Tag: Local
Arrests and incidents reported July 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Good Hope Raider Band kicks off fall prep with new director
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope Raider Band is under new direction this year. Joshua Anderson, who graduated in May from Jacksonville State...
Big screen, popcorn and auditorium of eager elders – Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman area golden agers, with fresh popcorn in hand, chattered with anticipation before viewing “Big Fish” at Daystar Church Thursday. All...
Obituary: Wanda Neal Smith
Wanda Neal Smith, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on July 23, 2022, at the age of 98. She was born in Blountsville, Alabama, on...
4 local UA students participate in summer 2022 Cooperative Education Program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - This summer, 165 University of Alabama students are receiving hands-on, innovative and advanced educational experiences with dozens of companies and organizations...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1937 and 1954
From the files of 1937:
Miss Jeanette Green returned Wednesday from Roswell, New Mexico, where she has been since January. Her many friends are glad...
‘Keep God above everything else’: Nikki Tyree remembers her West Point...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former West Point softball standout, Nikki Tyree. Nikki had a lot of memories from...
Library celebrating Harry Potter’s birthday July 29
Birthday Party Friday, July 29, at 10 a.m. for all book lovers. The party was first held in 2019 and not held again until...
Cullman Florist spreads smiles, bouquets
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Florist on Wednesday packed its vans full of more than 400 smiling mugs of vibrant plants, along with staff members...
Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – A big crowd of local family members, friends, former players, teammates and coaches gathered at Stone Bridge Farms Saturday night to...
Plane lands on Smith Lake near Crane Creek
CULLMAN COUNTY – On Saturday, July 23, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division responded to marine-related incident involving a small...
Two taken to area hospitals following ATV accident at Stony Lonesome
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to Cullman County Sheriff's Office Director of Communications Deputy Chad Whaley, “There was an ATV accident at the park. We...
‘Happiness on a stick’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jay and Kristy Keiffer, owners of Frios Gourmet Pops in Cullman, opened their franchise at 112 Clark St. NE in 2019....
Dog attacks police officer; Hanceville woman arrested
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A police officer was injured, and a Hanceville woman arrested after her dog attacked the officer.
Officers with the Hanceville Police Department...
Waiting is the hardest part – Sen. Garlan Gudger, Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The dread that fills the hearts of most residents as they trudge down the stairwell to the Driver License Examiners Office...
Cullman Regional recognized nationally for quality care
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s continuous improvement initiatives have earned attention and awards from national institutions such as U.S. News & World Report and...
West Point Warrior Band welcomes 43 rookies
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point High School Warrior Band kicked off band camp recently to get ready for the upcoming fall marching...
Holly Pond firefighters hosting ‘Day in the Park’ July 30
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Holly Pond will host the inaugural Day in the Park...
Secretary of State’s Office updates PAC filing guidelines
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In recent months, the Secretary of State’s Office has received several questions relating to the campaign finance reporting requirements for federal...
Guide to Alabama’s venomous snakes
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Summertime is in full throttle, and outdoor enthusiasts are being extra cautious because of snakes. Most native Alabama snake species...
Arrests and incidents reported July 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest opens Aug. 2
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The 2023 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. This year’s contest is a joint project...
Local Troy University students study abroad
TROY, Ala. - More than 175 Troy University students studied around the world during the spring and summer semesters in 2022. Students studied in...
‘Every game matters’: Good Hope’s Addie Stripling ready for senior season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The 2021 season was a special one for the Good Hope Lady Raider volleyball. Good Hope put together a run...
‘We’ve got to go back to what small communities used to...
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont Schools will host their annual back-to-school event, the second annual Freedom Fest, on school grounds Friday, Aug. 5 from 5-8...
CCSO drug roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple drug-related arrests this week in unrelated incidents across the county.
On July 18, deputies...
Arrests and incidents reported July 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Holly Pond seniors getting creative
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond High School seniors have something special planned before the beginning of the school year. Aug. 1-2, they will...
WSCC ATHLETICS: 2 teams, 42 student-athletes recognized for NJCAA academic achievements
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A pair of Wallace State Community College teams and 42 student-athletes have earned National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) academic recognition for the...
Children’s production of ‘Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr.’ set for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre will stage a production of “Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr.” in September, and the group is holding...
West Point seeks to expand by annexing properties
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday evening had a first reading of an ordinance to annex the Fred’s LLC...
Rock the South 2022 update
CULLMAN, Ala. - Shane Quick, founder of Cullman’s premier music event Rock the South (RTS), has lived and learned with each of the festival’s...
County schools open houses set for Aug. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette announced at the last meeting of the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) that...
Smith steps down as Chamber President
The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce has had unprecedented growth and success over the last three years under the leadership of Peggy Smith. Over...
‘Always be a good role model’: Vinemont’s Berkley Gable preparing for...
