HOLLY POND, Ala. -- 2021 was another solid year for the Holly Pond Lady Broncos. They finished runners-up in the area tournament and made another trip to the North Regional. Senior Samantha Giles had a lot of fun playing with last year’s team and learned so much in the process.
"Being able to play with a great team like the...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association was saddened to learn of the passing of long-time special fan and AHSAA volunteer Feltus McGriff.
Mr. McGriff, 93, passed away at his home July 31. He is the father of veteran AHSAA official Gary McGriff. He is also survived by his wife of 74 years Faye Nell McPherson McGriff, four...
BREMEN, Ala. - In a sign of Christian charity, Ryans Creek Baptist Church accepted no entry fees at its inaugural car show Saturday morning. Instead, the church on County Road 222 asked for food donations for its food pantry to provide for its community.
Several recognizable cars and motorcycles were packed into the church’s parking lot, including the notorious "Beast,”...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m.-noon, those in need can go by The Link of Cullman County’s drive-through for food and school supplies.
The Family Food Box Giveaway is a partnership between The Link, Great Good Music, country music superstar Jamey Johnson, Morgan Wallen and Warehouse Discount Groceries. The boxes holding the goods are donated by...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Sparrow.
Sparrow is a beautiful 1.5-2-year-old terrier mix with lovely markings much like her avian namesake. This low- to medium-energy girl shows great appreciation for her toys and has a cheerful nature. Sparrow shows much gratitude in the love...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 25
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy 231 unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; 4th St. S.W. harassment; Section Line Rd. N.E. burglary; Co. Rd. 1609 domestic violence; Co. Rd. 1518
domestic violence; Co. Rd. 747 harassment;...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Last season was a special one for the Cullman Lady Bearcat softball team as they made a deep postseason run before falling just one game short of making it to the state tournament. One of three seniors on this year's team, Olivia Britton, learned so much from that incredible season and has really enjoyed being around...
CULLMAN, Ala. -Two teenagers were killed in a single-vehicle wreck in Cullman County early Monday morning. The crash happened at approximately 1:21 a.m. in the 800 block of Wesley Avenue (County Road 1669).
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said Caden Allen Rodgers, 19, of Holly Pond, and an unnamed juvenile were declared deceased at the scene.
The two were fatally injured...
CULLMAN, Ala. - All school employees in Cullman County are invited to enjoy a free day of fun in the sun at WildWater on Tuesday, Aug. 2, courtesy of Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST). The invitation is for everyone employed by public and private schools in the city of Cullman and Cullman County, as well as Wallace...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) and the Town of Holly Pond hosted the inaugural Day in the Park at Governors Park Saturday. Volunteer firefighters and first responders introduced themselves to the community and gave various equipment demonstrations.
Holly Pond VFD Chief Mike Harrison said, “We’re trying to show the community what we have. A...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Friday marked the end of Fairview's nighttime band camp. This week, the 66-member Aggie Band will begin perfecting its halftime show.
Director Nathan Kilgo is entering his 25th year with the program.
"It's nice. I graduated from here, so it's really great coming back to the school where I attended. I've seen a lot of students come through...
From the files of 1904
Miss Annie McConnell has returned to her studies in Tuscaloosa.
Mrs. Joseph Rudder returned Wednesday from an extended visit in Knoxville.
Captain R.P. Hobson will speak at the courthouse here today.
A.D. Brooks has purchased the D.O. McKoy farm, near Logan.
Harp Speegle left Tuesday for South America.
From the files of 1954
Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Corley of Vinemont celebrated...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcat Band completed its final week of band camp this week with an evening performance for the community.
Christopher Smith, director of the Bearcat Band for 19 years, said, “The kids have worked really hard – it's been hot – but they’ve been working really hard. We do two-a-day practices. We have 8-noon and then...
LOGAN, Ala. – The Logan Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) recently purchased a 21-foot SeaArk boat from Russell Marine in Dodge City to be used on Smith Lake for search and recovery operations. The department will also soon purchase Explorer MK II sonar equipment from Marine Sonic Technology inYorktown, Virginia. The equipment will be used by seven area departments.
