Do you believe in the Metal Man?
FALKVILLE Ala. – Alabama certainly has its fair share of urban legends and strange occurrences. Recently, on an adventure through the backroads of Cullman and Morgan counties, I heard mention of the “Falkville Metal Man.” Though I had never heard of him before, I...
‘Don’t listen to everyone telling you that you can’t do it, because you can,’ Jager Burns and Destiny Jones share their parenting story
Playing sports in high school while keeping pace academically can be a difficult feat in normal circumstance but imagine becoming a parent the same week you’re about to play a playoff game against the No. 1 team in the state. That was the case...
EXCLUSIVE: ‘One of the most ambitious projects in Alabama history’
Phase 1 of Smith Lake destination resort complete
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Lewis Smith Lake, with its vast expanse of over 21,000 acres of waters, dotted with beaches and a handful of upscale waterfront restaurants, has long been a beloved summertime haven. It's no surprise...
Local businesswoman files lawsuit alleging assault, fraud, emotional distress
Updated Jan. 3, 2025, at 4:55 p.m.
Jeffrey Tolbert contacted The Tribune and provided the following statement by email: "These allegations in this classic extortion suit are false. This suit was filed on the heels of me choosing to retain a new real estate partner...
Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt: German winter wonderland in the heart of Alabama!
CULLMAN, Ala. - As winter cloaks Cullman, an old-world charm takes over the streets, bringing with it the magical aura of the Cullman Christkindlmarkt. It's not just a market, but a timeless journey that traces its origins to the heart of Germany.
"The Cullman Christkindlmarkt,...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. AGE JOY LIBRARY
I LOVE LIBRARIES and I have a dream of a beautiful, FREE, public one with happy colors, patron-selected seating, art murals, craft/study/activity areas, cubbies, tall windows for lots of daylight, tech/STEM assistance, an array of books + lots of integrated programming.
This innovative library in...
City of Cullman responds to Christkindlmarkt lawsuit
Veteran claims service dog was denied entry to the market’s Ferris wheel
Updated Dec. 21, 2024, at 3:54 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman this morning responded to a lawsuit brought by a veteran who says his service dog was denied entry to...
Alabama Cottage Food Law: The do’s and don’ts
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – From jams and jellies to muffins and cookies, selling certain food items from home is now an option for many Alabama residents. However, the process may be more complicated than people expect. For home business owners, there are several precautions they...
Mountain lions: Alabama’s big-cat mystery
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The existence of Bigfoot is wildly debated across the country. However, in Alabama, another creature’s existence takes center stage in many discussions: mountain lions. The presence of these big cats is well documented in other parts of the country, but...
Ivey delivers 2025 State of the State address
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday night, Feb. 4, delivered her latest State of the State address.
Below are her remarks, in their entirety.
Lieutenant Governor Ainsworth, President Pro Tem Gudger, Speaker Ledbetter, Speaker Pro Tem Pringle, members of the Alabama Legislature, Chief Justice...
Weekend proves a busy one for Cullman County Sheriff’s Office with multiple arrests
CULLMAN, Ala. - Multiple unrelated arrests from Thursday-Sunday kept the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office busy.
At approximately midnight on Thursday, January 6, CCSO Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Dodge City area. Tori Montana Stansell, 21, of Logan was the driver of the vehicle.
Stansell was...
Local woman leading chronological Bible study, almost 100 strong
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County has a reputation for being a Bible centric. One local woman felt a calling that a reputation for being a Bible-believing area wasn’t enough and has taken the lead in involving her community in a Bible study that is...
Academy Sports + Outdoors coming to south shopping center?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman continues to grow – with new housing developments, retail expansions and in this case, a new retail development in the form of Academy Sports + Outdoors.
In a press release from on March 26, 2024, Academy Sports + Outdoors outlined and...
Grand jury calls for abolition of Hanceville PD; 6 arrested
Updated Feb. 19, 2025, at 4:35 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Five Hanceville Police Department officers and one spouse of an officer were indicted by a grand jury and arrested recently following an investigation into the August 2024 death of dispatcher Christopher Michael Willingham, 49. The...
Wreck claims life of Cullman man
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was killed in a wreck Thursday, Dec. 12, at U.S. Highway 278 and Alabama Highway 157. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as Dillon Stansell, 29.
According to authorities, the crash involved an 18-wheeler and a...
Hanceville man killed in crash
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Hanceville man is dead following a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3:25 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Jeffrey Horton, 63.
Troopers said Horton was fatally injured when the 2008 Ford F350 he...
