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Players Get Comfortable at 2016 Reese’s Senior Bowl
MOBILE – As day two of practices were underway, despite the chilly weather, the South team was more relaxed while the North team appeared...
March primaries full of Republican candidates; Democrats sparsely represented
I am reluctant to determine the number of voters that will actually vote. It would be great if all registered voters actually did vote...
Christmas Day Flooding Causes Estimated $2.5 Million in Damages at WWTP
The ultraviolet light disinfection, two clarifier basins, along with the screen and grit removal basin were flooded. The estimated damage at this time is...
Area Children Preparing for Their Chance on Stage
This program gives children the ability to perform on stage for the first time and get experience in the arts at a young age...
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...
Scattered Power Outages Have Cullman Electric Cooperative Working Overtime
CULLMAN – With a constant stream of inclement weather throughout Christmas Day, the Cullman Electric Cooperative has been working all day to restore power.
"We...
UPDATED 3X: Heavy Rains Continue to Fall, Flash Floods Closing Area Roads
CULLMAN - With heavy rain expected for most of Christmas Day and into the evening, Cullman residents are being advised to stay put due...
Perfect Day for a Christmas Parade
HANCEVILLE — A plethora of emergency vehicles from across the area filled Ala. Highway 31 South on Saturday as the City of Hanceville played...
UPDATE: All-Clear Given at Cullman County Courthouse Following Bomb Threat
CULLMAN – According to Cullman County Matt Gentry, "the courthouse has been cleared by the Cullman Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff's Office and...
Karma’s Coffee House Brews Double Shot of Quality
We went to the idea of what goes around comes around, like do good, be good and wound up with Karma’s. It seemed to...
Cullman County Cattlemen and Cattlewomen Assoc. Holding Annual Event at Carmike Cinemas
CULLMAN – Many residents of Cullman County look forward to each Memorial Day and Labor Day, but not necessarily for the holiday itself but...
Premier Productions Grows to be Largest Producer of Christian Concerts in America
Premier also has this culture where we truly believe we can do anything. An atmosphere of dreaming and going for it is one of...
Christmas in July Helps Feed the Less Fortunate
It just shows you how much the residents here are willing to give year-round, not just at the holidays.”
Cameron Everett, CWAC Director
CULLMAN – For the...
Tennessee National Guard Conducting Training Exercises at Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center
SOUTH VINEMONT – A multitude of rumors, text alerts and other forms of social media began swarming Friday night as a National Guard convoy...
Augusta’s Sports Bar Gearing Up for Three-day Block Party
CULLMAN – With Rock the South just a few days away, local establishment Augusta’s Sports Bar is preparing for its own country bash as...
Cullman Man Killed After Colliding with a Tractor-trailer Hauling Hazardous Material
CULLMAN – The Cullman Police Department, along with Alabama State Troopers, Cullman EMA and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office are currently working a deadly collision...
Five Pounds of ICE nabbed in Dodge City Following Two-Month Investigation
DODGE CITY – On Tuesday, agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), along with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), arrested...
Domestic Violence Incident Turns into Shooting at Dodge City Petro Lube; Suspect in Custody,...
DODGE CITY – A domestic violence incident escalated to a shooting at the Dodge City Petro Lube Sunday evening around 6 p.m. Michael Dakota...
Dr. Susan Patterson to Replace Dr. Doreen Griffeth as Cullman City Schools Superintendent
CULLMAN – At a special called meeting Thursday afternoon by the Cullman City School Board, Dr. Doreen Griffeth officially resigned as superintendent following her second year...
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: ...
Crawfish Boil to celebrate three year reopening of Busy Bee Café
CULLMAN – Following the devastating tornados of 2011 which left most of downtown Cullman in ruins, the Spears family didn’t throw in the towel...
Possible Lightning Strike Sends Vinemont Woman to CRMC
VINEMONT – A possible lightning strike in Vinemont has sent one woman to Cullman Regional Medical Center for observation.
"Yes we did," confirmed Sheriff Matt Gentry....
Suspect Leads CNET on Short Pursuit Ending with Apprehension
WHITE CITY – Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry confirmed a car chase involving CNET, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Hanceville PD and Cullman City PD...
UPDATED: HPD Escapee Apprehended by Birmingham PD at St. Vincent’s Hospital
UPDATED: 9:20 P.M.
CULLMAN – Following several hours of searching by most all Cullman City and County law enforcement agencies, Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long...
UPDATED: Juvenile Runaway Brought to CCDC by Citizen
UPDATED 11:03 P.M.
CULLMAN – Early Friday morning Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry was asking for the public's help in locating a local runaway.
That call...
Overturned log truck has Hanceville PD rerouting traffic on Hwy 31
HANCEVILLE - According to Sheriff Matt Gentry a "log truck overturned in the median" on Hwy 31 in Hanceville.
Hanceville Police Department is working the...
UPDATED 3X: Some Cullman County Residents Still Without Power
UPDATE: 02/26/2015 7:30 p.m.
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Cullman City/County roadways deemed impassable
CULLMAN - Cullman County EMA has just issued a statement advising residents of Cullman County and city that roadways are now impassable.
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Alleged rape, sodomy, and enticing a minor has Fairview volunteer facing charges
CULLMAN – Allegations of rape, sodomy, and enticing a child under the age of 16 lands a Fairview volunteer basketball coach in Cullman County...
UPDATED: CCSO Deputy Brian Shadowens struck while conducting traffic stop on I-65 onramp
CULLMAN – CCSO Deputy Brian Shadowens has been released from CRMC after he was struck by a passing motorist on the southbound onramp of I-65 at Exit 299.
“He has been released...
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...
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...
