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Marchman: Sheriff’s Rodeo going virtual as COVID surges
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo will be a bit different this year. Held annually at the Cullman...
Early morning fire leads to damage, no injuries
CULLMAN, Ala. - An early morning fire had Cullman Fire and Rescue on the move to the east side of Cullman Saturday.
“The call came...
(Updated) Impending inclement weather has Cullman EC on standby
Updated 10-28-20 at 7:07 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - With yet another hurricane bearing down on Alabama’s coastline, and Gov. Kay Ivey declaring a State of...
‘It’s definitely a brotherhood’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) has dispatched multiple crews south to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally.
“We have eight linemen working...
Cullman Power Board prepares for possible storms from Hurricane Sally
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Power Board (CPB) is preparing for possible outages from storms related to Hurricane Sally.
“The best case scenario is for...
Cullman Electric Cooperative prepares for Hurricane Sally
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative Manager of Communications & External Affairs Brian Lacy on Tuesday said crews are ready to begin any necessary...
Tribune’s Cullman Municipal Election debates begin today
CULLMAN, Ala. – This election season in the city of Cullman, there are numerous challengers vying for city council, mayoral and school board seats....
Tribune to host debates ahead of Cullman’s Municipal Election
Updated 8-4-20 at 2:56 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – This election season in the city of Cullman, there are numerous challengers vying for city council, mayoral...
Arrests and incidents reported March 22, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents
reported March 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure...
(Updated) Hartselle armed robbery suspect captured
HARTSELLE, Ala. - The Hartselle Police Department responded to a robbery at Kroger in Hartselle earlier today, roughly 10:48 a.m.
“We have received a BOLO...
Tuesday, Sept. 10 planned power outage a proactive measure to prevent possible wider-spread outage
CULLMAN, Ala. - “We understand everyone’s concern over the timing of this planned outage, especially with such high temperatures during the day,” Cullman Electric...
2 transported to Cullman Regional following lightning strike at Smith Lake Park
Updated 7-20-19 8:36 p.m.
TRIMBLE, Ala. - Two people were transported to Cullman Regional following what officials are saying was a lightning strike near the...
BREAKING: Wife accidentally shoots husband during road rage dispute; currently jailed without bond
BREMEN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene shortly after a call came into dispatch regarding a road rage incident that turned...
BREAKING: Man shot following possible road rage incident in Bremen; victim transported to UAB
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry stated, “Yes, we had a shooting but it’s in the early stages of the investigation. Once any or possible...
UPDATE: Woman found unresponsive in Smith Lake dies
Updated 6-22-19 at 8:35 p.m.
CRANE HILL, Ala. - A Crane Hill woman who was found unresponsive in Smith Lake Friday afternoon has died. Cullman...
Tribune Editorial: To audit or not? A chamber of misdirection
For several months there has been discussion and downright controversy surrounding the use of lodging tax dollars by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce....
(Updated) Body discovered behind Jack’s in Dodge City
Updated 6-8-19 3:33 p.m.
DODGE CITY, Ala. - A body was found inside a truck parked behind the Jack’s restaurant in Dodge City early Saturday...
EDITORIAL: The First Amendment and an elected Cullman official
If you gonna write for us, I want you to write positive. Anytime the commission name is in an article, it’s all positive. No...
CULLMAN COUNTY YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Championship Saturday recap; 8 teams capture county crowns
Cold Springs celebrates after securing this year's fourth-grade girls' county championship (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE – Cullman County Youth Basketball Tournament...
