Wallace State Community College named safest campus in Alabama
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College in Hanceville has been named the safest college campus in Alabama, according to a study released this week.
The Your Local Security study was based on U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety...
Local anglers Wiggins, Arnold finish strong at Basspro.com Central Open at Smith Lake
JASPER, Ala.
– The 2019 Basspro.com Central Open at Smith Lake came to a close Saturday and
a pair of Cullman natives were in the mix on the final day. Jordan Wiggins finished
in third place with...
PREP SOFTBALL: Au, West hit walk-offs for Cullman, Cold Springs; Cullman Pre-State Blowout wrap-up
CULLMAN, Ala.
– Good Hope, Cold Springs and Cullman were all back in action for bracket play
at this year’s Cullman Pre-State Blowout and after advancing past round one,
all three fell in round two to end...
Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2019 inducted Saturday night
CULLMAN, Ala.
– The 20th annual Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame class was
inducted at the annual banquet Saturday night and this year’s class drew a crowd
of friends and family that filled the Cullman Civic...
TRAFFIC DETOUR from U.S. 278 E Monday, April 29
TRAFFIC DETOUR: On Monday, April 29, the Cullman Water Department will be working on Third St. NE (U.S. 278 East). As a result, east bound traffic on Third St. NE/U.S. 278 (with the exception...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Dallas County
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, “The 67-County Alabama Garden Party,” will spotlight different counties each...
Obituary: Michael Dennis Naler
Michael Dennis Naler, 55, of Cullman, passed away April 26, 2019 at his residence. He was born Sept. 26, 1962 to parents Dennis and Francis Hoffman Naler.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors...
Obituary: Wayne Milton Heaton
Wayne Milton Heaton, 67, of Cullman passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019.
Wayne was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time and doing things with his grandchildren who lovingly called him...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Meet roly-poly Pugsley
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has extra animal friends this week, so volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Pugsley is a 7-8-month-old hound/bull mix with beautiful...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats take game 3 over Pell City to advance, Hanceville falls...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– After splitting last night’s games with Pell City, the Cullman Bearcats hit
the field on Saturday for a rubber match against the Panthers with a spot in
round three of the state playoffs on...
Hundreds enjoy annual Strawberry Festival Senior Shindig
CULLMAN, Ala. - The always popular Strawberry Festival Senior Shindig filled the Festhalle Friday as seniors from near and far came out for juicy strawberries, great music and, of course, bingo! Approximately 500-600 seniors...
Wallace State hosts 5th annual Harvest-to-Home Dinner for North Alabama Agriplex
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Thursday evening, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) hosted the fifth annual North Alabama Agriplex Harvest-to-Home dinner. The fundraising event featured a huge silent auction, as well as a meal of...
Cash in for a Cure! Cullman Relay For Life features drawings for fun prizes
CULLMAN, Ala. - At last year’s Relay For Life event, Elena Caudle’s relay team hosted a fundraising drawing for prizes, and the success of that effort set the stage for a repeat performance, this...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bearcats knock off Good Hope to open Cullman pre-state invitational
CULLMAN, Ala.
– Cullman, Good Hope and Cold Springs participated in the Cullman Pre-State
Softball Invitational. The Lady Bearcats defeated the Lady Raiders in the first
game 7-2 and Good Hope dropped a tough game late to...
‘We are the guardians of acceptance and inclusion’: Community Torch Run kicks of this...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Community leaders and members of the Cullman community gathered at the courthouse steps Friday morning as the torch was lit for the Cullman Area Special Needs Track & Field Day. The...
Crane Hill homeschool student finalist for $10K national memory championship
CRANE HILL, Ala. - A Crane Hill sixth-grader will embark this weekend on a voyage to become a national memory champion and earn a $10,000 grand prize.
Brady Phillips, 12, is one of 16 finalists...
Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday presented its annual State of Our Communities event, featuring guest speakers: Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr....
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman and Hanceville split Friday matchups, Vinemont eliminated on the road
CULLMAN, Ala.
– After a season spent on the road, the Bearcats finally had an opportunity to
play at the newly renovated Bill Shelton Field and opened up the new facility
by splitting a pair of round...
Obituary: Myles Lathon Knight
Myles Lathon Knight, 70, was born on Feb. 7, 1949 and passed away on April 25, 2019. There will be a graveside service at Valley Springs Cemetery on April 27 at 11 a.m.
