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...
More than 1,000 wildfires since Oct. 1– dry conditions worsen as ‘No Burn Order’ remains in effect
MONTGOMERY - Since the first of October, a total of 1,028 wildfires have destroyed 11,232 acres across the state of Alabama. And the situation is only getting worse as there is no rain in sight. Yesterday at the site of a recent wildfire in...
Phase II water restrictions now in place
CULLMAN - The level of Lake Catoma has reached 15 feet below full pool. Therefore, Phase II of the City of Cullman's Water Conservation Plan is now in effect for all City of Cullman water customers. This includes all customers, i.e. residential, business and...
I-65 lane closure planned for bridge deck repair near Hartselle
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the outside southbound lane of Interstate 65 at milepost 324.5, south of Thompson Road in Hartselle, will be closed from 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, until about 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, for...
(Updated) Wildfires still active in Hanceville and Garden City
Updated Oct. 14, 5:50 p.m. According to Cullman County Fire and EMS Dispatch, two fires remain active at this time. Garden City firefighters are on the scene of the fire at Garden City Cemetery. Hanceville firefighters are on the scene of the fire on...
Beech Grove Road to close Oct. 20 for replacement of Bavar Creek Bridge
GOOD HOPE - The long-awaited replacement of the century-old Bavar Creek Bridge in Good Hope will begin on Thursday, Oct. 20.
According to the City of Good Hope, a portion of Beech Grove Road (County Road 216) will close beginning on Oct. 20 at 10...
Wildfires along I-65 near mile marker 300 now contained
Updated Oct. 13 at 3 p.m., According to the Good Hope Volunteer Fire Department, the fires are now contained. All lanes should be open by 3:30.
Please continue to use caution in the area until all personnel and fire engines have left the scene(s).
Editor's note:...
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,...
Wildfire in progress in Colony area
Updated Oct. 10 7:30 p.m. Two departments remain on the scene.
COLONY - Another wildfire is in progress in the area, this time in the northern portion of the town of Colony. Multiple fire departments, as well as the Alabama Forestry Commission, are on the...
Update 3: Wildfire in southwest Cullman County now contained
Update: Oct. 7, 5:59 p.m. At this time, the fire has been contained. "The fire is burning to the breaks and going out," said Bethsadia Fire Chief Maurice Reynolds. "Just have a lot of area to burn out."
Reynolds confirmed that the fire is under...
Cullman Fire Rescue: Burn permits suspended in city of Cullman
ATTENTION: ISSUANCE OF BURN PERMITS HAS BEEN SUSPENDED.
Effective immediately, Cullman Fire Rescue and the Fire Marshal’s office will no longer issue burn permits within the city limits of Cullman.
Due to the area dryness and lack of rainfall and in order to prevent unnecessary fire...
UPDATE: Wildfire still burning in southwest Cullman County; Up to 600 acres burned
SEE LATEST UPDATE HERE: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2016/10/07/update-2-wildfire-southwest-cullman-county-growing-stronger-has-crossed-co-road
Update: 11:25 a.m. Forestry officers from Blount County and firefighters from Vinemont-Providence have now been called in to assist. Another bulldozer is being summoned to help clear brush, as the fire keeps jumping the burn line. At this time, there...
Multiple agencies fighting raging wildfire in southwest Cullman County
See Oct. 7, 9:30 a.m. update here: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2016/10/07/update-wildfire-still-burning-southwest-cullman-county-600-acres-burned
UPDATED: 12:50 A.M.
The fire is still going strong, according to Bethsadia Fire Chief Maurice Reynolds.
The American Red Cross in on the scene to support firefighters.
No injuries have been reported, but EMS is on the scene.
ARKADELPHIA - Multiple...
Fire Danger Warning issued for north Alabama- effective immediately
MONTGOMERY - Because extremely dry weather conditions and low humidity have combined to create an atmosphere favorable for wildfires, the Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a Fire Danger Warning for 46 Alabama counties effective immediately, until appreciable rainfall is received. These counties include: Autauga,...
