Jacobs proclaims ‘St. Paul’s Lutheran School Appreciation Week’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday proclaimed the week of Jan. 24-31, 2021 “St. Paul’s Lutheran School Appreciation Week” in the city of Cullman. On hand at city hall to accept the proclamation were Rev. John M. Bussman, Principal Annette Creest,...
CCCDC awards $110K in community grants
Updated 9-30-20 Updated headline to reflect $110K, not $104K.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met and awarded a total of $110,000 in grants Tuesday night.
The following grant requests were approved:
Victim Services of Cullman, Inc. - $12,000 for fire safety building...
Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander announces bid for mayor’s seat
COLONY, Ala. - Two-term Colony Councilwoman and recent Mayor Pro Tem Ethel Alexander on Monday announced her candidacy for the mayor’s seat in the southwest Cullman County town, challenging incumbent Mayor Curtis Johnson. Alexander made her decision after Johnson and others on the current...
Colony council infighting and community concerns on the table
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening cranked up its pre-meeting work session around 5 p.m. and did not finish its regular meeting until shortly before 8 p.m. Members sparred with each other, sometimes aggressively, in front of a packed house...
Jacobs proclaims Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed the second full week of April (April 12-18) as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This week honors the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render...
WATCH: Shedd, Harbison, Bussman talk state, local issues at annual Cullman luncheon; Bussman takes aim at Alabama State Department of Education
Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman spent a good portion of his time speaking about education at Friday’s State of the State Community Luncheon. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 State of the State Community Luncheon took place on Friday, with...
Hanceville approves pay increase for mayor, council; City preparing for Welcome Back Hanceville concert Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council Thursday night set new, higher salaries for the mayor and city council members for the first time in more than a decade. The changes will be effective following the 2020 municipal elections. The salary for the position...
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth talks hometown and new job
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, right, with Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander, in July / W.C. Mann
COLONY - The town government of Colony has faced some challenges this year, but Mayor Donnis Leeth seems as upbeat as ever. On Tuesday, The Tribune sat down with Leeth...
Hanceville amends zoning ordinance, prepares to act on neighborhood issues
The Hanceville City Council on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council worked through a busy agenda during a protracted session at city hall, addressing topics ranging from zoning regulations and more property...
CCCDC presents $217,500 in grants to area organizations, schools
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its June meeting, the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) awarded a total of $217,500 in grants. CCCDC Chairman Champ Crocker and Board Members Josh Speakman and Cherrie Haney presented checks (in a humorously “socially-distanced” way) to the grant recipients...
Cullman City Council moves forward on relocation of new Sports and Civic Complex
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved supplemental engineering services for the city’s new Sports and Civic Complex, to be performed by St. John and Associates. The contract modifications are for both the complex itself and a new parking lot...
Nail: ‘We’ve got hope’
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail at this week’s Hanceville City Council meeting fought back tears before speaking to the citizens of his city about the upcoming Easter weekend.
“I know that there’s folks out there that’s really down about all of this and there’s...
Colony awards bid for community storm shelter
Cullman County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney explains terms of the storm shelter bids to the Colony Town Council. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council, with help from County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney, reviewed two bids...
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...
Hanceville council talks new Taco Bell, community improvement
A developer’s drawing of Hanceville’s incoming Taco Bell
HANCEVILLE - It wasn’t Tuesday, but it was still taco day for the Hanceville City Council at its meeting Thursday evening. Council members and visitors viewed concept art for the new Taco Bell that will go up...
Shannon Calloway passes Wastewater Grade IV certification
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening recognized city wastewater operator Shannon J. Calloway for passing the Wastewater Grade IV certification test.
Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Adams said, “I’ve been superintendent for nine years; this is my second guy that’s passed the Grade...
Mayor Jacobs proclaims April 2-8 ‘Public Health Week’ in Cullman
Pictured left to right are Judy Smith, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Anita Batemon and Rachel Sullenger.
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed the week of April 2-8, 2018, “Public Health Week” in Cullman, urging citizens to recognize the many contributions of the public...
Garden City announces Freedom Celebration, upcoming paving projects
The Garden City Town Council meets on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - Keeping its June meeting short, the Garden City Town Council was excited to announce the town’s annual Freedom Celebration as well...
Hanceville City Council officially names donated land
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A generous donation of 19.52 acres of land to the City of Hanceville has recently been established by the city council as The Larry and Lillie Tucker Arboretum. The land was gifted to the city by Lillie Tucker and is located...
