Cullman City Schools ramping up Archery program
Cullman City Schools has one of the most successful archery programs in the nation, and officials are working to make sure that doesn't change.
Longtime Cullman City Schools archery coach Branch Whitlock stepped down from the position this summer, after leading Cullman’s archery team for...
Oak Mountain State Park suffers tornado damage
PELHAM, Ala. – Severe weather, including an apparent tornado, moved through northern Shelby County Thursday and caused damage at Oak Mountain State Park.
The park suffered widespread tree damage in areas near Alabama Highway 119, as well as damage to the park’s campground and cable...
East, West students enjoy Bearcat Glow Bash
CULLMAN, Ala. - The parent-teacher organizations (PTOs) of East and West Elementary Schools spent a chunk of their time over the past month planning, preparing for and executing their biggest collaborative effort to date. The first Bearcat Glow Bash was held at Cullman Middle...
Buzzed driving is drunk driving: Make a plan before St. Patrick’s Day festivities begin
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Today, Monday, March 17, marks St. Patrick’s Day and celebrations will take place here in Alabama, as well as across the entire nation. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) urges drivers to remember that drinking and driving can be deadly and...
Convent Road, Larkwood Drive among two sections of roadways currently closed to traffic
CULLMAN – The Cullman Police Department, Cullman Fire and Rescue, Cullman Power Board, Cullman Street Department, along with Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson are all asking the public to stay away from affected areas from the flooding which occurred on Christmas Day.
"These areas are...
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...
ALDOT: Traffic shifting for U.S. 278 bridge replacement at Brindley Creek
CULLMAN- The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is placing temporary concrete barriers for the eastbound bridge replacement on U.S. Highway 278 at Brindley Creek east of Alabama Highway 69 in Cullman County.
Westbound traffic is reduced to one lane. Weather-permitting, by the end of the...
Area power outages
CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman Electric Cooperative is experiencing multiple power outages spread across the county.
CEC Communications Director Brian Lacy says crews are aware and on their way to assess the problem or problems.
"Crews are responding; will be assessing damage and begin making repairs...
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...
Arrests and incidents reported March 22, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents
reported March 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s
Office
Incidents
March 16
theft of
property; CR 421domestic
violence; Firestation Roaddomestic
violence; CR 317harassment;
Trimble Roadharassment;
CR 1513theft of
property; CR 1212theft of
property; CR 437burglary;
CR...
CCBOE recognized nationally for Community Report publication
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) on Friday, June 21, 2024, recognized Cullman County Schools for its recent Community Report publication.
The report showcases the school system and highlights each school in the district. It can be viewed at ccboe.org/community.
"This Community...
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...
Nighttime resurfacing of I-65 in Morgan County to start next week
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - A project to resurface the entirety of I-65 in Morgan County will begin the evening of Monday, June 16, weather permitting.
The $16.1 million project will resurface from Hurricane Creek, north of Vinemont in Cullman County, to one mile south of the...
(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...
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...
UPDATE: Cullman woman identified as victim in Sunday morning crash
CULLMAN, Ala. -- A single vehicle accident resulted in one death around 2 a.m. Sunday morning near the intersection of County Road 1545 and Alabama Highway 69. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified Amy Lachelle Drake, 42, of Cullman as the victim.
In a press...
(Updated) CCSO says suspect in stolen vehicle case apprehended
Updated Jan. 14, 2025, at 6:49 p.m.
Statement from CCSO PIO Chad Whaley:
"The suspect that fled from the stolen vehicle has been located and is in custody. Sheriff Matt Gentry would like to thank the hard work and dedication of the Cullman County Sheriff’s...
Good Hope shooting victim identified
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - According to a report from the special agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation, an update was given of the Friday Good Hope campground shooting.
The suspect identified as Nathan Larry Parsons, 49, of Gardendale, was pronounced...
Severe weather possible through at least Monday
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will develop across much of state this afternoon with the highest concentration over the northern half of Alabama. A few damaging wind gusts and hail are the main threats. All storms should dissipate between 9 pm and 12 am.
From Saturday...
Tornado vs. COVID-19: EMA, National Weather Service, Alabama Department of Public Health recommendations for possible severe weather Tuesday
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala.
- As the nation sits under advisories and orders to self-quarantine, north Alabama
could face a weather situation Tuesday that will force them to choose between
maintaining social distance and protecting themselves and their families from a
tornado or other severe weather. The National Weather...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office issues warning about phone scam
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about phone scammers impersonating law enforcement officers, including CCSO personnel and members of the U.S. Marshals Service.According to the CCSO, scammers are calling residents claiming they missed jury duty and now owe a fine....
