Tag: News
Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. MEGA CASH Draw Down Set for...
Cullman, Ala. — Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. of Cullman Regional Hospice announced the MEGA CASH Draw Down, its largest annual fundraiser benefiting indigent...
Arrests and incidents reported June 16, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Busy weekend for CCSO
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office managed multiple drug-related arrests over the weekend.
Thursday, June 9, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested...
Alcoholics Anonymous celebrates 87th birthday
AKRON, OH. - “Alcoholics Anonymous saved my life. There’s no question about that. It’s the best thing that ever happened in my life. I...
Vinemont Town Council approves renovation of community center
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council met on Tuesday evening to discuss various improvement projects for the town. The town allocated $16,105.00 of...
New principals named at Good Hope Primary, West Point High
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Wednesday approved the hiring of two new principals. Shanda Garner will be the...
Arrests and incidents reported June 15, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman’s WildWater celebrates grand opening on June 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – WildWater Cullman will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, June 17, 2022. Park hours will be from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00...
Local man arrested following DV incident
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff’s office responded to a report of domestic violence in the Valley Grove community on Saturday,...
Antique Tractor and Engine Show provides family fun
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 24th Annual Hanceville Antique Tractor and Engine Show was held on Saturday under the bright sun at Wallace State Community...
Cullman man arrested for drugs; weapons seized after eluding deputies
CULLMAN, Ala. - Deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle in the Vinemont area on Sunday,...
Cullman Community Theater presents ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’
CULLMAN, Ala. - "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" is a musical with a book by Lawrence Kasha and David Landay. Set in the late...
Arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
City of Hanceville hosts inaugural Bull Bash Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The fun was just starting in Hanceville. The Parade of Bulls was on Friday night and there was a BBQ dinner afterwards. The...
Local author and former CHS teacher holding book reading and signing...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Retired Cullman High School teacher and now, best-selling author, Dorenda Doyle, will present a reading and signing of her newly published...
2nd Annual Cullman Area Association of Realtors Golf Tournament set for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Association of Realtors Golf Tournament will be held at Cross Creek Golf Course with early bird registration beginning at...
2nd Fridays makes a return to the Warehouse District
CULLMAN, Ala. - Friends and families packed nearly a mile stretch of 1st Avenue on Friday night for 2nd Fridays which spanned from Depot...
Arrests and incidents reported June 13, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 13, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Ballet Theatre School offering Summer Dance Classes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Ballet Theatre School (CBT) is offering the opportunity for all ages, from young children to adults, to attend Summer Dance...
Among the literacy elite
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has been named one of only two Science of Reading spotlight districts by the Alabama State Department of...
Search for missing Cullman girl continues
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office investigators are still actively following up on leads in the search for Alana Jean Aldridge.
Ms. Aldridge,...
Cullman man arrested following tip
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of an individual running down the road in the Vinemont area...
Hanceville City Council continues to work with Industrial Board to fund...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council met on Thursday evening where the council voted to approve transferring funds to the Hanceville Industrial Development...
Home Builders Association recognizes four seniors with J.B. ‘Boots’ Hill Memorial...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Four seniors were honored at a Family Scholarship Night held by the Cullman County Home Builders Association and hosted by Mitch...
Cullman Police Department asst. chief retires; shares memories, experiences
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Assistant Police Chief Craig Montgomery spent his first day in retirement enjoying some front porch sitting and late morning coffee...
Catch a wave at WildWater’s Grand Opening on June 17
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism’s (CPRST) newest and much anticipated venture will hold its grand opening on Friday, June 17.
Gates...
Teaching and growing for Cullman students continues with The Link’s Enrichment...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County’s Summer Enrichment Camp welcomed its first week of campers in efforts of keeping the children of...
Arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
West Point Quiz Bowl team returns from National Championship; Brodie Henry...
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School’s Quiz Bowl team recently returned from the 2022 High School National Championship (HSNCT) which took place...
Cullman City Council welcomes Brad Smith to vacant Place No. 1...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Council met on Monday night at City Hall opening with the swearing in on newest council member, Brad Smith.
Smith...
CPD and Cullman Cosmetic Family Dentistry partner for event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department is partnering with Cullman Cosmetic and Family Dentistry to host their Smiles for Life event today, June...
Wallace State’s Agriculture/Horticulture Production has four students earn 3M/NC3 scholarships; more...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Four students from Wallace State Community College’s Agriculture/Horticulture Production program are the recipients of The Skilled Trades – 3M Transformational Scholarship,...
Arrests and incidents reported June 9, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 9, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School announces new principal
Cullman, Ala. - Pastor Richard Gaub has accepted the call to become associate pastor and headmaster of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School. Pastor...
