Insurance checklist for 2018: 5 policies to review as you start the new year
MONTGOMERY - The start of a new year is a good time to re-evaluate your insurance coverage needs. Changing circumstances may require updated policies. Did you have a baby? Get married? Purchase a new...
Strange New Year’s traditions from around the world
New Year’s Day is just around the corner, and before you know it, people from all over the world will celebrate its arrival by doing some pretty strange things. While people here in Alabama...
PREP BASKETBALL: Scores from around the area
West Point 59, Phil Campbell 46 (Girls)
West Point found a perfect time to snap their four-game skid Wednesday: in the Keith Davis Memorial Christmas Tournament, as they improve to 11-4 on the season with...
WEST POINT CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT: Day 2 recap
West Point's Rylan Jones (5) / Nick Griffin
WEST POINT - Day two of the West Point Christmas Tournament started off with a bang and set the tone for the rest of the day.
Good Hope...
Remembering 2017; anticipating 2018
Pictured left to right: Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman / Tribune file photos
CULLMAN COUNTY - As the new year is upon...
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth talks hometown and new job
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, right, with Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander, in July / W.C. Mann
COLONY - The town government of Colony has faced some challenges this year, but Mayor Donnis Leeth seems as upbeat...
Arrest report: Dec. 27
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Hudson, Felisha Nichole, 31
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear-...
CPD: Traffic stop nets almost 22 grams of meth
Micky Dwayne Teague / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A traffic stop in Cullman led to the discovery of 21.9 grams of methamphetamine and the arrest of a Decatur man, according to the Cullman Police...
Hanceville man arrested for allegedly molesting multiple children
Wade Allen Waldrop / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
HANCEVILLE - A Hanceville man was arrested on Dec. 26, following an investigation by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) in which it was discovered that he...
City Parks and Rec hosting ski trip Jan. 26-28
Photo courtesy of Winterplace Ski Resort
CULLMAN - Cullman Parks and Recreation announced this morning it will host a ski trip Jan. 26-28. The event, the department’s first-ever ski trip, will take place at Winterplace...
Governor awards $2.3 million to assist low-income residents
MONTGOMERY- Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $2.3 million for programs that help low-income residents take steps to secure gainful employment and improve their quality of life. Community Action Partnership of North Alabama...
Governor announces Alabama Bicentennial Schools Initiative
Photo courtesy of Alabama 200
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey this month announced the Alabama Bicentennial Schools education initiative. The initiative is designed to encourage all public, private and homeschool students and teachers to participate...
Update: Family says man was accidentally shot, killed by own father
Logan Trammell / Facebook
JONES CHAPEL - More details have been revealed about the Christmas Eve shooting that resulted in the death of Logan Wayne Trammell, 22, of Jones Chapel. Family and friends spoke to...
Cullman’s Roxanne Orr on Belmont University’s Dean’s List
NASHVILLE - Roxanne Orr, of Cullman, qualified for the Fall 2017 Dean's List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of...
Arrest report: Dec. 22-26
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 22-26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Boyd, Amy Jessica, 46
failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Conklin, Neal Patrick, 39
failure...
Monograms Plus owner Margaret Hamm named to Alabama Retail Association board
Margaret Hamm / Alabama Retail Association
MONTGOMERY – Margaret Hamm, co-owner and operator of Cullman’s Monograms Plus, was recently elected to the Alabama Retail Association’s board of directors.
Hamm’s term begins Jan. 1, 2018. Monograms Plus,...
Pet of the Week: meet Casey, who wants to start the new year in...
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Casey, our Pet of the Week:
“Hi! I’m Casey, a 1.5-year-old, 30-lb. female terrier mix. I was picked up as part of...
Cullman area football players make ASWA’s All-State Team
CULLMAN - The Alabama Sports Writers Association’s (ASWA’s) All-State Football Team was released Saturday night and several local stars appeared on the list. The teams are broken down by classification and each classification has...
WEST POINT CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT: Day 1 recap
WEST POINT - The West Point Christmas Tournament tipped off Tuesday afternoon, making for a full day of round ball.
