Cullman man denied ‘stand your ground’ defense in 2016 murder
Windell Joe Campbell was denied his motion for a “stand your ground” defense in a Cullman County court on Friday. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
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CHS Theatre presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’: 2nd show tonight at 7
The dread pirate Black Stache (Graffin Shaddrix) attempts to recruit Peter (Atticus Phillips) to join his crew. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
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Richard Jerome Burkett Memorial Scholarship established at Wallace State
Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics with Mike Burkett, whose family established the Richard Jerome Burkett Memorial Scholarship.
HANCEVILLE - The family of...
Christmas helpers: Good Hope’s Nexan Building Products plays Santa for area children
Left to right: Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope; James Bates, Jacob Bailey, Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett; Nexan Office Manager Crystal Carpenter; Christy Gowens;...
Meet Erica York, Cullman’s first city engineer
Cullman City Engineer Erica York with her husband Austin and son Jack (contributed)
CULLMAN - Erica York has been on the job for less than...
PREP BASKETBALL: Eagles, Lady Eagles fall at home; Friday night scoring roundup
Katch Johnson led all scorers with 22 points in the Eagles' home loss to New Hope Friday night. (Nick Griffin for the Cullman Tribune)
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Cullman Regional’s Lights of Love held, honoring Dr. Robert Echols
Attendees gather outside Cullman Regional Thursday night at the annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Christy Perry for...
Vinemont History Day offers students glimpse of the past
Brian Lacy, of the Cullman Electric Cooperative, speaks to students at Friday’s Vinemont History Day at Vinemont Elementary School. (courtesy Kim Brown)
VINEMONT - In...
Op-ed: Cullman internet speeds 33% lower than Alabama average. Can it be fixed?
Residents of Cullman are likely familiar with this frustrating situation: only one or two options for internet service, and high prices for slow speeds.
Unsurprisingly,...
‘This is big. Really big’: City of Cullman announces $14M grant to complete Hwy....
Alabama Highway 157’s “bridges to nowhere” in Cullman will soon have somewhere to go; road construction is slated to begin in 2019. The City...
My granddaddy, my coach: Longtime Cold Springs coach Clay Campbell to be inducted into...
Longtime Cold Springs track and cross country coach Clay Campbell will be inducted into the AHSAA Sports Hall of Fame in March 2019. (Photo...
Special needs event kicks off 2018 Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Rodeo
Cullman County Sheriff’s Deputy Shane Chambers gives a wagonful of attendees a ride at Thursday’s special needs rodeo at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade...
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Wallace State volleyball’s Lexie Riggins earns NJCAA Division I 2nd-team All-American...
Lexie Riggins led the ACCC with a .406 hitting percentage and earned NJCAA Division I 2nd-team All-American honors. (Photo Courtesy of Russell Moore)
HANCEVILLE, ALA....
‘What Christmas is really about’: Don and Lynelle Wilbanks say their light display, in...
For 43 years, Don and Lynelle Wilbanks have created a beautiful Christmas light display as a gift for the community. The display features a...
Arrests reported on Dec. 6, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 6, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Cullman County Schools students reaching out to help kids in need
Harmony Principal Kevin Sullins prepares to receive donations for Kids Loving Kids. (Photo courtesy Regina Maske)
CULLMAN COUNTY - “Kids Loving Kids” (KLK) a charity...
Fairview students use Christmas program to give back to community
Fairview Elementary School’s second-grade class performed its Christmas program, “Christmas Shoes,” on Tuesday, collecting almost 500 pairs of shoes for those in need. (Christy...
Happy 100th birthday, Dorothy Carroll Henderson!
Photo courtesy of Sara McKoy
Dorothy Carroll Henderson celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday, Dec. 2 with family and friends at Woodland Center, Cullman. Pictured...
Cullman overhauling subdivision regulations, zoning ordinances
The City of Cullman is updating its subdivision regulations and zoning ordinances, originally put in place in the 1980s. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - In...
Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments raises $8K for area children
CULLMAN COUNTY - After raising approximately $8,000 at its 10th annual charity golf tournament in October, the Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments...
News from the Cullman County Bosom Buddies
Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, Inc. Board Member Judy Watts accepts an $1,800 donation from Bill Smith Buick-GMC General Manager Andy Cole.
Celebration Dinner
The Cullman...
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Wallace State has three sophomores sign with four-year programs
Garrett Brown, Easton Kirk and Robert Coleman have each inked with four-year colleges. Brown is headed to Samford, Kirk to Troy University and Coleman...
Arrests reported on Dec. 5, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 5, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
CPD: No left turns onto 13th St. NE from 2nd Ave NE before and...
A sign on Second Avenue Northeast informs motorists that left turns onto 13th Street Northeast from Second Avenue Northeast are prohibited before and after...