Obituary: Rita Rae Crick
Rita Rae Crick, 85, of Hanceville passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019.
She was born on April 18, 1934 in Indiana to Raymond “Ray” Williams and Mildred (Darnell) Williams; whom passed away when Rita...
Obituary: Heath Wade Towers
Funeral services for Heath Wade Towers, 34, of Huntsville, will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Towers passed...
Obituary: Anthony Taylor Yates
Services for Anthony Taylor Yates, 59, will be held at a later date. Mr. Yates passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019, at his residence.
He was born June 16, 1959, to Linda Marie Payne. He...
Obituary: Audra Mae Posey Rice
Audra Mae Posey Rice joined her loving husband, Clyde Rice Sr., in the presence of the Lord on April 25, 2019. She was born in 1926 to Siant A. and Pearl Davis Posey. Born...
Victoria’s (Soap)! Southern Scents produces custom line of bath and body products to benefit...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Nine months ago, April Bowen German started Victoria’s Hope, a charity for single parents to honor her mother, Victoria Hammond Hankey, who died last year from pancreatic cancer. At the time,...
Obituary: Carl Robertson
Funeral services for Carl Robertson, 91, of Hanceville will be Saturday April 27, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation was Friday, April 26, 2019, 5:30 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home....
PREP SOCCER PLAYOFFS: Lady Bearcats fall to Albertville at home in Penalty Kicks
CULLMAN, Ala. - After wrapping up the regular season with an area title, the Cullman Lady Bearcats hosted Albertville for the opening round of the AHSAA state playoffs but came up just short in...
Arrests and incidents reported April 26, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 26, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
Hanceville approves pay increase for mayor, council; City preparing for Welcome Back Hanceville concert...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council Thursday night set new, higher salaries for the mayor and city council members for the first time in more than a decade. The changes will be effective...
CPD: Missing Cullman man’s truck located near New Orleans under ‘suspicious’ circumstances
CULLMAN, Ala. - The New Orleans Police Department is now involved in the case of a missing Cullman man. Charles Steven Smith, Jr., 42, was last heard from Friday, April 19. His truck was...
West Point production of ‘Newsies’ opens; public shows Friday-Sunday
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - On Thursday morning, West Point High School Theatre opened the first in-school performance of Disney’s “Newsies” at Fairview High School’s auditorium. It wasn’t without its challenges: moving a cast and set...
Cullman Savings Bank Foundation awards Wallace State scholarships to 19 area students
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, the Cullman Savings Bank Foundation, in partnership with the Wallace State Future Foundation, honored 19 county high school students named 2019 foundation scholarship recipients. In a luncheon at Top...
Philanthropic foundation formed to help Alabama State Parks reach potential
PELHAM, Ala. – The Alabama State Parks Foundation was introduced at Oak Mountain State Park Thursday, promising to work to raise money for all 21 parks to enhance programming, facilities and parks experiences.
The not-for-profit...
Temporary street closings for Strawberry Festival
Arnold Street, between First and Second Avenues North East, are now closed and will remain closed all day Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, 2019 for the Strawberry Festival.
First Avenue Northeast, between Arnold Street Northeast...
Obituary: Hubert Lee Scott
Funeral Service for Hubert Lee Scott, 88, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Scott Guthrie and Mark Long officiating; interment in Good Hope...
Obituary: Raymond William Cochran
Graveside services for Raymond William Cochran, 94, of Panama City Beach, Florida, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Shady Grove Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr....
WFF Enforcement K9 Unit a different breed
One turkey hunter was extremely grateful that the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Law Enforcement Section has a K9 unit, although there is little public awareness of this enforcement asset.
Of course, the reason...
Arrests and incidents reported April 25, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 25, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsApril 22
domestic violence;...
Cullman’s Axel Ward collects more hardware at California Classic
PALA, Calif. – Cullman native Axel Ward, 6, is making a name for himself on the national motocross scene. The son of Chad and Crystal Ward, he began his racing endeavor at the age...
Cullman PD asks for public’s assistance finding missing local man
LATEST UPDATE HERE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/04/26/cpd-missing-cullman-mans-truck-located-near-new-orleans-under-suspicious-circumstances/
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Cullman Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in a local missing persons case.
According to Sgt. Eric Cole, on April 19, 2019, Charles Steven Smith, Jr. left the...
