Good Hope City Council approves Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first meeting of March Monday night, approving a pair of resolutions and a few board appointments before selecting a new Planning Commission Chairman. Both Roger Gentry and Milford Parish’s extensions on the Board of...
Cullman mayor proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month
Pictured L-R: Kaylee Proctor (CAC intern), Javon Daniel (director, Cullman Caring for Kids), Nancy Bryant (assistant director, Cullman Caring for Kids), Jacqueline Schendel (CAC board member), Haley Gaines (CAC family advocate), Mayor Woody Jacobs, Alisha Jones (CAC bookkeeper), District Judge Kim Chaney, Gail Swafford...
City of Hanceville searching for helicopter
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...
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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Thursday approved the required special events permit for Rock the South, which will be held Aug. 5-6.
Performers slated to perform at this year’s music festival include Alabama, Jamey Johnson, Morgan Wallen, Colt Ford and more.
Remembering Don...
Hanceville: Come to the parade, stay to shop!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening approved a slate of upcoming special events around the community and talked about others, culminating in a call for folks to visit the city’s downtown merchants, bring a little money and shop local.
The council...
Mayor proclaims September Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - This year, approximately 34,130 men will die from prostate cancer. That’s enough to fill an entire baseball stadium. However, prostate cancer survival rates are very high when the condition is diagnosed and treated early.
To bring awareness to the importance of early...
Hanceville refunding parks and rec ball fees
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday afternoon, where Mayor Kenneth Nail gave an update on the mayors’ meeting that took place at Cullman City Hall Tuesday.
“We don’t think we will be able to salvage the parks and...
Good Hope council mulls unnamed retail development
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday evening held a special-called meeting in which it went immediately into an executive session to discuss an as yet unnamed economic development project.
Mayor Jerry Bartlett revealed that the council is in negotiations for...
CCCDC presents almost $92K in grant checks to area organizations
The CCCDC presents a check to the Town of Baileyton; left to right are Sen. Garlan Gudger, Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar, Rep. Randall Shedd, CCCDC Board Member Bradley Williams and Rep. Corey Harbison (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - At its meeting in...
Meet Erica York, Cullman’s first city engineer
Cullman City Engineer Erica York with her husband Austin and son Jack (contributed)
CULLMAN - Erica York has been on the job for less than a month and has “already made major contributions and been a great asset to Cullman,” according Cullman Economic Development Agency...
Commission proclaims April Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month
Left to right are Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman Caring for Kids Executive Director Javon Daniel, Chairman Kenneth Walker, Cullman Caring for Kids Assistant Director Nancy Bryant and Commissioner Garry Marchman. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday...
Good Hope council passes FY 2021 budget
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night passed the City’s FY 2021 $1.97 million budget. The projected revenue for the coming year is $2.28 million, up $400,000 over last year, with just over $241,000 in projected alcohol tax revenues....
Commission names Brunner interim county engineer, talks roads, HVAC
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning appointed Assistant County Engineer Jon Brunner as interim county engineer following the resignation of John Lang at the commission’s Nov. 26 meeting. Brunner has been an engineer for Cullman County since 2007.
He said, “I...
Hanceville Civic Center facelift continues
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Civic Center is undergoing a facelift and the City’s Public Works Department was hard at work Tuesday installing new flooring, painting and renovating the kitchen.
Mayor Kenneth Nail was overseeing the work and said he is proud of the ongoing...
Colony mayor: ‘I resign’
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COLONY, Ala. - Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth on Tuesday evening said, "I resign" after he adjourned a contentious meeting of the Colony Town Council.
The mayor's statement came after a series of heated exchanges between himself, Councilman Curtis Johnson, who is challenging Leeth in...
Colony’s Leeth reflects on year as president of Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the lunchtime meeting of the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association at Terri Pines Country Club Wednesday, Colony Mayor and outgoing Association President Donnis Leeth took a moment to look back at his year as president. Leeth is the first...
