Cullman area legislators Stadthagen, Gudger commended by Republican Party for conservative legislation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cullman area legislators State Sen. Garlan Gudger and State Rep. Scott Stadthagen last week received the Alabama Republican Party’s Chairman’s Commendation for their support of conservative party values through the sponsorship of a bill requiring athletes in gender-specific sports events to...
Opinion: Legislative update from Rep. Randall Shedd
"Major broadband legislation will be addressed again in my committee (House Urban & Rural Development) this coming week.
A working group of legislators met with Governor Ivey this past week to make final changes to SB215 carried in the House by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville.
This...
Rep. Corey Harbison speaks on the recently filed HB622 bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope on Tuesday afternoon filed HB622, a bill that, if passed, would allow Cullman County voters to decide on a state constitutional amendment that would make the role of Cullman County Schools superintendent an elected, instead of...
Cullman County Sheriff opposes elements of new pistol permit law, calls for local constitutional amendment
CULLMAN, Ala. - Recently-passed Alabama House Bill 308 (HB308), the Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act, makes changes to the way pistol permits are issued in the state of Alabama, including the creation of a lifetime permit and the allocation of a portion of...
Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaims April Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, March 24 2021, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the month of April 2021 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in the City of Cullman, challenging all citizens to observe SAAM by joining advocates and communities across the country in...
Whitmire: Different year, same old fight, but a new champion for open government
Alabama doesn’t function like other states on a lot of things, but especially when it comes to public records.
Last year, my colleague Amy Yurkanin had a question: How much was the University of Alabama at Birmingham paying a private company to recruit students from...
Senate passes historic $7.6B Education Trust Fund budget
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate on Thursday passed the $7.67 billion Education Trust Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2022, the largest education budget in state history. The budget, SB189, sponsored by Senator Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, passed favorably out of the Senate Committee on...
Sen. Gudger talks about lottery vote, new bills
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Mar. 9, the Alabama State Senate considered a bill that would have opened the door for a citizens’ vote on a state lottery, as well as other forms of gambling. Though the measure got a majority vote of 19, it...
Sen. Richard Shelby will not seek 7th term
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Longtime U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama on Monday announced that he will not seek a seventh term in office. Shelby, 86, has served in the U.S. Congress for 42 years, first elected to the the U.S. House of Representatives in 1979,...
Alabama Senate passes legislation to protect against COVID-19 lawsuits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Thursday, the first bill passed by the Alabama Senate was SB 30 by Senator Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, legislation to shield organizations and groups from lawsuits related to the pandemic. Entities covered under this legislation include businesses, nonprofits, LLCs, health care...
Trump pardons former Rep. Ed Henry
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Outgoing President Donald J. Trump granted pardons to 73 people and commuted the sentences of another 70 before leaving office Jan. 20, 2021. Among those pardoned are former Republican Alabama Rep. William “Ed” Henry, who pleaded guilty to one count of...
Cullman GOP issues statement on events of Jan. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Republican Party on Thursday issued a statement on the chaos that erupted in Washington, D.C. Wednesday, Jan. 6 as the U.S. Congress was in the process of certifying President-Elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory over President Donald Trump....
Merrill, 16 other secretaries of state support ‘robust funding of Election Assistance Commission’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A bipartisan group of 17 secretaries of state, led by Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill, on Thursday sent a letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, U.S. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi...
Jeff Clemons, in his own words
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Commission Chairman-elect Jeff “Clem” Clemons will take his oath of office today, Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. at the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Training Center. He sat down with The Cullman Tribune Monday to discuss changes, road plans,...
Ballots cast, U.S. waits for results
CULLMAN, Ala. – The ballots have been cast, and most of the races decided, but as of press time Tuesday night, an unprecedented number of absentee ballots in several states were still being counted in the U.S. presidential election. Republican President Donald Trump won...
Shedd recognized by U.S. Dept. of Defense for work supporting military families
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview last week received recognition from the United States Department of Defense for his work in the last legislative session supporting military families.
Shedd sponsored House Bill 100 and carried State Bill 143, which made it through the full...
Election Day: What Cullman County voters need to know
CULLMAN, Ala. – Voters across the nation will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3 to cast their ballots in the 2020 General Election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. in Alabama.
Find your polling location at www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes.
All Alabama voters are required to...
