Jacobs proclaims Brain Awareness Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed the week of March 11-17, 2024, Brain Awareness Week in the city of Cullman to help expand interest in the brain, brain research and brain-related disorders. During this week, the Pilot Club of Cullman joins...
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...
3 juvenile escapees captured in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three juvenile escapees from Jefferson County are in custody following a pursuit in Cullman County.
At approximately 4 p.m. today, Thursday, May 9, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the Gold Ridge area. The driver of the vehicle...
CPD: Missing woman found safe
Updated 11-7-19 8:34 a.m.
UPDATE: Sgt. Intae Suh said Thursday morning that Jennifer Dawn Thren has been located and is safe.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) is requesting the public’s assistance in its search for a missing woman.
Jennifer Dawn Thren was last seen...
Cullman City School Board names Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Cullman City School Board recognized the system’s 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year. Winners received a certificate recognizing their achievements, a gift card from AmFirst Credit Union and the opportunity to receive a...
Cullman City Schools awarded $400K for STEM initiatives
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is set to expand its Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) offerings in the coming years with dedicated staff and resources, thanks to new federal grant funds.
The $400,000 grant is being awarded as part of the federal Safer...
I-65 lane closure planned for bridge deck repair near Hartselle
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the outside southbound lane of Interstate 65 at milepost 324.5, south of Thompson Road in Hartselle, will be closed from 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, until about 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, for...
I-65 N at Exit 318 will be down to 1 lane on Tuesday and Wednesday
CULLMAN - Interstate 65 northbound at Exit 318/Lacon will be down to one lane from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on both Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). Motorists should expect delays.
Crews will be working to repair the...
Heavy rainfall and severe storm potential this evening
A Flood Watch is in effect for far southeastern Alabama until 1 pm Monday.
For areas in far southeastern Alabama, where both the Flood Watch and Slight Risk are in effect, there is a threat of severe storms through 6 pm. A few supercells this...
CPD reminds residents of safer alternative for transactions, exchanges
CULLMAN, Ala. – In light of a recent violent crime that occurred during what was supposed to be a transaction for an online purchase, the Cullman Police Department is reminding residents of its Safe Exchange Zone that was established in 2017 in the CPD...
Another active hurricane season predicted
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – This year’s hurricane season appears to be developing into an active one. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting 13 to 20 named storms. According to the center, six to 10 of these storms could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph...
Lost wages and grocery bills: Now what?
CULLMAN, Ala. - An estimated 59% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a survey by Charles Schwab. That’s 59% of Americans barely scraping by, having to delicately manage bills versus income and needs versus wants. When an intense ice storm threw...
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 closed for sewer work. The road will be closed from 6:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The City of Cullman Sewer...
Thursday SUV / motorcycle wreck update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department responded to a two-vehicle wreck this past Thursday at 2:18 p.m. involving a Nissan Pathfinder and a Yamaha motorcycle in downtown Cullman.
According to CPD officer Hunter Potts, the driver of the Pathfinder, Joey Pigg, 48, of Moulton...
It’s hot, y’all: A Southerner’s guide to heat safety
Like it or not, hot season is here. Please join us in welcoming it with your favorite classic cliché:
"Hot enough for ya'?"
"You could fry an egg on the sidewalk."
"It's hotter than H-E double hockey sticks out there."
"If it gets any hotter, I'll have to...
Cullman County, City Schools under increased security due to online threats
LATEST: Source of Good Hope threat identified.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Both Cullman County Schools and Cullman City Schools will have increased security Thursday, following online threats made Wednesday night.
Ed Roberson, chief financial officer of Cullman County Schools, said while county schools are not on soft...
TRAFFIC ALERT: 1 NB lane of I-65 at Lacon to be closed Friday morning
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that the outside northbound lane of Interstate 65 at Exit 318 at Lacon will be closed from about 7:30 a.m. to about noon Friday, Aug. 30 for state forces to repair the bridge...
NWS Huntsville: Flash Flood Watch remains in effect from 7 a.m. Tuesday to 7 a.m. Wednesday
From the National Weather Service:
FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
The Flash Flood Watch continues for all counties in northern Alabama, as well as Lincoln, Moore and Franklin counties in southern middle Tennessee, from 7 AM CDT Tuesday morning...
Sheriff’s Rodeo features sold out crowds
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2021 Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo was an overwhelming success.
The rodeo had sold out crowds on both Friday and Saturday nights, according to Sheriff Matt Gentry.