National Weather Service issues heat advisory
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has just issued a heat advisory for the counties of LAUDERDALE-COLBERT-FRANKLIN AL-LAWRENCE-LIMESTONE-MADISON-MORGAN- MARSHALL-CULLMAN-LINCOLN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FLORENCE...MUSCLE SHOALS...SHEFFIELD... TUSCUMBIA...RUSSELLVILLE...RED BAY...MOULTON...TOWN CREEK... ATHENS...HUNTSVILLE...DECATUR...ALBERTVILLE...BOAZ... GUNTERSVILLE...ARAB...CULLMAN...FAYETTEVILLE
The heat advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. on Friday until 7...
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...
Patrick Riley- Just a Janitor?
My mother always says, ‘You got to get out there and work. Be independent and take care of yourself.’ And I do.”
Patrick Riley, CHS janitor
CULLMAN - Patrick Riley is someone special. The janitor at Cullman High School (CHS), he seriously loves his job and...
Convent Road, Larkwood Drive among two sections of roadways currently closed to traffic
CULLMAN – The Cullman Police Department, Cullman Fire and Rescue, Cullman Power Board, Cullman Street Department, along with Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson are all asking the public to stay away from affected areas from the flooding which occurred on Christmas Day.
"These areas are...
Good Hope Trio to Perform ‘Difficult Version’ of ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ at Talladega Superspeedway
GOOD HOPE — On Saturday, October 24, Ty Parker, Rachel Roberts, and Gloria Crauswell will perform as the Good Hope Trio and commence the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in Talladega.
Fox will broadcast the national performance live at 11:30 a.m., but the group's distinguished opportunity was presented...
UPDATED: Four Cullman High School Seniors Involved in Hwy 31 Wreck
UPDATED: 05/28/2015 - 4:46 p.m.
CULLMAN – The wreck on U.S. Hwy 31 South occurred just south of the City of Cullman, around 1 p.m.
From Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick: Victoria Clements Smith, 30, of Hanceville died when the car she was driving crossed the median and hit a vehicle...
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:...
Cullman County Schools canceled Thursday due to winter weather
CULLMAN – Each day this week parents have waited to hear if their children would be attending school on time, on a delayed schedule, or if their child's classes would be canceled altogether, as was the case Thursday, January 19.
“In the interest of doing what...
Mallard Point Trailer Park, Vincent Marina hit hard by fires
CULLMAN – Fire crews from all around Cullman County have been battling blazes throughout the county for most of the day and are currently battling fires at Vincent Marina and Mallard Point Trailer Park.
“As of now we know that the marina has been hit...
Multiple fires throughout county has Sheriff Gentry asking residents to refrain from burning
CULLMAN - With high winds, warm weather and a lack of rain, firefighters throughout Cullman County are currently fighting brush fires associated with residents burning trash or brush.
"With conditions the way they are, we are asking residents to please refrain from burning anything at...
Preparing to Light the Torch
CULLMAN – A celebration will be coming on April 14 that law enforcement officials look forward to all year. It is a day of hope, encouragement and highlighting the achievements of Special Olympic athletes. It is nationally known as the Torch Run, and local...
Sheriff Matt Gentry Sworn In
CULLMAN – Following a long campaign, a close primary and a July run-off election decided by a margin of 608 votes, Matt Gentry was relieved Saturday evening as he officially took office as the 30th elected Cullman County Sheriff.
Sheriff Gentry elected to answer some...
Olive Street Closing Aug. 17
CULLMAN - On Sunday, August 17, 2014, the City of Cullman Sewer Department will have Olive Street SW between Highway 31 and Patriot Way closed for sewer work. The road will be closed from 6:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The City of Cullman Sewer...
Arnold Street Crossing closed Thursday and Friday due to CSX Transportation work
CULLMAN - CSX Transportation will be closing the Arnold Street crossing on Thursday, August 14, 2014, beginning at 7 a.m. The crossing will possibly be closed for two days (Thursday and Friday). Those who plan to travel in the area should find an alternate...
