Cold weather coming: Heat your home safely
If you happen to live in areas that experience colder weather, it’s starting to get chilly and you may be turning your heat on. Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in this country and the American Red Cross urges families to...
Obituary: Michael Thomas Ashley
Funeral services for Michael Thomas Ashley, 43, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at Friendship Baptist Church with Tim McCormick officiating; interment in Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 at Friendship Baptist...
Obituary: Daniel Ray Givens
Memorial service details are incomplete for Daniel Ray Givens, 65, of Logan.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Givens passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born May 24, 1955 to Albert Jessie Alem Givens and Lester Trussel...
(Update) 1 dead, 1 in custody in Saturday night shooting in NW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – One man is dead and one in custody following a shooting at a residence in the 1300 block of Dripping Springs Road on the city’s northwest side Saturday evening.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said he will release the name of...
County edges out the city in the annual city/county blood drive
Photo: Claudina Massey knows the importance of giving blood and does it as often as she can.
We are in an emergency appeal right now, which means our blood supply is critically low. That gets a little scary. We don’t put the ‘Emergency Appeal’ sign...
Cullman Electric Cooperative prepares for Hurricane Sally
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative Manager of Communications & External Affairs Brian Lacy on Tuesday said crews are ready to begin any necessary repairs caused by storms from Hurricane Sally.
“We always keep a close eye on what the weather is doing in the...
Cold Springs runner Ethan Edgeworth breaks state 3,200-meter record
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Cold Springs High School rising senior Ethan Edgeworth saved his best performance for the last track and field meet of the 2022-2023 school year. Edgeworth clocked 8:53.56 in the 3,200 meters at the recent RunningLane Track Championships held at Huntsville’s Milton Frank Stadium. Edgeworth...
County settles with Werner Enterprises over bridge damages
The Cullman County Commission met Tuesday morning. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning settled with transportation and logistics company Werner Enterprises over the damages caused by one of the company’s drivers to a bridge on County Road 821.
At...
Now that’s a big bowl!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Representatives from Spohn Ranch Skateparks, the Los Angeles-based skatepark design firm, arrived in Cullman this week to begin their leg of the construction on the city’s newest park. Following lead project designer Adam Eichorn’s tailormade-to-Cullman blueprints, the construction team, led by...
Colony does not renew NARCOG contract for town librarian, library faces possible temporary closure
COLONY, Ala. – After a special called meeting last Friday, on Monday the Town Council of Colony delivered to North Central Alabama Council of Governments (NARCOG) Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Director Kimberly Dove a letter stating that the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Eastman passes Johnson to become Lady Bearcats all-time leading scorer
CULLMAN, Ala. – There’s
a new name atop the scoring charts at Cullman High School. One of senior point
guard Anna Katherine Eastman’s early baskets in the Lady Bearcats’ 60-29 win at
Decatur last Friday pushed her past former Lady Bearcats star Baylee Johnson to
become the all-time...
Obituary: Cathy Speegle
Funeral Service for Cathy Speegle, age 59 of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Campbell officiating, burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May...
Initial unemployment claims for week ending 3/21/2020
MONTGOMERY, Ala. –
The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims
filed during the week of March 15 – March 21, 2020.
10,982 initial claims were filed either online or by
telephone during this time period.
Click County Breakdown for a breakdown by...
Ivey awards $350K grant for 24th St. improvements
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the City of Cullman has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $350,000 for road improvements and to improve traffic safety to a main thoroughfare to REHAU, Inc. Ivey’s...
Arrest report: Nov. 22-26
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 22-26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Addison, Kayla, 25
failure to appear- unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle
Baker, Sonya McClellan, 42
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Baumgartner, Leonce Adolph, 55
failure to appear- unauthorized...
Obituary: Michael “Pickel” Joe Hitt
Michael "Pickel" Joe Hitt, age 73, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024. Pickel was born in Bessemer, Alabama on April 26, 1951 to Billy Joe and Mattie Carolyn Honeycutt Hitt. He is preceded in death by his father and a...
Can you be of service to our seniors?