“The venue was at full capacity each night with ‘standing room only,’”...
Weather alert: Severe thunderstorm warning for Cullman County until 5:15 p.m.
ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwest Cullman County until 5:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Cullman County in north central Alabama...
* Until 515 PM CDT
* At 435 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over...
Staying safe while staying warm
CULLMAN, Ala. - October is a month of fun: hayrides and pumpkin patches, costumes and candy. If Alabama is your home, it also brings some crazy weather. Monday may require shorts and a tank top, and by the time Wednesday rolls around, it’s time...
CCBOE recognizes departing members, swears in new members
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County School Board held its regularly scheduled December meeting at the central office Thursday afternoon and they had a lot of new business to attend to. Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette was sworn in for a new term along with...
Cullman City Council approves ‘Jeepers Creepers’ event
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday meeting approved the annual Cullman County Wranglers Jeepers Creepers Trunk or Treat event for Saturday, Oct. 29. This Halloween event is different from many others in that it benefits Cullman Caring for Kids by...
EXPECT DELAYS: Lane closure I-65 N at Lacon Thursday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect a single-lane closure on Interstate 65 northbound near mile marker 319, north of Exit 318 (U.S. 31) at Lacon, for pavement repair, Thursday, Jan. 16.
Weather-permitting, crews will be working from about 8...
Winter Storm Watch Friday Into Sunday
CLANTON – Wednesday 730 am, January 21, 2026
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect north of I-20 from 6 pm Friday until 6 pm Sunday.
Rain showers will move into western Alabama late this afternoon, spread across the state Thursday and continue into early Friday. ...
EMA: Be prepared for this weekend’s cold weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) said residents should be prepared for dangerously cold weather this weekend. EMA Director Tim Sartin said a significant drop in temperatures is expected across the region beginning Saturday night and continuing through Monday morning. “Forecasts...
City of Hanceville 2024 Spring Clean-up April 19-20, 22-25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The City of Hanceville invites residents to participate in the 2024 Spring Clean-up, with citywide yard sales April 19-20, followed by a free landfill pickup week April 22-25.
Yard sales: April 19-20
Kickstarting the event, residents can hold yard sales, no permit required,...
Cullman Regional reports security breach of former vendor FastHealth
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional on Friday reported a security breach of former vendor, FastHealth. The hospital reported the incident via social media in a statement:
“Cullman Regional has been made aware of an apparent security incident involving information owned and managed by a former hospital...
‘The Canterbury Tales’ comes to life at CHS
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of the great English literature classics came to life recently at Cullman High School, as literature students were tasked with telling a story from Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales.”But telling stories that date back to the late 1300s and are...
Flooding rainfall and severe storms possible into Saturday
CLANTON, Ala. – There are two distinct weather threats today into Saturday. The first is heavy rainfall and the other is severe storms with damaging winds and tornado potential.
As of 6 a.m., rain has entered northwestern Alabama and will reach the rest of the western...
CCBOE talks FY 2025 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12, and discussed the upcoming fiscal year budget. It also proclaimed September Attendance Awareness Month in Cullman County Schools.
First on the agenda was discussion on the budget. The...
Cullman City Council praises response to winter storm
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday offered praise for the response of multiple City departments to last week’s ice storm, noting speed of action and rapid returns to normal operations.
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism shut down for part of the...
ALEA experiencing Driver License Division network outage
Updated 1:51 p.m.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License System (LEADS) is currently functioning for both in-person and online services.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is currently experiencing a statewide network outage. Due to this outage, Driver...
NWS Huntsville cancels Tropical Storm Warning; Wind Advisory in effect from 3 p.m. to 4 a.m.
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has CANCELED all watches and warnings for its coverage area as Irma continues to weaken. The Cullman area is now under a WIND ADVISORY from 3 p.m. today until 4 a.m. Tuesday.
**Tropical Storm Warning Canceled as...
A few storms possible this evening into Saturday
Two waves of thunderstorms are possible, generally north of I-20, this evening into Saturday.
The first wave has the highest severe threat when a broken line of thunderstorms will enter the northwestern sections after 7 pm and move southward, dissipating somewhere near or north I-20...
Jacobs proclaims Child Abuse Prevention Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, March 25, 2024, Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of April Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) in the city of Cullman. The proclamation was presented to Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) Executive Director Steven Sutter and Senior Director Javon...
West Point school bus collision leaves students uninjured
WEST POINT, Ala. - A collision with a Cullman County School bus and a passenger vehicle ended with no injuries Thursday afternoon.
