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Multiple reports of damage in Holly Pond, Joppa areas
CULLMAN COUNTY - There have been multiple reports of damage in the Holly Pond and Joppa areas tonight, following a severe storm that crossed...
Update: Elks Lodge reports better than expected response to flood relief...
CULLMAN - When the Cullman Elks announced that they would start loading a trailer with supplies for flood victims in Texas, they knew the...
8-time defending conference champ WSCC volleyball begins 2017 season Friday
Members of Wallace State’s volleyball team are, front row, from left: Emily Wilson, Caroline Gann, Kati Thomas, assistant coach Jessica Coombs, head coach Randy...
ALDOT addresses annoying concrete dividers on Hwy. 278
CULLMAN - Many, many Cullman residents have expressed frustration, aggravation and concern over the seemingly endless barriers and dividers that have appeared along U.S....
Wind Advisory in effect until 4 p.m. Friday
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Wind Advisory for our area until 4 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 1.
From NWS...
Tornado watch until 8 p.m.; County, city schools cancel afternoon, evening...
CULLMAN COUNTY - Both Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools have canceled all afternoon and evening activities for Thursday, as the area is...
Arrest report: Aug. 30
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 30. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Barnett, Candi Michelle, 28
failure to...
Cullman EMS accepting donations for Hurricane Harvey flood victims
CULLMAN - Cullman EMS is teaming up with Cullman Elks Lodge and R.E. Garrison Trucking to serve as a donation drop-off site for hurricane...
Cullman County schools band together to support Texans
VINEMONT - Vinemont Middle School, along with all Cullman County schools, is collecting materials and supplies until Tuesday of next week to help in...
North Alabama couple waits for news from Houston
David and Glenda Young await news from Houston, where their son, Davey and his wife Lindsay, live and work among the chaos of Hurricane...
Rusken Packaging acquires Great Southern Industries
CULLMAN – Cullman's Rusken Packaging announced Tuesday that it has completed the acquisition of Jackson, Mississippi-based Great Southern Industries, Inc., effective Aug. 25, 2017. Rusken's...
Adoptions on the rise at Cullman County Animal Shelter
Ryan Whisenhunt with Jerald, the shelter’s current Pet of the Week
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter was happy to report to The...
Strange visits with Cullman leaders ahead of Sept. 26 runoff
CULLMAN - Local mayors, members of the Cullman County Commission, and representatives of numerous city and county agencies and boards gathered at the Cullman...
Arrest report: Aug. 29
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 29. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Collins, Kristin Amanda, 30
domestic violence-...
Eva man leads CCSO on chase, crashes into 2 CCSO vehicles
VINEMONT - An Eva man was arrested Tuesday evening after leading Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies on a chase that ended with the suspect crashing...
CullmanCityRocks and SFW sending love, gravel around the world
CULLMAN - After a soldier stationed in Kuwait posted a request on a Florida rock-painting Facebook page for colorful rocks to brighten up his...
United Way launches Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund to help Houston-area residents
CULLMAN - The United Way of Cullman County has established a relief fund for the Houston area and those affected by the devastating and...
Hazardous Weather Outlook as Harvey approaches area
The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north Alabama and portions of southern middle Tennessee.
Today and Tonight
Tropical Storm...
Bearcats of ’67 celebrate 50th reunion
CULLMAN - Cullman High School's 1967 graduating class gathered at Terri Pines Country Club Saturday night for its 50th year reunion, and it was...
Fairview High awarded grant for new track; Colony VFD gets funds...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met Tuesday night at Cullman City Hall, awarding thousands of dollars in grants throughout the...
Arrest report: Aug. 28
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bennett, Buddy Wayne, 27
probation violation-...
Elks lodge packing 18-wheeler for Texas; donations needed
CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning, the Cullman Elks Lodge will begin taking donations of needed items for flood victims in Texas. Items can be...
Pet of the Week: help Jerald find his forever home
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to our Pet of the Week.
“Hello, my name is Jerald and I...
Cullman council commends East Elementary archery champions
CULLMAN - A group of kids was out late on a school night Monday. During the Cullman City Council’s regular meeting, Mayor Woody Jacobs...
Fairview man indicted on 2 counts of 1st-degree human trafficking
Updated 8-29-17 12:05 p.m.
Woods was re-arrested on Monday on the charges for which he was indicted. He was given a $141,000 property bond and...
Sheriff: woman looking for her ‘safe place’ takes CCSO vehicle
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Cullman County woman was arrested and charged with first-degree theft of property on Saturday after she commandeered a Cullman County...
Cullman council sees a (possible) vision for the future of Depot...
If approved, a renovation of the current Depot Park (hand-marked 1-A on the designer’s concept map) and Second Avenue Northeast (hand-marked 1-B) will be...
