I-65 traffic stop yields meth, handgun
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police Department (CPD) officers on Thursday arrested a man after a traffic stop on Interstate 65 led to the discovery of drugs and a weapon.
CPD Sgt. Chris Thomason and Officer Trey Higginbotham stopped a vehicle on the interstate near mile...
Reports: Academy Sports + Outdoors coming to Cullman
Updated 1-27-17 4:32 p.m.
CULLMAN - Reports are circulating that Academy Sports + Outdoors is opening a store in Cullman. A job posting on the company's website cites the location as "Lee Ave. & Hwy 69."
CEDA Assistant Director Dale Greer said, "I am under a...
Hanceville traffic stop leads to meth trafficking arrests
Editor's Note: We have requested mugshots from the Hanceville PD and will post them when they are received.
HANCEVILLE - Two people were arrested in Hanceville this week and charged with trafficking methamphetamine (ICE). Michael James Coker, 42, and Robin Elliot, 34, were arrested following...
Hanceville council votes to pursue accreditation as an Alabama Community of Excellence; reports from fire and police
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council met Thursday evening, with Mayor Kenneth Nail and all council members present. During its session, the council voted to apply for status as an Alabama Community of Excellence (ACE).
The ACE website (www.alabamacommunitiesofexcellence.org) defines the organization as "Partners working...
Alabama Retired State Employees Association quarterly meeting
The Alabama Retired State Employees Association Cullman Chapter held its quarterly meeting Monday, Jan. 23, with 33 members attending. The guest speaker, Kerry Schlenker, benefits advisor with the State Employees' Insurance Board, provided an informative health insurance update including the recent transition to the...
Local champs prepare for Cullman County Spelling Bee
UPDATE: The Cullman County Spelling Bee has been rescheduled to Monday, Feb. 13.
West Point Elementary winner Hunter Graves and runner-up Charlie Ashley. Hunter will represent West Point Elementary at the Cullman County Spelling Bee on Feb. 27.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Board of Education...
Hanging out at Goat Island Brewing
Tap Room bartender Hillary Brewer serves up a Thrill Hill Vanilla Porter
CULLMAN - Having been raised Southern Baptist in the buckle of the Bible Belt, I'm no expert on beer . . . or dancing (That's a story for another day). But I'm a...
Local SAR chapter speaks at CATA
Hal Thornton, a member of the Cullman Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), addresses Cullman Area JROTC Cadets Thursday at the Cullman Area Technology Academy in Vinemont. He and other SAR members talked about their Revolutionary War patriot ancestors and their...
2-car collision at Hwy. 91 and CR 783 injures 4
Updated 1-26-17 11:56 a.m.
HOLLY POND - A two-car collision at Alabama Highway 91 and County Road 783 early Thursday morning sent two people to area hospitals.
Emergency responders from Holly Pond, Walter and Berlin worked the scene, where, according to County Dispatch, four people were...
State mortuary response team unveils new technology at training event in Cullman
Phong Ngo and Adam Grooms review 3D image data from the drone.
CULLMAN - The State Mortuary Operations Response Team (SMORT) held a training event at the Cullman County Fairgrounds at Sportsman Lake this week, led by SMORT Commander Doug Williams and Cullman County Emergency...
Pilot Light awards certificate of appreciation to Roy Williams
Pictured (left to right): Pilot Light, Inc. Board of Directors- Peggy Day, secretary; Peggy Harris, chairman; Roy Williams, legal advisor and Renee Wright, vice chairman
Following his retirement, the Pilot Light, Inc. Board of Directors awarded a certificate of appreciation to Roy Williams for 34...
Town of Colony receives vehicle from Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
L-R: CCSO Major Matt Hogue, Councilwoman Margaret Jamelle Dimbo and CCSO Chief Deputy Brett Holmes
COLONY - The Town of Colony has a new ride. According to Town Clerk Patricia Ponder, Sheriff Matt Gentry and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) recently donated a surplus...
Cullman Regional announces new urgent care center
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional President/CEO James Clements on Wednesday announced that the hospital will break ground on a new urgent care center in March. The urgent care center will be a freestanding 10,770-square-foot facility with its own parking lot on the Cullman Regional campus. ...
