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Cullman City Schools reports 395 have quarantined; 11 students, 4 teachers tested positive for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools, according to numbers provided to The Tribune Saturday, has a total of 395 students who have quarantined system-wide...
Holly Pond man charged with assaulting woman with hammer
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Holly Pond man wanted in Morgan County for assaulting a woman with a hammer was arrested Friday in Cullman County....
Cullman Middle School student arrested with handgun
Updated 9-12-20
On Saturday, Sept. 12, The Tribune obtained the following statement from Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson:
“On Thursday, September 10th just...
2 arrested in child kidnapping in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Jefferson County women have been charged in connection with a kidnapping in Cullman County.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...
2-part CCSO Firearms Safety Class Sept. 22, 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will host a two-part Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class this month. The classroom portion of the...
Holly Pond’s Evan Roden brings home 2 titles from East Alabama Invitational Lamb Show
HOLLY POND, Ala. - At the Alabama Lamb Producers Association’s East Alabama Invitational Saturday, Holly Pond Middle School eighth grader Evan Roden, son of...
Cullman County Schools reports 101 students quarantined due to COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has 101 students quarantined systemwide due to COVID-19, according to Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette.
In an email to The...
3rd person now charged with murder in New Canaan shooting death
NEW CANAAN, Ala. – A third person is now charged with murder in the shooting death of 24-year-old Levi Benjamin Lawrence, of Cullman. Tyler...
Cullman High switching to hybrid class model due to COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. -Cullman High School on Sunday announced it is switching to a hybrid class model beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, through Friday, Oct. 2...
City, County students to get free breakfasts, lunches through Dec. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. - Starting Thursday, Sept. 3, all students in the Cullman City and Cullman County public school systems will receive free breakfasts and...
(Updated) Missing boater Dustin New’s body recovered from Smith Lake
Updated 8-29-20 11:12 p.m.
Statement from Lt. Chad Pate with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division:
The body of the missing boater Dustin...
NWS Huntsville confirms EF-1 tornado in Cullman Co., EF-0 in Morgan Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Preliminary damage survey results from the National Weather Service in Huntsville show two tornadoes touched down early Friday evening. The NWS...
Good Hope man charged with trafficking meth
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Good Hope man was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia Thursday.
Cullman County Sheriff’s...
Hartselle City Schools reports 242 quarantined due to COVID-19
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Hartselle City Schools on Thursday reported a total of 14 positive COVID-19 cases across the system, with 242 people in quarantine.
The...
Ivey extends Safer at Home Order, mask mandate through Oct. 2
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey in a press conference Thursday extended Alabama’s Safer at Home Order, including the statewide mask requirement, through Friday,...
Cullman incumbents sweep election; 2 county mayors unseated
CULLMAN, Ala. - Nine municipal elections were held across Cullman County Tuesday, and when the votes were tallied, incumbents in the City of Cullman...
4 arrested after meth, pills, pot found, stolen gun recovered
BERLIN, Ala. - Four people were arrested Tuesday in Berlin when the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Special Response Team(SRT), CCSO Community Response Team...
(Updated) 1 killed in shooting in Battleground in Cullman County
Updated 8-25-20 at 3:37 p.m.
BATTLEGROUND, Ala. – One person was killed in a shooting in the Battleground community in northwest Cullman County Monday night....
Community talk: Marching bands and COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Social media users in Cullman have no doubt been made aware of a controversy brewing around high school football during the...
Welcome back!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The first day of school looked a little different around Cullman County Thursday morning, but that didn’t stop the excitement. With...
(Update) 1 killed in early morning fire in Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman woman was killed in a house fire in the early morning hours of Friday, Aug. 21. Cullman County...
2nd man now charged with murder in New Canaan shooting death
NEW CANAAN, Ala. - A second man is now charged with murder in the shooting death of 24-year-old Levi Benjamin Lawrence, of Cullman. Tyler...
Cullman City Schools releases fan guidelines for fall athletics
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Wednesday released “Fall Athletics Fan Guidelines.” The guidelines say participants, spectators and employees must stay 6 feet...
