Cullman County Community Development Commission awards $84,000 in grants
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met Monday evening and awarded a total of $84,000 in grants.
The following grant requests were approved:
Good Hope Elementary School - $12,000 for tables and chairs for social distancing
Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation - $12,000...
West Point Town Council receives positive report on water treatment plant
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point received a great report card for its water treatment plant. The plant’s 2020 report to be submitted to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) was presented to the council Monday night by Grady Parsons, president of Living...
South Vinemont Town Council passes resolution to adopt mitigation plan; approves several agenda items
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala.- The South Vinemont Town Council met Tuesday evening for their April meeting. The council approved several items on the agenda by unanimous vote. Councilmember Sonya Copeland was not in attendance.
The council approved for Town Clerk Kayecea Sasser to attend the Alabama...
Colony Town Council nears budget completion, names library board
COLONY, Ala. - In a meeting with so little conflict that it netted words of congratulations from residents in attendance, the Colony Town Council got down to business Tuesday evening, naming a board for the town’s library, approving repairs to the town vehicle, discussing...
Cullman mayor proclaims Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed the week of April 11-17, 2021, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the City of Cullman. Each year, the second full week in April is dedicated to those men and women who serve as our...
Cullman City Council clears way for major expansion of aquatic center water park, Main Avenue repaving
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Monday evening paved the way for new development and expansion on the city’s southwest side with a collection of resolutions and ordinances to support infrastructure improvements and new facilities.
The council approved the issuance of $29,085,000 in bonds...
Good Hope City Council: Stash House Properties to open phase one of new bar and grille before June 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Stash House Properties LLC is one step closer to opening their bar and grille at the former Cotton Gin. Owners Preston Prewett and Pat “Kat Daddy” Watson were present at the Good Hope City Council meeting Monday night as the...
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...
Dodge City Town Council approves road projects, challenges local business over licensing
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council Thursday evening awarded a contract to M. C. Paving of Hanceville to perform repairs, and resurfacing to Wagon Wheel Road and County Road 205.
On Wagon Wheel Road, the company will patch potholes, apply tar tack...
Hanceville City Council approves plan to repair damage to Styles Street Bridge; approves two local events
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council approved the plan Thursday night to fix the Styles Street Bridge that is currently closed and will remain as such until the work can be completed. The plan will have work possibly beginning in mid-June once the...
New Baileyton Town Hall close to opening; tornado siren in need of repairs for continuing storm season
BAILEYTON, Ala.- Baileyton mayor Windell Calloway said Monday night that he hopes the new Baileyton Town Hall will be ready in time for April’s town council meeting. The sound system has been installed in the new town hall and the Cullman Electric Co-Op should...
Holly Pond Council approves senior center plan
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening approved the design for the community’s new senior center that will be located near the Guy Hunt Library on the town’s west side. Based on a plan submitted by 5RDesign, the 2,000...
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...
Cullman County Commission terminates emergency declared before March 17 storms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission voted to terminate the local emergency that was declared prior to the storms Wednesday March 17. Cullman County EMA director Phyllis Little said, “Other than having some repeat issues with areas that were washed out and flooded...
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....
Cullman RV park to add recreational water feature
Water park will be largest of its kind in Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a bid from The Entertainment Group, LLC, dba Union Aqua Parks, in the amount of $158,413.25, for a custom inflatable water park to be...
Cullman City Council creates court diversion program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed an ordinance to establish a pretrial diversion program for Cullman’s municipal court. The ordinance was approved after suspension of rules of procedure to allow a vote on its first reading.
The ordinance states that...
New convenience store to be built in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A new convenience store is coming to County Road 222 in Good Hope across from the Palomino RV Resort.
Mayor Jerry Bartlett said at Monday night’s council meeting, “Last Monday night, the planning commission passed Singh Mart, LLC. We passed his...
Commission declares April as Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission proclaimed the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. At Tuesday night’s meeting, Nancy Bryant with Cullman Caring for Kids and Charlotte Jones with Victims Services were both present as the...
West Point council talks striping of CR 1141
WEST POINT, Ala.- West Point Mayor Gerald Schafer at Monday night’s council meeting reported that part of the striping on County Road 1141 has been done at a cost of just more than $11,400.
“Maybe in a few months we can do the other part,”...
Berlin receives $100K grant for reconstruction of CR 1600, takes next step toward community storm shelter
BERLIN, Ala. - On Monday evening, Berlin Mayor Patrick Bates shared with his town council the news that local legislators have secured a $100,000 grant to reconstruct County Road 1600, including laying of a new road base and chip seal. According to the mayor,...
Hanceville prepares for Irish Festival, clean-up week, yard sale weekend
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The City of Hanceville at Thursday’s council meeting set the dates for this year’s free clean-up week and yard sale weekend. The free clean-up will run from April 26-30 with the permit-free yard sale weekend April 23-24.
