Tag: Featured
Cullman Commission welcomes special visitors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning had a few special visitors to its meeting as Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas stopped...
Arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
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...
Pet of the Week: Spend your weekends with Bernie
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Bernie is a 1-year-old basset hound/bully mix. ...
Meet Brooksie, the Cullman County Courthouse’s new facility dog
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Courthouse on Monday officially welcomed its newest officer, Brooksie, a 2-year-old female labradoodle trained by Service Dogs Alabama...
Tribune brings home 6 APA awards, announces move from 3 to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune on June 29 received six 2019 Alabama Press Association (APA) Media Awards. According to the APA, this year,...
Good Hope moves forward with land purchase for park expansion
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council Monday night voted to move forward with the purchase of the 33.68-acre Dvorak property adjacent...
Cold Springs’ Maddie Mitchell wins gold at FCCLA National Leadership Conference...
BREMEN, Ala. - Members of Cold Springs High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) joined more than 8,500 FCCLA student leaders,...
Vinemont’s Cooper participates in 21st Alabama Governor’s Youth Leadership Forum
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Vinemont resident Emylee Cooper recently participated in the 21st annual Alabama Governor’s Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) on the campus of Troy...
Arrests and incidents reported July 8, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Hanceville man charged after 15 grams of meth found in car
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies on July 4 arrested Christopher Shaunn Bell, 29, of Hanceville after 15 grams of methamphetamine...
(Update) Smith Lake search ongoing for missing boater Kelsey Starling
SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL, Ala. - The search for missing boater, 26-year-old Kelsey Starling of Troy, continues with no new developments Monday, according to Alabama...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Perry 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,...
127th annual Cullman County Courthouse Singing Convention coming July 13-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14, Cullman will celebrate what has become a unique tradition in Alabama: the state’s last regular...
Falkville woman killed in crash near Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. - A single-vehicle crash at 7:25 a.m. Sunday, July 7 claimed the life of a Falkville woman, according to Alabama State Troopers.
Shelly...
Fire destroys cottage at Stone Bridge Farms
CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple agencies responded to a fire at Stone Bridge
Farms early Sunday evening, where a cottage in the northeast corner of the
property...
Two vehicle accident in Simcoe sends three to hospital
SIMCOE, Ala. - A Sunday afternoon wreck in Simcoe had Gold Ridge firefighters working hard, and led to the medical transport of three injury...
Accident in Holly Pond leaves two with minor injuries
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon, two minivans collided at the intersection of State Hwy. 91 and U.S. Hwy. 278...
BREAKING: Wife accidentally shoots husband during road rage dispute; currently jailed...
BREMEN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene shortly after a call came into dispatch regarding a road rage incident that turned...
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...
BREAKING: Man shot following possible road rage incident in Bremen; victim...
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry stated, “Yes, we had a shooting but it’s in the early stages of the investigation. Once any or possible...
UPDATE: Search continues for missing boater Kelsey Starling of Troy
SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL - In a press release issued by Sgt. Chad Pate, ALEA-Marine Patrol Division, Northern District Assistant Commander, the search for missing...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: King seeking his palace!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna
Ruttkay informed us of happy happenings: our last two Pets of the Week, Chip
and Remmy, have...
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...
6th Annual Cullman Area Tourism Awards highlight stories of Cullman’s most...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In
celebration of the achievements of the businesses and venues that have
helped make Cullman County a more popular tourist destination,...
Search called off until Saturday for 26-year-old missing Troy woman; Decatur...
SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL, Ala. - Marine Patrol Troopers, multiple law enforcement agencies, and search and rescue agencies will resume their search for a missing...
Pets on Parade at Downtown Merchants Association celebration coming up July...
CULLMAN, Ala. - This coming Friday, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will enjoy another of its increasingly popular 2nd Fridays summer celebrations, and...
Thousands flock to Smith Lake for food, fun, and fireworks
SMITH LAKE - Despite the heat and humidity, Smith
Lake Park once again saw a crowd of thousands throughout its annual Fireworks
and Music Festival.
The...
Tyson: recent road spills not a health threat
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - As it continues to confront lawsuits and other legal issues related to an early June wastewater spill than contaminated miles of...
Search continues for missing boater on Smith Lake
SMITH LAKE – On Friday morning, searchers resumed their efforts to locate a missing boater who disappeared on Smith Lake late in the evening...
Colony does not renew NARCOG contract for town librarian, library faces...
COLONY, Ala. – After a special called meeting last Friday, on Monday the Town Council of Colony delivered to North Central Alabama...
Mystery deepens around Cullman Casting accident as contractors fail to appear...
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...
Locals pack Heritage Park for annual Cullman Fireworks Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. –
This year’s Cullman Fireworks Festival is in the books and things got underway
at Heritage Park at 5 p.m. when families poured on...
