Multi-vehicle wreck on I-65S at mm 297; lanes blocked
CULLMAN - State Troopers are on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in Cullman County on Interstate 65 southbound at the 297 mile marker. The incident happened shortly after 11 a.m.
According to a statement from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), there are injuries...
NWS Huntsville: Freeze warning in effect for area from 9 p.m. tonight through 8 a.m. Monday
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FREEZE WARNING for 9 p.m. Sunday through 8 a.m. Monday. The warning is for the counties of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall and Cullman. This warning includes the cites of...
NWS Huntsville: latest on Hurricane Nate
HUNTSVILLE - The latest from the National Weather Service in Huntsville: A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for the Cullman area through Sunday evening. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop later this afternoon and continue into tonight. Locally heavy...
UPDATED Authorities have located and detained suspect in Guthery’s Crossroads area
UPDATE 4:59 P.M.
The suspect has been located and detained.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman County authorities are searching for a suspect who led officers on a chase, wrecked his automobile and set out on foot near the Guthery's Crossroads near County Road 222.
According to Cullman Police...
NWS Huntsville cancels Tropical Storm Warning; Wind Advisory in effect from 3 p.m. to 4 a.m.
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has CANCELED all watches and warnings for its coverage area as Irma continues to weaken. The Cullman area is now under a WIND ADVISORY from 3 p.m. today until 4 a.m. Tuesday.
**Tropical Storm Warning Canceled as...
NWS Huntsville places Cullman Co. under Tropical Storm Warning
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has placed the counties of Cullman, De Kalb, Jackson, Madison and Morgan under a TROPICAL STORM WARNING through Tuesday. Lincoln, Franklin and Moore counties in southern middle Tennessee have been removed from the Tropical Storm Watch.
A...
List: Closings due to Irma
CULLMAN COUNTY - Below is a list of known closings due to Hurricane Irma's expected impact on the Cullman area. This list will be updated as closings are reported.
Cullman City Schools- closed on Monday, Sept. 11 and Tuesday, Sept. 12; this includes all after-school...
NWS Huntsville: Tropical Depression Irma to cross Cullman Tuesday morning
Image shows latest projected path of Hurricane Irma, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Below is the latest information from the National Weather Service in Huntsville on how Hurricane Irma will impact the Cullman area. Hurricane Irma is forecast to be Tropical Depression Irma when...
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...
Tornado watch until 8 p.m.; County, city schools cancel afternoon, evening activities
CULLMAN COUNTY - Both Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools have canceled all afternoon and evening activities for Thursday, as the area is under a Tornado Watch until 8 p.m. tonight.
According to the National Weather Service:
Brief tornadoes will be possible this afternoon and...
Hazardous Weather Outlook as Harvey approaches area
The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north Alabama and portions of southern middle Tennessee.
Today and Tonight
Tropical Storm Harvey is forecast to move across the southern Mississippi River Valley today and tonight. Moisture associated with and preceding this...
Traffic advisory: Sunday, Aug. 13: Loring Street and U.S. Hwy. 31
TRAFFIC ADVISORY- SUNDAY, AUG. 13
On Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, from approximately 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., Cullman Power Board crews will be performing utility work near the intersection of Loring Street and U.S. Highway 31. This work may cause traffic delays and intermittent interruptions...
Flash Flood Watch Friday 9 a.m to 9 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FLASH FLOOD WATCH for our area, in effect from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, July 28.
A cold front approaching from the north will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms across much of the Tennessee Valley...
Heat advisory in effect from noon to 7 p.m. today
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a HEAT ADVISORY for our area from noon until 7 p.m. today, Friday, July 21.
The advisory is in effect for the following counties in Alabama:
Lauderdale
Colbert
Franklin
Lawrence
Limestone
Madison
Morgan
Marshall
Cullman
Temperatures well into the mid to upper 90s will produce...
Emergency Missing Child Alert: Alexandria girl still missing
UPDATED 7-17-17: ALEA reports that the child has been located.
ALEXANDRIA - Authorities in Calhoun County and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) are still searching for a missing 16-year-old girl from Alexandria, Alabama.