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Lady Eagles fielded young softball and basketball teams last season and after dealing with some growing pains, one Lady...
Tips for severe weather prep
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabamians are no strangers to severe weather. Still, it helps to remind oneself of the basics of storm preparation once in...
Arrests and incidents reported July 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 20, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Christmas in July: Elks Lodge, Jack Aces team up for annual...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Elks Lodge teamed up with the Jack Aces motorcycle club once again to host the groups’ annual Christmas in...
‘Play with every piece of your heart’: Kaitlyn Benson looks back...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Fairview softball player Kaitlyn Benson. Kaitlyn made a lot of special memories in her Aggie...
2 arrested in separate, drug-related incidents
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two local residents were arrested in separate, drug-related incidents recently.
The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested a Cullman woman on multiple charges...
Handmade craftsmanship on display
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Flat Rock Church on Sunday, July 31 will host a special quilt show, showcasing the work of 92-year-old Bertha Mae...
Hanceville City Council honors Joshua Foran for life well lived
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at its last meeting celebrated resident Josh Foran for a job well done. Mayor Kenneth Nail issued...
Obituary: Steven Eugene Kent
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Steven Eugene Kent, 52, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Kent passed...
Cannabis coming to Cullman?
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday evening approved Resolution 2022-61, authorizing the operation of medical cannabis dispensing sites within unincorporated areas...
BLS Health Care Provider certification class offered at Bethsadia VFD July...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, July 23 will provide a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification class. The class will...
‘I hope to bring energy and positivity’: Maci Brown settling in...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Moving to a new school can be a difficult challenge for anyone but for junior Maci Brown, who moved from Cullman...
Pet of the Week: Sophie – She’s your brown-eyed girl!
ULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Sophie!
Freckled-faced, brown-eyed girl,...
City Board of Education prepares for upcoming school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education on Thursday morning voted unanimously to suspend Cullman High School (CHS) instructor Ken Gleaton for...
Obituary: Danny Joe Mickle
Danny Joe Mickle, 64, of Hanceville, passed from this life on July 18, 2022, at the Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born October...
Obituary: Carolyn Davidson Tolbert
Carolyn Davidson Tolbert, 84 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Carolyn was...
Obituary: Terry Melton
Terry Melton, age 62 of Hanceville passed away at Cullman Regional Medical Center on July 16, 2022. He was born in Jefferson County, Alabama...
Obituary: Stacy Dion Edwards
Stacy Dion Edwards, age 46 of Hanceville passed away at his home on Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on...
Obituary: Joan Marie Green
Joan Marie Green, 71, of Vinemont entered into rest on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at her residence. She was born September 29, 1950.
Joan loved...
Arrests and incidents reported July 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Alabama is in desperate need of families to care for these...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A 10-week foster parent training course will be held at Northbrook Baptist Church in Cullman starting Sunday, Aug. 14. Sessions will...
‘Make the most of your time’: Adam Cooper discusses his time...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of Hanceville's standouts on the baseball field, Adam Cooper. Cooper made a lot of...
Files from yesterday: 1937
From The Files Of 1937:
Marriages:
August 26
S.S. Abbott, 59, to Mollie Murray, 50
August 27
Otice L. Jones, 20, to Sarah Tankersley, 21
August 28
Meredith McKleroy, 18, to...
Want to volunteer at Hope Horses?
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Hope Horses, Inc., dedicated to providing therapeutic riding lessons for children and adults with physical, cognitive, social and emotional...
WSCC Computer Science Department designated National Center of Academic Excellence in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Computer Science Department has received designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.
Terry Ayers, Wallace State’s Computer Science...
United Way of Cullman County announces gas card program
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County recently launched a referral-based gas card program to help residents who need assistance get the...
Obituary: Sheledia Renee Gammon
Funeral service for Sheledia Renee Gammon, 55, of Birmingham, formerly of Cullman, will be at 2:00p.m., Thursday, July 21st, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Carol Ann Ferrell
Carol Ann Ferrell, 76, of Vinemont passed away Friday, July 15th, 2022, at Cullman Regional Hospital.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ferrell...
Obituary: Estelle Rowe
Estelle Rowe, age 83 of Hanceville, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, at her home. Estelle was born on April 8, 1939, in...
‘There’s so much to learn from an animal’
VINEMONT, Ala. - Snead’s Farmhouse in Vinemont will hold its first summer camp for kids ages 6 and older July 25-30, from 8 a.m.-2...
WSCC Culinary Arts welcomes Pate, ADAI
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Culinary Arts students on Thursday welcomed Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture of Industries Rick Pate and representatives...
More than 150 runners participate in 9th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial...
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard’s campus was full of friends, family, former teammates and other supporters Saturday morning as more than 150 runners came...
Now that’s a big bowl!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Representatives from Spohn Ranch Skateparks, the Los Angeles-based skatepark design firm, arrived in Cullman this week to begin their leg of...