Prep Basketball: Fairview, Good Hope split Tuesday night matchups
Fairview's Katie Ball lines up a three-point shot in the Lady Aggies' 62-39 win at Good Hope. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune)
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Annual Audubon Cullman Christmas Bird Count set for Dec. 16
Photo courtesy of www.AlabamaBirdingTrails.com
At a glance:
--National Audubon Society Annual Cullman Christmas Bird Count
--Sunday, Dec. 16, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
--Meet at Culpepper Real Estate,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors come from behind to knock off Cold Springs at...
West Point's Miriam Oldacre drives to the basket in the Lady Warriors' 66-58 win over Cold Springs Tuesday night. (Nick Griffin for the Cullman...
Arrests reported on Dec. 4, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 4, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Community with Carol: Josh Swindall of Cullman Christian School
Josh Swindall with his wife and children (contributed)
I was impressed with my guest this week on “Community with Carol,” Josh Swindall, the new principal...
Victoria’s Hope helping families for Christmas
The Victoria’s Hope Santa Workshop took place Saturday at the Valley Grove Community Center. Families in need were provided a private opportunity to pick...
Cullman’s Pilot Light Home in need of house parents
CULLMAN - Pilot Light Home, a program of Pilot Club of Cullman, a local chapter of Pilot International, has for three decades offered shelter...
Holly Pond makes final decision on rumble strips
The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday night voted to leave rumble strips in place on Brooklyn Road. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY...
We woof you a meowy Christmas!
Left to right: Publix Manager Brad Boshell, Sgt. Chris Westmoreland and Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
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2nd annual Help Us Help Animals Pet Supply Drive happening now!
The goal this year is to again fill up the area around the Christmas tree at The Cullman Tribune office with donations for the...
Baileyton tables bid for new town hall construction
The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night decided to table a bid received for construction of the new town hall until negotiations can take...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond outlasts Hanceville 91-86 in overtime shootout
Kyler Chaney racked up a game-high 32 points in the Broncos' overtime win at Hanceville Monday night. (Martha Needham for the Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE -...
Arrests reported on Dec. 3, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 3, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Portion of Denson Ave. NW closed
CULLMAN - Denson Avenue Northwest, between Dripping Springs Road Northwest and St. Joseph Street Northwest, is closed.
It will remain closed to all traffic through...
Emma Wright crowned Miss Wallace State 2019
Miss Wallace State 2019 Emma Wright, left, Miss Alabama Callie Walker, Miss North Alabama Outstanding Teen 2019 Isabella Allred
HANCEVILLE - Emma Wright of Blountsville...
10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Laci Dellaccio Schuman
Laci Dellaccio Schuman; Laci Dellaccio Schuman in her store, Southern Eats - Meals to Go (contributed)
In this creative weekly series, local author, artist and...
WSCC welding student Jacob Humphrey participates in 2nd round of AWS/SkillsUSA world competition this...
Wallace State student Jacob Humphrey will compete this week in the second round of the American Welding Society/Skills USA world competition.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State...
NOTICE: Possible temporary water outage on Monday, Dec. 3
On Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, the Cullman Water Department will be doing some work on the southwest side of town, between First Avenue Southwest...
Curt’s Closet receives 114 pairs of shoes from 1 creative donor
Some of the shoes donated recently to Curt’s Closet (Photo courtesy Ashley Wilson)
CULLMAN - Curt’s Closet, the Cullman charity clothing boutique founded by Ashley...
22 Cullman County Schools receive Blue Ribbon awards at national conference
Good Hope Primary School Reading Specialist Cindy Bailey, Principal Tonya Cupp and Math Coach Kristi Barnette are interviewed about their achievements at the school at...
Making wise choices: Judges visit schools to promote good decision making
Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas keeps a photo of a critically ill baby of a drug user, a woman who was before him in court,...
West Point opens AL 157 turn lane, welcomes Dale’s Market
West Point’s new Dale’s Market, as well as the new Alabama Highway 157 turn lane are now officially open, following a ceremony on Friday...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs and Cullman pick up home sweeps over Holly Pond and...
Hannah Hoffman drives to the basket for two points in the Lady Bearcats' 60-21 win over Jasper. (Joe McElroy for The Cullman Tribune)
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Holly Market continues Saturday at civic center
This year’s Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show has the Cullman Civic Center packed with loads of holiday vendors. The show continues Saturday...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point falls to Hamilton in 58-55 thriller, Lady Warriors rout Lady...
Olivia Ball scored 14 points in the third quarter of West Point's 77-28 rout of Hamilton Friday night. (Nick Griffin for the Cullman Tribune)
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Wallace State, Mercedes-Benz begin tech co-op partnership
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) Vice President Rolf Wrona shakes hands with Wallace State Community President Dr. Vicki Karolewics Friday at the college, as Wallace...
