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ALEA announces Firearms Prohibited Person Database
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In 2021, the Alabama Legislature passed the Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act (Act 2021-246) which went into effect Jan. 1, 2023....
Obituary: Rebecca Marie “Beki” Glass
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Walter Baptist Church in Hanceville, AL, to celebrate the life of Rebecca...
ALEA: 19 fewer traffic fatalities in 2022 than 2021
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Over the course of 2022, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division investigated crashes that resulted in 19...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 4, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 4, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 3, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Pediatric Dental Associates, Cullman Orthodontics open new building Jan. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pediatric Dental Associates and Orthodontics this week announced its new building, which will house Pediatric Dental Associates and its new orthodontic...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the Christmas holiday, including:
Thursday, Dec. 22
Deputies arrested Kenneth Author Burks, 21,...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 30, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Former Air Force Captain Stacia Robinson to lead Alabama Office of Minority Affairs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced she is tapping Stacia Robinson to serve as director of the Alabama Office of Minority...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Merrill: Audit program confirms accuracy of Alabama elections
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Secretary of State John H. Merrill on Tuesday announced the completion of the post-election audit pilot program. The results of the...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Bloomin’ Festival set for April 22-23, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. - While the South may be experiencing some of the coldest temperatures of the year, St. Bernard is warming up for the...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 27
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
$2.65M awarded to combat homelessness in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The State of Alabama has awarded $2.65 million to help Alabamians who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless obtain shelter...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 22, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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ALEA: Be ready, be safe during wintry weather
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Forecasts are calling for extremely cold weather, which could potentially produce a wintry mix in certain areas across the state leading up...
ADPH: Prevent hypothermia; recognize, seek medical attention if symptoms occur
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Staying warm, keeping well informed and taking extra precautions are extremely important during times of extremely cold weather, such as the...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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NWTF donates more than $143K for wildlife management
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently allocated more than $143,000 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds and...
Philip Mayer to lead Tyson’s Blountsville facility
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Tyson Foods has named Philip Mayer plant manager of its Blountsville poultry processing facility. Mayer brings over a decade of experience...
State November unemployment rate 2.7%; Cullman Co. 2nd lowest at 1.8%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate is 2.7%, unchanged from October, and below November 2021’s rate of 3.1%. November’s rate...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 20, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ALEA: Travel safe, arrive safe this holiday season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Holiday safety is an issue that burns brightest from late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 19, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
$7.1M awarded to AL domestic violence and sexual assault service providers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Multiple organizations around the state that provide services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims were recently awarded grants totaling $7.1...
Governor awards $1.4M to assist child abuse victims in north Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Five nonprofit organizations in north Alabama were awarded $1.4 million to provide child abuse victims with access to professional assistance in...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Regional EMS 1st in state to provide blood transfusions in the field
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s ambulance service, Cullman Emergency Medical Services (CEMS), is the first ambulance provider in Alabama to provide blood treatment in...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests over the last several days, including:
On Thursday, Dec. 8, deputies arrested Amanda...
Agencies receive almost $48M to assist low-income families with utility costs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Local grants totaling nearly $48 million have been awarded to local agencies to help low-income households with utility costs. The grants...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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Alabama man brings Pearl Harbor/Day of Infamy Flag back to Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bryan Morgan of Birmingham came to Washington Monday, Dec. 12, on a special mission. Back in 1941, his father, Earl Morgan...
Eagle Awareness Weekends planned for early 2023 at Lake Guntersville State Park
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – One of the most popular programs offered by Alabama State Parks is back for its 37th year.
Lake Guntersville State Park will...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:
Thursday, Dec. 1
Deputies arrested Timothy Allen Karns,...
Cullman City Schools central office becomes living art exhibit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools central office in downtown Cullman will turn into a building-sized art exhibit on Tuesday, Dec. 13, from...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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GOP speaker nominee announces choices for committee chairs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, the Republican Caucus nominee for speaker of the Alabama House, on Wednesday announced that if he is...
ALEA awarded $1.5M for Troopers, training
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey recently awarded grants totaling about $1.73 million to help keep Alabama highways safe and ensure that motorists who...
Put in a token, get a book!
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary School is making it more fun than ever for students to get their hands on a good book, with...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 9, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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Casting Crowns to perform at Sand Mountain Amphitheater April 15
ALBERTVIILLE, Ala. - Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater (SMPA) is excited to announce the 2023 concert season opener. Christian Rock band Casting Crowns will...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 8, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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Local heritage group donates to Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sons of Confederate Veterans Thomas Jefferson Denney Camp #1442 of Cullman presented a check to Cullman Caring for Kids recently...
