Holly Pond council passes 2018 budget, including $10K for schools
Good Samaritan Health Clinic’s Jolanda Hutson explains the clinic’s mission as she requests the council’s support. / W.C. Mann
HOLLY POND - This week, the Holly Pond Town Council passed a $457,179 budget for fiscal year 2018.
The budget is based on last year’s revenues, since...
Focus on fire department finances at Fairview council meeting
Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Chief Doug Williams, center, speaks to the Fairview Town Council Monday evening. / Nick Griffin
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Town Council held its monthly meeting this week, and the bulk of the night was spent with Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Chief...
County commission OKs 2018 budget; includes payout to County retirees and pay plan for CCSO
CULLMAN - During a busy session Thursday morning, the Cullman County Commission approved its fiscal year 2018 budget. The budget totaled $54.2 million, with $21.5 million in the General Fund.
County Administrator Gary Teichmiller stated that the 2018 budget represented a 2.6 percent increase over...
Hwy. 157 turn lane still top project in West Point
The West Point Town Council met Monday evening. / Nick Griffin
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council met Monday night for its monthly meeting after rescheduling its session last week. After a prayer and the pledge of allegiance, the meeting got underway with...
Jacobs proclaims Sept. 17-23 ‘Constitution Week’ in Cullman
L-R: Patricia Kahler, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Rhonda Van Zandt and Julia Floyd / Office of Mayor Woody Jacobs
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed the week of Sept. 17-23, 2017, “Constitution Week” in the city of Cullman.
On Sept. 17, 1787, the delegates...
Hanceville passes 2018 budget, grants 5 percent raise to City employees
The Hanceville City Council, in a marathon session, approved the City’s 2018 budget Thursday evening. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - In a session that lasted more than three hours, the Hanceville City Council walked item-by-item through a 24-page proposal Thursday evening, before approving the city’s...
Vinemont residents express desire for senior center, urgent care facility
The Vinemont Town Council met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, Sept. 12. / Nick Griffin
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council gathered Tuesday evening for its regular monthly meeting, where a handful of guests attended to make requests for their community.
The first request...
Cullman council awards airport security fence contract, approves multiple annexations
Stars mark the areas along Cullman’s eastern and northern edges where properties were annexed. / Google Maps
CULLMAN - Despite the wind and rain, the Cullman City Council held its regular meeting Monday evening. The council awarded a $184,408.50 contract to Columbus Fence Co. to...
Commission hears concerns about CR 236
County Road 236 resident Charles Wood addresses the commission about road conditions. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - When the Cullman County Commission opened the floor of its meeting to public comment Thursday morning, two residents who live on County Road 236 near Dodge City came...
Fairview High awarded grant for new track; Colony VFD gets funds to repair vehicles
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met Tuesday night at Cullman City Hall, awarding thousands of dollars in grants throughout the community for a variety of projects. At the end of the meeting, nearly $100,000 was awarded to fund new educational...
Cullman council commends East Elementary archery champions
CULLMAN - A group of kids was out late on a school night Monday. During the Cullman City Council’s regular meeting, Mayor Woody Jacobs and the council presented a resolution of commendation to the East Elementary School archery team for winning county, regional and...
Cullman council sees a (possible) vision for the future of Depot Park
If approved, a renovation of the current Depot Park (hand-marked 1-A on the designer’s concept map) and Second Avenue Northeast (hand-marked 1-B) will be the first phase of a 20-year plan. A wide walking path (W) will be large and strong enough to support...
Hanceville council split over operating budget proposals
HANCEVILLE - In an extended meeting Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council came together to support city infrastructure improvement, before splitting over questions related to funding for ongoing operations. Members approved measures to improve the water plant and promote downtown revitalization, but could not...
Good Hope renews deputy contract
Chad Chapman is the patrol deputy assigned to Good Hope. / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council this week approved the City's annual agreement with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office, continuing the contract of Deputy Chad Chapman as the...
CP&R hot topic at council meeting: swim, dive champions honored; report on Heritage Park
Members of the Cullman Swim and Dive Teams were recognized by the Cullman City Council Monday evening. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council hosted a crowd of guests as Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) activities took center stage.