Troop banners keep memories alive in Addison
ADDISON, Ala. - Reminders of those who have sacrificed for our freedoms are currently on display throughout the Town of Addison. Images of...
New Hope #2 Baptist Church holds first 4th of July community...
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...
Holly Pond community sending local team to World Series
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond's 12-and-under baseball team is heading to the Dizzy Dean Baseball World Series in Southaven, Mississippi. The Broncos qualified...
Wallace State students win two SkillsUSA gold medals and six medals...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College students Jacob Humphrey, Chase Blakey and Benjamin Brownlee each earned gold medals at the 55th annual SkillsUSA National...
Afternoon, evening thunderstorms possible July 4th
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Seasonably warm conditions are expected
this Fourth of July, with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms
possible, mainly during the afternoon and early...
CrossFit Cullman’s 3rd annual 4th of July Throwdown coming up this...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Fourth of July is on the horizon but after your holiday plans are complete, you’ll have a chance to...
AMBER ALERT: Catalina Rimpsey (2 years) Last seen July 3, 2019...
ANNISTON, Ala. – The State of Alabama has issued a Child
Abduction Emergency, Amber Alert.
The Calhoun County, AL Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Law
Enforcement Agency...
Community rallying around friend, co-worker and animal rescuer
Updated 7-10-19 12:40 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – It was Saturday morning June 29 when Chris Torrisi told his mother Nancy Thomas that he would be...
Wallace State men’s basketball finishes with top GPA for 2nd straight...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s men’s basketball team is tops in the classroom for the second consecutive year among its counterparts in the National...
Addison set for annual 4th of July celebration
ADDISON, Ala. – The annual Independence Day celebration in Addison kicks off Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m. Several activities are planned throughout the...
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ a near-perfect summer movie; Griffin’s score: 9/10
“Spider-Man: Far From Home” is once again directed by “Spider-Man: Homecoming’s” Jon Watts, written by Chris McKenna II and Erik Sommers and of course...
Municipality Closings for July 4th
CULLMAN, Ala. – The following list shows which Municipality offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day tomorrow.
Baileyton – Closed from July 4...
SWIMMING: Tritons knock off Scottsboro at home
CULLMAN, Ala. –
The Tritons were back home to host Scottsboro Tuesday night and Cullman was
able to pull away with the win after the boys...
Branded by Christ Cowboy Church holds Faith, Family, & Fireworks Extravaganza...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – To kick off the week leading up to Independence Day, Branded by Christ Cowboy Church held its first-ever Faith, Family,...
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...
Fairview Council hears fire station concerns
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Several items were on the Fairview Town Council’s agenda for its July meeting Monday night, and the council began by discussing...
Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures now open in Cullman
CULLMAN - On Monday morning, April German, who created Victoria’s Hope (VH) last year as a way to help single parents and families in...
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....
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...
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...
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...
🚨Smith Lake Park Traffic Information🚨
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will be responsible for traffic control following the fireworks show at Smith Lake Park...
Arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2019
Maggie Darnell
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
(UPDATED) 15-year-old worker falls to death in accident at local business
Updated 7-1-19 at 4:40 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Monday, a 15-year-old Guatemalan roofing worker fell to his death from the roof of Cullman Casting...
Food Safety Tips for your 4th of July Festivities
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Summertime
cookouts are filled with fun and family, especially those on or near national
holidays. This fourth of July, serve up some food safety...
Distinguished Young Women awards Class of 2020 candidates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Since 1960, Cullman County's Junior Miss program has aided the national Junior Miss program in awarding millions of dollars in scholarships to...
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...
Billy Bob’s Stories and Stuff: When our cars only had two-sixty...
I have a serious problem. Well, serious might be an overstatement, but it is as least an uncomfortable situation. I live in the deep-south,...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Jefferson County
Jefferson County
"Happy Together,” a pop hit of the late 1960s, which is when I first got to know Jefferson County, Alabama, is how I...
Files from Yesteryear: 1972, 1928
From The Files Of 1972
Hinkle Reunion
Attending the annual Hinkle family reunion, at Rickwood Caverns, on Sunday were: Coleman and Edna Sanford, Jack R. And...
Be safe on Smith Lake this Fourth of July holiday
SMITH LAKE, Ala. - The Fourth of July is a busy time on and around Smith Lake, which has already seen its share of...
Local Artist Spotlight: Joyce Hyde
CULLMAN, Ala. - Joyce Hyde has always been interested in the arts. So much so that she made a career of it as a...
Wallace State’s Evelyn Burrow Museum Presents ‘Alabama Art: Inside Out’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, announces a new exhibition on loan from Troy University, “Alabama...
