Tag: Local Government
Hwy. 157 turn lane still top project in West Point
The West Point Town Council met Monday evening. / Nick Griffin
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council met Monday night for its monthly...
Hanceville passes 2018 budget, grants 5 percent raise to City employees
The Hanceville City Council, in a marathon session, approved the City’s 2018 budget Thursday evening. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - In a session that lasted...
Vinemont residents express desire for senior center, urgent care facility
The Vinemont Town Council met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, Sept. 12. / Nick Griffin
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council gathered Tuesday...
Cullman council awards airport security fence contract, approves multiple annexations
Stars mark the areas along Cullman’s eastern and northern edges where properties were annexed. / Google Maps
CULLMAN - Despite the wind and rain, the...
Commission hears concerns about CR 236
County Road 236 resident Charles Wood addresses the commission about road conditions. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - When the Cullman County Commission opened the floor...
Fairview High awarded grant for new track; Colony VFD gets funds...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met Tuesday night at Cullman City Hall, awarding thousands of dollars in grants throughout the...
Cullman council commends East Elementary archery champions
CULLMAN - A group of kids was out late on a school night Monday. During the Cullman City Council’s regular meeting, Mayor Woody Jacobs...
Cullman council sees a (possible) vision for the future of Depot...
If approved, a renovation of the current Depot Park (hand-marked 1-A on the designer’s concept map) and Second Avenue Northeast (hand-marked 1-B) will be...
Hanceville council split over operating budget proposals
HANCEVILLE - In an extended meeting Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council came together to support city infrastructure improvement, before splitting over questions related...
Good Hope renews deputy contract
Chad Chapman is the patrol deputy assigned to Good Hope. / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council this week...
CP&R hot topic at council meeting: swim, dive champions honored; report...
Members of the Cullman Swim and Dive Teams were recognized by the Cullman City Council Monday evening. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday evening,...
Rev. commissioner to visit senior centers ahead of homestead tax deadline
Cullman County Revenue Commissioner Barry Willingham / Cullman County
CULLMAN - It’s time for the annual registration or renewal of homestead exemptions for folks older...
Hanceville council tables pay raises, IT maintenance contract
The Hanceville Police Explorers received a $400 check from Karen Cook (center) of Cook Ministries. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - The budget was centerstage at...
Vinemont mulls recycling
Vinemont Mayor Radginal Dodson shows council members the Square Stand. / Andrew Cryer
VINEMONT - Vinemont Mayor Radginal Dodson, at this week’s council meeting, shared...
Urgent care facility coming to Baileyton
Mayor Johnny Dyar announced at this week’s council meeting that the new urgent care facility will open in the next two weeks. / Andrew...
County commission OKs Smith Lake Park boat ramp expansion, turn lane...
Jolanda Hutson, of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic, addresses the Cullman County Commission on Tuesday, Aug. 8. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - Jolanda Hutson of...
Holly Pond council honors fire department for 50 years of service
Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver reads a proclamation presented to members of the Holly Pond Volunteer Fire Department. / Heather Mann
HOLLY POND - The...
Planning commission green lights building projects, business expansion
Clifford Harris answers questions about the Flatts at Fischer Farms subdivision. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Monday evening...
Cullman Regional Airport improvement project gets city council approval
The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed three resolutions to make improvements to the Cullman Regional Airport. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman...
Hanceville votes to hire firm for CDBG proposals
The Hanceville City Council held a special meeting on Monday night to choose a consulting firm for its Community Development Block Grant proposals. /...
Hanceville Fire & Rescue getting new gear
Hanceville Assistant Fire Chief Bart Absher confers with council members Jimmy Sawyer and Sharon Porter./ W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - With Mayor Kenneth Nail out of...
CCCDC awards almost $110K in grants
This month’s CCCDC meeting saw a packed house. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met on Monday evening at...
Commission meeting becomes referendum on local trucking business
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...
Walking the talk: Commissioner Garry Marchman takes road repair into his...
Commissioner Garry Marchman shovels a tar/gravel mix into a pothole on one of Cullman County’s roads earlier this month. / Cullman County, Delores Clark
CULLMAN...
West Point to host special economic development meeting July 31
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, center, speaks to council members at this week's town council meeting. / Andrew Cryer
WEST POINT - West Point Mayor...
Garden City council honors the late Gene Norman
Garden City Mayor Tim Eskew presents Karen Norman with a framed copy of Gene Norman's memorial resolution. / Heather Mann
GARDEN CITY - After the...
