Cullman City Board of Education receives clean audit for 2024 fiscal year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education on Tuesday, June 24, announced the results of the fiscal year 2024 financial audit conducted by Aldridge, Borden & Company, P.C., which revealed no audit findings.
“The audit highlights the board's strong financial management and responsible...
Wallace State Alumni Association announces Fall on the Farm trip
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association recently announced plans for a one-day trip to enjoy the bounty of the fall harvest. The Fall on the Farm trip is planned for Wednesday, Sept. 24, with stops to pick apples and sunflowers,...
Cullman County Schools announces career tech administrators
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education recently named Dr. Susan Patrick as the system's director of career technical education. Adam Edmondson is the new principal of Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA).
“Cullman County Schools believes in career tech and how important it...
Fairview Elementary launching agriscience program
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Elementary will be adding an agriscience program for its kindergarten through fifth-grade students as a weekly specialty class for all to attend.
Elementary Agriscience Teacher Savanna Dutton said this means all students will learn about the depths of agriculture.
“I think the...
WSCC Health Science programs offering second opportunity to apply for fall 2025
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Several Wallace State Community College Health Science programs are offering a second chance for students to apply for admission for the fall 2025 semester.
Programs with openings for the fall will be on-hand on Thursday, June 26, to provide details about their...
Ivey commends Wallace State as a Top 3 community college in the nation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey commended Wallace State Community College and President Vicki Karolewics for the college’s outstanding accomplishments, including being named a Rising Star by the Aspen Institute for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, making it one of...
More than 120 student athletes earn place on ACCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College congratulates the student athletes and teams who were named to the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll. Student athletes who achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible for inclusion on the Commissioner’s...
Gudger announces $100K in additional funding for Holly Pond High School
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, visited Holly Pond High School on Wednesday, June 18, to announce he has secured an additional $100,000 in State funding to supplement its educational efforts and progress.Gudger was surrounded by Holly Pond...
‘Hanceville will forever have a place in my heart’
Hanceville Elementary Principal Stacie Olinger retiring
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Elementary School principal Stacie Olinger has decided to retire after six years at the school. Before coming to Hanceville, she was the assistant principal at Austinville Elementary in Decatur for a year and she said...
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Cullman High’s Nevaeh Green
Nevaeh Green is a senior at Cullman High School and the featured twirler in the Cullman Bearcat Marching Band. She began her twirling career at 9 and fell in love with the sport. Now, she is the choreographer and instructor for Cullman High School’s...
McKinnon named Cold Springs Elementary School principal
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education at its June 12, 2025, meeting approved Dr. Shane Barnette's recommendation to hire Adam McKinnon as the next principal of Cold Springs Elementary School.
McKinnon is currently the assistant principal at Cold Springs Elementary. He is...
Education notes
CULLMAN, Ala. – Listed are educational achievements submitted by colleges and universities for area students.
Local student named to Abilene Christian University's spring 2025 Dean's Honor Roll
ABILENE, Texas - Sage Andrews of Cullman has been named to the spring 2025 Dean's Honor Roll. Andrews is...
Agriplex event highlights Red Hill School House, history of Cullman County education
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of its monthly Heritage Skills series, the North Alabama Agriplex on Thursday, June 5, hosted an exhibit and presentation on the history of education in Cullman County at the historic Red Hill School House.
During the presentation, which covered the...
Cullman County Schools announces Jennings, Strane as new principals
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Jyme Jennings as the next principal of Good Hope High School and Robert Strane as the next principal of Welti Elementary School.
Jennings will assume the role at Good Hope High, replacing Scott...
West Point scholars heading to quizbowl championship
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point High School will compete in the Partnership for Academic Competition Excellence (PACE) National Scholastic Championship (NSC), June 7-8, in Rosemont, Illinois.
PACE Director of Communications Harry White shared that West Point qualified by winning a quizbowl tournament hosted at...
Cullman City Schools: 2024-2025 year in review
CULLMAN, Ala. - As the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close, the Cullman City Board of Education is looking back at a year marked by significant achievements and milestones across its schools and programs, from long-awaited expansions to continued high academic achievement that...
Taylor, Gay named May CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who are going above and beyond in their professions.
Teacher of the Month: Jessica Taylor, reading specialist, West Point Elementary School
(Pictured left to right are...
