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Hartselle woman charged for trafficking meth
A Hartselle woman was arrested for drug trafficking after deputies say they executed a felony grand jury warrant Tuesday. According to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, 24-year-old Samantha Jo Dixon was charged with trafficking methamphetamine. Dixon was booked into the Morgan County Jail with a $5,000 bond. Jail records...
Academy Sports + Outdoors coming to south shopping center?
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman continues to grow – with new housing developments, retail expansions and in this case, a new retail development in the form of Academy Sports + Outdoors. In a press release from on March 26, 2024, Academy Sports + Outdoors outlined and revealed some of the strategies from behind the scenes. The press release started by stating the following: “Academy Sports + Outdoors (“Academy”) (Nasdaq: ASO) a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce it will open 15-17 new stores in its fiscal 2024 year, starting with two new stores in the first quarter in Knightdale,...
Pet of the week: Meet a ladies man like Rico
CULLMAN, Ala. – When the name Rico is heard, a picture of a smooth ladies man may come to mind. Often associated with “suave,” Rico is a name that embodies charm. Rico, the Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, embodies every bit of his name. The...
Library kicks off Summer Reading Program with over 200 guests
CULLMAN, Ala. – The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) hosted a community kick-off event for its Summer Reading Program on Wednesday. The library transformed into a place of adventure with campfires, papier-mâché vines and a small pond stocked with tiny plastic fish.
Ashley Mercantile opening new location in Muscle Shoals
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ashley Mercantile Owners Ryne and Heather Ashley on Thursday, June 6, announced the late-summer opening of a second location, which will be in Muscle Shoals. Along with Muscle Shoals community members, many Cullman residents joined the Ashleys for the announcement at Ashley Mercantile Thursday morning in Cullman’s Warehouse District.
Cullman City Council names new fire chief, deputy chief
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council on Monday voted to name Darren Peeples chief of Cullman Fire Rescue. Councilman Brad Smith thanked all applicants, saying, “I think we did our due diligence there, and trying to just do everything best for the city of Cullman. We’re confident in Chief Peeples, and so we’re just looking forward to moving toward the future at this time.”
Arrests and Incidents reported June 11, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. No incidents or arrests reported. unlawful breaking and entering a motor vehicle; criminal mischief-1st degree; criminal trespass-2nd degree; AT&T; miscellaneous, damaged property; Mitchell Rd. NE. criminal mischief-1st degree; Dialysis...
Vinemont’s Henry and Roe Wood Park gets a facelift
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont’s Henry and Roe Wood Park is nestled between the middle and high schools. For years, students and children have spent hours on the beloved playground, leaving the play spot a little worse for wear. On Saturday, June 8, with the help of local realtor...
Ozmint pleads guilty in Arab Municipal Court
Former Arab High School head football coach Lee Ozmint pleaded guilty Monday to “being a school employee distributing or soliciting obscene material to or from a student under the age of 19,” a class A misdemeanor. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail, but that was suspended...
Hydrofest returns to Guntersville Lake
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The largest race lineup in 60 years will occur at Guntersville Lake. The annual Guntersville Lake HydroFest will be the largest race event in decades. Set for June 29-30, 2024, the event will feature the Unlimiteds, the Grand Prixs, Pro-Lites, Stock Outboards and Vintage Unlimiteds including the original Miss US 1, who broke the straightaway speed record on Guntersville Lake in 1962.
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