Holly Pond neutral on ‘Project X’; April 1 council notes
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday night fielded questions about the Cullman County Board of Education’s “Project X,” the multi-use sports and event venue slated to be located in Cullman, on Alabama Highway 157 near its intersection with I-65,...
Cullman Planning Commission: Rock the South conditional use permit approved; concerns raised over further development at Heritage Village
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Rock the South (RTS) to use its proposed new location at the intersection of County Roads 469 and 436 on May 31 and June 1, contingent...
Baileyton adopts resolution opposing ‘Project X,’ CCBOE’s multi-use sports complex
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night adopted a resolution officially opposing the Cullman County Board of Education's (CCBOE) "Project X," the multi-use sports complex set to be built near Alabama Highway 157 and Interstate 65. The new county half-cent sales...
Jacobs proclaims April Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed the month of April “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” (SAAM) in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation from Jacobs were the following representatives of Victim Services of Cullman, Inc.: Carol...
Hanceville approves rezoning for garden homes
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council held public hearings Thursday night regarding two zoning ordinances.
The first ordinance, 623, addressed the R1 zoning of the Michael Chandler property on Alabama Highway 91. With no one bringing forth concerns or opposition, the ordinance was passed.
The...
(Updated) ‘Let’s get real; let’s fix real problems first’
Hanceville Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Sawyer and City Clerk Tania Wilcox watch as Councilman Jimmie Nuss signs a resolution at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. The council passed the resolution to notify the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE), Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and...
Hanceville Council comes out in opposition of CCBOE’s proposed multi-use sports complex
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday night adopted a resolution to notify the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE), Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and Hanceville Board Member Kenny Brockman that the City of Hanceville is against the construction of the multi-use...
Colony readies for Alabama 200 Bicentennial celebration this Saturday
Councilwoman Ethel Alexander, Mayor Donnis Leeth and Councilman Samuel Ashford show a little preview of the mural project to be unveiled Saturday. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening shared with The Tribune a sample of...
Commission fields questions on new tax, road improvements
Local realtor Ben Ponder addresses the Cullman County Commission at its meeting Tuesday morning. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Several residents attended Tuesday’s Cullman County Commission meeting for an opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns regarding the new half-cent sales...
Commission proclaims April Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month
Left to right are Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman Caring for Kids Executive Director Javon Daniel, Chairman Kenneth Walker, Cullman Caring for Kids Assistant Director Nancy Bryant and Commissioner Garry Marchman. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday...
Good Hope approves new zoning ordinance
Good Hope City Council (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Back in May 2018, the Good Hope City Council, based on an opinion from the Good Hope Planning Commission, hired consulting firm Kendig Keast Collaborative to review the City’s zoning ordinance....
Dodge City welcomes two new businesses
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Dodge City welcomed two new businesses at its town council meeting Wednesday night. Representatives from the ABC Family Medical Clinic were introduced where they invited the community to join them April 13th for their grand opening celebration. The celebration will...
Dodge City welcomes two new businesses
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Dodge City welcomed two new businesses at its town council meeting Wednesday night. Representatives from the ABC Family Medical Clinic were introduced where they invited the community to join them April 13th for their grand opening celebration. The celebration will...
Baileyton: ‘Taking care of the kids and your seniors is what makes a town great’
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The town of Baileyton, located in northeast Cullman County, was incorporated in 1973. The community was settled in 1870 by Robert Bailey and was called Baileytown. Upon discovering the name was already taken, the name was changed to Baileyton.
Today, Johnny Dyar...
Welcome to Berlin
BERLIN, Ala. - The town of Berlin was incorporated in 2018, becoming the 12th municipality in Cullman County. The community of Berlin has existed as long as, if not longer than, most Cullman communities and is centered around Walker’s Corner USA which is the...
Hanceville Elementary student raises $200 to buy lunch for classmates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School 2nd grader Aistin Jeffrey (AJ) Gable was recognized for his “charitable spirit” by Mayor Kenneth Nail at the town council Wednesday night. AJ gave $200 to his school’s cafeteria to help classmates pay lunch fees.
AJ was at the...
New councilmember Stam sworn at Hanceville’s council meeting
HANCEVILLE Ala. -- John Stam was sworn as the new council member at the Thursday night city council meeting in Hanceville. He was appointed by the council to fill the seat vacated last month by Justin Pruitt. Stam is originally from Gadsden and a...
