Tag: Local

CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay, from the Cullman County Animal Shelter, introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week: “Tamar is a hound/beagle mix...

HOMEWOOD - Samford University recently held elections for 2018-19 Student Government Association officers. Drew Fillinger, of Cullman, was elected sophomore class vice president. Fillinger is...

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Trevor Clemmons models a suit at Wednesday’s Pilot Club of Cullman Fashion Show and Luncheon. Clemmons was one of...

On Wednesday evening, Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman, who served on one of the committees that worked on the bill, was at Daystar Church’s Good...

Colby Hutson CULLMAN - Cullman High School senior Colby Hutson has been named one of 630 semifinalists in the 2018 US Presidential Scholars Program. The...

Cullman Regional Therapy Services OT Team: Pictured (L-R): Karen Lowe, COTA/L; Leeann Plank, OTR/L, CHT; Erin Burke, OTR/L CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is celebrating Occupational...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 24. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

At its meeting Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council heard about plans for its second Summer Enrichment Program and took the next step toward...

The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation thanks everyone who helped to make the April 7, 2018 Colors of Cancer Day great! The day started with...

HOMEWOOD - Savanah Allred, of Hanceville, recently received an academic honor award based on her class standing. Allred, a music and worship major, won...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 23. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

L-R: Publix District Manager Vincent Mingione, Assistant Store Manager Brad Boshell, United Way of Cullman County Board Chairman Steve Moore, United Way of Cullman County...

CULLMAN - There’s only one place where you can hear updates about the area’s education, healthcare, government and more all in one day —...

The Good Hope City Council awarded a bid for engineering services for a new pump station to CDG Engineers & Associates, Inc. Monday night....

Billy Atchison, left, a fire equipment supplier, stopped by to honor Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, right, and present him a few tokens...

Left to right: Damian Blair, Robert Brock, Steven Moore and David Reynolds (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) WHITE CITY -  Four men were arrested for trafficking...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 20-22. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

Despite Sunday’s wet weather, crowds still showed up for the final day of the Bloomin’ Festival. Festival goers not only enjoyed the arts and...

Rain moved the dedication ceremony for Black-Sanders Hall inside but did not prevent a large crowd from attending. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN COUNTY...

Updated 4-22-18 10:20 p.m. CULLMAN COUNTY - A Cullman woman has been identified as the victim in Sunday afternoon's head-on collision on US Highway 278...

LATEST UPDATE: Victim ID'd; http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/04/22/cullman-woman-idd-victim-sunday-wreck-us-278-w CULLMAN COUNTY - Authorities are on the scene of a two-vehicle wreck that has claimed one life. The head-on collision...

Mrs. Judy Williamson received the 2018 H.C. Arnold Humanitarian Award at Saturday’s Cullman Regional Foundation Gala. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - The Cullman...

Scott Spradlin poses with his 1955 Chevrolet, the “Lions Club Pick” at Saturday’s Fairview Lion's Club Spring Fling Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show. (Nick...

Wallace State was well represented at the All-Alabama Academic Team banquet. Pictured are, from left, Wallace State interim Dean of Students Jennifer Hill, students...

Children enjoyed Saturday's annual Kite Day in the community of Baileyton. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) BAILEYTON - Folks around the Baileyton area took advantage...

Children enjoyed Saturday's annual Kite Day in the community of Baileyton. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)   BAILEYTON - Folks around the Baileyton area took advantage...

Saturday’s tour, the third in a series of four, was led by Sharon Rowlette (left). The final April Walking Tour is next Saturday, April...

Every competitor had a buddy to stay with them throughout the day. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - It was a beautiful sunny morning...

Pictured L-R: Michelle Kimbrough, Haley Marecle, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Gail Crutchfield and Linda Walker CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday proclaimed May 4,...

The ribbon was cut on the “Making Alabama: Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit” at the Evelyn Burrow Museum on the campus of Wallace State on Thursday,...