Repeat champions: Goat Island wins March Madness beer championship for 2nd year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two years, two beers: that’s the story. Goat Island Brewing (GIB) now has back-to-back wins at the Alabama Craft Beer March Madness competition at Slice Pizza & Brew, a gourmet pizza...
Strawberries and sunshine: Strawberry Festival this Saturday; Senior Shindig Friday morning
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s Strawberry Festival time in Cullman! This year marks the 80th anniversary of the popular event, which started in 1939. The festival includes the Senior Shindig, 5K and a full day...
Community Torch Run and Cullman Area Special Needs Track and Field Day Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Communities in and around Cullman County and the city of Cullman will host a Torch Run to kick of the annual Cullman Area Special Needs Track and Field Day on the...
Pilot Club celebrates Alabama Bicentennial at 27th annual fashion show
CULLMAN, Ala. - A huge crowd came out Wednesday afternoon for the Pilot Club of Cullman’s “Stars Fell on Alabama” 27th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon. This year’s luncheon celebrated the Alabama Bicentennial by...
Head Start, Kindergarten registration happening now
CULLMAN, Ala. - Head Start and Kindergarten registration is happening now for 2019-2020 school year. Here’s what you need to know.
Cullman City Primary School Kindergarten Registration
In-district early registration for first-time kindergarten students is taking...
Obituary: George Jacobs
Funeral services for George Jacobs, 86, of Logan, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Emeus Baptist Church with Adam Stuckey and G.T. Robertson officiating; interment in Emeus Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Timothy Shane Puckett
Timothy Shane Puckett, 47, of Vinemont died Tuesday, April 23, 2019.
Timmy served his community in the Cullman County Sheriff’s department. He was a member of the Jack Aces Riding Club and of the Cullman...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors knock off 10th-ranked Huntsville at home, Cold Springs wins on...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Lady Warriors picked up a big win at home on Wednesday after they welcomed in no. 10 in class 7A Huntsville and sent the Lady Panthers back home with...
Cakewalk through Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A great crowd came out Saturday morning for the third April Walking Tour this month. Cullman County Museum Director Drew Green and Ben Johnson South were the guides for the tour,...
ADPH: Person with measles likely exposed other people during 2 stops in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On April 23, the Tennessee Department of Health reported to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) that an individual with a confirmed measles case traveled through Alabama on April 11...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 24, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 24, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
PREP SOFTBALL: Area tournaments start next week for local teams
CULLMAN, Ala. - It's almost area tournament time for local teams as each one looks to make some noise and hopefully, host a playoff game. Tournaments will get underway on the 29th and the...
CATA Building Construction students bring home state honors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two student teams from the Building Construction program at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) last week brought home honors from the Alabama SkillsUSA 2019 State Championships.
CATA Building Construction teacher and...
Pet of the Week: Need to unwind? Meet Rufus!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Rufus is a mixed hound who may have some golden lab and Anatolian shepherd in him. He’s...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont and Hanceville win Tuesday tiebreakers to advance to round 2,...
VINEMONT, Ala.
- Vinemont took on J.B. Pennington in the third and deciding game of their opening
round playoff series with the season and a spot in round two on the line. After
dropping game one and...
Alabama wins “Clash in Cullman” over Belmont 6-4 in front of sell out crowd
CULLMAN, Ala.
– Tuesday night was a special one at Heritage Park in Cullman as over 1,500
fans made their way to the park to cheer on the Crimson Tide and former Bearcat
Claire Jenkins against the...
Obituary: Robert B. Silvey
Robert B. Silvey, 100, a native of Cullman, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019.
He served in the U.S. Navy as a LT. in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam....
Obituary: Sherry Ann Peterson
Sherry Ann Peterson was born on Feb. 21, 1968 and passed away on April 21, 2019.
She is survived by Claus Peterson, husband; Christopher Seth Dwayne Peterson, son; Nelta (Susie) Sue Rhodes, sister; Clara Mae Freeman, sister; and Mary...
Obituary: Virgil Hurel Green
Funeral Services for Virgil H. Green, 66, of Hanceville will be Saturday April 27, 2019 at noon at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Colony Cemetery in Colony, Alabama. Visitation will be...
Cullman Sheriff’s deputy loses battle with cancer
Updated 4-24-19 at 8:14 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputy has lost his battle with cancer. The CCSO Tuesday evening announced the passing of Deputy Timothy "Timmy" Puckett. Puckett had...