Cullman County Commission passes county FY2022 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission passed the county’s FY2022 budget at their meeting Tuesday evening. The $67.4 million budget prioritizes “roads, revitalizing the pay scale for county employees to try to recruit and retain the best employees we can, and a plan...
Colony council divided amid legal challenges to town clerk position
COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s Town Council met Tuesday evening before a packed house at town hall, with council members and others bracing for a fight from the outset. For the first time in a long period, even deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...
Hanceville Elementary student raises $200 to buy lunch for classmates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School 2nd grader Aistin Jeffrey (AJ) Gable was recognized for his “charitable spirit” by Mayor Kenneth Nail at the town council Wednesday night. AJ gave $200 to his school’s cafeteria to help classmates pay lunch fees.
AJ was at the...
Baileyton council says toys stolen, equipment damaged
BAILEYTON, Ala. - It seems Baileyton has had a bit of a “Grinch” problem throughout the holidays. Each year, the Town hosts a community Christmas party. COVID-19 already caused several obstacles as town leaders explored safe ways to give back to the community, especially...
Hanceville PD to end K-9 program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Police Department (HPD) has decided to end its K-9 program and asked the Hanceville City Council Thursday night to allow the two K-9 officers to be surplussed. The council approved the surplus but did so in a manner that...
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...
It’s baaccckkk
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...
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,...
Cullman council talks airport improvements; westside park project price dropping
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a series of capital projects for the Cullman Regional Airport, including:
Reconstruction of the 100 foot-wide runway, upgrading the strip while retaining current dimensions
Replacement of the airport’s automated weather observation station (AWOS)
Construction of three...
Cullman council honors police officers for promotions, years of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman Police Department (CPD) and Cullman City Council honored one of the city’s police officers for his years of service, and officially promoted two others.
Officer Rodney Banister, who currently works in Animal Control, received his 15-year pin.
Assistant...
Baileyton opens new town hall
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The town of Baileyton came together Sunday afternoon for the dedication of its new town hall. The project took three years from beginning to completion and the result is “something the whole town can be proud of,” said Councilwoman Myra Martin.
The...
Fairview welcomes new mayor, council members
Fairview's new Mayor Keith Henry, Councilman Robert Johnson and Councilman Joseph Black were sworn in by Mayor Dale Seals.
FAIRVIEW - On Monday evening the Town of Fairview welcomed its new mayor and council members at its regular town council meeting. After an invocation by...
Colony readying for summer programs
COLONY, Ala. - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council talked about plans for what’s shaping up to be an eventful summer for the community. The town will participate in the federally-funded summer feeding program from June 3 through June 29, offering free breakfast...
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism bids farewell to Nathan Anderson
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) on Tuesday, Oct. 1 will bid a fond farewell to Nathan Anderson, the agency’s executive director for the last five years. After announcing his resignation in early August, he worked with the agency’s board...
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...
Baileyton Town Council decide to change Baileyton Bargain Days to monthly event; renovations being made to town park
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council met Monday night and were joined by several members of the town’s senior center to discuss several issues, including building security and use of the town’s bus for senior excursions. Since returning to normal activities in July,...
City of Cullman: business licenses due now
CULLMAN - Cullman City business licenses are now due and payable. If you don’t already have your renewal forms you may download them by following the link below, or you may pick them up at Cullman City Hall during regular business hours (8 a.m.-4...
General Election: Incumbents, Republicans reign in local, state races
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County voters, along with those across the country, returned to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8, to have their voices heard and votes counted. As predicted, incumbents reigned supreme as the votes were tallied.
Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope, won his...
Cullman council affirms continuation of ad valorem tax for schools, holds public hearing on proposed west side arts district
Updated 1-14-20 10:28 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening voted to affirm its pledge to continuing an existing 7.5 mil property tax for city schools. The stated purpose of the tax is "providing various capital improvements for the public school...
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....
Cullman council approves $24M tax abatement for new industrial project, awards bid for Cherokee Ave. traffic light
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a 10-year tax abatement for a yet-unnamed industrial development project currently termed “Project York.” According to a source at Cullman City Hall, the project is still in the planning stages between the City...
Colony Carpenter’s Cabinet still going strong
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday got a visit from Chris Warnick, founder of the Carpenter’s Cabinet food pantry ministry, which operates a pantry in Colony. He came to confront claims made by a Colony resident that the town’s pantry was...
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...