Council unanimously approves expansion of downtown special events district
Cullman Parks and Recreation's Waid Harbison defended the special events district expansion, and saw two special event requests approved. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The...
Dodge City renews town deputy contract
Sgt. David Nunn is assigned to Dodge City as its town deputy. / Courtesy of Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
DODGE CITY - Cullman County Sheriff...
Vinemont considers support of Good Samaritan Health Clinic
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council spent a big portion of its meeting this month discussing the Good Samaritan Health Clinic with the clinic’s...
Roll call: Hanceville council debates meeting attendance
A great deal of Hanceville’s Thursday night meeting was spent discussing attendance. / Heather Mann
HANCEVILLE - Raise your hand when your name is called....
Colony fills vacant council seat; good news on summer food program
New Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander, with Mayor Donnis Leeth / W.C. Mann
COLONY - The biggest order of business on the table at Colony’s town...
Baileyton mulling urgent care facility
BAILEYTON - The Town of Baileyton held its monthly council meeting this week, where they welcomed guest Dr. Josiah Daily, who has expressed an...
Commission gets earful on special events district expansion; amendment heads to...
Downtown Merchants’ Association advisor Ron Pierce defends the expansion of the downtown special events district. The expansion will now go before the Cullman City...
Fairview Town Council discusses rental prices and park improvements
FAIRVIEW - At this month’s meeting of Fairview's town council, there was much discussion about rental prices, possible improvements to the community park and...
AL Sec. of State Merrill holds voter registration and ID drive...
Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill, Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman and State Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Cullman
TRIMBLE - Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill...
Vacated Colony council seat remains open
COLONY - The Colony Town Council is still trying to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Myra Twitty in early May. At...
Update on new athletic facility coming to Good Hope schools
The new athletic training center will be in the old band building at Good Hope High School. / Good Hope High School on Facebook
GOOD...
County Commission questioned by accident victim’s spouse about conditions on County...
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...
Council recognizes firefighter, EMT of the year, bids farewell to 2...
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, Firefighter of the Year Lt. Jason Lamb with his son Nathan, EMT of the Year Chase Cornell, and...
Hanceville mayor gives update on Confederate monuments; Met-South ready to build
Hanceville has added $119,000 in revenue this year from the City’s half-cent sales tax enacted in December. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - Mayor Kenneth Nail...
New West Point fire station and storm shelter to officially debut...
The West Point Town Council meets on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at West Point Town Hall. / Heather Mann
WEST...
“It’s not about hate.” Hanceville mayor talks Confederate monuments and potential...
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail wants New Orleans’ Confederate monuments. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - White supremacist Dylann Roof’s 2015 murder of nine members of the...
Garden City council still shaken by loss of Councilman Gene Norman
Norman’s name plate still hangs in front of his empty seat in town hall. / W.C. Mann
GARDEN CITY - At Monday evening’s meeting, the...
Good Hope council talks road repairs, plans back-to-school bash
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope's latest city council meeting started off on a positive note with the financial report showing that excise taxes have...
Vinemont receives favorable audit; roads being resurfaced
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council kicked off this month’s meeting by reviewing the results of the recent town audit, which showed no problems...
Colony summer kids’ program going strong; efforts to fill empty council...
Last week, students got to construct an electronic circuit to power a light. / Patricia Ponder
COLONY - The latest Colony Town Council meeting included...
State back-to-school sales tax holiday moves up to July
Image courtesy of the Alabama Retail Association
CULLMAN - To make sure that everyone can do their shopping before the start of the school year,...
Construction contract awarded for Crane Hill substation, senior center
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday awarded Triple J Construction the bid for construction of the new senior center and sheriff’s office...
Tractor and engine show hot topic of quiet Hanceville council meeting
Display at the 2015 show / City of Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - With Mayor Kenneth Nail out of town, the Hanceville City Council held its regular...
Council tables measure to expand Special Events District, holds Rock the...
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met Monday evening with a single item on its agenda, and that was tabled until next month. Thanks...
South Plaza site plans approved by Cullman City Planning Commission
CULLMAN - On Monday evening the Cullman City Planning Commission met before a larger than normal crowd to consider eight subdivision measures and three...
Jacobs proclaims June 5-9 Wound Care Awareness Week in the city
Pictured L-R: Lorie Strane, Janice Knighten, Jill Keeton, Allie Barnett, Dr. Brad Moody, Mayor Jacobs, Dr. Mac Cottingham, Megan Isbell, Kayla Goodwin, Dana Daniel,...
