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CULLMAN - If you are a fan of the hit AMC show “The Walking Dead,” you have surely been counting down the days until...
2016 Fall festivals, Halloween events and trunk or treats
Updated Oct. 31, 2016
2016 Fall Festivals, Halloween Events and Trunk or Treats
Events added daily as we receive them.
Please visit our online calendar for full...
(Updated) Wildfires still active in Hanceville and Garden City
Updated Oct. 14, 5:50 p.m. According to Cullman County Fire and EMS Dispatch, two fires remain active at this time. Garden City firefighters are...
Saturday Event Guide- Oct. 15
CULLMAN - We have another packed fall Saturday on deck. Check out the list below and click on the links for full details. Be...
Beech Grove Road to close Oct. 20 for replacement of Bavar Creek Bridge
GOOD HOPE - The long-awaited replacement of the century-old Bavar Creek Bridge in Good Hope will begin on Thursday, Oct. 20.
According to the City...
(Update) House fire results in total loss; no injuries
JOPPA - A house fire today in the community of Joppa resulted in the total loss of the residence, but thankfully no one was...
Former CHS principal Bouldin guilty of trespassing
Dr. Elton Bouldin seen at his trial on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 at the Cullman County Courthouse
CULLMAN - Former Cullman High School principal Dr....
Wildfires along I-65 near mile marker 300 now contained
Updated Oct. 13 at 3 p.m., According to the Good Hope Volunteer Fire Department, the fires are now contained. All lanes should be open...
Multiple fire departments on scene of Joppa house fire
See updated story here: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2016/10/13/update-house-fire-results-total-loss-no-injuries
JOPPA - Multiple volunteer fire departments are on the scene of a house fire on Alabama Highway 69 in front...
Update: DA declines to prosecute man who shot George Flanigan
CULLMAN - Cullman County District Attorney C. Wilson Blaylock has declined to prosecute Ronald McLaughlin for the Sept. 17 shooting of George Lamar Flanigan.
The...
Baileyton man arrested for attempted murder
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators on Tuesday arrested Alexander "Alex" Austin Thomas, 31, of Baileyton for attempted murder, first-degree theft...
Bouldin verdict possible on Wednesday
Photo: Dr. Elton Bouldin appears at his trial for trespassing and failure to report and incident of school violence on Tuesday, Oct. 11
CULLMAN -...
Active wildfire in near Logan; 2nd today in Cullman area
Updated Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The fire is contained.
LOGAN - The area's second wildfire of the day is currently active in the Logan...
Wildfire in progress in Colony area
Updated Oct. 10 7:30 p.m. Two departments remain on the scene.
COLONY - Another wildfire is in progress in the area, this time in the...
Cullman County hit with more than 8 wildfires on Sunday
CULLMAN – Following a two-day continuous wildfire burn that started in Blount County before moving into the Cullman County region shortly after 3:40 p.m. Friday, which...
Traffic still backed up on I-65 N near exit 296; 1-car incident with injuries
Update: Oct. 8, 7:35 p.m. Traffic slowly returning to normal, as the scene has been cleared.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Traffic is still backed up in...
Saturday Event Guide- Oct. 8
It's a jam-packed October Saturday!
We've highlighted many of the fun events going on around the area. Events are listed below, but be sure to...
Update 3: Wildfire in southwest Cullman County now contained
Update: Oct. 7, 5:59 p.m. At this time, the fire has been contained. "The fire is burning to the breaks and going out," said...
UPDATE: Wildfire still burning in southwest Cullman County; Up to 600 acres burned
SEE LATEST UPDATE HERE: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2016/10/07/update-2-wildfire-southwest-cullman-county-growing-stronger-has-crossed-co-road
Update: 11:25 a.m. Forestry officers from Blount County and firefighters from Vinemont-Providence have now been called in to assist. Another...
