Tag: Local
Cullman Regional welcomes Cardiologist Sampath Singireddy, M.D. to medical group
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes Cardiologist Sampath Singireddy, M.D., to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Singireddy earned his medical degree from NTR...
Upcoming summer events at Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Summer Learning Program at Cullman County Public Library has been a hit with kids and adults alike across the county;...
Alabama-based teachers participate in annual Environmental Conservation Education Teacher Workshop at...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Conservation District held the annual Environmental Conservation Education Teacher Workshop June 22, 23, and 24 for teachers across...
Canadian geese removed from Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - Locals visiting Sportsman Lake Park on Wednesday and Thursday noticed that the large gaggle of Canadian geese that had covered parts...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs, West Point compete in summer play day...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors and the Cold Springs Lady Eagles took part in a pair of summer play-day games at...
Veteran Memorial: Bertis Emry Green
Bertis Emry Green
Bertis Emry Green was born May 14, 1917, to parents Jesse James and Mattie Estelle Green. They lived in the Etha community...
Carter Goodwin named NJCAA Division I PING Honorable Mention All-American for...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State men’s golfer Carter Goodwin has been named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I PING Honorable Mention...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Raiders compete in summer play day at Good...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Both the Good Hope Raiders and West Point Warriors participated in a summer play day at Good Hope High School...
Arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Veteran Memorial: Sylvester Patrick Kreps
Sylvester Patrick Kreps
Sylvester Patrick Kreps was born March 17, 1893 in Butler County, Pennsylvania to Peter Joseph Kreps and Anna (Geibel) Kreps. Sylvester’s mother...
Flanigan acquitted of arson in murder case
CULLMAN, Ala. — Jerome Flanigan, 39, of Cullman, was acquitted of the charge of arson in the 2016 death of Leslie Clements, but continues...
Reckless murder indictment issued in 2020 Battleground shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County Grand Jury on Tuesday indicted Christian Alexander Shane Lewter, 22, of Vinemont, with reckless murder in the August...
Veteran Memorial: Royce Urah Strickland
Royce Urah Strickland
Royce Strickland was born January 25, 1930 to parents Benjamin and Lula (Strong) Strickland in Cullman County. Records indicate that he was...
Veteran Memorial: Wayne Brock and Quinton Edgar “Bill” Cheatwood
Quinton Edgar “Bill” Cheatwood
Quinton Edgar Cheatwood was born June 10, 1925 to parents Felton and Aurella Cheatwood in Cullman County. He was known to...
Arrests and incidents reported June 23, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 23, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman area restaurant vies for title of Bama’s Best Chicken Tenders...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The 2021 Bama’s Best Chicken Tenders Contest has been narrowed down to a flock of four, with one of Cullman County’s...
Free photo voter ID cards available in Cullman and Winston Counties...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. — The Alabama Secretary of State’s Office will have a mobile unit at Good Hope City Hall, 135 Municipal Drive in...
Arrests and incidents reported June 22, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 22, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
A lifetime in love
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - After graduating from Fairview High School in 1952, Charlsie Pike, or “Boots” as she is known to her family and friends,...
County Road 522 on Stouts Mountain damaged by weekend storms
STOUTS MOUNTAIN, Ala. - Heavy weekend rains brought by the remnants of tropical storm Claudette washed away the shoulder and edge of the road...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville, Vinemont compete in summer play day at Wallace...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Vinemont Eagles and Hanceville Bulldogs each took part in a few play-day games at Wallace State Community College. The Eagles...
54 WSCC student-athletes named to ACCC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College had 54 student-athletes, including 25 from the softball team, earn a spot on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)...
Arrests and incidents reported June 21, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 21, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1919 and 1951
The first bale of cotton sold in Cullman this season was brought in by J.W. Stisher of Berlin and sold to Ponder and Kelly.
E.C....
For the mystery lovers: Who put a star medallion outside the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - For over 10 years, staffers at the Cullman County Public Library main branch in Cullman have wondered about a small brass...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Brennen Norton named Collegiate Baseball High School All-American
CULLMAN, Ala. – The accolades continue to roll in for Cullman standout Brennen Norton. The senior Bearcat shortstop and Jacksonville State signee earned first...
Weekend severe weather chances dropping, increased threat Monday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The National Weather Service Huntsville forecaster issued an updated forecast Friday afternoon, showing that the tropical system coming up from the...
Sacred Heart School nuns profess perpetual vows
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two nuns who teach at Sacred Heart School made their Professions of Perpetual Vows recently during liturgical services at Sacred Heart...
Cullman Regional welcomes Internal Medicine Physician Shahdeen Alam, DO, to medical...
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-eligible Internal Medicine Physician Shahdeen Alam, DO, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Alam completed his medical...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats rally to defeat Handley 51-47
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats took on Handley in their third and final game of the day at Wallace State and after...
