Tag: News
Cullman Police aviators commended for finding lost hikers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Department (CPD) aviation division pilots Captain Gene Bates and Officer Matt Dean on Monday evening received commendations during the...
Letter carriers collect 10K pounds of food in annual food drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 27th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive took place this past Saturday, with carriers in Cullman County picking...
Farming conference for veterans coming to Wallace State this Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - This Saturday, May 18, the Veteran Farmers Conference will take place at Wallace State Community College. Sponsored by The Alabama Mountains,...
Hanceville’s Alex Campbell named Cullman County Student of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville High School senior Alex Campbell was recently named the Cullman County Student of the Year by the Cullman Area Chamber...
Ribbon cut on re-opened All Steak Restaurant
CULLMAN, Ala. - Downtown Cullman’s landmark All Steak Restaurant held its official re-opening Monday, with new owners Dyron Powell and Zac Wood cutting the...
Cullman City Council votes ‘No’ on controversial rezoning request
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening stunned residents in the neighborhood around Morningside Drive by agreeing with them, at least...
Incoming Wallace State students make up inaugural FAME class as sponsors...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Mechatronics program recently hosted its inaugural Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) signing as 13 students were announced as...
Arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State celebrates 53rd commencement
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and President Dr. Vicki Karolewics celebrated the college’s 53rd commencement at Tom Drake Coliseum Friday. More than...
Citizens Charity Classic raises $175K in 5 years for FCA
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - Citizens Bank & Trust hosted its fifth annual Citizens Charity Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, May 6, 2019. Held at Gunter’s...
Mark and Abigail Long, a father-daughter pair, graduate Wallace State together
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Mark and Abigail Long circled this week for nearly a year.
Both father and daughter graduated together from Wallace State on Friday...
‘She’s the teacher you would want your kid to have’
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School teacher Shannon Bridges was surprised Friday morning at the school’s annual awards ceremony when she was named the...
Dinner on First coming May 17, benefiting Art Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, May 17, Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism (CP&R) will hold its third annual Dinner on First event, beginning...
Dodge City moves forward with drainage plans for CR 216, welcomes...
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday evening discussed the plan and project proposal for replacing the drainage structure under...
Arrests and incidents reported May 10, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Holly Pond Elementary celebrates 61st annual Spring Festival
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Wonderful World of Disney took over Holly Pond’s Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Thursday night for the school’s 61st annual Spring...
Jacksonville State University and Wallace State announce transfer agreement
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University and Wallace State Community College have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop pathways for transfer from the...
Hanceville streetscape project comes in more than $270K under budget
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail on Thursday evening was happy to report to the city council that the City’s recently completed...
Central Alabama Community Foundation awards Fran Kay Schwaiger Scholarship to Cullman’s...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) on Wednesday, May 8 awarded the Fran Kay Schwaiger Scholarship to a deserving student at...
Arrests and incidents reported May 9, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘Lyndon’s Walk Across America’ coming to Cullman this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Saturday, concerned citizens will gather at Sportsman Lake Park in Cullman for a local stop of Lyndon’s Walk Across America,...
CATA Health Science students complete landmark program, reflect on remarkable year
CULLMAN, Ala. - This month, Cullman County high schools will graduate a group of students who will be ready to take off their caps...
City School Board opens bidding for playground equipment
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met for a special called meeting Thursday morning to open the bidding process for new playground...
Gracie Hudspeth named 2019 Cullman County Career Technical Education Student of...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Carmen “Gracie” Hudspeth, a Hanceville High School senior enrolled in the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Health Science program, was recently...
11-year-old Denna Chivers holding 3rd annual yard sale to help animals
CULLMAN, Ala. - Young animal advocate Denna Chivers is getting ready for her third annual yard sale to benefit the Cullman County Animal Shelter....
Alabama Bait Bill becomes law
MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Hunters in Alabama can now hunt white-tailed deer (when in season) and feral pigs with the aid of bait on privately owned...
Wallace State’s Culinary Pride Club wins Gumbo Gala trophy for 3rd...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Culinary Pride Club has won the Gumbo Gala trophy for the third consecutive year.
Wallace State’s Culinary team won the...
Wallace State holding commencement exercises May 10
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and President Vicki Karolewics will host Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Tom Drake Coliseum,...
Arrests and incidents reported May 8, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on May 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Holly Pond to install new speed limit, school zone speed limit...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Tuesday night spent a good portion of its meeting discussing new speed limit signs...
CDC’s accessible playground underway; funds still being raised
CULLMAN, Ala. - After lots of waiting, hoping and fundraising, the Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) is seeing its new accessible playground start...
Hooper joins staff at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Bernard community welcomed Tyler Hooper (SBP ’07) to the Alumni and Development Office of the school in April. Hooper,...
Pet of the Week: You’ll love Lucylou!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Lucylou is a 1-year-old terrier mix, jet...
Arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Community Happenings: Tuesday, May 7
Lunch at VFW Post 2214
Everyone come to Tuesday's lunch at the VFW Post in Cullman. Starts at 11:30, $5 per plate. We have carryout...
‘Clothed in Cullman’ raises more than $18K for Curt’s Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hundreds of Cullman-area residents turned out at the Cullman Civic Center Saturday to shop, eat and show their support for Ashley...
Check that receipt! Some area stores collecting repealed half-cent tax; corrections...
See update in video below!
CULLMAN, Ala. - After the Cullman County Commission voted to enact a half cent sales tax increase on March 12,...
Arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Community Happenings: Monday, May 6
Hanceville Kids’ Fish-O-Rama
4-7 p.m. at Veterans Park in Hanceville; Free and open to all kids old enough to hold a fishing pole.
Cullman City Planning...
Wallace State’s Rotaract Club makes donation for ‘Tame the Hunger’ drive
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Rotaract Club members know what it means to “give back.”Wallace State’s Rotaract Club, the student level of...
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force: Childhaven striving to keep kids...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Childhaven is a nonprofit, Christian children's home that serves abused and neglected teenagers and their families in Alabama. The organization serves...
Cullman Relay For Life raises more than $14K
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hundreds gathered at the Cullman County Fairgrounds Friday evening for the 2019 Relay For Life event to celebrate cancer survivors, honor...
Teach a Child to Fish Day a hit at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park was full of young anglers Saturday morning for Pond Hopper Nation’s Teach a Child to Fish Day with...
Cullman woman killed in I-65 crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman was killed early Saturday morning in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 65, 1 mile east of Dodge City.
Christina...
A store with a mission: New King’s Home Thrift Store opens...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The King’s Home Thrift Store held a grand opening celebration in Hanceville Thursday, opening in place of the old Jimmie Hale...
Major League Fishing anglers visit Good Hope Primary
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - On Friday afternoon, Major League Fishing (MLF) anglers in town for MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage Five on Smith Lake...
Share Club of Cullman donates $4,100 to Hospice of Cullman County,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. recently received a donation of $4,100 from the Share Club of Cullman. The contribution...
Seniors enjoy annual Fish-O-Rama in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville’s annual Fish-O-Rama event began Friday morning with the Senior Fish-O-Rama.
Reeling in first place was Willie Pitts with...
Arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Southern born and Southern bred: WSCC wows with opening of ‘Stars...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts on Thursday evening opened “Stars Fell on Alabama,” a joint effort of the community college’s...
Register now for summer programs at the North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex offers several programs this summer. Below are a few.
May 4: Farm Kids Club- Attracting Birds to your...
Cullman’s Jordan, Matt Lee advance past elimination round into Saturday field
CULLMAN, Ala. – He spent a lot of the day on the water close to the cut line on Thursday but Cullman’s Jordan Lee...
Coffee for Curt: CMS special education class donates $515 to Curt’s...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Understanding the importance of giving back to the community, the special education class at Cullman Middle School created a coffee service...
Cullman man charged with trafficking; 1 pound meth, 3 grams heroin...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was arrested Wednesday after members of the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and investigators and deputies with the...
Arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Pet of the Week: Meet gentle giant Cedar
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Cedar is a fairly big dog with...
Hanceville Fish-O-Rama events this Friday, Monday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The City of Hanceville will host its annual Fish-O-Rama events this Friday and Monday at Veterans Park. The senior citizen event...
Relay For Life 2019 set for Friday evening
"If you or someone you know has ever had a screening test such as a mammogram, a PSA test, a colonoscopy or have received...
Shrimp Basket open for business
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Shrimp Basket celebrated its grand opening Wednesday and seafood lovers came out in droves to take part. Located at 716...
Pro anglers show off their wing-eating skills
CULLMAN, Ala. - Anglers in town for the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Stage 5 took some time off from the water to...
Arrests and incidents reported May 1, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 1, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ADPH: Mental Health Awareness Month celebrated in May
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – When you or someone you love is dealing with a mental health concern, it can be an overwhelming feeling. It’s important...
Wallace State students win record 71 medals at state SkillsUSA competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s students continue to set new records at the state SkillsUSA competition.
Wallace State had a record-high 71 individuals earn a...
Cullman High ranked no. 14 in state in U.S. News 2019...
CULLMAN, Ala. - U.S. News and World Report on Tuesday released its 2019 Best High Schools rankings. Cullman High School is ranked number 14...
Arrests and incidents reported April 30, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 30, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State presents ‘Stars Fell on Alabama’ this week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - This Thursday through Saturday, Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts will present “Stars Fell on Alabama,” a joint production of the...
Irlene Mandrell wows at Welcome Back Hanceville concert
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A great crowd came out Saturday to enjoy the Welcome Back Hanceville concert featuring Irlene Mandrell and other guests. The weather...
Holly Pond Key Club raising funds for Children’s of Alabama, challenging...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Key Club of Holly Pond High School (HPHS) is working to remember its founder and longtime sponsor Bob Palys...
