‘We are all family’: Cullman’s Emma-Claire Wilson preparing for senior season
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a memorable 2021 season in which the Lady Bearcats made a deep run in the postseason and got to within one game of going to the state tournament, Cullman’s Emma-Claire Wilson will be one of three seniors on this year's...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders beat Warriors at the buzzer 56-54, Lady Raiders rout West Point 63-39
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – With schools closed in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, the West Point Warriors made the short trip down I-65 for a Monday afternoon matinee against the Good Hope Raiders. The Lady Raiders got things started with a...
PREP SOFTBALL/BASEBALL: Cold Springs walks it off against Holly Pond in 9 innings, Monday night scoring wrap-up
BREMEN, Ala. – It took nine innings to settle things between Cold Springs and Holly Pond on Monday and it was a Crimson Gann single that drove in the winning run and sealed the walk-off win for the Lady Eagles. AK Voce got the...
Annual Cullman City vs. County Blood Drive returning in June
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Annual City versus County Blood Drive is quickly approaching and most of us meet the requirements to participate and stake our claim.
On Friday, June 3, city donations will be held at Dick Sporting Goods and Walmart North on Hwy 157....
Patricia South honored after retiring from 32 years with ALEA
CULLMAN, Ala. - The commission meeting room was standing room only Tuesday as friends and colleagues came to congratulate Patricia “Trish” South on her retirement after 32 years of service with the ALEA Driver’s License Division. She was presented with several plaques and certificates...
United Way book drive brings in 300+ books
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) expanded its community outreach this month with its second annual book drive. Running from May 11-18 and featuring book signings by local authors, the drive was able to secure and put over 300 books into...
New changes in CARTS procedures
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. -- Among
the many challenges that come with slowing Covid-19 (coronavirus) from
spreading is making sure Cullman County’s homebound residents are able to
obtain the essential items they need. Many of those residents rely on CARTS
(Cullman Area Rural Transportation Services) for access to shopping,
prescriptions...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Play with intensity day in and day out’: West Point’s Cade Welborn recaps sophomore season
WEST POINT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to West Point’s Cade Welborn about his sophomore seasons on the basketball court and on the baseball field.
"I felt like at the JV level, we were a pretty solid squad. Losing in the county finals...
Alabama to name football field after legendary head coach Nick Saban
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama will formally recognize seven-time national champion head football coach Nick Saban by naming the field inside Bryant-Denny Stadium in his honor. The Honorary Degrees and Recognition Committee of the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees unanimously passed...
52 ODES TO JOY: THE FOUR GARDENS to GROW JOY
AN ODE TO GARDEN JOY
A book and a glass of wine in a garden is all I need;
A sip, the sunshine, some slumber and a read.
All the planting and watering was hard work, indeed.
Now a relaxing reward—WAIT! Is that...
Local heroes participate in Cullman EMS 6th annual 911 Chili Supper & Cook-Off
CULLMAN, Ala. - There was something to please everyone at the Cullman EMS sixth annual 911 Chili Supper & Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Cullman VFW. The event featured a variety of delicious chili recipes prepared by some of the county’s finest...
Cullman’s Kayden Cleckler joins Troy University ‘Sound of the South’ marching band
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is proud to recognize new members of the "Sound of the South" marching band who joined during the fall 2023 semester.
Local students who joined the Sound of the South:
Kayden Cleckler of Cullman
About Troy University
Troy University is a public,...
AL Legislature must allocate $2.7B in surplus education funding
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – After budgeting $7.7 billion in tax revenue, the State earned $10.4 billion, creating a $2.7 billion surplus for fiscal year 2022, which lawmakers will have to decide how to spend during the next legislative session, according to the Alabama Association of...
Morris Williams running for Cullman County Schools superintendent
CULLMAN, Ala. – Morris Williams, a lifelong resident and educator, has announced his candidacy for Cullman County Schools superintendent. Williams said he brings a rich blend of local heritage, educational expertise and diverse professional experiences.
Williams said he has deep roots in the community. "I...
Making the highway safer
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama’s interstate highways are known to be among the busiest thoroughfares in the nation for human trafficking, but a coalition including the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force is taking a direct approach to making change. Members of the local task...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Cullman VFW Post 2214 collects donations through Buddy Poppy program
Iraq veteran and commander of Cullman VFW Post 2214, Brian Monk, and wife, Rachel Monk, president of the VFW Auxiliary, pick different dates and locations every year to collect Buddy Poppy donations for the VFW. The money raised goes back to helping veterans in...
Cullman Ballet Theatre School to perform ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 2-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Ballet Theatre School is gearing up for its third annual “Nutcracker” performance Dec. 2-3 at Hartsell High School.
Owner and Instructor Elaine Willingham excitedly shared what sets their performance apart.
“My mindset when I started my school was to teach the kids...
Rock n Roll Sushi welcomes new owners
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock n Roll Sushi in Cullman changed ownership in April, and the restaurant celebrated with a grand opening on Wednesday, July 26.
New owners Chuck and Stephanie Perkins, along with family members and Mobile natives, Russell and Tiffany Perkins, have been...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors roll past Holly Pond 67-40; Broncos hold on to top Warriors 52-44
HOLLY POND, Ala. – West Point made the short trip over to Felton Easterwood Gymnasium to take on Holly Pond in a pair of varsity matchups Tuesday night and they ended up splitting their games with the Broncos. In the girls' game, a strong start...
