Tag: City of Cullman
NAFCO breaks ground on new access road, will create 30 new...
CULLMAN, Ala. - “Let’s keep moving Cullman forward!” Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker said at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new industrial access...
Parts of the new Eva Road Bridge coming together
CULLMAN, Ala. – Parts of the new Eva Road Bridge crossing Bridge Creek were put in place Tuesday, tangible evidence that the months-long project...
Stadium, Oak Drives to reopen by Aug. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Stadium Drive Northeast and Oak Drive Northeast are set to reopen by Monday, Aug. 5, just in time for the new...
Walnut Street set to re-open next week
CULLMAN, Ala. - A slope failure, heavy rain and construction work at an adjacent property along Walnut Street Northwest and Burgundy Lane Northwest caused...
Cullman council OKs 10-year tax abatement for REHAU expansion; $12.5M investment...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved a 10-year abatement of “all state and local noneducational ad valorem taxes, all...
Arbor East residents swarm Cullman City Council meeting over fly problem
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, more than a dozen residents from the Arbor East subdivision near Cullman’s wastewater treatment plant on County Road...
Municipality Closings for July 4th
CULLMAN, Ala. – The following list shows which Municipality offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day tomorrow.
Baileyton – Closed from July 4...
ALERT: Sewer line repairs ongoing on Stadium Drive
NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF CULLMAN:
CAUTION: Sewer line repairs are ongoing on Stadium Drive Northeast (from Oak Drive Northeast to the Cullman High School...
Tim Scott Recreational Trail at Duck River Reservoir wins national award
CULLMAN, Ala. - During Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting, Mayor Woody Jacobs took time to recognize the Cullman Economic Development Agency and Cullman...
Cullman Parks and Rec cheerleaders honored for performances in national competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council took time to recognize the national-level achievement of three “Xtreme All Star” cheerleading teams...
Traffic light coming to Olive Street/Hwy. 31 intersection
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved a maintenance agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) that will allow...
Cullman council honors police officers for promotions, years of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman Police Department (CPD) and Cullman City Council honored one of the city’s police officers for his...
Sewer smoke testing Thursday along Katherine Street
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Wastewater Department will be smoke-testing sewer lines in the Katherine Street area tomorrow (Thursday, June 20, 2019). This smoke-testing...
Cullman council gets brief report on Rock the South, approves special...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night had a light agenda, compared to recent past controversies over Rock the South (RTS)...
Cullman Council approves special events
CULLMAN, Ala. - “We have a big announcement with our competitive cheer teams winning the national championship for the league they compete in,” Cullman...
2019 Cullman City & County Blood Drive
CULLMAN, Ala. – Join us for our annual Cullman City &
County Blood Drive on Friday, June 7, 2019, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m....
Cullman Police aviators commended for finding lost hikers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Department (CPD) aviation division pilots Captain Gene Bates and Officer Matt Dean on Monday evening received commendations during the...
Cullman City Council votes ‘No’ on controversial rezoning request
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening stunned residents in the neighborhood around Morningside Drive by agreeing with them, at least...
Life-saving Cullman firefighters honored by Cullman City Council
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council recognized the skills and efforts of five Cullman Fire Rescue staffers credited with helping...
Cullman Council tables vote on disputed rezoning of Morningside Drive property
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Monday night was scheduled to vote on a rezoning request that has been the subject of controversy...
Cullman Police officers promoted
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Cullman Police officers were recognized at the Cullman City Council meeting Monday evening for receiving promotions.
Lt. Eugene Bates, a 21-year...
Cullman Council gets earful on rezoning of Morningside property, approves Rock...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Monday night took up two of the more controversial topics it has faced in years: the proposed...
Jacobs proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs this week officially proclaimed the month of April 2019 “Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month” in the...
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 City Sanitation’s Spring Cleanup Week April 1-5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Next week is the City of Cullman’s annual Spring Cleanup. From April 1-5, Cullman City Sanitation will pick up furniture, mattresses,...
‘It’s an exciting time in Cullman’
Members of area school fishing teams pose for pictures with pro fishermen and representatives of Major League Fishing, along with local officials, after the...
Cullman City Council: Rezoning hearing set for April 15; annual Spring...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council set a public hearing for April 15 for the rezoning of property located on...
Multi-sport indoor complex coming to southwest Cullman
Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism Executive Director Nathan Anderson shows plans for the new sports complex at Monday night's Cullman City Council meeting....
Cullman council speaks on Lee County tornado; Cullman Art Park to...
Cullman resident Dan Miller, who also owns a farm near the proposed new site of Rock the South, came to voice his opposition to...
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...
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...
Jacobs proclaims March 1 ‘Go Blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Day’...
Pictured, left to right, are Amanda Hanners, Kris Thompson, Helen Allen, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Emily Corbett and Gary Cornelius. (City of Cullman)
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Cullman celebrates 31 years as ‘Tree City USA’; poster winners recognized
Arbor Day Poster Contest winners pose for a photo with Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and members of the Cullman Tree Commission, Alabama Forestry Commission...
Cullman, Smith Lake named as location for Major League Fishing Bass...
Left to right: Professional fishermen Jordan Lee, Matt Lee and Randy Howell at a press conference at Cullman City Hall Wednesday morning (Nick Griffin...
Cullman Council sends zoning request back to planning commission; police officers...
Left to right: Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, Officer Matt Schlosser and Officer Tim Nalley listen as Councilman Andy Page reads proclamations honoring each officer...
Cullman City Council passes zoning ordinance modification, hears more about Rock...
For a second week, Rock the South producers Shane Quick and Nathan Baugh, third and second from right, met informally with local residents after...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘Be bold and dream big’: City of Cullman developing plan for...