Brewer 52, Good Hope 46 (Varsity Game 3)
Success running the floor coupled with good inside...
NWS Huntsville: Light sleet, ice, snow possible in area overnight
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville issued the following Special Weather Statement for the Alabama counties of Franklin, Lawrence, Morgan, Marshall, De Kalb and Cullman:
Light Wintry Precipitation Possible South of the Tennessee...
Cullman’s Will Raney presents honors research during UA’s CBH Live
TUSCALOOSA - Will Raney, of Cullman, a student in the Computer-Based Honors Program in the Honors College at The University of Alabama, presented the goals, outcomes and impact of research conducted in fall 2017...
West Point awarded $120K grant for turn lane, infrastructure
Pictured is West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo. / Tribune file photo
Edited 12-27-17 for clarity
WEST POINT - The Town of West Point has been awarded a $120,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), according to a...
Homecoming: Wendy Shaw returns to Cullman as the city’s first certified nurse midwife
Wendy Shaw is Cullman’s first-ever certified nurse midwife. / Cullman Primary Care
CULLMAN - Cullman native Wendy Shaw is happy to be home. She’s even happier to be breaking new ground as the city’s first-ever...
What happens on December 26?
CULLMAN - We at The Tribune hope that you had a merry Christmas; but that day is now behind us and Dec. 26, the day of returned gifts, is upon us. Of all those...
Jones Chapel man killed in Christmas Eve accidental shooting
Updated 12-25-17 at 9:02 p.m.
JONES CHAPEL - An accidental shooting has claimed the life of a Jones Chapel man. Logan Wayne Trammell, 22, died early Christmas morning after being accidentally shot on Christmas Eve.
Cullman...
Christmas Eve at Sacred Heart
Fr. Patrick Egan compliments the kids on a job well done. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Sunday afternoon, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in downtown Cullman celebrated one of its favorite annual traditions in...
Poet’s Corner: “The Shepherds”
"And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them." Luke 2:20
The Shepherds
Out in the fields the shepherds kept, their...
Applicants wanted for 2018 Cullman County Master Gardener class; begins Jan. 31, 2018
Applicants are wanted for the 2018 Cullman County Master Gardener class, to begin Jan. 31, 2018. If you register for the class before Dec. 31, the fee is $125 and includes the cost of...
Holiday season traditions: Christmas trees
A Christmas tree decorated with Chrismon symbols and other ornaments at Oak Level Baptist Church near Holly Pond / W.C. Mann
As we count down to Christmas, The Tribune decided to take a look at...
Business spotlight: Greencraft Mowers
CULLMAN - Greencraft Mowers has been a fixture among local businesses in Cullman for years. It’s a family-owned business that has grown from a repair shop to a store offering products, advice, repairs and...
Foxgloves & Fireflies: glitter in the cornbread
Since when did everything switch from rushed to warp speed? Christmas and other holidays are always a hectic time, but this is just ridiculous!
Even though shopping online has given some of us a way...
Nick’s Picks: 10 best Christmas movies
Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) from "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" / Warner Brothers
CULLMAN - It's that time of year again for families all over the country. Christmas is approaching, and everyone has at least one...
Devil Dawgs serves up hope and joy for Christmas
Pat and Joe Brown (R), with help from Michael Washam (L), serve up lunch outside Five Points Grocery Thursday. / W.C. Mann
Love God, serve people. God has blessed us a lot with our business. ...
Youth lacrosse league forming now; register through Dec. 27
CULLMAN - Cullman Parks and Recreation is forming several youth lacrosse teams to compete with teams from Birmingham and Huntsville this spring. Registration is open now through Dec. 27 for the league, which is...
Students with advanced degrees forging new career paths at Wallace State
Jason Sanford entered Wallace State’s Welding program in January 2016 after spending a decade in the banking industry as a loan lender. Sanford is on track to graduate in May 2018.
HANCEVILLE - Stroll through...
