our county’s high school and middle school students. The organization aims to help students make intentional, positive decisions in their day-to-day lives which will encourage them on a path...

    City school board celebrates student, teacher achievements

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    Cullman Primary School art award winners Ty White, Maddie Seidel and Wyatt Barker with Dr. Susan Patterson, left, and Principal Tricia Culpepper, right CULLMAN - On Tuesday afternoon, the Cullman City School Board met at the board office with a long list of items on...

    ‘Pray for Nick Brown’: joyful homecoming with ‘Alabama family’

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    Nick Brown greets a well-wisher at Tuesday’s VFW luncheon. Brown suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2015. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) CULLMAN - An important guest was on-hand at the Cullman VFW Post 2214 Tuesday luncheon this week, and his presence saw healthy crowds...

    Holly Pond welcomes three new businesses to town

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      HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Town of Holly Pond has recently opened its arms to three new local businesses all opening this week to the public, which the community has been excited to welcome.   Holly Pond Mayor Carla Hart said she was thrilled to see...

    CCSO arrest roundup

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests this week, including: Monday, Aug. 15 Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Garden City area. Ronald Lee Mickle, 43, of Hayden, was identified as the driver. A subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly yielded...

    LIST: Fall festivals & Halloween happenings

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    Updated 10-29-19 10:43 a.m. Below is a list of fall/Halloween events happening around the community. Know of one we missed? Send your information to wendy@cullmantribune.com. Cullman County CASA Trunk or Treat Tuesday, Oct. 29, 5-8 p.m. Cullman County CASA, 402 Arnold St. NE Suite W-1, Cullman No tricks here!!...

    NWS: EF1 tornado with 105 mph winds caused damage in White City, Holly Pond

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    An uprooted tree is seen on County Road 617 in White City Thursday, March 14, 2019. (Gary McGriff for The Cullman Tribune) Updated 3-15-19 4:39 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Weather Service (NWS) on Friday determined that it was an EF1 tornado with peak winds...

    Arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents May 20 assault; trespassing; CR 1564theft of property; Hwy. 157domestic violence; CR 933harassment; Good Hope School...

    Spread the news! West Point Theatre presents ‘Newsies’ this week

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    WEST POINT, Ala. - This Thursday, April 25, West Point High School Theatre will begin a four-day run of the Disney Broadway production “Newsies” with in-school shows; public shows will begin at 7 p.m. Friday.  Due to the size of the set and limitations...

    3 Jones Chapel men arrested, 2 for meth trafficking

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    L-R: Justin Bernard Gilbreath, Wondlas Mark Givens and Roger Dale Marks JONES CHAPEL - Three men from the community of Jones Chapel/Water Valley were arrested on Wednesday, following the execution of a search warrant at a residence on County Road 1030. During the search, agents with...

    Single motor vehicle collision claims life of 16-year-old driver

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    CRANE HILL, Ala. – A single motor vehicle collision along County Road 940 claimed the life of a 16-year-old male early Tuesday afternoon. According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, the male was an “unrestrained driver” from the Crane Hill community. “At this time the...

    Man arrested for public intoxication and night hunting

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Deputies responded to the Good Hope area around 1:00 a.m. on Halloween for reports of gunshots.  Brody Austin Petix, 20, of Gardendale, was arrested on charges of public intoxication and hunting at night.   Petix was located and determined to be...

    Cullman Christian School names Josh Swindall principal

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    Josh and Ashtin Swindall with their sons Everett Isaiah, Emmett Josiah and Ellis Haddon.  (Photo courtesy Josh Swindall) CULLMAN - Last week, the board of directors of Cullman Christian School (CCS) announced the hiring of Joshua (Josh) Swindall as principal, effective July 31, 2018. CCS posted...

