CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 26, 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
May 25
criminal mischief; person; Rosemont Ave. NW/Dripping Springs Rd. NWthird-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St. SW
Arrests
May 25
Duke, Jason P.; 35
fourth-degree theft of propertyFTA-...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Another high school baseball season has come to a close and several local teams had some big seasons. We saw a handful of local squads play their way into the postseason and others still working to take that next step but after the way last year’s spring sports season was cut short, it was great to...
YUMA, ARIZ. – Haylee Folds twirled a three-hit gem and five Wallace State softball players accounted for RBIs in the Lions’ 5-0 first-round victory over No. 12 Chipola College in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I National Championship on Tuesday at the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex in Yuma, Ariz.
Folds, a sophomore from Columbus, Ga., recorded seven strikeouts...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A fun day is planned this Saturday in downtown Hanceville as they celebrate one of the most beloved comfort foods--grilled cheese! The inaugural Grilled Cheese Festival is being organized by Hanceville’s downtown merchants and the unique festival plans on having activities for the entire family to enjoy. The festival will be open from 10 a.m. –...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Ave Maria Grotto at St. Bernard Abbey has earned its place as one of the top must-see tourist destinations in Alabama, but this Sunday, it will offer a little something more as local artists Ben South and Donna Drake hold the public premier of the children’s musical “Brother Joseph, Brother Joseph” in the Grotto park....
CULLMAN, Ala. - LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will host the Annual Cullman City vs Cullman County Blood Drive June 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kami May, LifeSouth’s District Community Development Coordinator said this event is not only fun, but it is also important to the blood supply for Cullman Regional Medical Center. She says LifeSouth provides 100% of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids, a child abuse prevention agency best known around the area for its food bank, is about to enter one of its busiest times of the year as kids come home from school for the summer. As he looks toward a period of increasing demand for its food resources, CCK Director Javon Daniel...
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday afternoon cut its proceedings short after members Ethel Alexander and Samuel Ashford walked out ahead of the pre-meeting work session, leaving the council unable to conduct business without a quorum. Alexander, Ashford and former member Eric Carwell--who resigned at the last council meeting--had often been pitted against Mayor Curtis Johnson...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Grady is a 1.5 - 2-year-old Blue Tick Hound. He’s a lively medium-to-high energy pet, a vocal guy who likes to announce his arrival! He’s not a fan of the shelter’s walls, preferring trips outside, and he’s mastering the finer points of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 25, 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
May 24
first-degree theft of property; person; White Cir. SW; ’15 Hyundai Sonata; $10,000fourth-degree theft of property; person; Logan St. SW; clothing; $100third-degree domestic violence-harassment;...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Elyse Koloski from the Cullman Area Technology Academy Cosmetology Department recently won the “Feel Your Fantasy” competition hosted by Beauty Cast Network, with a hair/makeup design inspired by Alabama’s state bird, the Yellowhammer. Her prize package was valued at over $1,000.
CATA Cosmetology teacher Tasha Flanigan said, “Elyse is very talented. She exhibits all soft skills to be...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bright and early Sunday morning, the congregation of East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church gathered for a twofold celebration: the annual recognition of Decoration for the church graveyard, and the 100th anniversary of the church's founding. Inside the church were displays of the church and congregation's history and informational table about the Women's Ministry, lists of founding...
CULLMAN, Ala. - For victims of sexual violence in Cullman County, access to rapid response by forensic personnel trained to deal with the particular issues of those crimes is limited. Children and teens can turn to Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center and its Forensic Nurse, but adult victims often have to travel to Birmingham or Huntsville for treatment and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Monday approved the hiring of Daniel Wakefield as the new principal of Hanceville High School. Wakefield has worked at Hanceville for 19 years and is currently the principal of Hanceville Middle School.
“I’m very excited and very appreciative for the opportunity to be principal of Hanceville High School,” said Wakefield....