EMA Working to Cleanup Minor Diesel Spill
CULLMAN - Cullman EMA and hazmat crews are working to clean up a minor diesel fuel spill, located on the railroad tracks just north...
Travis Tritt and DeeJay Silver set to perform in June at Rock the South
CULLMAN – A legend in country music and a DJ who’s created his own legend since the inception of Rock the South will both...
30 Grams of Meth Discovered During Search
I believe we must be proactive not reactive." - Sheriff Matt Gentry
CULLMAN – Cullman County Sheriff’s Investigators and Deputies discovered a large quantity of...
Brantley Gilbert to take stage at Rock the South in June
CULLMAN – With the announcement of the fourth installment of Rock the South to take place on June 19-20, concert promoter Shane Quick announced...
6 ½ Hour Standoff in Garden City Ends Peacefully
We were able to talk him out peacefully and without any violence” – Sheriff Matt Gentry
CULLMAN - “We have resolved the standoff. We did take...
Fairview High School Principal Dr. Gambrill to be Reinstated on Monday
CULLMAN - During Tuesday evening’s Cullman County Board of Education meeting, School Board attorney, Donald Sweeney, recommended reinstating Fairview principal Dr. Chris Gambrill.
Superintendent Dr....
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...
Cashier at Bethel Exxon Reddystop Robbed at Knifepoint
BETHEL - A cashier at the Bethel Exxon Reddystop came face to face with a robber armed with a hunting knife early Friday afternoon...
Fire crews work to extinguish fire at Ruby Tuesday
CULLMAN - Small fire at Ruby Tuesday stops meals for the evening.
"No damage to the interior of the building from what we can see...
Multicar collision sends Bremen man to UAB NICU
BALDWIN - A multicar collision on U.S. Hwy 278 West occurring shortly before 4 p.m. Monday injured two separate drivers, sending one person to UAB,...
“Tragic situation” leads officer to use deadly force at Holly Pond residence
HOLLY POND - Shortly after 2:40 p.m. on Saturday December 27, emergency responders along with volunteer fire personnel and deputies with the Cullman Sheriff’s...
Juvenile Arrested in Connection with Good Hope Threat
GOOD HOPE – The Cullman County Sherriff’s Office Chief Deputy Max Bartlett announced Tuesday afternoon that an arrest has been made in connection with...
“Beefed-up security” for Good Hope High School in response to social media threat
GOOD HOPE – The anonymous social media platform Yik Yak has caused concern for officials with Good Hope High School, the Cullman County Board...
Court Referral Officer Arrested on 2 counts Sexual Misconduct, 2 counts Sexual Abuse
CULLMAN - Friday morning at 9:04 a.m. investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Department arrested Winfred Eugene “J.R.” Vance, 61, while he was working at...
School bus collision sends 6 Fairview students, 2 others to hospital for evaluation
FAIRVIEW - At approximately 3:30 p.m. a school bus carrying students from Fairview Elementary, Middle and High School was involved in a traffic collision...
Car chase ends at Cullman Walmart; no injuries reported
CULLMAN - Deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office, along with officers with the Cullman Police Department, worked jointly in an effort to track...
Substation Power Outage Impacts Both City and County Residents
CULLMAN - A power outage is currently affecting residents living in the eastern portion of Cullman city and sporadic locations throughout the county.
Cullman Power...
CPD Investigating Deadly Train Collision with Unidentified Male
CULLMAN – An official with the Cullman Police Department confirmed this morning that an unidentified male was struck and killed on the train tracks,...
American Protein and the Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation Inc. Donate $75,000 to Garden...
GARDEN CITY - Cullman County Superintendent Dr. Craig Ross announced today that American Protein and the Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation Inc. donate $75,000...
DEVELOPING STORY: Fariview High School’s football field has been closed indefinitely due to disrepair...
FAIRVIEW - Dr. Craig Ross, Cullman County superintendent, said a decision was made Thursday evening, following an inspection of the facilities, to close down...
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...
OPINION: No(ah)-It All: Mystery leak at crypt not so mysterious
Following wild reports of a mystery fluid leaking from crypts at Cullman Memory Gardens, I decided to go out to investigate this peculiar claim.
Upon...
Addison man admits to 10 burglaries in Crane Hill, Jones Chapel area
CULLMAN – Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Department recently announced they had charged Sean Morgan Henley, 21, of Addison, with 10 counts of...
1-year-old’s Drowning Death leads to Aggravated Child Abuse Arrest
CULLMAN – Jeffery Hugh Brown, 37, has been arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse in connection with the drowning death of 1-year-old Hoss...
Hunting accident takes the life of 34-year-old Cullman resident
CRANE HILL – A hunting accident Sunday afternoon on a secluded plot of land near Smith Lake, located on County Road 202, has taken...
Child welfare check leads CCSO deputies to marijuana grow
Four arrests made in marijuana grow
CULLMAN – A child welfare check led to the discovery of a marijuana grow operation and consequently four arrests...
Suspected accidental death possibly linked to huffing
CULLMAN – Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Christmas Day, officers with the Cullman Police Department responded to a call of deceased man in a...
Stabbing sends man to hospital, another to jail
CULLMAN - Officers with the Cullman Police Department are investigating a stabbing incident between two unnamed males, which has sent one man to the hospital...
UPDATED – Possible homicide being investigated
Update from Sheriff Mike Rainey:
Fredrick William Galin 71 years of age. We are investigating it as a homicide. Cause of death unknown at this time.
CULLMAN...
CCSO, CNET nab burglary suspects
CULLMAN – On Wednesday, Cullman County Sheriff Mike Rainey announced two arrests had been made in connection with several burglaries to both residential homes...
