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Randy Britt vying for Holly Pond Town Council, Place 4
HOLLY POND - Holly Pond resident Randy Britt has qualified for Holly Pond Town Council, Place 4 (Safety).
“My greatest concern and number one priority...
2-car incident in West Point Monday evening injures 2
UPDATED 9:12 A.M.: ALEA this morning released the names of two people who were injured in a wreck in West Point yesterday evening. Wallace...
Work release inmate killed on job identified as Jerry Lynn Coggins
BAILEYTON - The inmate who was killed on Friday, July 22 while on the job in the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) work release...
Work release inmate killed on the job
CULLMAN - An inmate was killed today while on the job in the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) work release program.
“At approximately 10:29 a.m....
Bearcat GROWLS at Depot Park Aug. 13
CULLMAN - Several local organizations are coming together to support students who need help with school supplies. Bearcat GROWLS (Growing Resources for Our Winning...
Friday Fun: July 22
Moving Sale
Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23, 8 a.m.-? Household items, tools, crafts, winter clothes, books, some furniture, etc. 711 Ninth Ave. SE...
3rd Anniversary Jay’s Ride to take place this weekend
CULLMAN - On May 21, 2014, Jerry "Jay" Kendall, Jr. was struck and killed by a teen boy who was driving distracted. In July...
CSYFA speed and agility camp to feature gold medalist Willie Smith
COLD SPRINGS - The Cold Springs Youth Football Association (CSYFA) is set to host its first speed and agility camp July 22-23. The camp...
Four fundraisers set for Vinemont teen Anna Hughes
CULLMAN - In an outpouring of community support, four fundraisers have been scheduled to aid the Hughes family with the costs of medical care...
Harbin seeking 4th term on city school board
CULLMAN - Suzanne Fuller Harbin today officially announced her candidacy for the Cullman City School Board, Place 5.
“I want to ensure the continued quality...
Friday Fun: July 15
Fairview HS Class of 1963 Reunion
Friday, July 15 at noon at Waterbrook Restaurant, 10645 U.S. Hwy 278 E in Holly Pond. For more information,...
United Way allocation applications available this week
CULLMAN - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) this week announced that nonprofit (501(c)(3)) allocation applications will be available for the 2017-2018 (April-March)...
Jason Neal seeking 3rd school board term
CULLMAN - Jason Neal today announced his candidacy for re-election to the Cullman City School Board, Place 4. If elected, this will be Neal’s...
Area canine gets special assist from CCSO deputies and animal control
DODGE CITY - An area canine got a special assist Friday evening, when deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) and an officer...
Saturday Event Guide- July 9
Therapeutic Dance Classes- Free to the Public
Individuals with all types of special needs and disabilities are welcome! Saturdays, July 9-Aug. 13 at the Cullman...
Sides announces re-election bid for city school board
CULLMAN - Steven Sides today officially announced his intention to seek re-election to the Cullman City School Board, Place 3.
Sides, a life-long resident of...
Friday Fun: July 8
2nd Fridays at Festhalle
Join the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Cullman City Parks & Recreation for an evening filled with free music, fresh...
Area fireworks festivities
CULLMAN - Looking for somewhere to see some fireworks this holiday weekend? You'll have six big chances around town. See the details below!
Smith Lake...
Emmett Leroy Davis Found GUILTY of the murder of Helen “June” Collier Mayo
CULLMAN – After the jury deliberated for just 1 hour and 47 minutes, Emmett Leroy Davis was this afternoon found guilty of the murder...
Davis murder trial: closing arguments to begin in the morning
CULLMAN - The testimony phase of the Emmett Leroy Davis murder trial concluded this afternoon, after almost four full days of witnesses. Closing arguments...
Davis murder trial: two charges dismissed as prosecution rests
CULLMAN - The prosecution rested its case late today against accused murderer Emmett Leroy Davis, 57, of Arab. Immediately afterward, the defense made a...
Danville man killed Wednesday morning after 18-wheeler hits tractor
BATTLEGROUND - A Danville man was killed early this morning when the tractor he was driving on Alabama Highway 157 was hit from behind...
Davis murder trial: prosecution still going strong at the end of day 2
Photo shows Cullman City Police Lt. Jody Martin being cross-examined by the defense.
CULLMAN - Day two of the trial of the man accused of...
“June. Help.”