“West Point bus 16-02 was involved in a wreck with a passenger truck this afternoon,” said Cullman County Schools’ Media & Communications Specialist...
Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff completes AASA National Superintendent Certification Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The superintendent of Cullman City Schools, Kyle Kallhoff, has successfully completed the AASA National Superintendent Certification Program administered by AASA, The School Superintendents Association. He is among more than 30 superintendents nationwide to successfully complete the program.Kallhoff was acknowledged in a...
A Few Storms with Hail and 40-60 MPH Gusts Possible
CLANTON – Thursday, 8:00 am, February 26, 2026
A few bands of showers and thunderstorms will move slowly southward across the state today through Friday, affecting mainly the northern half through midnight and the southern half from midnight through Friday afternoon.
A few storms could produce...
Severe storms possible Friday evening into Saturday morning
CLANTON, Ala. - A line of thunderstorms will enter northwest Alabama Friday evening, weaken after moving south of I-20 and exit the southern portions of the state late Saturday afternoon or evening.
There is the threat of damaging straight-line winds and a few tornadoes north of I-20 between 9...
Experience the solar eclipse with Cullman Electric Cooperative while supporting a local cause
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative is gearing up to host a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party on Monday, April 8, from noon-3:30 p.m., inviting the community to witness this rare astronomical event. The Co-op aims to replicate the success of the 2017 viewing party,...
ALEA dishes out safety tips for Thanksgiving
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Thanksgiving marks one of the busiest weeks of the year on Alabama roadways. This year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) urges everyone to prepare to share the road with millions of other motorists as AAA predicts more than 49 million...
Saying goodbye to 50 years of the round building at CMS
CULLMAN, Ala. - A unique, iconic piece of Cullman Middle School’s history is set to be closed soon as an ambitious expansion of the downtown campus continues. But don’t worry, the community will get one last chance to bid farewell to what has affectionately...
Cullman police and fire departments gear up for Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. – Officers of the Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Fire Rescue met Tuesday afternoon and again on Wednesday to finalize plans for Rock the South 2024. The event will draw together resources of the three agencies along with...
Arrests and incidents reported March 24, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents
reported March 24, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s
Office
No incidents or
arrests reported.
Cullman Police
Department
Incidents
March 23
fourth-degree
theft of property; Walmart; Hwy. 157; miscellaneous; $231fourth-degree
theft of property; Walmart;...
Local law enforcement discuses school safety
CULLMAN, Ala. – At a high school in Winder, Georgia, (near Atlanta) on Sept. 4, the AP reported, “A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Georgia high school and killed four people on Wednesday, authorities said, sending students scrambling for shelter in their classrooms...
‘He’s the man, you know?’
James Spann visits Cullman County Child Development Center
VINEMONT, Ala. - Posters with drawings and catchy slogans created by students lined the walls of the Cullman County Child Development Center (CCCDC) gymnasium Thursday morning as the kids anxiously awaited the arrival of their favorite meteorologist,...
CCSO offers tips to prevent car break-ins
CULLMAN, Ala. – With an increase in the number of car break-ins lately, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) would like to remind Cullman County residents to help keep their vehicles safe.
“Do your part in keeping your car and valuables safe,” said Lt. Chad...
Update 3: Wildfire in southwest Cullman County now contained
Update: Oct. 7, 5:59 p.m. At this time, the fire has been contained. "The fire is burning to the breaks and going out," said Bethsadia Fire Chief Maurice Reynolds. "Just have a lot of area to burn out."
Reynolds confirmed that the fire is under...
Warming temperatures with storms late this weekend
After a cold start this morning, temperatures will warm into the 60s statewide this afternoon. A continued warming trend will continue into Sunday.
Ahead of an approaching upper level system, winds Sunday morning will begin to increase and by afternoon sustained at 10-20 mph with gusts...
Cullman Police officer recognized for apprehension of wanted suspect
CULLMAN, Ala. – A crowd of Cullman Police Officers stopped by City Hall Monday evening as the City honored one of their teammates for a job well done. Assistant Chief Brandon Patterson and Sgt. Joey Duncan recognized Patrol Officer Josh Spinks for the apprehension of...
CCSO welcomes 2 new deputies
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Thursday, April 20, welcomed two newly sworn-in deputies.
Deputy Nelson Hernandez and Deputy Francisco Ayala graduated from the Alabama Police Academy in Selma.
“The police academy is not for everyone. It is extremely demanding,” Cullman...