CULLMAN, Ala. – Many senior citizens in Cullman County have the opportunity to visit their local full-time senior centers to enjoy companionship, programs and warm meals. Others use the CARTS service for transportation while others drive themselves. Unfortunately, these are not options for hundreds...
‘We wanna make Cullman County a more inclusive place’: Inaugural Juneteenth cookout held in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - With black voices and experiences being highlighted on a national and international stage since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis Police custody in May, many Americans are just now learning about the holiday of Juneteenth. On June 19, 1865, federal...
‘Be where your feet are’: Good Hope’s Noah Barnette reflects on his Raider years
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Good Hope basketball player, Noah Barnette. Noah made a lot of great memories in his years at Good Hope, both on and off the court.
"My favorite basketball memories were when we won the...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope knocks off Fairview 60-51 to advance to County Championship Game
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The first of Friday night’s varsity boys’ semifinal matchups at the Cullman County Tournament was a fast-paced and competitive clash between the Good Hope Raiders and the top-seeded Fairview Aggies. In the end, the Raiders were able to create some separation...
The Creators Place Offers Natural Remedies in Downtown Cullman
CULLMAN – The Creators Place held its grand opening last Friday afternoon. This unique store is located in downtown Cullman across from First Community Bank. It carries everything from herbs to jewelry and certainly has something for all ages and styles.
The Creators Place offers...
PREP FOOTBALL: ‘Have character when nobody’s looking’: Good Hope’s Kaleb Jones looks back on Raider career
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Good Hope senior football player, Kaleb Jones. Kaleb made so many great football memories during his time as a Raider and feels blessed to have played alongside a group of teammates during his career.
"Some...
Obituary: Ralph Garcia
Ralph Garcia, 71, of Double Springs entered into rest Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at his residence.
He was born Feb. 19, 1948. He enjoyed church leadership work and attended Hickory Grove Church of the Nazarene. He loved his family and grandchildren with all his heart....
CAPNA awarded $2.3M to help low-income residents with emergency energy costs in Cullman, Lawrence, Morgan Counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $46.2 million to assist low-income families in Alabama with energy bills. The grants will enable 21 community service agencies throughout the state to provide emergency funding to help low-income families heat their houses this...
Vinemont stuns Good Hope on last drive to start out season 1-0
GOOD HOPE - In their first meeting since 2013, the Vinemont Eagles and Good Hope Raiders faced off in their very first regular season game tonight after playing in jamboree games last week. It was a low-scoring affair, with Vinemont winning 14-7 on a...
Marchman raises concerns over Smith Lake Park pool
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman at this week’s meeting voted no on approving the minutes of the Cullman County Commission’s previous meeting, causing Chairman Kenneth Walker to give the second yes vote needed to approve them. The difference in opinion pertained...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman shuts out Jasper 21-0 in home opener
CULLMAN, Ala. – Storms
pushed this week’s showdown between the Jasper Vikings and Cullman Bearcats back
to Saturday but that didn’t seem to bother the ‘Cats one bit. The latest
edition of this tight rivalry kicked off at Oliver Woodard Stadium at 11 a.m.
Saturday and while keeping...
Grady Malone sworn in as newest Vinemont Town Councilman
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont has a new town council member. On July 8, Grady Malone was sworn in to take Place 5, the seat former Councilwoman Sonya Copeland unexpectedly vacated last month. Malone was sworn in by Cullman County District Judge Chad Floyd at...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 6, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 6, 2019. 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
Aug. 5
third-degree criminal menacing; Willoughby Roofing & Sheet...
100 days left to apply for absentee ballot for Primary Runoff
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Ahead of the July 14 Primary Runoff Election, Secretary of State John Merrill reminds Alabama voters that there are 100 days left to apply for an absentee ballot.
In order to protect the safety and well-being of our voters, Merrill encourages those...
COVID-19: Cullman Regional implements more visitation restrictions
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Monday announced additional visitation restrictions for hospital patients, effective immediately.
To further protect the health of our patients, workforce and the community and prevent the potential spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), Cullman Regional is modifying its visitor policy...
