Colony preparing to open food pantry, volunteer training planned; fundraisers for pantry, senior center
Council members Ethel Alexander and James Ashford model T-shirts being sold to raise funds for area senior programs. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council had a light agenda, giving a first reading to a resolution to...
Good Hope approves FY 2019 budget, 3% pay raise for City employees
Left to right: Susan Eller, Maxie Jones and John Harris (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - Changes in sewer rates and the FY 2019 budget were the main topics Monday evening at the Good Hope City Council meeting.
Mayor Jerry Bartlett and the...
Cullman County passes $57.8M FY 2019 budget
Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Chairman Kenneth Walker and Commissioner Garry Marchman (Wendy Sack for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday passed its FY 219 budget. The $57.8 million budget includes a 3.14 percent step pay increase for all...
Cullman City Council celebrates local people, causes, hears proposal for e-cigarette, vaping regulations
Council President Jenny Folsom, right, presents Wallace State Director of Adult Education Cynthia Arrington a proclamation naming Sept. 23-29 Adult Literacy Week in Cullman. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council would have had almost nothing to...
County commission previews proposed FY 2019 budget
County Commissioners and staff work on the FY 2019 budget at the commission office Thursday. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 9-22-18 9:38 p.m.
Editor's Note: A correction has been made to this story. Where the story originally said, based on paperwork provided to The...
Berlin discusses FY2019 budget
(Left to right) Berlin Mayor Patrick Bates, Councilman Donald Gunter and Councilman Jimbo Quick discuss town business Monday night. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BERLIN - The Berlin Town Council held its monthly meeting Monday night, welcoming Jeff Pruitt, executive director of the North Central...
Garden City passes 2019 budget, half-cent privilege tax, stipends for volunteer firefighters
The Garden City Town Council passed its FY2019 budget Monday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - On Monday evening, the Garden City Town Council had a full agenda to consider, including the FY 2019 budget, a new local tax and two...
Hanceville council talks new Taco Bell, community improvement
A developer’s drawing of Hanceville’s incoming Taco Bell
HANCEVILLE - It wasn’t Tuesday, but it was still taco day for the Hanceville City Council at its meeting Thursday evening. Council members and visitors viewed concept art for the new Taco Bell that will go up...
Jacobs declares Sept. 17-23 ‘Constitution Week’ in Cullman
Pictured left to right are Pat Kahler, Mayor Woody Jacobs Jacobs, Rhonda Van Zandt and Linda Kuykendall.
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, Sept. 12, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the week of Sept. 17-23, 2018, “Constitution Week” in the city of Cullman.
On Sept. 17, 1787,...
Baileyton installing rumble strips on Schoolhouse Rd.; talks ball field improvements
Left to right: Baileyton Town Clerk Patricia Gilbert, Mayor Johnny Dyar, Councilman Gene Sumner and Councilwoman Myra Martin (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The Baileyton Town Council this week voted to install rumble strips on Schoolhouse Road, citing speeding and safety concerns.
The...
Colony welcomes new council member, talks food pantry
Colony Town Council, left to right: Curtis Johnson, Melvin Hammond, Ethel Alexander, Samuel Ashford, Mayor Donnis Leeth and Clerk Patricia Ponder. One seat remains vacant. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council accepted the resignation of Mary...
CCSO requesting $1.5M budget increase: ‘You can’t put a price on keeping the community safe’
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry speaks to Cullman County Commission members during a commission work session at the Cullman County Courthouse Tuesday morning. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is requesting an increase in funding of approximately...
Fairview Council approves new signage, improvements to walking track
Fairview Mayor Keith Henry speaks to town council members during Monday night’s meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW – The Fairview Town Council discussed walking track improvements and new signage, among other town business, at its meeting Monday night.
Council members approved a motion...
Cullman Council OKs rezoning requests near Rusken, Yutaka; Eva Road Bridge contract awarded
Mayor Woody Jacobs, right, listens as City Attorney Roy Williams explains Amendment 722 funding for Cullman's Technology Village. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council had an agenda full of plans to expand city boundaries and local...
