Tag: News
Ivey: Census 2020 now more important than ever
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday stressed the ongoing importance of the 2020 Census, which is currently under way and available for immediate...
ADOL encourages employees to file for benefits under the CARES Act
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) is encouraging employees who believe they may qualify for programs under the CARES Act to...
Ivey urges Alabama small business owners to prepare now by applying...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey is urging Alabama Small Business Owners to respond to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic by taking steps to ensure...
Free COVID-19 testing at Cullman Co. Health Department beginning April 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), COVID-19 testing will begin next Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the Cullman...
FBI warns: scams on the rise during COVID-19 pandemic; IRS advice...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning people that the rise in fear due from the COVID-19 pandemic is also...
Both school systems will resume student feeding programs after Spring Break
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the week of April 6, when students were scheduled to return from this week’s Spring Break, both Cullman County Schools...
Bringing out the best: ‘Going on a bear hunt!’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bear hunting fever is sweeping the Cullman community! Young hunters, armed with cameras and getting a little grown-up help behind the...
100 days left to apply for absentee ballot for Primary Runoff
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Ahead of the July 14 Primary Runoff Election, Secretary of State John Merrill reminds Alabama voters that there are 100 days...
What to do if your car tag or driver’s license expires...
CULLMAN, Ala. - With many public services being limited or closed down due to COVID-19 concerns, many people may worry about what they should...
Arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Holly Pond Council refunds summer ball league fees
HOLLY POND, Ala. – In a special called meeting, the Holly Pond Town Council voted to refund fees citizens paid for participation in the...
United Way of Cullman County announces COVID-19 grant opportunities
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County announced Tuesday it has committed $5,000 from emergency resources to launch the COVID-19 Community Response Fund. Through...
Cullman Council excludes essential city employees from FFCRA, approves temporary stipend
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved an emergency resolution that will exclude the city’s public safety and public works...
Jacobs proclaims Child Abuse Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday officially proclaimed the month of April 2020 “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in the city of...
North Alabama Agriplex now offering drive-up farmers’ market
CULLMAN, Ala. - As many local businesses struggle due to the enforced social distancing protocols, the North Alabama Agriplex has rolled out a new...
Arrests and incidents reported March 31, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 31, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
City, County encourage safe use of outdoor recreation areas
CULLMAN, Ala. - As kids and many parents are stuck at home for the time being, folks are seeking free or low-cost opportunities to...
ADEM: ‘Your drinking water is safe’ during COVID-19 crisis
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Your drinking water is safe, so there’s no need to hoard cases of bottled water during the coronavirus crisis, the Alabama...
Arrests and incidents reported March 30, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 30, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Hanceville man charged with torture of child
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigators on Sunday arrested Aaron Anthony Stites, 26, of Hanceville for first-degree assault and torture/willful abuse...
Congress appropriates $400M to prepare states for Election Day amid coronavirus...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – After days of intense debate and negotiation, the White House and Congressional leaders have reached a historic $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus...
Obituary: Charles “Chuck” Conn, 83
Private graveside service for Charles "Chuck" Conn, 83, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Welti Cemetery with...
ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division reminds everyone about social distancing, water safety
MONTGOMERY – Because schools, businesses and churches have closed indefinitely in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), more people are spending their free time on...
State Health Officer, State Health Department detail business closures; Gov. Ivey...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
- On Friday, Alabama State Health Officer Scott Harris issued an amended order
closing “non-essential” businesses statewide until Apr. 17. Closures will go
into effect...
Obituary: Mackie Randal Prestridge, 66
UPDATED: Mackie
Randal Prestridge, 66, of Haleyville, passed away peacefully in his sleep
March 27, 2020 due to natural causes. Randal was born June 30, 1953...
Obituary: Kenneth “Wade” Blalock, 64, of Hanceville
Graveside services for Kenneth "Wade" Blalock, 64, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 1 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2020 at Shelton Grove Baptist Cemetery. Reverend...
Attorney General Steve Marshall announces partnership with Amazon to counter pandemic-related...
(MONTGOMERY)—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced yesterday a partnership with Amazon.com to combat unconscionable online price gouging of Alabamians by bad actors during the...
