Tag: News
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...
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 =...
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: 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...
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,...
New Principals Named at CATA, Hanceville Middle School
The Cullman County Board of Education on Tuesday approved the hiring of two new principals. Dr. Susan Patrick is the new director and principal...
9th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run set for Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 9th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run is coming up this Saturday and there’s still time left to register to support...
Arrests and incidents reported July 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Davis Smith live at Karma’s Coffee House Friday, July 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Karma’s Coffee House in the Warehouse District will soon be adding more live music nights. This Friday, July 15, Davis Smith...
‘Lord, it’s hot out here, but I’m having the time of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The excessive heat advisory did not sway the masses who attended 2nd Fridays this past Friday evening. Despite a heat index...
‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ thrills in local production
CULLMAN, Ala. – The cast of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” took the stage Friday night at Cullman High School. The musical, this summer’s...
Cullman man charged with animal cruelty
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was recently arrested and charged with two counts of cruelty to animals. The arrest stemmed from an incident...
Obituary: Tamra Shemen Cyree
Tamra Shemen Cyree, age 50, of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at UAB Hospital. She was born December 3, 1971, in...
Obituary: Jesse Robert Glasscock
Jesse Robert Glasscock, age 72 of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at his home. He was born on September 18, 1949...
Good Hope City Council approves alcohol license for Good Hope Exxon
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first July meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and passed a new...
St. Bernard holds annual alumni reunion
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gas prices and heat indexes of over 100 degrees didn’t keep some alumni away from the annual reunion held at St....
Arrests and incidents reported July 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July, 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville man dies in motorcycle crash
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency stated Monday that a single-vehicle crash that occurred at 12:05 a.m. Saturday, July 9, has...
WSCC Center for Career & Workforce Development reflects on outcomes from...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In July 2019, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) was awarded a grant by the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) for...
DA-Elect Crocker visits southern border
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney-Elect Champ Crocker visited Webb County, Texas last weekend to get a firsthand view of the crisis at...
It’s baaccckkk
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Thursday approved the required special events permit for Rock the South, which will be held Aug....
Obituary: Terry Leland Campbell Sr.
Terry Leland Campbell, Sr., age 82 of Crane Hill, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at his residence. He was born, May 22,...
Obituary: Emma “Genell” Hinkle
Emma "Genell" Hinkle, age 93, of Good Hope, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Genell was born June 23, 1929, in Sipsey,...
Fairview High School Class of 1987 holds 35-year reunion
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview High School Class of 1987 held its 35-year reunion Saturday, June 25, 2022, at The Barn in Fairview. There...
State’s 17th annual Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday July 15-17
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama’s 17th annual sales tax holiday for school-related items begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2022, and ends at midnight Sunday,...
Wallace State to welcome Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate &...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College’s Culinary Arts Department will welcome Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate and representatives from the Alabama Department...
Agriplex holds 3rd annual Nature Day Camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex’s third annual Nature Day Camp took children ages 10-14 on a journey, teaching them about Native American...
Local farmers awarded for prize tomatoes
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Extension Office held its first Tomato Taste-Off Saturday, June 25, at the Festhalle Farmers Market. A total of...
Obituary: Delila Hutcheson Aday
Funeral for Delila Hutcheson Aday, 82, of Double Springs, formerly of Decatur, will be on Monday July 11, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Sardis...
Obituary: Hester Selvage Sandlin
Hester S. Sandlin, age 70 of Hanceville, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at her home. She was born on July 3, 1952,...
Obituary: Joe Terry Rodgers
Joe Terry Rodgers, age 73 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, at his residence.
Joe was born on February 1, 1949, in...
World Game competitors call Cullman home, briefly
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hungarian kayakers, set to compete next week in The World Games, were in Cullman for several days before their competitions in...
Cullman man arrested after reported stabbing in Vinemont
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man has been arrested following an alleged stabbing incident at the V&W Food Mart in Vinemont Friday, July 8.
Cullman...