The system...
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs High School Royal Blue Band wrapped up its second and final week of band camp this week. The 28-member band was ahead of schedule, having combined its music and marching drills in the first week.
Director William Johnson said, “For a while there we just did it where the first week was music...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Attendees enjoyed a one-night-only performance of “Peter and the Wolf” Friday evening at Stone Bridge Farms, courtesy of BD Ballet Academy, founded by Brooke Desnoes. “Peter and the Wolf,” written by Sergei Prokofiev, is a ballet for all ages that tells a Russian folk tale of a boy and his animal friends capturing a wolf.
The ballet...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Thursday morning held a special-called meeting at the central office.
In its last meeting before the beginning of the new school year on Wednesday, Aug. 10, the board approved the following action items:
2022-2023 Supplement Schedule Stipend for four CNP Managers for performing supervisor duties during the 2022 Summer Curbside and Camp feedings Stipend...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Chief of Highway Patrol Michael McBrayer gave an update on next weekend’s Rock the South (RTS) music festival at a press conference on Friday morning.
Gentry noted that, with more than 30,000 attendees expected at RTS each day, his goal is...
ARLEY, Ala. - The Meek Band of Champions is in its final week of band camp. Last week saw the percussion section and color guard practicing, as well as new band members, plus the full band in the afternoons. This week will be all hands on deck, with alternating schedules of sectionals and marching drills.
This year’s halftime theme...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Young authors, siblings John Luke and Anna Kate Allcorn, participated in their first public appearance Wednesday morning at the Hanceville Public Library. The pair, ages 7 and 11, each read one of their published short stories for the kids present at the library’s weekly storytime.
John Luke and Anna Kate have both placed in the Alabama Public...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Peinhardt Living History Farm Foundation will host Peinhardt Living History Farm Day over an unprecedented two-day span this year. Peinhardt Farm Day has entertained and educated generations of north Alabamians since the 1990s. Due to COVID-19, the festival was canceled for two years. This year, the farm will be open to the public once again Saturday and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening announced that Covington Casket Company will be bringing a distribution center to Hanceville. The family-owned company out of Andalusia, founded in 1924, services almost 300 funeral homes across the southeastern United States.
The Hanceville Industrial Development Board secured the new building construction project for the distribution center, which will be...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Dental Assisting program recognized 21 students who successfully completed the one-year program, earning an Associate in Applied Science degree and entry into a new career field or a head start toward a becoming a dental hygienist.
“Two words came to mind when I think of your class,” said Dr. Sharon Alley, director...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional on Tuesday held a brief ribbon cutting for its updated emergency department. The $9.5 million expansion, which increased the ER’s capacity by 80%, includes 17 new patient rooms, three new trauma rooms, a behavioral health care area and a more substantial, modernized waiting room.
“For patients and their families there can be so much anxiety...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will hold a reception/covered dish dinner in the Family Life Center following the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Friday, July 29, in honor of Mother Mary Rose, LIHM. Those attending are asked to share a favorite side dish or dessert to complement the Altar Society's provided ham and fried chicken.
Mother Mary Rose...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) hosted a law enforcement safety event at Desperation Church Tuesday, just a couple of weeks before area students head back to school for the new year.
The event featured Phil Chalmers, a true crime writer, law enforcement and real estate agent trainer and criminal profiler whose expertise is in profiling teen...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - A woman allegedly involved in an altercation with a Marathon gas station clerk Sunday night just before 10 p.m. was arrested on unrelated outstanding warrants after her picture was shared on social media.
Tammie Leann Huskey, 28, of Somerville, allegedly bit the clerk on her genitalia in the incident.
A statement made by the clerk, who wishes...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Drug use, assaults, probation violations and grand jury indictments kept the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) busy the past several days.
Thursday, July 21
CCSO deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Crane Hill area.