Karma in Cullman collecting donations for Houston
CULLMAN - Local nonprofit Karma in Cullman is gathering donations for Houston and surrounding areas affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Founder Rachel Bryant shared, "On April...
Lineman injured last week in electrical accident dies
Holden Beck / Family photo
CULLMAN COUNTY - The lineman involved in a serious electrical accident last Tuesday, Aug. 22, near the community of Walter,...
Cullman High School Class of 1952 celebrates 65 years
Cullman High School Class of 1952
CULLMAN - At All Steak on Saturday morning, members of the Cullman High School (CHS) Class of 1952 gathered...
2 Birmingham men arrested in Pawn Your Bond gun burglary
Marcus Wendell Newsome, left; Brandon Rorylavelle Hurt, right / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
CULLMAN - Two Birmingham men are behind bars Monday, suspected of burglarizing...
Arrest report: Aug. 25-27
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 25-27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Boone, Dustin Logan, 28
failure to...
Wallace State releases President’s and Dean’s Lists for Summer 2017 semester
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 181 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Summer 2017 semester. To...
Plant It: preserving hydrangeas
Dried hydrangeas make beautiful centerpieces. / Loretta Gillespie
If you want to preserve your hydrangeas you must bite the bullet and cut them now, while...
Files from Yesteryear: 1964
From the Files of 1964:
Mrs. Clemons Father Dies Here Sunday
Robert Woods Blair, age 62, father of Mrs. L.H. Clemmons, died at the Cullman Hospital,...
Get your tater on: 21st annual Sweet Tater Festival Sept. 3-4
CULLMAN - The 21st annual Sweet Tater Festival is coming up soon. Scheduled for Labor Day Weekend, the festival will take place at Smith...
Profiles in Faith: Fairview teen committed to life of ministry
Macie Burgin, raising funds for her upcoming mission trip to the Philippines / Jennifer Limerick
FAIRVIEW - Macie Burgin is not your typical 15-year-old girl. ...
Rhythm of the fall: area marching bands prepare for 2017 season,...
CULLMAN COUNTY - The 2017 high school football season is upon us, and football teams have been working out and preparing for weeks. But...
Hanceville’s Pender named Alabama Environmental Conservation Education Teacher of the Year
Michelle Pender, first-grade teacher at Hanceville Elementary School, accepts her award as the Environmental Conservation Education Teacher of the Year. / CCSWCD
HANCEVILLE - Last...
Ribbon cut on ELEVATE Cullman; grand opening celebration Saturday evening
ELEVATE Cullman opened on June 18. On Aug. 25, the fitness studio held its official ribbon cutting. A grand opening celebration will take place...
Vinemont wins jamboree game, 21-15, over East Lawrence
EAST LAWRENCE - Vinemont took on East Lawrence in a battle of the Eagles in a jamboree game Friday night. Vinemont jumped out to...
Broncos crush Coosa Christian, 28-6
HOLLY POND - Holly Pond hosted a much-improved Coosa Christian team on Friday night. The Broncos won the toss and chose to receive the...
Bulldogs take a bite out of Red Devils, thrashing Elkmont 40-20
ELKMONT - Despite the obvious kinks that need to be worked out during the first game, Addison took care of business when they headed...
Hanceville tops Cold Springs, 36-20
HANCEVILLE - It was a defensive battle in the first quarter of Friday night’s game between the Cold Springs Eagles and Hanceville Bulldogs, with...
Bearcats come up short against rival Hartselle, 31-25
CULLMAN - Oliver Woodard Stadium was the place to be this Friday night. Two rivals, Hartselle and Cullman, faced off in the season opener...
Persall puts up impressive numbers as West Point defeats Hamilton, 23-13
HAMILTON – Though the game got off to a slow start, the West Point Warriors found their footing, handing Hamilton a 23-13 loss on...
Meek Tigers make easy work of Phillips Bulldogs, 35-18
ARLEY - Football season is underway for the Meek Tigers and they started it off with a 35-18 win over the Phillips Bulldogs. It...
Aggies fall in jamboree game, 24-14, to East Limestone
FAIRVIEW - In Friday night’s jamboree game, the Fairview Aggies started off by receiving the football from the East Limestone Indians. After a 12-yard...
AT&T announces wireless internet service for parts of rural Cullman County
Sen. Paul Bussman cuts the ribbon to announce the official opening of fixed wireless internet service in west Cullman County. / W.C. Mann
BREMEN -...
Evelyn Burrow Museum exhibit celebrates artist Andy Warhol
HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College welcomes a special exhibit featuring works celebrating American artist, director and producer Andy...