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-65 lane closures planned for Jan. 16
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists to expect two lane closures Wednesday, Jan. 16, on Interstate 65 in Morgan County.
The northbound outside lane and shoulder near mile marker 331 (near Fredricks Outdoor), south of Exit 334 (Alabama 67 in Priceville)...
The Link searching for volunteers to staff warming shelter Jan. 15-16
CULLMAN, Ala. - Amid preparations happening through the county in anticipation of the incoming arctic blast, The Link of Cullman County is partnering with Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster of Cullman County (VOAD) to set up a warming station that will keep residents with...
Significant impacts increasing Thursday evening through Friday night
From Jim Stefkovich, meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management Agency
CLANTON, Ala. - Models continue to indicate an area of low pressure will develop over the northwestern Gulf of Mexico Thursday and move northeastward, reaching the southeastern Atlantic coast on Saturday. The exact track of the low...
UPDATE: Joppa couple identified in deadly I-65 collision
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Friday afternoon, the identities of a couple killed in a traffic collision on I-65 Thursday evening were released by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick identified the deceased as Brenda Hickens Miller, 72, and Nickey Nile Miller, 70, of Joppa.
Thursday evening,...
Thunderstorms enter state late afternoon
CLANTON, Ala. – Thursday, 1:15 pm, Dec. 18, 2025
A broken to solid line of thunderstorms will enter northwestern Alabama around 4 pm, move southeastward throughout the evening, and exit the far southeastern sections before daybreak Friday.
Latest hi-resolution model data indicates enough instability and wind...
Area bracing for storms; community storm shelter list included
CULLMAN - North Alabama is bracing for strong storms Friday night and Saturday. Here's the latest from the National Weather Service in Huntsville.
Hazardous Weather Outlook- Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Madison-Morgan-Marshall-Jackson-DeKalb-Cullman-Moore-Lincoln-Franklin TN.
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north Alabama and portions of southern middle Tennessee.
Tonight... Several rounds of...
(Updates) ALDOT inspecting damaged I-65 bridge in Cullman County
An 18-wheeler dump truck's bed came up and caught the bridge on I-65 at the 300 mile marker at the Guy Hunt rest area around 9 a.m. Thursday morning. State Troopers can be seen on the bridge here around noon. ALDOT is inspecting the...
Cullman Sheriff Matt Gentry issues statement on Casey White
Today, Friday September 9th 2022, news broke about a court filing in which capital murder suspect Casey White’s legal team has requested that he be housed in the Cullman County Detention Center for his upcoming trial in Lauderdale County.
There is a quote attributed to...
Polar Bear Plunge, Wellness Day will go on as planned Saturday
CULLMAN - Cullman City Parks and Recreation’s third annual Community Wellness Day, including the Polar Bear Plunge, will go on as planned Saturday, in spite of frigid weather. Saturday's high will be a nippy 28 degrees. The projected temp at 11 a.m. (the time...
Berlin moves forward on storm shelter, park projects
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening moved forward with plans to locate a storm shelter and develop a recreational park complex on the property around the town’s farmers’ market and temporary town hall.
The council approved a motion to put its...
Cullman City, County Schools closed Tuesday; other closings
Updated 1-28-19 at 6:12 p.m.
CULLMAN - Cullman City and County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 29 due to the threat of winter weather.
List of known closures:
Cullman City Schools
Cullman County Schools
Winston County Schools
Walker County Schools
Blount County Schools
Wallace State Community College
City of Cullman administrative...
Stephen K. Griffith Memorial Fund donates $10,000 to CCBOE to support student, family mental health services
The Stephen K. Griffith Memorial Fund on Tuesday donated $10,000 to Cullman County Schools to support student and family mental health services.The memorial fund was established to honor the memory of Stephen K. Griffith and to expand mental health services in Cullman County.
The fund was established...
Cullman City School Board recognizes art students; Orr stepping down to join Chamber of Commerce
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held its June meeting at the City Schools Central Office Tuesday morning and to kick things off, the board recognized three Cullman High School students, two of which were present, for their impressive showings in this...
Mayor Proclaims “Public Works Week” in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the week of May 16 - 22, 2021, “Public Works Week” in the City of Cullman to coincide with National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association.
Two officials...
Summer meals served at Cullman County Schools
WEST POINT, Ala. - Cullman County Schools kicked off this year’s Summer Feeding Program on Monday, June 10.
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette said, “We are excited to be able to offer this opportunity to our students and community.”
