Wallace State awarded National Science Foundation Grant
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has been awarded a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) grant aimed at increasing the number of women and adult learners in diesel technology training.
The three-year $279,336 award was announced Wednesday by NSF.
“We are so very pleased to...
USDA Launches Feral Swine Control Program
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Free-ranging populations of feral swine—also known as feral hogs, wild boar or wild pigs—can now be found throughout most of Alabama. Feral swine usually cause significant amounts of damage to agricultural crops, food plots, pastures and a myriad of other...
Senior Spotlight: Ruth Brigham, pt 2
In 1951, Harold and Ruth Brigham moved their young family from Washington D.C. to Cullman County. They would call Hanceville home and eventually have a third child, Tim. Once their children were old enough to attend school, Ruth would go to work as a...
Celebrate Earth Day with Author Dr. Bill Deutsch, cofounder of Alabama Water Watch, for the North Alabama Agriplex Lunch and Learn Series
Cullman, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex, a local nonprofit dedicated to educating and promoting Alabama’s agriculture and future sustainability, is hosting a special guest lecturer for Earth Day this year! On Wednesday, April 21, Dr. Bill Deutsch, the author of Alabama Rivers,...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021—The April Shower of Stars Birthday Party
The lush, verdant setting for our “April Shower of Stars Birthday Party” is in Kentucky. Loretta Lynn proudly hails from this state, but instead of her old stomping grounds in Butcher Holler, we are picnicking on a beautiful, finely laid, closely mown stretch of...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1917
Marriages:
August 19 – Ledmon L. Pugh, 23, to Aubrey Casen, 20.
August 20 – Luther Seibenhener, 21, to Elvia Pruett, 16.
August 21 – Albert Smith, 18, to Gladys Murray, 16; Asa Henry Hogland, 21, to Bertha Ogletree, 18; Cephas T. Turner, 19, to Lerone Puryer,...
Wallace State women’s golf wins 3rd consecutive tournament; WSCC basketball teams have seasons end in ACCC quarterfinals
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s golf team won its third straight tournament title this spring, cruising in the Wallace State Spring Invite at Cross Creek Golf Course this week, and sophomore Lauren Cole her low medalist title in as many tournaments.
The Lady Lions won...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School receives flag flown over U.S. Capitol
CULLMAN, Ala. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, at the request of Nell Dunlap, had the Flag of the United States of America flown over the United States Capitol recently in honor of St. Paul’s Lutheran School. That flag was presented to St. Paul’s Lutheran School...
Remembering Porter: Michael Heatherly talks about winning St. Paul’s Impact Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School in March named alumnus Michael Heatherly as the recipient of its second Impact Award, said to be inspired by 1 Peter 4:10-11:
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards...
Pet of the Week: Cut loose with Ivy!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Ivy is an 8-12-month-old terrier/hound mix. She’s a lively-but-not-crazy, medium-energy pet who, sadly, has spent most of her short...
Dodge City Town Council approves road projects, challenges local business over licensing
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council Thursday evening awarded a contract to M. C. Paving of Hanceville to perform repairs, and resurfacing to Wagon Wheel Road and County Road 205.
On Wagon Wheel Road, the company will patch potholes, apply tar tack...
Cullman Regional continues to require masks for all entering the facility
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Center announced Friday, April 9 that they will continue to require anyone entering the medical center to wear a mask. This announcement comes after Governor Ivey announced that the Alabama Statewide Mask Mandate Order will expire Friday, April...
Gov. Ivey: Economic development report card shows $4.8 billion in new investment in 2020
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, economic development activity across Alabama in 2020 generated close to $5 billion in new capital investment and almost 10,000 job commitments, Governor Kay Ivey announced today.
With significant growth projects recorded in key strategic...
West Point High School presents “Shrek the Musical”
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School Theatre returned to the stage Friday with its production of “Shrek the Musical,” which will run through Sunday, April 11.
The Tony-winning Broadway show tells a familiar story for those who have seen the Dreamworks Animation mega-hit...
