Arrest report: June 26
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
LG Electronics to open Alabama solar panel plant in Huntsville, creating 160 jobs
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that LG Electronics, a leading provider of residential solar panels in the United States, plans to invest...
Cullman council approves special events, recognizes police officers
Officer Jack Springer shakes hands with Councilman Andy Page after being recognized for 50 years of service with the Cullman Police Department at this...
Wallace State’s Kaitlin Richards, Ryan Ratliff selected as NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars
Wallace State students Kaitlyn Richards, left, and Ryan Ratliff have both been selected to travel to NASA’s Stennis Space Center this summer to participate...
Funding for economic development of abandoned mine lands to be available soon; Cullman Co....
MONTGOMERY – Cullman County is among those eligible to apply for grant money to reclaim and develop abandoned coal mine land. Sec. of Labor...
Pet of the Week: Thumbnail looking for his forever home
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Thumbnail is a mixed breed dog...
County settles with Werner Enterprises over bridge damages
The Cullman County Commission met Tuesday morning. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning settled with transportation and logistics...
Arrest report: June 25
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 25. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Victoria’s Hope: new area charity serves single parents
April Bowen German and sister Heather Hankey with their mother Victoria Hammond Hankey last Christmas. (Photo courtesy April German)
CULLMAN - After Victoria Hammond Hankey...
History made: Berlin holds first town council meeting
Berlin’s first government: (L-R) Councilmen Don Bates, Matthew Blair, Jimmy Quick and Donald Gunter with Mayor Patrick Bates (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
BERLIN -...
Good Hope steps closer to ordinance affecting CR 437
The Good Hope City Council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - A brief...
‘Incredibles 2’ a must-see this summer; 8/10
Image credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Writer/director Brad Bird, along with the main voice cast of “The Incredibles,” have returned 14 years later to...
Joppa man arrested for selling meth
Nathan Powell (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit last week arrested a Joppa man for allegedly selling methamphetamine.
Nathan Alan...
Arrest report: June 22-24
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 22-24. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Archers gather in Cullman to shoot for a cure
Matthew Burns, an archer, releases an arrow toward a 3D bear target during the 11th annual Shoot for a Cure 3D Archery Tournament at...
Standoff in city of Cullman ends peacefully
Cullman Sheriff's deputies can be seen on the scene of a standoff in the northeast part of the city of Cullman early Sunday evening....
Wallace State Singers to present “Sing America Sing!” July 5-7
Wallace State Singers prepare for their upcoming show, “Sing America Sing!” which will be held July 5-7, at 7 p.m. nightly, at the Betty...
6 months in, Grace Place thriving
For me personally, Grace Place ranks equal to being involved in the Good Samaritan Health Clinic. I receive infinitely more than I give. It...
PROFILES IN FAITH: Northbrook Baptist calls Keith Warden as pastor
Northbrook Baptist Church Pastor Keith Warden (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - After more than a year of searching, Cullman’s Northbrook Baptist Church called...
‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ brings the action, not the characters; Griffin’s score: 6/10
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is directed by J.A. Bayona, stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas-Howard and picks up the loose threads left by “Jurassic...
FEATURE: Inside Cullman Police Aviation
The Hughes 369A/OH-6A Cayuse, known to Vietnam veterans as the “Loach,” was designed to be a highly maneuverable light observation helicopter. (W.C. Mann for...
‘Connected Park’ to open next Friday, June 29
The Connected Playground at Ingle Park features equipment for children of all ability levels. The playground’s grand opening is Friday, June 29, 2018. (W.C....
Rotary Club awards scholarships
From Brian Bradberry, Cullman Rotary Club:
We were so proud to award Leah Smith from West Point High School and Hayden Hovater from Cullman High...
Summer fun
Kids in Colony’s summer enrichment program met Smokey Bear on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Patricia Ponder/Colony Town Hall)
COLONY - On Wednesday, kids enrolled in Colony’s...
3 injured in Jones Chapel tornado ‘are OK’
This mobile home near Jones Chapel was destroyed by a tornado Friday evening. (Courtesy of Phyllis Little)
JONES CHAPEL - The tornado that struck a...
Cullman Regional Urgent Care welcomes Cindy Hawkins, CRNP
Cindy Hawkins, CRNP
CULLMAN - Cindy Hawkins, CRNP, has joined Cullman Regional Urgent Care staff. Hawkins is a certified family nurse practitioner as well as...
