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1 week ago | 
cullmantribune.com | Lauren Estes
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reported decreased Memorial Day Weekend activity. Cullman Police Assistant Chief Brandon Patterson said CPD officers managed two DUI arrests over the weekend, and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said the weekend wasn’t bad overall for deputies. “We had two DUI arrests, six drug-related arrests, multiple domestic violence arrests and warrants served,” Gentry said.
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1 week ago | 
cullmantribune.com | Lauren Estes
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County natives Dr. Morgan Roberts White and her husband Daniel White will open Smith Lake Veterinary Hospital in late June-early July 2025. ”We would like to formally introduce ourselves as the owners of Smith Lake Veterinary Hospital,” Dr. White said. ”I grew up on my family’s cattle farm and am a 2009 graduate of Good Hope High School.
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2 weeks ago | 
cullmantribune.com | Lauren Estes
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville will host a live poetry night on Friday, May 30, from 6-7 p.m.Library Manager Teresa Rivera said anyone can attend. “We will have the ambience, a microphone and a sign-up sheet,” Rivera said. “There will be chairs for the viewing audience, and everyone can listen peacefully as each poet reads. We will serve coffee and tea and snacks afterwards.
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2 weeks ago | 
cullmantribune.com | Lauren Estes
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Coroner’s Office on May 21-22, hosted a Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Investigation (SUIDI) training class at the Cullman VFW, with many local and neighboring agencies in attendance. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said SUIDI training is important for coroners. law enforcement and medical examiners to be able to determine cause and manner of death of an infant. “It’s important for families to understand why their infant died,” Kilpatrick said.
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2 weeks ago | 
cullmantribune.com | Lauren Estes
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man who was out on bond on a murder charge saw his bond revoked on Monday, May 19, by Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Emily Johnston for allegedly violated the terms of his pre-trial release. Randall Dewayne Hogan, 69, of Cullman, was arrested back on Oct. 30, 2023.
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2 weeks ago | 
cullmantribune.com | Lauren Estes
CULLMAN, Ala. – Memorial Day Weekend is just days away, and local law enforcement provided tips for summer safety. Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said his department wants everyone to practice safety at all times – from family and friend gatherings to holiday events and activities around water to traveling, he said, please keep these safety tips in mind:Travel safely: Expect heavy traffic and plan ahead. Buckle up, obey speed limits and never drive under the influence.
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2 weeks ago | 
cullmantribune.com | Lauren Estes
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2025 Smith Lake Park Memorial Day Festival will take place this Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free. Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Kenneth Cornelius said the department loves giving back to the community with events like this. “With this festival being a free event, it gives families something fun to do to kick off their summer without breaking the bank,” he said.
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2 weeks ago | 
cullmantribune.com | Lauren Estes
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Flying Fifty Hotel is teaming up with on-site businesses to host a Summer Block Party on Sunday, June 1, from 2-5 p.m. Owner Challie Knetter said since all of the spaces are now open, the hotel wanted to celebrate with the community in the form of a block party event. “There will be food giveaways, a hotel tour, live music and special guests at the event,” Knetter said.
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3 weeks ago | 
cullmantribune.com | Lauren Estes |W.C. Mann
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Curt’s Closet hosted its annual fundraising event, Clothed in Cullman, earlier this month. On Friday, May 16, it was announced that the fundraiser brought in an incredible $92,000. Ashley Wilson founded Curt’s Closet to honor the legacy of her son Curtis, who was tragically killed by a drunk driver in May 2017. She said Clothed in Cullman has been taking place annually since May 2019.
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3 weeks ago | 
cullmantribune.com | Lauren Estes
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – May 11-17 was designated Little Free Library Week, and on Thursday, May 15, a group gathered at Fairview’s Randall Shedd Community Park to take part in a fun event called “We are the Gardeners.”Stephanie Sprouse, who stewards the Little Free Library at the park, said she applied for a Little Free Library grant, which made the event possible.
