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40th annual Bloomin’ Festival: ‘Truly unforgettable experience’
CULLMAN, Ala. – More than 180 vendors lined the pathways of the St. Bernard campus for the 40th annual Bloomin’ Festival Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21, for what organizers called a “truly unforgettable experience.” Displays of artwork, handmade crafts, beauty and skincare products and homemade treats were packed tent to tent. The weekend was a chilly one compared to the just days before, but the overcast sky and brisk breeze didn’t prevent the crowds from arriving in droves with their pull-behind wagons and carts, ready to shop. Vehicles were parked neatly along every available empty lot at the school. The Cullman Police Department, as well as school faculty...
Gardendale man dies after SUV struck by debris on I-65 near Warrior
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — A Gardendale man is dead after a piece of debris struck his SUV Monday morning. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said 51-year-old Jason H. Fields was fatally injured when the debris struck the 2021 Ford Bronco he was driving. The incident happened April...
Locust Fork kindergartener killed in Highway 79 crash
TRAFFORD, Ala. — A kindergartener from Locust Fork died in a crash on Highway 79 in Trafford Monday morning. The crash happened before 10 a.m. near Center Springs Road, according to the Blount County Sheriff's Department. >> THE LATEST: Headlines and weather from WVTM 13. Details surrounding the crash...
Obituary: Rhyan RNell Hall
Memorial services for Rhyan Hall, 29, of Hanceville will be Tuesday, April 23rd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Hall was born October 5, 1994 in Jefferson County, Alabama. He passed away April 19, 2024 in Cullman County, Alabama. He attended Pickens County High School in the class of 2013. Mr. Hall is survived by his children, Rhylan Hall, Rowlynd Hall; sister, Mollie Hall; brother, Ronnail Hall; parents, Rodney and Amy Hall; grandmother, Donna Miller (Phillip); mother of his children, Destiny McLeod; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, aunts, and uncles. Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his grandparents, Betty and Robert Hall; great-great grandfather, Clifford Farley; great grandmother, Iva Mae Smith; great grandfather, Gertis “Willie” Williams; and his sister, JoLeigh Mae Hall.
Man dies following tree removal accident
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local man died following a tree removal accident at a jobsite in the Bethsadia community on Tuesday, April 16. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as Phillips Pullium, 34, of Cullman, and said Pullium was struck by a limb. Kilpatrick said Pullium was...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 19, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 19, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. No incidents or arrests reported. criminal mischief-3rd degree; Coca-Cola Bottling Co.; damaged machine; 4th St. SW. theft of property-3rd degree; Days Inn; cash; 4th St. SW. April 18. duty...
Update: Crash blocking I-65 southbound lanes near Warrior cleared
From Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY–A single-vehicle crash along I-65 closed multiple lanes between Warrior and Kimberly on Monday, according to ALEA Senior Trooper Vu Quang. The crash, which occurred at approximately 10:57 a.m., resulted in the two inside southbound lanes of I-65 near the 281 mile marker being blocked. As of 2:03 p.m., the […]
Inaugural Miss Mud Creek Pageant taking place April 27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Miss Mud Creek Pageant will be making its inaugural debut on Saturday, April 27, at the Hanceville Lion’s Club,111 Michelle St. NW, starting at 10 a.m. with the baby group. There will be a $40 entry fee for contestants. Organized by Hannah Gore, local resident and pageant director, Miss Mud Creek was conceived as a unique fundraiser to support Gore’s daughter, Layla, in her upcoming international pageant competition. However, it has grown into an opportunity to provide a platform for ladies of all ages to showcase their beauty, confidence and poise. “Our main goal is to give ladies,...
Update: Expect damaging winds and quarter-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Cullman County Thursday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 4:03 p.m. valid until 4:30 p.m. for Cullman County. Expect quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 4:02 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Hanceville, or 7 miles...
Commission recognizes Animal Control Officer Jarrett, approves indigent burial process
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its meeting on April 18, the Cullman County Commission recognized Cullman County Animal Control Officer Johnny Jarrett for his advancement in education; Jarrett completed a Code 3 course from Colorado State University and is now a Certified Animal Cruelty Investigator. “Johnny, thank you so much for all you do, all of the animal control officers, for keeping things going,” said Commission Chairman Jeff Clemons. “Thank you for completing that course.” Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick attended the meeting to discuss requirements for an indigent burial. Currently, there is no assistance application or regulations for being declared indigent and qualifying for...
Urgent need for clothing at Hanceville Elementary
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Elementary School is reaching out to the community for assistance to replenish its emergency clothing closet. The school has a longstanding program designed to support students who may lack essential items such as properly fitting shoes or appropriate clothing. Given the current shortage, it urgently requires new or lightly used children’s clothing ranging from sizes 4T to 14 for both boys and girls. The school’s dedicated nurses manage a special room stocked with clothing and essential hygiene items like deodorant, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste. With a growing student population of 645, the need for these resources has...
Obituary: Mateo De Feria Gomez
Mateo De Feria Gomez, age 58 of Hanceville, AL, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the University of Alabama Hospital. He was born Tuesday, September 21, 1965 in Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father, Roberto Gomez De Feria. Survivors include his mother, Maria Dias De Feria; two sons, Bertin Gomez and Roberto Gomez and daughter, Ana Gomez. No services are planned at this time.
Cullman County engineer gives update on CR 222
CULLMAN, Ala. – At the Cullman County Commission’s monthly meeting on April 18, Cullman County Engineer Phillip Widner gave an update to the commissioners on the progress of the repairs to County Road 222, where a large sinkhole was discovered in late January. The damaged roadway is located near Interstate 65 Exit 305 northbound The sinkhole was found Jan. 26 (www.cullmantribune.com/2024/01/26/sinkhole-discovered-on-county-road-222). Plans were made for Apel Machine and Supply to begin repairs on Monday, March 25; the construction company made plans to bore under the road and correct the void, reinforcing the roadway, keeping travel paths safe for motorists. (www.cullmantribune.com/2024/03/23/county-road-222-repairs-to-begin-march-25). “I know last meeting we passed the award for Apel...
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