Cullman City Schools working to double number of pre-school students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Learning can never start too soon, according to Cullman City Schools, which said it is actively working to grow its pre-kindergarten program and position the initiative for future growth to be able to serve more students than ever.The board is working...
Education notes
CULLMAN, Ala. – Listed are educational achievements submitted by colleges and universities for area students.
Berry College Class of 2025
ROME, Ga. - Berry College welcomed its newest class of graduates.
Summer Laymaster of Cullman earned a BS in Biology
Mary Page of Cullman earned a BA in...
Wallace State releases spring 2025 President’s, Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 685 students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for...
‘I always made an effort to pour into others’: Holly Pond’s Megan Fry talks Bronco years
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond senior Megan Fry graduated earlier this month and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite memories made alongside her friends and classmates during her school years, starting with her experience in the FFA.
"I competed on district,...
Record number complete Wallace State Adult Education, Workforce programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated the accomplishments of hundreds of students who over the last year have earned more than 2,000 individual certifications and degrees through its Adult Education, Workforce Development and Skills for Success programs.
“Graduates, congratulations all that you have...
PREP CHEER: ‘I want to be remembered as the kind of person that never turned anyone away’: Cullman Christian’s Destiny Siegel reflects on Lion years
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman Christian's Destiny Siegel collected her diploma recently and in this interview, she shares some of her favorite memories from her time cheerleading alongside her friends and teammates.
"Some of my favorite memories are from going on trips to other schools for...
Ari Randall of Cullman selected for University of Alabama Blackburn Institute Class of 2025
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Ari Randall of Cullman was recently selected as a member of The University of Alabama Blackburn Institute's class of 2025.
Only 50 students are chosen through a highly competitive process to be a part of the 2025 Blackburn class.
The Blackburn Institute is...
CHS graduate Evan Cherry awarded $1K 4-H scholarship
CULLMAN, Ala. - Recent Cullman High School graduate Evan Cherry was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Alabama 4-H Foundation for his years of involvement and dedication to the 4-H program.
Cherry's journey began in the fourth grade when representatives visited his classroom and introduced...
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church bids farewell to longtime Pastor Fr. Patrick Egan
Celebration of ministry this Sunday, June 1, 2025
Updated May 26, 2025, at 11:17 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Sunday, June 1, 2025, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in downtown Cullman will bid farewell to Senior Pastor Fr. Patrick Egan, O.S.B., a Priest of St....
Red Hill School House to open for free June 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex and Peinhardt Living History Farm will open the doors of the Red Hill School House to the community on Thursday, June 5, from 6-8 p.m. as part of the monthly Agriplex Heritage Skills Series.
Visitors of all ages...
Cullman’s Cody Goodwin commissioned as 2nd lieutenant in US Army
HENDERSON, Tenn. - In a historic moment for the school, Freed-Hardeman University's spring 2025 commencement ceremony celebrated the first-ever commissioning of an Army officer, as new graduate Cody Goodwin, from Cullman, officially transitioned from student to second lieutenant in the United States Army. This...
CCPS kindergartners shine in ‘Barnyard Moosical’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kindergarten students at Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) brought a joyful and fun musical celebration to the stage last week, as part of “A Barnyard Moosical,” designed to inspire creativity, confidence and community among the district's youngest students.“A Barnyard Moosical” was held...
‘We’re proud of what we’ve created together’
East Elementary Outdoor Classroom Recognition and Appreciation Ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students, faculty, staff and community partners gathered on Friday, May 16, to celebrate exciting additions to the East Elementary School outdoor classroom, a growing space of education and environmental stewardship.
“This garden is more than...
Wallace State Dental Hygiene Program celebrates Class of 2025
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a pinning ceremony for its Dental Hygiene program's Class of 2025. The event celebrated the achievements of 25 exceptional graduates who have successfully completed the rigorous program and are now ready to begin their professional...
Wallace State honors student successes
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted its annual honors and awards night, recognizing the achievements of current students and celebrating their successes.
“We are proud of all of our students and are delighted to have the opportunity to showcase them anytime we...
FAWN: 30 years of outdoor learning
CULLMAN, Ala. - For 30 years now, sixth graders across Cullman County have taken a break from the classroom to step into nature and learn what it means to be a good steward of it. Hosted May 6 and 8 at Sportsman Lake Park,...