Photo shows Mayo's home on Dec. 5, 2012.
CULLMAN - "June. Help." Those are the words Helen June Mayo was able to say over the...
Bouldin leaving CHS, will head up district’s new Virtual School
CULLMAN - Dr. Elton Bouldin will leave his position as principal of Cullman High School and will instead serve as the principal of Cullman...
Community Events: Thursday, June 23
Utility Assistance Meeting- Baileyton
On Thursday, June 23 at 9:30 a.m., Community Action Partnership of North Alabama will be at Baileyton Town Hall to speak...
Community Events: Tuesday, June 21
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Meeting
Find meaningful advice and support from a community of fellow Alzheimer’s Caregivers. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday,...
Cullman County awarded status of 4-H Centennial Youth Initiative County
Photo shows Alabama Extension Associate Director Dr. Paul Brown presenting Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson and Garry Marchman and Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony...
Community Events: Monday, June 20
Monday Fun-Days at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center
1/2 priced day passes for just $5 each from 6-10 p.m.
Utility Assistance Meeting- Hanceville
On June 20...
Saturday Event Guide- June 18
Shoot for a Cure 9th Annual 3D Archery Shoot
June 18-19 at Camp David in Cullman County, located south of Jones Chapel on County Road...
Community Events: Friday, June 17
Weekly Just Play! Program- Cullman City Parks and Rec
When: Fridays at 1 p.m. in June & July
Where: A different CP&R small park each week...
Good Hope Youth Basketball Association annual summer camps start soon
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Youth Basketball Association's annual summer camps are happening soon. The camps are open to all youth; they do...
Cullman County Republican Women meet; Circuit Clerk McSwain special guest
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Women met this week, with Cullman County Circuit Clerk Lisa McSwain as their featured guest speaker.
McSwain, who has...
Community Events: Thursday, June 16
CRMC Brown Bag Drug Lunch-and-Learn
Cullman Regional Medical Center will host a brown bag drug lunch-and-learn event on Thursday, June 16 at 11:30 a.m. Residents...
Troopers on scene of 18-wheeler incident on Highway 278 by Duck River Bridge
CULLMAN - Alabama State Troopers and the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department are currently working the scene of a traffic incident on U.S. Highway 278...
Bentley orders flags at half-staff to honor Orlando victims
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley, per the President’s order, issued a directive this morning that the American flag should be lowered to half-staff immediately...
Get fit at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN - Sportsman Lake Park is a local favorite for many, especially those who want to take a nice, brisk walk with some beautiful...
Saturday Event Guide- June 11
Good Hope Outlaws Car Wash
The Good Hope Outlaws Youth Football will be hosting a car wash on Saturday June 11, beginning at 8:30 a.m....
Funeral arrangements announced for County sanitation worker killed Thursday
CULLMAN - Visitation and funeral arrangements for Cullman County Sanitation Department employee Harold Jamie Dickey have been announced. Visitation will be Saturday, June 11...
Scam Alert: CPD warns of fake FBI callers
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department today is warning local residents about a telephone scam. Agents in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Huntsville field...
Community Events: Friday, June 10
2nd Fridays
It's back THIS FRIDAY! 2nd Fridays returns with a great night of family fun, food, festivities and discounts, deals and drawings! From live...
Superintendent says no asbestos problem at Holly Pond Elementary
HOLLY POND - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette said today that there is no asbestos problem at Holly Pond Elementary School, despite the...
Community Events: Thursday, June 9
2016 2nd Quarter Industry Tour- Cullman Chamber
Join us for our 2016 2nd Qtr. Industry Tour at Goat Island Brewing. Thursday, June 9 from 4-5...
Fake bomb threat forces evacuation of courthouse
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Courthouse was evacuated this morning following a bomb threat called into the Cullman County Sheriff's Office. The threat was...
Community Events: Wednesday, June 8
Flag Day Ceremony
Cullman Elk’s Lodge hosts annual Flag Day Ceremony on Wednesday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Elk’s Lodge, 1525 Brantley Ave...
Community Events: Tuesday, June 7
Free Meals at West Elementary School
The Cullman City Schools Child Nutrition Program is hosting a free meal program this summer. The Summer Feeding Program...
Community Events: Monday, June 6
Cullman All Stars Fundraiser
Head out to Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner Monday night from 4-8 p.m. to support the Cullman All Stars softball team....
