Severe weather threat Friday into weekend
A very active pattern will occur into early next week.
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop mainly across both the southern half of the state and also for areas east of I-65 both today and Thursday during the afternoon and evening hours. No...
Cullman City Schools to host job fair March 21
CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman City Schools will host a job fair in Cullman High School’s Tillman Hall on Thursday, March 21, from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Department positions at each city school will be posted at the fair, including certified teachers, cafeteria workers, support personnel, clerical personnel and...
(Updated)Authorities say missing 15-year-old girl from Vinemont has been found
Update: 4-9-19 9:50 a.m. The Cullman County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday morning that Sunni Hope has been found.
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is searching for 15-year-old Sunni Hope of Vinemont, who has not been seen or heard from since early...
Hwy. 278 closed both ways at mile marker 102 in Blount County
Updated article: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/06/09/update-thursday-afternoon-blount-county-crash-kills-2
Update 6 p.m. Troopers confirm one fatality in this two-vehicle wreck. Road still blocked.
BLOUNT COUNTY - U.S. Highway 278 remains closed as of 5:50 p.m. in both directions at mile marker 102, according to Alabama State Troopers.
A wreck involving a bus occurred...
ALEA: Buckle up. Every trip. Every time.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is working with multiple local law enforcement agencies across the state to make sure everyone stays safe on the roads throughout the week of Thanksgiving. Whether driving cross country or just across town to celebrate...
Tornado Safety tips and advice from the American Red Cross
WASHINGTON D.C. - With spring approaching, uncertain weather conditions are bound to arise. Instead of being reactive the “Be Red Cross Ready” campaign is trying to help with preventive measures to ensure everyone has the best chance of surviving a tornado. Below is some...
Gardner, Morgan named November CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who is going above and beyond in their profession.
Teacher of the Month: Marrie Gardner, STEAM teacher, Fairview Elementary
Pictured left to right are Robert Strane/Fairview...
Severe weather threat Sunday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Clusters of showers and thunderstorms will move into areas north of I-20 by early this evening and spread across the northern half of the state through early Sunday morning. These storms are not forecast to become severe.
Clusters of showers and thunderstorms, possibly forming into...
Current list of closings and delays
CULLMAN - Check here for our most current list of winter weather closings and delays. We will update this list as information becomes available.
CLOSED SATURDAY, JAN. 7
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville and Oneonta Campuses
CLOSED FRIDAY, JAN. 6
Cullman City Schools
Cullman County Schools
St. Bernard Preparatory School
Wallace...
CCSO tips for water safety
CULLMAN, Ala. – Spring is here, and with it, the return to local waters for many. Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry shared water safety tips for those hitting the lake:
Be safety conscious. Situational awareness should not stop on the land.
Be aware of potential dangers...
Showers and thunderstorms this evening into Monday
Ahead of an approaching upper-level system, winds this morning will begin to increase and, by afternoon, sustained at 10-15 mph with gusts from 15-30 mph north of I-20 and 15-25 mph south of I-20. The upper-level system and associated cold front will produce a...
Cullman County Schools on 2-hour delay Wednesday, Feb. 20
Cullman County Schools are on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 20. Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette said the decision was made because of the amount of the water on the roads and that some school buses have to start before dawn.
LIST: Monday early dismissals, closings due to weather
CULLMAN - The threat of significantly severe weather on Monday has triggered several early dismissals around the Cullman area. According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, "Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop Monday afternoon and spread eastward ahead of an approaching storm system....
‘Expect 3 rounds’: EMA director addresses Wednesday’s impending severe weather
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Phyllis Little updated the Cullman County Commission during its work session Tuesday afternoon on the severe weather expected in the Cullman area Wednesday through Thursday morning.
“Expect three rounds,” Little said.
She explained that the first...
EES Principal Melanie Harris honored by Ivey for National Principals Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School Principal Melanie Harris recently made a stop in Montgomery to celebrate National Principals Month with Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and other top education officials in the state.“As the Alabama Elementary School Assistant Principal of the Year, I was...
More than 1,000 wildfires since Oct. 1– dry conditions worsen as ‘No Burn Order’ remains in effect
MONTGOMERY - Since the first of October, a total of 1,028 wildfires have destroyed 11,232 acres across the state of Alabama. And the situation is only getting worse as there is no rain in sight. Yesterday at the site of a recent wildfire in...
