Tag: News
Saints MC raises over $13K for Miracle League
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The morning sun glittered brightly atop the Saints MC Clubhouse on Saturday, June 10, 2023, as dozens of riders from...
Good Hope awarded National Fitness Campaign Grant
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first June meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a pair...
Jury seated in 2015 rape and sodomy case; trial set to...
Defendant had been in prison for a previous offense
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jury selection took place on Monday in Cullman in the rape and sodomy...
Alabama names Rob Vaughn Head Baseball Coach
Jason Jackson to serve as associate head coach
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Rob Vaughn, the 2022 and 2023 Big Ten Conference Coach of the Year, has been...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 12, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 12, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
UNA Board of Trustees approves on-campus stadium project design, planning for...
FLORENCE, Ala. – In a unanimous vote Friday, the University of North Alabama Board of Trustees approved an on-campus, multipurpose stadium project, to be...
Trump to visit Alabama this summer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) on Thursday announced that Former President Donald Trump will be visiting the state this summer, saying,...
Pilot Club donates $8.5K to Field of Miracles
CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of the Pilot Club of Cullman on Thursday, June 8, 2023, presented a donation of $8,500 to Cullman Parks, Recreation...
Foundation board donates $275K for hospital beds
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Regional Foundation Board of Trustees on Thursday, June 8, 2023, donated $275,000 to the hospital for the purchase of...
2nd Fridays are back!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday, June 9, marked the return of 2nd Fridays in downtown Cullman. The summertime favorite is hosted by the Cullman Area...
Home ‘total loss’ in fire
CULLMAN, Ala. – Fire claimed a residence on Oakhill Drive Northwest in the city of Cullman Friday afternoon, June 9.
According to Cullman Fire Rescue...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 9, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 9, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
2nd Fridays return June 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mark your calendars – 2nd Fridays return beginning June 9 in and around Cullman’s Warehouse District. The monthly celebration with live...
Flourish kicks off Job Exploration Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman’s Job Exploration Program kicked off this week, Monday, June 5, 2023, and will run until June 30, 2023....
Cullman Middle School expansion on track
Construction continues at Cullman Middle School, which is in the midst of a large expansion that will add 16 classrooms and several new amenities....
Sacred Heart hosts summer camp
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sacred Heart Church and the Leaven of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (LIHM) sisters hosted “Alive in the Spirit Summer Camp”...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 8, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
A berry big deal!
Cullman Strawberry Festival named Alabama Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman and the State of Alabama on Tuesday announced the Cullman Strawberry...
Pet of the Week: Joey
CULLMAN, Ala. – Joey, an approximately 8-year-old chihuahua mix with a dusty tan coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
He is...
‘True community and support still occurs and exists’
CAPNA performs ‘block makeover’ on Denson Avenue
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteers with and employees of Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) have taken on...
Baileyton man faces 2 capital murder charges in arson, death of...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Baileyton man has been charged with two counts of capital murder in connection with the death of Noah Waters,...
CCBOE names Meigs special education coordinator
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its May 2023 meeting approved the hire of Katie Meigs as the system's...
Update: Officials weigh in on Wal-Mart automation investment
CULLMAN, Ala. – As The Tribune previously reported, the Cullman City Council on Monday night approved a $20 million tax abatement for Wal-Mart, which...
Holly Pond Town Council selects Deborah Holcomb to complete husband’s term
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening selected Deborah Holcomb to complete the term of her husband Charles Holcomb,...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman Strawberry Festival named Alabama Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman and the State of Alabama today announced the Cullman Strawberry Festival as the Alabama Strawberry Festival. The...
‘We are glad to be able to help promote these health...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Food trucks, live music and dozens of tents packed with representatives from local nonprofits set the scene at the United Way...
Pups and Pints raises nearly $2.5K
CULLMAN, Ala. – People and pups alike had a pawsitively perfect time at the inaugural Pups and Pints fundraiser on Saturday, June 3. The...
Library summer programs plentiful
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library is offering summer programs for children and adults.
Tuesday, June 6, at 10 a.m. kids will get...
‘$350 million is the largest single capital investment in our history’
City council approves $20M tax abatement for Wal-Mart
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved a $20 million tax abatement for...