Tianna Marie Moore was last seen in Alexandria on Saturday, July 15,...
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...
NWS: Severe thunderstorm warning for southwest Cullman Co. until 8:30 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Cullman County in north central Alabama... * Until 830 PM CDT *
HAZARD...60 to 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to...
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,...
Hwy. 278 closed both ways at mile marker 102 in Blount County
Updated article: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/06/09/update-thursday-afternoon-blount-county-crash-kills-2
Update 6 p.m. Troopers confirm one fatality in this two-vehicle wreck. Road still blocked.
BLOUNT COUNTY - U.S. Highway 278 remains closed as of 5:50 p.m. in both directions at mile marker 102, according to Alabama State Troopers.
A wreck involving a bus occurred...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for area including Cullman until 5 a.m. Sunday
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of north Alabama, including Cullman County, until 5 a.m. Sunday morning.
Alabama counties included are Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and...
Area power outages
CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman Electric Cooperative is experiencing multiple power outages spread across the county.
CEC Communications Director Brian Lacy says crews are aware and on their way to assess the problem or problems.
"Crews are responding; will be assessing damage and begin making repairs...
NWS issues Hazardous Weather Outlook for area
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook that includes the following counties in Alabama: Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, De Kalb, Cullman, Moore and Lincoln.
DAY ONE...Through Tonight... Thunderstorms will continue to develop across the area...
Lane closure today on I-65 N, south of Exit 291
CULLMAN - Due to ongoing concrete slab replacement, the outside lane of Interstate 65 northbound just south of Exit 291 (Alabama 91), in southern Cullman County near the Blount County line, will be closed today. This is outside the normal closure times of 6...
Nighttime I-65 N lane closures begin tonight, from Blount Co. to exit 305 (CR 222)
CULLMAN - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) says that nighttime Interstate 65 North lane closures will begin tonight, May 1 and last throughout the year.
Single-lane closures may be in place from 6 p.m.-6 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays from the Blount County line to...
(UPDATED) NWS cancels Tornado Watch
UPDATE 3:20 p.m.: The National Weather Service has canceled the Tornado Watch.
CULLMAN - The Cullman area remains under a TORNADO WATCH until 7 p.m. Sunday night. Alabama counties included in the watch, issued by the National Weather Service, include: Cullman, Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence,...
Expect nighttime lane closures on U.S. 278
CULLMAN - Road construction is underway on approximately 5.5 miles of U.S. Highway 278 in Cullman County, from just west of I-65, all the way east to the junction of U.S. 278 and Alabama Highway 69 in East Point.
Nighttime lane closures began this week,...
Work begins on U.S. 278 to AL 69 junction
CULLMAN - Road construction has begun on U.S. Highway 278 in Cullman County. The project affects Highway 278, from just west of I-65, all the way east to the junction of 278 and Alabama Highway 69.
Good Hope Contracting (GHC) is in charge of the...
NWS Huntsville: Tornado Watch for Cullman area until 9 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for a large area, including Cullman County, until 9 p.m. tonight. Community storm shelters are now open.
Alabama counties included:
AUTAUGA BARBOUR BIBB BLOUNT BULLOCK CALHOUN CHAMBERS CHEROKEE CHILTON CLAY CLEBURNE COLBERT COOSA CULLMAN DEKALB...
Community storm shelters to open today if Tornado Watch is issued
CULLMAN - According to the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Cullman's community storm shelters will be opened today if a Tornado Watch is issued. Below is the current list of shelters available.
Community Shelter List by cullmansense on Scribd
Bentley issues statewide State of Emergency in preparation for severe weather
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday declared a statewide State of Emergency in anticipation of severe weather moving through Alabama on Wednesday. The National Weather Service is forecasting a significant threat of severe weather to include destructive and long-track tornadoes, hail up to...
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...
Weather alert: Severe thunderstorm warning for Cullman County until 5:15 p.m.
ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwest Cullman County until 5:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Cullman County in north central Alabama...
* Until 515 PM CDT
* At 435 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over...