Mayor Kenneth Nail reminded Hanceville residents...
Dodge City council seats new member, hears complaint over gaming machines
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday evening selected and seated community native Heather Langley as its newest member, filling the vacant seat of Murray Lowe, who resigned last month as he and his wife prepared to move away from Dodge...
South Vinemont meets with light agenda
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala.- The South Vinemont Town Council met Tuesday night with a light agenda. The council unanimously accepted the minutes from both the work session and regular meeting from Feb. 9. and the January and February financials. All voted in favor except Councilwoman...
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...
Cullman emergency responders get high tech help from new app
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday approved the purchase of a new system that will give emergency responders high-tech assistance getting where they need to go. The Rover system by Emergency Reporting is designed to get emergency calls out to responders...
Good Hope City Council moves one step closer to new planned projects
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Good Hope City Council moved one step closer to being able to announce one of several new projects currently being planned. The council heard the second reading of a lease agreement for the old Cotton Gin restaurant property located at...
Cullman City Council grants 10-year tax abatement for unknown industrial project
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council approved a 10-year tax abatement for an existing Cullman industrial manufacturer without naming the company, to support expansion for cryptically labeled “Project MBEQ,” representing a capital investment of at least $50 million that will...
Baileyton names parks director, schedules ‘Day in the Park’
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council approved at its meeting Monday night several new hires in preparation for what it hopes will be a successful ball season. Ryan Chambers was named parks director for a one-year term, while Dianne Whitehead will be the...
Fairview council votes to replace park lights, discusses community planning
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, and after approving last month’s minutes welcomed Clint Haynes who was there to talk about his idea for a potential strip mall in the town. No detailed plans were put...
Holly Pond moves forward with sewer repairs, improvements
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening approved a proposal to make the first of three major repairs to the town’s sewer system by installing new gearbox seals, shafts, bearings and rotors in two pumps. Council members approved an...
Tree City USA: City recognized for 33rd year; Arbor Day Poster Contest winners named
CULLMAN, Ala. - Friday morning, the City of Cullman Tree Commission and Mayor Woody Jacobs celebrated the city being designated a “Tree City USA” by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 33rd consecutive year. Arbor Day poster winners were also recognized at the meeting.
Jacobs...
Hanceville talks March 13 Irish Festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council met Thursday evening with a light agenda, discussing the Hanceville Irish Festival, which is planned for Saturday, March 13.
Festivities will kick off at 9 a.m. in downtown Hanceville and will feature traditional Irish music from musical acts...
Colony mayor files ethics complaint against council member
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Mayor Curtis Johnson, at the conclusion of the Town’s regular council meeting Tuesday, informed Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem Ethel Alexander that he has filed an ethics complaint against her over funds she received for a tutoring program she and...
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...
Exit 304 lights getting upgraded; lease discussed for old Cotton Gin property
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Things are getting a little brighter in Good Hope. Lighting around Interstate 65 Exit 304/Alabama Highway 69 is being updated with new LED fixtures. Good Mayor Jerry Bartlett on Monday night told the council that work to replace the 58...
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...
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,...
Hanceville council gets update from HPD
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long on Thursday night updated the mayor and city council about an incident that occurred early Thursday morning that resulted in the arrests of five individuals for allegedly breaking into vehicles at Wallace State Community College. The...
Dodge City Town Council bids farewell to Murray Lowe
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday accepted the resignation of Councilman Murray Lowe, whose family will be relocating away from the town. Before the vote, Murray, who has served on the council since 2009, spoke fondly of his time...
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...
Colony council talks fire, emergency response in community
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council’s Tuesday meeting became an informal referendum on the community’s volunteer fire service, with officials and audience members sharing concerns about an apparent lack of response to emergency calls by the department.
When Councilwoman Ethel Alexander pointed out that...
Vinemont honors late J.D. Marcum
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont Town Council honored the late J.D Marcum Tuesday evening. Marcum, who served as a council member and was a former mayor, died in November 2020 at the age of 85. His widow, Edith “Deedie” Marcum, was present...
Good Hope talks unnamed CR 222 development
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council agreed Monday night to draft a resolution to be voted on at its next meeting regarding an agreement with the City of Cullman about an as-yet-unnamed development along County Road 222. The agreement hinges on...
Cullman council: Traffic signal coming to dangerous intersection, large housing development coming to Bolte Rd.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved the rezoning of property along Bolte Road Southeast to allow for the construction of a subdivision of small-lot, single-family houses, as well as an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) paving...
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...
Baileyton welcomes back Gilbert, awards land leases
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night was happy to welcome back Town Clerk Pat Gilbert. Gilbert was hospitalized for four weeks after Christmas with COVID-19.
