Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 31, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 31, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
Jan. 26• duty upon striking fixtures on highway;...
Obituary: Kristopher Michael Wiygul
Memorial services for Kristopher
Michael Wiygul will be Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 at 11 a.m. at
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Pastor Keith Parker, Michael Wiygul and Jack
Tomlin are officiating.
Mr. Wiygul passed away Friday, Oct. 18, 2019.
He was born Feb. 19, 1974 to Michael and Susan...
Arrest report: Nov. 6
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Barnett, Jeremy Wayne, 36
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Brown, Dayron Daniel, 43
second-degree theft of property
judge’s order- first-degree receiving stolen property
Doss, Bethany Nicole, 31
second-degree bail jumping- unlawful...
Obituary: Carol Dean Goodwin
Carol Dean Goodwin of Cullman passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at the age of 70.
A public viewing time will be available Wednesday, April 1, 2020 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home. Only a few people will be able to come in...
ADPH provides information regarding infant formula shortages
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program realizes the challenges that many families are facing with the current nationwide infant formula shortages. ADPH WIC is working daily to address this issue in Alabama.ADPH WIC’s infant...
Early release law goes into effect; 1 inmate freed from Cullman County Detention Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – A new state law, based on a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature in October 2021, which amended a law passed in 2015 as part of Alabama’s prison reform efforts, went into effect Tuesday, much to the consternation of Cullman County...
CCSO, CPD share Labor Day Weekend safety tips
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s Labor Day Weekend, and local law enforcement is reminding Cullman County residents to be safe as summer comes to an end.
The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office provided a few tips to make the weekend safer for families, travel and events.
When taking...
Cullman City Schools issues COVID-19 update
Cullman City Schools officials are keeping a close eye on COVID-19 cases in the area. If we determine that classes cannot be covered by substitutes or other school employees and safety becomes an issue, we will consider a pause in face-to-face instruction. We are not...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Charles Wilson and Patty Nail Dean, Hanceville City Council, place 5
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Hanceville, voters will be choosing new council members. Incumbent Charles Wilson is being challenged in place 5 by Patty Nail Dean.
Why did you choose to run...
Pool builder going strong during pandemic
CULLMAN, Ala. - With public pools just now being opened, many people had already taken it into their own hands to find ways to swim and cool down. Because of this, many areas report that their local pool builders have been overwhelmed by the...
Foundry Farm dedicates new 80-bed dormitory named in memory of Thomas Anderson Black and Donald Wayne Sanders
Rain moved the dedication ceremony for Black-Sanders Hall inside but did not prevent a large crowd from attending. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN COUNTY - At the end of a gravel road between Holly Pond and Berlin sits a 60-acre facility known as The...
PREP FOOTBALL: Big plays doom Dawgs at Hamilton in 21-7 loss
HAMILTON, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Hamilton to take on the 4A Aggies and Addison came away with a frustrating 21-7 loss. Big plays, penalties and mental lapses doomed the valiant Bulldog effort.
Addison took the opening kickoff and did absolutely nothing against the Aggie defense....
WSCC ATHLETICS: Savannah Rutledge named NJCAA Division I 2nd-team All-American for 2nd consecutive season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State volleyball sophomore setter Savannah Rutledge was named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I 2nd-team All-American on Wednesday, marking the second consecutive season she’s been named to the second team.
Rutledge, an Albertville native, is the program’s all-time...
West Point Council approves annexations
CULLMAN, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday approved the annexations of two properties into the town limits: the properties of residents Peggy Byrum and Rebecca Davis. It also held the first reading of an annexation request for the property of Terry...
(Updated) Police chase ends in wreck, 1 fatality, in south Cullman
Updated at 6:34 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Crane Hill woman was killed in south Cullman Friday morning when the vehicle she was driving was struck as a result of a high-speed police chase. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as Ellarea Dickson,...
Obituary: Gary Whitworth
Gary Whitworth, age 76, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Cullman Regional. He was born Oct. 29, 1946, to Willard Audrey Whitworth and Sarah Louise Whitworth.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Logan Alexander Marsh.
Survivors include his...
Obituary: Betty Joyce Rogers
Betty Joyce Rogers, a longtime resident of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on May 1, 2024, at the age of 92. Ms. Rogers was born in Hartselle, Alabama on May 30, 1931, to the late Calvin and Onie Roan Dobbs.