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...
AL Dept. of Ag issues order banning exhibition and sale of poultry due to avian influenza concerns
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has banned the sale of poultry due to concerns about avian influenza. ADAI Commissioner John McMillan on Wednesday issued an order (see below) banning the sale, exhibition or transportation of all types of poultry:
Due...
(UPDATED) NWS Huntsville: Freeze Warning expanded
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FREEZE WARNING, in effect from 9 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, March 14 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 15 AND from 9 p.m. Wednesday night until 11 a.m. Thursday, March 16.
Counties included in the warning...
CCSO asking for help identifying truck and individuals
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying the truck and the two individuals in these photographs. They are believed to have broken into a vehicle on I-65.
Please contact Investigator Trevor Clemmons at 256-734-0342.
NWS Huntsville: Frost Advisory from 3-7 a.m. Saturday morning
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FROST ADVISORY for an area including Cullman County from 3-7 a.m. Saturday morning.
The advisory is in effect for the counties of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin (AL), Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and...
NWS hazardous weather outlook for this afternoon, evening
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK for the counties of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, AL, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb, Cullman, Moore, Lincoln and Franklin, TN:
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north Alabama and portions...
Road Closure: Arnold St. at RR crossing, 7:30 a.m. Tuesday-5 p.m. Wednesday
CULLMAN - Arnold Street, at the railroad crossing, will closed to traffic from 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 7 until 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 8. CSX will be working on the railroad crossing during that time. Motorists should find alternate routes.
Tornado watch in effect until 6 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a tornado watch until 6 p.m. for all counties in the Huntsville forecast area:
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected...pushing southeast and affecting areas along and north of a line from Southern Middle Tennessee to...
I-65 N at Exit 318 will be down to 1 lane on Tuesday and Wednesday
CULLMAN - Interstate 65 northbound at Exit 318/Lacon will be down to one lane from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on both Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). Motorists should expect delays.
Crews will be working to repair the...
Weather Alert: Severe thunderstorm watch, hazardous weather outlook for Cullman County
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for several counties, including Cullman, until midnight tonight.
Counties included:
Blount
Cherokee
Colbert
Cullman
DeKalb
Etowah
Fayette
Franklin
Jackson
Jefferson
Lamar
Lauderdale
Lawrence
Limestone
Madison
Marion
Marshall
Morgan
St. Clair
Walker
Winston
A HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK is also in effect for the Cullman area:
Thunderstorms are expected to develop late this afternoon and continue...
NWS extends Flood Warning until 2:30 a.m. Monday
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has extended the Flood Warning for our area until 2:30 a.m. Monday morning.
The Flood Warning is in effect for the following areas:
Jackson County
Marshall County
Madison County
Limestone County
DeKalb County
Cullman County
Morgan County
Southeastern Lincoln County in Middle Tennessee
Franklin County in...
NWS issues Flood Warning; in effect until 8:30 tonight
UPDATE: NWS extends Flood Warning until 2:30 a.m. Monday
FLOOD WARNING UNTIL 8:30 P.M. CST
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Flood Warning for west central Marshall County in northeastern Alabama... Madison County in north central Alabama... Limestone County in north...
NWS Huntsville: Wind Advisory from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Wind Advisory for the area, including Cullman County, for Monday, Jan. 23 from 3 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sustained winds will increase tonight to around 25 mph in most locations, with gusts between 35 and 40...
Polar Bear Plunge, Wellness Day will go on as planned Saturday
CULLMAN - Cullman City Parks and Recreation’s third annual Community Wellness Day, including the Polar Bear Plunge, will go on as planned Saturday, in spite of frigid weather. Saturday's high will be a nippy 28 degrees. The projected temp at 11 a.m. (the time...
NWS: Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 3 a.m.; Wind Chill Advisory from 3-9 a.m. Saturday
CULLMAN - Here is the latest from the National Weather Service, issued at 2:44 p.m., for the counties of Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, Dekalb and Cullman.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 A.M. SATURDAY
Additional light snow and bitterly cold wind chills expected late...
