Cullman City/County Schools close Thursday, among other agencies
CULLMAN – Both Cullman City and County Schools will be closed on Thursday due to the immense amount of snowfall. Both Dr. Doreen Griffeth (City School superintendent) and Dr. Craig Ross (County School superintendent) said no classes will be held Thursday, Feb. 26.
Warming Shelter:...
Public Service Announcement for patients of Dr. Robert Ward regarding patient records
Cullman Regional Medical Center would like to inform the patients of orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Ward that he has given temporary custodianship of all of his patient records to the Cullman Regional Medical Records Department.
Patients can request to have their medical records sent to...
Cullman City Schools renovations continue
CULLMAN, Ala. - With students away from campuses for the summer, Cullman City Schools is full steam ahead working on renovations and improvement projects across several campuses to prepare for the 2024-2025 school year.The Cullman Middle School expansion and renovation is arguably the biggest...
Hanceville man arrested for methamphetamine trafficking
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department arrested a Hanceville man and charged him with trafficking in methamphetamine following a traffic stop on Aug. 2.
According to CPD Public Relations Officer Adam Clark, officers stopped a vehicle occupied by Tyler Lamont Speakman, 29, on Hickory...
North Alabama: AFC’S Fire Danger Warning upgraded to Fire Alert, effective immediately
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has upgraded the Fire Danger Warning, issuing a Fire Alert for 46 counties in north Alabama effective immediately. This order for Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Colbert, Coosa, Cullman, Dallas, DeKalb, Elmore, Etowah,...
Recent briefing gives positive updates on Highway 157construction progress
CULLMAN, Ala. - The construction on Alabama Highway 157 is well underway as Chilton Contractors Inc. work on the two-lane northbound roadway. The plans are also including a multi-use path from Eva Road to Childhaven Road and an additional multi-use path from Eva Road...
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-65 lane closures for guardrail repair
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is advising motorists to expect the following lane and shoulder closures for guardrail repairs on Interstate 65 in Morgan and Limestone counties this week, weather-permitting:
JUST NORTH OF CULLMAN COUNTY: Northbound outside lane and northbound outside shoulder...
Governor Bentley expands drought emergency declaration to all Alabama counties
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Robert Bentley on Monday expanded the Drought Emergency Declaration to cover the entire state. Effective 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2016, all 67 counties in the state of Alabama have been placed under a ‘No Burn’ order, in which all outdoor...
3 Vinemont residents charged after search yields meth, marijuana
VINEMONT, Ala. – Three Vinemont residents were arrested last Tuesday after The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Vinemont. Officers arrested James Tyler Hinman, 38, and Asia Ryan Graham, 28, for trafficking in methamphetamine, unlawful possession of...
Multi-vehicle I-65 wreck leaves 1 dead
CULLMAN, Ala. – A multi-vehicle wreck on Interstate 65 northbound in Cullman County claimed the life of an Indiana woman Wednesday.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as Ruth Bahr, 58, of Vincennes, Indiana.
The wreck happened at approximately 10:40 a.m. near mile marker...
Co-op: Planned outage Oct. 17 for Winston Co., part of Cullman Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative and the Tennessee Valley Authority have
scheduled a planned power outage that will impact a large portion of the co-op’s service
area in Winston County and parts of western Cullman County on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020.
The outage is scheduled to begin Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, at 6 a.m., and could last for up
to eight hours. All Cullman EC members served by the Addison and Helicon substations
will be without power during this time. Some of the communities and areas included in
this outage are Addison, Arley, Helicon, Sardis, Nesmith, Duncan Bridge, Houston, Piney
Grove, Corinth, Moreland, and a small section of Crane Hill including Sulpher Springs.
Members who will be affected by this planned power outage and have a current telephone
number listed on their Cullman EC account will receive a courtesy call this week, and an
additional reminder phone call prior to the event.
The outage is necessary for TVA to perform maintenance on its main transmission line
that delivers electricity to the Addison and Helicon substations. Cullman EC will use this
opportunity to perform maintenance inside the Addison substation as well.