Gregory Thornton, 33, of Lacey’s Spring, was identified as the driver. Jerrica Adams, 32, of Eva, was a passenger in the vehicle. A subsequent...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seven-year-old Carter Early has been on the “Road to Loretta’s” since February, his mother Candi Hollis told The Tribune.
The West Elementary second grader has been selected to race in the “Olympics of motocross.” Hollis said this is the world's largest and most prestigious amateur motocross race.
“My son races motocross and has been trying to qualify for...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College alumnus and softball assistant coach Carson Owens has been appointed head coach of the Wallace State softball team, President Vicki Karolewics announced on Wednesday.
Owens, 23, was the Lions' pitching and outfield coach during the 2022 season, in addition to serving among the lead recruiters.
“I look forward to Coach Owens continuing the tradition of excellence...
CULLMAN, Ala. –The City of Cullman on Wednesday introduced plans for its new 130,000-square-foot multi-sports and events center on Field of Miracles Drive. With an estimated annual impact of $20-$23 million for Cullman and the surrounding area, the City said, the new center will increase traffic and revenue from those outside of the community.
Expected to open in 2024, the center...
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Eckenrod Ford dealership along Alabama Highway 157 held a “car enthusiasts” car show Sunday evening. The lot was blocked off so individuals could safely walk around the vintage cars. For this show, owners were able to drive up and park their show cars without any required registration.
Eckenrod Ford has hosted the “All Ford Fun Day” car...
BERLIN, Ala. - As a celebration of locally grown products and farmers’ markets, statewide nonprofit Sweet Grown Alabama hosted “Sweet Grown Alabama Day” Saturday, July 23. Six farmers markets across the state participated with special events, and one of those markets was in Berlin.
Along with local farmers, there was a handful of vendors at the Berlin Farmers’ Market, including...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
None
Arrests
July 25
Fitzgerald II, Alan R; 42
FTA – reckless endangerment FTA – possession of drug paraphernalia (2 counts) FTA – giving false information to law enforcement officer FTA – attempting to...
ARLEY, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Meek basketball and softball player, Reagan Aaron. Reagan made plenty of memories both on and off the court at Meek and took a few moments to recap some of them.
"My two favorite basketball memories were winning the Sweet 16 game at home my junior year and found out we...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Bronco Band finished its two-week fundamentals camp Friday and will start perfecting its halftime performance this week. In its second season under director Steven Porter, the band has 26 band members.
"Camp's going well so far. We're having great weather for it," Porter told The Tribune last week. "Our halftime show will be...
CULLMAN, Ala. - "Peter and the Wolf" is a fun, brief story ballet for all ages. In fact, in the Friday, July 29, one-night-only Cullman production this week, the youngest performer is 6 years old and the oldest is 70. Sometimes called a "symphonic fairy tale," this timeless, playful work was created by composer Sergei Prokofiev to introduce his...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Leldon Maxcy opened the doors of his specialty gift shop to local art aficionados Friday night and introduced several artists who are featured in his store, Leldon’s. The evening was also the debut of Leldon’s bigger showroom, which has almost double the space available for shoppers.
The show benefited the United Way of Cullman County’s Stuff the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After many months of rerouted traffic, the portion of Second Avenue NE that runs along Depot Park and in front of the Cullman Police Department is expected to be “open near the beginning of August, and ‘substantial completion’ should be near the end of the August,” according to City of Cullman Engineer Erica York.
Included in the...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its second July meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a resolution to rename one of the city’s roads. The Council approved Resolution No. 015-2022 which renames the portion of Calvert Road that runs North from Good Hope Baptist Church to the stop sign at Hathcock Road...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 21
domestic violence; Co. Rd. 463 menacing; Co. Rd. 520 domestic violence, menacing; Co. Rd. 1568 violation of protection order, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Co. Rd. 308 assault; Co. Rd. 149
domestic violence; Co....
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope Raider Band is under new direction this year. Joshua Anderson, who graduated in May from Jacksonville State University with a degree in music education and was a graduate teaching assistant for the JSU band program, has taken over.