New Canaan shooting update: 1 victim died while defending himself
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/08/20/2nd-man-now-charged-with-murder-in-new-canaan-shooting-death/
NEW CANAAN, Ala. - Two men were killed and a woman hospitalized following an altercation and shooting in the New Canaan community in...
(Updated) Home invasion in Garden City ends with one suspect shot by homeowner
Updated 8-17-20 at 5 p.m.
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - A home invasion in Garden City in the early morning hours Monday ended with one of...
2 dead, 1 injured in shooting in Cullman County
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/08/17/new-canaan-shooting-update-1-victim-died-while-defending-himself/
Updated 8-17-20 at 2:33 p.m.
NEW CANAAN, Ala. - Two men are dead and one person injured after a shooting in the New Canaan...
AMC Marktplatz 10 to reopen Aug. 27
Updated 8-13-20 at 2:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman's movie theater, the AMC Marktplatz 10, is set to reopen Thursday, Aug. 27, according to the...
9 arrested; 30 grams marijuana, 3 grams meth seized; children in home
VINEMONT, Ala. - Nine people were arrested Monday by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Community Response Team (CRT) for various drug-related crimes. The...
Cullman City School Board announces revised start date, attendance plan
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Tuesday announced a revised start date for the 2020-21 school year. Instead of Aug. 19,...
Arley man killed in boating accident on Smith Lake
WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. - An Arley man was killed Monday in a boating accident on Smith Lake in Winston County.
According to Alabama Law Enforcement...
Cullman Co. man killed in motorcycle crash in Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman County man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Walker County Tuesday.
Alabama State Troopers said Dane Marshal Doss,...
Come and get ‘em: Duchess Bakery re-opens
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s iconic Duchess Bakery officially re-opened Friday, under the new ownership of Jason and Stephanie Neal and Roger Rich.
Previous owner Larry...
Planet Fitness adjusts mask policy to exclude members ‘actively working out’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Planet Fitness, Inc. on July 27 announced that members and guests will be required to wear a mask at all times...
Alabama’s Safer at Home Order extended until Aug. 31; masks required in schools
Updated 7-29-20 at 3:05 p.m.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday extended the state's Safer at Home Order until Aug. 31, 2020 at...
CCBOE says all students will attend school online Wednesdays
Updated 7-27-20 at 8:32 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette on Monday announced that students choosing traditional instruction this school...
County road dept. employee suffers minor injuries on the job
CULLMAN, Ala. - An employee of the Cullman County Road Department suffered minor injuries Monday morning while working as a flagger along County Road...
(Update) Louisiana sexual abuse suspect dies at Good Hope Econo Lodge
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Louisiana man wanted for sexual abuse of a child younger than 10 took his own life at the Econo...
Cullman County woman killed in single-vehicle crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning. The victim has been identified as Jesslyn Ann...
Tony Townson announces candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tony Townson recently announced his candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 2. He will face incumbent David Moss in the Tuesday,...
Vehicle pursuit ends in wreck
Updated 7-24-20 at 4:23 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A vehicle pursuit that began after a woman allegedly stole a Volkswagen sedan near West Point ended...
Cullman City, County Schools reaffirm commitment to in-person learning this fall
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City and Cullman County Schools on Thursday issued a joint statement with nine other school systems, reaffirming their decisions to...
NJ man arrested for assaulting, trying to disarm Cullman deputy
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies on Wednesday arrested Moshe Issakov, 27, of Lakewood, New Jersey after he allegedly attacked...
Julie Ray announces candidacy for Holly Pond Town Council, place 1
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Julie Ray on Thursday morning officially announced her candidacy for Holly Pond Town Council, place 1. Ray will face incumbent...
Local COUNTRY Financial agent Lee Powell donates $1.5K to Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN, Ala. - This week, local COUNTRY Financial agent Lee Powell presented a check for $1,500 to the Cullman Police Department. The donated funds...
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...
(Updated) Search continues on Smith Lake for missing boater Dustin New
Updated 7-21-20 at 11:10 a.m.
Update from Sgt. Chad Pate with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division:
The search continues for missing boater,...