Holly Pond to remove rumble strips as soon as possible
Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver speaks to community members during the Holly Pond Town Council meeting Tuesday night. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council Tuesday night voted to speed up the process of removing recently-installed rumble strips...
County Commission awards bid for reconstruction at Cullman Regional Airport
Ben Harrison (right), general manager of Cullman Regional Airport, speaks to Cullman County Commission members about a bid for reconstruction at the airport. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning awarded a bid for work on the...
Good Hope Fire & Rescue receives money for new equipment
Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett (third from left), presents a $15,000 check to Good Hope Fire & Rescue Assistant Chief Jamie Garmon (fourth from left). Also shown, left to right, are: Councilman Greg Brown, Good Hope Fire & Rescue’s Jonathan Reeves, Councilman John Harris...
Cullman City Council delivers engineer’s report on troubled Heritage Village subdivision
Three residents of the Heritage Village subdivision wait to address the Cullman City Council Monday night. (W.C. for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council had a brief agenda, but saw its meeting protracted by residents of the Heritage Village...
Hanceville amends zoning ordinance, prepares to act on neighborhood issues
The Hanceville City Council on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council worked through a busy agenda during a protracted session at city hall, addressing topics ranging from zoning regulations and more property...
Garden City talks law enforcement; applications being accepted for town clerk
Garden City Mayor Tim Eskew and Mayor Pro-Tem Scott Arnold at this week’s meeting of the Garden City Town Council (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - The Garden City Town Council welcomed Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry to its meeting this week....
Tree commission reports on storm damage, ‘urban decay’
CULLMAN - The Cullman Tree Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at Cullman City Hall. Chairman Everett Wier and members Peggy Harris, Nona Moon, Jan Barnette and Michael Sullins were present, along with recorder Leanne West, City Arborist Darrell Johns, County...
West Point receives favorable audit, discusses placement of food pantry
CPA Tony Turbyfill (left), of Segroves & Brewer, PC, goes over the Town's audit with the West Point Town Council during its meeting Monday evening.
WEST POINT - West Point Town Council members were briefed on the results of Town's 2017 audit and updated on...
Berlin swears in 5th and final council member
Bud Reed is sworn in to the Berlin Town Council, Place 5 by Notary Jane Bates during the Berlin Town Council's August meeting Monday evening. Also shown, left to right: Mayor Patrick Bates and Councilmen Donald Gunter, Jimmy Quick, Matthew Blair and (behind Reed)...
Colony council looks to future development for the town
The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening discussed plans for town development. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council had no agenda items and voted on no motions, but spent time talking in detail about several issues related...
Vinemont council approves changes to community center rental pricing
Vinemont Town Council members discuss town business during Tuesday night’s meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
VINEMONT – Tuesday evening, members of the Vinemont Town Council discussed bill payments, new equipment purchases and changes to pricing for the Vinemont Community Center during their monthly meeting...
County Commission approves new method of collecting delinquent property taxes
Cullman County Revenue Commissioner Barry Willingham, right, on Tuesday speaks to the Cullman County Commission about a new method for collecting delinquent property tax. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday passed a resolution changing the way the Cullman...
Gudger steps down; Jenny Folsom now Cullman City Council president
Garlan Gudger passes the gavel to Dr. Jenny Folsom at Monday night's Cullman City Council meeting. Alabama Senator-elect Gudger stepped down as president of the council and Folsom assumed the role. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council has a new...
Nuss appointed to Hanceville City Council
Jimmie Nuss, left, is sworn into office by Hanceville City Clerk Tania Wilcox Thursday evening. Nuss is filling the council seat left vacant by former councilwoman Sharon Porter. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - There’s a new face on the Hanceville City Council. Jimmie...