2 arrested, 2 believed to have fled the area following early morning pursuit
CULLMAN - Two Atlanta men are behind bars tonight after an attempted traffic stop led to an early-morning pursuit on I-65, ending in a crash near Lacon. Four men fled the scene of the incident on foot; the two men the Cullman County Sheriff's...
Gov. Bentley awards grant for advocate to assist abuse victims in Cullman, Winston counties
MONTGOMERY - Victims of domestic violence in Cullman and Winston counties will have access to specialized care and assistance with the help of a $10,238 grant awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley.
The grant will help Victim Services of Cullman continue offering the services of a...
Local government, business and education leaders celebrate Cullman area industry
Wallace State's Dean of Applied Technologies, Jimmy Hodges
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Cullman County Industrial Development Authority and City of Cullman Industrial Development Board/Cullman Economic Development Agency, held a special reception at Terri Pines...
Good Hope receives excellent water report
GOOD HOPE - After the fun and games of the last meeting, which was on the night of the college football national championship, the Good Hope City Council was all business Monday night. After the usual invocation (by Maxie Jones), roll call (everyone present...
UAB offering two Presidential Scholarships to WSCC grads
HANCEVILLE - The University of Alabama at Birmingham will offer two outstanding Wallace State Community College students a UAB Presidential Scholarship, which will cover the cost of tuition and academic-related fees for four semesters beginning the 2017 Fall semester.
The application packet should be turned...
County joins City in scaling back water restrictions; readies for special events
Cullman County Water Department Manager Randall Waldrep speaks with attendees after the meeting.
CULLMAN - Cullman County Water customers are now in the same boat as those who get their water from the City of Cullman. Both systems are now on Phase I water restrictions,...
City of Cullman wants your input on new website design
Editor's note: The following is a press release from the City of Cullman.
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman website, www.cullmanal.gov, will soon undergo a complete redesign. We are excited about this project, and seek your input in order to create a new website that...
West Point man arrested with 113 grams of liquid meth
WEST POINT - A West Point man is behind bars on a $1 million bond after a search warrant executed by agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) turned up 113 grams of liquid methamphetamine at his residence.
Randall Lee Parris, 42, was arrested...
City scales back water restrictions to Phase I; Cullman “Tree City USA” for 29th year
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman is easing up on water restrictions. At Monday night’s city council meeting, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs announced that thanks to recent rainfall, Cullman City Water customers are now on Phase I restrictions, two steps back from the Phase...
WSCC 2017 Homecoming: Brooke Edwards crowned queen, basketball teams sweep Southern Union
Members of the 2017 Homecoming Court included: Alaysia Nicholson, of Brewton; Snezhana Tuttle, of Falkville; Brooke Edwards (queen) of Cullman; Brooke Sinyard, of Cullman and Anna Grace Gatlin, of Alabaster.
HANCEVILLE - Brooke Edwards is Wallace State Community College’s 2017 Homecoming Queen. She was crowned...
Jan. 27 Preview Day to spotlight WSCC’s Fine & Performing Arts programs, scholarship opportunities
Nick Watford is featured during a performance of the Wallace State Jazz Band at Preview Day 2016 for the Fine and Performing Arts program at Wallace State Community College.
HANCEVILLE - This Friday morning, anyone with an interest in learning more about the Wallace State...
St. Bernard recognizes senior athletes
Casey Guthery, center
CULLMAN - Saint Bernard senior athletes who participated in fall sports such as volleyball, cross country, bowling and basketball were honored during halftime on Jan. 19 during the basketball game with J.B. Pennington High School.
Many of the students have celebrated state championships...
Local youth perform to raise money for Cullman Regional nursery and pediatric care
HANCEVILLE - Since the For Kids' Sake Variety Show debuted in 1993, the show has helped raise more than $100,000 for Cullman Regional’s nursery and pediatric care. The show gives children all throughout Cullman County the chance to showcase their talents while helping other...
Good Hope woman arrested for trafficking
CULLMAN - A Good Hope woman was arrested Friday and charged with trafficking in illegal drugs and unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
Donna Marie Barnhill, 55, was taken into custody without incident by Cullman City Police Department (CPD) Investigators Sgt. Chris Thomason and Capt....