(Updated) Bremen shooting suspect arrested
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2025/02/06/bremen-man-continues-to-be-held-without-bond-following-alleged-shooting/
Updated Saturday, Jan. 25, at 12:48 p.m.
After conferring with Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker, authorities say Vitkauskas is now being charged with first-degree domestic violence/first-degree assault, which is an Aniah's Law offense.
Under Aniah's Law, judges can deny bond to those...
Hanceville dispatcher’s cause of death revealed; 3 officers reportedly arrested
READ THE LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2025/02/19/grand-jury-calls-for-abolition-of-hanceville-pd-6-arrested/
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More details were released today about the death of Hanceville Police Department dispatcher Christopher Michael Willingham, 49, back in August 2024. Additionally, three Hanceville Police officers have reportedly been arrested.
According to pathology and toxicology reports issued by...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 3, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 3, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 30
theft of property; CR 384
unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle; CR 220
domestic violence; CR...
Cullman 4-H Shotgun Team collects medals at state tournament
CHILDERSBURG -
Cullman's 4-H shotgun team competed in the state tournament in Childersburg in April
and several members posted very impressive results. Hayden Faulk, one of the
coaches of the team, was impressed at the state tournament and happy with how
his team performed this season.
"They did great...
Cullman man arrested following foot pursuit
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was arrested in the early morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 21, after allegedly attempting to elude law enforcement. Another suspect ran out of his shoes - literally.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to conduct a...
Holly Pond man killed in I-65 wreck
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Holly Pond man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:40 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, on Interstate 65 North.
Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Derek L. Humphries, 36.
Troopers said Humphries was fatally injured when the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja...
WSCC instructor placed on leave following inflammatory messages
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A Wallace State Community College history instructor has been placed on administrative leave after posts and messages she created on social media in response to the upcoming Cullman Comes Out event were made public. Screenshots of Leigh Ann Courington’s posts have...
Harmony Mendoza to end 13-year run with WVTM 13
Mendoza plans to focus on nonprofit work moving forward
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– WVTM 13 on Wednesday announced the departure ofmeteorologist Harmony Mendoza. Mendoza has been covering weather in central Alabamafor 13 years but has decided to focus more on her work with nonprofit organizations inAlabama. Her final day at WVTM 13 is May 24, 2023.
“Harmony has been...
Lee Leads wire-to-wire to win MLF General Tire Heavy Hitters 2024 Presented by Bass Pro Shops on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 23, 2024) – The first time Abu Garcia pro Jordan Lee of Cullman, Alabama, ever tasted tournament victory, competing on Lake Guntersville at age 17, he earned the win throwing a topwater frog. Ever since, he’s continued to hone his skills with his favorite...
Bringing out the best: Northbrook Baptist Church goes online, offers to help small churches record videos
CULLMAN, Ala. -
As churches respond to the Coronavirus pandemic by transitioning to online
services and Bible studies, Northbrook Baptist Church is hoping to help smaller
churches continue to minister. Pastor Keith Warden explained,
“There’s a lot of smaller churches, and then there’s
also just guys that are bivocational,...
City reveals planned Depot Park transformation
CULLMAN, Ala. - Back in May, the City of Cullman announced it would be making improvements to Depot Park, including changes to the park’s infrastructure. On Tuesday, June 13, renderings showing what the park will look like in the future were released.
“These improvements will...
CCSO makes multiple arrests
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests countywide Thursday through Sunday.
Thursday, July 28
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Good Hope area.
Randy Isaiah McCleod, 31, of Hanceville, was the driver of the vehicle in question.
He was allegedly found to...
Local Elvis impersonator goes Hollywood
CULLMAN, Ala - Alex Swindle was only 10 or 11 years old when he auditioned for a part in a children’s theater musical that would place him on a strange path to Hollywood. A part playing the legendary Elvis Presley would grow into much...
(Update) 2 dead following multivehicle crash; man charged with manslaughter
Updated Nov. 21, 2024, at 11:07 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people are dead and another has been charged with reckless manslaughter following a multivehicle crash in north Cullman Wednesday night, Nov. 20.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick on Thursday morning identified the victims as Billy...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies aiming to continue success in 5A
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After
putting together an impressive postseason run a season ago and capturing a
region title, the Fairview Aggies are ready to hit the field again this fall to
build on that success going into Class 5A. The Aggies are moving up from 4A and
into...
