Tag: News
Christmas at the Grotto returns Nov. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Ave Maria Grotto is bringing back its Christmas tradition for another year. This year, Christmas at the Grotto will expand...
LED lights installed at West Point ballpark
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council at its meeting Monday night heard from Tim Garner and Muntingh Hamman with LED Capital...
CCSO gearing up for annual rodeo
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo, including the special needs rodeo, is right around the corner— and...
Good Hope’s McKenney named Miss Cahaba Valley’s Outstanding Teen
ALABASTER, Ala. – This year’s Miss Cahaba Valley’s Outstanding Team competition was hosted at Thompson High School earlier this month and Good Hope’s Maddie...
Cullman family copes with baby’s cancer diagnosis
CULLMAN, Ala. - Parents Sadie and Derrick Attaway of Cullman recently experienced a serious health scare when one of their twins, 11-month-old Brixton Attaway,...
Ashley Wilson named 2023 City Family of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Farm-City Committee held its annual Farm-City Banquet Thursday evening, Nov. 17, at Loft 212 downtown, where it named...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:
Saturday, Nov. 19
Deputies conducted a traffic stop...
Christmas pyramid lighting this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s traditional Christmas pyramid, or Weihnachtspyramide, located next to the Cullman County Museum at 211 Second Ave. NE, will be lit...
What are you thankful for?
We recently asked leaders throughout Cullman County to share what they are grateful for this holiday season. The changemakers who serve the community with...
Pet of the Week: Trixie Darling
CULLMAN, Ala. - Volunteer Donna Ruttkay with the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Trixie Darling.
Trixie Darling...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 23, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville Civitan Club hosts 6th annual Tinsel Trail and Tree Lighting
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The sixth annual Hanceville Civitan Club Tinsel Trail and Tree Lighting Ceremony took place Saturday at Veterans Park. Nearly 50 Christmas...
Gudger wins Guardian of Small Business award
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) honored Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, with its Guardian of Small Business award Friday, Nov....
Wonderland Under Warrior returns to Rickwood Caverns
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Rickwood Caverns will again transform into a unique, winter wonderland for the holiday season.
Known as “Wonderland Under Warrior,” the magical experience...
Freezing foods and leftovers: The safe way
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Freezing foods is one of the best and safest ways to preserve foods throughout the year. This technique is especially...
Wallace State hosts holiday tradition ‘The Nutcracker’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre hosted three performances of “The Nutcracker” over the weekend. The performances were co-produced...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday hours
CULLMAN, Ala. – Thousands of local shoppers will choose to participate in Black Friday shopping on Friday, Nov. 25. In years past several retailers...
Ivey temporarily halts executions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – After the third failed execution attempt since 2018 and second in the past two months, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday,...
Chamber announces annual Holiday Storefront Contest
CULLMAN, Ala. - This holiday season, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging member businesses to decorate their storefronts to bring holiday cheer...
Vinemont serves hundreds at 1st Community Thanksgiving Meal
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of Vinemont, with the help of several local organizations, held its first free Community Thanksgiving Meal on Saturday, Nov....
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CCSO K-9 team recognized as NNDDA ‘Top tracking team’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry is honored to recognize the efforts of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) K-9 Program, according...
CCBOE recognizes Holly Pond FFA students, teachers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized several faculty members, students and family members during their meeting on Thursday, Nov....
Cullman County Commission holds first five-person meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission grew by two on Tuesday, Nov. 16 as Kelly Duke and Corey Freeman joined the standing commission...
Liftoff! NASA’s Artemis I Mega Rocket launches Orion to Moon
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following a successful launch of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful rocket in the world, the agency’s Orion spacecraft...
ACES: Factors that affect pecan tree production
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Why aren’t my pecan trees bearing anymore? This is a common question many people ask during the fall, especially if...
‘Save Room for Safety’ this Thanksgiving
MONTGOMERY – This holiday season, travel experts are predicting over 54 million Americans will travel at least 50 or more miles from home during...
Sportsman Lake Winter Wonderland adds 40 foot Santa display for 20th...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation saved the announcement of a big surprise for the ribbon cutting of the 20th annual Winter...
Files from yesteryear: 1904, 1934, 1954
From the files of 1904
Fresh Michigan celery at Mages every Saturday. – Adv.
To regulate the price of cotton, producers are going to hold one...
Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show hosts over 70 vendors
VINEMONT, Ala. - The annual Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show was held Friday Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday Nov....
Early morning house fire claims life in Jones Chapel
CULLMAN, Ala. - An overnight house fire has claimed the life of a Cullman County man. Rodney Ray Persall, 68, died in the fire...