Commission votes to vacate portion of County Road 821 at Rock Creek
CULLMAN, Ala. - The decision to vacate a portion of County Road 821 was made at Tuesday morning’s Cullman County Commission meeting. The portion of the road includes the bridge crossing Rock Creek which...
Cullman-area students complete day of service in storm-stricken Lee County
Story submitted by Melody Basch
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ask someone what they think of the students of today and you will get answers all over the board. Unfortunately, a lot of it is negative. Teens...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 23, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 23, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or...
(Updated) Cullman County Commission votes to repeal half-cent sales tax
Updated 4-23-19 3:07 p.m.
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette told The Tribune's media partner, WVTM13: "I am so disappointed for the children of Cullman County. We had already arranged to hire additional school...
Annual State of Our Communities event this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host its annual State of Our Communities event this Friday, April 26 at the Cullman Civic Center. Doors open at 7 a.m.
According...
’63 Aggies hold 55-year* reunion
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview High School class of 1963 met for a reunion Saturday at the local Brandin’ Steakhouse, where close to 25 members of the class, along with their spouses, remembered all...
Spread the news! West Point Theatre presents ‘Newsies’ this week
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....
Cullman Hospitality Association calls for lodging tax to be removed from Cullman Chamber
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Hospitality Association, which represents the area’s hotels and motels, on Monday sent a letter to the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, formally denouncing the Chamber’s reallocation of lodging tax...
Life-saving Cullman firefighters honored by Cullman City Council
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council recognized the skills and efforts of five Cullman Fire Rescue staffers credited with helping save a life. The team honored is from Station 2...
Meet Brooks’ Place forensic nurse Liana Hill
“If it means I have to get down on the ground and color for a few minutes, I’ll get down on the ground and color for a few minutes. It’s not a question of...
Good Hope paves way for new craft brewery/distillery
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night paved the way for a new craft brewery, restaurant and distillery when it entered into a 772 agreement with Twisted Dixie, LLC....
Cullman Council tables vote on disputed rezoning of Morningside Drive property
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Monday night was scheduled to vote on a rezoning request that has been the subject of controversy for months at council and City of Cullman Planning Commission...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats win on the road, Aggies shut out Warriors, Monday scoring...
HARTSELLE, Ala.
– With the playoffs looming later this week, the Cullman Lady Bearcats capped
off the regular season with a 6-0 performance on the road against Hartselle.
Abby Branham found the back of the net twice...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont and Hanceville split Monday doubleheaders
VINEMONT, Ala.
– After edging Hanceville in a pair of thrillers to win the area title, the Vinemont
Eagles welcomed the J.B. Pennington Tigers to Mike Cupp Field Monday night for
the opening round series of this...
PREP SOFTBALL: Voce tosses 1-hitter in 15-0 win over Vinemont, Monday scoring wrap-up
BREMEN, Ala. - It was all Cold Springs from the start on Monday and after taking a 2-0 lead over Vinemont in the first and stretching it to 4-0 in the third, they plated...
Obituary: Dena Lynette Parker
Funeral services for Dena L. Parker, 49, of Cullman are Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Ray Whitaker officiating, with interment in Center Grove Cemetery. Visitation on Tuesday from...
Obituary: James Milton Lee
Funeral services for James Milton Lee, 91, of Cullman are 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home, Elder David Guttery officiating, with interment with military honors in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation...
Obituary: Claire Denise Jacobs Johnson
Claire Denise Jacobs Johnson of Cullman passed away April 21, 2019 at the age of 31. She was born Dec. 7, 1987 in Birmingham to John and Donna Tucker Jacobs. She is preceded in...
Wallace State students Lexie Riggins, Emily Dia recognized at All-Alabama Academic Team banquet
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State students Lexie Riggins and Emily Dia were recognized Friday at the Alabama Academic Team Scholars banquet held at the Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Prattville.
The All-Alabama Academic Team...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 22, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 22, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 18
theft of...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging students win Student Bowl trophy for 2nd year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Imaging program held on to the trophy it claimed last year when students came in first place at the Student Bowl for the second year...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Shelby County
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, "The 67-County Alabama Garden Party," will spotlight different counties each...