Taylor Massengill joining Cullman Primary Care OB/GYN
CULLMAN, Ala. - On
August 1, Dr. Taylor Massengill will join Cullman Primary Care OB/GYN. She is
coming on board after the recent
retirement of Dr. Howard Williamson in June. She will join Dr. John
Wideman, Dr. Thomas Richard and Dr. Shane Sheffield.
Massengill is originally from Gardendale...
Possible road rage leads to shooting near Good Hope Baptist Church (Update)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Details are still coming in following what many on the scene called an alleged road rage shooting near Good Hope Baptist Church.
According to a Tribune crew member on the scene, the alleged shooter fled in a White Buick Enclave but later...
The Klein Building renovations to honor Klein family and history
CULLMAN, Ala. - The historic Klein Dairy building, previously a creamery and ice cream shop, was established in Cullman in 1948 by Charles Klein as a part of his already large dairy business. Klein’s Dairy Products building was located on 5th St SE, which...
(Update) Man arrested in connection with body found in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Cullman man has been arrested in connection with the body that was found at a Good Hope park Saturday, Feb. 8.
The deceased was identified as Anthony Mark Sturgeon, 29, of Cullman. He was pronounced dead at the scene by...
UPDATE: Deceased man found in Cullman storage unit identified
CULLMAN, Ala. - A deceased man was found in the Denson Avenue storage units in Cullman late on Tuesday afternoon.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the man as Lawrence Rodney Balduf Jr., 40, from Cordova. It was reported that the man had been staying...
Rock the South: Law enforcement, EMS update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The first day of Rock the South saw more than 60,000 attendees from all over the country, six musical acts, some heat-related medical incidents and a handful of arrests.
Cullman Assistant Police Chief David Nassetta said, unofficially, that emergency medical personnel were...
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., CCSO deputies located Katherine Nichole Jones, 30, of Cullman, asleep in the bed of her truck.
The vehicle was parked at...
Men’s Basketball Coach Allen Sharpe returns to Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala.--Wallace
State Community College is pleased to announce the return of Allen Sharpe as
head men’s basketball coach.
Sharpe previously served as head coach of the Lions
from 2005 to 2010, leading the program to its first conference title in 2010.
During that time he posted an...
Hanceville man killed in Morgan County crash
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. – A Hanceville man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:09 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as David C. Acuff, 40.
A media release from ALEA said Acuff was fatally injured when the...
(Updated) CPD investigating death of infant at Economy Inn in Cullman
Updated 8-29-22 5:07 p.m
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) is investigating the death of an infant.
CPD officers responded to a report of an infant death at the Economy Inn on U.S. Highway 31 (1834 Second Ave. NW, Cullman) around 12:30 p.m....
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Women’ by Kristin Hannah
Kristin Hannah’s latest book is historical fiction set in 1966 during the Vietnam War. The first part of the book takes place in Vietnam. The second part is about the return home to the United States.
Frances “Frankie” McGrath has just completed nursing school. Her golden boy brother, Finley,...
Important documentation needed to enroll in STAR ID program; deadline extended to May 5, 2025
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is extending the enforcement deadline for the REAL ID (called STAR ID in Alabama) to May 7, 2025, in response to COVID-19. However, STAR IDs will still be available for issuance after May 7, 2025, at...
Urban Cookhouse, Joe Hudson Collision Center, new Taco Bell location coming to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman
will soon have a couple of new businesses and a new location for an old
favorite. Urban Cookhouse, Joe Hudson Collision Center and a new Taco Bell
location all hope to be open by the end of 2020.
Urban Cookhouse is giving a...
Arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
June 10
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; I-65 NB at 308 MMdomestic violence; CR 127unauthorized use...
‘Jason’s legacy will live on’
Clarification: Due to conflicting information, Jason McCollum’s status is unclear at this time.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –Jason McCollum, 49, is a Cullman man who fought a valiant 15-month-long battle against COVID-19 and its aftereffects.
A post shared on social media by Tracie Shadeck on behalf of his...
What’s that? Whataburger coming to Cullman!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission approved the site plan for a proposed Whataburger on Cherokee Avenue Southwest and Swafford Road Southwest, with few contingencies. The new location will provide seating for 76 customers. The burger chain, headquartered in San Antonio,...
Cullman man drowns at Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man drowned in Smith Lake on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as Cody Lindsey, 36.
Lindsey was reported missing and possibly drowning shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Lake Park after he reportedly went...
2 killed in Saturday morning wreck
UPDATE: The driver of the Chrysler 300 has been identified.