Cullman’s Lydia Haynes places in state sewing contest
Cullman County's Lydia Haynes won second place in the state Christmas tree skirt contest at the Alabama Farmers Federation's 45th Commodity Producers Conference Aug. 5 in Birmingham. Haynes was honored at the Women's Luncheon and was awarded $100. / ALFA Farmers
MONTGOMERY - Artistic expression...
2nd Fridays continue to draw huge crowds; big plans for August, September
Laith Al Dijaili, an event attendee, looks on as his dog plays with bubbles at 2nd Fridays in downtown Cullman. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
CULLMAN – Cullman’s Warehouse District was filled to capacity Friday evening, as droves of people came out to enjoy food,...
Dogs big and small come out for Oktoberfest
Three dachshunds compete in Saturday’s Wiener Dog Races at Oktoberfest as part of the Cullman Kiwanis Club’s K-9s-4-a-Kause event at Depot Park. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest got a big boost of furry cuteness as dogs of all kinds turned out...
Arrest Report: July 26-29
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 26 through July 29. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Addison, Byron Timothy, 43
Unauthorized use of a vehicle
Anderson, Candice Megan, 32
FTA – Negotiating worthless...
Arrest report: April 19
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 19. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Jewell, Jason Maclain, 34
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Letson, Jenny Marie, 39
possession of drug paraphernalia
illegal possession /use of a...
Fire damages camper on CR 700
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday evening, firefighters from Berlin and Johnson’s Crossing were dispatched to the 1400 block of County Road 700, where the initial report indicated that a small shed and pull-behind camper were on fire. The camper was reportedly occupied, but those...
Wallace State earns Apprenticeship Ambassador designation from US Department of Labor
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has been selected as an Apprenticeship Ambassador by the United States Department of Labor.
The Department of Labor’s newly announced Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative seeks to create a national network of employers, labor organizations, industry association, program sponsors, educators,...
Obituary: Lelia Russell Osoinak
Funeral services for Lelia Russell Osoinak, 76, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Springhill Primitive Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Jeremy Wilbanks officiating; burial at Springhill Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Brantley, AL.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs....
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab kicks off season with 13-6 win at Albertville
ALBERTVILLE, Ala.-
The 2020 high school football is underway, and the Arab Knights traveled to
Marshall County to take on the Albertville Aggies Friday night for a game was
postponed due to weather Thursday. In a defensive affair, the Knights came out
victorious on the road over the...
WSCC Nursing recognizes more than 100 graduates at pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education celebrated the accomplishments of more than 100 students Thursday at its second pinning ceremony for 2024 graduation season. More than 75 were pinned at a ceremony held in May.
“We are so proud of...
‘You have to work together’: Bryan Marquez talks about his time at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Hanceville Football manager Bryan Marquez. Bryan made a lot of great memories on and off the field at Hanceville and has some great news regarding his status as the manager of the Bulldogs.
"I had a...
Fairview High awarded grant for new track; Colony VFD gets funds to repair vehicles
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met Tuesday night at Cullman City Hall, awarding thousands of dollars in grants throughout the community for a variety of projects. At the end of the meeting, nearly $100,000 was awarded to fund new educational...
Governor Ivey awards COVID-19 funds to north Alabama counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Friday, June 4, 2021, Governor Kay Ivey awarded almost $2.9 million in CARES Act CDBG-CV funds to five north Alabama counties that will be used to prevent, prepare for and respond to the spread of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19....
(Updated) Arrests and incidents reported October 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 2
unlawful possession of controlled substance; CR 437unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 703criminal mischief;...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsFeb. 6
domestic violence; CR 248
domestic violence; CR 704
burglary; CR 1621
unlawful possession of a controlled...
LifeSouth in emergency need of blood, platelet donations
CULLMAN - Due to winter weather and closures this week of offices and mobile units, LifeSouth is currently in emergency need of all blood types and also in need of platelet donors. The local LifeSouth office is located at 112 Clark Street across from...
Conservative evangelist Scott Dawson campaigns in Cullman
Conservative evangelist Scott Dawson is running for governor. /Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - First-time candidate, author, evangelist and frequent guest on “The Rick and Bubba Show,” Scott Dawson, held a campaign event this week at Stone Bridge Farms. Dawson has his sights set on being Alabama’s...
