Tag: Local
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
49 Cullman-area students named to Dean’s, President’s Lists at UA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 11,406 students enrolled during the 2019 spring term at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's...
Community Calendar: June 24, 2019
Vacation Bible Schools:
Mount Nebo Baptist Church: In the Wild, June 24 – June 28, 6-8:30 p.m.
Center Hill Baptist: Roar, June 24 – June...
Learn beekeeping basics June 29 at Tractor Supply
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tractor Supply Company in Cullman is inviting customers to attend an all-new beekeeping event Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 10 a.m.-2...
Tyson Spill Update: Tribune visits Mulberry and Sipsey Forks
EMPIRE, Ala. - On Saturday morning, The Cullman Tribune visited the confluence of the Sipsey Fork and Mulberry Fork, known to locals as "The...
Wallace State Mechatronics student Andre Shepherd ready for 2nd chance at...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Mechatronics student Andre Shepherd was close to earning a medal last year at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills...
CARTS celebrates drivers at special picnic
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) Director Joyce Echols on Saturday gathered CARTS drivers and family members together a special appreciation...
UPDATE: Woman found unresponsive in Smith Lake dies
Updated 6-22-19 at 8:35 p.m.
CRANE HILL, Ala. - A Crane Hill woman who was found unresponsive in Smith Lake Friday afternoon has died. Cullman...
Record numbers turn out for this year’s Castille Character Camp
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – More than 200 athletes made their way to James W. Shabel Stadium Saturday morning for this year’s Castille Character Camp,...
Just Play!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 2016, Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CP&R) has hosted summer activities at local parks and playgrounds to help keep kids...
Fire destroys home near Bremen
BREMEN, Ala. - Good Hope, Bremen and Dodge City fire departments responded to a house fire Friday afternoon at 140 County Road 234 (Misty...
Arrests and incidents reported June 21, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
New Nature Day Camp for kids will focus on native tribes...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In celebration of the Stories of Alabama, the North Alabama Agriplex; Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism; Alabama Mountains, Rivers &...
Downtown merchants plan to ‘put on the dog’ in July event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) on Thursday night met at First Community Bank to discuss last Friday’s social...
Cullman County PALS presents annual beautification awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 Cullman County People Against a Littered State (PALS) Beautification Awards were presented to several area businesses, schools and civic...
United Way preparing for annual back-to-school supply drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - After success last year, United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) has announced its second annual “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive...
North Alabama Agriplex teaches kids about agriculture at Garden Camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - With school out for the summer, many organizations around Cullman County are continuing to promote education during the break. One of these...
Arrests and incidents reported June 20, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 20, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
25 area students earn degrees from the University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama awarded some 5,716 degrees during its spring commencement May 3-5.
Cullman area students include:
Kramer Van Mark Bennett,...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Help Luna find her forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay informed The Tribune that this week’s original Pet of the Week, Spy, has already...
‘This is heartbreaking for us’: River residents heavy-hearted; Tyson facing lawsuits
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – On Thursday, June 6, approximately 220,000 gallons of effluent (liquid waste or sewage) were spilled by the Tyson Foods, Inc./River Valley...
Pilot Club of Cullman donates $8K to Pilot Light Home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Pilot Club of Cullman presented the Pilot Light Home with an $8,000 donation recently. Pilot Light Home is a nonprofit...
(Updated) Cullman Chamber officially closes door on lodging tax for CCBOE...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on Tuesday voted to rescind its previous commitment of the lodging tax...
Chamber: 2nd Fridays events continue to increase in popularity
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Morning Blend event Wednesday at Rumors Deli. Over coffee and breakfast goodies,...
Garden City discusses possible town deputy
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council continued its discussion on law enforcement for the town this week. At the previous council...
Arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Berlin Council approves 2 annexations
BERLIN, Ala. – Berlin Mayor Patrick Bates this week gave the town council an update on the Town’s purchase of 20 acres beside the...
Taylor Urech of Crane Hill serves on 2019 Avanti team at...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - University of Alabama student Taylor Urech, of Crane Hill, an alumna of Good Hope High School, is serving as Orientation Leader...
Local agencies urged to apply for Emergency Food and Shelter National...
Public Notice
Cullman County has been awarded federal funds through the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program, Phase 36.
Cullman County has been chosen to...
Pet of the Week: Great news on adoptions, but there’s a...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared some good news about past Pets of the Week with The Tribune recently,...
Arrests and incidents reported June 18, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman woman charged in July 2018 death of Gold Ridge man
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman has been arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide and running a red light in connection with a...
Ride, Pitmaster Challenge to benefit Saving Forgotten Warriors this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - A great day of fun activities is planned Saturday, June 22 for the Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) inaugural Pitmaster Challenge 2019....