Dodge City discusses little pantry, construction project
Members of the Dodge City Town Council discuss a payment issue with members of a business during Thursday’s town council meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
DODGE CITY – The Dodge City Town Council met Thursday and discussed the placement of the new little pantry...
Holly Pond council votes to remove rumble strips in favor of less noisy solution
A citizen of Holly Pond (bottom right) speaks to Holly Pond council members during their monthly meeting at the Guy Hunt Library & Museum in Holly Pond. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND - Holly Pond Town Council members approved a motion to remove...
Dangerous intersection petition with more than 2,700 signatures presented to Fairview council
The final petition to have a four-way stop installed at the intersection of Alabama Highway 69 and Wesley Avenue was nearly two inches thick. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - Following safety concerns about limited visibility, speeding drivers and a wreck that required an...
Planning commission paves way for new housing, Yutaka expansion
The City of Cullman Planning Commission meets in the Cullman City Hall auditorium at 5:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. The public is invited to attend. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission...
Local officials meet with British MP David Duguid during stop in Cullman
CULLMAN – Mr. David Duguid, of the Scottish Conservative Party and a Member of British Parliament (MP) for Banff and Buchan since June 2017, recently visited Cullman with U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt. Mr. Duguid is a participant in the 41st Annual British-American Parliamentary Group...
Hanceville City Council says tearful farewell to Councilwoman Sharon Porter
Left to right: Hanceville Mayor Pro Tem Jimmy Sawyer, Councilman Charles Wilson, Councilwoman Kim Brown, Councilwoman Sharon Porter and Councilman Justin Pruett. Porter was presented a plaque for her service. The plaque read, "Presented to Councilor Sharon Porter. May your flame continue to burn bright...
CARTS driver wins national award; commission rejects FEMA project
Wade Hancock (center), a Cullman Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) driver, is presented with a certificate of achievement for his performance during the 2018 National Community Transit Roadeo by the Cullman County Commission at its meeting on Tuesday. Pictured, left to right, are: Commissioner...
Good Hope amends alcohol ordinance to attract new business
The Good Hope City Council (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council Monday night approved a change to the City’s alcohol sales ordinance.
In a move that the City hopes will attract new businesses, the council approved Ordinance no. 012-2018,...
Cullman Co. Commissioner Kerry Watson graduate of Alabama Local Government Training Institute
Kerry Watson (courtesy photo)
AUBURN - The Government and Economic Development Institute at Auburn University is delighted to announce that Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson has met all the requirements to be designated a graduate of the Alabama Local Government Training Institute.
Watson joins a select...
Garden City takes action after more than $5K stolen, considers re-establishing substation
Garden City Town Council (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - Last week, Garden City received an unpleasant surprise: someone cashed three fraudulent checks appearing to be written by the Town of Garden City, totaling $5,621.88 stolen from the Town's general fund checking account....
Berlin Town Council continues building municipality at 2nd meeting
Mayor Patrick Bates (left), speaks to Berlin town council members during their second meeting since incorporation. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
BERLIN – Monday night, the Berlin Town Council met for the second time since the Town's incorporation. The council's agenda included the passing of...
Cullman City Council acts on Hwy. 157 expansion, Brunner Street improvement
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council voted to pursue grants to expand or complete two area improvement projects, along with numerous other items of business.
Highway 157 expansion
The council voted to authorize Mayor Woody Jacobs to submit an application to the United...
Hanceville council moves to establish veteran banner program
Juanita Culler, organizer of the veteran banner program in Arley, speaks to Hanceville City Council members during Thursday’s meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Citizens in Hanceville may soon see special banners around their city. The Hanceville City Council on Thursday night voted...
Vinemont council talks baby changing tables, new employee, holiday closure
Councilwoman Shirley Arnett and Mayor Radginal Dodson discuss town business during Tuesday night’s Vinemont Town Council meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
VINEMONT – The Vinemont Town Council discussed the ordering of new baby changing tables for the community center, the hire of a new...
Colony awards bid for community storm shelter
Cullman County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney explains terms of the storm shelter bids to the Colony Town Council. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council, with help from County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney, reviewed two bids...