French journalists visit ‘Trump Country’ in Cullman, Winston counties
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sebastien Duval, a Washington D.C.-based reporter for Agence France Presse (AFP, French Press Agency) and video journalist Bastien Inzaurralde visited Cullman this week on a search for conservative voters, admittedly not a difficult task. Along the way, they visited the Ave...
Doug Jones makes campaign stop in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Incumbent U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama stopped in Cullman Monday afternoon to address a small crowd of local supporters outside the Cullman County Fair. He shared with the group his connection to the area through his wife Louise New, a Cullman...
Cullman incumbents sweep election; 2 county mayors unseated
CULLMAN, Ala. - Nine municipal elections were held across Cullman County Tuesday, and when the votes were tallied, incumbents in the City of Cullman held their own against some tough challengers, while the mayors of Baileyton and Colony were unseated.
In the City of Cullman,...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Jimmie Nuss and Joyce Barnett, Hanceville City Council, place 1
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election is Tuesday, and these are the last of The Tribune’s Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Hanceville, voters will be choosing new council members. Councilman Jimmie Nuss is being challenged by Joyce Barnett for place 1.
Editor’s note: Multiple...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Maxie Jones, Eric Phillips- Good Hope City Council, place 2
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election is Tuesday, and these are the last of The Tribune’s Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Good Hope, voters will be choosing new council members. Councilman Maxie Jones is being challenged by Eric Phillips for place 2.
Editor’s...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Roy Shedd and Deborah Moon, Baileyton Town Council, place 2
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new council members. Deborah Moon and Roy Shedd have each qualified to seek place 2, left vacant by mayoral candidate Windell...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Charles Wilson and Patty Nail Dean, Hanceville City Council, place 5
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Hanceville, voters will be choosing new council members. Incumbent Charles Wilson is being challenged in place 5 by Patty Nail Dean.
Why did you choose to run...
Who’s paying whom, who’s getting ‘liked?’ part 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - In keeping with its commitment to promoting transparency in government, The Tribune continues its look at campaign finance records submitted by municipal candidates in the current election cycle. The candidates’ reports indicate who has given them money and how they are...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Greg Griffin and Pat Dyar, Baileyton Town Council, place 5
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new council members. In place 5, Greg Griffin is seeking re-election and will face challenger Pat Dyar.
Why did you choose to...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Myra Martin and Benny Guthrie, Baileyton Town Council, place 4
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new council members. In place 4, Myra Martin is seeking re-election and will face challenger Benny Guthrie.
Why did you choose to...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Ervin Chumley, J.V. Shelton and Kim Searcy, Dodge City Town Council, place 5
DODGE CITY, Ala. – As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Dodge City, J.V. Shelton and Kim Searcy, are challenging incumbent Councilman Ervin Chumley, who has served on the council for 24 years in place 5.
The...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Inez McDonald and Mark Brannon, Dodge City Town Council, place 4
DODGE CITY, Ala. – As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Dodge City, incumbent Councilwoman Inez McDonald will face challenger Mark Brannon for place 4.
Why did you choose to run in the 2020 election?
McDonald: “To...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Wendell Peterson and Randy Gaines, Baileyton Town Council, place 1
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new council members. In place 1, Wendell Peterson is seeking re-election and will face challenger Randy Gaines.
Why did you choose to...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Pat Chafin and Oscar Goodwin, Garden City Town Council, place 5
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Garden City, incumbent Councilwoman Pat Chafin will face challenger Oscar Goodwin for place 5.
Why did you choose to run in the 2020 election?
Chafin: “I’ve...
Absentee voting in Municipal, General Elections
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of its ongoing series leading up to the 2020 elections, both the Municipal Election Aug. 25 and the General Election in November, The Tribune presents this information on absentee voting provided by the Office of the Alabama Secretary of...
Who’s paying whom, who’s getting ‘liked?’
Updated 8-15-20 at 6:15 p.m.
Editor's note: On Saturday, Michael Sapp contacted The Tribune to say that he is the sole proprietor of My Cullman Television. According to the City of Cullman, the business license on file at Cullman City Hall names Roberts Communications founder...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Johnny Dyar and Windell Calloway, Baileyton mayor
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing their next mayor. Windell Calloway, who has served on the town council in place 2 for 12 years, is challenging Mayor...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Tawana Canada and Gerald Turner, Dodge City mayor
DODGE CITY, Ala. – As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Dodge City, voters will be choosing their next mayor. Dodge City native Gerald Turner, better known as Cullman Middle School’s head football coach, is challenging...
