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Curt’s Closet prepares for their upcoming fundraising event ‘Clothed in Cullman’...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman non-profit Curt’s Closet will be hosting its annual luncheon and silent auction fundraiser, Clothed in Cullman, on Saturday, May 7...
Hanceville’s youngest anglers gather at Veterans Park for Kids Fish-O-Rama
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Veterans Park in Hanceville hosted day two of its annual community fishing event on Saturday, this time hosting the Kids Fish-O-Rama....
Good Hope’s Allie Sartin awarded inaugural City of Good Hope Endowed...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its final April meeting Monday night and before reading a pair of ordinances and appointing...
Sound Mind TMS offers Cullman new solutions in mental health treatment
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman native and familiar face Dr. Robert Smith opened Sound Mind TMS Therapy Clinic, located at 1809 Dahlke Dr. and adjacent...
Cullman City Council welcomes state basketball champion Bearcats, approves funding agreement...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening welcomed the Cullman High School Bearcats basketball team, recent Alabama 6A state champions, pausing...
Wallace State’s Applied Technologies has more than 100 individuals sign during...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Applied Technologies Division recently welcomed a record number of participants to its National Coalition of Certifications Centers...
Arrests and incidents reported April 25, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Spring Under the Stars’ concert Tuesday at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts program is set to entertain al fresco when it presents Spring Under the Stars...
Roads and parking areas at Lake Guntersville State Park paved with...
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - Officials with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management on Tuesday showed...
Cullman County Home Builders Association raises money for local student scholarship...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday afternoon, the Cullman County Home Builders Association hosted a fundraiser benefiting their scholarship fund for local county students. Serving...
Hanceville High School Math Team are Division III State Champions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second round of the state math tournament took place on Saturday, April 9 on UNA’s campus. Hanceville High’s math team...
Hank’s Sports Bar officially opens at Rumors Deli location
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s newest watering hole, Hank’s Sports Bar, located in the Rumors Deli location, is officially open for business after holding a...
CCSO makes two separate arrests after serving warrants
CULLMAN and HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In two separate instances, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office attempted to serve warrants and left with two under arrest.
On...
Arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Tree Commission purchases 50 trees to honor former chairman Everett...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Tree Commission convened on Tuesday morning at City Hall for its bimonthly meeting. Joining commission members Michael...
CCSO make multiple arrests countywide April 14-18
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office remained diligent with multiple drug-related arrests, as well as grand jury indictments this week.
On Thursday, April...
Cullman Parks, Rec and Sports Tourism celebrating Earth Day at Art...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) will be hosting its second Earth Day celebration this Friday, April 22 from 4:00...
West Point Town Council hears LED Capital proposal to change West...
WEST POINT, Ala. – On Monday evening, the West Point Town Council heard Tim Garner and Muntingh Hamman with LED Capital propose changing the...
Vinemont council holds business license hearing for Vinemont Estates
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VINEMONT, Ala. - South Vinemont Town Council held a special called meeting on Tuesday, for the purpose of a business license hearing for...
Cullman County Commission proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday proclaimed April to be Child Abuse Prevention Month. The proclamation included, “April was first declared...
Arrests and incidents reported April 20, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 20, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Research shows mosquitoes remember, avoid pesticide odors
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – No one likes dealing with mosquitoes. As potential vectors of diseases, controlling mosquito populations is an important aspect of human...
Berlin Town Council eyes additional growth
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening took an early look at a proposed new subdivision and continued work on its...
CMS Bearcat Cafe open for business
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Middle School cafeteria recently received a major cafe-style upgrade. The renovation was designed to update the seating in the...
Arrests and incidents reported April 19, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 19, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
2022 Strawberry Festival Pageant to be held on April 23
CULLMAN, Ala - The Strawberry Festival Pageant will be held on April 23 at Desperation Church’s Cullman Campus located at 510 5th St SW....
Friends of the Library to host Author’s Night on April 21
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County are hosting an Author’s Night on April 21 from 5:30 p.m. -...
Cullman County Court Appointed Special Advocates gain new volunteers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) gained four new volunteers this month. Kay Marshall, AJ Kinney, Phyllis Gresham and Toni...
Mayor Jacobs recognizes The Coterie’s 100th anniversary
Cullman, Ala. – “On Tuesday afternoon, a number of young matrons met at the home of Mrs. M.H. Killingsworth for the purpose of organizing...
Wallace State’s Allegro Dance Theatre to present Spring Showcase April 22
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre will present its annual Spring Showcase on Friday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. in...
Arrests and incidents reported April 18, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Camp Cullman: summer activities for younger residents
CULLMAN, Ala. - Registration for Camp Cullman is currently underway through the Cullman Parks Recreation and Sports Tourism.
Camp Cullman is a summer day camp...
Local author Connie Pearson will be releasing book ‘100 Things to...