WSCC’s Vianney Verdin Maldonado receives Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that Vianney Verdin Maldonado was selected as a recipient of the highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. The award, valued at up to $55,000 per year for three years, will allow Maldonado the...
Wallace State Respiratory Therapy Program celebrates graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program recently hosted a pinning ceremony for its Class of 2025, celebrating the transition of students from academic study to professional practice in respiratory therapy.
"Today, we honor and celebrate the efforts of these individuals for...
‘There is no greater role in life than the role of servant’: local students participate in The Liberty Learning Foundation’s American Character Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, May 9, middle schoolers across Cullman County participated in The Liberty Learning Foundation’s American Character Program. Designed to introduce students to essential life skills and civic responsibilities, the program explores character building, financial literacy, career development, community engagement and...
STEM education comes to life at CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. - STEM education came to life at Cullman City Primary School last week with a show that — literally — blew the students away.Part of a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) show coordinated with the Southern Research Group, the event was...
Ivey signs bill preventing student use of cell phones in Alabama public schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday, May 14, signed the FOCUS Act, prohibiting students’ use of smart phones and other wireless devices inside Alabama’s public schools.
Flanked by middle school students, Ivey signed the FOCUS Act into law Wednesday morning in her office.
“In...
CCBOE breaks ground on new additions at Hanceville Middle, Child Development Center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) was busy on Wednesday, loading up on a school bus in the morning and visiting several county schools. Two of their stops were particularly important, as they officially celebrated the groundbreakings for new additions...
Wallace State celebrates Class of 2025
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated commencement exercises on Friday, May 9, where around 600 students walked across the stage in two ceremonies for the Academic and Applied Technology programs and the Health Science programs. More than 2,000 degrees and certificates will...
Anderson, Johnson named principals at West Point, Vinemont
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette has recommended Shannon Anderson as the next principal of West Point Elementary School and Todd Johnsonas the next principal of Vinemont Middle School.
Anderson will assume the role at West Point Elementary, replacing Principal Michael...
Uhrig, Weaver named principals at Good Hope, Holly Pond
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette has recommended Ashley Uhrig as the next principal of Good Hope Primary School and Danny Weaver as principal of Holly Pond Middle School.
Uhrig has worked for Cullman County Schools for 12 years. She currently...
Robles Martinez, Brannan named Fast Track Boys, Girls State representatives
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Giovanny Robles Martinez of Hanceville has been named Wallace State Community College Fast Track Boys State representative, and Brooke Brannan, also of Hanceville, has been named Wallace State Community College Fast Track Girls State representative.
Girls State and Boys State are prestigious...
Registration open for Wallace State summer STEAM camps
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is hosting a series of summer STEAM camps from June 9-13 for students entering grades 3-12. The camps offer hands-on experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), encouraging students to explore these subjects through engaging...
Chamblee named new Cullman County Schools transportation director
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Kyle Chamblee as the next Cullman County Schools transportation director.
Chamblee is currently the principal of Vinemont Middle School. He will replace Jeff Harper, who recently announced his retirement.
Chamblee will oversee day-to-day operations...
Lindsey, Taylor, Rutherford named principals at Hanceville, Fairview
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Michael Lindsey as the first principal of Hanceville Primary School and Troy Taylor as the new principal of Hanceville Elementary School. Barnette is also recommending Erica Rutherford as the new principal of...
Cullman elementary students enjoy STEM Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from East and West Elementary Schools spent Thursday, May 1, making marshmallow catapults, learning computer code and more as part of the annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Day.STEM Day is a key part of Cullman City Schools’ curriculum...
Metcalfe, Stallings named April CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who are going above and beyond in their professions.
Teacher of the Month: Beth Metcalfe, sixth-grade math, Holly Pond K-8Pictured left to right are Holly...
Wallace State brings homes 40 medals from Alabama SkillsUSA
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College brought home 40 medals from the Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership Conference, Championships and Career Expo held last week in Mobile. More than half of the medals won were gold medals at 25, followed by nine silver medals and...
Celebrating Paula Garmon Harris’ journey from Wallace State to pharmacy leadership
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Paula Garmon Harris’ story is a testament to the transformative power of community colleges. As a proud alumna of Wallace State Community College, Harris’ journey from a student with limited resources to a leader in the pharmacy world is truly inspiring.
Harris...