The council...
Rev. commissioner to visit senior centers ahead of homestead tax deadline
Cullman County Revenue Commissioner Barry Willingham / Cullman County
CULLMAN - It’s time for the annual registration or renewal of homestead exemptions for folks older than 65.
Property owners older than 65 can qualify for an extra ad valorem tax discount on their homesteads, but they...
Hanceville council tables pay raises, IT maintenance contract
The Hanceville Police Explorers received a $400 check from Karen Cook (center) of Cook Ministries. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - The budget was centerstage at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. A security and maintenance contract for city computers, a renegotiation of the city’s water...
Vinemont mulls recycling
Vinemont Mayor Radginal Dodson shows council members the Square Stand. / Andrew Cryer
VINEMONT - Vinemont Mayor Radginal Dodson, at this week’s council meeting, shared a request he received from a resident about establishing recycling services in Vinemont. Dodson said he has reached out to...
Urgent care facility coming to Baileyton
Mayor Johnny Dyar announced at this week’s council meeting that the new urgent care facility will open in the next two weeks. / Andrew Cryer
BAILEYTON - Last month, the Baileyton Town Council considered the prospect of Dr. Josiah Daily opening a cash-only urgent care...
County commission OKs Smith Lake Park boat ramp expansion, turn lane on AL 69
Jolanda Hutson, of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic, addresses the Cullman County Commission on Tuesday, Aug. 8. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - Jolanda Hutson of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic led off this week’s meeting of the Cullman County Commission, which saw a packed house...
Holly Pond council honors fire department for 50 years of service
Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver reads a proclamation presented to members of the Holly Pond Volunteer Fire Department. / Heather Mann
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council took the opportunity at this week’s meeting to recognize the town’s volunteer fire department for its...
Planning commission green lights building projects, business expansion
Clifford Harris answers questions about the Flatts at Fischer Farms subdivision. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Monday evening paved the way for several area construction projects by approving subdivision requests and site plans.
First on the agenda was a...
Cullman Regional Airport improvement project gets city council approval
The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed three resolutions to make improvements to the Cullman Regional Airport. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Airport was the main topic of Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting; the council passed three resolutions to make...
Hanceville votes to hire firm for CDBG proposals
The Hanceville City Council held a special meeting on Monday night to choose a consulting firm for its Community Development Block Grant proposals. / Heather Mann
HANCEVILLE - With its eyes still set on downtown improvements, the Hanceville City Council is planning to apply for...
Hanceville Fire & Rescue getting new gear
Hanceville Assistant Fire Chief Bart Absher confers with council members Jimmy Sawyer and Sharon Porter./ W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - With Mayor Kenneth Nail out of town, the Hanceville City Council’s agenda was fairly light Thursday evening, with much of the brief discussion related to the...
CCCDC awards almost $110K in grants
This month’s CCCDC meeting saw a packed house. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met on Monday evening at Cullman City Hall, where they awarded almost $110,000 in grants to nonprofits, community organizations and municipalities across the county.
Funding for...
Commission meeting becomes referendum on local trucking business
The commission met before a nearly packed house Tuesday morning. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - When the Cullman County Commission planned Tuesday morning’s meeting, the commissioners probably did not know that the hot topic wouldn’t even be among the 18 items on the agenda.
Early in...
Walking the talk: Commissioner Garry Marchman takes road repair into his own hands
Commissioner Garry Marchman shovels a tar/gravel mix into a pothole on one of Cullman County’s roads earlier this month. / Cullman County, Delores Clark
CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman County Commission (CCC) spends a lot of its time dealing with the county’s road system. It...
West Point to host special economic development meeting July 31
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, center, speaks to council members at this week's town council meeting. / Andrew Cryer
WEST POINT - West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo has called a special meeting for Monday, July 31, 2017, the subject of which will be an economic...
Garden City council honors the late Gene Norman
Garden City Mayor Tim Eskew presents Karen Norman with a framed copy of Gene Norman's memorial resolution. / Heather Mann
GARDEN CITY - After the tragic loss of one of their own last month, the Garden City Town Council's meeting room was packed with people...
