Tag: Smith Lake

CULLMAN, Ala. - Smith Lake is gearing up to host the 2024 TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Elite, which brings not only top-tier fishing action by...

CULLMAN, Ala. – With an increased number of incidents on the water this summer the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) wants the community to...

CRANE HILL, Ala. - Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick has confirmed the body of a 5-year-old male was recovered from Smith Lake after the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man drowned in Smith Lake on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as...

CULLMAN COUNTY – On Saturday, July 23, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division responded to marine-related incident involving a small...

CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division continues to assist multiple rescue efforts in the search and recovery...

Updated 3-30-21 at 7:10 p.m. to clarify that Smith Lake is above "full pool," not "flood stage." CULLMAN, Ala. - Recent storms and heavy rains...

CULLMAN, Ala.  – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament organization, heads to Cullman, Alabama, this week, March 11-14, for the MLF Tackle...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Join the Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County for its Freezin’ for a Reason event, the Turkey Plunge, by running/walking into the chilly...

Updated 8-29-20 11:12 p.m. Statement from Lt. Chad Pate with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division:   The body of the missing boater Dustin...

WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. - An Arley man was killed Monday in a boating accident on Smith Lake in Winston County.   According to Alabama Law Enforcement...

WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. -A 14-year-old girl died as a result of a tubing accident on Smith Lake Saturday.   The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Marine Patrol...

Updated 7-21-20 at 11:10 a.m. Update from Sgt. Chad Pate with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division:   The search continues for missing boater,...

LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/07/20/search-continues-on-smith-lake-for-missing-boater-dustin-new/ Updated 7-17-20 at 11:32 a.m. CRANE HILL, Ala. - Authorities say the operator of a boat found capsized on Smith Lake near Trident Marina...

CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s C.A.S.T. for Kids Smith Lake Park event is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 from 8 a.m.-noon. Space is...

ARLEY, Ala. – State legislators and Winston County officials on Monday gathered next to Duncan Bridge in Arley, where Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed,...

Updated 10-5-19 at 11:48 p.m. Statement from ALEA Marine Patrol Division/Northern District: The body of Kelsey Starling, the missing passenger from a two-vessel crash July 4...

WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. - William Jackson Fite, 23, of Decatur, the driver of the boat from which Kelsey Starling, 26, of Troy disappeared during...

BRUSHY POND, Ala.  - At the Brushy Pond Community Center Thursday evening, local and state officials addressed questions from the Smith Lake community. Alabama...

CULLMAN, Ala. - At one time, firefighters and EMTs around Smith Lake faced a formidable barrier to responding to emergency calls: the shoreline. Having...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual Poor Man Poker Run returns to Lewis Smith Lake Saturday to raise money for The Smith Lake Task Force...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) on Friday announced it has suspended search efforts to locate Kelsey Starling, missing on Smith...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The search for missing boater Kelsey Starling continues Tuesday, according to ALEA Marine Patrol Division Northern District Assistant Commander Sgt. Chad...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The search for missing boater Kelsey Starling has been postponed for Sunday, according to ALEA Marine Patrol Division Northern District Assistant...

SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL, Ala. – The search for missing boater, 26-year-old Kelsey Starling of Troy, continues with no new developments Wednesday, July 10, according...

SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL, Ala. - The search for missing boater, 26-year-old Kelsey Starling of Troy, continues with no new developments Monday, according to Alabama...

SMITH LAKE - Despite the heat and humidity, Smith Lake Park once again saw a crowd of thousands throughout its annual Fireworks and Music Festival. The...

SMITH LAKE – On Friday morning, searchers resumed their efforts to locate a missing boater who disappeared on Smith Lake late in the evening...

SMITH LAKE, Ala. - The Fourth of July is a busy time on and around Smith Lake, which has already seen its share of...

Updated 6-22-19 at 8:35 p.m. CRANE HILL, Ala. - A Crane Hill woman who was found unresponsive in Smith Lake Friday afternoon has died. Cullman...

(6-22-19) LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/06/23/update-woman-found-unresponsive-in-smith-lake-dies/ Updated 6-21-19 9:19 p.m. CRANE HILL, Ala. – A 64-year-old female swimming in Smith Lake at her home along the 800-1000 block of...