Band camp for the group’s 47 members got started this week, and Anderson said...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman area golden agers, with fresh popcorn in hand, chattered with anticipation before viewing “Big Fish” at Daystar Church Thursday. All seniors were invited, and the event was attended by senior centers throughout the county. Residents from assisted living facilities were also in attendance.
The big screen, venue and popcorn were donated by Daystar, and Pepsi Cola...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - This summer, 165 University of Alabama students are receiving hands-on, innovative and advanced educational experiences with dozens of companies and organizations across the United States through UA's Cooperative Education Program.
In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time employment. This program offers work related to the academic major or career...
From the files of 1937:
Miss Jeanette Green returned Wednesday from Roswell, New Mexico, where she has been since January. Her many friends are glad to see her again at the George Stiefelmeyer Store.
College student: “Say, what’s the idea of wearing my raincoat?” Roommate: “You wouldn’t want your new suit wet, would you?”
Visitor: “Want you walk as far as the...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former West Point softball standout, Nikki Tyree. Nikki had a lot of memories from her school years to discuss and she made plenty of them both on and off the field.
"My favorite sports memories were most definitely being a part of the first softball team in West Point's school...
Birthday Party Friday, July 29, at 10 a.m. for all book lovers. The party was first held in 2019 and not held again until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Assistant Director Josie Harrington said, “During the pandemic we did a Harry Potter birthday parade in which we paraded around this block. We were dressed in costumes and had little...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Florist on Wednesday packed its vans full of more than 400 smiling mugs of vibrant plants, along with staff members eager to spread even more smiles to well-deserving police and fire personnel throughout Cullman.
In its fifth year participating in Teleflora’s Make Someone Smile Week, Cullman Florist selected the Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A big crowd of local family members, friends, former players, teammates and coaches gathered at Stone Bridge Farms Saturday night to honor the newest class of Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The Class of 2022 included Robin Cummings, Emory Gibbs, Danny Miller, Mike Morris, Michael Oldacre, Annette Irons Parker, Spencer Romine, Ferrell Runge, Kristy...
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 plane on Smith Lake. A single-plane executed a hard-landing on Smith Lake near Crane Creek, in Cullman County.
During the course of the landing the plane was not severely damaged and there were no reported injuries....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jay and Kristy Keiffer, owners of Frios Gourmet Pops in Cullman, opened their franchise at 112 Clark St. NE in 2019. They have since become well-known, active members of the community. When they go out, they said, Jay Keiffer is often recognized and referred to as “the pop guy.”
During the height of COVID-19, while many were...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A police officer was injured, and a Hanceville woman arrested after her dog attacked the officer.
Officers with the Hanceville Police Department responded to a call about a vicious dog near the 500 block of County Road 540 Wednesday evening around 7.
According to HPD Assistant Police Chief Adam Hadder, the complainants reported a neighbor's pit bull attacked...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The dread that fills the hearts of most residents as they trudge down the stairwell to the Driver License Examiners Office in the Cullman County Courthouse basement is well known. Most people have stories of the often hours spent in line waiting their turn for assistance from one of the only two full-time staff members. While...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s continuous improvement initiatives have earned attention and awards from national institutions such as U.S. News & World Report and the American Heart Association. The hospital recently earned recognitions as well as multiple performance and compliance rankings well above national and state benchmarks, according to a media release.
“To perform this well in multiple healthcare disciplines...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point High School Warrior Band kicked off band camp recently to get ready for the upcoming fall marching season. Auxiliary members have already learned their routines for the halftime show, and the instrumentalists have a couple weeks of band camp to perfect their music.
Band Director Thad Walker said the theme of this year’s...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Holly Pond will host the inaugural Day in the Park at Governors Park Saturday, July 30, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Fire Chief Mike Harrison explained, “The idea for the Day in the Park came from one of our members. It was a way for our...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In recent months, the Secretary of State’s Office has received several questions relating to the campaign finance reporting requirements for federal Political Action Committees (PACs) that influence elections for state or local offices in Alabama.Working in conjunction with the Alabama Ethics Commission, the Secretary of State’s Office has updated its PAC Filing Guidelines (https://tinyurl.com/PACGuidelines) to clarify...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Summertime is in full throttle, and outdoor enthusiasts are being extra cautious because of snakes. Most native Alabama snake species are not venomous. However, there are several toxic species that you need to be able to identify.