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...
CCBOE recognizes faculty, staff, former students
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its meeting on Nov. 9, the Cullman County School Board recognized a handful of individuals for their service and dedication to Cullman County Schools.
E5 Exceptional Award recipients have to be nominated by a coworker or faculty or staff member for...
ALDOT performing drilling and testing on I-65 this week
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - In preparation for future resurfacing of Interstate 65 in Morgan County and parts of Limestone and Cullman counties, Alabama Department of Transportation crews are performing drilling and testing this week, weather permitting.
Motorists are advised to expect intermittent lane closures from 8...
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....
Arrests and incidents reported March 26, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents
reported March 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s
Office
Incidents
March 23
theft of
property; CR 431domestic
violence; CR 664theft of
property; CR 35trespassing,
unlawful possession of controlled substance, unlawful possession drug
paraphernalia;...
City school board recognizes CMS Archery Team
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board at its meeting Tuesday evening recognized the Cullman Middle School Archery Team, which this year placed second in the 2023 Alabama NASP (National Archery in the School Program) State Championship and11th out of 240 in the...
CCSO makes two separate arrests after serving warrants
CULLMAN and HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In two separate instances, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office attempted to serve warrants and left with two under arrest.
On Wednesday, April 20, CCSO deputies attempted to locate an individual at a residence in the Holly Pond area with active...
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...
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...
Cullman City Schools amend mask mandate, effective Monday, April 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Statement from Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff:
"As Governor Ivey intends to remove the mask requirement from the public health order on April 9, 2021, the Cullman City School System will amend the procedure on masks/facial coverings as well. Effective Monday,...
Stop signs to be removed at Arnold St. NE RR crossing
CULLMAN, Ala. - The stop signs at the Arnold Street Northeast railroad crossing in downtown Cullman are set to be removed this week by direction of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).
A statement from the City of Cullman Thursday said, “After an on-site review...
Complete list: school, business, org. closings; road closings
Last updated: 1-17-18, 2:24 p.m.
CULLMAN - North Alabama, including the Cullman area, remains under a Wind Chill Advisory until noon Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Here's a list of delays and closings in The Tribune's coverage area. Check back for updates.
CLOSED: Cullman City Schools will be closed...
Cullman City Schools operate under ‘heightened awareness’ due to potential threat
Updated Sept. 9, 2024, at 7:25 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools operated “under heightened awareness” Monday due to a possible threatening social media post. The situation is still being investigated; however, Cullman City Schools, the City of Cullman and Cullman County District Attorney...
Warnke retires after nearly 4 decades of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - A familiar face with the Cullman Police Department decided to replace his badge with a retirement pledge this week. Captain Jeff Warnke has served as a law enforcement officer for more than 37 years.
“Counting my reserve time and full time with...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests just before New Year’s, including:
Dec. 28
Deputies arrested Leah Danielle Westbrook, 32, of Hanceville, on multiple warrants stemming from incidents that occurred in August 2023.
Westbrook is charged with theft, four counts of theft less than...
Joey Orr departs Cullman City School Board for Chamber of Commerce post
CULLMAN, Ala. -- With Cullman City School Board member Joey Orr taking over the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce as the group’s new president, she has announced she will be stepping away from her place on the school board as she takes on this...
Alabama-Jacksonville State baseball game postponed
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama-Jacksonville State baseball game scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather in the forecast.
The teams were originally scheduled to play at 4 p.m. CT today at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. The game will be made up...
Jacobs proclaims Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the week of April 14-20, 2024, Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the city of Cullman in conjunction with National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which is observed annually during the second week in April. This week,...
(Update) Suspect in killing of Lowndes Co. sheriff captured
Updated 11-24-19 at 12:47 a.m.
LOWNDES COUNTY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has canceled the Blue Alert it issued Saturday night. It says William Chase Johnson, 18, suspected in the shooting death of Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams Saturday night at a...
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...
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...
CPD hosts tactical training
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department recently hosted a tactical training exercise. Chief Joey Duncan said the department’s Tactical Unit, established in the mid-1980s, has been training for high-risk and crisis situations for nearly four decades.
“While specialized response teams are not a new...
I-65 resurfacing through Cullman Co. switching to daytime Sept. 21; expect delays
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that resurfacing on Interstate 65 in Cullman County will switch from nighttime work to daytime work for the next few weeks due to colder nighttime weather and temperature restrictions for materials in the...