Co-op staff has spent the past several weeks contacting local business and industrial
members that will be affected. TVA and Cullman EC apologize for any inconvenience
this outage may cause.
ALDOT: Motorists strongly urged to avoid travel into Wednesday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency advise motorists that freezing rain will likely coat roads with ice in north and west-central Alabama beginning tonight. Furthermore, much of the state will experience freezing temperatures over the...
ALEA encourages everyone to end the summer safely this Labor Day weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As the final holiday of the summer draws near, many Alabamians are preparing for an extended fun-filled weekend with friends, family and festivities on the state’s busy roadways and scenic waterways. The Labor Day holiday is often recognized as a day...
TRAFFIC DETOUR from U.S. 278 E Monday, April 29
TRAFFIC DETOUR: On Monday, April 29, the Cullman Water Department will be working on Third St. NE (U.S. 278 East). As a result, east bound traffic on Third St. NE/U.S. 278 (with the exception of tractor trailers) will be detoured onto 11th Ave. SE,...
Severe storms possible Friday evening into Saturday morning
CLANTON, Ala. - A line of thunderstorms will enter northwest Alabama Friday evening, weaken after moving south of I-20 and exit the southern portions of the state late Saturday afternoon or evening.
There is the threat of damaging straight-line winds and a few tornadoes north of I-20 between 9...
NWS Huntsville issues Flash Flood Watch for area until noon Wednesday
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FLASH FLOOD WATCH from 9 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 19 until noon on Wednesday, Dec. 20 for the counties of Colbert, Cullman, De Kalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall and Morgan...
‘Our goal is to help create tomorrow’s leaders: CCSO hosts Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) hosted this year’s Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA) last week and CCSO was excited to work with a great of more than 25 students from county, city, private and home schools. Sheriff Matt Gentry believes...
Council recognizes EES Archery Team, recaps Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night recognized the East Elementary School Archery Team, who took the state title in the Elementary Division at the 2023 National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Alabama State Championship in Montgomery April 6-7. The...
ALDOT: U.S. 278 bridge at St. Bernard down to 1 lane June 9-12
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) on Thursday announced statewide bridge crews will be repairing the U.S. Highway 278 bridge over Eightmile Creek, between Cliff Road and St. Bernard Drive, in Cullman June 9-12, weather-permitting.
One lane of the bridge will be...
List of Cullman County storm shelters
Below is the current list of Cullman County storm shelters, per the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA).
Community Shelter List by cullmansense on Scribd
Tornado watch in effect for all of north Alabama until 8 p.m. tonight
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Tornado Watch for all of north Alabama until 8 p.m. tonight, June 23.
Counties included are Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan,...
CCBOE recognizes student achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. – Prior to the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) monthly meeting, Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette recognized multiple student-athletes and scholars for their recent achievements.
Allison Rice and Kallaway McKinnon from Cold Springs and Trey Thompson and Tyce Thompson from West Point were...
Cullman County Schools recognizes Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman County Schools along with America’s First Federal Credit Union recognizes a teacher and staff member each month.
Teacher of the Month: Shawna Finley, 4th Grade, Holly Pond Elementary
“Mrs. Finley is a wonderful teacher and coworker,” said Karen Sparks, Holly Pond Elementary Principal....
Cold tonight with storms late this weekend
A Freeze Warning is in effect for the northern half of the state from 1 a.m. through 8-9 a.m. Friday, with a Frost Advisory for much of the southern half. Low temperatures tonight will range from 28-32 degrees across the northern half and middle...
Tornado Watch effective until 3 a.m. for Cullman area
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Tornado Watch, effective until 3 a.m. Sunday morning, April 14, for the following counties:
Bibb, Blount, Cullman, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lawrence, Marengo, Marion, Marshall, Morgan, Perry, Pickens, Shelby, Sumter, Tuscaloosa,...