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 20
assault; trespassing; CR 1564theft of property; Hwy. 157domestic violence; CR 933harassment; Good Hope School Rd.domestic violence; CR 437unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 157theft...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Current Associate Executive Director Alvin Briggs has been selected to become the fifth Executive Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association. The unanimously approved the hiring of Briggs at a special Central Board meeting Monday morning and the announcement was made by current AHSAA Central Board of Control president Van Phillips Monday at a press conference held at the AHSAA...
Rufus B. Humphries
Rufus B. Humphries was born on August 12, 1919 in Cullman County. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces and served in World War II. His rank was Private First Class.
On July 16, 1942, he was to a passenger on the B-17E #41-2421 carrying personnel of the 104th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion to Horn Island, Queensland,...
Mrs. Cecil Looney of Geraldine was the guest last week of Mrs. Lois Weeks. Mrs. Weeks returned home with her for several days. Mrs. Jimmy Duren of Birmingham spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. James E. Nail and Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Duren. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Owens of Rossville Georgia were the guests this weekend of Mr....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pomp and Circumstance echoed throughout the room as the Class of 2021 at the Children’s Development Center began their procession. Cameras flashed as these wonderfully successful students were each seated at specially designated tables with their families, each decorated with deep blue tablecloths, photos of each graduate and flowers.
Looking around, there were faces beaming with pride...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 21, 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
May 19
duty upon striking unattended vehicle; person; Hwy. 157; damage to ’12 Hyundai Santa Fe; $800
May 20
fourth-degree theft of property; person; Hwy. 157; clothing;...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Primary School won the prestigious Dr. Louisa Moats Award earlier this year and celebrated that honor on Friday with a visit from Alabama State Dept. of Education Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey and a delegation of state officials.
Cullman City Primary School was named the 2021 grand prize winner of the national Dr. Louisa Moats Award. The award...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following World War I, Cullman County’s citizens followed the widely-practiced and time-honored tradition of inscribing the names of their fallen warriors in stone, on a memorial now located in Veterans Park at Sportsman Lake in Cullman. However, recent research has shown that they missed a few.
When reading up on the stories of Cullman’s soldiers in “The...
CULLMAN, Ala. - While live music may have been a staple for many before the pandemic hit, it has certainly dwindled to a crawl over the past year, but as many places are reopening throughout Cullman, the lights of many our old favorite venues are beginning to flicker on once more. With the big and booming Rock the South...
With so many COVID-19 restrictions being lifted and more and more people being vaccinated, folks are finally able to return to their normal activities. The Tribune stopped by the Farmer’s Market Thursday morning to chat with people about what they thought the hardest thing about the past year has been, and what they are relieved to be doing once...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy health science students recently had the opportunity to assist at COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The Cullman County Health Department reached out to CATA in early January, asking if students would be willing to come. CATA and the health department have a great working relationship, most recently with the drive-thru flu vaccination clinics.
After planning for...
WEST POINT, Ala. - A collision with a Cullman County School bus and a passenger vehicle ended with no injuries Thursday afternoon.
“West Point bus 16-02 was involved in a wreck with a passenger truck this afternoon,” said Cullman County Schools’ Media & Communications Specialist , Ty Watwood.
“Five students were on the bus at the time. Two students were transported...
Bernice Entrekin was born December 6, 1895 in Carroll County, Georgia. By the age of 8, his family had relocated to Cullman County and settled in Logan. He entered into service with the United States Army on May 28, 1918. He was a member of Company F, 306 Engineers Regiment, 81st Division.
F Company arrived in Cherbourg, France in mid-August of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Winnie is a 1.5-year-old German Shepherd mix. She’s a lively-but-not-hyper, medium-energy pet who’s skilled on her leash. She likes to be close to her people, but is respectful of personal space.
Winnie has the makings of a good therapy or companion dog.
Winnie’s adoption...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 17
domestic violence; CR 1343
theft of property; criminal mischief; CR 1288
unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug possession; CR 1082
attempt to elude law enforcement;...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman has announced the temporary closure of its boat ramps at the Duck River Reservoir today, May 20 as water levels are lowered for inspection and maintenance of the Duck River Dam.
