WPHS and WPMS have solid showings in 2016 NASP World Tournament
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - It was a busy weekend for the West Point Warriors as they took part in the 2016 National Archery in the Schools Program World Championships in Myrtle Beach. Both West...
Cullman boy receives diabetic alert dog after almost year long wait
CULLMAN COUNTY, AL (WAFF) - Last July Lucas Hembree began raising money for a diabetic alert dog and this past weekend his dreams finally became a reality.
On April 21, 2015, Lucas was diagnosed with Type...
Report of suspicious activity leads to drug trafficking arrests
CULLMAN – Two Florida residents were arrested yesterday in Cullman after police responded to a call about suspicious activity.
Cullman City Police Officer Zachary Latham received a call on Sunday about a vehicle parked at...
“June. Help.”
Photo shows Mayo's home on Dec. 5, 2012.
CULLMAN - "June. Help." Those are the words Helen June Mayo was able to say over the phone when she called for help on the morning of...
North Alabama Crusaders win USSSA 16-under state title
GOOD HOPE - Six state championships were earned during the weekend in the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Class C Softball State Tournament.
One piece of championship hardware will remain in Cullman. In the...
Vinemont community grieving after area teenager is killed, another in serious condition
CULLMAN – The Vinemont community is grieving today after one area teenager was killed and another seriously injured in a late-night traffic incident.
The single-car incident happened last night, Saturday, June 25, on County Road...
East Elementary in 1st place at NASP world tournament
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) World Tournament and 3D Challenge are happening this weekend in Myrtle Beach, and at the end of the day Saturday, East Elementary’s...
Files from Yesteryear: 1933, 1955 and 1992
From the Files of 1933
The Hi-Y Club of Cullman High School was organized in 1929. This club is a Christian organization promoting clean speech, clean thoughts and clean athletics. Only boys of high character...
Expert summer snake safety tipsss
Photo shows a Timber Rattlesnake.
CULLMAN - As the summer comes into full-swing and everyone spends more of their days outdoors, the potential for encounters with snakes grows.
North Alabama Private Lands Technical Assistance Biologist and...
Addiction: Food, part 5
CULLMAN - “During elementary school I always played sports, but remained the fat kid. During middle school I continued to play sports and have semi-monitored meal plans, and continued to gain weight. As high...
Temple Baptist Church hosts free field day at Old Nesmith Park
CULLMAN - On Saturday, the student ministry at West Point’s burgeoning Temple Baptist Church held a field day, which was the culmination of a week of outreach within Cullman County, according to Youth Pastor...
Hanceville’s Nail talks reelection
HANCEVILLE - The lobby of Hanceville’s City Hall sees much action on a typical Friday morning with residents coming and going to pay fees to the City and shoot the breeze with various City...
Local woman arrested for trafficking
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police Department Narcotics Investigators, with assistance from the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), yesterday arrested Cristie Ann Dunn, 47, of Cullman for trafficking in methamphetamine, first-degree unlawful possession of a...
Moe’s Southwest Grill partners with Childhaven for VIP Night ahead of grand opening
CULLMAN - Moe’s Southwest Grill has partnered with Childhaven for a VIP Night next Wednesday, June 29, from 5-7 p.m. ahead of the restaurant chain’s first Cullman location’s official opening on Thursday, June 30...
American Legion Post 4’s new building nearing completion
Technically we can use the building now, but we’ve got to get lights. I’d say it will be at least another month before we are ready to move in.”
Don Reid
CULLMAN – Good news! Cullman...
Slip sliding away
It’s easy! All you have to do is flop on your belly and fly!”
6-year-old Ansley
CULLMAN – A giant slip-n-slide on a brutally hot day? Yes, please! On Friday, children from all over Cullman met...
Heat wave safety tips
CULLMAN - With temperatures soaring into the mid- to high-90s, the heat index hitting 110 and humidity almost unbearable, it is extremely important to take precautions and stay safe. Not only you, but your...