Low-end severe threat today with higher threat possible Saturday into early Sunday
CLANTON, Ala. -- Showers and thunderstorms in western Alabama early this morning will spread eastward during the day. A few storms in the Marginal Risk area (dark green) could produce wind gusts from 40-60 mph, hail and perhaps a tornado or two from late...
Weather alert: Severe thunderstorm warning for Cullman County until 5:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Cullman County in north central Alabama... * Until 545 PM CDT *
At 511 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dodge City, or 14 miles south of...
Hanceville council authorizes demolition of home
UPDATE: Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail clarified Saturday (7/15/23) evening, the property authorized to be demolished is a two-story apartment-style structure near the back of the property which was previously condemned due to fire.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at its meeting on Thursday,...
(CANCELED) Emergency Missing Child Alert: 3 children taken in Birmingham
The children were abducted by their non-custodial mother, Derick Irisha Brown (pictured). (ALEA)
UPDATE: This alert has been canceled.
BIRMINGHAM - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports that the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating twins, Heavenly and Heaven Brown,...
Cullman City Council approves purchase of building to house Cullman Community Theatre
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, July 22, 2024, approved the purchase of the facilities of the former Clark Street Church of God and Calvary Apostolic First United Pentecostal Church, to create a 200-seat community performing arts center. Among other uses,...
Jacobs proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of October 2024 Alpha Delta Kappa Month in Cullman. Local Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK) members from each local chapter met with Jacobs to receive the official proclamation. Members attending from the Beta Delta chapter...
City of Cullman receives clean 2020 financial audit
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Council President Jenny Folsom announced at Monday’s council meeting that the city’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 financial audit is complete and arrived from Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors clean, with no negative findings.
The summary of the report showed no...
Two people killed in three-person wreck on Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people were killed when three vehicles were involved in a traffic wreck on Monday morning around 7:30 a.m. near Hurricane Creek Park on Highway 31.
According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, two women were identified as being deceased on scene...
Hanceville City Council approves amendments to FY 2024 budget
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its regular council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30, the Hanceville City Council examined and approved amendments to its previously approved budget for fiscal year 2024. The cuts and additions totaled to a net income of $153,670 back into the City’s...
Vinemont couple charged with drug trafficking
VINEMONT, Ala. - A couple from Vinemont is facing drug charges after a search warrant allegedly led to the discovery of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and prescription medication at their residence.
Cody Michael Clay, 27, and Hayley N. Clay, 26, were arrested on June 12 after...
TRAFFIC ALERT: NB I-65 at Lacon, from Exit 318 to 322, closed today, part of Monday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will repair the Interstate 65 northbound bridge over Flint Creek near Lacon Sunday, Sept. 22 and Monday, Sept. 23.
The location of the bridge deck repairs necessitated closure of both northbound lanes between Exit 318 (U.S....
Rock the South announces traffic plan approved by the Cullman County Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - The organizers of Rock The South have recently gained the approval of the Cullman County Commission to limit traffic on portions of County Road 469 and County Road 436 during Rock the South 2021. These roads will have restricted access from...
Very windy Tuesday with severe weather Tuesday evening into early Wednesday
CLANTON – Winds on Tuesday morning will be on the increase and by afternoon frequent gusts from 25-35 mph will occur, with a few gusts potentially as high as 40 mph continuing ahead of a line of showers/thunderstorms. Wind Advisories are in effect for...
Local law enforcement discuses school safety
CULLMAN, Ala. – At a high school in Winder, Georgia, (near Atlanta) on Sept. 4, the AP reported, “A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Georgia high school and killed four people on Wednesday, authorities said, sending students scrambling for shelter in their classrooms...
CCSO makes two separate arrests after serving warrants
CULLMAN and HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In two separate instances, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office attempted to serve warrants and left with two under arrest.
On Wednesday, April 20, CCSO deputies attempted to locate an individual at a residence in the Holly Pond area with active...
Commission calls emergency meeting, declares state of emergency for Cullman County
Updated Jan. 14, 2024, at 7:22 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Sunday called an emergency meeting to discuss the impending winter weather and declared a state of emergency for the county. Chairman Jeff Clemons, along with the other commissioners in attendance,...
