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...
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...
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...
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...
Cullman City Council honors WildWater staff, amends procedures for public comments
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday commended Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) and its WildWater staff for earning the Leading Edge Award from the World Waterpark Association. WildWater is the only publicly owned park on the top six waterparks...
Cullman announces $20.5 M in debt repayment savings, opening of pipeline from Duck River Reservoir
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday announced two major projects have been completed or are near completion - one financial, the other physical. First, the City of Cullman will save more than $20 million on interest payments on the Duck River...
Cullman County Commission talks retirement benefits
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its Tuesday morning meeting passed a resolution to adopt ACT 2019-132 to provide Tier I retirement benefits to Tier II plan members. The passage of ACT 2019-132 last year by the state legislature allows local employers...
Garden City votes to enter township deputy contract with CCSO
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday night voted to enter into a township deputy contract with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). The council had, in previous months, debated over having the deputy or establishing a police department, but...
County Commission opts to keep CARTS director on payroll
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a barrage of former Cullman Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) employees showed up at a Cullman County Commission meeting last month to voice displeasure with CARTS Director Joyce Echols, the commission opted to use an outside attorney, instead of Cullman...
Colony Councilman resigns, council rescinds Town Clerk’s dismissal
COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s Town Council meeting Tuesday afternoon was a busy one with multiple items on the agenda, and a big piece of news that was not. During the committee reports, Finance Committee Chair Eric Carwell offered no report, but instead submitted his...
Cullman Planning Commission approves property use plans; annexation of several local properties
CULLMAN, Ala. — The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Monday evening approved multiple requests for property use plans for two subdivisions and recommended to the City Council the annexation of three properties.
The commission approved:
A site plan for a convenience store at the location...
City of Cullman swears in council members and new mayor
Left to right: Garlan E. Gudger, Jr., John W. Cook, Andy Page, Woody Jacobs, Jenny Folsom and Clint Hollingsworth
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman tonight swore in its city council and new mayor for 2016-2020. It was a packed house at Cullman City Hall,...
Workforce shortage results in policy changes
CULLMAN, Ala. - A current shortage of employees resulted in the Cullman County Commission examining and changing the definition of “relative” in their nepotism policy Tuesday evening. The county, especially the Road Department, is struggling to fill open positions as the peak paving months...
City planning commission OKs next phase of construction in controversial subdivision
Photo taken Monday, June 4 shows that displaced earth under sunken pavement appears to have pushed up these curbing/gutter slabs at two locations in the Heritage Village subdivision. Numerous potholes around the neighborhood have been recently filled. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On...
More residential lofts coming to downtown Cullman
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met Monday evening, and with an abbreviated agenda, approved two conditional use requests for property rezoning, the first of which was for loft apartments on Second Avenue Southeast.
The first request was made specifically for 302 and...
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...
County, City to form Solid Waste Disposal Authority
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its Tuesday meeting approved the formation of the Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) to manage a partnership between the City of Cullman and Cullman County to prevent an outside, private company from purchasing the Cullman County...
Baileyton mourns loss of Councilman Walker Mead
Image shows full Baileyton Town Council from late 2016: Wendell Peterson, Greg Griffin, Mayor Johnny Dyar, Windell Calloway, Myra Martin and the late Walker Mead.
BAILEYTON - The Baileyton Town Council met this week, with one notable absence. The council and the town of Baileyton...
Courthouse HVAC system to be replaced
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission hopes to soon replace the HVAC system at the Cullman County Courthouse.
“We are going to have to do something,” said Chairman Kenneth Walker. “The week before the 4th (of July) we had a breakdown. If Dye Services...
Going to the courthouse? Bring your mask
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met bright and early Monday morning for a special-called meeting to approve a new plan requiring all persons entering the Cullman County Courthouse to wear masks and have their temperatures checked. The courthouse was closed Friday to...
Cullman City Council appoints two new members to city’s planning commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council met on Monday evening at city hall where Michael Sullins and Blake Bright were appointed to the City of Cullman Planning Commission to fill the vacancies left by Barret Richard, who has moved into the county, making...
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...
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:...
Commission approves $814K tax abatement for NAFCO
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Thursday approved a tax abatement for the expansion of North Alabama Fabricating Company (NAFCO) in the amount of $814,178.
Cullman Economic Development Agency Project Manager and Finance Stanley Kennedy said, “We expect this project to have a...
Commission awards almost $9K to library ahead of 2020 Census
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday voted to give the Cullman County Public Library System $8,881.98 to update its computer systems ahead of the 2020 Census. Director Sharon Townson met with the commissioners to discuss the important role the library plays...
