Tag: News
Mayor Jacobs joins Cullman County in proclaiming April ‘Child Abuse Prevention...
Pictured, left to right: Haley Gains, Liana Hill, Kaylee Proctor, Gail Swafford, Blakely Hopper, Jill Herring, and Tyler Newman (all from Brooks’ Place); Mayor...
Milo’s to donate 5 $1K grants to education organizations in Cullman...
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...
UA Honors College selects Cullman’s Will Raney as ambassador
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...
Cullman’s Carolina Holbrook selected for Who’s Who at Mississippi College
Carolina Holbrook is pictured with Dr. Jim Turcotte, vice president for enrollment services and dean of students at Mississippi College.
CLINTON, Miss. - Carolina Holbrook,...
3 Joppa residents jailed after children test positive for meth
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...
Arrest report: March 28
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Mayor Jacobs proclaims April 2-8 ‘Public Health Week’ in Cullman
Pictured left to right are Judy Smith, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Anita Batemon and Rachel Sullenger.
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed the...
Sanchez appointed new director of Ave Maria Grotto
Brother Marion Sanchez / St. Bernard
CULLMAN - Abbot Cletus Meagher recently appointed Brother Marion Sanchez as the director of Ave Maria Grotto following the...
Annual egg hunt a hopping good time
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...
Ivey signs Alabama Broadband Accessibility Act to provide better broadband access...
Gov. Kay Ivey signed the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Act into law on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. / Photo courtesy of the Governor's Office
MONTGOMERY -...
Voters will now decide what happens to excess jail food money
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry in the kitchen of the Cullman County Detention Center on Tuesday, March 27. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Voters will...
Arrest report: March 27
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
2 Cullman-area students on Provost’s List, 1 graduates from Troy University
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...
Expanded Colors of Cancer Day set for April 7
CULLMAN - This year’s Colors of Cancer Day will include three events, with a chance for everyone to participate and help raise funds for...
Gentry speaks about Fairview murder
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 United Way offers windshield repair vouchers to residents affected by...
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, the United Way of Cullman County announced it will be offering vouchers to assist residents who need help repairing windshields...
Holly Pond youngsters show a little love to the sheriff’s office
While delivering gift bags to deputies about to go out on patrol, a group of kids and adults from Redan Baptist Church got a...
Vinemont man arrested for selling meth
Jeremy Stevens / Cullman Police Department
VINEMONT - A Vinemont man was arrested on Monday, charged with three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled...
CHS students form new Teenage Republicans group, hope to go countywide
Rep. Corey Harbison, R- Good Hope and Cullman County Republican Party Chairman Waid Harbison met with the Cullman County Teenage Republicans this weekend. Left...
Arrest report: March 26
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
UPDATE: 2 charged with murder after body of missing Hartselle man...
Tyler Hudson, left, and Andrew Maresh, right, were arrested Monday and charged with the murder of Daniel Ray Osborn II, center. / Osborn’s photo...
AGCOR Steel move clears final hurdle; Cullman Council addresses storm damage
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...
Pet of the Week: Help Patriot find his forever home
CULLMAN - In the wake of last week’s storms, the Cullman County Animal Shelter picked up several stray dogs around the area. Donna Ruttkay...
20 businesses remain closed following storms, 1 permanently
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...
Arrest report: March 23-25
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 23-25. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Business Note: Chamber seminar to shine light on workplace harassment
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...
Attorney, author Liz Huntley to speak at Wallace State April 10
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....
AL Department of Revenue: 2-month tax filing extension for storm-affected individuals...
Note: This extension is for state taxes.
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Revenue (ADOR) is extending deadlines to file tax returns for individuals and...
Nominations open now for state’s best retailers
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...
Profiles in Faith: Desperation Church kicks off Passion Week with community...
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...
5th-grade scholars win West Point High Invitational
Team members are, from left to right: John Davis Yovino, Brodie Henry, Eli Taylor and Katie Beth Yovino. / Lee Henry
WEST POINT - The...
Cullman city leaders visit D.C. for Congressional City Conference
Brian Dove (Cullman-Jefferson Gas), Dale Greer (CEDA), Larraine Greer, Susan Eller (CEDA), Council President Garlan Gudger Mike Manning (Cullman Power Board), Jamie...
Shedd: new superintendent ‘the most important decision that will be made...
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...
‘Thousands of employees affected’
Cullman Economic Development Agency Dale Greer: “These are very quick assessments and I believe there will be many more damage reports. Thousands of employees...
Cullman County youth excel during 3-day Junior Beef Expo
Class 1 Senior Division Showmanship winners at the Junior Beef Expo (JBE) were, from left, Rayne Starkey of Jackson County, first; Paige Quick of...
