Tag: News
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.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vote for increased sales tax not unanimous at South Vinemont council...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday approved the resolution authorizing Mayor Dodson to sign a lease agreement with Girl Scouts...
35th Annual Ho Ho Ho Christmas Auto Show returning for Nov...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 35th Annual Ho Ho Ho Christmas Show/ Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show is returning on Saturday, Nov 13.
The event is...
Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day set for Nov. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Sanitation Department has announced that they will be hosting a free Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day on...
Cullman Regional receives Community Partner Award from UAH
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Nursing Graduate Program has chosen Cullman Regional as the recipient of its annual Community...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office makes multiple drug and theft related arrests
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests late last week in regard to theft and/or drugs.
On Wednesday, Nov. 3,...
Imaging Center at Hartselle Health Park opens
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Cullman Regional recently announced that the new Imaging Center at Hartselle Health Park is now open, providing the community new and...
‘American Pickers’ to film in Alabama
NEW YORK, NY. – “The American Pickers” are excited to announce their return to Alabama! The History Channel’s hit television series is making plans...
Arrests and incidents reported November 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces the sentencing of convicted...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock recently announced that Wade Allen Waldrop was sentenced to a maximum of 119 years in...
Cullman High School Theatre sweeps 2021 Trumbauer district competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre on Saturday swept the District 3 competition of the Alabama Conference of Theatre’s Walter Trumbauer High School...
Gov. Ivey awards grants to enhance outdoor recreation in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The great outdoors is about to become even greater thanks to $2.2 million in grants awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey for...
Cullman man arrested for sex abuse
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man was arrested at the Cullman County Detention Center on Thursday, Nov. 4 for an outstanding warrant involving sexual...
Arrests and incidents reported November 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Corey Freeman announces candidacy for Cullman County Commissioner, District 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Corey Freeman recently announced candidacy for Cullman County Commissioner, District 4.
Freeman began serving the public at 14 years old. His first...
Desperation Church holds first Sunday service in new building
CULLMAN, Ala. - The parking lot of Desperation Church’s new building was completely full for the opening Sunday. There were even attendants directing cars...
Cullman County Schools to recognize Teachers and Staff Members of the...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Beginning this month, Cullman County Schools, along with America's First Federal Credit Union, is recognizing a both a Teacher and...
Cullman Lions Club calls for churches, schools and businesses to participate...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Nov. 11, 2021, will be the centennial of the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Centennial Committee has...
Arrest made in arson case, more charges to come
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department announced Monday morning that the Cullman man suspected of setting fire to Drake Law Firm on Tuesday...
Good Hope City Council receives Christmas donation, Attorney General opinion at...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first regularly scheduled November meeting at City Hall Monday night and handled a light...
Arrests and incidents reported November 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Online auction kicks off in advance of WSCC Student Investment Luncheon
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — In advance of the Nov. 17 Wallace State Community College Future Foundation Luncheon, an online auction is up and running through...
Country music superstar Morgan Wallen to headline Pepsi Rock The South...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The “Biggest Party in the South” is back on August 5 and 6, 2022 – with an incredible lineup of musicians...
Children 5-11 now eligible for reduced dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11 years of age in...
West Point High School Veteran’s Day program set for Nov. 10
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School has announced their annual Veteran’s Day Program will be taking place on Wednesday, November 10. The...
Cullman Caring for Kids and Phillips Elite Construction create the ‘Stomp...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Phillips Elite Construction and Cullman Caring for Kids have partnered together to present the #STOMPOUTHUNGER food drive. This is a Thanksgiving...
Desperation Church holds ribbon cutting for brand new building
CULLMAN, Ala. – Desperation Church held the official ribbon cutting for their new facility Thursday, Nov 4. Desperation Church’s new building, located at 510...
Arrests and incidents reported November 5, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 5, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Attorney General Steve Marshall challenges Biden’s private-employer vaccine mandate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a legal challenge Friday to block President Biden’s private-employer vaccine mandate. The petition for review was...
Holly Pond making big Christmas plans; community event set for Dec....
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening set the schedule and budget for its 2021 Christmas celebration. The event...