Venomous snakes in Alabama
According to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), Alabama is home to six...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
July 20
unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle; Pine Hill Dr. N.W.
July 21
counterfeit $20s; State of Alabama; Cherokee Ave. S.W. duty upon striking an unattended vehicle; Town Square S.W;...
TROY, Ala. - More than 175 Troy University students studied around the world during the spring and summer semesters in 2022. Students studied in various programs on four continents in nearly 20 different countries to earn academic credit as well gain international awareness.
Cullman-area students who studied abroad include:
Jacob Cain of Oneonta (Greece)Alison Long of Cullman (Paris, France)Noel Moseley of...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The 2021 season was a special one for the Good Hope Lady Raider volleyball. Good Hope put together a run to the state tournament for the first time since 2009 and one of this year's seniors, Addie Stripling, feels blessed to be coming back to play another season with a great group of teammates.
"It was...
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont Schools will host their annual back-to-school event, the second annual Freedom Fest, on school grounds Friday, Aug. 5 from 5-8 p.m. The free event will include food, school supplies, inflatables, face painting, games, live music and a car show. Teachers, band members, football players and cheerleaders will also be on hand to meet and mingle...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple drug-related arrests this week in unrelated incidents across the county.
On July 18, deputies responded to a report of domestic violence in the Johnson’s Crossing area.
William Checkon, 79, of Hanceville, allegedly left the scene prior to the deputies’ arrival. He was located in his vehicle in the Phelan area...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 18
domestic violence; Co. Rd. 1123 assault; 2nd Ave. S.W. resisting arrest; Hwy 31 unlawful possession of controlled substances, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Co. Rd. 773 domestic violence; Co. Rd. 1374
unlawful breaking and...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond High School seniors have something special planned before the beginning of the school year. Aug. 1-2, they will personalize their parking spaces by painting them.
Principal Janet Turner talked about how the idea came about, and said she is excited to see the seniors do something special before the school year gets started.
"I got...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A pair of Wallace State Community College teams and 42 student-athletes have earned National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) academic recognition for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Wallace State’s women’s volleyball team achieved a 3.88 GPA, compiling the second-best mark among their volleyball national counterparts and easily the top GPA in the Alabama Community College Conference. Wallace State’s softball team...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre will stage a production of “Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr.” in September, and the group is holding auditions for kids ages 8-15 Friday and Saturday, July 29-30. The auditions will take place from 9 a.m.-noon at The Little House at Art Park located at 1031 Second St. SW in Cullman.
The musical is...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Shane Quick, founder of Cullman’s premier music event Rock the South (RTS), has lived and learned with each of the festival’s passing years, seeking to improve the “Biggest Party in the South” with the experience gained through the successes and the failures.
RTS 2022 will be held Aug. 5-6 at 1872 County Road 469, known locally as...
The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce has had unprecedented growth and success over the last three years under the leadership of Peggy Smith. Over the last twelve months the Chamber has been working collectively with Peggy to develop a succession plan for continuing the growth and services provided to our Cullman community and surrounding areas.
On Tuesday, July 19th,...
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Lady Eagles fielded young softball and basketball teams last season and after dealing with some growing pains, one Lady Eagles standout is looking forward to building on that experience this year. Berkley Gable, along with a young, talented basketball and softball team, is determined to fill up the win column in her senior year.
"This...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Elks Lodge teamed up with the Jack Aces motorcycle club once again to host the groups’ annual Christmas in July Toy Run Saturday morning. The event, which benefits local nonprofit Curt’s Christmas (formerly Christmas Love), saw dozens of bikers participating in the three-hour charity ride. Attendees donated a toy or $10. In the end,...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Fairview softball player Kaitlyn Benson. Kaitlyn made a lot of special memories in her Aggie years, both on and off the field.