Football field graduations are underrated
“I can’t wait to graduate in Wallace State’s gym!” said no high school senior ever. After spending the end of last year wondering if graduation would happen at all, the wonderful news came that they were still to take place. The news was made...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman’s Crider signs with Lurleen B. Wallace
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friends, family, teammates and coaches all gathered in Cullman High School’s Tillman Hall Friday afternoon to celebrate another Bearcat standout taking the next step of their athletic and academic career. Callie Crider is the latest Bearcat to sign an athletic scholarship...
Arrests and incidents reported April 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
April 7
second-degree domestic violence-assault; person; Kim Ln. SE
April...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Fairview’s Manasco signs with Wallace State
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Friday was another special day at Fairview High School as another Aggies standout signed a scholarship to continue their athletic career at the next level. Daisy Manasco officially signed to play for the Wallace State Lady Lions and is leaving behind...
Wallace State’s horticulture/agriculture program hosting spring plant sale
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s (WSCC) Horticulture/Agriculture program is currently hosting its spring plant sale. The public is invited to the WSCC greenhouses for the event. Sale hours each week are Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday...
Looking to their ‘Futures’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre returned to the stage Wednesday evening with the student-produced and choreographed show “Futures” on campus in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre, presenting a variety of styles from classical ballet to jazz and hip-hop.
After the...
2021 Links for Literacy Golf Tournament tees off Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will host its annual Links for Literacy Golf Tournament Monday, April 12, 2021 at Terri Pines Country Club. For you avid golfers, the event is a four-man shamble with a shotgun start, with tee times at...
Hanceville City Council approves plan to repair damage to Styles Street Bridge; approves two local events
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council approved the plan Thursday night to fix the Styles Street Bridge that is currently closed and will remain as such until the work can be completed. The plan will have work possibly beginning in mid-June once the...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats down Trojans 12-3 to clinch playoff berth
CULLMAN, Ala. – After blanking Muscle Shoals on the road 9-0 Tuesday night to take a 1-0 lead in the area series, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Thursday night with a chance to wrap up a series win and clinch a...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bearcats come back and walk off to top Muscle Shoals 7-6
CULLMAN, Ala. – After falling behind early, the Cullman Lady Bearcats were able to do what they’ve already done several times this season and rally to come from behind and defeat Muscle Shoals Thursday night. Trailing 6-5 going into the bottom of the seventh,...
Arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 5
domestic violence; CR 747
unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia;...
Cullman Regional to open first health park in Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional announced plans to open the first of their planned “health parks.” This is a new concept that combines multiple types of health services into a single setting. The arrival of health parks should be viewed from the perspective of...
Cullman City Schools amend mask mandate, effective Monday, April 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Statement from Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff:
"As Governor Ivey intends to remove the mask requirement from the public health order on April 9, 2021, the Cullman City School System will amend the procedure on masks/facial coverings as well. Effective Monday,...
West Point High School presents “Shrek the Musical” this weekend; live and livestream options available
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School (WPHS) joins the ranks of those bringing live arts and entertainment back to the stage with its production of “Shrek the Musical” this Friday through Sunday, April 9-11, 2021.
The Tony-winning Broadway show tells a familiar story...
Senior Spotlight: Ruth Brigham
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Ruth Creel Brigham was born in 1924 on a farm about 2 miles outside of Hanceville. She was born during the Great Depression and although times were hard, she thanks family, school and church for getting her through and putting her...
Nuggets of wisdom: Milo’s Hamburgers partners with Cullman area schools to launch “Wisdom Week”
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Milo’s Hamburgers has announced its partnership with five Cullman elementary schools to host “Wisdom Week” to encourage positive character development in celebration of the company’s 75th anniversary. The program, called “Nuggets of Wisdom,” coincides with Milo’s recent chicken nugget launch...
Harmony School receives funding for new early learning program
CULLMAN, Ala. - On March 23, Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education announced grants to fund pre-K through third grade Integrated Approach to Early Learning (P3) in 34 new classrooms across the state. Among the schools receiving grant money...
