TRAFFIC INFO: TN River Bridge to be repaired Friday, Feb. 14
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that crews will repair the deck of the Tennessee River Bridge on Interstate 65 northbound from about 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, weather permitting.
Expect delays due to closure of the inside northbound...
Area under Flood Warning
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a Flood Warning for southwestern Jackson County, Marshall County, Madison County, Lauderdale County, Limestone County, Colbert County, DeKalb County, Cullman County, Franklin County, Morgan County and Lawrence County until 5:30 p.m. Monday.
“At 1128 AM CST,...
LIST: Weather closings Feb. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to the threat of inclement weather later today, some closings have been announced. If you know of one we missed, email wendy@cullmantribune.com.
Cullman City Schools- "Due to a change in weather conditions, all after school activities and extended day programs are...
Tennessee River bridge to be repaired
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that crews will repair the deck of the Tennessee River Bridge on Interstate 65 northbound from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.
Expect delays due to temporary closure of the inside northbound lane. Be...
EXPECT DELAYS: Lane closure I-65 N at Lacon Thursday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect a single-lane closure on Interstate 65 northbound near mile marker 319, north of Exit 318 (U.S. 31) at Lacon, for pavement repair, Thursday, Jan. 16.
Weather-permitting, crews will be working from about 8...
Area readying for severe weather Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County is already under a Wind Advisory from midnight Friday to 9 p.m. Saturday, ahead of what forecasters are predicting to be a stormy Saturday.
WHNT 19 Chief Meteorologist Jason Simpson reported, “Friday looks breezy and warm with some occasional rain....
NWS: Winter Weather Advisory in effect until Wednesday at 1 a.m.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
700 PM CST Tue Dec 10 2019
Limestone-Madison-Morgan-Marshall-Jackson-DeKalb-Cullman-Moore-
Lincoln-Franklin TN-
Including the cities of Athens, Huntsville, Decatur, Albertville,
Boaz, Guntersville, Arab, Scottsboro, Fort Payne, Rainsville,
Cullman, Lynchburg, Fayetteville, Winchester, Sewanee, Decherd,
Estill Springs, and Cowan
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM...
(Update) Suspect in killing of Lowndes Co. sheriff captured
Updated 11-24-19 at 12:47 a.m.
LOWNDES COUNTY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has canceled the Blue Alert it issued Saturday night. It says William Chase Johnson, 18, suspected in the shooting death of Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams Saturday night at a...
NWS issues Freeze Watch, Friday 10 p.m.-Saturday 8 a.m.
The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Freeze Watch, in effect from Friday at 10 p.m. through Saturday at 8 a.m., for the counties of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin (AL), Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman.
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as...
CPD: Missing woman found safe
Updated 11-7-19 8:34 a.m.
UPDATE: Sgt. Intae Suh said Thursday morning that Jennifer Dawn Thren has been located and is safe.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) is requesting the public’s assistance in its search for a missing woman.
Jennifer Dawn Thren was last seen...
NWS: Freeze Warning in effect midnight tonight to 9 a.m. Friday
The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Freeze Warning from midnight tonight (Thursday) through 9 a.m. Friday morning.
Counties included in the warning are Lauderdale,Colbert,Franklin (AL),Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb, Cullman Moore, Lincoln and Franklin (TN).
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low...
Stop signs to be removed at Arnold St. NE RR crossing
CULLMAN, Ala. - The stop signs at the Arnold Street Northeast railroad crossing in downtown Cullman are set to be removed this week by direction of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).
A statement from the City of Cullman Thursday said, “After an on-site review...
Ivey’s office to offer $5K reward for information on missing 3-year-old Kamille McKinney
See latest on the abduction of 3-year-old Kamille McKinney here, from The Tribune's Birmingham news partner, WVTM-13.
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday issued the following statement regarding the active Amber Alert on missing 3-year-old, Kamille McKinney:
“Late Saturday evening, an amber alert was issued...
(Update) FOUND SAFE: Aaron Wolford of West Point
10-5-19, 3:30 p.m. UPDATE: Mr. Wolford has been found safe, according to the CCSO.
CULLMAN, Ala. -A 29-year-old West Point man has been reported missing, according to the Cullman County Sheriff's Office. Aaron Wolford was last seen in the Welti area.
Wolford drives a white 1998...