CPD’s Shop with a Cop coming this Saturday
‘It is just as rewarding for the officers involved’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department’s longest running community policing event, Shop With a Cop, is happening this Saturday, Dec. 16.
The popular annual Christmastime event has been going strong for a decade.
CPD Public Relations Officer...
Accident in Holly Pond leaves two with minor injuries
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon, two minivans collided at the intersection of State Hwy. 91 and U.S. Hwy. 278 in downtown Holly Pond, resulting in two minor injuries.
Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies on the scene told The Tribune that...
NWS Huntsville issues Wind Chill Advisory for Sunday night/Monday morning
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a WIND CHILL ADVISORY for midnight Sunday night until 11 a.m. Monday morning. Wind Chill Advisory
A bitterly cold arctic front will bring dangerous wind chills to the Tennessee Valley on Sunday night. A Wind...
2 arrested in separate, drug-related incidents
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two local residents were arrested in separate, drug-related incidents recently.
The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested a Cullman woman on multiple charges Tuesday, July 12, following the revocation of her bond.
Lauren Peyton Whittle, 29, is charged with resisting arrest, public intoxication, second-degree...
STEM Day takes over Cullman City Primary School
CULLMAN, Ala. - STEM took over Cullman City Primary School this week, introducing young students to all kinds of real-world Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) lessons featuring everything from ice cream to balloon rockets.Students learned to “command” volunteers around a grid to emulate...
Two-bay electric vehicle charging station coming to Cullman as part of $4.1M Ivey grant
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 18 grants to help bring Alabama motorists into the electric vehicle age.
The grants totaling more than $4.1 million will help finance the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at many fueling stations near interstates and other...
ALEA celebrates Black History Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Each February, our nation honors and celebrates the history of African Americans and their immeasurable contributions to every aspect of American life. As Alabamians our state was the location of numerous monumental and pivotal events which led up to the American...
Tips from law enforcement to thwart catalytic converter thieves
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the recent rash of catalytic converter thefts across Cullman County, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department want residents to know how to keep their vehicles safe.
“The key to safety starts with simply locking your doors and making...
Jacobs declares Pilot International Founders Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, officially proclaimed the week of Oct. 16-22, 2023, Pilot International Founders Week in Cullman. On-hand to accept the proclamation were Cullman Pilot Club members Peggy Harris, Beverly Wilkerson, Julie Burks, Katherine Anderson...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cullman until 8 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Cullman AL, Hartselle AL, Hanceville AL until 8:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/gmKXdZbPmf— NWS Severe Tstorm (@NWSSevereTstorm) April 19, 2019
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Cullman County in north central Alabama...
Morgan...
NWS: Patchy black ice possible overnight
Special alert from the National Weather Service, posted at 2:52 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18:
Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Madison-Morgan- Marshall-Jackson-De Kalb-Cullman-Moore-Lincoln-Franklin TN- Including the cities of...Florence...Muscle Shoals...Sheffield... Tuscumbia...Russellville...Red Bay...Moulton...Town Creek...Athens... Huntsville...Decatur...Albertville...Boaz...Guntersville...Arab... Scottsboro...Fort Payne...Rainsville...Cullman...Lynchburg... Fayetteville...Winchester...Sewanee...Decherd...Estill Springs... Cowan
...Cold temperatures and patchy black ice overnight...
Temperatures will remain at or below...
Heavy rainfall and severe weather potential this afternoon
A Flood Watch is in effect for Central Alabama until 12 AM.
A line of thunderstorms will affect areas east of I-65 through mid to late afternoon. Very heavy rainfall producing localized flooding, a few wind gusts from 40-60 mph, and hail are all possible.
Then, although...
Potential outbreak of severe storms Thursday into early Friday
CLANTON, Ala. – The active spring severe weather pattern continues across the southeast U.S. The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed 24 tornadoes from last Wednesday’s event, which was very significant, since this was more than half the number of tornadoes that typically occur statewide...
Tucker, Bagwell named Cullman County Schools Employees of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year.
May Staff Member of the Month: Mack Tucker, bus driver, West Point
Mack Tucker is a school bus driver at West Point. He is retiring this...
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-65 lane closures Wednesday, Jan. 30
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists the following lane closures will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, on Interstate 65 in Morgan County:
The northbound outside lane and shoulder at Exit 318 (U.S. 31 Lacon) in...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 3
domestic violence; Co. Rd. 793unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle; Hwy 31domestic violence; Hwy...
