CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 4, 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 2
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; skateboard; $40fraudulent use of credit/debit card; person; miscellaneous chargesthird-degree criminal trespassing; Cullman Housing Authority; Cobb Ave....
VINEMONT, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff's deputies, in conjunction with the Alabama Bureau of Pardon and Parole, on Wednesday conducted a search of a Vinemont area-residence.
CCSO Director of Communications Chad Whaley said law enforcement received information that major drug activity was occurring at the location, and that the alleged offender was on probation.
Jessie Ray Perkins, 37, was located inside...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Center is encouraging people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations as the community, state and nation experience a new rise in cases. New forms of the virus, including Delta and Gamma variants, are increasing in frequency as students prepare to return to school.
“What we are seeing with the variant is greater transmission of the...
BERLIN, Ala. - On Tuesday afternoon, a Tyson Farms tractor-trailer struck a house on U.S. Highway 278 near its intersection with County Road 747 in Berlin. The truck was traveling west on Highway 278 when it crossed and left the road, striking and passing through the east end of the house. The impact moved the entire house, with portions...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 3, 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 2
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; skateboard; $40fraudulent use of credit/debit card; person; miscellaneous charges
Arrests
August 2
Cole, Tabitha L.; 39
third-degree theft of property
Pate,...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The new pavilion at the South Vinemont Sports Complex was dedicated to Tyler Walker at a ceremony held this past Saturday. Walker, who funded the materials needed for the pavilion, and his daughter Brooklyn were killed when the plane he was piloting crashed shortly after takeoff from Cullman Regional Airport on January 5, 2020.
Mayor Radginal Dodson...
CULLMAN, Ala. - True philanthropy knows no limits, in generosity and, apparently, even in age. James Leonardi recently sponsored a clothing drive for Curt’s Closet, as many others have done, but something about his drive is important to note: he asked for people to donate the items instead of giving him presents for his fourth birthday.
Curt’s Closet founder Ashley...
FORT PAYNE, Ala. - PFC Destini Williams is currently serving in the United States Army and is stationed with the 20th Group SF Fort Payne, Alabama 92 yankee/airborne. Williams is from Cullman and a 2019 graduate of Wallace State Community College. She joined the Army September 29, 2020.
Williams is the daughter of Brandy Weissand and Buck Williams and has...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 29
domestic violence; CR 399domestic violence; Stewart Rd.burglary; CR 490harassment; CR 1815criminal mischief; harassment; CR 827domestic violence; CR 1718theft of property; Hwy. 69 Ntrespassing; CR 1288harassment; CR 1185theft of property;...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party announced Monday that 45th U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Cullman on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, for a “Save America” rally at the York farm, 1872 County Road 469, venue for Rock the South, which will take place the week before.
A statement issued on Monday by Alabama GOP Chairman John Wahl said:
“President...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune has recently decided to make the switch from a five-day print schedule each week to a three-day print schedule. This change will be completed by the first full week of August and begins with today as the last Friday print edition for the foreseeable future. But not to fret! While some things may...
Neil Wade Jones
Neil Wade Jones was born May 13, 1946 in Cullman County. He lived in Cullman and graduated in 1964 from Cullman High School where he played football. He enlisted in the United States Army and served during Vietnam.
Jones began his tour on July 22, 1971 with the 101st Airborne Division, 3rd Squadron, 5th Cavalry, D Company as...
The Cullman County High School was closed on April 1, 1936, due to lack of funds. Mrs. Oldacre spoke to the student body on Monday morning in assembly. The Cullman County High School first opened in September of 1907 with an enrollment of 45 students. The upstairs of the Bill Kelly store was used for classrooms, since no other...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library on Friday, held their 2nd Annual Harry Potter Birthday Parade. Though the first parade event was held in 2019, last year was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The library has been incredibly excited about being able to host the parade again this year and all of their hard work was...