On Wednesday, the City issued this notice:
Duck River Reservoir boat ramps located at the dam (East Side) and on County Road 1670...
Allen “Allie” Snider was born Aug. 13, 1894 in Blount County, Alabama. The Snider family lived in Hanceville. His father, George Franklin Snider, served in the Confederate Army for four years during the Civil War.
Allie entered the Army April 2, 1918, and was a member of Company K 113th Infantry. His mother, Elizabeth McMurray Snider, would write in her...
Henry Paul Grusnick was born June 10, 1888, in Cullman to German immigrants. Grusnick joined the United States Army, and the young Private was a member of the 6th Group, 75th Company, Mounted Division.
He was at Camp Hancock in Augusta, Georgia from July 24, 1918, until his death on October 25, 1918. Hancock would die from bronchial pneumonia and influenza...
CULLMAN, Ala. — Alabama Farm Credit has named Kedric Karkosh CFO of the $1.1 billion rural lending cooperative. In this role, he manages the accounting, financial reporting, treasury, cash management and loan operations teams.
Karkosh earned a master's degree in agricultural economics from Texas A&M University and a bachelor's in agricultural business from Iowa State University. He also attended the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 19, 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
May 13
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; general merchandise; $137
May 17
May 18
fourth-degree theft of property; person; Commerce Ave. NW; phone; $300fourth-degree theft of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Calling all who love anything soapy, sudsy and splendidly scented! Magnolia Soap & Bath Co has arrived in Cullman and they are stocked full of bath products so great, you will always be buying in multiples. When Magen Bynum founded this company, she had a vision to provide plant-based, handmade products especially for people with sensitive...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission honored Miss Alabama USA Alexandria Flanigan at the beginning of its Tuesday evening commission meeting. As stated in the proclamation read at the meeting, Flanigan is from Hanceville, Alabama and graduated from Good Hope High School.
Miss Flanigan is currently a junior in the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Pre-Law Program. She is...
CULLMAN, Ala. - To celebrate the twinning of Cullman and its German sister city Frankweiler, the Cullman German Club built the Frankweiler Fountain on 1st Avenue across from A Touch of German in 1988. One of the German gift shop’s owners at the time, Al Grobe, maintained the fountain until his death in 2003, shortly after which the fountain...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 18, 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
May 17
first-degree theft of property; person; St. Joseph St. NWunlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person; Birmingham St. SWunlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person; 2nd...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good news for area seniors! Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Stephanie Lawson confirmed Tuesday afternoon that all senior centers will resume normal operations on June 1. As of right now, Lawson said that they are under no restrictions or mask requirements when they do reopen.
To celebrate the re-openings, the COA has been coordinating with Cullman...
Edward Morris Pike was born July 10, 1949, in Cullman County and lived in Hanceville. He enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour in Vietnam July 29, 1967, with the rank Specialist Four.
His occupation in the Army was Single Rotor Turbine Observation Utility Helicopter Repairman and he was attached to...
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Patients can now schedule appointments at Cullman Regional’s Hartselle Health Park Specialty Clinic. The specialty physician clinic is the first phase of the Hartselle Health Park to be completed.
The Hartselle Health Park provides convenient access to healthcare in the Hartselle community and surrounding areas. Patients will have access to providers in the following specialties:
General Surgery
...
VINEMONT, Ala. - Last Friday, Congressman Robert Aderholt announced a $3.4 million grant from the federal government that will help to reconstruct the runway and runway lighting at Folsom Field/Cullman Regional Airport as part of its ongoing five year plan.
Said Aderholt, “I’m pleased to announce that the Cullman Regional Airport will be receiving these funds. The funds are being administered...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Thirteen-year-old Madeline Hill, of Walter, continued her efforts Saturday to raise awareness and money to combat Lyme disease by hosting a 5K Fun Run/Walk at Hanceville’s Veterans Memorial Park. Close to 50 participants joined Hill as they did their part to help “Take a bite out of Lyme.”
