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The Underrated Alabama Town Where You Can Buy A Home For Under $100,000

Nobody put Haleyville, Alabama on a list of the hottest places to move, and that is precisely why the people who are moving there are getting such a good deal. There’s a particular kind of advantage that comes with being the town that everyone overlooks, and Haleyville has been quietly enjoying that advantage for a long time.

Haleyville, AL · 16h

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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.

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Man arrested after breaking into a vehicle in Hartselle

A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a vehicle and attempting to start it in Hartselle, according to the Hartselle Police Department. Officers responded on November 7, 2026, to a report of a man unlawfully entering a vehicle. Witnesses told officers they saw a man inside the vehicle...

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Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 9, 2026

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 9, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents November 5 theft of property; CR 781 November 6 possession of controlled substances; possession of dangerous drugs; possession of drug paraphernalia; I65NB MM 299 theft of property; CR 1240 harassment; CR 587 harassing communications; CR 1269 unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle; US. 31 harassing communications; CR 1354 theft of property; CR 395 November 7 violation of protection order; CR 747 burglary; CR 8 disorderly conduct; Commercial St. NE unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle; CR 1735 possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1343 possession of controlled substances; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; US. 31 possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1725 domestic violence; Blountsville St. NE November 8 trespassing; CR 1371 reckless endangerment; CR 703 Arrests November 5 – November 8 Burgett, Scotty L.; 55 assault-domestic-simple assault-family Cooper, Joseph D.; 43 PROBATION REVOKED – possession of dangerous drugs Corbin, Christopher L.; 55 FTA – possession of methamphetamine FTA – possession of drug paraphernalia Doss, Jr., Robert L.; 50 FTA – no seat belt Drane, Anthony

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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.

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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.

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Crime Stoppers expands services to Hartselle

Crime Stoppers is expanding its services to the city of Hartselle in Morgan County after a memorandum of understanding was signed with Central Alabama Crime Stoppers.

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The Cullman Tribune

Changing restaurant landscape: Recent closures raise questions about impact on workers

CULLMAN, Ala. – Over the past several months, Cullman has seen a growing number of familiar restaurants close their doors, leaving vacant storefronts, disappointed customers and questions about the future of the city’s dining industry. However, beyond the loss of favorite gathering places, the closures have brought attention to another concern: the employees whose livelihoods depend on these businesses. Since August, at least six Cullman restaurants have announced or completed closures, including KFC’s south Cullman location, Puckett’s Restaurant, Wissota Chophouse, Lucy’s on 3rd, Augusta’s Sports Grill and Shrimp Basket. While the circumstances surrounding each closure differ, the concentration of shutdowns within a relatively short period has raised questions about the challenges facing local restaurants and what happens to their employees when operations come to an end. A series of closures One of the first major closures came in August, when the KFC restaurant in South Cullman Shopping Center served its final customers Aug. 16. The closure marked the end of the Kohl and Weir family’s 58-year history operating KFC franchises. Owner Kent Weir cited slowing business, changing consumer preferences and increased competition as contributing factors. The KFC on Alabama Highway 157 remains open under separate ownership. “This has been an

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Hit The Road For The Unforgettable White Sauce At These 8 Classic Alabama BBQ Joints

Ready to hit the road for classic BBQ joints in Alabama?. These 8 smoky restaurants serve up unforgettable white sauce and mouthwatering barbecue that’ll keep you coming back for more!. 1. Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q (Decatur) If you want to understand Alabama white sauce, this is the place where...

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The Cullman Tribune

Cullman Regional Foundation’s 35th Lights of Love ceremony set for Dec. 8

CULLMAN, Ala. – There is a certain kind of quiet that settles over a room at Christmastime when people gather to remember. It is the hush before the first carol. The soft rustle of a program in someone’s hands. The glow of a single candle passed from one neighbor to the next. And somewhere in that stillness, a name is spoken, a face comes to mind, and for a moment, someone dearly missed feels close once again. For 35 years, that moment has had a home in Cullman. The Cullman Regional Foundation will hold its 35th annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Christmas Ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. in Christ Hall at St. John’s Church, 512 Second Ave. SE. The program is free and open to everyone. “Families and friends of loved ones come together during a special season to remember loved ones,” said Maria Stanford, executive director of the Cullman Regional Foundation. “We pray together, sing together, and it provides a time to reflect on memories.” The ceremony carries the name of the man who started it. Dr. Herman C. Ensor was recruited to what was then Cullman Hospital in 1975, where he started