Exclusive: ALDOT installs radar-based safety devices at Hwy. 278/CR 831 intersection, first of their kind in the state
BETHEL COMMUNITY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of
Transportation (ALDOT) on Tuesday morning installed a new safety system at the
dangerous intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and County Road 831 in the Bethel
community of west Cullman County. The system uses radar to detect approaching
vehicles on Hwy....
Good Hope Middle School student bests faculty, administration members in Rubik’s cube competition
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The student body of Good Hope Middle
School (GHMS) on Friday got a little break from the regular schedule to gather
outside and watch Bailey Tetro, an eighth grader who has become a prodigy with
the Rubik’s cube, take on two old-schoolers: GHMS...
CCSO searching for male suspect in Arkadelphia
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is still searching the Arkadelphia area for Dustin Dan Patterson, the man who fled on foot following a lengthy high-speed chase through Cullman and down Interstate 65 South Thursday night.
According to the CCSO, "He is...
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....
1 arrested, half-pound methamphetamine seized
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Hanceville man was arrested Wednesday, charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after members of the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and investigators and deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...
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...
UPDATE: Cullman woman identified as victim in Sunday morning crash
CULLMAN, Ala. -- A single vehicle accident resulted in one death around 2 a.m. Sunday morning near the intersection of County Road 1545 and Alabama Highway 69. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified Amy Lachelle Drake, 42, of Cullman as the victim.
In a press...
CCBOE reveals 2020-22 Capital Plan, September personnel considerations
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education
(CCBOE) this week released its plan for capital improvements during fiscal
years 2020 through 2022, which was approved without release of details at the CCBOE’s
last meeting.
The listed projects are:
2020
Cold Springs Elementary School- $50,000 ElectricalCold Springs High School-...
(Updated) Hartselle armed robbery suspect captured
HARTSELLE, Ala. - The Hartselle Police Department responded to a robbery at Kroger in Hartselle earlier today, roughly 10:48 a.m.
“We have received a BOLO for a new model red Hyundia and/or African American male, black shirt, jeans, camo bandana. Currently (HPD) assisting with search...
TRAFFIC ALERT: 1 NB lane of I-65 at Lacon to be closed Friday morning
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that the outside northbound lane of Interstate 65 at Exit 318 at Lacon will be closed from about 7:30 a.m. to about noon Friday, Aug. 30 for state forces to repair the bridge...
CCSO warns of phone scam
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is warning citizens about a phone scam. According to the CCSO, scammers are calling citizens claiming to be with the sheriff’s office.
“The scammer will claim the potential victim owes a fine from missing jury...
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...
City school board holds 1st FY2020 budget hearing
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held its first proposed budget hearing for the upcoming fiscal year Monday, with its regular board meeting following shortly after the hearing. Chief Financial Officer of Cullman City Schools, Russell Raney, gave a presentation to the...
Cullman woman charged with selling ‘Spice’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) along with members from the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force (ADETF) on Wednesday arrested Kelsey Nicole Bradford, 26, of Cullman, charging her with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance for allegedly...
Man, woman from Hanceville charged with selling meth
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) along with members from the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force (ADETF) on Wednesday arrested Raul Martinez, 34, and Rebecca Leigh Isbell, 33, both of Hanceville, for allegedly selling methamphetamine.
Martinez was charged...
Local schools gearing up for Friday nights on the gridiron
CULLMAN, Ala. –
Cullman County Schools’ second annual Media Day is in the books and all seven
county schools are gearing up for the start of a new school year and a new season
on the gridiron. Football and cheer coaches along with band directors made
their way...
2019 EvaBank Midnight Run sees best turnout in years
.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday night provided great conditions for the 2019 EvaBank Midnight Run 5K and it certainly showed when the crowd of runners lined up for this year’s event. More than 400 runners registered for this year’s 5K but many more showed up...
Cullman first responders practice safe school drills
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the new school year right around the corner, there are lots of things for students, teachers, parents and administrators to think about, including school safety. The Cullman Police Department (CPD) has been thinking about school safety as well and has...
CULLMAN MISSING SENIOR ALERT: James D. Harper FOUND
Updated 7-12-19 6:24 p.m.
Mr. Harper has been found and is safe!
ALERT FROM THE ALABAMA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
The Cullman Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating James D. Harper of Eva.
Mr. Harper is a 90-year-old white male and may be suffering from...