Robo bomb threat hoax did not disrupt Cullman operations
(Stock Photo)
CULLMAN – Just after 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon, the Cullman Police Department received two calls stating bomb threats had been made against an...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman falls to Ft. Payne, 37-22
Photo courtesy of Cullman High School
FORT PAYNE – Cullman got off to a quick start in the first half, but Ft. Payne was able...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman falls to undefeated rival Hartselle, 20-7
Bearcat running back Jayden Sullins sprints away from Hartselle defenders during Cullman’s 20-7 loss to the Tigers Friday night. (Aaron Sparks)
HARTSELLE – It was...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats fall in overtime, 19-16, to Athens
Cullman’s Jayden Sullins (23) fights for yardage in the ‘Cats 19-16 OT loss to Athens. (Joe McElroy for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – Cullman was...
PREP FOOTBALL: Golden Gophers blow by Cullman, 42-7
Photo courtesy of Cullman High School
HUEYTOWN – It was ground-and-pound along with a strong defensive stance from Hueytown that led to the Golden Gophers’...
PREP FOOTBALL: Sullins rushes for 3 TDs in Cullman’s 21-0 shutout of Albertville
The Bearcats and Aggies line up before a snap Friday night in Albertville. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Sparks)
ALBERTVILLE – Fast and furious was the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Home sweet homecoming- Cullman defeats Columbia, 48-8
Current Cullman Football Coach Matt Plunkett, left, with his predecessor, longtime Bearcat Coach Mark Britton, right, pose for a photo at Oliver Woodard Stadium...
PREP FOOTBALL: Decatur topples Cullman 38-13; Bearcats fall to 1-2 on the season
Photo: Joe McElroy for The Cullman Tribune
Updated 9-8-18 1:38 a.m.
DECATUR – With close to a two-hour delay due to heavy rain and lightning, Cullman...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats fall late to Mortimer Jordan, 18-16
Cullman quarterback Max Dueland (2) scrambles away from a Mortimer Jordan defender. (Joe McElroy for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – Ground and pound was the...
Arrest Report: July 31
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 31. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Arrest Report: July 30
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 30. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Arrest Report: July 26-29
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 26 through July 29. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
In it to WIN it: Relay For Life fighting hard locally for 25 years
CULLMAN - For the 25th year, residents from all across Cullman County came together to honor the memory of those lost to cancer, support...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats take down Lady Wildcats 4-0 in first round of the...
Abby Branham nets the first of four goals as the Lady Bearcats defeat the Ft. Payne Lady Wildcats 4-0 to advance to the second...
Saints MC donates funds to Miracle League
Participants from the Cullman Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Program and Miracle League gathered at the Field of Miracles Thursday evening to accept a...
New car tag decals eliminate waste, protect license plates
A look at the new car registration form, which prints the decal sticker directly to paper, saving tax dollars and helping to deter theft...
Walking through history: Cullman Walking Tours begin this weekend
Tours meet at the museum steps at 10 a.m. each Saturday in April. / Drew Green
CULLMAN – While the annual Walking Tours did not...
Vandalism and theft becoming an issue for County Parks
Two suspects vandalized the coin-operated horse ride at Sportsman Lake Park Wednesday night. / Noah Galilee
CULLMAN – On Thursday morning, staff at Sportsman Lake...
(Updated) TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE: Bojangles’ closes its doors unexpectedly on Valentine’s Day
Crews were onsite on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 taking down the signs from the Bojangles’ building on Cherokee Avenue. The restaurant closed unexpectedly late...
Homecoming: Wendy Shaw returns to Cullman as the city’s first certified nurse midwife
Wendy Shaw is Cullman’s first-ever certified nurse midwife. / Cullman Primary Care
CULLMAN - Cullman native Wendy Shaw is happy to be home. She’s even...
Cullman handles Brewer 24-0 on senior night
CULLMAN – Cullman’s Jayden Sullins’ number was called quite a bit Friday night, and the sophomore did not disappoint, scoring on the team’s first...
Cullman comes alive in 2nd half to knock off Panthers, 42-40
GADSDEN – Cullman took to the gridiron for the first time in 17 years Friday night without retired head coach Mark Britton, when the...
