CULLMAN —
Good morning, readers, this is what's happening in your county today:
Traffic news:
The Cullman County Road Department is currently performing maintenance on County Road 522; bushhogging and regular maintenance continues throughout the county.
The Cullman City Street Department reports that an asphalt patching crew in working in several areas throughout the day.
Weather:
Today: Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight: Sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 5 mph.
Best bets:
Alzheimers Support Group: The group will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Depot Room at CRMC Community Education Center in POB II. Info: Jane Farley at 256-737-2038.
Cullman City Board of Education: The Board will meet at noon in the Central Office Board Room, 301 1st St. NE, Cullman 35055.
VFW Tuesday night dance: VFW Post 2214 Ladies’ Auxiliary, 112 Veterans Ave. in Cullman, has a country dance starting at 7 p.m. each Tuesday. Concessions available. Admission is $5. Proceeds to go to area projects. VFW building rentals are available Fridays. Info: Commander Jerry Willibey at 256-347-0807.
Have a great day!
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The Times' Morning Update for Tuesday, June 19
Early traffic, weather and community news
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Commissioners pleased with hiring in-house attorney
After years of partnering with a local law firm for legal representation, the county has opted to go a different route.
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Council applies for bridge repair grant at Eightmile Creek Bridge
City officials are seeking a grant to repair a local bridge that is barely rated as usable and on the verge of being closed or condemned by the state.
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Forever Wild an option for county schools’ Section 16 land
Cullman County school officials would consider the state’s Forever Wild program as a selling option for some valuable land on Smith Lake, though the board is still eyeing a variety of avenues to leverage the asset.
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Six facing drug charges in separate arrests across county
Four people were arrested on multiple charges, including meth manufacturing, after deputies responded to a possible burglary-in-progress call around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday.
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Sex offender fails to register
Cullman City police officers responded to a domestic violence call late last week and left with one man arrested for failing to register as a sex offender.
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Record Powerball jackpot inspires office pools
In workplaces across the nation, Americans are inviting their colleagues to chip in $2 for a Powerball ticket and a shared daydream.
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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Cullman County
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect 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
Here is a look at the incidents that were reported to the Cullman City Police Department for Thursday:
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