Tag: Local

Christian Sellers / Cullman Police Department   CULLMAN - Christian Sellers, 21, of Hanceville was arrested recently by the Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit and...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 5. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

Cullman County’s Lyric Antone received an honorable mention in the 2017 Alabama Farm-City Poster Contest during the organization’s annual luncheon and awards program in...

The Cullman County Farm-City Committee was named best in the state for the sixth straight year. The committee received the Overall Best Farm-City Committee...

The judges enjoy samples from “Pixie Fudge,” which won $500 and a free booth at this summer’s 2nd Friday events in downtown Cullman at...

Scott Stadthagen / Courtesy of Scott Stadthagen   CULLMAN - Scott Stadthagen is one of the Republicans hoping to fill the Alabama House of Representatives District...

Justin Morrow / W.C. Mann   CULLMAN - Last week, The Tribune caught up with Justin Morrow, one of the Republicans hoping to fill the Alabama...

James Bowling / W.C. Mann   CULLMAN - James Bowling is another Republican hoping to fill the Alabama House of Representatives District 9 seat being vacated...

Rumors Deli owner Annette Harris cuts the ribbon to mark the restaurant’s official grand re-opening at 601 Fourth St. SW on Thursday, April 5,...

The first boat slips into the waters of Smith Lake from the newly-expanded boat ramp on Thursday morning, April 5, 2018. / Nick Griffin...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 4. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

Carter Robinson, Peyton Oden and Jacob Ryder delivered the treasure map to the Cullman dental office of State Sen. Paul Bussman (second from left)...

Tours meet at the museum steps at 10 a.m. each Saturday in April. / Drew Green CULLMAN – While the annual Walking Tours did not...

CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is seeing more dogs than normal come in and is in need of help to get them...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

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

CULLMAN - Goat Island Brewing, Cullman’s hometown craft brewery, just added another accolade to its collection with a win in the annual Alabama Craft...

From the left: ANHA Communications Director John Matson, Woodland Village employees and disaster assistance recipients Melia Lewis and Robert Foshee and Woodland Village Administrator...

The Holly Pond Town Council met on Monday evening. / Nick Griffin for The Tribune   HOLLY POND - Circuit Court Judge Martha Williams, Probate Judge...

Wallace State students Kaitlyn Richards, left, and Ryan Ratliff are both participating in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program through April 25.   HANCEVILLE –...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to Priscilla, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week. “Priscilla is an Anatolian mix,...

Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, center, signed a proclamation designating April as Community College Month. Pictured are from left: Paul Knetter of Springville, a business...

CULLMAN - Cullman County’s circuit and district judges recently decided to update the county’s bail bond schedule, which had been in effect since 2016....

The Cullman County Auburn Club will hold its Scholarship Banquet at the Cullman Civic Center on May 3, 2018. The speaker will be OL...

The Cullman County Commission held a special-called meeting on Monday to pick a company to repair storm-damaged buildings. / W.C. Mann for The Tribune   CULLMAN...

CULLMAN - Cullman Regional on Monday announced the formation of the Cullman County Mental Health Advisory Committee and its three-phase plan to address Cullman...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 29-April 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

The Rumors crew ready for business on Monday morning. / W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune CULLMAN - The rumors are true!  Annette Harris has...

Christine Wiggins, left; Karen Morris, right HANCEVILLE - Two Wallace State employees–Christine Wiggins, success coach coordinator, and Karen Morris, English instructor–have been named recipients...

Alex Chaney / W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune CULLMAN - As we near the June 5 primary election, The Tribune is sitting down with...

Corey Harbison / Tribune file photo CULLMAN - As we near the June 5 primary election, The Tribune is sitting down with all of the...

A shelter dog gets a snuggle from one of the many children who stopped by Paws at the Park on Saturday. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN...

The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety’s Ross Maiden scans the largest of five preserved hailstones collected during the March 19 storm. / Photo...