City zoning director responds to city zoning controversy
Crowds gathered for Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting to talk about Rock the South and a proposed zoning ordinance change. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council had one of its shortest-ever agendas, but held one of its...
‘It’s a crisis situation’: Hanceville council discusses fire dues
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...
Countdown on for Berlin incorporation vote
Patrick Bates talks to a visitor about the advantages of an incorporated Berlin. Berlin residents head to the polls on Tuesday. / W.C. Mann
BERLIN - With two days to go until a possibly historic vote, supporters of the incorporation of Berlin took one last...
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...
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...
County passes $65.6M budget; Gudger announces resurfacing of Welcome Road
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission passed a $65.6 million budget for FY 2021 Tuesday morning. It includes a $23.6 million General Fund budget with $13.1 million, or 55.2%, budgeted for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center. The budget for the...
Colony residents express frustration as town council talks on opening gym, annual budget stall without action
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening argued over everything from the town’s annual budget to the contents of a previous meeting’s minutes, leading Councilman Eric Carwell to threaten resignation and local residents in attendance to shouting matches with council members....
Community Development Commission awards more than $160K in grants
CCCDC members Josh Speakman, Bradley Williams, Bill Strandlund (chairman), Joe Golden, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and State Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope
CULLMAN - On Monday evening the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met to consider requests for grants, and awarded seven grants...
Cullman County switching to automated sanitation service
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning announced the Cullman County Sanitation Department will begin using automated trucks next year.
The new program will consist of 11 automated trucks, two front loaders and 23,400 95-gallon garbage carts for customers.
The commission hopes the program,...
Hanceville passes $4M FY2019 budget, including 5% pay raise for City employees
Hanceville High School fishing team coach James Woods requests renewal of council support for his program at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. (W.C Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council approved its fiscal year 2019 budget in...
Cullman County Community Development Commission awards $46K in grants for November
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met recently to distribute grants for the month of November. The amount available for distribution this month was $145,992; however, $100,000 was put into reserve.
Funding for CCCDC grants comes from taxes- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)...
Commission executes gun range agreement with CCSO
Representatives from the Cullman County Department of Human Resources address the commission during Tuesday's meeting.
CULLMAN - Tuesday’s Cullman County Commission meeting was a packed house, with a public hearing for Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) funding for the Cullman Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS)...
Cullman City Council updates 2 ordinances
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its meeting on Oct. 24, Cullman City Council updated two ordinances, bringing them up to date with the city’s growing population and needs. Ordinance 2023-02 provides detailed instructions for the issuance of special events permits. The second ordinance, 2022-31, redefines...
City of Cullman names John Wessel director of new Technology Village
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer with new Technology Village Cullman Director John Wessel (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN – At its meeting Monday evening, the Cullman City Council officially approved the hiring of John Wessel as the director of Technology Village Cullman...
City of Cullman joins opioid settlement, updates speed limits
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening voted to seek its part of the 25-million-dollar settlement of a state lawsuit against opioid manufacturer Endo Pharmaceuticals. Of the money awarded, 60% will go to the state, and 40% – $10 million –...
First Source for Women visits Good Hope council
First Source for Women Executive Director Catherine Bethell
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council closed the month of February on a high note with several positive council reports and a visit from the First Source for Women pregnancy center, which has been visiting...
Cullman City Council awards $407,812 contract to rebuild Larkwood Road, to begin in April
Tribune file photo/Dec. 2015
CULLMAN - Reconstruction of Larkwood Road should begin in mid-April, according to the Cullman City Council, who met for a regularly-scheduled meeting Monday evening. A section of the road was undermined and severely damaged in the Christmas flood of 2015, and...
Jacobs proclaims January Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday officially proclaimed January 2021 “Human Trafficking Awareness Month” in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation were Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force members District Judge Wells R. “Rusty” Turner, III, District...
County commission previews proposed FY 2019 budget
County Commissioners and staff work on the FY 2019 budget at the commission office Thursday. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 9-22-18 9:38 p.m.