Obituary: Lelia Russell Osoinak
Funeral services for Lelia Russell Osoinak, 76, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Springhill Primitive Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Jeremy Wilbanks officiating; burial at Springhill Primitive Baptist Cemetery,...
Obituary: Donald Edwin Day
Funeral services for Donald Edwin Day, 83, of Vinemont will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 11 a.m. with Chad Kennedy, Matthew Montgomery and Paul Day officiating; burial...
Obituary: J.C. Baker
J.C. Baker, 81, of Hanceville passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. He was born Jan. 20, 1938 to Euis and Pluma Vaughn Baker.
Mr. Baker was a maintenance supervisor, working for Golden Rod for...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats advance after sweeping Albertville, Fairview and Cold Springs fall on...
ALBERTVILLE, Ala.
– For the 18th straight season, the Cullman Bearcats are headed to
round two of the AHSAA state baseball playoffs after sweeping the Albertville
Aggies on Saturday. The ‘Cats took game one 4-3 and put...
Annual Big Band Dance a hit at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - “It’s about keeping the big band music of that era alive,” Wallace State Music Department Director and director of the college’s Jazz Band, Ricky Burks, said Friday evening, when the school...
2019 Harvest-to-Home Dinner April 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex Board and Foundation will host the fifth annual Harvest-to-Home Local Foods Dinner and Silent Auction Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at the Wallace State Community College...
Obituary: Billie Fae Gunter Cheney
Billie Fae Gunter Cheney, 96, was born Nov. 29, 1922, in Talladega, Alabama and died April 17, 2019.
She was predeceased by her parents, James Louis Gunter and Lillian Lenora Gunter; her husband of 52...
Obituary: Robert Micheal “Mike” Morgan
Funeral services for Mr. Robert Micheal “Mike” Morgan, 66, of Falkville are 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Jimmy Greathouse officiating, with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Visitation is Saturday from...
Weekend Easter egg hunts
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are several Easter egg hunts and other events happening around the Cullman area. Easter is this Sunday, April 21.
To submit an event, email wendy@cullmantribune.com or visit www.CullmanTribune.com/Calendar.
Saturday, April 20
The Bunny...
PREP BASKETBALL: 10 local athletes invited to inaugural AHSAA Elite 100 Showcase
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s first ever Elite 100 Basketball Showcase will be here in June and there will be 10 local players participating in the inaugural event. The AHSAA...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 19, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or...
Trafficking bust nets more than 30 guns, $30K, 15 lbs. of pot
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Logan man is behind bars, charged with trafficking in illegal drugs and first-degree possession of marijuana, following a bust conducted by the Hanceville Police Department and Morgan County Drug Task...
Alabama maintains record low unemployment rate of 3.7%; Cullman County at 3.4%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The number of people counted as employed in Alabama is at a record high, announced Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington.
“Once again, we’ve shattered employment records in Alabama,” said Washington. ...
Grady Smith honored with 2019 AREA Eminent Service Award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Rural Electric Association (AREA) gave its 2019 Eminent Service Award to Grady Smith, longtime president and CEO of the Cullman Electric Cooperative. The award, established by AREA in the...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State’s women’s golf team wins 3rd straight ACCC championship
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s women’s golf team captured its third consecutive Alabama Community College Conference/Region 22 tournament championship this week, winning the event by an impressive 56 strokes at Point Mallard in Decatur....
April Walking Tour- Cullman Cakewalk this Saturday!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The April Walking Tours will continue this Saturday, April 20. This weekend's walk will be extra special: it's the Cullman Cakewalk!
The Cakewalk will be led by local author, artist and all-around...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cullman until 8 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Cullman AL, Hartselle AL, Hanceville AL until 8:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/gmKXdZbPmf— NWS Severe Tstorm (@NWSSevereTstorm) April 19, 2019
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 3 a.m. for Cullman area
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Cullman AL, Hartselle AL, Hanceville AL until 8:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/gmKXdZbPmf— NWS Severe Tstorm (@NWSSevereTstorm) April 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch...
A hopping good time
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two over-sized bunnies competed in a “bunny hop” race Thursday morning at West Elementary School (WES). East Elementary School (EES) Principal David Wiggins and WES Principal Dr. Jay Page raced for...
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Sensory-friendly ‘Mary Poppins’ to take flight
Technical Director Noah Carpenter and Show Director Lauren Salerno are planning what may be north Alabama’s first sensory-friendly theater performance in this year’s production...