Hanceville Fire Department getting new truck
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Fire and Rescue will soon be getting a new rig. The department was given permission Tuesday night to purchase a Toyne Pumper truck. The custom-made truck is expected to take one year to be built and delivered.
The Hanceville City Council...
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...
Hanceville City Council grants requests for several upcoming fall events
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council granted several requests in preparation for several festivals and events taking place in Hanceville in the coming weeks. Over the next several weekends, there will be many opportunities for some Halloween fun with the kids as well...
Jacobs proclaims September NICU Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year, the month of September is set aside as Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Awareness Month. On Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the month of September 2020 NICU Awareness Month in the city of Cullman.
“I am...
Improving access: Good Hope commission, public hear plan for CR 222/Exit 305
GOOD HOPE - The City of Good Hope anticipates seeing further increases in development and traffic as a result of opening the interchange on County Road 222 last January, so the City's planning commission has been working with Skipper Consulting to figure out the...
Garden City talks law enforcement, appoints new fire chief
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and Terry Sanders of the Alabama League of Municipalities Loss Control Division spoke with the Garden City Town Council prior to this week’s meeting about the Town hiring a deputy or establishing its own police...
Berlin Town Council passes 2020 budget, talks new municipal complex
BERLIN, Ala.
- The Berlin Town Council approved the town’s 2020 fiscal year budget at Monday
evening’s meeting. According to Mayor Patrick Bates, all revenue estimates
represent an amount at least 10% below 2019’s budget, while expenses may be
estimated slightly higher. These intentional under-and over-estimations were
“just to...
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...
CCCDC awards $56K in grants in last meeting of 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met and awarded a total of $56,000 in grants Monday night, without its usual amount of funding available, to get a few more awards distributed before the end of the year.
The following grant requests...
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...
Cullman council approves study for traffic light at Cherokee Ave./24th St. SW, hears protest of RV park
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed a resolution to enter into a contract with Sain Associates for a traffic signal warrant evaluation and timing plans for the intersection of Cherokee Avenue/Alabama Highway 69 and 24th Street Southwest in the...
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...
Birmingham Fastener to expand, create 30 new jobs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council Thursday night talked budgets and announced a major expansion at Birmingham Fastener. While there was no vote on the proposed $4.2 million city budget, action was taken on the $2.15 million capital investment by Birmingham Fastener.
The expansion...
Sewer rate increase, late fees coming to West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point residents will soon be paying more for water. The town council voted Monday night to amending the current ordinance increasing sewer rates by 10% across the board. This would be the first rate increase in over 10 years....
Cullman Council passes 10-year tax abatement for Rusken Packaging; new water, wastewater repair and service fees set
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening granted a 10-year tax abatement extension to Rusken Packaging “of all state and local noneducational ad valorem taxes and all construction related transaction taxes, except those construction related transaction taxes levied for educational purposes...
Courthouse will remain closed until at least May 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met for an emergency meeting Friday morning to discuss the reopening of the courthouse and County offices. For now, the courthouse and County offices will remain closed. A decision will be made at the commission’s next official...
West Point making improvements to ballpark
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday approved the allocation of up to $85,000 for the installation of LED lights at ball fields one, two and four. LED Capital installed lights at field three as a preview. The lights can...
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,...
Upcoming development could begin new approach to downtown construction
Architect’s concept drawing of the front of the proposed Turner three-story business/loft apartment development / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission met in a protracted session, voting to recommend to the city council a modification of Cullman’s ordinance...
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...
Cullman council adopts 2020 budget, says farewell to Nathan Anderson
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night said goodbye to Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) Executive Director Nathan Anderson before adopting the city’s 2020 fiscal year budget. Anderson leaves CPRST after Oct. 1 to take a position as CEO...
Cullman City Council approves Rock the South permit, industrial tax abatements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved the event permit for Rock the South, bringing the annual music festival one step closer to its post-COVID return. The event will take place August 13-14, 2021 and will feature performances by Luke...
Vinemont announces 4th of July fireworks show
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night. announced that the town’s 4th of July fireworks show will be held on Sunday, July 2, from 6-9 p.m. at the Vinemont Sports Complex. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served,...
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...
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...
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...
Vinemont council considers community improvements
VINEMONT, Ala. - An effort is underway in the town of South Vinemont to bring new activities and amenities for the community to enjoy. Mayor Radginal Dodson and the town council on Tuesday night discussed several ideas including a disc golf course, beach volleyball...
Hanceville talks dog park, 2020 Census
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville residents will soon see some improvements and upgrades to the city’s dog park thanks to a $5,000 grant announced by Mayor Kenneth Nail at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. The dog park is located near the creek at Veterans...
