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'Hawk Tuah Girl' Goes Viral At Country Concert Friday
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UPDATE: Pedestrian killed on I-65 Saturday morning
CULLMAN, Ala. – A single-vehicle crash involving two pedestrians resulted in the death of one. The crash occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20. Alabama State Troopers said Madelyn R. Guerra, 20, of Adelphi, Maryland, a pedestrian, was sitting in the roadway and was fatally injured when she was struck by a 2022 Toyota Highlander driven by Julie B. Austel, 40, of Fortville, Indiana.
CPD provides overnight update from Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South is rolling into its third and final day Saturday and Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta said Friday night saw more heightened incidents and activity than day one. “Since the last update we have had nine more arrests, all adults,” Nassetta said. “The charges were mostly public intoxication or disorderly conduct. There was one resisting arrest charge. We got pretty busy towards the end of the concert.” There were several issues, specifically involving ticket holders getting into fights as it got later Friday night. “We were notified of several fights, but as usual, by the time we got there, everyone had scattered,” said Nassetta. “We are closely monitoring these situations. We are hoping for a successful and minimal incident Saturday and final day of Rock the South.” Copyright 2024 Humble Roots, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Pet of the week: Meet sweet and loving Ms. Clara!
CULLMAN, Ala. – While just approximately 4-5 years old, Ms. Clara is a Terrier-mix looking for the perfect home. She exhibits medium to high energy and is truly a happy girl who simply looks forward to the time you have to spend with her. Clara understands leash etiquette, as...
Meet Kenneth Cornelius, new director of Cullman County Parks and Recreation
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Parks and Recreation (CCPR) has a new director following the retirement of former director Doug Davenport. Brought on in March 2024 as the assistant director, Kenneth Cornelius made his way to the director’s seat in June. Cornelius, while new to the position, is...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Hard work pays off. Never, ever quit’: Fairview’s Laci Segrest talks Aggie years
FAIRVIEW, Ala. — Fairview senior Laci Segrest competed for both the volleyball and track-and-field teams during her time at Fairview and in this interview, Laci shared some of her favorite memories she made on and off the field with her friends and teammates. “My favorite volleyball memories were beating Guntersville for the first time at home and playing in the county tournament. It was a sad time, because it was my last county tournament. I felt as though I left it all on the court, and it helped me remember why I started playing volleyball. My favorite track-and-field memories were when...
County Commission recognizes work of parks and rec staff
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on July 16 recognized the Cullman County Parks and Recreation team for its efforts during the recent Fourth of July and Bassmaster Classic Tournament events held at Smith Lake Park. “I want to thank the parks staff and Kenneth Cornelius our (Cullman County Parks and Recreation) director for all the hard work you and your staff have done,” said Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff Clemons. The department was responsible for hosting the 2024 TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Elite on June 27 and the Independence Day celebration at Smith Lake Park on July 4. Clemons...
Wallace State hosts engaging STEAM Camp for elementary students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College recently hosted a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Camp for area elementary school students at the School of Nursing and Center for Science. More than 55 students descended on Wallace State’s campus for the weeklong camp, where faculty and staff...
Vinemont Council holds special-called meeting to discuss pending litigation
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council held a special-called meeting on Tuesday, July 16, at which the council went into executive session to discuss pending litigation involving the municipality. No details were disclosed. Mayor Radginal Dodson, along with all council members, Town Clerk Kayecea Sasser, Assistant Clerk Madison Stewart and Premier Bank of the South Vice President Gary Nunn were included in the session. At 6:02 p.m. the council moved into executive session and remained in discussions until 6:29, when Dodson noted that no action was taken. Once the meeting was moved back to the public view, the council moved into discussions on Resolutions 2024-07-01 and 2024-07-02, allowing the Town to open new checking and savings accounts. Both resolutions passed. The next Vinemont Town Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The work session will begin at 5 p.m. with the meeting following at 6. Copyright 2024 Humble Roots, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Alabama: Can you Spot The Dangerous Pest Officials Say To kill
I bet you couldn't spot the very well-camouflaged pest. I know I couldn't. These insects are destroying neighborhoods all over America and now have made their way to our beautiful state. Liv Volker recently shared a video on Tik Tok (video below) of what's been causing everything in her yard...
Lawsuit filed over Alabama law that blocks more people with felony convictions from voting
A voting rights group says a new Alabama law that expanded the list of felonies that cause a person to lose their right to vote is “out of step” with what is happening in most of the nation on voting rights for formerly incarcerated people.
Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday
By Staff Reports Governor Kay Ivey issued a statement Monday, encouraging Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming academic year by participating in Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which began Friday, July 19 and lasts through Sunday, July 21. Crenshaw County and towns including Luverne, Magnolia Springs and Rutledge participate each year in the […] The post Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday appeared first on Luverne Journal.
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