Multi-vehicle crash leaves 1 deceased; Vinemont man identified
UPDATE (9 pm): Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick confirmed the decedent as Nicholas Allen Joiner, 20, of Vinemont.
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CULLMAN, Ala. – One person was killed Tuesday evening just after 5 p.m. in a deadly crash at the intersection of Second Avenue Northwest (U.S. Highway 31...
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,...
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...
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...
Rock the South announces traffic plan approved by the Cullman County Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - The organizers of Rock The South have recently gained the approval of the Cullman County Commission to limit traffic on portions of County Road 469 and County Road 436 during Rock the South 2021. These roads will have restricted access from...
Nauvoo man killed in Cullman County crash
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – A Nauvoo man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:11 a.m. Sunday, July 16. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as John A. Mills, 60.
Troopers said Mills was fatally injured when the 2005 Nissan Altima he was driving left...
1 killed in motorcycle wreck Sunday night
CULLMAN, Ala. -- One person was killed when a motorcycle and a truck crashed Sunday evening, Aug. 6, 2023.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said Kristian Gage Walker, 25, of Cullman, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Kilpatrick said the crash happened at the intersection of Main Avenue...
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...
Oneonta man killed in Cullman County crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A 19-year-old Oneonta man was killed in a single-vehicle crash at approximately 3:45 a.m. Sunday, June 18. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Cristian Alvarado-Hernandez.
Troopers said Alvarado-Hernandez was fatally injured when the 2004 Ford pickup he was a passenger in...
Taylor man killed in single-vehicle crash
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – A Taylor man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:50 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, in Cullman County.
Alabama State Troopers said Michael E. Sisco, 35, was fatally injured when the 2011 Ford Focus he was driving left...
Single vehicle accident ends in one death according to coroner
VINEMONT, Ala. - According to Jeremy Kilpatrick, Cullman County Coroner, a single vehicle accident in Vinemont Friday night claimed the life of a local man.
Kilpatrick stated James William Floyd, 29, of Vinemont, was killed in a single vehicle accident on CR 1212 at 7:29...
Vinemont man killed in single-vehicle crash
A single-vehicle crash at approximately 10:28 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, has fatally injured a Vinemont man. Alvin D. Gillon, 67, was critically injured when the 2019 Dodge Caravan that he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree.
Gillon was transported to Huntsville Hospital...
Tennessee River bridge to be repaired
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that crews will repair the deck of the Tennessee River Bridge on Interstate 65 northbound from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.
Expect delays due to temporary closure of the inside northbound lane. Be...
Cullman Police Dept. announces new route plan for Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department, in coordination with Cullman High, Middle and Primary Schools announced this week a new school driving route plan.
CPD Patrol Captain Jeff Warnke said the work was done in tandem with the schools to ensure that the students’...
Two people killed in three-person wreck on Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people were killed when three vehicles were involved in a traffic wreck on Monday morning around 7:30 a.m. near Hurricane Creek Park on Highway 31.
According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, two women were identified as being deceased on scene...
U.S. 31 lane to be closed near Olive St.
HUNTSVILLE —
The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that contractor
Wiregrass Construction will temporarily close the inside southbound lane of
U.S. 31 north of Olive Street in Cullman for drainage work Monday, March 30,
through Friday, April 10.
The drainage work is in preparation for nearly $1.3
million...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office details traffic management at Smith Lake Park for 4th of July festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will be responsible for traffic control following the fireworks show at Smith Lake Park today, July 4, 2022.
“After the fireworks display has ended, traffic will be one way for outgoing traffic out of the park...
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...
Icy roads a risk across Alabama through Tuesday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) advise motorists that icy road conditions are possible across much of the state as widespread freezing occurs late Sunday, Feb. 14, through Tuesday, Feb. 16.
In addition, freezing fog...
ALDOT Road Update for Fourth of July Holiday Travel
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ALDOT Road Update for Fourth of July Holiday Travel
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As an added precaution during the heavily traveled Fourth of July holiday, ALDOT is doing its part for road safety by having no temporary lane closures on...
ALDOT responds to clear I-65 following crash in Cullman County
A Friday morning crash involving a commercial vehicle on I-65 close to mile marker 313, near Vinemont in Cullman County, left a tangled section of guardrail blocking the southbound lanes and approximately 50 gallons of diesel fuel spilled on the pavement.
An ALDOT crew...
Interstate wreck shuts down northbound lanes
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Alabama State Troopers Decatur Patrol Post, a wreck involving a ‘vehicle Versus 18-wheeler’ happened around 5:30 p.m. near Exit 305 in Cullman.
The northbound lanes are currently blocked for travel.
There is no report of injuries yet. The wreck is...
ALDOT cautions against travel as conditions worsen
ALDOT advises motorists that travel is hazardous and expected to become more hazardous as conditions worsen tonight in north Alabama. Non-essential travel is strongly discouraged.
At this time, the only weather-related closure of a state-maintained route is on I-65, between Exit 310 (Alabama 157 at Cullman)...
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...
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...
ALEA: April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The behavior of driving distracted continues to plague our state’s roadways by creating dangerous situations that can easily be avoided by using safe driving practices. In recognition of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol...
ALEA encourages everyone to end the summer safely this Labor Day weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As the final holiday of the summer draws near, many Alabamians are preparing for an extended fun-filled weekend with friends, family and festivities on the state’s busy roadways and scenic waterways. The Labor Day holiday is often recognized as a day...
ALEA: 2 wheels, 4 wheels, we all must share the road
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - This May, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is teaming up with the
U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind all motorists that motorcyclist and cyclist safety is everyone’s responsibility. Each year, May marks both National Motorcycle...
ALEA marks 1st anniversary, success of LEADS
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In April of 2022, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division launched a new and modernized driver license system, replacing a complex legacy system that had been in place for nearly two decades.
Since the launch of the Alabama Law...
CDC bus missed accident just yards from school
VINEMONT, Ala. – Early Monday morning a two-car collision took place just outside of the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), which caused one of the cars to hit a bus carrying students to the Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC).
According to Senior State Trooper...
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...
‘We must continue to ensure that Alabama remains connected’
Ivey attends Hwy. 157 expansion ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday cut the ceremonial ribbon on the completion of the Alabama Highway 157 four-lane expansion project. The ceremony took place at Northbrook Baptist Church, where Ivey was joined by Cullman Mayor Woody...
Crews continue to patch potholes on I-65 in Morgan County
The Alabama Department of Transportation is continuing work to fix numerous potholes that appeared on Alabama highways following January’s winter storm. Though patching operations may cause temporary delays for motorists, the repairs will help ensure smoother and safer travel.
Paving operations on I-65 in Morgan...