Goat Island Brewing holds grand opening
CULLMAN – On Friday night, Cullman’s hometown craft beer company, Goat Island Brewing, held its grand opening and ribbon cutting.
With Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson , members of the Cullman City Council, Sen. Paul...
Camp Wallace a success as students learn and have fun
Photo: Brylee Gregory poses for a photo using a photo frame she and other students created during the Party Like a Princess class during Camp Wallace on June 21 at Wallace State Community College.
HANCEVILLE...
Nursing program welcomes new students at orientation; launches new concept-based curriculum
HANCEVILLE - Around 150 students were welcomed to Wallace State Community College this week during their first orientation session in the WSCC Nursing program. The students will start classes in the fall in the...
Hanceville City Council moving forward with block grant process; paving of Hopewell Road and...
Shown is Joey Hester from NARCOG presenting info about the ADECA block grant during the public hearing Thursday night at Hanceville City Hall.
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council met on Thursday evening following a...
Summer play-day series ends for Lady Aggies ad Lady Raiders at Danville
DANVILLE - Both the Fairview Lady Aggies and Good Hope Lady Raiders took Thursday's Danville basketball play-day as a learning lesson.
The two ball clubs were operating without key personnel which prompted others to step...
Plenty of new business covered at Cullman City School Board meeting
CULLMAN - In addition to what was arguably the biggest news of this morning’s Cullman City School Board meeting- the transfer of Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin to the new Virtual School-...
Execution of multiple search warrants leads to 6 arrests; meth and money seized
CULLMAN - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and officers with the Cullman City Narcotics Unit arrested six individuals for unlawful manufacturing of a...
Wallace State students earn places on President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College in Hanceville congratulates the 749 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2016 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s...
Bouldin leaving CHS, will head up district’s new Virtual School
CULLMAN - Dr. Elton Bouldin will leave his position as principal of Cullman High School and will instead serve as the principal of Cullman City Schools' new Virtual School, which will launch this fall.
The...
Colonel Cullmann invites you to his 193rd birthday celebration!
CULLMAN – It’s not every day you get to celebrate someone’s 193rd birthday, but on Thursday, June 30, you can do just that, with the founder of our town, Colonel Johann Cullmann. The party...
Community Events: Thursday, June 23
Utility Assistance Meeting- Baileyton
On Thursday, June 23 at 9:30 a.m., Community Action Partnership of North Alabama will be at Baileyton Town Hall to speak with seniors ages 60 and over who need help with...
Cullman Lady Bearcats getting plenty of work with new coach
HANCEVILLE - Getting to know the personnel is what new Cullman girls’ basketball coach Josh Hembree is doing with his team during the month of June.
His ball club is also learning all about his...
Addington Chapel UMC clothes closet available to those in need
BREMEN - Most churches have outreach programs that specialize in helping members of their local communities in times of need. Addington Chapel United Methodist Church in Bremen is no exception.
The church makes free clothing...
Former Cullman Co. volunteer coach pleads guilty to raping student
CULLMAN COUNTY, AL (WBRC) - A former volunteer coach at a Cullman County school has pleaded guilty to raping a student.
Spencer Jackson Byrd, 22, was arrested on Feb. 18, 2015.
Byrd, a volunteer basketball coach...
Jammin’ in the gym with Cullman seniors
I came out tonight to listen to the Patsy Cline music as well as all the other country music they are performing.”
Pat Shoup
CULLMAN - Cullman seniors danced the night away last night at the...
Dallas police: Troubled QB Manziel reports hit-and-run crash
DALLAS (AP) - Police in Dallas say troubled quarterback Johnny Manziel reported a hit-and-run accident earlier this week. The publicist for the former Texas A&M star says he wasn’t seriously injured.
Senior Cpl. DeMarquis Black...
