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Brett Jones becomes Alabama’s first openly gay sheriff after defeating two-term Republican

Democrat Brett Jones beat incumbent Kevin Turner in Madison County after campaigning on jail reform and ending Flock licence plate reader contracts.

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This Alabama Town Is One Of The Best Places To Live In The South And It’s Incredibly Affordable

Some towns just have a way of making you feel like you’ve been missing out on something wonderful your whole life, and Cullman, Alabama is exactly that kind of place. Tucked into the rolling hills of north-central Alabama, this charming city has quietly been earning a reputation as one of the most livable, lovable, and surprisingly affordable places in the entire South.

Cullman, AL · 1d
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Athens community says goodbye to historic Ferman Elmore Field

ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Athens City Schools is preparing to replace an aging school building with a new facility. Community members gathered Sunday at Ferman Elmore Field for one last walk before it makes way for construction. Ferman Elmore Field was built in 1936. It has hosted football games, band...

Athens, AL · 2d
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Cullman proposes $2.5K minimum fine for lake violations, but many Catoma rules date to 2007

CULLMAN, Ala. – A homeowner on Lake Catoma can already mow the protected strip along the water only three times a year. What would change under a proposal before the Cullman City Council is the cost of a violation. The city’s 2007 ordinance set fines at $50 to $500 per violation. The proposed minimum is $2,500 per violation upon conviction. The Council is scheduled to give Ordinance No. 2026-56 a first reading Monday, Nov. 9. The proposal names Lake Catoma, Lake George and Duck River Reservoir. It is not yet law. “Our responsibility is to protect the quality and reliability of the drinking water supply that serves our residents, businesses and surrounding communities,” Cullman City Council President Kim Hall said. “Many of our existing regulations are nearly 20 years old and were written before Duck River Reservoir became part of our water system.” What already applies at Lake Catoma Although the earlier ordinance is numbered 2008-05, the signed copy shows the Council adopted it Nov. 26, 2007, nearly 19 years ago. It established a 35-foot buffer measured inland from the lake’s full-pool line, the mapped shoreline when the reservoir is full. That line stays put even when the water recedes.

Cullman, AL · 2d

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Arab opens $11 million recreation center

ARAB, Ala. (WAFF) - A new $11 million recreation center is open in Arab after more than a year of construction. The project is designed to give residents more opportunities for indoor sports. The facility covers 38,000 square feet. Arab Mayor Bob Joslin said it is the biggest project ever...

Arab, AL · 1d

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Downtown Decatur’s Merry Mile returns with Jingle Boats, Christmas events

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Downtown Decatur is preparing to welcome the holiday season with the return of its Merry Mile, bringing decorations, shopping and community events to the city beginning Nov. 12. The celebration spans the 1.1-mile downtown corridor from the top of Second Avenue to Bank Street and continues...

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Trinity rezoning request withdrawn amid resident opposition

TRINITY, Ala. (WAFF) - After months of pushback from people who live in Trinity, the vote on a proposal to rezone nearly 184 acres of land is now off the table. That land sits between Steed Road and Old Trinity Road and was billed as a perfect location for a data center.

Trinity, AL · 1d

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Arab cuts ribbon on Center of Recreational Exellence

The city of Arab has officially cut the ribbon on a new recreational facility on Monday.

Arab, AL · 1d

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Planning Commission tables new 7 Brew site plan

CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Planning Commission in August approved a short-form subdivision request for Murphy Oil USA. Back in May, the proposed site plan was approved, with contingencies from the city engineer relating to the Alabama Department of Transportation traffic and safety plan. At the Commission’s meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, an additional proposal for the site plan was discussed that would add a 7 Brew Coffee to the project at 800 Second Ave. NW. Two representatives from Brew Culture, LLC, 7 Brew Coffee’s corporate entity, addressed the Commission in an attempt to allay concerns about safety at the proposed new location. Commissioners said the area sees high traffic for numerous reasons, particularly, according to Commissioner Cheryl Harrison, because of nearby schools. She said the new location would add on to existing traffic congestion from school drop-off and pick-up times. Chairman Michael Sullins noted that while the project’s previous ALDOT contingencies were resolved, further resolution may be needed due to community safety concerns. Ultimately, the item was tabled until the Commission’s meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026. The Commission did approve a site plan for an expansion at 1206 Sixth St. SW, located within Industrial Park 2.

Cullman, AL · 2d

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Revised Cullman ordinance drops proposed 25-foot shoreline buffer at Lake George

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council gave a first reading Monday, Nov. 9, to a revised drinking water ordinance that drops the proposed 25-foot shoreline buffer at Lake George. The council took no vote on Ordinance No. 2026-56 . (See previous story: www.cullmantribune.com/2026/11/08/cullman-proposes-2-5k-minimum-fine-for-lake-violations-but-many-catoma-rules-date-to-2007 ) The first draft named three lakes. The revision names the two that supply Cullman’s drinking water today, Lake Catoma and Duck River Reservoir. It specifies a 35-foot buffer at Catoma and a 100-foot buffer at Duck River, each measured inland from the shoreline when the reservoir is full. Cullman began using Lake George as a water source in 1958. The city later disconnected it from the water system after Lake Catoma and its treatment plant came into service in 1967, according to Tribune archives. The revised ordinance still says the Utilities Board owns property at “all current and former water supply lakes.” If Cullman draws drinking water from Lake George again, the proposed rules for land adjoining the public water supply could apply there. The revised text sets no buffer width for Lake George. Council President Kim Hall said city and utility officials had encountered three different ordinances over the past year and wanted residents