Meet Holly Pond Mayor-Elect Carla Hart
HOLLY POND, Ala. - As Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver prepares for his retirement, Councilwoman Carla Hart is getting ready to take on the job. Hart, who has served on the council for the past four years in place 2, was unopposed in her...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: JoAnn Oakley and Chris Thompson, Vinemont Town Council, place 1
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In South Vinemont, one race on the ballot will be for town council, place 1. Incumbent JoAnn Oakley, who has served 28 years in the...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Sonya Copeland and Jerry Smith, Vinemont Town Council, place 5
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In South Vinemont, one race on the ballot will be for town council, place 5. Sonya Copeland and Jerry Smith are running for the position...
Tribune’s Cullman Municipal Election debates begin today
CULLMAN, Ala. – This election season in the city of Cullman, there are numerous challengers vying for city council, mayoral and school board seats. Almost all positions are being contested, some by candidates who have run in the past and some by first-time politicians.
The...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Radginal Dodson and Shirley Arnett, Vinemont mayor
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In South Vinemont, voters will be choosing their next mayor. Shirley Arnett, who has served eight years on the South Vinemont Town Council in place...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Lou Thomas and Julie Ray, Holly Pond Town Council, place 1
HOLLY POND, Ala. - As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Holly Pond, the only race on the ballot will be for Holly Pond Town Council, place 1. Incumbent Lou Thomas will face challenger Julie...
Tribune to host debates ahead of Cullman’s Municipal Election
Updated 8-4-20 at 2:56 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – This election season in the city of Cullman, there are numerous challengers vying for city council, mayoral and school board seats. Almost all positions are being contested, some by candidates who have run in the past and...
TX congressman calls for ban on all groups with historical ties to slavery, including the Democratic Party
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Republican U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday calling on Congress to “ban any political organization or party that has ever held a public position supportive of slavery or the Confederate...
Tony Townson announces candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tony Townson recently announced his candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 2. He will face incumbent David Moss in the Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election.
Below is Townson’s announcement:
Anthony (Tony) Townson announces his candidacy for Cullman City Council, Place 2 (Utilities)....
Chris Thompson announces candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Chris Thompson recently announced his candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1. He will face incumbent JoAnn Oakley in the Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election.
Below is Thompson’s announcement:
My name is Chris Thompson and I am running for South...
Julie Ray announces candidacy for Holly Pond Town Council, place 1
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Julie Ray on Thursday morning officially announced her candidacy for Holly Pond Town Council, place 1. Ray will face incumbent Lou Thomas in the Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election.
Below is Ray’s announcement:
Julie Ray announces her candidacy for Holly Pond...
LIST: Qualified candidates for Aug. 25 municipal elections
CULLMAN, Ala. - Candidates who qualified for municipal elections coming up Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, as reported by officials of Cullman County’s municipalities, are as follows. Unopposed incumbents are not listed.
Baileyton
Mayoral candidates:
Incumbent - Johnny Dyar
Challenger - Windell Calloway
Council candidates:
Place 1
Dewayne Sumner (unopposed, running in...
JoAnn Oakley announces re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - JoAnn Oakley on Monday announced her re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Oakley’s announcement:
JoAnn Howard Oakley announces her re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place...
Merrill: Absentee voting available for August municipal elections
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Secretary of State John H. Merrill on Monday announced he has officially extended the opportunity for anyone concerned about COVID-19 to apply for and cast an absentee ballot for the upcoming municipal elections scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
At the request...
Joyce Barnett announces candidacy for Hanceville City Council, place 1
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Joyce Barnett on Sunday announced her candidacy for Hanceville City Council, place 1. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Barnett’s announcement:
My name is Joyce Barnett I am running for city council, place 1. I have lived...
Oscar Goodwin announces candidacy for Garden City Town Council, place 5
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Oscar Goodwin has announced his candidacy for Garden City Town Council, place 5. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Goodwin said of his decision to run: “My hometown of Garden City may be small, but we have...