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 Kenneth Nail, who was at the scene with the Hanceville Fire Department, said that the...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Several runners from different schools took part in a two-day summer track camp on July 29th and 30th at Cold Springs and it was open to any athletes from ages 12-19. Brittley Humphrey, an LSU graduate, and Trey Cunningham, who's currently going into his senior year at Florida State, were the instructors during the camp and...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 30, 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
July 28
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person; 2nd Ave. NW; catalytic converter and muffler; $420counterfeit $20s; State of Alabama; Marktplatz Ctr. SWfirst-degree theft of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Earlier this week, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) confirmed a raccoon to be positive for rabies after it attacked a person on a walking trail near a subdivision on Fox Hollow Road in Cullman. The raccoon attacked a bystander in an aggressive manner while exhibiting other neurological signs of illness. Fortunately, the raccoon was...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Folks across Cullman County are seeing an increase in brown caterpillars that are helping themselves to lawns, gardens and crops. What are they, and what can be done to stop the damage?
The fall armyworm, called “army” because of its invasive tendencies, is considered a destructive species and, once you see the big caterpillars crawling across your...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State alum Emma Wright has been a loyal follower of the FOX game show “Beat Shazam” since its debut in 2017.
Wright and former Wallace State dual enrollment student Jazmin Bobo are now in the record books as “Beat Shazam” contestant winners.
Wright and Bobo’s appearance on Season 4, Episode 8 of the show, hosted by comedian...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 26
domestic violence; Handley Ln.domestic violence; CR 1545unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1332domestic violence; criminal mischief; Day Gap Rd.unlawful breaking...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter‘s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Scooter is a 1-year-old short-legged Lab mix. He’s a lively-but-not-crazy, medium-energy pet, an “unassuming, patient fellow who's ever so quiet in his kennel,” said Ruttkay. He’s skilled on his leash and likes toys to enrich his adventures. He likes to get out...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Renee Welsh from the Friends of the Public Library continued the library’s summer fun as she led local children in cardmaking at the Cullman County Public Library Tuesday morning. With cardstock, a wide range of stamps and some double-sided tape, she led several children, and even a few library associates, in this personalized creative process.
With gentle...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 28, 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
July 23
leaving scene of accident; person; 2nd Ave. SW; damage to Nissan Titan; $101third-degree forgery; person; 2nd Ave. SW; forged checkfourth-degree theft of property;...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Double murder defendant Sara Tapia-Franco, 34, of Holly Pond, this week was ordered to be transferred from state mental health facility Bryce Hospital to the Cullman County Detention Center for an upcoming competency hearing. Tapia-Franco was indicted in 2020 on capital murder charges in the deaths of her two young sons, 3-year-old Alvaro Garcia and 9-year-old...
HARTSELLE, Ala. - As the temperatures and humidity soared last Friday, James Evans continued to detail cars as the sweat poured down his face. He was determined, just like his stepdaughter, to push himself to do what he had to do in order to earn the money needed to get his family to Orlando, Florida.
Next door, USA Healthcare hosted...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Funding is still available for land in the Ryan Creek watershed in Cullman County. It has been approved through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for 319 cost shares. Incentive payments for best management practices will be made to qualifying landowners that live in the project area. Examples of practices included fencing, heavy use areas, waste...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 27, 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
July 26
first-degree theft of property; Ingram Farms; 1st Way SE; ’04 Dodge; $15,000harassment; person; 2nd Ave. SWthird-degree criminal mischief; person; Dialsdale Dr. SW; damaged...
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman Swim Team traveled to Sound Mountain Park in Albertville last weekend to compete at this year’s Alabama Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) State Swimming Championships and CST put together another stellar performance to earn a second-place finish. Troy Mann and Georgia Dowdy were the top boys & girls individual finishers and Cullman posted 1550...
Cullman, Ala. — Nurses and nursing students are invited to join Cullman Regional for a Nurse Recruitment Event on Saturday, August 7 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Karma’s Coffeehouse. Meet with directors and hiring managers to discuss career opportunities and learn about Cullman Regional’s ER and Critical Care expansion projects.
New hire benefits include tuition reimbursement, outstanding...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 22
unlawful possession of marijuana; Hwy. 69 Nharassment; CR 601using false identity to avoid arrest; CR 1082theft of property; Chad Dr.harassment; Louise St. NEtheft of property; CR 542theft of property;...
