Tag: Local
Wallace State set to open community garden Saturday, June 23
WSCC students and community residents will tend gardens in raised beds like these located at Welti School. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - At...
8 Cullman-area students earn degrees from Samford University
BIRMINGHAM - A record 1,240 degrees were awarded recently at Samford University. That tops the 2017 record of 1,165. An estimated 250 students graduated...
Hanceville welcomes new shop and gathering spot for card and board...
Co-owner Nikolaos McCormick welcomes visitors on OG’s opening day Thursday. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday, Hanceville’s downtown revitalization efforts took another...
May unemployment numbers up slightly: Alabama at 3.9%, Cullman County at...
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor on Friday released May’s unemployment numbers. According to ADOL, Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted May unemployment rate is...
Arrest report: June 14
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Cullman Sheriff: Don’t drink and drive, don’t text and drive, slow...
A Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducts a traffic stop. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry has a message for...
Locals recognized with 2018 Cullman Area Tourism Awards
Stone Bridge Farms’ Ron Foust received the Tourism Professional of the Year Award at Thursday’s Cullman Area Tourism Awards. Foust is pictured with Tourism...
Colony’s summer kids’ programs going strong; Educational Complex gets improvement grant
Kids tend a raised garden bed at Colony’s Educational Complex. (Photo courtesy Town of Colony)
COLONY - After success in 2017, the Town of Colony...
CCBOE awards contract for Good Hope upgrades, announces personnel changes; lunch...
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) voted to approve a maintenance department bid from P.G. Wells Enterprises, Inc....
Not his first rodeo: Former Alabama AG and current AG candidate...
Troy King, third from left, is flanked by Bradley Williams, far left, and Josh Speakman, far right, along with Brandin’ Iron employees at the...
Hanceville Council talks solar energy, community improvement projects
Wallace State’s Kristi Barnett addressed the Hanceville City Council about the school’s community garden project. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - At its regular...
Cullman celebrates Flag Day with annual event
Round 2's Greg Burks performs "God Bless America" as Col. Ken Brown looks on at the Cullman Elks Lodge during Wednesday night's Flag Day...
Vinemont receives clean financial audit
The Vinemont Town Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town...
Arrest report: June 13
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 13. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Inside Technology Village Cullman with newly-named Director, John Wessel
Director John Wessel in the Technology Village Cullman office (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council took a...
Dr. Ryan Smith appointed new dean of students at Wallace State...
Dr. Ryan Smith
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College has announced the appointment of Dr. Ryan Smith as dean of students. He will assume the...
Falkville man killed in single-vehicle crash
HARTSELLE - A Falkville man was killed in a single-vehicle crash at 2 a.m. Thursday morning, June 14, according to Alabama State Troopers.
Troopers said...
Cullman County Republican Women hear from 3 run-off candidates
Sen. Gerald Dial speaks at the Cullman County Republican Women meeting this week. Dial is facing Rick Pate in the July 17 runoff for...
UPDATE FROM THE TRAIL: Fairview veteran reaches 700-mile mark on Appalachian...
Col. Donald Fallin is keeping The Tribune apprised of his progress as he hikes the Appalachian Trail to raise funds for children of fallen...
Summer safety: swimming
CULLMAN - As summer progresses and heat indexes rise, pools, lakes and beaches will see more and more usage each day. While fun, dangers...
Arrest report: June 12
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Fun, family-friendly Flag Day celebration tonight at Elks Lodge
Sons of the American Revolution member Smokey Ferguson with the Pine Tree Flag, which was used very early in the American Revolution (Col. Ken...
‘Libraries Rock’ events through June at Cullman library
The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library is hosting “Libraries Rock” events through June. (Noah Galilee for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - As part...
Colony votes to establish a Carpenter’s Cabinet food pantry
The Colony Town Council welcomed representatives from Quality of Life Health Services and Carpenter’s Cabinet to its meeting Tuesday evening. (W.C. Mann for The...
Cullman Commission passes resolution to increase local mental health services
WellStone Behavioral Health COO Chris Van Dyke speaks about the Stepping Up Initiative at Tuesday's Cullman County Commission meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN...
Good Hope moves to encourage development on County Road 437, recognizes...
The Good Hope City Council recognized the Good Hope Fishing Team for its performance at the state tournament. Good Hope took second place at...