CULLMAN - Cullman’s annual citywide spring cleanup is next week, April 2-6. During spring cleanup, city sanitation will pick up large unwanted appliances, furniture,...

Pictured, left to right, are: Deb Bower, Ron Seybold, Jennifer Caudle, Scott Cooley, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Dr. Christopher LaGanke, Sheila Edwards, Gena Hamilton and...

Left to right: Justin Westmoreland, Robert Taylor, Hal Wright / Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune GOOD HOPE - Good Hope Service Center spent the...

Two suspects vandalized the coin-operated horse ride at Sportsman Lake Park Wednesday night. / Noah Galilee CULLMAN – On Thursday morning, staff at Sportsman Lake...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 29. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

Pictured, left to right: Haley Gains, Liana Hill, Kaylee Proctor, Gail Swafford, Blakely Hopper, Jill Herring, and Tyler Newman (all from Brooks’ Place); Mayor...

In Walker County, Milo’s granted Valley Junior High School $1,000 to build a pavilion for its library. / Milo’s BIRMINGHAM -  Milo’s Hamburgers is giving...

TUSCALOOSA - Cullman’s Will Raney has been selected as an Honors College ambassador at The University of Alabama for the 2018/2019 school year. Honors...

Carolina Holbrook is pictured with Dr. Jim Turcotte, vice president for enrollment services and dean of students at Mississippi College.   CLINTON, Miss. - Carolina Holbrook,...

Billy Alexander, Madison Knowles, Tracy Knowles / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office   JOPPA - Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Wednesday charged three...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

Pictured left to right are Judy Smith, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Anita Batemon and Rachel Sullenger.   CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed the...

Brother Marion Sanchez / St. Bernard CULLMAN - Abbot Cletus Meagher recently appointed Brother Marion Sanchez as the director of Ave Maria Grotto following the...

Members of Cullman's special needs community enjoyed an Easter egg hunt at The Field of Miracles Wednesday evening. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - Cullman Parks...

Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry in the kitchen of the Cullman County Detention Center on Tuesday, March 27. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - Voters will...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

TROY - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List for Term 3 of the 2017/2018 academic...

CULLMAN - This year’s Colors of Cancer Day will include three events, with a chance for everyone to participate and help raise funds for...

Sheriff Matt Gentry speaks to reporters Tuesday afternoon. / W.C. Mann FAIRVIEW - On Tuesday afternoon, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry spoke with the media...

CULLMAN -  On Tuesday, the United Way of Cullman County announced it will be offering vouchers to assist residents who need help repairing windshields...

While delivering gift bags to deputies about to go out on patrol, a group of kids and adults from Redan Baptist Church got a...

Jeremy Stevens / Cullman Police Department VINEMONT - A Vinemont man was arrested on Monday, charged with three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled...

Rep. Corey Harbison, R- Good Hope and Cullman County Republican Party Chairman Waid Harbison met with the Cullman County Teenage Republicans this weekend.  Left...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

Tyler Hudson, left, and Andrew Maresh, right, were arrested Monday and charged with the murder of Daniel Ray Osborn II, center. / Osborn’s photo...

CEDA Director Dale Greer congratulates AGCOR’s Zac Smith after the passage of the 772 resolution. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - AGCOR Steel will remain in...

CULLMAN - In the wake of last week’s storms, the Cullman County Animal Shelter picked up several stray dogs around the area.  Donna Ruttkay...

Maurice’s, shown here on Monday, March 26, will not re-open. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - Several local businesses remain closed on the south end of...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 23-25. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

There’s hardly been a more relevant time to discuss workplace harassment, and the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce wants to help you be more...

HANCEVILLE –  Wallace State Community College will welcome attorney, child advocate and author Liz Huntley to campus on Tuesday, April 10, at 9:30 a.m....

Annette Harris, owner of Cullman’s Rumors Deli, accepts the 2017 Silver Retailer of the Year award in October 2017. Nominations are open now for...

