On June 14, camp to raise largest flag ever flown in Cullman
BATTLEGROUND - Battleground, on the western border of Cullman County, has been home to Stoney Creek Christian Camp and Camp 2540 for several years now, built on 50 acres and seeking guidance from the New Testament.
Opting to closely follow Matthew 25:40, which reads, “The...
Wallace State’s Sylas Elliott named Jack Nicklaus Award semifinalist; WSCC baseball wraps up regular season
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State sophomore golfer Sylas Elliott has been named a 2016 Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year Award semifinalist.
Finalists in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) ranks will be named Wednesday and recipients named June 2. The five finalists to...
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: ALDOT to host community meeting regarding U.S. 278 repaving project
CULLMAN - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will be hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, May 24 regarding the repaving of U.S. Highway 278 East between Interstate 65 and East Point. The meeting will take place from 5-7 p.m. in the lunchroom of...
Cullman City Council meets- Air Guard Tech. Sgt. presents flag; Connected Park awarded funds
Photo: Councilmen Andy Page, Clint Hollingsworth and Johnny Cook with Air National Guard Technical Sgt. Justin Hollingsworth
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met on Monday, May 9, with all members present. Efficient yet busy, the meeting saw the council agree to provide financial assistance...
CRMC to host stroke prevention and tips lunch-and-learn seminar
CULLMAN - Do you know the signs of a stroke? Do you know what steps to take if a loved one shows these signs? Join Cullman Regional Medical Center's Director of Emergency Services, Frank Cunningham, RN and Director of Cardiovascular Services, Carla Fewell, RN...
Mother and son find, rescue injured hawk while fishing on Mother’s Day
Photo: Dr. Bruce Lee and Paula Campbell
CULLMAN - Paula Campbell and her son Austin Miller were fishing in Cullman on Sunday when her son said a bird spiraled into the water.
“I told my son to, as best he could, bring the bird in towards...
Vacation (or live!) in luxury at Smith Lake RV & Cabin Resort
CULLMAN - There are many ways to enjoy life on Cullman, Winston and Walker Counties’ Lewis Smith Lake. One is in the private, RV lot community neighborhood of Smith Lake RV & Cabin Resort where lake living couldn’t be any easier, more peaceful or...
Man Arrested for Electronic Solicitation of a Child
HANCEVILLE - On Friday, May 6, investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dylon Chase Shook, 20, of Hanceville, for electronic solicitation of a child under the age of 12.
CCSO investigators were alerted to the matter after a relative of the victim discovered...
Files from Yesteryear: 1954
Each week, we're going to share a few items from The Cullman Tribune's archives. It may not be "important" news, but we think it's interesting to see what was "news" at different points in history. And who knows? Maybe someone from your family will...
Community Events: Monday, May 9
North-Central Alabama Young Democrats
Monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Moe’s Original BBQ, 318 First Ave. SE.
Good Hope City Council Meeting
Monday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. at Good Hope City Hall
Cullman City Council Meeting
Monday, May 9, at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium
CP&R Community...
Ground Zero Men’s Conference held at Wallace State Saturday morning
With the conference, our goal, locally, is to try to motivate men to be engaged and get back involved in their families, get back involved with their kids and their community and do whatever they need to do to be leaders.”
Sen. Paul Bussman
HANCEVILLE -...
Strawberry Festival 2016: sunshine, family time and, oh yeah, strawberries!
CULLMAN - The blocked off streets of downtown Cullman provided the perfect spot for vendors of all kinds at Depot Park, farmers at the Festhalle, a stage for musicians, a kids’ zone filled with inflatables and throngs of 2016 Strawberry Festival goers on May...
2016 Relay For Life, “A Cure for Every Season”
There’s always a light at the end of the tunnel and without God, they can’t get through it. They have got to have the inspiration. There’s always hope. If they have their last breath, there is hope that they can make it.”
Brenda Glover
CULLMAN -...
St. Bernard and Cold Springs claim first-ever AHSAA Track & Field state titles
CULLMAN - St. Bernard Prep and Cold Springs could not wait for Saturday to arrive so they could get back to work in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Track and Field championships.
