Tag: News
Oh, baby! Cullman Police Department family grows by 12 in 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its annual Christmas party, the Cullman Police Department had a lot to celebrate, as officers’ families showed up with baby...
Shannon Calloway passes Wastewater Grade IV certification
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening recognized city wastewater operator Shannon J. Calloway for passing the Wastewater Grade IV certification...
‘It’s a thank you to the community’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Shoppers could take pictures with Santa at The Foundry Thrift Store all day Saturday.
Foundry Ministries Marketing Manager Charlotte Knapp shared, “This...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 9, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ADPH, ADMH partner to break the cycle of stigma
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) have launched a statewide campaign, Stop...
Cullman Rotary Club donates $5K to Agriplex
Cullman Rotary Club members Will Harding and Rickey Kreps presented a donation of $5,000 to Rachel Dawsey and Markus Doering, with the North Alabama...
United Way of Cullman County seeking community input on funding partner...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) is inviting members of the community to participate in its upcoming fund distribution process. This...
Working together: AGCOR Steel officially opens in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Friday was a big day for AGCOR Steel, the City of Good Hope and many others across the city and...
Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center opening in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center will open its newest clinic Jan. 6, 2020 in Cullman. It is located at 1301-A...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 6, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
A doggone good idea: Dixie Dog Designs raising funds for CCSO’s...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beverly Burke has been making jewelry for 19 years, longer than she and her husband, gunsmith Jim Burke, have lived in...
‘This night is a community effort’: Arley enjoys Christmas parade, soup...
ARLEY, Ala. – It was a perfect night for a parade Wednesday as the town of Arley came together to celebrate the kickoff of...
Pet of the Week: Sparkle is looking for someone to help...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Andrea Hudson introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Sparkle is a 1.25-year-old terrier mix. She’s...
‘She was kind, and she was loving’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 28th annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love ceremony took place at Cullman Regional Thursday evening. This year’s ceremony...
Homeless in Cullman County: Hope for the Homeless calls for long-term...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Angie Young of Hope for the Homeless shared her thoughts with The Tribune on the problem of homelessness in Cullman County....
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 5, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 5, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ALEA Troopers investigate 11 traffic deaths during 2019 Thanksgiving holiday travel...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated 11 traffic deaths during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, from 12:01 a.m....
AL Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources named Agency of Year...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently received special recognition by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation with the presentation of...
Thursday night holiday events
Thursday night holiday events
Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland
5-9:30 p.m. Guests can drive through the park or park and experience the extra attractions including...
6 competing for title of Miss Wallace State this Sunday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will crown Miss Wallace State 2020 on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Betty Leeth...
Santa to visit The Foundry Thrift Store this Saturday, Dec. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – Feel the need to make sure you made the nice list this year? Visit Santa from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m....
‘A’: Alabama near top of states in response to human trafficking
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama recently received an A on its “report card” from Shared Hope International (SHI) for the state’s positive response to the...
30th Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade this Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 30th Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade is set for this Saturday, Dec. 7 at noon.
The parade, hosted by the...
Vinemont Schools’ Christmas Love to help 70 kids
VINEMONT, Ala. - ‘Tis the season for giving, and thanks to big hearts and Christmas Love, students at Vinemont Schools who might have gone...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘By shopping local, it goes back to your roads, schools, parks...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Small Business Saturday is a nationwide initiative encouraging communities to support their local shops and retailers. It’s sandwiched between Black Friday...
‘Healthy fast food!’: Downtown Nutrition juice and shake shop opens in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday morning, Downtown Nutrition officially opened for business at 324 Second Ave. SE in Cullman with a ribbon cutting sponsored...
Tips for enjoying a live Christmas tree
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Extension Office Coordinator Tony Glover often gets asked around the holidays, “What type tree has the least problem with...
Homeless in Cullman County: Victim Services expands shelter program for homeless...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 1991, Victim Services of Cullman, Inc. (VSC) has offered short-term emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence and their children. ...
Cullman County man arrested on rape, sodomy charges in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman County man was arrested in Morgan County Monday, charged with two counts of first-degree rape and two counts...
Fairview Town Council gives update on Hwy. 69 red light, approves...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview Mayor Keith Henry at Monday night’s Fairview Town Council meeting gave an update on the traffic light coming to the...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 3, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Baileyton readying for Christmas
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar was out of town this week, leaving Councilman Windell Calloway to lead the council’s Monday night meeting.
The...
(Update) Both suspects in shootout at Hwy. 157 Verizon Store on...
Updated 12-4-19 8:15 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Both suspects in the Monday night shootout in the parking lot of the Verizon Store on Alabama Highway...