Cullman EMA’s Little wins Pat Neuhauser award
Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little, Commissioner Garry Marchman and Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker. Little was awarded the Pat Neuhauser Spirit of Emergency Management Award. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director...
Good Hope council adjusts AGCOR land title, investment
Councilmembers Maxie Jones and John Harris with Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council made a pair of amendments at Monday night’s meeting and passed a new resolution as well.
The council passed Resolutions No....
Holly Pond talks paving, lights, Brooklyn Road
The Holly Pond Town Council (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council discussed leveling and resurfacing projects for several roads during its monthly meeting this week.
Mayor Bill Oliver and the council members are still determining which roads are in...
Baileyton Town Council faces challenge over senior center bus
The Baileyton Town Council (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
BAILEYTON - On Monday evening, the Baileyton Town Council held its regular meeting, dealing with a question over use of a bus acquired for use by the senior center.
According to the terms of the Alabama Department...
Porter resigns from Hanceville council; tractor show Saturday
Hanceville City Council members discuss council business during Thursday’s meeting at Hanceville City Hall. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – The Hanceville City Council will soon be looking to fill an empty seat.
During Thursday night’s regular meeting, Councilwoman Sharon Porter announced her resignation. Porter...
Cullman council approves special events, recognizes police officers
Officer Jack Springer shakes hands with Councilman Andy Page after being recognized for 50 years of service with the Cullman Police Department at this week’s Cullman City Council meeting at Cullman City Hall. Chief Kenny Culpepper is shown, left.
CULLMAN – This week, the Cullman...
County settles with Werner Enterprises over bridge damages
The Cullman County Commission met Tuesday morning. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning settled with transportation and logistics company Werner Enterprises over the damages caused by one of the company’s drivers to a bridge on County Road 821.
At...
History made: Berlin holds first town council meeting
Berlin’s first government: (L-R) Councilmen Don Bates, Matthew Blair, Jimmy Quick and Donald Gunter with Mayor Patrick Bates (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
BERLIN - On Monday evening, the recently incorporated town of Berlin held its very first council meeting at the Berlin Community Center....
Good Hope steps closer to ordinance affecting CR 437
The Good Hope City Council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - A brief public hearing for Ordinance #013-2018 kicked off Monday night’s meeting of the Good Hope City Council.
The ordinance will rezone the...
West Point’s Hwy. 157 turn lane project officially begins
WEST POINT - Mayor Kenneth Kilgo and the West Point Town Council met with T&K Construction at West Point Town Hall on Tuesday to hash out more details regarding the long-awaited Alabama Highway 157 turn lane project. Tuesday, June 19 is the official starting...
Garden City announces Freedom Celebration, upcoming paving projects
The Garden City Town Council meets on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - Keeping its June meeting short, the Garden City Town Council was excited to announce the town’s annual Freedom Celebration as well...
West Point launching food pantry; pre-conference set for Hwy. 157 turn lane project
The West Point Town Council on Monday night discussed the Town’s upcoming food pantry. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council held further discussions on a handful of issues at its monthly meeting Monday night, starting with the food...
Hanceville Council talks solar energy, community improvement projects
Wallace State’s Kristi Barnett addressed the Hanceville City Council about the school’s community garden project. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - At its regular meeting Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council heard about current and upcoming projects to improve the community and grow the...
Vinemont receives clean financial audit
The Vinemont Town Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council welcomed Todd Johnson and others from The Church at the Atrium to its meeting Tuesday night. The church group...
Colony votes to establish a Carpenter’s Cabinet food pantry
The Colony Town Council welcomed representatives from Quality of Life Health Services and Carpenter’s Cabinet to its meeting Tuesday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council welcomed Chris Warnick, founder of Carpenter’s Cabinet, a Falkville-based nonprofit food...
