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City of Hoover, Hoover PD issue joint statement on Galleria shooting death
Photo credit: Geoff Gottlieb
HOOVER - The City of Hoover and the Hoover Police Department issued a joint statement Monday morning regarding the officer-involved shooting...
Family of man killed by Hoover Police in Galleria shooting retains civil rights attorney
Emantic “EJ” Bradford (Ben Crump Law, PLLC)
(11-25-18 at 5:11 p.m.) Editor's note: The photo used in this story, received from Ben Crump Law, PLLC,...
Theft, possible robbery, at Dodge City Dollar General
Cullman County Sheriff's Office personnel on the scene at the Dollar General in Dodge City on Saturday (contributed)
Updated 11-24-18 at 9:59 p.m.
DODGE CITY -...
Arrests reported on Nov. 21, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 21, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Arrests reported on Nov. 20, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 20, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Karma in Cullman hosting free Thanksgiving meal Wednesday
CULLMAN - Karma in Cullman’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be Wednesday, Nov. 21 from 2-7 p.m. at the Hilltop Senior Center, located at 1545...
City, County Thanksgiving holiday hours
CULLMAN - All City of Cullman and Cullman County offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23 in observance of...
Arrests reported on Nov. 19, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 19, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
2 charged after meth, guns found by Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Christian Davis Barnett; Desiree Jean Barnes (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), along with agents from the...
ADOL: Employment, jobs count hit record high for 6th consecutive month; Cullman Co. unemployment...
MONTGOMERY – Alabama’s statewide unemployment rate for October is unchanged from September’s. According to the Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL), the preliminary, seasonally adjusted...
In separate cases, CPD arrests 2 for selling meth
Steven Douglas Coots; James Michael Thomas Criscoe (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - Two Cullman men were arrested this week, in separate cases, both charged with...
Arrest reports: Nov. 13-14, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 13-14, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
(Updated) Friday and Saturday community events
CULLMAN - Here are several events happening around the Cullman area Friday and Saturday. Find all events or submit your own at www.CullmanTribune.com/calendar.
Vinemont Band...
Moss Service receives Torch Award for Ethics from North Alabama BBB
Pictured left to right: Tina Richardson, office manager; Benjamin Joslin, family service counselor: Mike Pepple, general manager, Valerie Wininger, funeral director; Jacqueline Schendel, Better...
Man transported to hospital after Wednesday morning wreck
Emergency responders from the Cullman Police Department, Cullman EMS and Cullman Fire Rescue responded to the wreck Wednesday morning. (Wendy Sack for The Cullman...
Arrest reports: Nov. 13, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 13, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Make your voice heard: Part 2 of Chamber’s Community Needs Forum Thursday night
Image courtesy of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host part two of its Community Needs...
Arrest reports: Nov. 8-12, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 8-12, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Hopewell Baptist hosting free Thanksgiving meal Wednesday, Nov. 14
Guests are welcomed to the inaugural Frances and Doug Reese Memorial Community Thanksgiving Meal at Hopewell Baptist Church in Hanceville in 2017. This year's...
CCSO plans 2-part Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) will host a two-part Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class on Monday, Nov. 19 and Saturday, Nov. 24....
City, County holiday hours
All Cullman County and City of Cullman offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 in observance of Veterans Day. All sanitation routes...
Fun weekend events
Here are a few events going on in the Cullman area this weekend. All events are on Saturday, Nov. 10, unless otherwise noted.
Turkey Shoot...
Arrest reports: Nov. 8, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 8, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Arrest reports: Nov. 5-7, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 5-7, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Arrest reports: Nov. 6, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 6, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Cullman County voters go overwhelmingly Republican
Republican Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick on Tuesday night won his second term. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - With close to...
Arrest reports: Nov. 5, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 5, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Cullman County voters will check in electronically at the polls Tuesday
Cullman County Judge of Probate Tammy Brown demonstrates the use of an ExpressPoll Tablet electronic pollbook. The pollbooks will be used at all Cullman...
Arrest reports: Nov. 1-4, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 1-4, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
EMA, local school officials monitoring Monday, Tuesday severe weather threat
CULLMAN - With severe weather in the forecast for Monday night into Tuesday morning, the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and local school...
Alabama receiving nearly $4M in Homeland Security grants; Cullman Co. receiving $52K
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey this week announced the state of Alabama is receiving a total of $3,980,000 through the Homeland Security Grant Program,...
ELECTION 2018: Here’s what Cullman County voters will see on their Nov. 6 ballots
CULLMAN - The General and Constitutional Amendment Election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to...
Arrest reports: Nov. 1, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 1, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Cullman man charged with soliciting child online
Dylan Lynd Sudduth (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
CULLMAN - A Cullman man was arrested this week, charged with electronic solicitation of a child and transmitting...
