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Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Cullman County Monday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 5:45 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6:15 p.m. for Cullman County. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are expected. "At 5:45 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Dodge City, or...
Sen. Garlan Gudger issues 1st public statement since July 4 jet ski accident
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on Sunday, July 7, issued a public statement from UAB Hospital, where he remains under treatment following a serious Fourth of July jet ski accident that resulted in three fractured vertebrae, six fractured ribs, a punctured lung and internal bleeding.Gudger was airlifted to UAB Hospital on Thursday, July 4, following the accident on Smith Lake in which his personal watercraft was struck from behind by another, and he underwent a brief surgical procedure upon arrival to address the internal bleeding.The statement from Gudger, a two-term senator who represents portions of Cullman, Marion and Winston...
Take advantage of Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday July 19-21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama’s 19th annual sales tax holiday for school-related items begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, and ends at midnight Sunday, July 21, 2024. This is your chance to save while shopping for school-related items in preparation for the upcoming school year. This tax-free weekend allows shoppers to purchase a variety of essential items without the added cost of sales tax. During the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, the State of Alabama will waive its 4% sales tax on essential school supplies and clothing. Additionally, over 300 cities and counties across Alabama, will also waive their local taxes,...
19-year-old drowns in Smith Lake
A young man drowned when he fell from a dock into Smith Lake Wednesday. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as Braxton Beasley. He was 19 and lived in Oneonta. The drowning happened about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Calvert Point off County Road 151 in Bremen. No additional...
State Sen. Garlan Gudger issues first statement after jet ski crash: ‘Recovery will be difficult’
Alabama State Sen. Garlan E. Gudger, seriously injured in a Fourth of July jet ski crash with his son, made his first public statement Sunday, thanking all who helped him that day on the lake and the medical staff who have treated him in the days that followed. “If it...
Little Pink Dress returns Oct. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation’s (CCBBF’s) largest fundraiser of the year is coming up and tickets are available now. The Little Pink Dress benefit has successfully raised thousands of dollars over the years. CCBBF was started by Mary Dyer, who would make cakes for women battling breast cancer in her congregation. Involvement grew and the CCBBF was born. CCBBF Board Member Judy Grissom said she knows the overwhelming success of the benefit would not be possible without those first homemade cakes. “I always want to thank Mrs. Mary Dyer for making this possible. She was the driving force...
State Sen. Garlan Gudger injured when son struck his jet ski from behind on Smith Lake, troopers say
State investigators released new information Friday about a Fourth of July jet ski crash that seriously injured Alabama State Sen. Garlan E. Gudger. The 49-year-old senator from Cullman was driving a 2024 Sea-Doo GTI Sunday afternoon when the personal watercraft was struck in the rear by another Sea-Doo driven by his son, 21-year-old Garlan E. Gudger III, ALEA Trooper Sgt. Jeremy Burkett said Friday.
Alabama senator seriously injured in jet ski accident
CRANE HILL, Ala. (WTVA) — A jet ski accident seriously injured an Alabama state senator. The crash happened on Thursday, July 4 at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Lewis Smith Lake near Crane Hill. Two jet skis — one occupied by Republican Sen. Garlan Gudger Jr., 49, and one occupied...
Alabama state senator critically hurt in jet-ski crash
A crash involving two jet skis has left an Alabama state senator critically injured. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says State Sen. Garlan Gudger, Jr., was involved in the crash, which happened at about 3:15PM Thursday, July 4, on Smith Lake in Cullman County, north of Birmingham. Investigators say Gudger,...
Cullman Electric Cooperative building ‘birthday boxes’ for local children
CULLMAN, Ala. – TheCullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) is teaming up with the Cullman County Department of Human Resources (DHR) to provide “birthday boxes” to as many foster children and children in care as possible through the Birthday Box Summer Giveback Program. From Cullman County DHR Director Amy Smith, the CEC found that, on average, Cullman County has around 160 children in foster care at any given moment. “A key part of what cooperatives do is give back to the communities they serve,” said CEC Manager of Communications and Marketing Lindsey Dossey. “We saw this idea online and contacted our local DHR to...
Scottsboro man killed in Cullman Co. wreck
DODGE CITY, Ala. (WAFF) - A Scottsboro man has died following a wreck in Cullman County on Friday morning. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the incident happened around 8:40 a.m. on Alabama 69 in Dodge City. The wreck occurred after a 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle driven by Justin R. Bradford, 30, hit a 1999 Ford F150 driven by Ronald K. Crumbley, 42, of Carbon Hill.
H.P.R Pro Rodeo packs Ag Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center was alive with energy and excitement on June 29 as the H.P.R Pro Rodeo took center stage, with the third annual event drawing a packed house. American flags hung proudly in the rafters and were given to many of the young attendees, setting a patriotic stage for a night of thrilling rodeo action. The rodeo was stacked full of star power, featuring some of the biggest names in the sport. Three-time Saddle Bronc Riding World Champion Cody Reinhardt, two-time Bareback Riding World Champion Tanner Phipps, PCA World Champion Brandon Goforth and IPRA...
Scottsboro man dies after Cullman County crash
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:40 a.m. Friday, July 5, claimed the life of a Scottsboro man. Justin R. Bradford, 30, was critically injured when the 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle he was operating struck a 1999 Ford F150 driven by Ronald K. Crumbley, 42, of Carbon Hill.
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