‘It’s therapy for me’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Lil Cookies Goat Farm, in the making for the last 10 years, is located in Hanceville and home to 133 goats....
CPD officer thwarts suspect who tries to take service weapon
CULLMAN, Ala. – A quick-thinking Cullman Police officer was able to stabilize a dangerous situation Tuesday when a suspect attempted to grab the officer’s...
David v. Goliath
CULLMAN, Ala. - BMI, the largest music rights organization in the U.S., filed a federal lawsuit June 25, 2022, against the Cullman franchise of...
Obituary: Dorothy Sarah Mitchell Gilley
Dorothy Sarah “Dot” Mitchell Gilley, 77, of Hartselle entered into rest on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Muskegon,...
Arrests and incidents reported July 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CCSO makes multiple drug arrests
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) this week made numerous drug arrests following traffic stops, tips from citizens and issued warrants.
On...
Sullins, Bright join Cullman Planning Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met Tuesday evening, welcoming two new members: Michael Sullins and Blake Bright.
Chairman Mike Voss opened...
Smith Lake Park celebrates 50th anniversary with a bang
CULLMAN, Ala. – Smith Lake Park celebrated its 50th anniversary Monday by hosting its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Festival. Admission was free and...
Obituary: Joshua Randall McDonald
The Funeral Service for Joshua Randall McDonald, 40, of Jones Chapel will be 2:00 pm Saturday, July 9, 2022, at The Cullman Funeral Home...
Arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
The protest that wasn’t
CULLMAN, Ala. - Upon arriving at the Cullman County Courthouse parking lot Monday morning, potential protesters had their plans to demonstrate thwarted due to...
Pair O’ Docs Horse Farm hosting summer camp
BREMEN, Ala. - Pair O’ Docs Horse Farm will hold a summer camp July 18-22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for kids ages 6-14. (Lunch...
Workouts with a purpose
ADDISON, Ala. – Southern Style CrossFit Owner Misty Thomas has recently begun offering modified training sessions for a local teen. The gym, located in...
Former Mayor Donald E. Green’s passing leaves hole in heart of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The city of Cullman and its people are mourning the loss of its 29th mayor, Dr. Donald E. Green, who passed...
Obituary: Donald Edwin Green
Donald “Don” Green, 87, passed away on July 4, 2022. He was born in Cullman to Clarence Green and Alice (Latta) Green. He joined...
Arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘This is what Addison is known for – the Fourth of...
ADDISON, Ala. – The town of Addison on Monday morning kicked off its Fourth of July celebration with a mile-long parade, featuring area fire...
‘Ode to My Adolescence’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman native Kyndell Hays has recently published her first book of poetry and prose called “Ode to My Adolescence,” a series...
CCSO asking for helping locating missing 69-year-old woman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating missing woman, 69-year-old Freida Weisheit Stidham.
According to a...
Arrests and incidents reported July 5, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 5, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Farmers share bounties through local gleaning program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday morning at the Cullman Festhalle Farmers’ Market, local farmer and Master Gardener Brad Mitchell of Legacy Farms dropped off his...
South Vinemont’s 1st fireworks celebration delivers big bang
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – Expecting 100 people at the most, the town of South Vinemont welcomed hundreds more to its innaugural Fourth of July...
2nd Fridays bringing the party July 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – The July edition of 2nd Fridays will be held this Friday, July 8, bringing live music, activities, food, a farmers’ market,...
Good Hope hosts annual Fourth of July celebration
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Crowds of locals packed Municipal Park in Good Hope Sunday night for a celebration of the Fourth of July Holiday...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office details traffic management at Smith Lake Park...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will be responsible for traffic control following the fireworks show at Smith Lake Park today,...
Two homes in Cullman receive makeovers from Community Action Partnership of...
CULLMAN, Ala. Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) implemented their NeighborWorks program at two homes in Cullman this week.
Candy Ayers, CAPNA’s director of...