DECATUR POST – A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, has claimed two lives. Sydni M. Helms, 22, of Jasper, was fatally injured when the 2014 Jeep Wrangler she was driving collided...
Holly Pond football player’s act of kindness draws cheers from opposing fans
DANVILLE, Ala. -
Last Friday evening, Holly Pond High School’s (HPHS) football team suffered a
defeat at Danville High School, but one Bronco scored a win that had fans on
both sides of the field cheering. HPHS junior middle linebacker no. 42 Andy
Garcia came to the aid...
Rock the South: Law enforcement update
CULLMAN, Ala. – With thousands descending on Cullman this weekend for the Rock the South music festival, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said his department’s primary focus will be safety and security.
“As with any event that the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office works, our first...
Coroner confirms death of 5-year-old boy at Smith Lake
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 boy slipped under the surface hours earlier.
“Due to it being a minor, the name will not be released,” Kilpatrick said.
The...
Reckless murder indictment issued in 2020 Battleground shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County Grand Jury on Tuesday indicted Christian Alexander Shane Lewter, 22, of Vinemont, with reckless murder in the August 2020 shooting death of Tazz Michael Wynn in the Battleground Community. The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office took Lewter into custody...
(Updated) Cullman man dies after single-vehicle crash
Updated Nov. 30 at 9:06 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:20 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, claimed the life of a Cullman man.
Alabama State Troopers said Maxwell W. Ratcliff, 24, was critically injured when a 2021 Dodge Ram left the...
Attorney General Steve Marshall hails Supreme Court victory in religious freedom case supported by Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall hailed a unanimous decision by the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday, in a lawsuit supported by Alabama, upholding the right of Catholic Social Services to assist in Philadelphia’s foster care system without having to surrender the group’s religious beliefs.
“Alabama and...
Fact check: Potential Topre America employees not undocumented
The following is a follow-up to www.cullmantribune.com/2024/05/08/going-to-work-100-plus-apply-for-positions-at-topre
CULLMAN, Ala. - Topre America in Cullman is not hiring undocumented immigrants or busing undocumented Haitian workers to the Cullman Career Center, as has been erroneously reported in social media, according to City of Cullman and Cullman County...
AHSAA details ‘Return to Play Best Practices’ document
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Ever
since the coronavirus pandemic brought an early end to school and spring sports
back in March, we’ve been anxiously awaiting information about the upcoming
football season. Wednesday finally brought some of the answers we wanted when
the AHSAA’s Central Board approved a plan to...
St. Bernard Abbey, Sacred Heart Church celebrating Holy Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christians around the world are celebrating Holy Week, leading up to Easter Sunday. The solemnity of the time is visible in the Church of St. Bernard Abbey and Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Cullman. Crucifixes and images of saints are...
Jason Crawford found guilty of murder
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Friday night, after four days of testimony, Cullman’s Jason Crawford was found guilty in the murder of his wife Tiffiney Joy Crawford. The victim was shot twice in the head on the night of May 2, 2017. The defendant was indicted...
An expansive history: a guide to Downtown Cullman’s most historic buildings
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Register of Historic Places criteria for evaluation allow for prioritization of the preservation of historical sites based on their quality of significance in American history, including places that are associated with events that contributed to the broad patterns of...
(UPDATED) Sen. Garlan Gudger injured in jet ski accident on Smith Lake; prognosis ‘good’
Updated July 5, 2024, at 5:08 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, was injured in a jet ski accident on Smith Lake on the afternoon of July 4. He was airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birmingham and is currently in the ICU, but...
Former Auburn, Cullman standout Thompson joins Cubs’ summer camp
SOUTH BEND, Ind. –
The season isn’t quite over yet for Keegan Thompson. This year’s minor league baseball
season was canceled in June, but the former Cullman High School and Auburn standout
was added to the Chicago Cubs’ summer camp roster Tuesday. Thompson reported to
the Four Winds...
Canadian geese removed from Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - Locals visiting Sportsman Lake Park on Wednesday and Thursday noticed that the large gaggle of Canadian geese that had covered parts of the lakeshore recently had largely vanished, leaving only a few stragglers and the regular ducks. According to Cullman County...
‘The way the ordinance stands now, we absolutely will not survive’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, June 28 passed a revision to Section 4-33 of the Cullman City Code of Ordinances allowing alcohol to be sold and purchased on Sundays from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. This amendment to the ordinance...
Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nelly, Ashley McBryde, Jordan Davis, Ingrid Andress, Flatland Cavalry, Laine Hardy, Drew Parker, DeeJay Silver, Trey Lewis and Alex Hall among artists announced...
