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Cullman PD seeing increasing number of vehicle thefts, break-ins

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Stock image/pixabay CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department says vehicle break-ins and thefts seem to be on the rise in the area. Lt. Gene Bates said...

Wallace State baseball opens 2018 season on Friday, pursuing ‘unfinished business’

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HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s baseball team believes it has unfinished business to pursue during the 2018 season. The Lions are coming off a 46-13 record...

Driver hits gas meter at Jet-Pep, prompting evacuation

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The scene at the Jet-Pep at the intersection of Alabama Highways 69 and 157 Wednesday night, after a car hit a natural gas meter...

CCBOE superintendent: please keep sick kids home

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CULLMAN - Like seemingly every other institution these days, Cullman County’s schools are being hit hard by the flu.  On Wednesday evening, County Superintendent...

2nd victim ID’d in Saturday’s fatal head-on collision

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BUG TUSSLE - Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick today released the name of the second victim of Saturday night’s fatal head-on collision in...
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Arrest report: Jan. 30

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 30. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Barnes, Justin Tyler, 26 failure to...

Pet of the Week: Help Ernest T. find his forever home

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CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay introduces us to the Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week. Ernest T. is a Rottweiler mix, smaller than average...

2 area students graduate from Samford University; 13 named to dean’s list

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HOMEWOOD - Thirteen Cullman-area students were named to Samford University's dean's lists for the fall semester. Two area students received their degrees. Samford University releases...
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PREP BASKETBALL: Tuesday night scoring roundup

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Hanceville 51, No. 4 Locust Fork 48 (Girls) The Lady Bulldogs improved to 17-8 overall with one of their biggest wins of the season as...

Cullman FBC’s Tom Richter, Chuck Johnston visit Judson College to kick off Christian Emphasis...

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Cullman FBC Pastor Tom Richter speaks to Judson College students at Judson's Christian Emphasis Week. / Photo by Mary Amelia Taylor MARION - Judson College...

PREP BASKETBALL: JV Lady Bearcats best Athens, 39-30; varsity CHS squads fall to Golden...

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CULLMAN - The Cullman Bearcats and Lady Bearcats took on Athens in their next-to-last home games of the regular season Tuesday night. The JV...

PREP BASKETBALL: Shot of the game: Shaw lifts Broncos over Knights, 59-56

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HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Arab Knights Tuesday night for several matchups on the hardwood, starting with the Junior Varsity...
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CP&R gets top state award; Director Anderson named Outstanding New Professional

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Front row: Cullman Parks and Recreation Recreational Development Director Christy Turner, Judge Wells Turner; Back row: Cullman City Councilman Johnny Cook, CP&R Director of Marketing,...
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Sacred Heart 2nd graders visit Cullman City Hall

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Pictured is Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs with Ms. Grey's second-grade class from Sacred Heart. / Leanne West CULLMAN - Ms. Grey's and Ms. Arndt’s second-grade...

Election qualification update

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CULLMAN - Here’s an updated list of candidates who’ve qualified to run in the 2018 general election. The Tribune’s previous list included candidates who...

Arrest report: Jan. 29

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 29. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Brock, Bobbie Jo, 45 negotiating a...

Cullman Regional receives ACC Heart Failure Accreditation

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CULLMAN - The American College of Cardiology (ACC) awarded Cullman Regional Heart Failure Accreditation in January, based on “rigorous onsite review of the staff’s...
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Fairview’s McKelvy, McDonald ink scholarships with Wallace State

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Front Row L-R : Paige McDonald, Alex McDonald, Ricky McDonald; Back Row L-R : Hobson Hite, Stan Narewski, Tony Crider / Nick Griffin FAIRVIEW -...
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PREP BASKETBALL: Monday night scoring roundup

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Cold Springs 57, St. Bernard 7 (Girls) Cold Springs' girls easily took care of business against St. Bernard on the Lady Eagles' Senior Night and...

Governor Ivey urges employers to hire veterans, apply for federal designation

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MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has joined U.S. Labor Sec. Alexander Acosta and Alabama Labor Sec. Fitzgerald Washington in urging employers to recruit and...

CCCDC awards almost $180K in grants

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met Monday night for the first time this year, awarding almost $180,000 in grants to...
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4 Cullman High musicians selected for All-State Band

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Congratulations to the following Cullman High School Band students for being selected to the Alabama All-State Band.  Tessa Adkins - Clarinet Ashlynn Teeling - Contra Alto...

Arrest report: Jan. 26-28

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 26-28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Adams, Luther Clayton, 25 possession of...

