PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs ready to hit the field with experienced squad
BREMEN, Ala. -- Football has returned to Cullman County and for the Eagles of Cold Springs, this season will be about bouncing back and improving on a disappointing finish to the 2018 season. Head Coach Rod Elliott is entering his 12th season on the...
Wallace State Dance holding community cast auditions for ‘Nutcracker’ performance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Dance program is holding auditions Saturday, Sept. 14 for community members who would like to participate in a production of “Clara’s Dream” from “The Nutcracker.”
Auditions will be held at 10 a.m. for children 8 to 11 years...
Senior Spotlight: Cullman’s John Tillman, part 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - As you walk into the front doors of Cullman High School, to your right is Tillman Hall, named in honor of John Tillman, who served as principal from 1962-1981. He is known for his many wonderful contributions and his dedication to...
Beyond halftime: Meek Band of Champions ready for marching season
ARLEY, Ala. - The Meek High School Band of Champions has been hard at work preparing its 2019 halftime show, “Beyond.” The band held a two-week band camp this summer. Band Director Kevin Dunham said the extended band camp allowed the students to learn...
Vinemont revisits golf cart debate, talks fuel-tax projects
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council met Tuesday night, and as she promised at July’s meeting, resident Leann Evans, who last month confronted the council about an alleged incident with her minor son being on a golf cart and being confronted by Mayor...
Vinemont Baptist Church preparing to celebrate 100th anniversary
VINEMONT, Ala. - On Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, Vinemont Baptist Church will celebrate 100 years of service to its community.
As the congregation prepared, local historian, church member and former Vinemont Principal Dr. Jane Teeter shared the history of the church: “Vinemont Baptist Church was...
Remember When: Area seniors recall their high school days
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seniors from across the county come to Cullman’s Donald E. Green Senior Center to participate in fun activities and enjoy a few laughs with friends. Last Friday afternoon, they swapped stories from when they were different kinds of seniors. They reminisced...
Hanceville Bulldog Band gearing up for colorful new halftime show
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Bulldog Band is planning to dazzle audiences with its 2019 halftime show, "Kaleidoscope." Director Jesse James said students spent long rehearsal days practicing music from Cyndi Lauper, Coldplay, The Police and The Rolling Stones, but their hard work has...
Good Hope anglers Arnold, Curington narrowly miss final round of Mossy Oak Fishing High School Championship
PARIS, Tenn. – Kentucky Lake is the site of this year’s Mossy Oak Fishing High School Championship and a pair of local boats were out on the water competing. Good Hope Fishing Team is represented on Kentucky Lake by Colton Williams and Landon Graham...
Get ready to rock with the West Point Warrior Band
WEST POINT, Ala. - To prepare for the 2019 marching season, members of the West Point marching band are channeling their inner rock stars.
Director Bobby Patrick described the show as "some of the biggest classic rock songs ever on one football field at the...
Remember when: back to school
CULLMAN, Ala. – With kids across the county heading back to school Wednesday, many adults recall their first days of school and the many emotions associated with it. The Tribune stopped by The Festhalle Tuesday to talk to seniors who reminisced about their school...
Show some R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Good Hope band to pay tribute to Aretha Franklin
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope marching band is under new leadership, and director Zac Tyree is excited to show what he and the students have worked so hard to create together.
Tyree said this year's show will pay tribute to the late Aretha...
Get ready to groove with the Royal Blue ‘Bust a Move!’
BREMEN, Ala. - In one of the most energetic show themes around, the Cold Springs Royal Blue Band plans to get the audience up and dancing at every performance of its show, "Bust a Move." The show will feature songs known for their famous...
Addison Bulldog Band marching in a new direction
ADDISON, Ala. - It’s an exciting new adventure for the Addison High School marching band as Garrett McCurley takes over the band program this year. Since being named new director, McCurley has recruited more than 15 new band students from grades fifth grade and...