Editor's Note: A correction has been made to this story. Where the story originally said, based on paperwork provided to The...
Updates from Berlin Town Council
BERLIN, Ala. - As town councils across the county adjust their meetings and procedures to account for safe social distancing, The Tribune reached out to the Berlin Town Council to see how the pandemic has affected plans for Cullman's newest municipality. In response, the...
Residents vote to establish town of Berlin
When the community center reopened after the vote count, Patrick Bates, who has led the two-year effort to incorporate Berlin, spoke briefly to reporters. / W.C. Mann
BERLIN - On a foggy and slightly soggy Tuesday evening, polls closed on 12 hours of voting at...
Cullman City Council looks forward to busy spring
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening talked about upcoming events around the community both recreational and city services.
Councilman Johnny Cook reminded attendants about the upcoming Cullman Sanitation Department annual spring cleanup March 14-18, 2022. Residents should place bulk items near...
Hanceville City Council discusses allocation of incoming American Rescue Plan funds
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The focus at Thursday evening’s Hanceville City Council meeting was on how to best allocate the money expected from the American Rescue Plan. Hanceville is also expecting additional money from a recent settlement from Tyson. Mayor Kenneth Nail presented his ideas and...
Hanceville city council approves resolution to designate dispatchers as first responders
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - During the Hanceville council meeting Thursday night, the council approved Resolution no. 657 which reads:
“Resolution recognizing the work of the public safety telecommunicators of the Hanceville Police Department and the sacrifices they make to serve public safety in their role...
Cullman County and the City of Hanceville awarded grants for repaving and revitalization
MONTGOMERY - Cullman County and the City of Hanceville have been awarded Community Development Block Grants from Gov. Robert Bentley. Columbiana also received a grant.
“These Community Development Block Grants help local government make needed improvements in their cities...
Holly Pond Town Council: New sewer rates in effect, former food pantry now community event center
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council announced Monday evening that new sewer rates are now in effect. The council had posted notifications weeks ahead of the planned increase and noted in the ordinance that previous “sewer rates are inadequate to properly...
All hats in the ring: Colony mayor, council members announce re-election bids
COLONY, Ala. - During their regular meeting Tuesday evening, Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth and all four members of the Colony Town Council declared their intentions to run for re-election in the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election. Town Clerk Patricia Ponder made sure that each...
FULL STORY: County mayors, commissioners support vote on fuel tax hike to fund road repairs
Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope explains the proposed fuel tax legislation to county commissioners and mayors at Wednesday's meeting of the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association (CCMCA) voted to support...
West Point gearing up for 2020 Census
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night discussed the 2020 Census and ways to make sure all residents are counted.
A family fun day will be held April 18 in an effort to boost participation. An enclosed trailer with computers will...
Mayor proclaims September “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month”
Cullman, Ala - According to the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO), every three minutes, a family learns that their child has cancer. Sadly, about 20% of those children won’t survive.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) is recognized nationally each September. In response to a request...
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...
AGCOR Steel announces $2.3M expansion in Good Hope, adding more jobs
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - AGCOR Steel will soon begin a $2.3 million expansion at its new facility along Industrial Park Road in the city of Good Hope that will bring additional skilled jobs to the area. The company’s president, Zac Smith, spoke at the...
Berlin council plans for big year ahead
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening had an agenda packed with the future of the state’s newest incorporated municipality. During both the work session and meeting, Mayor Patrick Bates and councilmen brainstormed about ideas for the near and long-term future...
Cullman City Council recognizes CHS band; bids awarded for wastewater treatment plant improvements
Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, Councilman Andy Page, Cullman High School Band Director Christopher Smith, Assistant Director Doug Teuscher and student representatives of the CHS band program (including both marching and symphonic bands)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met Monday evening, with...
Town of Garden City looking to hire part-time office assistant; approves one-time payment for GCVFD
GARDEN CITY - The Garden City Town Council spent a large portion of its Monday night meeting discussing the work schedule for town hall. Some of the council members said they have received complaints about the town hall only being open four days a...