CCBOE rolls out new driver’s ed vehicles
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from three lucky Cullman County high schools will be practicing their driving skills in style as their new driver’s education vehicles are rolling into school parking lots this week. On Monday, Dec. 11, Cullman County Schools unveiled three brand new...
Cullman Planning Commission approves property use plans; annexation of several local properties
CULLMAN, Ala. — The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Monday evening approved multiple requests for property use plans for two subdivisions and recommended to the City Council the annexation of three properties.
The commission approved:
A site plan for a convenience store at the location...
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...
UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning now in effect Tuesday from midnight to noon
HUNTSVILLE - The U.S. National Weather Service in Huntsville has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch for the Cullman area to a Winter Storm Warning. The warning is in effect from midnight to noon on Tuesday.
A strong cold front will move eastward through the region...
Co-op: Planned outage Oct. 17 for Winston Co., part of Cullman Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative and the Tennessee Valley Authority have
scheduled a planned power outage that will impact a large portion of the co-op’s service
area in Winston County and parts of western Cullman County on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020.
The outage is scheduled to begin Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, at 6 a.m., and could last for up
to eight hours. All Cullman EC members served by the Addison and Helicon substations
will be without power during this time. Some of the communities and areas included in
this outage are Addison, Arley, Helicon, Sardis, Nesmith, Duncan Bridge, Houston, Piney
Grove, Corinth, Moreland, and a small section of Crane Hill including Sulpher Springs.
Members who will be affected by this planned power outage and have a current telephone
number listed on their Cullman EC account will receive a courtesy call this week, and an
additional reminder phone call prior to the event.
The outage is necessary for TVA to perform maintenance on its main transmission line
that delivers electricity to the Addison and Helicon substations. Cullman EC will use this
opportunity to perform maintenance inside the Addison substation as well.
Co-op staff has spent the past several weeks contacting local business and industrial
members that will be affected. TVA and Cullman EC apologize for any inconvenience
this outage may cause.
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:
Nov. 28
Deputies arrested Christopher Shaun Graves, 40, of Cullman, on a probation violation for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.
Dec. 8
Deputies responded to a call...
Two-vehicle wreck claims lives of two Cullman men
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle wreck that happened on Highway-278 East at 5:35 a.m. on Friday killed two local men.
Bruce Bentley, 55, of Cullman and Patrick Mize, 24, of Cullman were the drivers of a Ford Galaxy and Ford Fiesta, respectively. They were both...
Nighttime I-65 N lane closures begin tonight, from Blount Co. to exit 305 (CR 222)
CULLMAN - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) says that nighttime Interstate 65 North lane closures will begin tonight, May 1 and last throughout the year.
Single-lane closures may be in place from 6 p.m.-6 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays from the Blount County line to...
Cullman EMA announces new weather alert system ahead of inclement weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the threat of inclement weather arriving in the latter half of the week, the Cullman County EMA is encouraging residents to sign up for the new Cullman County Notification System. Director Tim Sartin says the system will function similar to...
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...
PUBLIC NOTICE: Nov. 13 signup deadline announced for Alabama’s Easement and Financial Assistance Programs
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist for Alabama Ben Malone has announced that Nov. 13, 2020 will be the signup batching deadline for producers for the Fiscal Year 2021 Farm Bill easement and financial assistance programs. Applicable programs include:
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program...
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 prepping for possibility of icing
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is monitoring weather forecasts and preparing for potentially icy conditions on roadways across much of north Alabama.
Current forecasts indicate the strongest possibility for such conditions will be late Sunday, Feb. 14, through early Tuesday, Feb....
Winter preparedness tips for homeowners from Cullman Electric Cooperative
CULLMAN, Ala. – As winter weather approaches and storms are rolling in, Cullman Electric Cooperative is offering valuable tips for residents to stay safe and comfortable, particularly during power outages caused by severe weather like snow and ice.
Vice President of Member Engagement & Communications...
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...
National Weather Service issues heat advisory
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has just issued a heat advisory for the counties of LAUDERDALE-COLBERT-FRANKLIN AL-LAWRENCE-LIMESTONE-MADISON-MORGAN- MARSHALL-CULLMAN-LINCOLN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FLORENCE...MUSCLE SHOALS...SHEFFIELD... TUSCUMBIA...RUSSELLVILLE...RED BAY...MOULTON...TOWN CREEK... ATHENS...HUNTSVILLE...DECATUR...ALBERTVILLE...BOAZ... GUNTERSVILLE...ARAB...CULLMAN...FAYETTEVILLE
The heat advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. on Friday until 7...
