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Cullman

Fire departments receive grants through CCCDC

February 4, 2012

Brandon Williams said his Crane Hill fire department learned a hard lesson after the April 27 tornadoes that tore through the state leaving a path of destruction in the Cullman County area.

FAA bill should provide airport funding for next 4 years

February 4, 2012

A new federal bill should provide a stable source of funding for airports nationwide, and local officials are excited about what it could mean for the Cullman Regional Airport.

Cullman home to St. Bernard Abbey, Ave Maria Grotto

February 3, 2012

I chose a route that would take me along small two-lane county roads with only a few quick jaunts onto major highways. I wanted my drive from Tuscaloosa to Cullman to be purposeful, a meditative journey in itself. The weather was…

County commission moves to resolve chronic water issue at Harmony School

February 3, 2012

The Cullman County Commission signed off on a pair of upgrades to the county’s water infrastructure at its regular meeting, both intended to finally solve a chronic lack of adequate water pressure at Harmony School.

Waters enters race for circuit clerk as Democrat

February 3, 2012

Local businessman and lifelong Cullman County resident Jerry Mack Waters has announced he will seek the office of Cullman County circuit clerk as the Democratic nominee in the November general election.

Cummings enters race for circuit clerk

February 3, 2012

Local businessman Steve Cummings has announced he will seek the Republican nomination for Cullman County circuit clerk in the March 13 primary election.

Alabama Gives under way across state

February 2, 2012

Enough is enough.?That’s the message Cullman Caring for Kids director Javon Daniel has been campaigning to residents across Cullman County in an effort to stop child abuse.

New weather alert system offered to area

January 31, 2012

Cullman County residents will be among the first statewide to take advantage of a free technology a former Huntsville weatherman has developed to inform people via text message, email or automated phone call when severe weather is heading their way.

Drinkard signs new bakery for open Marktplatz space

January 31, 2012

A new cupcake-and-coffee shop is on the way to south Cullman, filling a retail space that was recently emptied in a bustling section of town.

Challenges, review highlight exciting 2012 Cullman Co. Spelling Bee (WITH VIDEO)

January 31, 2012

Two lengthy challenges and an audio review made the 2012 edition of the annual Cullman County Spelling Bee one of the most exciting — and longest — contests in recent years.