A kicker’s game as Pell City tops Cullman 19-16 in double OT
PELL CITY – It was a slow-moving game for both teams as Pell City’s Sergio Alvarez and the Bearcats’ Miguel Tizapa traded kicks, both...
Tip leads to arrest in case of pro wrestling ring stolen from Walker Co.
Components of a stolen wrestling ring are loaded onto a trailer by Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long, center, and an inmate, for transport back...
Bearcats survive Fayette County 37-34 on Tizapa’s game-winning field goal
Coach Mark Britton / Joe McElroy
CULLMAN – “It was a great victory,” Cullman Bearcat coach Mark Britton said following his team’s stunning upset of...
Bearcats scratch back to win in final moments, 20-16, over Ft. Payne
CULLMAN – In a game that looked to be all but over, the Cullman Bearcats dug deep on both offense and defense to come...
No. 8 Oxford takes down Cullman, 38-14; Bearcats drop to 2-2 on season, 1-1...
OXFORD – Hard defensive stances by Oxford, deep throws and a 96-yard touchdown run by the Yellow Jackets’ Tyetus Smith Lindsey proved to be...
Bearcat defense steps up for 31-9 win over Albertville
CULLMAN – Defense, defense, defense. Those are the words most heard on the sideline and Friday night the Cullman Bearcat’s proved why it is...
Despite penalties, Bearcats trample North Jackson, 24-15
Bearcat quarterback Fletcher Jennings outmaneuvers North Jackson defenders. / Joe McElroy
STEVENSON - Cullman’s sloppy play and constant errors allowed North Jackson to take the...
Aug. 17 Arrest Reports
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Adams, Brandi Nichole McGriff, 35
*Domestic...
Q&A with Rock the South founder Shane Quick
CULLMAN - This year’s record-setting Rock the South event is in the books, following a weekend packed with crowds, wild weather and superstar performances...
Area power outages
CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman Electric Cooperative is experiencing multiple power outages spread across the county.
CEC Communications Director Brian Lacy says crews are aware...
Cullman City Schools waiting until Wednesday morning to announce possible early dismissals
Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson addressed Cullman City Schools dismissing early Wednesday due to threat of inclement weather: "We are waiting to see the...
Slow-rolling Tide defeat UTC 31-3
TUSCALOOSA – Alabama’s sloppy play combined with University of Tennessee- Chattanooga (UTC) enthusiasm made for a grinder of a game, with the Tide coming...
Red Raiders dismantle Cullman’s defense, hand Bearcats 35-10 loss
DECATUR – Cullman came out with intensity on the team’s first few defensive drives Friday night; however, Decatur’s LaDarius Woods could not be stopped...
Chelsea downs Cullman in final regular season game, 45-38
CULLMAN – With the first pass of the evening by Cullman’s Owen Lovell picked off and quickly converted to points, it was set to...
Fright night delight
CULLMAN – The majestic landscape of Stone Bridge Farms was transformed into the dark side as the venue played host to the annual Cullman...
On a mission: Cullman continues to dismantle regional foes, drops Brewer 34-14
SOMERVILLE – Cullman’s scoring night began and ended with the foot of Tristan Skinner, while the rest of the evening was left to Fletcher...
Bearcats topple Southside-Gadsden 56-35
CULLMAN – It was a great first quarter of football, with both teams making decent offensive plays and several strong defensive stands, but that’s...
Cullman County hit with more than 8 wildfires on Sunday
CULLMAN – Following a two-day continuous wildfire burn that started in Blount County before moving into the Cullman County region shortly after 3:40 p.m. Friday, which...
Tide rolls following slow start, downs Kentucky 34-6
TUSCALOOSA – Alabama came out sluggish in the first quarter but quickly picked up the pace on Kentucky, handing the Wildcats a decisive 34-6...
Never quit- Cullman knocks off Pell City 25-24
CULLMAN – Pell City dominated the first half of play tonight, leading Cullman 14-3, but the Cats struck back, downing the Panthers 25-24 to...