School-aged kids can get free weekly meals every Tuesday in June
CULLMAN, Ala. – Each Tuesday during the month of June, a week’s worth of free meals will be provided for school-aged children at the...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 5, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 5, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Saints MC 7th annual Miracle League Ride coming June 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – It will be kickstands up for the Saints Motorcycle Club (MC) seventh annual Miracle League Ride Saturday, June 10. The yearly...
Zip in for some fun!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The ribbon was cut on the grand opening of Smith Lake Ziplines Friday, June 2, with representatives from the Cullman Area...
2 arrested after dog found shot, burned and dumped
WEST POINT, Ala. – Two Cullman County men were arrested in connection to the alleged shooting and killing of a dog owned by one...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 2, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 2, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Concerns of Police Survivors to host picnic at Sportsman Lake June...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday, June 3, the Alabama chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) will host its annual picnic at Sportsman Lake...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 1, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Nassetta, Gentry report mostly tame Memorial Day weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – Memorial Day weekend was mostly tame, according to both Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta.
According to...
Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame now accepting nominations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame (CVHOF), a mission spearheaded by Fairview native Col. Donald Fallin, aims to recognize and pay tribute...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 31, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 31, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
City parks and rec partners with CIEE to host international college...
Cullman approved as host city for J-1 Visa Program through partnership with Council on International Educational Exchange
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports...
‘It’s about fairness, plain and simple’: Ivey signs bill limiting transgender...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed House Bill 261 into law. The bill limits transgender students to playing sports in public...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 30, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ADCNR: Deepwater Horizon settlement projects surpass $1B
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - With the conflict among deer hunting factions at an all-time low, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Commissioner Chris...
ATM theft causes damage; thieves leave empty handed
CULLMAN, Ala. - An ATM was stolen from the main branch of Merchants Bank in Cullman just after midnight, Monday, May 29, according to the...
Cullman honors fallen, unveils new monument
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s annual Memorial Day program was held Saturday, May 27, at Veterans Memorial Park at Sportsman Lake. It was a somber...
Crispy, ooey-gooey grilled cheese goodness
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The morning sun was bright, live jam band tunes were pumping and the air held a distinct aroma of crispy, ooey-gooey...
Aderholt: Check passports before booking travel
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Back in February, Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued a reminder to make sure your passport is still valid before booking international travel. ...
East Elementary receives Exemplary Reading Program Award
CULLMAN, Ala. – East Elementary School recently received the prestigious Exemplary Reading Program Award issued by the International Literacy Association (ILA). The intent of...
Symbols of their sacrifices
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteers and members of Cullman VFW Post 2214 on Friday, May 26, placed American flags along U.S. Highway 31, as they...
Pediatrician Andrew Jones joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dr. Andrew Jones has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Jones completed his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Alabama,...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 26, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 26, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Brent Patterson retires as teacher from CHS
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Longtime Cullman High School teacher and varsity baseball coach Brent Patterson is retiring from the school as a teacher. Though he...
Bulls & Broncs coming to Hanceville June 10
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –The Hanceville Rodeo is back, set for Saturday, June 10, 2023, with gates opening at 5 p.m. and all the action beginning...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 25, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 25. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 24, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
AL Rep. Fred Plump charged with conspiracy and obstruction, agrees to...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama Rep. Fred L. Plump Jr., D-Fairfield, has been charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice and has agreed to resign...
1 dead, 1 charged with murder following shooting at Cullman City...
CULLMAN, Ala. – One man is dead and another charged with murder following a shooting at the Cullman City Parking Deck early Sunday morning,...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 22, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 22, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ALEA’s Marine Patrol launches National Safe Boating Week, offers free vessel...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Like the waves on Alabama’s beautiful gulf coast shoreline, Summer is quickly rolling in, and with the weather warming up, it...
AL unemployment rate record low 2.2%; Cullman County’s rate 1.4%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate is 2.2%, down from March’s rate of...
Commission responds to community concerns about Sportsman Lake ducks
CULLMAN, Ala. – Recently, parkgoers have raised concerns about the ducks and the food available for purchase for them at Sportsman Lake Park. Worries...
