Areas of rain today with heat next week
Rainbands will occur across the state today, beginning in the southern half this morning and spreading to the northern half later this morning or...
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...
ALDOT to close I-65 northbound Tuesday night for bridge repair
ALDOT plans to close part of I-65 northbound Tuesday night for a bridge repair near Lacon in Morgan County.
Starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July...
CCSO hosts annual Youth Leadership Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA), hosted annually by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, was held June 23-27. Cullman County Sheriff Matt...
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...
Watching potential tropical activity
Tropical Storm Barry formed Sunday in the Bay of Campeche but moved into Mexico early this morning and dissipated.
An area of low pressure is...
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...
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...
ALEA announces big changes for Alabama CDL holders
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is announced two major updates impacting Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and...
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...
Cullman County Schools bus damaged in weekend storm
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County Schools bus was damaged Saturday, June 7, when tree limbs fell during severe weather. The bus was set...
Weekend storms leave damage, outages in wake
CULLMAN, Ala. - Severe storms impacted Cullman County on Saturday, June 7, leaving significant damage and widespread power outages. High winds brought down trees...
ALEA warns Alabamians of nationwide phishing scam impersonating ‘Alabama DMV’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is warning residents about a nationwide phishing scam that has recently targeted Alabamians with fraudulent...
Cullman County EMA’s Brent McDonald talks tornado safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the ever-changing Alabama weather, residents must always be prepared for any eventuality. Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) EMA Specialist...
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...
Active pattern Friday into next week
Concerning Friday, it is still unclear whether scattered thunderstorms will develop across Alabama or a Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) with clusters or line of...
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...
Active pattern returns Wednesday through the weekend
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast across the southern half of the state Wednesday and statewide Friday through at least...
Cullman City Council shows support for local arts, officials and police
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday showed its support for local arts by donating to the Cullman High School Theatre program,...
Local, state law enforcement: Memorial Day Weekend sees decreased activity
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reported decreased Memorial Day Weekend activity.
Cullman Police Assistant...
Period of rain and thunderstorms through Friday
Most of the state will remain dry today into the evening hours. The exception will be near the coast, where the sea breeze will...
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...
Another round of rain and thunderstorms today
A Marginal Risk is in effect for most of the state today through at least Wednesday.
The next upper-level disturbance will spread rain and thunderstorms...
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...
Another round of storms this afternoon
A Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) or large cluster of thunderstorms has produced wind damage and hail near and south of I-20 this morning. This...
Heavy rainfall and severe storm potential through Tuesday
A Flood Watch is in effect into Monday for portions of central and southeastern Alabama.
From Friday through early Sunday morning, widespread 1-3 inches of...
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...
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,...
A few severe storms possible today with unsettled weather into next week
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 8 am north of a Livingston – Montgomery – Auburn line.
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms...
Another round of heavy rain and possible severe storms today
A line of showers and thunderstorms ahead of a strong cold front in western Tennessee and Mississippi at 7 am will reach northwestern Alabama...
Increased severe weather threat today
…Areas near and north of I-20 upgraded to Enhanced Risk today…
Due to forecast higher instability and a slightly southward track of the upper-level system,...
A few severe storms possible today through Saturday
Scattered showers and non-severe severe thunderstorms will affect the state this morning, with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms mainly across the western and...
Line of storms coming Thursday
A line of storms is forecast to enter northwestern Alabama Thursday afternoon and continue southeastward through the evening. The greatest risk will be damaging...
ALEA: May 7 is STAR ID federal enforcement date; residents can still obtain STAR ID after May 7
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reiterated that Alabama residents will still be able to obtain their STAR ID from an...
ALEA arrests suspect in connection to suspicious letters delivered to government officials
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Wednesday, April 9, at approximately 9:14 a.m., Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of...
ALEA’s promposal: Be safe and sober this prom
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As the high school prom season approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding students of the importance of safe...