Ultimate Fair rescheduled for July 28-Aug. 1 in Good Hope; Miracle Ride raises more than $11K
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Ultimate Fair, originally scheduled to be in Good Hope in April, will now bring its midway to the city July 28- Aug. 1, 2020. Owner Maria Pearson spoke to the Good Hope City Council Monday night about procedures the...
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 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...
West Point Town Council approves fundraising event and donation for West Point High School’s Future Farmers of America
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) will receive support from the town council with a $500 donation approved Monday evening. The FFA alumni is hosting a goat, lamb and cattle show this weekend at the Cullman...
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....
Hanceville council approves new HPD vehicle, talks ALDOT projects, water treatment plant
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Police Department was given approval Thursday night by the city council to purchase a new Ford F-150 to replace the Ford Explorer that was stolen and damaged Feb. 15 in a high-speed chase ending in north Cullman. The new...
City to repave streets in Northwood subdivision
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council this month signed its annual Transportation Plan, laying out which roads will be repaved with funds from the Rebuild Alabama Act.
The act, commonly referred to as the “gas tax,” requires that each municipality adopt an annual transportation...
Colony Town Council accomplishes business amid continuing controversy
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening managed to pass three resolutions related to Town business, despite ongoing controversy between council members. The council first voted unanimously to establish standing committees as follows:
Finance - Councilpersons Eric Carwell, Mary Parker and Mayor...
CPD Chief Kenny Culpepper set to retire after 44 years
CULLMAN, Ala. – One of Cullman’s most familiar faces is set to retire from the Cullman Police Department (CPD) in just a couple of weeks. Chief Kenny Culpepper, who has been with the CPD for 44 years, and served as chief for 34 years,...
Cullman City Council approves Regional Airport improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council passed two resolutions Monday evening concerning Cullman Regional Airport, allowing the facility to improve its runway and make takeoffs and landings safer.
The first resolution awarded the bid for the airport runway reconstruction project to Wiregrass Construction Co.,...
Cullman council approves road construction for NAFCO, tax abatement for Royal Technologies; update on Eva Road bridge
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening awarded a bid for construction of an access road from the North Alabama Fabricating Company (NAFCO) to County Road 222 to Carcel & G Construction, in the amount of $348,045. Carcel & G beat...
CCCDC awards more than $98K in community grants
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met and awarded a total of $98,225 in grants Tuesday night.
The following grant requests were approved:
Town of Baileyton – $12,000 for electric meter for park
Vinemont-Providence Volunteer Fire Department – $12,000 for turnout gear
VFW Post...
Garden City revises fire dues, declares local state of emergency
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday night voted to revise and raise fire dues from $3 (within town limits) and $5 (outside town limits) to $5 (within town limits) and $10 (outside town limits). The dues are billed through...
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...
Dodge City gets update on sewage treatment plant contamination
Updated 3-13-20 9:07 p.m.
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council learned more details about the cleanup of the oil contamination in the town’s unique natural sewage treatment plant at its March meeting Thursday evening.
Living Water Services General Manager Grady Parsons, whose company...
County Commission approves new half-cent sales tax to benefit Cullman County Schools
Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette addresses the Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 3-12-19 12:50 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission voted Tuesday morning to approve a new half-cent sales tax to benefit Cullman County Schools....
Commission honors retirees; CR 1301 to be resurfaced
Updated 2-18-21 9:03 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission passed a resolution Thursday evening approving the resurfacing of County Road 1301 from near Monk’s Flooring in South Vinemont on U.S. Highway 31 east to County Road 1319. The project will be funded by...
Hanceville considers KnoxBox system, addresses COVID-19
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Hanceville Assistant Fire Chief Bart Absher at Thursday night’s city council meeting discussed the possibility of the City requiring all new businesses to use KnoxBoxes. A KnoxBox is a secure box that houses keys or access cards, which can be accessed by...
County Commission approves FY 2023 budget, recognizes Ronald Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday night approved its $70 million-plus budget.
County Administrator John Bullard said, “We want to be able to budget and stick to that budget” when presenting the updated budget, which was approved unanimously. The budget is available...
Berlin prepares for Census Day and fire department anniversary, discusses new subdivision
BERLIN, Ala. - Monday night, members of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) attended the Berlin Town Council meeting to discuss preparations for the town's upcoming Census Day, which will also be a celebration the fire department's 45th anniversary. The event will be held...
Candlelight vigil for Curt Wilson March 16; commission votes to support veterans
CULLMAN, Ala. - A candlelight prayer vigil in memory of Curt Wilson is scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2020 at 6 p.m. on the front lawn of Cullman First Baptist Church. The Cullman County Commission at its Tuesday meeting granted permission for the event...