Nominations open for Alabama State Parks 7th Annual Eagle Awards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will again recognize special contributors to the...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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Capitol Christmas tree lit
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony took place Friday evening.
Arriving at the Alabama State Capitol, accompanied by a blue siren...
ACES: Pest proof your home to keep critters away this winter
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Winter can bring a seemingly sudden invasion of indoor pests when the weather turns cold. Dealing with these critters can...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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Cullman man arrested on burglary charges in Florence
FLORENCE, Ala. – Braden Boner, 19, of Cullman, was arrested Tuesday by the Florence Police Department during an attempted burglary at a Walgreens Pharmacy...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Troopers report 8 fatalities over Thanksgiving travel period
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As holiday travel numbers continue to reflect pre-pandemic numbers, Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division investigated...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the weekend, including:
Thursday, Nov. 24
Deputies responded to a reported burglary in the...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 30, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Santa Claus visiting Dodge City Jack’s Dec. 12
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Jack’s in Dodge City will host Santa for a special evening of holiday cheer and hand-made Southern food. Families are...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 28
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
November 21
domestic violence; Co. Rd. 392 assault; Co. Rd. 695 unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Co. Rd. 1098 theft of...
Students get creative for 100th National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – From state flowers to notable landmarks, American students have designed one-of-a-kind ornaments to celebrate the places they call home.
These ornaments will...
Ivey offers support to Operation Iron Ruck
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday offered her support to Operation Iron Ruck (OIR), an effort by student veterans at The University...
Tigers for Tomorrow fall, winter hours
ATTALLA, Ala. - Tigers For Tomorrow Wild Animal Preserve has a family weekend planned! The preserve will be open Friday-Sunday, Nov. 25-27, from 9...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:
Saturday, Nov. 19
Deputies conducted a traffic stop...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 23, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wonderland Under Warrior returns to Rickwood Caverns
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Rickwood Caverns will again transform into a unique, winter wonderland for the holiday season.
Known as “Wonderland Under Warrior,” the magical experience...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Chamber announces annual Holiday Storefront Contest
CULLMAN, Ala. - This holiday season, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging member businesses to decorate their storefronts to bring holiday cheer...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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CCSO K-9 team recognized as NNDDA ‘Top tracking team’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry is honored to recognize the efforts of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) K-9 Program, according...
Early morning house fire claims life in Jones Chapel
CULLMAN, Ala. - An overnight house fire has claimed the life of a Cullman County man. Rodney Ray Persall, 68, died in the fire...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 17, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont man killed in single-vehicle crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Vinemont man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Kenneth Wesley...
Cullman man killed in single-vehicle crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was killed in a single-vehicle crash at approximately 4:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14. The victim was identified as...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:
Tuesday, Nov. 8
Deputies arrested Jesse Shane Black,...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption expands foster care adoption program across Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and the State of Alabama are proud to announce a partnership that will lead to...
Parade of veterans
Students at Cullman City Primary School and Cullman Middle School celebrated local veterans Thursday with songs and a parade, in commemoration of Veterans Day...
Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love program set for Dec. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation’s Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love ceremony will be held Thursday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m....
East Elementary named ‘Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School of Excellence’ for 3rd time
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School has been honored as a Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School of Excellence for a third time, following accolades in...
Fatal wreck on Hwy. 91
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A single-vehicle wreck early Friday morning on Alabama Highway 91 near County Road 549 has left at least one person dead,...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Chris Stapleton, Zach Bryan, Cody Johnson and Riley Green to headline Rock the South...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South will return July 20-22, 2023, and be headlined by Chris Stapleton, Zach Bryan, Cody Johnson and Riley Green.
Expanding...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 9, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CCSO weekend arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the weekend, including:
Thursday, Nov. 3
CCSO deputies went to a residence in...
ALABAMA co-founder Jeff Cook dead at 73
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Jeff Cook, founding member and legendary guitarist of the supergroup ALABAMA, has died. Cook, a member of the Country Music Hall...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 8, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CCSO donates $20K to local schools for special needs programs
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Thursday donated $5,000 to Cullman City Schools and $15,000 to Cullman County Schools in...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 4, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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FCCLA holds County Sweet Potato Cook-Off
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Nov. 1, 2022, students from the various city and county schools met at the Alabama Farm Credit headquarters in Cullman...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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Cullman’s Jeff Byars named 2022 Independent Advocate of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) Jeff Byars, founder of Sun Back Moon, LLC – Private Patient Advocacy & Healthcare Solutions in...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 31, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the past week, including:
Friday, Oct. 21
Deputies arrested Dylan Joseph Bomberry-Wright,...
ALEA warns of drugs cloned to look like candy
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As the weather continues to change and autumn creeps upon us, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) would like to wish...