Arrests reported on Nov. 30, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 30, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
2 local groups receive $12K from Angling for Autism Bass Tournament
Photo by Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune
CULLMAN - Two local groups were presented with a check for $12,000 Thursday at New Life Church....
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope and Holly Pond split Thursday night matchups
Maddi Ham led the Lady Broncos with 10 points in their 46-38 win over Good Hope Thursday night. (Martha Needham for the Cullman Tribune)
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PREP BASKETBALL: Sullins’ fourth quarter lifts Cullman over Brewer, Lady Bearcats suffer first loss...
Jayden Sullins scored 12 points in the fourth quarter to help the Bearcats pull away in their win against Brewer Thursday night. (Nick Griffin...
1958-2018: Cullman Regional Airport celebrates 60 years of service on Nov. 30
The Cullman Regional Airport’s 60th anniversary celebration logo, designed with help from staff at Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism
CULLMAN - On Friday, Nov....
Man arrested in Kentucky for bomb threats made to West Point Schools, Yutaka Technologies...
John Allen York (older mugshot from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
Editor's note: The suspect has been charged by the Cullman County Sheriff's Office for...
Wallace State to debut geospatial technology degree in spring 2019 semester
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College is unveiling a new geospatial technology degree during the Spring 2019 semester.
Prospective students interested in the degree can...
Arrests reported on Nov. 29, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 29, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
ALEA: SBI makes arrest in Thanksgiving shooting incident at Riverchase Galleria
Erron Martez Dequan Brown (Jefferson County Sheriff's Office/WVTM 13)
The Cullman Tribune's Birmingham news partner, WVTM 13, is reporting that the suspect in the Thanksgiving...
County awards bids for long-awaited roof repairs at jail, sheriff’s office
Shortly after the March 19 hailstorm, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama and his wife Caroline toured the CCSO facility with Sheriff Matt Gentry and...
Bomb threats at West Point Schools, Yutaka Technologies
LATEST UPDATE: Suspect in custody in Kentucky: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/11/29/man-arrested-kentucky-bomb-threats-made-west-point-schools-yutaka-technologies
Updated 11-29-18 at 11:38 a.m.
CULLMAN - Two bomb threats were made in Cullman County Thursday morning, one...
Get Christmas crafty: annual Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show this Friday and...
More than 80 vendors sold their wares at the 2017 Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show at the Cullman Civic Center. This year’s...
Miss Wallace State 2019 to be crowned Sunday, Dec. 2
Top row, left to right: Candra Cornelius, Emily Dia, Charis Freeman, Caroline Grimes; second row, left to right: Lacey Johnson, Rebecca McAnnallay, Audrey McMickens,...
Hanceville council honors WSCC cross country teams
Wallace State Cross Country Assistant Coach Tony Crider, Head Coach Stan Narewski, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Dr. Ryan Smith pose for a photo at...
Arrests reported on Nov. 28, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 28, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
29th annual Cullman County Christmas Parade this Sunday, Dec. 2
Parade participants from the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament smile at the camera during last year's Cullman County Christmas Parade. This year's parade...
OPINION: Think before you give, or receive, a pet for Christmas
The holidays season is here, and people are searching for the perfect gifts for friends and family. We have all seen beautiful images of...
CCCDC, new commissioners award community grants
Commissioners Joe Golden, Champ Crocker and Bradley Williams try out virtual reality goggles as teachers from Cold Springs Elementary School make a request for...
Vinemont family shares Christmas spirit, lights with community
Members of the Parker family in Vinemont pose for a photo. The family will put on The Parker Christmas Light Show for the fourth...
PREP BASKETBALL: Eagles, Lady Eagles open area play with home wins over Southeastern
Cold Springs' Sadie Terry shoots from the free-throw line in the Lady Eagles' 78-18 blowout of Southeastern Tuesday night. (Sammy Confer for the Cullman Tribune)
BREMEN...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview and Hanceville split Tuesday night matchups
Fairview's Payton Golden (guarded by Hanceville's Jessica Thompson) finished with 12 points in the Lady Aggies' win over the Lady Bulldogs Tuesday night. (Martha Needham...
Annual Christmas Tour of Homes this weekend
The Share Club of Cullman’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes will take place this Sunday, Dec. 2, from 1-5 p.m. Shown is a mantle...
Arrests reported on Nov. 27, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 27, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Community with Carol: Jerry Jacob of Grace Place
This week, Carol speaks with Jerry Jacob from Grace Episcopal Church’s Grace Place, a ministry for people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory...
BREAKING NEWS: Plunkett out as Cullman coach
Coach Matt Plunkett (Cullman Tribune file photo)
Updated 11-27-18 3 p.m.
CULLMAN - Matt Plunkett, head coach of the Cullman High School Bearcat football team for...
Good Hope Middle School robotics team gets boost from city
Members of the Good Hope Middle School robotics team pose with their sponsor Rebecca McSpadden and members of the Good Hope City Council Monday...