Cullman council approves massive collection of annexations, honors police and students, moves forward with Depot Park plans
CPD patrol officer Brandon Patterson with his wife Candace, daughter Katie, and Chief Culpepper / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council approved the largest collection of property annexations in recent history. The list of more than 60 properties, in five...
City of Cullman temporarily suspends recycling program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Council Public Works committee chairman Johnny Cook announced at Monday’s council meeting that the City has temporarily suspended its recycling program due to the closure of its previously used service provider.
Cook told the council and online viewers, “Due to...
Cullman Council approves special events
CULLMAN, Ala. - “We have a big announcement with our competitive cheer teams winning the national championship for the league they compete in,” Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Executive Director Nathan Anderson told the mayor and city council members at their meeting Tuesday...
Fairview council swears in new member Julie Grimes
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Town Council on Monday evening swore in Councilwoman Julie Grimes, filling the seat left vacant back in late 2019 by former Councilwoman Paula Edge, who stepped down due to health reasons.
The council voted back in June to appoint Grimes....
CEDA, Cullman Regional Airport projects presented to commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) Director Dale Greer and Cullman Regional Airport General Manager Ben Harrison both addressed the Cullman County Commission at its work session and meeting Tuesday morning, bringing before the commissioners details on several major opportunities.
The first project...
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...
Colony issues certificates of election; mayoral seat only race on ballot
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony on Tuesday issued certificates of election for its entire town council, since no candidate- incumbent or otherwise- is being challenged in the Aug. 25 Municipal Election. Only the mayor’s seat is being contested, with incumbent Donnis Leeth...
Jacobs proclaims Catholic Schools Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the week of Jan. 31-Feb- 6, 2021 "Catholic Schools Week" in the city of Cullman.
National Catholic Schools Week (CSW) is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the U.S. Traditionally, CSW is held during the...
Remembering Mayor Tawana Canada
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Town of Dodge City lost a pillar of the community Tuesday with the passing of Alice Tawana Canada, serving her fourth term as mayor of the town. As her family and community mourn, long-time councilman Anthony Todd shared a...
Fairview Council hears fire station concerns
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Several items were on the Fairview Town Council’s agenda for its July meeting Monday night, and the council began by discussing the senior center.
The council first addressed paving the parking lot at the senior center with asphalt instead of concrete....
City of Hanceville recognizes local teen’s efforts in raising awareness for Lyme Disease
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Madeline Hill, 13, was recognized by the City of Hanceville Thursday evening at their council meeting. Hill contracted Lyme Disease while visiting a petting zoo with her family in 2014. Since then, she and her family have worked tirelessly to raise...
Dodge City welcomes two new businesses
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Dodge City welcomed two new businesses at its town council meeting Wednesday night. Representatives from the ABC Family Medical Clinic were introduced where they invited the community to join them April 13th for their grand opening celebration. The celebration will...
Mayor proclaims ‘Mental Health Awareness Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of May 2021 “Mental Health Awareness Month” in the City of Cullman.
Mental Health Awareness Month was started in 1949 by Mental Health America to communicate the importance of mental...
Cullman City Council approves airport upgrades, moves forward on recycling center
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved multiple measures intended to upgrade and expand facilities at the Cullman Regional Airport. It awarded the bid for construction of a 100-foot by 100-foot corporate hangar to Albertville-based Complete Construction, LLC in the...
Berlin annexes 70-acre property
BERLIN, Ala. – In a special-called meeting Monday evening, the Berlin Town Council approved the annexation of 70 acres, which, according to Mayor Patrick Bates, expanded the town’s limits a quarter-mile west.
The newly-annexed land, owned by resident Kathy Teichmiller, goes past County Road 728...
West Point to welcome new parks director; spring sports uncertain
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Parks and Recreation Director Wesley Laney will step down at the end of January. Laney, who has been the director since 2011, will be replaced by Wesley Freeman. Freeman will start immediately, allowing him time to work alongside...
Cullman City Council hears from veterans about PTSD treatment
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening welcomed three area veterans and representatives of Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2214, who thanked the council for its financial support of the post’s Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) project, which has shown...
Commission declares emergency; County employees receive 5% pay adjustment
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission held a special meeting Friday morning, and due to COVID-19 restrictions, the meeting was closed to visitors and live streamed to the public on the Cullman County Commission’s Facebook page. The commission has suspended regular commission meetings...