Clemons unseats Walker in commission chairman race
CULLMAN, Ala. - The long-awaited Republican Primary Runoff Election came to a close Tuesday night, and at the end, challenger Jeff “Clem” Clemons defeated incumbent Kenneth Walker for the Cullman County Commission chairman seat. The runoff was originally scheduled for March 31, 2020 but...
Sonya Copeland declares candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Sonya Copeland on Monday announced her candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Copeland’s announcement:
My name is Sonya Copeland. I am married to Zachary Copeland and we have...
Republican Primary Runoff Election Tuesday, July 14; masks not required
CULLMAN, Ala. - Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, July 14 for the Republican Primary Runoff Election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Ballot
On Tuesday’s ballot will be:
U.S. Senator
Jeff Sessions
Tommy Tuberville
Court of Criminal Appeals Judge, Place No. 2
Beth Kellum
Will Smith
Chairman, Cullman County...
Walker, Clemons in final Q&A before Tuesday vote
CULLMAN, Ala. - Back on Super Tuesday, Cullman County voters gave Jeff “Clem” Clemons 49.67% of the vote for chairman of the Cullman County Commission, almost double that of runner-up incumbent Chairman Kenneth Walker’s 27.65%. Clemons needed only 50.1% to avoid a runoff, which...
Jerry Smith, Sr. announces candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Jerry C. Smith, Sr. on Wednesday announced his candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Below is Smith’s announcement:
Jerry C. Smith, Sr. has announced his candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council,...
1 day left to apply for absentee ballot for Primary Runoff Election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The July 14 Primary Runoff Election is now less than a week away. The deadline to submit an absentee ballot application is Thursday, July 9. The deadline to return an absentee ballot to the Absentee Election Manager is the close of...
Greg Brown seeking re-election to Good Hope City Council, place 4
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Greg Brown on Wednesday announced his re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 4. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Below is Brown’s announcement:
Greg Brown is seeking re-election for Good Hope City Council, place 4, community service.
I...
Maxie Jones re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 2
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Maxie Jones on Tuesday announced he is seeking re-election to Good Hope City Council, place 2. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Jones’ announcement:
With municipal elections taking place later this summer, Maxie Jones has announced...
Terry Shabel announces candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Terry Shabel on Tuesday announced his candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 1. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Shabel’s announcement:
Terry Shabel has announced his is running for Good Hope City Council, place 1....
Sonya Mabry Adams announces re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 2
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Sonya Mabry Adams on Monday announced her re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 2. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
As a newlywed, Adams said, "I have a new name, but my intentions and my heart...
Eric Phillips announces candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 2
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Eric Phillips on Wednesday night announced his candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 2. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Phillips’ announcement:
After much prayer and deliberation, I am excited to announce that I am...
Jerry Bartlett announces re-election bid for Good Hope mayor
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett on Tuesday announced his re-election bid. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Bartlett’s announcement.
Jerry Bartlett announces his re-election bid for the City of Good Hope Mayor. Jerry Bartlett served on...
Cheryl Harrison announces candidacy for Cullman City School Board, place 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cheryl Harrison on Monday announced her candidacy for Cullman City School Board, place 3. Place 3 is currently held by Lee Powell. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Harrison’s full, unedited announcement.
Cheryl Gable Harrison has announced...
Susan Eller announces her re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 3
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Susan Eller on Thursday announced her re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 3. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Below is Eller’s full, unedited announcement.
Susan Robinson Eller has announced she will seek re-election for the Good...
Cullman GOP chair/candidate embarrassed over accidental publication of ‘very private photo’
Editor's note: The Tribune did receive a copy of the photo, but will not publish it.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Republican Party Chairman and city council hopeful Steve Cummings had to take to social media this week after an embarrassing photo of him appeared...
Curtis Johnson will challenge Donnis Leeth for mayor of Colony
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Town Councilman Curtis Johnson on Tuesday afternoon announced his candidacy for mayor of Colony, challenging incumbent Donnis Leeth for the office. Making his announcement sitting next to Leeth during the council’s work session, after council members had been asked to...
Brad Smith declares candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brad Smith on Tuesday morning announced his candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 1. Smith will face incumbent Andy Page in the Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election.
Below is Smith’s unedited announcement:
Brad Smith announces his candidacy for Place 1 on the...