LOGAN, Ala.  - As the popularity of Smith Lake continues to rise, so do the chances of emergencies on and around the water.  Seven...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Service details have been announced for Christian Hart, 12, of Vinemont. Christian was killed in a tragic boating accident Saturday on...

LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/26/update-troopers-release-name-of-12-year-old-victim-in-smith-lake-boating-accident/ Updated 5-25-19 10:16 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - A 12-year-old boy was killed in a boating accident on Smith Lake early Saturday evening. The incident...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Stage Five of the 2019 Major League Fishing Bass Tour officially kicked off early Tuesday morning and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs threw out...

Lucas Murphy and Mitchell Gunn of Grand Valley State University win the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at Smith Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops...

Members of area school fishing teams posed for pictures with pro fishermen and representatives of Major League Fishing, along with local officials, after Monday’s...

Left to right: Professional fishermen Jordan Lee, Matt Lee and Randy Howell at a press conference at Cullman City Hall Wednesday morning (Nick Griffin...

Vehicles recovered were a 2007 GMC Yukon and a late 1980s or early 1990s Mercury Grand Marquis. It appears both vehicles had been in...

Updated 9-18-18 4:12 p.m. BREMEN - A Bremen woman drowned in Smith Lake over the weekend. The body of Jamie Mardell Martin, 28, was found early...

Organizers and a few of the participants pose for a photo at Saturday’s inaugural Hannah Bates Memorial Bass Fishing Tournament at Smith Lake Park....

Faye Jones Swindoll, in a photo dated 2013 / Facebook Editor's note: The coroner's office on Thursday made an amendment to Mrs. Swindoll's age. She...

Map shows the Catalina Point area of Smith Lake / Google Maps CULLMAN COUNTY - A Cullman woman died on Tuesday, Oct. 31, after she...

Oak Hill Academy head coach Chris Craven posted this photo of Thomas Lee Bales on Facebook Saturday night. / Courtesy Chris Craven on Facebook WINSTON...

CULLMAN - Looking for something adventurous to do this weekend? Check out the Smith Lake WakeBattle this Saturday. The event is sponsored by Russell...

Updated 7-3-17 at 10:45 p.m. WINSTON COUNTY - ALEA Marine Patrol Troopers reported an adult drowning on Smith Lake in Winston County on Monday. According...

CULLMAN - Due to the expected high amount of boat traffic on Smith Lake this 4th of July weekend, Sheriff Matt Gentry has activated...

Updated 6-6-17 at 10:30 a.m. http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/06/06/update-mental-illness-factor-late-night-car-chase-cr-437 Updated 6-6-17 at 1:18 a.m. CULLMAN COUNTY - A car chase involving the Cullman County Sheriff's Office ended in a...

I plan, next session, to bring a local bill to put a liquor tax on these alcohol sales. The bill will divide the tax...

This photo posted on Facebook appears to show a juvenile American alligator. SMITH LAKE - Residents and sport fishers around Smith Lake appear to be...

PINEY WOODS - The Cullman Autism & Special Needs Family Support Group was very pleased to have 108 boats entered in the inaugural Angling...

TRIMBLE - Thirty-five boats took to Smith Lake Saturday for the third annual Fishing for a Cure 4ALS Tournament. Conditions at sunrise were cloudy,...

SMITH LAKE - Ah! Summertime and the livin’ is easy, well, technically we’d probably all like to live that way, but for some, lazy...

Church services are very casual and there’s a good mix of adults, youth and at least 2-3 dogs.” Carol Poupore   SMITH LAKE - Located on the banks...

The fireworks brought tears to my eyes. Only in America can we celebrate the Fourth of July with such a beautiful display of fireworks!” Cindie...

CULLMAN - Smith Lake Park was host to its 44th anniversary and new store opening celebration on Friday with many recognizable faces in attendance...

I definitely wouldn’t hesitate to go jump in Smith Lake with my boys and have some fun.” ADEM Water Quality Specialist Chris Johnson   CULLMAN - Almost...

TRIMBLE -  After claiming the inaugural Cullman Alabama High School Bass Fishing Classic title last year, the Good Hope Raiders had a solid game...

CULLMAN COUNTY, AL (WBRC) - Multiple agencies responded to a boating accident on Smith Lake in Cullman County Friday evening. The sheriff's office says at...

CULLMAN - Be sure to set your DVR or be watching HGTV on Sunday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. or Monday, April 25 at...