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Arrests and incidents reported December 13, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 13, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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The Child Advocacy Center of Cullman Inc. receives $234,477 from ADECA...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $4.8 million to help provide services to child victims of abuse, neglect and sexual...
Eagle Awareness Weekends in Guntersville planned for January and February
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Lake Guntersville State Park will host its popular Eagle Awareness Weekends starting in January 2022, through February 2022.
The events will feature...
Dreher’s plays host to Chamber event ‘Burgers and Brews’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Chamber of Commerce held its Burgers and Brews event at local Dreher’s Cocktail Bar & Restaurant Monday evening. While...
Schools across the city and county begin to announce spelling bee...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Across Cullman County, annual spelling bee competitions have been taking place within schools. As the winners have been announced, all...
Arrests and incidents reported December 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office thanks this weekend’s Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2021 Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Rodeo Sponsorship Dinner took place Tuesday night at Brick Haven Venue. This dinner honors the...
Arrests and incidents reported December 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Seven Wallace State Community College students named recipients of Alabama Automotive...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has seven students who have earned the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Associations (AAMA) scholarship through a partnership with...
Meek High School receives Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Lighthouse Award
ARLEY, Ala. - Meek High School has been officially recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. The school was presented with a 2020...
Making the highway safer
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama’s interstate highways are known to be among the busiest thoroughfares in the nation for human trafficking, but a coalition including...
Arrests and incidents reported December 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Baileyton Town Council discusses senior center funding concerns
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council, on Monday evening, in old business, looked at a sample sign provided by Ron Gither with LED...
Holly Pond says farewell to Town Clerk Linda Pope
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening said an official farewell to long-time Town Clerk Linda Pope, who has...
Susan Moore hosting inaugural Christmas parade Dec. 11
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - The town of Susan Moore in Blount County is holding its first ever Christmas Parade and Festival. The festival will...
Arrests and incidents reported December 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 7, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Harris family organizes memorial fund for Marc Harris
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Fishing 4 a Cure 4 ALS LLC 501c3 is a nonprofit organization began by the Harris family in honor of...
Kids Loving Kids in need of Christmas donations
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local nonprofit organization Kids Loving Kids, founded by Pam Dodd, is in need of 85 dolls for giveaways on December 11...
Arrests and incidents reported December 6, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 6, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arley Senior Center Christmas party taking place Dec. 6
ARLEY, Ala. - The Arley Senior Center will be holding a bingo, potluck and silent auction Christmas party at the Arley Fire Department on...
Man arrested in Sunday road rage shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported road rage incident in the Good Hope area on Sunday, December 5.
The...
Holly Pond hosts ribbon cutting for new Pine Grove Trading Co....
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Pine Grove Trading Co. has a true desire to make a house feel like a home, a sentiment the mother/daughter...
Good Hope Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park to take...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope will be holding it’s annual Christmas parade and Christmas in the Park on Saturday, Dec. 11 beginning at...
Possible road rage leads to shooting near Good Hope Baptist Church...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Details are still coming in following what many on the scene called an alleged road rage shooting near Good Hope...
Vinemont council approves zoning variance
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of Vinemont called a Public Hearing Tuesday evening to discuss a request for a zoning variance for properties at...
Seven car break-in attempts end in cross state investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. - There were multiple incident reports filed with the Cullman Police Department for attempted vehicle break-ins over the past week.
Public Relations Officer...
Hanceville Civitan Club to host Christmas parade today
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The 32nd Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4 beginning at noon in downtown Hanceville.
Hanceville Civitan...
Arrests and incidents reported December 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 3, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County Schools shares their December Teacher, Staff Member of the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools, along with America’s First Federal Credit Union, recognizes a teacher and staff member each month. Tuesday, they shared...
National Wild Turkey Federation donates $122,000 for wildlife management
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently allocated $122,000 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds for wild turkey...
Alabama Farm Credit donates over $2,500 for agricultural education
CULLMAN, Ala. — Alabama Farm Credit celebrated “Giving Tuesday” by donating $2,500 to help Wallace State Community College expand its Small Farmer Training Program...
East Cullman Baptist Association collecting backpacks for Christmas donation event Dec....
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – The East Cullman Baptist Association is preparing to hold their annual Christmas Backpacks Mission Project for the 2021 holiday season....
Arrests and incidents reported December 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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Multiple meth related arrests over Thanksgiving holiday
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office remained busy over Thanksgiving week with approximately half a dozen plus meth-related arrests.
On Sunday, November...
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame’s 54th Class features 6 of 8...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Board of Directors of the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the Class of 2022...
Bosom Buddies Foundation receives first ever Diamond sponsor Bill Smith Buick...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation raises money to help cancer patients who are about to start cancer treatment programs who...