Jacobs proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs this week officially proclaimed the month of April 2019 “Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month” in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation from Cullman Caring for Kids were Executive Director Javon Daniel and...
Baileyton Town Council appoints new town clerk
BAILEYTON, Ala.- A new town clerk was appointed in the Town of Baileyton Monday night. Nikki Fry will serve as the town’s clerk after the departure of now former clerk Pat Gilbert. Gilbert, who served as the town’s clerk for 12 years, “resigned” Friday,...
Jacobs proclaims Jan. 26 – Feb. 1 ‘Catholic Schools Week’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday proclaimed Jan. 26 through Feb. 1, 2020 “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...
Cullman council commends police officers, paves way for fire station at airport
The Cullman City Council on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 recognized Cullman Police Department patrol officers Hunter Potts (L) and Tyler Jackson (R) for their response to a double shooting in November. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council held its...
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...
Commission bids farewell to Walker, talks Reliance Worldwide project
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met Thursday morning, for the last time with Chairman Kenneth Walker at the helm.
Commissioner Kerry Watson said to Walker, “I would just like to tell the chairman, I've enjoyed working with you over the past few years,...
Holly Pond purchases land for future projects
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council at its April meeting voted to purchase approximately 13.2 acres of land across from the Guy Hunt Library on Lions Park Road, adjacent to the town’s ball field to Holly Pond Cemetery on Cemetery Road.
Holly...
Berlin moves forward on development of town facilities
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening moved forward with measures to continue the development of its municipal facilities.
The council:
Awarded a $450 contract to Vinemont Welding and Fabrication for sand blasting and powder coating to complete a permanent sign for the...
County employees getting 3.14% pay increase; sheriff’s office getting more
Sheriff Matt Gentry speaks at a press conference earlier this year. / Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - Last week, the Cullman County Commission passed a $54,233,848 budget, a 2.61 percent increase over last year’s total of $52,856,558. Increased healthcare costs (which have risen almost $2...
Holly Pond talks roads, grant for wastewater plant
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Roads were the main topic of conversation for the Holly Pond Town Council Monday evening.
Mayor Bill Oliver proposed a “test road” be treated by Corrective Asphalt Materials, an Illinois company that works in different parts of the country.
“It’s a treatment...
Cullman City Council welcomes state basketball champion Bearcats, approves funding agreement for industrial park improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening welcomed the Cullman High School Bearcats basketball team, recent Alabama 6A state champions, pausing the meeting for photos and presenting each player a trophy on behalf of the city.
“Guys, we couldn’t be more proud...
Good Hope City Council votes on grant application to build new road off Highway 69
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Good Hope City Council voted unanimously Monday night to apply for a Community Development Block Grant for a new road off Highway 69 from Good Hope Pharmacy to Stash House (formerly The Cotton Gin). The grant is in the amount...
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...
Jacobs proclaims April ‘Sexual Assault Awareness Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Thursday officially proclaimed the month of April 2020 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in the city of Cullman. In the proclamation, Jacobs challenged all citizens to observe #SAAM by joining advocates and communities across the country...
West Point Town Council grants funds to Scholars’ Bowl Team
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School’s Scholars’ Bowl Team were in attendance at the West Point Town Council meeting Monday evening to present a breakdown of the costs for their season expenses and national trips, asking the council for any funding they...
Baileyton sets record straight on reasons for security cameras
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council at its meeting Monday night hoped to clarify the primary reasons for the new security cameras that have been placed at the park and other Town properties. Other media outlets reported toilet paper theft as the main...
Cullman County Commission signs declaration making September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The commission was joined by the family of Maggie Grant. Maggie passed away in late March at the age of 4 of acute myeloid leukemia.
Kathryn Grant shared...
Garden City Town Council talks 1-cent sales tax, 2020 Census
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council welcomed Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman to its February meeting Monday evening. Marchman was in attendance to provide information about the proposed 1-cent sales tax that will be on the March 3 ballot.
“Anytime you talk...
Good Hope receives $5K grant for park expansion
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The City of Good Hope on Friday received a little help from the Alabama Mountains, Rivers & Valleys Resource Conservation & Development Council (AMRV RC&D) for the continued work on the City’s park expansion. Good Hope was awarded a $5,125 grant...
Berlin takes more steps toward town hall, farmers’ market
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council back in September discussed preliminary plans for a municipal complex to be located on adjacent land west and northwest of the Berlin Community Center. At its Monday night meeting, the council moved forward with two parts of...
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...
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...
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...
