CULLMAN —
Good morning, readers, this is what's happening in your county today:
Weather:
Today - A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight - A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 48. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent.
Best bets:
Sewer line testing: The City of Cullman Wastewater Department will begin smoke testing the sewer lines in the northwest and southwest sections of town, beginning today. This procedure is used to detect problems in the sewer lines for the city and also the customer. Residents may notice smoke in and around their homes at this time. The liquid smoke that is used is environmentally safe, non-toxic and is not harmful to residents. If you notice smoke in or around your home, you may call the office to see if we are in your area. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the office at 256-775-7210 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
10 Things to Know for Today
By The Associated Press
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today (times in EST):
1. WHY EGYPT’S PRESIDENT HAS POLARIZED THE NATION
Supporters and opponents of Mohammed Morsi are growing more entrenched in their battle over the Islamist leader’s move to assume near absolute powers.
2. MERCHANTS HOPE FOR AN ONLINE BOOST
It’s estimated that this year’s Cyber Monday will be the biggest online shopping day of the year, for the third year in a row.
3. BANGLADESHIS HIT THE STREETS OVER FACTORY FIRE
Thousands express outrage — some blocking roads and smashing vehicles — about conditions in the building where a blaze killed at least 112 people.
4. THE ‘FISCAL CLIFF’ LOBBYING BATTLES BEGIN
As Congress and the White House face a Dec. 31 deadline for a deficit-reduction plan, groups are scrambling to ensure their interests don’t get sacrificed.
5. HOW WALL STREET IS STILL DEALING WITH SANDY
Landlords at many buildings warn tenants such as JP Morgan Chase that full power may not be back to their headquarters for weeks.
6. THE DISABLED FIGHT FOR RIGHT TO BE PARENTS
A new report says the U.S. legal system is not adequately protecting the rights of parents with disabilities.
7. TOUGH TIMES PUT SQUEEZE ON FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE
A main challenge at the U.N. climate conference that’s just begun in Qatar is raising money for poor countries when budgets are strained.
8. FROM THE BOUNCE HOUSE TO A HOSPITAL
A study suggests 30 American children a day are treated in emergency rooms for broken bones, sprains, cuts and concussions from bounce house accidents.
9. ROLLING STONES JAM ON 50TH ANNIVERSARY
He still might not get satisfaction, but frontman Mick Jagger was in top vocal form at a London concert, AP’s Gregory P. Katz reports.
10. WHAT THE ‘12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS’ GIFTS COST TODAY
The price of turtle doves and maids-a-milking are the same as last year but it’ll cost your true love more for pipers piping and drummers drumming.
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NATION: Tornado damage nears $2 billion; mayor wants shelter requirement
The Oklahoma Insurance Department says a preliminary estimate suggests the cost of the tornado that hit the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore could be more than $2 billion.
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Appointed superintendent bill passes for Cullman County
It’s official: Billy Coleman will be the last superintendent ever elected for the Cullman County Board of Education.
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The Times' Morning Update for Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Good morning, readers, this is what's happening in your county today:
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NARCOG expects to select new attorney
Members of the North-central Alabama Regional Council of Governments (NARCOG) board are expected to select a new attorney for legal representation at their monthly meeting today.
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NATION: With 24 dead, officials say Oklahoma survivor search is almost over
The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday.
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Arrests, incidents reports for Monday, May 20, 2013
Here is a look at the incidents that were reported to the Cullman City Police Department for Monday:
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Cullman teenager injured in Monday crash
A single vehicle crash left a Cullman teenager injured at 3:20 p.m. on County Road 1141 Monday.
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Couple honored for work on Clarkson Bridge
It was all Cullman County Parks manager Doug Davenport could do to get Ron and Julie Buker to the Cullman County Commission meeting last week.
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2 Cullman residents arrested on drug charges, child taken to DHR
Two Cullman residents were arrested on multiple drug-related charges and a child was placed in Department of Human Resource’s care after deputies searched a home on Friday at 3:30 p.m.
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BREAKING: Cullman Co. Schools' appointed superintendent bill passes
All future superintendents in the Cullman County school system will be appointed, following the last-minute passage of a local bill Monday night in the Alabama legislature.
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