Sons of Liberty Riders and Christian Motorcycle Association offer prayers at county schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday morning, county schools around Cullman were visited by members of the Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) and the Alabama Sons of Liberty Riders (AL-SoLR) during their 2019 Prayer and Pledge Ride. Starting at Harmony School, the riders visited Cold Springs, Good Hope,...
West Cullman Baptist Assoc. kicks off Christmas in August ministry
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of its Christmas backpack ministry, the West Cullman Baptist Association (WCBA) kicked off its Christmas in August drive at Northside Baptist Church Wednesday night. The drive starts in August and ends Oct. 28, ensuring there is plenty of time to...
Love letters to Jesus: ‘I just want everyone to know that Jesus loves them’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bonnie Guess is on a loving, faith-driven mission. She wants to deliver love letters to Jesus.
“My story is that I have real bad health,” said Guess. “Blood pressure drops, they (my doctors) don’t know why, and blood sugar and all that...
‘Fuego y Furia’: Bearcat Band readies for 2019 marching season
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 Cullman High School Bearcat Marching Band wrapped up band camp with a performance for family and friends at Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday evening. This year, the Cullman High School band program is celebrating 90 years of making music. The...
Vinemont Band has ‘High Hopes’ as it prepares for 2019 marching season
VINEMONT, Ala. - The 2019 Vinemont Eagle Marching Band is celebrating Vinemont School’s 50th year with a show band director Skyler King said, “is celebrating 50 years of pinnacle excellence.” The show is titled “On Top” and features some great tunes that everyone will...
Flat-out fun! CP&R puts on ‘The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr.’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CP&R) on Saturday afternoon concluded its annual week-long summer theater camp with a production of “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr.”
The show, based on the popular “Flat Stanley” book series, follows Stanley Lambchop, who...
Files from Yesteryear: 1953
From the files of 1953:
Pascal Gaddis has bought a new car.
Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Noles, of Texas, were visiting relatives here last week.
Ralph Benefield has swapped his car for a new truck and has bought a new refrigerator.
Edgar Plunkett has bought a new...
No injuries in I-65 crane fire
NOTE: As of 1:24 p.m., both southbound lanes and one northbound lane are open.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A fire ignited on the base unit of a giant crane being transported on Interstate 65 North in Cullman County Thursday morning, causing all four lanes of the...
(Updated) Father Marcus Voss elected 10th abbot of Saint Bernard Abbey
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tuesday morning, July 24, on the second day of the abbatial election at St. Bernard Abbey, the bells of the abbey pealed, breaking the silent anticipation of a campus awaiting news of a new abbot. As the monastic chapter- composed of...
Inside the Tyson/Mulberry Fork lawsuit: Who did what, who’s asking for what
JASPER, Ala. - On Friday, the Sipsey Heritage Commission and Chandler Holdings, along with 40 individual property owners along the Mulberry and Sipsey Forks of the Black Warrior River, filed suit against Tyson Farms, Inc., River Valley Ingredients LLC, RVI Hanceville plant manager Jason...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Pickens County
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, “The 67-County Alabama Garden Party,” will spotlight different counties each week. Each county will get its own “quilt block,” along...
50 years later: To the moon and beyond; Apollo 11 and Cullman’s role in the space program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Today, the United States celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the surface of the moon. Armstrong stepped onto the surface first, famously saying,...
Cullman Community Theatre presents ‘Oklahoma!’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre on Friday evening premiered Rodgers and Hammerstein’s iconic “Oklahoma!” to a large crowd at Cullman High School. The production is the group’s second effort, after last year’s “The Music Man.”
A few minutes before curtain time, Tyler Skinner, who...
9 Cullman-area students named to Samford University Spring 2019 Dean’s List
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Samford University recognized 1,519 students named to the 2019 spring semester Dean's List. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit...
Cullman Community Theatre presents ‘Oklahoma!’ this Friday, Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Building on the success of last year’s “The Music Man,” Cullman Community Theatre returns this week with “Oklahoma!,” the very first Broadway musical by the legendary team of composer Richard Rodgers and librettist/lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II. The story follows the simultaneous...
