Wallace State hosting Veterans Day Celebration featuring concert, jazz bands
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Concert Band and Jazz Band will hold a Veterans Day Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Burrow Center for Fine and Performing Arts. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. Admission is free and is open...
Community College Month Spotlight: Dia family legacy fulfilled at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has become a family tradition for many families, and every year, especially during Community College Month and in the lead up to commencement, Wallace State celebrates multi-generation graduates, and generations of alumni within families.
The Dias, of Hayden,...
ACCS: Alabama needs skilled fiber optic workforce
Alabama Community College System now offers rapid, no-cost training
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Salaries and demand for fiber optic technicians and installers are on the rise, and starting this week rapid, no-cost training is available for these jobs at community colleges across the state.
Through the Alabama...
Crane Hill’s Kylie Wright honored as Who’s Who at Ole Miss
UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Kylie Wright, of Crane Hill, pursuing a B.S.B.E. in Biomedical Engineering, was honored in the 2022-23 class of Who's Who Among Students at the University of Mississippi.
Wright was in the company of 201 Ole Miss students who were recognized with the...
6 local UA students pursued cooperative education this summer
TUSCALOOSA - Close to 300 University of Alabama students received hands-on educational experience at more than 60 companies and organizations through UA's Cooperative Education Program during summer 2017.
Local students who participated include:
Cameron Brock, of Logan, through Adtran
Meghan Claburn, of Oneonta, through Alabama Power
Joshua Ellard,...
Wallace State’s golf teams conclude respective seasons at nationals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s golf teams wrapped up action recently at their respective NJCAA Division I National Championships.
The Lady Lions, coached by J.J. Adams, finished tied for 11th in Ormond Beach, Fla., and the men’s team finished 13th in Lubbock, Texas. The men...
Vinemont High: 3 new programs engaging students
VINEMONT, Ala. - Students, faculty and staff at Vinemont High School are excited about three new programs happening on campus. Principal Robin Netherton gave The Tribune a peek inside to witness the new happenings.
The first stop was the library where, as of Friday, students...
St. Bernard Prep School celebrates athletes at 2023-24 Fall and Winter Athletic Awards Ceremony
St. Bernard Prep School proudly recognized the exceptional achievements of its student-athletes at the 2023-24 Fall and Winter Athletic Awards Ceremony, held on March 6, 2024, at the esteemed Fazi-Richard Athletic Center. The event celebrated the dedication, perseverance, and remarkable accomplishments of nine sports...
West Elementary hosts Rapid-Deploy Safe Room System demo
CULLMAN, Ala. – KT Security Solutions on Monday hosted a demonstration of its Rapid-Deploy Safe Room System at West Elementary School. The system is a functional whiteboard that can be customized to fit any classroom and expands into a fold-out room in under 10...
Wallace State hosting ‘Christmas Spectacular’ Dec. 7
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - If you need some Christmas cheer, the Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program will present its annual “Christmas Spectacular” Thursday, Dec. 7, in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. The free show begins at 7 p.m. and is open...
CCBOE honors Holly Pond bus driver, Fairview business owners with 1st Exceptional Service awards of school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its meeting Tuesday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) issued its first Exceptional Service Awards of the 2019-20 school year to Holly Pond bus driver Matt Wood and Fairview businesses The Hutch and Fairview Quick Stop, represented at...
Unsung heroes: Cullman County Schools maintenance crews prepare for new school year
Phillip White and Ricky Smith check an electrical multimeter at Holly Pond Middle School. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN COUNTY - The 14 facilities/maintenance crew members employed by the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) have had their hands full this summer, but that’s...
Registration continues at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Registration for the Spring 2020 semester continues at Wallace State Community College, with multiple options for new and returning students to enroll in classes.
Registration will be held through Wednesday, Jan. 15 for the regular Spring 2020 term, which began Jan. 8...
United Way of Cullman County announces annual Stuff the Bus campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County will be hosting their 5th annual school supply drive, Stuff the Bus, July 15-22. School supplies are donated to city and county school students who do not have access to school supplies throughout the year.
During...
CCBOE recognizes sports teams
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its monthly meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education recognized two of its athletic teams. Good Hope High School’s Girls’ Basketball team and Cold Springs High School’s Cross Country team; both of which had impressive seasons.
The GHHS Girls’ Basketball team...
Local students named to SNHU President’s, Dean’s Lists
MANCHESTER, NH - Ashley Marta of Cullman has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Fall 2022 President's List.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List.
Caleb Partain of...
