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    CEDA, Cullman Regional Airport projects presented to commission

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) Director Dale Greer and Cullman Regional Airport General Manager Ben Harrison both addressed the Cullman County...

    Commission declares State of Emergency for Cullman County; Cheatwood named new...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its Tuesday morning meeting declared a State of Emergency for Cullman County based on a recommendation...

    Retirement(s) top commission agenda

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning recognized Sportsman Lake Park employee Nancy Maddox, who is retiring after 11 years of service...

    Chairman Walker talks accomplishments, goals, challenges

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Kenneth Walker is seeking his third term as chairman of the Cullman County Commission. He will face off against three challengers...

    County proclaims Human Trafficking Awareness Month; parks employees recognized

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on Tuesday proclaimed January Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Cullman County. Many municipalities across...

    Commission names Brunner interim county engineer, talks roads, HVAC

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning appointed Assistant County Engineer Jon Brunner as interim county engineer following the resignation of...

    (Updated) County engineers: John Lang resigns, Keith Creel retires

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    Updated 11-26-19 at 4:10 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Engineering Department will look a little different at the start of the new year....

    Former Commission Chairman Kitchens announces 2020 bid

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Cullman County Commission Chairman, Republican Wiley Kitchens, has officially announced his plans to run for the position again in 2020....

    Cullman voters will decide on 1-cent tax increase on March 3...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County voters will see a referendum for a countywide 1-cent sales and use tax for education on the March 3,...

    Cullman County switching to automated sanitation service

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning announced the Cullman County Sanitation Department will begin using automated trucks next year.  The new program...

    (Updated) Cullman County Water Dept. rates going up 10% Oct. 1

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    Updated 9-25-19 at 3:51 p.m. (See statements from Cullman County Chairman Kenneth Walker and Cullman City Clerk Wes Moore at the bottom of this...

    Cullman commission approves purchase of new CCSO radios, enters detention agreement...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday approved the purchase of 20 individual radios with equipment for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...

    County to repave CRs 1141, 1428

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning adopted its annual transportation plan for FY2020, which includes the repaving of County Road 1141...

    CCSO seeking pay increase in FY2020 budget

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met with Sheriff Matt Gentry Tuesday morning during its work session prior to the regular commission meeting...

    Commission awards almost $9K to library ahead of 2020 Census

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday voted to give the Cullman County Public Library System $8,881.98 to update its computer systems...

    Courthouse HVAC system to be replaced

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission hopes to soon replace the HVAC system at the Cullman County Courthouse. “We are going to have to...

    Cullman Commission welcomes special visitors

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning had a few special visitors to its meeting as Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas stopped...

    Commission recognizes CARTS driver, approves grants

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday presented Cullman Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) driver Wade Hancock with a certificate recognizing his...

    Cullman County Commission recognizes young animal advocate Denna Chivers

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Denna Chivers, 11, was recognized by the Cullman County Commission at its Tuesday meeting for her generosity and dedication to the...

    Marchman raises concerns over Smith Lake Park pool

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman at this week’s meeting voted no on approving the minutes of the Cullman County Commission’s previous...

    Commission votes to vacate portion of County Road 821 at Rock...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The decision to vacate a portion of County Road 821 was made at Tuesday morning’s Cullman County Commission meeting. The portion...

    (Updated) Cullman County Commission votes to repeal half-cent sales tax

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    Updated 4-23-19 3:07 p.m. Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette told The Tribune's media partner, WVTM13: "I am so disappointed for the children of...

    Cullman Commission honors state champion Lady Eagles

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 2A State Champion Cold Springs Lady Eagles basketball team was honored Tuesday morning by the Cullman County Commission. Wearing...

    Commission fields questions on new tax, road improvements

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    Local realtor Ben Ponder addresses the Cullman County Commission at its meeting Tuesday morning. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN, Ala. - Several residents...

    Commission proclaims April Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month

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    Left to right are Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman Caring for Kids Executive Director Javon Daniel, Chairman Kenneth Walker, Cullman Caring for Kids Assistant Director...

    Commission sets $10.25 minimum wage for County employees after controversial raise;...

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    Darrell Skipper of Skipper Consulting talks about proposed parking areas around the new Rock the South location at Tuesday’s Cullman County Commission meeting. (W.C....