Garden City Town Council meeting notes- June 20
GARDEN CITY – The Garden City Town Council met on Monday evening to discuss matters that were queued for review. At the meeting were all councilmembers and the Garden City Mayor Tim Eskew.
The council...
Coaching changes on the hardwood for 2016-17 season
CULLMAN - A husband-wife team will be a feature in Cullman County high school basketball for the 2016-17 season. But they will be coaching at different programs.
Paige Parker-Adams and her husband, Drew Adams, will...
Meeting offers second chance – or first – to enter WSCC health programs
HANCEVILLE - Individuals who didn’t get into their first-choice health program at Wallace State or those who are interested in learning about programs with open admission for Fall 2016 have the opportunity to meet...
New Hanceville bakery: Paradise Cove
HANCEVILLE - The owner of Paradise Cove, the newest bakery in the county, comes from a sturdy, Blount County lineage that believed in elbows-deep in flour, apron-wearing, baking-from-scratch Southern cooking.
Jenni Teichmiller has been in...
CCPL happenings
CULLMAN - Set to wrap up next Thursday, this year’s Summer Library Program has been a success thus far with little ones packing the house at the county’s flagship library location on Clark Street...
Lonesome grave in Holly Pond: who is buried there?
HOLLY POND – Have you ever walked through an old cemetery and wondered who was buried there? What did they look like? Were they married? Did they have children? Ever wonder what kind of...
Community Events: Tuesday, June 21
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Meeting
Find meaningful advice and support from a community of fellow Alzheimer’s Caregivers. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 21 at 5:30 p.m. at Westminster Assisted Living, located...
Cullman County awarded status of 4-H Centennial Youth Initiative County
Photo shows Alabama Extension Associate Director Dr. Paul Brown presenting Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson and Garry Marchman and Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony Glover with a Crystal Clover.
CULLMAN - Cullman County's Alabama Extension...
West Point Town Council prepares for upcoming municipal elections
WEST POINT - With the municipal election right around the corner, the West Point Town Council made preparations during a regular meeting Monday evening inside town hall.
The council approved poll workers Jerri Eddy, James...
CAPNA hosting area meetings to help seniors with utility bills
There are a lot of people who just can’t pay their bills these days.”
Dorothy Butler, Hanceville senior
HANCEVILLE - Community Action Partnership of North Alabama is hosting several area meetings to help local senior citizens...
City of Cullman municipal election: positions to be decided
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman’s municipal election will be held on August 23, where voters will choose to either keep the current city leadership in place or replace the members of the current...
Voter registration and ID drive to be held June 28
MONTGOMERY - In an effort to ensure that eligible Alabama citizens are able to vote, Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill asked the members of the legislature, as well as all probate judges,...
Senate set to vote on gun reform Monday
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WBRC) - The Senate will vote on gun reform today.
Congress failed to pass gun control legislation after the rampage at Sandy Hook in Newton and after San Bernardino.
Orlando's deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history...
Community Events: Monday, June 20
Monday Fun-Days at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center
1/2 priced day passes for just $5 each from 6-10 p.m.
Utility Assistance Meeting- Hanceville
On June 20 at 9 a.m., Community Action Partnership of North Alabama will...
Files from Yesteryear: 1937 and 1994
Each week, we're going to share a few items from The Cullman Tribune's archives. It may not be "important" news, but we think it's interesting to see what was "news" at different points in...
Local nonprofit hosts concert, severely in need of help to continue supporting area vets
CULLMAN - Local nonprofit agency Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) played host to a fundraising effort on Saturday night where Todd Simpson and Mojo Child played to a small but loyal group. Jeremy Hogan, SFW...
Minnie Pearl – Straight Outta Baileyton
BAILEYTON - Have you ever visited a place and as a result your life changed forever? If so, where did you go? Was it an exotic trip to far-off lands or did you go...
