Arrests and incidents reported on April 18, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
IncidentsApril 15
domestic violence;...
CULLMAN CITY-COUNTY CLASSIC: West Point Warriors repeat as Cullman City-County Classic Champions
CULLMAN, Ala. – Forty-one boats loaded with anglers from across Cullman County hit Smith Lake early Thursday morning and after a day on the water, the 2019 Cullman City-County Classic is in the books....
Diablo’s Southwest Grill opens in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Diablo's Southwest Grill is now open in Cullman. Diablo's is the third restaurant to open in a new complex located at 1302 Second Ave. SW (U.S. Hwy. 31) in the last...
Randall Shedd appointed to Joint Legislative Transportation Committee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview has been appointed by Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon to the Joint Legislative Transportation Committee.
Shedd issued the following statement Thursday:
'I want to thank Alabama Speaker...
Pet of the Week: Say hello to Houla!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Houla is a 1-year-old lab/hound/Catahoula mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who prefers to stretch...
Goat yoga a hit at Cullman Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 25 people came out to get a workout and enjoy the adorable baby goats Wednesday at the Cullman County Public Library. Two Norwegian pygmy goats joined the weekly yoga...
Good Hope Service Center now in Cullman, re-named Integrity Auto Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Integrity means doing the right thing even when nobody else is looking; that is why Robert Taylor and Mike Pritchard said they chose to re-name their auto shop Integrity Auto Group,...
Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Teachers of the Month: Anna McSwain and Tim White
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On Tuesday, the Tony Serra Nissan/Cullman Tribune Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Month were honored and presented with their rides for the next month. Each teacher also received a...
Obituary: Mary Edith Wheaton
Mary Edith Wheaton, 94, was born on Jan. 10, 1925 and passed away on April 16, 2019.
Obituary: Maxine Oliver
Mrs. Maxine Oliver, 90, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.
She was born Feb. 11, 1929 to David Pardue and Zelma Day Pardue. She was preceded in death by her parents and...
Ethredge “Gene” Eugene Thomason, Jr.
Funeral services for Ethredge "Gene" Eugene Thomason, Jr., 68, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Max Haygood officiating; interment in Cullman Memory Gardens.
Cullman...
Obituary: Ronnie “Ron” Jay Ivey
Funeral services for Ronnie "Ron" Jay Ivey, 60, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Truman Gable officiating; interment in Welcome Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: David Arthur Mauldin
Funeral services for Mr. David Mauldin, 76, of Bremen, AL will be Friday April 19, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Mckinley Chapel in Bremen, AL. Interment will follow at the McKinley Cemetery. There will...
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band to headline 2019 Strawberry Festival in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism (CP&R) and Executive Director Nathan Anderson have named the headline act for this year’s Strawberry Festival on April 27: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
“Headlining the 2019...
Ainsworth appoints Gudger to ATRIP-II Committee to oversee road and bridge projects
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth has appointed Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman to the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (ATRIP-II) Committee, the team tasked with overseeing local infrastructure projects that are funded...
Ivey announces plans to make I-565 6 lanes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced two major transportation projects in the Limestone and Madison county area were selected by the Alabama Department of Transportation for the Rebuild Alabama Act First...
AGCO/GSI bringing new product line to Bremen; $5.7M investment will bring 50 jobs
BREMEN, Ala. - “I have a message today from Bremen, Alabama to the entire globe- rural Alabama is open for business!” exclaimed Gov. Kay Ivey during a visit to Cullman County Tuesday afternoon to...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 17, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or...
City School Board celebrates teacher, student achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board and Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson Tuesday evening celebrated the achievements of many students and their teachers.
Teachers of the Year recognized were:
Cullman City Primary School- Allison Bates
East...
Citizens can now text anonymous crime tips to the CCSO
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) introduced a new program Tuesday that allows the community to text or submit anonymous tips online. Nixle has been used by the CCSO for the...
PREP SOFTBALL/BASEBALL: Ball’s walk-off homer lifts Fairview over Ashville; Tuesday scoring wrap-up
FAIRVIEW, Ala.
– Ashville traveled to Fairview to take on the Lady Aggies in Tuesday afternoon
area softball action and the story from this game was Katie Ball’s walk-off
three-run home run that lifted Fairview over the...