Box fans, space heaters sought for area seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. - In response to many requests from area senior citizens during the hot summer months, the Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA)...
Obituary: William “George” Douglas
William “George” Douglas, 64 of Addison, passed away July 15, 2022, at Princeton Hospital.
He was born December 26, 1957, in Haleyville, Alabama.
William is survived...
Obituary: Clay Daniel Judkins
Funeral services for Clay Daniel Judkins of Cullman will be 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 19th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for the public will...
Obituary: Ellie Casey Brasfield
Ellie Casey Brasfield, affectionately known to most as “Ellie B.” passed away while she was resting surrounded by family in the comfort of her...
‘I just want to soak it all in’: Cullman’s Ryan Skinner...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Bearcats had put together another good season in 2021, going 7-3 in the regular season, before falling to Jackson-Olin...
Arrests and incidents reported July 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Always believe in yourself’: Allie Sartin looks back on her Good...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of Good Hope's former cheer captains, Allie Sartin. Allie made a lot of...
Hanceville pool reopens after unexpected closure
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The community swimming pool at Hanceville’s C.W. Day Park is open again following its abrupt closure just prior to the Fourth...
Shrine hires lay director of administration
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery is pleased to welcome Bill Brown as...
Leldon’s presents 2nd annual Art in the Warehouse District next Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local artisan shop Leldon's will host the second annual Art in the Warehouse District showcase Friday, July 22 from 4-8 p.m.
Artists...
Obituary: Michael Patrick Helring
A Funeral Mass for Michael Patrick Helring, 69, of Cullman will be 1:00 pm Monday, July 18, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel....
Obituary: Norma Lee Farthing
Norma Lee Farthing 52, of Cherokee, Alabama, passed away Monday July 11, 2022, at her residence.
Norma was born on August 29, 1969, in Haleyville...
Obituary: Thomas Dean Royer Jr.
Funeral services for Thomas “Tom” Dean Royer Jr. will be held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, July 16th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Heath Riggs...
Obituary: Peggy Lynn Myers
Peggy Lynn Myers, age 68, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Peggy was born January 3, 1954, in Munich, Germany.
Increased fuel costs impacting local farming industry
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman farmers are an integral population who make Cullman what it is today. Local crops and livestock are second to none...
Arrests and incidents reported July 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont council talks community projects
VINEMONT, Ala. - At its regular meeting Tuesday evening, the Vinemont Town Council discussed community projects, including the development of an art park at...
City teacher pay raises approved by school board
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education approved a $1 million investment to its employees at a board meeting on Thursday morning, which will...
‘Just be yourself’: Tucker Gambrill recaps his Bearcat years
CULLMAN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of the newest Cullman basketball greats, Tucker Gambrill. Tucker will continue his academic and athletic...
Pet of the Week: Ernie – he’s all ears!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Ernie!
Sweet Ernie, according...
Cullman Lions welcome veteran Sean Schofield
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Lions Club on Monday evening welcomed special guest speaker Sean Schofield, a local veteran who volunteered to assist Ukraine...
United Way Stuff the Bus campaign July 15-22
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County will host its fifth annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive from Friday, July 15...
Obituary: Melissa Dayle Teeling
Melissa Dayle Teeling passed away peacefully at her home on July 12, 2022, at the age of 53.She is survived by her husband: Nicholas;...
West Point Plaza welcomes new businesses
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Plaza welcomed new businesses with a grand opening Saturday. The event was organized by MnR Event & Party...
Arrests and incidents reported July 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 13, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
German Axe Throwing Co. hits the mark at grand opening
CULLMAN, Ala. – Saturday marked the official grand opening of Cullman’s German Axe Throwing Co. (GAT Co.). Festivities included mechanical bull riding, a golf...
‘God will always be my no. 1 priority’: Holly Pond’s Kamryn...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- After a solid sophomore season with both the Lady Broncos volleyball and basketball teams last year, Holly Pond’ Kamryn Tankersley...
Redline Leather Workz celebrates new location, supports firefighters
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Saturday saw the grand reopening of Redline Leather Workz in Hanceville. The hand-crafted leather business geared toward the motorcycle community showcased...
‘We’re bringing it back’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Civic Center recently hosted songwriter showcase “Together in 1 House.” Featured local artists were husband and wife duo Justin...
The future is now
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) is in the process of evaluating its functionality in the community by assessing its...
Obituary: Wesley Mayer
Wesley Mayer, age 32 of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022. He was born in Cullman County on September 27, 1989, to...
Obituary: Lesa Ann Hulsey Jordan
Lesa Ann Hulsey Jordan, age 60, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. Lesa was born January 17, 1962, in Birmingham,...
Obituary: Larry Michael Hood Sr.
Larry Michael Hood Sr., age 68 of Nauvoo, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 9th, 2022.
Larry will be remembered as a beloved...