Cullman Commission passes resolution to increase local mental health services
WellStone Behavioral Health COO Chris Van Dyke speaks about the Stepping Up Initiative at Tuesday's Cullman County Commission meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday morning, the Cullman County Commission approved a resolution allowing it to sign on to the Stepping Up...
Good Hope moves to encourage development on County Road 437, recognizes fishing team
The Good Hope City Council recognized the Good Hope Fishing Team for its performance at the state tournament. Good Hope took second place at the tournament and qualified for the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series National Championship. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD...
Busy meeting: Cullman names Technology Village director, approves deteriorated properties ordinance
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer with the new Technology Village Director John Wessel (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council had a busy evening Monday, with business ranging from run-down old buildings to the City’s newest appointed office.
Technology Village...
City of Cullman names John Wessel director of new Technology Village
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer with new Technology Village Cullman Director John Wessel (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN – At its meeting Monday evening, the Cullman City Council officially approved the hiring of John Wessel as the director of Technology Village Cullman...
Holly Pond council hears school AC concerns, talks temporary replacement worker
J.B. Williams proposed a plan to get air conditioning for the school gyms. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The June meeting of the Holly Pond Town Council opened with public comments regarding the lack of air conditioning in the middle and high...
Baileyton awards bid for 2 storm shelters
The Baileyton Town Council met this week. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The Baileyton Town Council met this week to continue discussion of ongoing AT&T contract negotiations and to award a bid for the construction of two storm shelters.
The council expressed hope that...
City of Cullman makes donation to American Legion Boys, Girls State programs
Pictured, L-R: Becky Barnard, Diane Reid, Don Reid and Mayor Woody Jacobs
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Thursday presented an appropriation check to the American Legion Cullman Post 4 and Auxiliary Unit 4 to help support the organization’s Boys State and Girls State...
Cullman council awards $376K bid to renovate Heritage Park soccer field; work to begin next week
CP&R Executive Director Nathan Anderson’s family came with him to hear the good news and hang with council members Wednesday night. Left to right: Councilman Andy Page, Council President Pro-tem Jenny Folsom, Councilman Clint Hollingsworth (holding one of Anderson’s children), Nathan Anderson, Anderson’s older...
City planning commission OKs next phase of construction in controversial subdivision
Photo taken Monday, June 4 shows that displaced earth under sunken pavement appears to have pushed up these curbing/gutter slabs at two locations in the Heritage Village subdivision. Numerous potholes around the neighborhood have been recently filled. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On...
CCCDC awards $184K in grants, including $50K each for Good Hope and Holly Pond High Schools
Good Hope High School received a $50,000 grant from the Cullman County Community Development Commission Thursday night for a new HVAC system for the school’s gymnasium. (Drew Adams)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met Thursday night for the second time this...
City presents VFW with 50 United States flags
Pictured L-R: Mayor Woody Jacobs, VFW Director of Flags Van Hutchens, VFW Post Commander Jerry Willibey and City Council President Garlan Gudger, Jr.
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and City Council President Garlan Gudger, Jr. on Thursday presented 50 United States flags to Cullman...
Ribbon cut on new City of Cullman Water Department facility
The ribbon was cut on the new City of Cullman Water Department facility on Thursday, May 24, 2018. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - For the second time in as many weeks, the City of Cullman has cut the ribbon on a new city...
Colony removes long-absent member, nails down summer plans, recognizes Mayor Donnis Leeth’s achievements
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth displays the certificate he received for completing the Satcher Health Leadership Institute’s Healthy Communities Initiative Program at the Morehouse School of Medicine. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, the Town Council of Colony made the difficult move...
Garden City approves changes to water rates
The Garden City Town Council this week approved an ordinance that changes water rates. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - The Garden City Town Council at its meeting this week approved changes to its water rates.
The council approved Ordinance 2018-220, which implements different...
County recognizes Davenport, applies for $12M BUILD grant for road repairs
Commissioner Garry Marchman, Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport and Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker at Tuesday’s Cullman County Commission meeting (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission gave special recognition to Cullman County Parks and Recreation...