PREP GOLF: Lady Aggies win 9th straight County Championship, Good Hope and Fairview win...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– The 2019 Cullman County Golf Tournament is in the books and for the ninth
consecutive year, the Fairview Lady Aggies are your champions in the girl’s division
after posting a 2-round score of 528...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles earn team titles at Cullman...
BREMEN, Ala.
– Cold Springs High School was the site for this year’s Cullman County
Championship Track Meet and the homestanding Eagles and Lady Eagles both earned
team titles. The boys edged Vinemont by just six points...
Obituary: Donnie Blackmon
Donald Blackmon, 67, of the Armstead community, was born to the late Lonnie and Annie Knighten Blackmon on April 2, 1952 and passed away on April 14, 2019.
Also preceding him in death were his...
Obituary: Tharon Delane Corbin
Tharon Delane Corbin, 54, was born on Feb. 19, 1965 and passed away on April 15, 2019.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, April 20 at 3 p.m. in the Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church...
Obituary: Thomas “Tommy” Lee Piper
Thomas “Tommy” Lee Piper, 49, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019. He was born Nov. 9, 1969 to W.O. and Berniece McGavic Piper.
Tommy enjoyed fishing, golfing, building racecars, Alabama football and...
Obituary: Eunice Marie Campbell
Eunice Marie Campbell, 88, of Haleyville, entered into rest on April 15, 2019 at Russellville Health Care surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Campbell was born on Jan. 11, 1931. She was a lifelong member...
Try goat yoga Wednesday at the Cullman Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosts free yoga classes every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This Wednesday, April 17, will be a special session. It's goat yoga!
"Tomorrow we are adding baby...
Leah Bolin resigns as Cullman Chamber president and CEO
CULLMAN, Ala. - After seven years as president and CEO of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, Leah Bolin informed the Board of Directors of her resignation on Tuesday, April 16....
‘By God’s grace’: ABC Family Medicine celebrates grand opening in Dodge City
DODGE CITY, Ala. - ABC Family Medicine in Dodge City held a formal grand opening Saturday.
The practice opened for business back on Feb. 18, but Office Manager Jas Talyor said, “We just wanted to...
(Update) Man who stole Cullman Police vehicle found, in custody
Updated 4-16-19 3 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The man who stole a Cullman Police vehicle early Tuesday morning has been found and is in custody, according to Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper.
Sgt. Chris Thomason said...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 16, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 16, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or...
Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Principal of the Month: Welti Elementary’s Gina Webb
WELTI, Ala. - Welti Elementary School’s Gina Webb has been named the Tony Serra Nissan/Cullman Tribune Principal of the Month for April. Representatives of both organizations visited Welti Monday morning, accompanied by Cullman County...
Cullman Police searching for man who took police vehicle; vehicle recovered
UPDATE: The man who stole a Cullman Police vehicle early Tuesday morning has been found and is in custody, according to Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper.
Sgt. Chris Thomason said the suspect, Jackie Lee Walker,...
Phyllis Hain crowned Ms. Senior Cullman County 2019
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 2019 Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant took place Saturday at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the campus of Wallace State Community College, where 10 women, ages 60 and older,...
Cullman Police confronted suspect hours before deadly Saturday night shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department is still in the preliminary stages of investigating the murder of Thomas “Tommy” L. Piper, 49. Piper was shot and killed inside his home Saturday evening, but...
Cullman Police officers promoted
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Cullman Police officers were recognized at the Cullman City Council meeting Monday evening for receiving promotions.
Lt. Eugene Bates, a 21-year CPD veteran, was promoted to captain. He has been a...
Cullman Council gets earful on rezoning of Morningside property, approves Rock the South permit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Monday night took up two of the more controversial topics it has faced in years: the proposed rezoning of property along Morningside Drive off Main Avenue, and...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats defeat Sparkman, honor late teammate on senior night; Monday scoring wrap-up
HARTSELLE, Ala. – The Bearcats traveled to Hartselle for a matchup against Sparkman Monday night and after edging the Senators 5-4, Cullman celebrated a very special senior night. Along with this year’s senior class...
Obituary: George Norton Nassar
George Norton Nassar, 92, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at his residence. He was born March 7, 1927, to George and Bathsheba Nassar.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters,...
Obituary: Shirley Jean Sargent
Shirley Jean Sargent, 77, of Double Springs entered into rest on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Princeton Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Ms. Sargent was born on June 6, 1941 in Double Springs, Alabama....