HARTSELLE, Ala. – Local writer Connie Pearson will be celebrating the release of her new book “100 Things to do in Huntsville and North...
Cullman Caring for Kids hosts Day of Hope event at Heritage...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the community gathered at Heritage Park at noon on Wednesday to honor the 35 children whose lives were lost...
Tyson Foods renews commitment to Alabama’s agriculture industry with $208 million...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Tyson Foods, Friday morning at Wallace State Community College, announced a new facility adjacent to its former Hanceville Tyson Foods/ River...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School honors Martha Blanton with the 2022 Impact...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Martha Blanton has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Impact Award given by St. Paul’s Lutheran School. The award...
Field of Miracles set to celebrate 15 years of fun and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Field of Miracles at Chester Freeman Park, which broke ground in 2006 before the first game being played in 2007,...
Hanceville City Council plans to acquire lots to extend C.W. Day...
HANCEILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening discussed several new ordinances. The Harrison Property Zoning, Broadway Group Property Zoning and JMBL...
Cullman High School presents ‘The Addams Family’ April 21-23
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School Performing Arts will present “The Addams Family” this Thursday through Saturday, Apr. 21-23, 2022, at the high school...
Investigations of nine young children with adenovirus are underway
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Since November 2021, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), in collaboration with pediatric healthcare providers including hospitals who treat children...
Arrests and incidents reported April 15, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Man arrested for drug trafficking in Good Hope
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man was arrested for drug trafficking and other charges following a traffic stop on Friday, April 8.
Garett A. Rodgers, 25,...
Local man arrested for sexual contact/harassment
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in the Joppa community around 10:45 a.m. on Friday, April 8.
James A. Jones,...
Governor Ivey signs Nick Risner Act into law, backing the blue
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed House Bill 143, which is named in honor of Sheffield K-9 Sgt. Nick Risner, who was...
Arrests and incidents reported April 14, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
EES teacher named one of Alabama’s top teachers
CULLMAN, Ala. - An East Elementary School teacher has been named a finalist for one of the most prestigious education honors in Alabama.East Elementary...
Governor Ivey strengthens election integrity, signs “Zuckerbucks” bill into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed House Bill 194, the “Zuckerbucks” bill, into law. House Bill 194, sponsored by Rep. Wes...
Cullman Regional holds ribbon cutting for Center of Excellence Orthopedics and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Group marked the official opening of the Center of Excellence Orthopedics and Spine with a grand opening and...
Vinemont Town Council sets meeting to address concerns at Vinemont Estates
VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening updated the community, confirming an upcoming Movie Night on May 14 at 7:45...
Comic book artist Tone Rodriguez to visit Camelot Books and Comics...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tone Rodriguez, comic book artist, writer and creator best known for his work with Bongo Comics on titles like Futurama, The...
Local man arrested on sexual offense warrant
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man was arrested for a warrant on a 2021 sexual offense.
Larry A. Williams, 34, was arrested on April 6 in...
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics receives Emma Marie Eddleman Citizen...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics was recently recognized as the recipient of the 2022-2023 Emma Marie Eddleman Citizen...
Arrests and incidents reported April 13, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 13, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CPD tackling fuel surges while keeping patrols on the road
CULLMAN, Ala. - From January to February of 2022 the Cullman Police Department’s fuel cost rose by 45%, while the City of Cullman’s overall...
Governor Ivey signs three notable bills to improve Alabama communities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed three notable bills into law aimed at improving Alabama communities.
Governor Ivey signed Senate Bill 224,...
Railroad accident near Depot Park on Tuesday
The Cullman Police Department shared that there was an incident on the train tracks next to Depot Park around noon today.
A 2009 Red Saturn...
Arrests and incidents reported April 12, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Sportsman Lake Park hosts 9th Annual Rock and Glow 5K
Cullman, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park saw a huge crowd gathered Friday night for the Sportsman Lake Park 9th Annual Rock and Glow 5K...
Good Hope’s City Council names new street, approves back-to-school sales tax...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first official meeting of April at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and it...
Cullman City Council moves forward on airport plans, talks recreation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening welcomed Boy Scout Troop 219 from First United Methodist Church and said the Pledge...
Sweet Success: Strawberry baking competition now accepting entries
CULLMAN, Ala. - Strawberry pie. Strawberry cobbler. Strawberry cake. The 83rd Annual Strawberry Festival will see the return of the strawberry baking competition spanning...
Wallace State Jazz Band hosting Big Band Dance April 15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Jazz Band will hold its annual Big Band Dance on Friday, April 15 at the Burrow...
Arrests and incidents reported April 11, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Funding made available for shade structures at Alabama Title I schools,...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet an estimated 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in...
Cullman County Schools 1st Annual Career Fair attracts several prospective employees
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Cullman County Schools held their first annual Career Fair at Good Hope High School on Friday, April 8. Each Cullman...