Through the first series of running and field events at Cullman's Oliver...
Cullman advances to semifinals in thrilling fashion
CULLMAN - It was a hard fought victory for Cullman Saturday afternoon as they were able to top a tough Oxford team by the final of 8-5.
Cullman looked like they were going to cruise into the semifinals when they hung four big runs on...
Making it look easy- Bearcats make quick work of Raiders, advance to semifinals
CULLMAN - It was the quarter-final round of the 2016 6A Soccer State Playoffs Friday night as Cullman welcomed Decatur to the Cullman Soccer Complex, but for the Cats, it was just another day at the office.
The top-ranked Bearcats made easy work of Decatur,...
Saturday Event Guide- May 7
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Crane Hill Communities Volunteer Fire and EMS Department 40th Birthday Celebration
Stop by Crane Hill Fire Station #1 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday May 7...
Special people caught a special show Friday afternoon
My favorite part about going to the movies is seeing the picture. It is a lot of fun to get out and do something different.”
Matthew, moviegoer
CULLMAN – The Cullman Autism and Special Needs Family Support Group joined forces with Cullman’s Carmike Theater to host...
Diabetes education program starts May 11
CULLMAN - With the overwhelming prevalence of diabetes in our local community, education is the key to prevention and treatment to help those who suffer from the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is providing its DEEP...
St. Bernard, Cold Springs in Contention after First Day of AHSAA Track & Field Meet
CULLMAN - After the first day of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Track & Field Meet at Oliver Woodard Stadium, two local schools find themselves in contention for a state championship with plenty of running and field events left to finish on Saturday.
The...
CHS Band presents spring concert
Tonight's concert was out of this world!”
Stacey Johnston-Parmer, band parent
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, May 5, the Cullman High School band held their annual spring concert in the school’s auditorium The CHS symphonic band, concert band and jazz band performed for a captive audience.
The...
Obituary: Betty Veigl Schafer
Funeral services for Betty Veigl Schafer, age 85 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Duke officiating. Interment will be in East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home in...
Obituary: Avery Berlin Biggs
Avery Berlin Biggs was born on April 10, 2014 to Jonathan and Maranda Biggs. On April 30, 2016 Nana brought wings to Avery Berlin Biggs and she went with Nana at the age of 2. Avery was preceded in death by her Nana: Tracie...
Obituary: Dale VanKeuren
A Memorial Service for Mr. Dale Henry VanKeuren, age 59 of Crane Hill, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2015 at Sportsman Lake Park.
He passed away on May 2, 2016 at his residence. He was born August 13, 1956 to the...
Obituary: Oscar Herbert Bradford
Funeral services for Oscar Herbert Bradford, age 86 of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Al Dean officiating. Burial will be at Cullman Memory Gardens.
Mr. Bradford passed away at his residence Monday. He...
Obituary: Garie Sue Williams
Graveside services for Garie Sue Williams, 46, of Arkadelphia will be held on Thursday May 5, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Bethesda Cemetery.
Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Williams passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She...
Community Events: Friday, May 6
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Rummage Sale
Friday, May 6 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at 410 13th Street SE. Weather-permitting. Cash only. All proceeds benefit the shelter Daystar House, a...
Lady Bearcats 6A, Area 15 Champions
CULLMAN - It took only an hour and 20 minutes for the Cullman Lady Bearcats to end Hartselle's domination on the softball field in area tournament play.
The Lady Bearcats put together a four-run first inning that was enough for Olivia Schwaiger to work with...
City Planning Commission- May Meeting Notes
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met Monday, May 1 in the City Hall Auditorium, hearing input on three subdivisions and approving site plans for another project.
A new subdivision, The Grove at Fischer Farms, was presented by Cliff Harris, seeking approval on...
Take prerequisite courses this summer for fall admission to EMT paramedic program
Photo: Allen Patterson is the head of the Wallace State Emergency Medical Services program.
HANCEVILLE - Students wishing to enter the Wallace State Emergency Medical Technician’s Paramedic program this fall are encouraged to take summer courses in order to complete prerequisites.
“We’re staring a fall paramedic...
