Cullman County News

While enjoying Fourth of July celebrations this weekend, local revelers should be knowledgeable about the laws regarding alcohol in Cullman County.

A Cullman man was arrested for vehicular homicide Wednesday - less than a year after he allegedly killed a man while driving under the influence.

A Cullman County grand jury has decided not to pursue criminal charges against a Hanceville police officer involved in a vehicle wreck fatality while on duty in February.

A former Cullman County, Alabama, high school teacher was arrested today on child pornography and extortion charges, the Cullman Times reports.

A Vinemont man died Sunday morning after his vehicle overturned in a wreck near the Battleground area.

The Cullman city council took steps this week to repair a leak at the city's wastewater treatment plant.

Ladies in red hats, grass skirts and colorful leis gathered Thursday in Cullman from all over the state for a luau at the All Steak restaurant.

A Morgan County man is accused of sexually abusing children in two states. 56-year old Gary Burkhardt of Holly Pond is charged with abusing a 6 year old boy from Baileyton.

"It's 515 degrees in this kiln," Ivylee Carney said, while roofing the BellSouth building in downtown Cullman.

Many changes are in store for Cullman County law enforcement if Jackie Wilhite has his way.

Some security upgrades are on the way for Cullman county elementary schools. Cullman District Judge Kim Chaney recently awarded the county school system with a $28,000 grant from the Cullman Partnership for Children, which will be used to install security cameras in the offices of county elementary schools.

As the debate over local school taxes flared up again this past week, we were struck by one fact on which the entire issue hinges.

Woodland Medical Center is still scheduled to close July 15 after the buying process is complete by Cullman Regional Medical Center.

Billy Floyd Norris ended up in jail when he called in a robbery to the Hanceville Police Department.

Cullman County is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 9:30 p.m. Hail and strong winds have been reported from this storm, and trees have already been reported down in Cullman County.

Cullman County residents may soon have access to cheaper prescription drugs. The Cullman County Commission voted to enter into a free prescription drug discount card program during their regular meeting Tuesday.

Before calling the police over to your house, it might be a good idea to dispose of the smoking meth lab in the back room first.

To former Hanceville City Council member Wayne Armstrong, the city has become a speed trap under the current administration and should be avoided by motorists.

A local man recently filed a wrongful death suit against the city of Hanceville on behalf of his mother, who died in a wreck with a police patrol vehicle in February.

A 4-year-old girl is one of two people killed in a wreck Saturday night in Cullman County.