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Update: Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit Alabama Monday
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 4:07 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:45 a.m. for Walker, Blount and Jefferson counties. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 4:07 a.m., Doppler radar tracked...
Berlin set to hire part-time help, approves changes to 2 roads
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted to create four temporary part-time staff positions to assist with the town’s upcoming 2024 Community Day Tractor Show in celebration of Sweet Grown Alabama Day on July 13, 2024. Town Clerk Keirstyn Montgomery posted the first job on Tuesday, seeking an assistant for up to 20 hours per week, starting June 10, 2024. Three more positions will be posted closer to the event, with employment to begin July 8, 2024. All positions will conclude on July 16, 2024, though the council will consider extending one of the positions, if needed, at...
Vinemont holds inaugural Farmers and Makers Market
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Town of South Vinemont welcomed in the warm weather and took advantage of the sunshine on Saturday, May 11, at the inaugural Farmers and Makers Market. The market was a collective gathering of the area’s artisans, makers and farmers, all displaying and selling their creations, produce and goods. The Vinemont Community Center served as the hub for the first-time market, with local sellers lining both the outdoor courtyard of the center, as well as the large interior. Each seller offered unique wares. Some vendors brought tie-dye items, some had tables full of crochet pickles. Mother’s Day was...
Vinemont Town Council announces Henry & Roe Wood Park cleanup day, Senior Citizens Day
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council at its recent meeting shared details about upcoming community initiatives. One such event is the Senior Citizens Day, scheduled for Monday, May 20, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Vinemont Community Center. Furthermore, the council announced a cleanup day at Henry & Roe Wood Park scheduled for June 1, starting at 8 a.m. Efforts will focus on tree maintenance, scraping old paint off the current park amenities and repainting the amenities to enhance and maintain the community space. The council also accepted a generous donation from Vinemont Christian Church – a piano that will soon grace the Vinemont Community Center. Additionally, the council accepted a quote from Alabama Outdoor Lighting for the installation of Christmas lights at the community center, city hall, pavilion and fire department. The installation, tentatively scheduled for October, will cost $2,290. The next meeting of the Vinemont Town Council will be on Tuesday, June 11. The work session will begin at 5 p.m. and the meeting will follow at 6. Copyright 2024 Humble Roots, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
New trail coming to West Point
Walkers, runners and outdoor enthusiasts of West Point may be getting a new river walk soon. The city of West Point had an input session for a proposed trail that would add to the existing 0.2-mile loop path at the Downtown River Park. It would be called the West Point Woodyard Trail. The Downtown Development […] The post New trail coming to West Point appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Best in Show
CHS art student Lane McLeod wins U.S. Congressional Art Competition CULLMAN, Ala. – A young artist from Cullman High School has won the prestigious Best in Show award for the 4th Congressional District’s Annual Art Competition.CHS student Lane McLeod was awarded a trophy and scholarship, and her watercolor painting of Sacred Heart in downtown Cullman will be on display in the Cannon Tunnel at the Capitol in Washington D.C. for one year. She will also receive a full scholarship to Wallace State Community College, and roundtrip travel to see her artwork.Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to...
Cullman Electric’s ‘Touch a Truck’ coming this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Electric Cooperative’s Touch a Truck will take place Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Cullman County Fairgrounds, with a sensory-friendly hour from 9-10. Admission is free. Touch a Truck is a family friendly event that offers children and adults a hands-on opportunity to explore a variety of trucks and meet the people who build, protect and serve the community. Guests are welcome to climb aboard, ask questions and learn from the experts who use the vehicles every day. “Touch a Truck is an event for kids of all ages,” said Brian Lacy, Cullman EC’s...
The Link community education courses beginning May 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County is knee-deep in preparations for its community education classes that are set to begin on May 13. “The Link is driven to empower individuals and families to build sustainable paths toward self-sufficiency and resilience. We not only want to provide services that meet vital, immediate needs but also to foster long-term connections and opportunities for life-enhancing growth,” said Director of Programs Julie Hall. “We can only do this through collaboration and partnerships with organizations, volunteers and community members.” The free classes begin Monday, May 13, at The Link. Topics ranging from active parenting and...
Why did Birmingham Water Works spend $4 million on cabins it planned to destroy?
The Birmingham Water Works has spent more than $4.1 million over the last two decades to buy 15 lakeside cabins that the utility planned to destroy. The utility in 2002 began acquiring the cabins along Inland Lake in Blount County to clear the watershed of the weathered properties, saying they pose a threat of contamination to drinking water for about 770,000 customers in the Birmingham metro area.
Thunderstorms with penny-sized hail to hit Blount County Thursday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Thursday at 8:52 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 9:30 p.m. for Blount County. The storms are packing wind gusts of up to 40 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches). "At 8:52 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Inland...
Holly Pond increases budgets for infrastructure, prepares to update scrapyard ordinance
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday passed amendments to add funds to two infrastructure budgets, pointing to the cost of recently completed and planned projects. The amendments add a total of $35,000 to the Street and Park Lighting budgets for the remainder of the fiscal year. Mayor Carla Hart that the Town had repaired a sinkhole in front of Holly Pond High School at a cost of $28,300, depleting the Street budget. For other planned projects, the council approved a $20,000 increase to the budget. A proposed upgrade to lighting at Governors Park was estimated to cost $8050,...
Inaugural Alabama Strawberry Festival a sweet success
CULLMAN, Ala. – One quick zip through the center of Cullman over the weekend, and anyone should have been able to tell that something big was happening. Traffic was creeping down U.S. Highway 31 on Friday and Saturday, almost every car searching for a parking spot within walking distance of the Alabama Strawberry Festival. With over 40,000 visitors over the span of the weekend, the area was quite busy and congested with festivalgoers and strawberry lovers alike. “With a record-crushing attendance of nearly 45,000 people, this year’s Alabama Strawberry Festival has surpassed all expectations. The overwhelming turnout is a testament to the festival’s...
Cullman County 4-H Club celebrates local youth achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County 4-H Club recently hosted its annual County Round Up, bringing together over 100 enthusiastic young members from both Cullman County and Cullman City Schools. The event highlighted the diverse skills and achievements of these young individuals in a variety of competitive categories ranging from culinary arts to creative building. “County Round Up is the culmination of a year’s worth of effort in creating and demonstrating club projects,” explained Kerri Roberts, 4-H youth development coordinator. “4-H strives to help youth make decisions, become better at speaking with others about their work and ignite a ‘spark’ that...
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