Hill contracted Lyme in 2012; however, she would not...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 17, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 13
trespassing; Hwy. 91
unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Chad Dr.
domestic violence; CR 813
reckless endangerment; CR 396
theft of property; CR 703
...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, Bill Gibson, education mentor / engineering specialist with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), visited the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) to allow students in the precision machining program to autograph stowage locker compartment covers that will soon be flight-certified by NASA to use on the International Space Station. This event is the...
WELTI, Ala. - Welti Elementary School’s Preston Cook was selected to receive a $500 scholarship this week following his participation in the National Archery in Schools Program National Virtual Archery Tournament.
Of 15,683 archers who participated in the virtual shoot, 100 were randomly selected for the scholarships that will be available for their use in post-secondary education. Six...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids on Friday unveiled its newest tool in the fight against hunger among families in need: a mobile food bank that will allow the group to take food closer to outlying communities around the county and make the food more accessible for its clients.
Each month, the converted trailer will visit Hanceville and West...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Faith-based pregnancy resource service First Source for Women has begun its annual baby bottle change fundraising drive. The monetary collection assists the Hanceville-based women's clinic as the organization offers its free pregnancy services to those in need.
The fundraiser distributes baby bottles in various churches throughout the county and encourage people will fill them with their...
WASHINGTON D.C. — Friday, Congressman Robert Aderholt announced a grant from the Federal Government that will help to reconstruct the runway and the runway lighting at Folsom Field at Cullman Regional Airport.
“I’m pleased to announce that the Cullman Regional Airport will be receiving these funds. The funds are being administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation as part of the...
FAIRVIEW, Ala.- It's been well over a year since the Recycled Teenagers of Fairview have been able to gather at their senior center. However, Friday morning, seniors in Fairview had an opportunity to gather in Randall Shedd Park for food, fun and fellowship courtesy of the Town of Fairview.
Fairview Mayor Keith Henry was excited to welcome the large crowd...
FLORENCE, Ala. – Holly Pond traveled to Florence to compete in this year's Class 3A North Regional Friday and faced off against East Lawrence in their first game of the day. The Lady Broncos relied on a stellar pitching performance from Lexie Smith as well as some timely hits to edge out the Lady Eagles 2-1 and advance through the...
Photo with cars is the current church building, one without cars is the original before the renovations over the years.CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday, May 23, East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church (EPC) will be celebrating 100 years of "worshipping, serving and loving the Lord." The celebration will coincide with the church's decoration services and a special worship service, followed...
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s never too early to start learning about emerging technology, and students across grade levels at East Elementary School are getting a firsthand look at 3-D printing and its many uses — from printing parts on the space station, to making superhero figures.
East Elementary library media specialist Savannah Wood said the school has spent the past...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 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
Incidents
May 13
third-degree domestic violence; person
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person; Trade Dr. SW; purse and contents
duty upon striking unattended vehicle; person;...
WEST POINT, Ala.- West Point High School senior Kellen Drinkard is a young man with many talents, so talented in fact, that he has received a scholarship to the University of Alabama to be a part of the famous Million Dollar Band.
As a member of the West Point High School Marching Band, Drinkard was a standout baritone player. During...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State student JaQuane Brown has been named the college’s inaugural Federal Work Study of the Year.
“This award is one of the coolest things I’ve ever received,” Brown said. “I’ve battled some uphill challenges, including some that were self-inflicted. The goal is to keep pushing ahead.”
Brown, 26, is a work study student in the college’s tutoring...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s east side recently welcomed a new shop that is likely to become a popular stop for folks who enjoy eating fresh traditional foods and supporting local farmers. Mavens & Makers, located in the Vogel Building at 609 U.S. Highway 278 E near East Point, specializes in slow-grown heritage meats from the Cullman County farm of...
