Local Government

DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council addressed financial updates, park improvements and upcoming community events during its recent meeting on Thursday, March 12, before hearing remarks from a candidate for Cullman County sheriff.  Council members approved meeting minutes and the town’s financial reports. The February...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday, March 9, meeting discussed tourism activities, infrastructure updates, a major award and hemp regulations. The meeting commenced as follows. As the floor opened for public comments, Mike Pitts, Republican candidate for Cullman County Revenue Commissioner,...

COLONY, Ala. – The Colony Town Council gathered for its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 10, where Mayor Jasmine Cole announced that there is a website in the works for the town. No timeline was given, but expect an update in the future.    The meeting proceeded with reports from standing committees. Starting with finance, the...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council’s regular meeting on Monday, March 9, was extremely brief.   The council heard from Kenneth Cornelius, Republican candidate for Cullman County Revenue Commissioner.   In committee reports, there were no updates on streets or utilities.   Councilman Greg Brown said the city’s annual Senior Fish...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman was honored Thursday, March 5, with the Rainer Bauer Award, the highest recognition presented by the Alabama Germany Partnership (AGP), during the organization’s annual meeting.  The Rainer Bauer Award recognizes individuals and organizations whose work meaningfully advances AGP’s...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Town Council at its Monday, March 2, meeting began with attendees praying for Former Mayor Randall Shedd as he prepares for a medical procedure this week. During updates on ongoing projects, the council reported improvements at the town ballpark are...

HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council at its meeting Monday, March 2, addressed upgrades at Governor’s Park, upcoming events and more.   In old business, Mayor Carla Hart discussed four new picnic tables for Governor's Park. She informed the council that the...

VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 3, addressing several items related to town operations and upcoming community events.  Among the items approved during the meeting was the purchase of 15 parking bumpers for the additional...

HANCEVILLE. Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at its last meeting announced a new city website will launch soon. The key takeaways of the new website are: If you need to know where to pay your light, water or gas bill the proper facilities addresses and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman was recently recognized as a Tree City USA community for the 38th consecutive year and received the prestigious Growth Award from the Arbor Day Foundation. The national recognition honors Cullman’s continued commitment to planting, growing and maintaining trees throughout the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening held first readings and public hearings for proposed rewording of certain portions of its zoning ordinance to allow for “non-conforming” construction and reconstruction, along with a new “residential enhancement” incentive program for removal and...

CULLMAN, Ala. The City of Cullman was recognized today for its growing and continued support of the Alabama chapter of the STAR International Police Exchange (IPE) Program, as Operations Lt. Eric W. Cole of the Cullman Police Department presented Mayor Woody Jacobs with a commemorative plaque at city hall.  The plaque serves as a token of appreciation for the City’s partnership and involvement in the STAR IPE Program, which fosters professional development and lasting friendships between law enforcement officers in Alabama, Germany and Spain.  “This plaque represents our gratitude for the City of Cullman’s continued support of the STAR International Police Exchange Program,” said Cole, current leader of the Alabama STAR IPE Chapter. “From City administration to Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism and our police department, it has truly been a team effort. The City’s help with transportation, activities, and coordination made 2025 an outstanding and productive year for the program. I look forward to continuing to grow this partnership and strengthening our connection with our friends in Germany.”  The STAR IPE Program, now celebrating its 40th anniversary, began with a shared bond between police officers in Hamburg, Germany and Los Angeles, California. Today, chapters operate across Germany, Spain and the United States. Each year, Germany hosts an exchange in the spring, Spain in the summer and American agencies in the fall. Officers participate in a two-week professional and cultural exchange, staying with host officers and their families while learning about each country’s equipment, procedures and training methods. The Alabama STAR IPE Chapter was established in 2009 in the Decatur area. For many years, the Cullman Police Department has served as a host agency, welcoming international officers to tour facilities, observe training and engage with agencies across the state.  In 2025, the City of Cullman played an especially important role in supporting the program. Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism coordinated activities that coincided with the city’s annual Oktoberfest celebration, providing guests with an authentic experience that left a strong impression. Several visiting officers even returned during their free time to enjoy more of the festival.  Transportation for a traveling group of officers across Alabama can present logistical challenges, but the City helped address that need by providing a City van so participants could travel together. This support allowed for smoother coordination and more meaningful time spent building professional and personal connections.  “We’re glad to be part of something that builds real relationships,” said Jacobs. “Programs like this give people the chance to learn from each other and see how others do their work. We’re proud to support it and proud that Cullman can play a small role in strengthening those international ties.”  AL STAR IPE is a two-week professional exchange between law enforcement officers from Alabama, Germany and Spain. The program balances professional development with cultural immersion and personal connection, creating lasting relationships while offering valuable insight into different approaches to policing across nations.  For more information about the STAR International Police Exchange Program, contact Lt. Eric W. Cole, operations lieutenant, Cullman Police Department, at 256-775-7175. 