Hanceville welcomes NARCOG and Main Street Alabama; Red Cross relocating from...
The Hanceville City Hall conference room was nearly full for the presentation.
HANCEVILLE - Before its regular meeting Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council welcomed...
Colony hosting veterans’ breakfast Saturday, planning summer feeding program and more...
COLONY - The Colony Town Council met this week, and the big topics of discussion were the town’s Memorial Day celebration and slate of...
Cullman City Council issues permits for Rock the South
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council held a special session today, during which it approved the event and noise permits for Rock the South...
Commission postpones vote on closing portion of CR 1615 in Berlin;...
Cullman County Commission meeting
CULLMAN - Seating was scarce at the Cullman County Commission meeting this week, as several community representatives came to speak at...
Attention Hanceville residents: City development plans to be announced Thursday
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday afternoon, the North Alabama Regional Council of Governments (NARCOG) and Main Street Alabama will be holding a special meeting in...
West Point council mulls development of new subdivision
The West Point Town Council discusses development projects at this week's meeting.
WEST POINT - With plans to increase housing in the area to accommodate...
Joint session: city school board, council come together, talk traffic, annexation
Cullman City School Board Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson and members of the board listen as Mayor Woody Jacobs speaks.
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council...
Peggy Smith to retire, Dale Greer named CEDA director, effective June...
Peggy Smith, left, and Dale Greer/Images courtesy of Cullman Economic Development
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening announced the retirement of Peggy...
City of Cullman, City Schools receive $400K in ARC grants, announces...
MONTGOMERY - Improvements and enhancements are coming to seven Alabama communities with the help of $1.4 million in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grants announced...
Vinemont council talks park and road maintenance
VINEMONT - A short agenda doesn't necessarily mean little discussion. Such was the case at this week’s Vinemont Town Council meeting, when council members...
Good Hope council addresses door-to-door scams
GOOD HOPE - As a way of protecting its citizens from scams and con artists, the Good Hope City Council will be considering ordinances...
Hanceville grants new industry, Met-South, $400K tax abatement
Councilwomen Kim Brown and Sharon Porter were out Thursday evening.
HANCEVILLE - At its regular meeting Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council voted to allow...
Colony Town Council bids farewell to councilwoman Myra Twitty
Councilwoman Myra Twitty (center) poses for her last photo as a member of the Colony Town Council with Clerk Patricia Ponder, Curtis Johnson, Mayor...
Update: Berlin incorporation petition deadline set
Revised map of proposed Berlin town limits
BERLIN - The movement to incorporate the Berlin community into a town now faces a deadline: Friday, June...
City amends alcohol ordinance to allow sales by multiple vendors under...
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday approved an amendment to its current alcohol ordinance that will allow multiple vendors to sell alcoholic...
Holly Pond defines town boundaries
The shaded area represents current Holly Pond boundaries accepted by the Holly Pond Town Council and the Cullman County Revenue Commission.
HOLLY POND - At...
The future looks bright for Baileyton: town mulling solar power plan
ACE, LLC SOLAR CEO Chuck Boggs addresses the Baileyton Town Council.
BAILEYTON - The small town of Baileyton talked big news at this week’s town...
Fairview puts funds toward summer enrichment program
FAIRVIEW - The first item on the Fairview Town Council's agenda this week, after normal housekeeping, was to welcome guest Marty Hardman from Fairview...
Planning commission paves way for further development of Ponder Building; plans...
Jamie Owens hopes to open “It’s All Fun and Games” later this year.
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Planning Commission on Monday evening agreed to...
Hanceville council honors Civitans, mulls options for derelict properties
Mayor Nail presents a proclamation to club representative Nancy Horton.
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, Mayor Kenneth Nail and the Hanceville City Council opened their...
Have large, unwanted items? Cullman citywide spring cleanup May 1-5
CULLMAN - Dates for the annual citywide spring cleanup were announced today by the office of Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs. The event will be...
Commission recognizes Broncos, Lady Aggies basketball teams; Stony Lonesome plans memorial
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,...
Council approves $2M contract for wastewater treatment plant repairs; Warehouse District...
Warehouse District merchant Chad Witcher advocates continued Saturday street closure in the district.
CULLMAN - At its regular meeting Monday evening, the Cullman City Council...
Good Hope City Council talks finances
GOOD HOPE - With a quorum just barely met, Good Hope's City Council kept its meeting quick and efficient Monday evening. The minutes from...
Commission releases official statement on Stony Lonesome deaths
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission, through Cullman County Attorney J. Chad Floyd, released the following statement this afternoon regarding the ATV crash that...