Arrest report: June 11
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Busy meeting: Cullman names Technology Village director, approves deteriorated properties ordinance
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer with the new Technology Village Director John Wessel (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City...
City of Cullman names John Wessel director of new Technology Village
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer with new Technology Village Cullman Director John Wessel (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN – At its meeting...
‘Opportunity Zones’ meeting Tuesday, June 12 at Cullman City Hall
CULLMAN - CPAs, bankers, lawyers, developers, investors, entrepreneurs and property owners in the city of Cullman are urged to attend a free meeting on...
Annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer event draws crowd for a good...
An archer takes aim at his target at this year’s Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer tournament in Cullman. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Bowhunters...
Arrest report: June 8-10
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 8-10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
GrubSouth restaurant delivery service takes off this Thursday in Cullman; drivers...
CULLMAN - Look out, Cullman residents: restaurant delivery service will be available beginning this Thursday, June 14. Huntsville-based GrubSouth, which started six years ago...
18 local students make JSU’s spring 2018 honor’s list
JACKSONVILLE - Jacksonville State University has announced its honor's list for spring 2018. To be named to the President's List, a student must earn...
City school board awards contracts for East, West Elementary roofs; personnel...
CULLMAN - This week, the Cullman City School Board approved recommendations from Stephen Ward & Associates, Inc. to award a contract to low bidder...
Jones Chapel parent reports suspicious vehicle; CCSO confirms
This photo shows the vehicle a Jones Chapel mom said stopped in front of her home last week. She said the driver, a woman,...
Visiting judge promotes establishment of Veterans Court in Cullman County
Baldwin County Presiding District Judge Michelle Thomason visited veterans in Cullman this week to talk about her mission to bring a Veterans Court to...
2nd Fridays returns to downtown Cullman
Cullman High School’s Lindsey Lowery won a free 2nd Fridays booth for her business “Pixie Fudge” in a competition sponsored by the Cullman Area...
Pet of the Week: Dixie needs a forever home
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Dixie is described by Ruttkay as...
Cullman Regional celebrates Wound Care Awareness Week
Cullman Regional’s Wound Care Team: (L-R) Laura Lambert, RN; Cheri Dixon, RN; Carley Nicholas, EMT; Jill Keeton, RN -clinical nurse manager; Megan Isbell, HBO...
Holly Pond council hears school AC concerns, talks temporary replacement worker
J.B. Williams proposed a plan to get air conditioning for the school gyms. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The June meeting of...
Baileyton awards bid for 2 storm shelters
The Baileyton Town Council met this week. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The Baileyton Town Council met this week to continue discussion of...
Arrest report: June 7
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 7. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Cullman Police make arrest in May Adelsheim Circle shooting
Jose Figueroa (Cullman Police Department)
Updated 6-8-18 at 5:36 p.m.
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department has made an arrest in the double shooting that occurred...
Genesis: New studio opens in Vinemont
Genesis welcomes all children, boys and girls alike, for lessons in dance, baton, tumbling, pageantry and color guard. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
VINEMONT - ...
CWAC makes a splash with summer’s first dive-in movie
People packed the pool for the first dive-in movie of the summer Thursday night. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Wellness &...
Wallace State’s Susan Copeland establishes endowed scholarship for nursing students
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, left, presents Susan Copeland with a certificate acknowledging Copeland’s gift to the Wallace State Future Foundation establishing the...
Jones Chapel man charged with selling meth
Cody Clay (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - Cody Lemark Clay, 29, of Jones Chapel, was arrested on Tuesday, charged with two counts of unlawful distribution...
Update: Fairview veteran reaches 600-mile mark on Appalachian Trail
Col. Donald Fallin reached the 600-mile mark on the Appalachian Trail on the afternoon of Monday, June 4. (Photo courtesy Donald Fallin)
FAIRVIEW - Retired...
Cullman Power Board celebrates Lineworker Appreciation Day
Five linemen received the Cullman Power Board Award of Excellence for their work in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. L-R: Michael Ugarkovich,...
City of Cullman makes donation to American Legion Boys, Girls State...
Pictured, L-R: Becky Barnard, Diane Reid, Don Reid and Mayor Woody Jacobs
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Thursday presented an appropriation check to...
