East, West Elementary students host art show
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from East and West Elementary Schools showcased their artistic talents in the “All Creatures Great and Small Art Show” Saturday. Students were able to see their artwork displayed and share it with their families and loved ones. Artwork centered on...
West Elementary hosts Rapid-Deploy Safe Room System demo
CULLMAN, Ala. – KT Security Solutions on Monday hosted a demonstration of its Rapid-Deploy Safe Room System at West Elementary School. The system is a functional whiteboard that can be customized to fit any classroom and expands into a fold-out room in under 10...
Book sale at Hanceville Public Library March 18
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Public Library will host a book sale on Saturday, March 18, beginning at 9 a.m. All books will be 25 or 50 cents.
Proceeds from the sale will benefit its children's program.
For more information, call Hanceville Public Library at 256-352-0685.
Copyright...
Obituary: Betty Carol Graves
Now, a beautiful soul is at peace; hardworking hands are at rest.
Our own earthly angel, Betty Carol Graves, 77, answered her Father when he whispered her name.
Carol shared her life with her beloved husband, Elton Graves, for 56 years. Together, they shared a wonderful...
3 local students named to Troy University Provost’s List
TROY, Ala. - Troy is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List for the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the 2022-2023 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who have...
Breaking the ice: Will plants recover from recent freeze damage?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The hiring of Auburn University’s new football coach, Hugh Freeze, isn’t the only freeze Alabamians experienced in December. A stretch of temperatures in the teens and below–including one of the coldest Christmases in decades–caused damage to shrubs, trees and other...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles earn wins over Vinemont
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles were back home at Jesse George Gymnasium to host Vinemont Thursday night and both home teams collected wins over the visiting Eagles. The Lady Eagles topped Vinemont 68-50 in the girls’ game and in...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders take home openers over Decatur Heritage
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders hosted their home openers against Decatur Heritage Friday night, and both collected home wins over the Eagles. In the girls' game, Good Hope jumped out to a huge lead and never gave it...
PREP BASKETBALL: East Lawrence comes from behind to top Vinemont 41-39
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Vinemont Tip-Off Classic concluded with Vinemont facing off against East Lawrence. The Lady Eagles held a lead late in the game, but East Lawrence rallied to come from behind and defeat Vinemont 41-39.
East Lawrence jumped out to a 4-0...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs claims County Cross Country Championships, Edgeworth, Whitlow win individual titles
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Cross Country Championship was hosted at Cold Springs High School Thursday morning and the hometown Eagles claimed both the boys’ and girls’ county titles. Cold Springs’ Ethan Edgeworth (15:18.83) and Paizley Whitlow (19:52.29) placed first in their...
2-car wreck on Hwy. 278 kills 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – A two-vehicle wreck on Monday, Oct. 3, claimed the life of Bonnie F. Pirkle, 79, of Crane Hill, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick.
A media release from ALEA said the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero...
West Point seeks to expand by annexing properties
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday evening had a first reading of an ordinance to annex the Fred’s LLC property into town limits. Fred’s, which has not yet opened, will occupy the site of the old Crooked Creek Museum...
‘Play with every piece of your heart’: Kaitlyn Benson looks back on her Aggie years
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Fairview softball player Kaitlyn Benson. Kaitlyn made a lot of special memories in her Aggie years, both on and off the field.
"I have so many great memories playing softball. I have always enjoyed the times...
Good Hope hosts annual Fourth of July celebration
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Crowds of locals packed Municipal Park in Good Hope Sunday night for a celebration of the Fourth of July Holiday and after enjoying a horse parade put on by the Branded by Christ Cowboy Church, Good Hope Fire and Rescue...
Arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 31
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; First Church of...
Arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
June 1
theft of property – 4th degree; Bargain Hunt;...
Gov. Ivey declares March 30 ‘Doctors Day’ in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has declared March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama, a time to honor and recognize the physicians who care for Alabamians every day of the year.
The Governor’s proclamation notes that approximately 17,000 physicians are licensed to practice medicine...
Hospital entrance to temporarily close
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the main drive for Cullman Region Medical Center will be closed Wednesday, March 23, tentatively through June 1, 2022, for work to widen Alabama 157.
During this stage of construction, the hospital will remain accessible...