Beginning at 8 a.m....
CCSO hosts annual favorite, special needs rodeo
VINEMONT, Ala. – The sun shone bright and clear on Thursday morning, Dec. 7, as bus after bus rolled into the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center. Brakes hissed as they let out their passengers; students from every reach of the county were greeted by...
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...
(Updated) Wildfires still active in Hanceville and Garden City
Updated Oct. 14, 5:50 p.m. According to Cullman County Fire and EMS Dispatch, two fires remain active at this time. Garden City firefighters are on the scene of the fire at Garden City Cemetery. Hanceville firefighters are on the scene of the fire on...
Arley man killed in Cullman County wreck
CULLMAN, Ala. – A multivehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, claimed the life of an Arley man.
Chadrick D. Kilpatrick, 51, was fatally injured when the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer he was driving struck a 2023 Mack tractor-trailer driven by Raymond B....
2019 EvaBank Midnight Run sees best turnout in years
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CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday night provided great conditions for the 2019 EvaBank Midnight Run 5K and it certainly showed when the crowd of runners lined up for this year’s event. More than 400 runners registered for this year’s 5K but many more showed up...
ALEA: Make easy decisions to ensure a happy Labor Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Fall, football and the changing of the seasons is upon us as citizens around the nation prepare for the upcoming Labor Day weekend. However, before we celebrate the last holiday of summer, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) encourages everyone to...
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...
CCBOE recognizes exceptional employees
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its meeting on Dec. 12, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized employees who have shown an overwhelming commitment to theirs job and dedication to the students of Cullman County Schools.
E5 Exceptional Award recipients have to be nominated for...
Jacobs proclaims April Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - April 2023 marks the 22nd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). On Monday, April 3, 2023, Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the month of April 2023 Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the...
Flooding rain, storms into weekend
CLANTON, Ala. – Rain and thunderstorms ahead of a line of storms will move across the state from this morning through evening with several additional bands or lines of storms through Thursday. The highest threat will be heavy rainfall where widespread 2-4 inches are possible...
Playground planners
Cullman students design inclusive playgrounds as part of STEM project
CULLMAN, Ala. - What’s one of the best ways to get young students engaged in design and engineering concepts? Let them dream up something fun. That’s exactly the approach taken recently at East Elementary School,...
Traffic advisory: Sunday, Aug. 13: Loring Street and U.S. Hwy. 31
TRAFFIC ADVISORY- SUNDAY, AUG. 13
On Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, from approximately 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., Cullman Power Board crews will be performing utility work near the intersection of Loring Street and U.S. Highway 31. This work may cause traffic delays and intermittent interruptions...
Heat advisory into Wednesday with a few severe storms possible
Heat Index values in the Advisory area will reach 103-108 today and again tomorrow with very little cooling overnight. Limit outdoor activity, stay in shaded or air-conditioned areas and drink plenty of water.
A few storms are possible near the coast today, with isolated storms...
Bentley issues statewide State of Emergency in preparation for severe weather
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday declared a statewide State of Emergency in anticipation of severe weather moving through Alabama on Wednesday. The National Weather Service is forecasting a significant threat of severe weather to include destructive and long-track tornadoes, hail up to...
Significant severe weather event likely beginning this evening
Jim Stefkovich, meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management Agency
CLANTON, Ala. – Sunday, March 15, 2026, noon
…Almost the entire state is now in an Enhanced Risk due to an increase in damaging wind probabilities…
Non-thunderstorm winds will be on the increase this afternoon and evening ahead of a...
Area under severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH, in effect until 9 p.m. CST for the following counties in Alabama:
BIBB
BLOUNT
CALHOUN
CHEROKEE
CLEBURNE
COLBERT
CULLMAN
DEKALB
ETOWAH
FAYETTE
FRANKLIN
GREENE
HALE
JACKSON
JEFFERSON
LAMAR
LAUDERDALE
LAWRENCE
LIMESTONE
MADISON
MARION
MARSHALL
MORGAN
PICKENS
SHELBY
ST. CLAIR
SUMTER
TALLADEGA
TUSCALOOSA
WALKER
WINSTON
Hazardous Weather Outlook for north Alabama and portions of southern and middle Tennessee:
Today and Tonight... Scattered to numerous...
Cullman County Schools 2024-2025 kindergarten registration info
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools is gearing up for kindergarten registration for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Families interested in enrolling their children can now pre-register online at www.ccboe.org/k where a step-by-step guide has been provided. In-person registration will be available from 8:30...