Order of the state health officer suspending certain public gatherings due to risk of infection by COVID-19
WHEREAS Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been detected in Alabama;
WHEREAS the appearance of COVID-19 in the State poses the potential of widespread exposure to an infectious agent that poses significant risk of substantial harm to a large number of people;
WHEREAS the State Board of...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point downs Fairview 9-0 to win JV County Tournament
VINMEONT, Ala. – After the varsity champion was crowned Tuesday night, the JV squads hit the field for their county tournament Wednesday. The opening round began at 4 p.m. and by the end of the night, the 2021 champion was crowned. That team turned...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats fall to top-ranked Huntsville 2-0; Wednesday scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Grissom on the road 2-1 Monday night, the Cullman Lady Bearcats returned home to Oliver Woodard Stadium for a ranked battle with Huntsville and after a scoreless first half, the Lady Panthers were able to net a pair of...
B.A.S.S. Reschedules College Tournament Amid Flooding
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Heavy spring rains across central Alabama have caused water levels to soar, prompting B.A.S.S. and officials with local hosts at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce to postpone the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at Lewis Smith Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops until...
Arrests and incidents reported April 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 7, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
April 6
forgery; Cardiology Consultants; Cullman Shopping Center; forged...
Dance returns to Cullman County stages starting this week
ULLMAN and HANCEVILLE, Ala. - As the world reopens from a year of disappointing COVID shutdowns, Cullman County is seeing live arts and entertainment events return to local stages. Dance productions will open this Wednesday, April 7, with a show by Wallace State Community...
Cullman High School to host Miss Southerner/Fair Queen Representative Pageants
CULLMAN Ala. - On Saturday, April 17th at 7 p.m., Cullman High School will host the 2020-2021 Miss Southerner Pageant and the 2021 Fair Queen Representative Pageant. Pageants will be held in the CHS auditorium.
Arab High junior Kennedy Copeland named 4th Congressional District Art Competition’s Best of Show
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – On Tuesday, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) congratulated an Arab High School student following an awards ceremony in Russellville to announce the winners of the 4th Congressional District Art Competition.
“I’m proud to announce that Kennedy Copeland, an 11th grader at Arab High School,...
Signature Smiles of Cullman celebrates six years with new facility
CULLMAN, Ala. - After opening their doors in Cullman nearly six years ago, the Signature Smiles of Cullman dentistry office is expanding to a new facility. Located at 1754 Warnke Circle NE (behind the Surgery Center on Hwy 157), owners Lindsey Marshall, DMD, and...
Flourish of Cullman holds long-awaited ribbon cutting
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a year of COVID, Flourish of Cullman was finally able to celebrate with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon. Members of the Flourish team were joined by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce. Flourish was founded in 2015 and moved...
Wallace State gears up for new virtual reality diesel tech program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) is preparing to launch a new diesel tech program this summer with a curriculum that will use Virtual Reality (VR) simulations to help students train to work bumper-to-bumper on diesel-powered heavy trucks, buses, heavy equipment and...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman’s Clemmons fans 15 in 4-1 win at Decatur; Tuesday scoring recap
DECATUR, Ala. -- Cullman got another spectacular pitching performance from Chalea Clemmons as she struck out 15 Decatur batters and the Lady Bearcats picked up a huge 4-1 area win on the road.
After a scoreless first inning, Cullman got on the scoreboard in the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors capture 7th straight county title
VINEMONT, Ala. – For the seventh consecutive season, the West Point Lady Warriors are your Cullman County Tournament champions. The Lady Warriors knocked off Cold Springs, Good Hope and eventually Holly Pond in the championship game on the way to this year’s county title....
Watch next Space Station crew launch live on NASA TV, NASA app
HOUSTON, Texas – Three space travelers, including NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, are poised to launch Friday, April 9, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to the International Space Station. NASA Television, the agency’s website and the NASA app will provide comprehensive prelaunch and...
AHSAA to offer Girls’ flag football as sanctioned sport in 2021
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In partnership with the Atlanta Falcons and NFL FLAG, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) announced Tuesday at its 13th Annual Principals’ and Athletic Directors’ Conference that girls flag football will be a sanctioned sport in 2021. The new sport will be available for...
Arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
April 5
fourth-degree theft of property; Shoe Show; Marketplatz...
Pet of the Week: Relax with Mary!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Mary is a 7-8-year-old Sheltie mix. She’s a really laid-back, low-energy pet who’s housebroken and shows every sign of having been someone’s home companion for a long...