Arrests and incidents reported on April 15, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 11
domestic violence;...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State’s men’s tennis team wins 2nd ACCC title in 3 seasons;...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s men’s tennis team is the Alabama Community College Conference champion for the second time in three seasons.
The Lions swept through tournament action at Alexander City over the weekend, breezing...
West Point grad Tom Weaver’s composition performed at UA’s ‘Composers Present’ concert
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - University of Alabama student Tom Weaver, a graduate of West Point High School, had a musical composition performed by UA's Contemporary Ensemble at the "Composers Present" event April 12 in the...
PREP BASEBALL: AHSAA State Baseball Playoffs begin Friday for local teams
CULLMAN, Ala. - Postseason baseball has arrived, and we have six local teams in the field for this year’s AHSAA playoffs starting Friday. Addison, Fairview, Cold Springs, Hanceville and Cullman will be on the...
Wacked Out Weiner soft opening Thursday, June 6
UPDATE June 5, 2019 at 1:14 p.m.
The Wacked Out Weiner soft opening is Thursday, June 6. The restaurant opens at 11 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Wacked Out Weiner is coming to Cullman. The restaurant...
Files from Yesteryear: 1950
From the Files of 1950:
The Democrats captured the local offices on Tuesday. B.F. Fant defeated Hubert E. Mitchell for State Senator, Kenneth J. Griffin outpolled O.N. Murphree for Probate Judge, W.C. (Crant) Waldrop...
Obituary: Mary Lou Crigger
Funeral services for Mary Lou Crigger, 83, of Cullman, will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Flint Creek Cemetery. Rev. Floyd Bradford and Jerry...
Obituary: Junior Blalock
Junior Blalock, 83, of Huntsville, formerly of Cullman, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019.
His family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Moss Service Funeral Home from noon until 2 p.m....
Obituary: Coy Wallace Lauderdale, Jr.
Coy Wallace Lauderdale, Jr., 74, of Haleyville entered into rest on April 14, 2019.
Mr. Lauderdale was born Oct. 26, 1944 to Thelma Inez and Coy Wallace Lauderdale, Sr.
There are no services planned at this...
Obituary: Sharon Rae Kuhlmeyer Joiner
Sharon Rae Kuhlmeyer Joiner, 73, of Addison, entered into rest on Friday, April 12, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Joiner was born on Oct. 24, 1945 in Arkansas City, Kansas....
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Tuscaloosa 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...
Business Note: Corey Williams joins Citizens Bank & Trust as senior lender
Citizens Bank & Trust is pleased to announce its recent hire of Corey Williams, who joins the Citizens team as senior lender and executive vice president of the bank. Williams will work out of...
Daniel among first Wallace State Fast Track students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Charles Daniel was one of the first Fast Track students at Wallace State Community College, taking part in the pilot program in 2006 as a student at Hanceville High School. Today...
(Update) Victim identified, suspect charged with murder in Cullman shooting
CULLMAN, Ala.- One man is dead and one in custody charged with murder following a shooting at a residence in the 1300 block of Dripping Springs Road on the city’s northwest side Saturday evening.
Cullman...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Marengo 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...
(Update) 1 dead, 1 in custody in Saturday night shooting in NW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – One man is dead and one in custody following a shooting at a residence in the 1300 block of Dripping Springs Road on the city’s northwest side Saturday evening.
Cullman County Coroner...
Tennis led Cullman chef to Wallace State, career
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ricardo “Rico” Nishimura was playing tennis for a college in Bristol, Tennessee, when he first visited Wallace State more than 13 years ago and decided his story must continue there.
“After a...
Foundation Gala recognizes Papapietro, Echols, Hoover, Quattlebaum
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation held its 18th annual Gala Saturday evening at the Cullman Civic Center. The Gala is Cullman Regional’s largest fundraiser. In addition to dinner, dancing and auctions, the...
1 dead in shooting on NW side of Cullman
Latest: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/04/14/update-1-dead-1-in-custody-in-saturday-night-shooting-in-nw-cullman/
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Updated 4-13-19 9:56 p.m.
"We have no reason to believe there is any danger to the public at this time from an active shooter." Sgt. Cindy Rohrscheib
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person is dead as...
Cullman Electric Co-op lets kids get hands-on with heavy equipment
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) on Saturday assembled some heavy equipment at the Cullman County Fairgrounds for its Touch-A-Truck event. Vehicles and construction equipment from the CEC were joined by many...