Ms. Rogers was a homemaker,...
Your ballot, by municipality
Here's what you can expect to see on your ballot in today's elections, broken down by municipality. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CLICK HERE to find your polling place. Get out there and vote!
City of Cullman
Mayor
Max A. Townson
Woodrow “Woody”...
Obituary: Christopher Bales
Graveside services for Christopher Bales, 49, of Bremen, AL. will be 11 Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 at Johnson Grove Cemetery. Visitation for the public will be Sunday, Nov. 12 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr. Bales was born on Dec....
Arrest report: Sept. 26
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Douglas, Nicole Adrienne, 42
public intoxication
Garner, Weslie Danielle, 29
judge’s order- unlawful possession of a controlled substance (2 counts)
Godsey, Christopher Hoyt, 43
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree assault (2...
‘Share Jesus with my teammates’: Cold Springs’ Tucker Philbeck ready for senior season
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles have been hard at work preparing for the upcoming football season and senior quarterback Tucker Philbeck has already seen some positive momentum being to build within the team during the preseason.
"I thought it went great. It was...
PREP FOOTBALL: 5 local squads preparing to host Friday night matchups
Five local squads are back home this week for their
Friday night matchups and all but one of them are taking on region foes. Meek,
Holly Pond, Addison and Cold Springs are gearing up for regional showdowns this
week while Cullman gets ready to host Albertville. We’re...
Obituary: Ima “Jean” Marlow Little Lee Stewart Bellairs
Ima "Jean" Marlow Little Lee Stewart Bellairs of Cullman, Alabama passed away at the age of 96 Aug. 27, 2019.
She was born May 30, 1922 in Cullman County to John Fred and Ludie Mae Roberson Marlow.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her...
Update on Cullman Civic Center closure
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman sold the Cullman Civic Center to Desperation Church last fall for its appraised value of $3,125,500. The sale will help fund the construction of the City’s new sports and events complex, where most of the events that usually...
Strawberry Festival is back, coming May 1
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism touts active slate starting this week with archery and pro fishing tournaments
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Strawberry Festival has been a community institution since its inception in 1939. The 2019 80th anniversary event saw record attendance numbers of more...
Christmas in July Friday at CWAC: 5 canned items and $5 per person
CULLMAN - Visitors to the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center can get in Friday, July 20 for $5 and a donation of five canned food items. That's per person, not per family. Alternatively, guests can choose to have the $50 enrollment fee for a...
Obituary: Vickey Shauneen Thompson
Graveside services for Vickey Shauneen Thompson, 74, of Holly Pond will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 at New Hope #2 Cemetery with Randy Sellers officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Thompson passed away Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 at...
‘I think we’ve made some progress’
HOLLY POND, Ala. - With a long career of coaching and education behind him, and after serving one term as Holly Pond's mayor, “Coach” Bill Oliver chose not to run for re-election this year, saying, "It's someone else's turn to have all the fun."
The...
‘I want to be a friend and mentor’: Good Hope’s Kailey White enjoying junior season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Another year of cheer season is here, and Good Hope junior Kailey White is excited to get things going again alongside an amazing group of girls. She learned so much from last year's seniors that she knows will help her...
Obituary: Myra Jean Drake
Myra Jean Drake passed away on Tuesday, July 9.
Funeral Service for Myra Jean Drake, age 81 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Valley Spring Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m....
Fire destroys structure on County Road 719
CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple agencies battled a structure fire in the 2500 block of County Road 719 Monday morning. Firefighters from Walter, Johnson’s Crossing, Cullman and Fairview were on the scene. No injuries were reported, and there are no reports of anyone in the...
CCCDC hosting Cullman Family Expo happening this weekend
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Cullman Family Expo, hosted by the Cullman County Child Development Center (CCCDC) PTO, will take place this Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Cullman County Agricultural Center.
The event, sponsored by EvaBank and Encore Rehabilitation, aims to assemble...
Arrests and incidents reported July 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No report
Arrests
July 25
Eddy, Sandy D; 40
FTA – no seat belt
Elms, Randy L; 27
FTA – theft...
Wreck, recovery put Wallace State student on new path
Joshua Holmes is completing prerequisite coursework and will soon be applying to enter the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Wallace State Community College.