Sheriff Matt Gentry Sworn In
CULLMAN – Following a long campaign, a close primary and a July run-off election decided by a margin of 608 votes, Matt Gentry was relieved Saturday evening as he officially took office as the 30th elected Cullman County Sheriff.
Sheriff Gentry elected to answer some...
Hanceville Exxon ensures locals receive warm meals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In most small Southern towns, there’s a hub – a location that attracts retired farmers and their buddies for biscuits and coffee while they shoot the breeze and discuss the weather. In Hanceville, that hub is the fan-favorite Hanceville Exxon. The...
Severe weather threat through early Wednesday, NOAA Weather Radio unavailable in Central Alabama
…Enhanced Risk Tuesday extended slightly southward with increased wind threat probabilities…
For the remainder of today, there remains a very low chance of one or two wind gusts from 40-60 mph and/or hail in far northern Alabama between 2 PM and 7 PM. There is...
Cullman woman 3rd person charged with capital murder in death of Noah Waters
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman woman was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 14, after being indicted for capital murder during first-degree robbery and capital murder during first- or second-degree arson.
The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said deputies arrested Charity Dawn Hutton, 33.
The indictments stemmed from a...
Severe weather through Saturday morning with potential outbreak Saturday afternoon into Sunday
An upper-level disturbance will produce scattered showers and thunderstorms across the northern half of the state today, with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms across the southern half. A few storms could produce winds of 40-60 mph and hail to golfball size between 10...
(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,...
2024-25 Cullman County Schools Kindergarten registration information
Important Note: You MUST initially register at the school in which you are zoned. A school zone transfer request form will be made available on this website beginning June 1, 2024.
Step 1 (Form): Fill out the following form, once for each child you are...
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...
I-65 night resurfacing to start June 2 in Cullman, Morgan Counties
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that contractor Wiregrass Construction will begin resurfacing about 3.5 miles of Interstate 65 in southern Morgan County and northern Cullman County on the evening of Sunday, June 2.
The $1,777,862 project includes milling and...
ALEA: 6 fatalities over Labor Day weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol and Marine Patrol Divisions dedicated the 2025 Labor Day weekend to enforcement and safety operations designed to keep Alabama’s roadways and waterways safe for citizens and visitors alike.
Between 12:01 a.m. Friday,...
Office of Mayor Woody Jacobs Mayor Proclaims Community College Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, April 12, 2021, Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the month of April 2021 Community College Month in the City of Cullman. On hand from Wallace State Community College to receive the proclamation were Dr. Vicki Karolewics (President), Fast Track...
CPD adds dual purpose motorcycles to fleet
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department recently added two dual purpose motorcycles to be used in and around parks to improve response times in emergency situations.
Sgt. Chuck Shikle and Motor Officer Don Slocumb shared that the ease of deployment with these motorbikes through...
Wednesday night storms leave several across county without power
CULLMAN, Ala. –
Thunderstorms made their way across north Alabama late Wednesday night and left
several homes in Cullman and Winston County without power. According to Cullman
Electric Cooperative’s (CEC) Manager of Communications Brian Lacy, the peak
outage was approximately 2,200 members when the storms came through overnight
but...
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...
Very windy Tuesday with severe weather Tuesday evening into early Wednesday
CLANTON – Winds on Tuesday morning will be on the increase and by afternoon frequent gusts from 25-35 mph will occur, with a few gusts potentially as high as 40 mph continuing ahead of a line of showers/thunderstorms. Wind Advisories are in effect for...
Lane closure today on I-65 N, south of Exit 291
CULLMAN - Due to ongoing concrete slab replacement, the outside lane of Interstate 65 northbound just south of Exit 291 (Alabama 91), in southern Cullman County near the Blount County line, will be closed today. This is outside the normal closure times of 6...
CPD hosting ‘Coffee with a Cop’ this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department began hosting Coffee with a Cop events almost a decade ago as a way to bridge the gap between law enforcement officers and local residents.
CPD Public Relations Officer Adam Clark said the most recent Coffee with a...
Cullman County to add four additional Pre-K classrooms
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has been approved for state funding that will grow the district's Pre-K program. Four additional classrooms will be added at the following locations:
Pre-K 2 at Harmony Pre-K2 at Welti
Pre-K 1 and Pre-K2 at Cold Springs
These are in...
(Updated) Cullman man dies after single-vehicle crash
Updated Nov. 30 at 9:06 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:20 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, claimed the life of a Cullman man.
Alabama State Troopers said Maxwell W. Ratcliff, 24, was critically injured when a 2021 Dodge Ram left the...