(UPDATED) Vinemont Town Council approves use of community center for first annual Pinnacle Place Exchange; Nina Justice sworn in as new councilmember
VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont town council met on Tuesday evening to swear in new councilmember Nina Justice. Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown administered the oath of office. Justice will fill place # 2 on the council.
The council approved the use of...
WSCC Virtual Meet and Greet to feature women training, working as diesel technicians
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Two women who are breaking barriers in a field normally dominated by men will be on hand for the Wallace State Community College’s Women in Diesel Virtual Meet and Greet on March 17. Lucie Moore and Haley Pang will share their...
Arrests and incidents reported February 17, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 17, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
February 14
domestic violence; CR 1212sell/distribute drugs; unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug...
Stolen vehicle involved in high pursuit through multiple counties
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On November 24, 2021, at 12:45 p.m., Cullman County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a suspicious vehicle. During the investigation of the vehicle, it was determined the vehicle was reported to be stolen and involved in a homicide in Jefferson County, AL.
The...
CCSO sees multiple drug-related arrests this week
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple unrelated arrests on Halloween weekend with the common factor being dangerous drugs and/or methamphetamine.
On Friday, Oct. 29, CCSO deputies responded to a theft call in the Hanceville area. Robert Shane Raymond, 39, of...
Veteran Memorial: Pfc. Jimmie Ray Bice
Jimmie Ray Bice was born September 22, 1948 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was the son of Clyde and Marjorie Lois (Sinyard) Bice. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served during Vietnam.
Pfc. Bice was a rifleman attached to Company D, 1st Battalion,...
Arrests and incidents reported October 29, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 29, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
October 27
fourth-degree theft of property; Hobby Lobby; Town Square...
Arrests and incidents reported October 27, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 27, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
October 21
fraudulent use of credit/debit card; person; miscellaneous charges
October...
Hanceville man arrested on 11 grand jury indictments of child pornography
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Hanceville man was arrested and charged with 11 grand jury indictments of child pornography through a multi-division collaborative effort.
The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office works with many agencies to keep the citizens of Cullman County safe. One such group is ICAC (Internet...
Wallace State graduate Rick Wilkerson earns full-time employment at Mercedes-Benz USA after completing Tech program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State graduate Rick Wilkerson is the first individual to earn a full-time job at Mercedes-Benz USA as a product of the college’s Mercedes-Benz Tech Co-Op program.
Wilkerson began his full-time position at Mercedes-Benz on Oct. 4. He was among the inaugural...
Arrests and incidents reported October 20, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
October 19
third-degree theft of property; person; Ann St. NW;...
9/11: The impact on America’s (then) youngest generation
CULLMAN, Ala. - As the terrorist attack of Sept. 11, 2001, unfolded on live television, Americans and the world watched in disbelief and confusion. Adults struggled to comprehend the enormity of it all and the immeasurable loss of life. As the world stopped and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies cruise to 42-19 region win at Douglas
DOUGLAS, Ala. -- On a cool, crisp September night Fairview wasted no time putting points on the board and collecting a 42-19 region win over the Douglas Eagles.
Fairview, who received the opening kickoff, put together a quick 6 play, 65-yard drive together behind senior...
Arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 9
domestic violence; 2nd Ave. SWdomestic violence; CR 676unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession...
Sales Tax-Free Weekend July 16–18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 16, all back-to-school buyers can participate in the annual Sales Tax-Free Weekend. Each year on the third weekend in July, the state waives its 4% sales tax on all qualifying back-to-school items. This weekend offers...
‘Amazing things’: State Dept. of Education Superintendent visits CCPS to celebrate reading award
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Primary School won the prestigious Dr. Louisa Moats Award earlier this year and celebrated that honor on Friday with a visit from Alabama State Dept. of Education Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey and a delegation of state officials.
Cullman City Primary School was...
Veteran Memorial: Henry Paul Grusnick
Henry Paul Grusnick was born June 10, 1888, in Cullman to German immigrants. Grusnick joined the United States Army, and the young Private was a member of the 6th Group, 75th Company, Mounted Division.
He was at Camp Hancock in Augusta, Georgia from July 24, 1918,...
Arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 10
second-degree criminal mischief; Cullman Long Term Care;...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview blasts Brindlee Mountain in doubleheader, Cullman downs James Clemens 6-1
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After splitting a pair of games against Randolph on Saturday, Fairview hosted Brindlee Mountain in a doubleheader on senior night. In game one, the Lady Aggies routed the Lady Lions, 21-8, behind huge games at the plate from Kyleigh Aleman and Deavan...