Commission Proclaims January 2016 Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Cullman
The average age of a (human trafficking victim) is 13-years-old; so you have young people who make connections online who are lured away with promises. Those promises soon turn to exploitation.”
Judge Kim Chaney, Human Trafficking Task Force member
CULLMAN – On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the...
Controversy, confusion await Loomis Bros. Circus in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - When the Loomis Bros. Circus rolls into Cullman next week, some parts of it may have to keep on rolling, but it depends on who you ask. According to Cullman County Parks and Recreation (CCPR) Director Doug Davenport, there will be...
Hanceville: ‘One of the best places to live in Alabama’
The city of Hanceville turns 140 this year and has a year of festivals and celebrations planned for the city’s residents. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
This profile was part of The Cullman Tribune's special "Community Matters" section on March 19, 2019.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -...
Saint Bernard students recognized for achievements; scholarships total more than $6.4M
Christian Service Award winner Sam Chiodo, Headmaster Dan Baillargeon and Father Bede Marcy
CULLMAN - At ceremonies held in the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center on May 11, 2017, students of St. Bernard Preparatory School were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements during the 2016-17 academic year....
Case closed: AG Strange’s statement on former ALEA Sec. Spencer Collier
A special grand jury on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 declined to act on allegations against former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Spencer Collier (pictured).
MONTGOMERY –This statement is being issued because substantial information related to the Attorney General’s investigation has been put in the...
Obituary: Bobby Ray Self
Funeral services for Bobby Ray Self, 57, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Shelton Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Self will lie in state from 1-2 p.m. prior to...
#teamEMMA: benefit for 5-year-old Emma Grace continues Saturday at Holly Pond High; American Idol’s Brandon Elder performing
American Idol contestant Brandon Elder performed at the @teamEMMA benefit Friday. The event continues Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Holly Pond High School, where Elder will perform again. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND - In October 2017, Haley Ragsdale received news that...
Obituary: LeeAnn Rachelle Hagood
LeeAnn Rachelle Hagood, 53, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at her residence. She was born Dec. 8, 1966 to Darrell Lovell and JoAnne Cox.
She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather JoAnne and Donald Cox.
Survivors include her sons Cody...
Obituary: Gail S. Mauldin
It is with great sadness that the family of Gail Shull Mauldin of Vinemont, announces her passing Aug. 1, 2020 at the age of 72.
She was born in Decatur, AL to William Thomas and Hazel Hargrove Shull.
Mrs. Mauldin was preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Arville Odean Thompson
Funeral service for Arville Odean Thompson, 88, of Vinemont, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service on Saturday. Reverend Steve Rodgers will...
Southern Herbalist visits Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Southern Herbalist, Darryl Patton, visited theNorth Alabama Agriplex Thursday, leading a Heritage Homeschool class about the uses and dangers of medicinal herbs.
The class took a walk and discussed the many plants surrounding the Agriplex. With his encyclopedic knowledge of herbs,...
Wallace State’s “Winston County Works” project hosting open house Aug. 3
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College is hosting a “Winston County Works” project open house on Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 1-3 p.m. at the Winston County Technical Center in Double Springs. Gov. Robert Bentley and local and state legislators are expected to attend the...
Cullman Electric Cooperative preparing to host 84th annual meeting as virtual event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mailing of registration cards and ballots for the 84th annual meeting of Cullman Electric Cooperative began being mailed to all co-op members Aug. 17, 2020. Mail-in voting and registration have been part of the co-op’s annual meeting for more than 20...
Winter Weather Tips to help keep pets safe
CULLMAN – Temperatures are expected to dip well below freezing over the next week, which has many residents preparing their homes and cars for the frigid temperatures. But are you doing enough to protect your pets or livestock?
The following guidelines will help you protect...
Inaugural Garden City Music Festival this Saturday
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Garden City Park will be filled with music and festivities all day this Saturday, Oct. 12, when the inaugural Garden City Music Festival takes place from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. The event will benefit the Garden City Volunteer Fire...