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-65 guardrail repairs in Cullman Co. Monday-Wednesday this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that crews will be repairing guardrail next week at various locations on Interstate 65 in Cullman County between Exit 299 (Alabama 69 in Dodge City) and the Morgan County line.
Work will take place...
CCSO Citizens’ Academy class nears graduation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The last session of the spring 2023 class of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy was held Saturday, April 15, at the CCSO shooting range.
The session started with Lt. Matt Bales explaining K9 units and how the animals are...
Updated: Cullman judges postpone, alter in-person proceedings due to COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to COVID numbers that continue to rise in Cullman County, the county court system has postponed many cases and will go back to virtual hearings in cases that need to move forward.
In a release on Monday, Presiding Judge Gregory Nicholas...
CCSO asks for assistance locating stolen dump trucks
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is searching for stolen dump trucks that were taken from My-Way Transportation on Jan. 30.
Sheriff Matt Gentry said they were taken after midnight.
“The flatbed truck was on video in the area and is believed to be...
(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...
HPD chief presents 1-year plan, seeks community input
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Police Chief Joshua Howell was sworn in on April 13, 2023. At the June 22, 2023, Hanceville City Council meeting, he presented a one-year plan for the department. The plan outlines key strategies to improve community relations, be proactive about...
Summer meals returning to county schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Schools Child Nutrition Program (CNP) and its workers are deeply committed to their motto, “School may be out, but no child should be left hungry. You can feed them.” This summer, CNP staff will ensure no child in...
West Elementary PTA announces Bearcat Glow Bash
CULLMAN, Ala.- The parents involved in West Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) are busy making plans for the school’s annual end of the year party for students. This year, however, the West Elementary PTA and East Elementary PTA have decided to join forces...
CCBOE approves Special Education contracts
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its Aug. 15 meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education approved additional Special Education contracts to assist the system’s schools in accommodating students with an array of special needs.
“This is a list of different people we contract with for different...
Alabama DHR: November SNAP benefits update
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) received notification the night of Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). As per FNS, this was “a follow up to the guidance shared on October...
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...
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 Huntsville:
Gusty winds expected through Friday afternoon... .As the remnants of Tropical Depression Harvey continue to push across the region, sustained...
Cullman inmate arrested after failure to comply with court order
CULLMAN, Ala. -- A Blountsville man is back in custody at the Cullman County Detention Center after failing to comply with a court order.
Adam Nicholas Ryan Baldwin, 35, was granted temporary release for a family funeral after Baldwin’s attorney petitioned the court on April...
(Update) FOUND SAFE: Aaron Wolford of West Point
10-5-19, 3:30 p.m. UPDATE: Mr. Wolford has been found safe, according to the CCSO.
CULLMAN, Ala. -A 29-year-old West Point man has been reported missing, according to the Cullman County Sheriff's Office. Aaron Wolford was last seen in the Welti area.
Wolford drives a white 1998...
Winter precipitation ending this morning but bitterly cold temperatures continue
Winter Weather Advisories will be expiring across eastern and southeastern sections between 9 am – 12 pm.
Wind Chill Advisories and Hard Freeze Warnings for most of state into Wednesday morning.
The good news is that at 6 am temperatures remain above freezing south of an...
Increase in high-speed chases: Local law enforcement officials weigh in
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local and area law enforcement have been in an increasing number of high-speed pursuits – and community members are asking why. Questions have intensified because there have been three chases in Cullman in the last few weeks, with a chase on May...
Expect nighttime lane closures on U.S. 278
CULLMAN - Road construction is underway on approximately 5.5 miles of U.S. Highway 278 in Cullman County, from just west of I-65, all the way east to the junction of U.S. 278 and Alabama Highway 69 in East Point.
Nighttime lane closures began this week,...
Cullman County Schools announces partnership with Academy of Craft Training
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently announced a new partnership with the Academy of Craft Training (ACT). Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Assistant Director/WBL Coordinator Haynes Riddle was selected to lead the initiative in north Alabama.
Beginning this August, students enrolled in the 11th...
Cullman man dies after Blount County wreck
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman man died following a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:50 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, in Blount County. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as David L. Davis, 63.
Troopers said Davis was critically injured when the 2004 Ford F-150 he was...
Gentry on seniors: ‘They are truly the heartbeat of our community’
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year marks the ninth year the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Sheriff Matt Gentry have visited senior centers and community centers across the county.
The CCSO uses these opportunities to give law enforcement updates and address residents’ concerns, as well...