Arrests and incidents reported November 4, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arley Senior Center fundraiser at Community Center Friday, Nov 5
ARLEY, Ala. - The Arley Women’s Club will be holding a fundraiser dinner Friday, Nov. 5 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the...
Hanceville company Louisiana Pacific to open employee only clinic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second largest employer in Hanceville, materials manufacturer Louisiana Pacific, opened a new employee-only health care clinic on Oct. 26. This...
Governor Kay Ivey tours Cullman Homtex facility
CULLMAN, Ala. – In November of 2020, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that Homtex received $10,572,100 in Coronavirus Aid funds. Homtex Inc. has since used...
Man arrested for public intoxication and night hunting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Deputies responded to the Good Hope area around 1:00 a.m. on Halloween for reports of gunshots.
Brody Austin Petix, 20,...
Arrests and incidents reported November 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 3, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Fairview Town Council sets budget for Fairview Park bathroom repairs
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Town Council came to order on Monday evening to discuss the dug outs at the local ball fields and approve...
CCSO sees multiple drug-related arrests this week
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple unrelated arrests on Halloween weekend with the common factor being dangerous drugs and/or...
Pet of the Week: Take a fall stroll with Skippy!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Skippy is a 6-month-old terrier mix. He...
RWC hosting job fair Thursday, Nov. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Reliance Worldwide Corporation, based right here in Cullman, is a renowned company with over 70 years of innovation experience. RWC continuously...
Active fire at Drake Law Firm Tuesday night
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Cullman Police Department, there was an active fire at Drake Law Firm Tuesday night.
Lucas Boyd, 34, of Cullman...
Jury finds Stephens guilty in Cullman County Court
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man was found guilty on Tuesday following a one-day jury trial in the Cullman County Circuit Court for failing to...
Veterans Day Celebration to take place at Veterans Park Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Elks Lodge is hosting the 2021 Veterans Day Celebration this Saturday, Nov. 6 at Cullman Veterans Park, located at the...
Arrests and incidents reported November 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Mike Manning recognized for 42 years of service on Cullman Power...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A retirement reception for former CEO of Cullman Power Board Mike Manning, was held at All Steak restaurant in Cullman Friday...
Dirty Dawg Pet Spa & Rescue attends Howl-o-ween in downtown Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dirty Dawg Pet Spa & Rescue gathered beside the local Busy Bee Café and set up their tent to participate in...
Crocker announces district attorney campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local attorney Champ Crocker recently shared that he will be included on the 2022 election ballots.
“Today, I’m proud to announce that...
Arrests and incidents reported November 1, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 1, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Veteran Memorial: Pfc. William Anthony “Shoo-Fly” Schaufler
William Schaufler was born January 1, 1916 in Cullman. His parents were Albert and Loretta M. Schaufler. He earned the nickname “Shoo-Fly” while working...
WSCC Broadway Night returns to the Burrow Center for the Fine...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s Fine and Performing Arts department broke their nearly 18-month long hiatus Thursday night with the return of “Broadway Night.”...
Hanceville city council approves resolution to designate dispatchers as first responders
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - During the Hanceville council meeting Thursday night, the council approved Resolution no. 657 which reads:
“Resolution recognizing the work of the...
Cullman Police Department Trunk or Treat has unbelievable success
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 42,000 pieces of candy that the Cullman Police Department purchased for their annual Trunk or Treat event on Wednesday night...
Multiple drug arrests this week yields methamphetamine as central culprit
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office was busy with multiple drug arrests this week involving multiple persons on separate occasions.
On October...
Sallie Brandon, a survivor of the Tennessee Children’s Society, to speak...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Sallie Brandon, a survivor of the Tennessee Children’s Home Society, is scheduled to speak at Wallace State Community College on Wednesday,...
Arrests and incidents reported October 29, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 29, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Storytime continues at the Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosts Storytime each Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. and this week, Ms. Suhana was in attendance...
North Alabama Agriplex hosts some preschool pumpkin fun at the Guy...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Cullman Agriplex hosted their Preschool Pumpkins program Tuesday morning at the Holly Pond Guy Hunt Library. The kids in...