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...
City, County New Year’s hours, sanitation schedules
Cullman County
Cullman County offices are closed today and tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2018 and Jan. 1, 2019, in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
Sanitation...
2 of Cullman’s longest serving police officers retire
Officer Jack Springer, left, is retiring from the Cullman Police Department with 50 years of service. Capt. Bobby Kelley, right, is retiring from the...
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....
Major renovation planned for Nesmith Park
The proposed renovation plan for Nesmith Park provides for a splash pad, regulation and youth baseball/softball fields, multi-use football/soccer field, pickleball and basketball courts...
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...
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...
‘This is big. Really big’: City of Cullman announces $14M grant...
Alabama Highway 157’s “bridges to nowhere” in Cullman will soon have somewhere to go; road construction is slated to begin in 2019. The City...
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)
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NOTICE: Possible temporary water outage on Monday, Dec. 3
On Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, the Cullman Water Department will be doing some work on the southwest side of town, between First Avenue Southwest...
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...
City of Cullman to turn on Christmas lights downtown at 5...
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and the Cullman City Council are ready to turn on the new Christmas lights that have been placed on the...
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...
City, County holiday hours
All Cullman County and City of Cullman offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 in observance of Veterans Day. All sanitation routes...
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...
NOTICE: DISRUPTION IN WATER SERVICE- Monday, Nov. 5
City of Cullman water customers on St. Joseph Street SW, Fromhold Road, Dripping Springs Road, Brunner Street and in surrounding areas may experience 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...
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...
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...
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...
Cullman City Council celebrates local people, causes, hears proposal for e-cigarette,...
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....
Former Cullman City Councilman O.B. ‘Red’ Parris dies
Pictured are O.B. "Red" Parris, Marcus Clark, Jack Sides, John Knight, Buford Lowry and Donald E. Green
The City of Cullman sends condolences to the...
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...
Update: 2 escaped Cullman County work release inmates remain at large
John Patrick Parsons, left, and Justin Eugene Curington, right (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
CULLMAN - Two escaped Cullman County Detention Center inmates remain at large,...
Cullman Council OKs rezoning requests near Rusken, Yutaka; Eva Road Bridge...
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)
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AGCOR Steel breaks ground on new facility in Good Hope
Representatives of AGCOR, the Cullman County Commission, Cullman city government, ADECA, and Cullman city and county economic development agencies prepare to throw the first...
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...
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...
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...
Duck River Reservoir opens for recreational use
Within minutes of hitting the water, Benton and Ray Buchmann were already catching their first fish. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday...
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...
A half-century of service: meet Cullman Police Officer Jack Springer
Cullman Police Officer Jack Springer recently marked 50 years with the department. Springer, who has been married to his wife Shirley for more than...
Duck River Reservoir set to open for recreational use July 17;...
The pipeline route runs along the north side of U.S. Highway 278 (left side in this photo) through Oak Level, then angles through the...
4th of July: City and County closings, sanitation schedules
CULLMAN - All City of Cullman and Cullman County offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Sanitation routes
City residential...
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...
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...
‘Opportunity Zones’ meeting Tuesday, June 12 at Cullman City Hall
CULLMAN - CPAs, bankers, lawyers, developers, investors, entrepreneurs and property owners in the city of Cullman are urged to attend a free meeting on...
City of Cullman makes donation to American Legion Boys, Girls State...
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...
City v. County Blood Drive this Friday; emergency need for all...
CULLMAN - The annual Cullman County vs. City Blood Drive is coming up this Friday June 8 and this year’s event will feature door...
Cullman council awards $376K bid to renovate Heritage Park soccer field;...
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:...
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 ‘new’ Ingle Park: something for everyone
L-R: CP&R Director of Operations Kyle Clark, City Council President Garlan Gudger, Councilman Andy Page, CP&R Board representative Zac Wood, Mayor Woody Jacobs and...
New Eva Road bridge to be named Hugh P. Brindley Sr....
Members of Hugh P. Brindley Sr.’s family, shown here with members of the Cullman City Council, were on hand for the announcement that the...
City, County holiday hours
City of Cullman offices will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2018 in observance of Memorial Day. Commercial and residential sanitation services will run...
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.
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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)
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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...
Cullman council recognizes local champions, considers measure to deal with deteriorated...
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...
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...
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)
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City cuts ribbon on renovated playground at Carroll Acres Park
Dozens of kids came out to enjoy the new playground equipment at Carroll Acres Park on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Several can be seen...
Cullman City Council honors fire chief Edward Reinhardt; city revenues up...
Billy Atchison, left, a fire equipment supplier, stopped by to honor Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, right, and present him a few tokens...
‘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,...
Ribbon officially cut on Cullman’s Fire Station 3; Chief Reinhardt honored
Cullman City Councilman Andy Page, Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs share a laugh at Thursday’s ribbon cutting ceremony...
Fire Chief Edward Reinhardt reflects on 40 years of service
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt stayed long enough to see the completion of Fire Station 3 off Alabama Highway 157 and see his...
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 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...
Construction of Academy Sports pushed to 2020; Cullman declares State of...
The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved the extension date for the beginning of the construction of Academy Sports and Outdoors to July...
Need to get rid of large, unwanted items? Citywide Spring Cleanup...
CULLMAN - Cullman’s annual citywide spring cleanup is next week, April 2-6. During spring cleanup, city sanitation will pick up large unwanted appliances, furniture,...
Mayor proclaims ‘MS Awareness Month’ in Cullman; Walk MS scheduled for...
Pictured, left to right, are: Deb Bower, Ron Seybold, Jennifer Caudle, Scott Cooley, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Dr. Christopher LaGanke, Sheila Edwards, Gena Hamilton and...