Infant specialty store, Rattles & Rhymes, opens in Cullman
Owner Ann Still with daughter Emily Almonte and grandson Shepard Almonte (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Since Christmas, Ann Still and her daughter...
Arrest report: June 21
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
WaLLi members enjoy friendly competition in ice cream contest
Winners in the WaLLi Ice Cream contest are, from left, Linda Pearson, 3rd place, Chocolate Chip with Almond; Wanda Creel, 2nd place, Vanilla; and...
Holly Pond business leaders talk growth
Brian Poole, Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce director of business development, third from left, speaks with Holly Pond business and organizational leaders during a...
Gudger buys lunch for community at Busy Bee
Senator-Elect Garlan Gudger, left, with The Busy Bee Café’s Kitty Spears at the restaurant on Thursday. Gudger bought lunch for the community. (Andrew Cryer...
‘Feeding the body and the soul’: Church 212 starts community garden to feed the...
Church 212 members work in the church’s community garden in early June (Photo courtesy Robert Taylor)
GOOD HOPE - Right down County Road 437 from...
U.S. Supreme Court says states can require online-only retailers to collect sales and use...
MONTGOMERY - In a landmark ruling in the case of South Dakota v. Wayfair, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a 26-year-old decision...
City school board approves early adoption of 2.5% pay raise for teachers; open house...
East Elementary Principal David Wiggins addresses the Cullman City School Board Thursday morning (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board...
Arrest report: June 20
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
(Updates) ALDOT inspecting damaged I-65 bridge in Cullman County
An 18-wheeler dump truck's bed came up and caught the bridge on I-65 at the 300 mile marker at the Guy Hunt rest area...
A new calling: meet Good Samaritan’s new nurse practitioner
Stephanie Barnett is the new certified registered nurse practitioner at the Good Samaritan Health Clinic in Cullman. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Good...
Car show raises more than $3K for child hunger program
Scott Spitzer, Brenda Allison and Laurie Legg (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Pentastar South Car Club partnered with Cullman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram...
Wallace State has school-record 51 student-athletes recognized by NJCAA for academic achievements
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State athletics had a school-record 51 student-athletes recognized recently for their academic achievements during the 2017-2018 year in list released by...
ALERT: Utility termination scam targeting Cullman-area businesses
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department has recently received complaints from local businesses about delinquent power bill phone scams.
According to Sgt. Todd Chiaranda, businesses...
Cullman Swim Team easily puts away Albertville, 490-230
Swimmers take flight at Tuesday's swim meet at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center, where the Cullman Swim Team took on Albertville. (Hayden Hyatt...
Arrest report: June 19
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 19. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Bremen man charged with intent to distribute meth
Donald Holder (Cullman Police Department)
BREMEN - A Bremen man was arrested recently after officers with the Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) and...
WSCC student Brye Forbes 1st Academy of Culinary Arts SkillsUSA gold medal winner, preparing...
Brye Forbes is the first Wallace State student from the Academy of Culinary Arts program to win a gold medal at the state SkillsUSA...
FEMA registration period ends next Monday
ANNISTON - If you are a survivor of the tornadoes and severe storms that struck Alabama’s Calhoun, Cullman and Etowah counties March 19-20, you...
Cullman library to host premiere of original Ben South children’s story at ‘book walk’
“The Reluctant Topiary” was written by Cullman’s hometown author and playwright, Ben Johnson South.
CULLMAN - If you’re looking for something fun and original (and...
Cullman County Democrats discuss future events, campaign support
A selection of stickers was available for attendees. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The June meeting for the Cullman County Democrats saw heavy...
12U Cullman Cats win world series title; players look to be part of tradition
The 12U Cullman Cats won the 2018 Playmaker World Series in Hoover last weekend. (Photos courtesy of Cresha Bradley)
CULLMAN - The 12U Cullman Cats...
Arrest report: June 18
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
West Point’s Hwy. 157 turn lane project officially begins
WEST POINT - Mayor Kenneth Kilgo and the West Point Town Council met with T&K Construction at West Point Town Hall on Tuesday to...
Dr. William E. Smith, Jr. named Cullman Regional’s first chief medical officer
Dr. William E. Smith, Jr.