Wallace State holds STEM Academy for area fifth graders
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics were the focus of the fall 2021 session of Wallace State Community’s College’s STEM Academy for...
Arrests and incidents reported October 28, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 28, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Meek Varsity Cheerleaders to host exhibition event for North Regional Championship
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Meek High School Varsity Cheerleaders will be competing in the AHSAA North Regional Cheer Event on Monday, November 1. The...
Three new principals hired for Cullman County Schools
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Education at a special-called meeting approved the hiring of three new principals.
· Caleb Elrod, Parkside
· ...
Greater Amberjack, Gray Triggerfish and Flounder season reminders
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) reminds anglers that the recreational harvest of greater...
Arrests and incidents reported October 27, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 27, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School announces 3rd Impact Award winner
Cullman, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School is happy to announce the recipient of the 2022 Impact Award, Mrs. Martha Blanton. Mrs. Blanton’s investment...
Local man arrested on FTA for child abuse
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was arrested for failure to appear based on five charges stemming from 2019.
Brandon Knight, 38, of Cullman was...
Public Cemetery of Cullman Board of Trustees President Richard T. Buettner...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Richard T. Buettner recently retired from serving for the past 33 years as President/Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the...
Arrests and incidents reported October 26, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Multiple meth arrests over the weekend
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests over the weekend specifically involving methamphetamine.
On Thursday, October 21, around 3:00 a.m.,...
Big night for schools at Cullman City Council
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening received a good report from Cullman City School Superintendent Dr. Kyle Kalhoff and responded...
Arrests and incidents reported October 25, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 25, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Governor Ivey issues Executive Order to fight overreaching Covid-19 vaccine mandates
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed Executive Order 724 to fight the overreaching covid-19 vaccine mandates from the federal government. In...
Obituary: Betty Fay Kretzschmar
Funeral services for Betty Fay Kretzschmar of Hanceville will be 11:00 a.m. October 26, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at...
COVID-19 booster shot eligibility expands to additional individuals and vaccines
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) continues to follow the guidance of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and...
Oral rabies vaccine is being distributed in 18 Alabama counties including...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is announcing that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently distributing oral...
Hanceville Elementary School honors Breast Cancer Awareness
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School students wore pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Wednesday. Teachers took photos and enjoyed moments...
‘He is an amazing young man’
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Luke Haynes always dreamed of having a job and being able to help people. Five years ago, when Flourish of...
Cullman Community Theatre announces their 2022 production
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) has made its first formal announcement of the 2022 season, stating, “We are so excited to...
Wallace State graduate Rick Wilkerson earns full-time employment at Mercedes-Benz USA...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State graduate Rick Wilkerson is the first individual to earn a full-time job at Mercedes-Benz USA as a product of...
Arrests and incidents reported October 22, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 22, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Veterans Park in Hanceville to host 5th Annual Civitan Tinsel Trail
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 5th Annual Civitan Tinsel Trail will be held in Veterans Park in Hanceville from Nov. 19 – Jan. 2, 2022....
Arrests and incidents reported October 21, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 21, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Andrew Maresh found guilty for the murder of Daniel Ray Osborn,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announced in a press release on Thursday that Andrew Jacob Maresh was found guilty after...
Cullman High School Theatre winter show dates announced
CULLMAN, Ala. – One of the most highly anticipated fall/winter events at Cullman High School is the theatre department’s winter show.
While typically held in...
Cullman County Commission approves new Cullman County Parks policy
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission introduced a new policy on Tuesday evening stating all full-time campers, excepting lease storage rentals, must vacate...
Cullman Area Technology Academy holds open house Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Technology Academy held an open house for their freshly renovated health science department Tuesday afternoon. The students stood...
Arrests and incidents reported October 20, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School to host “Fall Flea Market” Sat. November...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School is excited to announce another installment of their Fall Flea Market on Saturday, November 20th. A variety...
Arrests and incidents reported October 19, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 19, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Giant bear sighting in Berlin means a merry Christmas is coming!
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department has come up with a novel idea to help some families in need this Christmas: a...