On concrete pavement still marked by thousands of large hail strikes, a volunteer invites shoppers at the south Wal-Mart to enjoy free lunch provided...

Team members are, from left to right: John Davis Yovino, Brodie Henry, Eli Taylor and Katie Beth Yovino. / Lee Henry WEST POINT - The...

Brian Dove (Cullman-Jefferson Gas), Dale Greer (CEDA), Larraine Greer, Susan Eller (CEDA), Council President Garlan Gudger Mike Manning (Cullman Power Board), Jamie...

Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, chairman of the House Urban and Rural Development Committee on Friday got Gov. Kay Ivey’s signature on a resolution calling...

Cullman Economic Development Agency Dale Greer: “These are very quick assessments and I believe there will be many more damage reports. Thousands of employees...

Class 1 Senior Division Showmanship winners at the Junior Beef Expo (JBE) were, from left, Rayne Starkey of Jackson County, first; Paige Quick of...

Guests at the annual “Dinner with the Drumline” event enjoyed dinner and a show. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman High School and Middle...

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

Maci Key, right, talks about her experience as a student in a traditionally male field, while Shirley Quattlebaum, left, looks on. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE...

The Hanceville City Council spent most of its meeting discussing the fate of the city’s public pool. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE - At Thursday evening’s...

MONTGOMERY - The office of Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate held steady at 3.7 percent,...

Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail, seated, signed a proclamation recognizing March 18-24, 2018, as Health Information Professionals Week. On hand for the proclamation are, standing...

Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs / photo courtesy of the City of Cullman CULLMAN - On Thursday afternoon, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs shared a preliminary listing...

The Cullman County School Board held a brief special session on Thursday to speed up the process to repair property damaged in Monday’s storm....

Busted windshields and vinyl siding, along with tarped roofs, are what a lot of residents and businesses are dealing with on the south side...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

National Weather Service Huntsville staffers measured the circumference of the largest hailstone at 13.75 inches. / W.C. Mann This would be the largest hailstone on...

Hanceville High School Fair Queen contestants are, (left to right): Tess Brown, Abigail Long and Logan Yates. These contestants will also compete in the...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 19-20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

Left to right: Sen. Paul Bussman and Reps. Corey Harbison and Randall Shedd pictured at event in Cullman on Nov. 30, 2017. / W.C....

Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail introduces Joey Hester, who heads up the city’s ACE team, at Tuesday's meeting. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE - The city of...

Update 3-21-18 at 11:10 a.m. We have just spoken to the United Way of Cullman County. As we reported, they do have a fund....

CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board, in a special-called meeting on Tuesday, declared an "emergency situation" so that Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson can...

Cullman Fire Rescue was set to cut the ribbon on Fire Station 3 today, but it was postponed due to the weather. / Brian...

The Cullman County Sheriff's Office reported damage to at least 20 of its vehicles from Monday night's hail storm. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The...

CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay from the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Copper, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week. “This is one of...

A tarped home in the Carroll Acres subdivision on the southeast side of the city of Cullman / Nick Griffin NOTE: The story photo is...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 16-18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

Chasity McRae / Cullman County Sheriff's Office Updated 3-19-18 at 11:23 a.m. VINEMONT - A Vinemont teacher has been arrested for one count of engaging in...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama on Friday called for entries in the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. “I am pleased once again to...

Hanceville held its first Irish Heritage Celebration on Saturday. The city hopes to make it an annual event. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE - On Saturday,...

Eric Lamar Caffey was shot Friday night when Hanceville Police officers discharged their weapons after Caffey attempted to flee a checkpoint. He was treated...

HANCEVILLE - In recognition of National Women’s History Month, Wallace State Community College will host a Forum on Leadership on Thursday, March 22, at...

UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/03/17/update-sbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-hanceville HANCEVILLE - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 11 p.m. Friday...