Cullman EMA: increased snow totals, snow will be here between 4-6 p.m.
UPDATE: 5:59 p.m. Jan. 6: Yes, folks, we know. It appears all of the precipitation has gone south of Cullman County; however, according to the Cullman County EMA, snow is still possible. Also, there have been isolated reports of bridges icing in the county....
Current list of closings and delays
CULLMAN - Check here for our most current list of winter weather closings and delays. We will update this list as information becomes available.
CLOSED SATURDAY, JAN. 7
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville and Oneonta Campuses
CLOSED FRIDAY, JAN. 6
Cullman City Schools
Cullman County Schools
St. Bernard Preparatory School
Wallace...
Gov. Bentley declares state of emergency ahead of wintry weather, effective 7 a.m. Friday
MONTGOMERY– Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday issued a State of Emergency effective at 7 a.m. Friday for all Alabama counties in preparation for potential severe winter weather.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Watch for several Alabama counties...
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...
Phase III of the City’s Emergency Water Conservation Plan to go into effect tomorrow
Lake Catoma on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017
CULLMAN - On Thursday, Jan. 5, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs signed a Declaration of Urgency declaring that Phase III of the City’s Emergency Water Conservation Plan, as set out in Ordinance 2011-29, will be implemented beginning at 12:01...
Latest snow forecast from NWS
SEE UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory issued for Cullman Co. beginning Friday at 3 p.m.
Crews from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) were out early this morning applying liquid de-icer to Interstate 65 in Cullman County. Image courtesy of Matt Redmond.
CULLMAN - The National Weather...
NWS: Patchy black ice possible overnight
Special alert from the National Weather Service, posted at 2:52 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18:
Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Madison-Morgan- Marshall-Jackson-De Kalb-Cullman-Moore-Lincoln-Franklin TN- Including the cities of...Florence...Muscle Shoals...Sheffield... Tuscumbia...Russellville...Red Bay...Moulton...Town Creek...Athens... Huntsville...Decatur...Albertville...Boaz...Guntersville...Arab... Scottsboro...Fort Payne...Rainsville...Cullman...Lynchburg... Fayetteville...Winchester...Sewanee...Decherd...Estill Springs... Cowan
...Cold temperatures and patchy black ice overnight...
Temperatures will remain at or below...
Drought emergency ‘No Burn’ order to remain in effect statewide until further notice
MONTGOMERY - The statewide drought emergency ‘No Burn’ order declared by Gov. Robert Bentley in early November will remain in effect until conditions change sufficiently to reduce the occurrence and frequency of wildfires, according to the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC). In spite of a...
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
Tuesday night county basketball games to be rescheduled
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman County Schools called off all extracurricular activities for Tuesday, including a series of prep basketball games, due to the possibility of severe weather affecting the area from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
The varsity games postponed in the county were West...
(Updated) Woods fire reported on County Road 700 / Bolte Road
Update 9:03 p.m. Dispatch reports that the fire was contained, but has rekindled. Firefighters are back on scene. The area is 10 County Road 700/ Bolte Road.
CULLMAN - Another fire has been reported in Cullman County. This one is on County Road 700 off...
(Updated) Huge brush fire burning in Bremen area
Updated 5:44 p.m. According to Cullman County Fire and EMS Dispatch, there are eight departments still on the scene battling the fire; however, "It is contained at this time."
High winds are keeping the fire active, but firefighters are hopeful that the impending rains will...
County joins City in placing residents under water restrictions
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission today announced that the Cullman County Water Department has enacted their Emergency Water Conservation Plan, Phase I. Phase I goes into effect when Lake Catoma, the water source for almost all of Cullman County, falls to 15 feet...
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 -...
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...
Phase II water restrictions remain in place as Catoma falls to 17 feet below full pool
CULLMAN - As of today, Monday, Nov. 7, Lake Catoma has fallen to 17 feet below full pool, according to David Freeman, manager of the Cullman City Water Treatment Plant.
Citizens are reminded that Phase II of the City of Cullman's Water Conservation Plan (see...
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...