Cullman High School band percussion ensemble to perform free concert Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Band program’s 2021 Percussion Ensemble will at last be able to showcase their talents Thursday, April 22 at 7 p.m. Dinner with the Drumline had become a popular event for the schools’ percussion ensemble before being completely sidelined last...
Community Storm Shelters open during tornado warnings (updated)
The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) offered this updated list of available storm shelters ahead of Wednesday’s storms. Storms from around 5 a.m. Wednesday through 3 a.m. Thursday will be significant and could be dangerous. If you are not in a substantial structure,...
Saint Bernard Saints are heroes, too
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saint Bernard students rolled up their sleeves and donated blood to LifeSouth Monday, March 1 at the school. Of the 24 units collected, 20 were from first-time donors.
According to LifeSouth Donor Recruiter Kimberly Gilbert , one unit of blood saves three...
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth calls on Ivey to lift mask mandate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s Safer at Home Order, including the controversial mask mandate, is set to expire this Friday, March 5 at 5 p.m. Gov. Kay Ivey will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Thursday to announce if the order and mandate will...
Up, up and away…and back!
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - First graders at Hanceville Elementary School (HES) celebrated the 100th day of school Feb. 8 by releasing special balloons. Already, they have received a letter from someone who found one, along with the special message and directions attached to it. In...
B&E, pursuit ends in arrests of 5 in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - An early morning pursuit in Hanceville ended with the arrests of five individuals Thursday.
According to the Hanceville Police Department (HPD), the five suspects were observed breaking and entering into vehicles on the campus of Wallace State Community College around 5 a.m.
A...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 4
Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 367,773 (+1,955 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 100,050 (+812 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 6,642 (+113 since yesterday)
Probable deaths...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects Saturday night sweep of Meek
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted its neighbors to the south, Meek High School, Saturday night for a pair of games that mean a lot towards the road to the Winston County championship. The Lady Bulldogs won the first game 45-36 to avenge an earlier loss...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits Tuesday night contests with Clements
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Bulldogs split a pair of games with the 3A Clement Colts on a chilly night in Allen Stephenson Gym. The ladies dropped a closer than the score indicated 69-58 game, while the boys took the nightcap in a rout...
Special Little Free Library installed in west Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County on Tuesday morning celebrated with a ribbon cutting the recently installed Little Free Library located at the corner of Rosemont Avenue and Second Street Southwest, the site of the Cullman Police Department’s...
PREP FOOTBALL: Several local teams locked in heated region battles
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Several local teams are in the middle of some heated region battles and with only four weeks remaining in the regular season, every region game is huge. Whether they’re playing to earn home field advantage or fighting to make it to...
Mr. Big still the big man at Oktoberfest wiener dog races
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the highly competitive tradition of Cullman wiener dog racing, one name stands out in history, and this year’s contest offered no exception. For the fourth year in a row, Mr. Big, a 5-year-old miniature wirehaired dachshund, took the top honors...
‘It’s working’: CHS sticking with hybrid schedule, CMS adjusting traditional schedule
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School will remain on a hybrid learning schedule moving forward to ensure the safety of students and faculty, after shifting to the mixed online and in-person approach in early September. The initial hybrid schedule announcement was set to expire...
Nov. 3 General Election sample ballot for Cullman County voters
Below is a sample of the ballot that Cullman County voters will see in the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election. There will be six statewide amendments on the ballot. Explanations of those amendments are included here.
Statewide Amendment 1
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of...
Drive-thru Oktoberfest dinner at St. John’s Sept. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. John's Evangelical Protestant Church will host its annual Oktoberfest German Dinner Monday, Sept. 28 from 5-7 p.m. This year's dinner will be drive-thru-style.
Dinners can be picked up at the covered drive-thru on the north side of the building and will...
Funny Things from Yesterday : Drop me off at work and I’ll walk home
People need exercise. In this present day and age it seems that most folks just don’t take the time for a little much needed exercise. Just a good walk each day would benefit every able bodied person.
I’m sure that I am the world’s worst...
‘Show us what ya got!’: First Source for Women seeks local talent for fundraising telethon
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville-based pregnancy services organization First Source for Women (FSW) is getting creative and hosting a live telethon fundraising event Oct. 29, 2020 from 5-9 p.m., and the group is seeking local talent to take part.