Restoring Women Outreach hires program director, first full-time employee
CULLMAN - Opening its doors in 2011 to women who most in society had already closed the door to, Restoring Women Outreach (RWO) specializes in pulling women out of the trenches of the disease of addiction and back into being productive, powerful and inspirational...
Cemetery Legislation- A letter from Rep. Shedd
CULLMAN - State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview today released the following letter to his constituents.
My legislation to address the situation at Cullman Memory Gardens passed this week and awaits the Governor’s signature to become law. This is the beginning to give relief to the...
Gov. Bentley signs Leni’s Law, decriminalizing medical marijuana oil
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley on Wednesday signed legislation into law to allow medical marijuana oil in the state.
The law, which will decriminalize possession of cannabidiol produced in other states, will go into effect June 1.
The legislation, nicknamed Leni’s Law, follows...
Cullman’s 7th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Special Olympics is one of my passions. It’s one of the things I love, it’s one of the things I enjoy doing.”
Lt. Rex Sorrow
CULLMAN - The 2016 Cullman Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics was held on Tuesday morning, May 3. Members from...
Community Events: Thursday, May 5
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National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 5 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Rummage Sale
Thursday, May 5 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at 410 13th Street SE. Weather-permitting. Cash...
A special day for some special athletes
CULLMAN - It is not unusual to find Oliver Woodard Stadium, on the campus of Cullman High School, bustling with activity, both on the playing surface and the bleachers, but Tuesday’s event was a special kind of amazing: the Special Olympics. Athletes from all...
Free meal program launching this summer
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Schools Child Nutrition Program today announced that they will be hosting a free meal program this summer. The Summer Feeding Program will run from June 1 through July 29 at West Elementary School. No meals will be served on...
Sweet Revenge: CHS upsets defending state champ Fort Payne Wildcats 2-1
FORT PAYNE- It was a beautiful night on the pitch as the Cullman Bearcats took the field against the defending 6A state soccer champion Fort Payne Wildcats. Cullman had downed the Wildcats in the regular season meeting to the tune of 3-1, but the...
Community Events: Wednesday, May 4
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Cullman Spring Cleanup Week
May 2-6. A FREE service for all City of Cullman Sanitation customers! FREE pickup of large items- old appliances, furniture, mattresses,...
Lady Bearcats shut out Decatur 10-0 in round 1 of 6A, Area 15 Tournament
CULLMAN - As Tuesday's opening round game of the AHSAA Class 6A, Area 15 Tournament moved to the later innings, the confidence of the Cullman Lady Bearcats rose to a higher level than the Decatur Red Raiders could contain.
Cullman broke open a close game...
6A Playoffs: Cullman eliminates arch rival Hartselle
CULLMAN - Owen Lovell is known to many who follow high school baseball for his ability as a power hitter.
But Lovell has another part that got plenty of attention Tuesday.
The junior right-hander went to work and put away the Hartselle Tigers' thoughts of ending...
Mayor Makes “Teacher Appreciation Week” Proclamation; Dr. Susan Patterson Awards Teachers of the Year
Education makes dreams come true and we appreciate our teachers for the efforts they make to ensure each child reaches their full potential when it comes to education.”
Mayor Townson
CULLMAN – To celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Day, Cullman Mayor Max Townson issued a “Teacher Appreciation...
Baileyton Town Council meets; Air Evac insurance agreement signed, seniors raising funds to honor local fallen hero
BAILEYTON - A regular Baileyton Town Council meeting was held on Monday night at Baileyton Town Hall. After normal housekeeping items, the council got on with the business of Air Evac insurance policies.
The council had a lengthy discussion with LaTere Jones, Air Evac sales...
Leadercast 2016 aimed at building visionary community leaders
CULLMAN - Indian visionary Mahatma Gandhi taught, “If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. This is the divine mystery supreme. A...
Holly Pond Robotics Team bewildered at lack of support from U.S. Rep
HOLLY POND - Holly Pond’s VEX Robotics Team has been making news all year long. The young men, Dexton Jones, Zachery Ayres and Rylan Griffin are in 10th, ninth and seventh grades respectively. After winning the highest honor at the Alabama State VEX Robotics...