Arrests and incidents reported July 16, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 16, 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 DepartmentIncidentsJuly 11
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St....
Get to know Jesse Priest Music
CULLMAN, Ala. - “Like any good, Southern musician, I started out singing and playing in church,” local favorite Jesse Priest said of the origins of his musical journey.
The Holly Pond graduate went on to meet drummer C.J. McAnnally, of Fairview, at the Cullman Area...
Notre Dame Children’s Choir to sing at St. Bernard Mass this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - This Friday, July 19, the Notre Dame Children’s Liturgical Choir from the University of Notre Dame’s Sacred Music Academy will sing at Mass and Vespers in the Abbey Church of St. Bernard Abbey. Mass begins at 5 p.m. and is followed...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Wilcox County
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, "The 67-County Alabama Garden Party," will spotlight different counties each week. Each county will get its...
Cullman County Courthouse hosts 127th annual singing convention
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, shaped note Sacred Harp singers and traditional music fans filled Judge Kim Chaney’s District Courtroom for the first day of the 127th annual Cullman County Courthouse Singing Convention. The crowd was still slim when the first song was called,...
Book Review: ‘Wolf Pack’ (A Joe Pickett novel)
“Wolf Pack” is a Joe Pickett novel, written by C.J. Box. This novel opened as a slower-paced, pleasant read, but suddenly took a surprising turn. At first, I was reading along, happily learning about Wyoming deer, moose and animals who live in the woods,...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School holds Beer, Bands & Bingo fundraiser at Goat Island
CULLMAN, Ala. - In preparation for its 65th school year, St. Paul's Lutheran School recently added a new fundraiser in addition to its annual Wild Game Cookout – Beer, Bands & Bingo at Goat Island Brewing. While the Wild Game Cookout, now going into its...
‘You can thank me by being a good American’
‘You can thank me by being a good American’
Christy Perry
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman resident Gerry Howard is a Vietnam veteran who served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. He served from May of 1969 to March of 1970 as...
Obituary: Danny Sanderson
Mr. Danny Charles Sanderson, 69, of Danville passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2019 at his residence surrounded by family and friends.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2019 at Enon Baptist Church with Brother Steve Ledbetter officiating and Cullman Funeral Home...
Dorothy Newell Rice crowned 2019 Lady Liberty
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ten of the loveliest ladies in Cullman County competed lasts week at Westminster Assisted Living for the title of Lady Liberty 2019. This is the first year for the pageant, and although the ladies admitted to being a bit nervous, all were exquisite as...
Obituary: Shelly Dawn Woods
Memorial services for Shelly Dawn Woods, 47, of Falkville, will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Woods passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. She was born Oct. 3, 1971...
Freedom Celebration lights up the night in Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - During the evening of Independence Day, crowds filled Randall Shedd Fairview Town Park as the town’s First Baptist Church hosted its 18th annual Freedom Celebration.
Dr. David Chambers, Pastor of Fairview First Baptist Church, told The Tribune, “First Baptist Church of Fairview...
Locals fill Addison for annual 4th of July Celebration
ADDISON, Ala. – After Thursday morning’s parade and a chance to cool off, locals and visitors sat down in the cool shade at Alexander park to enjoy an afternoon of music, snow-cones, and candy eating from all the candy thrown out during the annual...
Mystery deepens around Cullman Casting accident as contractors fail to appear for meetings with Department of Labor and investigators
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two days after an
underage worker died in a fall from the roof of Cullman Casting, the primary
roofing contractor still cannot name two subcontractors allegedly involved in
the project; and the victim’s coworkers, who were witnesses to the 15-year-old’s
fall, have vanished, according to...
New Hope #2 Baptist Church holds first 4th of July community event
HOLLY POND, Ala. – For the first time, New Hope #2 Baptist
Church joined the list of Independence Day community events on Wednesday night.