Smith Lake Park Fourth of July Fireworks Festival celebrating 50th anniversary
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation’s Smith Lake Park 4th of July Fireworks Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary this Monday....
‘I’m glad we live in America’: Lynn hosts annual Fourth of...
LYNN, Ala. – The Town of Lynn hosted its annual Fourth of July event Friday night at Lynn City Park, and there was plenty for everyone...
Hanceville Pool closed over weekend for repairs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Locals all over Cullman County will be hitting the water this Fourth of July weekend but unfortunately, they’ll have to wait...
Mopars by the Lake car show raises funds for Secret Meals...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Many children in Cullman rely heavily on free and reduced breakfasts and lunches five days a week; however, the weekend creates a...
‘Rehydration Drive’ scheduled for local fire departments next Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Redline Leather Workz, located at 222 Arkadelphia Road in Hanceville, is hosting a bottled water drive for fire departments across the...
Vinemont welcomes new business The Butcher Meat Co. with Grand Opening
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont has gained its newest addition in The Butcher Meat Co. on Friday morning. The business, owned...
Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism hears community input on future...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism’s (CPRST) Executive Director Nathan Anderson and Brian Trusty of PROS Consulting hosted an open community...
Gov. Ivey awards grants for domestic violence enforcement, training and related...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $130,000 in grants to help agencies investigate and prosecute domestic violence and related crimes while...
Arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
The Cullman Tribune brings home the gold at yearly press awards
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune won big at the annual Alabama Press Association Awards last week in Orange Beach, garnering over 20...
Arrests and incidents reported June 30, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 30, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County Child Development Center gives Inclusive playground progress update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The playground renovations at the Child Development Center, begun in 2017, are almost completed, with phase 2 of planning and part...
North Cullman Jack’s redesigned to allow for better entry and exit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The recently renovated Jack’s restaurant on Hwy 157 was rebuilt due to a scheduled review of each of the Jack’s Family...
Cullman Lion’s Club holds Installation Dinner for new officers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Lions and Lionesses met on Monday evening at Stonebridge Farms for a dinner and installation of the new 2022-2023 officers...
Wallace State Community College has 13 students win National SkillsUSA medals,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College had 13 students earn a medal, including three teams to win a gold, at the 2022 SkillsUSA...
Arrests and incidents reported June 28-29, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 28-29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City Council appoints two new members to city’s planning commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council met on Monday evening at city hall where Michael Sullins and Blake Bright were appointed to the...
Tyson Farms lawsuit settlement funds new projects in Colony, Garden City...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Attorney General’s Restitution Fund Oversite Committee met at three different locations on Saturday to announce projects that are being planned...
2022 Independence Day fun planned for Cullman and surrounding areas
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - To celebrate Independence Day, there’s no shortage of local family friendly, festive events coming up in Cullman County and surrounding...
Arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
United Way of Cullman County announces annual Stuff the Bus campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County will be hosting their 5th annual school supply drive, Stuff the Bus, July 15-22. School...
First Splash-In movie at WildWater on Thursday evening
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s new premier water park, WildWater, will host its first movie night on Thursday evening, bringing fun for the whole family...
Pet of the Week: Find a hero in Thor!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Thor!
According to Ruttkay, Thor is a...
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training presented at West Cullman Baptist Association
CULLMAN, Ala. - The West Cullman Baptist Association invited Lee Wright with the Alabama State Board of Missions to give a seminar Thursday on...
CARTS needs you!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Rural Transportation Service (CARTS) has almost 10 driver vacancies which need to be filled immediately. The driver shortage...
City and county schools review safety plans and seek to assure...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following the May 24 attack at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which left 19 young children and two teachers dead,...
CCSO makes arrests in death of infant
WEST POINT, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the West Point area in reference to an unresponsive juvenile at 8:00 a.m....
Arrests and incidents reported June 27, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville to remove Home Economics/AG and Welding buildings from high school
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council met for their regular meeting on Thursday night at City Hall with all members present.
Mayor Kenneth Nail...