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Dodge City Mayor Tawana Canada announced Thursday afternoon that new playground equipment for Ray Park near Town Hall will be installed on Friday, and that the Town of Dodge City will sponsor a family day at the park on Saturday, May 15, 2021 starting at 10 a.m.
Mayor Canada told The Tribune, “We’re planning to unveil...
CULLMAN, Ala. - We recently reported that three local high school band programs had received all superior ratings from the Alabama Music Educators Associations for their ABA Music Performance Assessments. Now, Cullman County can proudly say four bands are indeed superior. The West Point High School (WPHS) Concert Band scores were finally revealed, which were all one’s (superior) for...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to take on Good Hope in a spring jamboree game Thursday night in what ended up being a very closely contested game. However, the Raiders were able to hang on in the end to defeat the Eagles 19-12 and take the spring matchup.
The first quarter saw the JV start things off and Vinemont...
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:
Cooper is a two-year-old Feist mix. Get ready to play; he’s a lively medium-to-high energy pet. Though he’s active, this sweet fellow is housetrained, skilled on his leash and likes to stay close to...
TUSCLOOSA, Ala. -- After falling to Lamar County in the opening round of the 2A West Regional Thursday morning, the Lady Eagles bounced back with a big win over Isabella to advance through the elimination bracket and stay alive. They did just that, taking an early lead over the Lady Mustangs and adding as the game went on to...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 10
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 91
unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; 3rd SW
theft of property; Super Saver Rd.
burglary; Hwy. 91
theft...
FLORENCE, Ala. – Cullman returned to Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence Thursday morning to continue competing at this year’s North Regional Tournament. After splitting their first two games with Jasper and Hazel Green Wednesday, the Lady Bearcats faced Fort Payne in an elimination game. A pair of home runs off the bats of Sarah Herfurth and Emma Claire Wilson...
FLORENCE, Ala. – West Point returned to Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence early Thursday morning to continue its run through the North Regional Tournament and got started with an elimination game against Russellville. The Lady Tigers took an early lead in the opening inning and the Lady Warriors were able to get some runs on the board later in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Class of 2021 from Holly Pond High School took part in one of the school’s newest traditions Wednesday morning by participating in the Senior Walk. Dressed in their caps and gowns, the soon to be graduates visited Holly Pond Elementary School and Middle School and received cheers and applause from the young Broncos as they...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the week of May 16 - 22, 2021, “Public Works Week” in the City of Cullman to coincide with National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association.
Two officials with the APWA-Alabama Chapter were on hand to receive the proclamation from Mayor Jacobs. They...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thursday, May 6, marked the first use of Cullman's second crematory, which is located within the Cullman Funeral Home. Now certified and licensed by the state, the crematory within CFH can be used to perform cremations locally instead of outsourcing the service to other funeral homes. With roughly 50% of their current business made up of cremations...
FLORENCE, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats traveled to Florence’s Coffee O’Neal Park Wednesday to compete in this year’s 6A North Regional Tournament, and they hung 15 runs on the board to take their first game of the tournament comfortably. Cullman scored at least two runs in all five innings of its 15-2 win over Jasper in the opening round...
FLORENCE, Ala. – West Point traveled to Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence for day one of this year’s North Regional Tournament Wednesday and overcame an early deficit in its first game to come from behind and pick up a big win. The Lady Warriors were held to just one run on two hits in the first four innings before...
CULLMAN, Ala. The Utilities Board of the City of Cullman issued the following statement on Tuesday, May 11:
The Utilities Board of the City of Cullman has begun lowering the pool elevation at Duck River Reservoir a total of 20 feet to allow for dam inspections and maintenance.
The reduction in water levels from full pool of elevation 725 began May...
Albert R. Howard was born December 28, 1924 in Cullman County and listed Cullman as his hometown. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces and served during World War II, where he rose to the rank of Sergeant. Howard was a Central Gunner attached to the 29th Bomber Group, Very Heavy, 6th Bomber Squadron.