WSCC students inducted into English and Math honor societies
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College welcomed new members to the Sigma Kappa Delta and Mu Alpha Theta honor societies during the Spring 2025 semester.
Sigma Kappa Delta (SKD) is the National English Honor Society for two-year colleges. Wallace State’s Theta Delta Chapter was...
‘I want every student to know that they matter’
Addison Principal Micah Smothers retiring
ADDISON, Ala. - Addison High School Principal Micah Smothers has known one career in his life: education. After 34 years as a teacher, coach and principal at three different schools, Smothers is retiring. His last official day is June 30,...
Fairview students competing in underwater ROV event at Dauphin Island Sea Lab
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Students from Fairview High School are competing in the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) ROV Competition Northern Gulf Coast Regional at Dauphin Island Sea Lab. The competition, which takes place April 25-27, allows students to showcase underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV)...
Bradberry announces candidacy for Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jill Bradberry recently announced her candidacy for Place 1 on the Cullman City Board of Education.
Below is Bradberry’s announcement, unedited and in full.
Lifelong Cullman resident Jill Bradberry has officially announced her candidacy for the Cullman City School Board.
Since her appointment to...
Harrison announces re-election bid for Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cheryl Gable Harrison recently announced she is seeking re-election to Place 3 on the Cullman City Board of Education.
Below is Harrison’s announcement, unedited and in full.
Cheryl Gable Harrison announces her re-election bid for Cullman City School Board, Place 3.
Harrison, a lifelong...
WSCC: Celebrating Alan Wood’s journey to community leadership
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Alan Wood has been in banking for 40 years and traces his successful career back to his time at Wallace State Community College.
Wood attended Wallace State from 1984 to 1986, earning an associate degree in business administration before transferring to Athens...
Cullman City Schools to open out-of-district kindergarten registration May 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - Parents with young students outside the Cullman City Schools district who are interested in enrolling their children as out-of-district students will have an opportunity soon — though space is limited.Out-of-district registration for kindergarten students will begin on May 8 for the...
Students commit to Wallace State Applied Technology programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Dozens of students put pen to paper recently, committing to Applied Technology programs at Wallace State Community College as part of the NC3 Letter of Intent Signing Day.
“Today we celebrate a commitment, opportunity and the bright future of technical education,” said...
WPHS quiz bowl team to compete in national championship April 25
WEST POINT, Ala. - With its strong finish at the William Rufus King Memorial Tournament, the quiz bowl team from West Point High School proved themselves worthy to play on a national stage. On Friday, April 25, the team will represent their school in...
Wallace State names Duarte, Sutherland Student and Teacher of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recognized its Student of the Year and Teacher of the Year at the recent State of Education event held by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce. Emily Delgado Duarte was named the Student of the Year and...
City school board honors Faulk, Kennedy
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its April meeting named Employees of the Month. Support Services Coordinator Hayden Faulk and Technology Technician Chris Kennedy.
Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff honored Faulk's work ethic, acknowledging his role in maintaining current facilities and guiding ongoing construction...
WSCC: Celebrating Chibueze Meremetoh’s journey to a nursing degree
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Chibueze “Chi” Meremetoh is a proud alumnus of Wallace State Community College, where he earned his associate degree in nursing while simultaneously earning his bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) through Wallace State’s joint enrollment...
Wallace State earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College on Tuesday announced that it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated...
Wallace State recognized as Rising Star by Aspen Institute
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College was recognized as a Rising Star at the2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence award ceremony Thursday. The award recognizes the college’s significant improvements in student outcomes and comes with a $100,000 prize.
“We are extremely honored to...
St. Bernard Prep’s Madilyn Kerber named Bryant-Jordan Scholar-Athlete Region Winner
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School senior Madilyn Kerber has been named the Region 7, Class 1A Scholar-Athlete by the prestigious Bryant-Jordan Scholarship Program. She was recognized at the 40th Annual Bryant-Jordan Awards Banquet, held Monday, April 14, 2025, in the Sheraton Birmingham...
Annual event honors area schools, educators, students
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 State of Education Community Luncheon at Wallace State Community College on Friday, April 11. The annual event featured Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff, Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, and...
FAITH: St. Bernard Abbey celebrates Easter Triduum
The solemnity and seriousness of Holy Week are very evident in the Church of St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman. Crucifixes and images of saints are covered with violet cloth as Christians “fast” from the beauty and comfort of sacred images. Even the Abbey’s huge 10-foot...