Cullman Council excludes essential city employees from FFCRA, approves temporary stipend
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved an emergency resolution that will exclude the city’s public safety and public works employees from the recently passed Family First Corona Response Act (FFCRA). The federal act increases the availability of paid family...
Office of Mayor Woody Jacobs Mayor Proclaims Community College Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, April 12, 2021, Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the month of April 2021 Community College Month in the City of Cullman. On hand from Wallace State Community College to receive the proclamation were Dr. Vicki Karolewics (President), Fast Track...
Cullman Council grants 10-year tax abatement to HomTex, accepts $7M state loan for sewer improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved an ordinance to accept a $7,110,000 loan from the State Revolving Fund via the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and the Alabama Water Pollution Control Authority for improvements to the city’s sewer...
Cullman City Council talks Christmas
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening issued the permit for the city’s upcoming Christmas in Cullman Parade and Tree Lighting to be held Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. The parade will begin at the intersection of First Avenue Southeast and Fifth...
Commission sets $10.25 minimum wage for County employees after controversial raise; Rock the South parking and traffic plan unveiled
Darrell Skipper of Skipper Consulting talks about proposed parking areas around the new Rock the South location at Tuesday’s Cullman County Commission meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the wake of Monday’s controversial revelation that Cullman County Engineer John Lang...
Ivey awards $350K grant for 24th St. improvements
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the City of Cullman has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $350,000 for road improvements and to improve traffic safety to a main thoroughfare to REHAU, Inc. Ivey’s...
Dodge City appoints Jason Burney mayor
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council at its Thursday night meeting appointed its third mayor this year. Councilwoman Heather Langley made a motion to appoint Mayor Pro-Tem Jason Burney, and it was seconded by Councilman Jerry Lynn and approved by all....
Commission talks COVID-19 precautions, Commission on Aging expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. -
Local physician James Thomas, at the Cullman County Commission’s regular
meeting Tuesday, addressed the commissioners about the first day of the new
policy requiring anyone entering the courthouse to have their temperature
checked and to wear a mask.
“Just to give an update, it went...
Baileyton considers Parkside gym donation, talks Wi-Fi concerns
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council at its meeting this week heard from Parkside Basketball Coach Danny Weaver about the school’s efforts to raise money to redo the gymnasium floor. The school hosts basketball games, volleyball games and tournaments.
“Our school is so nice...
Changes coming to Stony Lonesome after fatal wreck; father makes emotional plea
Members of the Cullman County Commission at Tuesday's meeting, where Stony Lonesome OHV Park was the main topic of discussion / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission approved several rule changes for Stony Lonesome OHV Park Tuesday morning in response to a fatal...
‘This is one of the biggest investments ever in the community’
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night approved the sale of nearly 3.3 acres beside Good Hope Pharmacy, which is located along County Road 437. The parcel is also next to the recently acquired Cotton Gin property at 123...
West Point talks COVID-19, paving CR 1141
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Senior Center recently received new countertops, but due to COVID-19, the West Point seniors will have to wait to enjoy the new addition. The decision was made Monday that the senior centers run by the Cullman County...
Cullman City Council adopts road repair plan under Rebuild Alabama Act, approves tax abatements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday adopted an annual transportation plan for road repairs to be made throughout the city as funds disbursed annually under the Rebuild Alabama Act become available. The City expects to receive $112,328.51 in the first year,...
CCCDC awards more than $217K in grants
CULLMAN, Ala. – The
Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met and awarded a total
of $217,500 in grants Monday night.
The following grant requests were approved:
First Source for Women – Educational training supplies ($12,000)Cullman County Public Library – ADA-compliant door ($12,000)Logan Preservation Foundation – Repairs...
Vinemont adopts ordinance establishing procedural rules; Cosper sworn in
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night saw its newest council member, Charlotte Cosper, sworn in when Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown administered Cosper’s oath of office. Cosper was appointed last Thursday night in a special-called meeting to fill the...
Garden City Town Council approves lease for boutique
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday night approved the lease for a new boutique in town. Keith Sanders brought the request before the council, and after some discussion, it was approved. The boutique will be in a house directly...
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...
Debt-free
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday evening voted to pay off a USDA loan taken in 2007 to improve its sewer system. The council used reserve funds to retire the debt, scheduled to be completed on Jan. 1, 2043, 21...
New councilmember Stam sworn at Hanceville’s council meeting
HANCEVILLE Ala. -- John Stam was sworn as the new council member at the Thursday night city council meeting in Hanceville. He was appointed by the council to fill the seat vacated last month by Justin Pruitt. Stam is originally from Gadsden and a...