Gleann Brook Acres providing better beef with pasture-raised Highland cattle
CULLMAN, Ala. - Scottish Highland cattle are highly sought-after livestock for their docile nature, ability to withstand harsh weather and high-quality beef. Gleann Brook...
Multiple arrested on drug-related charges
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - This past weekend involved multiple drug-related arrests, including drug trafficking charges across Cullman County for the Sheriff’s Office.
On Monday, June...
Planning Commission moves Klein Building project forward
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met on Monday evening at the City Hall Auditorium tasked with holding public hearings on...
Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center provides child swimming lessons
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center are currently hosting swimming lessons to get kids ready for summer water activities. Classes will run...
Arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Jones Chapel Fire Department hosting Inaugural Community Day event
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Fire Department is hosting their inaugural Community Day event this Saturday, June 11. It will take place...
Arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Update: manhunt resolved
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Earlier today, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies arrested Jeffery Barton, 43, of Guinn.
Barton was charged with burglary/force, burglary/no force,...
Bureau of Land Management offers $1000 adoption incentives to give wild...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Agricultural Trade Center on Friday and Saturday hosted The Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Adoption and...
Preparations underway for 2022 2nd Fridays
CULLMAN, Ala. - Marking its 2022 return, 2nd Fridays in Cullman will hold its June celebration on Friday, June 10 from 5:00 p.m. –...
Warrants, traffic stops lead to drug-related arrests
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office executed warrants over the weekend which ended in several drug-related arrests—along with multiple traffic stops...
Relay for Life hosts Wheels at Wallace car show
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Saturday was a very special day at Wallace State Community College. The school’s Relay for Life team hosted the inaugural Wheels...
NASA partners with industry for new spacewalking, moonwalking services
WASHINGTON DC - NASA has selected Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace to advance spacewalking capabilities in low-Earth orbit and at the Moon, by buying...
Pet of the Week: Share some love with Thena!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Thena!
According to Ruttkay, Thena is...
Lots of family fun planned in Hanceville this month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville is hopping this summer. After last weekend’s successful Grilled Cheese Festival, the city will be hosting a Bull Bash Weekend...
Time-honored tradition Decoration Day observed across Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Decoration Day, an annual observance still common throughout Cullman and North Alabama, has a history steeped in tradition, honor and...
Agriplex ‘Sown in the Soil’ Summer Camp programs taking place in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex “Sown in the Soil” Summer Camp programs are beginning in June for kids to experience growing and...
Governor Ivey shares Alabama earns ‘Silver Shovel’ Award for economic development
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that Area Development, a national business publication, has selected Alabama for a Silver Shovel Award, recognizing the...
Alabama Department of Public Health issues 2022 Fish Consumption Advisories
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) annually updates fish consumption advisories based on data collected the preceding fall by the...
Reserve your spot for the Sportsman Lake Summer Yard Sale
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park will be hosting their Summer Yard Sale on Saturday, June 18.
Gates will be opening at 7:00 a.m. with...
Arrests and incidents reported June 2, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Miss Summer Sunflower and Mr. Summer Sunshine Pageant to be held...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2nd Annual Miss Summer Sunflower and Mr. Summer Sunshine Pageant will be held at Terri Pines Country Club on Saturday,...
Several meth, heroin arrests over the weekend
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Three separate incidents allotted five drug-related arrests over the weekend for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
On Saturday, May 28, CCSO...
Veterans have their day in court with their mentors by their...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Presiding over the courtroom on the second floor of Cullman County Courthouse, Judge Rusty Turner carefully reviewed each case, assessing the...
Arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Voters overwhelmingly approve state parks amendment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - By a wide margin, Alabama voters approved the amendment on last Tuesday’s ballot to provide as much as $80 million in...
Arrests and incidents reported May 31, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Local man drowns on Smith Lake Monday
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division continues to assist multiple rescue efforts in the search and recovery...
Multiple individuals arrested on domestic violence; drug-related charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - The previous week experienced several drug-related arrests across Cullman County.
On Tuesday, May 24, CCSO deputies responded to the report of a...
German Axe Throwing Co. to hold grand opening on July 9...
CULLMAN, Ala. - German Axe Throwing Company has been operating as the original axe throwing and mechanical bull riding venue in Cullman since February...
The Saint’s Motorcycle Club 6th Annual Miracle League Ride fundraiser hits...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The idea for the Miracle League Ride started when Brandi Story Evans, Friends of the Miracle League member, met and married...
Annual Cullman City vs. County Blood Drive returning in June
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Annual City versus County Blood Drive is quickly approaching and most of us meet the requirements to participate and stake...
Local woman dies in crash, mourned by community
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman known for her giving heart and give-back mentality was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Saturday afternoon.
