Cullman County

Alabama Senate votes to repeal controversial annexation law

The move reverses a 2025 law authorizing wet municipalities to annex noncontiguous dry county land for resort developments after intense local opposition.

Wesley Walter

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January 16, 2026

Sheriff Matt Gentry qualifies for Public Service Commission race

Gentry formally qualified Monday, centering his campaign on protecting ratepayers, strengthening transparency and supporting Alabama jobs.

January 7, 2026

Allbright wins Alabama House District 11 special election

Voters in Cullman and Blount Counties cast their ballots Tuesday, choosing a Republican to represent them in the state House.

August 27, 2025

Cindy Myrex secures GOP nomination in HD12 runoff

Cindy Myrex won the Republican runoff and will face Democrat Matt Glover on October 28.

Mary Claire Wooten

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August 13, 2025

Myrex, Hollingsworth likely headed to runoff in HD12 GOP race

With no candidate earning 50 percent, top two finishers in Cullman County primary appear set for August 12 runoff.

July 16, 2025

Heath Allbright wins Alabama House District 11 Republican primary

Heath Allbright won the HD11 GOP primary, defeating Don Fallin, and he will face Democrat Alex Braswell in the general election.

Mary Claire Wooten

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May 14, 2025

Allbright announces candidacy for House District 11 special election

Rep. Randall Shedd resigned from the seat on Feb. 17, leading Gov. Kay Ivey to call a special election for the position.

Jacob Holmes

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February 24, 2025

SCOTUS declines to hear Cullman cash bail case

The case concerning the constitutionality of whether states can make indigent defendants pay schedule-based cash bail originated in Cullman County.

Patrick Darrington

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June 21, 2023

Ten Alabama Counties with the largest population gains

The two counties with the most growth in the state are Baldwin and Madison Counties.

Brandon Moseley

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August 14, 2021