CHS Class of ’54 celebrates 65th Reunion
CULLMAN, Ala. –The Cullman High School Class of 1954 met for lunch at Stone Bridge Farms Thursday to celebrate their 65th high school reunion....
Students explore other opportunities for enrolling in Health Science programs this...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — About two dozen students met with advisors from seven different Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College to possibly find...
Arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Hanceville selects architect for proposed senior center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council selected an architect for the proposed senior center at Thursday’s meeting. The council hopes to be awarded a Community...
CHS Theatre student Grant Holland brings home school’s 1st Superior rating...
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - On Thursday, Cullman High School (CHS) Theatre student Grant Holland became the first student in school history to earn a Superior...
Wasps: watch out this summer
AUBURN, Ala. - While helpful in controlling other insects, wasps are more known for their painful stings. The term wasp is somewhat generic. Hornets,...
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...
Arrests and incidents reported June 27, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 27, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ALERT: Sewer line repairs ongoing on Stadium Drive
NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF CULLMAN:
CAUTION: Sewer line repairs are ongoing on Stadium Drive Northeast (from Oak Drive Northeast to the Cullman High School...
(Updated 2x) 1 person killed, 4 injured in 3-vehicle wreck near...
Updated: 6/27/19 at 11:30 p.m.
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. – A three-vehicle crash today, June 27, in Cullman County has claimed one life and injured four...
Drug crimes on the rise across Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Drugs are a constant issue for law enforcement across Cullman County and, increasingly, they are finding their way into the day-to-day...
SWIMMING: Tritons edge out Jasper to win Cullman Challenge
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jasper, Sheffield and Florence traveled to the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center Wednesday night for the Cullman Challenge and the home-standing...
Cullman Regional announces $30M expansion, including Critical Care Unit, ER
Updated 6-27-19 12:47 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Health Care Authority of Cullman County/ Cullman Regional Board of Directors announced Thursday they have initiated a...
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...
24 Cullman-area students named to UNA Dean’s List
FLORENCE, Ala. - To be considered for the University of North Alabama’s Dean’s List, an undergraduate student must be classified as a degree seeking...
ALERT: Planned water outage in Hanceville June 27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Some Hanceville residents will see a disruption in their water service Thursday, June 27 between the hours of 1-5:30 p.m.
According to...
Arrests and incidents reported June 26, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 26, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP SPORTS: Cullman High School earns AHSAA Sportsmanship School recognition
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ninety-nine Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) member schools were recognized as AHSAA Sportsmanship Schools for the 2018-2019 school year Wednesday...
MISSING PERSON: CCSO still searching for Joey Giummaro
Editor's note: The photo of Mr. Giummaro is NOT A MUGSHOT. It is the photo from his pistol permit, according to the Cullman County...
23 Cullman-area students named to UAB Dean’s List, Presidential Honors List
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - To qualify for the Presidential Honors List at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, students must register and complete at least...
Dollar General breaks ground near Colony
Updated 6-26-19 at 10:58 a.m.
COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s Tuesday evening town council meeting was fairly uneventful, but it gave The Tribune a chance to...
‘Toy Story 4’ a welcome addition to the Toy Story franchise;...
“Toy Story 4” is the directorial debut for Josh Cooley and is written by Andrew Stanton and Stephany Folsom. This is the fourth installment...
Good Hope Council talks road projects, back-to-school event
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council met for a short meeting Monday night. Councilmen John Harris and Maxie Jones were not...
Commission recognizes CARTS driver, approves grants
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday presented Cullman Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) driver Wade Hancock with a certificate recognizing his...
State wants your opinion on ADEM director’s job performance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Have an opinion about how Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Director Lance LeFleur is doing his job? The State would...
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...
Pet of the Week: Who can resist a Chip?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared with The Tribune our most recent Pet of the Week, Luna, has been...
Cullman Parks and Rec cheerleaders honored for performances in national competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council took time to recognize the national-level achievement of three “Xtreme All Star” cheerleading teams...
Arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘Absolutely amazing’: A Ride to Honor the Fallen, inaugural Pitmaster Challenge...
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 120 bikes with more than 200 riders participated in A Ride to Honor the Fallen Saturday morning according to...
Traffic light coming to Olive Street/Hwy. 31 intersection
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved a maintenance agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) that will allow...
Cullman council honors police officers for promotions, years of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman Police Department (CPD) and Cullman City Council honored one of the city’s police officers for his...
Wells Fargo, Regions Bank consolidating Cullman branches
CULLMAN, Ala. - Both Regions Bank and Wells Fargo have announced upcoming consolidations of branch offices in Cullman, following a years-long national trend of...
37 Cullman-area students named to Auburn University Dean’s List
AUBURN, Ala. - Thirty-seven Cullman-area students were named to the Dean’s List (GPA of 3.75 or higher) at Auburn University for the Spring 2019...