Dinner on First: New location, same feel
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dinner on First, hosted annually by the Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) Foundation, looked a little different this year....
Arrests and Incidents reported May 19, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Statewide agencies that assist domestic violence victims granted $115K
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $115,000 to help provide training and resources that ensure victims of domestic violence have...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 18, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 18, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ACES: Kick off summer with the 4-H BIGGEST Catch contest
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Alabama 4-H invites you to make a splash this summer with the 4-H BIGGEST Catch, a virtual fishing competition. The...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 17, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 17, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Mayor gives road work update
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night had a light agenda, with Mayor Woody Jacobs giving an update on ongoing road...
Cullman County Probate Office implements e-recording
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Probate Office has implemented e-recording of some documents. Wendy Lambert, the office’s bookkeeper, address the Cullman County Commission...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 16, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 16, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman Regional names new Chief Operating Officer
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman Regional Medical Center has named Jason Cunningham, MHA, FACHE, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Cunningham will be responsible...
Threat to St. Bernard deemed not credible; classes to resume Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. – A threat made online against St. Bernard Preparatory School in Cullman over the weekend was determined to not be credible, according...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 15, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 15, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
CCBOE hosts armed forces signing day
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Friday, May 12, hosted high school juniors and seniors at the central office for...
Gentry, others visit Texas border
CULLMAN, Ala. – Last week Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry was part of a delegation from Alabama that traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border in...
Baileyton ‘Good Time’ Drag Strip under new management
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton “Good Time” Drag Strip is under new management. As of Friday, May 12, Adam Davis has taken over management...
South Vinemont Council votes to annex properties
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night voted to annex four parcels off of Goodwin Road.
According to Town Clerk...
Holly Pond’s Tapscott awarded Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Ethan Tapscott was awarded the High School Attending Two-Year Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May 5,...
Gudger addresses health care visitation bill, I-65, mental health
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, recently gave an update on legislation he’s been working on this session.
Gudger sponsored Senate Bill 113, aimed...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 11, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 11, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman County man sentenced to 75 years for failure to register...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Greg Nicholas on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, sentenced David Lee Moore, of Hanceville, to 75 years...
Ribbon cut on new basketball court at Smith Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – The ribbon was cut on the new basketball court at Smith Lake Park on Tuesday, May 9.
Due to the location and...
City announces Depot Park improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman on Thursday announced it will be making infrastructure changes to Depot Park. This will occur immediately to...
Pedestrian struck outside Cullman Publix succumbs to injuries
CULLMAN, Ala. - A pedestrian struck outside Publix in Cullman on Tuesday, May 9, succumbed to her injuries after being transported to UAB Hospital...
Harmony Mendoza to end 13-year run with WVTM 13
Mendoza plans to focus on nonprofit work moving forward
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– WVTM 13 on Wednesday announced the departure ofmeteorologist Harmony Mendoza. Mendoza has been covering weather in central Alabamafor 13 years but has...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 10, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 10, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘Eat. Drink. Wander.’
The National opens
CULLMAN, Ala – The National, a stylish and fresh new gastropub in the historic district of Cullman has officially opened its doors....
Arrests and Incidents reported May 9, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 9, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Local man indicted on 53 counts related to child pornography
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local man arrested earlier this year after allegedly using a cellphone to record images of a child in a restroom...
Council recognizes EES Archery Team, recaps Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night recognized the East Elementary School Archery Team, who took the state title in the...
Good Hope’s Peyton Caudle receives City of Good Hope Endowed Scholarship
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council hosted its first May meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and the main topic...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 8, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
6 local students join Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, La. - The following local students were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most...
Taziki’s to open soon; job fair May 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – Taziki's Mediterranean Café is gearing up for its much-anticipated arrival in the community, with a soft opening slated for May 30,...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 5, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 5, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Men’s and Women’s Golf preparing for national tournaments
Hanceville, AL — Wallace State Men’s and Women’s Golf teams are gearing up for appearances at their respective national tournaments in the coming weeks.
Coming...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 4, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 4, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘With great power comes great responsibility’
Community celebrates David Wiggins' 17-year tenure at East Elementary
CULLMAN, Ala. – The community came out to celebrate a beloved educator Monday, May 1, when...