Hoop dreams: Whitlock brings love of game to new basketball complex
Cullman Basketball Complex owner Branch Whitlock (in gray) said he saw a big local need for a facility like his. / Nick Griffin
HANCEVILLE - Cullman has always been a big sports town, but basketball...
Holiday closings and sanitation schedules
Edited 12-27-17
Cullman County
Cullman County offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 25-26, for the Christmas holiday and Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 for New Year’s Day.
Cullman County Sanitation will not collect garbage on Christmas...
Save the date: Tim Tebow Night to Shine Special Needs Prom Feb. 9; pre-registration...
From the 2017 Night to Shine Prom/ courtesy Fairview: the Grace Place
FALKVILLE - On Feb. 9, Fairview: the Grace Place in Falkville will host its second annual Night to Shine Special Needs Prom, sponsored...
ST. BERNARD CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT: Saints, Cleveland take title games
The St. Bernard Saints pose with their St. Bernard Christmas Tournament title trophy on Friday night, Dec. 22, 2017. / Josh McBrayer
CULLMAN - The St. Bernard Christmas Tournament wrapped up today on the campus...
From the mouths of babes
CULLMAN - First United Methodist Church Cullman (FUMC) hosted a Christmas program put on by its Mom’s Day Out and Sonshine Preschool students this week, and the sanctuary was full of excited parents and...
Arrest report: Dec. 21
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Phillips, Shannon Dawn, 38
permitting dogs to run at large
permitting livestock to run at large
Walker, Connie...
Pet of the Week: Senior gal Dulcet looking for her forever companion
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay, a volunteer at the Cullman County Animal Shelter, introduces us to Dulcet, a senior yellow lab.
Dulcet is and older and wiser female, a potential therapy dog. She is an excellent...
Alabama unemployment hits record low 3.5%; Cullman Co. steady at 3%
MONTGOMERY – The state’s unemployment rate has dropped to 3.5 percent, a new record, according to a media release from Gov. Kay Ivey. Cullman County’s rate is holding steady at 3 percent.
Ivey announced Friday...
ALDOT reminds drivers to drive responsibly this holiday season
MONTGOMERY – With the highest year-end travel volume on record expected* and those road trips taking as much as three times longer than normal**, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is reminding travelers to...
Hanceville joins state program to collect debts from Alabama tax refunds
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council voted to enact an ordinance that creates a mechanism to collect debts, whether those who owe those debts like it or not. The measure will...
BUFFALO WILD WINGS CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE: Bearcats, Aggies take 2nd place finishes
The Bearcats with their second-place trophy from the "Boneless Bracket" in the Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge. / Nick Griffin
HANCEVILLE - It was a tale of two halves for the Cullman Bearcats Thursday night...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville, Holly Pond each nab a pair of wins
Hanceville's RJ Evans (1) / Norman Bush
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Bulldogs took on the Holly Pond Broncos in a series of four home games Thursday at Lane Horton Gymnasium.
Hanceville 47, Holly Pond 33 (JV...
Saints, Lady Eagles get wins in St. Bernard Christmas Tournament
CULLMAN - Things got off to a rocky start for Vinemont when the Eagles took on a hot-shooting St. Bernard team. The Saints were money from the floor, burning up the nets and taking...
Cullman Christmas tradition: Sacred Heart Children’s Christmas Eve Pageant and Mass
New pageant director Monica Windham with daughter Jordan Windham (L) and niece Anna Hilb (R) / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in downtown Cullman, the annual Christmas Eve Children's Mass...
Arrest report: Dec. 20
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Abbott, Randall Joe, 30
probation violation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Duke, Michael Ray, 36
probation violation-...
Cullman Co. Mayors and Commissioners Association selects new officers, public service award recipient
Incoming CCMCA officers, from left, Vice President Donnis Leeth of Colony and President Bill Oliver of Holly Pond / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At its last meeting of 2017, the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners...
FULL STORY: County mayors, commissioners support vote on fuel tax hike to fund road...
Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope explains the proposed fuel tax legislation to county commissioners and mayors at Wednesday's meeting of the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, the...
