Fireworks lit up the skies over Heritage Park in Cullman Saturday night. The show was sponsored by Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism.

“Disruption” may end up being the word of the year for 2020. It’s certainly the word of the moment as we head into the 2020 elections and see the two big issues - the novel coronavirus and racial injustice - disrupting our economy and communities.

The week after the Fourth of July is a busy one for the Cullman County Animal Shelter.

State Troopers, local police, sheriff’s deputies, and marine enforcement all are reminding celebrants through the long July 4th weekend to comply with state and local laws relating to alcohol, traffic, boating, and fireworks safety in order to have a peaceful and incident-free holiday.

With many of Alabama’s biggest fireworks shows canceled to enact social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic, Good Hope residents won’t have to leave town — or their cars — to catch a July 4th fireworks show when night falls Saturday.

Eric Phillips has announced his candidacy for Good Hope City Council Place 2.

Organized celebrations for the July 4th holiday will be muted this year, thanks to unwelcome interference from the coronavirus pandemic. 

Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett has announced his plans to run for re-election.

Hanceville High School Principal Jimmy Collins, 46, and his ex-wife were both arrested Monday on charges of domestic violence third degree (harassment).

Per the Cullman County Sheriff's Office, I-65 Southbound at mile marker 309 is closed due to an accident. Drivers are advised to find an alternate route.

A major new housing subdivision is coming to Cullman County’s east side.

VINEMONT — The Cullman Regional Airport received a federal Department of Transportation grant for improvements of a runway and reconfiguring an existing taxiway.

Beginning July 1, eagle-eyed sleuths could claim a Brag Tag by finding one the many decorated rocks hidden away in a park or outside a business in Cullman. The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County are holding a rock hunt, with more than 60 decorated rocks hiding in plain sight in safe to reach areas. 

Here is a look at the arrests that were reported by the Cullman Police Department

There was an air of anticipation and preparation as representatives of local non-profits and government entities waited for the quarterly meeting of the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) to be gaveled to order.

Alabama State Troopers are investigating a 3-vehicle traffic accident that killed a Cullman woman Monday. 

Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick has identified the victim as Melanie Parker, 51.

Tornado warning sirens were hard to escape across Cullman County early Saturday evening, but despite anecdotal reports that a tornado had been spotted on the ground, weather watchers believe all four of the alerts issued Saturday were attributable only to funnel clouds that never made landfall.

Cheryl Gable Harrison has announced her bid for Cullman City School Board, Place 3 in the August election.

Deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) have arrested Brandon Chase Mosley, 20, of Hanceville, and Dalton Lane Herfurth, 21, of Vinemont after a pursuit on Sunday.

Friends and family of John Hunt gathered Sunday to celebrate the life of the man credited with building Cullman’s Parks and Recreation Department. Hunt died on March 16, but a public memorial was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Desperation Church recently partnered with the non-profit organization RIP Medical Debt to purchase and forgive more than $2.87 million in unpaid medical bills.

The city and county were flush with good news Friday on progress with the Duck River Dam and its financing.

Truth in Nature, the new-to-Cullman nonprofit on a faith-based mission to provide male mentorship for fatherless boys, is welcoming the public to a free open house at Sportsman Lake Saturday.

Here is a look at the arrests that were reported by the Cullman Police Department for Wednesday and Thursday:

Susan Robinson Eller has announced she will seek re-election for the Good Hope City Council, Place No. 3 (Utilities). 

Retail Specialists will be breaking ground on a new residential development, Kingfisher, in Cullman County. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for June 30th.

Larry Couch first started building and selling birdhouses to help pay for his daughter’s senior trip to California, but more than 40 years later, he’s still building and people are still buying. 

Darrell and Lydia Haynes’ roots to the land they farm run deep. Lydia’s family came to Cullman County long before it was Cullman County.

Here is a look at the arrests that were reported by the Cullman Police Department for Wednesday:

A section of Olive Street from the Marketplatz Shopping Center to U.S. 31, which has been closed for road work, will continue to be closed for an additional three weeks, the city of Cullman said Wednesday.

The coronavirus pandemic put a momentary hold on the popular firearms safety courses offered to the public by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office. But starting in July, the classes are coming back.

Local law enforcement officers and fire fighters are getting some relief from the summer heat thanks to a donation from Pepsi Cola.

In 2020, there may not be a Miss America, a Miss Universe, or a Ms. Senior America but Ms. Senior Alabama, Inc., is determined that there will be a Ms. Senior Alabama 2020-21. 

COLONY — The theme for Colony’s Town Council meeting Monday night was unity.

Jesus Cortes Sandoval, 63, of Good Hope has been charged with two counts of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12 according to a press release from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.

Here is a look at the arrests that were reported by the Cullman Police Department for Monday:

Brad Smith has announced his candidacy for Place 1 on the Cullman City Council. 

GOOD HOPE — A new fair is coming to Good Hope in July, and the event’s organizers have provided a list of safety precautions that will be in place to try to keep attendees safe from COVID-19.