HANCEVILLE - Joshua Holmes had planned to be a high school physical education teacher. That changed for the Snead man early last...
Staycation: Birmingham: Discover the new magic!
BIRMINGHAM - Vacation season is upon us, with schools out for the summer and gas prices slowly creeping up. While hopping on a plane and visiting an exotic destination is on the agenda for some families, others of us are content with a budget-friendlier...
1 dead in double shooting on Cottonwood Dr in SE Cullman
Story updated 11-13-17 at 8:44 a.m.
http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2017/11/13/update-latest-sunday-nights-double-shooting-cullman
Story updated 11-12-17 at 9:06 p.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has identified the deceased as Perry Shoemake, 56, of Cullman. The injured party, who has not been officially identified, is in critical condition at UAB Hospital.
Story updated 11-12-17...
Obituary: Phyllis Irene Peinhardt
Our sister passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 in an accidental death in Gainesville, Florida. She was
born into a U.S. Navy family and learned the meaning of family, country and God and everything in between. She graduated from high school in Los Angeles,...
Obituary: Irene Hale
Irene Hale, 91, of Phil Campbell, entered into rest on March 4, 2019 at home surrounded by her loved ones.
Mrs. Hale was born on Sept. 14, 1927, in Marion County, Alabama. She graduated from Phil Campbell High School and was an aide at Phillips...
Obituary: Billy Ray Leonard
Billy Ray Leonard, age 55, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Huntsville Hospital. He was born July 20, 1966, to Donald Leonard and Carolyn Bagwell Wood.He was preceded in death by his parents: Donald Leonard, Carolyn Bagwell Wood and Thomas...
SBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Hanceville
UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/03/17/update-sbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-hanceville
HANCEVILLE - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 11 p.m. Friday evening at a driver's license checkpoint at Alabama Highway 91 and County Road 747. The incident involved the Hanceville Police...
Cullman Regional receives CON approval for $30M expansion project
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Health Care Authority of Cullman County/ Cullman Regional Board of Directors announced Wednesday the Alabama State Health Planning & Development Agency has approved the Certificate of Need (CON) for the $30 million expansion project announced by Cullman Regional in June...
Duck River Reservoir: Looking back at the project, part 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs announced Friday, July 17 that the city of Cullman has begun drawing water from the Duck River Reservoir to the city water treatment plant, and that the city is now receiving drinking water from the reservoir. During his...
Bringing out the best: Hygenix CSR offers to clean playground equipment for free
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kenny Fisher, owner of Cullman-based cleaning/restoration service Hygenix CSR, posted to the company’s Facebook page early Sunday evening:
ATTENTION CULLMAN COUNTY!!!!
The spectrum of fears over the Covid 19 virus are broad. Hygenix CSR would like to do its part in easing some...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point, Addison advancing to State Finals
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Four local squads were on the floor at the Birmingham Crossplex Tuesday and two of them will be back in action with state titles on the line tomorrow. Addison swept past Horseshoe Bend in the elite eight and Spring Garden in...
Bearcat GROWLS at Depot Park Aug. 13
CULLMAN - Several local organizations are coming together to support students who need help with school supplies. Bearcat GROWLS (Growing Resources for Our Winning Local Schools), an event whose organizers hope will become an annual one, will take place at Depot Park on Saturday,...
Obituary: Mildred Annie Watwood David
Funeral service for Mildred Annie Watwood David, 81, of Addison will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 17th, 2017 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. David passed away January 11, 2017...
Inaugural ‘Sheriff’s Citizen Academy’ Gives Students Inside View of Department
I think in today’s time, we lack leadership within our community. This is your sheriff’s office and we wanted to provide you with a unique, transparent look at what we do in law enforcement and who we are.”
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry
CULLMAN — On...
Reggie Dodson seeking 2nd term as mayor of Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala.- Vinemont Mayor Radginal “Reggie” Dodson announced Wednesday morning that he will seek a second term. This is the first election in which he will face opposition, as Vinemont Councilwoman Shirley Arnett announced her candidacy for the office Tuesday night. The Municipal Election...
Rave reviews for 2017 State of Our Communities event
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail with Cullman City Councilwoman Jenny Folsom
CULLMAN - “The people were so warm and inviting,” said Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth. “Chamber Director Leah Bolin had everything set up so well, and the food was spectacular,” he said with a smile.
