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🌱 How will Hanceville rebuild its police force after abolishing it?

Hanceville, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Hanceville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Hanceville rebuild its police force after abolishing it?
  • Meet the Hanceville welding instructor just named best in the nation
  • See which recent arrests and incidents were reported around Cullman County

Also on today's calendar: Velcro Pygmies at Goat Island Brewing and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 88, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The parallel to Prichard's police woes: Hanceville abolished police force after indictments (fox10tv.com) — Hanceville’s police department has been formally abolished after indictments of its former chief and several officers, with Cullman County deputies currently handling law enforcement in the city. Mayor Nolan Bradford says leaders plan to hire a new chief, rebuild a smaller, rebranded department, and rely on the county for jail and dispatch services to improve costs and community response.
   

• Wallace State's Randy Hammond named NC3 Lincoln Electric 2026 Instructor of the Year (cullmantribune.com) — A Wallace State Community College welding instructor in Hanceville, Randy Hammond, has been named NC3 Lincoln Electric’s 2026 Instructor of the Year, highlighting national recognition for local talent. Hammond, a former Wallace State student himself, is praised for his deep welding expertise, patient teaching style, and commitment to preparing Hanceville-area students for strong careers in the skilled trades.
   

• Arrests and Incidents reported July 24, 2026 (cullmantribune.com) — Residents can see a snapshot of recent arrests and incidents handled by Cullman Police, while Hanceville Police activity is currently being reported through the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office. The log covers harassment, theft, domestic violence and various failure-to-appear charges, reminding Hanceville readers that all listed individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The ADPH Comprehensive Cancer Control Program announces an opportunity for AL Title I public schools to apply for funding to install shade structures for outdoor locations to protect from the sun.
    The deadline is August 7, 2026. Learn more at alabamapublichealth.gov/cancer/skin.html. (Nextdoor )
  • 07/24/26 Heavy Rainfall for Parts of the State Today
    A Flood Watch continues for parts of northern and central Alabama. A stalled frontal boundary across central Alabama will produce scattered to… (Nextdoor )
  • Thompson CAT posted a job opening for Rental Coordinator - Rental Store in Hanceville. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member (30679) in Hanceville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hanceville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cullman

  • Cullman County woman facing animal cruelty charge after dog found starved to death (cullmantribune.com)
  • ADP's Isner problem; Cullman's newest heartthrob; and more on this week's Off the Record (256today.com)
  • Trump suggests LeBron James may be ‘a racist,' escalating their long-running feud (waaytv.com)

Ok Hanceville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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