County schools get new school buses; board recognizes Cold Springs FCCLA
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its regular board meeting Thursday afternoon, talked about the system’s new school buses and recognized the Cold Springs High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).
The system purchased 51 new school...
Vinemont man killed in 2-vehicle crash
DECATUR POST—A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:23 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, has claimed the life of a Vinemont man. Johnny D. McDonald, 83, was fatally injured when the 2017 Cadillac XT5 that he was a passenger in, was struck by a 2007 Toyota...
Kallhoff gives city schools construction update
CULLMAN, Ala. – Construction projects at Cullman Middle School and Cullman City Primary School began in May 2022, and according to Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff, the project at the primary school is set to be completed on schedule in mid-October. He said...
Cullman EMA announces new weather alert system ahead of inclement weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the threat of inclement weather arriving in the latter half of the week, the Cullman County EMA is encouraging residents to sign up for the new Cullman County Notification System. Director Tim Sartin says the system will function similar to...
Cullman Co. man sentenced to 99 years for wife’s murder
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County man, who was convicted of murder in April for the for the Jan. 27, 2021, slaying of his wife, Tammy McClellan of Arkadelphia, has been sentenced to 99 years in prison for the crime. Cullman County Circuit Court...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cullman until 8 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Cullman AL, Hartselle AL, Hanceville AL until 8:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/gmKXdZbPmf— NWS Severe Tstorm (@NWSSevereTstorm) April 19, 2019
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Cullman County in north central Alabama...
Morgan...
Rolling blackouts implemented in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) initiated Step 50 of its Emergency Load Curtailment Program and requested local power boards implement rolling blackouts early Saturday morning throughout Cullman.
The service disruption will occur in roughly 15 to 30 minute intervals across Cullman and...
Emergency Missing Child Alert: Dadeville girl still missing
Updated 7-17-17 The child has been located.
DADEVILLE - Authorities in Tallapoosa County and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) are still searching for a missing 11-year-old girl from Dadeville, Alabama.
Victoria Skye Smith was last seen in the Murphy Dam Lake area off of Highway...
CDC bus missed accident just yards from school
VINEMONT, Ala. – Early Monday morning a two-car collision took place just outside of the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), which caused one of the cars to hit a bus carrying students to the Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC).
According to Senior State Trooper...
ALEA: Give the gift of safety this holiday season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This week, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will wrap up 2023 with the launch of its annual “12 Days of Safety” Campaign to run throughout the holiday season. The campaign is a fun and festive platform designed to engage citizens...
U.S. 31 lane to be closed near Olive St.
HUNTSVILLE —
The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that contractor
Wiregrass Construction will temporarily close the inside southbound lane of
U.S. 31 north of Olive Street in Cullman for drainage work Monday, March 30,
through Friday, April 10.
The drainage work is in preparation for nearly $1.3
million...
Cullman City Schools announces teachers of the year
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Schools is pleased to announce its elementary and secondary teachers of the year for 2023-2024.
This year’s honored educators are Cullman City Primary School first grade teacher Amanda Stidham, and seventh grade Cullman Middle School English teacher Katie McGee.
The two...
ALEA’s Marine Patrol launches National Safe Boating Week, offers free vessel inspections
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Like the waves on Alabama’s beautiful gulf coast shoreline, Summer is quickly rolling in, and with the weather warming up, it is a fantastic time to enjoy our state’s scenic waterways. Whether you’re a boater, angler, or water sports enthusiast, please...
‘New era’ for Cullman City Schools
Cullman City Schools outlines Intermediate School plan, pre-K school, athletic upgrades
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Schools is looking toward its next phase of growth, mapping out early plans for both a combined intermediate school and a dedicated pre-K school. The district is also eyeing...
Jacobs proclaims October ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed October 2023 “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” (DVAM) in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation from Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) were Outreach Advocate Lacey Lemley and Emergency Shelter Advocate Leasia...