Young performers hit the stage in “Treasure Island”
CULLMAN - On Saturday afternoon, selected children and teens from the Cullman area put on the first of two performances of "Treasure Island," a production created and directed by the Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) of Missoula, Montana. The theatrical company has come to Cullman...
Get to know the Cullman County Child Development Center
Students' artwork lines the hallways at the Cullman County Child Development Center.
We're a school like any other school.”
CDC Principal Chris Chambers
CULLMAN - There are folks who think the Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) is a daycare facility, but it is far from that. ...
Missoula Children’s Theatre presents “Treasure Island” today at the civic center
The cast of “Treasure Island” rehearsing for Saturday’s performances
CULLMAN - If you’d like to expose your children to the performing arts, perhaps to give them a new interest, increase their ability to speak in public, or just because it’s fun, take them to see...
State of the State: taxes, prisons and budget reform top topics
Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman, speaks at Friday's State of the State community luncheon
CULLMAN - Cullman County’s legislative delegation spoke to a packed house Friday at the State of the State luncheon, hosted by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce.
The All Steak restaurant’s meeting room...
CCBOE announces personnel changes
CULLMAN - At its January meeting Thursday, Jan. 19, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) approved a number of personnel changes without publishing the names of affected staff, saying a list would be available the following day. On Friday, the personnel list was...
AG Strange leads coalition calling on Trump to repeal broad expansion of definition of critical habitat for endangered species
MONTGOMERY - Attorney Gen. Luther Strange led a coalition of 14 states calling on the incoming Trump administration to immediately repeal two new rules pushed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service to broadly expand the definition of...
Wallace State shows consistent growth in enrollment
HANCEVILLE - Among the state of Alabama’s top five largest community colleges based on enrollment, Wallace State Community College, with locations in Hanceville and Oneonta, is the only one with consistent growth over a three-year period.
Top Rank Alabama 2017, published by Business Alabama, ranked...
Alabama’s December unemployment rate 6.2%; Cullman’s 4.9%
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate is 6.2 percent, up from November’s revised rate of 5.9 percent, and below December 2015’s rate of 6.3 percent. December’s rate represents 136,409 unemployed persons,...
CCBOE recognizes school and student achievements
Cold Springs cross country coach Claborn Campbell, left, with Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) held its regular meeting. The first item on the agenda was the recognition of various achievements by groups...
AG Strange invites schools to submit applications for Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards of Excellence
MONTGOMERY - Attorney Gen. Luther Strange is inviting public and private schools throughout the state to submit applications for the 2016 school year Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards of Excellence. The program was reinstituted by Strange in 2013 with a new emphasis on encouraging...
Rep. Corey Harbison previews upcoming legislative session, says he doesn’t expect 3-cent gas tax to pass
CULLMAN - The Alabama House Republican Caucus met earlier this week to set an agenda for the upcoming legislative session. The group will release its official agenda in a few days, but Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope (House District 12) gave the Tribune a...
Wallace State students earn place on President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College in Hanceville congratulates the 839 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2016 Semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the...
Man in Cullman Co. officer-involved shooting indicted for attempted murder
Updated 1-19-17 at 2:50 p.m.
CULLMAN - The man who was part of an officer-involved shooting in Cullman County last fall has been indicted for attempted murder, according to Cullman County District Attorney C. Wilson Blaylock. Rodney Deland Looney, 44, of Cullman was indicted last...
Child Development Center eyeing playground upgrade
Once we get everything in place, it's going to meet the basic adapted physical education needs, hopefully, and sensory needs of students with severe needs, occupational therapy needs, physical therapy needs, and things like that. Our goal is to make it a public-use playground...
County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette addresses State Dept. of Education “report card”
Shane Barnette explains why he feels the state’s “report card” doesn’t tell the whole story.
When you measure a school or a school system, you've got to take into account all the wonderful things that they're doing outside of that one test.”
Cullman County Schools Superintendent...
Bounce into Inflatable Frenzy: Ribbon cutting signals new business for Vinemont
The Hankey family and Inflatable Frenzy staff
VINEMONT - Brad Hankey is a self-described "big kid at heart." He has his own collection of arcade games and inflatables, and even a two-story indoor climbing wall. But if you go visit him, he's willing to share.
Brad...