Cullman City Schools receive ‘A’ grade in 2022 state report card
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2022 Alabama Education Report Card is out, and Cullman City Schools scored an “A” overall, maintaining and reaching excellent achievement...
Jason Crawford found guilty of murder
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Friday night, after four days of testimony, Cullman’s Jason Crawford was found guilty in the murder of his wife Tiffiney...
Crawford trial, day 5
Warning: This article includes graphic language.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Defendant Jason Crawford, on trial for the murder of his wife Tiffiney Joy Crawford, took the...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont man killed in single-vehicle crash
A single-vehicle crash at approximately 10:28 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, has fatally injured a Vinemont man. Alvin D. Gillon, 67, was critically injured when...
Cullman City Board of Education meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Board of Education met on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at East Elementary School recognizing sixth grader Collin Kent as...
United Way Designer Bag Bingo hosts 500-plus players
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County’s third annual Designer Bag Bingo event took place Tuesday at Loft 212. The event is...
JSU Marching Southerners awarded Sudler Trophy
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - The John Phillip Sousa Foundation presented the famed JSU Marching Southerners the prestigious Sudler Trophy at halftime during the Gamecocks’ final...
Cullman High Theatre raising funds for state finals
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre will represent its school and community at the Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival, where 12 high...
Governor Ivey makes first major staff appointment ahead of second term
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced she is appointing Drew Harrell to serve as director of legislative affairs. The appointment of...
Crawford trial: Day 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – The murder trial of Cullman man Jason Crawford entered its fourth day Thursday. The defendant is charged with murder in the...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 17, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CPD Chief Kenny Culpepper set to retire after 44 years
CULLMAN, Ala. – One of Cullman’s most familiar faces is set to retire from the Cullman Police Department (CPD) in just a couple of...
Law enforcement tips for a safe holiday season
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the holiday season fast approaching, members of local law enforcement provided tips on how to keep yourself and your property...
20th annual Winter Wonderland opens Nov. 18 at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 20th annual Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display will happen open Friday, Nov. 18 and run through Dec....
Obituary: Jim Caudle
Funeral service for Jim Caudle, age 72, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Christopher Franklin Walker
Christopher Franklin Walker of Hanceville, AL passed away on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. He was born March 2, 1973, to Harry and Peggy Walker.
He is...
Obituary: Shannon Dwayne Jones
Shannon Dwayne Jones, age 46, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. Shannon was born in Haleyville, Alabama on June 24,...
Crawford trial: Day 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Day three of Cullman man Jason Crawford’s trial in the May 2, 2017, murder of his wife Tiffiney Joy Crawford, began...
Scholar’s bowl scoreboard: West Point teams continue dominance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point’s high school and middle school teams once again sit atop county stat sheets in scholar’s bowl matches at Wallace...
‘The Nutcracker’ coming Nov. 18-20
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre, Cullman Community Theatre and Ballet South will present “The Nutcracker” with more than 60...
Veterans honored at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep and its monastic community honored veterans in a special Veterans Day Service in the Abbey Church.
Student Council President...
Budweiser Clydesdales bring Christmas season to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Thousands packed into Cullman’s Warehouse District and surrounding area to get a glimpse of something special Sunday. The three-day Christmas in...
Holly Pond family raising funds for Diabetic Alert Dog
HOLLY POND, Ala. – A Holly Pond family is raising funds for a Diabetic Alert Dog. Cash Howard, 7, was diagnosed with type 1...
Crawford trial: Testimony begins
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jury selection in the murder trial of Cullman man Jason Crawford was completed on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 12:45 p.m. in...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont man killed in single-vehicle crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Vinemont man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Kenneth Wesley...
Cullman man killed in single-vehicle crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was killed in a single-vehicle crash at approximately 4:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14. The victim was identified as...
St. Bernard Prep welcomes new admissions director
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meg Glover started her new full-time admissions director position at St. Bernard Prep on Monday, Nov. 7 and completed her first...
A vision becomes reality
CULLMAN, Ala. – The chilly breeze and brisk temperature did not thwart the droves of skaters of all ages who took to Skate Depot...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:
Tuesday, Nov. 8
Deputies arrested Jesse Shane Black,...
Crawford trial: Preliminary jury selection as proceedings begin
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jury selection in the trial of a Cullman man charged with the murder of his wife began Monday, Nov. 14, in...
Good Hope City Council awards School Project Grants
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its first November meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and got the...
CPD confirms robbery at Factory Connection
CULLMAN, Ala. - UPDATE 6:40 p.m: Cullman Police Department released the following statement.