Accident in Holly Pond leaves two with minor injuries
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon, two minivans collided at the intersection of State Hwy. 91 and U.S. Hwy. 278 in downtown Holly Pond, resulting in two minor injuries.
Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies on the scene told The Tribune that...
Afternoon, evening thunderstorms possible July 4th
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Seasonably warm conditions are expected
this Fourth of July, with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms
possible, mainly during the afternoon and early evening. Showers and storms are
then expected to gradually increase across the Tennessee Valley heading into
the weekend period. Afternoon highs will...
AMBER ALERT: Catalina Rimpsey (2 years) Last seen July 3, 2019 in Anniston, AL
ANNISTON, Ala. – The State of Alabama has issued a Child
Abduction Emergency, Amber Alert.
The Calhoun County, AL Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Law
Enforcement Agency ask for your assistance in locating, Catalina Chloe Rimpsey,
a black female, two years of age, with black hair and brown...
ALDOT Road Update for Fourth of July Holiday Travel
Buckle up and drive alert
ALDOT Road Update for Fourth of July Holiday Travel
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As an added precaution during the heavily traveled Fourth of July holiday, ALDOT is doing its part for road safety by having no temporary lane closures on...
Smith Lake Park Traffic Information
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will be responsible for traffic control following the fireworks show at Smith Lake Park Thursday, July 4th, 2019.
After the fireworks display has ended traffic will be one way for outgoing traffic out of the...
ALERT: Sewer line repairs ongoing on Stadium Drive
NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF CULLMAN:
CAUTION: Sewer line repairs are ongoing on Stadium Drive Northeast (from Oak Drive Northeast to the Cullman High School tennis courts) and on Oak Drive Northeast (from Fourth Avenue Northeast to Stadium Drive Northeast).
Please remember that this is an...
ALERT: Planned water outage in Hanceville June 27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Some Hanceville residents will see a disruption in their water service Thursday, June 27 between the hours of 1-5:30 p.m.
According to the Hanceville Water & Sewer Board, areas affected will include:
-Northwest College Drive-Northwest Section Line Road-West Drive-Forrest Drive-McNutt Street-Wendy Street-Northwest Michelle...
MISSING PERSON: CCSO still searching for Joey Giummaro
Editor's note: The photo of Mr. Giummaro is NOT A MUGSHOT. It is the photo from his pistol permit, according to the Cullman County Sheriff's Office.
VALLEY GROVE, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is still actively searching for Joey Giummaro in the...
Record numbers turn out for this year’s Castille Character Camp
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – More than 200 athletes made their way to James W. Shabel Stadium Saturday morning for this year’s Castille Character Camp, setting an attendance record for the event.
The camp was founded by former Alabama Crimson Tide standout Jeremiah Castille in...
Fairview home destroyed by fire
Updated 6-21-19 9:34 p.m.
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – A home north of Fairview along the 2300 block of County Road 1527 was destroyed by fire early Friday evening.
Early reports indicate the blaze started in an attached garage and spread through the rest of the home.
No injuries...
Wednesday night storms leave several across county without power
CULLMAN, Ala. –
Thunderstorms made their way across north Alabama late Wednesday night and left
several homes in Cullman and Winston County without power. According to Cullman
Electric Cooperative’s (CEC) Manager of Communications Brian Lacy, the peak
outage was approximately 2,200 members when the storms came through overnight
but...
Sewer smoke testing Thursday along Katherine Street
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Wastewater Department will be smoke-testing sewer lines in the Katherine Street area tomorrow (Thursday, June 20, 2019). This smoke-testing procedure is used to detect problems in the sewer lines for the City and for the customer. Residents or business...
Tyson spill; public encouraged to avoid Dave Young Creek, Mulberry Fork
Updated 6-7-19 2:21 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Tyson Foods, Inc. issued a public notice Friday, saying, "Due to a failure in a pipe owned by River Valley Ingredients located near Hanceville, Alabama, partially treated effluent (liquid waste/sewage) is believed to have reached the Dave Young...
Coming from out of town? Use Exits 305 and 308 for Rock the South
Message from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office:
Preparations are nearly complete for Rock The South. If you plan to attend Friday and/or Saturday please use the exits listed below.
If you are driving on I-65 and coming from north of Cullman, please use Exit 308.
If you...
