Primary Elections today! (links to candidate info)
CULLMAN - The day is finally here. After months of hard, sometimes harsh, campaigning, the candidates must now sit back and wait while the voters decide in the Republican and Democratic Primary Elections. Polls...
Griffith family to establish fund for mental health services
Stephen K. Griffith / Griffith, Lowry & Meherg
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Mental Health Foundation on Monday announced the upcoming establishment of the Stephen K. Griffith Memorial Fund. The Griffith family is establishing the...
Both Cullman Rite Aid stores to close this month
Rite Aid on the south side of Cullman, located at 1606 Second Ave. SW, seen here on June 4, 2018 (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Walgreens management confirmed Monday afternoon that both Cullman...
Arrest report: June 1-3
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 1-3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided; County offices closed.
Cullman Police...
Arrest report: June 1-3
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 1-3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided; County offices closed.
Cullman Police...
Arrest report: June 1-3
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 1-3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided; County offices closed.
Cullman Police...
Wallace State’s Adult Education Department conducts 2018 graduation
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, left, presents a diploma to an Adult Education graduate as Jimmy Hodges, dean of Applied Technologies, looks on.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Adult Education Department recently conducted its 2018...
ACT prep workshops planned for June 27 at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Students who will soon to be taking the ACT can prepare for the test with two half-day workshops offered by the Wallace State Community College Alumni Association.
On Wednesday, June 27, the Alumni...
Rock the South 2018 closes with powerhouse performances
Hank Williams, Jr. and Eric Church closed out Rock the South 2018 Saturday night. (W.C. Mann/Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - It was huge, it was loud, and it was a rollicking good time....
North Alabama Agriplex summer programs
CULLMAN - The following is a list of summer programs being held at the North Alabama Agriplex. Visit http://agriplex.org to register or for more information.
Pre-School (ages 3-5) & Elementary (ages 6-11) Garden Camps - Campers...
Files from Yesteryear: 1954
From the Files of 1954:
There are seven sets of twins at West Point School this year, including: Ronald and Donald Powell – 7, Judy and Johnny Overton – 7, Doris and Horace Guthery –...
Cullman’s Jasper Napoles commissioned as 2nd lieutenant
DAHLONEGA, Ga. - In ceremonies held May 4 and 5 at the University of North Georgia, 62 graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army or Georgia National Guard.
Jasper J....
Dr. Howard Williamson celebrated for 40 years of service
Dr. Howard Williamson
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional would like to congratulate and thank Dr. Howard Williamson for providing 40 years of service to the community and to Cullman Regional Medical Center as an obstetrician and...
The ‘new’ Ingle Park: something for everyone
L-R: CP&R Director of Operations Kyle Clark, City Council President Garlan Gudger, Councilman Andy Page, CP&R Board representative Zac Wood, Mayor Woody Jacobs and CP&R Executive Director Nathan Anderson enjoy a moment at Ingle...
4 area students taking part in UA’s Cooperative Education Program this summer
TUSCALOOSA - Nearly 250 University of Alabama students are receiving hands-on educational experience with dozens of companies and organizations across the United States through UA's Cooperative Education Program for summer 2018. Among the students:
Zachary...
9 area students named to spring 2018 dean’s list at Samford University
HOMEWOOD - Samford University releases dean's lists after the close of the fall and spring semesters each academic year. To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade...
New Eva Road bridge to be named Hugh P. Brindley Sr. Memorial Bridge
Members of Hugh P. Brindley Sr.’s family, shown here with members of the Cullman City Council, were on hand for the announcement that the new Eva Road Bridge will be named in memory of...
WSCC women’s basketball’s Sadler, Hill sign with Middle Georgia; Osteen signs with Huntingdon
(Left) Wallace State’s Joy Sadler, left, and Gabby Hill are both set to join the Middle Georgia program next season; (Right) Alexis Osteen signed with Huntingdon College recently.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s women’s basketball team...