HARTSELLE, Ala. -- The Olympics is an amazing event full of some of the world's most elite athletes who will do whatever it takes to bring home a gold medal. This year, one of those athletes is Hartselle's Quanesha Burks, who will be competing in the long jump for Team USA and her journey to get to this point,...
Teen Chatter
Out Friday night were:
Leona Giles and Donald Patrick,
Edigna Edwards and Bob Ward,
Martha Pierce and Raymond Tucker,
Jackie Culver and Kenneth Milligan,
Wanda Baker and Jimmy Wood,
Dottie Schlosser and Robert Bowling,
Ellen Faye Shaw and Kitty Owen,
Edna Perkins and Jack Hudson,
Mary Ann Hasenbein and Troy Bradford,
Delane Duke and Joe Gamble,
Nancy Moore...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA Sportsmanship Schools were recognized at the 14th annual AHSAA Sportsmanship Luncheon in Montgomery Friday and nine local schools were among this year’s winners. Cullman, West Point, Fairview, Good Hope, Vinemont, Holly Pond, Cold Springs and Meek High Schools as well as Saint Bernard Prep all earned a new sportsmanship banner from the AHSAA....
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Cullman-based businesses, White Willow and Karma’s Coffeehouse, are recipients of this year’s Alabama Magazine’s “Best in Bama” awards.
White Willow owner Libby Crider spoke of the win for Best Furniture & Interiors saying, “We were just so excited to find out. We were not expecting it. We really did not even consider ourselves in the running...
EVA, Ala. - In the quest for Bama’s Best Chicken Tenders, one eatery rules the roost — Bobby’s Restaurant in Eva.
The Morgan County institution, owned by April and John Hall, is known for basketfuls of deep brown tenders covered in crunchy breading. Crinkle-cut fries, fresh-cut slaw, perfectly buttered Texas toast and homemade sauces round out the judge-approved meal.
“Everything is...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 23, 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
July 22
first-degree theft of property; person; cashthird-degree theft of property; person; Saundra Ln. NE; miscellaneous; $900
Arrests
July 22
Collier, Christopher D.; 38
fourth-degree theft of property
Everly, Nicholette...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Soil and Water Conservation District on Thursday made a presentation for the children of Guy Hunt Library and Museum in Holly Pond on local wildlife and the tracks they leave behind. With 11 children in attendance, Soil and Water Conservation Speaker Kathy Holmes read a book called, “Over in the Forest” written by Marianne...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - “She came out of the womb smiling,” Kelly Handley said of her daughter Lillie. “She has always been very loving, and she smiles through everything and has since the day she was born. She has been so strong and brave through everything she has endured, and she has endured a lot in the past five...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Over two years have passed since a June 6, 2019, spill at the Tyson Farms/River Valley Ingredients rendering plant near Hanceville triggered a large fish kill on the Mulberry Fork that extended down to the Sipsey River in Walker County. That time has been busy for the poultry giant; in all, nine lawsuits have been filed...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 19
domestic violence; CR 1564harassment; CR 109unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; CR 1402theft of property; Clark St. NE
July 20
theft of property; CR 128domestic violence; CR 735burglary; theft of property; CR...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Flowers can make someone smile, and this week, Cullman Florist is lighting up faces as part of Teleflora’s annual Make Someone Smile Week. As part of the program, which runs July 18-24, Cullman Florist and its volunteers are delivering 500 plants in “smile” mugs to the many deserving recipients at Cullman Regional Medical Center and members...
CULLMAN, Ala. - An Alabama appellate court, in a preliminary statement, upheld the conviction of Brad Meeks, 30, of Bremen, on the charge of criminally negligent homicide in the May 7, 2017, death of Curtis “Curt” James Wilson, 15, of Cullman, but rejected the 10-year sentence (the maximum available for the crime) imposed on him by Cullman County Circuit...
Alex J. Dillashaw was born Dec. 24, 1923, in Cullman County and lived in Garden City. His parents were Alec Monroe and Lethia Eugenia (Woodard) Dillashaw. He would register for the draft when he was 18 years old and served in World War II.