Vinemont High team wins InSPIRESS Competition at UAH
Vinemont High School's InSPIRESS team / Photo courtesy of Shannon Bridges
VINEMONT - Vinemont High School’s InSPIRESS team won its division in the InSPIRESS Competition at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) on Dec....
BUFFALO WILD WINGS CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE: Cullman cruises past Hayden; scoring recap
HANCEVILLE - Cullman took on Hayden to finish off day one of the Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge inside Tom Drake Coliseum on the campus of Wallace State Wednesday night.
The Bearcats didn't waste any...
ALEA preparing for greater Christmas presence on Alabama roadways
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will have a greater Christmas presence this holiday season by assigning all available Alabama State Troopers to patrol Alabama’s roadways and to bolster efforts to prevent...
BUFFALO WILD WINGS CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE: Fairview muscles by Mobile Christian
Fairview's Bryson Fletcher (42) takes a shot from the line. / Norman Bush
HANCEVILLE - The Fairview Aggies fought their way to a tight 56-53 win over the Mobile Christian Leopards in the Buffalo Wild...
Mayors, commissioners vote to support new fuel tax
Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope explains the proposed legislation to county commissioners and mayors at Wednesday's meeting of the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, the Cullman County...
BUFFALO WILD WINGS CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE: Hanceville routs Cleveland
HANCEVILLE - It was a great day to be a Hanceville Bulldog fan Wednesday at Tom Drake Coliseum as the Bulldogs varsity boys’ basketball team ran through the Cleveland Panthers, 71-37, in one of...
Arrest report: Dec. 19
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 19. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bonner, Natalie Faye, 30
DUI- .08 BAC or greater
Budweg, Carl Edward, 70
harassment
Dunson, Carlton Evan, 50
grand jury-...
Wallace State Diagnostic Medical Sonography program awards graduates
The Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Class of 2017 includes, from left to right, front row: Courtney Jones, Joy Calloway, Neeki McNeely and Erica Barnhouse. Second row: Taylor Shewbart and Courtney Summers....
2nd annual Buffalo Wild Wings High School Christmas Challenge starts today
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State men’s basketball is hosting the 2nd annual Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge beginning today, Wednesday, at Tom Drake Coliseum.
The two-day event features 18 high schools from the state, both boys'...
City board recognizes athletes, coaches, thespians, educators
Coaches and members of the Cullman Middle School eighth-grade football team were recognized for their second consecutive undefeated season. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board met on a rainy Tuesday evening...
Yutaka delivers Christmas joy to foster kids
Yutaka representatives (at each end of the line) Aleese Horton, April Weaver, Summer Breskow Perry, and Courtney Brown present the Cullman County Department of Human Resources (DHR) a roomful of toys, new clothing items...
Town of Garden City looking to hire part-time office assistant; approves one-time payment for...
GARDEN CITY - The Garden City Town Council spent a large portion of its Monday night meeting discussing the work schedule for town hall. Some of the council members said they have received complaints...
NWS Huntsville issues Flash Flood Watch for area until noon Wednesday
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FLASH FLOOD WATCH from 9 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 19 until noon on Wednesday, Dec. 20 for the counties of Colbert, Cullman, De...
Arrest report: Dec. 18
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Combs, Bradley Ryan, 33
failure to appear- driver’s license restriction violation
Cornelius, Amanda Lorean, 32
fourth-degree theft by...
West Point council hears plans for food pantry
WEST POINT - At its Monday night meeting, the West Point Town Council heard plans from a local church’s representative about building a community food pantry, similar to the one in Cullman near the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Dec. 18 scoring roundup
CULLMAN COUNTY - Monday was a busy day for basketball as local teams were in regular season and tournament game match ups.
Addison 77, Cordova 34 (Girls)
After falling 59-44 to Decatur Heritage on Saturday in...
Significant flu activity in AL; Cullman Regional reports ‘substantial increase’ this week
MONTGOMERY - Influenza activity levels are increasing across the state of Alabama, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), which said several positive influenza (flu) specimens in north Alabama have been reported...
