Tag: Local Government
Cullman City Council passes zoning ordinance modification, hears more about Rock...
For a second week, Rock the South producers Shane Quick and Nathan Baugh, third and second from right, met informally with local residents after...
West Point gives $15K to fire department for life-saving equipment
West Point Fire and Rescue Chief Tim Martin on Monday night demonstrated the use of the LUCAS Power 3 Chest Compression System at the West...
City zoning director responds to city zoning controversy
Crowds gathered for Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting to talk about Rock the South and a proposed zoning ordinance change. (Cullman Tribune file...
Cullman City Council gets earful about Rock the South, zoning ordinance
Rock the South Founder Shane Quick (pictured), along with partner Nathan Baugh, came to explain plans for the festival’s new site and answer questions...
Good Hope moves forward with development project; Bartlett responds to Rock...
Good Hope Councilmen Maxie Jones and John Harris, with Mayor Jerry Bartlett at Monday night’s council meeting (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
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Jacobs proclaims Catholic Schools Week in Cullman
Pictured left to right: MaKenzie Cruce, Anna Agnello, Mayor Woody Jacobs and Shawna Norman
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed the...
Jacobs proclaims Jan. 11 Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Cullman
Pictured, left to right, are Kathy Wilson, Mayor Woody Jacobs, District Judge Kim Chaney and Blakely Hopper
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday...
Hanceville’s Nail: ‘I think we’re in a public safety emergency’
Cullman Tribune file photo
HANCEVILLE - “I’m here to sound the alarm!” said Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. Hanceville...
Holly Pond to pursue sewer plant upgrades, speed limit changes
The Holly Pond Town Council held its first meeting of the new year Tuesday night. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND – The...
County sets school tax referendum
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held its first work session and meeting of 2019 Tuesday morning. The work session was...
Colony to get long sought-after Dollar General
Left to right: Councilman Curtis Johnson, Mayor Donnis Leeth, Councilman Samuel Ashford and Councilman Melvin Hammond (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY - On...
County proclaims January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Blakely Hopper, Chairman Kenneth Walker, Gail Swafford, Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney and Commissioner Garry Marchman (Christy...
Fairview Town Council notes: Jan. 7, 2019
The Fairview Town Council held its first meeting of the new year on Monday night. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - On Monday...
Baileyton set to move ahead with building of new town hall
Baileyton Town Council (Cullman Tribune file photo)
BAILEYTON - The Town of Baileyton is ready to move forward with the construction its new town hall....
‘Be bold and dream big’: City of Cullman developing plan for...
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer at Thursday night’s kick-off meeting for the City of Cullman’s five-year strategic plan (Christy Perry for The...
Hanceville City Hall gets a facelift
Hanceville City Councilman Jimmie Nuss, City Attorney Dan Willingham and City Clerk Tania Wilcox at Thursday’s Hanceville City Council meeting (Christy Perry for The...
City swears in 5 fire engineers, OKs Nesmith Park grant application
Cullman Fire Rescue’s five new fire engineers, (hands raised, left to right) are Brandon Dawson, Wade Miller, Kelsey Taylor, Matt Wade and Jonathan Wilson....
CCCDC presents almost $92K in grant checks to area organizations
The CCCDC presents a check to the Town of Baileyton; left to right are Sen. Garlan Gudger, Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar, Rep. Randall Shedd,...
Hanceville approves Downtown Improvement Plan
Hanceville Police Officer Tyler Isbell receives a certificate of achievement from Mayor Kenneth Nail after completing APOSTC certification at the Alabama Law Enforcement Academy...
Courthouse elevators to be replaced
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held its last meeting of the year Tuesday morning, approving a bid for the replacement...
City recognizes employees; Royal Technologies tax abatement adjusted
Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, CPD Office Manager Debbie James and Cullman City Councilman Andy Page at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting (Christy Perry...
Meet Erica York, Cullman’s first city engineer
Cullman City Engineer Erica York with her husband Austin and son Jack (contributed)
CULLMAN - Erica York has been on the job for less than...
Cullman overhauling subdivision regulations, zoning ordinances
The City of Cullman is updating its subdivision regulations and zoning ordinances, originally put in place in the 1980s. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - In...
Holly Pond makes final decision on rumble strips
The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday night voted to leave rumble strips in place on Brooklyn Road. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
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Baileyton tables bid for new town hall construction
The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night decided to table a bid received for construction of the new town hall until negotiations can take...
