Cullman County Commission declares state of emergency due to weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, in a special called meeting on Monday morning, declared a state of emergency due to the winter storm, effective immediately. The County's declaration comes on the heels of Gov. Kay Ivey's declaration Sunday, which placed 28 counties,...
Holly Pond neutral on ‘Project X’; April 1 council notes
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday night fielded questions about the Cullman County Board of Education’s “Project X,” the multi-use sports and event venue slated to be located in Cullman, on Alabama Highway 157 near its intersection with I-65,...
Good Hope talks Community Thanksgiving Meal, Christmas
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The 11th annual Good Hope Community Thanksgiving Meal will take place this Wednesday at Good Hope High School. City employees, along with volunteers from the school and community organizations, will help serve the free meal beginning at 11 a.m. until...
Berlin purchasing 20 acres by community center
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council had a heavy discussion on a property purchase and how to finance it during its May meeting this week.
In order to pay for the property, which is approximately 20 acres of land next to the Berlin Community...
Zoning Board approves Main Ave./8th St. N.E. variance contingent on City Council’s upcoming vote
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals met on Monday evening with all members present and one item on the agenda.
The variance request for the property where the Factory Dance Productions was previously housed, and two residential homes...
Good Hope awards bid for new pump station, sewer lines
Cullman Tribune file photo
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night awarded a bid for a new pump station and sewer lines to Apel Machine & Supply Company, Inc. The project is a part of the City’s sewer expansion and is...
Mayor proclaims Jan. 11 “Human Trafficking Awareness Day”
Pictured L-R: Judge Kim Chaney (task force member), Kathy Wilson (task force chair), Blakely Hopper (task force secretary) and Mayor Jacobs
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed Jan. 11, 2017 “Human Trafficking Awareness Day” in the city of...
COVID-19: Holly Pond’s Oliver: ‘We’re all in this together’
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council had a special-called meeting Tuesday evening to discuss an action plan for the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, including the proclamation of a state of emergency for the town. The proclamation will make it easier for the...
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...
Good Hope cancels City’s trick-or-treating event, community Thanksgiving meal
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – With Mayor Jerry Bartlett and one council member having tested positive for COVID-19, the Good Hope City Council’s Monday night meeting looked a little different. Bartlett and others joined via Google Meet from home. The council announced the cancellations of...
Cullman City Council approves nearly $30 million bond issue for new civic center and CWAC water park expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Thursday approved a $29,085,000 bond issue to fund the construction of the city’s new civic center and an expansion of the water park at the adjacent Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center. While the projects have not yet...
Hanceville City Council discusses upcoming job fair for Hanceville industries
HANCEVILLE Ala. - Industries and businesses in Hanceville will host a job fair Friday, July 23 from 10 a.m – 2 p.m. at the Hanceville Civic Center. Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail announced at the city council meeting Thursday night that the city will help...
Jacobs declares Sept. 17-23 ‘Constitution Week’ in Cullman
Pictured left to right are Pat Kahler, Mayor Woody Jacobs Jacobs, Rhonda Van Zandt and Linda Kuykendall.
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, Sept. 12, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the week of Sept. 17-23, 2018, “Constitution Week” in the city of Cullman.
On Sept. 17, 1787,...
Gibbs Garden Center moving to Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett at Monday’s city council meeting announced that Gibbs Garden Center will be relocating to Good Hope. Currently located in Holly Pond, Gibbs Garden Center will be expanding as it moves to 39 acres off Day Gap...
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...
Hanceville mayor clarifies City’s position on J.B. Pennington fire
Hanceville Fire Rescue was on scene, with its ladder truck, for three days in March 2017, helping to put out the fire at J.B. Pennington High School in Blount County. / Tribune file photo
I think the City is more upset at Blount County School...
Cullman Commission honors state champion Lady Eagles
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 2A State Champion Cold Springs Lady Eagles basketball team was honored Tuesday morning by the Cullman County Commission. Wearing their royal blue state champion T-shirts, the young women, along with head coach Tammy West, listened as the official proclamation...
Hanceville council appoints Sawyer mayor
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...
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...
West Point council talks paving projects, food distribution, election
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night approved funding for paving around the storm shelter next to town hall. A total of $20,000 was approved for the project, and Quality Paving was selected for the work. The Town was...
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...
CCSO seeking pay increase in FY2020 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met with Sheriff Matt Gentry Tuesday morning during its work session prior to the regular commission meeting to discuss possible changes to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office’s (CCSO) FY2020 budget.
Gentry explained different ways the CCSO hopes to...
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...
(Updated) Cullman County Commission votes to repeal half-cent sales tax
Updated 4-23-19 3:07 p.m.