Jacobs proclaims ‘Catholic Schools Week’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mayor Woody Jacobs on Jan. 25, proclaimed the week of Jan. 28-Feb. 3 “Catholic Schools Week” in the city of Cullman. Jennifer Arndt received the proclamation on behalf of Sacred Heart School and expressed appreciation to the City of Cullman for...
Fairview hosts annual Youth Leadership Conference
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Cullman County student leaders gathered at Fairview High School Friday, March 8, for the second annual Cullman County Youth Leadership Conference.
Fairview teacher Whitney Haynes said this year's speaker, Nicole Pinkham, challenged students to "Know yourself, lead yourself and make a difference.”
Before...
TechRise Student Challenge: 4 Hartselle Junior High students competing in NASA challenge
HARTSELLE, Ala. – A team of four students from Hartselle Junior High School (HJHS) were among 60 winners nationwide in the Future Engineers NASA TechRise Competition. “The Climate Crew” team is now preparing for the next phase, an experiment that will take flight a...
Sacred Heart 5th grader Caroline McBride named national handwriting champion
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sacred Heart Elementary School recently became home to five state handwriting champions, including Caroline McBride, who went on to be named the fifth-grade national Grand Champion in the 30th annual Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest held last spring. The school has competed...
Cullman High School Broadcast Network: Bringing Cullman High School (and more) to you
Abbie Kate Hancock, Carter Bowen, Noah Fondren and Wheeler Eastman broadcasting a bowling game.
CULLMAN - Evolution is a necessity in the world of news and communication, no matter the level in which you are involved. Take ESPN for example. The worldwide leader in sports...
Relationships built at Wallace State last long past graduation
This is one in a series of stories celebrating Community College Month during April.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - When Mary Beth Sellers graduated from Wallace State in 2012, she left with more than a diploma and credits transferring to Auburn University. She also carried with her...
Wallace State has school-record 41 student-athletes recognized by NJCAA for academic achievements
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State athletics had a school-record 41 student-athletes recognized recently for their academic achievements during the 2016-17 year in list released by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
Wallace State had 11 students achieve a 4.0 GPA, earning them NJCAA All-Academic First-Team...
Summer School: county school system staying busy this summer with facility improvements, learning projects
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette shared a lengthy list of activities that will keep the county system busy through the summer, including several projects that have already been completed, some big projects that will only be started during...
ALSDE State Report Card: Cullman City, County Schools receive ‘A’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) on Friday released its 2018-2019 Alabama State Report Card, its report card for public schools statewide. Cullman County Schools continued a rapid rise in scores, increasing five points over 2018 and 10 points over...
Community College Month Spotlight: Chris Green’s passion for music aided by Wallace State degree
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Chris Green is fueled by multiple career passions.
Green’s love of music led him to Wallace State Community College, where he graduated from in 1997 with an associate degree in music education and option in church music.
As a proud alum, Green, a Blountsville native, uses his music degree today,...
Smith Lake Park celebrates 50th anniversary with a bang
CULLMAN, Ala. – Smith Lake Park celebrated its 50th anniversary Monday by hosting its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Festival. Admission was free and attendees enjoyed food, music, games and the always popular golf cart parade. The park was packed all day, and the...
Dyron’s Lowcountry to host benefit dinner for St. Bernard Prep
Fr. Marcus Voss, director of development; Sonya and Dyron Powell; and Abbot Cletus Meagher, OSB chairman of the board of directors for Saint Bernard Preparatory School in Cullman.
CULLMAN - In 2010, Dyron Powell, an alumnus of St. Bernard Prep School, hosted his first dinner...
Wallace State Dental Hygiene celebrates 25th anniversary
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Dental Hygiene program marked its 25th anniversary during its annual Clinical Research Presentations earlier this month in the Bailey Center Auditorium.
“This is one of my favorite events of the year,” said Dr. Sharon Alley, director of...
Cullman County Board of Education extends, amends superintendent’s contract
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday afternoon passed a “resolution to approve an extension and other amendments to (Superintendent) Dr. Shane Barnette’s contract.” Board members did not reveal the contents of the package during the meeting, but Barnette told...
Congratulations, Cold Springs High School Class of 2019!
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs High School Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Saturday, May 25 at noon at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake Coliseum.
There class has 72 graduates who earned an estimated 40 scholarships totaling approximately $250,000. There are...
City and county schools bid farewell to many teachers and staff; 2 principals swap places
CULLMAN - The Cullman City and County School Boards have released end-of-year statements concerning personnel movements, including more than 30 retirements from the county system.
In an unusual personnel transfer, Principal Kim Brown of Hanceville Elementary School will take charge of Vinemont Elementary School, as...
