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...
Weather alert: Severe thunderstorm warning for Cullman County until 5:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Cullman County in north central Alabama... * Until...
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...
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...
AL Dept. of Ag issues order banning exhibition and sale of poultry due to avian influenza concerns
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has banned the sale of poultry due to concerns about avian influenza. ADAI Commissioner...
(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...
CCSO asking for help identifying truck and individuals
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying the truck and the two individuals in these photographs. They are believed...
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...
NWS hazardous weather outlook for this afternoon, evening
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK for the counties of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, AL, Lawrence, Limestone,...
Road Closure: Arnold St. at RR crossing, 7:30 a.m. Tuesday-5 p.m. Wednesday
CULLMAN - Arnold Street, at the railroad crossing, will closed to traffic from 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 7 until 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 8....
Tornado watch in effect until 6 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a tornado watch until 6 p.m. for all counties in the Huntsville forecast area:
Strong...
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...
Weather Alert: Severe thunderstorm watch, hazardous weather outlook for Cullman County
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for several counties, including Cullman, until midnight tonight.
Counties included:
Blount
Cherokee
Colbert
Cullman
DeKalb
Etowah
Fayette
Franklin
Jackson
Jefferson
Lamar
Lauderdale
Lawrence
Limestone
Madison
Marion
Marshall
Morgan
St. Clair
Walker
Winston
A...
NWS extends Flood Warning until 2:30 a.m. Monday
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has extended the Flood Warning for our area until 2:30 a.m. Monday morning.
The Flood Warning is...
NWS issues Flood Warning; in effect until 8:30 tonight
UPDATE: NWS extends Flood Warning until 2:30 a.m. Monday
FLOOD WARNING UNTIL 8:30 P.M. CST
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a...
NWS Huntsville: Wind Advisory from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Wind Advisory for the area, including Cullman County, for Monday, Jan. 23 from...
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...
NWS: Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 3 a.m.; Wind Chill Advisory from 3-9 a.m. Saturday
CULLMAN - Here is the latest from the National Weather Service, issued at 2:44 p.m., for the counties of Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, Dekalb...
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...
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...
Gov. Bentley declares state of emergency ahead of wintry weather, effective 7 a.m. Friday
MONTGOMERY– Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday issued a State of Emergency effective at 7 a.m. Friday for all Alabama counties in preparation for potential...
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Cullman Co. beginning Friday at 3 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 6 to 3 a.m. Saturday,...
Phase III of the City’s Emergency Water Conservation Plan to go into effect tomorrow
Lake Catoma on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017
CULLMAN - On Thursday, Jan. 5, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs signed a Declaration of Urgency declaring that Phase...
Latest snow forecast from NWS
SEE UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory issued for Cullman Co. beginning Friday at 3 p.m.
Crews from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) were out early...
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......
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...
List of Cullman County storm shelters
Below is the current list of Cullman County storm shelters, per the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA).
Community Shelter List by cullmansense on Scribd
Tuesday night county basketball games to be rescheduled
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman County Schools called off all extracurricular activities for Tuesday, including a series of prep basketball games, due to the possibility...
(Updated) Woods fire reported on County Road 700 / Bolte Road
Update 9:03 p.m. Dispatch reports that the fire was contained, but has rekindled. Firefighters are back on scene. The area is 10 County Road...
(Updated) Huge brush fire burning in Bremen area
Updated 5:44 p.m. According to Cullman County Fire and EMS Dispatch, there are eight departments still on the scene battling the fire; however, "It...
County joins City in placing residents under water restrictions
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission today announced that the Cullman County Water Department has enacted their Emergency Water Conservation Plan, Phase I. Phase...
Area remains smoky; two fires currently in Cullman County
Grass fire in Crane Hill community on Sunday (photo supplied by reader Mary Laskody)
Updated 11/14/16 at 8:18 a.m.
At this time all fires within Cullman...
Governor Bentley expands drought emergency declaration to all Alabama counties
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Robert Bentley on Monday expanded the Drought Emergency Declaration to cover the entire state. Effective 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2016,...