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette told The Tribune's media partner, WVTM13: "I am so disappointed for the children of Cullman County. We had already arranged to hire additional school resource officers, building a gym, expanding and updating lunchrooms, paving...
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...
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...
Baileyton to make improvements to Parkside School parking lot
BAILEYTON, Ala.- The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night said the Town will make improvements to the parking area at Parkside School.
Mayor Windell Calloway explained, “Our plan is to go ahead and cut the curb loose there and fix the parking lot area. As...
County recognizes Davenport, applies for $12M BUILD grant for road repairs
Commissioner Garry Marchman, Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport and Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker at Tuesday’s Cullman County Commission meeting (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission gave special recognition to Cullman County Parks and Recreation...
Baileyton to rename old town hall to honor Walker Brothers; council talks broadband
BAILEYTON, Ala.- Once the Town of Baileyton officially opens and moves into its new town hall, the current town hall will be renamed. Suggested by Councilman Gene Sumner and approved by the council at Monday night’s meeting, the current building will be renamed The...
Baileyton Town Council member Dewayne Sumner continues to recover from accident; council discusses downed phone lines
BAILEYTON, Ala.- The Baileyton Town Council was short one council member Monday night as council member Dewayne Sumner continues to recover at home from a lawnmower accident. The first meeting at the new Baileyton Town Hall began with the recognition of all elected officials,...
Cullman council: Recycling service to resume soon; City finances better than expected despite shutdown
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed a resolution to purchase a heavy truck and trailer from Weil Wrecker Service that will allow the City to resume recycling service in the near future. Councilman Johnny Cook told the audience the...
South Vinemont council passes 2020-2021 budget
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala.- The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night passed the Town’s 2020-2021 budget, with expected expenditures of $549,095.40. Councilwomen Sonya Mabry Adams and Bonnie Goodwin were absent, while incoming council members Chris Thompson and Sonya Copeland were in attendance.
Mayor Radginal Dodson...
Hilton Home2 Suites hotel coming to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer announced at Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting that Hilton Hotels plans to construct a Home2 Suites hotel along Alabama Highway 157 next to Warehouse Discount Groceries in north...
Kallhoff gives quarterly report to city council
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 City Council approves rezoning for southside apartments despite challenge by area residents
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved rezoning for the development of a five-acre apartment complex on 3rd Avenue Southeast near its intersection with King Edward Street, rezoning the property from R-1 (low population density single family homes on large...
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...
Colony mayor, council talk need for census responses, summer plans
COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s Town Council had no official items on its agenda and did not hold a formal meeting Tuesday, but did hold a work session at which Mayor Donnis Leeth and members discussed several topics of interest and concern.
A topic of serious...
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...
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...
Funding opportunities for city and county infrastructure explored during recent D.C. trip
WASHINGTON D.C. - A band of Cullman County heavyweights made their way to Washington D.C. last week to learn more about grant opportunities and funding available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, passed in November of last year.
The bipartisan bill was deemed as...
‘This is an opportunity’: City votes to approve medical cannabis dispensing sites
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night voted in favor of authorizing medical cannabis dispensing sites in the city limits. The Cullman County Commission passed a similar ordinance in July. Statewide, up to 37 dispensing sites will be approved by the...
County settles with Werner Enterprises over bridge damages
The Cullman County Commission met Tuesday morning. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning settled with transportation and logistics company Werner Enterprises over the damages caused by one of the company’s drivers to a bridge on County Road 821.
At...
Dodge City Day canceled; Census event June 5
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council Thursday night voted to cancel this year’s Dodge City Day due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual event is usually held near the end of May/beginning of June.
Mayor Tawana Canada said, “There’s just too many...
Hanceville chief gives more details on inmate’s escape, officer’s condition
Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long explains to the city council the circumstances of Justin McCoy Booth’s escape and recapture, and the car crash that sent Officer Jason Hare to the hospital. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - At its regular meeting Thursday evening, Hanceville Police Department...
Cullman County Commission approves tax abatements for potential new businesses
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) project manager Stanley Kennedy addressed the Cullman County Commission Tuesday evening at their monthly meeting. A couple new businesses are considering coming to Cullman and in an effort to remain competitive, CEDA asked the commission to...
Cullman council approves more annexations; stage set for downtown Christmas celebration
CULLMAN - At its regular meeting Monday evening, the Cullman City Council continued its recent trend of multiple property annexations. After annexing more than 60 properties in five sections of the city’s outskirts in October, and 12 properties in six sections in September, the...
Former Mayor escorted out of Colony Town Council meeting after argument over food distribution
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Colony Town Council had a fairly quiet agenda Tuesday evening until it reached the public comment section. At that point, former Mayor Donnis Leeth rose to challenge current Mayor Curtis Johnson and his supporters on the issue of the distribution...