According to honorstates.org., “On...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 11, 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
May 10
Swindall, Emma R.; 22
FTA- fail to signal
Wise, Justin D.; 36
resisting arrest
attempt to elude police officer
Thompson, Destiney K.; 23
...
COLONY, Ala. - The Carpenter’s Cabinet food pantry located at the Educational Complex in Colony has announced plans for its 2021 summer food service program, set to begin next Monday, May 17, 2021.
In a release to media, pantry manager Patricia Ponder shared:
The Carpenter’s Cabinet of Colony food pantry has been designated as a Summer Food Service Program Site by...
CULLMAN, Ala. — Talented teams from across the country will converge on Lewis Smith Lake May 14-15 for the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops. The second stop on the 2021 schedule, the event was originally scheduled for Apr. 16-17 before heavy flooding forced a move to later in the spring.
There are more than 250 boats registered...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Residents of several area nursing homes and assisted living facilities were all smiles Saturday as they were visited by close to 100 Jeeps. The Cullman County Wranglers’ 2nd annual Ridin’ for Residents Jeep Parade made its way through Cullman and Hanceville Saturday, May 8, no doubt turning heads along the way.
Jeep owners gathered Saturday morning and...
The Cullman County People Against A Littered State committee is busy making plans to recognize the efforts of the many businesses that work hard to make the Cullman area a beautiful place for everyone to enjoy. The PALS committee is currently accepting nominations for the 2021 Beautification Awards and is encouraging all local businesses who have contributed in some...
ADDISON, Ala. – It was an exciting day in the library of Addison High School as Logan "Baby Shaq" Wilkins signed his letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette, Alabama. The Sun Chiefs are a perennial power in the Alabama junior college ranks.
Wilkins was surrounded by family, coaches and friends as...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6-9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 6
harassment; CR 251unlawful possession of drug paraphernaliaharassment; CR 1413theft of property; Hwy. 69 Sunauthorized use of motor vehicle; CR 1386domestic violence; CR 1069
May 7
domestic violence; CR 1235theft of property;...
CULLMAN Ala. – This year’s area tournaments are officially in the books and there are still five local teams preparing to continue their postseason runs at Regional Tournaments this week. Holly Pond, West Point and Cullman will head to Florence for the North Regional, Good Hope will travel to Montgomery to compete in the East Regional and Cold Springs...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s 7th-ranked softball team navigated through the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournament as it did during the regular season – with a flurry of offensive firepower and strong sophomore pitching.
The Lions dominated the event, winning the program’s 13th conference tournament title and the first since 2018, sealing the championship with a 12-4 victory in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Angelica Denise Ruffin, 38, of Huntsville, a driver involved in a deadly crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and State Road 157 on June 7, 2020, was arrested over the weekend and charged with reckless murder, reckless manslaughter, and first and second degree assault, according to a spokesman for the Cullman Police Department (CPD),...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual food drive sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers typically nets thousands of pounds of food for local pantries, but its 29th event has been canceled for 2021, potentially leaving organizations like Cullman Caring for Kids in a pinch. Becky Goff, director of United Way of Cullman County offered an alternative:
“Typically, we ask...
CHICAGO, Ill. – It’s been quite a week for Cullman native Keegan Thompson. The former Bearcat and Auburn star made his major league debut in Cincinnati Sunday, made his first career start against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday and picked up his first career win out of the bullpen against Pittsburgh Saturday. In those outings, Thompson has...