“This event...
Local gyms reopen to guests
CULLMAN, Ala. - After Governor Kay Ivey issued her amended Safer at Home Order last Friday, many local businesses began looking forward to reopening - including gyms and fitness centers. While many people have found ways to keep in shape and continue working out...
St. Bernard Prep Drama presents ‘The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery’ May 6-8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Saint Bernard Prep Drama Department returns to the stage after the 2020 shutdown with the one-act play “The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery” this Thursday , May 6 through Saturday, May 8, under the direction of Ashleigh Russell. Showtimes...
Obituary: John Frank Sutton
John Frank Sutton, 69, of Double Springs entered into rest Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mr. Sutton was born July 28, 1950 in Moulton, Alabama. Until his retirement, he worked as a logger.
The family will have a memorial service at noon Sunday,...
Obituary: Raymond Lee Wolfrom
Funeral service for Raymond Lee Wolfrom, age 71, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Cullman Police Department Approved for Body Cameras and Tahoes
CULLMAN – The Cullman City Police Department will be receiving about 35 body cameras and six Tahoes after a requests for approval from the Cullman City Council was authorized Monday evening.
Police Chief Kenny Culpepper requested to purchase body cameras with video management, storage and...
Cullman area wages not keeping up with inflation
CULLMAN, Ala. - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the Decatur area wages have increased by 0.2% from January 2021 - January 2022 while inflation has risen about 8%. Athens State University Economics Professor Jeff Johnson described the process of tracking inflation, “The...
Obituary: Jack Timothy Townsend
Jack Timothy Townsend, age 68, of Lynn, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 23, 1953 to Horace and Margie Townsend. Jack loved to play his guitar. He traveled with Hank Williams, Jr. for...
Obituary: Tommy Charles Bartlett (updated)
Tom was born October 23, 1938, to parents J.J. and Estelle Frazier Bartlett and privileged to grow up in a loving family with four siblings who all worked in the family business. They remained close all their lives and their greatest joy was gathering and...
Arley community creates bank account for donations after restaurant fire
ARLEY, Ala. – Arley-based restaurant Talley O’s caught fire December 21 around 11:00 p.m. There were no employees in the building at the time and no one was injured. The storage area and the kitchen received the most damage. Arley Fire and Rescue and...
Pet of the Week: Help sweet Dixie find her forever home
Dixie is a female lab mix, approximately 8 years old. / Ryan Whisenhunt
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Dixie, the shelter’s featured Pet of the Week.
“This week we would like to introduce Dixie. Dixie is a lab...
Obituary: William David Cook
William David Cook, 76, passed away Dec. 28, 2020.
He was born April 23,1944 to William and Tessie Mays Cook.
William was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Millard Cook, Grover Cook, and Homer Cook; and sister Helen Sizemore.
William is survived by his brother Cecil...
Arise owner talks mental health, business during COVID-19
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Arise Coffee Company in Hanceville welcomed musician Anna Kate Warner for a concert Saturday evening to raise funds to support the downtown business that, like many, has faced its share of challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner Leah McCollins uses fundraisers...
A chat with 90-year-old Imogene (Drake) Lawrence, one of the Tribune’s first female reporters
Imogene Lawrence then and now – she still loves to talk about news in the North Vinemont community.
I started when I was 13, I think. Maybe I was 14. At the time, my mother didn’t take the paper and somebody told me that if...
Obituary: Agnes Irene Mills
Agnes Irene Mills, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021. Agnes was born November 28, 1930 in Alabama.
A celebration of life visitation for Agnes will be held Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral...
Colony unhappy with tax service after state levies fine for missing reports
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening returned to the tax issues that were the topic of a special called meeting on Aug. 1. According to the council, the Town has been fined $250 by the state, and the IRS has...
Obituary: Sandra Jean Keef
Sandra Jean Keef, 74, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at UAB Hospital. She was born Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1944 to Alvin and Frieda Witkopf.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Kenneth Keef; sons, Mark Keef...
Arrests and incidents reported January 26, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 26, 2022. 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
January 25
assault; person
January 26
Arrests
January 25
Childers, Joseph M.; 38
FTA- third-degree...