Wallace State softball wins 10th ACCC/Region 22 tournament championship; Dailey named MVP, Benson ACCC Coach of the Year
ALABASTER - Wallace State’s softball team needed five minutes Monday to put a bow on its 10th Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/Region 22 tournament championship.
Wallace State was three outs away from wrapping up the championship on Sunday, but a thunderstorm struck Alabaster’s Veteran’s Park...
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick: “Heroin-related deaths are up 200% compared to the same time last year.”
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT from Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick
Heroin/Opioid Abuse is a SERIOUS problem in Cullman County.
***Heroin-related deaths are up 200% compared to the same time last year.***
Per the CDC in 2014:
More people died from drug overdoses in 2014 than in any year on...
Community Events: Tuesday, May 3
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Cullman Spring Cleanup Week
May 2-6. A FREE service for all City of Cullman Sanitation customers! FREE pickup of large items- old appliances, furniture, mattresses,...
Wallace State CLT students celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
Photo: Wayne May, left, and other students in the Wallace State Clinical Laboratory Technician program watch as fellow student Gregory Vance competes in a pipetting contest during Medical Laboratory Professionals Week.
HANCEVILLE - Students in Wallace State Community College’s Clinical Laboratory Technician program recently celebrated...
SoHo Sassy Studio to debut in Vinemont Thursday evening
VINEMONT - Vinemont will be the place to be this Thursday evening as SoHo Sassy Studio celebrates their Grand Opening with a Paint and Sip Night with hostess and studio owner Kathy Danielson lending her thirty years of artistic experience to partygoers and painters.
In...
Cullman’s Wilson Shoots a 69 to Win AHSAA 6A Sub-State Crown
CULLMAN - Luke Wilson had nerves of steel in facing adverse weather conditions once again this prep golf season.
Playing in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 6A Sub-State Monday, the Cullman senior displayed poise and confidence vs. a wet Terri Pines Country Club.
Wilson...
Two Arrested in Connection to Vehicle Break-ins
CULLMAN - On Sunday, May 1, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigators arrested Kelly Thomas Schmidt, 41, of Hanceville and William Michael Hollis, 34, of Birmingham, for unlawful breaking and entering a motor vehicle. The CCSO stated that other charges could be added, as...
Farm-fresh produce from your very own farmer
CULLMAN - Not so long ago backyard gardens were the norm in Cullman. Some tomato and okra plants, a few corn stalks, along with makeshift chicken coops dotted the landscapes in the city. Neighbors would share in each other’s bounty and families ate fresh...
Service Above Self: Griffin McCravy
CULLMAN - The Cullman Rotary Club’s Service Above Self Banquet was held on April 28, and Cullman High School’s Griffin McCravy was an award recipient, nominated by his school counselor, who said McCravy’s servant’s heart and humility define service above self.
McCravy’s introduction to volunteering...
News from the Pond with Jimmie Dean Carnell
Photo: The Holly Pond Lions Club completed their work on the Veterans Memorial at the Holly Pond Cemetery just in time for First Sunday in May Decoration Day. They have added a beautiful iron fence and mulched the area to set it off.
HOLLY POND...
Notes from CCBOE special-called meeting on April 28
CULLMAN - On April 28, the Cullman County Board of Education held a special-called board meeting where the additional $68,862 needed for Fairview High School’s stadium renovation was approved. Work on the stadium, which had been stalled due to the need for more funding,...
Keselowski wins a bumpy GEICO 500
Photo: Brad Keselowski celebrates his GEICO 500 win in Gatorade Victory Lane at Talladega Superspeedway. This marks Keselowski's fourth win at the mammoth 2.66-mile track.
TALLADEGA - With the start time of the GEICO 500 moved up in hopes to beating the rain showers, Talladega...
Lady Cats fall, Cats advance
CULLMAN - The weather finally cooperated Saturday morning as the Cullman Bearcats and Lady Bearcats took to the pitch to take on the Albertville Aggies and Lady Aggies in the first round of the 2016 6A state soccer playoffs.