Council unanimously approves expansion of downtown special events district
Cullman Parks and Recreation's Waid Harbison defended the special events district expansion, and saw two special event requests approved. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday night voted unanimously to expand the downtown special events district, an area where the open...
Dodge City renews town deputy contract
Sgt. David Nunn is assigned to Dodge City as its town deputy. / Courtesy of Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
DODGE CITY - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry was the special guest at this month’s Dodge City Town Council meeting. Gentry brought forth to the council...
Vinemont considers support of Good Samaritan Health Clinic
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council spent a big portion of its meeting this month discussing the Good Samaritan Health Clinic with the clinic’s executive director Jolanda Hutson, who is requesting funding from the Town. Good Samaritan provides medical care to uninsured people throughout...
Roll call: Hanceville council debates meeting attendance
A great deal of Hanceville’s Thursday night meeting was spent discussing attendance. / Heather Mann
HANCEVILLE - Raise your hand when your name is called. A hot topic of discussion at the Hanceville City Council’s meeting Thursday evening was city ordinance no. 577. Specifically, the...
Colony fills vacant council seat; good news on summer food program
New Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander, with Mayor Donnis Leeth / W.C. Mann
COLONY - The biggest order of business on the table at Colony’s town council meeting Tuesday was the selection of a new member to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Councilwoman...
Baileyton mulling urgent care facility
BAILEYTON - The Town of Baileyton held its monthly council meeting this week, where they welcomed guest Dr. Josiah Daily, who has expressed an interest in opening a cash-only urgent care facility in the town’s medical center.
“I want to bring the medical community back...
Commission gets earful on special events district expansion; amendment heads to city council
Downtown Merchants’ Association advisor Ron Pierce defends the expansion of the downtown special events district. The expansion will now go before the Cullman City Council. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - During its regular meeting Monday evening, the Cullman City Planning Commission held a public hearing...
Fairview Town Council discusses rental prices and park improvements
FAIRVIEW - At this month’s meeting of Fairview's town council, there was much discussion about rental prices, possible improvements to the community park and the new senior center, which is expected to be opened soon.
The council reported that the new senior center is almost...
Brick Haven fire exposes weakness in water system; Co. water dept. responds
Firefighters on the scene of the fully-involved blaze at Brick Haven on July 1 were frustrated with the available water pressure. This photo shows the aftermath. / Courtesy of Aerial Envision
CULLMAN COUNTY - Around 1 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, the Bethsadia Volunteer Fire...
AL Sec. of State Merrill holds voter registration and ID drive at Whitlock’s General Store
Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill, Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman and State Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Cullman
TRIMBLE - Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill paid a personal visit to Cullman County on Saturday. Welcomed to the Trimble community near Smith Lake by Rep. Corey...
Vacated Colony council seat remains open
COLONY - The Colony Town Council is still trying to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Myra Twitty in early May. At its meeting Tuesday evening, confusion and lack of communication seemed to prevail. The vacancy was an item on the printed...
Update on new athletic facility coming to Good Hope schools
The new athletic training center will be in the old band building at Good Hope High School. / Good Hope High School on Facebook
GOOD HOPE - A new athletic training facility for Good Hope Middle and High Schools is in the works, and coaches...
County Commission questioned by accident victim’s spouse about conditions on County Road 222
Julian Morris, left, talks with County Engineer John Lang after Tuesday morning's commission meeting. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - County Road 222 has become infamous for the number of wrecks that happen on it. Several deaths and even more injuries have taken place in the...
Council recognizes firefighter, EMT of the year, bids farewell to 2 fire department veterans
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, Firefighter of the Year Lt. Jason Lamb with his son Nathan, EMT of the Year Chase Cornell, and Councilman Andy Page / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - It was a joyful meeting Monday evening as the Cullman City Council recognized...
Hanceville mayor gives update on Confederate monuments; Met-South ready to build
Hanceville has added $119,000 in revenue this year from the City’s half-cent sales tax enacted in December. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - Mayor Kenneth Nail has not spent much time discussing with the Hanceville City Council his offer to receive any Confederate monuments the city...