Cullman City Hall sees hail…sort of
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday afternoon, a day after delivering a 3D printed model of “Walter,” Alabama’s official largest hailstone which fell during the massive Mar. 19, 2018 hail storm, to Cullman EMA, The Cullman Tribune’s W.C. Mann visited Cullman City Hall to present...
Cullman City Hall sees hail…sort of
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday afternoon, a day after delivering a 3D printed model of “Walter,” Alabama’s official largest hailstone which fell during the massive Mar. 19, 2018 hail storm, to Cullman EMA, The Cullman Tribune’s W.C. Mann visited Cullman City Hall to present...
West Point council welcomes Steve Link; contingency plan approved
West Point Mayor Gerald Schafer speaks to Town Attorney Dan Willingham at Monday night’s meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT- Ala. - The West Point Town Council met Monday for its first regularly scheduled meeting since appointing Councilman Gerald Schafer mayor following...
Cullman City Council: Rezoning hearing set for April 15; annual Spring Cleanup April 1-5
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council set a public hearing for April 15 for the rezoning of property located on Main Avenue Southwest and Morningside Drive Southwest from R-2 Residential District to R-4 Residential District, which would allow the development...
Garden City councilman voices displeasure with commission spending on Rock the South preparations
The Garden City Town Council (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - When Garden City Mayor Tim Eskew asked council members Monday night if they had any further comments, Mayor Pro-Tempore Scott Arnold addressed the topics of taxes and Rock the South.
Said...
Cullman commission declares state of emergency for storm cleanup
The Cullman County Commission met Friday in a special session to declare a state of emergency. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Friday declared a state of emergency due to damages to property from severe storms, a...
White City voting precinct moved to Johnson’s Crossing Volunteer Fire Department
The roof was torn off the White City Community Center during a storm Thursday evening. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
WHITE CITY, Ala.- White City's voting precinct has been moved to the Johnson's Crossing Volunteer Fire Department, the Cullman County Commission decided during an...
Willoughby Roofing & Sheet Metal relocating to Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. - Willoughby Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. is relocating to South Vinemont from the city of Cullman. The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night approved a 10-year tax abatement for the company, which is currently located in south Cullman on Old Hanceville...
Colony storm shelter ready for use; history, heritage programs planned
Colony Councilman Sam Ashford takes visitors on a tour of the town’s newly-completed community storm shelter Tuesday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY, Ala. - It was a light agenda for the Colony Town Council meeting Tuesday evening, but it just gave the...
Commission sets $10.25 minimum wage for County employees after controversial raise; Rock the South parking and traffic plan unveiled
Darrell Skipper of Skipper Consulting talks about proposed parking areas around the new Rock the South location at Tuesday’s Cullman County Commission meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the wake of Monday’s controversial revelation that Cullman County Engineer John Lang...
County Commission approves new half-cent sales tax to benefit Cullman County Schools
Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette addresses the Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 3-12-19 12:50 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission voted Tuesday morning to approve a new half-cent sales tax to benefit Cullman County Schools....
Good Hope talks proactive plan for future of sewer system
Living Water Services President Grady Parsons addresses the Good Hope City Council Monday night. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The city’s sewer system was the main topic at the Good Hope City Council meeting Monday night. Living Water Services President...
Cullman council speaks on Lee County tornado; Cullman Art Park to get amphitheater
Cullman resident Dan Miller, who also owns a farm near the proposed new site of Rock the South, came to voice his opposition to the relocation of the event at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. -...
Cullman Planning Commission votes to recommend controversial rezoning
A large crowd at Cullman City Hall holds up signs rejecting or supporting a proposed rezoning change as City of Cullman planning commissioners prepared to vote. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Monday night voted...
Hanceville bids farewell to councilman Justin Pruett; City’s Jeff Gregory passes away
Hanceville Councilman Justin Pruett, left, accepts a plaque from Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail at Thursday night's Hanceville City Council meeting, Pruett's last meeting with the council. He has resigned his seat on the council due to travel requirements for his full-time job. (Christy Perry...
Good Hope council talks rainfall, road repairs
Good Hope City Councilman John Harris and Mayor Jerry Bartlett (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Rainfall and road repairs were the main topics of discussion at the Good Hope City Council meeting this week.
The council said many residents have voiced...