    County Commission approves new half-cent sales tax to benefit Cullman County...

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    Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette addresses the Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) Updated 3-12-19 12:50 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala....

    Commission celebrates Stony Lonesome’s 10th anniversary

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    Stony Lonesome OHV Park employees Haley Briscoe and Kassy Ashley were given special plaques in appreciation for their dedication shown to the park. The...

    Marchman speaks on Rock the South preparations

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    Cullman Tribune file photo CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met with Rock the South Producer Nathan Baugh Tuesday morning prior to its scheduled 8:30...

    Mental health care program underway to aid Cullman County inmates

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    WellStone Behavioral Health CEO Chris Van Dyke is seen here addressing the Cullman County Commission about the Stepping Up Initiative last summer. The program...

    County commission talks elevators, addresses mental health services for inmates

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    The Cullman County Commission met most recently on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met...

    County sets school tax referendum

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    Cullman Tribune file photo CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held its first work session and meeting of 2019 Tuesday morning. The work session was...

    County proclaims January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month

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    Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Blakely Hopper, Chairman Kenneth Walker, Gail Swafford, Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney and Commissioner Garry Marchman (Christy...

    Courthouse elevators to be replaced

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    Cullman Tribune file photo CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held its last meeting of the year Tuesday morning, approving a bid for the replacement...

    County awards bids for long-awaited roof repairs at jail, sheriff’s office

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    Shortly after the March 19 hailstorm, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama and his wife Caroline toured the CCSO facility with Sheriff Matt Gentry and...

    Marchman, Watson sworn in for new terms

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    Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman (left) and Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson (right) were officially sworn in by Judge Gregory Nicholas Wednesday morning at...

    Ivey awards $291K grant to Cullman Co. for Stony Lonesome facility

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    Gov. Kay Ivey awarded the Cullman County Commission $291,294 to construct a bathhouse/restroom facility at Stony Lonesome OHV Park. (Tribune file photo) MONTGOMERY - Gov....

    Cullman County passes $57.8M FY 2019 budget

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    Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Chairman Kenneth Walker and Commissioner Garry Marchman (Wendy Sack for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission...

    County commission previews proposed FY 2019 budget

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    County Commissioners and staff work on the FY 2019 budget at the commission office Thursday. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) Updated 9-22-18 9:38 p.m. Editor's...

    CCSO requesting $1.5M budget increase: ‘You can’t put a price on...

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    Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry speaks to Cullman County Commission members during a commission work session at the Cullman County Courthouse Tuesday morning. (Hayden...

    County Commission awards bid for reconstruction at Cullman Regional Airport

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    Ben Harrison (right), general manager of Cullman Regional Airport, speaks to Cullman County Commission members about a bid for reconstruction at the airport. (Hayden...

    County Commission approves new method of collecting delinquent property taxes

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    Cullman County Revenue Commissioner Barry Willingham, right, on Tuesday speaks to the Cullman County Commission about a new method for collecting delinquent property tax....

    CARTS driver wins national award; commission rejects FEMA project

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    Wade Hancock (center), a Cullman Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) driver, is presented with a certificate of achievement for his performance during the 2018...

    Cullman EMA’s Little wins Pat Neuhauser award

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    Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little, Commissioner Garry Marchman and Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker. Little was awarded the...

    County settles with Werner Enterprises over bridge damages

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    The Cullman County Commission met Tuesday morning. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning settled with transportation and logistics...

    Cullman Commission passes resolution to increase local mental health services

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    WellStone Behavioral Health COO Chris Van Dyke speaks about the Stepping Up Initiative at Tuesday's Cullman County Commission meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN...

    County recognizes Davenport, applies for $12M BUILD grant for road repairs

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    Commissioner Garry Marchman, Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport and Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker at Tuesday’s Cullman County Commission...

    County Commission chooses Craft & Associates for storm repairs

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    The Cullman County Commission held a special-called meeting on Monday to pick a company to repair storm-damaged buildings. / W.C. Mann for The Tribune   CULLMAN...

    County declares State of Emergency

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    The Cullman County Sheriff's Office reported damage to at least 20 of its vehicles from Monday night's hail storm. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The...

    Commission reverses no-cooler rule at Stony Lonesome; AGCOR Steel project moves...