Flourishing the Night event raises funds for Robert Squires Independent Living Skills Apartment
CULLMAN, Ala. - Nonprofit Flourish of Cullman Inc. held their Flourishing the Night Together fundraising event Saturday evening, Sat. 5 at the Terri Pines Country Club. The event was a fundraiser for the Robert Squires Independent Living Skills Apartment which will be right next...
Nasty Weather Can’t Dampen 13th Annual Empty Bowls
You know, everybody’s $10 ticket tonight will buy $70.00 worth of food which will go to the food bank.”
Tanya Shearer, Empty Bowls
CULLMAN - The 13th Annual Empty Bowls Chili Dinner was held on Monday night, Feb.15 at Cullman First United Methodist Church’s Hearin Hall,...
DAR celebrates Good Citizen contest winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently announced the winners of its Good Citizens contest.
Althelia Gibbs, the chapter’s vice regent, released a statement congratulating the students on their accomplishments.
“The Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters...
Obituary: Fran Brindley
Funeral services for Fran Brindley, 88, will be Tuesday, June 27 at 12 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home with burial following at Cullman City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Fran...
Human Trafficking Awareness Month in full swing
Karma’s Coffee House owner Katie Fine and Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairwoman Kathy Wilson at the task force’s table at the coffee shop Thursday / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Thursday, Jan. 11 was Human Trafficking Awareness...
Terracotta pipes cause snag in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Hanceville City Council Thursday approved just over $6,000 in expenses due to an unforeseen issue Public Works encountered on Commercial Street. Public Works Director Rusty Fields explained that crews working on the Commercial Street gutter and resurfacing project discovered old terracotta...
Files From Yesteryear: 1955
From The Files Of 1955:
Bill Rasco, son of Mrs. Mildred Rasco has been recognized for outstanding service as editor of the Crimson-White, the University of Alabama student newspaper.
Dovie Ruehl was confined to Cullman Hospital following a freak fall in Doctor
R.B. Dodson’s office when the...
Colony Town Council moves forward on road repairs
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening voted to contract MC Paving, LLC of Hanceville to patch and repair damaged portions of Ward Hill Road, while discussing the need for repairs to other roads in the town including Colony Road, Twitty...
Arrest report: Nov. 16-19
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 16-19. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Booker, Gregory Bryan Jr., 25
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Calvert, Robert Preston, 39
failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree...
Obituary: JB Walker
JB Walker, 83, of Double Springs passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. JB was born to William and Mamie Walker Feb. 2, 1936 in Winston County, Alabama.
Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Double Springs Church of Christ where...
Obituary: Joe B. Gunter
Joe B. Gunter, age 77, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Mr. Gunter was born on September 30, 1943 in Winston County, Alabama.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021 beginning at...
Baileyton Town Council holds first meeting in new Town Hall
BAILEYTON, Ala.- On what would be Rolfe Burks’ 117th birthday, the Baileyton Town Council were able to conduct their first council meeting in the new Baileyton Town Hall. Former elected officials were invited and recognized during the meeting. Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson was also...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 59 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,594 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 930 were confirmed in...
Arrests and incidents reported May 1, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 1, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
April 29
unauthorized breaking and entering of a motor...
Holly Pond cancels senior center project
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening voted to cancel its planned construction of a senior center when the lowest of three received bids came in well over $200,000 above the budget set by a grant received by the town....
Obituary: Dennis Marshal Jones
Dennis Marshall Jones, age 64, of Valley Grande, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Dennis was born November 24, 1957, in Selma, AL.
Ryan Creek Watershed 319 funding available
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...
Cullman Caring for Kids food pantry dangerously low on many staple items
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on Wednesday reported to The Tribune that its food pantry’s shelves are getting dangerously close to empty, and a visit to the agency proved that the staff was not exaggerating. While stocks of produce remain good,...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 18 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,717 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Statewide, the ADPH reported 1,527...
Agriplex ‘Little Farmers’ pick cotton, meet chickens, butterflies
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cotton, chickens and monarch butterflies were the hot scoop Friday morning at the North Alabama Agriplex, where one of its programs, the Little Farmers preschool program, got together for its monthly meeting. For the month of October, the Little Farmers learned...