New pastor Austin Rowell stated that the event had only had
two weeks of planning put into it (as he came into the...
Branded by Christ Cowboy Church holds Faith, Family, & Fireworks Extravaganza in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – To kick off the week leading up to Independence Day, Branded by Christ Cowboy Church held its first-ever Faith, Family, & Fireworks Extravaganza Sunday night. Led by pastor Scott Guthery, the celebration featured bounce houses, games like corn hole and...
Garden City, local churches celebrate freedom with community fireworks show
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - On Sunday evening, Garden City got a jump on the Independence Day holiday by holding a community fireworks show at the town’s park. The event was put on by Garden City Church of God, Garden City First Baptist Church, and...
Inaugural Children’s Miracle Network Benefit Ride
CULLMAN, Ala. – Saturday yielded a good turnout for the first Children’s Miracle Network Benefit Ride at the Southern Wal-Mart located on Olive Street. All the money raised from the ride will go to Children’s of Alabama Hospital.
Ride organizer Yvonne Roden wistfully shared...
Arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure to appear
Cullman County
Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police
Department
Incidents
July 1
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy
157; general merchandise; $46identity theft; personfirst-degree...
Pet of the Week: Help Remmy find his forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay informed us that Peanut, a recent Pet of the Week, has been adopted; and that one of our canine clients, thanks to inter-agency cooperation between shelters and rescue services, has even found his forever...
Baileyton Council adding new security measures for community
BAILEYTON, Ala – The Baileyton Town Council considered
adding security cameras to the town’s facilities to help reduce theft,
vandalism and drug use. Harold Nelson, owner of Sweetwater Security Systems,
addressed the council about their services and costs.
Mayor Dyar explained, “Three times we have found needles...
Help your dog beat the heat this summer
The summer heat can be dangerous for people and it can also be extremely dangerous for dogs. A dog's inability to sweat can make it especially vulnerable on hot Alabama days. The Tribune sat down with local veterinarians Dr. Tony Crider and Dr. Shane...
Celebrate safely: a look at proper fireworks usage
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Independence Day approaches, many fireworks enthusiasts are stocking up on pyrotechnics for their own backyard displays. As these can present multiple dangers when handled improperly, The Tribune reached out to Cullman Fire Marshal Chris Chaffin and Hanceville Fire Chief Rodger...
LIST: Cullman-area 4th of July family events
CULLMAN, Ala. - Here's a look at some 4th of July activities going on around the county. If you know of an event not listed, please email wendy@cullmantribune.com.
July 4th PicnicFairview: The Grace Place is hosting a July 4th Picnic Sunday, June 30 beginning at...
Tim Scott Recreational Trail at Duck River Reservoir wins national award
CULLMAN, Ala. - During Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting, Mayor Woody Jacobs took time to recognize the Cullman Economic Development Agency and Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism for a national award they received for the development of the Tim Scott Recreational Trail...
Obituary: Harry William Collins
On Monday, June 24, 2019, Harry William Collins, 85, of Cullman, AL, went to be with the Lord.
He was survived by his wife of 53 years, Carrie Lee Collins, and by his children, Buddy and Debbie Gilbert of Birmingham, AL, John and Lesley Klem...
West Point Baptist Church reaches out with music and ice cream
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Baptist Church invited its community in for a special evening of fellowship, music and a little ice cream Sunday.
Leading the evening service was a self-proclaimed “no-name quartet” made up of:
Brian Witcher, Grace Chapel Baptist Church
Jonathan Hayes, First Baptist...
Simcoe Masonic Lodge Swamp John’s Dinner Friday, 4-7 p.m.
The Simcoe Masonic Lodge will host a Swamp John's Dinner Friday, June 21, from 4-7 p.m. at the Simcoe Masonic Lodge at 2659 County Road 1545 (Gold Ridge Road).
Plates will be $12.