Colony tornado shelter installed; plans for Dollar General moving forward
A crew installed the shelter behind Colony Town Hall Thursday morning. (Photo courtesy Patricia Ponder/Colony Town Hall)
COLONY - On Thursday morning, Colony’s town government moved a big step closer to fulfilling one of its longtime promises to its community with the installation of a...
Cullman City Council welcomes Brad Smith to vacant Place No. 1 position
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Council met on Monday night at City Hall opening with the swearing in on newest council member, Brad Smith.
Smith has big shoes to fill in the Place No. 1 position. The seat was formerly held by Andy Page, or...
Colony creates local historical society, expands access to accounts for roads
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening voted to extend to the Finance Committee chairman (currently Councilman Melvin Hammond, retiring, and incoming successor Eric Carwell) and Roads and Utilities Committee Chairwoman Ethel Alexander the authority to write checks from and make...
Commission approves rate increases for Smith Lake Park, Stony Lonesome
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...
Cullman Council gets earful on rezoning of Morningside property, approves Rock the South permit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Monday night took up two of the more controversial topics it has faced in years: the proposed rezoning of property along Morningside Drive off Main Avenue, and Rock the South.
Morningside rezoning plan
The council held a public hearing...
Cullman County Commission discusses road safety concerns related to new subdivision construction
CULLMAN, Ala. – At the Cullman County Commission meeting Tuesday evening, one item of discussion was the plat Pointe Sixteen subdivision which will contain 74 lots and be located on County Road 204.
Ted Eaton voiced concerns from the property owners on County Road 204...
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...
Task Force requests council proclaim city ‘Human Trafficking-Free Zone’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening received a request from the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force for a proclamation declaring the city of Cullman a "Human Trafficking-Free Zone."
The proposed proclamation reads, in part:
“Human Trafficking Free Zone”
The World Games Birmingham...
Berlin prepares to vote on incorporation
A map from May 2017 shows the proposed boundaries of an incorporated Berlin. Only residents living within the proposed town limits and registered to vote in Berlin may participate in the election. / Photo courtesy Berlin Incorporation/Facebook
BERLIN - The time is drawing near for...
Hanceville rolls out new pay scale for city employees
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Beginning Oct. 1, 2019, City of Hanceville employees will see a little more money in their paychecks. The Hanceville City Council Thursday night approved a new structured pay scale with yearly evaluations to determine future increases.
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail said, “This...
Good Hope council reports Back-to-School Bash success
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council at its meeting Monday night expressed thanks to area parents and students for making it to last week’s drive-thru Back-to-School Bash. Although a departure from the normal evening of outside fun due to COVID-19, the...
Colony to host severe weather conference with NWS Huntsville and Cullman County EMA March 2
Council members donned matching T-shirts Tuesday evening. The shirts were donated by new Councilman Julian Fields, and read "Do It Right the First Time."
COLONY - The Colony Town Council met Tuesday evening. Councilwoman Myra Twitty was absent; all other Council members, plus Mayor Donnis...
Garden City pursues grant for water lines, continues discussing possible town deputy
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council Monday night voted to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to repair water lines throughout the town. The grant will be for $350,000 and the Town would absorb the 20% match and any...
Planning commission makes multiple recommendations
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....
Vinemont administration takes oaths
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont’s Town Council gathered at the Vinemont Community Center Monday night for the swearings-in of its newly elected and re-elected members. Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown administered the oaths of office, starting with newly elected Chris Thompson in Place 1,...
City presents check for paving at CHS
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman on Friday presented a check to Cullman High School for the paving of the high school parking lot. Bids have been let for the project, with Good Hope Contracting submitting the winning bid. The project should be...
Jacobs proclaims Jan. 11 Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Cullman
Pictured, left to right, are Kathy Wilson, Mayor Woody Jacobs, District Judge Kim Chaney and Blakely Hopper
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday officially proclaimed Jan. 11, 2019 “Human Trafficking Awareness Day” in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation...