Albertville 3, Cullman 1 (girls)
The No....
Community Events: Monday, May 2
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Cullman Spring Cleanup Week Starts TODAY!
May 2-6. A FREE service for all City of Cullman Sanitation customers! FREE pickup of large items- old appliances,...
The Busy Bee Café celebrates four years of post-tornado business
Photo shows Busy Bee Cafe Owner Kitty Spears and her son Kyle.
CULLMAN - Saturday morning on April 30 finds the Busy Bee Café filled to the brim with breakfast patrons at each table, booth and counter seat. Short stacks of pancakes along with platters...
WSCC hosts music festival as part of 50th anniversary celebration
The Wallace concert band was great. The Wallace Singers were fantastic and the Wallace choir was phenomenal! I had an awesome time listening to some great music! Can't wait till next year’s festival!”
David Hood
HANCEVILLE - As part of Wallace State Community College’s 50th anniversary...
2-Year-Old Child Drowns in Pool
GOOD HOPE – Jeremy Kilpatrick, Cullman County coroner, announced sad news this morning when he discussed the death of a 2-year-old child from the Good Hope area.
"Last night (Saturday) around 8 p.m., two-year-old Avery Biggs of Cullman was found in a swimming pool by...
Cullman Pulls off Huge Upset En Route to Runner-up Finish in Pre-State Blowout
CULLMAN - Cullman can say they were battled tested in the pre-state blowout they hosted at Heritage Park.
The Lady Bearcats faced a stout group of opponents with the last two games coming against a No. 1 and a No. 2.
A huge win for the...
Community Events: Sunday, May 1
Here's what's going on in Cullman on Sunday, the first day of May!
Good Hope Decoration
Good Hope Public Cemetery will hold its annual Decoration Weekend on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday May 1.
CP&R Community Classes- Wilderness Survival Course
Sundays with reservation, call to register at 256-734-2125....
Cullman Co. Rescue Squad Hosts Car Show
We couldn’t do without the Cullman County Rescue Squad.”
Ann Nuss
CULLMAN - On Saturday, April 30, the Cullman County Rescue Squad held a car show at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. Not only were there amazing cars on display, but there were also vendors and food...
CP&R Therapeutic Rec Program holds barn party on Saturday
CULLMAN - The Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) Therapeutic Recreation Program hosted a Barn Party at HOPE Horses, Inc. on Saturday, April 30. With the perfect mid-spring afternoon weather, fun games, face painting, hot dogs and horses, the party was an event that couldn’t...
Saturday Event Guide- April 30
Saturday, April 30, is PACKED with all kinds of events! If you know of something we don't, please email us at news@cullmansense.com. Listings are free!
Cullman County Saddle Club Horse Show
Saturday, April 30 at L&S Arena, 256 County Road 643, Cullman, AL 35055. Starts at...
Thunderstorm Ends Cullman Pre-State Softball Tournament Early
CULLMAN - Getting some cooperation from the weather allowed half the field of the 2016 Cullman High School Pre-State softball tournament to get a game in before a severe thunderstorm arrived late Friday afternoon.
Lightning was witnessed by umpires at Heritage Park around 5:15 p.m.,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1905, 1930, 1935, 1955
Each week, we're going to share a few items from The Cullman Tribune's archives. It may not be "important" news, but we think it's interesting to see what was "news" at different points in history. And who knows? Maybe someone from your family will...
Hanceville City Council Meets; Transgender Restroom Ordinance to be Considered
HANCEVILLE - A regular Hanceville City Council meeting was held last night, and the hot button issue of transgender restroom legislation was discussed. The City will be considering an ordinance similar to the one passed in Oxford, Alabama soon.
The Oxford City Council on Tuesday...
Community Events: Friday, April 29
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Cullman City Board of Education Student Discipline Hearing
Friday, April 29, at 9:30 a.m. in the Central Office Board Room, 301 First Street NE.
Swamp John’s...
Wallace State’s Applied Technologies Division Hosts Inaugural Signing Day
Photo: Signing letters of intent to join the Salon and Spa Management program are: Shayla Denney, front row, center and Leslie Pecina, both of Fairview High. Also sitting is Salon and Spa Management instructor Tracy Smith. Pictured on the back row are, from left,...