According to FSW, “Singers, bands and other...
UAB Football opens 2020 season Thursday with Central Arkansas
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB football team is set to open the 2020 season this Thursday, Sept. 3, by hosting Central Arkansas at Legion Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. on ESPN3.
The Blazers enter the season with extremely high expectations as the back-to-back C-USA West...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab kicks off season with 13-6 win at Albertville
ALBERTVILLE, Ala.-
The 2020 high school football is underway, and the Arab Knights traveled to
Marshall County to take on the Albertville Aggies Friday night for a game was
postponed due to weather Thursday. In a defensive affair, the Knights came out
victorious on the road over the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont working to ‘finish games’ in 2020
VINEMONT, Ala. – After coming up just short of a playoff berth last fall, the Vinemont Eagles are preparing to bounce back and make another run at the postseason in 2020. The Eagles are losing a lot of production from last year’s squad in...
Update: Pursuit ends in Holly Pond, 2 arrested
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Two people were arrested following a pursuit that began near Colony and ended in Holly Pond Sunday evening along Brooklyn Road. The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said in a statement the pursuit began after deputies responded to a burglary...
Obituary: Darlene Louise Sayre
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Darlene Louise Sayre, 61, of Logan.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.
Mrs. Sayre passed away June 10, 2020 at her residence. She was born Aug. 23, 1958 to Gary Lee and Gloria...
HomTex repays $1.5M, plus interest, to City of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Textile manufacturer HomTex on Wednesday afternoon presented a check to the City of Cullman to repay a $1.5 million loan made by the City in mid-April to help the company begin production of filtered face masks at its facility in the...
Jacobs proclaims Public Works Week in city of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday proclaimed the week of May 17-23, 2020 “Public Works Week” in the city of Cullman.
“Many of the essential services the City of Cullman provides fall under the umbrella of public works,” said Jacobs. “Things that...
Walker, Marchman, Watson give thoughts on 5-member commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Senate last Friday passed House Bill 486, which would increase the Cullman County Commission from three members to five. The bill is now headed to the desk of Governor Kay Ivey to be signed.
House Bill 486 was sponsored by...
Bringing out the Best: Easter Bunny makes early visit to homes on Cullman’s south side
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, a curious character identified only as “Mr. E. Bunny” was spotted in neighborhoods on Cullman’s south side, leaving eggs and other treats in the yards of several local homes with elderly residents or children.
Bunny told The Tribune, “Since tomorrow...
Arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 31
trespassing, harassment; Schwaiger Road
domestic violence, trespassing; Industrial Park Road
domestic violence; CR 1577
domestic violence;...
Attorney General Steve Marshall announces partnership with Amazon to counter pandemic-related price gouging by unscrupulous operators
(MONTGOMERY)—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced yesterday a partnership with Amazon.com to combat unconscionable online price gouging of Alabamians by bad actors during the current pandemic. The partnership is part of Attorney General Marshall’s effort to enlist the nation’s largest technology companies to stem...
Perfect Game lists 3 Trojans as top MLB Draft prospects
Troy, Ala. – Three Trojans were named to Perfect Game's list of the nation's top 400 MLB Draft prospects, the organization announced earlier this week. Right-handed pitcher Tekoah Roby, a 2020 signee with the Trojans, was listed as the 112th best prospect in the draft while Levi Thomas and Rigsby...
Bringing Out the best: Milo’s offers free meals to area children through May 15
HOMEWOOD, Ala. -
On Tuesday, Milo’s Hamburgers informed The Tribune that it has recently
launched the “Alabama Strong” campaign to support the communities where its
restaurants are located across Central and North Alabama.
In a statement, Milo's public relations specialist wrote, “Alabama residents have supported Milo’s for nearly...
Tornado vs. COVID-19: EMA, National Weather Service, Alabama Department of Public Health recommendations for possible severe weather Tuesday
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala.
- As the nation sits under advisories and orders to self-quarantine, north Alabama
could face a weather situation Tuesday that will force them to choose between
maintaining social distance and protecting themselves and their families from a
tornado or other severe weather. The National Weather...