Hanceville Birmingham Fastener location holds first Christmas lighting
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Birmingham Fastener’s Hanceville Distribution Center held it’s first building lighting Wednesday night. The community gathered around the entrance of the building,...
Pop-up drive-in to bring Christmas movies to Cullman Fairgrounds for December
CULLMAN, Ala. - Throwback Outdoor Cinema, a pop-up drive in theatre, will be presenting holiday films at the Cullman Fairgrounds throughout the month of...
Attorney General Steve Marshall wins nationwide injunction against Biden’s healthcare-worker vaccine...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a court victory against President Biden’s healthcare-worker vaccine mandate as a federal court granted his motion to block...
AMEA honors Governor Ivey with Excellence in Leadership Award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA) has awarded Governor Kay Ivey with the Excellence in Leadership Award for her unwavering commitment...
Cullman Community Band gears up for their Christmas Concert
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Band has announced that their Christmas Concert will be held on Monday, December 6, at the Cullman High...
Pet of the Week: Plan a playdate with Lil Tootsie!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Lil Tootsie is a 1-1.5-year-old Doxie mix....
Curt’s Closet adds Wallace State as drop-off location
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Curt's Closet, a non-profit organization located at 1101 3rd Ave SE, has over 20 drop off locations in Cullman and has...
Multiple arrested in unrelated drug charges
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested a local man for 13 drug and theft warrants on Sunday, November 21.
Deputies from...
Arrests and incidents reported November 29, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 29, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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Falkville man arrested on sexual abuse for a Grand Jury indictment
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested a local man on sexual abuse charges on Tuesday, November 23.
Arnold Douglas Naramore, 78, of...
Mayor proclaims November ‘Home Health Care and Hospice Month’ in Cullman
Cullman, Ala. - On Wednesday, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of November “Home Health Care and Hospice Month” in Cullman, urging citizens...
Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying Ceremony set for Dec. 18
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The Support Committee for the Alabama National Cemetery is holding their 13th Annual Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying Ceremony at Alabama...
Jones Chapel Fire Department receives biggest ever grant from FEMA
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Fire Department recently received three different grants from FEMA’S Assistance to Firefighters Grants, the Cullman County Community Development...
New Good Hope bridge dedicated to Glenda Sapp Doss
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – On Wednesday, the new Glenda Sapp Doss Bridge on Doss Road in Good Hope was dedicated to Jack Doss’ late...
Arrests and incidents reported November 26, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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Cullman County Commission calls special meeting to discuss insurance agreement
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission called a special meeting Tuesday to discuss their Property and Casualty Insurance agreement. In an earlier November...
Flu season: it’s not too late to get the shot
CULLMAN, Ala. - The CDC states the best time to get a flu shot is from October-September, but the virus usually peaks around February,...
Sacred Heart Church holds annual Turkey Bazaar
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Knights of Columbus held their annual Turkey Bazaar Saturday evening, awarding parishioner Andy Gravemen...
Stolen vehicle involved in high pursuit through multiple counties
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On November 24, 2021, at 12:45 p.m., Cullman County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a suspicious vehicle. During the investigation of the...
Winter Wonderland Senior Night returns to Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging and Doug Davenport with the Parks and Recreation department are partnering to present the Winter...
Arrests and incidents reported November 24, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama DHR announces grants for stabilizing childcare workforce
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s childcare workers may be eligible for quarterly bonus payments of up to $1,500 through grants announced today by the Alabama...
Attorney General Steve Marshall defends free speech and religious rights of...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed an amicus brief supporting the free speech right of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Colorado to decline to...
Voting open for Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Storefront Christmas Display...
CULLMAN, Ala. - This holiday season, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging member businesses to decorate their storefronts to bring holiday cheer...
Arrests and incidents reported November 23, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 23, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Miss Alabama to compete in Miss USA pageant Nov. 29
TULSA, OK - Miss Alabama, Alexandria Flanigan of Cullman, will be competing in the 70th annual Miss USA pageant to be held on Nov....
Schools countywide participate in Cullman Caring for Kids’ #StompOutHunger food drive
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - “Our mission is that no child will ever be abused, no child will go to bed hungry, no infants will...
Good Hope City Council receives check from Cullman County Industrial Development...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its second regularly scheduled meeting of November Monday night and to get things started, the...
Eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots expanded to include for those 18...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has authorized Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna's...
Arrests and incidents reported November 22, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 22, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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‘Christmas at the Grotto’ returns with expanded schedule
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Abbey’s Ave Maria Grotto, Cullman’s most popular attraction and one of Alabama’s must-see tourist destinations, will open evenings following...
Shipping deadlines to meet while online Christmas shopping
CULLMAN, Ala. - In order for your holiday packages to arrive by Dec. 24, frequently used shipping services have provided their recommended last days...