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt visits Cullman, shares what’s ahead in Washington
Rep. Robert Aderholt, left, speaks to Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth at Wednesday's breakfast meeting.
CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning, political and business leaders from all over Cullman County met at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce to hear U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama (Alabama’s 4th...
Weather vs. News: Where does Cullman County fit?
Cullman County is in the Birmingham news market, but the Huntsville weather market. So what gives?
CULLMAN - When you watch weather reports on the news, depending on what channel you watch and what's going on up in the sky, you might notice that Cullman...
CCSO urges residents to sign up for Nixle Alerts
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office would like to make the citizens of Cullman County aware of the Nixle Alert System.
You can sign up to receive Nixle Alerts from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office and get up-to-date information on major car accidents, missing...
CPD conducts warrant roundup, arrests 26
CULLMAN - On Friday, Jan. 13, the Cullman Police Department began a warrant roundup that continued through Monday, Jan. 16. A total of 26 people were arrested on 32 felony charges and 16 misdemeanors.
The following were arrested:
Joseph Layne Swader, 28, Cullman – unlawful possession...
Little Free Pantry coming to Cullman
Image shows an example of a Little Free Pantry, courtesy of The Little Free Pantry on Facebook.
CULLMAN - The Little Free Pantry pilot project got the green light from the Cullman City Council Monday night. Soon, local residents will have a small, self-service site...
2 men likely to face charges for damaging Garden City’s River Park
GARDEN CITY - Two of the five people accused of causing more than $5,000 in damages to Garden City’s River Park a year ago will most likely face criminal charges, the town’s council said last night in a regular council meeting.
In January 2016, five...
Annual Arbor Day tree sale approaching
In addition to promoting the planting of trees and shrubs for beauty and wildlife, our goal with the Cullman Forestry Planning Committee is to educate (especially youth) through programs such as FAWN, which we offer to Cullman County and City Schools each year."
Cullman County...
City annexes 90 acres from Industrial Dev. Board
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman moved forward Monday night with the annexation of a little more than 90 acres of land on the city’s southwest side.
During a regular city council meeting, the first reading of ordinance No. 2017 - 09 was on...
Cullman Elite Realty celebrates 1st year of business with ribbon cutting
Cullman Elite Realty owners Amy Martinez, left, and Rita Fromhold, right, with Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs
CULLMAN - Amy Martinez and Rita Fromhold have been busy at Cullman Elite Realty. By Martinez's account, they "hit the ground running" a year ago, and haven't slowed down...
State of the State luncheon set for this Friday; Bussman, Shedd, Harbison and Henry to speak
Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman speaks at last year's State of the State Community Luncheon.
CULLMAN - On Friday, Jan. 20, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 2017 State of the State Community Luncheon.
Cullman's legislative delegation will give an overview of what's happening...
Stabbing victim’s condition improving
CULLMAN - The victim in last Thursday night's stabbing at Dripping Springs Apartments in Cullman is still in the intensive care unit of Huntsville Hospital, although authorities report that his condition is improving.
Jimmy Lee Young, 44, of Falkville was airlifted to Huntsville after allegedly...
Local activist joins pro-life, pro-choice march in Birmingham
Pro-life and pro-choice activists converged on Brother Bryan Park in Birmingham on Saturday for the 2017 Birmingham March for Life.
BIRMINGHAM - The Greater Birmingham National Organization for Women (NOW) organized a protest to the 2017 Birmingham March for Life Saturday at Brother Bryan Park...
Wallace State-Oneonta conducting first welding classes during spring semester
The Wallace State-Oneonta welding facility features 10 state-of-the-art booths for its students.
ONEONTA – Wallace State-Oneonta has its first welding classes underway.
The 10-booth welding station at Oneonta features state-of-the-art Lincoln Electric equipment. Like in Hanceville, welding students spend part of the day in the classroom...
New homesteaders group aims to ‘reconnect and reskill’
Lee McBride demonstrates how to tap a tree for its sugary sap, which is excellent for making syrup. Before modern methods made tapping trees almost obsolete for individual families, this is how most households acquired maple syrup.
CULLMAN - The house was packed Sunday afternoon...