Saturday Event Guide- June 4
Free Meals at West Elementary School
The Cullman City Schools Child Nutrition Program is hosting a free meal program this summer. The Summer Feeding Program...
Cullman Community Events: Thursday, June 2
Carmike Cinemas Summer Kid Series
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10 a.m. from June 2- August 4. This special includes admission to the chosen movie, a...
Wallace State kids’ baseball summer camp and basketball academy now registering!
Wallace State Baseball 2016 Summer Camp
Wallace State’s baseball team will host its 2016 Summer Camp at James C. Bailey Stadium. Participants will receive instruction...
Community Events: Sunday, May 29
Singing at Bethsadia Baptist Church
Sunday, May 29 at 5 p.m. 1365 County Road 421. Guest singers: Chapel Grove
39th Annual Arts and Crafts Show
May 28-29...
MISSING PERSON: Jordan Lee Wilson, last seen on May 15
CULLMAN - Jordan Lee Wilson has been missing for almost two weeks. She was last seen on Sunday, May 15.
Wilson was last seen in...
Saturday Event Guide- May 28
Cullman County Cattlemen and CattleWomen RIBEYE STEAK SANDWICH SALE
Saturday, May 28 until 2 p.m. The group is set up in the south shopping center...
Mary Hovater announces candidacy for Cullman City School Board Place 1
CULLMAN - Mary Hovater has officially announced her candidacy for Cullman City School Board, Place 1. The seat is being vacated by Kim Addison,...
It’s official, Bartlett to seek his first full term
GOOD HOPE- Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett yesterday announced his intention to run for the same office in August. After being appointed mayor by...
Woman who spurred a multi-agency search effort last night has been arrested; restitution expected...
HANCEVILLE - A 20-year-old woman has been arrested and charged after she led authorities on a search and rescue effort Wednesday night in Hanceville...
Memorial Day program set for this Saturday at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN - Join Cullman's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 as they host a Memorial Day program at Veteran's Park at Sportsman Lake this...
Local VFW to place flags in cemetery for Memorial Day, volunteers needed
CULLMAN - The local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Cullman's VFW Post 2214, will be placing small American flags in the Cullman...
Study says Cullman Co. gets 9th best ‘Bang for their Buck’ on property taxes
CULLMAN - SmartAsset, a New York-based financial technology company, recently released their second annual study on property taxes. Cullman County ranked ninth among Alabama...
UPDATED: Armed robbery being investigated
Updated at 4:26 p.m. on May 23, 2016
BREMEN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry this afternoon confirmed that an armed robbery occurred last night...
Johnny Cook to seek 3rd term on Cullman City Council
CULLMAN - Cullman City Councilman, Place 3, Johnny Cook on Saturday officially announced his intention to seek a third term. Cook was first elected...
Saturday Event Guide- May 21
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.
Cullman AYSO In-Store Registration...
Community Events: Friday, May 20
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.
Boomtown Live at Berkley...
Community Events: Thursday, May 19
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.
Cullman Christian School 2016...
Early morning robbery at local apartment complex, second in week
CULLMAN - An early-morning robbery occurred Wednesday at Kensington Station Apartment Homes in Cullman.
According to Cullman Police Lt. Jody Martin, at approximately 3 a.m....
Lufkin Industries plant closing, 30 jobs gone in Cullman
CULLMAN - The Lufkin Industries plant in Cullman will close its doors on June 17 and all 30 people will lose their jobs. The...
Saturday Event Guide- May 14
Lane Maury at The Cotton Gin
Saturday night, May 14, at The Cotton Gin is guaranteed to be an entertaining and maybe even a bit...
Berlin/Fairview Volunteer Fire & Rescue Station 3 set to open May 21
SIMCOE - It’s been a long time in the making, but on Saturday, May 21 the new Berlin/Fairview Volunteer Fire & Rescue Station 3...
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: ALDOT to host community meeting regarding U.S. 278 repaving project
CULLMAN - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will be hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, May 24 regarding the repaving of U.S. Highway...
Community Events: Monday, May 9
North-Central Alabama Young Democrats
Monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Moe’s Original BBQ, 318 First Ave. SE.
Good Hope City Council Meeting
Monday, May 9, at 6:30...
Saturday Event Guide- May 7
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.