“This evening at approximately 5:19 pm Cullman City Communications received a call...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Classical Homeschool Academy holds history fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Classical Homeschool Academy (CCHA) held a history fair and Thanksgiving meal at Cullman Nazarene Church on Friday, Nov. 11. The...
2023 Master Gardener application period ends Nov. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - The application period for the 2023 Cullman County Master Gardener training course ends on Nov. 30. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System...
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption expands foster care adoption program across...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and the State of Alabama are proud to announce a partnership that will lead to...
Hanceville City Council gets law enforcement update
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at its regular meeting Thursday heard from Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long, who provided the council with...
Parade of veterans
Students at Cullman City Primary School and Cullman Middle School celebrated local veterans Thursday with songs and a parade, in commemoration of Veterans Day...
Dodge City appoints Jason Burney mayor
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council at its Thursday night meeting appointed its third mayor this year. Councilwoman Heather Langley made...
Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love program set for Dec....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation’s Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love ceremony will be held Thursday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m....
WSCC Future Foundation luncheon raises more than $300K for scholarships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Future Foundation held its annual Student Investment Luncheon and Auction Thursday, raising more than $300,000 toward providing a...
East Elementary named ‘Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School of Excellence’ for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School has been honored as a Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School of Excellence for a third time, following accolades in...
Crawford murder trial scheduled to begin Monday, Nov. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – The husband of Tiffiney Joy Crawford, Jason Dewayne Crawford, is set to stand trial for one count of murder in his...
Files from yesteryear: 1954
From the files of 1954
The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jones was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday.
Bobby McClendon, son of Mr. and...
West Elementary hosts packed Veterans Day program
CULLMAN, Ala. – Fifth-grade students at West Elementary presented a Veterans Day program for the community Thursday, Nov. 10.
Fifth-grade teacher Keenan Fowlkes, who is...
3 teens killed in Hwy. 91 crash
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Three teenagers were killed in a single-vehicle wreck early Friday morning on Alabama Highway 91 near County Road 549 in Cullman...
Fatal wreck on Hwy. 91
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A single-vehicle wreck early Friday morning on Alabama Highway 91 near County Road 549 has left at least one person dead,...
Vinemont purchases new business license software
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening discussed the purchase of new business license software from Local Government Corporation (LGC).
Mayor Radginal...
Vinemont father, son battling cancer
VINEMONT, Ala. - Wendy Smithson wasn’t prepared for what fall 2022 would look like when her son, and then her husband, were diagnosed with...
Fairview Elementary cuts ribbon on book vending machine
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Elementary School on Tuesday cut the ribbon on its new book vending machine. Faculty and staff were joined by the...
Cullman City Council invites public to Skate Depot grand opening
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Councilman Clint Hollingsworth and Mayor Woody Jacobs invited the public to attend the grand opening of Skate Depot, Cullman’s...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Chris Stapleton, Zach Bryan, Cody Johnson and Riley Green to headline...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South will return July 20-22, 2023, and be headlined by Chris Stapleton, Zach Bryan, Cody Johnson and Riley Green.
Expanding...
‘The Nutcracker’ to be presented Nov. 18-20 at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre is partnering with Ballet South and the Cullman Community Theatre to present “The Nutcracker”...
Leah Grace Tarvin’s legacy of excellence and friendship
HOLLY POND, Ala – Leah Grace Tarvin, 22, of Holly Pond, died Thursday, Nov. 3, just a day after she was struck by a...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 9, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘They love you no matter what’
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond’s Fortner Farm, owned by Stephanie and Benny Fortner, is a petting zoo that welcomes visitors to learn about...
Skate Depot grand opening Nov. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – After years of planning and the release of the project’s final design in April, the grand opening for Skate Depot, Cullman’s...
City planning commission holds multiple public hearings
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Monday had several public hearings and subdivisions on its agenda. All agenda items were...
Open House this Thursday at St. Bernard Prep
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman will host an Open House Thursday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for boarding and...
General Election: Incumbents, Republicans reign in local, state races
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County voters, along with those across the country, returned to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8, to have their voices...
CCSO weekend arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the weekend, including:
Thursday, Nov. 3
CCSO deputies went to a residence in...
ALABAMA co-founder Jeff Cook dead at 73
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Jeff Cook, founding member and legendary guitarist of the supergroup ALABAMA, has died. Cook, a member of the Country Music Hall...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 8, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Agent ‘Ghost’ begins special mission
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Students, faculty and staff at Hanceville Elementary School were treated to a surprise Monday when Service Dogs Alabama visited the school...
Annual Veterans Day program honors local veterans
VINEMONT, Ala. - The annual Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration returned to Cullman Regional Airport Saturday. It was a rainy day, which meant the...