Apply now to be part of next CCSO Citizens’ Academy
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange looks on as Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry addresses the Fall 2016 graduating class of the Cullman Sheriff's Citizens' Academy on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 at Desperation Church in Cullman.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is now...
Annual EMS chili cook-off will benefit area toddler battling cancer
CULLMAN - Cullman Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is hosting their second annual Cullman County Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 25.
The event, which pits teams of local emergency responders against each other, is all about friendly competition, fellowship and a chance to meet the members...
Cullman County Commission seeking help hauling hay into county
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission and Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District recently secured a grant to bring hay into the county for livestock farmers who have been impacted by the drought. Now it's time to bring in the hay, and they're...
Blue Cross and Blue Shield prescription plan change affects some CVS customers
CULLMAN - Last year, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBSAL) and its pharmacy benefits management entity Prime Therapeutics (PT) dropped CVS pharmacies from certain insurance plans, effective Jan. 1. CVS was careful to point out that this was not their decision, and...
Community bags more than 10,000 pounds of local sweet potatoes for area’s hungry
CULLMAN - The Society of St. Andrew (SoSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing hunger and food waste, hosted a sweet potato drop at the North Alabama Agriplex Saturday morning. Approximately 10,000 pounds of sweet potatoes were gathered up and bagged by more than...
National Endowment for the Humanities grants target smaller Alabama communities; proposal deadline Feb. 15
BIRMINGHAM - A rare grant opportunity is being extended to grassroots humanities organizations across the state, and Alabama Humanities Foundation is urging communities to explore its potential.
In a vastly streamlined process, organizations will be able to apply for grants from the National Endowment for...
Stabbing victim’s condition remains critical
Roger Dale Hines
CULLMAN - A man who was stabbed Thursday night in an altercation at Dripping Springs Apartments remains in the intensive care unit of Huntsville Hospital.
Jimmy Lee Young, 44, of Falkville was airlifted to the hospital after allegedly being stabbed by Roger Dale...
Leaders young and old sound call to action at Cullman County Democrats’ monthly meeting
Former State Rep. James Fields, right, was a speaker at Thursday night's meeting.
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Democrats held their monthly meeting at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce office.
Before they conducted their business meeting, Former state representative and 2014 candidate...
(UPDATED) Victim in Thursday night stabbing ID’d
Updated 1-13-2017 at 4:25 p.m.
According to Cullman City Police Capt. Becky Boyd, Young's condition has not changed. The knife used has been recovered.
"The investigation is still ongoing," said Boyd in a media release. "If anyone has any information on this crime, please contact Lt....
Group trip to Ireland set for May; sign up now
Dublin
HANCEVILLE — Area residents with a little Irish blood running through their veins or anyone who would like to visit the Emerald Isle may want to consider signing up to travel to Ireland with the Wallace State Abroad travel program offered through the Evelyn...
Hanceville focuses on proposed Cemetery Rehabilitation Authority
HANCEVILLE - Thursday's meeting of the Hanceville City Council was short, but saw some important decisions and ideas take shape.
In the way of finances, the council approved an expenditure of $4,800 to buy eight new bulletproof vests for the police department. The council also...
Dodge City talks bridge repair, storm shelters
DODGE CITY - It was a quiet night for the Dodge City Town Council Thursday. After an invocation from Councilman Ervin Chumley, the council accepted last month’s minutes before moving on to the financial report and briefly describing some of the expenses, such as...
2 arrested in Hanceville for trafficking meth
Joshua Hanners, left, and Dustin Boone, right
HANCEVILLE - Two Cullman men were arrested in Hanceville this week after a routine traffic stop in which the suspects allegedly tossed a bag of narcotics from the passenger window of the vehicle.
According to Hanceville Police Sgt. Rob...
Community Profile: Beat 8
Rita Light, Carolyn Calvert and David Vines inside the Beat 8 Community Center.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Southwest Cullman County has been a coal mining district that includes parts of Walker and Jefferson Counties for a long time. Stories circulated through the region as early as...
Mayor proclaims Jan. 11 “Human Trafficking Awareness Day”
Pictured L-R: Judge Kim Chaney (task force member), Kathy Wilson (task force chair), Blakely Hopper (task force secretary) and Mayor Jacobs
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed Jan. 11, 2017 “Human Trafficking Awareness Day” in the city of...