Hanceville City Council approves CCTV bid
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 25, the Hanceville City Council approved a bid to install more and update city hall’s current CCTV system. The bid amount was approved for $4,995 for all-inclusive installation services and equipment from Superior...
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Cullman Co. beginning Friday at 3 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 6 to 3 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 for counties in the Tennessee Valley, including Cullman.
Light snow accumulations are possible Friday afternoon into Friday night. An...
Cullman City Board of Education honors top teachers, school nurses
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board recently named its elementary and secondary Teachers of the Year and honored its school nurses for their service during the pandemic.
Teachers of the Year were:
Blakely Burns, East Elementary School, Elementary Teacher of the Year Linda Bean, Cullman...
Wind Advisory in effect until 4 p.m. Friday
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Wind Advisory for our area until 4 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 1.
From NWS Huntsville:
Gusty winds expected through Friday afternoon... .As the remnants of Tropical Depression Harvey continue to push across the region, sustained...
Cullman City Schools Foundation hosting 13th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards Luncheon May 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools Foundation is set to host its 13th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards Luncheon on May 7. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at St. John's Church in Cullman.
Each year, the luncheon draws attendees from across...
Area remains smoky; two fires currently in Cullman County
Grass fire in Crane Hill community on Sunday (photo supplied by reader Mary Laskody)
Updated 11/14/16 at 8:18 a.m.
At this time all fires within Cullman County are contained. Residual smoke is still present from fires outside of the county.
Updated 11/13/16 at 6:15 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY -...
Part of Rosemont Avenue to be closed overnight
According to the City of Cullman Street Department, the section of Rosemont Avenue Northwest between Sportsman Lake Road Northwest and Pinecrest Street Northwest will be closed overnight on Tuesday, July 10.
The department said it has not determined when the roadway will re-open. It said...
NWS Huntsville: Light sleet, ice, snow possible in area overnight
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville issued the following Special Weather Statement for the Alabama counties of Franklin, Lawrence, Morgan, Marshall, De Kalb and Cullman:
Light Wintry Precipitation Possible South of the Tennessee River After Midnight
A weak disturbance will bring light precipitation to...
Ivey proclaims April 27 Day of Remembrance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On April 27, 2011, a series of long-track tornadoes ripped through the state of Alabama in three waves across 35 of our 67 counties. Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of this unprecedented natural disaster that took the...
ALEA offers Halloween safety tips
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As Halloween approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) urges everyone to prioritize safety to avoid any frights on Halloween night.
All Alabamians should be aware that around Halloween, there will likely be more pedestrians on the roads and in unexpected places....
Local elementary schools updating gym floors
CULLMAN, Ala. – Renovations on gym floors at Cold Springs, Holly Pond, West Point and Hanceville Elementary Schools began in May and work at each of the schools is either done or nearing completion.
Cullman County Schools communications and medical specialist Ty Watwood said...
Cullman County sees little damage during statewide storms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and local law enforcement expressed Sunday morning how grateful they are for the lack of damage across the area during Saturday's statewide severe weather outbreak.
EMA Director Tim Sartin said the community was blessed beyond...
CCBOE names Roden, Davis November Employees of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and America's First Federal Credit Union recognize two employees each month. For November, those employees were Holly Pond High School Agriculture Teacher Rusty Roden and Fairview Middle School Counselor Brittany Davis.
"Rusty is always willing to help and works on...
CPD reminds residents of safer alternative for transactions, exchanges
CULLMAN, Ala. – In light of a recent violent crime that occurred during what was supposed to be a transaction for an online purchase, the Cullman Police Department is reminding residents of its Safe Exchange Zone that was established in 2017 in the CPD...
Mayor gives road work update
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night had a light agenda, with Mayor Woody Jacobs giving an update on ongoing road work in the city.
Jacobs said he expects the work along Second Avenue Northeast in front of city hall and...