Hanceville council postpones events, hears police and fire reports
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening discussed the postponements of several events, heard reports from the police and fire departments, approved a street closure for an event and set the date for a public hearing.
Fire Chief Roger Green reported that...
County Commission awards bid for reconstruction at Cullman Regional Airport
Ben Harrison (right), general manager of Cullman Regional Airport, speaks to Cullman County Commission members about a bid for reconstruction at the airport. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning awarded a bid for work on the...
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...
Cullman City Council clears hurdles for private developers in south and west Cullman, buys back unused industrial park property
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening suspended regular procedural rules to approve measures that could open opportunities for new business developments in south and west Cullman, despite concerns expressed about one by two local residents. Ernest Wright and Linda Romine...
Cullman City Council gets earful about conditions on Katherine Street
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday sat down before an audience, composed mainly of residents from Katherine Street Northwest on the city’s west side, and got an earful about conditions on the street when the floor was opened to public comment.
Delitha...
CCCDC awards grants to Dodge City Senior Center and Beat 8 Community Center
Pictured are CCCDC member Bradley Williams, Dodge City Mayor Tawana Canada, Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope and Senior Center Director Ann Rice.
CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) recently awarded two grants.
The Dodge City Senior Center received $12,000 for upgrades to...
Holly Pond talks paving, lights, Brooklyn Road
The Holly Pond Town Council (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council discussed leveling and resurfacing projects for several roads during its monthly meeting this week.
Mayor Bill Oliver and the council members are still determining which roads are in...
Vinemont Town Council decides to hold review of progress at Vinemont Village and Vinemont Estates after a month
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town council met on Tuesday evening to discuss whether to revoke the business license for Business Resource LLC DBA Vinemont Village and Wyoming Lot and Mobile Home Rentals LLC DBA Vinemont Estates. A previous hearing was held on April...
Mayors, commissioners vote to support new fuel tax
Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope explains the proposed legislation to county commissioners and mayors at Wednesday's meeting of the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association voted to support legislation that would...
Colony seeking Town Clerk; Community Center Caretaker
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony has posted two part-time jobs that have been the subjects of recent discussion by the Town Council: Town Clerk and Community Center Caretaker. Both are part-time positions.
Town Clerk
According to the Town’s posting, “The candidate must work well...
Vinemont sets BBQ cook-off for Oct. 22
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening set the date for the barbecue cook-off proposed by Richard Neese last month to support The Butcher Meat Co. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 22, the same day as the Alabama vs....
Good Hope Middle School robotics team gets boost from city
Members of the Good Hope Middle School robotics team pose with their sponsor Rebecca McSpadden and members of the Good Hope City Council Monday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Middle School robotics team got a boost from...
Cullman City Council votes ‘No’ on controversial rezoning request
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening stunned residents in the neighborhood around Morningside Drive by agreeing with them, at least for now. Council members voted unanimously against the rezoning of a 10-acre parcel at the intersection of Morningside Drive Southwest...
Good Hope City Council recognizes local teams, awards road contract
Good Hope’s City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and tackled a new list of agenda items after approving the minutes and finances of last month’s meeting. One of the first things Mayor Jerry Bartlett and the...
Cullman rolls out new reporting app; council moves forward on traffic signal at busy SW intersection
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening introduced a new online application called “Cullman Connect” that will help citizens get help for problems they discover around town and help streamline the process for bringing City resources to the problem-solving process.
“Basically, citizens...
Free public Wi-Fi now available in Garden City Park
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - As of Monday, Dec. 21, residents of Garden City can access free public Wi-Fi in the park across from town hall every day from 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
A project that's been months in the making, the Wi-Fi is being paid for...
Area municipalities making adjustments to prevent spread of virus
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala.- Municipalities throughout Cullman County are constantly receiving new information pertaining to COVID-19 (coronavirus) and making difficult decisions in an effort to help prevent the spread of the virus. The Tribune reached out to several mayors Monday to find out what measures...