Alleged domestic violence incident turns deadly in Hanceville
Updated June 19, 2024, at 5:50 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Hanceville man is dead following an alleged domestic incident late Tuesday night, June 18.
Joseph Keith Chandler Jernigan, 37, was confirmed deceased by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick following the incident, which occurred at Jernigan’s residence.
"He...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 45 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 3,021 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 944 were confirmed in just...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 29, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 29, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
June 26• domestic violence; CR 698• unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; CR 632• possession...
PREP SOCCER: West Point shuts out East Lawrence 3-0
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors returned home Thursday night to host a varsity matchup against East Lawrence and added another game to the win column with a 3-0 victory over the Eagles.
West Point took a 1-0 lead 15 minutes into the...
Hospice of Cullman County Inc. MEGA CASH Draw Down postponed
CULLMAN, Ala. — Hospice of Cullman County Inc., the fundraising arm of Cullman Regional Hospice, announced the 2021 MEGA CASH Draw Down that was scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 19 has been postponed until further notice.
The decision was made by the Hospice of Cullman County...
Mulberry Fork access upgraded at Garden City River Park
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - One of Alabama’s most popular paddling destinations recently received a significant upgrade. State and local officials celebrated the opening of the renovated Garden City River Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 24. The renovations were made possible by a settlement...
City employees treated to lunch at annual meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Festhalle was bustling with activity as the City of Cullman held its annual Citywide Employee Safety Meeting Wednesday morning.
Assistant to Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, Leanne West, shared what the event was all about.
“What we do is we have a...
Former Judge Leah Patterson Lust dies at 49; online service today at 2 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Cullman County Probate Judge Leah Patterson Lust passed away Saturday, April 25 at the age of 49.
Lust, who was in office from 2006-2012, also served on several nonprofit boards in Cullman County and is being remembered by friends and those...
‘Be a good role model’: Vinemont’s Callie Millwood excited for junior year
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Cheer season is here, and Vinemont junior Callie Millwood feels blessed to be cheering alongside a great group of girls once again. Millwood has seen a lot of growth from the younger cheerleaders and she, along with the rest of the...
Planning commission approves site plans
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Planning Commission at its Monday, Dec. 5, meeting approved site plans for various properties.
The commission approved plans for the former Texaco gas station property at 1667 Cherokee Ave. SW next to Mitch Smith Chevrolet, as well as for the...
Spotlight on Human Trafficking Awareness Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force participated in Human Trafficking Awareness Day activities Friday, and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed Saturday, Jan. 11 Human Trafficking Awareness Day in the city for the fifth consecutive year. Many municipalities have also...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 15, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 15, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Feb. 12• possession of dangerous drugs; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 439• domestic violence;...
City school board recognizes CMS Archery Team
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board at its meeting Tuesday evening recognized the Cullman Middle School Archery Team, which this year placed second in the 2023 Alabama NASP (National Archery in the School Program) State Championship and11th out of 240 in the...
Pedestrian hit by 18-wheeler on Hwy. 278 W in Cullman
A pedestrian was hit by this 18-wheeler Thursday night on U.S. Highway 278 W in Cullman. (Courtesy of the Cullman Police Department)
Updated 10-4-18 10:33 p.m.
CULLMAN - A pedestrian was hit by an 18-wheeler on U.S. Highway 278 West near Johnny's Bar-B-Q Thursday evening. The...
Free photo voter ID cards available in Cullman and Winston Counties on Wednesday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. — The Alabama Secretary of State’s Office will have a mobile unit at Good Hope City Hall, 135 Municipal Drive in Good Hope, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 23 to register voters and offer free photo voter ID...
HudsonAlpha launches new public education program
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - HudsonAlpha U is the new name and brand for the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology’s popular public education programs and resources.
“HudsonAlpha U Nights” is a series of evening events designed for a public audience. The events are free and open to the...
Obituary: Garland John Bennefield
Garland John Bennefield, age 59, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022. Garland was born February 27, 1963, in Plattsburgh, NY to Garlond Wyndell and Arlene Marie Bennefield.
A visitation for Garland will be held Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 1:00 p.m....
Obituary: Christine Hodge, 90
Christine Hodge, 90, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was born Jan. 27, 1933 to Homer Huffstutler and Elma Wilson Huffstutler.
She is survived by her daughters, DeNeal (Larry) Wright and Terri (Archie) Screws; siblings, Helen Schaffer, Homer Huffstutler Jr. and...