WaLLi program accepting new members at Wallace State
WaLLi members from Wallace State Community College toured Bryant-Denny stadium and the Paul W. Bryant Museum in Tuscaloosa, with a side trip to Dreamland Bar-B-Que. / WSCC
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Lifelong Learning program, WaLLi, is gearing up for its second full...
Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff completes AASA National Superintendent Certification Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The superintendent of Cullman City Schools, Kyle Kallhoff, has successfully completed the AASA National Superintendent Certification Program administered by AASA, The School Superintendents Association. He is among more than 30 superintendents nationwide to successfully complete the program.Kallhoff was acknowledged in a...
Cullman’s Emily Abney graduates from Troy University
TROY, Ala. - Emily Abney, of Cullman, graduated from Troy University during Term 1 of the 2022/2023 academic year.
Abney attended Troy Online and graduated with a bachelor's degree.
Term 1 includes students at TROY's campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, along with teaching sites...
National Adult and Literacy Week: Recent WSCC Adult Ed grads Alexander Rutherford, Skylar Bolton share stories
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Alexander Rutherford and Skylar Bolton are recent graduates of Wallace State Community College’s Adult Education Department, each taking different paths to complete the program.
As Wallace State recognizes National Adult Education and Literacy Week this week, their journeys highlight the opportunities available to individuals who have discontinued public education enrollment or who did...
‘Spiders Aren’t Scary’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex on Friday hosted a no-so-creepy-crawly Little Farmers program. Called “Spiders Aren’t Scary,” the event saw preschoolers ages 3-5 learning all about our eight-legged friends.
Agriplex Executive Director Rachel Dawsey said she didn’t use real spiders in case any...
ALEA: ABCs of back-to-school safety
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Somewhere between purchasing school supplies, packing lunches and selecting outfits for the first day of a new school year, parents and their students should make time to review the ABCs of back-to-school safety.
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor said,...
Wallace State Christmas Spectacular set for Dec. 6
Backed up by the Wallace State Jazz Band, Santa Claus and the Wallace State singers perform during the 2016 Christmas Spectacular. The 2018 Christmas Spectacular will be held on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m., in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. Admission is free...
Wallace State students win 26 medals at Alabama SkillsUSA competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College brought home 26 medals from the 2024 Alabama State Leadership and SkillsUSA Championships held this week in Mobile, with two-thirds of those being gold medals in 12 of 18 categories.
Eighteen students earned gold medals during the competition,...
Cullman hooked on ‘The Little Mermaid’
“You got to purse your lips like this” - Sebastian (Justin Weygand) coaches Ariel (Marie Bean) on how to win over Prince Eric (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, among the hottest and most scarce commodities in the city of Cullman...
5 area bands receive all Superior ratings at Music Performance Assessments
The Hanceville High School Concert Band was one of five in Cullman County to receive all Superior ratings at its Music Performance Assessment. (contributed)
CULLMAN, Ala. - When football season is over and high school bands pack up their marching equipment, the focus shifts to...
CCBOE’s Barnette honored as 1st-ever Blue Ribbon Superintendent
CULLMAN, Ala. - At Tuesday evening’s Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) meeting, Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette received a surprise as Dr. Judy Warden Fields, CEO of Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence (BRSE), came out of the audience to address the board. She began...
WSCC graduate Katie Fine, owner of Karma’s Coffee House, among the youngest entrepreneurs in the area
Katie Fine, who attended Wallace State from 2009-2011, is the owner of Karma’s Coffee House in Cullman.
CULLMAN - Katie Fine made it a point to participate in campus activities when she was enrolled at Wallace State from 2009-2011.
“It made me feel good to get...
Wallace State Theatre presenting “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” March 18-20
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Theatre department will present the musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Friday-Sunday, March 18-20 at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre.
The play debuted on Broadway in 2005 and has been entertaining audiences all over...
CATA Cosmetology students heading to competition at Premiere Birmingham show
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students in the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Cosmetology department on Tuesday spent time taking part in teacher Tasha Flanigan’s annual fantasy hair and makeup competition. Mannequin heads covered shelves and chair backs, made up as fairies, elves, witches, unicorns and...
Military Bound: Holly Pond, Vinemont and Cullman Christian School
Rylan Griffin- Holly Pond High School- Army
Rylan Griffin recently graduated from Holly Pond High School and was a member of the JROTC program. He will soon be leaving for the United States Army. Griffin said of his decision, “It’s something I have always wanted to...
East Elementary fifth grade classes use Easter egg hunt to reinforce language lesson
CULLMAN, Ala. - An East Elementary School fifth grade class headed outside Monday for a post-spring break Easter egg hunt while practicing their English language lesson.