West Point awards bid for turn lane
The West Point Town Council met this week and awarded the bid for the long-awaited Alabama Highway 157 turn lane to T&K Construction. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council awarded the bid for long-awaited Alabama Highway 157 extended...
City of Cullman Street Department cuts ribbon on new facility
Pictured L-R: Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, IT Systems Technician Christina Thomas, Assistant IT Director Jacob Smith, IT Systems Technician Allen Handley, Street Sign Shop Foreman Greg Powe, Police Assistant Chief Craig Montgomery, Street Foreman Wesley Bennefield, Council President Pro-Tem Jenny Folsom, Mayor Woody Jacobs,...
Cullman council recognizes local champions, considers measure to deal with deteriorated properties
Cullman Gymnastics and Cheer Academy’s Xtreme Allstars cheerleading team was recognized for a national championship and CGCA’s first undefeated competition season. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - With Memorial Day quickly approaching, the Cullman City Council held an early second May meeting Monday evening.
Council...
Good Hope continues to move forward on AGCOR Steel
The Good Hope City Council passed a resolution Monday night to allow Mayor Jerry Bartlett to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a new pump station, part of the City’s sewer expansion project. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The...
Baileyton council addresses dangerous intersection
Baileyton Town Council (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The Town of Baileyton is taking steps to make what it says is a dangerous intersection safer.
The intersection in question, at Summit Road and Holly Pond Road, has been the site of numerous car wrecks,...
Colony steps back from removal of councilman, moves forward on storm shelter; changes coming to library
Library Aide Brenda Johnson has replaced Town Clerk Patricia Ponder as Colony town librarian, and the library’s hours have changed. The library is pictured on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council voted to...
Cullman council gets earful from Heritage Village residents, honors retiring firefighter
Retiring firefighter Terry Gamble was commended by Councilman Andy Page and Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Brian Bradberry for 25 years of service before his retirement. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council took a moment to recognize a...
Fairview council donates funds to summer program, discusses softball complex
The Fairview Town Council meets on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Fairview Town Hall. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Town Council approved a $500 donation to Fairview School’s summer program for underprivileged or at-risk students at...
Cullman Planning Commission recommends ordinance to streamline actions on deteriorated properties
Cullman City Attorney Roy Williams speaks to the Planning Commission about the proposed ordinance to respond to deteriorated properties. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission voted to recommend to the City Council the adoption of...
Hanceville votes to reopen city pool; sidewalk grant sought
The Hanceville City Council on Thursday night reversed its earlier decision, voting instead to reopen the city pool. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council reversed gears on its plan to close the city pool at C.W. Day...
Colony pursues storm shelter, prepares for summer enrichment program
At its meeting Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council heard about plans for its second Summer Enrichment Program and took the next step toward securing a community storm shelter. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
COLONY - At its meeting Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council...
Good Hope awards bid for new pump station ahead of AGCOR move
The Good Hope City Council awarded a bid for engineering services for a new pump station to CDG Engineers & Associates, Inc. Monday night. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night awarded a bid for engineering...
Cullman City Council honors fire chief Edward Reinhardt; city revenues up 4.5%
Billy Atchison, left, a fire equipment supplier, stopped by to honor Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, right, and present him a few tokens of appreciation. Reinhardt is retiring April 30 after 40 years of service. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman...
‘Relay for Life Day’ proclaimed in Cullman
Pictured L-R: Michelle Kimbrough, Haley Marecle, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Gail Crutchfield and Linda Walker
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday proclaimed May 4, 2018 “Relay for Life Day” in the city of Cullman in honor of the upcoming 2018 Cullman County Relay for...
Jacobs proclaims April ‘Autism Awareness Month’ in Cullman
Left to right: Rhonda Davis, Amy Kampis, John Harper Kampis, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Jordan Davis, Stormi Brock and Penny Brock
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of April 2018 “Autism Awareness Month” in the city of Cullman. Jacobs made the announcement...