The Link holds 3rd annual Reverse the Cycle Sprint Triathlon
CULLMAN – On Saturday, The Link of Cullman County held its third annual Reverse the Cycle Sprint Triathlon, with 118 athletes competing for first place.
The event, including swimming, biking and running, was held throughout...
Candlelight vigil held for Jordan Wilson, missing for 5 weeks
CULLMAN - Jordan Wilson was last seen five weeks ago then the vehicle she had been traveling in was found abandoned with her purse, her cell phone and her cigarettes left in it. Her...
Chase from Cullman Co. to Decatur ends in crash
CULLMAN COUNTY, AL (WAFF) - One man is facing several driving violation charges after leading deputies on a chase from Vinemont to Decatur.
Cullman County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence call Friday night....
CWAC to host Christmas in July to aid local food bank
CULLMAN - The Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center will be decking the halls on July 8 for Christmas in July. The center will offer half-priced day passes and $50 off memberships to those who...
Zeigler says Bentley impeachment process “a slow boat”
MONTGOMERY - The House Judiciary Committee held its first meeting Wednesday on the impeachment petition against Gov. Robert Bentley. The meeting addressed only the procedures and rules by which the committee will proceed.
State Auditor...
Saturday Event Guide- June 18
Shoot for a Cure 9th Annual 3D Archery Shoot
June 18-19 at Camp David in Cullman County, located south of Jones Chapel on County Road 940. Saturday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday starting at 8...
Complete Streets: making Cullman pedestrian-friendly
Streets are a vital part of livable, attractive communities. Everyone, regardless of age, ability, income, race, or ethnicity, ought to have safe, comfortable, and convenient access to community destinations and public places–whether walking, driving,...
Alabama’s May unemployment rate is unchanged at 6.1%
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Commissioner Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted May unemployment rate is 6.1 percent, unchanged from both April 2016’s rate and May 2015’s rate. May’s rate...
County Parks Department celebrates Smith Lake Park’s 44th anniversary and new office
CULLMAN - Smith Lake Park was host to its 44th anniversary and new store opening celebration on Friday with many recognizable faces in attendance including Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker, Commissioner Kerry Watson,...
Dive in to movies at the Aquatic Center!
We love to just come up here and hang out. I usually meet a bunch of friends up here and we all watch the movie together.”
Dorothy Conley
CULLMAN – The Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center...
Community Events: Friday, June 17
Weekly Just Play! Program- Cullman City Parks and Rec
When: Fridays at 1 p.m. in June & July
Where: A different CP&R small park each week (June 17 – Culpepper Park, June 24 – Nesmith Park,...
City Parks & Rec Youth Art Camp set for June 28-30
CULLMAN – Get your creative juices flowing at Cullman City Parks and Recreation’s Youth Art Camp, which will take place June 28-30 at the Cullman Civic Center. Registration is now open at the civic...
Hanceville fights hard in Thursday play-day at Decatur Heritage
DECATUR - With a chance to compile the second best win-loss total on Thursday, the Hanceville Lady Bulldogs were unable to finish the process in the Danville basketball play-day series.
Hanceville wound up on the...
Suicide prevention: never be afraid to reach out for help
CULLMAN - In the early hours of Thursday morning, Jeremy Kilpatrick wrote and posted a plea on his Cullman County Coroner’s Office Facebook page urging people who are experiencing suicidal ideation to reach out...
CRMC hosts prescription education event
You’ve got to be responsible for your own medications in a certain way. I go on the internet a lot and look things up; you should know your own body. It’s your own responsibility.”
Peggy...
Touring Farms for Kids wraps up 16th annual session
CULLMAN - In its 16th year, the Touring Farms for Kids Camp ended on Thursday after showing 32 children the ins and outs of farm life throughout Cullman County.
“The purpose of the camp is...
Good Hope Youth Basketball Association annual summer camps start soon
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Youth Basketball Association's annual summer camps are happening soon. The camps are open to all youth; they do not have to attend Good Hope to participate. Pre-registration is...