Patricia Peinhardt,...
Smith Lake Park celebrates 50 years with Memorial Day Festival
Saturday marked a very special day at Smith Lake Park as crowds poured in to help honor the countless men and women that have...
Hanceville pool reopens with new additions and renovations
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Saturday was a big day for swimmers in Hanceville. The Hanceville Pool officially reopened at C.W. Day Park Saturday morning with...
Hanceville Planning Commission to update building codes
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville Planning Commission met on Monday evening at the Hanceville Civic Center.
Topics covered included the possibility of updating...
ADPH provides information regarding infant formula shortages
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program realizes the challenges that many families are facing...
Hanceville City Council adds to alcohol ordinance; discusses upcoming events
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville City Council met on Thursday evening with all councilors present along with Mayor Kenneth Nail, City Attorney Dan Willingham, Police...
Wallace State anglers Bryar Chambers, Clent Blackwood win 2022 BoatUS Collegiate...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State anglers Bryar Chambers and Clent Blackwood have fished together as the college’s top duo for two seasons.
The talented pair secured their...
Falkville to welcome new bakery Homemade by LaLa in June
FALKVILLE, Ala. – A new business is coming to Falkville soon! Homemade by LaLa is set to open in Falkville in June. Owner Lela...
Master Gardener class completes beautification project outside of Cullman County Extension...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Master Gardener’s class recently finished a 14-week class full of learning and fellowship. The group came up with...
Multiple drug-related arrests and Grand Jury indictments over last weekend
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office managed multiple drug-related arrests, including drug trafficking, and several Grand Jury indictments over the weekend.
On...
Arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WildWater plans soft opening and grand opening dates for 2022 season
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the highly anticipated expansion to WildWater Cullman soon to be complete, the waterpark’s staff is looking forward to a fun...
Cullman County rabies cases in 2021; annual rabies clinic scheduled June...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - In Alabama last year, there were three raccoons tested by the Alabama Department of Public Health found to be positive...
Join Cullman veterans at Sportsman Lake this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 will host this year's county observance of Memorial Day this Saturday, May 28 at...
Victoria’s Hope – On the move again
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures is transitioning from its former location on Hwy 31 N to its new address 230...
Arrests and incidents reported May 26, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Hanceville Public Library holds grand reopening; exhibits completed Reading Garden
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Public Library, located in downtown Hanceville, held a grand re-opening on Wednesday to show off their newly completed Reading...
Arrests and incidents reported May 25, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Tuesday brings May Primary results; new DA in town
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local attorney Champ Crocker unseated 18-year incumbent Wilson Blaylock for the Cullman County District Attorney race.
Crocker shared, “This is the result...
Summer Learning Program at the Library kicks off with Cook Museum...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County are hosting an Oceans of Possibilities Summer Learning Program Kick-off Party on...
Governor Kay Ivey wins Republican Primary outright without a runoff
Montgomery, Ala – The campaign to reelect Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Kay Ivey has won the Gubernatorial Republican Primary election outright without...
Arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
High-speed chase ends in arrest, damaged CPD vehicle
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Department officers were called to Walmart North Tuesday at 8:29 a.m. regarding two people making fraudulent returns.
CPD Public Relations...
Seven Daughters Scoops hits the spot on its first weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - After holding a soft opening followed by a friends and family day last week, Seven Daughters Scoops, Cullman’s newest ice cream...
Cullman County launches mental health court
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas and mental healthcare provider WellStone on Monday announced the formation of Mental Health Court, a specialized...
Berlin kicks off Farmers Market season with community event
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Farmers Market held their opening day on Saturday with the support of beautiful weather and several community organizations.
In addition...
Cullman City Council approves rezoning for southside apartments despite challenge by...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved rezoning for the development of a five-acre apartment complex on 3rd Avenue Southeast...
Arrests and incidents reported May 23, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Jones Chapel woman dies from dog attack
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Jones Chapel woman died Sunday morning around 2:30 a.m. after being attacked by two dogs according to Cullman County Coroner...
Local swimming incident shared through a diver’s eyes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman County Diving Team were holding a scuba-diving class at Smith Lake Park’s pool when commotion began involving...
ADPH observes Healthy and Safe Swimming Week 2022
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is participating in the annual Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, May 23-29, 2022, an...
Pfizer COVID-19 booster dose for children 5-11 now authorized, recommendations updated
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Children ages 5 - 11 are now authorized to receive a booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least five months...
Cullman City School Board meets with honors for students and introductions...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman School Board met on Tuesday night where the East Elementary School (EES) Archery Team was recognized for...
The Link gears up for their 2022 Kindergarten Readiness Camps July...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County’s Kindergarten Readiness Camps are returning this July 18-29 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday through...