ALDOT: Hazardous conditions remain; avoid nonessential travel
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues working to clear routes of snow and ice across much of North Alabama today, following an all-hands response during last night’s winter storm. Despite these efforts, hazardous conditions still exist on routes in the...
LIST: Weather closings Feb. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to the threat of inclement weather later today, some closings have been announced. If you know of one we missed, email wendy@cullmantribune.com.
Cullman City Schools- "Due to a change in weather conditions, all after school activities and extended day programs are...
City: Social media post by Cullman Daily depicting closing of Swafford Road inaccurate
CULLMAN, Ala. - A social media post by Cullman Daily on Wednesday depicting the closing of Swafford Road is inaccurate, according to the City of Cullman.
"A rendering of a proposed shopping center development by Alumni Properties at the intersection of Swafford and Cherokee...
(UPDATED) NWS cancels Tornado Watch
UPDATE 3:20 p.m.: The National Weather Service has canceled the Tornado Watch.
CULLMAN - The Cullman area remains under a TORNADO WATCH until 7 p.m. Sunday night. Alabama counties included in the watch, issued by the National Weather Service, include: Cullman, Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence,...
(Update) Escaped inmate who stole ambulance from UAB, vehicle from Cullman recaptured
PHOENIX, AZ - The manhunt for a Jefferson County Inmate ended on Tuesday after being captured by U.S. Marshal’s in Phoenix, Arizona. Phillip Shane Bradford, the Jefferson County inmate who escaped UAB Medicine in a stolen ambulance on June 22, was located six days...
Jacobs proclaims October ‘Beef Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of October “Beef Month” in the city of Cullman. October has been designated as Beef Month since 1964 to recognize and promote the beef industry.
“Cullman County is known for its thriving beef industry and...
Bringing out the best: Cullman City Schools begins “grab and go” meal distribution
CULLMAN, Ala.
- Cullman City Schools (CCS) on Monday began distributing “Grab and Go Curbside
Meals” to students 18 and younger from the lunchroom at West Elementary School.
Each student in the drive-through line received two days’ worth of breakfasts
and lunches.
Cullman High School Principal Kim Townson Hall,...
ALEA: 9 traffic fatalities, 3 drownings, 0 boating fatalities over 4th of July weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Over the course of an extended five-day enforcement period, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated a total of nine traffic fatalities and three non-boating fatalities (drownings). However, this was the third year in a row where the state...
State of the schools: County School Superintendent shares updates on system activities and programs
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette before the June meeting of the Cullman County Board of Education meeting, offered a detailed update on activities, programs and plans of the county school system. He shared the results of expanding funding...
Heat advisory into Friday with severe storms possible
Heat Advisories continue for portions of central Alabama through 7 PM today and the northern sections until 7 PM Friday.
Rain and thunderstorms across the northern half of the state will be ending this morning with decreasing clouds statewide by early afternoon. This will not...
CCBOE names December Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) announced its December Teacher and Staff Member of the Month on Dec. 26. Each month, the CCBOE partners with America’s First Federal Credit Union to recognize and award one teacher and one staff member...
Anglers for Autism: CDC receives donation for upgrades
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) recently received a $10,000 donation from the Angling for Autism Bass Fishing Tournament. The tournament proceeds benefit local programs that bring awareness to autism and provide education and other opportunities to children with special...
Cullman Electric Cooperative host 85th Annual Meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative hosted its 85th annual meeting Saturday morning at Northbrook Baptist Church. Though the crowd on hand was small due to the cancellation of the usual activities and entertainment, thanks to mail-in voting and registration, more than 5,400 members...
NWS Huntsville: Frost Advisory from 3-7 a.m. Saturday morning
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FROST ADVISORY for an area including Cullman County from 3-7 a.m. Saturday morning.
The advisory is in effect for the counties of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin (AL), Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and...
(Updated) Case dismissed against men accused of attempted kidnapping at Sportsman Lake Park
Updated Aug. 20, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two men who were charged with second-degree attempted kidnapping earlier this month saw the case dismissed on Monday, Aug. 19, at a preliminary hearing in the courtroom of Cullman County District Judge Rusty Turner.
Court documents...
Emergency Missing Child Alert: Alexandria girl still missing
UPDATED 7-17-17: ALEA reports that the child has been located.
ALEXANDRIA - Authorities in Calhoun County and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) are still searching for a missing 16-year-old girl from Alexandria, Alabama.