Homeless in Cullman County: Saving Forgotten Warriors opening temporary housing for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, Cullman Elks Lodge 1609 presented a check for $5,000 to Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) Director Jeremy Hogan for...
It’s GivingTuesday: Opportunity to bring seasonal cheer to local organizations
CULLMAN, Ala. - If your checkbook has made it from Black Friday to Cyber Monday intact and your credit card hasn’t melted yet, Tuesday...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 2, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Gov. Ivey awards $1M for 2020 Census outreach; $40K to City...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced that she has awarded $1 million to support efforts to promote, educate and encourage participation...
Dodge City opens 6th annual Christmas in the Park
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Friday night marked the opening of Dodge City’s sixth annual Christmas in the Park. Visitors can come to Perry Ray...
John Merrill’s Statement Regarding Suspension of His US Senate Campaign
“For the past seven years I have visited every county in Alabama meeting with business and church groups, educators and farmers, as well as...
Auburn great Pat Sullivan passes away
AUBURN, Ala.—Pat Sullivan, Auburn’s first Heisman Trophy winner and one of the program’s all-time greats, passed away Sunday at the age of 69.
A native...
Engineer, businessman Philip Widner running for commission chairman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Philip Widner has announced his candidacy for Cullman County Commission Chairman. Widner is one of three Republican hopefuls challenging Chairman Kenneth...
Homeless in Cullman County: Unsheltered International talks numbers, response
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune is looking into the issue of homelessness in Cullman County. Over the course of a few articles,...
Photos with Santa event Dec. 7 at Cullman Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional will host a free Photos with Santa event Saturday, Dec. 7 from 2-4 p.m. Children will be able to...
Making a difference: Two Shoes Ministry
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County is blessed to have many wonderful charitable organizations working hard and working together to take care of those who...
Irrigation tax credit for farmers
AUBURN, Ala. – Some Alabama farmers could see a break on their taxes thanks to a new tax credit. This credit allows farmer to...
Cullman Christmas Bird Count set for Dec. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Audubon Society invites birdwatchers and nature lovers to participate in the longest running citizen science survey, the annual Audubon...
‘It makes a difference in the lives of people that need...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The holidays are fast approaching, and for Cullman Caring for Kids, it’s the season to work harder. The Tribune sat down...
‘We’re just glad to help serve’
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The City of Good Hope on Wednesday morning came together with a host of volunteers for the city’s annual community...
‘I get amazed every time I’m in there’: catching up with...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a successful ministry to families in need down in Dodge City, successful enough that she simply ran out of room,...
Operation Iron Ruck: UA, AU veterans marching from Tuscaloosa to Auburn
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday offered her support to Operation Iron Ruck, an effort by student veterans at The University of...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 27, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 27, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
CCSO cleans up more than 48K lbs. of litter, wins PALS...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Earlier this month, the 2019 People Against a Littered State (PALS) Governor’s Award for Law Enforcement went to Sheriff Matt Gentry...
Colony passes budget before debate over facility use
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening passed its 2020 budget, retroactive to the beginning of the fiscal year in October....
2-part CCSO Firearms Safety Class Dec. 10, 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) will host a two-part Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class in December. The classroom portion of the...
Curt’s Closet gearing up for Christmas season
CULLMAN, Ala. - There are many families in Cullman who struggle each day to provide everything their children need. The pressure of Christmas can...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 26, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 26, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
(Updated) County engineers: John Lang resigns, Keith Creel retires
Updated 11-26-19 at 4:10 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Engineering Department will look a little different at the start of the new year....
Cullman kicks off Christmas season with a bang
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman and Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sport Tourism (CPRST) on Saturday officially kicked off the Christmas season with...
Berlin names new town clerk
Updated 11-26-19 2:18 p.m.
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council at a special-called meeting Monday night named a new town clerk. At its regular...
‘It’s a whole community effort’: Brandin’ Iron in West Point holds...
WEST POINT, Ala. - In 2018, the Brandin' Iron Steakhouse in West Point served free Thanksgiving meals to more than 850 veterans and their...
Cullman City Council considers proposed west side arts and entertainment district
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening set a public hearing for Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at 7 p.m. for an...
Good Hope talks Community Thanksgiving Meal, Christmas
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The 11th annual Good Hope Community Thanksgiving Meal will take place this Wednesday at Good Hope High School. City employees,...
Band Boosters hold annual craft show
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Vinemont Band Booster Holiday Craft Show took place over the weekend attracting shoppers eager to get a jump on holiday...
Mississippi man killed in Cullman Co. wreck
BATTLEGROUND, Ala. - An early morning, two-vehicle crash in the Battleground community claimed the life of a man from Corinth, Mississippi.