Soggy start no problem for Rock the South
It was rainy early, then cloudy and muggy for the first day of this year's Rock the South festival, but the fans didn't seem to mind. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Rain threatened...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Looking for a Buddy?
CULLMAN - This week, the Cullman County Animal Shelter has more available pets than usual; meet Buddy, The Cullman Tribune’s Bonus Pet of the Week.
Buddy is a heeler mix who’s around 1 year of...
Newly re-established Cullman Community Theatre holding 1st auditions June 8-9
Wayne Cook speaks in May to a group of local residents interested in community theater. The Cullman Community Theatre's first auditions will be June 8-9. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - The newly-re-established Cullman Community Theatre...
Arrest report: May 30-31
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 30-31. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
May 30
Aaron, Benjamin Lee, 39
nonsupport
Duncan, Will Jeremy,...
3 Cullman County students receive $1,000 Alfa Foundation scholarships
Left to right: Conner Burnham, Alivia Gambrill and Baylee Jennings (Alfa)
MONTGOMERY - The tuition bill for three local college students will be a little lower in August thanks to scholarships awarded through the Alfa...
CCCDC awards $184K in grants, including $50K each for Good Hope and Holly Pond...
Good Hope High School received a $50,000 grant from the Cullman County Community Development Commission Thursday night for a new HVAC system for the school’s gymnasium. (Drew Adams)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development...
Faith traditions: 2018 Vacation Bible Schools
Many area churches have chosen the “Game On” theme for this year’s Vacation Bible School. (Image courtesy of Lifeway)
Updated 6-4-18
CULLMAN COUNTY - This summer, numerous Cullman area churches will take their place in the...
Dr. Kathryn Pettit welcomed as medical director of new Cullman Regional Urgent Care Center
Dr. Kathryn Pettit
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional recently welcomed family physician Dr. Kathryn Pettit to its staff. Pettit will be serving as the medical director and will be treating patients in the new Cullman Regional...
Cullman Regional Urgent Care and Imaging Center to open June 5; open house held...
Children brought their teddy bears to Thursday’s Cullman Regional Urgent Care and Imaging Center open house. The bears received “checkups” from Urgent Care staff. (Nick Griffin)
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional celebrated its new Urgent Care...
UPDATED: Alleged murderer out on bond arrested on slew of new charges
John Edward Cole (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
Updated 6-1-18 at 10:59 a.m. In a special hearing Friday morning, June 1, Judge Martha Williams revoked Cole's bail, Williams confirmed to The Tribune. Cole will remain incarcerated...
Arab man charged with trafficking heroin in Cullman County
Timothy Couch (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - An Arab man was arrested in Cullman County on Tuesday, charged with trafficking heroin.
According to a media release from the Cullman Police Department, Officer Kyle Foshee stopped Timothy...
2 Berlin residents charged with selling meth
Joseph Childers and Brandi McFadden (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) on Wednesday arrested two Berlin residents for allegedly selling methamphetamine.
Brandi Nicole McFadden, 31, and Joseph Matthew Childers,...
Rock the South: Final lineup, park conditions, tips for visitors
Left to right: Friday night’s headliners will be Brett Young and Thomas Rhett. On Saturday night, get ready for Hank Williams Jr. and Eric Church. (Photos courtesy of Rock the South)
CULLMAN - In one...
Cullman man indicted for rape
Colby Chapman’s May 25, 2018 booking photo (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - A Cullman County man was indicted for rape by Cullman County grand jury recently. Colby Michael Chapman, 20, was indicted on May...
Cullman SAR presents Wounded Warrior award to WWII veteran George Mills
On Wednesday evening, WWII Army veteran Sgt. George Mills recounted the Battle of the Bulge and his experiences as a POW. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Wednesday evening, the Cullman Chapter of...
Bronco Tiny Twirlers Camp June 18-22
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Bronco Band will be hosting a summer camp for any Kindergarten through fifth-grade students from any school who want to learn baton twirling. Bronco Tiny Twirlers Camp will...
Arrest report: May 29
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 29. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Blanton, Freda Joanne, 42
possession of drug paraphernalia...