CULLMAN - William E. Smith, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S. has been named Cullman Regional’s first chief medical officer (CMO) by Cullman...
Baileyton man arrested for selling meth
Brian Smith (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - A Baileyton man was arrested last week and charged with selling methamphetamine, according to the Cullman Police Department.
Brian...
Pet of the Week: MacGyver will figure out how to win your heart
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
MacGyver is a hound/Anatolian Shepherd mix...
Garden City announces Freedom Celebration, upcoming paving projects
The Garden City Town Council meets on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - Keeping...
West Point launching food pantry; pre-conference set for Hwy. 157 turn lane project
The West Point Town Council on Monday night discussed the Town’s upcoming food pantry. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point...
Arrest report: June 15-17
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 15-17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
2nd annual North Alabama Homeschool Expo held at civic center
Event coordinators Brandy Thomas, Stephanie Pragel and Alanna Johnson (Not pictured: Elizabeth McDowell) (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Saturday marked the second annual...
CULLMAN SWIM TEAM: Tritons bring home several 1st-place finishes
GUNTERSVILLE - The Cullman Swim Team had several first-place finishers at its meet in Guntersville on Thursday.
Individual events
Madeline Dowdy- (8 and Under) 100 yard...
Addison woman pronounced dead at scene of wreck on CR 946
JONES CHAPEL - An Addison woman was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle wreck shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday, according to Cullman...
CITY-COUNTY CLASSIC: Student anglers honor late peer, Jackson Lambert
Cullman High School anglers had special “In Memory of Jackson Lambert” messages on the backs of their shirts at Saturday’s City-County Classic High School...
Files from Yesteryear: 1940 and 1957
From the Files of 1940:
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meets At Church
On Tuesday afternoon, December 10th, the Lutheran Ladies Aid met at the Lutheran Church. A...
What’s old is new: C-Street Café returning as Bulldogs Country Cook’n in Hanceville
On Friday, workers were making finishing touches like placing the new logo on the front door of Bulldogs Country Cook’n. (W.C. Mann for The...
Wallace State set to open community garden Saturday, June 23
WSCC students and community residents will tend gardens in raised beds like these located at Welti School. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - At...
8 Cullman-area students earn degrees from Samford University
BIRMINGHAM - A record 1,240 degrees were awarded recently at Samford University. That tops the 2017 record of 1,165. An estimated 250 students graduated...
Hanceville welcomes new shop and gathering spot for card and board gamers
Co-owner Nikolaos McCormick welcomes visitors on OG’s opening day Thursday. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday, Hanceville’s downtown revitalization efforts took another...
May unemployment numbers up slightly: Alabama at 3.9%, Cullman County at 3.1%
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor on Friday released May’s unemployment numbers. According to ADOL, Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted May unemployment rate is...
Arrest report: June 14
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Cullman Sheriff: Don’t drink and drive, don’t text and drive, slow down
A Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducts a traffic stop. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry has a message for...
Locals recognized with 2018 Cullman Area Tourism Awards
Stone Bridge Farms’ Ron Foust received the Tourism Professional of the Year Award at Thursday’s Cullman Area Tourism Awards. Foust is pictured with Tourism...
Colony’s summer kids’ programs going strong; Educational Complex gets improvement grant
Kids tend a raised garden bed at Colony’s Educational Complex. (Photo courtesy Town of Colony)
COLONY - After success in 2017, the Town of Colony...
CCBOE awards contract for Good Hope upgrades, announces personnel changes; lunch prices going up
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) voted to approve a maintenance department bid from P.G. Wells Enterprises, Inc....
Not his first rodeo: Former Alabama AG and current AG candidate Troy King visits...
Troy King, third from left, is flanked by Bradley Williams, far left, and Josh Speakman, far right, along with Brandin’ Iron employees at the...
Hanceville Council talks solar energy, community improvement projects
Wallace State’s Kristi Barnett addressed the Hanceville City Council about the school’s community garden project. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - At its regular...
Cullman celebrates Flag Day with annual event
Round 2's Greg Burks performs "God Bless America" as Col. Ken Brown looks on at the Cullman Elks Lodge during Wednesday night's Flag Day...
Vinemont receives clean financial audit
The Vinemont Town Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town...
This Father’s Day bittersweet for Senator-Elect Garlan Gudger
Local businessman, Cullman City Council President and Senator-Elect Garlan Gudger, Jr. is first and foremost a husband and father. This year, Father's Day will...