    Plane crashes near Cullman Regional Airport

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    LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2021/02/23/2nd-person-in-saturday-plane-crash-succumbs-to-injuries/ LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2021/02/21/update-victim-injured-pilot-named-in-cullman-county-plane-crash/ Updated 2-20-21 at 8:47 p.m. The FAA has identified the aircraft as a Piper PA-32. Updated 2-20-21 at 8:11 p.m. Updated 2-20-21 7:56 p.m. A preliminary statement from the FAA said, "A general aviation aircraft crashed in the woods near the Cullman Regional Airport-Folsom Field in...

    HeavenLee Companion Aquamation offers alternative to flame cremation and burial for family pets

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Amberly and Shane Lee opened HeavenLee Companion Aquamation in March of 2022 to give people a better option when faced with the death of their family pet. They offer aquamation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis, which is a water-based cremation. It...

    Dr. Susan Patterson to Replace Dr. Doreen Griffeth as Cullman City Schools Superintendent

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    CULLMAN – At a special called meeting Thursday afternoon by the Cullman City School Board, Dr. Doreen Griffeth officially resigned as superintendent following her second year in the system, leaving the reigns to Dr. Susan Patterson. “On behalf of the entire board, I would like to thank...

    OBITUARY: Lena Mae Kilgo

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    Mrs. Lena Mae Kilgo of Cullman Alabama passed away on March 4, 2015 at her residence at the age of 90. She was born in Athens Alabama on July 14, 1924 to Odie Edward and Tobitha Estep McCormick. She is preceded in death by her...

    Funeral home shooter identified

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – After a 911 call was made at approximately 10:10 a.m. from Cullman Funeral Home, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Cullman Police Department officers arrived on scene and detained Orie Shannon McDearmond, 33, of Cullman. McDearmond is being held without bond...

    FBI raid in Falkville

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    Sources shared that an FBI raid occurred in Falkville this morning allegedly in connection to previous protests/riots that occurred in Washington.  Falkville Mayor Ken Winkles said FBI agents are still on location but didn’t currently have more information to provide.   Witnesses shared that one person has...

    Arrests and incidents reported January 18, 2022

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents January 13 unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1034trespassing; CR 1354unlawful possession of controlled substance; illegal...

    (Update) Cullman man identified as victim in Scenic Drive blaze

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    Updated 8-16-19 at 8:00 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man died Friday morning in a house fire along the 800 block of Scenic Drive Northeast in the city of Cullman. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Jonathan Patrick McKoy, 45....

    Tyson: recent road spills not a health threat

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - As it continues to confront lawsuits and other legal issues related to an early June wastewater spill than contaminated miles of the Mulberry Fork and a short portion of the Sipsey Fork, Tyson Foods subsidiary River Valley Ingredients has also had...

    Ivey announces Alabama’s participation in 2020 Girls Go CyberStart Challenge

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that Alabama will participate in the 2020 Girls Go CyberStart Challenge. The Girls Go CyberStart Challenge is a skills-based competition designed to encourage girls to pursue cyber-based learning and career opportunities. “Initiatives like the Girls Go CyberStart...

    CCSO makes multiple arrests over holiday weekend

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests during traffic stops over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. One day prior, on June 30, a traffic stop in Baileyton resulted in the arrest of Charles Leon Nichols, 58, of...

    Learn How to use Chalk Paint at Cullman’s Vintage West

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    Bring your own piece to work with, or we can provide something for you – it’s up to you.” Teresa Daniel, Owner of Vintage West CULLMAN – Chalk Paint was developed over 20 years ago by Annie Sloan and now it is a famous decorative paint....

    Human Trafficking Awareness Month: What is sex trafficking?

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - January is Human Trafficking Awareness month across the United States, and the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force is working with its media partner The Cullman Tribune to help the public better understand the complex issue of human trafficking. Task Force...

    CCSO arrest roundup

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) had an eventful week with multiple drug-related arrests that stemmed from warrants and/or traffic stops.   On Monday, Aug. 8, CCSO deputies picked up Byron Timothy Addison, 47, of Cullman, from the Covington County Jail.   He was transported...