Arrest reports: Oct. 29-31, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 29-31, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
‘It’s to honor veterans’: Annual Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration this Saturday
A World War II- era Douglas SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber will be one of the main attractions at this Saturday’s Cullman County Veterans Day...
Arrest reports: Oct. 30, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 30, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
UPDATE: Falkville teen killed in Tuesday morning crash
Editor's Note: In Tuesday's original story, the victim was listed as a Cullman County teen.
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Falkville teenager was killed in a...
Arrest reports: Oct. 29, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 29, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Cullman Co. teen killed in Tuesday morning crash
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/31/update-falkville-teen-killed-tuesday-morning-crash
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Cullman County teenager was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning, according to Alabama State Troopers. The...
Fall fun and Halloween happenings Oct. 30-31
Here are some fun activities happening in the area Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 30-31. Check www.CullmanTribune.com/calendar for more information.
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Temple Baptist Church Trunk-N-Treat,...
Arrest reports: Oct. 25-28, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 25-28, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Stabbing at Economy Inn on Hwy. 31 sends 1 to hospital
CULLMAN - A man was stabbed at the Economy Inn at 1834 Second Ave. NW (U.S. Highway 31 North) in Cullman Sunday night.
According to...
Fall fun and Halloween happenings
Here are some fun activities happening in the area today through Monday, Oct. 27-29. Check www.CullmanTribune.com/calendar for more information. The Tribune will publish a...
Arrest reports: Oct. 25, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 25, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Alabamians urged to participate in Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday, Oct. 27
MONTGOMERY - Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall urges Alabamians to participate in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, on Saturday, Oct....
Arrest reports: Oct. 22-24, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 22-24, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Arrest reports: Oct. 23, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 23, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Brindley Mountain BBQ fire: ‘It’s a complete loss’
Fairview’s popular Brindley Mountain BBQ was declared a complete loss after a fire Tuesday morning. (Photo courtesy of Nick Lee)
FAIRVIEW - A fire swept...
Arrest reports: Oct. 22, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 22, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Fire at Brindley Mountain BBQ in Fairview
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/23/brindley-mountain-bbq-fire-it-s-complete-loss
FAIRVIEW - Emergency responders are on the scene of a fire at Brindley Mountain BBQ in Fairview. The restaurant is located at...
Cullman Police Department trunk-or-treat event set for Oct. 31
Image from the 2017 Trunk or Treat at the Cullman Police Department. This year's event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-8...
‘We are not leaving Cullman’: Krystal looking for new home
The Krystal sign lies in the parking lot of 1701 Second Ave. Monday morning. The restaurant location closed Sunday night. (Christy Perry for The...
Arrest reports: Oct. 15-21, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 15-21, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Arrest reports: Oct. 17-18, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 17-18, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Pedestrian victim identified in Thursday night crash on Hwy. 278 in Cullman
CULLMAN - An elderly pedestrian using a walker was struck and killed by a truck hauling a trailer on U.S. Highway 278 West, just...
Kay Ivey making campaign stop in Cullman this evening, Friday, Oct. 19
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will make a campaign stop in Cullman tonight, Friday, Oct. 19. (Photo courtesy of Governor's Office, Sydney A. Foster)
CULLMAN -...
(Update) Pedestrian struck, killed by truck on U.S. 278 W by West Elementary
Photo courtesy of Joey Duncan
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/19/pedestrian-victim-identified-thursday-night-crash-hwy-278-cullman
Updated 10-18-18 9:38 p.m.
CULLMAN - An elderly pedestrian using a walker was struck and killed by a truck...
Pedestrian struck by truck on U.S. 278 W by West Elementary
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/18/update-pedestrian-struck-killed-truck-us-278-w-west-elementary
CULLMAN - A pedestrian has been struck by a truck with a trailer on U.S. Highway 278 West, just east of West...
Ivey awards $291K grant to Cullman Co. for Stony Lonesome facility
Gov. Kay Ivey awarded the Cullman County Commission $291,294 to construct a bathhouse/restroom facility at Stony Lonesome OHV Park. (Tribune file photo)
MONTGOMERY - Gov....
(Updated) Mother, son victims in fatal crash on Hwy. 69 in Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama State Troopers said late Tuesday that a Moulton woman and her teenage son were the victims in Tuesday morning's fatal...
Arrest reports: Oct. 15-16, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 15-16, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Hanceville man killed in Blount County crash Tuesday
BLOUNT COUNTY - A Hanceville man was killed as a result of a two-vehicle crash in Blount County on Tuesday. The crash occurred on...
2 charged with selling drugs in separate cases
Oliver Tucker, left; James Doss, right (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - Cullman Police recently arrested two men on drug charges in separate cases.
On Oct. 9,...
Mother, son victims in fatal crash on Hwy. 69 in Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama State Troopers said late Tuesday that a Moulton woman and her teenage son were the victims in Tuesday morning's fatal...