Mitchell gifts Wallace State $372K for endowed scholarship for female students in need

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Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, right, accepts a donation to the Wallace State Future Foundation from Gary Mitchell, the nephew of...
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CHS Fair Queen Representative and Miss Southerner Pageants this weekend

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The 2017-2018 Miss Southerner Pageant and the 2018 CHS Fair Queen Representative Pageant are Saturday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Cullman High School auditorium. ...
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Foxgloves & Fireflies: whatnots

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I’ve been constantly reminded of my grandparents’ house this morning. First, I got up way before daylight, about 4:15 a.m., which they always did,...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1917 and 1940

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From the Files of 1917: Mrs. J.J. Davis is in Hartselle at the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. W.C. Summers, who is very ill. W.S. Thomas...

Hanceville man ID’d as 1 of the victims in Saturday night head-on collision

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BUG TUSSLE - Two people were killed Saturday night in a head-on collision in the 16000 block of Highway 69 South, south of Bug...

Nashville Getaway Weekend planned by WSCC Alumni Association

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The Wallace State Alumni Association is planning a two-night trip to the Music City in June, complete with lodging at the Opryland Hotel, reserved...

Gentry kicks off 2018 campaign in style

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Sheriff Gentry addresses the crowd to kick off his re-election campaign on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 at the Cullman Civic Center. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Broncos take 2nd-straight title, 3rd in 4 years, beat Warriors 66-46

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HANCEVILLE - It was the final game of the 2018 Cullman County Basketball Tournament, and the Broncos made history, taking back-to-back title for the...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Aggies muscle past Lady Eagles, 52-29, win 2nd-straight title

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HANCEVILLE - In a rematch of last year’s Varsity Girls Championship Game, the Fairview Lady Aggies took on the Cold Springs Lady Eagles for...
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COUNTY TOURNAMENT: JV Broncos win title in 1-point thriller over West Point, 44-43

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HANCEVILLE - Game three of the 2018 Cullman County Basketball Tournament’s Championship Saturday saw the top-seeded JV Holly Pond Broncos against the second-seeded JV...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: JV Lady Aggies claim county title over Cold Springs, 29-24

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HANCEVILLE - The Fairview Lady Aggies and Cold Springs Lady Eagles met Saturday in the 2018 Cullman County Basketball Tournament for the JV Girls...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Aggies snag 9th-grade boys title over Vinemont, 43-38

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HANCEVILLE - Championship Saturday of the 2018 Cullman County Basketball Tournament kicked off with the Ninth-Grade Boys Championship Game, featuring the top-seeded Fairview Aggies...

2 people dead in head-on crash near Bug Tussle

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UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/01/28/hanceville-man-idd-1-victims-saturday-night-head-collision BUG TUSSLE - Two people were killed Saturday night in a head-on collision in the 16000 block of Highway 69 South, south of...

‘Camp Rock’: West Point, Fairview join forces for countywide production

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Ty Parker, director of bands and head of the performing arts department at West Point High School, is joining forces with Fairview High School’s...
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Obituary: Brenda Sue Evans

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Brenda Sue Evans, 66, of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 25, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Evans was born on August 15, 1951,...
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Obituary: Ada Joyce Patton

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Ada Joyce Patton, 83 of Double Springs, entered into rest on January 25, 2018 at her home. Joyce was born on December 18, 1934, in...
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Obituary: Freeman Eual Blackwood

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Funeral service with full military honors for Freeman Eual Blackwood, 86 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Cullman...
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Obituary: Riley N. “Coach” Duke

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Funeral services for Riley N. "Coach" Duke, 82 of Logan, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Moss Service Funeral...
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Obituary: James Aubrey White

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Funeral service for James Aubrey White, 77, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev....
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Obituary: Atholeene Lee Goodwin

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Atholeene Lee Goodwin age 98 of Cullman, died Thursday, January 25, 2018. She was a graduate of Auburn University. Mrs. Goodwin taught school for 37...

Cullman Regional, by the numbers

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Cullman Regional hosted its 2018 State of the Hospital Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - Cullman Regional held its State...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Aggies, Broncos, Warriors headed to title games

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HANCEVILLE - What a long six days it’s been. As the lights go out on the sixth day of the 2018 Cullman County Basketball...
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PROFILES IN FAITH: A little food and a lot of love: Vinemont Baptist Church’s...

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Vinemont Baptist Church’s Dr. Jane Teeter, left, and Lucille Greenwood, right, coordinate the 3rd Saturday Café ministry. / W.C. Mann VINEMONT - They call it...
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UPDATE: Gov. Ivey responds to Hanceville mayor’s comments

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CULLMAN - As controversy swirls around today's news that Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman this morning called for Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail's immediate resignation over...

Bussman to Nail: Resign immediately

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The picture that started the controversy / Facebook UPDATE: Gov. Ivey responds. CULLMAN - Alabama Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman on Friday called on Hanceville Mayor Kenneth...
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Arrest report: Jan. 25

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 25. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Booth, Justin McCoy, 23 third-degree escape League,...