Gerald Schafer appointed as new mayor of West Point
West Point Councilman Frankie Jones, left, and Mayor Gerald Schafer at last week's meeting of the West Point Town Council (Christy Perry for The Tribune)
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Town of West Point this week in special executive session appointed Gerald Schafer as its...
Commission celebrates Stony Lonesome’s 10th anniversary
Stony Lonesome OHV Park employees Haley Briscoe and Kassy Ashley were given special plaques in appreciation for their dedication shown to the park. The two have been employed at the park since the day it opened in March 2009. (Christy Perry for The Cullman...
Cullman City Council honors Firefighter, EMT of the Year
Engineer Neville Franks, left, was named the Firefighter of the Year for 2018. Firefighter Joel Sims was named Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) of the Year for 2018. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 2-26-19 7:38 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Rescue joined the Cullman...
Jacobs proclaims March 1 ‘Go Blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Day’ in Cullman
Pictured, left to right, are Amanda Hanners, Kris Thompson, Helen Allen, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Emily Corbett and Gary Cornelius. (City of Cullman)
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed March 1, 2019 “Go Blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Day” in Cullman. On...
West Point Town Council remembers Kilgo, will hold special Feb. 25 session
West Point Councilman Frankie Jones and Mayor Pro Tem Gerald Schafer at Monday night’s meeting o the West Point Town Council (Christy Perry for The Tribune)
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council met Monday evening with the death that morning of Mayor...
Good Hope awards bid for new pump station, sewer lines
Cullman Tribune file photo
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night awarded a bid for a new pump station and sewer lines to Apel Machine & Supply Company, Inc. The project is a part of the City’s sewer expansion and is...
Cullman’s Shaddix Company relocating to Vinemont, expanding
The Shaddix Company is currently located at 344 County Road 1177, just off Alabama Highway 157 near Interstate 65. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT - The family-owned Shaddix Company is expanding and planning to relocate from Cullman to Vinemont. The business is working...
Colony polling location moving, gym closing
Colony Educational Complex (Tribune file photo)
COLONY - At its meeting Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council announced that the community’s polling place is changing. Starting with the next election cycle, voters should go to the auditorium at the Colony Educational Complex, 151 Byars Rd.,...
Marchman speaks on Rock the South preparations
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met with Rock the South Producer Nathan Baugh Tuesday morning prior to its scheduled 8:30 a.m. work session to discuss Rock the South and the road improvements needed to accommodate the anticipated traffic for the...
Cullman Council sends zoning request back to planning commission; police officers honored
Left to right: Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, Officer Matt Schlosser and Officer Tim Nalley listen as Councilman Andy Page reads proclamations honoring each officer for 10 years of service with the Cullman Police Department. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening,...
Jason Nunnelley named new director of Technology Village Cullman
Jason Nunnelley will take charge of Cullman’s Technology Village on Feb. 25. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council named Jason Nunnelly as the new director of Technology Village Cullman (TVC). A longtime Cullman resident, Nunnelley founded...
CCCDC presents grant checks to area organizations
Cherrelle Fancher, third from left, accepts a grant for $6,000 for youth and adult literacy programming through Life Long Learning from the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) Friday. From left are CCCDC members Cherrie Haney, Josh Speakman, Champ Crocker and Bradley Williams. Rep....
Holly Pond moves forward with plans for sewer plant upgrade
The Holly Pond Town Council meets on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Guy Hunt Library. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND – The Holly Pond Town Council at January’s meeting granted Mayor Bill Oliver permission to pursue...
Baileyton ready to play ball
Councilmen Gene Sumner and Wendell Peterson at this week’s meeting of the Baileyton Town Council (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - Baileyton’s youth baseball and T-ball signups will continue through Feb. 12 at Baileyton Town Hall the town council said at its regular...
(Updated) Rezoning request falls flat at Cullman City Planning Commission meeting
As the time to vote on the rezoning request approached, numerous opponents held up “Vote No” signs and began video recording the commissioners’ discussion Monday night. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Strength in numbers carried the day at Monday’s Cullman City Planning...
Rezoning request falls flat at Cullman City Planning Commission meeting
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2019/02/05/updated-rezoning-request-falls-flat-cullman-city-planning-commission-meeting
Update 6:31 p.m.