Arrests and incidents reported June 18, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 18, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Churches countywide back in action with 2021 Vacation Bible Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - After taking a hiatus in 2020, Vacation Bible School is back in full-swing and churches are extremely thankful to have the...
Rescheduled Second Friday celebration tonight in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s as easy as 1-2-3: 1st Avenue Southeast will host the city’s popular 2nd Fridays celebration on the third Friday of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders handle Winston County, Danville at home
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders returned home Thursday night for a pair of varsity matchups with Winston County and Danville,...
Arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Veteran Memorial: Harry Douglas Scott and Doniver Barron Scott
Harry Douglas Scott
Harry Douglas Scott was born April 11, 1923, in Kentucky to parents Allen and Elsie Scott. Soon after, the Scott family would...
Cullman Regional Mobile Medical Center to administer vaccines at Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional will begin taking its Mobile Medical Center to the Cullman County Courthouse to administer free COVID-19 vaccines to the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Raiders compete in summer play day at Good...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – West Point and Good Hope’s varsity teams tipped off action at Thursday’s summer play day at Good Hope High School....
Cullman County PALS present beautification awards
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County branch of People Against a Littered State spent time on Wednesday celebrating local folks who help make...
Rollin’ slow
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — It has loads of horsepower and torque to spare and, running wide-open, might barely move! The classic tractor is designed to...
Wallace State’s Blackwood, Chambers lead at Bassmaster College Series event on...
BANGOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Despite a three-hour run and a slow start to the day, the Wallace State Community College team of Clent...
Arrests and incidents reported June 16, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 16, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
A bag full of books for $3 at the Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library has an absolute abundance of books and this week, they have begun selling them to the...
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce to hold first Community Luncheon of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce the return of the Community Luncheon. Our first Community Luncheon of...
Having the want-to
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman helps people with developmental disabilities learn to manage their lives, including finding jobs that offer a competitive wage...
Wallace State softball has three players named NJCAA Division I All-Americans:...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Three Wallace State softball players were recently selected as National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I All-Americans.
Haylee Folds was named a 2nd-team...
Veteran Memorial: Lowell Ervin Stricklin and Lt. Lawrence Winfield Stricklin
Lowell Ervin Stricklin
Lowell E. Stricklin was born April 6, 1917 in Cullman County to Richard and Audie (Moore) Stricklin. He enlisted in the Army...
Arrests and incidents reported June 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 15, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State BASS Club anglers Bryar Chambers, Clent Blackwood compete this...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s BASS Club anglers Bryar Chambers and Clent Blackwood continue their quest through the 2021 Carhartt Bassmaster Collegiate Series this...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders pick up summer wins at home
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Tuesday was packed with more summer games for several local teams and both the Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders...
Vinemont High School Classes ’69 and ’70 hold combined reunion
VINEMONT, Ala.- The first two graduating classes from Vinemont High School held a joint reunion Saturday. The seniors of 69’ and 70’ were excited...
New Dollar General now open in Cullman
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 1470 County Road 715 SW in Cullman is now open!
In addition to...
Sheriff’s Office firearms safety class Tuesday night at Temple Baptist Church
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will host a two-part Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class starting tonight, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at...
“We’re in it for the love”
CULLMAN, Ala. - Britannica.com defines karma as a “causal law by which good or bad actions determine the future modes of an individual’s existence.”...
Governor Ivey awards $250,000 Rebuild Alabama Grant for County Road 4...
COLONY, Ala. – On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation announced that County Road 4 and County Road 6 in...
Arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
20th Annual Farming Tour for Kids sees another successful turnout
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex has recently wrapped up one of their most successful summer educational programs. On June 10-11, they held...
Hunt family establishes John E. Hunt Memorial Scholarship, annual golf tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s been just over a year since longtime Cullman Parks and Recreation Director John Hunt passed away but his impact on...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Norton wins 6A Player of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another year of high school baseball is in the books and the Alabama Sports Writers Association has made its all-state selections...
Veteran Memorial: Joseph Edward Reeder and Albert “Buck” Reeder
Joseph and Albert Reeder were brothers born to Richard and Ida Reeder of Route 8, Cullman County. Joseph, the elder of the two, was...
Cullman’s Thomas becomes newest Sprint Feature winner at Gas City I-69...
GAS CITY, Ind., June 12 – Last year Michael “Buddy” Kofoid finished second in the Indiana Midget Week USAC NOS Energy Drink national midget race at...
Cullman’s Hopper and Franks get redemption in High School Classic
FORT WORTH, Texas — Implementing a two-stage game plan, Brody Hopper and Landon Franks of Alabama’s Cullman High School caught a five-bass limit of...
Military Bound: Good Hope High School
Beau Sterling- Good Hope High School
Beau Sterling is a 2021 graduate of Good Hope High School and will soon be reporting to basic training...