New West Point fire station and storm shelter to officially debut July 15
The West Point Town Council meets on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at West Point Town Hall. / Heather Mann
WEST POINT - West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo was happy to announce at this week’s town council meeting that the community...
“It’s not about hate.” Hanceville mayor talks Confederate monuments and potential costs
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail wants New Orleans’ Confederate monuments. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - White supremacist Dylann Roof’s 2015 murder of nine members of the Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, and the subsequent publication of photos of Roof posing with Confederate...
Garden City council still shaken by loss of Councilman Gene Norman
Norman’s name plate still hangs in front of his empty seat in town hall. / W.C. Mann
GARDEN CITY - At Monday evening’s meeting, the Garden City Town Council was still visibly shaken by the recent and sudden death of Councilman Gene Norman. Norman passed away...
Good Hope council talks road repairs, plans back-to-school bash
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope's latest city council meeting started off on a positive note with the financial report showing that excise taxes have finally been received, and the meeting stayed simple and efficient. Councilman John Harris reported that the audit of the council...
Vinemont receives favorable audit; roads being resurfaced
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council kicked off this month’s meeting by reviewing the results of the recent town audit, which showed no problems detected. A comparison sheet of previous years' audits showed an incredible increase in the Town's funds. With everyone happy with...
Colony summer kids’ program going strong; efforts to fill empty council seat stall
Last week, students got to construct an electronic circuit to power a light. / Patricia Ponder
COLONY - The latest Colony Town Council meeting included exciting news about the Town’s summer feeding and activity program. Meanwhile, the council reached its deadline for filling the seat...
State back-to-school sales tax holiday moves up to July
Image courtesy of the Alabama Retail Association
CULLMAN - To make sure that everyone can do their shopping before the start of the school year, which for many will fall in early August, the State of Alabama has moved its back-to-school sales tax holiday from...
Construction contract awarded for Crane Hill substation, senior center
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday awarded Triple J Construction the bid for construction of the new senior center and sheriff’s office substation in the community of Crane Hill. The bid was for $320,225.
Earlier this year, the Cullman County Community Development Commission...
Tractor and engine show hot topic of quiet Hanceville council meeting
Display at the 2015 show / City of Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - With Mayor Kenneth Nail out of town, the Hanceville City Council held its regular meeting with a single item on the agenda this week: to pay the bills, which it did. Beyond that, the...
Council tables measure to expand Special Events District, holds Rock the South debriefing
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met Monday evening with a single item on its agenda, and that was tabled until next month. Thanks to Rock the South (RTS), though, they still had plenty to talk about.
The skipped item was a public hearing and...
South Plaza site plans approved by Cullman City Planning Commission
CULLMAN - On Monday evening the Cullman City Planning Commission met before a larger than normal crowd to consider eight subdivision measures and three site plans. The largest item on the agenda was the site plan for the new South Plaza shopping center, to...
Jacobs proclaims June 5-9 Wound Care Awareness Week in the city
Pictured L-R: Lorie Strane, Janice Knighten, Jill Keeton, Allie Barnett, Dr. Brad Moody, Mayor Jacobs, Dr. Mac Cottingham, Megan Isbell, Kayla Goodwin, Dana Daniel, Matt Davis
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman has joined the specialized medical staff at the Cullman Regional Center for Wound...
Hanceville welcomes NARCOG and Main Street Alabama; Red Cross relocating from Cullman
The Hanceville City Hall conference room was nearly full for the presentation.
HANCEVILLE - Before its regular meeting Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council welcomed Joey Hester from the North Central Alabama Council of Governments (NARCOG) and Trisha Black from Main Street Alabama (MSA), who...
Colony hosting veterans’ breakfast Saturday, planning summer feeding program and more for area kids
COLONY - The Colony Town Council met this week, and the big topics of discussion were the town’s Memorial Day celebration and slate of upcoming summer kids’ activities, including a free meal program.
This Saturday, May 27 at 8 a.m., the town will host a...