Domination: Alabama rolls over Kent State 48-0
TUSCALOOSA – Alabama racked up over 350 total offensive yards in first half to easily put Kent State in a deep 41-0 hole.
The Tide...
Cullman makes quick work of Fayette County, 38-14
FAYETTE – The Bearcats found their footing quickly as they stormed the field in Fayette, taking an easy 17-0 lead to the half before...
A tale of two halves: Cullman takes down Ft. Payne 34-10
FT. PAYNE – Cullman started the season slowly entering Friday night’s game against the Wildcats without a regional win, but the Cats took over...
Cullman drops second regional game in two weeks, loses 52-28 to undefeated Oxford
CULLMAN – Oxford and Cullman came out swinging in the first quarter, each scoring on their first two drives, but Oxford kept on the...
Shooting for success
CULLMAN – Recently, the Cullman County Home Builders Association held its annual Scholarship Fundraiser Sporting Clay Event at Maple Ridge Gun Club. The showing...
Bearcats struggle, falling 44-21 to Albertville
ALBERTVILLE – The Class 6A Region 7 clash between Albertville and Cullman had its moments of flair but yellow flags and penalties punished the...
2 confirmed fatalities in collision on U.S. Hwy 278 E between Berlin and Holly...
UPDATED 5:30 p.m. ALEA investigators have identified the third person in today's head-on collision as Kimberly Mason, 40, of Holly Pond. Mason is listed...
Two motorcyclists deceased following high-speed ride around Cullman city, county
UPDATE: Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick on Friday morning identified the two victims who were killed in a motorcycle wreck Thursday evening as Justin...
Dr. Bouldin retires following 28 years of service
CULLMAN -–On Thursday at 2 p.m. at the central office of the Cullman City School System, Dr. Elton Bouldin read a prepared statement thanking the board, the...
Collision injures 2, claims life of 1
BAILEYTON - A two-car collision occurring around 5 p.m. at the intersection of Summit Road and Holly Pond Road (County Road 1718), located in...
Unresolved issues behind second letter to remove Cullman County Rescue Squad from facilities
CULLMAN – In a letter addressed to the Cullman County Rescue Squad, obtained by The Cullman Tribune late Tuesday evening, the Cullman County Commission...
2-Year-Old Child Drowns in Pool
GOOD HOPE – Jeremy Kilpatrick, Cullman County coroner, announced sad news this morning when he discussed the death of a 2-year-old child from the...
Officer-involved Shooting at Corner of Austin Avenue and Interbitzen Street
CULLMAN – "We had an officer-involved shooting. Two Cullman City Police officers stopped a suspect who was believed to be involved in a high-speed...
It’s Official! Former City Council President Woody Jacobs to Run for Mayor
CULLMAN - Although the deadline for formal announcements is not until July 5, former Cullman City Council President Woody Jacobs has announced his intention...
UPDATE: CHS Principal Bouldin and Assistant Principal Stephens Placed on Administrative Leave
Photo: Dr. Elton Bouldin, left; Mr. Mark Stephens, right
CULLMAN - Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin and Assistant Principal Mark Stephens have been...
Cullman High School Principal and Assistant Principal Arrested on Trespassing Charges; Released Same Day
CULLMAN - On the afternoon of April 20, Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin and Vice Principal Mark Stephens turned themselves in to...
Cullman Man Found Deceased on Lomb Avenue in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM – Officers from the Birmingham Police Department responded to a shots fired call at 11:47 a.m. Wednesday on Lomb Avenue Southwest to find...
Two Found Dead in Wooded Area Behind Cracker Barrel; Foul Play Not Suspected
Updated 04/08/16 - 8:40 p.m.
Cullman County coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick has released the names of the two deceased individuals, located in a wooded area on...
Washed over, not washed away
CULLMAN – The Larkwood Bridge, located at the intersection of Larkwood Drive and Convent Road Northeast, has been hit with many floods over the...