CCSO hosts annual favorite, special needs rodeo
VINEMONT, Ala. – The sun shone bright and clear on Thursday morning, Dec. 7, as bus after bus rolled into the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center. Brakes hissed as they let out their passengers; students from every reach of the county were greeted by...
‘We feel like there’s great things to come’
CCBOE hosts 2023 Institute
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Thursday hosted its annual Institute to kick off the 2023-2024 school year. Held at Northbrook Baptist Church, the event saw keynote speaker, author Andy Andrews, talk about the importance of...
‘A huge step’
CHS breaks ground on career tech and STEM wing
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools celebrated the start of construction on its new career technology and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) wing at Cullman High School on Thursday, Feb. 13.Officials with Cullman City Schools,...
Hanceville approves FY 2023 budget, discusses heavy hauling ordinance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Following a work session in which the Hanceville City Council reviewed the FY 2023 budget, council members on Thursday evening discussed a proposed heavy hauling ordinance, which has been a topic for the last several meetings. The council members, City Attorney...
Jacobs proclaims Child Abuse Prevention Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, March 25, 2024, Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of April Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) in the city of Cullman. The proclamation was presented to Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) Executive Director Steven Sutter and Senior Director Javon...
‘I wanted to help them in this mission’
DA donates equipment to help CCSO monitor sex offenders
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County District Attorney’s Office on Thursday, Dec. 5, donated equipment to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office to aid in the monitoring of sex offenders in line with the Alabama Sex Offender...
Joshua Howell sworn in as new Hanceville police chief
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The city of Hanceville has a new police chief. Joshua Howell was sworn in by Hanceville Municipal Judge Steven Gravlee Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the Hanceville City Council meeting. Howell replaces longtime Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long, who announced his...
‘Tons of snuggles’
Stuffed animal reading pet adoption day at CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. - Storytime at Cullman City Primary School last week turned into a surprise pet adoption day for young students learning about the importance of reading through the children’s book "Madeline Finn and the Library Dog"...
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: I-65 closures in Cullman, Blount counties Nov. 8-10
DECATUR POST — From Tuesday, Nov. 8, through Thursday, Nov. 10, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close the right northbound lane of Interstate 65 from the Cullman County-Blount County line to the 295 mile marker, a few miles south of Exit 299...
Cullman City Council hears about abandoned property
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday heard from residents of the Arbor East subdivision on the city’s southeast side, asking for the City to take charge of an abandoned property containing a severely deteriorated structure at 1509 Bower Dr. in their neighborhood.
Next-door neighbor Bobby...
Cullman City School Board names Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Cullman City School Board recognized the system’s 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year. Winners received a certificate recognizing their achievements, a gift card from AmFirst Credit Union and the opportunity to receive a...
PUBLIC NOTICE: Nov. 13 signup deadline announced for Alabama’s Easement and Financial Assistance Programs
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist for Alabama Ben Malone has announced that Nov. 13, 2020 will be the signup batching deadline for producers for the Fiscal Year 2021 Farm Bill easement and financial assistance programs. Applicable programs include:
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program...
CCPS kindergarteners ‘get down on the farm’
SOMERVILLE, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) kindergartners were invited and encouraged to “get down and dirty at the farm” on their spring field trips last week. Students learned the basics of agriculture and raising livestock by visiting Somerville’s Gullion Farms, a working...
Cullman County School Board recognizes teachers, coaches at February meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting at the Cullman County Schools main office Thursday afternoon and had several honors and awards to recognize at the start of the meeting. First up was Vinemont Elementary School, which...
Traffic alert for Hwy 31 and Hwy 278
TRAFFIC ALERT: The traffic light at the intersection of Hwy 31 and Hwy 278 will be inoperable for several hours on Wednesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. for the replacement of the control box by the Alabama Department of Transportation. Officers from the Cullman...
Remembering former sheriff Wendell Roden
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Cullman County Sheriff George Wendell Roden, 88, passed away Dec. 27, 2024. His funeral was held Dec. 30, with many local law enforcement and other departments turning out to pay their respects.
On Dec. 31, the Wallace State Police Department posted...