Multiple agencies fighting raging wildfire in southwest Cullman County
See Oct. 7, 9:30 a.m. update here: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2016/10/07/update-wildfire-still-burning-southwest-cullman-county-600-acres-burned
UPDATED: 12:50 A.M.
The fire is still going strong, according to Bethsadia Fire Chief Maurice Reynolds.
The American Red...
Enjoy a Friday night out in Cullman!
CULLMAN - If you are looking for something to do in Cullman tonight, you are in luck! There are a handful of events happening,...
Updated: Standoff in New Canaan over; suspect in custody
Image courtesy of The Arab Tribune
Updated Oct. 6, 7:37 p.m.
NEW CANAAN - A standoff between a man and officers from the Arab Police Department...
Suspect arrested in Wednesday night murder in Phelan
PHELAN - Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators on Thursday arrested Windell Joe Campbell, 59, of Cullman for the murder of Edwin Lee Wood,...
Sequence Health bringing 128 jobs to Cullman
Pictured is Sequence Health CEO John Richmond.
HANCEVILLE - The mood was jovial as a crowd gathered Wednesday at Wallace State Community College to hear...
Shooting in Phelan area, 1 person dead
Updated Oct. 5, 11:52 p.m.
PHELAN - A shooting in the Phelan area at approximately 9:30 p.m. Wednesday evening resulted in one fatality. The incident...
Daily schedule
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest is upon us! Below, courtesy of www.CullmanOktoberfest.com, is a detailed schedule for tomorrow through Sunday. To read the history of Oktoberfest...
Run-off elections set for Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Cullman and Garden City
CULLMAN - There are two run-off elections set to take place on Tuesday, Oct. 4, one in the city of Cullman and one in...
UPDATED: Man struck and killed by train overnight in Hanceville identified
Updated Oct. 1 at 3:30 p.m.
According to Kilpatrick, the victim has been identified as Timothy Smothers, 26, of Eva. Smothers was staying in the...
Cullman area edging closer to water restrictions
Image: Lake Catoma- Sept. 30, 2016
CULLMAN - Cullman residents are not on water restrictions...yet. But if the area doesn't see rainfall soon, that may...
Patterson comments on rumors of alleged lockdown at CHS
CULLMAN - Multiple concerned citizens reported a possible lockdown of Cullman High School late this morning. We have confirmed that the school is not...
Council making plans for congestion around city schools; October proclaimed Pro Bono Month
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met on Monday evening, where the two biggest items discussed were relieving traffic congestion around the Cullman City...
Update: CPD: “Jerome Flanigan and Kayla Thursby have not been excluded”
CULLMAN - The investigation into the suspicious death of a local woman is still ongoing, and two persons of interest are still on authorities'...
It’s business license renewal time
CULLMAN - It's time for Cullman County business to renew their licenses, and they can do so during the month of October at the...
Veterans Day program shaping up to be something special
Photo: Cullman Aeromodelers member Richard Witt proudly shows off his B-25 Mitchell WWII bomber.
CULLMAN - Cullman’s Veterans Day celebration is shaping up to be...
The latest on the Leslie Clements case
CULLMAN - According to Capt. Becky Boyd of the Cullman City Police Department, the investigation into the suspicious death of Leslie Clements is still...
Cullman Kmart to close by mid-December
CULLMAN - Kmart in Cullman will be closing its doors for good in December. The closure is one of 64 happening nationwide. Liquidation sales...
Update: Police locate person of interest in Friday’s suspicious death
CULLMAN - Jerome Flanigan, the man Cullman City Police Department (CPD) investigators have been searching for since Friday, has been located. Flanigan was named...
Update on Saturday night shooting and Friday’s suspicious death
CULLMAN - A shooting on the city's southwest side Saturday night left one person injured. Cullman Police Department (CPD) officers responded to a report...
UPDATED: Shooting in city of Cullman leaves one man injured
Updated Sept. 17, 9:45 p.m.