Goat Island set to celebrate five years of good beer
CULLMAN, Ala. –Goat Island Brewing today announced their Five-Year Anniversary Celebration. The event, which will include food, music, a special beer release and live miniature goats, will be held April 10.
“This marks five years of using the freshest and best ingredients available, and the...
Wallace State alum crunched numbers to provide clearer picture of COVID
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – As an astrophysicist, Lucas Johnson, Ph.D., has always relied on facts and figures, but more so during the outbreak of COVID-19 which, during its early days, created confusing and sometimes competing messages from a wide range of sources.
Johnson, a 2010 graduate...
New Baileyton Town Hall close to opening; tornado siren in need of repairs for continuing storm season
BAILEYTON, Ala.- Baileyton mayor Windell Calloway said Monday night that he hopes the new Baileyton Town Hall will be ready in time for April’s town council meeting. The sound system has been installed in the new town hall and the Cullman Electric Co-Op should...
Holly Pond Council approves senior center plan
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening approved the design for the community’s new senior center that will be located near the Guy Hunt Library on the town’s west side. Based on a plan submitted by 5RDesign, the 2,000...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman County Tournament Day 1 scoring recap
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Softball Tournament officially got underway at the Vinemont Sports Complex Monday night and it was a full night of action on the diamond. Cold Springs, Good Hope and Vinemont won their opening round matchups and after enjoying...
East Elementary fifth grade classes use Easter egg hunt to reinforce language lesson
CULLMAN, Ala. - An East Elementary School fifth grade class headed outside Monday for a post-spring break Easter egg hunt while practicing their English language lesson.
Fifth grade teacher Nina Jones said she used the egg hunt with school back in session the day after...
Judson College board of trustees vote to move forward
Marion, Ala. – Since 1838, Judson College has equipped young women for life and leadership for the good of others and to the glory of God. The 183-year-old institution has been dedicated to providing an excellent education and transformational leadership opportunities in a Christ-centered...
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...
NASA TV to air first US commercial crew port relocation on Space Station
HOUSTON, TX. - NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts aboard the International Space Station will mark another first for commercial spaceflight Monday, April 5, when the four astronauts will relocate the Crew Dragon spacecraft to prepare for the arrival of new crew members in late April and the...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: Betty, Bette and The Boys Birthday Party
You might have anticipated the setting for the “Betty, Bette and The Boys Birthday Party” would be one of Hugh Hefner’s swanky mansions or the even more cinematic Sonoma Valley winery owned by Francis Ford Coppola. Instead, we opted for “a place where even...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1937
Mr. Bill Clapp and Geraldine Mugrove surprised their friends by getting married last Thursday. They are residing with Mr. and Mrs. William Clapp, Senior.
Mrs. G.W. Thorn, of Hanceville, suffered painful burns on her leg last Wednesday.
The Bremen Community was shocked by the death of...
Children share why they love Easter
Colin Hyde- age 11
What do you like about Easter? I like the competition about Easter eggs and I really like to find all of them. I love my family because they are super nice to me and I don't get to see them that...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison falls to Winston County in County Championship Game 6-3
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison Lady Dawgs needed to beat the Lady Jackets twice to grab the county championship Saturday night but came up short in game one against the Winston County 6-3 to finish as county runners up. Addison had to come out of the...
Area graduates receive WoodmenLife scholarships
OMAHA, Neb. – A number of local high school graduates were recently awarded WoodmenLife Focus Forward Scholarships®. The students, who are all WoodmenLife members, submitted applications highlighting their high school grades, activities and volunteerism, as well as an essay on patriotism.
This year’s $500 scholarship...
PREP BASEBALL: Norton’s walk-off lifts Cullman over Houston 8-7; Saturday scoring recap
MURFREESBORO, TN. – Cullman continued its slate of weekend matchups in Tennessee with the Houston-Germantown Mustangs Saturday morning and picked up another big win with another big hit in the final frame. Trailing 7-4 going into the bottom of the seventh, the ‘Cats plated...
Wallace State Dance presenting ‘Futures’ April 7
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre will present its spring showcase “Futures” Wednesday, April 7 at 6 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. The Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre is located in the Garlan E. Gudger, Sr. Student Center on...