For more information, contact C.H. Loyd at 205-706-2556.
‘It feels like a high school prom’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman area seniors gathered at the Donald E. Green Senior Center gym Tuesday evening for Jammin’ in the Gym. It was the third in a series of weekly dances scheduled at the center during the month of June.
This week’s Jammin’ in...
Obituary: Robert Charles Davis
Robert Charles Davis, 50, of Jasper, entered into rest June 17, 2019.
He was born June 10, 1969. “Bubba” or “uncle Bo,” as he was referred to by so many, was a 1987 graduate of Curry High School. Robert enjoyed antiquing and finding hidden treasures....
Obituary: Bernice Mae Pratt-White
Bernice Mae Pratt-White, 90, of Arley, entered into rest Saturday, June 15, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Bernice was born June 28, 1928 to Elva and Thurman Pratt. She was a longtime member of Sebring Baptist Church. Bernice enjoyed vegetable, fruit,...
Wallace State Health Science faculty earn recognition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Several Wallace State Community College Heath Science faculty members have been recognized by community and professional organizations for their outstanding efforts.
Donna Conn, chair of the Health Information Technology and Medical Coding programs at Wallace State received the 2019 AAHHIM Distinguished Member...
East Cullman Baptist Assoc. rolling out VBS for nursing homes
CULLMAN, Ala. - As churches all over Cullman County launch into Vacation Bible School (VBS) programs for area youngsters, one group is gearing up to carry the summer faith tradition to youngsters-at-heart in local nursing homes. Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) volunteers from congregations of...
Senior Spotlight: Meet the Dodsons, part 2
Read part one at www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/29/senior-spotlight-meet-the-dodsons.
By the early ‘70s, Radginal and Judy Dodson were happy at home with their two young sons, Barry and Tracy. Radginal and Judy both worked hard to provide for their boys while creating wonderful family memories. Life was good....
Obituary: Nancy Elizabeth Cornelius
Nancy Elizabeth “Betty” Moore Cornelius, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the age of 82. She was born, at home, July 4, 1936 in Logan, Alabama to Georgia Leola Hutchison Moore Camp Legg Carden and Marvin Wesley Moore.
Betty’s grandparents...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Butler County
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, "The 67-County Alabama Garden Party," will spotlight different counties each week. Each county will get its own "quilt block," along...
Vacation Bible School programs kicking off around the county
Updated 5-30-19 12:05 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Churches throughout Cullman County are gearing up for Vacation Bible School. Here is a list of VBS events happening around the area. If your church is hosting a VBS and it’s not listed below, email your information to...
Senior Spotlight: Meet the Dodsons
Vinemont Mayor Radginal Dodson was a senior at West Point when he met junior Judy Caudle in Geometry class.
“He tormented me, but he had a girlfriend,” Judy said.
The summer of 1963, things had changed and Radginal asked Judy on a date. As soon as...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Autauga County
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, "The 67-County Alabama Garden Party," will spotlight different counties each week. Each county will get its own "quilt block," along...
Cullman Gymnastics & Cheer Academy’s Warheads and Starbursts finish first at U.S. Finals
PENSACOLA, Fl. – Wednesday night was a historic one for Cullman Gymnastics and Cheer Academy (CGCA). Two of its competitive cheer squads, the Starbursts (Youth Prep Level 2.1) and Warheads (Junior Prep Level 3.2), capped off undefeated seasons with national titles at the U.S....
SPRING FOOTBALL: Vinemont hosts Good Hope, Danville for spring Jamboree
VINEMONT, Ala.
- Danville, Good Hope and Vinemont all competed in spring games at Vinemont
High School Friday night. In the first game, the Raiders shut out the Hawks
21-0, the Eagles won the second game, defeating Danville 28-0, and in the
nightcap, the Eagles edged out the...