Holly Pond man charged with selling meth
James Smith Jr. (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The string of arrests for methamphetamine distribution continues. On Monday, the Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit arrested James Randall Smith Jr., 29, of Holly Pond.
Smith was...
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Deadpool 2’ fun to the end, and beyond: 8/10
“Deadpool 2” stars Ryan Reynolds as the titular character in another R-rated, comic book, action comedy that has some high expectations to live up to after the success of its predecessor. From the opening...
Wallace State unveils new Center for Teaching and Learning for faculty
Wallace State recently unveiled the Center for Teaching and Learning for its faculty.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College unveiled a new Center for Teaching and Learning recently with a special ribbon cutting and reception...
Baileyton’s Meadows participates in Revolutionary War re-enactment in West Virginia
Robert Meadows
Robert Meadows from Baileyton recently participated in a Revolutionary War weekend re-enactment in West Virginia. He enjoys making it as real as possible with period uniforms, weapons, flags, tents and cooking gear.
Meadows recently...
Arrest report: May 25-28
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 25-28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Atchley, Lonnie Roy, 44
second-degree bail jumping- negotiating...
Arrest report: May 25-28
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 25-28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Atchley, Lonnie Roy, 44
second-degree bail jumping- negotiating...
Altoona man indicted for Stony Lonesome death
Walter John Cornelius III (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
Updated 5-30-18 at 12:38 p.m.
CULLMAN - An Altoona man has been indicted by a Cullman County grand jury for the death of a woman at Stony Lonesome...
Sweet project: Sacred Heart’s Aiden Hays constructs replica of Flavors Bakery
Sacred Heart Elementary student Aiden Hays with his model of Cullman’s Flavors Bakery (Ryan Hays)
CULLMAN - Aiden Hays is a student at Sacred Heart Elementary School with a talent for building, and a recent...
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet sweet Gracie
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Gracie is a mixed breed dog who’s a little more than a year old. She’s a...
Subtropical Storm Alberto: Cullman County faces storm threat until Thursday
Alberto’s predicted path, as of early Tuesday morning (NOAA/National Weather Service)
CULLMAN - What does Subtropical Storm Alberto mean for north Alabama? Late Monday afternoon, The Tribune spoke to forecasters from the National Weather Service...
UPDATED: Decatur man dies in wreck on I-65 in Cullman County
Updated 5-29-18 1 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - A single-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 in Cullman County claimed the life of a Decatur man Tuesday morning. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed the fatality and...
New eye clinic opens in downtown Hanceville
Downtown Hanceville welcomed another new business Saturday, when the ribbon was cut on Love Your Eyes on Bangor Avenue. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Love Your Eyes officially cut the ribbon on its...
NWS Huntsville: Flash Flood Watch remains in effect from 7 a.m. Tuesday to 7...
From the National Weather Service:
FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
The Flash Flood Watch continues for all counties in northern Alabama, as well as Lincoln, Moore and Franklin counties...
Memorial Day festival at Smith Lake a hit
An attendee favorite at this year’s Smith Lake Park Memorial Day Weekend Music Festival was the annual Golf Cart Contest. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman County Parks and Recreation hosted its annual...
Grand opening for Cullman Regional Urgent Care and Imaging Center May 31
A grand opening celebration for the new Cullman Regional Urgent Care and Imaging Center will be held on May 31; it will include a "Teddy Bear Check-up," where children can bring their favorite teddy...
4 area students on Samford University Cumberland School of Law Dean’s List for Spring...
HOMEWOOD - Samford University has released its Cumberland School of Law Dean's List. To make the list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.0 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while...
What you need to know for June 5 Primary Elections
CULLMAN - The Democratic and Republican Primary Elections are next Tuesday, June 5. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Alabama voters have to declare a party before they cast their ballots....
UPDATE: Coroner ID’s 2 victims in Sunday afternoon wreck on Hwy. 69
Updated 5-27-18 at 8:37 p.m.