Downtown merchants share vision for Hanceville
Shawn Bennett addresses the Hanceville City Council and meeting attendees. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council welcomed Shawn Bennett and other downtown Hanceville merchants, who came to share a vision for the future of the area. Bennett, a Cullman...
Garden City councilman voices displeasure with commission spending on Rock the South preparations
The Garden City Town Council (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - When Garden City Mayor Tim Eskew asked council members Monday night if they had any further comments, Mayor Pro-Tempore Scott Arnold addressed the topics of taxes and Rock the South.
Said...
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...
Hanceville proclaims September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville City Council members, with Mayor Kenneth Nail joining via Zoom, moved swiftly through their agenda Thursday evening, holding a public hearing, signing a proclamation and appointing board members.
Three members of the Hanceville Industrial Board – Buddy Perkins, Elaine Perkins and...
Terracotta pipes cause snag in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Hanceville City Council Thursday approved just over $6,000 in expenses due to an unforeseen issue Public Works encountered on Commercial Street. Public Works Director Rusty Fields explained that crews working on the Commercial Street gutter and resurfacing project discovered old terracotta...
Cullman City Council grants permit for June 5 Alan Jackson concert
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Friday officially granted the special event permit for country star Alan Jackson’s June 5 Small Town Drive-In concert in Cullman. The permit was granted to Real World Tours, Inc. for the event, which will take place...
Hanceville council mulls CARES Act funds; fire department gets new equipment
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council had a lengthy discussion Thursday evening about the money the City can receive from the Coronavirus Relief Fund (through the CARES Act).
Mayor Kenneth Nail said, after communication with the mayor of Arab, he is worried about spending...
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...
Colony Town Council bids farewell to councilwoman Myra Twitty
Councilwoman Myra Twitty (center) poses for her last photo as a member of the Colony Town Council with Clerk Patricia Ponder, Curtis Johnson, Mayor Donnis Leeth and Jamelle Dimbo.
COLONY - At its regular meeting this week, the Colony Town Council received the resignation of...
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...
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...
Good Hope Fire & Rescue receives money for new equipment
Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett (third from left), presents a $15,000 check to Good Hope Fire & Rescue Assistant Chief Jamie Garmon (fourth from left). Also shown, left to right, are: Councilman Greg Brown, Good Hope Fire & Rescue’s Jonathan Reeves, Councilman John Harris...
Cullman council aims to protect against cyber attacks
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening tackled a single-item agenda ahead of incoming storms, passing a resolution to contract Tyler Technologies for professional hosting services for the City’s electronic records. The company will provide off-site digital storage for city records,...
State Delegation gives informational update at Community Luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Community Luncheon on June 17 at Stonebridge Farms to bring an update on important issues to the community with the State Delegation of Senator Garlan Gudger, Representative Randall Shedd, Representative Corey Harbison and...
Vinemont Council adopting children for Christmas Love
Updated 11-13-19 12:15 p.m.
VINEMONT, Ala. - With the holidays just around the corner, Town of South Vinemont officials wanted to do something to give back to their community. They decided to adopt children from the Vinemont Schools’ Christmas Love program.
Mayor Radginal Dodson gave credit...
Jacobs proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Almost everyone has a favorite teacher from school. Maybe it was one who pushed us to do our very best or who recognized a special talent in us and helped us develop it. Or maybe it was one who taught a...
Hanceville mayor voices support for 1-cent tax; SFW veterans home moving forward
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The proposed 1-cent tax on the upcoming March 3 primary ballot and a rezoning request were the two main topics of discussion at Thursday evening’s Hanceville City Council meeting. Mayor Kenneth Nail spoke in favor of the proposed tax and shared...
Vinemont council talks disc golf
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening continued its discussion on the disc golf course being built at the town’s park. The course was approved previously by the council, which is working with a course designer to decide on placement of...
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...
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...
Baileyton announces meeting with Shedd, Gudger; horse show this weekend
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council Monday night announced the Town will host a meeting Saturday, Aug. 31 at 7 a.m. at the Baileyton Senior Center with Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview. Invited to attend the meeting are mayors...
Urgent care facility coming to Baileyton
Mayor Johnny Dyar announced at this week’s council meeting that the new urgent care facility will open in the next two weeks. / Andrew Cryer
BAILEYTON - Last month, the Baileyton Town Council considered the prospect of Dr. Josiah Daily opening a cash-only urgent care...
Baileyton talks town hall, park, Christmas
BAILEYTON, Ala.- Baileyton’s new town hall is nearing completion, with cabinets, trim and flooring going in soon. The town council Monday night discussed the progress and said it hopes to add a council podium in the new building. No official completion date was given,...
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...