Low chances of severe weather today with higher chances this weekend
The stalled frontal boundary across Arkansas and Tennessee may move close enough to initiate isolated to scattered thunderstorms this afternoon north of a Hamilton –...
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...
“Conditional” severe weather threat tonight
Wind will be on the increase this morning. By 10 am sustained winds of 10-20 mph with gusts from 20-35 mph will be common...
Resurfacing starts on US-278 near Holly Pond
Resurfacing starts today on US-278 in Cullman County from Duck River to SR-91 in Holly Pond.
Rogers Group, the contractor on the $819,650 project, will mill and...
Severe weather tonight into Monday
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has upgraded the severe weather threat and almost the entire state is in an Enhanced Risk from late tonight...
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...
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...
Cold tonight with storms late this weekend
A Freeze Warning is in effect for the northern half of the state from 1 a.m. through 8-9 a.m. Friday, with a Frost Advisory...
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...
Cullman County sees little damage during statewide storms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and local law enforcement expressed Sunday morning how grateful they are for the lack...
ALEA: ‘Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is kicking off its fifth annual “Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break” campaign, a...
Severe weather begins this evening with outbreak Saturday into Sunday morning
Non-thunderstorm winds will be on the increase this morning, and by afternoon, gusts of 15-25 mph will occur, increasing to 20-30 mph this evening...
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...
Severe weather outlook Thursday through early Sunday
An upper-level disturbance will produce scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms statewide from late Wednesday night through Thursday evening. A few storms could produce...
OmniPlex gets alcohol license; mayor: kids’ events will be safe
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday voted to approve a special events alcohol license for the new OmniPlex Sports and Civic...
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...
ALDOT prepares for snow and sleet in north Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing for snow and sleet to reach parts of north and central Alabama on...
McSwain, Atkins named January 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 are going above...
‘A huge step’
CHS breaks ground on career tech and STEM wing
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools celebrated the start of construction on its new career technology...
Cullman City Council releases 1st quarter financial report
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday shared the City’s financial report for the first quarter of FY 2025, October through December...
ALEA reminder: Get your STAR ID
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) this week announced its participation in the “Be Your REAL ID Self” campaign, a nationwide...
Jacobs proclaims February ‘Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month’ in city
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, Feb. 10, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of February 2025 “Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month” (TDVAM) in...
Cullman City Primary School kindergarten registration info for 2025-2026
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School is looking ahead to the 2025-2026 school year, with calendar dates and registration information now available for...
CCSO, MCSO hold K9 Detection and Tracking Seminar
CULLMAN, Ala. - Monday-Wednesday, Feb. 3-5, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, hosted a K9 Detection and...
Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene hosts Coffee with a Cop
CULLMAN, Ala. - For over 10 years, Coffee with a Cop has been bringing the community closer to local law enforcement. The latest event,...
CPD officers achieve FTO certifications
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three Cullman Police Department officers ̶ Josh Spinks, Ryan Whisenhunt and Michael Bryant ̶ recently achieved their Field Training Officer (FTO)...
Cullman City School Board: January meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the January meeting of the Cullman City School Board, several items of interest were discussed, including notable progress in the...
Cullman City Council moves forward on ‘baby box’ at Fire Station 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday authorized Mayor Woody Jacobs to enter into an agreement with Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Inc....
AEMA: Dangerously cold temperatures and Winter Storm Watch
CLANTON, Ala. – There is an Extreme Cold Warning for parts of central Alabama with Cold Weather Advisory for remainder of state. Winter Storm...
Keep your pets safe this winter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Control asks that pet owners be responsible and take care of their animals all year, but especially during...
NWS: Cold weather advisory in effect
Urgent weather message from the the National Weather Service in Huntsville:
Cold weather advisory in effect from midnight Sunday night to noon CST Monday for...
(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...
Cullman County 2024 death statistics
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year, The Tribune reaches out to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and the Cullman Police...