Cullman Regional’s Humphrey appointed chairman of Alabama Council of Hospital Trustees
Roger Humphrey
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is proud to announce Roger Humphrey, Cullman Regional board member, will serve as chairman of the board of the...
2 Cullman High reunions set for Saturday: classes of 1952 and...
CULLMAN - Two classes of Bearcats are celebrating class reunions on Saturday: the Cullman High School Classes of 1952 and 1967.
The Cullman High School...
Arrest report: Aug. 24
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 24. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Byars, Jada Cecelia, 43
possession of...
Popular CCSO Citizens’ Academy underway
Sheriff Gentry introduces the CCSO command staff. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The latest class of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy got...
Hanceville council split over operating budget proposals
HANCEVILLE - In an extended meeting Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council came together to support city infrastructure improvement, before splitting over questions related...
Cullman High School Class of 1957 holds 60th reunion
The Cullman High School Class of 1957 held its 60th reunion on Aug. 12, 2017.
Pictured, (sitting on floor): Maxine Drake McCain, Joyce Earl Brown,...
Raiders kennel Bulldogs; Good Hope dominates first half, drops Susan Moore...
GOOD HOPE - It was easy going for the Good Hope Raiders as they took care of the Susan Moore Bulldogs 28-14 in their...
Cullman Kid’s Mart annual fall/winter sale this Friday-Sunday
The sale will be at The Atrium at 3920 Highway 157. / Courtesy of The Atrium on Facebook
CULLMAN - Starting this Friday, Aug. 25...
Arrest report: Aug. 23
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 23. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bevington, Ronald Eric, 48
second-degree promoting...
19-year-old Jones Chapel man facing 1st degree sexual abuse charges
Gary Lynn Jolly / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
JONES CHAPEL- A Jones Chapel man was arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree sexual abuse. Gary Lynn...
Cullman company among EDPA 2017 Innovation Awards winners
ZeroRPM celebrated at the “imerge” EDPA 2017 Innovation Awards program; CEO Lance Self accepted the award on the company's behalf.
BIRMINGHAM – A Cullman company was...
Hanceville’s knapsack program plans for new year; ‘Bulldog Pantry’ unveiled
Knapsacks program volunteers plan strategies for the new school year. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Knapsacks for Kids program leaders met with representatives...
Ag Tag helps support local ag education efforts
Employees at the Cullman County Revenue Commissioner’s Office showed their enthusiasm for agriculture and education when they received Ag Tag T-shirts recently. They said...
Birmingham man pleads guilty to selling heroin that killed Cullman man,...
BIRMINGHAM – A Birmingham man pled guilty today in federal court to selling heroin last year that caused the death of one person and...
CCSO arrests 6 in separate incidents; meth, marijuana, pills and firearm...
Top row, l-r: Phillip Edward Parker, Brentson Harold Kilpatrick, Robert Keith Pugh; Bottom row, l-r: Kelli Diane Blackmon, Johnie Lee Kuykendall, Jason Robert Crocker...
UPDATED: Lineman involved in electrical accident Tuesday ID’d; details remain scarce
The injured lineman has been identified as Holden Beck, seen here with his family. / Courtesy of GoFundMe
CULLMAN COUNTY - A lineman working for...
Cullman County student Nathan Duke receives endowed ag scholarship
Auburn University student and scholarship recipient Nathan Duke was recognized during the Alabama Farmers Federation 2017 Scholarship Recipients Luncheon Aug. 19 at the Ham...
Arrest report: Aug. 22
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 22. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bailey, Richard Eugene, 34
harassment
Blackmon, Kelli...
UPDATE: Details remain scarce on lineman involved in electrical accident Tuesday
A staging area was set up on County Road 703 Tuesday afternoon after a lineman was severely injured in an electrical accident. / W.C....
Welti man jailed on drug charges
Rodney Dylan Witcher / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Welti man was arrested late last week and charged with unlawful distribution of a...
Local Pilot Club members attend Vegas convention; Cullman’s Wilkerson named district...
2017-2018 Alabama Pilot Club District Officers: left-right, Beverly Wilkerson, governor (Cullman); Mellissa King, governor-elect (Andalusia); Kay Chandler, treasurer (Decatur); and Peggy Day, secretary (Cullman)...
Judge declares mistrial in trial of former CHS principal Elton Bouldin
Former Cullman High School Principal, Dr. Elton Bouldin, faces the judge during the second day of his jury trial for third-degree trespassing. / Nick...
BREAKING NEWS: Lineman electrocuted in Walter area on CR 768
A staging area was set up on County Road 703. / W.C. Mann
Updated 8-22-17 9:26 p.m.
Official statement from the Cullman Electric Cooperative:
"A lineman working...
One last conversation with a living legend: Margot Tanner
Margot Tanner displays one of the numerous original works of art she has created. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - This week, the Cullman community will...