CULLMAN - A motion was made to recommend the rezoning, but it did not receive a second, so the motion died. According to City Attorney Roy Williams, the Cullman City Council could still consider the rezoning, but without a...
Council recognizes Hanceville Middle School football team; pavilion repairs to begin
The Hanceville Middle School football team poses for a photo with the Hanceville City Council at Thursday night’s council meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Middle School Bulldog football team was honored by Mayor Kenneth Nail and the Hanceville City...
Cold Springs, Vinemont High Schools receive $50K grants from CCCDC
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) awarded Cold Springs and Vinemont High Schools $50,000 each at its monthly meeting Tuesday night. Cold Springs will use the funds for its library, while Vinemont will get a new HVAC system for its gymnasium.
Here’s...
County commission talks elevators, addresses mental health services for inmates
The Cullman County Commission met most recently on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met Wednesday morning with 14 items on its agenda, plus one added during a brief recess after the meeting started.
A bid...
Colony recognized by Morehouse School of Medicine for community garden
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth displays the award presented to Colony by Morehouse School of Medicine for the development of the town’s community garden. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY - As the Colony Town Council met Tuesday evening, Mayor Donnis Leeth showed off town...
More on Rock the South discussion from Cullman City Council meeting
For a second week, Rock the South producers Shane Quick and Nathan Baugh, third and second from right, met informally with local residents after the Cullman City Council meeting Monday night. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, before Cullman’s City...
Cullman City Council passes zoning ordinance modification, hears more about Rock the South
For a second week, Rock the South producers Shane Quick and Nathan Baugh, third and second from right, met informally with local residents after the Cullman City Council meeting Monday night. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City...
West Point gives $15K to fire department for life-saving equipment
West Point Fire and Rescue Chief Tim Martin on Monday night demonstrated the use of the LUCAS Power 3 Chest Compression System at the West Point Town Council meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council on Monday night...
City zoning director responds to city zoning controversy
Crowds gathered for Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting to talk about Rock the South and a proposed zoning ordinance change. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council had one of its shortest-ever agendas, but held one of its...
Cullman City Council gets earful about Rock the South, zoning ordinance
Rock the South Founder Shane Quick (pictured), along with partner Nathan Baugh, came to explain plans for the festival’s new site and answer questions about the project at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Monday evening’s regular...
Good Hope moves forward with development project; Bartlett responds to Rock the South move
Good Hope Councilmen Maxie Jones and John Harris, with Mayor Jerry Bartlett at Monday night’s council meeting (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The City of Good Hope moved forward at Monday night’s council meeting with an as-yet undisclosed economic development project,...
Jacobs proclaims Catholic Schools Week in Cullman
Pictured left to right: MaKenzie Cruce, Anna Agnello, Mayor Woody Jacobs and Shawna Norman
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed the week of Jan. 27-Feb. 1, 2019, "Catholic Schools Week" in the city of Cullman.
On hand to accept the proclamation on...
Jacobs proclaims Jan. 11 Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Cullman
Pictured, left to right, are Kathy Wilson, Mayor Woody Jacobs, District Judge Kim Chaney and Blakely Hopper
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday officially proclaimed Jan. 11, 2019 “Human Trafficking Awareness Day” in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation...
Hanceville’s Nail: ‘I think we’re in a public safety emergency’
Cullman Tribune file photo
HANCEVILLE - “I’m here to sound the alarm!” said Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. Hanceville Fire and Rescue battled two structure fires Wednesday and into the early morning hours of Thursday, and the mayor said...
Holly Pond to pursue sewer plant upgrades, speed limit changes
The Holly Pond Town Council held its first meeting of the new year Tuesday night. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND – The Holly Pond Town Council at Tuesday’s meeting granted Mayor Bill Oliver permission to pursue two grants which will allow renovation...
County sets school tax referendum
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held its first work session and meeting of 2019 Tuesday morning. The work session was scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. and the commissioners, along with County Attorney Chad Floyd, met with a county employee,...
Colony to get long sought-after Dollar General
Left to right: Councilman Curtis Johnson, Mayor Donnis Leeth, Councilman Samuel Ashford and Councilman Melvin Hammond (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, during the regular meeting of the Colony Town Council, Mayor Donnis Leeth announced that he had heard from...
County proclaims January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Blakely Hopper, Chairman Kenneth Walker, Gail Swafford, Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney and Commissioner Garry Marchman (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday proclaimed January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in...