Cullman council commends police officers, paves way for fire station at airport
The Cullman City Council on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 recognized Cullman Police Department patrol officers Hunter Potts (L) and Tyler Jackson (R) for their response to a double shooting in November. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs girls, Holly Pond boys pick up victories
Cold Springs' Camryn Crider (12) / Norman Bush
BREMEN - The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Holly Pond Broncos tonight in junior varsity and varsity hoops.
Cold Springs 47, Holly Pond 28 (JV Girls)
Kicking things off...
WALLACE STATE NEWS: Quiz Bowl team undefeated during fall competitions
Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team members are, from left, Olivia Jones, Caleb Still, Zakk Waddell, Paul Knetter, Ross Wallace and Derik Arendall. Not pictured is Brett Hogan.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team recently...
Cullman Community Band rings in the season
Neal McLeod plays solo trombone in “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The 50-plus member Cullman Community Band delighted the crowd at the Cullman Civic Center on Sunday with its annual...
AL Sec. of State Merrill says all write-in votes in special election to be...
Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill, pictured in Cullman in April 2017 / Tribune file photo
MONTGOMERY - Pursuant to Act 2016-450, regarding the identification and recordation of write-in votes, Alabama Sec. of State John...
(Updated) Fairview wreck claims life of Albertville woman
FAIRVIEW - An Albertville woman was killed in a two-car crash in Cullman County on Sunday. The wreck happened in the 500 block of Wesley Avenue in the community of Fairview.
Imelda Morales, 29, was...
Arrest report: Dec. 15-17
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 15-17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Cooper, Kevin Lynn, 45
second-degree theft of property
Crawford, Lindsay Marie, 23
possession of drug paraphernalia
Duncan, Will Jeremy,...
Henderson newest member of Cullman SAR
Robin Henderson (right) from Holly Pond is the newest member of the Cullman chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) to be inducted into the order by Chapter President Ken Brown.
Members of...
Dec. 18-20: $5 jewelry sale to benefit Hospice of Cullman Co.
Cullman Regional Hospice and its fundraising arm, Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. are partnering with Masquerade Fundraising for a $5 jewelry and accessories sale, Dec. 18-20. A portion of the proceeds will go to...
News from the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation
The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation Board of Directors: Sitting, left to right: Lorie McGrath, Mary Dyer, Judy Grissom and Janice McNeal. Back row: standing left to right: Dr. William E. Smith, Becky Richardson,...
(Updated) 1 dead in wreck in Fairview
Updated 12-18-17 2:44 p.m.
FAIRVIEW - An Albertville woman was killed in a two-car crash in Cullman County on Sunday. The wreck happened in the 500 block of Wesley Avenue in the community of Fairview.
Imelda...
Files from Yesteryear: 1951 and 1959
From the Files of 1951:
Bearcat Banter
Bill Baggett and Pete Taylor, who opened the season sitting on the bench are now Cullman’s only offensive fullback and quarterback. Adam and Brandon are both out for...
Baileyton enjoys annual Christmas celebration
Children look over tables full of gifts at the Town of Baileyton's Christmas celebration on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. / Heather Mann
BAILEYTON - Christmas is a time for friends and families to gather together,...
ADPH: ‘Share Your Smile with Alabama’ photo contest open to 3rd graders statewide
MONTGOMERY - A healthy smile is important to children, both for their overall health and self-esteem. The Oral Health Office of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is launching its smile photo contest,...
Vinemont Elementary students get extra dose of history
Dr. Teeter shows students a map of the planned community of Vinemont. / Jacqueline Hill
VINEMONT - Recently, fifth-grade students at Vinemont Elementary School got an extra serving of history on their plates as retired...
‘Shop with a Cop’ brings smiles to kids, officers
Lt. Jeff Warnke shares a moment with the 6-year-old boy he was paired with for this year's Shop with a Cop event. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Officers from the Cullman Police Department (CPD) and...