Rave reviews for 2017 State of Our Communities event
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail with Cullman City Councilwoman Jenny Folsom
CULLMAN - “The people were so warm and inviting,” said Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth. “Chamber...
Local, state officials convene in Cullman to hash out issues
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill visited Cullman to address the crowd
CULLMAN - Working their way around the county, Cullman area State Reps. Corey...
CCCDC awards $50K to Hanceville High; Strandlund resigns
Bill Strandlund
CULLMAN - Hanceville High School got a big hand-up from the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) Monday evening. The school received a...
Improving access: Good Hope commission, public hear plan for CR 222/Exit...
GOOD HOPE - The City of Good Hope anticipates seeing further increases in development and traffic as a result of opening the interchange on...
Jacobs proclaims “Parental Alienation Prevention Week” and “Bubbles for Love Day”...
CULLMAN - Recently, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the week of April 23-29, 2017 "Parental Alienation Prevention Week” and April 25, 2017, "Bubbles...
Hanceville OKs bid on civic center AC, signs off on dam...
Mayor Kenneth Nail hands the signed Smith Lake Dam evacuation plan over to Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little.
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council...
Jacobs proclaims April 2017 “Community College Month” in city
CULLMAN - On Monday, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the month of April 2017 "Community College Month" in the city of Cullman. On...
Xtreme Allstars recognized by Cullman mayor and council
CULLMAN - At this week’s Cullman City Council meeting, the mayor and city council formally recognized the Cullman Gymnastics & Cheer Academy's Xtreme Allstars...
Good Hope OKs EMA’s emergency evacuation plan for Smith Lake Dam
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council welcomed Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Phyllis Little this week. Little presented the EMA’s...
Baileyton swears in new council member Gene Sumner
Baileyton Town Clerk Patricia Gilbert looks on as newly sworn-in Councilman Gene Sumner shakes hands with Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar.
BAILEYTON - Almost 60 people...
Push to bring Berlin incorporation to a vote; community meeting Tuesday
Patrick Bates heads up the Berlin incorporation effort.
BERLIN - In 2015, Patrick Bates wasn’t interested in the idea of his community going through the...
Holly Pond council: basketball players, runners and bikers
Holly Pond High School track team members
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council held its regular meeting this week in front of a...
Cullman Planning Commission approves additional use of cell tower, site development...
Representatives of the Serra Nissan construction project answer questions from the commission.
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission met at...
Colony plans summer food program for community youth
COLONY - During its regular meeting Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council approved a summer food program for community youth ages 18 and younger.
The...
Commission proclaims April 1 Colors of Cancer Day; BBB Shred Day...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission this morning proclaimed Saturday, April 1 Colors of Cancer Day in Cullman County. The Colors of Cancer Day...
Cullman City Council agrees to $800K in cash incentives for Academy...
L-R: Councilman John Cook, Academy Alabama Real Estate Manager Joe Turner, Academy Senior Real Estate Manager Marc Millis, Council President Pro-Tem Jenny Folsom, Councilman...
Hanceville council opens bids, awards contracts to resurface 3 streets
Council members review bids with City Attorney Dan Willingham
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council met Thursday evening, opening bids for materials and labor to...
Cullman mayor proclaims April Autism Awareness Month; An autism family’s journey
Pictured L-R: Mayor Woody Jacobs, Brian, Ella, and Colt Bates; Council President Pro-Tem Jenny Folsom, Stormi and Penny Brock; Jordan and Rhonda Davis, Geoffrey...
Cullman mayor proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month
Pictured L-R: Kaylee Proctor (CAC intern), Javon Daniel (director, Cullman Caring for Kids), Nancy Bryant (assistant director, Cullman Caring for Kids), Jacqueline Schendel (CAC...
Garden City council welcomes First Source for Women, honors fire department
Councilman Scott Arnold presented the fire department a handmade wooden flag in honor of everything they do to protect the members of their community.
GARDEN...
Cullman council OKs trial run for pedestrian park on 1st Avenue...
Johnann and Stuart Moore answer questions from the council
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met Monday evening, having rescheduled its regular meeting time from...
Vinemont council up in arms over Air Evac contract
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council met Tuesday evening, with Mayor Radginal Dodson and all council members present, along with Town Attorney Roy Williams. ...
Bartlett declares April “Fair Housing Month” in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett this week signed a proclamation declaring the month of April “Fair Housing Month.” April 11, 2017...