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on Feb. 19, approved a $499,640 tax abatement for “Project Scoreboard.” The commission said the unnamed local company plans to invest $10 million in new production equipment, creating 15 jobs paying $25 per hour...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County will bring its water and sanitation billing operations in-house after Cullman Electric Cooperative informed County officials it would discontinue billing services later this year. The Tribune first reported this change earlier this month.   Around July 2025, Cullman Electric Cooperative approached...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tree Commission met on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in the city hall auditorium with all members present.  Chairman Barry Slatton welcomed Leanne West back as recorder and introduced two new commission members: Rob Werner and Trey Tidwell.  Arborist Shane Bivins provided...

BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council at its meeting on Monday, Feb. 16, discussed bids, the Berlin Farmers Market and more.    The meeting began with council members discussing bids for mowing, bushhogging and maintenance of Town property. There were three bidders and members motioned...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at a special-called meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, unanimously approved an agreement with local company Computer Network Inc. (CNI) to provide billing services for the County’s Water and Sanitation Departments.   Previously, water and sanitation charges were included in customers’...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. -  The Good Hope City Council at its Monday, Feb. 9, meeting discussed financial updates. The council reported that tax revenue has increased by 25% compared to the same period last year, totaling approximately $25,000 in additional revenue. Growth was attributed...

Updated headline Feb. 13, 2026 CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, Feb. 9, offered its thanks to U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama for securing $13.5 million in a recently passed appropriations bill to replace the old and narrow “swayback” bridge on U.S....

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council tapped Jamie Troutman as interim director of the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) at its January meeting. The action followed the resignation of longtime director Dale Greer on Jan. 12, 2026. Troutman will be named the director...

VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, with members approving several infrastructure improvements and community support items during the session.  Council members approved a series of capital and maintenance projects aimed at improving town facilities,...

City of Cullman business license renewals were due Jan. 1, 2026. Licenses not renewed by Feb. 1 are delinquent.    The City has mailed courtesy renewal forms. These forms are also available at www.cullmanal.gov/depts/admin and at Cullman City Hall (204 Second Ave. NE).  For more information, call...

GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Town of Garden City has been awarded $520,000 in federal funding to support improvements to its water system. The funding, according to U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, was awarded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Community Grants program. The grant...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday approved moving forward with a traffic study tied to school-area congestion. It also advanced an ordinance establishing local licensing for hemp product sales in-line with State regulations and agreed on “Multiplex” as the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 27, after a lengthy closed-door executive session, voted to terminate the employment of Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Shannon “Jake” Calloway, 38, of Arley, following his arrest on Dec. 17, 2025, for allegedly placing...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 27, after a lengthy closed-door executive session, voted to terminate the employment of Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Shannon “Jake” Calloway, 38, of Arley, following his arrest on Dec. 17, 2025, for allegedly placing...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Hanceville Mayor Paul Campbell has resigned from office, effective immediately, citing the ongoing impact of personal loss and the demands facing the City as reasons for his decision. In a letter released Tuesday, Campbell said the sudden death of his wife, Kyla,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed Jan. 25–31, 2026 Lutheran Schools Appreciation Week in the city of Cullman, recognizing the long-standing educational and spiritual impact of St. Paul’s Lutheran School on the community.  St. Paul’s Lutheran School has served Cullman continuously since...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama on Friday, Jan. 23, announced $2.5 million in federal funding for Wallace State Community College’s Lions’ Village project in Hanceville, as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The funding will...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed Jan. 25–31, 2026 as Catholic Schools Week in the city of Cullman, recognizing the long-standing commitment of Sacred Heart School to academic excellence, faith formation and service to the community. Sacred Heart School, part of the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama on Friday, Jan. 23, said he secured $13.5 million in federal funding for the U.S. Highway 278 St. Bernard Bridge replacement and supporting infrastructure project in Cullman, as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill...

BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council at its meeting Monday, Jan. 19, welcomed Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Cheryl Hawkins, who answered questions regarding the installation of a Flock Safety camera near Welcome Mini Storage at 5945 County Road 747.  Councilman Keith Hardman stated...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday honored multiple City staffers, including the outgoing head of Cullman’s economic development for the last generation. In his remarks, Mayor Woody Jacobs presented a resolution to honor Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) Director Dale Greer...

DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council approved multiple resolutions and ordinances during its regular meeting held Jan. 8.  Among the items approved was a resolution proclaiming January Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The resolution acknowledges human trafficking as a public health and safety...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Dale Greer, director of the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA), is set to retire after decades of service in Cullman, bringing to a close a career defined by steady growth, long-term planning and an emphasis on relationships and collaboration. Greer was named...

CULLMAN, Ala. - City of Cullman residents who have a passion for trees and community stewardship are encouraged to apply to serve on the Cullman Tree Commission.   The advisory board helps guides local leaders on the care, preservation and expansion of the city’s urban forest.  The...

VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6, approving several resolutions and addressing updates related to operations and infrastructure.  During the meeting, council members approved Resolution No. 2026-01-01, establishing new operating hours for Vinemont Town Hall....

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association met Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Terri Pines to review how sales, use and lodging tax revenue is collected and distributed among municipalities, school systems and county services.  Officials explained that multiple state laws govern tax...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Earlier this week, leaders with the City of Cullman met with officials from Cullman City Schools to celebrate the continued commitment to the district’s long-term capital improvement plan.The City presented the school system a $600,000 check to support the Safety and...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday took on a huge slate of business and recognitions packed into its last meeting of 2025.  Achievements recognized  Councilman and Public Safety Committee Chair Chuck Shikle recognized:  Cullman Police Department School Resource Officer of the Year Daniel Palisay  CPD...

VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 8, addressing financial updates and municipal equipment during a brief session. Council members approved two resolutions during the meeting. Resolution No. 2025-12-01 authorized the closure of the Municipal Park...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs recently recognized Steve Cummings for his years of service on the City of Cullman Planning Commission. Cummings served on the commission from May 14, 2007, up until a couple of months ago, participating in the review and discussion...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday, Dec. 8, revisited earlier agreements regarding a subdivision off Leonard Road. The council noted it previously promised nearby residents that Leonard Road would remain closed to subdivision traffic. Requests have been made to reopen...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening, Dec. 8, took on multiple tasks including property annexations, money for airport improvements, updating City ordinances and setting meeting times for 2026. In old business, the council approved ordinances: to annex property owned by Unconquered Homes,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council met Monday, Nov. 17, and moved through a full agenda that included a moratorium on new R-4 residential developments. Resolution 2026-36 establishes a temporary moratorium on new R-4 residential development in the city of Cullman. The resolution cites...

VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council held its scheduled organizational meeting on Monday, Nov. 3, which served as the official swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected mayor and council members. The evening opened with an invocation led by Vinemont Middle School Principal Todd Johnson,...

WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday, Nov. 3, held an organizational meeting and swearing-in ceremony. Members were seated on the town council and appointed to leadership roles for the upcoming term. Since no candidate qualified to run for mayor in...

HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Town of Holly Pond swore in the mayor and council for their new terms on Monday, Nov. 3. The meeting began with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Carla Hart. Before taking her oath Hart stated, “We...

GOOD HOPE GOOD HOPE, Ala. -  The City of Good Hope on Monday, Nov. 3, swore in council members and the mayor for their new terms. Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Gregory Nicholas administered the oaths of office. Mayor Jerry Bartlett took the oath for another...

BERLIN, Ala. – New and incumbent members of the Berlin Town Council were sworn in at the council’s meeting on Monday, Nov. 3. Vinemont Town Clerk Kayecea Sasser administered the oaths of office for Mayor Patrick Bates and  Councilmembers Donald Gunter, Edith Stevenson, Eudon Bates...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - It was a night of new beginnings in Fairview Monday, Nov. 3, as new Mayor  Clint Haynes and several new council members were officially sworn in. Friends, family and residents filled the town hall to show their support and welcome the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman swore in its new city council and named City officials in front of a packed city hall auditorium Monday evening. Judges Rusty Turner and Emily Niezer Johnston swore in Mayor Woody Jacobs and a mix of new and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - In a stated “significant move toward enhancing safety measures within Cullman City Schools,” a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been established between Cullman City Schools and the Cullman Police Department. This updated agreement aims to bolster security infrastructure and response...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County voters face a more complex election cycle this year, with overlapping special elections and municipal contests scheduled for August. Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown is urging all eligible voters to prepare early to avoid confusion and ensure their...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday took steps to improve multiple aspects of city residents' lives, from the airport to sewers under the streets. The council passed resolutions to: Enter into a contract with St. John & Associates for sanitary sewer collection system...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, May 12, approved the next step in a major overhaul of Cullman Regional Airport, voting to award the bid for an airport hangar to Newell, Park & Eleazer Construction, LLC in the amount of $2,734,670. Airport...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. – At its first May meeting on Monday night, the Good Hope City Council kicked things off by recognizing Good Hope senior Tyler Wright, this year’s City of Good Hope Future Foundation Scholarship recipient. Wright is the fourth Good Hope student...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It’s been nearly a month since five Hanceville Police Department officers, including the police chief, were arrested following an investigation of the department, and at Monday night’s special-called Hanceville City Council meeting at the Hanceville Civic Center, a crowd of locals...

CULLMAN, Ala.  – Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Monday announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $20,390,010 grant to the City of Cullman for the St. Bernard Bridge Replacement Project. The grant, part of the FY25-26 Rural MPDG Program, will facilitate...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This month’s Fairview Town Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Keith Henry and opened with an invocation by Councilwoman Julie Grimes on Monday, Dec. 2.  New business opened with Stanley Graham addressing the council in hopes of abolishing the alley...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday welcomed a crowd of Cullman Police Department officers and families as Chief Joey Duncan and Assistant Chief Brandon Patterson joined the council’s Public Safety Committee Chairman Brad Smith to announce two promotions and a new...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, was called to order by Mayor Keith Henry and opened with an invocation by Councilwoman Julie Grimes.   Henry started the meeting by recapping his trip to Montgomery. The mayor traveled there last...

CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 18, the Cullman County Commission discussed a proposed sales tax rebate and financial benefits concerning a large sporting goods retail store soon to come to Cullman. As The Tribune previously reported, the business...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its meeting on Thursday, Jan. 25, the Hanceville City Council discussed a potential new subdivision, which would require rezoning and annexation.  The proposed subdivision would be located on Hopewell Road. The proposal includes up to 87 new single-family homes. The property...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Library Board met on Wednesday, Jan. 24, to discuss potential new security measures on the heels of a recent trespass being issued.  Cullman County Public Library Circulation Manager Laura Benton said an unhoused regular library patron who had been...