Bringing out the best: Feeding the Gulf Coast helps locate food...
CULLMAN, Ala.
- “Feeding the Gulf Coast” (FGC) does not sound like an organization that would
concern itself with north Alabama, but Outreach Senior Coordinator Carol...
Cullman County Animal Shelter closes down for deep clean amidst COVID-19...
CULLMAN, Ala. -
As the county takes precautions to protect residents and reduce the spread of
COVID-19, many animal lovers are becoming concerned for the county's
four-legged residents....
U.S. 31 lane to be closed near Olive St.
HUNTSVILLE —
The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that contractor
Wiregrass Construction will temporarily close the inside southbound lane of
U.S. 31 north of Olive Street...
Aderholt statement on passage of CARES Act
WASHINGTON
— Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement
after the House of Representatives passed the CARES Act, a stimulus package
that will provide financial...
Arrests and incidents reported March 27, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents
reported March 27, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure...
Attorney General Steve Marshall announces partnership with Facebook to combat price...
(MONTGOMERY)— Attorney
General Steve Marshall announced today a partnership with Facebook to combat
unconscionable online price gouging of Alabamians during the current pandemic.
The partnership is the...
A special message from AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese
Like thousands of others, I am deeply saddened and disappointed that our schools have closed, and spring sports will not have an opportunity...
Bringing out the Best: Parkside Outreach Program offers community assistance services
BAILEYTON, Ala. –
Since June 2018, the Parkside Outreach Program (POP), a 501(c)3 organization,
has been supporting Baileyton and surrounding communities with a food pantry
funded purely...
Customers find fragrances, clothes and faith at Lavish Boutique
CULLMAN, Ala.-
Inside Lavish Boutique in Cullman’s Warehouse District, shoppers are sure to
find beautiful clothes and accessories, sweet fragrances and perhaps some divine
inspiration. Near the...
Cullman area long term care facilities get creative during Covid-19 quarantine
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. -- Wednesday
marks two weeks since the doors began closing to visitors at assisted living
and nursing home facilities throughout Cullman County and...
Hanceville City Council holds sunny Thursday meeting to discuss local business
HANCEVILLE, Ala.-
It was a gorgeous afternoon for a city council meeting. The Hanceville City
Council met Thursday for their regularly scheduled council meeting and in
keeping...
Obituary: Maebell Wilhite Apel
Maebell Wilhite Apel, 100, of 504 12th Street S.E. Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020. A private graveside service was held...
Obituary: Cooper Lee Terry
Cooper Lee Terry, 5
days old, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at UAB Hospital.
Cooper was born on March 19, 2020 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Brenda Gail Shields
Graveside service for Brenda Gail Shields, age 72, of Falkville, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Ebenezer Cemetery. Cullman...
Governor, State Superintendent of Education: schools closed for remainder of year;...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
- On Thursday afternoon, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a supplemental State of Emergency
notice as she and State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey...
Initial unemployment claims for week ending 3/21/2020
MONTGOMERY, Ala. –
The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims
filed during the week of March 15 – March 21, 2020....
Arrests and incidents reported March 26, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents
reported March 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure...
Bringing out the best: Daystar Church looking after seniors
CULLMAN, Ala.
- In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, seniors are statistically the most
vulnerable population and have to take extra precautions to guard against
exposure...
Bringing out the best: Northbrook Baptist Church goes online, offers to...
CULLMAN, Ala. -
As churches respond to the Coronavirus pandemic by transitioning to online
services and Bible studies, Northbrook Baptist Church is hoping to help smaller
churches...
‘If we can’t continue moving, everything stops’ – Local trucking industry...
CULLMAN, Ala. –
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has proven to be a trialing time for all
aspects of the economy and way of life at all...
Duck River Reservoir reopens to boat fishing; careful outdoor recreation still...
CULLMAN, Ala.
- The Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) announced Wednesday that the
Duck River Reservoir will reopen to boat fishing Thursday, March 26. In a
message,...
Stony Lonesome OHV cancels Saturday’s scheduled night ride
BREMEN, Ala.
-- The Night Ride scheduled at Stony Lonesome OHV Park for Saturday March 28
has been canceled. Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug...
