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Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 30, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 30, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Apply for WSCC Future Foundation scholarships Feb. 4-March 8
Image courtesy of Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Future Foundation has more than 150 scholarships available to future Wallace State students and for...
Senior Spotlight: John Frutiger
John Frutiger shows off his ice pick he saved from the summer of 1962 when he worked at the Cullman Ice Factory. (Christy Perry...
Extension office hosting Poultry Litter Management meeting Feb. 12
CULLMAN - Agriculture is the largest industry in Alabama. Poultry and beef cattle production are the two largest segments of that industry with Cullman...
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-65 lane closures Wednesday, Jan. 30
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists the following lane closures will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday,...
Community with Carol: Martha Lawrence with Cullman’s Little Pantry
Martha Lawrence, left, and Carol Berry, right (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune)
Martha Lawrence was my guest this week on Community with Carol. In...
Pet of the Week: Laid-back Sally’s looking for her forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Sally is a 3 ½-year-old Australian Shepherd mix....
ASDE releases details on school report cards
Cullman City Schools received an overall grade of 91. Cullman County Schooled received an overall grade of 85. (Cullman Tribune file photos)
Updated 1-29-19 at...
Surrett pleads guilty in 2017 hit and run death of Good...
Larry Dewayne Surrett's booking photo from May 2017 (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
CULLMAN - Days ahead of a jury trial scheduled to begin this week,...
Cullman’s The Steeles notch no. 1 Southern Gospel Song of 2018
Left to right are Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, Brad Steele, Jeff Steele, Sherry Steele and Duke Cleghorn. (contributed)
CULLMAN - On Jan 10, a special...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats suffer area losses at Hartselle
Olivia Neal (24) drives past a Hartselle defender during Cullman's 66-41 loss at Hartselle Monday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
HARTSELLE – Monday...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 28, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 28, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman City, County Schools closed Tuesday; other closings
Updated 1-28-19 at 6:12 p.m.
CULLMAN - Cullman City and County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 29 due to the threat of winter...
ALDOT preparing roadways for snow and ice
Photo shows Alabama Highway 157 looking up to the large hill beside the Cullman Stockyard in January 2018. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
HUNTSVILLE - The...
ALEA urges motorists to drive with extreme caution in winter weather
MONTGOMERY – With a mix of wintry precipitation forecast this week in Alabama, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) encourages motorists who must drive...
UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning now in effect Tuesday from midnight to...
HUNTSVILLE - The U.S. National Weather Service in Huntsville has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch for the Cullman area to a Winter Storm Warning....
Winter Storm Watch Monday night through Tuesday midday
HUNTSVILLE - The U.S National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Winter Storm Watch for an area including northern Alabama, beginning Tuesday at...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Madison County
Quilt block (left): The Alabama honeysuckle border was inspired by an 18th century, Southern applique quilt. This caption will stay the same each week....
Files from Yesteryear: 1958
From the Files of 1958:
Garden City News
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dillashaw and daughter, of Pontiac, Michigan, are visiting relatives here. They were called here...
Stadthagen announces town hall events
CULLMAN - Alabama Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle will host three town hall events across the 9th District in early February. All events are open...
Good Hope topples Hanceville 65-47 to capture first County Championship since...
Noah Fendley (30) posted 17 points in Good Hope's 65-47 win over Hanceville Saturday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – In our...
West Point man charged with selling meth
David Leonard Daniels (Cullman Police Department)
WEST POINT - A West Point man was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 22, charged with three counts of unlawful...
West Point knocks off Fairview 50-48 to win varsity girls’ County...
Micah Oldacre (21) drives past a Fairview defender in West Point's 50-48 win over the Lady Aggies Saturday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman...
West Point holds off Vinemont 38-32 to capture JV Boys’ Championship
West Point's Elvis Arroyo (5) lays one in during the Warriors' 38-32 win over Vinemont Saturday evening. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE –...
Lady Warriors defeat Lady Eagles 53-43 to claim JV Girls’ Title
West Point's Summer Mendoza (2) drives to the basket during the Lady Warriors' 53-43 win over Cold Springs Saturday afternoon. (Bill Piper for The...
West Point tops Fairview 36-21 for 9th grade county championship
Isaac Hoffpauir (40) goes up between two Aggies defenders during West Point's 36-21 win over Fairview Saturday afternoon. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE...