Annual percussion dinner raises funds for Cullman bands
Guests at the annual “Dinner with the Drumline” event enjoyed dinner and a show. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman High School and Middle...
Arrest report: March 22
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 22. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Wallace State hosts professional women’s forum on leadership
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...
Hanceville council grapples with closing of city pool; estimate for splash...
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...
State’s February unemployment rate maintains record low of 3.7%; Cullman’s rate...
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,...
Wallace State celebrating Health Information Professionals Week
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 releases preliminary city property storm damage list
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs / photo courtesy of the City of Cullman
CULLMAN - On Thursday afternoon, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs shared a preliminary listing...
CCBOE moves to speed repairs to facilities, vehicles
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....
‘I’ve never seen damage like this’: Emergency personnel amazed at damage...
Busted windshields and vinyl siding, along with tarped roofs, are what a lot of residents and businesses are dealing with on the south side...
Arrest report: March 21
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
2 Cullman County youth win scholarships from Poarch Band of Creek...
Pictured (left to right): Southeastern Livestock Exposition President Walter Crim, Walker Johnson, Mattie Wood and Poarch Band of Creek Indians Elder Billy Smith /...
NWS Huntsville: March 19 hail storm of historical magnitude
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 pageants set for March 24
Hanceville High School Fair Queen contestants are, (left to right): Tess Brown, Abigail Long and Logan Yates. These contestants will also compete in the...
Arrest report: March 19-20
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 19-20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
What’s happening in Montgomery: Cullman County legislative update
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 completes phase 1 of ACE accreditation
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...
United Way establishes relief fund for Cullman area residents affected by...
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....
Patterson: ‘There is no danger to students’
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 Station No. 3 ribbon cutting postponed due to storms,...
Cullman Fire Rescue was set to cut the ribbon on Fire Station 3 today, but it was postponed due to the weather. / Brian...
County declares State of Emergency
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...
Pet of the Week: Copper looking for a human companion
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...
Gov. Ivey issues State of Emergency following severe weather
Gov. Ivey signs the State of Emergency proclamation. / Photo credit: Governor’s Office, Sydney Foster
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of...
CPD cautions residents to beware of scammers following storm
A tarped home in the Carroll Acres subdivision on the southeast side of the city of Cullman / Nick Griffin
NOTE: The story photo is...
Arrest report: March 16-18
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 16-18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Vinemont teacher arrested for engaging in sex act with student
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...
2018 4th District Art Competition returning to Wallace State
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 celebrates Irish heritage
Hanceville held its first Irish Heritage Celebration on Saturday. The city hopes to make it an annual event. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - On Saturday,...
UPDATE: SBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Hanceville
Eric Lamar Caffey was shot Friday night when Hanceville Police officers discharged their weapons after Caffey attempted to flee a checkpoint. He was treated...
Wallace State to host Forum on Leadership as part of National...
HANCEVILLE - In recognition of National Women’s History Month, Wallace State Community College will host a Forum on Leadership on Thursday, March 22, at...
SBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Hanceville
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...
Shamrock Shuffle(s) in spite of weather
Droves of runners turned out for East Elementary's second annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run Saturday morning. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - It...
Irish Heritage Festival today in downtown Hanceville
Hanceville’s Irish Heritage Celebration will take place in downtown Hanceville today, Saturday, March 17, from 2-4 p.m. / Nick Griffin
HANCEVILLE - Hanceville is going...
Harrison Outdoors debuts new name, location
Harrison Outdoors employees Ricky Cone, customer service representative; Gaynell Partain, customer service representative; Patrick Stark, parts manager; Ross Harrison, owner; Chris Edmondson, service manager/technician...
Chamber hires director of community development, names director of tourism
Brittney Hudson, Roger Steele / Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
Submitted by Leah Bolin, president and CEO of the Cullman Area Chamber...
East Elementary’s Shamrock Shuffle takes off at 8 a.m. Saturday
East Elementary School Principal David Wiggins is excited for Saturday morning’s second annual Shamrock Shuffle. The run starts at 8 a.m. at the school....
Alleged human trafficking victims appear at Hames’s hearing
The alleged victims of Cullman attorney Randy Hames came to the hearing as a group, wearing matching shirts emblazoned with a barcode, which has...
Vinemont man arrested for multiple drug offenses, trafficking meth
James Reaid / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit on Thursday arrested James Michael Reaid, 67, of Vinemont for...
Vinemont man charged with trafficking methamphetamine
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit on Thursday arrested Ronall Jason Brannon, 45, of Vinemont for trafficking in methamphetamine and...