Art Park eyeing amphitheater following Dinner on First
CULLMAN, Ala. – It was a perfect evening for a pretty party at the fourth annual Dinner of First Friday night in Cullman’s Warehouse District. This year’s dinner, hosted by Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism raised money to revitalize and enhance Cullman’s Art...
Cullman Community Theatre back with ‘Oklahoma!’; auditions Monday, Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - After success with “The Music Man” last summer, the revived Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) is ready to crank things up again with another large-cast, crowd-pleasing classic.
CCT Director Wayne Cook shared: “We are excited to announce the beginning...
3 years gone: Foul play suspected in Jordan Wilson’s disappearance
CULLMAN, Ala. – “There is foul play suspected,” said Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry.
Wednesday, May 15 marked three years since Jordan Lee Wilson disappeared. Her family had held out hope that she would be found alive. Now, though, said her mom, Judy (Johnston) Thomas,...
‘My Alabama’ exhibit features photographs from John Dersham
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is winding down an exhibition featuring the photographs of acclaimed Alabama photographer John Dersham.Dozens of photographs are on display in the Exhibit Hall of the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing...
Hanceville’s Richard L. Campbell graduates USAF basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Richard L. Campbell recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare...
Hanceville’s Alex Campbell named Cullman County Student of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville High School senior Alex Campbell was recently named the Cullman County Student of the Year by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce. He was recognized at the Chamber’s State of Our Communities event. He also received a scholarship from the...
Dodge City moves forward with drainage plans for CR 216, welcomes local Girl Scouts
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday evening discussed the plan and project proposal for replacing the drainage structure under County Road 216/Beech Grove Road at Simpson Creek.
Stephen Blankenship from McGehee Engineering presented the project to the council. He...
Arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2019. 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 DepartmentIncidentsMay 6
fraudulent use of credit/debit card, identity theft;...
Register now for summer programs at the North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex offers several programs this summer. Below are a few.
May 4: Farm Kids Club- Attracting Birds to your Backyard- 9-10:30 a.m.
Make a birdhouse and bird feeders. Learn ways to attract these feathered friends to your home.
The cost...
Obituary: Danny “Donnie” Ray Weaver
Funeral services for Danny "Donnie" Ray Weaver, 67, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Lonnie Goodwin officiating; interment in Simcoe Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Weaver passed...
‘Cullman Women Sing’ makes beautiful music
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Women Sing held its Spring Concert recently at Grace Episcopal Church. The concert was free to the public and one of two for the group this year. The group is directed by Laura Doss and is made up of women...
Victoria’s (Soap)! Southern Scents produces custom line of bath and body products to benefit local charity Victoria’s Hope
CULLMAN, Ala. - Nine months ago, April Bowen German started Victoria’s Hope, a charity for single parents to honor her mother, Victoria Hammond Hankey, who died last year from pancreatic cancer. At the time, she could not imagine the positive response she would get...
Temporary street closings for Strawberry Festival
Arnold Street, between First and Second Avenues North East, are now closed and will remain closed all day Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, 2019 for the Strawberry Festival.
First Avenue Northeast, between Arnold Street Northeast and Clark Street Northeast, will be closed all day Friday...
Life-saving Cullman firefighters honored by Cullman City Council
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council recognized the skills and efforts of five Cullman Fire Rescue staffers credited with helping save a life. The team honored is from Station 2 near Heritage Park; the firemen were cited for providing advanced...
Obituary: Ronnie “Ron” Jay Ivey
Funeral services for Ronnie "Ron" Jay Ivey, 60, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Truman Gable officiating; interment in Welcome Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ivey passed away...
Ainsworth appoints Gudger to ATRIP-II Committee to oversee road and bridge projects
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth has appointed Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman to the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (ATRIP-II) Committee, the team tasked with overseeing local infrastructure projects that are funded by the ATRIP-II, which is a specific part of the...
PREP GOLF: Lady Aggies win 9th straight County Championship, Good Hope and Fairview win boys’, JV titles
CULLMAN, Ala.