Wallace State Community College Medical Laboratory Technician student Khanie Cantrell, left, examines bacteria on a blood agar plate, while Anna Wheeler inputs her findings...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 19. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

Topre America receives the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association Supplier of the Year award from Gov. Kay Ivey.   (Photo courtesy Jamie Troutman/Cullman Economic Development Agency) MONTGOMERY...

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor released the state’s latest unemployment numbers Friday morning. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted March 2018 unemployment rate is...

Cold Springs FCCLA State STAR Event Gold and Silver winners with Cullman County School Board Superintendent Shane Barnette (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) GOOD HOPE...

Cullman City Councilman Andy Page, Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs share a laugh at Thursday’s ribbon cutting ceremony...

CULLMAN - Here is a handful of fun events going on this weekend. What: Wallace State Jazz Band Big Band Ballroom Dance When: Friday, 7 p.m. Where:...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

TUSCALOOSA - Alexandria Gipson, of Cullman, presented transformative and forward-thinking designs during The University of Alabama's Tee Time Fashion Show in April. Apparel and Design...

CULLMAN - It’s been a busy week at the Cullman County Animal Shelter, with two adoptions and the resolution of at least part of...

Julian Campbell (Ken Brown)   Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) member Julian Campbell (98), gave a one-hour talk about his flying career to a history...

Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt stayed long enough to see the completion of Fire Station 3 off Alabama Highway 157 and see his...

Birmingham Fastener and Supply, named the Medium Manufacturer of the Year, has a distribution center in Hanceville, pictured here. (www.bhamfast.com) MONTGOMERY – The Business Council...

CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Sleep Center has recently received a five-year re-accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). Accreditation by the AASM is...

The ribbon was officially cut on home and garden décor shop The Blue Eyed Rabbit Wednesday morning in Cullman. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) CULLMAN...

Cut-outs representing some of the 28 children who lost their lives to child abuse in Alabama in 2017 were carried on Wednesday’s Prayer Walk...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

Angela Simpers (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) VINEMONT - A Vinemont woman was arrested Tuesday and charged with three counts of chemical endangerment of a child...

Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center Director Gail Swafford (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - Tucked away on a quiet side street not far from...

CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is hosting a two-part Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class. The classroom portion will be held on Monday,...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 16. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

Left to right: Rhonda Davis, Amy Kampis, John Harper Kampis, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Jordan Davis, Stormi Brock and Penny Brock CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody...

The “Making Alabama: A Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit” will be at Wallace State Community College’s Evelyn Burrow Museum through May 24. A special grand opening...

The Garden City Town Council meets on the third Monday of each month. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) GARDEN CITY - The Garden City Town...

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Rex Sorrow enjoys a laugh with a participant in 2017’s Cullman Area Special Needs Track and Field Day. This...

Susan Smith, the grandmother of murder suspect Andrew Maresh, was arrested for hindering prosecution in the case. Authorities say she knew the victim was...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 13-15. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

Safe Kids Expo founder Judge Kim Chaney and Brooks’ Place Director Gail Swafford (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - Cullman’s Safe Kids Expo, sponsored...

CULLMAN -  It may be difficult to think about planning for your future health care when you aren't sick but preparing a comprehensive action...

Participants from the Cullman Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Program and Miracle League gathered at the Field of Miracles Thursday evening to accept a...

More than 250 people came out to Heritage Park Saturday morning to participate in Walk MS: Cullman, most wearing signs on their backs in...

2018 Ms. Senior Cullman County Donna Harris (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) HANCEVILLE - Topping off a fun, entertaining event on Saturday afternoon, Donna Harris...

Father Joel Martin, president of Saint Bernard Prep School, takes the keys to the 2018 Jeep Renegade from Scott Spitzer, general manager of Cullman...

CPD officers practice photographing blood stains. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - The classroom and training house at the Cullman Police Department (CPD) have...

The bar features custom shelving, 12 draught beers, and its own line of signature cocktails. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - Cullman’s newest eatery,...