Wallace State receives Rising Star award from Aspen Institute
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Aspen Institute on Thursday, April 17, announced that Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, one of 16 colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System, is the winner of the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition for high...
West Elementary’s Lauren Hughes wins statewide Governor’s App Challenge
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman City Schools student won the statewide Governor’s App Challenge, a competition where students across Alabama were tasked with creating their own apps to showcase the use of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education.West Elementary School fourth-grader Lauren Hughes...
Wallace State’s Delgado, Wilt earn All-Alabama Academic Team honors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Two Wallace State Community College students were among 48 recognized by the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) at its 30th annual All-Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program recently at the Embassy Suites Birmingham-Hoover. Two students from each Alabama community college earned scholarship...
Wallace State hosting watch party Thursday for Aspen Prize announcement
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host a watch party on Thursday, April 17, when the Aspen Institute announces the winner of the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The prize includes a $1 million award to the winning college.
Wallace State...
Carter announces re-election bid for Cullman City Board of Education
Updated April 25, 2025, at 8:33 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Amy Carter recently announced she is seeking re-election to Place 5 on the Cullman City Board of Education.
Below is Carter’s announcement, unedited and in full.
Amy Carter is seeking re-election to the Cullman City Board...
James Brumley of Cullman City Schools honored with 2025 Morton-Smith Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - James Brumley, chief school finance & operations officer at Cullman City Schools, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Morton-Smith Award by the Alabama Association of School Business Officials (AASBO). This esteemed recognition celebrates Brumley's exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to the...
Stover represents St. Bernard in Vietnam
CULLMAN, Ala. Rachael Stover, director of admissions at St. Bernard Preparatory School, recently advanced the school’s international recruitment efforts by representing St. Bernard at the ILA Fair in Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam. Her participation marked another significant step in the school’s growing global...
McDonald, Chapman named March CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who are going above and beyond in their professions.Teacher of the Month: Patrick McDonald, Health, Good Hope High School(Pictured left to right are Good...
Celebrating Randy Hammond’s journey from student to department chair
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - When Wallace State Community College Welding Department Chair Randy Hammond stands in front of a class of welding students, he can identify with each of them because he was in their same position once upon a time.
Hammond's journey with Wallace State...
Cullman students win in statewide app design challenge
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two students at West Elementary School in Cullman won the region in a statewide contest to design and build innovative new apps for learning.Fourth grader Lauren Hughes and sixth grader Kinslee Barnett won their respective age divisions for their apps, as...
Students, local leaders make case for community college and less debt this #CCMonth
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is the "best decision ever," according to many who have attended it and acquired a high-quality higher education with little or no student debt. This year, Wallace State has added to its many accolades a designation as...
Drake, Whaley named CCBOE Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hayley Drake and Amy Whaley have been named CCBOE Teachers of the Year, Cullman County Schools announced this week.Drake, a reading specialist at Vinemont Elementary School, was named Elementary Teacher of the Year.
VES Principal Kim Brown said, “Hayley Drake has been...
2 Sacred Heart students named winners in Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest
COLOMBUS, Ohio — After receiving thousands of submissions from across the United States, Zaner-Bloser has named winners of the 34th annual Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest. The winners include seven Grand National Champions selected from 28 Regional Winners representing each grade K–6, and two Nicholas...
‘Paradise Lost’ trials ramping up at CHS
DA Champ Crocker helps with CHS English project ‘trial’
CULLMAN, Ala. - A long-running project to use literature as a gateway to teaching students more about the legal system received a bit of help from Cullman County’s own district attorney recently at Cullman High School.For...
Fairview High unveils additions, renovations
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School on Wednesday, March 19, cut the ribbon on additions and renovations to its Family & Consumer Sciences and Agriculture facilities. School faculty and staff, along with members of the school board and Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette joined in...
Cullman City School Board: March meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its meeting on Tuesday, March 18, began with awards and recognitions.
Jonathan Hayes was recognized as the AmFirst Teacher of the Month for serving the city school system as a teacher and coach for 20...
Diabetes, weight loss topics of WSCC Nursing event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - It’s hard to escape the commercials advertising drugs for managing diabetes and weight loss, and for many they may cause more questions than answers for either healthcare workers or patients. With that in mind, Wallace State Community College is hosting an...