SIMCOE - A late Sunday afternoon head-on collision claimed the lives of two people, confirmed Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick, who has now identified the victims as Rachel Martin,...
Focus on history at Brushy Pond Founders Day celebration
Members of the Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama speak at Saturday’s Founders Day celebration in Brushy Pond. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
BRUSHY POND - The Saturday before Memorial Day saw several events across Cullman...
Splish, splash! Hanceville pool officially re-opens
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail was on hand for opening day of Hanceville’s pool. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville pool re-opened for the summer at Saturday morning at C.W. Day Park, and...
City, County holiday hours
City of Cullman offices will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2018 in observance of Memorial Day. Commercial and residential sanitation services will run as normal.
Cullman County and State of Alabama offices will be...
‘Tell your story:’ Cullman Memorial Day observance encourages veterans to speak, others to listen
Members of the local Sons of the American Revolution chapter provided a very traditional color guard at Saturday’s Cullman County Memorial Day observance. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Saturday morning, Cullman area...
Congratulations to the West Point High School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the West Point High School Class of 2018!
(Listed alphabetically) Alyssa Adams, Levi Allred, Hunter Appling, Lucas Arwood, David Ashley, Gabriel Aufderhaar, Johnna Ball, Madison Ballard, Cody Bartik, Cameron Bates, Victoria Bell, Jonah...
Congratulations to the Vinemont High School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the Vinemont High School Class of 2018!
Front Row: Russell McDonald, Dalton Thomason, Derrick Ransom, Braxton McDuffee, Levi Rusk, Alex Smith and Ahren Higginbotham
Second Row: Colby Duckett, Corrina Saint, Alonso Salgado, Hannah Collins,...
Congratulations to the St. Bernard Preparatory School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the St. Bernard Preparatory School Class of 2018!
First row: Irina Biedenstein, Thao Nguyen, Anna Faulk, Eva Barck, Isabel Santiago and Rita Guevara
Second row: Avy Whaley, Cailin O’Donnell, Leahrose Mami, Olivia Tafazoli, Genevieve...
Decorated Fairview veteran hiking Appalachian Trail for children of fallen soldiers
Col. Donald Fallin pauses at the 500-mile marker along the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail. (courtesy photo)
FAIRVIEW - When decorated combat and special operations veteran Col. Donald Fallin retired from the United States Army in 2016,...
Congratulations to the Fairview High School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the Fairview High School Class of 2018!
Top left:
Row one (left to right): Matthew Carpenter, Isaac Brown, Truman Boyd, Austin Bartlett, Emily Campbell and Hope Bowen
Row two: Jack Chandler, Dawson Campbell, Adam Barnett,...
Congratulations to the Fairview High School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the Fairview High School Class of 2018!
Top left:
Row one (left to right): Matthew Carpenter, Isaac Brown, Truman Boyd, Austin Bartlett, Emily Campbell and Hope Bowen
Row two: Jack Chandler, Dawson Campbell, Adam Barnett,...
Congratulations to the Holly Pond High School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the Holly Pond High School Class of 2018!
Bottom row: (left to right): Sarah Harris, Logan Chambers, Jaydee Smith, Christopher Cofield, David Key, Kaitlynn Cole, Alexis Cummings, Alesia Taylor, Whitman Slaten, Isaac Smith,...
Congratulations to the Good Hope High School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the Good Hope High School Class of 2018!
(Listed alphabetically) Mikayla Adams, Zackery Akers, Breanna Allen, Hannah Allred, Carrie Baker, Cheyanne Barnett, Tiera Brooks, R.J. Bynum, Cody Canady, Kyle Carlton, Dylan Casewell, Shawn...
Congratulations to the Cold Springs High School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the Cold Springs High School Class of 2018!
(Listed alphabetically) Savannah Faith Aaron, Kera Leanne Auston, Manuel Aaron Avalos, Faith Elizabeth Bales, Cody Ray Banks, Johnathon Michael Barfield, Dalton Wade Boissel, Eric Wayne...