Garden City cites 2 businesses for multiple violations; pay-per-call system planned for fire department
The Garden City Town Council meets on the third Monday of each month. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - The Garden City Town Council issued citations to a pair of local businesses Monday night after a vote that determined both are in violation...
Jacobs proclaims April 8-14 ‘National Library Week’ in Cullman
Pictured are Cullman County Public Library System Director Sharon Townson and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs.
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday proclaimed the week of April 8-14, 2018 National Library Week in the city of Cullman, joining communities throughout the nation in bringing...
Construction of Academy Sports pushed to 2020; Cullman declares State of Emergency to aid storm victims
The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved the extension date for the beginning of the construction of Academy Sports and Outdoors to July 1, 2020. / W.C. Mann for The Tribune
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council worked its way through...
Good Hope mulls specialized business licenses for peddlers
The Good Hope City Council / Nick Griffin for The Tribune
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council, at its regular meeting Monday night, heard updates from council members and mulled business licenses for peddlers.
Councilwoman Susan Eller gave a brief report, saying that hail...
Holly Pond council talks storm shelter, licenses and new sidewalks
The Holly Pond Town Council met on Monday evening. / Nick Griffin for The Tribune
HOLLY POND - Circuit Court Judge Martha Williams, Probate Judge candidate Carol Berry and Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman each took a few minutes to speak at Monday night’s meeting...
County Commission chooses Craft & Associates for storm repairs
The Cullman County Commission held a special-called meeting on Monday to pick a company to repair storm-damaged buildings. / W.C. Mann for The Tribune
CULLMAN - On Monday afternoon, the Cullman County Commission held a special meeting to review proposals from three construction companies to...
Mayor proclaims ‘MS Awareness Month’ in Cullman; Walk MS scheduled for April 14
Pictured, left to right, are: Deb Bower, Ron Seybold, Jennifer Caudle, Scott Cooley, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Dr. Christopher LaGanke, Sheila Edwards, Gena Hamilton and Jina Kelly.
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of March 2018 "MS Awareness Month" in the city...
Mayor Jacobs joins Cullman County in proclaiming April ‘Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month’
Pictured, left to right: Haley Gains, Liana Hill, Kaylee Proctor, Gail Swafford, Blakely Hopper, Jill Herring, and Tyler Newman (all from Brooks’ Place); Mayor Woody Jacobs; Jennifer Jackson-Kilgo (DHR), Nancy Bryant (Cullman Caring for Kids), Amanda Buchanan (DHR), PJ Bicknell (DHR), Candace Lingo (Cullman...
Mayor Jacobs proclaims April 2-8 ‘Public Health Week’ in Cullman
Pictured left to right are Judy Smith, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Anita Batemon and Rachel Sullenger.
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed the week of April 2-8, 2018, “Public Health Week” in Cullman, urging citizens to recognize the many contributions of the public...
AGCOR Steel move clears final hurdle; Cullman Council addresses storm damage
CEDA Director Dale Greer congratulates AGCOR’s Zac Smith after the passage of the 772 resolution. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - AGCOR Steel will remain in Cullman County. At its meeting Monday night, the Cullman City Council moved forward with the City of Good Hope and...
Cullman city leaders visit D.C. for Congressional City Conference
Brian Dove (Cullman-Jefferson Gas), Dale Greer (CEDA), Larraine Greer, Susan Eller (CEDA), Council President Garlan Gudger Mike Manning (Cullman Power Board), Jamie Troutman (CEDA), Heather Gudger, Councilmember Clint Hollingsworth Council President Pro-Tem Jenny Folsom, Mark Bussman (Cullman ID Board), Councilmember Andy...
Hanceville council grapples with closing of city pool; estimate for splash pad shoots up to $200K
The Hanceville City Council spent most of its meeting discussing the fate of the city’s public pool. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - At Thursday evening’s regular meeting of the Hanceville City Council, the main topic of discussion, during both the work session and official meeting,...