Bloomin’ Festival returns April 17-18
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a year of COVID shutdowns, St. Bernard Prep’s annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair is returning April 17-18, 2021.
The school describes its festival as “a two-day juried arts festival attracting more than 25,000 visitors to the beautiful campus of...
Hanceville Nursing & Rehab residents share what makes Easter special
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The residents of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab recently participated in an Easter egg hunt. Residents, staff and even Dr. Henry Beeler joined in on the fun. Several of the residents reflected on Easter throughout their lives and this is what they...
Autism Awareness Month: ‘Light up with Kindness’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Together, we can create a kinder, more inclusive world. Join the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) as it recognizes the month of April as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month and World Autism Day on April 2. Throughout the month, ADMH...
CCBOE: Bus drivers cannot access some flooded roads
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) announced late this week that it had to relocate Wi-Fi-equipped buses from Smith Lake Park due to concerns over water levels, and that buses would not travel certain roads to pick up students due to...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point handles Addison 9-3; Friday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – Addison made the short trip up the road to West Point for a Friday afternoon matchup with the Warriors and after plating nine runs in the first two innings, West Point was able to hold onto its lead and cruise...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman tops Gardendale at home 8-1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s girls’ tennis team was back home to take on Gardendale Friday night and the Lady Bearcats improved to 10-2 on the season with an 8-1 win over the Lady Rockets. Cullman won all but one doubles match over Gardendale.
Match results:
Singles
1....
Cullman Parks and Rec volleyball season moved to later dates, registration extended
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) announced that its 7–12-year-old girls’ volleyball league, slated to play in May and June, has rescheduled the season to August through October, and extended registration into June in hopes of encouraging more players to...
Vaccinating pets is crucial in protection against rabies
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Almost always fatal, but easily preventable, rabies is a disease to which humans should always be alert. Transmission of the disease most often occurs through animals in the wild. Taking preventative measures against the disease is key to staying rabies...
Initial unemployment claims for week of March 21 – 27
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims filed during the week of March 21-27, 2021.
In all, 18,710 initial claims were filed either online or by telephone during this period. 14,285 of those claims are estimated to...
Editorial: 2021 fashion trends? Yeah, no thanks
I have never claimed to be an expert fashionista, but I know ugly when I see it. Lately, as I have walked through some of the bigger name stores here, I have thought to myself, “That’s it. These people are crazy!” The thought occurred...
ADECA director visits Cullman County, assesses flood damage
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Director Kenneth Boswell visited Cullman County Thursday to view progress on current projects. He also surveyed recent flooding damage at Cullman County parks and damage to the Crooked Creek Bridge on County Road...
Cullman City Council approves nearly $30 million bond issue for new civic center and CWAC water park expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Thursday approved a $29,085,000 bond issue to fund the construction of the city’s new civic center and an expansion of the water park at the adjacent Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center. While the projects have not yet...
Arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents reported.
Arrests
March 29
Creel, Patrick Scott; 45
possession of dangerous drugs
Delong, Chadd Lee; 40
FTA-...
ASPCA helps Hamilton PD rescue nearly 30 dogs
HAMILTON, Ala. - At the request of the Hamilton Police Department, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) on Wednesday assisted with the rescue of nearly 30 dogs, including puppies, from a property in Hamilton, Alabama, approximately 90 miles northwest...
Undefeated Wallace State volleyball hosting ACCC Gulf Atlantic District Tournament beginning today
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State volleyball has experienced unmatched success within the Alabama Community College Conference for more than a decade.
One new feat the program has accomplished is an undefeated march through the regular season. After having the 2020 season delayed until the spring 2021...
Pet of the Week: Enjoy some sunshine with Benny
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Benny is a 1-year-old Beagle mix. He’s a laid-back, low-to-medium energy pet whom Ruttkay calls “a delightful, compact little fellow with lots of joy in his heart.”...
Scale Back Alabama kicks off 2021 program April 5
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The state’s largest wellness program, Scale Back Alabama, kicks off this Monday, April 5, just in time for spring. This year’s program will allow participants to scale back in their own way. Registration is currently open to all who live or...
The family that studies together stays together
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — As spring unwinds and summer nears, high school graduates from all across the Southeast will soon be poised to begin their college and career journeys at Wallace State. While students take these first exciting and sometimes nervous steps toward independence, they...