Sweet Potato Drop happening at the Agriplex Saturday
Volunteers at the last Sweet Potato Drop in May 2016
CULLMAN - When people work together there is almost nothing they can’t accomplish. That is exactly what happens behind the scenes many times in Cullman County, where people with big hearts offer their services and...
(UPDATED) BREAKING NEWS: Stabbing on Cullman’s west side
Updated 1-13-17 12:05 p.m. http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/01/13/victim-thursday-night-stabbing-idd
Updated 1-12-17 at 9:18 p.m.
According to Culpepper, the suspect has been identified as Roger Hines. Hines has been arrested and charged with second-degree assault. The victim is in surgery in Huntsville Hospital.
"We haven't been able to find relatives to notify,...
Chairman Walker defends commission’s support of 3-cent gas tax
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, the Cullman County Commission voted to support a 3-cent per gallon gasoline tax to fund a $1.2 billion bond issue that would be distributed among Alabama’s 67 counties for road repairs. The tax would expire when the bonds are repaid.
The...
Hanceville man killed in overnight motorcycle crash
Updated 1-12-17 at 9:04 p.m.
HANCEVILLE - A Hanceville man was killed in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 12 when the motorcycle he was driving left the roadway, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
Micheal Joseph Yeager, 31, was pronounced dead at...
(Updated) Crash at Hwys. 278 and 157, Air Evac called
Updated Jan. 12, 8:56 a.m.
BERLIN - A two-car collision occurred at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 East and Alabama Highway 157 this evening, and one driver was airlifted to Huntsville Hospital.
The crash happened at approximately 6 p.m. when a white Nissan Maxima, traveling...
Gov. Bentley awards $100,000 grant for new Sequence Health facility in Cullman
CULLMAN - The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) announced today that Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $100,000 to help bring new health-care-related jobs to Cullman.
The grant will help the city prepare...
Shedd: Let the people decide if they want a gas tax
CULLMAN - Yesterday, the Cullman County Commission voted to support a 3-cent per gallon gasoline tax to fund a $1.2 billion bond issue that would be distributed among Alabama’s 67 counties for road repairs. The tax would expire when the bonds are repaid.
The Association...
CRMC sees earlier flu season this year
CULLMAN - Flu season may be upon Cullman County earlier this year than previous years. According to Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Infection Control Prevention Manager Marti Smith, RN, BSN, CIC, cases of the flu have been coming in earlier, in mid-December and early...
Congressman Aderholt in Cullman Jan. 18, will give D.C. update at Chamber
CULLMAN - U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, will be in Cullman on Wednesday, Jan. 18. The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s governmental affairs committee is hosting Aderholt for an update from Washington, D.C. The forum is free and open to the public.
The event will...
News from the Pond: Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens named
The Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented Good Citizens Awards to Owen Griffith Lovell, of Cullman High School, Jefferson Lee Wayne Boyett, of Cold Springs High School, Taylor Lee Dover, of Fairview High School, Dawson Foust, of Holly Pond...
Colony to host severe weather conference with NWS Huntsville and Cullman County EMA March 2
Council members donned matching T-shirts Tuesday evening. The shirts were donated by new Councilman Julian Fields, and read "Do It Right the First Time."
COLONY - The Colony Town Council met Tuesday evening. Councilwoman Myra Twitty was absent; all other Council members, plus Mayor Donnis...
Cullman County Commission votes to support proposed 3-cent gas tax for county road improvements
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday voted to support a 3-cent per gallon gasoline tax to fund a $1.2 billion bond issue that would be distributed among Alabama’s 67 counties for road repairs. The tax would expire when the bonds are repaid.
The...
Women thriving, enjoying experience in Wallace State’s Technical Division’s male-dominated fields
Melanie Patterson worked in the newspaper industry for 20 years before deciding to enroll in Wallace State’s Welding program in 2015.
HANCEVILLE – Maci Key wasn’t sure of the career field she wanted to pursue until Wallace State’s Jonathan Minyard visited her high school to...
County joins City in phase III of water conservation plan
Lake Catoma on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning announced that Phase III of the County's Emergency Water Conservation Plan has been officially implemented. This means that customers are now being asked to only use 85 percent of...