Phase II water restrictions remain in place as Catoma falls to 17 feet below full pool
CULLMAN - As of today, Monday, Nov. 7, Lake Catoma has fallen to 17 feet below full pool, according to David Freeman, manager of...
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...
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...
Phase II water restrictions now in place
CULLMAN - The level of Lake Catoma has reached 15 feet below full pool. Therefore, Phase II of the City of Cullman's Water Conservation...
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...
(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...
Beech Grove Road to close Oct. 20 for replacement of Bavar Creek Bridge
GOOD HOPE - The long-awaited replacement of the century-old Bavar Creek Bridge in Good Hope will begin on Thursday, Oct. 20.
According to the City...
Wildfires along I-65 near mile marker 300 now contained
Updated Oct. 13 at 3 p.m., According to the Good Hope Volunteer Fire Department, the fires are now contained. All lanes should be open...
North Alabama: AFC’S Fire Danger Warning upgraded to Fire Alert, effective immediately
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has upgraded the Fire Danger Warning, issuing a Fire Alert for 46 counties in north Alabama effective...
Wildfire in progress in Colony area
Updated Oct. 10 7:30 p.m. Two departments remain on the scene.
COLONY - Another wildfire is in progress in the area, this time in the...
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...
Cullman Fire Rescue: Burn permits suspended in city of Cullman
ATTENTION: ISSUANCE OF BURN PERMITS HAS BEEN SUSPENDED.
Effective immediately, Cullman Fire Rescue and the Fire Marshal’s office will no longer issue burn permits within...
UPDATE: Wildfire still burning in southwest Cullman County; Up to 600 acres burned
SEE LATEST UPDATE HERE: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2016/10/07/update-2-wildfire-southwest-cullman-county-growing-stronger-has-crossed-co-road
Update: 11:25 a.m. Forestry officers from Blount County and firefighters from Vinemont-Providence have now been called in to assist. Another...
Multiple agencies fighting raging wildfire in southwest Cullman County
See Oct. 7, 9:30 a.m. update here: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2016/10/07/update-wildfire-still-burning-southwest-cullman-county-600-acres-burned
UPDATED: 12:50 A.M.
The fire is still going strong, according to Bethsadia Fire Chief Maurice Reynolds.
The American Red...
Fire Danger Warning issued for north Alabama- effective immediately
MONTGOMERY - Because extremely dry weather conditions and low humidity have combined to create an atmosphere favorable for wildfires, the Alabama Forestry Commission has...
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...
Heat wave safety tips
CULLMAN - With temperatures soaring into the mid- to high-90s, the heat index hitting 110 and humidity almost unbearable, it is extremely important to...
Patrick Riley- Just a Janitor?
My mother always says, ‘You got to get out there and work. Be independent and take care of yourself.’ And I do.”
Patrick Riley, CHS...
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...
Good Hope Trio to Perform ‘Difficult Version’ of ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ at Talladega Superspeedway
GOOD HOPE — On Saturday, October 24, Ty Parker, Rachel Roberts, and Gloria Crauswell will perform as the Good Hope Trio and commence the...
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: ...
Cullman City/County Schools close Thursday, among other agencies
CULLMAN – Both Cullman City and County Schools will be closed on Thursday due to the immense amount of snowfall. Both Dr. Doreen Griffeth...
Cullman County Schools canceled Thursday due to winter weather
CULLMAN – Each day this week parents have waited to hear if their children would be attending school on time, on a delayed schedule,...
Mallard Point Trailer Park, Vincent Marina hit hard by fires
CULLMAN – Fire crews from all around Cullman County have been battling blazes throughout the county for most of the day and are currently...
Multiple fires throughout county has Sheriff Gentry asking residents to refrain from burning
CULLMAN - With high winds, warm weather and a lack of rain, firefighters throughout Cullman County are currently fighting brush fires associated with residents...
Preparing to Light the Torch
CULLMAN – A celebration will be coming on April 14 that law enforcement officials look forward to all year. It is a day of...
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...
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...
Arnold Street Crossing closed Thursday and Friday due to CSX Transportation work
CULLMAN - CSX Transportation will be closing the Arnold Street crossing on Thursday, August 14, 2014, beginning at 7 a.m. The crossing will possibly...