CULLMAN, AL. - What’s billed as the “The South’s biggest party”, Rock the South announced Monday morning what the concert promoters are calling “an incredible lineup of musicians for Pepsi Rock the South in Cullman, Alabama on August 13-14, 2021.”
This year’s lineup is packed...
Local area business spotlight: Hippie Hill Homestead
DANVILLE, Ala. - Jadyen Guthery is a mother, wife, homemaker and now a small business owner. As if her time wasn’t occupied enough with her 2-year-old daughter, Nellie, she and her husband have turned their brood of small backyard farm animals into a business, stemming from Guthery’s desire to live a...
Strawberry Festival is back, coming May 1
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism touts active slate starting this week with archery and pro fishing tournaments
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Strawberry Festival has been a community institution since its inception in 1939. The 2019 80th anniversary event saw record attendance numbers of more...
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 and safe summer this season – kicking-off with a soft opening for staff training procedures starting this Saturday, May 28...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 27, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 27, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 23
permitting dogs to run at large; CR 1107
harassing communications; CR 1059
harassing communications; CR 172
theft...
A special message from AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese
Like thousands of others, I am deeply saddened and disappointed that our schools have closed, and spring sports will not have an opportunity to finish their seasons. Even more so, I am disheartened for all student-athletes, contest officials, their coaches, families, student bodies,...
Bremen man killed in Monday wreck
Updated Tuesday, April 2, at 11:58 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:34 p.m. Monday, April 1, claimed the life of a Bremen man. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Cody L. Self, 33.
Troopers said Self was fatally...
Cullman businessman arrested on multiple charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - Integrity Auto Group owner Robert Taylor, 50, of Cullman was arrested Tuesday, July 13, for attempted theft of property first-degree, and second-degree forgery, both felony charges.
Cullman Police Department (CPD) Sergeant Chuck Shikle executed the two warrants on Taylor at his place...
Andrew Maresh found guilty for the murder of Daniel Ray Osborn, II
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announced in a press release on Thursday that Andrew Jacob Maresh was found guilty after a three-day jury trial in the Cullman County Circuit Court for the murder of Daniel Ray Osborn, II.
“Our thoughts and...
David Allen Henry arrested on sexual abuse charge
CULLMAN, Ala. – David Allen Henry, 36, of Trafford, Alabama, was arrested on Dec. 31, 2024, by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on an outstanding warrant related to a sexual abuse charge. The warrant stems from an incident earlier this year.
Henry faces a charge of...
Building in flames at Tyson/River Valley Ingredients plant near Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Tyson Foods/River Valley Ingredients (formerly American Proteins) rendering plant (1170 County Road 508, southwest of Hanceville), suffered damage Friday afternoon from a fire that started in a building on the back of the property close to the Mulberry Fork. Mayor...
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 that resulted in the same consequence.
On Wednesday, June 1, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators executed a search warrant...
Local family arrested after infant tests positive for methamphetamine
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three people have been charged with chemical endangerment of a child after a one year old tested positive for methamphetamine during a DHR wellness check.
According to the Cullman Police Department’s Public Relations Director Adam Clark, Greg W. Wallace, 50, of Vinemont,...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests over the weekend in unrelated cases.
Thursday. Aug. 18
Investigators served a search warrant in the Valley Grove area.
Regina Banks Edwards, 54, of Cullman was located at the residence.
She was allegedly found to be...
A lifetime in love
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - After graduating from Fairview High School in 1952, Charlsie Pike, or “Boots” as she is known to her family and friends, decided to spend that summer with her sister in Kansas City, Missouri. The spunky and beautiful young woman from Alabama...
Faith Column
The younger generation doesn’t understand a number of words and phrases, including “broken record,” “ice box,” “party line,” “ungawa” and “Kemo sabe.” Another phrase is one we don’t hear too much anymore, “Who does she think she is, the queen of Sheba?”
This phrase is...
Start off the new year this January with a visit to ‘Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Zoo will be celebrating Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration on select evenings, on January 6 – 9 and January 12 – 17, 2022.
The event will run each evening from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., with entry closing at...
Man dies following tree removal accident
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man died following a tree removal accident at a jobsite in the Bethsadia community on Tuesday, April 16.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as Phillips Pullium, 34, of Cullman, and said Pullium was struck by a limb.
Kilpatrick...