Cullman County Republican Women meet; Circuit Clerk McSwain special guest
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Women met this week, with Cullman County Circuit Clerk Lisa McSwain as their featured guest speaker.
McSwain, who has been in office since 2013, says she really enjoys her...
Drug sting leads to trafficking arrest in northwest Cullman
CULLMAN - On June 12, Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators and other officers, while conducting a drug sting operation in the northwest sector of the city of Cullman, arrested Phillip Travis White, 27,...
Suicide: an open letter from Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick
An open letter from Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick
There are dark times and then there are great times. Sometimes the dark outweighs the great. I have found that the best prescription for depression is...
Community Events: Thursday, June 16
CRMC Brown Bag Drug Lunch-and-Learn
Cullman Regional Medical Center will host a brown bag drug lunch-and-learn event on Thursday, June 16 at 11:30 a.m. Residents are encouraged to toss all current medications into a brown...
Troopers on scene of 18-wheeler incident on Highway 278 by Duck River Bridge
CULLMAN - Alabama State Troopers and the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department are currently working the scene of a traffic incident on U.S. Highway 278 East between Berlin and Holly Pond near the Duck River...
12U Cold Springs Lady Eagles end undefeated season as county champs
CULLMAN - The Cold Springs 12 U Lady Eagles softball team finished an impressive season last night in the county tournament. With a regular season record of 21-0, they went 4-0 in the tournament...
Wallace State-Oneonta campus generating community interest during inaugural semester
HANCEVILLE – The inaugural semester at Wallace State-Oneonta is in full swing and interest in the college is growing daily in the community according to campus Director, Doctor Kelley Jones.
“Everything is going as smoothly...
CCCDC meets, approves four nonprofit grants for June
Photo: Heath Yearwood, principal at West Point High School, requested money to resurface the school’s track at Tuesday night’s CCCDC meeting.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) is an organization that supports...
Vinemont Town Council approves new area business, discusses Scouts and area ball tournaments
VINEMONT - A request for a new business to come into the Vinemont area was approved during the regular meeting of the Vinemont City Council Tuesday night.
Jeremy Harbison is planning to have a welding...
Giant American flag raised at Camp Liberty
CULLMAN - As the threat of an afternoon, summertime storm passed, the bright blue sky was the background to a few clouds as the sun shone fiercely. The crowd of veterans and citizens, young...
Good start on summer play-day schedule for Fairview Lady Aggies
DECATUR - Success was achieved by the Fairview Lady Aggies Tuesday as they opened up their summer basketball play-day schedule.
The tour began at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy with the Lady Aggies posting victory over...
County Commission meets; CARTS drivers recognized, Duck River pipeline terms agreed, work on numerous...
Photo: Chairman Kenneth Walker and Commissioner Kerry Watson with CARTS drivers who won at the nationals.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met, without Commissioner Garry Marchman who was absent, on June 14 with Chairman...
Good Hope City Council meeting notes- June 13
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council met on Monday night with a fairly small agenda.
Councilman John Harris commended Good Hope Boy Scout Troop 241, who helped fellow scout Auston Rusk work in...
Convicted felon on probation busted in undercover operation with drugs and weapons
CULLMAN - On June 12, Cullman City Police Department investigators conducted an undercover drug operation on the west side of the town. During the operation, Jerry Adam Crocker, 33, of Hanceville, was found to...
Cold Springs Lady Eagles go wide open in rout of DAR at Danville play-day
FLORETTE - Scoring 43 points in one half with a running clock is impressive.
The Cold Springs Lady Eagles were the team to put on this blitz of points in a 20-minute span Monday morning...
Highway 69 closed due to incident near Eagle Pride Kwik Stop in Bremen
BREMEN - According to the Cullman County Sheriff's Department, there has been an 18-wheeler incident on Highway 69 South near the Eagle Pride Kwik Stop. Both lanes of the highway have been closed and...