Justice for Nosey: elephant’s owners arrested on animal cruelty charges
Nosey in Cullman in November / CAAWA
MOULTON - The saga of Nosey the elephant continues this weekend. On Saturday, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Nosey's owners, Hugo and Franciszka Liebel, were arrested...
Joey Ruse wins St. Bernard Middle School spelling bee
Joey Ruse, an eighth grader at Saint Bernard Middle School, conquered the Middle School Spelling Bee with the word “dragoons” and the championship word “mandible.” Joey will represent Saint Bernard in the Cullman County...
Seeds of hope: community garden planned for Wallace State
Left to right: Wallace State Community College AmeriCorps VISTA staffer Heather McAfee, WSCC Grant Specialist Kristi Barnett and WSCC AmeriCorps VISTA staffer Hannah Kren addressed the Hanceville City Council Thursday evening about the upcoming...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point boys, Fairview girls pick up wins
West Point’s Austin Dubberly (24), and Fairview’s Cameron Guthrie (22) and Truman Boyd (40) / Bill Piper
FAIRVIEW - The West Point boys and Fairview girls picked up wins and momentum Friday night at Joe...
WALLACE STATE NEWS: Austin Monk to lead Wallace State Workforce Development
Austin Monk is Wallace State's new director of Workforce Development.
HANCEVILLE – Austin Monk joined Wallace State Community College this month as director of Workforce Development.
In Monk’s new role, he will oversee training for business...
Arrest report: Dec. 14
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bartlett, Robin 53
parole violation/revocation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Bevington, Ronald Eric, 49
nonsupport
Bigham, Tracy Michelle...
Cullman Co. Museum’s 2017 Christmas ornament available; features East Elementary
CULLMAN - Drew Green of the Cullman County Museum announced the issuance of the Museum’s 2017 Christmas ornament featuring East Elementary School, which has been a city landmark since 1936.
“Once again,” said Green, “we...
CULLMAN CO. MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point, Parkside, Hanceville headed to finals
HANCEVILLE - Thursday was a day full of semi-final action inside Lane Horton Gymnasium on the campus of Hanceville High School. Two girls’ and two boys’ semi-final games were on tap as everyone settled...
Cullman Regional releases new look for Cullman EMS
The new look for Cullman EMS is meant to be a visual reminder that the organization and Cullman Regional are one team. / Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Cullman Emergency Medical Services (EMS) now...
Birmingham man gets 20 years for selling heroin that killed Cullman man
Michael Dewayne "Big Boi" Johnson
Updated 12-15-17 at 10:45 a.m.
BIRMINGHAM – A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a Birmingham man to 20 years in prison for selling heroin last year that caused the death of...
Movie review: ‘The Last Jedi’ a different kind of ‘Star Wars’ movie
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi," written and directed by Rian Johnson, is the sequel to "“Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and is the eighth entry into the episodic “Star Wars” films. Most of the...
Hanceville mulls city pool, Hopewell annexations
Mayor Kenneth Nail introduced Halee Pitts (left, with Councilwoman Sharon Porter), a civil engineer employed at Redstone Arsenal, as the newest member of Hanceville’s Planning Commission. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - At its regular meeting...
Saint Bernard Prep’s Baillargeon resigns; Klucsarits to assume headmaster role
Dan Baillargeon resigns as headmaster at Saint Bernard Prep School. He is pictured with Father Linus Klucsarits, OSB, a monk of Saint Bernard Abbey, who will assume the headmaster’s position in January 2018. /...
For the birds!
Two bald eagles were spotted near Lake Catoma in 2016. / Photo by Don Berman, courtesy of www.audubon.org
CULLMAN COUNTY - If you’re looking for something different to do with a little of your Christmas...
Arrest report: Dec. 13
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 13. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Ballard, Joseph Adam, 33
failure to appear- third-degree forgery (3 counts)
failure to appear- first-degree theft of...
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Obituary: Ruth Christine Dodson
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Ruth Christine Dodson, 93, of Cullman.
Mrs. Dodson passed away Nov. 19, 2020 at Cullman Health...