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    Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker, right, smiles at individuals gathered to attend the commission meeting Tuesday morning. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman...

    Commission: coolers will be allowed at Stony Lonesome

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    Latest update: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/03/13/commission-reverses-no-cooler-rule-stony-lonesome-agcor-steel-project-moves CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission today decided to take a step back on the recently-implemented no cooler rule at Stony Lonesome...

    County commission moves forward on AGCOR deal; abatements for Topre, American...

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    Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett addresses the Cullman County Commission. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett this week addressed the Cullman...

    Changes coming to Stony Lonesome after fatal wreck; father makes emotional...

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    Members of the Cullman County Commission at Tuesday's meeting, where Stony Lonesome OHV Park was the main topic of discussion / Nick Griffin CULLMAN -...

    County dismisses 2 companies from pending litigation

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning authorized County Attorney Chad Floyd to dismiss two parties from the County’s pending litigation against...

    County authorizes call-out pay for hours worked during winter shutdown

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met Tuesday morning, when, after approving the minutes of its emergency meeting called on Jan. 16, the commission...

    TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE: County commissioners, county engineer respond to road concerns

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    Cullman County has 2,393 miles of roads, more than 1,500 of which are maintained by the Cullman County Road Department.  CULLMAN - A while...

    County Commission meeting notes: Dec. 28

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    Cullman County Commission / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held a regular meeting on Thursday, with only three items on its agenda....

    County votes to join legal fight against opioid manufacturers, distributors

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    Updated 12-14-17 at 5:11 p.m. CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Thursday morning approved a resolution authorizing a Florida law firm to represent the...

    City joining legal action against opioid makers, distributors; doors open for...

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    Cullman City Attorney Roy Williams at Monday's meeting / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - In a special session called due to scheduling conflicts around the next...

    Duck River project awarded $193K, Stony Lonesome $550K, in state grants

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    Stony Lonesome Park Manager Tyler Lindsey offers advice to a driver on how to make it up Donkey Punch, one of the park's hills....

    County proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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    Commissioners present the declaration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. L-R: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Charlotte Jones, Theresa Mann, Chairman Kenneth Walker, Regina Grant and Commissioner...

    County employees getting 3.14% pay increase; sheriff’s office getting more

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    Sheriff Matt Gentry speaks at a press conference earlier this year.  / Tribune File Photo CULLMAN - Last week, the Cullman County Commission passed a...

    County commission OKs 2018 budget; includes payout to County retirees and...

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    CULLMAN - During a busy session Thursday morning, the Cullman County Commission approved its fiscal year 2018 budget.  The budget totaled $54.2 million, with...

    Commission hears concerns about CR 236

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    County Road 236 resident Charles Wood addresses the commission about road conditions. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - When the Cullman County Commission opened the floor...

    Former chairman Graves re-arrested, charged with witness tampering

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    CULLMAN - Former Cullman County Commission Chairman James Graves, 74, of Vinemont, arrested and charged Wednesday, May 10 with felony first-degree sexual abuse of...

    County commission OKs Smith Lake Park boat ramp expansion, turn lane...

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    Jolanda Hutson, of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic, addresses the Cullman County Commission on Tuesday, Aug. 8. / Andrew Cryer CULLMAN - Jolanda Hutson of...

    Commission meeting becomes referendum on local trucking business

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    The commission met before a nearly packed house Tuesday morning. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - When the Cullman County Commission planned Tuesday morning’s meeting, the...

    Brick Haven fire exposes weakness in water system; Co. water dept....

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    Firefighters on the scene of the fully-involved blaze at Brick Haven on July 1 were frustrated with the available water pressure. This photo shows...

    County Commission questioned by accident victim’s spouse about conditions on County...

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    Julian Morris, left, talks with County Engineer John Lang after Tuesday morning's commission meeting. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - County Road 222 has become infamous...

    Construction contract awarded for Crane Hill substation, senior center

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday awarded Triple J Construction the bid for construction of the new senior center and sheriff’s office...

    Commission postpones vote on closing portion of CR 1615 in Berlin;...

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    Cullman County Commission meeting CULLMAN - Seating was scarce at the Cullman County Commission meeting this week, as several community representatives came to speak at...