Crane Hill Communities Volunteer...
Community Events: Friday, May 6
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.
Rummage Sale
Friday, May 6...
Community Events: Thursday, May 5
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.
National Day of Prayer
Thursday,...
Free meal program launching this summer
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Schools Child Nutrition Program today announced that they will be hosting a free meal program this summer. The Summer...
Community Events: Wednesday, May 4
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.
Cullman Spring Cleanup Week
May...
Community Events: Tuesday, May 3
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.
Cullman Spring Cleanup Week
May...
Community Events: Monday, May 2
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.
Cullman Spring Cleanup Week...
Community Events: Sunday, May 1
Here's what's going on in Cullman on Sunday, the first day of May!
Good Hope Decoration
Good Hope Public Cemetery will hold its annual Decoration Weekend...
Saturday Event Guide- April 30
Saturday, April 30, is PACKED with all kinds of events! If you know of something we don't, please email us at news@cullmansense.com. Listings are...
Community Events: Friday, April 29
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.
Cullman City Board of...
BREAKING NEWS: Charges Against CHS Principal and Assistant Principal Upgraded; Both Men to be...
UPDATED 3:40 p.m.
Dr. Susan Patterson, Superintendent of Cullman City Schools, has issued the following statement:
The internal investigation has been completed in relation to the...
Judge in Case Against CHS Principal Recuses Himself
CULLMAN - The judge in the case against Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin this morning recused himself from the case.
District Judge Wells...
Community Events: Thursday, April 28
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.
Cullman Farmers Market –...
Man Shot by Police Tuesday Night Identified
CULLMAN - The man who was shot last night by a Cullman City Police officer has been identified as 38-year-old Billy Joe Martin. Martin...
Community Events: Wednesday, April 27
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.
Cullman Pilot Club Spring...
FIVE YEARS LATER: Remembering April 27, 2011
CULLMAN - April 27, 2011 is a day that we will never forget, when tornadoes ripped through Alabama and right through the heart of...
Officer-Involved Shooting After Suspect Pulls Revolver on Police
CULLMAN - An officer-involved shooting occurred at Austin Avenue and Interbitzen Street in Cullman Tuesday night after a suspect pulled a revolver on police....
Community Events: Tuesday, April 26
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.
Autism Spirit Day
Tuesday, April...
Outpouring of Public Support for CHS Principal, Vice Principal
CULLMAN - Last week the community was stunned when Cullman High School Principal and Assistant Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin and Mark Stephens were arrested...
Pair of Arrests Made for Manufacturing Meth
CULLMAN - On April 21, Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on U.S. Highway 31 North in...
Cullman Area Technology Academy Receives V-6 Engine from Toyota in Huntsville
Photo: Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Alabama donated 45 V-6 engines produced at the Huntsville plant to tech schools in six counties. Shown here are...
Community Events: Monday, April 25
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.
Cullman City Council Meeting
Monday,...
West Point Scholar’s Bowl Team Headed for National Championship
Front row (l-r): Luke Watson, Zakk Waddell, Billy Ellis, Ross Wallace, Alyssa Price
Back row (l-r): Derik Arendall, Austin Frederick, Kohan Lovett, Will Parker, Tom...
Community Events: Sunday, April 24
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.
Bloody Beat 22, Presented...
Armed Robbery at Holiday Inn Express & Suites off Exit 310
CULLMAN - At approximately 2:08 p.m. this afternoon, April 23, officers from the Cullman Police Department responded to an armed robbery call at the...
Jesse Newsom Appointed Director of Tourism
Left to right: Jesse, Natalie, Jack and Jenna Kate Newsom
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center yesterday announced the appointment...
Community Events: Saturday, April 23
There's a little something for everyone going on this Saturday!
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to...
Community Events: Friday, April 22
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.
2016 Cullman Area Chamber...
UPDATE: 2 Teenagers Charged with Capital Murder in Death of Cullman Man in Birmingham
Updated at 7:04 p.m. on April 21, 2016
BIRMINGHAM – Vershawn Edwards, 17, and Horayshio Fletcher, 17, have been arrested and charged with capital murder...
Community Events: Thursday, April 21
NAMI Cullman (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
NAMI Cullman will meet at Mental Healthcare of Cullman, building 2, at 1909 Commerce Ave. NW at 6:30...