I-65 night resurfacing to start June 2 in Cullman, Morgan Counties
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that contractor Wiregrass Construction will begin resurfacing about 3.5 miles of Interstate 65 in southern Morgan County and northern Cullman County on the evening of Sunday, June 2.
The $1,777,862 project includes milling and...
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-65 guardrail repairs in Cullman Co. Monday-Wednesday this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that crews will be repairing guardrail next week at various locations on Interstate 65 in Cullman County between Exit 299 (Alabama 69 in Dodge City) and the Morgan County line.
Work will take place...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crews to repair I-65 guardrail at Lacon Tuesday-Thursday, May 7-9
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that crews will be repairing guardrail on Interstate 65 northbound just north of Exit 318 (U.S. Highway 31) at Lacon in Morgan County from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, Tuesday, May 7...
NOTICE: Planned power outage Thursday, May 2 between Center Hill/Walter
From the Cullman Electric Cooperative:
NOTICE: Planned Power Outage: Thursday, May 2 from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. between Center Hill and Walter. All areas in blue (SEE BELOW) will be impacted. This is to perform necessary system upgrades.
Thursday’s planned power outage will be in...
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,...
Cullman PD asks for public’s assistance finding missing local man
LATEST UPDATE HERE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/04/26/cpd-missing-cullman-mans-truck-located-near-new-orleans-under-suspicious-circumstances/
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Cullman Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in a local missing persons case.
According to Sgt. Eric Cole, on April 19, 2019, Charles Steven Smith, Jr. left the city of Cullman on his way to Biloxi, Mississippi. The...
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...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 3 a.m. for Cullman area
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
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch effective until 3 a.m. Friday for Cullman and the surrounded...
Cullman Police searching for man who took police vehicle; vehicle recovered
UPDATE: The man who stole a Cullman Police vehicle early Tuesday morning has been found and is in custody, according to Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper.
Sgt. Chris Thomason said the suspect, Jackie Lee Walker, 22, was found behind a residence in the 1800 block...
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,...
Cullman EMA: Prepare now for tonight’s storms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman area could see severe weather Saturday night into Sunday. According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, the greatest threat will be from midnight until 9 a.m. Sunday. Wind gusts of 60-70 mph are possible, with hail and isolated...
(Updated)Authorities say missing 15-year-old girl from Vinemont has been found
Update: 4-9-19 9:50 a.m. The Cullman County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday morning that Sunni Hope has been found.
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is searching for 15-year-old Sunni Hope of Vinemont, who has not been seen or heard from since early...
Cullman Sheriff warns of phone scam targeting senior citizens
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) on Monday said it has received several reports of scammers calling from the 319 area code claiming to be with the Social Security Administration. The calls are targeting senior citizens.
"The scammer will claim the potential...
I-65 lane closures in Cullman County beginning March 27
UPDATE from ALDOT March 26 at 9:37 a.m.: "The work on I-65 in Cullman County for Wednesday night and Thursday has been canceled and will be rescheduled."
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that there will be nighttime, single-lane closures...
I-65 N lane closure March 5-6
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists to expect closure of the outside lane and shoulder of Interstate 65 northbound between Exit 322 (County Road 55 in Falkville) and Exit 325 (Thompson Road in Hartselle) in Morgan County from 9...
ALERT: Planned power outage in Holly Pond Tuesday night
ATTENTION CULLMAN ELECTRIC CO-OP MEMBERS IN HOLLY POND
Cullman Electric Co-op members in Holly Pond will experience a short power outage starting at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 while crews make necessary repairs at the Holly Pond substation. The planned outage will last between 1...
Cullman County Schools on 2-hour delay Wednesday, Feb. 20
Cullman County Schools are on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 20. Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette said the decision was made because of the amount of the water on the roads and that some school buses have to start before dawn.
WEATHER ALERT: ‘Rainfall amounts expected are very similar to what we received in December 2015’
Photo courtesy of pixabay
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ahead of this week's expected rainfall totals and flooding, the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA) is monitoring the situation closely, posting updates to social media to let citizens know what to expect.
Said CCEMA Director Phyllis Little, "We...
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-65 lane closures planned for Feb. 14
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists the following lane closures are planned for Thursday, Feb. 14, on Interstate 65 in Morgan County:
The southbound outside lane and shoulder at the south end of the Tennessee River Bridge will be closed from...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane closures planned for I-65, U.S. 231 Feb. 1, 4
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that the following lane closures are planned:
The outside lane and shoulder of Interstate 65 northbound will be closed at Exit 318 (U.S. 31 at Lacon) from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb.1.
