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    4th Annual Rock The South Has Fans Singing a High Note

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    CULLMAN – Country music wafted through the humid atmosphere during the inaugural day of the Rock the South music festival. Starting at noon and stretching late into ​night, Cullman residents and out of town guests packed into Heritage Park to experience an assorted group...

    Augusta’s Sports Bar Gearing Up for Three-day Block Party

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    CULLMAN – With Rock the South just a few days away, local establishment Augusta’s Sports Bar is preparing for its own country bash as it welcomes American Idol season 14 contestant Dexter Roberts on Thursday evening to help kick-off a three day parking lot...

    Singer/Songwriter Bennett Glasscock Plays it Cool in Latest Competition

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    CULLMAN – Local musician Bennett Glasscock has entered his second Guitar Center sponsored challenge. In February of last year, Bennett was selected as a finalist for the fourth Guitar Center Singer-Songwriter Competition. The competition usually allows for 10 finalists, but that year’s only allowed...

    Tyler Steel to Headline Local Country Music Concert Saturday

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    CULLMAN – On June 6 at the Beech Convention Center in Cullman, the up and coming country music singer Tyler Steel will perform. The doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will kick off with Sweet Tea Trio and Cullman’s own Jeff Cordes.  While Tyler Steel isn’t...

    ‘Y’all of Fame’: Ben South’s New Play Celebrates Southern Culture

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    CULLMAN – After working on a research project for a telephone company, Ben Johnson had a lot of data. He had studied the people of the southeast, how they work and live, and had ended up with a comprehensive understanding of southern culture. In...

    Mud and Mayhem Collide at Stony Lonesome Mud Run 5K

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    BREMEN – Stony Lonesome OHV Park held its Mud Run 5K last Saturday at 8:30 a.m. The event had a turnout of at least 400 contestants. This was the first 5K in what is to be an annual event at the park.  “We do stuff...

    WSCC Gets New Art Exhibit

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    HANCEVILLE – The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College hosted a reception for its newest exhibition, “Equus: Fine Art Photography by Arden Ward Upton,” on Thursday. Upton was at the reception and spoke to everyone about the photographs she’s chosen for the...

    “If You Build It”: Wallace State Shows Last Independent Film in Series

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    2nd Local Celebration of International Tabletop Day Set for April 11

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    CULLMAN – Everyone has a favorite tabletop game, whether it’s Monopoly, Risk, or maybe even Trivial Pursuit. There are, however, a plethora of fun and challenging games to play that many may not even be aware of. Tabletop games have made a comeback over...

    Wallace State Kicks Off Arts in April Events

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    HANCEVILLE – The annual month long Arts in April event is back at Wallace State Community College. New exhibits featuring every medium of art one could think of will be present at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts located on campus. “Providing...

    “The Most Heartwarming Film of 2014” Joins WSCC’s Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers

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    Local Elementary Teacher and Musician Inspires Children for Decades with ‘The Frog Song’

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    CULLMAN – Tim Clemmons is the music teacher for both East and West Elementary schools. Back in the ‘80s he created a song that has followed him around ever since. The melody in question is called "The Frog Song" and every student who has...

    “Yours Eternally: Letters of a Lifetime” – Ben Johnson South’s New Play Entertains the Masses

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    HANCEVILLE – “Yours Eternally: Letters of a Lifetime” is a brand new play written by local playwright Ben Johnson South. It made its debut this Saturday evening at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts in Hanceville. The production starred former Alabama...

    The Luck of the Irish: Crowds Enjoy St. Paddy’s Day in Cullman

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    CULLMAN – There is a lot of fact and fiction behind why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and what the true meaning behind the holiday really is. One thing that is for sure, however, is that here in the United States, we celebrate with vigor...

    2nd Fridays Kicks Off

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    I love that Cullman can finally have events like this. We have evolved so much in the past five years.” Ashley Love, 2nd Fridays Attendee CULLMAN – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce launched their kickoff event, 2nd Fridays, where they have partnered with Rock the South...

    New Shanghai Circus Comes to WSCC

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    HANCEVILLE – On Tuesday, March 17, at 7 p.m., the New Shanghai Circus will perform in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre at Wallace State Community College. The acclaimed circus “will present a variety of feats of skill and daring,” according to a press release....

    Former Alabama First Lady Marsha Folsom to Star in Ben South’s New Play

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    HANCEVILLE – On Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m., Ben Johnson South’s new play, “Yours Eternally: Letters of a Lifetime” will premiere. The play will star former Alabama First Lady Marsha Folsom and her son James Folsom III. The play will be at the...

    Singing Through Time

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    HANCEVILLE – On Friday, Feb. 27, the Wallace State Singers presented “Disney Through the Decades” for a crowd that consisted of lots of happy and excited children. The night’s showing was special in that it was Daddy-Daughter Date Night. Fathers, grandfathers, brothers and uncles...