Black bear struck by vehicle on U.S. 278 in Brooksville
Brooksville resident Jamie Pettit, who helped state wildlife officials load the bear for transport, shows the size of its paw. (Photo courtesy Jamie Pettit)
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Good Hope senior Taryn Collins signs with Snead State
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope senior Taryn Collins recently signed a golf scholarship with Snead State Community College.
Pictured: Standing is Good Hope Coach Drew...
City awards contract for next phase of downtown street improvement
The Cullman City Council, seen on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday approved...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview puts together sweep of Holly Pond on the road
Fairview's Katie Ball brings the ball up the floor in the Lady Aggies' 50-36 win at Holly Pond (Sammy Confer for the Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point collects home sweep of Jasper Vikings
West Point's Ryleigh Jones chases after a loose ball in the Lady Warriors' 65-27 win over Jasper Monday night. (Nick Griffin for the Cullman Tribune)
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White City family loses home to fire
A Johnson's Crossing firefighter looks on, as the blaze burns three hours after the original call at approximately 5:45 p.m. Monday evening. One person...
Arrests reported 11-26-18
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 26, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
City of Hoover, Hoover PD issue joint statement on Galleria shooting death
Photo credit: Geoff Gottlieb
HOOVER - The City of Hoover and the Hoover Police Department issued a joint statement Monday morning regarding the officer-involved shooting...
Alexandria Gipson of Cullman featured in UA charity fashion show
Cullman’s Alexandria (Allie) Gipson, right, at Fashion for Life, the University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences' annual fashion show (courtesy of the...
10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Cindy Phillips
Cindy Phillips; Phillips does a handstand on a polished stone surface at the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament at Our Lady of the Angels...
Files from Yesteryear: 1955
From the files of 1955:
Verle Hill and Miss Carolyn Braphy, of Buffalo, New York were married on December 17th. The wedding took place at...
No trivial matter: West Point Scholars’ Bowl Coach Lee Henry on skill, luck and...
Lee Henry holds the $9,891.50 Givling check that made his bank suspicious. (Photo courtesy Lee Henry)
WEST POINT - Lee Henry, who teaches at West...
Wallace State Christmas Spectacular set for Dec. 6
Backed up by the Wallace State Jazz Band, Santa Claus and the Wallace State singers perform during the 2016 Christmas Spectacular. The 2018 Christmas...
Fairview’s Emersyn Hadley crowned 2018 Tiny Miss Alabama
Emersyn Hadley (contributed by family)
FAIRVIEW - After reporting recently on the local winner of the recent Little Miss Alabama pageant, The Tribune discovered that...
Family of man killed by Hoover Police in Galleria shooting retains civil rights attorney
Emantic “EJ” Bradford (Ben Crump Law, PLLC)
(11-25-18 at 5:11 p.m.) Editor's note: The photo used in this story, received from Ben Crump Law, PLLC,...
Theft, possible robbery, at Dodge City Dollar General
Cullman County Sheriff's Office personnel on the scene at the Dollar General in Dodge City on Saturday (contributed)
Updated 11-24-18 at 9:59 p.m.
DODGE CITY -...
Woofing for the weekend: Area businesses ‘employing’ family dogs to bring charm to work
Auggie, at Book & Barrel Outfitters, is the Warehouse District’s official cat herder.
CULLMAN - You may have a noticed a wonderful trend happening throughout...
Commission on Aging: Take advantage of Medicare Part D Open Enrollment now
Carol Berry, left, speaks with Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Dusty Baker, right, about Medicare Part D Open Enrollment assistance, as well as...
Christmas in Cullman: Parade, tree-lighting, concert and more coming Nov. 30
CULLMAN - With Thanksgiving behind us, we’re now into the Christmas season, and the City of Cullman and Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Good Hope drops round 3 matchup, 29-8, at Oneonta; Raiders finish...
Good Hope running back Matt Dixon fights for yardage in the Raiders’ loss at Oneonta Friday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
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PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison Bulldogs’ playoff run ends at home with 38-22 loss to...
Addison quarterback Zayne Guthrie dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the Bulldogs’ loss to Aliceville Friday night. (Nick Griffin for The...
West Point’s Jonah Blankenship graduates U.S. Air Force basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonah C. Blankenship graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Joey’s looking for his forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay has reported that Li'l Debbie, this week's official Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, has...
Ivey proclaims Nov. 24 Small Business Saturday
Gov. Ivey signs the Small Business Saturday proclamation. Also pictured are L.D. Ralph, deputy district director, Alabama District, U.S. Small Business Administration; Charlotte Meadows,...
APLICATIONS
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘There is always room for improvement’: Holly Pond’s Blake...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Last season was another great one for Holly Pond basketball. The Broncos compiled over 20 wins and had the no....