Heat wave safety tips
CULLMAN - With temperatures soaring into the mid- to high-90s, the heat index hitting 110 and humidity almost unbearable, it is extremely important to take precautions and stay safe. Not only you, but your friends, family, neighbors and pets as well. Our area is...
ALERT: Jury duty scam hits Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Circuit Court is warning Cullman-area residents that a telephone scam concerning jury duty has occurred in Cullman, and other victims in the area may be targeted.
The one confirmed victim of the scam, a Cullman City Schools employee, received...
NWS Huntsville: Wind Chill Advisory in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for the counties of Marshall, Jackson, De Kalb and Cullman until 10 a.m. Wednesday morning.
From the NWS:
Bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills are expected overnight into Wednesday morning.
Snow occurring. Very...
Co-op offers rebates to members through TVA EnergyRight
CULLMAN, Ala. - As temperatures creep lower, households can probably expect to see electricity prices creep higher. Energy usage often increases in the colder months. Families spend more time at home, safe from the chilly temps and, in turn, use more energy and power...
I-65 lane closure planned for bridge deck repair near exit 318, Nov. 1-3
HUNTSVILLE -The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that the outside northbound lane of Interstate 65 about one mile north of Exit 318 at Lacon will be closed from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, until about 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, for bridge...
Sit down with new CPD Chief Joey Duncan
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School graduate, avid community supporter, 24-year police veteran and Diet Grapico enthusiast Joey Duncan officially took on the role of Cullman Police chief on Oct.1.
The 43-year-old recently sat down with The Tribune to share a little about himself with...
City schools achieve straight As on state report card
CULLMAN, Ala. - Report cards are in, and Cullman City Schools scored straight A’s once again.The Alabama State Department of Education Report Card for the 2022-2023 school year found Cullman City Schools achieved increases across the board that rank the district among the best...
MISSING CHILD ALERT: 15-year-old missing from Madison
UPDATE: 7-27-18, 3:37 P.M. This alert has been canceled. The child has been located.
EMERGENCY MISSING CHILD ALERT FROM THE ALABAMA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY:
The Madison Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Makaya Domonique Horton. Makaya Domonique Horton is a 15-year-old black...
Seniors: Prepare now for Medicare’s Open Enrollment period
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Medicare’s Open Enrollment is rapidly approaching, and now is the time to prepare. Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. During this time, changes may be made to various aspects of Medicare Advantage and Part D drug coverage.
Medicare...
Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff completes AASA National Superintendent Certification Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The superintendent of Cullman City Schools, Kyle Kallhoff, has successfully completed the AASA National Superintendent Certification Program administered by AASA, The School Superintendents Association. He is among more than 30 superintendents nationwide to successfully complete the program.Kallhoff was acknowledged in a...
Area under severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH, in effect until 9 p.m. CST for the following counties in Alabama:
BIBB
BLOUNT
CALHOUN
CHEROKEE
CLEBURNE
COLBERT
CULLMAN
DEKALB
ETOWAH
FAYETTE
FRANKLIN
GREENE
HALE
JACKSON
JEFFERSON
LAMAR
LAUDERDALE
LAWRENCE
LIMESTONE
MADISON
MARION
MARSHALL
MORGAN
PICKENS
SHELBY
ST. CLAIR
SUMTER
TALLADEGA
TUSCALOOSA
WALKER
WINSTON
Hazardous Weather Outlook for north Alabama and portions of southern and middle Tennessee:
Today and Tonight... Scattered to numerous...
CPD adds dual purpose motorcycles to fleet
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department recently added two dual purpose motorcycles to be used in and around parks to improve response times in emergency situations.
Sgt. Chuck Shikle and Motor Officer Don Slocumb shared that the ease of deployment with these motorbikes through...
Local back-to-school events
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year, area schools and organizations host back-to-school events to celebrate kids returning to school and to ready any supplies families may need. Some schools and organizations, including Good Hope, Parkside and St. Andrew’s United Methodist, have already hosted events, but...
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