Gilbert quickly got to work, opening the sealed bids for the four parcels of land the...
Play ball! Holly Pond moves forward with ball programs, names new park director
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening announced that the spring ball season will go on as planned, unless the State enacts another shutdown. Parents can pick up forms at town hall and return with payment. They must also...
Fairview council talks spring sports signups, debris removal proposal
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council on Monday night said the Town’s parks and rec baseball, softball and T-ball signups will begin Monday, Feb. 8. Preparations have begun for the upcoming season after last year’s season was canceled due to COVID-19.
The council is...
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...
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...
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...
Cullman council sets fees for water, wastewater connections
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved ordinances setting new fees for connections, reconnections and other services of the water and wastewater systems.
Water fees
The water fee ordinance set forth the following fees for connections, reconnections and other services:
a) Reconnection Fee...
‘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...
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...
Cullman County Water Department rates going up 7%
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Water Department customers will see a 7% increase in water rates starting with the next billing cycle. The increase was recommended by St. John & Associates due to an increase in rates from the City of Cullman Utilities Board,...
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,...
Berlin to expand Wi-Fi service around farmers’ market, community center
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening approved measures that will expand Wi-Fi access around the community center/farmers’ market/town hall complex and create a backup system to help safeguard that access.
Mayor Patrick Bates reported that public Wi-Fi has been installed at...
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...
Hanceville mulls senior center project changes, costs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening heard from architect Tim Burney, who provided an update on the new senior center building. He, along with the council, continues to adjust plans for the project after the original bid for construction came...
Frustrations expressed at Colony Town Council meeting
COLONY, Ala. - Despite meeting for close to three hours Tuesday night, the Colony Town Council adjourned without completing any official business. Mayor Curtis Johnson did introduce three new resolutions to be voted on at the next council meeting. Many topics were brought to...
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...
Cullman council addresses traffic concerns on residential streets, updates wastewater policy
CULLMAN, Ala. - In an early session on Monday, the Cullman City Council passed a resolution adopting what it termed a “traffic calming policy.”
According to the resolution:
“The purpose of this Policy is to create a safe environment for pedestrians and bicyclist in vehicular areas,...
Good Hope Council votes to purchase The Cotton Gin property
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night voted 5-1 to approve the City’s purchase of The Cotton Gin restaurant property, including the 5.98 acres, building and restaurant equipment. The property, owned by Elliott Morgan, was offered to the City...
Winter Wonderland workers honored
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Friday morning recognized all those who worked together to make the 2020 Winter Wonderland at Sportsman Lake Park a success. In a year that has been especially difficult for area seniors, the Commission, along with the...
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...
Year in Review: Cullman County mayors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune reached out to mayors of all Cullman County municipalities to hear what they feel were the highlights in their communities in 2020, as well as what residents can look forward to this year. Carla Hart, Holly PondHighlights of 2020:...
Charlotte Cosper appointed to Vinemont council, place 3
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Charlotte Cosper was appointed Thursday night to fill the seat left vacant on the South Vinemont Town Council when J.D. Marcum died in November. Cosper will fill place 3.
The council held a special-called meeting Thursday night and started by asking...
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...
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...
Holly Pond to continue providing free Wi-Fi at town parks
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday said free public Wi-Fi will be available for at least another 12 months in town parks (Governors and Lions Club Parks). The council voted unanimously to renew the Town’s agreement with JTM Broadband...
Berlin council puts more than $6K toward weather radios for residents
BERLIN, Ala. - After much controversy surrounding its decision not to repair or replace the town's tornado siren, the Berlin Town Council at a special meeting Monday night took the first steps toward obtaining weather radios for people within the siren's range.
Mayor Patrick Bates...
Good Hope passes amended mobile home ordinance
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council on Monday night passed by unanimous vote an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 009-2019 regarding manufactured home parks, mobile homes and manufactured homes within city limits. The vote was taken after the second reading of...
Berlin will not repair, replace tornado siren; free public Wi-Fi a no-go
Updated 12-26-20 at 7:03 p.m.
BERLIN, Ala. – At its November meeting, the Berlin Town Council approved a spending plan for its remaining Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds, including $4,800 to purchase equipment to create public Wi-Fi areas in the...
West Point council amends budget; Town employees get bonus
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council voted Monday night to amend the Town’s 2020-2021 budget to include the cost of repaving County Road 1141.
The cost for the approximately 2 miles of roadway inside the town limits was $307,273.82. The work was...
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...
City, County holiday hours, sanitation schedules
Cullman County offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24-25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The offices will also be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 31-Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
Cullman County sanitation routes will run normally on these...
ID board presents $20K to Good Hope for AGCOR project
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Jason Grimmett, chairman of the Cullman County Industrial Development Authority Board, on Friday presented Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett a check for $20,000 on behalf of the Authority.