United Way Crawfish Boil sees record-breaking crowd
CULLMAN, Ala. - The crawfish were fresh and the weather was perfect for the United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) Crawfish Boil Saturday at...
Arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Busy Bee celebrates 100 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, the 100th anniversary celebration of the Busy Bee was officially supposed to start at 2 p.m., but diners and...
2019 Strawberry Festival sees record attendance
CULLMAN, Ala. - This year’s Cullman Strawberry Festival not only marked the 80th anniversary of the event, but will also likely turn out to...
Wallace State Community College named safest campus in Alabama
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College in Hanceville has been named the safest college campus in Alabama, according to a study released this week.
The Your...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Meet roly-poly Pugsley
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has extra animal friends this week, so volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet...
Hundreds enjoy annual Strawberry Festival Senior Shindig
CULLMAN, Ala. - The always popular Strawberry Festival Senior Shindig filled the Festhalle Friday as seniors from near and far came out for juicy...
Wallace State hosts 5th annual Harvest-to-Home Dinner for North Alabama Agriplex
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Thursday evening, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) hosted the fifth annual North Alabama Agriplex Harvest-to-Home dinner. The fundraising event featured...
Cash in for a Cure! Cullman Relay For Life features drawings...
CULLMAN, Ala. - At last year’s Relay For Life event, Elena Caudle’s relay team hosted a fundraising drawing for prizes, and the success of...
‘We are the guardians of acceptance and inclusion’: Community Torch Run...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Community leaders and members of the Cullman community gathered at the courthouse steps Friday morning as the torch was lit for...
Crane Hill homeschool student finalist for $10K national memory championship
CRANE HILL, Ala. - A Crane Hill sixth-grader will embark this weekend on a voyage to become a national memory champion and earn a...
Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday presented its annual State of Our Communities event, featuring guest speakers: Cullman City...
Victoria’s (Soap)! Southern Scents produces custom line of bath and body...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Nine months ago, April Bowen German started Victoria’s Hope, a charity for single parents to honor her mother, Victoria Hammond Hankey,...
Arrests and incidents reported April 26, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 26, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
CPD: Missing Cullman man’s truck located near New Orleans under ‘suspicious’...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The New Orleans Police Department is now involved in the case of a missing Cullman man. Charles Steven Smith, Jr., 42,...
West Point production of ‘Newsies’ opens; public shows Friday-Sunday
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - On Thursday morning, West Point High School Theatre opened the first in-school performance of Disney’s “Newsies” at Fairview High School’s auditorium....
Cullman Savings Bank Foundation awards Wallace State scholarships to 19 area...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, the Cullman Savings Bank Foundation, in partnership with the Wallace State Future Foundation, honored 19 county high school students...
Philanthropic foundation formed to help Alabama State Parks reach potential
PELHAM, Ala. – The Alabama State Parks Foundation was introduced at Oak Mountain State Park Thursday, promising to work to raise money for all...
Arrests and incidents reported April 25, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 25, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Repeat champions: Goat Island wins March Madness beer championship for 2nd...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two years, two beers: that’s the story. Goat Island Brewing (GIB) now has back-to-back wins at the Alabama Craft Beer March...
Strawberries and sunshine: Strawberry Festival this Saturday; Senior Shindig Friday morning
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s Strawberry Festival time in Cullman! This year marks the 80th anniversary of the popular event, which started in 1939. The...
Community Torch Run and Cullman Area Special Needs Track and Field...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Communities in and around Cullman County and the city of Cullman will host a Torch Run to kick of the annual...
Pilot Club celebrates Alabama Bicentennial at 27th annual fashion show
CULLMAN, Ala. - A huge crowd came out Wednesday afternoon for the Pilot Club of Cullman’s “Stars Fell on Alabama” 27th Annual Fashion Show...
Head Start, Kindergarten registration happening now
CULLMAN, Ala. - Head Start and Kindergarten registration is happening now for 2019-2020 school year. Here’s what you need to know.
Cullman City Primary School...
ADPH: Person with measles likely exposed other people during 2 stops...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On April 23, the Tennessee Department of Health reported to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) that an individual with...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 24, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 24, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Pet of the Week: Need to unwind? Meet Rufus!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Rufus is a mixed hound who may...
Cullman Sheriff’s deputy loses battle with cancer
Updated 4-24-19 at 8:14 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputy has lost his battle with cancer. The CCSO Tuesday evening...
Commission votes to vacate portion of County Road 821 at Rock...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The decision to vacate a portion of County Road 821 was made at Tuesday morning’s Cullman County Commission meeting. The portion...
Cullman-area students complete day of service in storm-stricken Lee County
Story submitted by Melody Basch
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ask someone what they think of the students of today and you will get answers all over...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 23, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 23, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Annual State of Our Communities event this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host its annual State of Our Communities event this Friday, April 26...