ALL-STATE GIRLS BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Hill lands on 1st team, West Point’s Welborn named 5A Coach of the Year
MONTGOMERY, Ala – The
Alabama Sports Writers Association’s All-State Girls Basketball Teams have been
unveiled and as per usual, there were several local standouts that earned
All-State honors and another local coach received a Coach of the Year award.
Cold Springs’ Elizabeth Hill landed on the 2A first...
Cullman Community Theatre enjoys 1st dinner theater outing with Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre broke new
ground over the weekend with its first non-musical (known as a straight play)
and first dinner theater production, Neil Simon’s “Rumors,” at Stone Bridge
Farms. The highbrow and slightly irreverent farce told the story of
increasingly over-complicated efforts to cover...
Arrests and incidents reported March 5, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 5, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 2
domestic violence, giving false name to law enforcement officer; CR 1193
theft of property;...
Funny Things from Yesterday: It scared his mule
If you have ever heard the expression, “It scared my mule,” you probably wondered where it came from and what it means. I have a theory on this expression.
The expression probably started when people used a horse or a mule and buggy for transportation....
PREP BASKETBALL: Maddox passes Aycock to become Good Hope’s all-time leading scorer
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Raider
history was made during last week’s 4A, Area 12 Tournament. During Good Hope’s matchup
with Oneonta in the tournament title game, senior guard Cole Maddox passed
former Raiders standout Kyle Aycock to become the all-time leading scorer in
Good Hope High School’s history....
Hartselle man charged in Cullman with meth trafficking
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hartselle man was arrested in Cullman Thursday, charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
The Cullman Police Department (CPD) said its Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) and Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force (ADETF) agents arrested Brandon Scott...
West Point man charged with multiple sex crimes
Updated 1-27-20 at 6:55 p.m. with the definitions of each charge, according to the Alabama Code.
WEST POINT, Ala. - A West Point man has been charged with multiple sex crimes.
Chad Wayne Dial, 37, turned himself in to the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Friday,...
County proclaims Human Trafficking Awareness Month; parks employees recognized
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on Tuesday proclaimed January Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Cullman County. Many municipalities across the county have also signed proclamations. On had Tuesday to receive the commission proclamation were Brooks’ Place/Child Advocacy Center (CAC)...
(Update) Man who led authorities on chase, flipped vehicle granted parole
Updated 1-8-20 4:50 p.m
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held parole hearings for 23 violent offenders this week. Included among them were two with ties to Cullman County.
Parole hearings scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 7 included:
“Darren Dwight Anderton is a sex offender....
End of year reports: Saving Forgotten Warriors assisting with PTSD treatments, building home in Hanceville
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local nonprofit veterans’ service group Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) is finishing 2019 in a huge way with very visible projects like its veterans’ home in Hanceville and the 800 Club to provide free Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) shots for veterans suffering...
Good Hope awards $15K to schools
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council presented funds from the City’s alcohol tax revenue to some very happy teachers Monday night. Teachers from Good Hope Primary, Elementary, Middle and High Schools received a total of $15,050 for use in their classrooms.
Good...
Berlin names new town clerk
Updated 11-26-19 2:18 p.m.
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council at a special-called meeting Monday night named a new town clerk. At its regular meeting last week, the council announced it was looking for candidates and no resumes had been submitted. Because the position...
‘The Nutcracker: Clara’s Dream’ enchants sold-out crowds
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Dance program’s Allegro Dance Theatre helped usher in the holiday season this past weekend with two sold-out performances of “The Nutcracker- Clara’s Dream.” The first production of its kind from the WSCC Dance program was...
CHS band takes on New York City
CULLMAN, Ala. - Months of hard work paid off Tuesday morning when the Cullman High School (CHS) Bearcat Band performed at the Statue of Liberty on a cold, blustery New York day. The kids proudly represented Cullman, playing “The Star Spangled Banner,” “This is...
Shoals Symphony Orchestra to present Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Dec. 8
FLORENCE, Ala. - Ring in the holiday season with the Shoals Symphony Orchestra and a special performance of Handel’s “Messiah.” The famous “Hallelujah” chorus will be so mesmerizing you may even rise out of your seat, just as King George II did at the...
‘Well Groomed’ looks at world of competitive creative dog grooming Nov. 14
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The colorful world of competitive creative dog grooming will be the focus of the next film to be shown at Wallace State Community College as part of South Arts’ 2019-2020 Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Films. “Well Groomed” follows the path...