Cullman City Schools breaks ground on new Cullman Intermediate School
CULLMAN, Ala. - The next chapter in Cullman City Schools is officially underway. On Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, officials with Cullman City Schools, the...
CPD hosting ‘Coffee with a Cop’ Jan. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department started hosting Coffee with a Cop events over a decade ago — a way to bridge the...
Barnette: Weather-related decisions prioritize safety of students, faculty, staff
CULLMAN, Ala. – As the winter season brings the potential for severe weather to Cullman County, school leaders are taking extra precautions to ensure...
Travel will remain dangerous into Saturday
By Jim Stefkovich, Meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management Agency
CLANTON, Ala. - Except for a few spots in far northern Alabama and near the I-59 corridor...
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...
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...
Severe/winter weather potential and cold temperatures into next weekend
CLANTON, Ala. -- Non-precipitation wind gusts from 20-30 mph will begin Sunday morning in the western sections of the state, spread eastward by afternoon...
Back to school: SRO style
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputy and school resource officer (SRO) Bill Fisher recently came out of retirement to join the...
Remembering former sheriff Wendell Roden
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Cullman County Sheriff George Wendell Roden, 88, passed away Dec. 27, 2024. His funeral was held Dec. 30, with many...
CCSO gives NYE safety tips
CULLMAN, Ala. - As we prepare to begin the New Year, Sheriff Matt Gentry and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office encourage everyone to enjoy...
Headed home from all of the holiday festivities? Make sure you are well rested before leaving the driveway
Just like drunk, drugged, and distracted driving, drowsy driving is a real public health issue, causing thousands of car crashes each year and killing...
Low-end severe threat today with higher threat possible Saturday into early Sunday
CLANTON, Ala. -- Showers and thunderstorms in western Alabama early this morning will spread eastward during the day. A few storms in the Marginal...
Unsettled weather pattern and low-end severe threat possible Friday into early Sunday
CLANTON, Ala. -- An upper-level disturbance will move across the southern US Thursday night into Friday. Scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms...
CCPS named 1 of the safest schools in Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) has been honored for its efforts and commitment to school safety, with the campus one of...
Cullman City Schools honors 2024 Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has named its 2024 Teachers of the Year, honoring some of the best educators across the district for...
ALEA ‘unwraps’ 12 Days of Safety campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This weekend, as the festivities kick off, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) believes the 12 Days of Safety campaign is...
CCBOE talks winter bus safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has tips for bus riders this winter.
Tips include:
Dress warmly and get to bus stops early
Wear bright colors if...
Cullman County Schools holds Middle School Student Expo
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County middle school students on Wednesday, Dec. 11, gathered for the first-ever Cullman County Schools Middle School Student Expo, held...
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...
City school system on display at Cullman City Council meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening gave plenty of attention to Cullman City Schools, presenting its annual check to support...
‘I wanted to help them in this mission’
DA donates equipment to help CCSO monitor sex offenders
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County District Attorney’s Office on Thursday, Dec. 5, donated equipment to...
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...
ALEA: 3 missing children from Virginia found safe in Alabama
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. - On Thursday, Dec. 5, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Fusion Center (AFC) received a law enforcement bulletin concerning an...
Are you prepared for cold weather?
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Are you prepared for the cold? As temperatures drop, remember to protect the four P’s: people, pets, pipes and plants. (weather.gov/safety/cold)
Extremely...
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 ...
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...
ALDOT: Drive safely during Thanksgiving holiday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Travelers on Alabama’s roadways can expect higher traffic volumes as the holiday season begins. For the safety of the traveling public,...
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...
Alabama State Department of Education releases schools report cards
Cullman City Schools system scores straight A’s; Cullman County Schools system earns A
CULLMAN, Ala. - The results of the 2023-2024 Alabama State Department of...
Branham will not seek reelection to Cullman City School Board
CULLMAN, Ala. - When his second term is complete next year, Cullman City School Board Member Chris Branham has announced he will not be...