2 Colony men arrested for elder abuse

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Roger Lawrence McKinnon, left and Rufus Jerome Parker, right / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office COLONY - Two Colony men were arrested on Thursday for elder...
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Hanceville votes to close city pool

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HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday voted to close the city pool immediately. It also mulled changes to the City’s communication system...

Hanceville chief gives more details on inmate’s escape, officer’s condition

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Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long explains to the city council the circumstances of Justin McCoy Booth’s escape and recapture, and the car crash that...
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Put on your dancing shoes!

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CULLMAN - Mark your calendar and put on your dancing shoes! The 22nd annual Cullman Jazz Band Big Band Dance is set for Friday,...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs, Fairview girls headed to title games

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HANCEVILLE - It was an action-packed night in Tom Drake Coliseum Thursday. In the end, the junior varsity Cold Springs Lady Eagles and the...

Ming Enterprises bringing 3 new restaurants to Cullman’s south side

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Architectural renderings of the future Cullman Row East (top), current site of the old Cullman Chrysler Dodge dealership, and Cullman Row West (bottom), current...

City Schools seeking Distinguished Alumni nominations

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CULLMAN - The Cullman City Schools Foundation is now taking nominations for the 2018 Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards. These awards have been established...
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Arrest report: Jan. 24

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 24. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Fithian, Lisa King, 47 failure to...

Escaped Hanceville inmate captured in Jefferson County

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Escaped Hanceville inmate Justin McCoy Booth was captured in Jefferson County early Thursday morning. / Photo courtesy of the Hanceville Police Department HANCEVILLE - Justin...

Vinemont students hear, accept Rachel’s Challenge

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After the assembly, a banner reading “I Accept Rachel’s Challenge” was signed by Vinemont students who pledged to participate in the program. / W.C....
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Colony fills 2 vacant council seats; announces ‘Celebration of Colony’ event

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Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, right, seen here at the Cullman Regional State of the Hospital Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 / W.C. Mann COLONY...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: day 4 recap

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HANCEVILLE - Day four of the 2018 Cullman County Basketball Tournament wrapped up Wednesday night at Tom Drake Coliseum, featuring tight games and dominant...
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Cullman mayor reports in from Washington D.C. following meeting with Trump

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CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs was in Washington, D.C. today to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House. "It was a honor...

2-year-old and adult attacked by family dog; adult severely injured

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Update from our friends at WVTM-13: http://www.wvtm13.com/article/grandfather-mauled-by-dog-while-saving-granddaughter-from-attack/15889506 Edited 1-24-18 6:24 p.m. Authorities originally told The Tribune that the adult was transported to Birmingham. He was...
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Cullman Regional CEO shares positive outlook in yearly report

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  Cullman Regional CEO James Clements addresses the audience at this year’s State of the Hospital Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 24. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN -...
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GoFundMe page set up for injured Hanceville police officer

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HANCEVILLE - Hanceville police officer Jason Hare remains in intensive care at UAB Hospital recovering from injuries he sustained Monday evening while in pursuit...
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Mayor Jacobs meeting with President Trump today in Washington

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Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, second from left, seen here in June 2017 with, from left, Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer, Scott Stadthagen...

Evelyn Burrow Museum displays maps outlining history of Alabama

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The Evelyn Burrow Museum’s Exhibit Hall in the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts currently boasts a collection of maps from as...
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Arrest report: Jan. 23

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 23. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Baker, Johnie Dee, 64 third-degree criminal...
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Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts holding Preview Day Jan. 27

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Nick Watford is featured during a performance of the Wallace State Jazz Band at Preview Day 2016 for the Fine and Performing Arts program...
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Pet of the Week: help Charley find his forever home

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CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Charley, the featured pet of the week. “Sweet Charley is a neutered...

Welti Elementary honor roll

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First nine weeks All A's Third Grade: Riggs Fulmer, Mattie Claire Keith, Katelyn O’Rear and Jordan Pierce Fourth Grade: Alexia Harris and Morgan Bartlett Fifth Grade: Noah Jennings,...
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PREP BASKETBALL: Tuesday night scoring roundup

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Brewer 63, Cullman 58 (Girls) Cullman took on Brewer at home hoping to pull off an upset over the No. 8 Lady Patriots. After trailing...
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COUNTY TOURNAMENT- day 3 recap

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HANCEVILLE - Day three of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament has ended and three new teams have fought their way into the next round...

Rachel’s Challenge: Vinemont hosting anti-bullying event Wednesday night

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VINEMONT - Vinemont High School is fighting bullying and violence head on. On Wednesday, the school will host an event, Rachel’s Challenge, and hopes...

Local churches, agencies hope to see homeless shelter for men in Cullman area

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The Cullman area currently has no homeless shelters for men. A group of local churches and agencies is working to change that. / Image...