Arrest report: June 6
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Cullman’s Brooke Edwards competing in Miss Alabama Pageant this week
Brooke Edwards (Photo courtesy of Miss Alabama Pageant, Inc.)
HOMEWOOD - Cullman resident Brooke Edwards is competing this week in the Miss Alabama Pageant. Edwards...
Cullman man being extradited from Virginia following manslaughter indictment
Brandon Hamm (Feb. 2018 mug shot from Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - A local man was arrested in Virginia this week and will be...
Rep. Ed Henry charged, indicted in pill mill case
Rep. Ed Henry, R- Hartselle represents Alabama House District 9, which includes parts of Cullman, Marshall and Morgan Counties. He did not seek re-election...
City v. County Blood Drive this Friday; emergency need for all...
CULLMAN - The annual Cullman County vs. City Blood Drive is coming up this Friday June 8 and this year’s event will feature door...
Family establishes mental health fund in memory of Stephen Griffith
L-R: R.E. Garrison Trucking Co. President Donovan Lovell, S.F. Lovell, Cullman Area Mental Health Foundation President Rita Nicholas, Wiles Griffith, WellStone Behavioral Health COO...
Cullman council awards $376K bid to renovate Heritage Park soccer field;...
CP&R Executive Director Nathan Anderson’s family came with him to hear the good news and hang with council members Wednesday night. Left to right:...
Monograms Plus changing hands after 19 years
Cullman’s Monograms Plus is an anchor of the Warehouse District. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Monograms Plus of Cullman, a staple in Cullman’s...
Arrest report: June 5
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 5. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
WSCC’s Workforce Development program offering free short-term Construction Training classes beginning...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Workforce Development program is offering free short-term Construction Training classes on campus beginning on Monday, June 11.
The courses, taught by...
Karma in Cullman kicks off mobile summer feeding program
Karma in Cullman founder Rachel Bryant serves lunch at Carroll Acres Park on Monday, June 4, the first of many “Karma Kid Days” to...
Gudger, Brown, Harbison, Williams, Marchman victorious in primary
After a challenging primary campaign, incumbent Probate Judge Tammy Brown embraces her opponent Carol Berry, who came to the Civic Center to congratulate her....
Arrest report: June 4
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 4. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Rock the South after-action report
ALEA Sgt. Michael McBrayer, Guntersville Police Chief Jim Peterson and Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper pose for a photograph outside the command center on...
Rock the South donations top $139K for 2018
Local organizations received donations from Rock the South Saturday evening. (Photo courtesy Rock the South)
CULLMAN - On Saturday evening, Rock the South (RTS) made...
Fire at Inland Buildings out; no injuries reported
A fire broke out at Inland Buildings Tuesday morning. It was contained within an hour. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - A fire this...
City planning commission OKs next phase of construction in controversial subdivision
Photo taken Monday, June 4 shows that displaced earth under sunken pavement appears to have pushed up these curbing/gutter slabs at two locations in...
Fire at Peoples Bank on Cherokee Avenue; no injuries
CULLMAN - A quick response from Cullman Fire Rescue contained a fire on top of Peoples Bank Monday night.
According to CFR Chief Brian Bradberry,...
Primary Elections today! (links to candidate info)
CULLMAN - The day is finally here. After months of hard, sometimes harsh, campaigning, the candidates must now sit back and wait while the...
Griffith family to establish fund for mental health services
Stephen K. Griffith / Griffith, Lowry & Meherg
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Mental Health Foundation on Monday announced the upcoming establishment of the Stephen...
Both Cullman Rite Aid stores to close this month
Rite Aid on the south side of Cullman, located at 1606 Second Ave. SW, seen here on June 4, 2018 (Nick Griffin for The...
Arrest report: June 1-3
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 1-3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Arrest report: June 1-3
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 1-3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Arrest report: June 1-3
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 1-3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Wallace State’s Adult Education Department conducts 2018 graduation
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, left, presents a diploma to an Adult Education graduate as Jimmy Hodges, dean of Applied Technologies, looks on.
HANCEVILLE...
ACT prep workshops planned for June 27 at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Students who will soon to be taking the ACT can prepare for the test with two half-day workshops offered by the Wallace...