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The Cullman Tribune invites community to ‘Cocoa, Cookies and Claus’ Dec. 5

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune is inviting the community to celebrate the holiday season with a little Christmas cheer at its upcoming “Cocoa, Cookies and Claus” event on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The free event will take place at The Cullman Tribune office, located at 219 Second Ave. SE in Cullman, and will offer families an opportunity to enjoy a festive afternoon with The Tribune crew. Guests can stop by for hot chocolate and cookies while visiting with Santa Claus. Families will also have the opportunity to receive a free photo with Santa, taken by a Tribune photographer, or capture their own special holiday memories. As a way of giving back to the community that supports the newspaper throughout the year, The Tribune is offering the event as a small token of appreciation. “This is our Christmas gift to the community.” Whether stopping in for a quick photo with Santa or staying to enjoy a cup of cocoa and some holiday treats, everyone is invited to join in the festivities. The Cullman Tribune looks forward to welcoming families, friends and neighbors for an afternoon of Christmas fun. Event details What: Cocoa, Cookies and Claus When: Saturday,

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AL: $9.3 Million in Growing Alabama Awards Will Improve Industrial Sites in 5 Communities

Five industrial sites across Alabama will soon be improved to better attract quality jobs thanks to more than $9.3 million in new funding, Governor Kay Ivey announced recently. The awards are part of the Growing Alabama Tax Credit program, which uses private dollars to improve publicly owned sites for economic development. Donors receive a tax credit equal to the value of their contributions to approved economic development organizations.

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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

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From 35 pairs of boots to retail success: Jack’s in Cullman earns statewide honor

What started with 35 pairs of cowboy boots at a small store connected to a truck stop has grown into a nearly 30,000-square-foot retail destination, earning the founder of Jack’s […] The post From 35 pairs of boots to retail success: Jack’s in Cullman earns statewide honor appeared first on 256 Today .

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YOUTH FOOTBALL: Good Hope wins 2 Cullman County youth football titles, Vinemont claims Pee-Wee championship

VINEMONT, Ala. – All three Cullman County youth football championships ended in shutouts Saturday, Nov. 7, at Vinemont. Good Hope beat Cold Springs 18-0 for the Fireplug title and Fairview 24-0 for the Wee-Wee title. Vinemont capped the day with a 20-0 victory over Fairview in the Pee-Wee championship. Fireplug championship Good Hope 18, Cold Springs 0 Koleman Kimbrell scored twice for Good Hope, opening the scoring on a 4-yard run with 13 seconds left in the first quarter. His 12-yard touchdown run in the second quarter gave the Raiders a 12-0 halftime lead. Jack Schuman added the final touchdown from a yard out. Wee-Wee championship Good Hope 24, Fairview 0 Nine seconds into the second quarter, Bryant Moody broke a scoreless tie with a 14-yard touchdown pass to Travis Burditus. Near the middle of the quarter, Noah Copeland broke several tackles and ran down the left sideline for a 79-yard touchdown, giving Good Hope a 12-0 halftime lead. Izaiah Ibrahim scored on a 55-yard run in the third quarter. Moody finished the scoring with a 68-yard run down the left sideline for Good Hope’s third rushing touchdown of 55 yards or more. Pee-Wee championship Vinemont 20, Fairview 0 Walter

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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

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ICE responds after Wallace State soccer players detained following traffic stop

TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - Two Wallace State Community College students and soccer players remain in immigration custody after a traffic stop in Talladega County. Their parents say the brothers have valid immigration documents, while an ICE spokesperson says the family’s temporary permission to stay in the United States expired.

Talladega County, AL · 2d

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County cross country teams, individuals wrap season at AHSAA State Championships

Varsity cross country teams and cross country individual qualifiers competed at the 2026 Alabama High School Athletic Association Cross Country State Championships at Oakville Indian Mounds Park in Moulton on Saturday with several hailing from Franklin County. At the Class 1A-2A level, Tharptown’s boys team qualified for the state 5K...

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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

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