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Arrests and Incidents reported June 12, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 12, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. No incidents or arrests reported. theft of property-3rd degree; Monograms Plus; general merchandise; $564; Main Ave. NE. fraud; City of Cullman; cash. burglary-3rd degree; person; cash; Main Ave. SW.
Severe thunderstorm watch affecting Cullman County until 1 a.m. Monday
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 6:02 p.m. in effect until Monday at 1 a.m. for Cullman County. Shielding yourself from approaching lightning: Expert safety guidelines. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority of these...
Group of students travel from across southeast to help Cullman families in need
CULLMAN, Ala. (WBRC) - This week in Cullman, a group of students will be helping people in need with home repairs. Students with World Changers have traveled from churches in Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, and South Carolina to give back. World Changers is a mission organization that helps families in need...
Mega-popular country singer and actor is out on tour: Find the cheapest tickets
Trace Adkins – country singer/songwriter, actor and author – will be touring this fall, bringing his signature baritone voice to audiences across the country. One of his stops will be at the Sand Mountain Amphitheater in Albertville, Ala. Albertville, Ala.: Trace Adkins. Looking for tickets to see Trace...
Vinemont’s Henry and Roe Wood Park gets a facelift
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont’s Henry and Roe Wood Park is nestled between the middle and high schools. For years, students and children have spent hours on the beloved playground, leaving the play spot a little worse for wear. On Saturday, June 8, with the help of local realtor Richard Neese and his team, the Vinemont Town Council and volunteers from the community, the longtime staple received a nice facelift. The play structures were given a fresh coat of bright red paint and the structures will have new sand and barriers delivered in the next week. The park’s fence now has newly rooted...
2nd Fridays returning June 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – The city of Cullman was recently ranked No. 3 on USA Today’s 10Best list of Best Small Town Cultural Scene for 2024, thanks in part to the numerous events that happen downtown. 2nd Fridays is one of those events. The popular summer affair will take place this Friday, June 14, from 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Good Hope City Council approves ordinance for subdivision rules & regulations
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first June meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved an ordinance to adopt rules and regulations in place for subdivisions that coincide with the current standards set by the county. Section 1 of Ordinance No:...
Blount County man living with ALS calls for accountability after airline damages power chair during flight into Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Traveling can be challenging for everyone, but for people with disabilities it can be even more challenging. A Blount County man living with ALS says a recent mishap involving his wheelchair has him wanting more accountability from airlines around the way they handle disabled passengers. Charles...
Father and son arrested on drug charges, selling narcotics near Blount County school
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Two men have been arrested and charged after Snead Police say they were distributing large amounts of narcotics in the Susan Moore community, including near the school system. Multiple agencies, including the Snead Police Department, Susan Moore Police Department, and the Blountsville Police Department, conducted...
Guntersville officials cut ribbon on city’s first electric vehicle chargers
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Guntersville leaders cut the ribbon on the city’s first electric vehicle chargers on Tuesday. The charging station is located in the public parking deck on Old Town Street. The unit can charge two vehicles. Officials with the Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce say the charger...
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