U.S. 231...
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-65 lane closures Wednesday, Jan. 30
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists the following lane closures will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, on Interstate 65 in Morgan County:
The northbound outside lane and shoulder at Exit 318 (U.S. 31 Lacon) in...
Cullman City, County Schools closed Tuesday; other closings
Updated 1-28-19 at 6:12 p.m.
CULLMAN - Cullman City and County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 29 due to the threat of winter weather.
List of known closures:
Cullman City Schools
Cullman County Schools
Winston County Schools
Walker County Schools
Blount County Schools
Wallace State Community College
City of Cullman administrative...
UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning now in effect Tuesday from midnight to noon
HUNTSVILLE - The U.S. National Weather Service in Huntsville has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch for the Cullman area to a Winter Storm Warning. The warning is in effect from midnight to noon on Tuesday.
A strong cold front will move eastward through the region...
Winter Storm Watch Monday night through Tuesday midday
HUNTSVILLE - The U.S National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Winter Storm Watch for an area including northern Alabama, beginning Tuesday at midnight and lasting through Tuesday at noon.
Counties included in the watch are: Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin (AL), Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan,...
I-65 N lane closure at Lacon planned for Thursday, Jan. 24
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the northbound outside lane and shoulder at Exit 318 (U.S. 31 Lacon) in Morgan County will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, for installation of a pole, if weather...
I-65 lane closures set for Monday, Tuesday
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that lane closures are planned for Interstate 65 this week for pole installations, if weather permits.
On Monday, Jan. 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the northbound outside lane and shoulder will be closed at...
ALERT: Cullman sheriff’s office seeks public’s assistance in identifying suspect
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is asking for the public's assistance with identifying the subject in the picture above.
The suspect, and accomplices, are using cloned debit cards at bank ATMs in Cullman County and surrounding counties.
The CCSO has also included pictures...
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-65 lane closures planned for Jan. 16
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists to expect two lane closures Wednesday, Jan. 16, on Interstate 65 in Morgan County.
The northbound outside lane and shoulder near mile marker 331 (near Fredricks Outdoor), south of Exit 334 (Alabama 67 in Priceville)...
Tornado Watch, Wind Advisory for area
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Tornado Watch for an area including Cullman County. The watch is in effect until 7 p.m.
Alabama counties included are Colbert, Cullman, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Pickens, Sumter,...
Flash Flood Warning for SE Cullman County until 6:30 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeast Cullman County until 6:30 p.m. tonight.
"Flooding continues on tributaries feeding Mulberry Creek. Low water crossings and low-lying areas may be susceptible to flooding through early this evening. Some...
Cullman Courts delayed by weather
CULLMAN - Citizens who are serving on Cullman County juries on Tuesday, Dec. 11 are advised that they should report to the Cullman County Courthouse at 10 a.m. This delay is due to the weather, according to Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas.
Copyright 2018...
Cullman City, County Schools on 2-hour delay Tuesday
CULLMAN - Due to the threat of hazardous road conditions and black ice, Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools are on a two-hour delay Tuesday morning, Dec. 11.
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CPD: No left turns onto 13th St. NE from 2nd Ave NE before and after school
A sign on Second Avenue Northeast informs motorists that left turns onto 13th Street Northeast from Second Avenue Northeast are prohibited before and after school. (Cullman Police Department, Google Maps)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department is reminding drivers that during certain times before and...
Portion of Denson Ave. NW closed
CULLMAN - Denson Avenue Northwest, between Dripping Springs Road Northwest and St. Joseph Street Northwest, is closed.
It will remain closed to all traffic through Friday, Dec. 7, possibly longer, for storm drain line repairs.
Please plan to take an alternate route and share with...
NOTICE: Possible temporary water outage on Monday, Dec. 3
On Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, the Cullman Water Department will be doing some work on the southwest side of town, between First Avenue Southwest and Second Avenue Southwest, near the area of the former Dodge dealership at Thirteenth Street. This work may possibly result...
NOTICE: DISRUPTION IN WATER SERVICE- Monday, Nov. 5
City of Cullman water customers on St. Joseph Street SW, Fromhold Road, Dripping Springs Road, Brunner Street and in surrounding areas may experience a disruption in water service on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. The City of Cullman Water Department will turn off water in...