According to Cullman County Economic Development Director Bradley Williams, the money will help...
Vinemont council seeking to fill place 3
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council met for its regularly scheduled December meeting Tuesday night, its first meeting since Councilman and former Mayor J.D. Marcum died in November at the age of 85.
Mayor Radginal Dodson said the Town will fill Marcum’s seat, and...
Commission awards installation contract for New Canaan shelter; Human Trafficking Awareness Month proclaimed
CULLMAN, Ala. - New Canaan will soon see progress in the long-awaited installation of its community storm shelter. The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday evening awarded the contract to install the shelter to Harbor Enterprises, LLC, doing business as Survive-A-Storm.
The new community storm center...
Legislators, ALFA present $215K for Cullman ag center
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County’s state legislative delegation delivered some holiday cheer to the Cullman County Commission Tuesday evening in the form of a $215,000 check from Montgomery. Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope were present at Tuesday’s commission meeting...
Good Hope moves closer to amended mobile home ordinance
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night had a first reading of an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 009-2019, regarding manufactured home parks, mobile homes and manufactured homes within city limits. The amended ordinance is in response to the...
Cullman City Council commends Dr. Scott Warner for COVID response
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening finished out its calendar year by presenting Dr. Scott Warner a resolution of commendation for his service to the city throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Warner, who works for Chest Medicine of Cullman in addition...
Hanceville receives $90K grant for 911 system upgrade
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville E-911 will soon be getting new equipment to help streamline its current system, thanks to a $90,000 grant from the Cullman County E-911 Board of Commissioners’ Grant Program for 2021.
The council said the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, City of Cullman...
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...
Holly Pond council votes to move ahead with tornado siren repair
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The residents of Holly Pond will soon have their tornado siren again after the council on Monday night approved the estimated $20,000 cost to repair it. Although the repair was previously approved by Former Mayor Bill Oliver, the cost had...
Cullman council approves COVID-safe special needs Christmas celebration, Arnold St. RR crossing upgrades
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a request from Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) Therapeutic Recreation Special Needs Program for a COVID-safe drive-thru Christmas celebration at Depot Park Dec. 17 from 5-7 p.m.
According to the request, “Families...
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...
‘We are a small town, but we have big dreams’
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Town of Holly Pond this week was awarded a Community Development Block Grants (CDGB) in the amount of $250,000 to construct a new senior citizen center.
Holly Pond Mayor Carla Hart said that hearing the Town received the grant was...
Bartlett earns professional municipal designation
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett recently earned the designation of Advanced Certified Municipal Official.
According to a statement from the Alabama League of Municipalities:
“Mayor Jerry Bartlett of Good Hope has earned the professional designation of Advanced Certified Municipal Official. In order...
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...
Cullman County, City offices closed Thursday, Friday
Cullman County and City of Cullman offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Neither County nor City Sanitation will run Thursday, Nov. 26. Thursday’s routes will be run Friday, Nov. 27.
The Cullman County Commission and City of Cullman...
Good Hope cancels Christmas events, awards $15K to schools
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council on Monday night announced the cancellation of the City’s annual Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park events. Mayor Jerry Bartlett said the decision was made due to COVID-19 and the increasing numbers of cases...
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...
Commission loosens Dumpster regulation restrictions
Updated 11-20-20 at 1:32 p.m.
Editor's note: This resolution applies only to Cullman County. Private roll-off Dumpsters are not allowed inside Cullman city limits.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Thursday night met at its new time of 6 p.m. It was the...
Cullman County Probate Office receives clean 2015-2020 audit report
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts recently released the findings of its audit of the Office of Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown covering a period of over four years from Oct. 1, 2015 through Jan. 31, 2020. Reviewing...
Berlin approves CARES Act projects: Wi-Fi for low-income areas and more assistance for local elementary schools
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening approved multiple projects for slightly more than $16,100 in its remaining CARES Act funds for COVID response, after the Town purchased needed protective and sanitizing supplies for its own use and contributed $18,000 to...
West Point hopeful for grant to help pave CR 1246
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council met briefly Monday night with only one item of business to discuss. The council voted to apply for a Rebuild Alabama Act grant in hopes of repaving at least part of County Road 1246.
Municipalities seeking...
Hanceville council talks volunteer firefighter benefits, Commercial Street project
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council agreed Thursday night to reject two bids for the Commercial Street resurfacing and drainage project, which is being paid for in part with Rebuild Alabama Act (fuel tax) funds. With both bids coming in significantly higher than...
(Updated) Commission names Bradley Williams director of Cullman County Economic Development
Updated 11-11-20 at 11:19 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Wednesday morning had a short organizational meeting, the first for newly sworn-in Chairman Jeff “Clem” Clemons. After recognizing the veterans in attendance, the commission took care of a few items of business.
Clemons,...