Garrett Suchey becomes 4th player in 5 years drafted from Wallace State’s baseball program
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State pitcher Garrett Suchey was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 30th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft over the weekend, marking the fourth player...
Day brings families with special needs together at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN – On Saturday afternoon at Sportsman Lake Park the Cullman Autism and Special Needs Family Support Group held a Family Fun Day for the second straight year.
According to co-founder of the support group,...
Bentley orders flags at half-staff to honor Orlando victims
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley, per the President’s order, issued a directive this morning that the American flag should be lowered to half-staff immediately to honor the victims of the attack in Orlando, Florida....
Staycation: Birmingham: Discover the new magic!
BIRMINGHAM - Vacation season is upon us, with schools out for the summer and gas prices slowly creeping up. While hopping on a plane and visiting an exotic destination is on the agenda for...
Profile: Local bluegrass band BoomTown
CULLMAN - When Jesse Turner and his friends got together in October of 2015 to form BoomTown, they had no idea it would be something they would be pursuing full-time within a year.
“That first...
Cullman’s Caleb Lipsey headed to Miami, selected for the Power Showcase
CULLMAN - Christmas will come a little late for Cullman Bearcats stand out right fielder Caleb Lipsey as he heads to Marlins Park in Miami to take part in the 11th Annual Power Showcase...
9th Annual Jeremiah Castille Character Camp: more than just football
CULLMAN - A plethora of kids, from elementary age to high school, flocked to Heritage Park Friday and Saturday to take part in this year’s Jeremiah Castille Character Camp.
“We call them character camps,” said...
Aderholt statement on Orlando terrorist attack
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama (AL-04) this evening released the following statement regarding last night’s terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida.
“I was sad to hear about the terrorist attack in Orlando, on...
18th Annual Tractor Show held at WSCC
HANCEVILLE – On Saturday at Wallace State Community College the 18th Annual Hanceville Antique Tractor and Engine Show was held.
The event, which was coordinated by Bonnie Brannan, was special this year because the Alabama...
Family reunions and the importance of tradition
CULLMAN - Not so long ago family reunions were common in the area, with most remembering them from their childhood days. Members of a family would arrive with their children, their children’s children and...
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1937 and 1954
Each week, we're going to share a few items from The Cullman Tribune's archives. It may not be "important" news, but we think it's interesting to see what was "news" at different points in...
Addiction: Christ-centered recovery, part 4
CULLMAN - With addiction numbers soaring throughout the country and locally, it is estimated that over one in ten Americans are addicted to alcohol and drugs. Mind you, those numbers do not include those...
Remembering the Katy-did
Oh it was terrible, parts of the plane hanging on bushes and in the wooded areas. Legs here and arms there, it was awful. I was writing for the Tribune at the time, but...
Mopars overtake Depot Park for a great cause
We came all the way from New Orleans to see our friends up here in Cullman. This is the Big Easy Mopar Club and we do this six times a year in different cities...
Hubbard’s mugshot released; AG Luther Strange, others react to verdict
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - More officials are reacting following the conviction of House Speaker Mike Hubbard on 12 felony ethics violations Friday night. Hubbard was immediately removed from office.
Following the guilty verdict, Hubbard was taken...
Get fit at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN - Sportsman Lake Park is a local favorite for many, especially those who want to take a nice, brisk walk with some beautiful scenery. With the addition recently of exercise equipment stations along...
Giving blood: the local impact
Photo: Heather Byars with her daughter Claire
Prior to Claire's health issues, I really didn't understand just how beneficial blood donations are. I mostly thought of blood transfusions as part of surgery or traumatic injury....
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PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman falls to Jasper on the road
JASPER, Ala. - The No. 3-ranked Jasper Vikings opened the season with a 21-19 victory over rival Cullman Thursday night at Ki-Ro/Gambrell Field. The...