Cullman man wanted in Morgan County assault case
EVA, Ala. - Investigators with the Morgan County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) are searching for Joshua Adam Campbell, 32, of Cullman.
The MCSO said in a...
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry: ‘We are not actively enforcing the mask order’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Friday issued the following statement regarding Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's two-week mandatory mask ordinance, issued...
(Updated) Boat flips on Smith Lake, fate of operator unknown
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/07/20/search-continues-on-smith-lake-for-missing-boater-dustin-new/
Updated 7-17-20 at 11:32 a.m.
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Authorities say the operator of a boat found capsized on Smith Lake near Trident Marina...
Alabama implements mask ordinance to combat COVID-19
Updated 7-15-20 at 3:11 p.m.
“I’m calling on everyone, everyone in our state, to practice personal responsibility and wear a mask. I continue to believe...
Clemons unseats Walker in commission chairman race
CULLMAN, Ala. - The long-awaited Republican Primary Runoff Election came to a close Tuesday night, and at the end, challenger Jeff “Clem” Clemons defeated...
Cullman County Schools releases back-to-school guide
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools this week released more information about what school will look like this fall. Its “Cullman County Schools Better...
Coroner asking for help locating next of kin for crash victim
Updated 7-15-20 at 3:51 p.m.
Mr. Johnson's next of kin has been located and notified.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Coroner's Office is asking for...
Good Samaritan cancels 2020 Caring for Cullman concert
CULLMAN, Ala. - This year's Caring for Cullman Concert, which was slated for the fall, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Good Samaritan...
Sonya Copeland declares candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Sonya Copeland on Monday announced her candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5. The Municipal Election will take place...
(Updated) Beloved, prominent Cullman businessman Bert McGriff passes away
Updated 7-14-20 at 10:04 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s most prominent and beloved businessmen, Bertis E. McGriff, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 11...
Republican Primary Runoff Election Tuesday, July 14; masks not required
CULLMAN, Ala. - Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, July 14 for the Republican Primary Runoff Election. Polls will be open from 7...
‘Each of us has the power to reverse this alarming trend’
CULLMAN, Ala. - “COVID-19 cases and deaths in Alabama continue to rise, but each of us has the power to reverse this alarming trend,”...
Cullman City Schools to offer traditional, virtual options; classes begin Aug. 19
Updated 7-9-20 at 6:18 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools students will start the school year Aug. 19, according to a message sent to...
(Update) Escaped Hanceville work-release inmate back in custody
Updated 7-9-20 at 3:30 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A female inmate who escaped police custody in Hanceville Thursday was captured a short time later.
Ashley Cheyenne...
1 person killed in I-65 crash in Cullman County
LATEST (JULY 14) : Coroner asking for help locating next of kin for crash victim
https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/07/14/coroner-asking-for-help-locating-next-of-kin-for-crash-victim/
Updated 7-9-20 at 10:57 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Huntsville man...
Jerry Smith, Sr. announces candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Jerry C. Smith, Sr. on Wednesday announced his candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5. The Municipal Election will...
Greg Brown seeking re-election to Good Hope City Council, place 4
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Greg Brown on Wednesday announced his re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 4. The Municipal Election will take...
Additional COVID-19 deaths reported in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Tuesday reported another confirmed COVID-19 death in Cullman County, bringing the total number...
West Point man charged with intent to distribute meth
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Community Response Team (CRT) on Monday arrested Randall Lee Parris, 46, of West Point...
Abandoned house burns near south Wal-Mart
CULLMAN, Ala. - An abandoned house along Olive Street Southwest just east of Wal-Mart burned Tuesday afternoon. No injuries were reported.
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief...
Maxie Jones re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 2
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Maxie Jones on Tuesday announced he is seeking re-election to Good Hope City Council, place 2. The Municipal Election will...
Terry Shabel announces candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Terry Shabel on Tuesday announced his candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 1. The Municipal Election will take place...
CCBOE’s Barnette: Masks will not be required in school
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette on Monday released more details about what school will look like when it resumes...
Sonya Mabry Adams announces re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 2
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Sonya Mabry Adams on Monday announced her re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 2. The Municipal Election will...
