CULLMAN —
Good morning, readers, this is what's happening in your county today:
Traffic news:
Cullman County travelers may use County Road 1301 today as it remains open; but plans are in the works for the Cullman County Road Department to begin work on it tomorrow. Check back with us in the morning!
The Cullman City Street Department will be patching on 6th Ave. SE; and a crew will be placing pavement markers on Convent Road.
Weather:
“Whether” or not you are ready for today, we are looking at a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Patchy fog before 10 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 93, so keep those cold drinks handy.
Tonight we’ll have isolated showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Patchy fog after 1 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Best bets:
Have a loved one with Alzheimers? The Alzheimers Support Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Depot Room at CRMC Community Education Center in POB II. For questions, contact Jane Farley at 256-737-2038.
Find out what TOPS is all about! The Take Off Pounds Sensibly weight-loss group will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Benedictine Manor, 200 Janeway Dr., Cullman 35055.
This evening, kick up your heels at the VFW Post 2214 Ladies’ Auxiliary Tuesday Dance, 112 Veterans Ave. in Cullman, with a country music band, starting at 7 p.m. Concessions available. Admission is only $5; public welcome. Proceeds to go to area projects.
Considering becoming a phlebotemist? Wallace State Continuing Education will host a free information session at 6 p.m. today for those interested in completing the 10-week Phlebotomy training program. Classes begin September 4. The information session will be held in the Bevill Building, Room 408.
Those dancers who’d like to “trip the light fantastic” rather than just tripping, may contact Wallace State Community College to register for a class on ballroom dancing. Classes are ongoing through July 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Fee is $30. Call 256-352-8243 to register before attending.
Have a great day!
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The Times' Morning Update for Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Early traffic, weather and community news
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Forever Wild an option for county schools’ Section 16 land
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Six facing drug charges in separate arrests across county
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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Cullman County
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Thunderstorms expected through tonight
Expect a lot of rain and some possibly strong thunderstorms through the afternoon and night across Cullman County.
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ADECA bringing $49 million for tornado relief
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs announced a second round of funding, $49 million, coming to communities in North Alabama who suffered tornado damage from April 27, 2011 at a meeting in the Cullman City Hall on Tuesday morning.
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Arrests, incidents reports for Thursday, May 16, 2013
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'Prissy' brings warmth happiness to man, wife
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