Eva Rd. to close next week for bridge repair; school traffic plan released
CULLMAN - Next Monday, Nov. 5, the City of Cullman will close a portion of Eva Road between Forrest Avenue Northeast and Scenic Drive Northeast. In a meeting with The Tribune Monday morning, Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper explained that the closure could last...
UPDATE: I-65S at 319 now open
Latest updates on I-65 South closure at mile marker 319:
UPDATE from ALEA 9-21-18 3:12 p.m.
I-65 S at 319 is now open.
UPDATE from ALEA 9-21-18 11:11 a.m.
"ALDOT advises that the bridge repair is still ongoing with no anticipated time of reopening. The 12 p.m. time...
LATEST: I-65S at 319 remains closed; detour still in place
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Latest updates on I-65 South closure at mile marker 319:
UPDATE from ALDOT 9-20-18 10:09 a.m.
"Update: The bridge abutment and deck were damaged in the crash, which occurred shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday. ALDOT is removing the damaged concrete sections and...
Emergency Traffic Alert: I-65 S CLOSED at 319; detour at 322
LATEST: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/09/20/latest-i-65s-319-remains-closed-detour-still-place
UPDATE from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) 9-20-18 1 a.m.:
"A bridge on I-65 southbound over the CSX railroad north of the Lacon exit was damaged by a heavy piece of equipment during a tractor trailer crash Wednesday evening. It was necessary to...
ALDOT: Traffic shifting for U.S. 278 bridge replacement at Brindley Creek
CULLMAN- The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is placing temporary concrete barriers for the eastbound bridge replacement on U.S. Highway 278 at Brindley Creek east of Alabama Highway 69 in Cullman County.
Westbound traffic is reduced to one lane. Weather-permitting, by the end of the...
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...
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...
Area bracing for storms; community storm shelter list included
CULLMAN - North Alabama is bracing for strong storms Friday night and Saturday. Here's the latest from the National Weather Service in Huntsville.
Hazardous Weather Outlook- Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Madison-Morgan-Marshall-Jackson-DeKalb-Cullman-Moore-Lincoln-Franklin TN.
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north Alabama and portions of southern middle Tennessee.
Tonight... Several rounds of...
(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,...
I-65 S between I-565 and Tennessee River Bridge congested; search for fleeing suspect
LIMESTONE COUNTY - At approximately 12:50 p.m., Alabama State Troopers were notified about a vehicle pursuit on I-65 South near the Tennessee River Bridge. The vehicle crashed on the bridge and the driver, a white female, fled on foot. A white male was apprehended...
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...
(UPDATED) MISSING PERSON: CCSO searching for missing Cullman girl, 13
UPDATE: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports that the missing girl has been located and is safe.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing Cullman girl.
Daylee Ann Powell, 13, is 5'3" and weighs 95 pounds....
(Updates) ALDOT inspecting damaged I-65 bridge in Cullman County
An 18-wheeler dump truck's bed came up and caught the bridge on I-65 at the 300 mile marker at the Guy Hunt rest area around 9 a.m. Thursday morning. State Troopers can be seen on the bridge here around noon. ALDOT is inspecting the...
ALERT: Utility termination scam targeting Cullman-area businesses
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department has recently received complaints from local businesses about delinquent power bill phone scams.
According to Sgt. Todd Chiaranda, businesses are receiving phone calls from an English-speaking man with an Indian accent claiming to represent the Cullman Power Board. The...
I-65 mainline paving to begin Tuesday night
CULLMAN - Work on Interstate 65 from Exit 305 south to the Blount County line continues after a week’s delay.
Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) North Regional Public Information Officer Seth Burkett said on Friday, “They lost a week between rain and Rock the South...
NWS Huntsville: Flash Flood Watch remains in effect from 7 a.m. Tuesday to 7 a.m. Wednesday
From the National Weather Service:
FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
The Flash Flood Watch continues for all counties in northern Alabama, as well as Lincoln, Moore and Franklin counties in southern middle Tennessee, from 7 AM CDT Tuesday morning...
Traffic stop leads to intent to distribute meth charge; suspect was out on bond for previous trafficking charge
David Reynolds (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - A traffic stop on Tuesday resulted in a Cullman man being charged for multiple offenses, including intent to distribute methamphetamine.
The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit officers initiated a traffic stop on a black Harley Davidson motorcycle with...
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