Cullman City Council issues permits for Rock the South
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council held a special session today, during which it approved the event and noise permits for Rock the South and other requests. Mayor Woody Jacobs and Councilman John Cook were absent, both away on business at other events.
With not...
Commission postpones vote on closing portion of CR 1615 in Berlin; Marchman addresses Stony Lonesome
Cullman County Commission meeting
CULLMAN - Seating was scarce at the Cullman County Commission meeting this week, as several community representatives came to speak at the public hearing regarding the closing of a portion of County Road 1615 in Berlin. Before the hearing, the commission...
Attention Hanceville residents: City development plans to be announced Thursday
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday afternoon, the North Alabama Regional Council of Governments (NARCOG) and Main Street Alabama will be holding a special meeting in Hanceville to talk about plans for city development. Both organizations help municipalities with long-term economic planning and development.
On Monday, NARCOG...
West Point council mulls development of new subdivision
The West Point Town Council discusses development projects at this week's meeting.
WEST POINT - With plans to increase housing in the area to accommodate new businesses and residents, West Point's Town Council sat down for a lengthy discussion this week about the possible development...
Joint session: city school board, council come together, talk traffic, annexation
Cullman City School Board Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson and members of the board listen as Mayor Woody Jacobs speaks.
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council and Cullman City School Board held a joint, informal round table discussion Monday about several shared concerns, including traffic congestion...
Peggy Smith to retire, Dale Greer named CEDA director, effective June 1
Peggy Smith, left, and Dale Greer/Images courtesy of Cullman Economic Development
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening announced the retirement of Peggy Smith, longtime director of the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA). Smith, who has served in the position for more than...
City of Cullman, City Schools receive $400K in ARC grants, announces Gov. Ivey
MONTGOMERY - Improvements and enhancements are coming to seven Alabama communities with the help of $1.4 million in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grants announced today by Gov. Kay Ivey. Of that total, a combined $400,000 was awarded to the City of Cullman and Cullman...
Vinemont council talks park and road maintenance
VINEMONT - A short agenda doesn't necessarily mean little discussion. Such was the case at this week’s Vinemont Town Council meeting, when council members put considerable thought and deliberation into matters regarding the upkeep and general maintenance of the town's ball park and roads.
The...
Good Hope council addresses door-to-door scams
GOOD HOPE - As a way of protecting its citizens from scams and con artists, the Good Hope City Council will be considering ordinances for door-to-door sales. The discussion was put on the table after a quick and efficient series of council member reports...
Hanceville grants new industry, Met-South, $400K tax abatement
Councilwomen Kim Brown and Sharon Porter were out Thursday evening.
HANCEVILLE - At its regular meeting Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council voted to allow incoming automotive instrument and gauge manufacturer Met-South a tax abatement expected to total approximately $400,000. Stanley Kennedy of the Cullman...
Colony Town Council bids farewell to councilwoman Myra Twitty
Councilwoman Myra Twitty (center) poses for her last photo as a member of the Colony Town Council with Clerk Patricia Ponder, Curtis Johnson, Mayor Donnis Leeth and Jamelle Dimbo.
COLONY - At its regular meeting this week, the Colony Town Council received the resignation of...
Update: Berlin incorporation petition deadline set
Revised map of proposed Berlin town limits
BERLIN - The movement to incorporate the Berlin community into a town now faces a deadline: Friday, June 9. After that day, signatures will no longer be accepted for the incorporation petition. The effort will then move toward...
City amends alcohol ordinance to allow sales by multiple vendors under 1 roof
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday approved an amendment to its current alcohol ordinance that will allow multiple vendors to sell alcoholic beverages under the same roof. This paves the way for beverage sales at developer Shane Quick’s new project, Mae’s Food...
Holly Pond defines town boundaries
The shaded area represents current Holly Pond boundaries accepted by the Holly Pond Town Council and the Cullman County Revenue Commission.
HOLLY POND - At its meeting Tuesday evening, the Holly Pond Town Council officially defined the municipality’s member properties and boundaries. A map drawn...
The future looks bright for Baileyton: town mulling solar power plan
ACE, LLC SOLAR CEO Chuck Boggs addresses the Baileyton Town Council.