– The 2019 Cullman County Golf Tournament is in the books and for the ninth
consecutive year, the Fairview Lady Aggies are your champions in the girl’s division
after posting a 2-round score of 528 at Chesley Oaks Golf Course and Cross
Creek. On the boys’...
‘By God’s grace’: ABC Family Medicine celebrates grand opening in Dodge City
DODGE CITY, Ala. - ABC Family Medicine in Dodge City held a formal grand opening Saturday.
The practice opened for business back on Feb. 18, but Office Manager Jas Talyor said, “We just wanted to do like a grand opening; we wanted warmer weather, to...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 16, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 16, 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
No incidents reported.
Arrests
April 15
Agee, Connie Sue L.,...
Cullman Police confronted suspect hours before deadly Saturday night shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department is still in the preliminary stages of investigating the murder of Thomas “Tommy” L. Piper, 49. Piper was shot and killed inside his home Saturday evening, but witnesses reported an encounter between CPD officers and the suspect,...
(Photos) Strawberry Festival Pageant winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 Strawberry Festival Pageant took place this past week. Below are all the winners.
Queens
Infant Shortcake Queen Charley Smith; Parents Jacob and Tracey Smith
Baby Shortcake Queen Reese Smith; Parents Shannon and Renea Smith
Toddler Shortcake Queen Blayklee Rae Overton; Parents Blake and...
Obituary: Millard Eldrege Horton
Millard Eldrege Horton, 81, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born March 28, 1938, in Cullman County, to Art and Gracie Scott Horton.
Mr. Horton loved to work on cars. His passion led him into a career in automobile...
A special stop on our ’67-County Alabama Garden Party,’ where we discover a Lost Garden of the Old South in Morgan County!
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, "The 67-County Alabama Garden Party," will spotlight different counties each week. Each county will get its own "quilt block," along...
Evelyn Burrow Museum opens new exhibit, ‘Illuminations: Art that Makes the Spirit Soar’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College announces the opening of “Illuminations: Art that Makes the Spirit Soar.”
The collection features illuminated manuscripts and other works of devotion from the Renaissance to modern day from the Birmingham Museum of Art,...
Thank You, VISTAs! AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers recognized
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex and Wallace State Community College celebrated National Service Recognition Day this week by providing lunch for all of the VISTAs at work in our community.
AmeriCorps VISTA, or Volunteers in Service to America, is a national service program...
Cullman PALS accepting nominations for Beautification Awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County’s chapter of People Against a Littered State (PALS) is taking nominations through April 30 for area businesses to be considered for its 2019 Beautification Awards. PALS recently took charge of the program after several years of it being handled...
FEATURE PHOTO: Celebrating with the girls
Left to right are Christy Perry, Inez Ruehl, Luiceille Cargo, Mary Ellen Jones, Deannie Geiger and Sarah Mann (seated). (Seth Miller for The Cullman Tribune)
Cullman Tribune reporter Christy Perry poses with a few of the senior ladies she has profiled over the last several...
Holly Pond High School crowns pageant winners
Holly Pond High School Fair Queen Representative August Floyd (Photos courtesy of Sullivan Photography)
Junior Miss Bronco
Winners in the Junior Miss Bronco Pageant were: 2nd Alternate - Raylee Beeson, 1st Alternate - Maycie Black, Junior Miss Bronco - Alexis Pitts, 4th Alternate - Valerie Duncan...
Get to know the Cullman Brewers Guild
Left to right: Bryan Benefield, April Benefield and Preston Prewett were winners in the quarterly home brew competition. First-place winner Jeff Taylor couldn’t attend the meeting, but bottles of his chocolate milk stout did, and one even survived long enough to make it into...
The Golden Dixie Chicks focus on love
Valerie Cagle, Jeanie McCombs, Becky Hudson and Helen Cary (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
The Golden Dixie Chicks got together recently to welcome a new friend to the growing social group. The party was held at the home of Helen Cary, who recently returned...
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