Couple Charged with Animal Cruelty
Photo shows Edwin Emanual Brenner, left and Tangy Bodie, right.
CULLMAN – A couple was charged with one count each of cruelty to animals –...
BREAKING NEWS – Tennessee man struck and killed passing through Cullman heading home
CULLMAN - A fatal traffic accident occurred overnight in Cullman. At approximately 10 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1, Summertown, Tennessee resident Michael Hurgeton, 43,...
Players Get Comfortable at 2016 Reese’s Senior Bowl
MOBILE – As day two of practices were underway, despite the chilly weather, the South team was more relaxed while the North team appeared...
March primaries full of Republican candidates; Democrats sparsely represented
I am reluctant to determine the number of voters that will actually vote. It would be great if all registered voters actually did vote...
Christmas Day Flooding Causes Estimated $2.5 Million in Damages at WWTP
The ultraviolet light disinfection, two clarifier basins, along with the screen and grit removal basin were flooded. The estimated damage at this time is...
Area Children Preparing for Their Chance on Stage
This program gives children the ability to perform on stage for the first time and get experience in the arts at a young age...
Convent Road, Larkwood Drive among two sections of roadways currently closed to traffic
CULLMAN – The Cullman Police Department, Cullman Fire and Rescue, Cullman Power Board, Cullman Street Department, along with Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson are...
Scattered Power Outages Have Cullman Electric Cooperative Working Overtime
CULLMAN – With a constant stream of inclement weather throughout Christmas Day, the Cullman Electric Cooperative has been working all day to restore power.
"We...
UPDATED 3X: Heavy Rains Continue to Fall, Flash Floods Closing Area Roads
CULLMAN - With heavy rain expected for most of Christmas Day and into the evening, Cullman residents are being advised to stay put due...
Perfect Day for a Christmas Parade
HANCEVILLE — A plethora of emergency vehicles from across the area filled Ala. Highway 31 South on Saturday as the City of Hanceville played...
UPDATE: All-Clear Given at Cullman County Courthouse Following Bomb Threat
CULLMAN – According to Cullman County Matt Gentry, "the courthouse has been cleared by the Cullman Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff's Office and...
Karma’s Coffee House Brews Double Shot of Quality
We went to the idea of what goes around comes around, like do good, be good and wound up with Karma’s. It seemed to...
Cullman County Cattlemen and Cattlewomen Assoc. Holding Annual Event at Carmike Cinemas
CULLMAN – Many residents of Cullman County look forward to each Memorial Day and Labor Day, but not necessarily for the holiday itself but...
Premier Productions Grows to be Largest Producer of Christian Concerts in America
Premier also has this culture where we truly believe we can do anything. An atmosphere of dreaming and going for it is one of...
Christmas in July Helps Feed the Less Fortunate
It just shows you how much the residents here are willing to give year-round, not just at the holidays.”
Cameron Everett, CWAC Director
CULLMAN – For the...
Tennessee National Guard Conducting Training Exercises at Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center
SOUTH VINEMONT – A multitude of rumors, text alerts and other forms of social media began swarming Friday night as a National Guard convoy...
Augusta’s Sports Bar Gearing Up for Three-day Block Party
CULLMAN – With Rock the South just a few days away, local establishment Augusta’s Sports Bar is preparing for its own country bash as...
Cullman Man Killed After Colliding with a Tractor-trailer Hauling Hazardous Material
CULLMAN – The Cullman Police Department, along with Alabama State Troopers, Cullman EMA and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office are currently working a deadly collision...
Five Pounds of ICE nabbed in Dodge City Following Two-Month Investigation
DODGE CITY – On Tuesday, agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), along with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), arrested...
Domestic Violence Incident Turns into Shooting at Dodge City Petro Lube; Suspect in Custody,...
DODGE CITY – A domestic violence incident escalated to a shooting at the Dodge City Petro Lube Sunday evening around 6 p.m. Michael Dakota...