Cullman County’s Rodger Brown named top 10 Jack’s ‘Granfluencer’
WEST POINT, Ala. - On Sunday afternoon, Holly Pond High School student Evan Roden sat down for lunch with his grandfather Rodger Brown- “Ahndaddy” to the family- at the West Point Jack’s Family Restaurant, to celebrate Grandparents Day with a special twist: Evan and...
Obituary: Deborah Louise Via
Funeral service for Deborah Louise Via, 61, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Albert Dean officiating; interment in Etha Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. preceding the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
North Alabama Quartet Convention coming to Cullman
The Living Faith Quartet is the host group for the inaugural North Alabama Quartet Convention, which will take place Jan. 18-19, 2019 at Temple Baptist Church in Cullman. (Lisa Jones Photography)
CULLMAN - On Jan. 18-19, 2019, Living Faith Ministries of Cullman will host the...
Flourish of Cullman, Inc. named AL-APSE Agency of the Year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman, Inc. a local service that works with State of Alabama Vocational Rehabilitation Services to help people with developmental disabilities find employment, was recognized this week by the Alabama Association for People in Supported Employment (AL-APSE) as Agency of...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 26, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 26, 2023. 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
April 23
criminal trespass-3rd degree; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157
April 25
criminal trespass-3rd...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats fall to Oneonta 60-54 in Wallace State Pre-Christmas Bash
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The
final Friday game of the Wallace State Pre-Christmas Bash featured the Cullman
Bearcats and the Oneonta Redskins. After the Bearcats jumped out to a huge lead
early, Oneonta got back in the game behind some red-hot shooting and the
Redskins wound up taking the...
Hanceville City Council discusses construction that will begin soon on new senior center
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- A new bid for the construction of the new Hanceville Senior Center was approved by the Hanceville City Council Thursday evening. The bid was awarded to Adam’s Building Company for $415,000.
Adam’s Building Company is a general contractor out of Blountsville and was...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 23, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 22
theft of property-1st degree; cashtheft of property-4th degree; Walmart; Hwy 157;...
Obituary: Charles Samuel Brown, Jr.
Mr. Charles Samuel Brown, Jr. of Vinemont passed away Sept.16, 2020 at the age of 66. He was born July 11, 1954 in Nashua New Hampshire to Charles Samuel Brown, Sr. and Madelyn Patricia Graves Brown.
Mr. Brown is a veteran of The United States...
Bearcats topple Southside-Gadsden 56-35
CULLMAN – It was a great first quarter of football, with both teams making decent offensive plays and several strong defensive stands, but that’s the closest the game was, as the Bearcats turned it on, beating down the Panthers 56-35 and claiming another valuable...
On the importance of buying local: Oktoberfest vendors respond
Photo: Small businesswoman Glenda Jones
CULLMAN - Author of “Saving Capitalism,” co-creator of the film “Inequality for All,” and former United States Sec. of Labor (1993 to 1997) Robert B. Reich notes that consumers are the true job creators. This rings true for many local...
A heart for Christmas: Walmart brings Santa, cheer to Child Development Center
CULLMAN, Ala. - Representatives of the Walmart Heart program on Tuesday visited the Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC), bringing dozens of bicycles, scores of books, gift cards and lots of Christmas cheer. Oh, and by the way, they brought Santa and Mrs. Claus...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 23, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
September 18
theft of property-4th degree; Walmart; Olive St. S.W; general merchandise; $93
September...
Obituary: Pamela Kaye Mann
Pamela Kaye Mann, age 69, of Chelsea, AL passed away on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Kaye was born in Cullman, AL.
Kaye is survived by her husband of 51 years, Kenneth Mann; her daughter, Aundrea M. (Eric) Snyder; her sister,...
Council recognizes Hanceville Middle School football team; pavilion repairs to begin
The Hanceville Middle School football team poses for a photo with the Hanceville City Council at Thursday night’s council meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Middle School Bulldog football team was honored by Mayor Kenneth Nail and the Hanceville City...
Cool cat ‘Cubbie’
CULLMAN, Ala. - There’s a new face on the campus of East Elementary, and it has made coming to school each day a little more exciting than usual for the students. Some might even say he is the teacher’s pet. His name is Cubbie,...