(Update) 2 confirmed dead in Hwy. 69 crash
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two people were killed in a severe crash Tuesday morning on Alabama Highway 69, approximately 2 miles south of Bug Tussle,...
(Updated) 2 confirmed dead in Hwy. 69 crash
Update 10-16-18 12:55 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two people were killed in a severe crash Tuesday morning on Alabama Highway 69, approximately 2 miles south...
Virginia woman killed in wreck near Hanceville
HANCEVILLE – A Virginia woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on County Road 747 near Hanceville Monday morning. Alabama State Troopers said the...
Arrest reports: Oct. 11-14, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 11-14, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Cullman Police investigating alleged drugging, sexual assault
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department is investigating allegations of an alleged drugging and possible sexual assault. The incident allegedly occurred on Aug. 11,...
Arrest reports: Oct. 11, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 11, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Ashland man charged in Cullman County child abuse case
Shannon Dewayne Waldrop (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - An Ashland man has been arrested and charged in a Cullman County child abuse case. Shannon...
Arrest reports: Oct. 9-10, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 9-10, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Cullman Regional Family Care Clinic hosting walk-in flu shot clinic
CULLMAN – Cullman Regional’s Family Care Clinic is hosting a walk-in flu shot clinic in October and November. According to the hospital, most major...
Man drives off road, wrecks at Hwy. 278 gas station
A Cullman man is facing criminal charges after wrecking a vehicle at the Johnson's Pure gas station on U.S. Highway 278, just east of...
Arrest reports: Oct. 9, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 9, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Hanceville’s Abigail Long crowned 2018 Miss Cullman County Fair Queen
Hanceville High School's Abigail Long- 2018 Miss Cullman County Fair Queen (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Hanceville High School's Abigail Long was...
Arrest reports: Oct. 5-8, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 5-8, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Arrest reports: Oct. 5-7, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 5-7, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Vinemont man who was facing manslaughter charges dies after weekend crash
Updated 10-8-18 11:15 a.m.
CULLMAN - A Vinemont man has died as a result of an early Sunday morning automobile crash. Alabama State Troopers identified...
Arrest reports: Oct. 4, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 4, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
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...
Cullman Police: 5 arrested on drug charges in 4 separate cases
Left to right, top, then bottom: Trevor Nunnery, Sarah Rose Adcock, Mikayla Delaine Burleson, Millard Terry Kendrick III and Kathryn Marie Scoggins. The last...
Fair queen pageant set for Oct. 9
(Top row, left to right) Chrissi Smith, Good Hope; Caty Hoffpauir, West Point; Angelina Wallis, Fairview; Desmarie Moore, Cold Springs; (Bottom row, left to...
Arrest reports: Oct. 1-3, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 1-3, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Academy Sports not coming to Cullman
CULLMAN - Academy Sports + Outdoors will not build a store in Cullman. The company cited a change in national corporate strategy as the...
Cullman woman facing charges in train, SUV collision
The wrecked SUV of Nicole Douglas, who drove the vehicle in front of a train Tuesday evening. (Courtesy of the Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN -...
Arrest reports: Oct. 2, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 2, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
2018 Cullman Oktoberfest schedule of events- Wednesday, Oct. 3
Cullman Oktoberfest events are going on now, but festivities officially kick off tonight at 6 p.m. with the opening ceremony. Below is the schedule...
More details emerge in train, SUV collision
Emergency personnel on the scene where an SUV and train collided on County Road 715 Tuesday evening (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
LATEST UPDATE...
1 injured in SUV, train collision
Emergency personnel on the scene where an SUV and train collided on County Road 715 Tuesday evening (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN -...
Arrest reports: Oct. 1, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 1, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
High-speed chase in Cullman ends in arrest of 2, discovery of longtime forgery operation
Brittney Sloan, left; Nakeishia Briggs, right (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - A high-speed chase down Alabama Highway 157 in the early morning hours of Monday,...
Arrest reports: Sept. 27-30, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 27-30, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Inmate found dead at Cullman County Detention Center; no foul play suspected
An inmate was found dead at the Cullman County Detention Center early Friday morning.* (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - An inmate at the Cullman County...
Arrest reports: Sept. 27, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 27, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
8 fun things to do Friday and Saturday
Here are a few events going on around town this weekend.
Friday, Sept. 28
Citizens Spirit Pregame Tailgate Party
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Citizens Bank, 223 Second Ave. SE
-food,...
Arrest reports: Sept. 24-26, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 24-26, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Arrest reports: Sept. 25, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 25, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Doug Doggett Jewelers burglarized
CULLMAN - Cullman’s Doug Doggett Jewelers was burglarized early Wednesday morning, confirmed investigators with the Cullman Police Department.
CPD Lt. Gene Bates said a “large...