Fairview Town Council notes: Jan. 7, 2019
The Fairview Town Council held its first meeting of the new year on Monday night. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - On Monday evening, the Fairview Town Council held its first meeting of the new year. Town Clerk Debbie Shedd began by distributing...
Baileyton set to move ahead with building of new town hall
Baileyton Town Council (Cullman Tribune file photo)
BAILEYTON - The Town of Baileyton is ready to move forward with the construction its new town hall. Walker Brothers, Ltd. entered a bid of $310,000 at December’s council meeting. The bid was well over the $265,000 budgeted...
‘Be bold and dream big’: City of Cullman developing plan for the future
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer at Thursday night’s kick-off meeting for the City of Cullman’s five-year strategic plan (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman is set to embark on a five-year strategic plan, and this week held...
Hanceville City Hall gets a facelift
Hanceville City Councilman Jimmie Nuss, City Attorney Dan Willingham and City Clerk Tania Wilcox at Thursday’s Hanceville City Council meeting (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council met for the final time in 2018 Thursday evening. The meeting’s agenda was...
City swears in 5 fire engineers, OKs Nesmith Park grant application
Cullman Fire Rescue’s five new fire engineers, (hands raised, left to right) are Brandon Dawson, Wade Miller, Kelsey Taylor, Matt Wade and Jonathan Wilson. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Five Cullman City firefighters on Monday night were sworn in to their new...
CCCDC presents almost $92K in grant checks to area organizations
The CCCDC presents a check to the Town of Baileyton; left to right are Sen. Garlan Gudger, Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar, Rep. Randall Shedd, CCCDC Board Member Bradley Williams and Rep. Corey Harbison (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - At its meeting in...
Hanceville approves Downtown Improvement Plan
Hanceville Police Officer Tyler Isbell receives a certificate of achievement from Mayor Kenneth Nail after completing APOSTC certification at the Alabama Law Enforcement Academy in Selma. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council took the next step...
Courthouse elevators to be replaced
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held its last meeting of the year Tuesday morning, approving a bid for the replacement of the decades-old elevators in the Cullman County Courthouse.
Team Elevator, LLC out of Birmingham was awarded the job, after submitting...
City recognizes employees; Royal Technologies tax abatement adjusted
Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, CPD Office Manager Debbie James and Cullman City Councilman Andy Page at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Debbie James, at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting, was recognized for five years of...
Meet Erica York, Cullman’s first city engineer
Cullman City Engineer Erica York with her husband Austin and son Jack (contributed)
CULLMAN - Erica York has been on the job for less than a month and has “already made major contributions and been a great asset to Cullman,” according Cullman Economic Development Agency...
Cullman overhauling subdivision regulations, zoning ordinances
The City of Cullman is updating its subdivision regulations and zoning ordinances, originally put in place in the 1980s. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - In October, the City of Cullman undertook a year-long project to make a major update to its subdivision regulations and zoning...
Holly Pond makes final decision on rumble strips
The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday night voted to leave rumble strips in place on Brooklyn Road. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND – After months of discussion and modifications, the Holly Pond Town Council on Monday night made a final decision...
Baileyton tables bid for new town hall construction
The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night decided to table a bid received for construction of the new town hall until negotiations can take place and a breakdown of the bid is obtained. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The Town of Baileyton...
County awards bids for long-awaited roof repairs at jail, sheriff’s office
Shortly after the March 19 hailstorm, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama and his wife Caroline toured the CCSO facility with Sheriff Matt Gentry and Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little to inspect damage. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - This week, more than eight months after...
Hanceville council honors WSCC cross country teams
Wallace State Cross Country Assistant Coach Tony Crider, Head Coach Stan Narewski, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Dr. Ryan Smith pose for a photo at Tuesday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting, where the college’s cross country teams were recognized. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE...
CCCDC, new commissioners award community grants
Commissioners Joe Golden, Champ Crocker and Bradley Williams try out virtual reality goggles as teachers from Cold Springs Elementary School make a request for similar equipment for their school. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the newest edition of the...
Good Hope Middle School robotics team gets boost from city
Members of the Good Hope Middle School robotics team pose with their sponsor Rebecca McSpadden and members of the Good Hope City Council Monday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Middle School robotics team got a boost from...