Sun comes out for Safe Kids Expo
CULLMAN, Ala. - The weather didn’t want to cooperate at first on Saturday morning, but the 27th annual Cullman Safe Kids Expo went on as planned. Hosts from Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center were...
Tornado Watch effective until 3 a.m. for Cullman area
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Tornado Watch, effective until 3 a.m. Sunday morning, April 14, for the following counties:
Bibb, Blount, Cullman, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar,...
VFW Auxiliary happy to report successful yard sale and Rock-a-Thon
CULLMAN, Ala.
– Cullman’s VFW Post 2214 held its Rock-a-Thon Saturday morning to cap off this
week’s yard sale and the event was another success for the Auxiliary. The yard
sale kicked off on Thursday and will...
University of Alabama dance team visits Welti Elementary
WELTI, Ala. - A bad weather school closure may have canceled its February visit, but University of Alabama student dance team Dance Alabama! stayed true to its word and came to Welti Elementary School...
Food and fellowship
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department, along with Cullman Cosmetic and Family Dentistry and WDJC, hosted its annual free community cookout Friday at the Festhalle. It was the fourth year for the event,...
Cullman EMA: Prepare now for tonight’s storms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman area could see severe weather Saturday night into Sunday. According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, the greatest threat will be from midnight until 9 a.m. Sunday. Wind...
Springtime brings youth ball season
CULLMAN, Ala. - High school softball and baseball are headed into playoff season, but youth ball is just kicking off for leagues around Cullman County.
The City of Good Hope recently opened its 2019 youth...
Birmingham African American Genealogy Group visits Wallace State, Colony
COLONY, Ala. - On Friday morning, members of the Birmingham African American Genealogy Group (BAAGG) visited Wallace State Community College in Hanceville. There they toured the library and learned about its genealogical resources from...
(Photos) Strawberry Festival Pageant winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 Strawberry Festival Pageant took place this past week. Below are all the winners.
Queens
Infant Shortcake Queen Charley Smith; Parents Jacob and Tracey Smith
Baby Shortcake Queen Reese Smith; Parents Shannon and...
PREP BASEBALL: Holly Pond falls to New Hope at home, Lady Bearcats clinch section...
HOLLY POND, Ala.
– New Hope traveled to Holly Pond to take on the Broncos in their final home
game of the season and the visitors ended up taking the game 8-2. After the game,
four Holly...
Obituary: Bonnie Blackwood
Bonnie Virginia Blackwood, of Cullman, passed away at her residence surrounding by her family on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the age of 93.
She is preceded in death by her parents: John Elbert and...
Obituary: David Timothy “Dave” Smith
Funeral services for David Timothy “Dave” Smith, 69, of Cullman are Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Tommy Graves and Rev. Larry Heatherly officiating, with interment in Shady...
Obituary: Charlotte Faye Milam Studdard
Charlotte Faye Milam Studdard, 70, of Altoona, AL was born on March 11, 1949 and passed away on April 9, 2019.
Preceding her in death were her parents Ellison and Amy Ruth Henderson Milam, husband...
Obituary: Betty Millwood
Funeral Service for Betty Millwood, 71, of Vinemont will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Ernest Morris officiating; interment in New Hope North Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman...
Obituary: Mary Jane Hyche
Funeral services for Mary Jane Hyche, 77, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Dwight Raburn officiating; entombment in Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Mausoleum.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Gracie Hutson
Gracie Kelsoe Hutson of Cullman passed away April 10, 2019 at the age of 93. She was born April 20, 1925 in Cullman to Henry Clem and Ethel New Kelsoe.
She is preceded in death...
Obituary: Delwyn “Del” Bates
Delwyn "Del" Bates, 78, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.
Mr. Bates was a loving husband, father and friend. He was a very talented musician and was known for playing the mandolin...
Obituary: Rickey Wayne Harris
Rickey Wayne Harris, 63, of Cullman, Alabama entered into rest on April 10, 2019 at his home.
Mr. Harris was born on Nov. 21, 1955 in West Hollywood, Florida. He was a graduate of West...
Obituary: Dorothy Jean Tidwell
Dorothy Jean Tidwell, 86, of Hanceville, AL was born on March 23, 1933 and passed away on April 3, 2019.