WSCC softball’s Taylor Beshears setting new single-season school records as Lady Lions begin postseason
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State softball freshman Taylor Beshears zipped past the program’s single-season RBI record in early April.
With the postseason beginning for Wallace State on Friday, Beshears’ RBI total now sits at 80 and counting as the Lady Lions seek their second straight Alabama...
BREAKING NEWS: Charges Against CHS Principal and Assistant Principal Upgraded; Both Men to be Reinstated Tomorrow, April 29
UPDATED 3:40 p.m.
Dr. Susan Patterson, Superintendent of Cullman City Schools, has issued the following statement:
The internal investigation has been completed in relation to the student home visit which resulted in the administrative leave for Dr. Bouldin and Mr. Stephens. The issues related to the...
My Story: Leanne H. West
From The Cullman Tribune, April 28, 2016 edition:
April 27, 2011 – My Story
Leanne H. West
I will always remember April 27, 2011, along with everyone else who was in Cullman County (or anywhere in Alabama) on that fateful day. I had the misfortune to be...
Nursing alumni gather to learn and reminisce
Photo: Wallace State Nursing graduates Marcia Tillman, Virginia Henderson and Paula Burks were among the dozens of nursing alumni and area nurses who attended the Nursing Alumni Connection last week at Wallace State Community College. Henderson was among the first graduating class from the...
Aggie Band to Hold Yard Sale May 7
FAIRVIEW - On Saturday, May 7 at Fairview Town Park, the Fairview High School marching band will hold a community yard sale from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. The band is hoping to make this an annual event.
According to Michelle Watwood, an FHS Band Booster...
Dancing in the Street
We’re just delighted that the women in Cullman love to do this and have supported us.”
Peggy Harris, Pilot Club of Cullman
CULLMAN – On Wednesday, April 27, the Pilot Club of Cullman, hosted “Dancing in the Street,” a charity fundraiser. The event was held at...
Judge in Case Against CHS Principal Recuses Himself
CULLMAN - The judge in the case against Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin this morning recused himself from the case.
District Judge Wells "Rusty" Turner III filed the paperwork this morning, to "avoid the appearance of impropriety and to prevent any perceived bias...
Community Events: Thursday, April 28
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Cullman Farmers Market – Festhalle
Fresh, local produce, breads and meats, along with plants and crafts. The Farmers Market is now open on Tuesdays, Thursdays...
Good Hope City Council Meets, County Road 469 Agreement Reached
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council met Monday night, and County Road 469 was the topic of the night. Specifically, paying for resurfacing of the road.
Resolution no. 010-2016, an agreement between the Cullman County Commission, the City of Cullman and the City...
Drug Bust Nets Meth, Cash; Suspect Charged with Trafficking
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, April 26, agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) arrested Irina Gouchtchina Roberson, 37, of Cullman. Roberson was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and third-degree escape.
The investigation leading up to yesterday’s arrest began...
Man Shot by Police Tuesday Night Identified
CULLMAN - The man who was shot last night by a Cullman City Police officer has been identified as 38-year-old Billy Joe Martin. Martin is still in a Huntsville hospital. His prognosis is good.
The shooting occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the area of...
Community Events: Wednesday, April 27
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Cullman Pilot Club Spring 2016 Charity Fundraiser
The Pilot Club of Cullman will host its spring 2016 charity fundraiser, Professional Women's Fashion Show and Luncheon:...
FIVE YEARS LATER: Remembering April 27, 2011
CULLMAN - April 27, 2011 is a day that we will never forget, when tornadoes ripped through Alabama and right through the heart of our beloved Cullman, destroying homes, businesses and churches, cars and large swathes of our beautiful green canopy.
Devastation. Sadness. Fear. Uncertainty....
Kobe Smith takes his game to the next level, signs with Huntingdon College
WEST POINT - The library at West Point High School was packed Tuesday morning as star running back Kobe Smith signed his name on the dotted line with the Huntingdon Hawks of Montgomery.
“It is an absolute blessing,” Smith said in an interview after his...