City awards contract for next phase of downtown street improvement
The Cullman City Council, seen on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday approved a bid from Powe General Contracting, LLC for the downtown streetscape Phase V project, in the amount of $359,036.25. The...
West Point set to open new turn lane, Dale’s Market
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, left, speaks at the town council meeting this week. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council this week extended an invitation to the community to join in as it celebrates the opening of...
City, County Thanksgiving holiday hours
CULLMAN - All City of Cullman and Cullman County offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
City sanitation
There will be no residential sanitation or recycling pickup on Thursday, Nov. 22. Thursday’s route will run...
Berlin expanding as town council approves 1st annexations
The Berlin Town Council on Monday night, Nov. 19, 2018 (Heather Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
BERLIN - As the newest town incorporated in Cullman County, Berlin took several huge steps toward expanding its borders and improving the community at Monday's town council meeting, approving...
Marchman, Watson sworn in for new terms
Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman (left) and Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson (right) were officially sworn in by Judge Gregory Nicholas Wednesday morning at the Cullman County Courthouse. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - In a special ceremony before Wednesday morning’s meeting of...
Dodge City to open ‘Little Food Pantry’ Nov. 19
Dodge City Town Hall, seen on Thursday night. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
DODGE CITY – Dodge City Mayor Tawana Canada announced recently that a “Little Food Pantry” is coming to Dodge City. It will be located between Dodge City Town Hall and Jack’s,...
Hanceville receives $25K anonymous donation for narcotics dog
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail looks through a display at Shawn Bennett, owner of Too You Nique in downtown Hanceville. The mayor, council and others visited downtown businesses after the Hanceville City Council meeting Thursday night. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville...
Baileyton accepting bids for new town hall; council reflects on recent visit by cast of ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’
The Baileyton Town Council met Monday evening. The Town will begin accepting bids for the new town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 6. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night approved the construction specifications for Baileyton’s new town...
Cullman Council bids farewell to Garlan Gudger, welcomes David Moss
District Judge Rusty Turner swears in David Moss as the newest member of the Cullman City Council Monday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday officially appointed David Moss to fill the seat of departing Councilman Garlan...
Colony tornado shelter installed; plans for Dollar General moving forward
A crew installed the shelter behind Colony Town Hall Thursday morning. (Photo courtesy Patricia Ponder/Colony Town Hall)
COLONY - On Thursday morning, Colony’s town government moved a big step closer to fulfilling one of its longtime promises to its community with the installation of a...
City holds annual safety meeting and picnic
Cullman Police Officers Chris Nichols and Chuck Shikle smile for the camera Wednesday at the City’s annual safety meeting and picnic. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 10-25-18 at 3:50 p.m.
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman held its annual Citywide Safety Meeting and Picnic...
Cullman adopts vaping ordinance; police honored
Patrolman Kyle Foshee was recognized for his actions last month that led to the arrest of two suspects charged with numerous crimes across the state. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council adopted an ordinance banning the...
Good Hope donates $45K to schools, organizations
Left to right: Councilman Taft Dillashaw, Councilman Greg Brown, Councilman John Harris, WellStone Behavioral Health COO Chris Van Dyke, Councilman Maxie Jones and Mayor Jerry Bartlett (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night presented donations...
West Point passes FY 2019 budget; long-awaited Hwy. 157 turn lane to open by Thanksgiving
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, left, speaks at the West Point Town Council meeting Monday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council on Monday night passed the Town’s FY 2019 budget. A detailed budget should be available...
Jacobs proclaims ‘Dysautonomia Awareness Month’ in Cullman
L-R: Kyle Guess, Athan Landman, Sean Landman, Cassidy Landman, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Kasen Johnson, Cory Johnson, Karlee Johnson and Heather Johnson
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday officially proclaimed the month of October “Dysautonomia Awareness Month” in the city of Cullman. On hand...
Good Hope passes sewer rate increase
Good Hope City Hall (Tribune file photo)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night voted to increase the City’s sewer rates.
Mayor Jerry Bartlett said, “The average customer will likely see an increase of just $1 as a result of the new...
Cullman council passes $102M FY 2019 budget; city prosecutor, engineer named
On Monday evening, the council got a special visit from 2018 Oktoberfest Burgermeister Ben Harrison (center). (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, with the deadline right in front of it, the Cullman City Council passed its fiscal year 2019 budget...
