Cullman authorities hold news conference ahead of Rock the South
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Members of the Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff's Office and Cullman County District Attorney's Office are holding a news conference ahead of next week's Rock the South festival.
The news conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. and can be seen in the video player above.
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Cullman authorities hold news conference ahead of Rock the South
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Members of the Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff's Office and Cullman County District Attorney's Office are holding a news conference ahead of next week's Rock the South festival. The news conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. and can be seen in the video player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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