County awards bids for long-awaited roof repairs at jail, sheriff’s office
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...
Hanceville council honors WSCC cross country teams
Wallace State Cross Country Assistant Coach Tony Crider, Head Coach Stan Narewski, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Dr. Ryan Smith pose for a photo at...
CCCDC, new commissioners award community grants
Commissioners Joe Golden, Champ Crocker and Bradley Williams try out virtual reality goggles as teachers from Cold Springs Elementary School make a request for...
Good Hope Middle School robotics team gets boost from city
Members of the Good Hope Middle School robotics team pose with their sponsor Rebecca McSpadden and members of the Good Hope City Council Monday...
City awards contract for next phase of downtown street improvement
The Cullman City Council, seen on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday approved...
West Point set to open new turn lane, Dale’s Market
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, left, speaks at the town council meeting this week. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West...
City, County Thanksgiving holiday hours
CULLMAN - All City of Cullman and Cullman County offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23 in observance of...
Berlin expanding as town council approves 1st annexations
The Berlin Town Council on Monday night, Nov. 19, 2018 (Heather Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
BERLIN - As the newest town incorporated in Cullman...
Marchman, Watson sworn in for new terms
Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman (left) and Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson (right) were officially sworn in by Judge Gregory Nicholas Wednesday morning at...
Dodge City to open ‘Little Food Pantry’ Nov. 19
Dodge City Town Hall, seen on Thursday night. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
DODGE CITY – Dodge City Mayor Tawana Canada announced recently that...
Hanceville receives $25K anonymous donation for narcotics dog
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail looks through a display at Shawn Bennett, owner of Too You Nique in downtown Hanceville. The mayor, council and others...
Baileyton accepting bids for new town hall; council reflects on recent...
The Baileyton Town Council met Monday evening. The Town will begin accepting bids for the new town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 6. (Christy Perry...
Cullman Council bids farewell to Garlan Gudger, welcomes David Moss
District Judge Rusty Turner swears in David Moss as the newest member of the Cullman City Council Monday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman...
Colony tornado shelter installed; plans for Dollar General moving forward
A crew installed the shelter behind Colony Town Hall Thursday morning. (Photo courtesy Patricia Ponder/Colony Town Hall)
COLONY - On Thursday morning, Colony’s town government...
City holds annual safety meeting and picnic
Cullman Police Officers Chris Nichols and Chuck Shikle smile for the camera Wednesday at the City’s annual safety meeting and picnic. (Christy Perry for...
Cullman adopts vaping ordinance; police honored
Patrolman Kyle Foshee was recognized for his actions last month that led to the arrest of two suspects charged with numerous crimes across the...
Good Hope donates $45K to schools, organizations
Left to right: Councilman Taft Dillashaw, Councilman Greg Brown, Councilman John Harris, WellStone Behavioral Health COO Chris Van Dyke, Councilman Maxie Jones and Mayor...
West Point passes FY 2019 budget; long-awaited Hwy. 157 turn lane...
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, left, speaks at the West Point Town Council meeting Monday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
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Jacobs proclaims ‘Dysautonomia Awareness Month’ in Cullman
L-R: Kyle Guess, Athan Landman, Sean Landman, Cassidy Landman, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Kasen Johnson, Cory Johnson, Karlee Johnson and Heather Johnson
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor...
Good Hope passes sewer rate increase
Good Hope City Hall (Tribune file photo)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night voted to increase the City’s sewer rates.
Mayor...
Cullman council passes $102M FY 2019 budget; city prosecutor, engineer named
On Monday evening, the council got a special visit from 2018 Oktoberfest Burgermeister Ben Harrison (center). (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On...
Hanceville passes $4M FY2019 budget, including 5% pay raise for City...
Hanceville High School fishing team coach James Woods requests renewal of council support for his program at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. (W.C...
Hanceville passes $4M FY2019 budget, including 5% pay raise for City...
Hanceville High School fishing team coach James Woods requests renewal of council support for his program at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. (W.C...
Colony preparing to open food pantry, volunteer training planned; fundraisers for...
Council members Ethel Alexander and James Ashford model T-shirts being sold to raise funds for area senior programs. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
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Good Hope approves FY 2019 budget, 3% pay raise for City...
Left to right: Susan Eller, Maxie Jones and John Harris (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - Changes in sewer rates and the...