Retired Cullman Police Sgt. Rex Chambers dies at 51; services today
CULLMAN, Ala. - Family, friends and colleagues are mourning the loss of Baileyton resident Rex Chambers, who passed away unexpectedly Saturday night at the...
West Point Council fills empty seat with Ashlee Phillips
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night voted to fill its open seat with resident Ashlee Phillips. The Place...
(Updated) Bremen woman killed in Dodge City wreck
Updated 6-17-19 at 8 p.m.
DODGE CITY, Ala. - A Bremen woman was killed in a car crash Monday afternoon along the 1100 block of...
Cullman Sears closing July 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sears Hometown Store in Cullman will close its doors July 19, an employee confirmed to The Cullman Tribune.
Now located in the...
Arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Fire destroys structure on County Road 719
CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple agencies battled a structure fire in the 2500 block of County Road 719 Monday morning. Firefighters from Walter, Johnson’s Crossing,...
Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation hosts 6th annual Bikers Against Cancer...
CULLMAN, Ala. – An estimated 27 riders mounted up for the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation (CCBBF) sixth annual Bikers Against Cancer Ride Saturday....
CCBOE personnel changes approved June 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its meeting this week the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) approved the following personnel items. (Printed as received)
Principals
Transfer of...
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force: The Year of the Untrafficked...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Children’s Policy Council of Jefferson County has declared 2019 the “Year of the Untrafficked Child” in Alabama and, during this...
(Updated) Cullman man killed in wreck near Baileyton
Updated 6-15-19 at 7:26 p.m.
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY, Ala. - One person was killed as a result of a single-vehicle wreck just before 1 p.m....
Dodge City Council approves plans for CR 216 culvert replacement
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council last month moved forward with plans to replace the drainage structure under County Road 216/Beech...
2nd Fridays event sees huge crowd, perfect weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s popular summertime street party, 2nd Fridays, is back for 2019, and June’s event kicked things off with a big crowd...
Suspect in hit and run near Rock the South in custody
Updated 6-14-19 at 10:27 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama State Troopers Friday announced that the suspect in the hit-and-run involving a vehicle and pedestrian near Rock...
PCA USA competitive bodybuilding event Saturday at Cullman Civic Center
PCA USA, the American division of the international PCA Bodybuilding and Physique Association, this week announced the upcoming PCA Alabama in Cullman, Alabama. The...
Countywide rabies clinic Saturday; vaccinations are $12
CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual Cullman County Rabies Clinic will take place across Cullman County Saturday, June 15. The clinic, which will be happening...
Tyson: ‘Oxygen levels in affected streams have returned to normal’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Last Thursday, June 6, approximately 220,000 gallons of effluent (liquid waste or sewage) were spilled by the Tyson Foods, Inc./River Valley...
Sheriff’s office holding women’s self-defense class June 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is hosting a women's self-defense class Saturday, June 29, from 8 a.m.-noon in the CCSO...
Arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala.- Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville council talks new senior center, public hearings
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council Thursday night took steps to begin the application process for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for...
‘Charity, justice, fidelity and brotherly love’: Cullman Elks celebrate Flag Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Devoted to God, country and fellow man, members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (more commonly known as the...
Black Warrior Riverkeeper releases update on Mulberry Fork spill
CULLMAN, Ala. - Black Warrior Riverkeeper, the nonprofit whose stated mission is to protect and restore the Black Warrior River and its tributaries, on...
Wallace State Health Science faculty earn recognition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Several Wallace State Community College Heath Science faculty members have been recognized by community and professional organizations for their outstanding efforts.
Donna...
Arrests and incidents reported June 13, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 13, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Pet of the Week: Hungry for a friend? Grab a Peanut!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Peanut is a beagle mix who’s close...
Helen Glasscock retires from St. Bernard after 52 years in education
CULLMAN, Ala. - There are people around Cullman today who don’t know that St. Bernard Abbey’s school used to be a college, but Helen...
CCSO: School Resource Deputies out in force this summer
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) School Resource Deputies (SRDs) will be out in force from now until August in Cullman County....
Castille visits Cullman ahead of annual Character Camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - Football season may still be a couple months away but there’s a great opportunity for young athletes to improve their game...
Bremen man’s 3rd trial in shooting of neighbor ends in mistrial
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jack Harold Wilson, 74, of Bremen this week made his third trial appearance in the shooting of his neighbor, with the...
Gudger addresses abortion bill at Republican Women meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Republican Women Tuesday evening welcomed Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman as the featured speaker at its monthly meeting. Gudger’s...
Arrests and incidents reported June 12, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