Explosive response to 2019 Rock the South lineup
Fans enjoy the show at Rock the South 2018 at Heritage Park. This year’s festival has moved to a bigger location and fan response...
Wallace State Diesel Technology students Zachary Benefield, Kyle Keck inaugural recipients...
Wallace State students Zachary Benefield and Kyle Keck were recognized this week by the Alabama Trucking Association as recipients of the inaugural scholarship in...
Young entrepreneurs learn from local business leaders
Local CEOs Kyle Willoughby (Willoughby Roofing), Leah Bolin (Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce) and Shane Quick (Premier Productions) shared business knowledge with high school...
Hanceville edges out West Point in OT 70-67; matchups set for...
Romain Pochon (2) attacks the basket during Hanceville's 70-67 win over West Point Friday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – In Friday’s...
Good Hope handles Fairview 70-51 to advance to championship game
Good Hope's Noah Fendley (30) shoots over an Aggies defender during the Raiders' win over Fairview Friday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE...
Cold Springs knocks off Fairview to advance to JV girls’ title...
Cold Springs' Kyla Aaron (20) puts up a three in the Lady Eagles' win over Fairview Friday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 25, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 25, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Gov. Ivey and Blue Origin team break ground on new world-class...
Pictured is a Blue Engine 4, or BE-4, which will be manufactured at Blue Origin's Huntsville facility. (Photo courtesy of Blue Origin)
HUNTSVILLE – Gov....
Jake Owen, Morgan Wallen, Colt Ford, Jimmie Allen, Travis Denning, Hardy...
CULLMAN - Six acts were added to Rock the South 2019's lineup Friday morning: Jake Owen, Morgan Wallen, Colt Ford, Jimmie Allen, Travis Denning...
Council recognizes Hanceville Middle School football team; pavilion repairs to begin
The Hanceville Middle School football team poses for a photo with the Hanceville City Council at Thursday night’s council meeting. (Christy Perry for The...
Cullman Regional showcases positive growth, new robotic surgery capabilities
Urologist/Robotic Surgery Director Dr. Erik Wallin talks to a guest about Cullman Regional’s new da Vinci Xi robotic surgery device, which has been in...
Golden’s last-second basket lifts Fairview to 45-43 win over Hanceville
Payton Golden (4) led the Lady Aggies with 12 points in their 45-43 win over Hanceville Thursday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE...
Lady Warriors top Lady Eagles 68-58 to advance to varsity girls’...
Lexi Shadix (1) posted 21 points in West Point's win over Cold Springs Thursday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – In Thursday...
Lady Warriors rout Holly Pond 45-18 to secure JV girls’ title...
Sidney Smith led the Lady Warriors with 14 points in their 45-18 win over Holly Pond Thursday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE...
Apply now for spring 2019 session of CCSO Citizens’ Academy
Sheriff Matt Gentry talks about the use of firearms by law enforcement officers as instructor Sgt. David Nunn gets ready to bring students to...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 24, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 24, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Judge Michelle Thomason to discuss veterans court at Wallace State event
Baldwin County District Judge Michelle Thomason
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College will welcome Baldwin County District Judge Michelle Thomason as a special guest speaker...
Wallace State’s John Wilson named Chef of the Year by Alabama...
Wallace State Chef John Wilson, right, advises Wallace State student Brye Forbes in preparation for last year’s SkillsUSA national competition.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Chef...
Mental health care program underway to aid Cullman County inmates
WellStone Behavioral Health CEO Chris Van Dyke is seen here addressing the Cullman County Commission about the Stepping Up Initiative last summer. The program...
Cullman Police investigating armed robbery at Hwy. 278W/I-65 Chevron; 1 injured
Image from the Chevron’s video surveillance system shows one of the suspects. See the full video below.
Updated 1-24-19 at 4:49 p.m.
CULLMAN - Cullman...
Kid Rock coming to Rock the South
CULLMAN - Kid Rock will be performing at Rock the South 2019. The announcement was made Thursday morning. Kid Rock joins already announced acts...
Remembering Rev. Jim Walker (1933-2019)
Shown in 2016, left to right, are Mike Sparks, former Wallace State Singers and Concert Choir director; Rev. Jim Walker, founder of the school’s...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville cruises past Vinemont to advance to semi-finals
Romain Pochon (2) goes up for a dunk during Hanceville's 69-35 win over Vinemont Wednesday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – To...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs holds off comeback from Lady Broncos to...