CULLMAN - A shooting on the city's southwest side tonight left one person injured. Cullman Police Department (CPD) investigators are...
Cpl. Larry M. Dunn to be laid to rest today in Cullman
CULLMAN - Cpl. Larry M. Dunn's long journey home will finally be complete today, when the soldier's remains will be laid to rest here...
CPD asking for public’s help in locating 2 persons of interest
Updated: Sept. 16 at 9:17 p.m.
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Jerome Flanigan and Kayla Thursby.
Flanigan,...
Mayor proclaims Sept. 16 “The American Legion Day” in the city of Cullman
Pictured, l-r: American Legion Post 4 Sgt. at Arms Sid Parker, Don Reid, Mayor Townson, Commander Dan Raley, American Legion Auxiliary Sgt. at Arms...
POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony held at Cullman VFW post
CULLMAN - Today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day across the country, and the local chapters of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars...
Woman found deceased in southwest Cullman; coroner confirms suspicious circumstances
Updated Sept. 16 at 1:27 p.m.
CULLMAN - A 33-year-old woman was found deceased this morning in the southwest part of the city of Cullman...
3 area schools to receive Chromebooks, thanks to CCCDC
Photo: l-r, Joe Golden, Bill Strandlund and Josh Speakman speak to attendees after the CCCDC meeting.
GOOD HOPE - Three local schools will be able...
McCutcheon: “We have a long way to go with the general fund”
CULLMAN - It was a packed house at the VFW on Tuesday evening. More than 70 people, including many elected officials, turned out to...
Cullman City Council denies public hearing for townhouse homes; several special events permits issued
Photo: Cullman City Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Cullman City Attorney Roy W. Williams, Jr. chat after the meeting is adjourned.
CULLMAN - The Cullman...
UPDATED: Pedestrian struck and killed on Highway 157 W in front of Logan’s Roadhouse
Last updated Sept. 10, 5:15 p.m.
CULLMAN - A pedestrian was hit and killed on Highway 157 West in front of Logan's Roadhouse Friday evening.
Cullman...
Shedd weighs in on passage of BP legislation, Mac McCutcheon
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley signed a compromise bill on Thursday to use Alabama’s BP settlement funds to pay off a portion of the...
Car crash claims life of Holly Pond man
CULLMAN COUNTY - An early morning wreck on Thursday left a Holly Pond man dead, according to troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency...
Volunteers needed for United Way Day of Caring
CULLMAN - The United Way of Cullman County’s Day of Caring is coming up next Tuesday, Sept. 13, and several volunteers are still needed....
3 fun Labor Day events
Fairview Lions Club Labor Day Celebration and Car Show- Car registration starts at 7 a.m., parade at 11 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 5 at the park...
Mac McCutcheon to speak in Cullman on Sept. 13
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Women (CCRW) have announced that newly-elected Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, Rep. Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia will...
On the topic of headlines…
Last night we posted a news story about the grand opening of the new Cullman County Democratic headquarters in Cullman. The headline of that...
20th Annual Sweet Tater Festival kicks off tomorrow
CULLMAN - The 20th Annual Sweet Tater Festival kicks off at Smith Lake Park tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 4 and continues Monday, Labor Day, Sept....
Updated: Shots fired reported on County Road 623
CULLMAN - Officials with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office received a report of shots fired on County Road 623 in Cullman County at approximately...
Saturday Event Guide- Sept. 3
Divino Niño Day at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament- starts at 7 a.m.
On behalf of the Nuns of the Poor Clares of...
Saturday Event Guide- Sept. 3
Divino Niño Day at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament- starts at 7 a.m.
On behalf of the Nuns of the Poor Clares of...
Call from concerned citizen results in discovery of significant forgery operation; 4 arrests made
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police officers on Monday arrested four people and shut down a significant forgery operation as a result of received a...
8th Annual Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments Golf Tournament set for Oct....
Photo: Fairview's is one of 26 volunteer fire departments in Cullman County.