Congratulations to the Hanceville High School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the Hanceville High School Class of 2018!
(Listed alphabetically) Jarrett Bailey, Hunter Baker, Yasmin Benitez, Tyler Bennefield, Kameron Bentley, Brooklyn Bice, William Billings, Keith Black, Alex Boatright, Christian Bonelli, Levi Brock, Chris Brown,...
Congratulations to the Cullman High School Class of 2018!
Photos courtesy of Lifetouch Photography
Congratulations to the Cullman High School Class of 2018!
Graduation was tonight, Friday, May 25, 2018 at 7 p.m. at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake Coliseum.
Congratulations to the Class of...
#teamEMMA: benefit for 5-year-old Emma Grace continues Saturday at Holly Pond High; American Idol’s...
American Idol contestant Brandon Elder performed at the @teamEMMA benefit Friday. The event continues Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Holly Pond High School, where Elder will perform again. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
HOLLY...
CCBOE releases personnel changes
CULLMAN - The Cullman County School Board approved a number of personnel items, including a set of contract and supplement non-renewals that were approved after a 37-minute executive session that was closed to the...
Arrest report: May 24
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 24. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Alexander, Billy Allen, 50
GJ- chemical endangerment of...
Brushy Pond Founders Day Celebration Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
BREMEN - The Brushy Pond Founders Day Celebration will take place at the Brushy Pond Community Center, 2729 County Road 143, Bremen, AL 35033, tomorrow, Saturday, May 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m....
Party faithful turn out for annual Cullman GOP dinner
State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview addresses the audience at Thursday night’s Cullman County Republican Dinner on behalf of Gov. Kay Ivey, who could not attend. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County...
Local first responders enjoy annual cookout
Guests at the annual First Responders Cookout enjoy a game of cornhole Thursday evening. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - As part of EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Week, Cullman EMS hosted the annual First...
Cullman’s Carolina Holbrook receives Mississippi College’s Perry Academic Award
Carolina Holbrook (Mississippi College)
CLINTON, Miss. - Cullman’s Carolina Holbrook recently received the Perry Academic Award at Mississippi College’s annual Honors Convocation. She was also recognized as a 4.0 Scholar. Hosted by First Baptist Church...
City presents VFW with 50 United States flags
Pictured L-R: Mayor Woody Jacobs, VFW Director of Flags Van Hutchens, VFW Post Commander Jerry Willibey and City Council President Garlan Gudger, Jr.
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and City Council President Garlan Gudger,...
Notes from May 24 special-called city school board meeting; lunch prices going up, personnel...
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board held a special-called meeting early Thursday morning. The top item on the agenda was an increase in school lunch prices, followed by several personnel changes.
Lunch prices for...
Arrest report: May 23
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 23. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bailey, Marylee Megan, 26
possession of drug paraphernalia
Chambers,...
Local attorney Randy Hames indicted on multiple counts of human trafficking
Randy Hames is shown in a booking photo from earlier this year. (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
CULLMAN - Local attorney Randy Allan Hames, 76, was indicted by a Cullman County grand jury last week on...
United Way announces annual campaign totals, gives service awards
With Roy Drinkard out of town on business, his great grandson Julius Boggus accepted the Community Service Award from Chairperson Deborah "Pepper" Hoover on his behalf. (Photo courtesy UWCC)
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, the United...
Ribbon cut on new City of Cullman Water Department facility
The ribbon was cut on the new City of Cullman Water Department facility on Thursday, May 24, 2018. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - For the second time in as many weeks, the City...
ALDOT: Drive alert and prepare for increased traffic this holiday weekend
MONTGOMERY – For the safety of the traveling public, construction industry workers and maintenance crews, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will limit temporary lane closures on interstates after noon, Friday, May 25, through...
Jeremiah Castille speaks at 2017-18 Leadership Cullman County graduation
Jeremiah Castille, left, speaks with Cullman High School Principal Kim Hall and Cullman County Schools’ T.J. Franey at Tuesday night’s 2017-18 Leadership Cullman County graduation at Terri Pines Country Club. (W.C. Mann for The...