Wallace State Community College fall semester underway; late registration ends Tuesday
Wallace State employee James Tidwell at Lion Central points out to a student where to obtain a Lion Card on the first day of...
Arrest report: Aug. 21
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Chamblee, Caleb Earl, 22
violating protection...
Saint Bernard to have first graduates with STEM endorsements
Bridget Gallegos, Jongha Park, Caleb Guthery,and Anthony Diaz enjoyed their first week back at Saint Bernard Prep / Joyce Nix
CULLMAN - While students are...
Electric Co-op hosts eclipse-viewing crowd
People gathered on the lawn of the Cullman Electric Cooperative to view the historic eclipse. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman Electric Cooperative hosted...
‘Blackout 2017’: on the ground in Tennessee for the eclipse
Thousands filled McMinnville’s court square park and numerous side streets, which had to be closed to vehicles hours before the event. / W.C. Mann
McMINNVILLE,...
Former CHS principal Elton Bouldin’s jury trial begins
The jury trial of Dr. Elton Bouldin, center, began today, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The jury trial of former Cullman...
Arrest report: Aug. 18-20
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 18-20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bailey, Jon Austin, 34
failure to...
Cullman man arrested for attempted murder
Kevin Paul Brown / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
CULLMAN - A Cullman man was arrested Sunday after deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office responded...
Great American Eclipse: Viewing party at Cullman Electric Co-op at noon
CLICK HERE to see what the eclipse will look like in your zip code. (Time Magazine)
CULLMAN - The day is finally here. The “Great...
6 local UA students pursued cooperative education this summer
TUSCALOOSA - Close to 300 University of Alabama students received hands-on educational experience at more than 60 companies and organizations through UA's Cooperative Education...
3 Holly Pond High School students attend STEM Institute
Back row: Earl F. Gohl, federal co-chair, Appalachian Regional Commission; Carter Smith; Andy Page, president/CEO ORAU; William Sexton; Sharee Riggs; Kelly Chasteen, ARC program...
Cullman County Farmers Federation donates to Children’s of Alabama
The Welcome Wagon for Kids fundraiser raised $120,000 from across the state. It was a part of the Alabama Farmers Federation's Commodity Producers Conference....
Hospice’s MEGA CASH Draw Down a ‘huge success’
2017 winners: Pictured left to right are: Wanda Walker Clay, Gene Lee and Mike and Rebecca Manning / Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is...
ALDOT advises drivers about road safety during eclipse
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation is advising motorists to maintain safe driving behaviors during the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21.
Drivers are...
Local organizations prepare for Operation Christmas Child
Drop-off locations this year for Operation Christmas Child include Crosshaven Church, Northbrook Baptist Church, Fairview First United Methodist Church and Cullman’s Chick-Fil-A. Churches will...
Depot Day a way for United Way to get the word...
The inflatable water slide was a huge hit with the kids at Saturday's Depot Day at Depot Park. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Saturday...
Graves changes plea to not guilty by reason of mental disease...
James Graves / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
CULLMAN - Former Cullman County Commission Chairman James Graves, 74, of Vinemont, arrested and charged Wednesday, May 10...
Local, state leaders honor Peggy Smith
Peggy Smith surrounded by members of the Cullman City Council, Cullman Economic Development Agency and the Industrial Development Board / W.C. Mann
You outworked every...
Quietly making a difference
At this week’s meeting, club members enjoyed a visit from local country western trio “Behind the Times.” / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday, I...
CPD warns of rash of vehicle break-ins, 11 in past 2...
CULLMAN - Cullman Police Department Capt. of Investigation, Becky Boyd, issued a statement today, warning city residents of a rash of vehicle break-ins that...
Former chairman Graves re-arrested, charged with witness tampering
CULLMAN - Former Cullman County Commission Chairman James Graves, 74, of Vinemont, arrested and charged Wednesday, May 10 with felony first-degree sexual abuse of...
CHS broadcast team ranked top in state
Bishop Lee on the Cullman High School Broadcast Network’s virtual set / John Drake
CULLMAN - Did you know that Cullman High School (CHS) has...
Arrest report: Aug. 16
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 16. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Baker, Robin Lee, 45
public intoxication
Ortiz,...
Good Hope renews deputy contract
Chad Chapman is the patrol deputy assigned to Good Hope. / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council this week...
An afternoon at the airport
Cullman Regional Airport hosted the public on Wednesday, showcasing the airport and sharing future plans. / Nick Griffin
W.C. Mann also contributed to this report.
VINEMONT...
Cullman city and county school boards issue statements on next week’s...
This image shows the Aug. 1, 2008, solar eclipse at the point of totality, when the moon completely blocks out the body of the...
