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Arrests and Incidents reported May 22, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 22, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. No arrests or incidents reported. burglary-3rd degree; Applebee’s; Cherokee Ave. SW. May 21. harassment; person. Arrests. May 21. Greene, Justin C.; 41. unlawful possession of marijuana-2nd degree. possession...
Hartselle woman seeking answers after her car was almost wrongfully towed away
HARTSELLE, Ala. — One Hartselle woman is seeking answers after she says she was headed to run errands one day and noticed that her car was being hooked up to a tow truck. Marie Winton explained that she finally got to the bottom of the situation, and the tow truck company had the wrong vehicle. She continued that she has no idea what she would have done if they had left with her vehicle.
Pet of the week: Taste the rainbow with Skittles
CULLMAN, Ala. – Grabbing a piece of the rainbow is easier than ever with Skittles, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week. Skittles is an approximately 3-year-old Australian Kelpie mix with deep brown eyes, a golden brown coat and large pointed ears that reveal every emotion. His breed background gives an extra pep in the step of this medium to high energy pup; hiking and bounding along wooded trails and park paths are a favorite activity. Like the sun on a gloomy day, Skittles rises to life’s challenges and obstacles with ease, navigating leash etiquette and manners smoothly. A contagious zest for life, as multicolored and faceted as his namesake, is what makes Skittles the perfect companion, friend and pal for any family or household. Are you ready to meet Skittles? Head over to Cullman County Animal Shelter at 935 Convent Road NE, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for a meet and greet. His adoption fee of $130 includes neuter, DHLPP vaccine, Bordetella vaccines, rabies vaccine, wormer, general exam at the vet and microchip. Contact the Cullman County Animal Shelter at 256-734-5448 or cullmananimalshelter@co.cullman.al.us. Copyright 2024 Humble Roots, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Files from yesteryear: 1902
From the files of 1902 The old building on the corner of Second Avenue and Fourth Street East is now being removed preparatory to the erection of a large brick bank by a company of gentleman who will “incorporate” with a capital stock of $25,000. Mr. and Mrs. J. Mackentepe were considerably bruised up Monday enroute to Decatur when an engine ran out of a siding and hit the accommodation on which they were riding. George Allen was slightly injured in jumping from the engine. Miss Nettie Karter of Cullman and Walter Gazin of New Orleans were married in Bessemer on Tuesday. John Sutterer...
Weather Wednesday: Certified Chief Meteorologist Danielle Dozier visits Reeves Family Farm
It's that time of year again! Weather Wednesday is back and it's a segment we feature where Certified Chief Meteorologist Danielle Dozier goes out into the community and shows some of the amazing things to see and do while bringing the weather forecast.
Vinemont to hold cleanup day for Henry and Roe Wood Park June 1
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Town of South Vinemont, local business the Man Cave Market and Cullman real estate agent Richard Neese are coming together to improve, clean up and revitalize the park between Vinemont High and Middle Schools, Henry and Roe Wood Park. The park has been a centerpiece...
Cullman County Commission moves toward airport expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 21, approved plans for engineering services for the reconstruction of the apron and hangars to be constructed on a new taxiway at Cullman Regional Airport. Airport Director Ben Harrison said to the commission, “What we’re asking you for is the engineering services and design on this project,” Said Harrison, “The reason we’re trying to do this right now is we don’t want to start digging in late September or late October. We are afraid that three-four month project would turn into a six-seven month project.” The commission...
The Crossing hosting bass tournament June 8 at Smith Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Crossing, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing food and other services to those in need in Cullman, is excited to host its first-ever bass tournament on June 8 at Smith Lake Park. Anglers from the community and beyond are invited to participate. Check-in will begin at 5 a.m. with final weigh-ins scheduled for 3 p.m. The tournament features two-person teams, a five-bass limit and a $10 entry for the biggest fish pot. Entry fees are $100 per team, with substantial prizes for the top four teams: $1,500 for first place, $750 for second place, $500 for third...
The Honey Baked Ham Company returning to Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The Honey Baked Ham Company is returning to the Dothan, as the company announced on Wednesday that a franchisee with locations across the states of Alabama and Georgia will be bringing the brand back to the Circle City. The franchisee, Andy Gaghagen, is opening two new...
Lee Leads from Start to Finish to Win the MLF Heavy Hitters on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 23, 2024) – Abu Garcia pro Jordan Lee from Cullman, Alabama, first experienced tournament success at 17, winning on Lake Guntersville using a topwater frog. Since then, he has refined his skills with this technique, anticipating an opportunity to showcase them nationally. Lee seized this opportunity...
Cullman man, 29, killed in Jefferson County crash
JEFFERSON COUNTY — A two-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 5:15 a.m. Saturday, May 18, has claimed the life of a Cullman man, according to Senior Trooper Cody Farrar of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. “The pedestrian, Martin Rodriguez-Ramirez, 29, who was in the roadway, was...
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