HARTSELLE, Ala. – It was a long and wild night in Hartselle Friday. Cullman returned to Sparkman Park in Hartselle to continue its run through the 6A, Area 14 Tournament and after defeating the Lady Tigers in the winner’s bracket 6-3 early in the afternoon, Hartselle eliminated Muscle Shoals to stay alive and set up a rematch with Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As residents prepare for summer to kick off, the Palomino RV Resort at Burrow-Hamilton Farm plans to unveil a new way for guests to keep cool: an inflatable aqua park floating on the pond! Zac Wood, executive director of Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism, says that the plan is to officially open the park on...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman on Friday released the following statement regarding three grants awarded by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to expand broadband infrastructure in Cullman County:
“Access to high-speed internet is imperative to the growth and survival of our state, and I appreciate ADECA’s efforts to expand these services through the Broadband...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Rainy weather delayed area tournaments all over the state earlier this week but the Lady Broncos were finally able to get back on their home field Friday night to play for a 3A, Area 13 championship. After a slow start in the first two innings, Holly Pond exploded in the third and put 10 runs...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Participation in angling has hit new highs in the past year, and a new public use pavilion built by skilled volunteers from the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance as part of an Alabama Power and B.A.S.S. conservation partnership is offering a much-needed place for organizations to hold their weigh-ins, from local bass clubs to the largest tournaments. Join...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 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
May 5
harassment; person; 2nd Ave. SE
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; Northbrook Baptist Church; Hwy. 157; catalytic converter; $500
harassment; person; 9th St....
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Madeline Hill, 13, was recognized by the City of Hanceville Thursday evening at their council meeting. Hill contracted Lyme Disease while visiting a petting zoo with her family in 2014. Since then, she and her family have worked tirelessly to raise funds for others also suffering from the many effects of the tick-borne disease.
Mayor Kenneth...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed Friday, May 7, 2021, “Relay Day – A Community Coming Together Against Cancer” in recognition of Relay For Life of Cullman County’s “Lights on First Drive Thru Luminaria and Survivor Parade” scheduled for that day.
"We thank Mayor Jacobs, the City of Cullman and the residents of...
HARTSELLE, Ala. – After rain showers delayed the start of area tournaments all over the state, Cullman was finally able to hit the field in Hartselle to face Muscle Shoals in the opening round of this year’s 6A, Area 14 Tournament. After a slow start from both teams, the Lady Bearcats erupted for four runs in the fifth inning...
WEST POINT, Ala. – After defeating Russellville in the opening round of this year’s 5A, Area 15 Tournament Monday night, the Lady Warriors had to wait two days for the rain to pass to get back on the field and play for an area title Thursday night. West Point went back and forth with the Lady Tigers in a...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2021-2022 Emma Marie Eddleman Citizenship Award to he presented at the Chamber's Annual Meeting in February. The honor is given to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the community.
Past recipients of the Award include:
Emma Marie Eddleman,
Elton Hall,
Raymond E. Yost,
...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Thursday voted to sell the board's property on Smith Lake to R&D Lake Properties, LLC. This decision was approved by majority vote with Wayne Myrex abstaining from voting and Kenny Brockman opposing the sale. Additionally, the board approved the opening of a trust fund to gather interest on the...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s softball and baseball teams begin pursuit of conference tournament championships on Sunday.
Wallace State’s 7th-ranked softball team, seeded No. 1, plays Friday at 2 p.m. against either Calhoun or Chattahoochee Valley at Alabaster’s Veterans Park.
Wallace State softball has compiled an impressive 49-4 record, winning 21 of 22 games and cruising to the Alabama Community College...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 3
unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; attempt to elude police officer; CR 15unlawful possession of controlled substance; Mayfair Ln.trespassing; CR 109theft of property; CR 46assault;...
TROY, Ala. – Troy Athletics honored greatness among its student-athletes Wednesday night with the seventh annual Trojan Tribute award show. For the second straight spring, the awards were presented virtually via Facebook and YouTube.
Awards were handed out in 17 different categories ranging from strength & conditioning honors, to top grade-point-averages and Team of the Year. The awards, which were...
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Principal Billy Troutman of the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) took time during National Teacher Appreciation Week to recognize his faculty.
Said Troutman, “Our faculty consists of industry qualified professionals that have a passion for the craft taught in their program.”
The Tribune will share individual teacher highlights posted online by the school during the week.
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