Bassmaster Elite Series event at Lake Eufaula postponed
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —
B.A.S.S. officials announced they will postpone the Bassmaster Elite at Lake
Eufaula in Eufaula, Ala., originally scheduled to be held April 2-5, in...
Despite some Courthouse closures, courts remain open for business
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
- While many courthouses throughout the state are shuttering as a result of the
COVID-19 pandemic, the Courts in Alabama remain open for business....
Changes in hours, services for local restaurants
CULLMAN, Ala.
– With the recent public health order from Governor Kay Ivey
closing dining rooms for restaurants across the state of Alabama, local
establishments have had...
Obituary: David Glenn Netherton
David Glenn Netherton ,72, of Arley, died Saturday, March 21, 2020. He is survived by his daughter, Sherree Acheson, sons: Brad Netherton (Sarah) and...
Obituary: Frances Earline Corley
A private graveside service for Frances Earline Corley, 79, of Cullman will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Blair Congregational...
New changes in CARTS procedures
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. -- Among
the many challenges that come with slowing Covid-19 (coronavirus) from
spreading is making sure Cullman County’s homebound residents are able to
obtain...
NWTF Donates Almost $168,000 for Wildlife Management
The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey
Federation (NWTF) recently allocated $167,685 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds
for wild turkey projects in Alabama. Of that...
Arkadelphia residents find sinkhole forming under road
ARKADELPHIA, Ala.
- Saturday, Arkadelphia residents discovered a newly forming pothole on County
Road 8. At first, the spot appeared small, but when the pavement began...
Bringing out the best: Using social media, rural Cullman County pastor...
WALTER, Ala.
- Sunday morning, churches across the country took advantage of social media to
carry on with their Sunday services while respecting COVID-19 quarantine and
social...
Bringing out the best: Cullman Caring for Kids reopens food bank,...
CULLMAN, Ala.
- After a temporary suspension of services announced last Thursday, Cullman
Caring for Kids (CCK) reopened its food bank Monday morning. While the food
ministry...
Tornado vs. COVID-19: EMA, National Weather Service, Alabama Department of Public...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala.
- As the nation sits under advisories and orders to self-quarantine, north Alabama
could face a weather situation Tuesday that will force them...
Local businesses adapt to coronavirus pandemic and state health orders
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala.
– After the recent public
health order from Governor Kay Ivey, local businesses around the county have
shown they’re going through trials and tribulations...
Arrests and incidents reported March 22, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents
reported March 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure...
Latest from Mayor Woody Jacobs – 3/23
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The
City of Cullman continues to provide essential services – police, fire,
emergency medical, water and sewer service, electricity– all operations deemed
appropriate.
Closing down...
Governor Ivey delays State Tax filings
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Revenue announced today
that the state income tax filing due date is extended from April...
Bringing out the best: ‘Every act of kindness can make a...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local chain Frios Pops’ mission has always been to have “fresh, frozen fun,” with “pops with a purpose.” The Tribune spoke...
Bringing out the best: Hanceville resident working to keep Hope Pantry...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Deborah Stam is doing her part to respond to the coronavirus pandemic by keeping the needy among her Hanceville neighbors supplied...
Bringing out the best: Senior feeding programs going strong; medications delivered...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - As people “hunker down,”
“shelter in place” and create “social distance,” there are volunteers in
Cullman County who are making it their...
Alabama small businesses can seek SBA COVID-19 disaster loans
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that small businesses across Alabama negatively
impacted by the coronavirus pandemic are eligible for assistance under the U.S....
Regions Bank announces special financial assistance amid coronavirus concerns
Received from Will Harding, local market executive for Regions Bank
Additional measures are part of Regions’ comprehensive commitment to serving and supporting customers and communities
BIRMINGHAM,...
COVID-19: Ivey authorizes use of Alabama National Guard on as-needed basis
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that she has given authorization to Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon with the Alabama National Guard to...
Alabama State Parks naturalists to provide virtual programming
For all those nature lovers who are unable to visit one of the beautiful Alabama State Parks due to the COVID-19 precautionary measures, the...