Dillashaw was a member of the Army’s 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, also known as “The...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College’s rising women’s basketball’s sophomores Payton Golden and Tatyanna Davis and Lady Lions’ assistant coach Hannah Nichols have each been selected to participate in the 2021 National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) Women’s Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Weekend, which is scheduled for July 29-31 in Atlanta.
Wallace State women’s basketball has had a player...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Four members of this year’s Cullman Swim Association team were in Nashville last weekend to compete at the 2021 Southeastern Long Course Swimming Championships. Charlie Long, Mika Lackey, Madeline Dowdy and Caitlin Long along with Head Coach Carson Glasscock made the trip to the Nashville Aquatic Club to compete in their respective events.
Charlie Long qualified for...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The North boys and the North girls each posted 7-2 victories Tuesday at Montgomery’s Lagoon Park Tennis Complex to win the 2021 AHSAA All-Star Week North-South matches.
Due to heavy rains, the matches didn’t conclude until 9:30 p.m., Tuesday. However, the teams persevered to complete the competition, which was in its second year after joining All-Star Sports...
CULLMAN, Ala. – For over 30 years, concerned Cullman area citizens worked to make Christmas better for needy children and their families through a program called Christmas Love, offering clothing, food, toys and other things a family might need. Loreen Scott, who helped create the program, reached out to Cullman Caring for Kids Director Javon Daniel and Assistant Director...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jerome Anthony Flanigan, 39, of Cullman, on Tuesday pleaded guilty to reckless manslaughter in the 2016 drug-related death of Leslie Clements. Flanigan had been indicted on charges of murder by administration of a controlled substance with alternate charges of murder by strangulation or suffocation and reckless manslaughter by administration of a controlled substance, corpse abuse, arson...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 20, 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
July 17
third-degree theft of property; person; wallet and contents
July 19
fourth-degree theft of property; person; Ave. F SE; $170third-degree theft of property; AT&T; iPad; $1,000third-degree...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Chamber of Commerce Community Luncheon kicked off Thursday, July 15 at Stone Bridge Farms with Interim President Peggy Smith recognizing the Small Businesses of the Month from the past six months. The local businesses chosen were Monograms Plus for January, the All Steak for February, Chick-Fil-A of Cullman for March, Dental Arts for April, Southern...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - DB Technologies recently held their grand opening at Wallace State Community College (WSCC) in the Bailey Center Friday, July 16. Among those present were Dr. David Branscomb of DB Technologies, Ted Clem of the Alabama Department of Commerce, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and President of Wallace State Community College Dr. Vicki Karolewics.
Director of Cullman Economic Development...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 19, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 15
domestic violence; CR 156criminal mischief; CR 1629theft of property; Day Gap Rd.theft of property; CR 222harassment; Colony Rd.unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 437trespassing; CR 783theft of property; CR...
CULLMAN, Ala. – All seven Cullman County schools were represented by cheerleaders, football players, volleyball players, band members, cross country runners and their coaches at Cullman County Media Day Monday morning and it was a great chance for the community to get to know some of the standouts and leaders in their local schools. Each school held a 30-minunte...
CULLMAN, Ala. - While many are probably familiar with the bookstore that resides on the corner of 207 3rd St SW, what may yet be unfamiliar is its recent change in ownership and, as a result, a name swap from the well-known Deb’s Bookstore to the brand-new Camelot Books and Comics. Owner Greg Patterson took over the location in...
Jimmy Ray Waldrep
Jimmy Ray Waldrep was born December 6, 1945 in Cullman County. His parents were Carvin and Vonda Lee (Galbreath) Waldrep and they lived in the Logan community. On November 26, 1965, Waldrep entered the recruitment office and enlisted in the United States Marine Corp to serve during Vietnam.
A biography from findagrave.com states, “After arriving in Vietnam, Jimmy...
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman Regional Foundation announces the 30th Annual Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Extravaganza scheduled for Monday, September 13 at TP Country Club.
The Golf Extravaganza includes several events including a morning and afternoon tournament, putting contest, helicopter ball drop and the Million Dollar Hole-In-One shoot out.