    It’s Cold Outside But the Nightlife is Hot

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    CULLMAN – For years, residents of Cullman who wanted to go out at night for a few drinks and live entertainment had to travel to Huntsville or Birmingham. Since the city passed the legal sale of alcohol with official sales taking place in 2011,...

    Circus Promises Big Family Fun

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    CULLMAN – A new year has brought the Loomis Bros Circus back to town and families across the county are welcome to come join in the fun. The show will be in town for two days only on February 1 and 2 with all...

    Travis Tritt and DeeJay Silver set to perform in June at Rock the South

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    CULLMAN – A legend in country music and a DJ who’s created his own legend since the inception of Rock the South will both be taking the stage at this year’s fastest growing country music festival. “Travis Tritt is an icon in country music. I...

    Brantley Gilbert to take stage at Rock the South in June

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    CULLMAN – With the announcement of the fourth installment of Rock the South to take place on June 19-20, concert promoter Shane Quick announced Thursday, Country music star Brantley Gilbert will be taking to the stage at this year’s quickly growing country music festival. "Brantley...

    Baileyton “Good Time” Drag Strip

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    BAILEYTON – You looking for a good time? Then head out to the races in Baileyton, Alabama! The Baileyton “Good Time” Drag Strip was started back in 1966 by Mr. Jack Walker, who named drag strip because he wanted everybody to have a “Good Time” while...

    Hopeful Children Gather for a Chance at a Part in the Fun

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    CULLMAN – Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of Aladdin were held on Monday at the Cullman Civic Center. The auditorium was packed with anxious parents and excited kids from ages 5 to 18.   “The children will audition for about two hours,” said Kelly...

    The King is 80, Y’all

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    CULLMAN - Last Thursday many people around the world remembered and celebrated what would have been Elvis Presley’s birthday. He would have been 80 years old. Grace Episcopal Church of Cullman celebrated “The King” with a performance open and free to the public, accepting only...

    An Artist Among Us

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    CULLMAN – Shirley Roy at USA Healthcare is quite the artist. She passes the time by drawing and coloring pictures of the workers on the second floor where she lives as well as other drawings including landscapes, animals and cartoon characters. “I started about 10...

    Local Artist Expresses Deep Ideas Through Art

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    CULLMAN - Local artist Denise Thomas-McCrary has been diving into the world of art since she was a young child. She has been taking lessons and exploring her abilities since she was 13. Her art is contemporary, and definitely one of a kind. She...

    Honoring Local Artists and Serving the Community

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    CULLMAN - Chamber for Charities proudly presented their Third Annual Art After Hours last Tuesday at TP Country Club. Both current Chamber members and potential future members came together to honor local artists and their artwork, and serve the community by donating a large...

    Art and Wine Made the Crowd Feel Fine

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    CULLMAN - On a brisk fall evening, dozens of people gathered in the shop of Michael’s Flowers and Design for a night of unique art and great wine. A beautiful display of art by one of Cullman’s most talented painters, Krystal Corley, adorned the lavish...

    Independent Film: “Go With Le Flo”

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    HANCEVILLE - The Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers brought yet another engaging and entertaining film to Wallace State Community College called “Go With Le Flo”. The film was shown last Thursday evening and was accompanied by its filmmakers, Robyn Rosenkrantz and Michael Glover....

    Jammin’ Out in Cullman County

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    CULLMAN - At the Agricultural Trade Center, the music was booming and feet were tapping as country and southern rock sounds filled the building. Saturday night was a fun time for all who attended and got to hear some quality good music. TG Sheppard,...

    Better Job, Better Pay, Better Hurry!

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    Cullman Author Robin Cummings Shares His Knowledge in a New Book CULLMAN - Robin Cummings, long time banker and esteemed member of the Cullman community, has recently written a book about important life lessons. His book, “Better Job, Better Pay, Better Hurry!”, was written with...

    Steele Orchard Becomes The Boogie Man’s Barn For Halloween

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    WEST POINT – Beginning last Friday October 23 at 7:00 p.m. Steele Orchard is having its 4th Annual Boogie Man’s Barn. The cost is $12 per person and Linda Steele, owner of the establishment, says it is up to the parents how old the...

    Seasonal Sippers: The Perfect Pumpkin Punch

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    Although summer-fresh, mint-and-pineapple, Mojito and Bahama Mama memories linger, autumn’s arrival brings more than just changes to temperature and colors; it’s time to redecorate your cocktail considerations, too. Fall presents powerful views of earth tone sunsets visible from almost any back porch – and...

    Hanceville’s Haunted House Scares the Community!…and Benefits a Great Cause

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    HANCEVILLE – Deep in the heart of Hanceville something very strange, utterly bizarre and downright creepy is going on. Down on Commercial Street, behind the old Armory, spooky things are going on inside that will make your hair stand on end. Ear piercing screams...