Berlin holds special meeting to discuss town hall, farmers’ market, traffic light
BERLIN, Ala. - At a special-called meeting Monday evening, the Berlin Town Council gathered to discuss the upcoming opening of the new town hall and farmers’ market. After updates that the foundation had been poured, the physical building would likely be delivered by the...
County dismisses 2 companies from pending litigation
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning authorized County Attorney Chad Floyd to dismiss two parties from the County’s pending litigation against three companies it alleges have been illegally providing garbage pickup and renting Dumpsters within the county.
Back in December, the County...
Holly Pond says farewell to Town Clerk Linda Pope
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening said an official farewell to long-time Town Clerk Linda Pope, who has retired after serving the east Cullman County municipality for over four decades. In announcing the vacating of the position, Mayor...
Cullman Commission welcomes special visitors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning had a few special visitors to its meeting as Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas stopped by with Brooksie the Court Dog on her first day of work and students from the Wallace State Community College...
Berlin purchasing property in hopes of building town hall
BERLIN, Ala. - At is regular May meeting, the Berlin Town Council voted to enter into a general obligation bond with Citizens Bank and Trust to help finance a property purchase in hopes of eventually building a town hall. Monday night, the council held...
Cullman County Commission calls special meeting to discuss insurance agreement
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission called a special meeting Tuesday to discuss their Property and Casualty Insurance agreement. In an earlier November meeting, the Commission considered changing their insurance provider to Byars Wright and more time was requested to review the agreement.
Cullman...
Dodge City renews CCSO deputy contract, issues certificates of election
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council voted Thursday evening to renew its township deputy agreement with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) in the amount of $37,564.80. Deputy David Pitts is assigned to Dodge City. The new contract begins the first...
Fairview council weighs costs of park maintenance, talks new senior center
FAIRVIEW - With the weather warming up and spring sports starting back, the Fairview Town Council is planning ahead for future maintenance of the community park. After the approval of the minutes from the last meeting, Mayor Keith Henry welcomed the meeting's guests. One...
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...
County proclaims Child Abuse Prevention Month, approves back-up radio system
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...
Fairview Town Council, fire department clash at council meeting
Updated 9-3-19 at 9:04 p.m.
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council had a light agenda for its monthly meeting, held Tuesday evening instead of the usual Monday, due to the Labor Day holiday. While there were not many items to discuss, the public comments...
Berlin Town Council seeks federal funding for road projects
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening voted to pursue funding under the American Rescue Act that could pay for the road repairs and improvements done in the last year without drawing from the town’s General Fund. Mayor Patrick Bates told...
Leadership Lions
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission teamed up with Wallace State Community College to give County employees the opportunity to attend Leadership Lions classes at the school Thursday and Friday. The course is offered by WSCC’s Center for Career and Workforce Development and...
Baileyton honors outgoing officials, considers mobile home ordinance
BAILEYTON, Ala.- The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night recognized outgoing Mayor Johnny Dyar, Councilwoman Myra Martin and Councilman Gene Sumner for their service to the town. Mayor-Elect Windell Calloway presented each with a plaque.
Dyar took a moment to thank everyone who helped and...
Holly Pond council recognizes Deputy Brandon Woods for heroic deeds
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening took a few moments to recognize Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brandon Woods for his role in stopping a high-speed pursuit in late June.
Councilman Paul Brown said he had hoped to recognize...
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth: ‘I’ve come out of resignment’
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, after an explosive end to Tuesday evening’s town council meeting in which he announced his resignation, contacted The Tribune Wednesday to say with a laugh, “I’m back on my job. I’ve come out of resignment and I’m...
Cullman City Council commits $6 million to school system capital projects
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a resolution “to authorize the Mayor to enter into a funding agreement with the Cullman City Board of Education for its system-wide ‘Capital Improvement Plan,’” committing $6 million to be paid in monthly...
Cullman City Council recognizes Wastewater Treatment Plant Award, approves more downtown streetscape improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening took time to recognize Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Jeff Adams and staff for a recent award presented to the plant. The Alabama Water and Pollution Control Association on Aug. 18, 2021 presented an...
Good Hope City Council establishes municipal park hours
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night and after approving the minutes and financials from past meetings, the council turned its attention to city parks. The council approved an ordinance establishing hours for the city’s...
Baileyton readying for election
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council took the necessary steps Monday night to prepare for a likely increase in absentee voting in the upcoming Municipal Election in August, passing three resolutions.
The first resolution allows for hand counting of absentee ballots. The second names...
West Point gives $15K to fire department for life-saving equipment
West Point Fire and Rescue Chief Tim Martin on Monday night demonstrated the use of the LUCAS Power 3 Chest Compression System at the West Point Town Council meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council on Monday night...