BAILEYTON - The small town of Baileyton talked big news at this week’s town council meeting, welcoming representatives from Pulaski, Tennessee- based ACE, LLC SOLAR. ACE CEO Chuck Boggs, who was featured in The...
Fairview puts funds toward summer enrichment program
FAIRVIEW - The first item on the Fairview Town Council's agenda this week, after normal housekeeping, was to welcome guest Marty Hardman from Fairview Elementary, who came to request donations for the school's summer enrichment program. The program is used to help give at-risk...
Planning commission paves way for further development of Ponder Building; plans for indoor playground move forward
Jamie Owens hopes to open “It’s All Fun and Games” later this year.
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Planning Commission on Monday evening agreed to forward a request from local businessman Shane Quick to the city council with a favorable recommendation.
Quick submitted a request for...
Hanceville council honors Civitans, mulls options for derelict properties
Mayor Nail presents a proclamation to club representative Nancy Horton.
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, Mayor Kenneth Nail and the Hanceville City Council opened their regular meeting by honoring the city’s local Civitan Club, and proclaiming May 2017 as Civitan Awareness Month. Nancy Horton accepted...
Have large, unwanted items? Cullman citywide spring cleanup May 1-5
CULLMAN - Dates for the annual citywide spring cleanup were announced today by the office of Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs. The event will be next week, May 1-5.
During spring cleanup, city sanitation will pick up large unwanted appliances, furniture, mattresses, etc. for customers at...
Commission recognizes Broncos, Lady Aggies basketball teams; Stony Lonesome plans memorial
Holly Pond Broncos varsity basketball team with coaches and commission members
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met amid a packed-out conference room this week, as they welcomed basketball players from Holly Pond and Fairview High Schools. The varsity Broncos, as well as the varsity...
Council approves $2M contract for wastewater treatment plant repairs; Warehouse District merchants talk street closure
Warehouse District merchant Chad Witcher advocates continued Saturday street closure in the district.
CULLMAN - At its regular meeting Monday evening, the Cullman City Council awarded a contract to the Creel Company, Inc. to replace the ultraviolet disinfection system at the city wastewater treatment plant. ...
Good Hope City Council talks finances
GOOD HOPE - With a quorum just barely met, Good Hope's City Council kept its meeting quick and efficient Monday evening. The minutes from the last meeting were approved, and the absence of both Maxie Jones and Greg Brown shortened the segment for council...
Commission releases official statement on Stony Lonesome deaths
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission, through Cullman County Attorney J. Chad Floyd, released the following statement this afternoon regarding the ATV crash that resulted in the deaths of two people on Saturday. Click here to read the story.
The Cullman County Commission would like...
Rave reviews for 2017 State of Our Communities event
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail with Cullman City Councilwoman Jenny Folsom
CULLMAN - “The people were so warm and inviting,” said Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth. “Chamber Director Leah Bolin had everything set up so well, and the food was spectacular,” he said with a smile.
“This event...
Local, state officials convene in Cullman to hash out issues
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill visited Cullman to address the crowd
CULLMAN - Working their way around the county, Cullman area State Reps. Corey Harbison, R- Good Hope and Randall Shedd, R-Fairview put on another town hall meeting this week, this one hosted by...
CCCDC awards $50K to Hanceville High; Strandlund resigns
Bill Strandlund
CULLMAN - Hanceville High School got a big hand-up from the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) Monday evening. The school received a $50,000 grant to go toward much-needed repairs to its track and field.
Funding for CCCDC grants comes from taxes- Tennessee Valley...
Improving access: Good Hope commission, public hear plan for CR 222/Exit 305
GOOD HOPE - The City of Good Hope anticipates seeing further increases in development and traffic as a result of opening the interchange on County Road 222 last January, so the City's planning commission has been working with Skipper Consulting to figure out the...
Jacobs proclaims “Parental Alienation Prevention Week” and “Bubbles for Love Day” in city
CULLMAN - Recently, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the week of April 23-29, 2017 "Parental Alienation Prevention Week” and April 25, 2017, "Bubbles for Love Day" in the city of Cullman.