County authorizes call-out pay for hours worked during winter shutdown

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met Tuesday morning, when, after approving the minutes of its emergency meeting called on Jan. 16, the commission...

Search continues for suspect who escaped custody in Hanceville

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Justin McCoy Booth / Courtesy Hanceviile Police Department and Facebook UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/01/25/escaped-hanceville-inmate-captured-jefferson-county Updated 1-23-18 5:30 p.m. HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Police Department is looking for Justin McCoy...
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Arrest report: Jan. 22

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 22. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Bice, Jennifer Ryan, 45 grand jury-...
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Obituary: Clifford “Cliff” Ray Puckett

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Mr. Clifford "Cliff" Ray Puckett of Cullman passed away on January 16, 2018 at Cullman Regional Medical Center at the age of 77. He...

City school board meeting notes- Jan. 22

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CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board held its monthly meeting on Monday in Tillman Hall on the Cullman High School campus. The board...

Dinner conversation: Harbison, Watson, Marchman and Gentry host town hall

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Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman speaks with a visitor at Monday night's town hall meeting in Trimble. / Nick Griffin TRIMBLE - The Trimble Community...

Cullman Lions donate $25K to Cullman Caring for Kids

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Cullman Caring for Kids Executive Director Javon Daniel receives a check for $25,615.07 for the food bank, surrounded by fellow Lions who have assisted...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: day 2 recap

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HANCEVILLE - Day two of the 2018 Cullman County Basketball Tournament inside Tom Drake Coliseum at Wallace State is now officially in the books,...

Cullman extends tax abatement for Royal Technologies; recognizes police achievements; plans new walking trails

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Officer Zach Latham receives his five-year service pin from Councilman Andy Page. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - At a busy meeting Monday evening, the Cullman...

Hanceville PD officer injured in pursuit of escaped suspect

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LATEST: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/01/23/search-continues-suspect-who-escaped-custody-hanceville Updated 1-22-18 11:31 p.m. The Hanceville Police Department has named the suspect in tonight's incident as Justin McCoy Booth, 24. He is 5'6", 135...
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Arrest report: Jan. 19-21

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 19-21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Anders, Kevin Russell, 32 failure to...

Nosey is home

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Nosey at The Elephant Sanctuary near Nashville / Photo courtesy The Elephant Sanctuary LAWRENCE COUNTY - Patricia Bentley of the Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association...
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Hartselle’s Challie Johnson crowned 2018 Wallace State Homecoming Queen

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Wallace State sophomore Challie Johnson, a Hartselle native, was named the 2018 Homecoming Queen on Sunday. HANCEVILLE – Challie Johnson, a Hartselle native, was named...
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Storms expected today

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CULLMAN - Thunderstorms will move into the Cullman area around lunchtime, according to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, which said some may become...
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Gas line fire erupts in Terri Pines; blaze now out

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Photo courtesy of Brian Bradberry CULLMAN - Crews from Cullman Fire Rescue on Sunday responded to a gas line on fire on Waterford Drive in...

Missoula Children’s Theatre makes it up the beanstalk in spite of winter weather challenges

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The cast of "Jack and the Beanstalk" awaits the rise of the curtain on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Cullman Civic Center. / W.C....
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Files from Yesteryear: 1917, 1935 and 1938

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From the Files of 1917: Attending the organization meeting of the North and South National Bee Line Highway Association, in Birmingham, from Cullman County were...

Cullman Regional hosting National Wear Red Day Luncheon Feb. 2

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CULLMAN - Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, 80...

Special needs community: make plans to attend ‘Night to Shine’ prom

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FALKVILLE - On Feb. 9, Fairview: The Grace Place in Falkville will host its second annual Night to Shine Special Needs Prom, sponsored by...
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91st annual Cullman County Spelling Bee set for Feb. 5

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Pictured is the winner of the 2017 Cullman County Spelling Bee, Cullman Middle School's Jadon Li. This year's Bee will take place on Feb....

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: day 1 recap

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HANCEVILLE - Day one of the 2018 Cullman County Basketball Tournament is in the books and featured a packed slate of matchups between young...

2018 DAR Good Citizens named

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Outstanding students from area high schools were honored as DAR Good Citizens at a recent meeting of the Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters...

WATCH: Shedd, Harbison, Bussman talk state, local issues at annual Cullman luncheon; Bussman takes...

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Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman spent a good portion of his time speaking about education at Friday’s State of the State Community Luncheon. / Nick...
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Berlin prepares to vote on incorporation

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A map from May 2017 shows the proposed boundaries of an incorporated Berlin.  Only residents living within the proposed town limits and registered to...

PREP BASKETBALL: Friday night scoring roundup

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Holly Pond 63, Vinemont 30 (Girls) Holly Pond rolled to a road win over Vinemont, snapping a three-game losing streak. The Lady Broncos will take...