CULLMAN - The 8th Annual Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments Golf...
After 66 years, Korean War POW to be laid to rest in Cullman
Updated Sept. 14, 11:07 a.m.
CULLMAN - Cpl. Larry M. Dunn's long journey home will finally be complete on Sept. 17, when the soldier's remains...
Tajuan McCarty to speak in Cullman
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force, District Attorney Wilson Blaylock and Judge Kim Chaney will present special guest Tajuan McCarty, founder...
2 overnight shootings in Cullman County lead to arrest
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two separate, unrelated shootings occurred in Cullman County Thursday night, one in Good Hope and the other in Vinemont. Both were...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office investigating 2 shooting incidents tonight
Updated Aug. 25 at 9:43 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two separate and apparently unrelated shooting incidents occurred tonight in Cullman County, one near Vinemont and...
Brooks’ Place, the Child Advocacy Center of Cullman awarded nearly $200,000
CULLMAN - Brooks’ Place, the Child Advocacy Center of Cullman, a nonprofit center that serves child abuse victims in Cullman County, recently received a...
Annual homestead exemption meetings scheduled for citizens 65 and older
CULLMAN - It is time for the annual registration or renewal of homestead exemptions for those age 65 and older. Property owners 65 and...
Ruby Tuesday in Cullman not on list for closure
CULLMAN - A spokesperson for Ruby Tuesday this morning confirmed that the chain's Cullman location is not on the list for closure. The company...
Jacobs defeats Townson in close contest
Photo: Left to right, Hannah Jacobs, Connie Voigt Jacobs, Woody Jacobs, Max Townson and Kay Townson
CULLMAN - It was an emotional evening at Cullman...
ADEM: Mulberry Fork has returned to “pre-spill” conditions
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) said on Tuesday it has concluded its investigation into the release of hundreds of gallons...
Sen. Paul Bussman withdraws from Senate GOP caucus over handling of lottery bill
MONTGOMERY - Sen. Paul Bussman has left the Senate GOP caucus over the Senate's handling of a state lottery bill, Senate Bill 11.
"As a...
Your ballot, by municipality
Here's what you can expect to see on your ballot in today's elections, broken down by municipality. Polls will be open from 7 a.m....
Sunday afternoon traffic incident leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
CULLMAN - A traffic incident on County Road 1763 in extreme northeast Cullman County on Sunday claimed the life of Anthony David Henry, 41,...
Shedd: BP legislation could mean $70 million for Medicaid and put Highway 157 project...
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a compromise bill to distribute funds from the settlement with BP over the 2010...
Undercover operation nets man selling kratom from local business
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police Department investigators on Thursday executed two search warrants in relation to a month-long undercover drug investigation led by Officers...
UPDATED with response from American Proteins- ADEM investigating release of sulfuric acid into Mulberry...
UPDATED Aug. 19 at 4:58 p.m.:
The president of American Proteins, Mark Ham, has just given us this statement:
"On Wednesday, August 17, 2016, the Company’s...
24th Annual EvaBank Midnight Run set to take off Friday night
CULLMAN - Get ready to get your glow on at the 2016 EvaBank Midnight Run on Friday, Aug. 19 at 11:59 p.m. The race...
5-car incident snarls traffic on Hwy 157 near Childhaven this morning
CULLMAN - A 5-vehicle traffic incident occurred earlier this morning on Highway 157 near the intersection of Childhaven Road. The southbound lanes were closed...
Mayor Townson announces collection point for donations to Baton Rouge, LA
Photo: Dee Vazquez, from left, helps Georgette Centelo and her grandfather Lawrence Roberts after they tried to recover their belongings from a family mobile...
Local couple adopting 3 children from Congo; business holding fundraiser to support them
For couples who are struggling with why God would not let them have children, we think the better question to ask is what children...