The proclamation reads as follows:
WHEREAS, strong family relationships constitute the foundation of our...
Hanceville OKs bid on civic center AC, signs off on dam evacuation and downtown development plans
Mayor Kenneth Nail hands the signed Smith Lake Dam evacuation plan over to Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little.
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council welcomed Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Phyllis Little this week. Little presented the EMA’s updated evacuation plan for...
Jacobs proclaims April 2017 “Community College Month” in city
CULLMAN - On Monday, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the month of April 2017 "Community College Month" in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation was Dr. Vicki Karolewics, president of Wallace State Community College.
The proclamation reads as follows:
WHEREAS, community...
Xtreme Allstars recognized by Cullman mayor and council
CULLMAN - At this week’s Cullman City Council meeting, the mayor and city council formally recognized the Cullman Gymnastics & Cheer Academy's Xtreme Allstars for their accomplishments at the U.S. Finals Cheer & Dance held April 8-9, 2017, in Pensacola, Florida. On behalf of...
Good Hope OKs EMA’s emergency evacuation plan for Smith Lake Dam
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council welcomed Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Phyllis Little this week. Little presented the EMA’s updated evacuation plan for areas of the county that could be affected by a catastrophic failure of, or high-volume discharge...
Baileyton swears in new council member Gene Sumner
Baileyton Town Clerk Patricia Gilbert looks on as newly sworn-in Councilman Gene Sumner shakes hands with Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar.
BAILEYTON - Almost 60 people came out to witness the swearing-in of Baileyton's newest council member. Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar appointed Gene Sumner to Place...
Push to bring Berlin incorporation to a vote; community meeting Tuesday
Patrick Bates heads up the Berlin incorporation effort.
BERLIN - In 2015, Patrick Bates wasn’t interested in the idea of his community going through the hassle of becoming an incorporated municipality. After attending a community meeting with members of the Cullman County Commission, he changed...
Holly Pond council: basketball players, runners and bikers
Holly Pond High School track team members
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council held its regular meeting this week in front of a standing-room-only crowd at the Guy Hunt Library. Almost every seat was filled, and two walls of the library conference room...
Cullman Planning Commission approves additional use of cell tower, site development for expanding and new businesses, including Escape Cullman
Representatives of the Serra Nissan construction project answer questions from the commission.
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission met at city hall to consider several proposals, including the addition of extra equipment to a cell phone tower, development of a...
Colony plans summer food program for community youth
COLONY - During its regular meeting Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council approved a summer food program for community youth ages 18 and younger.
The program will be supported by the North Alabama Food Bank, which will provide pre-made breakfasts and lunches. Colony will recruit...
Commission proclaims April 1 Colors of Cancer Day; BBB Shred Day this Saturday
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission this morning proclaimed Saturday, April 1 Colors of Cancer Day in Cullman County. The Colors of Cancer Day event, sponsored by the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, will take place this Saturday at the Cullman County Fairgrounds and...
Cullman City Council agrees to $800K in cash incentives for Academy Sports + Outdoors
L-R: Councilman John Cook, Academy Alabama Real Estate Manager Joe Turner, Academy Senior Real Estate Manager Marc Millis, Council President Pro-Tem Jenny Folsom, Councilman Andy Page and Councilman Clint Hollingsworth
CULLMAN - In its regular meeting Monday evening, the Cullman City Council agreed to offer...
Hanceville council opens bids, awards contracts to resurface 3 streets
Council members review bids with City Attorney Dan Willingham
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council met Thursday evening, opening bids for materials and labor to resurface three city thoroughfares: Helen Warren Vogel Street, Whaley Avenue and McNutt Drive. Two separate bids were taken: the first...
Cullman mayor proclaims April Autism Awareness Month; An autism family’s journey
Pictured L-R: Mayor Woody Jacobs, Brian, Ella, and Colt Bates; Council President Pro-Tem Jenny Folsom, Stormi and Penny Brock; Jordan and Rhonda Davis, Geoffrey and Kay Gibbs, and Yenny and Nathan Laney
CULLMAN - Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed the month of April 2017...