Area funeral homes adjust to COVID-19 restrictions
CULLMAN, Ala.-
Area funeral homes are having to change the way they plan services as they
adjust to guidelines set forth by the state. Local funeral homes have
implemented new protocols and new innovative ideas. They also want the public
to know they are prepared to handle the...
Sen. Garlan Gudger issues 1st public statement since July 4 jet ski accident
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on Sunday, July 7, issued a public statement from UAB Hospital, where he remains under treatment following a serious Fourth of July jet ski accident that resulted in three fractured vertebrae, six fractured ribs, a punctured lung...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs earn wins at Cold Springs
BREMEN, Ala. – Addison traveled to Jesse George Gymnasium to take on area foe Cold Springs Tuesday night and both Bulldogs teams left with wins. The girls continued their strong season by defeating the young Lady Eagles 58-40 and the Addison men took home the...
Cullman City Schools partners with city parks for STEM camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - Young learners from kindergarten through eighth grade spent a couple of weeks this summer learning everything from how to design roller coasters, to writing code for robots, as part of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) camp hosted in partnership...
Arrests and incidents reported August 13, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 13, 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
August 8
counterfeit $100; State of Alabama; 2nd Ave. NW
August...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Pace’s buzzer-beater leads Fairview 40-37 championship win over West Point
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Our second championship game from the Cullman County Tournament Saturday afternoon was another JV matchup and this one featured the West Point Warriors and the Aggies of Fairview. The Aggies led by 10 at halftime but the Warriors stormed back in...
Time-honored tradition Decoration Day observed across Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Decoration Day, an annual observance still common throughout Cullman and North Alabama, has a history steeped in tradition, honor and homecoming.
With many family traditions falling to the wayside in the busy 21st century, Cullman is fortunate to have a stronghold...
Monograms Plus holds soft opening in new location
CULLMAN, Ala. – Monograms Plus held its soft opening at the store’s new location Friday, July 21.
Owner Lynsey Todd said she was very excited for the move. Monograms Plus has been a staple retail store in the Cullman community and has been a growing...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point blows past Crossville 43-6
WEST POINT, Ala. – After collecting a 14-6 win on the road over Hayden last week, the West Point Warriors returned home Friday night to host Crossville in their homecoming matchup. The Warriors built a big lead early in the opening quarter and kept...
‘A sticky situation’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The PTA Spring Fundraiser paid off with a silly surprise for some students at West Elementary School last week. Several students at West Elementary who met their goal of selling at least two boxes of chocolate bars as part of the...
Books to battalions
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brett Patterson was recently sworn in and will leave for Marine boot camp on Aug. 9. Patterson is a 2020 graduate of Cullman High School. He is the son of Rick Patterson and Christy Perry and the grandson of Mr. and...
City of Cullman breaks ground on OmniPlex Sports and Civic Center
CULLMAN, Ala. — The City of Cullman broke ground Thursday morning, Nov. 9, 2023, on the new OmniPlex Sports and Civic Center. The venue will be located adjacent to the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center and opposite the Field of Miracles in southwest Cullman.
"This...
ADMH: September is National Recovery Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – September is National Recovery Month and the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), the Division of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Services and our community partners raise awareness and educate individuals and families through information and events to show the...
Pet of the Week: Relax with Eric!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Eric is a 1.25-1.5 year-old Flat Coated Retriever. He’s a seriously laid-back, low-energy pet whom Ruttkay describes as an, “unassuming fellow who sometimes would like to be...
Electric Co-op holds 86th annual meeting; no changes to board of trustees
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Electric Cooperative members participated in its 86th annual meeting on Saturday at Northbrook Baptist Church, enjoying free entertainment by the Cotton Pickin’ Kids and the Avenue G Band, hot dogs served by the Fairview High School Band Boosters, inflatables, a...
Master Gardener class completes beautification project outside of Cullman County Extension Office
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Master Gardener’s class recently finished a 14-week class full of learning and fellowship. The group came up with the idea for a beautification project outside of the Extension office to build together as their class came to an...
City, County, EMA plan warming stations ahead of winter storm
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, City of Cullman and Cullman Emergency Management Agency (EMA) are in full swing teaming up to secure warming stations to assist locals in weathering the frigid temperatures that are projected to hit to north Alabama in the...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman drops area series opener to Hartselle
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Tuesday night to host an area battle with Hartselle but unfortunately for the home crowd, the Tigers plated nine runs in the fourth inning to take a commanding lead and eventually went on...
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...
Local students named to University of Alabama President’s, Dean’s Lists
TUSCALOOSA, Ala - A total of 12,791 students enrolled during fall semester 2022 at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3 5 (or above) or the President's List with an academic record of 4 0...
Governor Ivey issues statement following death of Tuscaloosa Police Officer Dornell Cousette
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued the following statement regarding the
incident in Tuscaloosa Monday evening, which fatally wounded Dornell Cousette,
a 13-year veteran of the Tuscaloosa Police Department.
“Monday evening, I was devastated to learn of the news
that Alabama lost our fourth law...
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...
10th annual Rock the South dates announced for August 13-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South promoters announced Monday morning that the festival will return the weekend of August 13-14, 2021 after it was put on hold in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions.
“We are excited to welcome everyone back this August and are excited...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 7, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
Feb. 5• harassing communications; person• theft of property-4th...