COVID-19: Alabama adds new record 1,758 cases; Cullman Co. adds 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama added a new record number of daily confirmed cases of COVID-19 Thursday. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on...
‘Don’t let up your guard’; AL adds record 1,162 cases of COVID-19, 1 new...
Updated 7-2-20 at 9:53 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama added a record 1,162 cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, and the Alabama Department of Public health confirmed...
Cullman Regional, local leaders launch campaign to slow spread of COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional and the City of Cullman have joined with U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama; Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker;...
Eric Phillips announces candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 2
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Eric Phillips on Wednesday night announced his candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 2. The Municipal Election will take...
(Updated) Hanceville High principal, ex-wife charged with domestic violence
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/07/16/update-hanceville-principal-reinstated-following-arrest/
Updated 7-1-20 at 6:17 p.m. Statements from Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and Mr. Collins' attorney, Champ Crocker, have been added.
CULLMAN,...
Jerry Bartlett announces re-election bid for Good Hope mayor
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett on Tuesday announced his re-election bid. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25,...
Arrests and incidents reported June 30, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 30, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Ivey extends Alabama’s Safer at Home Order through July 31
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday extended Alabama’s Safer at Home Order, which was set to expire July 3, through July 31....
Cheryl Harrison announces candidacy for Cullman City School Board, place 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cheryl Harrison on Monday announced her candidacy for Cullman City School Board, place 3. Place 3 is currently held by Lee...
Arrests and incidents reported June 29, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 29, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Update: Pursuit ends in Holly Pond, 2 arrested
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Two people were arrested following a pursuit that began near Colony and ended in Holly Pond Sunday evening along Brooklyn...
(Updated) Cullman woman killed in Hwy. 69 crash in Simcoe
Updated 6-29-20 at 2:36 p.m.
SIMCOE, Ala. - One person is dead following a multi-vehicle wreck along Alabama Highway 69 in Simcoe Monday morning. Cullman...
CCSO: Pursuit ends in Holly Pond, 2 arrested
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/06/29/update-pursuit-ends-in-holly-pond-2-arrested/
HOLLY POND, Ala. - A pursuit that began near Colony ended in Holly Pond Sunday evening along Brooklyn Road.
The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...
Tribune brings home 24 Alabama Press Association Media Awards
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Press Association on Friday revealed the winners of the 2020 Alabama Press Association Media Awards. The APA said this...
Arrests and incidents reported June 26, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 26, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
(VIDEO) Jacobs: ‘We are strongly urging our people to wear masks in public’
COVID-19 update from Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs- June 26, 2020
"On behalf of Mayor Jacobs, we are strongly urging our people to wear masks in...
ALSDE releases plans for returning to school this fall
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey on Friday introduced the ALSDE’s roadmap for returning to school this...
Susan Eller announces her re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 3
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Susan Eller on Thursday announced her re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 3. The Municipal Election will take...
Alabama sees daily record-high 1,129 new cases of COVID-19
Updated 6-25-20 at 9:12 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Thursday morning reported a record-high 1,129 new cases of COVID-19...
Arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Groundbreaking for new subdivision near Berlin set for June 30
BERLIN, Ala. – Real estate firm Retail Specialists will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new subdivision near the town of Berlin Tuesday, June...
Arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman Regional reports 2 COVID-19 deaths
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Tuesday confirmed two more COVID-19 deaths, bringing the total for the county to three.
"We’ve reported two additional deaths...
Arrests and incidents reported June 23, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 23, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Brad Smith declares candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brad Smith on Tuesday morning announced his candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 1. Smith will face incumbent Andy Page in...
Arrests and incidents reported June 22, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 22, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Jason Neal announces re-election bid for Cullman City School Board, place 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jason Neal on Monday announced his bid for re-election to the Cullman City School Board, place 4. He will face challenger...
Nathan Haynes announces candidacy for Cullman City School Board, place 4
Updated 6-22-20 at 11:01 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local businessman Nathan Haynes on Monday announced his candidacy for Cullman City School Board, place 4. He...
2-part CCSO Firearms Safety Class July 7, 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will host a two-part Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class in July. The classroom portion of the...
Arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