The wreck happened at...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 25, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 25, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Ivey proclaims Nov. 30 Small Business Saturday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a proclamation to formally declare Nov. 30, 2019 Small Business Saturday in the state of Alabama....
(Update) Coroner has located next of kin for man found in...
Updated 12-9-19 at 2:56 p.m.
"The next of kin for Mr. Campbell has been located," said Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The...
‘We love building relationships with our patients’
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Baileyton Family Medicine celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning. The clinic, which offers “personal, one-on-one care,”...
Catch the Christmas spirit at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland kicked off Friday evening, following weeks of preparation by Cullman County Parks and Recreation...
Cullman prepares for trial run of Christkindlmarkt outdoor Christmas Market
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas . . . in Germany! On Friday, Cullman’s record-setting (at least in the...
Cullman Florist’s Carla Fussell featured in The Retail Florist magazine
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Florist Manager Carla Fussell was recently recognized in Teleflora’s national publication, The Retail Florist.
Fussell shared, “They called, and they were...
Community leaders participate in ‘Fly-In’ in Washington, D.C.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every year since 2000, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce has organized the “Fly-In,” a trip to visit Cullman’s federal delegation...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 22, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 22, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Body found in Good Hope early Friday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The body of a middle-aged man was found early Friday morning in the 500 block of Moehring Road in Good...
Chamber announces Window Display Contest winners
The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Window Display Contest took place Friday, Nov. 8, with representatives from neighboring counties serving as judges for...
Ross and Judy York named 2020 Farm Family of the Year
Updated 11-22-19 at 8:22 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A crowd of hundreds filled the Cullman Civic Center Thursday evening as the Cullman County Farm-City Committee...
Salad products sold in AL and other states recalled due to...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Missa Bay, LLC, a Swedesboro, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 75,233 pounds of salad products that contain meat or poultry because the...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 21, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
LIST: Holiday events: Nov. 22-25
CULLMAN, Ala. - Here are some holiday events happening around the community through Monday. Know of one we're missing? Send it to news@cullmantribune.com.
Friday, Nov....
Become a ‘Friend’ of Cullman’s libraries
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) is a group whose stated mission is “To provide services...
City moves Christmas in Cullman events to Saturday due to rain
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) Acting Executive Director Christy Turner announced Wednesday afternoon that the City’s Christmas Parade and...
Chipotle Mexican Grill now open in SW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Chipotle Mexican Grill opened Wednesday in southwest Cullman. The restaurant is located in the newly renovated site of the old Bojangles’...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 20, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 20, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
(Updated) Cullman awarded $450K, Hanceville $250K CDBG grants
Updated 11-20-19 at 1:32 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced $18.7 million in grants from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)...
Annual Vinemont Band Boosters Holiday Craft Show this Friday, Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Vinemont Band Boosters Holiday Craft Show is this Friday and Saturday at the Cullman Civic Center and will offer a...
Chase ends in crash at Jones Chapel
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - A vehicle chase instigated when a suspect failed to stop for a traffic violation ended in Jones Chapel Tuesday night....
Need a gift for a person that has everything or is...
Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County is excited to announce the Adopt-a-Bookshelf program. This fundraising campaign is a great opportunity to support...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 19, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Local woman dies following wreck on I-65
Updated 11-19-19 1:57 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman woman died following a wreck near mile marker 294 along Interstate 65 South Monday night. ...
Serving just to serve
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council at its regular monthly meeting Monday evening officially adopted a policy it has held in practice since...
Garden City approves one-time bonus, meets township deputy
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council at its meeting Monday night approved a one-time $150 bonus for Town employees. It was...
‘Today, we are celebrating life’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The weather was cold and windy but the participants were fired up for this year’s Cullman Heart Walk Saturday at Depot...
Cullman County cleans up at annual PALS Governor’s Awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County was well represented in Montgomery last Wednesday at the Alabama People Against a Littered State (PALS) Governor's Awards Program...
Join the next Master Gardener class
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Master Gardener program has been successful all across America and even in Canada. The first program was in King County...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 18, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Ivey to host 70th annual Turkey Pardoning Monday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday will host the annual Turkey Pardoning, an Alabama tradition dating back 70 years. During the event,...
Save the date: CCSO Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo Dec. 13-14; Special...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry has announced the 21st annual Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo, coming Dec....
CHS students receive ‘SAFE’ tags as part of mental health initiative
CULLMAN, Ala. – A new mental health initiative was put into place at Cullman High School Thursday to help with issues that some students...
Holiday Pop Up Shop Saturday at Extension office
CULLMAN, Ala. – A handful of vendors on Saturday will host the Holiday Pop Up Shop, a “one-stop-shop for all your Christmas shopping,” at...