The tournament consists of a four-person scramble, so register today to participate...
New Harmony News
Charley Benefield was buried at New Home last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Carmon Maze spent last week with relatives in Gadsden.
Mrs. Delia Noles and children, of Jasper, spent a few days last week with Uncle Scab Noles and other relatives who live here.
Bethany News
Hoyt and Hilda Perdue and Dot Bowling spent last weekend in Pensacola, Florida. Mrs. Junior...
Wendy Prince- Holly Pond High School
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Wendy Prince is a 2021 graduate of Holly Pond High School and will be joining the United States Marine Corps. She became interested in joining the military when she was just 12 years old.
Prince said of her decision to join the Marines, “I became interested in joining the military because...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Laura Quick had a birthday wish that did not involve getting any gifts, but giving them instead. Thanks to her idea and help from local businesses and groups, 10 area children are, or will soon be, sleeping in beds of their own.
On Thursday, following weeks of preparation, Laura Quick and husband Shane Quick publicly launched their...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre opened its summer production of “Hello, Dolly!” Friday evening at Cullman High School, a year after plans for the show were shelved by COVID. Guests had an opportunity to take in the Broadway classic about Dolly Gallagher Levi and her matchmaking adventures in 1890s New York. Shows continue today and Sunday.
Director Wayne Cook...
WEST POINT, Ala. - “Never! Never!” is what Judy Snead said without hesitation when asked if she would ever return to an office job. It was 2019 when she purchased her first chickens and today, her farm has grown into something she considers a blessing from God.
Snead’s Farmhouse, located in West Point, is something Judy never planned, it simply...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The organizers of Rock The South have recently gained the approval of the Cullman County Commission to limit traffic on portions of County Road 469 and County Road 436 during Rock the South 2021. These roads will have restricted access from 8:00 a.m. on August 13, 2021 to 2:00 a.m. on August 15, 2021 to those...
Leon Nelson Harris
Leon Nelson Harris was born November 21, 1925 in Cullman County. His parents were Ele Nelson and Bertha Harris. Leon graduated with the Class of 1944 from Cullman County High School. He registered for the draft the day after his 18th birthday in 1943.
Soon after registering, Harris was enlisted at Ft. McPherson in Atlanta on May 13,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 16, 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
July 14
third-degree domestic violence-harassment; person; Northcrest Dr. NW
July 15
Arrests
July 15
Sullins, Chase E.; 31
possession/receiving controlled substanceDUI (controlled substance)second-degree possession of marijuanaimproper lane usage
Lopez III, Ernesto...
Drexel Fay Quattlebaum
Drexel Fay Quattlebaum was born April 28, 1925 in Cullman County. His parents were W. M. and Etta Mae (Thornton) Quattlebaum of Cullman. By the age of 18, Drexel was living in Nashville. The talented musician was working for the Milo Twins at WSM in Nashville when he enlisted on July 14, 1943.
Quattlebaum served during World War...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Tucked away in Holly Pond, Guy Hunt Library and Museum holds a plethora of literature and learning experiences for children and adults in the surrounding community. A recent grant to the organization was used to stock shelves with books, fill bins with toys and purchase new tables for children. Librarian Melody Camp recently shared the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seniors across Cullman County were able to take home a few extra goodies Thursday afternoon thanks to several pallets of food donated by Walmart Distribution to Cullman County Commission on Aging. COA Director Stephanie Lawson was on hand at Baileyton Senior Center as the center’s members boxed up the food items.
Lawson explained, “Steve McSwain reached out...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 12
reckless endangerment; CR 127theft of property; CR 1258domestic violence; CR 1336harassment; CR 1145attempt to elude police officer; CR 1155unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia I-65 SB...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County’s Women United Board announced that it will host the 2nd Annual Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser in Cullman on Aug. 3 The event will be held at Loft 212, 212 4th St. SW. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m.
UWCC shared in a release:
“Our Women’s United Board has...