Cullman County passes $57.8M FY 2019 budget
Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Chairman Kenneth Walker and Commissioner Garry Marchman (Wendy Sack for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission...
Cullman City Council celebrates local people, causes, hears proposal for e-cigarette,...
Council President Jenny Folsom, right, presents Wallace State Director of Adult Education Cynthia Arrington a proclamation naming Sept. 23-29 Adult Literacy Week in Cullman....
County commission previews proposed FY 2019 budget
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.
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Berlin discusses FY2019 budget
(Left to right) Berlin Mayor Patrick Bates, Councilman Donald Gunter and Councilman Jimbo Quick discuss town business Monday night. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
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Garden City passes 2019 budget, half-cent privilege tax, stipends for volunteer...
The Garden City Town Council passed its FY2019 budget Monday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - On Monday evening, the Garden...
Hanceville council talks new Taco Bell, community improvement
A developer’s drawing of Hanceville’s incoming Taco Bell
HANCEVILLE - It wasn’t Tuesday, but it was still taco day for the Hanceville City Council at...
Jacobs declares Sept. 17-23 ‘Constitution Week’ in Cullman
Pictured left to right are Pat Kahler, Mayor Woody Jacobs Jacobs, Rhonda Van Zandt and Linda Kuykendall.
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, Sept. 12, Cullman Mayor...
Baileyton installing rumble strips on Schoolhouse Rd.; talks ball field improvements
Left to right: Baileyton Town Clerk Patricia Gilbert, Mayor Johnny Dyar, Councilman Gene Sumner and Councilwoman Myra Martin (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
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Colony welcomes new council member, talks food pantry
Colony Town Council, left to right: Curtis Johnson, Melvin Hammond, Ethel Alexander, Samuel Ashford, Mayor Donnis Leeth and Clerk Patricia Ponder. One seat remains...
CCSO requesting $1.5M budget increase: ‘You can’t put a price on...
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry speaks to Cullman County Commission members during a commission work session at the Cullman County Courthouse Tuesday morning. (Hayden...
Fairview Council approves new signage, improvements to walking track
Fairview Mayor Keith Henry speaks to town council members during Monday night’s meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW – The Fairview Town Council...
Cullman Council OKs rezoning requests near Rusken, Yutaka; Eva Road Bridge...
Mayor Woody Jacobs, right, listens as City Attorney Roy Williams explains Amendment 722 funding for Cullman's Technology Village. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
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Holly Pond to remove rumble strips as soon as possible
Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver speaks to community members during the Holly Pond Town Council meeting Tuesday night. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
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County Commission awards bid for reconstruction at Cullman Regional Airport
Ben Harrison (right), general manager of Cullman Regional Airport, speaks to Cullman County Commission members about a bid for reconstruction at the airport. (Hayden...
Good Hope Fire & Rescue receives money for new equipment
Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett (third from left), presents a $15,000 check to Good Hope Fire & Rescue Assistant Chief Jamie Garmon (fourth from...
Cullman City Council delivers engineer’s report on troubled Heritage Village subdivision
Three residents of the Heritage Village subdivision wait to address the Cullman City Council Monday night. (W.C. for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday...
Hanceville amends zoning ordinance, prepares to act on neighborhood issues
The Hanceville City Council on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council worked...
Garden City talks law enforcement; applications being accepted for town clerk
Garden City Mayor Tim Eskew and Mayor Pro-Tem Scott Arnold at this week’s meeting of the Garden City Town Council (Christy Perry for The...
Tree commission reports on storm damage, ‘urban decay’
CULLMAN - The Cullman Tree Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at Cullman City Hall. Chairman Everett Wier and members Peggy...
West Point receives favorable audit, discusses placement of food pantry
CPA Tony Turbyfill (left), of Segroves & Brewer, PC, goes over the Town's audit with the West Point Town Council during its meeting Monday...
Berlin swears in 5th and final council member
Bud Reed is sworn in to the Berlin Town Council, Place 5 by Notary Jane Bates during the Berlin Town Council's August meeting Monday...
Colony council looks to future development for the town
The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening discussed plans for town development. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town...
Vinemont council approves changes to community center rental pricing
Vinemont Town Council members discuss town business during Tuesday night’s meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
VINEMONT – Tuesday evening, members of the Vinemont Town...
Gudger steps down; Jenny Folsom now Cullman City Council president
Garlan Gudger passes the gavel to Dr. Jenny Folsom at Monday night's Cullman City Council meeting. Alabama Senator-elect Gudger stepped down as president of...