Camryn Crider (12) finished with a game-high 20 points in Cold Springs' 55-43 win over Holly Pond Wednesday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview bests Good Hope in OT, 34-31, to get...
Fairview's Parker Martin (3) led the Aggies with 11 points in their 34-31 win over Good Hope Wednesday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman...
Cold Springs, Vinemont High Schools receive $50K grants from CCCDC
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) awarded Cold Springs and Vinemont High Schools $50,000 each at its monthly meeting Tuesday night....
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point knocks off Vinemont 33-14 to advance to...
West Point's Ethan Gammon (2) drives to the basket during the Warriors' 33-14 win over Vinemont Wednesday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE...
I-65 N lane closure at Lacon planned for Thursday, Jan. 24
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the northbound outside lane and shoulder at Exit 318 (U.S. 31 Lacon) in Morgan...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 23, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 23, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
County commission talks elevators, addresses mental health services for inmates
The Cullman County Commission met most recently on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met...
Cullman TOPS celebrates 50 years
Joan Corriher and Candy Wachter from Cullman TOPS (contributed)
CULLMAN - The Cullman chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is celebrating 50 years of being...
Colony recognized by Morehouse School of Medicine for community garden
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth displays the award presented to Colony by Morehouse School of Medicine for the development of the town’s community garden. (W.C....
Rock N Roll Sushi opens today in Cullman
Artwork and music create a unique atmosphere at Cullman’s Rock N Roll Sushi. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - A full house of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors hold off Eagles comeback to advance to semi-final...
Kolton Sapp (1) drives to the basket for two points during West Point's win over Cold Springs Tuesday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman...
Brooks & Dunn, Mitchell Tenpenny to perform at Rock the South
CULLMAN - Country music duo Brooks & Dunn will hit the stage at this year's Rock the South. Also added to the lineup is...
Senior Spotlight: Baileyton’s Gene Sumner
Gene Sumner and his chiweenie, Abby (contributed)
Baileyton Town Council member Gene Sumner recently celebrated his 90th birthday. He sat down with The Tribune to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bulldogs handle Lady Raiders 62-36 to advance to...
Hanceville's Malia Howell (13) sprints past a pair of Good Hope defenders in the Lady Bulldogs' win over the Lady Raiders Tuesday night. (Bill...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point blows past Hanceville to advance to junior...
West Point's Jonathan Fell (24) shoots over a Hanceville defender in the Warriors' 61-24 win over the Bulldogs Tuesday night. (Martha Needham for The...
More on Rock the South discussion from Cullman City Council meeting
For a second week, Rock the South producers Shane Quick and Nathan Baugh, third and second from right, met informally with local residents after...
Catching up with Saving Forgotten Warriors
Alan Sibley and the Magnolia Ramblers cranked up the crowd during Saturday evening’s fundraiser for Saving Forgotten Warriors at Goat Island Brewing. (W.C. Mann...
Pet of the Week: Laid-back Fauna’s looking for her forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, whom she described as “my new best...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 22, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 22, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Community with Carol: Kathy Wilson with the Cullman County Human Trafficking...
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairperson Kathy Wilson, left, with Carol Berry, right (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune)
What is human trafficking? That...
Birmingham Iron chooses local woman as massage coordinator
Kristie Williams (front, second from left) with her fellow Alliance of American Football league massage coordinators, program Director Sandy Fritz and Assistant Director Luke...
Florida Georgia Line returning to Rock the South
CULLMAN - Florida Georgia Line is headed back to Rock the South. The group was announced Tuesday morning, the first act revealed for this...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview edges out Holly Pond in 57-56 thriller to...
Holly Pond's Devyn Tankersley (14) attacks the basket in the Broncos' 57-56 loss to Fairview late Saturday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE...
Cullman City Council passes zoning ordinance modification, hears more about Rock...
For a second week, Rock the South producers Shane Quick and Nathan Baugh, third and second from right, met informally with local residents after...