VINEMONT, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Jan. 9, the South Vinemont Town Council had the first reading of a proposed new ordinance that would form a planning commission.    “The whole thing about this is we want to plan how this town will look...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville City Hall was packed Thursday evening as residents gathered to hear who would be appointed mayor following former Mayor Kenneth Nail’s resignation in December. The council appointed Mayor Pro-tem Jimmy Sawyer, who had been serving as interim mayor since Nail’s...

BAILEYTON, Ala. – Baileyton resident Rhonda Van Zandt addressed the town council at its January meeting on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, asking if it would revisit the idea of erecting a Little Free Library to serve the Baileyton area. She noted that a similar...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It was a relatively quiet meeting in Hanceville’s council chambers on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. The council heard from resident Stephen Gannon concerning the second reading of Ordinance 656 to rezone a property he owns to R3, allowing the construction of...

Sawyer named interim mayor  HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Longtime Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail on Tuesday, Dec. 19, pleaded guilty to 15 misdemeanor counts of using his office for personal gain. As part of the plea deal, Nail resigned from office. He was ordered to pay a...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its monthly meeting on Dec. 12 approved price increases for camping and park admission fees.   Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport addressed the commission in hopes of it approving a camping rate increase for Smith...

BAILEYTON, Ala. – Young residents of Baileyton enjoyed another festive event during the holiday season as hundreds of cars lined around the Baileyton Volunteer Fire Department for the fourth annual Christmas Drive-Thru, held Saturday evening, Dec. 9, 2023. The event was a team effort...

VINEMONT, Ala. - Councilmembers and staff of the Town of South Vinemont are spending this week preparing and tying up loose ends for their second annual Christmas in the Park. Held in the newly renovated Vinemont Community Park, dubbed the Art Park, Christmas in...

VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council at its November meeting, discussed community holiday events, including the annual Community Thanksgiving Meal, Christmas Tree Lighting, Tinsel Trail and Christmas in the Park.  The free Community Thanksgiving Meal will be held Saturday, Nov. 18, from 11 a.m.-1...

BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Town of Baileyton is set to deck the halls – well, the light poles lining Alabama Highway 69, in preparation for the upcoming holiday season on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.   Mayor Windell Calloway said plans have been put in place to...

Mayor Woody Jacobs talks local improvement projects, Christmas season  CULLMAN, Ala. – Downtown construction projects have been topics of discussion at recent Cullman City Council meetings, and Mayor Woody Jacobs was happy to talk about achievements that will facilitate this year’s expanded holiday celebrations.  “Nathan (Anderson)...

BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening took time from its meeting to recognize Town Clerk Keirstyn Montgomery for her recent completion of Alabama Municipal Revenue Officer certification. Montgomery earned the certificate as part of a series of credentials she is...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its meeting Thursday, the Hanceville City Council expressed frustration about unpaid fire dues. The dues, a $13 monthly charge benefiting Hanceville Fire Rescue, are currently not mandatory, but the council is considering changing that - if it can.  “It costs a...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its regular meeting Monday evening welcomed Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff, who gave his quarterly report on the Cullman City Schools.   Kallhoff said the district currently serves 3,156 students. He said eighth and 11th grades boast...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday approved the budget for the 2024 fiscal year. It reported total budgeted expenses of $31,467,929 and total budgeted revenue of $31,579,290.   The commission also approved a tax abatement for Topre in the amount of $1,042,699. According...

BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council held its regular meeting, delayed one week, on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. The council welcomed Donna Kent, who said she realized while organizing first-aid supplies in the senior and community center that the automated external defibrillator (AED)...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen on Tuesday night spoke at the Cullman County Republican Women meeting. He said his primary objective was to get the message across about how important election integrity is to both the state of Alabama and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday, Sept.11, 2023, proclaimed the week of Sept. 17-23, 2023, Constitution Week in the city of Cullman.   On-hand from the Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to accept the proclamation from Jacobs...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission at a special-called meeting Tuesday, Aug. 30, recognized Commissioners Kelly Duke and Corey Freeman. The men were recognized last week at the Association of County Commissions of Alabama Annual Conference for completing the County Commissioner training conducted...

BERLIN, Ala. — The Berlin Town Council approved its 2024 fiscal budget on Monday, detailing plans for significant community projects while noting a projected discrepancy between revenues and expenses.  The budget outlines a total expenditure exceeding $800,000. Despite these figures surpassing the forecasted revenue, the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its Tuesday meeting approved the formation of the Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) to manage a partnership between the City of Cullman and Cullman County to prevent an outside, private company from purchasing the Cullman County...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Thursday approved a tax abatement for the expansion of North Alabama Fabricating Company (NAFCO) in the amount of $814,178. Cullman Economic Development Agency Project Manager and Finance Stanley Kennedy said,  “We expect this project to have a...

SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night. announced that the town’s 4th of July fireworks show will be held on Sunday, July 2, from 6-9 p.m. at the Vinemont Sports Complex. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served,...

City council approves $20M tax abatement for Wal-Mart CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved a $20 million tax abatement for Wal-Mart, which is planning a $350 million capital investment in the Wal-Mart Distribution Center in south Cullman. According to Cullman...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night proclaimed April Fair Housing Month in the city. It also declared April 30-May 6 Small Business Week. Cullman Strawberry Festival Senior Day will be Friday, May 5 from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. at the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday, March 21, proclaimed April 2023 Child Abuse Prevention Month. It also approved push-to-talk back-up radio systems for Cullman County first responders. According to Cullman County EMA Director Tim Sartin, every first responder agency in the county...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Planning Commission moved forward on several recommendations at its meeting on Monday night after five public hearings.  A public hearing was held and short form subdivision approved for property located at Third Avenue Southeast and Fourth Street Southeast....

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Continuing the monthslong discussion on Ordinance 653, the Tiny Houses Pocket Neighborhood ordinance, the Hanceville City Council plans to hold a work session with the Hanceville Planning Commission on Monday, Feb. 27, at the Hanceville Civic Center. The meeting will begin...

CULLMAN, Ala. – After being led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Welti School’s Colton Olinger, the Cullman County Commission on Thursday recognized the Cullman County Farm-City’s 2023 City Family of the Year Ashley Wilson. Commission Chairman Jeff Clemons said, as he embraced Wilson,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, along with the Cullman City Tree Commission, on Tuesday declared Feb. 19-25 Arbor Week in the city of Cullman and recognized the local winners of the Arbor Day Poster Contest.  The contest was open to all elementary schools...

CULLMAN Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday met Cullman High School’s (CHS’) new varsity football head coach Danny Stiff. Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff provided an overview of Stiff’s resume,  which includes coaching stints at Hoover High School, the University of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Matt Gentry was sworn into his third term as Cullman County sheriff Saturday, Jan. 21, at Cotton Creek Warehouse in downtown Cullman. With his wife, Susie, and sons, William and Walker, next to him, Gentry was administered the oath of office...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council on Thursday approved Resolution no. 668 to begin the search for an inoperable Vietnam-era Bell UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) helicopter, which the City will place in Veterans Park. It is unclear how long the search will take.  Deborah Stam...

CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday afternoon two Cullman County elected officials, Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick and Cullman County District Judge, Place 1 Chad Floyd, took their oaths of office for their new terms. Many local and state officials were present for the events, including Rep....

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission met on Tuesday, Jan. 10, when it recognized Jeff Preston, who is retiring after 25 years from the County Road Department. Preston was not in attendance.   The commission agreed to surplus vehicles and other supplies from various departments...