Jason Neal announces re-election bid for Cullman City School Board, place 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jason Neal on Monday announced his bid for re-election to the Cullman City School Board, place 4. He will face challenger Nathan Haynes in the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election.
Below is Neal’s full, unedited announcement.
Jason Neal is a lifelong resident of...
Nathan Haynes announces candidacy for Cullman City School Board, place 4
Updated 6-22-20 at 11:01 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local businessman Nathan Haynes on Monday announced his candidacy for Cullman City School Board, place 4. He will face incumbent Jason Neal. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Haynes’ full, unedited announcement:
Nathan...
Gwen Parker announces candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gwen Parker on Thursday announced her candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 3. Parker will face incumbent Johnny Cook in the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election.
Below is Parker’s announcement:
Gwen Parker, the senior vice president at People’s Bank of Alabama, has announced...
Jenny Folsom announces bid for re-election to Cullman City Council, place 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Council President Dr. Jenny Folsom on Tuesday announced her bid for re-election to Cullman City Council, place 5. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Folsom’s announcement:
Dr. Folsom has served on the city council for...
Steve Cummings declares candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – Steve Cummings on Thursday announced his candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 4. Cummings will face incumbent Clint Hollingsworth in the Municipal Election Aug. 25, 2020.
From Cummings’ announcement:
Cummings is the former CEO of Cummings Sporting Goods. He has served on the...
Clint Hollingsworth announces re-election bid for Cullman City Council, place 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Clint Hollingsworth on Thursday formally announced his candidacy for place 4 on the Cullman City Council. Hollingsworth has served three terms on the council and currently serves as the chairman of the Cullman City Council Tourism Committee and vice-chairman of the...
Mark Bussman declares candidacy for mayor of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mark Bussman this week announced his candidacy for mayor of Cullman. Bussman will challenge incumbent Woody Jacobs in the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election.
Below is Bussman’s announcement, in full.
Bussman is the former CEO of the Cullman-Jefferson Counties Gas District and a...
Reggie Dodson seeking 2nd term as mayor of Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala.- Vinemont Mayor Radginal “Reggie” Dodson announced Wednesday morning that he will seek a second term. This is the first election in which he will face opposition, as Vinemont Councilwoman Shirley Arnett announced her candidacy for the office Tuesday night. The Municipal Election...
Shirley Arnett announces candidacy for mayor of Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Councilwoman Shirley Arnett on Tuesday night announced her candidacy for mayor of the town. The Municipal Election will be Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Arnett's statement, in full:
Shirley is a 29-year resident of the town of South Vinemont and town...
David Moss announces candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Councilman David Moss on Friday announced plans to run for election to the council seat to which he was previously appointed. The Municipal Election will be Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Moss’ announcement, in full:
David Moss, Jr. formally announces...
‘Coach’ Andy Page announces bid for re-election to Cullman City Council, place 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - “Coach” Andy Page on Thursday announced he is running for re-election to the Cullman City Council, place 1. The Municipal Election is Aug. 25, 2020.
“With your help and support, I know together that we can continue to make Cullman the best...
43 days left to apply for Primary Runoff absentee ballot
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Ahead of the July 14 Primary Runoff Election, Secretary of State John Merrill reminds Alabama voters that there are 43 days left to apply for an absentee ballot.
In order to protect the safety and well-being of our voters, Merrill encourages those...
Jacobs to seek 2nd term as mayor of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday announced that he will seek a second term in office. The Municipal Election will take place Aug. 25, 2020.
Jacobs said he felt there was no better time to announce his re-election bid than going into...
Orr announces re-election bid for Cullman City School Board, Place 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City School Board President Joey Orr on Monday announced she is seeking a second term for Cullman City School Board, Place 1. All seats on the board are up for re-election in the Aug. 25, 2020 municipal election.
Orr is completing...
Cook announces Cullman City Council re-election bid
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Councilman Johnny Cook on Friday announced he will seek re-election to the Cullman City Council, Place 3, in the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election.
Place 3 has oversite responsibility over the Cullman City Sanitation Department, but all five council members...
Amy Carter announces candidacy for Cullman City School Board
Updated 5-9-20 at 3:17 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Amy Carter on Friday announced her candidacy for Cullman City School Board, Place 5. All seats on the board are up for re-election in the Aug. 25, 2020 municipal election.
Carter is married to local attorney Matt Carter....