Ivey: Facebook to invest $750 million in new data center in Huntsville
Artist rendering of the Huntsville data center
HUNTSVILLE – Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Thursday that Facebook will invest $750 million to build a data...
Arrest report: June 13
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 13. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Inside Technology Village Cullman with newly-named Director, John Wessel
Director John Wessel in the Technology Village Cullman office (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council took a...
Dr. Ryan Smith appointed new dean of students at Wallace State Community College
Dr. Ryan Smith
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College has announced the appointment of Dr. Ryan Smith as dean of students. He will assume the...
Falkville man killed in single-vehicle crash
HARTSELLE - A Falkville man was killed in a single-vehicle crash at 2 a.m. Thursday morning, June 14, according to Alabama State Troopers.
Troopers said...
Cullman County Republican Women hear from 3 run-off candidates
Sen. Gerald Dial speaks at the Cullman County Republican Women meeting this week. Dial is facing Rick Pate in the July 17 runoff for...
Wallace State baseball’s Blake Rivera named a NJCAA 2nd-team All-American
Former Wallace State pitcher Blake Rivera is a NJCAA 2nd-team All-American for his impressive work during the 2018 season.
HANCEVILLE – Former Wallace State pitcher...
UPDATE FROM THE TRAIL: Fairview veteran reaches 700-mile mark on Appalachian Trail
Col. Donald Fallin is keeping The Tribune apprised of his progress as he hikes the Appalachian Trail to raise funds for children of fallen...
Summer safety: swimming
CULLMAN - As summer progresses and heat indexes rise, pools, lakes and beaches will see more and more usage each day. While fun, dangers...
Arrest report: June 12
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
CULLMAN SWIM TEAM: Tritons trounce Decatur
Image courtesy of CST parent Joey Duncan
CULLMAN - The Cullman Swim Team, the Tritons, won handily over Decatur Tuesday at home. The Cullman boys...
Fun, family-friendly Flag Day celebration tonight at Elks Lodge
Sons of the American Revolution member Smokey Ferguson with the Pine Tree Flag, which was used very early in the American Revolution (Col. Ken...
‘Libraries Rock’ events through June at Cullman library
The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library is hosting “Libraries Rock” events through June. (Noah Galilee for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - As part...
Colony votes to establish a Carpenter’s Cabinet food pantry
The Colony Town Council welcomed representatives from Quality of Life Health Services and Carpenter’s Cabinet to its meeting Tuesday evening. (W.C. Mann for The...
Cullman Commission passes resolution to increase local mental health services
WellStone Behavioral Health COO Chris Van Dyke speaks about the Stepping Up Initiative at Tuesday's Cullman County Commission meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN...
Good Hope moves to encourage development on County Road 437, recognizes fishing team
The Good Hope City Council recognized the Good Hope Fishing Team for its performance at the state tournament. Good Hope took second place at...
Arrest report: June 11
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Hitting the mark on the world stage: East Elementary, Bolzle, Ray, Henderson shine in...
The East Elementary archery team finished in third-place in the Bullseye shoot at the NASP World Tournament in Louisville over the week. (Photo courtesy...
Busy meeting: Cullman names Technology Village director, approves deteriorated properties ordinance
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer with the new Technology Village Director John Wessel (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City...
City of Cullman names John Wessel director of new Technology Village
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer with new Technology Village Cullman Director John Wessel (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN – At its meeting...
‘Opportunity Zones’ meeting Tuesday, June 12 at Cullman City Hall
CULLMAN - CPAs, bankers, lawyers, developers, investors, entrepreneurs and property owners in the city of Cullman are urged to attend a free meeting on...
Annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer event draws crowd for a good cause
An archer takes aim at his target at this year’s Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer tournament in Cullman. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Bowhunters...
Arrest report: June 8-10
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 8-10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
GrubSouth restaurant delivery service takes off this Thursday in Cullman; drivers wanted
CULLMAN - Look out, Cullman residents: restaurant delivery service will be available beginning this Thursday, June 14. Huntsville-based GrubSouth, which started six years ago...
APLICATIONS
Caldwell announces candidacy for Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tyler Caldwell recently announced his candidacy for Place 1 on the Cullman City Board of Education.
Below is Caldwell’s announcement, unedited and...