EMA/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at Cullman City Hall adjusting hours of operation
CULLMAN - The Alabama EMA/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) which opened last week at Cullman City Hall will be adjusting its hours of operation beginning next week. The DRC will be closed on Monday,...
Colony removes long-absent member, nails down summer plans, recognizes Mayor Donnis Leeth’s achievements
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth displays the certificate he received for completing the Satcher Health Leadership Institute’s Healthy Communities Initiative Program at the Morehouse School of Medicine. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday...
Traffic stop leads to intent to distribute meth charge; suspect was out on bond...
David Reynolds (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - A traffic stop on Tuesday resulted in a Cullman man being charged for multiple offenses, including intent to distribute methamphetamine.
The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit officers initiated...
Arrest report: May 22
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 22. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Berryhill, Shawn Douglas, 21
GJ- second-degree rape
GJ- electronic...
Holly Pond Band Director Evan Curtis talks 1st year on the job
At the Holly Pond Band Banquet last Friday evening, Curtis proudly displayed the photo collage presented by his seniors. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND - When Evan Curtis arrived at Holly Pond last...
Garden City approves changes to water rates
The Garden City Town Council this week approved an ordinance that changes water rates. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - The Garden City Town Council at its meeting this week approved changes to...
County recognizes Davenport, applies for $12M BUILD grant for road repairs
Commissioner Garry Marchman, Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport and Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker at Tuesday’s Cullman County Commission meeting (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County...
West Point awards bid for turn lane
The West Point Town Council met this week and awarded the bid for the long-awaited Alabama Highway 157 turn lane to T&K Construction. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point Town...
WWII soldier’s knife returned to family
Prentice Ball’s daughters Jo Ann Dempsey, left, and Sheri Mize, right with a drawing of their father. Ball’s pocket knife, lost in a World War II foxhole in Germany in 1945, was returned to...
Wallace State Nursing pins more than 75 graduates, recognizes Nightingale Award winners
Carrie Ward, left of Hartselle, Jay Terry of Cullman and Andrew Smith of Trussville were recognized as Nightingale Award winners during the May 10 Pinning Ceremony for Associate Degree Nursing students at Wallace State...
Cullman man charged with selling meth
Timothy Boone (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) on Monday arrested a Cullman man for allegedly selling methamphetamine.
Timothy Aaron Boone, 23, was charged with two counts of unlawful...
More details emerge in murder indictment of Cullman man
Jason Dewayne Crawford, left (photo courtesy of the Cullman County Sheriff's Office), was indicted last week for the murder of his wife, Tiffiney Joy Crawford, right (photo courtesy of Facebook)
CULLMAN - New details emerged...
Arrest report: May 21
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Boone, Timothy Aaron, 23
FTA- attempting to elude
FTA-...
Grandmother of murder suspect now facing murder charge in Daniel Osborn case
Susan Smith, the grandmother of murder suspect Andrew Maresh, was arrested on March 28, 2018 for hindering prosecution in the case. Authorities say she knew the victim was buried on her property in Fairview....
PET OF THE WEEK: Help Melody sing a happy song
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Melody is a 6-month-old mixed breed dog with a little terrier in her. She’s a low-...
In last meeting of school year, CCBOE recognizes achievements
The Vinemont Middle School Archery Team won the county tournament, was the state runner up and placed in the top 30 out of 171 teams in national competition. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
FAIRVIEW -...
Congratulations to the Addison High School Class Of 2018!
Row one: Oakley Gilbreath-valedictorian, Ben Robinson-class president and Emee Baldwin- salutatorian
Row two: Sarah Wilson, Payton Yarbrough, Josie Womack, Hannah Mertens, Julie Hatcher, Katlyn Anders, Cecilee Gaither, Felicia Warren and Gaea Hood
Row three: Jake Blackburn,...
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Cullman-area students named to UAH President’s, Dean’s Lists
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) recently announced its spring 2020 Dean’s List and President’s List.
The students recognized for academic...