CULLMAN, Ala. — Kayla Thursby, 34, of Cullman, was re-arrested this week after a Cullman County grand jury upgraded charges against her in the 2016 death of Leslie Clements. Originally charged in 2018 with murder by strangulation or suffocation and first-degree theft of property, she was awaiting trial when she received additional charges of murder by administration of controlled...
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 of business on Tuesday after an investigation into the allegations.
According to Shikle, a victim from...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 14, 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
No incidents reported.
Arrests
July 13
Payne, George G.; 70
DUI
Morgan, Destiney N.; 23
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia (2 counts)FTA- third-degree criminal trespassFTA- fourth-degree theft of property (2...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Veterans in Cullman and other local counties will soon receive the benefits of a promising PTSD treatment, with funding secured by Cullman County’s legislative delegation. The legislature this year included under mental health in the state’s General Fund budget $200,000 to create a pilot program that will provide 160 veterans free access to Stellate Ganglion Block...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After finishing second at the 2021 Bassmaster B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series National Championship powered by TourneyX on Texas’ Possum Kingdom Lake, angler Joe McElroy from Cullman, Ala., announced he was donating his $5,000 winnings to help a fellow competitor’s young son who is living with a rare disease impacting just five people worldwide.
“Sometimes, it’s about timing,”...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The rumors that have been flying around the City of Good Hope were confirmed by Mayor Jerry Bartlett Tuesday morning. Flocks of the species Polyethylene Phoenicopterus ruber have fallen into the hands of the Sizzlin’ Seniors and that could mean trouble. Commonly known as the plastic pink flamingo, these flocks of birds are poised to...
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional is pleased to announce Mark Christensen, M.D., director of Emergency Medicine at Cullman Regional, as the new Director of Emergency Medical Services. Dr. Christensen will step into his new role on July 12.
Dr. Christensen has been serving as director of Emergency Medicine since 2019 and was named as one of five 2020 Facility Medical...
OMAHA, Neb.– Scooter’s Coffee LLC, the Midwest-based drive-thru coffee franchise, is continuing its effort to grow its presence throughout the United States by bringing its drive-thru coffee locations to Cullman, Alabama and the surrounding area.
Scooter’s Coffee, based in Omaha, Nebraska, specializes in artisan espresso drinks, fruit smoothies, baked-from-scratch pastries and features its signature drink, the “Caramelicious.” The company also...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 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
July 12
Arrests
July 12
Reed, Jacob D.; 27
third-degree domestic violence-harassment
Thursby, Kayla S.; 34
Grand Jury- murderGrand Jury- abuse of corpseGrand Jury- first-degree theft of propertyGrand Jury- manslaughter
Schuch,...
BOAZ, Ala. – The Alabama Recreation & Parks Association’s swimming season is in full swing and one local team put on a show at this weekend’s District 2 Championship in Boaz. The Cullman Swim Team put together great performances individually and as a team to rack up 694 total points and earn a second-place finish. Now, they’ll begin to...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held its regularly scheduled meeting at its central office Tuesday morning and provided an update on facility upgrades, COVID-19 policies for the upcoming school year and approved a handful of new personnel members. After approving the finances and the minutes from June’s meeting, the board approved all action items and consent...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional, on Monday announced its 2020-2021 fiscal year-end update, complete with statistics and figures for Hospital Quality, COVID-19 Response, Specialty Physicians, Main Campus Physical Facilities and Additional Outpatient Locations.
“The past year was for Cullman Regional, as for all of the nation and world, a uniquely trying time; however, we are immensely proud of what we...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council gathered for its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, and they went over a handful of new agenda items including the upcoming Back-to-School Bash, a fundraiser being organized by the Good Hope Sizzlin’ Seniors and a resolution to approve the engineering of a new road.
At the start of Monday night’s meeting,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 12, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 8
domestic violence; menacing-kidnapping; Hwy. 31 Nunlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1237theft of property; Hwy. 278 Wunlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug...
Jimmy Ray Waldrep
Jimmy Ray Waldrep was born December 6, 1945 in Cullman County. His parents were Carvin and Vonda Lee (Galbreath) Waldrep and they lived in the Logan community. On November 26, 1965, Waldrep entered the recruitment office and enlisted in the United States Marine Corp to serve during Vietnam.