Nuss appointed to Hanceville City Council
Jimmie Nuss, left, is sworn into office by Hanceville City Clerk Tania Wilcox Thursday evening. Nuss is filling the council seat left vacant by...
Dodge City discusses little pantry, construction project
Members of the Dodge City Town Council discuss a payment issue with members of a business during Thursday’s town council meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for...
Holly Pond council votes to remove rumble strips in favor of...
A citizen of Holly Pond (bottom right) speaks to Holly Pond council members during their monthly meeting at the Guy Hunt Library & Museum...
Dangerous intersection petition with more than 2,700 signatures presented to Fairview...
The final petition to have a four-way stop installed at the intersection of Alabama Highway 69 and Wesley Avenue was nearly two inches thick....
Planning commission paves way for new housing, Yutaka expansion
The City of Cullman Planning Commission meets in the Cullman City Hall auditorium at 5:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. The...
Hanceville City Council says tearful farewell to Councilwoman Sharon Porter
Left to right: Hanceville Mayor Pro Tem Jimmy Sawyer, Councilman Charles Wilson, Councilwoman Kim Brown, Councilwoman Sharon Porter and Councilman Justin Pruett. Porter was...
CARTS driver wins national award; commission rejects FEMA project
Wade Hancock (center), a Cullman Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) driver, is presented with a certificate of achievement for his performance during the 2018...
Good Hope amends alcohol ordinance to attract new business
The Good Hope City Council (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council Monday night approved a change to the...
Cullman Co. Commissioner Kerry Watson graduate of Alabama Local Government Training...
Kerry Watson (courtesy photo)
AUBURN - The Government and Economic Development Institute at Auburn University is delighted to announce that Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson...
Garden City takes action after more than $5K stolen, considers re-establishing...
Garden City Town Council (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - Last week, Garden City received an unpleasant surprise: someone cashed three fraudulent checks...
Berlin Town Council continues building municipality at 2nd meeting
Mayor Patrick Bates (left), speaks to Berlin town council members during their second meeting since incorporation. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
BERLIN – Monday night,...
Cullman City Council acts on Hwy. 157 expansion, Brunner Street improvement
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council voted to pursue grants to expand or complete two area improvement projects, along with numerous...
Hanceville council moves to establish veteran banner program
Juanita Culler, organizer of the veteran banner program in Arley, speaks to Hanceville City Council members during Thursday’s meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
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Vinemont council talks baby changing tables, new employee, holiday closure
Councilwoman Shirley Arnett and Mayor Radginal Dodson discuss town business during Tuesday night’s Vinemont Town Council meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
VINEMONT – The...
Colony awards bid for community storm shelter
Cullman County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney explains terms of the storm shelter bids to the Colony Town Council. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
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Cullman EMA’s Little wins Pat Neuhauser award
Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little, Commissioner Garry Marchman and Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker. Little was awarded the...
Good Hope council adjusts AGCOR land title, investment
Councilmembers Maxie Jones and John Harris with Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council...
Holly Pond talks paving, lights, Brooklyn Road
The Holly Pond Town Council (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council discussed leveling and resurfacing projects for several...
Baileyton Town Council faces challenge over senior center bus
The Baileyton Town Council (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
BAILEYTON - On Monday evening, the Baileyton Town Council held its regular meeting, dealing with a...
Porter resigns from Hanceville council; tractor show Saturday
Hanceville City Council members discuss council business during Thursday’s meeting at Hanceville City Hall. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – The Hanceville City Council...
Cullman council approves special events, recognizes police officers
Officer Jack Springer shakes hands with Councilman Andy Page after being recognized for 50 years of service with the Cullman Police Department at this...
County settles with Werner Enterprises over bridge damages
The Cullman County Commission met Tuesday morning. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning settled with transportation and logistics...
History made: Berlin holds first town council meeting
Berlin’s first government: (L-R) Councilmen Don Bates, Matthew Blair, Jimmy Quick and Donald Gunter with Mayor Patrick Bates (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
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Good Hope steps closer to ordinance affecting CR 437
The Good Hope City Council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - A brief...
Garden City announces Freedom Celebration, upcoming paving projects
The Garden City Town Council meets on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - Keeping...
West Point launching food pantry; pre-conference set for Hwy. 157 turn...
The West Point Town Council on Monday night discussed the Town’s upcoming food pantry. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point...