"I have so many great memories playing softball. I have always enjoyed the times we spent bonding as a team. I have made friendships that will last me beyond...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two local residents were arrested in separate, drug-related incidents recently.
The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested a Cullman woman on multiple charges Tuesday, July 12, following the revocation of her bond.
Lauren Peyton Whittle, 29, is charged with resisting arrest, public intoxication, second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana and four counts of possession of dangerous drugs.
On Wednesday, July...
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Flat Rock Church on Sunday, July 31 will host a special quilt show, showcasing the work of 92-year-old Bertha Mae Waldrep of Crane Hill and others. The show will begin at 2 p.m. and feature 21 of Waldrep’s handmade treasures.
Waldrep said she has been quilting as a hobby since she was 5 years old....
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday evening approved Resolution 2022-61, authorizing the operation of medical cannabis dispensing sites within unincorporated areas of the county.
Joey Robertson from Wagon Trail Hemp Farm near Dodge City plans to move forward with applying to be one of five of the state’s integrated medical cannabis licensed facilities. Of those five facilities...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, July 23 will provide a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification class. The class will start at 8 a.m. at the station located at 454 County Road 804 in Cullman. The class is designed with health care professionals in mind, but any members of the public are welcome to attend....
BREMEN, Ala. -- Moving to a new school can be a difficult challenge for anyone but for junior Maci Brown, who moved from Cullman to Cold Springs back in February, has already started getting comfortable with her new teammates this summer. Maci will always remember the great times she had at Cullman and is looking forward to making even...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A 10-week foster parent training course will be held at Northbrook Baptist Church in Cullman starting Sunday, Aug. 14. Sessions will be every Sunday from 2-5 p.m. The free course, provided by Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries (ABCH), will be led by the organization’s trained foster care social workers, including Sena Sharp, and experienced...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of Hanceville's standouts on the baseball field, Adam Cooper. Cooper made a lot of great memories on and off the field during his Bulldog years.
"My favorite memory while playing at Hanceville would definitely have to be my last game when I broke the school record for the most hits...
From The Files Of 1937:
Marriages:
August 26
S.S. Abbott, 59, to Mollie Murray, 50
August 27
Otice L. Jones, 20, to Sarah Tankersley, 21
August 28
Meredith McKleroy, 18, to Clara Pettus, 16
Lemmuel M. Brock, 67, to Anna Harben, 59
Bernice B. Calvert, 24, to Pernell Blalock, 16
August 29
Roy D. Booth, 31, to Wilma Rodgers, 18
August 30, R.L. Trimble, 58, to Rose Rodd, 43
Mrs. Bonnie Allison...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Hope Horses, Inc., dedicated to providing therapeutic riding lessons for children and adults with physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs, is looking for volunteers. It will host a volunteer information session at its facility at 1301 Convent Road NE in Cullman July 30 from 9-10:30 a.m. Attendees will learn about the requirements and responsibilities...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County recently launched a referral-based gas card program to help residents who need assistance get the services they need from local nonprofits and ministries.
“The idea of this program is for us to help those without the financial means to get to one of our nonprofit agencies or ministries in the community...
VINEMONT, Ala. - Snead’s Farmhouse in Vinemont will hold its first summer camp for kids ages 6 and older July 25-30, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. each day. Owner Judy Snead and her family will teach campers about the animals on the farm, how they are trained and what it takes to keep them healthy.
In the mornings, campers will...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Culinary Arts students on Thursday welcomed Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture of Industries Rick Pate and representatives from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) to campus for a lunch prepared with locally sourced products to promote WSCC’s recently awarded Alabama Specialty Crop Cooking Demonstration grant.
The grant helps promote the preparation...
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard’s campus was full of friends, family, former teammates and other supporters Saturday morning as more than 150 runners came out to participate in the ninth annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run. The annual event celebrating and remembering the life of Nicholas Fillinger who died tragically in a training accident in September 2013, is run at...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Representatives from Spohn Ranch Skateparks, the Los Angeles-based skatepark design firm, arrived in Cullman this week to begin their leg of the construction on the city’s newest park. Following lead project designer Adam Eichorn’s tailormade-to-Cullman blueprints, the construction team, led by William Emfinger, has the skatepark’s 3.5-6-foot bowl in place.