Tianna Marie Moore was last seen in Alexandria on Saturday, July 15,...
Balloons over Broadway: CCPS students create their own balloon parade
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade got a first-grade twist recently, as students at Cullman City Primary School created their own mini-balloon floats as part of an innovative Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) project.Thanks to support from the Cullman City Schools...
Community storm shelters to open today if Tornado Watch is issued
CULLMAN - According to the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Cullman's community storm shelters will be opened today if a Tornado Watch is issued. Below is the current list of shelters available.
Community Shelter List by cullmansense on Scribd
ALEA reports icy roadways
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division has received reports of icy roadway conditions within the following counties and on the following roadways:
Limestone County, roadway conditions are extremely hazardous throughout the county but especially on Huntsville Browns Ferry Road.
Morgan County, roadway conditions are...
NWS: Severe thunderstorm warning for southwest Cullman Co. until 8:30 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Cullman County in north central Alabama... * Until 830 PM CDT *
HAZARD...60 to 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to...
Man, woman from Hanceville charged with selling meth
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) along with members from the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force (ADETF) on Wednesday arrested Raul Martinez, 34, and Rebecca Leigh Isbell, 33, both of Hanceville, for allegedly selling methamphetamine.
Martinez was charged...
An unexpected retirement: EES principal David Wiggins to retire after 17 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School Principal David Wiggins on Tuesday announced his retirement to staff and coworkers. Wiggins, who has been principal at the school for 17 years, is a community favorite, with a generation of kids getting one of his famous high-fives...
Drought emergency ‘No Burn’ order to remain in effect statewide until further notice
MONTGOMERY - The statewide drought emergency ‘No Burn’ order declared by Gov. Robert Bentley in early November will remain in effect until conditions change sufficiently to reduce the occurrence and frequency of wildfires, according to the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC). In spite of a...
ALEA marks 1st anniversary, success of LEADS
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In April of 2022, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division launched a new and modernized driver license system, replacing a complex legacy system that had been in place for nearly two decades.
Since the launch of the Alabama Law...
Traffic alerts for Cullman this week
Tuesday, Aug. 30
County Road 700 will be closed between County Road 703 and County Road 709 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. for cross drain replacement. The Alabama Department of Transportation will close Interstate 65 southbound from Exit 325 (Thompson Road) to Exit 318 (U.S. Highway 31...
ALEA: Give the gift of safety this holiday season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This week, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will wrap up 2023 with the launch of its annual “12 Days of Safety” Campaign to run throughout the holiday season. The campaign is a fun and festive platform designed to engage citizens...
CPD executes search warrant at Infusion Wellness and Spa
CULLMAN, Ala. - A search warrant was executed at a downtown Cullman business on Monday, Aug. 11, by CPD patrol officers and investigators.
The warrant was executed at Infusion Wellness and Spa, located at 116 Second St. SE.
The search was conducted as part of an...
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 disruption in water service on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. The City of Cullman Water Department will turn off water in...
WEATHER ALERT: ‘Rainfall amounts expected are very similar to what we received in December 2015’
Photo courtesy of pixabay
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ahead of this week's expected rainfall totals and flooding, the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA) is monitoring the situation closely, posting updates to social media to let citizens know what to expect.
Said CCEMA Director Phyllis Little, "We...
Severe weather threat today and Friday
Scattered thunderstorms, possibly forming into clusters, will enter northwest AL and affect areas mainly near and north of I-20 through the evening.
South of I-20, mainly isolated thunderstorms are expected this evening. However, high resolution models continue to show scattered thunderstorm development south of I-85...
MISSING CHILD ALERT: 15-year-old missing from Madison
UPDATE: 7-27-18, 3:37 P.M. This alert has been canceled. The child has been located.
EMERGENCY MISSING CHILD ALERT FROM THE ALABAMA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY:
The Madison Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Makaya Domonique Horton. Makaya Domonique Horton is a 15-year-old black...
Cullman celebrates 36 years as Tree City USA
Poster winners recognized
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman’s 36th Tree City Dedication/Arbor Week Celebration ceremony was held Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, on the lawn of Cullman City Hall.
Arbor Week Celebration
The ceremony began with Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaiming the week of Feb.18-24, 2024, Arbor...
Community storm shelters to open in preparation for Tuesday storms
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The National Weather Service has issued warnings of the potential impact Hurricane Ida is expected to have on Cullman County and North Alabama. With flooding and tornadoes possible across the area, residents are urged to be weather aware and have...