How to apply for an absentee ballot for the July 14, 2020 Primary Runoff Election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As of May 6, there are 64 days left to apply for an absentee ballot application for the July 14 Primary Runoff Election in Alabama.
The video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xxwlwV-4fE&t=13s walks voters through applying for an absentee ballot.
“We have made a concerted effort...
Pastor Scott Sessions announces candidacy for Cullman City School Board
Updated 5-15-20 at 4:25 p.m.
Sessions today announced he will be seeking Place 3.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Scott Sessions, pastor of Cullman First Church of the Nazarene, on Friday announced his candidacy for the Cullman City School Board. All seats on the board are up for...
5-member Cullman County Commission bill to be introduced
CULLMAN, Ala. - When the Alabama Legislature returns this session, the local Cullman County legislative delegation will introduce the long talked about local bill to increase public representation on the Cullman County Commission.
The idea has been discussed at community meetings for a long time...
(Update) Primary Runoff election moved to July 14
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Primary Runoff Election will be moved to July 14, 2020 due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
“Exercising my extraordinary powers under the Emergency Management Act, I am setting Alabama’s Primary Runoff Election for...
COVID-19: AL Primary Runoff may be postponed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Following the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state of Alabama and the declaration of a National Emergency by President Donald Trump and the declaration of a State of Emergency by Governor Kay Ivey, Secretary of State John H. Merrill...
Gudger, Shedd receive awards for work on mental health care bills
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) recently presented Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview with “Legislator of the Year” awards. The awards were given to Gudger and Shedd because of their sponsorship of mental health...
Cullman GOP hears from candidates, kicks off Trump promotion
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the Cullman County Republican Party’s monthly meeting Saturday, Chairman Steve Cummings reported a 40% voter turnout for last Tuesday’s primary election, with approximately 22,000 voting Republican and 2,500 voting Democrat. The Cullman County Probate Office reported a voter turnout of...
Shelby applauds passage of Coronavirus emergency supplemental funding package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, this week applauded Senate passage of the emergency supplemental funding package, which was approved by a vote of 96-1. The legislation provides $8.3 billion in total resources to prevent, prepare...
Clemons nearly avoids runoff in chairman race; proposed 1-cent school tax fails
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Super Tuesday, Cullman County voters gave Jeff “Clem” Clemons 49.66% of the vote for chairman of the Cullman County Commission, almost double those of runner-up incumbent Chairman Kenneth Walker’s 27.66%. With more than 98% of the vote in and only...
2020 Primary: 5 voting precinct changes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Voters across Alabama will head to the polls this Tuesday, March 3 for the primary election. Cullman County voters should be aware that the following precincts have moved and/or changed their names in the past year:
Precinct 33 has been moved from...
Byrne makes last stop in Cullman before March 3 primary
CULLMAN, Ala. - U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama on Thursday stopped by The Red Door Cafe for what was his last campaign stop in Cullman County before the Tuesday, March 3 primary election. Byrne is seeking the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat...
March 3 primary: precincts, ballots, where to watch results
Updated March 1, 2020 at 5 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - When voters go to the polls for Alabama’s primary election this Tuesday, March 3, they will have several things to consider. Due to a lack of candidates, with the exception of those running for president,...
Chairman candidates, CCBOE headline Republican Women meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - With only three weeks to go until the March 3 primary, all four Republican Cullman County Commission chairman candidates had an opportunity Tuesday evening at the Cullman County Republican Women meeting to address potential voters. There are no Democrats on the...
Local state lawmakers to introduce bills on county commission, county tax structure
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As the Alabama Legislature gears up for the 2020 session starting Feb. 4, The Tribune takes a look at bills set to be considered and talks to Cullman County’s state legislative delegation about bills they plan to introduce, including one to...
Cullman GOP welcomes local, state candidates to annual dinner
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Republican Party welcomed candidates aplenty to its annual dinner and silent auction Thursday evening. With a U.S. Senate seat and Cullman County Commission chairmanship up for grabs, the local GOP used its yearly fundraiser to give a platform...
Chairman Walker talks accomplishments, goals, challenges
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kenneth Walker is seeking his third term as chairman of the Cullman County Commission. He will face off against three challengers in the March 3, 2020 Primary: Wiley Kitchens, Jeff Clemons and Philip Widner. All four men are Republicans, and since...