Cullman, AL · 1d

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SAR Color Guard honors veterans at Hartselle Veterans Day Parade

HARTSELLE, Ala. – The Tennessee Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) joined the Hartselle community Saturday for its annual Veterans Day Parade, honoring America’s military veterans during the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence. The SAR Color Guard presented and posted the colors during the opening ceremonies before marching through downtown Hartselle. Dressed in clothing reflecting the military and civilian heritage of the American Revolution, participants carried flags representing the nation, state and patriotic heritage. Led by Color Guard Commander Randal Jennings, the formation included SAR Compatriots Scott Owen, Randy Brown, Robert Anderson, David Poehlein and William Sommers. Living historian Susan Sommers joined the formation in period civilian attire. The Tennessee Valley Chapter SAR Color Guard continued its tradition of participating in the Hartselle Veterans Day Parade, honoring local veterans through patriotic ceremonies. For Hartselle resident Robert “Bob” Anderson, a past president of the Alabama SAR, the parade holds special significance. “As a decorated Air Force and Viet Nam veteran, participating in Hartselle’s Veterans Day Parade is especially meaningful to me. Seeing my hometown come together to honor those who served makes me proud to be part of this community,” Anderson said. Participants in the Hartselle Veterans

Hartselle, AL · 1d

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Republican election disaster, Madison County turns blue, Tuberville wins, and more on Alabama Politics This Week …

Did Republicans suffer a historic election disaster, and was Donald Trump’s handling of Iran and rising gas prices to blame? Is Madison County officially blue after Democrats swept key races across North Alabama? Did Tommy Tuberville’s narrow victory over Doug Jones expose serious problems for Alabama Republicans? Plus: Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) […] The post Republican election disaster, Madison County turns blue, Tuberville wins, and more on Alabama Politics This Week … appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Madison County, AL · 4d

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Cullman proposes $2,500 fines, new restrictions around drinking water lakes

CULLMAN, Ala. (WBMA) — Property owners living near Cullman's drinking water reservoirs could face new restrictions on construction, landscaping and shoreline activities under a proposed city ordinance that also calls for fines of at least $2,500 for violations. The Cullman City Council is scheduled to consider the first reading...

Cullman, AL · 2d

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Next Question with Madison County Probate Judge Frank Barger

Many people know Frank Barger as Madison County's probate judge and the man often called the "adoption judge." In this week's Next Question, we are sharing how his story began right here in north Alabama.

Madison County, AL · 3d

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Huntsville makes decision on historic train depot Roundhouse as questions about aging facility remain

The Huntsville City Council voted to allow the EarlyWorks Museums Board to continue to operate the Roundhouse on the city’s historic train depot property for the next five years. Earlworks will operate the Roundhouse while the city continues to masterplan how to utilize the seven-acre depot site which includes...

Huntsville, AL · 4d

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New veterans memorial dedicated at Alabama welcome center in Elkmont

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - A new memorial honoring veterans was dedicated at the Alabama welcome center on Interstate 65 in Elkmont Saturday. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 511 dedicated the memorial Saturday morning. It honors veterans of World War I, World War II, and the global war on terror.

Elkmont, AL · 3d

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Huntsville council member sides with residents on Flock cameras

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Council member sides with residents who oppose Flock cameras. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Council member John Meredith said he will work to remove Flock cameras for residents who do not want them. He thanked advocates who spoke against the cameras at the Nov. 5 City Council meeting.

Huntsville, AL · 4d

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Five Morgan County areas get federal investment incentives

Nov. 7—Seven areas in Morgan, Limestone and Lawrence counties, including five in Morgan County, have been designated as federal Opportunity Zones, qualifying investments in those communities for tax incentives beginning Jan. 1. Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday that the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service had approved Alabama's...

Morgan County, AL · 3d

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Laney Hulsey joins Cullman County Public Library to lead ‘Every Chapter Matters’ campaign

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library is looking toward the future with its “Every Chapter Matters” capital campaign, an initiative aimed at raising $1 million to support the renovation and expansion of the library while bringing greater awareness to the resources and services it provides to the community. Helping lead those efforts is Laney Hulsey, the library’s new capital campaign marketing & community engagement manager, who hopes to strengthen community connections, encourage involvement and help residents envision what the future of the library could look like. With a background in marketing and advertising, Hulsey brings experience in building relationships, increasing awareness and connecting organizations with the communities they serve. “I really enjoy meeting new people, building connections and finding ways to bring people together,” Hulsey said. “I love having the opportunity to be creative, work with others and be part of something that makes a difference.” Hulsey said the opportunity to combine her professional experience with a project that will benefit Cullman for generations was what initially drew her to the position. “I was especially drawn to the capital campaign because it’s more than your typical marketing position,” she explained. “It’s about bringing people together around a common

Cullman County, AL · 1d

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Openly gay sheriff promises change as Madison County sheriff

Sheriff-elect Brett Jones defeated longtime Madison County Sheriff Kevin Turner, promising greater transparency, lower response times and changes to surveillance camera policies. The former Navy SEAL says he plans to end the county's Flock camera contract and require warrants to access other agencies' cameras. Jones will also make history as Alabama's first openly gay sheriff.

Madison County, AL · 5d