PREP BASKETBALL: Local squads compete in summer play day at Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday was loaded with summer basketball at Cullman High School and West Point, Cold Springs and the Lady Bearcats were all...
Two-bay electric vehicle charging station coming to Cullman as part of...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 18 grants to help bring Alabama motorists into the electric vehicle age.
The grants totaling more than...
Arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP FOOTBALL: Brewer excited to take the reins at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The search for the next Head Coach of the Hanceville Bulldogs ended Thursday night and Ryan Brewer is excited to step...
Wallace State Alumni Association resumes travel program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Alumni Association announces plans to resume its travel program, with trips planned for the fall, winter and spring.
“We’re...
Calling Cullman County athletes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy building construction teacher Mike Burkett is looking for some of the Cullman area’s best known athletes to...
Cullman County Board of Education recognizes student achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday afternoon took time at the beginning of its June meeting on Thursday to...
New principal named at Hanceville Middle School
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday approved the hiring of Dr. Susan Patrick to be the new principal of...
Arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce holds 78th Annual Meeting and Garden...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held the 78th Annual Meeting and Garden Party Tuesday evening at Stone Bridge Farms. The...
2nd Friday rescheduled
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that 2nd Friday has been rescheduled to June 18th, due to the weather.
Bands...
Pet of the Week: Take off with Flash!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Flash is a 1-year-old Shepherd mix. Get...
Cullman man arrested in south side shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a late evening shooting in the area of Golf Course Road on Cullman’s south side, Michael Allen Oliver, 43, of...
Attempted murder suspect arrested
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday morning, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office responded to a stabbing in the Walter community, finding a victim with multiple...
Summer fun in Baileyton Town Park
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Town of Baileyton will kick off the first of several special events at the town’s park this Saturday with Baileyton...
Colony Parks and Recreation offers full summer schedule, beginning Wednesday
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council’s Parks and Recreation committee chairperson Jasmine Cole on Tuesday evening unveiled plans for multiple community events planned...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders collect summer play day wins over West Point,...
HARTSELLE, Ala. – Several local squads made the short trip to Hartselle Tuesday for a day of summer competition on the hardwood and the...
Cullman Caring for Kids hits the road with Mobile Food Bank
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids recently began an outreach program using its new Mobile Food Bank to make its free groceries easier...
Arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Gov. Ivey awards grant to create commerce and jobs in Good...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $300,000 grant to create commerce in the city of Good Hope and bring new jobs.
The...
Colony Kids Grab-N-Go summer food program offers children a chance to...
COLONY, Ala. — The Colony Kids Grab-N-Go summer food program will offer children an opportunity to raise their own vegetables in the raised garden...
Cullman County Schools Summer Feeding Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beginning June 11, all students in Cullman County are eligible for free breakfast and lunch at the following lunchrooms:
Fairview
Holly Pond
Good Hope...
Arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Veteran Memorial: Vincent Leonard Bailey
Vincent Leonard Bailey was born April 12, 1916 in Cullman County. He enlisted in the United State Navy and served during World War II....
A Little Eagle with big dreams
CULLMAN, Ala.- Vinemont student Caden Crawford had one huge dream this school year and the Cullman County community wanted to help make it come...
‘The heartbeat of our community’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The first of several cookouts planned for Cullman County’s senior centers took place Friday morning at the Cullman Senior Center by...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Couples out on Sunday afternoon or night were:
Ann McKoy and J.W. Cadle,
Pat Schaefer and Roger Gentry,
Jean Morgan and Darrell Mulaney,
Judy Wesson and Perry...
“I believe in Cullman”
CULLMAN, Ala. - Six years ago, Dinner on First started as a fundraiser for a handicapped-accessible playground. Thanks the pandemic last year, the event...
Friends of the Public Library sponsors children’s writing competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - This summer, the Friends of the Cullman County Public Library are sponsoring a writing competition for the children of Cullman County....
Palomino RV Resort hits full capacity for Memorial Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s investment in the development of an RV park, the Palomino RV Resort, at the Burrow Farm site on County Road...
Arrests and incidents reported June 4, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Local elementary schools updating gym floors
CULLMAN, Ala. – Renovations on gym floors at Cold Springs, Holly Pond, West Point and Hanceville Elementary Schools began in May and work at...
Cullman County Bosom Buddies Craft Fair and Vendor Expo fundraiser coming...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation is thrilled to be hosting its first major fundraiser since 2019 at the Cullman Veterans...
Cullman County Public Library hosts Summer Reading Program kick off
CULLMAN, Ala.- On June 2, Cullman County Public Library hosted the official kick off for their Summer Reading Program. Although originally planned to be...
Arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Veteran Memorial: Louis Carlton Higginbotham
Louis Carlton Higginbotham was born June 4, 1923 and lived in Holly Pond. Higginbotham registered for the World War II draft on June 30,...