FPLLC rock hunt continues around Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) last month introduced a new family-friendly painted rock-hunting game, hosted by the library’s main branch, along with the Tom Bevill Library in Colony. Each hand-painted rock features a fun design with...
Holly Pond to remove rumble strips as soon as possible
Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver speaks to community members during the Holly Pond Town Council meeting Tuesday night. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council Tuesday night voted to speed up the process of removing recently-installed rumble strips...
Former CCSO detention deputy charged with sexual misconduct with inmate
CULLMAN, Ala. – A former Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) detention deputy was arrested over the weekend after investigators determined he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with an inmate while still employed with the department.
The CCSO said in a press release Tuesday that Matthew...
Celebrate Heritage Park this Thursday, June 18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism invites everyone to come to Heritage Park and enjoy the newly-renovated facilities Thursday, June 18. The celebration will take place from 5-7 p.m., when guests can enjoy free hot dogs and shaved ice while they...
Obituary: Jimmie Dean Carnell
Jimmie Dean Carnell, a loving sister, aunt and friend to many, went to her heavenly home on November 10, 2021, from Cullman Regional Medical Center. A gifted musician, she spent over 65 years as pianist for Holly Pond Baptist and United Methodist Churches. Now...
Obituary: June Bush Tidwell
June Bush Tidwell, 87, of Arley entered into rest Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Tidwell was born Nov. 8, 1933 in Jasper, Alabama. June was a member of Arley First Baptist Church and was a former Sunday school...
Cullman Caring for Kids holds Child Abuse Prevention Month observance at Heritage Park from 11-1 tomorrow
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) is spending April observing Child Abuse Prevention Month--an emphasis on its mission of preventing violence against children. Tomorrow from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., the group, along with representatives of other concerned agencies, will visit Heritage...
4-part Healthy Food Foundations class coming in March
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will offer its Healthy Food Foundations classes in March. The classes will teach skills needed to make smart food choices for a healthy lifestyle. Classes include Eating Healthy on a Budget, Instant Pot Recipes, Mason...
Multiple drug arrests by CCSO in Cullman County this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, January 24, Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Good Hope area.
Tyrone Daishawn Beebe, 24, of Cullman was a passenger in the vehicle. Deputies developed probable cause and a search was conducted. Paraphernalia...
Cullman County Imagination Library celebrates 3 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) and the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) on Thursday celebrated the third year of the partnership between the FPLCC and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which puts books into the hands...
WSCC Center for Career & Workforce Development reflects on outcomes from expanding community college apprenticeships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In July 2019, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) was awarded a grant by the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) for its Expanding Community College Apprenticeships (ECCA) initiative. The AACC ECCA initiative provides support to community colleges, effectively expanding registered apprenticeship...
Commission Meeting Held; New Businesses in Baileyton and Dodge City
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission meeting, held Feb. 23, was thorough and efficient with Kerry Watson, Place 1, Garry Marchman, Place 2 and Chairman Kenneth Walker in attendance. All thirteen items of new business were discussed, voted on and passed.
The commission approved the...
Obituary: James L. Brossow
A celebration of life service for James L. Brossow, formerly of Hanceville will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 1 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville. Reverend Tim Barnett will be officiating. Visitation for the...
Fatal wreck on Hwy. 91
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A single-vehicle wreck early Friday morning on Alabama Highway 91 near County Road 549 has left at least one person dead, confirmed Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick.
The roadway remains closed at this time.
The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Nov....
Obituary: Mickey Clay Waldrep
Mickey Clay Waldrep, 36, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at his residence. He was born Oct. 18, 1984 to Mickey Shirrell and Sebrenia D Waldrep.
Survivors include his daughter, Lexie Waldrep; parents, Mickey Shirrell and Sebrenia D Waldrep; sisters, Veronica Thompson and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville earns 26-13 win at Locust Fork
LOCUST FORK, Ala. – After falling to region and county rival Good Hope last week, Hanceville hit the road again this week for a non-region matchup at Locust Fork. Points were hard to come by early in this one, but the Bulldogs found their...
Arrest report: Aug. 14, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 14, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided
Cullman Police Department
Chaffin, Carroll Jr., 52
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
Handley, David...