Good Hope Bound for Sub-State after 3rd Place Finish in Sectional
CULLMAN - Good Hope was pleased to get qualified for the Alabama High School Athletic Association Golf Sub-State after coming in third during the Class 4A, Section 2 Tournament Tuesday at Terri Pines Country Club.
But the scores for the Raiders were not satisfying. The...
Officer-Involved Shooting After Suspect Pulls Revolver on Police
CULLMAN - An officer-involved shooting occurred at Austin Avenue and Interbitzen Street in Cullman Tuesday night after a suspect pulled a revolver on police. The incident happened around 7:30 p.m.
"We had an officer-involved shooting. Two Cullman City Police officers stopped a suspect who was...
Officer-involved Shooting at Corner of Austin Avenue and Interbitzen Street
CULLMAN – "We had an officer-involved shooting. Two Cullman City Police officers stopped a suspect who was believed to be involved in a high-speed chase last night," said Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper. "The suspect told officers he was not going with them and...
It’s Official! Former City Council President Woody Jacobs to Run for Mayor
CULLMAN - Although the deadline for formal announcements is not until July 5, former Cullman City Council President Woody Jacobs has announced his intention to run for mayor of the City of Cullman.
"I just wanted to let you know so the word could get...
Parks Foundation to Host Dinner on First Fundraiser
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Parks and Recreation Foundation Board will be hosting its inaugural Dinner on First event to raise funds for the planned Connected Park project, which will feature an all-inclusive playground accessible to children of all abilities and special needs. The...
Homegrown Music Festival This Saturday, April 30 at WSCC
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College is holding a party for its 50th anniversary in the form of a family-friendly music festival complete with activities and entertainment for all ages.
The Homegrown Music Festival will be held on Saturday, April 30, starting at 10 a.m.,...
Hanceville’s Annual Fish-o-Rama Set for April 30, May 6
HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville is hosting the annual Fish-o-Rama on Saturday, April 30 and Friday, May 6. April 30 is the Kids' Fish-o-Rama and May 6 is the Senior Citizens' Fish-o-Rama.
On each day the free event will begin at 7:30 a.m. with...
Human trafficking victim shares story with Wallace State students
HANCEVILLE - It could happen to you. That was one of the points Lynn Caffery made to students, faculty and staff at Wallace State Community College recently in a talk about human trafficking. The subject is one Caffery knows about from first-hand experience as...
Community Events: Tuesday, April 26
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Autism Spirit Day
Tuesday, April 26 at Dairy Queen on Highway 31 North; From Noon-8 p.m., mention you support Autism Awareness when you order to...
Third-Place Finish Qualifies Aggies for AHSAA Golf Sub-State
FAIRVIEW - Hunter McKelvy and Hunter Whitehead of Fairview were part of a memorable day Monday in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 5A, Section 4 Golf Tournament at Chesley Oaks Course.
McKelvy and Whitehead played a respectable round of golf, with their scores...
Attention Beer Lovers: Goat Island’s Richter’s Pils Among Best in Region
DECATUR - Craft brewing has made a boom in recent years since legislation passed allowing breweries to sell directly to customers, and north Alabama has seen a lot of progress. Huntsville alone has more per capita beer enterprises than any other part of the...
Outpouring of Public Support for CHS Principal, Vice Principal
CULLMAN - Last week the community was stunned when Cullman High School Principal and Assistant Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin and Mark Stephens were arrested for third-degree criminal trespassing. The arrests stemmed from a parent of one of the school's students filing a report for...
Pair of Arrests Made for Manufacturing Meth
CULLMAN - On April 21, Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on U.S. Highway 31 North in Cullman. Investigators were able to gain consent to search the vehicle and recovered methamphetamine and paraphernalia, along with several components...
Cullman Area Technology Academy Receives V-6 Engine from Toyota in Huntsville
Photo: Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Alabama donated 45 V-6 engines produced at the Huntsville plant to tech schools in six counties. Shown here are Toyota Alabama President Jim Bolte and school representatives from Madison, Limestone, Morgan, Marshall, DeKalb and Cullman counties. (Business Council of...