Walker County inmate dies in custody
JASPER, Ala. – An inmate at the Walker County Jail died while in custody on Friday, April 19.
At the request of the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an investigation into...
National Weather Service unveils webpage commemorating April 27, 2011 severe weather outbreak
BIRMINGHAM and HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has launched a website to commemorate the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak across Alabama. The page tracks the storms through the course of the day with meteorological data, describes each tornado event of the...
Cullman County School Board recognizes teachers, coaches at February meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting at the Cullman County Schools main office Thursday afternoon and had several honors and awards to recognize at the start of the meeting. First up was Vinemont Elementary School, which...
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 tennis courts) and on Oak Drive Northeast (from Fourth Avenue Northeast to Stadium Drive Northeast).
Please remember that this is an...
Cullman Courts delayed by weather
CULLMAN - Citizens who are serving on Cullman County juries on Tuesday, Dec. 11 are advised that they should report to the Cullman County Courthouse at 10 a.m. This delay is due to the weather, according to Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas.
Copyright 2018...
I-65 lane closure planned for bridge deck repair near exit 318, Nov. 1-3
HUNTSVILLE -The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that the outside northbound lane of Interstate 65 about one mile north of Exit 318 at Lacon will be closed from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, until about 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, for bridge...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for area including Cullman until 5 a.m. Sunday
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of north Alabama, including Cullman County, until 5 a.m. Sunday morning.
Alabama counties included are Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and...
Rock the South…safely
CULLMAN, Ala. - What has been dubbed the “Biggest Party in the South” is set to return to the backroads and county turns of Cullman County this Thursday-Saturday, July 18-20. The venue is almost complete for Rock the South 2024, and safety preparations are...
Hanceville hosting annual Kids’ Night Out this Thursday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville’s Kids’ Night Out will return to C.W. Day Park this Thursday, Sept. 15, from 6-9 p.m., giving children the opportunity to meet their community’s first responders. The yearly event provides games, rides and food and drinks for Hanceville’s students, friends...
NWS Huntsville places Cullman Co. under Tropical Storm Warning
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has placed the counties of Cullman, De Kalb, Jackson, Madison and Morgan under a TROPICAL STORM WARNING through Tuesday. Lincoln, Franklin and Moore counties in southern middle Tennessee have been removed from the Tropical Storm Watch.
A...
Cullman City Council approves multiple industrial tax abatements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, Oct. 28, approved tax abatements for three industrial projects:
“Project Vance” for a major addition to the local REHAU facility with a capital investment of $43 million. The Cullman Economic Development Agency said this is “an...
1 killed in motorcycle wreck Sunday night
CULLMAN, Ala. -- One person was killed when a motorcycle and a truck crashed Sunday evening, Aug. 6, 2023.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said Kristian Gage Walker, 25, of Cullman, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Kilpatrick said the crash happened at the intersection of Main Avenue...
ALEA reports 21 traffic fatalities during 9-day holiday enforcement period
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has concluded its Thanksgiving holiday enforcement period, which took place from Saturday, Nov. 23, to Sunday, Dec. 1. This critical initiative aimed to ensure the safety of all residents during one of the busiest travel...
Cullman Electric Cooperative building ‘birthday boxes’ for local children
CULLMAN, Ala. – TheCullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) is teaming up with the Cullman County Department of Human Resources (DHR) to provide “birthday boxes” to as many foster children and children in care as possible through the Birthday Box Summer Giveback Program.
From Cullman County DHR...
Cullman EMA: Prepare now for tonight’s storms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman area could see severe weather Saturday night into Sunday. According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, the greatest threat will be from midnight until 9 a.m. Sunday. Wind gusts of 60-70 mph are possible, with hail and isolated...
B.A.S.S. Reschedules College Tournament Amid Flooding
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Heavy spring rains across central Alabama have caused water levels to soar, prompting B.A.S.S. and officials with local hosts at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce to postpone the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at Lewis Smith Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops until...
ALDOT suspends temporary lane closures over 4th of July 4 holiday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation is urging motorists to drive responsibly and plan ahead during the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend, when traffic volumes are expected to increase across the state.
To help keep holiday traffic flowing safely and efficiently, ALDOT...
The Link closes warming shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Temperatures began to plummet on Monday, Jan. 15, and Cullman County quickly succumbed to the freezing point as roads, vehicles and lawns slowly became encased in ice. Many residents in Cullman County rely on electric heat, either through heating units that...