Runners take part in the fifth annual Rock and Glow 5K Run/Walk Friday night at Sportsman Lake Park (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) CULLMAN -...

The grand prizes that will be given away at this year's Pilot Club Fashion Show & Luncheon (Peggy Harris) CULLMAN - Need some inspiration for...

Cullman City School Board President Suzanne Harbin, left, presented the certificate to Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson at this week’s board meeting. (W.C. Mann for...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

The ribbon was cut on Bargain Hunt in Cullman on Friday, April 13. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) CULLMAN - Bargain Hunt’s brand-new Cullman location...

Carol Berry (Courtesy of Carol Berry) CULLMAN - This week, The Tribune caught up with candidate Carol Berry, who is challenging incumbent Tammy Brown for...

CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay from the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to The Tribune’s Pet of the Week. “Sassy, a beagle/hound mix, is approximately...

Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman greets an attendee at Thursday night’s town hall meeting in Good Hope. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)   GOOD HOPE -...

Parkside School, seen here on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, is located in Baileyton. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)   BAILEYTON - April 2 was an exciting...

Due to the threat of severe storms and rain Saturday, Art in the Park has been canceled. The event, which was scheduled for this...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in downtown Cullman early Thursday morning. The incident happened at the intersection of Second Avenue Northeast and...

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in downtown Cullman early Thursday morning. The incident happened at the intersection of Second Avenue Northeast and...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

The Art Park is located at Main Avenue Southwest and Second Street Southwest. The Art in the Park festival will take place on Saturday,...

Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, left, with Cullman High and Middle Schools’ All-State Choir members Natalie Thrasher, Laci New, Kristin Chau Le, Angelina Hughes, Cici...

HANCEVILLE - The North Alabama Agriplex’s fourth annual Harvest to Home Dinner fundraiser is coming up and for the first time ever, the event...

Elizabethanna Austin / Cullman Police Department CULLMAN - A Cullman woman is behind bars after being arrested and charged with 21 counts of cruelty to...

A pocket knife inscribed “Prentice W. Ball” and “Vinemont Alabama” was found by Ronald van Meesen while metal detecting WWII foxholes in Alpen, Germany....

Pictured are Cullman County Public Library System Director Sharon Townson and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs.                            CULLMAN -  Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday proclaimed the...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 9. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

In her treasure trove of human “whoozits and whatzits galore,” Ariel (played by Marie Bean) wants to be “where the people are.” / W.C....

A look at the new car registration form, which prints the decal sticker directly to paper, saving tax dollars and helping to deter theft...

The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved the extension date for the beginning of the construction of Academy Sports and Outdoors to July...

The Good Hope City Council / Nick Griffin for The Tribune   GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council, at its regular meeting Monday night,...

L-R: Garrett Willingham, Declan Cornett, Gabe Aufderhaar, Will Parker, Kohan Lovett, Tom Parker / Photo courtesy Lee Henry   WEST POINT - Last Friday, the West...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 6-8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

Walkers fill Heritage Park at Walk MS: Cullman 2016. / Tribune file photo   CULLMAN – An estimated 250 people are expected to raise more than...

Top row, left to right: Former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court Sue Bell Cobb, Former Alabama State Representative James Fields and Tuscaloosa...

CULLMAN - Dozens and dozens of hungry patrons lined up to pick up their Swamp John’s dinners at the Cullman Festhalle starting at 4...

The Cullman Rotary Club this week named Will Harding Rotarian of the Year. Harding is pictured here with his family. / Brian Bradberry   The Cullman...

Samantha Crawford poses with Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation President Louise Cole after finishing first in Saturday morning’s Colors of Cancer Day 5K race....

Members of the new Cullman County Mental Health Advisory Committee addressed the media on Friday. Shown left to right are Cullman County Probate Judge...

HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College and Cullman Parks and Recreation have teamed up to help provide nonprofit Kenya Relief with computers and smart...

Robert Hood / Cullman Police Department HOLLY POND - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit this week arrested Robert Clifford Hood, 60, of Holly...