It’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month
CULLMAN - January is Human Trafficking Awareness month nationally, and was proclaimed so in Cullman County this morning by the Cullman County Commission and will be in the city of Cullman tomorrow by Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs. Wednesday, Jan. 11 is Human Trafficking Awareness...
Cullman County Conservation District offers relief to drought-stricken cattle farmers
Applications for hay relief from the Cullman County Conservation District will be accepted until 4 p.m. next Tuesday, Jan. 17.
CULLMAN - 2016 was a hard year for cattle farmers in Cullman County. Lower livestock prices meant farmers had less money to spend; and a...
Local couple arrested for sex crimes involving minor
CULLMAN - During the past month, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigators arrested Jason Elliott Poole, 42, of Cullman and Tanya Michele Cordell, 42, also of Cullman for second-degree rape, second-degree sodomy and enticing a child for immoral purposes.
After a CCSO investigation, it was...
Local man arrested for trafficking in methamphetamine
WELTI - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) on Thursday arrested David Keith Dotson, 48, of Cullman for trafficking in methamphetamine after allegedly finding 3 ounces of meth at his residence.
CNET agents executed a search warrant at the residence on County Road...
Friends of Frankweiler preserves ties to the old country
CULLMAN - Cullman's German heritage organization Friends of Frankweiler (FoF) held its regular meeting Sunday afternoon at the Cullman County Museum.
For those who may not be familiar, FoF is a group which, by its own definition, is "devoted to maintaining and encouraging cultural exchanges...
Rock the South 2017: Sam Hunt to perform
CULLMAN - Organizers for 2017's Rock the South music festival on Monday morning announced that Sam Hunt will be performing.
This year's Rock the South will take place June 2-3 at Cullman's Heritage Park.
The next artist announcement is expected on Friday, Jan. 13.
Find out more...
Alabama man, formerly of Cullman, pleads guilty to producing child pornography involving multiple victims
ALABAMA - An Alabama man pleaded guilty on Thursday, Jan. 5 to producing child pornography involving seven minor victims, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance of the Northern District of Alabama.
Gregory...
Vinemont High School wins 1st place in UAH STEM competition
Team members include (left to right) Alex Millwood, Seth Campbell, Leigh Ann Smithson, Mykenzie Lamb, Miguel Perales and Damon Gustafson. Their teacher is Shannon Bridges.
VINEMONT - A group of Vinemont High School students took first place in a portion of a NASA-themed competition at...
Youth Explosion “No Limits” tour swings through Cullman
Members of Christian Soldiers Ministries
CULLMAN - Despite below-freezing temperatures, the Youth Explosion "No Limits" tour went on in Cullman this weekend at the Cullman Civic Center. The tour is part of a ministry that helps provide goods and services to families and children living...
(UPDATED) Jet-Pep in Battleground robbed; CCSO searching for male and female suspects
UPDATED 1/8/17 at 12:38 p.m. The suspects in last night's robbery of the Battleground Jet-Pep are still at large, according to Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry.
"We are still actively working the case," said Gentry. "I can confirm that there was cash stolen of an...
Dems Night Out: Local Democrats plan to become more active in community
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats recently held their monthly “Dems Night Out” event at Grumpy's Italian Grill, where they discussed what they describe as “activist fervor” growing among local Democrats. The group says they plan to take bold action.
Those present discussed various progressive...
More than 30 take the plunge, in spite of frigid temps
Pilot Club of Cullman members Nan Auston and Charlotte Ecklund were the last the exit the pool.
CULLMAN - On Saturday Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) hosted its annual Community Wellness Day at the Wellness and Aquatic Center. The center opened to the public for...
Incoming Pilot Club president proves point in Polar Bear Plunge
Nan Auston will take the plunge for the third year in a row tomorrow morning.
CULLMAN - Like many retirees, Nan Auston hardly seems retired. She's lived in Cullman for 17 years with her husband, Cullman native and Navy veteran Keith Auston. They're both active...
West Point man arrested for distributing marijuana
CULLMAN - A West Point man was arrested recently and charged with two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance after he allegedly sold high-grade marijuana to Cullman Police Department Investigators Chris Thomason and Justin Craft, who were undercover, on two separate occasions.
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