USPS to raise shipping rates, stamps rising in cost by July...
WASHINGTON, DC — On Wednesday, the United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of price changes to take effect...
Farm-City poster winners; committees recognized at luncheon
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Several locals nabbed awards during the Alabama Farm-City Awards Luncheon and Program Thursday in Birmingham.
Maggie Phillips of Good Hope Elementary School...
‘A Badge for Brooksie’
CULLMAN, Ala. – In 2019, Cullman County Courthouse welcomed its newest court officer: Brooksie, a then two year old “goldendoodle” facility dog to help...
The Warehouse District’s Nomadic Threads holding grand opening today
CULLMAN, Ala. - Zac and Audra Yow will be holding a grand opening for their new business Nomadic Threads, located in the Warehouse District,...
House GOP Caucus successfully addresses all items in its 2022 ‘Standing...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R - Rainsville) and Agenda Committee Chairman Randall Shedd (R - Fairview) on Friday announced that...
Arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County Schools announces April Teacher, Staff Members of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools, along with America’s First Federal Credit Union, recognizes a teacher and staff member each month.
Teacher of the Month:...
CCSO conduct multiple traffic stops over the weekend; multiple arrests made
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Over the past week, drug possession, failure to appear warrants and traffic stops leading to multiple felony arrests was the...
Arrests and incidents reported April 7, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Citizen’s Firearms Safety class to be held April 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) will be hosting a Citizen's Firearms Safety Class Tuesday, April 19 beginning at 6:00 p.m....
Baileyton Town Council sets Family Fun Day for May 28
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council on Monday evening confirmed the Family Fun Day date has been changed from May 14 to May...
Youth Miracle League season blasts off at Field of Miracles
Cullman, Ala. – Baseball season is now in full swing across the City and County school systems, as well as a very special one...
Test to Treat improves access and speed of COVID-19 treatments
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Timely testing and treatment of COVID-19 helps reduce hospitalizations and can be lifesaving by starting oral antivirals for patients who test...
Governor Ivey delivers tax relief to small businesses, signs House Bill...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed House Bill 391, sponsored by Rep. Steve Clouse (R – HD93) and Sen. Tom Butler...
Wallace State Community College hosting Open House on April 12
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, April 12 from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., beginning at...
Holly Pond gears up for recreation, mulls fate of town deputy
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening laid out plans for upcoming events and improvements to its recreational facilities,...
Arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Governor Ivey signs Numeracy Act into law, strengthening Alabama’s focus on...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 171, the Alabama Numeracy Act, into law. The Numeracy Act, sponsored by Sen....
Powered Down: City schools shutdown cellphone use on campuses
CULLMAN, Ala. - Entering the third week of enforcement of the Cullman City School System’s preexisting cellphone policy has yielded positive results so far,...
Arrests and incidents reported April 5, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 5, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Compton’s Veterinary Hospital launches new appointment system
CULLMAN, Ala. - Compton’s Veterinary Hospital has begun taking appointments starting Monday, April 4. They reopened their lobby a few weeks ago to patients...
North Alabama Agriplex Little Farmers and Heritage Skills events this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex is hosting two events this week, part of the Little Farmers program. “Farm Animal Babies” event will...
63rd Annual Chittlin Supper raises funds for Meek Band of Champions
ADDISON, Ala. - The 63rd Annual Chittlin Supper took place last Saturday at the Meek Elementary Gym. The annual event features buck dancing, singing,...
Rock Art for the Skate Park raises close to $2,000 for...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 on Saturday hosted Rock Art for the Skate Park, a fundraiser for the...
Stacey Stephens turns disappointment into a new beginning
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — For Stacey Stephens, getting passed over for a promotion was the nudge she needed to investigate returning to Wallace State Community...
Arrests and incidents reported April 4, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 4, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Picked fresh: Cullman in preparation for 83rd Annual Strawberry Fest
CULLMAN, Ala. - Celebrating its 83rd year, The Cullman Strawberry Festival has organizers excited to return to full strength for this year’s event to...
Black bear cubs collared in northeast Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - To say Traci Wood has a passion for bears would understate her love for the small black bear populations on opposite...
The Cullman Commission on Aging shares upcoming senior events in April...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Commission on Aging has planned some exciting new events for this month, starting off with the Senior Easter Egg...
The Link ‘sounds off sirens’ in honor of Child Abuse and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County hosted a Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention event on Friday, with many representatives from supporting organizations...
‘The safety and security of our citizens and our community comes...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With an average of seven patrols per shift, not including two township deputies and a Lieutenant, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...
Governor Ivey announces funds transferred to ADEM for statewide water and...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey announced on Friday that the Alabama Department of Finance has signed an agreement with the Alabama Department of...
Arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Annual tax lien auction returns to in-person bidding May 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2022 tax lien auction for delinquent 2021 ad valorem property taxes are scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in the...