Arrest report: March 15
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 15. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Preventive Action of Cullman: increasing awareness of mental health issues, resources
CULLMAN - When it saw the increased number of suicides in Cullman County in 2017, a small group of concerned citizens started looking for...
Cold Springs pageants set for tonight, March 16
Fair Queen contestants are Desmarie Moore, Sydney Newton and Madi Isbell. / Cold Springs High School
BREMEN - Cold Springs High School will hold its...
CCBOE thanks school resource officers, approves more than $2M in facility...
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette poses with Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and the system’s School Resource Officers Thursday at the Cullman County...
2 more women come forward in case against Cullman attorney Randy...
Cullman attorney Randy Hames, shown here in his mugshot from Monday, March 5, 2018 / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
CULLMAN - Two more civil lawsuits...
Wallace State’s Dana Adams named recipient of inaugural AACC’s Dale P....
Dana Adams will be presented with the Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty award at the AACC annual convention on April 28-May 1.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace...
2 Hanceville women ID’d as victims in Thursday morning wreck
Updated 3-15-18 at 7:15 p.m.
WALTER - Two people were killed in a head-on collision near the community of Walter Thursday morning, confirmed Cullman County...
Saint Bernard cheerleaders launch shoe drive
Seated, (left to right): Lilly Nassetta and Alison Gongre; Standing, (left to right): Ashley Morris, Gabrielle Bennett, Claudia Fallin, Abigail Curtis and Riley Holmes
CULLMAN...
Arrest report: March 14
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
2 people dead in head-on collision near Walter
Updated 3-15-18 at 10:50 a.m.
WALTER - Two people were killed in a head-on collision near the community of Walter Thursday morning, confirmed Cullman County...
County bands marching as one at Universal Studios
Students from Holly Pond, Good Hope, Vinemont and Fairview practice together Tuesday afternoon in preparation for their trip to Universal Studios in Orlando next...
Cullman man charged with intent to distribute meth
Terry Thursby, Jr. / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A Cullman man was arrested on Tuesday by the Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU),...
Cullman woman charged with selling meth
Lauren Harvey / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) on Tuesday arrested Lauren Alexandra Harvey, 21, of Cullman...
Colony talks summer programs, storm shelter, finances
The Colony Town Council met on Tuesday night. / W.C. Mann
COLONY - At its regular meeting Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council heard about...
Vinemont Town Council welcomes probate judge candidate Carol Berry
Probate judge candidate Carol Berry (third in line) with her campaign supporters Tuesday night in Vinemont / Heather Mann
VINEMONT - Tuesday’s meeting of the...
Bearcat Band gets new uniforms
Cullman High School Bearcat Band members model the band’s new uniforms. / Photo courtesy Mary Hovater/CHS Band Boosters/CHS “Southerner”
CULLMAN - After years of fundraising...
Arrest report: March 13
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 13. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Bob Wallace Appliance officially opens in old Luyben & Boike building
Bob Wallace Appliance Co-Owner Chris Haygood, left, accepts a plaque from John Keys of O'Rourke Sales, the distributor of Speed Queen appliances in the...
What is human trafficking?
(Left to right) Kenneth Woods, Stefanie Weaver and Randy Hames have all been charged with human trafficking crimes in Cullman County in the last...
Commission reverses no-cooler rule at Stony Lonesome; AGCOR Steel project moves...
Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker, right, smiles at individuals gathered to attend the commission meeting Tuesday morning. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman...
Cullman Caring for Kids director talks advocacy, seasonal food bank needs
Cullman Caring for Kids Director Javon Daniel in the CCK food pantry / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Two years ago, an average of 550 families...
Commission: coolers will be allowed at Stony Lonesome
Latest update: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/03/13/commission-reverses-no-cooler-rule-stony-lonesome-agcor-steel-project-moves
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission today decided to take a step back on the recently-implemented no cooler rule at Stony Lonesome...
Distinguished Young Women of Cullman County information meeting March 18
CULLMAN - An informational meeting for the 2018 Distinguished Young Women of Cullman County Scholarship Program (formerly Cullman County Junior Miss) will be held...
Arrest report: March 12
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Cullman High holds ‘Safety Summit’ to share plans, procedures for school...
Panelists listen as Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper talks about police response procedures. L-R Joey Orr, John Anderson, Jason Neal, Chris Branham, Gail Swafford...
Wallace State’s English, math honor societies induct new members
Sigma Theta Kappa Spring 2018 inductees
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State chapters of Mu Alpha Theta and Sigma Kappa Delta recognized new members during a...
Arrest report: March 9-11
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 9-11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...