W.C. Mann

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FAITH: St. Bernard Abbey celebrates Easter Triduum

1 week ago | cullmantribune.com | W.C. Mann

The solemnity and seriousness of Holy Week are very evident in the Church of St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman. Crucifixes and images of saints are covered with violet cloth as Christians “fast” from the beauty and comfort of sacred images. Even the Abbey’s huge 10-foot Great Cross is shrouded, its bright colors invisible until Easter. Christians around the world are celebrating Holy Week. It begins on Palm Sunday and lasts through Easter Sunday.
Cullman City Council April 7 notes: Tax abatement, clean financial audit, Rock the South permit tabled

2 weeks ago | cullmantribune.com | W.C. Mann

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved a slate of upcoming special events, while tabling a request from Michael McBrayer for the annual Rock the South music festival at York Family Farms in July. According to Council President Jenny Folsom, public safety staff have not yet completed and submitted their final reports. The council did not point to any issue between the City and RTS, treating the matter as routine.
Get your Goat in a whole new way: Goat Island Brewing opens 2nd location

2 weeks ago | cullmantribune.com | W.C. Mann

CULLMAN, Ala. – The owners of south Cullman-based Goat Island Brewing decided they knew a good thing when they saw it, and decided to open a second location closer to the heart of the city where they will be more accessible to the rapidly growing social life downtown. The new site at 417 Third Ave. SW Suite 135 in the Cotton Creek complex, opened on March 19, 2025.
Col. Don Fallin returns to Alabama House campaign

1 month ago | cullmantribune.com | W.C. Mann

CULLMAN, Ala. – After a pause to make sure he was ready, Retired U.S. Army Col. Don Fallin has reentered the campaign for the Alabama House District 11 seat vacated when former Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, moved to a position in the office of Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman. Fallin is a Fairview native who graduated from Fairview High School before attending the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Cullman City Council receives education report, moves on airport improvements

1 month ago | cullmantribune.com | W.C. Mann

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday welcomed faculty and students from Cullman City Schools to celebrate achievements and get an update on happenings in the system. Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff and Technology Integration Specialist Misty Waldrop introduced two students who recently won district competitions in the Governor’s App Challenge, a statewide computer programming competition.
OmniPlex gets alcohol license; mayor: kids’ events will be safe

1 month ago | cullmantribune.com | W.C. Mann

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday voted to approve a special events alcohol license for the new OmniPlex Sports and Civic Center being built on Field of Miracles Drive Southwest, near the Donald E. Green Senior Center and Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center. While the license will expand the selection of activities and refreshments available at the location, Mayor Woody Jacobs assured the council and audience that the license will not impact youth and children’s activities.
What happened to the Hanceville Police Department?

1 month ago | cullmantribune.com | W.C. Mann

What the record showsHANCEVILLE, Ala. – The city government and police department of Hanceville made national news recently, following the arrest of over half the small police force in mid-February. The police department, though, has for three years faced a federal lawsuit over the conduct of its officers, and the plaintiff in that case recently updated his complaint by entering the current controversy as evidence.
Cullman City Council: Updated 1st quarter revenue report shows economic impact of Christkindlmarkt

2 months ago | cullmantribune.com | W.C. Mann

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday corrected its statement from earlier in the month about revenues for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2025, noting a substantial increase in income from the initial report.
Cullman City Council releases 1st quarter financial report

2 months ago | cullmantribune.com | W.C. Mann

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday shared the City’s financial report for the first quarter of FY 2025, October through December 2024, noting a slight decrease in revenues but a substantial decrease in expenses. Revenues dropped by $179,201 or 1.2%, while decreased capital spending brought expenses down by $3,045,603, or 18.7%. City revenues from sales tax, property tax, sanitation charges, business licenses, internet sales tax, beer/wine tax and tobacco tax increased.
Circuit Court issues directive for nursing mothers called to jury duty

2 months ago | cullmantribune.com | W.C. Mann

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Presiding Judge Gregory Nicholas recently issued a directive clarifying the status of nursing mothers called to jury duty. According to Nicholas, nursing mothers have always been excused in Cullman County, but a recent Alabama Supreme Court order prompted county court systems to define their policies in writing.