West Point gives $15K to fire department for life-saving equipment
West Point Fire and Rescue Chief Tim Martin on Monday night demonstrated the use of the LUCAS Power 3 Chest Compression System at the West...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Aggies knock off Vinemont to advance to semi-finals
Morgan Lindsay (20) shoots over a Vinemont defender in the Lady Aggies' win over the Lady Eagles Monday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont knocks off top-seeded Aggies to advance to JV...
Teague Whatley (14) lead all scorers with 22 points in Vinemont's win over Fairview Saturday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – This...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 21, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point collects 73-66 win over Deshler in MLK...
West Point's Mackenzie Carter shoots over a Deshler defender in the Lady Warriors' 73-66 win Monday. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – The...
Cullman woman killed in wreck on Hwy. 31
CULLMAN - One person died following a wreck in the city of Cullman Monday morning. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim...
Cullman Regional to host National Wear Red Day luncheon Feb. 1
CULLMAN - Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, we...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Washington 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,...
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Wallace State’s basketball teams notch conference sweep against Lawson...
Wallace State’s Miajah Bullock (3) prepares to skip a pass across court to a teammate. (Photo courtesy of Russell Moore)
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s basketball...
West Point’s Ryder Jones participating in UA’s Cooperative Education Program
TUSCALOOSA - University of Alabama student Ryder Jones, of West Point, is participating in UA's Cooperative Education Program in spring 2019. Jones is working...
John Apel honored with Rotary Club’s Service Above Self Award
Rotarian Jeb Williamson presents the William O. Buettner Service Above Self Award to honoree John Apel. (Photo courtesy Maria Stanford)
CULLMAN - On Thursday, Jan....
I-65 lane closures set for Monday, Tuesday
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that lane closures are planned for Interstate 65 this week for pole installations, if weather...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 7 Hanceville upsets No. 2 Good Hope to...
Good Hope's Zach Watson goes up between two defenders in the Raiders' loss to Hanceville Saturday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE –...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point cruises past Holly Pond to advance in...
West Point's Andrew Williams (10) brings the ball up the floor in the Warriors' 47-32 win over Holly Pond Saturday night. (Martha Needham for...
Movie Review: ‘Dragon Ball Super: Broly’ a must-see on the big...
Image courtesy of Funimation Films
“Dragon Ball Super: Broly” is directed by Tatsuya Nagamine, is written by series creator Akira Toriyama and stars most of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont knocks off Cold Springs to advance to next...
Vinemont's Caleb Sharpe (30) led the Eagles with 13 points in their 44-29 win over Cold Springs Saturday afternoon. (Martha Needham for The Cullman...
PREP BASETBALL: JV Lady Broncos tip off 2019 Cullman County Tournament...
Holly Pond's Kaylee Stripling (32) led all scorers with 17 points in the Lady Broncos' 35-33 win over Good Hope Saturday afternoon. (Nick Griffin...
Crowds pack Temple Baptist for North Alabama Quartet Convention; event continues...
The performance by Eagle’s Wings was a highlight for many fans. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Planners and promoters didn’t know what...
Auditions Jan. 21 for ‘The Pied Piper’
The Missoula Children’s Theatre will be in Cullman Jan. 21-26. This year’s show is “The Pied Piper.” (Missoula Children’s Theatre)
CULLMAN - Missoula Children’s Theatre...
Student musicians participate in Cullman County Honor Bands
Student musicians perform as part of a Cullman County Honor Band at Wallace State. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Herren with Herren Photography)
CULLMAN - Many...
State of the State: Shedd, Gudger, Stadthagen speak at annual luncheon
Left to right, Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle pose for a photo at Friday’s State of...
Cullman County students, teachers recognize school board members
Welti Elementary School Ambassadors show their appreciation to members of the Cullman County School Board. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Thursday...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders collect area wins over Ashville
Michael Lowe (4) drives past a defender in Good Hope's 63-56 win over Ashville Friday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE –...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors fall to Russellville at the buzzer, Lady Warriors...
West Point's Maci Hamby (0) dribbles past a defender in the Lady Warriors' 72-34 win over Russellville Friday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman...
Vinemont’s Damon K. Gustafson graduates U.S. Air Force basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Damon K. Gustafson
U.S. Air Force Airman Damon K. Gustafson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 18, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman County’s unemployment rate remains 2.9%, 2nd lowest in state
MONTGOMERY – Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment December rate is 3.9 percent, down from November’s rate of 4.0 percent, and slightly above December 2017’s...