A biography from findagrave.com states, “After arriving in Vietnam, Jimmy...
North Walter News
Mr. and Mrs. Leak Hosey, of Akron, Ohio, were the Wednesday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earnesteen Gable.
Mrs. Johnnie Guthrie spent Saturday afternoon here.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Ratliff spent a few days last week in Birmingham.
Mount View News
Private Charles M. Shikles, of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, spent last weekend in Cullman with friends and relatives.
W.E....
COLONY, Ala. – It’s been an exciting summer for Brontae Harris. After finishing up stellar college career at UAB with the Blazers, the former Hanceville and Cullman standout signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent in May. Since then, Harris has spent some time practicing with the Rams out west and working to earn a...
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 was definitely intrigued. Who or what is this local legend?
On an October night in 1973,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare right now, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Bentley is a roughly four-month-old Terrier mix. Get ready to play: he’s a lively medium-to-high energy pet who’s a quick learner and loves his toys! He is becoming skilled in leash etiquette and learning...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police on Friday evening recovered a stolen car following a traffic stop on Logan Avenue Southwest on the city’s west side. The vehicle was reported stolen in Hartselle.
Patrol Officer Zane Pounders stopped the vehicle and, when he ran the license plate through the National Criminal Information Center, the report of the theft came back. A...
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-certified Internal Medicine Physician Caroline Studdard, M.D., to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Studdard earned both her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and she completed her residency with UAB Huntsville Internal Medicine Residency Program in Huntsville, Alabama.
As an Internal Medicine physician, Dr. Studdard provides comprehensive diagnosis...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A new Little Free Public Library has opened in Hanceville, thanks to the Friends of the Public Library. These Little Free Public Libraries operate on an honor system and allow anyone access to free literature. The front of the box is labeled “Take a Book. Share a Book.” and lists the Little Free Library web address.
Those...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 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
July 8
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; Penske Leasing; 2nd Ave. SW; catalytic converter; $500
Arrests
July 8
Oliver, Michael A.; 43
unlawful possession/receiving controlled substance
Fanning, Ricky D.; 29
public...
GAFFNEY, SC. -- 78 runners competed in the Last Annual Heart of the South Marathon in June and one of those runners was 64 year-old Bob Gingrich of Cullman, who was the second-oldest runner in the race. Gingrich is a math and science teacher at Vinemont Middle School. The race started in Gaffney, South Carolina and ended in Chattanooga,...
Lt. Cmdr. Roger Blaine Thrasher
Roger Blaine Thrasher was born May 11, 1936 in Lawrence County, Alabama. He was the son of Cecil and Wilma (James) Thrasher. He enlisted with the United States Navy and was a 13-year Navy veteran when he served during the Vietnam War. Thrasher rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Thrasher, a Lawrence County High School...
Jackson Moses Sinyard Jr.
Jackson Sinyard Jr. was born June 19, 1932 in Cullman County. His parents were Jackson Moses Sinyard Sr. and Audie (Graves) Sinyard and they lived in the Brushy Pond Community. Jackson joined the United States Marine Corp and served during the Vietnam War.
June 25, 1965, Sinyard boarded a military transport jet believed to be bound for...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 6
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 813unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Ward Ave. SWunlawful possession of marijuana; attempt to elude law enforcement; Hwy. 278 Edomestic...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
JoJo is a 3.5-year-old Feist Terrier mix. He’s a lively-but-not-hyper medium-energy pet who’s skilled on his leash and likes to hang close to his people. He’ll even cuddle in your lap, if you let him. He has happy feet and might dance...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy graduating construction student Dakota McDaniel, from Fairview High School, has received a $2,500 scholarship from SkillsUSA and Fine Homebuilding Magazine’s Keep Craft Alive program. McDaniel will enroll in the Wallace State Community College’s Building Construction program this fall.
CATA Carpentry teacher Mike Burkett said that he is “So very proud of this young...
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 comes just over a decade after the public vote first permitted the sale of alcohol...