Cullman Master Gardener’s distribute sweet potatoes to non-profit organizations in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex hosted the Cullman County Master Gardener’s meeting Wednesday morning. The Gardeners welcomed Adrienne Standridge, coordinator for the...
Cullman County Commission approves change of nepotism policy
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission, at their Tuesday night meeting, recognized Doug Davenport for his hard work across the parks of Cullman...
Arrests and incidents reported November 19, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 19, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Limited Christmas Trees available in Cullman due to national shortage
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to a national Christmas tree shortage, The American Christmas Tree Association recommends U.S. consumers find their Christmas tree early this...
Merchants Bank donates golf tournament proceeds to local charities
CULLMAN, Ala. – Merchants Bank held its 28th Annual Charity Classic at Terri Pines in October and invited representatives from several local charities to...
Commissioner Kerry Watson announces bid for re-election
CULLMAN, Ala. - I proudly announce that I am seeking re-election for Cullman County Commission, District 1. It would be a great honor to...
Tyson Foods Blountsville to hold career fair and food donation event
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. –Tyson Foods is looking to hire 65 new team members to fill various positions at the Blountsville facility and will be holding...
Arrests and incidents reported November 18, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 18, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Community Thanksgiving meals taking place in the Cullman area this season
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – There are several community meals will be taking place in Cullman to celebrate Thanksgiving. Below is a list of some...
Local author, Natasha Noel, debuts children’s book: ‘The Booger Boy’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman resident Natasha Noel has recently published her first children’s book. She has signed with U.S.-based publisher, Words Matter Publishing, a...
Michael Graveman and Skyla Elliot named 2022 Farm Family
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Farm-City Banquet took place Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at Loft 212. The Farm City Committee alternates between recognizing...
5th Annual Bernard Blues and BBQ sees another successful year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 5th Annual Bernard Blues and BBQ took place Sat-Sun, Oct. 30-31. Friends of Saint Bernard, along with faculty, staff and...
West Point Town Council approves use of American Rescue Act funds
WEST POINT, Ala. – At the West Point Town Council’s meeting Monday evening, their application for a grant to pave county road 1246 was...
Wallace State celebrating National Apprenticeship Week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week Nov. 15-21. The weeklong celebration allows labor and business leaders, educational institutions,...
Arrests and incidents reported November 17, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 17, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Good Hope High School cuts ribbon on new track
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope High School track athletes and coaches were joined by several representatives from the Cullman County School Board Wednesday...
Local veterans attend St. Paul’s Dinner & A Show
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School’s Dinner & A Show for local veterans was a hit with those in attendance Friday evening.
Guests...
Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock and Sheriff Matt Gentry announce...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock and Sheriff Matt Gentry announce that Shannon James and Leslie Johnson have been arrested on...
Real-life superhero at Cullman Primary School
CULLMAN, Ala. - A first-grade student in Mrs. Allison Bates’ class at Cullman Primary School will be a stem cell donor this week for...
Governor Ivey Taps Liz Filmore to be New Chief of Staff
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has named Liz Dowe Filmore, currently her top deputy, to replace former Congressman Jo Bonner as the governor’s next...
Arrests and incidents reported November 16, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 16, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Car Show raises over $5000
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Ho Ho Ho Christmas Car Show at Depot Park is held in honor of Larry Harris and Burl Smith...
Cullman City Council moves forward on relocation of new Sports and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved supplemental engineering services for the city’s new Sports and Civic Complex, to be...
(Updated) Suspect found in active shooter investigation
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - Early Monday morning, the Walker County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call on Benny Short Road, concerning a potential drive-by...
Arrests and incidents reported November 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 15, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
City of Cullman lists current employment opportunities
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman currently has available employment opportunities with the Utilities Board, Street Department, Police Department and the Sanitation Department.
City...
Cullman County Schools encouraging participation in Substitute Teacher Orientation in January
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Schools will be holding an orientation for 2022’s substitute teachers on Jan. 11, 12 and 18. The orientations...
(Updated) Good Hope finishes first at Cullman County Cheer Competition
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Good Hope High School hosted the third annual Cullman County Cheer Competition on November 6 where Good Hope Varsity finished...
CCSO hosts Veterans Day, Marine Corps birthday luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office announced that approximately 100 people were in attendance at their joint celebration in honor of the...
Cullman church suffers multiple thefts
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to a statement made by Cornerstone Revival Center, the catalytic converters were cut out of their three church vehicles sometime...
Local couple gathers Christmas toys for children in coordination with CCSO
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office was honored to welcome Angelia Selvage and John Cox earlier this week to share the most...
Arrests and incidents reported November 12, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 12, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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