Top Easter basket picks
Easter! That time of year when we shift back to spending more time outside and enjoying all the wonderful things an Alabama spring has to offer. Birds are chirping, flowers and trees are blooming and warmer temperatures return. It’s time for the kiddos to...
Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training spring/summer courses begin next week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Small Farmer Training program is offering an exciting variety of courses beginning in April and into the fall semester.
Offerings include online courses, one-day classes and specialized summer camps. A spring plant sale will also be conducted between...
LIST: Area Easter egg hunts
CULLMAN, Ala. - After last year’s quarantined Easter, this year’s festivities should be a welcome return to many of the Easter traditions we hold so dear. Celebrate by grabbing your Easter baskets and joining one of the many fun Easter egg hunts planned in...
Darren Knight and friends visit Cullman Caring for Kids
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PREP CROSS COUNTRY: St. Bernard cross country standout Eli Loyd accepts scholarship to Jacksonville State
CULLMAN, Ala. - Eli Loyd (PS '21) recently accepted an academic scholarship to Jacksonville State University as well as an invitation to walk on to the Gamecock’s cross country team.
Athletic Director William Calvert commented, “Eli has accomplished a lot in his abbreviated two-year career...
Arrests and incidents reported March 31, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 31, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 29
burglary; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; unlawful possession of marijuana; illegal possession of prescription...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors walk-off in extra innings to edge Decatur Heritage 8-7
GULF SHORES, Ala. – West Point continued its slate of spring break games in Gulf Shores Wednesday morning against the Decatur Heritage Eagles and the Warriors picked up another big win in dramatic fashion. After falling behind 7-5 in the top of the seventh,...
Alabama PALS kicks off 2021 “Don’t Drop It on Alabama” Spring Cleanup
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The 2021 statewide “Don’t Drop It On Alabama” Spring Cleanup will be held during the entire month of April. The cleanup is held annually and coordinated by Alabama PALS (People Against a Littered State), which also coordinates and implements the Alabama...
’Paint the town blue’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on Tuesday decorated green spaces and flower beds outside its office and food pantry located at 402 Arnold St. NE in Cullman with blue pinwheels and ribbons as the agency prepares to kick off national Child...
Op-Ed ‘President Biden should make up his mind’
Last week, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed into law S.B. 202, a piece of reform legislation that will enhance the security and integrity of elections in our neighbor state.
While the bill makes numerous changes to the voting process in Georgia, the bill requires proof...
CATA greenhouse sale starts April 5
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Horticulture faculty and students are ready to put their green thumbs on display as they gear up for their annual plant sale at the CATA greenhouse, 17640 U.S. Highway 31 in Vinemont.
According to Horticulture teacher...
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...
Veteran Memorials: Pvt. Irving Davis
Pvt. Irving Davis was 26 years old when he was drafted during World War I. He was born in Crane Hill, Alabama and was inducted into the service on Oct. 2, 1917. He served overseas from May 1918 until his death on Oct. 13,...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison downs Winston County 17-12 to take area series
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted its neighbors from the west, the Double Springs Yellow Jackets, on a rainy overcast Tuesday afternoon with a chance take the area series. Addison defeated the Jackets on the road Monday night to take the first game of a three-game set and...
Cullman Police make two large meth busts
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) reported two large methamphetamine busts Monday night, within a short time of each other. In unrelated incidents, George Richard Burbage, 46, of Cullman and Crystal Michell Phelps, 35, of Hanceville were found in possession of over...
PREP BASEBALL: Aggies top Foley 7-6 in extra innings; Tuesday scoring recap
GULF SHORES, Ala. – The Aggies are one of several local teams competing in Gulf Shores this week and they spent the afternoon Tuesday locked in a tight battle with the Foley Lions. Foley was in control for a large portion of the game,...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School opens enrollment
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School has entered its open enrollment period.
The school’s mission is “to provide a Christ-centered, Scripture-based education that equips our students with the tools for academic, personal and social achievement in order to share the Gospel effectively with the...
‘This is not the time for a novice to head out on the water’
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 have pushed Smith Lake well above flood stage and people are encouraged to use extreme caution if they decide to...