Arrests and incidents reported March 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 20, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
CPD chief: We will enforce social distancing measures
The City of Cullman will enforce the social distancing measures outlined in the Amended Order of the State Health Officer Suspending Certain Public Gatherings...
COVID-19: Ivey, ADPH issue updated statewide health order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday issued an update to the statewide health order...
Cullman Regional: 1st local COVID-19 patient a healthcare provider
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Center announced Friday that a local healthcare provider in Cullman is the first in the community to test...
COVID-19 testing: Latest from Cullman Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. - The number of COVID-19 cases in Alabama reached 81 Friday, according to the Alabama Department of Health (ADPH). The ADPH has...
COVID-19 drive-thru testing available at Cullman Ag Center
CULLMAN, Ala. - A drive-thru COVID-19 test site has been set up at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center by local physician Jeremy Stidham....
AG Marshall: Alabama’s price gouging law is in effect
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall warns those who would seek to illegally profit from the current public health emergency that Alabama’s price...
Dr. Scott Warner: ‘If everyone’s cautious and uses good common sense,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dr. Scott Warner is a little bit of everything when it comes to medicine: pulmonary and sleep specialist for Cullman Internal...
COVID-19: 4 local moms share their strategies, worries
CULLMAN, Ala. - With schools across the county closed for the next few weeks (or longer), many parents are now tasked with juggling work,...
Arrests and incidents reported March 19, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 19, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
COVID-19: A word from the City of Cullman
A word from the City of Cullman: “Cullman restaurants, bars, daycare operations and child care facilities are officially closed under a Statewide Public Health Order...
Bringing out the best: The Link supplies agencies, starts drive-thru food...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County, a local clearinghouse for resources to combat poverty, ran a marathon of sorts Tuesday. Starting early...
Bringing out the best: 1st CCBOE food distribution day ‘huge success’
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Across Cullman County Wednesday, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Child Nutrition Program (CNP) staff, school staffers and teachers, central...
CCBOE offers tips on managing emotional health during COVID-19 outbreak
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The coronavirus poses an obvious risk to people’s physical health, but Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) counselors are also...
Arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Bringing out the best: Cullman City Schools donates perishable foods to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Tuesday donated many of its perishable food items, which would have gone to waste in the extended...
Longtime parks director John Hunt passes away
The City of Cullman is saddened to hear of the passing of former Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism Director John Hunt. John served...
(Update) Primary Runoff election moved to July 14
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Primary Runoff Election will be moved to July 14, 2020 due to concerns surrounding...
COVID-19: Holly Pond’s Oliver: ‘We’re all in this together’
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council had a special-called meeting Tuesday evening to discuss an action plan for the COVID-19 (coronavirus)...
Walmart pickup & delivery service in response to COVID-19
Statement from Walmart:
As the coronavirus situation continues to evolve, we know it’s top-of-mind for you. We see it in the items you’re buying and...
COVID-19: Cullman community response
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local group met Tuesday afternoon to discuss the Cullman community response to the COVID-19.
Representatives of the hospital, 911, emergency management,...
COVID-19: Courthouse closed; other Cullman County closures, changes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, at a press conference on Tuesday morning, announced the courthouse will be closed beginning March 18, 2020....
COVID-19: All Alabama Career Center locations closed to the public
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020, all of Alabama’s 51 Career Centers...
COVID-19: ALDOT announces operational plans in response to outbreak
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) on Tuesday announced how it will conduct operations during the national effort to prevent the...
Arrests and incidents reported March 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Area municipalities making adjustments to prevent spread of virus
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala.- Municipalities throughout Cullman County are constantly receiving new information pertaining to COVID-19 (coronavirus) and making difficult decisions in an effort to...
‘Absolutely, totally precious’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The obvious winners of last week’s Citizens Bank and Trust (CBT) cereal drive for Cullman Caring for Kids are the children...
COVID-19: school systems, others respond to students’ food needs
Updated 3-17-20 10:18 a.m. with the below information from Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - With schools across the state temporarily closed due to the...
West Point talks COVID-19, paving CR 1141
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Senior Center recently received new countertops, but due to COVID-19, the West Point seniors will have to...