Logan’s Roadhouse in Cullman to stay open; no word yet on Ruby Tuesday
CULLMAN - Last week, Logan’s Roadhouse Inc. officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced it would be closing 18 underperforming restaurants. The company...
House fire in Jones Chapel claims 1; 3 others injured
JONES CHAPEL - A house fire early this morning at 159 County Road 1089 in the Jones Chapel community has tragically left one person...
Street paving to begin Tuesday night
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman will begin a paving project at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16.
The first job will begin at...
Parkside School locked down this morning after threatening phone call
BAILEYTON - Word spread like wildfire on social media this morning and had local parents understandably shaken after an area school was put on...
Weekend tax forum addresses equitability of Cullman’s tax distribution
FAIRVIEW - “A lot of people aren’t here today because it’s not a good political move to be here.” That boldly honest statement from...
Early morning traffic incident leaves 1 dead, 3 injured
CULLMAN – An early morning traffic incident on Interstate 65 South near exit 308 has left one person dead and three others injured, one...
Saturday Event Guide- August 13
Cullman Farmer's Market – Festhalle- Starts at 7 a.m.
Fresh, local produce, breads and meats, along with plants and crafts. The Farmer's Market is now...
Ruby Tuesday, Inc. to shut down 95 company-owned restaurants by September
UPDATED Aug. 12, 2:42 p.m.
Ruby Tuesday Inc., through its public relations firm, has just given us the following statement:
“Our Fresh Start Initiative is...
UPDATE: Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy is now full
UPDATE: Aug. 11: The fall session of the Sheriff's Citizen's Academy is now full. Those who wish to participate can apply again in the...
Lee Powell has sights set on City School Board, Place 3
CULLMAN - Local businessman Lee Powell is running for Cullman City School Board, Place 3.
Powell, a former educator, says he has been surrounded by...
UPDATE: Logan’s files for bankruptcy, will close 18 restaurants
CULLMAN - We reported last week that Logan’s Roadhouse Inc. was said to be close to filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to a news...
Cullman County awarded $30,984 for emergency food and shelter
CULLMAN - Congress has appropriated $120 million to supplement and expand the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). Each jurisdiction’s award is based on...
Saturday Event Guide- August 6
Inside Yard Sale- Starts at 6 a.m.
Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5-6, 2016! Lots of stuff for sale including jewelry (most of it new, from...
4 fun Friday events
Inside Yard Sale
Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5-6, 2016! Lots of stuff for sale including jewelry (most of it new, from $.50 to $10), household...
Phase 2 repairs underway on Hwy. 278 W at New Bridge
CULLMAN - Phase two of the repair work on U.S. Highway 278 West at New Bridge/Kugler Creek is now underway, according to the Alabama...
Logan’s Roadhouse, Inc. said to be filing bankruptcy
CULLMAN - According to multiple media reports, Logan’s Roadhouse Inc. is preparing to file for bankruptcy. It is unclear at this time if the...
UPDATED: Sheriff weighs in on 2 arrests made in connection with counterfeit bills circulating...
Updated Saturday, July 30 at 4:07 p.m.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on Friday morning at approximately 1 a.m. arrested two individuals in...
Bussman comments on Zika virus in Cullman County
MONTGOMERY- State health officials confirmed the first case of the Zika virus in Cullman County recently. The resident contracted the illness while traveling in...
Local woman arrested for child abuse
CULLMAN - A local woman was arrested for child abuse yesterday at the Cullman County Courthouse. Darcy Lindsey, 31, of Cullman County was arrested...
Hanceville man arrested, suspected of transporting heroin from Jefferson Co. into Cullman Co.
GARDENDALE - Michael Shane Hudson, 41, of Hanceville was arrested as a result of the cooperation of multiple law enforcement agencies recently. He is...
Cullman’s legislative delegation reacts online to possible statewide lottery vote
CULLMAN - Gov. Robert Bentley this morning released a video announcing his intention to call a special session of the Alabama Legislature to address...