Updated list of community storm shelters
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has provided a list of available storm shelters for inclement weather. If you are not in a substantial structure, please go to a shelter. For the safety of shelter occupants, especially small children, please do...
Area under Flood Warning
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a Flood Warning for southwestern Jackson County, Marshall County, Madison County, Lauderdale County, Limestone County, Colbert County, DeKalb County, Cullman County, Franklin County, Morgan County and Lawrence County until 5:30 p.m. Monday.
“At 1128 AM CST,...
Heat advisory today with potential tropical activity
A Heat Advisory is in effect today from 10 AM- 7 PM across portions of western and northern Alabama. Head Index values will range between 103-108. Limit outdoor activity. If outdoors, stay in shaded areas as much as possible and drink plenty of non-alcoholic...
Storms expected today
CULLMAN - Thunderstorms will move into the Cullman area around lunchtime, according to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, which said some may become strong to marginally severe.
NWS Huntsville has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the counties of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone,...
CPD recognizes Officer Roy Bates
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on April 1 said that it “proudly recognizes Officer Roy Bates for his exceptional work and dedication to public safety.”
In a post to social media, the department explained, “On January 14, 2025, Officer Bates successfully apprehended a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats’ home opener against Jasper rescheduled for Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Due to the threat of severe weather approaching the area Friday night, city schools will be releasing students at 1:30 p.m. and Cullman’s home opener against the Jasper Vikings has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29 at 11 a.m. Due to...
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: I-65 closures in Limestone County Nov. 8-11
DECATUR POST — At approximately 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, through Friday, Nov. 11, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close the ramps to and from Interstate 65 southbound at Exit 347 (Huntsville Brownsferry Road/Alabama 304) in Limestone County. The closure will be...
Driving electric just got easier: Cullman EC unveils 2 fast chargers
CULLMAN, Ala. – As automakers retool their factories to prepare for the age of transportation electrification, many travelers are going to be driving an electric vehicle (EV) in the next two decades. To make sure Cullman County is ready, Cullman Electric Cooperative has partnered...
Keeping Cullman beautiful: Meet the ‘flower girls’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs at a recent city council meeting complimented a team of women he termed Cullman’s “flower girls,” noting their skillful work in beautifying the city’s downtown streetscapes with hanging baskets, flower beds and landscaping. Intrigued, The Tribune wanted...
Multi-vehicle wreck on I-65S at mm 297; lanes blocked
CULLMAN - State Troopers are on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in Cullman County on Interstate 65 southbound at the 297 mile marker. The incident happened shortly after 11 a.m.
According to a statement from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), there are injuries...
Citizen’s Firearms Safety class to be held April 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) will be hosting a Citizen's Firearms Safety Class Tuesday, April 19 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church. There will be a live-fire portion of the class held Saturday, April 23 at 8:00 a.m....
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crews to repair I-65 guardrail at Lacon Tuesday-Thursday, May 7-9
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that crews will be repairing guardrail on Interstate 65 northbound just north of Exit 318 (U.S. Highway 31) at Lacon in Morgan County from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, Tuesday, May 7...
Cullman City Council recognizes wastewater plant, rated top in state
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday took a moment in its meeting to recognize the city’s wastewater treatment plant, which was recently rated the best in Alabama.
Council Utilities Committee Chairman David Moss told the council and audience, “For the second time...
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: Victoria Clements Smith, 30, of Hanceville died when the car she was driving crossed the median and hit a vehicle...
Cullman EMA: increased snow totals, snow will be here between 4-6 p.m.
UPDATE: 5:59 p.m. Jan. 6: Yes, folks, we know. It appears all of the precipitation has gone south of Cullman County; however, according to the Cullman County EMA, snow is still possible. Also, there have been isolated reports of bridges icing in the county....
Teen arrested following ‘hoax’ bomb threats in Cullman, Walker counties
UPDATED 8/30/22 6:30 p.m.CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) responded to a bomb threat at Cullman Regional around 11:02 a.m. Tuesday. After investigating, the department said the call was a hoax. Later Tuesday, the Jasper Police Department (JPD) released a statement saying...
City School Board appoints new board member
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its Thursday, July 27, meeting, appointed Jill Bradberry to fill the seat formerly held by Joey Orr.
Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff said, “We're excited to have Mrs. Bradberry with us. There are so many...