15 boats hit Smith Lake for 2nd annual Hannah Bates Memorial Bass Fishing Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – Despite
some cloudy and wet conditions on Smith Lake Saturday morning, 15 boats hit the
water for the 2nd annual Hannah Bates Memorial Bass Fishing
Tournament, topping last year’s total of 13. All proceeds from the tournament
go toward the Hannah Bates Memorial Scholarship at...
Alabama Original: ‘The One-Liner American Diner’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman's original Broadway-intended musical, “The One-Liner American Diner,” previewed songs by the original cast Tuesday, Oct. 22 in Gadsden.
According to playwright and Tribune contributor Ben Johnson South, who wrote the musical's book and lyrics to all 12 original songs, "It was...
Dodge City seniors earn state medals at the Masters Games
DODGE CITY, Ala.- The Dodge City Senior Center earned a few bragging rights recently after competing in this year’s Masters Games of Alabama in Valley, Alabama. The center’s representatives brought home several medals, including two state champion ones in Rook.
Dodge City Senior Center President...
Files from Yesteryear: 1934, 1954
From the Files of 1934:
Spencer Speegle, who is attending summer school at A.P.I., spent the weekend at home.
Miss Lola Beth Francisco, of Nashville, Tennessee is the guest of Miss Margaret Deppe.
Miss Susan Christian is enrolled at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, for the summer....
West Point Dinner Theatre event slated for Oct. 28
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Theatre is busy preparing for its upcoming dinner theater event at Stone Bridge Farms. The event will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 in the Brown Stone Centre at Stone Bridge Farms. Tickets are $25 and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies win big at Randolph
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies traveled north to face the Randolph Raiders Friday night. It was senior night at Randolph, but it was the Aggies who left with a 42-20 win.
Fairview received the opening kickoff and was unable to gain a first down. After...
Wallace State Theatre presenting Ken Ludwig’s ‘Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood’ Oct. 24-27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Theatre will present four showings of Ken Ludwig’s “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood,” Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 24-26 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre.
“This show has been such...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope, Cullman, West Point, Cold Springs, Addison hosting regional matchups
With most of the regular season in the books, several
local teams have already punched their tickets to the playoffs and more still
have a chance to play their way in these last two weeks. Addison will play on
Thursday this week and host Tharptown, West Point...
PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles, Bulldogs, Tigers, Aggies traveling this week as postseason approaches
Postseason football is right around the corner and
this year we’ll have a host of local teams in the state playoff field, some of
which are preparing to hit the road for region matchups this week. Vinemont
will travel to J.B. Pennington, Fairview will head to Randolph,...
4 area bands compete in 28th annual Mud Creek Marching Festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For their 28th celebration of the Mud Creek Marching Festival, Hanceville High School hosted 26 bands from around the state, with visitors from as far away as Lee County. The competition is hosted as a fundraiser for the Hanceville Bulldog Band,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Miller to Miller touchdown lifts Eagles over Locust Fork in final seconds
VINEMONT, Ala. - It was homecoming night for the Vinemont Eagles, who hosted the Hornets of Locust Fork, and the Eagles came out on top in a thrilling back-and-forth affair. It was also a huge region victory for Vinemont.
Both teams went three-and-out to begin...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Guthery, Kerber lead Saints, Lady Saints to wins at Hay of a Run in Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Several
local squads were in action at the Fairview “Hay of a Run” meet Tuesday afternoon
but it was St. Bernard that left with the most hardware. The Saints finished 22
points ahead of Fairview to collect a win and the Lady Saints edged...
‘It is all generosity of the people in this city and county’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every Tuesday morning, you will find the VFW Auxiliary hard at work preparing a delicious lunch not only for veterans who belong to the VFW, but also for homebound veterans and the community. The outreach program is a labor of love...
CMS Band receives donation from local supporters
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman
Middle School’s band received a special donation Wednesday morning and it was
the latest of several donations made over the years by a pair of local
supporters. Since 2014, Ray and Benton Buchmann have been supporters of the
Cullman Middle School band and donated...
Senior Spotlight: Former jailer Brian Buegler reflects on his career
Brian Buegler first came to Cullman from New Jersey to go to college at St. Bernard. He started school there in 1968 and graduated in 1972 with a degree in mathematics. He worked at Cullman College and Roadway Express in Tarrant, but before long,...