    Former Commission Chairman James Graves makes bond; preliminary hearing date set

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    CULLMAN - Former Cullman County Commission Chairman James Graves, arrested and charged Wednesday, May 10 with felony first-degree sexual abuse of a minor, has...

    Former Cullman County Commission Chairman James Graves arrested for sexual abuse...

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    CULLMAN COUNTY -  Former Cullman County Commission Chairman James Donald Graves, 74, of Vinemont, has been arrested and charged with first-degree sexual abuse after...

    County’s spring cleanup kicks off May 1: customers get free trip...

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    If you got this in your electric bill, you’ve won a free trip to the dump! CULLMAN COUNTY - As part of the 2017 Annual...

    Commission recognizes Broncos, Lady Aggies basketball teams; Stony Lonesome plans memorial

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    Holly Pond Broncos varsity basketball team with coaches and commission members CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met amid a packed-out conference room this week,...

    Commission releases official statement on Stony Lonesome deaths

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission, through Cullman County Attorney J. Chad Floyd, released the following statement this afternoon regarding the ATV crash that...

    Commission proclaims April 1 Colors of Cancer Day; BBB Shred Day...

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission this morning proclaimed Saturday, April 1 Colors of Cancer Day in Cullman County. The Colors of Cancer Day...

    County Commission lifts all water restrictions

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    CULLMAN - County water customers are no longer under water restrictions. At Tuesday's Cullman County Commission meeting, Cullman County Water Department Manager Randall Waldrep...

    County joins City in scaling back water restrictions; readies for special...

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    Cullman County Water Department Manager Randall Waldrep speaks with attendees after the meeting. CULLMAN - Cullman County Water customers are now in the same boat...

    Cullman County Commission seeking help hauling hay into county

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission and Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District recently secured a grant to bring hay into the county...

    Chairman Walker defends commission’s support of 3-cent gas tax

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    CULLMAN - On Tuesday, the Cullman County Commission voted to support a 3-cent per gallon gasoline tax to fund a $1.2 billion bond issue...

    Shedd: Let the people decide if they want a gas tax

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    CULLMAN - Yesterday, the Cullman County Commission voted to support a 3-cent per gallon gasoline tax to fund a $1.2 billion bond issue that...

    Cullman County Commission votes to support proposed 3-cent gas tax for...

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    CULLMAN – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday voted to support a 3-cent per gallon gasoline tax to fund a $1.2 billion bond issue...

    County joins City in phase III of water conservation plan

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    Lake Catoma on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017 CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning announced that Phase III of the County's Emergency Water...

    It’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month

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    CULLMAN - January is Human Trafficking Awareness month nationally, and was proclaimed so in Cullman County this morning by the Cullman County Commission and...

    Is the Cullman County Commission misspending tax payers’ money?

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    CULLMAN - In the August 24 Cullman County Commission meeting, Commissioner Garry Marchman voted against many of the items on the agenda. Marchman, one...

    Multiple purchases pass Commission 2-1

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met promptly at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, a day later than usual due to the City’s municipal election...

    Latest County Commission meeting a busy one

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission came together on Tuesday morning for a regularly-scheduled meeting. First up was a public hearing for resident Edith Bullard...

    County Attorney authorized to file proceedings against business for nonpayment of...

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met on Tuesday morning for an expedited meeting where 13 items of new business were voted on in...

    Cullman County Commission negotiating relocation of Cullman County Rescue Squad

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    CULLMAN - At the regularly scheduled Cullman County Commission meeting on June 28, 2016, commissioners considered a request from County Attorney Chad Floyd to...

    Commission gives Cullman Rescue Squad extension to July 11; several other...

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    Photo shows County Administrator Gary Teichmiller and Commissioner Garry Marchman.   CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met on Tuesday morning at the Cullman County Courthouse...

    Unresolved issues behind second letter to remove Cullman County Rescue Squad...

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    CULLMAN – In a letter addressed to the Cullman County Rescue Squad, obtained by The Cullman Tribune late Tuesday evening, the Cullman County Commission...

    County Commission Meets; Declares April 2016 Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month,...

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    Photo shows Cullman County Bosom Buddies Founder Mary Dyer accepting the proclamation from Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker for Colors of Cancer Day. CULLMAN - The...