More than crackers in that barrel: Council approves Cracker Barrel alcohol license
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening helped the city’s Cracker Barrel restaurant take an unusual step by approving the franchise’s application for an alcohol license. When approved by the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, the local outlet will join an...
Garden City sets salaries, obtains firefighter benefits
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council at its January meeting tackled salaries for the next mayor and council, the numbering of council places, setting the qualification fees for the upcoming election and the new insurance plan offered by the Alabama League...
Vinemont council votes to dedicate pavilion in memory of Tyler Walker
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night voted to dedicate the pavilion at the town’s sports complex to the late Tyler Walker, who also funded the pavilion. Walker, who perished in a plane crash along with his 10-year-old daughter...
Bartlett declares April “Fair Housing Month” in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett this week signed a proclamation declaring the month of April “Fair Housing Month.” April 11, 2017 will mark the 49th anniversary of the passage of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Also known...
Cullman adopts vaping ordinance; police honored
Patrolman Kyle Foshee was recognized for his actions last month that led to the arrest of two suspects charged with numerous crimes across the state. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council adopted an ordinance banning the...
Cullman County Commission meets and agrees to split online sales tax revenue with schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met on Tuesday evening at the Cullman County Courthouse with a hefty agenda to review.
Resolution 2022-37: Revenue Sharing arrangement for Simplified Sellers Use Tax was approved unanimously despite the concerns that Place 2 Commissioner Garry Marchman voiced...
‘Relay for Life Day’ proclaimed in Cullman
Pictured L-R: Michelle Kimbrough, Haley Marecle, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Gail Crutchfield and Linda Walker
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday proclaimed May 4, 2018 “Relay for Life Day” in the city of Cullman in honor of the upcoming 2018 Cullman County Relay for...
Hanceville City Council honors Joshua Foran for life well lived
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at its last meeting celebrated resident Josh Foran for a job well done. Mayor Kenneth Nail issued a proclamation honoring Foran for a well-lived life and congratulating him for winning The HISTORY Channel’s competition show “Forged in...
Vinemont council up in arms over Air Evac contract
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council met Tuesday evening, with Mayor Radginal Dodson and all council members present, along with Town Attorney Roy Williams. Several items were on the agenda, but an item not on the agenda received a substantial amount of attention: Dodson...
West Point taking applications for parks and recreation director, maintenance worker
WEST POINT, Ala. -At its regular council meeting Monday, the West Point Town Council announced it is accepting applications for the open positions of parks and recreation director and maintenance worker. Applications can be picked up at West Point Town Hall Mondays, Wednesdays and...
Tree commission reports on storm damage, ‘urban decay’
CULLMAN - The Cullman Tree Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at Cullman City Hall. Chairman Everett Wier and members Peggy Harris, Nona Moon, Jan Barnette and Michael Sullins were present, along with recorder Leanne West, City Arborist Darrell Johns, County...
Courthouse elevators to be replaced
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held its last meeting of the year Tuesday morning, approving a bid for the replacement of the decades-old elevators in the Cullman County Courthouse.
Team Elevator, LLC out of Birmingham was awarded the job, after submitting...
Baileyton: ‘Taking care of the kids and your seniors is what makes a town great’
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The town of Baileyton, located in northeast Cullman County, was incorporated in 1973. The community was settled in 1870 by Robert Bailey and was called Baileytown. Upon discovering the name was already taken, the name was changed to Baileyton.
Today, Johnny Dyar...
COVID-19: City of Cullman limiting social interaction; municipal court dates rescheduled
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman is limiting social interaction at the government level in reaction to COVID-19 and is encouraging the conducting of business by phone or online whenever possible.
“We are not limiting most city services at this time, but we continue...
Cullman City Council approves FY 2023 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Friday, Sept. 30, convened for its last meeting before beginning of FY 2023, which starts Oct. 1. On the agenda were several items of interest including the budget for FY 2023, the appointment of City officers...