Emfinger provided an update on the team’s...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In response to many requests from area senior citizens during the hot summer months, the Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) is seeking the public’s help providing box fans for its homebound participants and other elders throughout the county.
“Cullman County Commission on Aging is in need of at least 20 box fans for our homebound seniors,...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Bearcats had put together another good season in 2021, going 7-3 in the regular season, before falling to Jackson-Olin in the first round of the playoffs. After losing a lot of seniors to graduation in May, Bearcats quarterback Ryan Skinner is looking forward to helping lead Cullman to another postseason run in his senior...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of Good Hope's former cheer captains, Allie Sartin. Allie made a lot of great friends and had plenty of great stories from her time at Good Hope.
"Some of my favorite cheerleading memories that stood out was junior year at Nationals, when we found out that we finished third...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The community swimming pool at Hanceville’s C.W. Day Park is open again following its abrupt closure just prior to the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The untimely malfunctioning of one of the pool’s pumps was remedied and the water is clear and ready for visitors again.
Pool manager Chris Johnson shared, “We’re finally back open after being...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery is pleased to welcome Bill Brown as its new director of administration. A man of faith with extensive management experience, Brown brings personable wisdom to this leadership role. He is dedicated to our Mission of Adoration and eager to imbue it into...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman farmers are an integral population who make Cullman what it is today. Local crops and livestock are second to none and their upstanding reputations have been touted for well over a hundred years.
That reality is becoming more difficult to sustain in today’s market with the rise in gas prices. The increased cost at the pump...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 11
assault; Beech Ave. S.E. littering; Co. Rd. 657 criminal mischief; US Hwy 31 theft of property; Hwy 91 domestic violence; Co. Rd. 613
domestic violence; Co. Rd. 310 robbery; Hwy 69N theft of property; Co. Rd....
VINEMONT, Ala. - At its regular meeting Tuesday evening, the Vinemont Town Council discussed community projects, including the development of an art park at the South Vinemont Trail.
The council said Vinemont Welding & Fabrication gave a quote of $3,400 to manufacture metal jungle animals to decorate the park, then offered to drop the price by $500 to support the...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of the newest Cullman basketball greats, Tucker Gambrill. Tucker will continue his academic and athletic career at UAB in the fall, but he made a lot of memories during his time at Cullman that he was happy to discuss.
"One of my favorite sports memories has to be winning the Elite...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Ernie!
Sweet Ernie, according to Ruttkay, is a 1-1.5-year-old terrier mix with low to medium energy. The handsome boy is well behaved on his leash and has an unassuming temperament with the patience of a saint.
While Ernie is all...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Lions Club on Monday evening welcomed special guest speaker Sean Schofield, a local veteran who volunteered to assist Ukraine in its war with Russia.
Club President Milford Parrish introduced the Cullman County VFW’s Ken Brown, who thanked the group for its continued support of Cullman County’s veterans. The Lions Club previously donated to the VFW...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County will host its fifth annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive from Friday, July 15 to Friday, July 22, benefiting Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools students.
The initiative seeks to ease the financial burden on many families throughout the area, more than 50% of which have children who qualify...
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Plaza welcomed new businesses with a grand opening Saturday. The event was organized by MnR Event & Party Rentals, which owns a storefront in the plaza, to welcome its neighbors to the community and invite others out to see what the businesses have to offer.
A bounce house and a table for painting were...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Saturday marked the official grand opening of Cullman’s German Axe Throwing Co. (GAT Co.). Festivities included mechanical bull riding, a golf simulator, a mobile arcade, Mom & M’s food truck, live music from Johnathan Tyler Ralph and, of course, the establishment’s popular Rage Room and axe throwing.
GAT Co. opened back in February, but with additional features,...