Mrs. Tidwell enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles and watching Jeopardy.
Preceding her in death were her...
CCBOE says new tax already having a positive impact
CULLMAN, Ala. - Revenue from the new half-cent sales tax is bringing much-needed updates to area schools sooner than expected. At its meeting Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) approved a...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 12, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Vinemont Lady Eagles place 1st at Fairview Meet, Lady Broncos,...
FAIRVIEW, Ala.
– Several local squads were in the field at this year’s second Fairview Meet and
the Vinemont Lady Eagles took home first place with a score of 122.25, edging Holly
Pond who finished second with...
Ivey awards energy assistance grants for low-income, elderly residents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $1.9 million to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents with weatherizing their homes to lower energy costs, including $142,562 to Community Action Partnership of...
Obituary: Michelle Lee Quick
Michele Lee Quick, a healthcare professional, passed away April 10, 2019 in Hanceville, Alabama.
Funeral services are Saturday April 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Faith Restoration Church with internment at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville.
Visitation...
(Updated) Cullman-area Easter egg hunts
Updated 4-15-19 8:25 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are several Easter egg hunts and other events happening around the Cullman area. Easter is on Sunday, April 21.
To submit an event, email wendy@cullmantribune.com or visit www.CullmanTribune.com/Calendar.
Wednesday,...
Stepping up: Prayer walk remembers children lost to abuse
CULLMAN, Ala. - Community leaders and concerned citizens on Thursday joined Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on the front steps of the Cullman County Courthouse for a prayer walk to promote child abuse awareness...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats win 9th straight area title with dramatic 10-8 win at Hartselle;...
HARTSELLE, Ala. – Thursday’s first matchup between the Bearcats and the Tigers was just another typical Cullman v. Hartselle game in which the ‘Cats built an 8-1 advantage by the bottom of the seventh,...
April Walking Tours begin, will continue Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The first of four historic walking tours began Saturday morning at the Cullman County Museum. Begun by the Alabama Tourism Department 10 years ago, the April Walking Tours take place every...
‘Servanthood at its best’: CATA students, teachers headed to Lee Co.; donations welcome
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, April 18, a group of students from the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), led by Health Science teachers Tracy Smith and Adrian Basch, will travel to storm-stricken areas of...
Hopper’s celebrating anniversary with ribeye sandwich sale to benefit children
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Hopper's Family Market and Pharmacy in Fairview is celebrating its eighth anniversary this week, planning a huge two-day sale April 12-13. Owners Mike and Jimmie Hopper are also excited to bring...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 11, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 8
domestic violence;...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Three WSCC men’s golfers make All-Tournament team at ACCC Championship; tennis teams...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s 11th-ranked men’s golf team had three players earn a spot on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/Region 22 All-Tournament team this week as the Lions finished third overall at...
Cullman SGA practices leadership through service
CULLMAN, Ala. - Student leaders from Cullman High School’s (CHS) Student Government Association (SGA) on Wednesday spent the day learning about leadership and serving the community at the Good Samaritan Health Clinic and Curt’s...
Colony to host Birmingham African American Genealogy Group
COLONY, Ala. - Councilwoman Ethel Alexander at Tuesday’s Colony Town Council meeting reported that the town will be visited this Friday by members of the Birmingham African American Genealogy Group (BAAGG). From 9:30-noon, the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors topple Good Hope 5-3 to win 6th straight county title;...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – For the sixth straight season, the West Point Lady Warriors are your Cullman County Softball Champions after defeating Good Hope 5-3. The Lady Warriors enjoyed a bye in the opening...
Cullman Shrimp Basket hiring, hopeful for May 1 opening
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Shrimp Basket is nearing completion and has begun accepting applications. General Manager J.R. High on Wednesday said he hopes to begin training around April 26. He said the restaurant’s tentative...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 10, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or...
Toyota Boshoku to build $40 million Athens manufacturing facility, creating 400 jobs
ATHENS, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey joined representatives of Toyota Boshoku America and local leaders in Limestone County Wednesday to announce that the global automotive supplier plans to invest over $50 million to open...
Man wanted for felony strangulation in Cullman County arrested in Arkansas operating Lyft/Uber
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man wanted in Cullman County on a felony strangulation/suffocation grand jury warrant was arrested in Highfill, Arkansas last Friday while providing ride share services, according to the Highfill Police Department...
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