2025 Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament results
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2025 Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament was held Friday, March 14, at Wallace State Community College.
Below are the results.
Grand Champion: West Point Middle
Eighth-grade winners
Team Awards
West Point Middle
Good Hope Middle
Hanceville Middle
Individual awards
Samuel Hembree, Hanceville Middle
Abram Motte, West Point Middle/Collin Cooner,...
Evelyn Burrow Museum to host community art exhibition celebrating pets
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is inviting the campus and community to take part in a heartwarming new exhibition, “For the Love of Pets.” This special showcase will celebrate the deep bond between people and their pets through...
Wallace State’s Spring Dance Showcase set for March 20
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will present the Spring Dance Showcase on Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m. in the Burrow Center Recital Hall.
The annual showcase intitled “Together We Dance Festival” allows Wallace State Dance students to...
Cullman City Schools Summer STEM Camp set for July
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just because summer is on the way, it doesn’t mean learning needs to stop — and that’s exactly why Cullman City Schools is hosting its annual Summer STEM Camp for students this July.Summer STEM Camp is for students in grades K-8....
St. Bernard Prep AP Biology students explore cancer genetics at HudsonAlpha
CULLMAN, Ala. - Under the guidance of instructor Connie Briehn, Advanced Placement (AP) Biology students from St. Bernard Preparatory School recently participated in an immersive, lab-based experience at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville — investigating the genetics of cancer.
During the visit, students explored...
Cold Springs FCCLA wins at FCCLA State Conference, headed to Nationals
BREMEN, Ala. - On March 6-7, 11 Cold Springs High School students and their advisor Stephanie Blair attended the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference in Montgomery. Over 2,000 FCCLA students from the state of Alabama participated. The students...
Captivate Learning Center seeking students and educators
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local educator Lauren Rainwater opened the doors to Captivate Learning Center on Jan. 13, 2025, with the goal of changing the stigma and perception of tutoring by building students’ confidence, creating a safe and supported environment and teaching children to love...
CATA students participate in SkillsUSA North District Competition
Preston Hanners competed in the Job Skill Demonstration A. (Cullman County Schools)
Preston Hanners, a dedicated student at Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), recently competed in the North District Alabama SkillsUSA competition and achieved an outstanding first-place victory in Job Skill Demonstration A. This competition required students...
Davis, Kimbril named February CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who are going above and beyond in their professions.Teacher of the Month: Emily Davis, Vinemont Middle SchoolPictured left to right are Daniel Bogan/AmFirst Cullman branch manager, Angela...
Cullman City Schools: 6th-graders to remain at West, East next school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Friday, March 7, announced an adjustment to its sixth- grade transition plan due to ongoing construction delays at the new Cullman Middle School facility. While First Team Construction maintains that the project remains on schedule, Cullman City...
Cullman City Schools job fair set for March 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is hosting a job fair on Thursday, March 20, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Cullman City Primary School.The district is looking to hire for positions including certified teachers, cafeteria workers, support personnel and clerical personnel.School and school system representatives...
Wallace State CDL program hosting meet and greet sessions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is hosting two informative events in Hanceville and Oneonta, offering prospective students the opportunity to meet with faculty and learn more about the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program.
“CDL training is one of our most in-demand workforce programs,...
Rachael Stover named director of admissions at St. Bernard Preparatory School
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School recently announced the appointment of Rachael Stover as its new director of admissions.
A Birmingham resident, Stover, the school said, brings a wealth of experience and passion for Catholic education to her new role, having been actively involved...
History comes to life at East Elementary
CULLMAN, Ala. - The third-grade classes at East Elementary School brought history to life during the school’s fourth annual “Living History Museum” recently. A celebration of Black History Month, the Living History Museum is an immersive and educational experience where the students perform reenactments...
St. Bernard Prep senior spotlight: Abigail McBride
St. Bernard Prep recognizes Abigail "Abby" McBride, who recently signed a volleyball scholarship to play for Bevill State College in Fayette, Alabama. McBride plans to pursue a degree in exercise science and nutrition while continuing her athletic career at the collegiate level.
A dedicated student-athlete,...
FAITH: Deacon Peter ‘Pete’ Nassetta retires
Deacon Pete Nassetta and his wife Sondra are pictured with Fr. Patrick Egan, OSB, Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church during a recent retirement celebration of his past service to both Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Cullman and Saint Boniface Church...