Rainer: ADCNR strives to continue trend in 2025 after great success in 2024
To say 2024 was an outstanding year for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) would border on understatement, and plans for 2025 will continue that trend, according to ADCNR Commissioner Chris Blankenship.
Through a variety of funding sources, ADCNR has utilized more...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the weekend, including:
Thursday, Aug. 25
CCSO deputies responded to a business in the Berlin community in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
Upon arrival, deputies located the vehicle in question and identified Troy...
Crawford sentenced to 99 years following murder conviction
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jason Dewayne Crawford was sentenced Friday, March 10, 2023, to 99 years by Judge Martha Williams after he was convicted of first-degree murder in connection to the death of his wife, Tiffiney Joy Crawford in 2017.
The victim was shot twice in the...
Cold Springs High School student arrested for terrorist threat
BREMEN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Cold Springs High School student on Friday for making a terrorist threat.
Carmel Anthony Messina, 18, of Bremen, was arrested at Cold Springs High School.
The arrest stemmed from a threat made by Messina on Thursday, December...
Former mayor faces five criminal charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - The former mayor of Baileyton who lost his seat as the incumbent in the 2020 race was arrested for five Grand Jury warrants on Tuesday.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Johnny Brant Dyar, 78, of Baileyton was arrested by the...
Body recovered from Mulberry Fork
Updated March 14, 2025, at 8:15 p.m.
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Authorities recovered a body from the Mulberry Fork on Friday, March 14, 2025. According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, the location was between County Roads 698 and 688 in the Holly Pond community.
As...
Crawford trial: Day 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Day three of Cullman man Jason Crawford’s trial in the May 2, 2017, murder of his wife Tiffiney Joy Crawford, began with Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Sgt. Jed Thomas being called to the stand.
Thomas’ body cam video was shown from...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 20, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 16
domestic violence; CR 216
burglary; Hwy. 91
using false identity to avoid arrest; CR 565
unlawful breaking...
COLUMN: Fishin’ and cheatin’ – caught lead handed!
I just read an article about a man who was disqualified from a fishing tournament for cheating. Y’all, I think Jesus is coming soon. Fishing is a sport that has long been known for its liars. Ever heard the term “fish story?” But when...
BREAKING: Mae’s Food Hall to close after Oktoberfest
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday, Cullman developer Shane Quick announced that his Warehouse District eatery Mae’s Food Hall will close on Oct. 5, at the conclusion of this year’s Oktoberfest celebration.
On Sunday evening, Quick issued this statement:
Mae’s Food Hall’s last day of operation will...
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 by Kadi and Justin Smith, will be bringing fresh cut meats including angus choice steaks and roasts, bone-in and boneless...
‘Stamp Out Hunger’: Cullman Caring for Kids sees large donation from postal worker drive
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Caring for Kids this week received a massive product donation to its food pantry, thanks to the Cullman Post Office. As part of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive, held in conjunction with United...
Jordan Lee leads final 10 into Knockout Round, Thrift Banks $30K Big Bass Award at MLF General Tire Heavy Hitters on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 22, 2023) – The two anglers who dominated their respective groups during the Qualifying Round at General Tire Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops picked up right where they left off during Wednesday’s Knockout Round.
Abu Garcia pro Jordan Lee of Cullman, Alabama, led the way with...
‘Stand your ground’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Kenneth Don Malone, 60, of Guntersville, was cleared of murder and manslaughter charges Tuesday in the shooting death of Joshua Adam White, 35, also of Guntersville. The shooting happened on Monday, July 16, 2018 at a residence in the New Canaan...
Vinemont couple charged with drug trafficking
VINEMONT, Ala. - A couple from Vinemont is facing drug charges after a search warrant allegedly led to the discovery of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and prescription medication at their residence.
Cody Michael Clay, 27, and Hayley N. Clay, 26, were arrested on June 12 after...
Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies fired upon in multi-county pursuit; One suspect dead
CULLMAN, Ala. — On Oct. 16, Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies were involved in a chase that started in the Bremen area around 7:30 p.m. and concluded in Jefferson County, according to Sheriff Matt Gentry.
Suspects in the vehicle fired multiple gunshots at CCSO...
7 arrested in multistate vehicle theft ring
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department Investigation Division in conjunction with Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and the Cullman County District Attorney’s Office on Friday evening, Sept. 13, 2024, arrested seven individuals allegedly involved in a multistate vehicle theft ring, according to a media...
Arrests and incidents reported March 29, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 29, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 25
domestic violence; Hwy. 91
domestic violence; Hwy. 69 S
trespassing; CR 1343
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