Local back-to-school events
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year, area schools and organizations host back-to-school events to celebrate kids returning to school and to ready any supplies families may need. Some schools and organizations, including Good Hope, Parkside and St. Andrew’s United Methodist, have already hosted events, but...
CCBOE names Meigs special education coordinator
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its May 2023 meeting approved the hire of Katie Meigs as the system's special education coordinator. Meigs currently serves as IEP coordinator and has several years of special education experience.
"I am so appreciative...
Cullman man struck, killed by vehicle Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Sunday, Dec. 1, around 6:20 p.m. in Cullman.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick declared Mark Alan Johns, 59, of Cullman, dead on the scene of the accident, which happened along Alabama Highway 69...
Cullman City Council accepts $1M grant for airport construction
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, Nov. 4, passed a resolution to accept grant funds in the amount of $1 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission to construct a 13,200-square-foot hangar and 1,600-square-foot classroom at Cullman Regional Airport, in a joint...
U.S. 31 to stop traffic for bridge work March 10
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that traffic on U.S. 31 between Hartselle and Falkville will be stopped as girders are moved into place for the new southbound bridge at Cedar Creek on Wednesday, March 10.
Multiple stoppages will occur between 8...
I-65 lane closures in Cullman County beginning March 27
UPDATE from ALDOT March 26 at 9:37 a.m.: "The work on I-65 in Cullman County for Wednesday night and Thursday has been canceled and will be rescheduled."
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that there will be nighttime, single-lane closures...
Significant severe weather event unfolding today into erly Monday
CLANTON, Ala. – Sunday, March 15, 2026, 7 a.m.
…Areas east of I-65 and south of I-85 have been upgraded to Enhanced Risk…
Non-thunderstorm winds will be on the increase this afternoon and evening ahead of a line of severe thunderstorms. Sustained winds will be 10-20...
(UPDATED) NWS Huntsville: Freeze Warning expanded
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FREEZE WARNING, in effect from 9 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, March 14 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 15 AND from 9 p.m. Wednesday night until 11 a.m. Thursday, March 16.
Counties included in the warning...
Red Cross urges residents to prepare for severe weather
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — With the possibility of severe weather, including a risk of tornadoes, across much of the state, the American Red Cross urges those in the path of this line of storms to prepare now. Stay weather aware and listen to local news...
Starting July 28, severe thunderstorms deemed ‘destructive’ will activate a Wireless Emergency Alert on smartphones
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Severe thunderstorms can be life-threatening, but not all severe storms are the same. Hazardous conditions range from tornadoes, large hailstorms and widespread straight-line winds called derechoes, to cloud-to-ground lightning and flash flooding.
Starting July 28, the National Weather Service will better convey the...
Jacobs proclaims November Home Care and Hospice Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs on Thursday, Oct. 26, proclaimed the month of November “Home Care and Hospice Month” in Cullman, urging residents to recognize and appreciate home care and hospice professionals in the community. On-hand to accept the proclamation from Jacobs from...
Arrests and incidents reported March 23, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents
reported March 23, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s
Office
No incidents or
arrests reported.
Cullman Police
Department
Incidents
March 23
counterfeit
$100; State of Alabama; 2nd Ave SW;
Arrests
March 23
Golden, David G.,...
ALEA statement on passing of Mt. Vernon Police Officer Ivan Lopez
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Sec. Hal Taylor on Tuesday issued a statement on the passing of Mt. Vernon Police Officer Ivan Lopez Monday, who was killed Aug. 22.
According to Mobile’s WKRG, “Monday night the officer was headed home to Foley...
The April 27, 2011 Cullman County tornadoes: official reports
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - April 25-28, 2011 saw a super outbreak of approximately 350 tornadoes produced by a single long-term event of related systems from Texas to Virginia. Of those storms, 199 occurred in one 24-hour period on April 27, which included 62 in...
1st step toward Cullman Intermediate School
East, West Elementary hold combined professional development session
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is working toward its goal to eventually establish a combined intermediate school for all elementary students in grades three to five, and to make sure faculty and staff are fully aligned,...
Winter weather and severe storm threat continue, followed by very cold temperatures
CLANTON, Ala. – Saturday, Jan. 24, 2 p.m.
…The forecast for freezing rain and sleet well north of I-20 remains unchanged……Upgrade to Slight Risk for severe storms in south with Marginal Risk expanded northward to I-20 Sunday……Wind Advisory ahead of storms in southeastern sections late...