Rock the South 2018 closes with powerhouse performances
Hank Williams, Jr. and Eric Church closed out Rock the South 2018 Saturday night. (W.C. Mann/Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - It was huge,...
North Alabama Agriplex summer programs
CULLMAN - The following is a list of summer programs being held at the North Alabama Agriplex. Visit http://agriplex.org to register or for more...
Cullman’s Jasper Napoles commissioned as 2nd lieutenant
DAHLONEGA, Ga. - In ceremonies held May 4 and 5 at the University of North Georgia, 62 graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second...
Dr. Howard Williamson celebrated for 40 years of service
Dr. Howard Williamson
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional would like to congratulate and thank Dr. Howard Williamson for providing 40 years of service to the community...
The ‘new’ Ingle Park: something for everyone
L-R: CP&R Director of Operations Kyle Clark, City Council President Garlan Gudger, Councilman Andy Page, CP&R Board representative Zac Wood, Mayor Woody Jacobs and...
4 area students taking part in UA’s Cooperative Education Program this...
TUSCALOOSA - Nearly 250 University of Alabama students are receiving hands-on educational experience with dozens of companies and organizations across the United States through...
9 area students named to spring 2018 dean’s list at Samford...
HOMEWOOD - Samford University releases dean's lists after the close of the fall and spring semesters each academic year. To qualify for the dean's...
New Eva Road bridge to be named Hugh P. Brindley Sr....
Members of Hugh P. Brindley Sr.’s family, shown here with members of the Cullman City Council, were on hand for the announcement that the...
Soggy start no problem for Rock the South
It was rainy early, then cloudy and muggy for the first day of this year's Rock the South festival, but the fans didn't seem...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Looking for a Buddy?
CULLMAN - This week, the Cullman County Animal Shelter has more available pets than usual; meet Buddy, The Cullman Tribune’s Bonus Pet of the...
Arrest report: May 30-31
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 30-31. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
3 Cullman County students receive $1,000 Alfa Foundation scholarships
Left to right: Conner Burnham, Alivia Gambrill and Baylee Jennings (Alfa)
MONTGOMERY - The tuition bill for three local college students will be a little...
CCCDC awards $184K in grants, including $50K each for Good Hope...
Good Hope High School received a $50,000 grant from the Cullman County Community Development Commission Thursday night for a new HVAC system for the...
Faith traditions: 2018 Vacation Bible Schools
Many area churches have chosen the “Game On” theme for this year’s Vacation Bible School. (Image courtesy of Lifeway)
Updated 6-4-18
CULLMAN COUNTY - This summer,...
Dr. Kathryn Pettit welcomed as medical director of new Cullman Regional...
Dr. Kathryn Pettit
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional recently welcomed family physician Dr. Kathryn Pettit to its staff. Pettit will be serving as the medical director...
Cullman Regional Urgent Care and Imaging Center to open June 5;...
Children brought their teddy bears to Thursday’s Cullman Regional Urgent Care and Imaging Center open house. The bears received “checkups” from Urgent Care staff....
UPDATED: Alleged murderer out on bond arrested on slew of new...
John Edward Cole (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
Updated 6-1-18 at 10:59 a.m. In a special hearing Friday morning, June 1, Judge Martha Williams revoked Cole's...
Arab man charged with trafficking heroin in Cullman County
Timothy Couch (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - An Arab man was arrested in Cullman County on Tuesday, charged with trafficking heroin.
According to a media release...
2 Berlin residents charged with selling meth
Joseph Childers and Brandi McFadden (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) on Wednesday arrested two Berlin residents for...
Rock the South: Final lineup, park conditions, tips for visitors
Left to right: Friday night’s headliners will be Brett Young and Thomas Rhett. On Saturday night, get ready for Hank Williams Jr. and Eric...
Cullman man indicted for rape
Colby Chapman’s May 25, 2018 booking photo (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - A Cullman County man was indicted for rape by Cullman County grand...
Cullman SAR presents Wounded Warrior award to WWII veteran George Mills
On Wednesday evening, WWII Army veteran Sgt. George Mills recounted the Battle of the Bulge and his experiences as a POW. (W.C. Mann for...
Bronco Tiny Twirlers Camp June 18-22
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Bronco Band will be hosting a summer camp for any Kindergarten through fifth-grade students from any school who...