Fifth grade teacher Nina Jones said she used the egg hunt with school back in session the day after...
‘You cannot give up’: Former Alabama running back Siran Stacy speaks to Cullman County students
HOLLY POND, Ala. – All Cullman County Schools students in grades 8-12 are being treated to a special guest speaker this week as former All-American Crimson Tide running back Siran Stacy makes his way to each school to share his story.
Stacy was born and...
St. Bernard Prep to perform Disney’s ‘Aladdin Jr.’ this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - This Friday through Sunday, April 8-10, St. Bernard Prep’s Drama department will present “Aladdin Jr.,” a little twist on Disney’s popular telling of the tale of an orphaned “street rat” who is offered three wishes by a genie. With his heart...
Congratulations, Fairview High School Class of 2019!
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School’s Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Saturday, May 25 at 6 p.m. at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake Coliseum. There are 12 senior honor society members of the 130 graduates.
Fairview High School Principal Chris Gambrill...
West Point High team dominates countywide scholar’s bowl tournament
The winning team
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College hosted the annual Cullman County Scholar’s Bowl tournament on Friday, with county high school and middle school teams converging on the Hanceville campus.
Every year, county schools, along with St. Bernard Prep and Cullman High School, compete...
ACT Prep Workshops offered by Wallace State Alumni Association June 25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students wanting to prepare for the ACT have the opportunity to take one or more ACT Preparation Workshops offered by the Wallace State Community College Alumni Association in June.
Two workshops will be held Tuesday, June 25, with students having the option...
Jacksonville State renaming historic Bibb Graves Hall
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – The Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees on Tuesday during its quarterly meeting voted to rename the university’s historic Bibb Graves Hall. The 90-year-old structure and campus administration building will now be known as Angle Hall (pronounced “Angel”) in honor of...
1,100-plus 4th graders enjoy Water Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – More than 1,100 area fourth graders on Friday, April 21, attended the 18th annual Water Festival: “The Wonderful World of Water” at Wallace State Community College. The festival was organized by the Water Systems of Cullman County.
The event was coordinated by...
City teacher pay raises approved by school board
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education approved a $1 million investment to its employees at a board meeting on Thursday morning, which will be dispersed in 2%-15% wage increases. This will be in addition to the statewide pay raise issued by the State...
8 Cullman-area students named to Troy University Provost’s, Chancellor’s Lists
TROY - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List and Chancellor's List for the fall semester and term two of the 2018/2019 academic year.
Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and...
6th annual radKIDS Summer Safety Camp set to begin June 27
CULLMAN - Cullman’s sixth annual radKIDS Summer Safety Camp, presented by the Cullman City Police Department and Cullman City Parks and Recreation, will be held June 27 – July 1 in the Cullman Civic Center auditorium. Registration is being taken on a first come,...
Local students elected, earn honors at FCCLA 2020 State Leadership Conference
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - More than 1,000 attendees from all over the state of Alabama traveled to Montgomery March 5-6 for the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) 2020 State Leadership Conference. This two-day conference offered FCCLA members opportunities to strengthen leadership skills,...
15 Cullman-area students graduate from The University of Alabama in fall 2018
TUSCALOOSA - The University of Alabama awarded some 2,065 degrees during its fall commencement Dec. 15, 2018. Among them were 15 Cullman-area students:
John Adams, of Cullman, B.S. Commerce Business Administration
Jamie Beasley, of Logan, B.S. Commerce Business Administration
Chesley Bowman, of Cullman, Master of Arts
Charlsie Burden,...
West Elementary to host Rapid-Deploy Safe Room System demo
CULLMAN, Ala. - A school safety demonstration event will be held Monday, March 13, at 11:30 a.m. at West Elementary School, located at 303 Rosemont Ave. SW. The event will showcase a new Rapid-Deploy Safe Room System designed to protect students in the event...
Wallace State scholarship applications deadline nears for 2021-2022 academic year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is currently accepting applications for institutional scholarships, with a deadline to apply of Feb. 16. There are a number of scholarships available to current Wallace State students as well as incoming freshmen. Scholarships will be awarded for...
Wallace State graduate David Hinds begins BioTrain internship at HudsonAlpha
David Hinds, left, graduated from Wallace State in May and is currently interning at HudsonAlpha in Huntsville.
HANCEVILLE - David Hinds was one of the first Wallace State students to show interest last fall in a newly formed genetics research club on campus.
It ultimately led...
100-plus players compete at Links for Literacy Golf Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County hosted its annual Links for Literacy Golf Tournament at Terri Pines Monday and 100-plus players came out on a beautiful day to compete and support a great cause. The tournament helps fund several of The Link’s...
COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY: Wallace State cross country teams wrap up impressive seasons at NJCAA Division I National Championship
The Lions finished 22nd at NJCAA Division 1 Championships in Garden City, Kansas last week
HANCEVILLE -- Wallace State’s cross country teams wrapped up a memorable season recently at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Championships in Garden City, Kan.
Wallace State’s men finished 22nd overall at...
County schools see increase in attendance after flu shutdown
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette reported on Wednesday that attendance numbers are up system-wide for both students and staff after schools took a four-day weekend to battle the flu. While students stayed home Thursday and Friday, administrations, maintenance staff and...
Alabama House Passes $6.3 Billion Dollar Education Budget with Teacher Pay Raise and Additional Classroom Funding
MONTGOMERY - By a 105 to 0 margin, the Alabama House on Tuesday passed a $6.3 billion Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget that includes a generous, yet affordable, teacher pay raise, decreases classroom sizes and provides significant investments in proven classroom programs.
“As a result...
CCBOE superintendent aiming for mid-June graduation ceremonies
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Thursday held a work session and meeting not open to the public or media due to current state meeting attendance limits; instead, the central office livestreamed the work session and meeting via social...
Wallace State’s Dual Enrollment/Fast Track Academy conducts 2016 graduation
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Fast Track Academy and Fast Track for Industry dual enrollment students were recently recognized during their 2016 graduation.
Wallace State graduated 36 Fast Track seniors. Thirteen finished the College within a High School Fast Track satellite program at J.B. Pennington. All...
Wallace State students Challie Johnson, Taylor Urech recognized at All-Alabama Academic Team banquet
Wallace State was well represented at the All-Alabama Academic Team banquet. Pictured are, from left, Wallace State interim Dean of Students Jennifer Hill, students Taylor Urech and Challie Johnson and Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics.
PRATTVILLE – Wallace State students Challie Johnson and Taylor...
Holly Pond Band Director Evan Curtis talks 1st year on the job
At the Holly Pond Band Banquet last Friday evening, Curtis proudly displayed the photo collage presented by his seniors. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND - When Evan Curtis arrived at Holly Pond last year, he was stepping into the place of Luette Benefield,...
Dozens of high-achieving students in academics and athletics recognized by Cullman County Board of Education Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education met on Monday with an agenda packed full of recognition for outstanding student performances.
Recognized in the meeting were:
CCBOE E5 Exceptional Service Award
Connie Guthrie – West Point Elementary Spur AideRhonda Bagwell – Harmony teacher
National Board Certified
LaKrishia...
18 Cullman-area students named to UA President’s List, 31 to Dean’s List
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 12,050 students enrolled during the 2019 fall semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the President's List with an academic record of 4.0 (all...
Child Development program offers semester-long stackable certificates; addresses need for qualified professionals nationwide
HANCEVILLE - In the midst of rebuilding the Child Development program at Wallace State Community College, program director Dr. Marcie Hill created new options for students majoring in early childhood education and professionals who need to earn credentials to advance their career.
Over the last...
Wallace State Nursing pins more than 75 graduates, recognizes Nightingale Award winners
Carrie Ward, left of Hartselle, Jay Terry of Cullman and Andrew Smith of Trussville were recognized as Nightingale Award winners during the May 10 Pinning Ceremony for Associate Degree Nursing students at Wallace State Community College.
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Department of...
Saint Bernard Prep offers driving school to students
Abigail Curtis, of Cullman, is taking advantage of driving school offered at Saint Bernard Prep.
CULLMAN - Saint Bernard Prep School is offering REO Driving School to students wishing to obtain their driving permits and driver’s licenses from the state of Alabama.
About 30 students are...
St. Bernard Prep students attend March for Life in Washington D.C.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fifty-six St. Bernard students, chaperones and teachers loaded two charter buses on Wednesday afternoon, January 19, 2022 and headed to Washington, DC to participate in the annual March for Life Rally at the capital.
After driving through the night, the group began...
Saturday Admission Workshops to be offered at Wallace State April 6, May 18
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces it will hold Admission Workshops on Saturday, April 6, and Saturday, May 18, for anyone seeking assistance with filling out their application for admission to the college. The workshops will be held from 10 a.m.- 2...
West Point High finishes 8th in Quiz Bowl National Championship
ROSEMONT, Ill. - On the weekend of Saturday, April 29, West Point High School joined 131 of the top quiz bowl teams from small public high schools at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago for the 2023 Small School National Championship Tournament to determine who...
East’s outdoor classroom certified by NWF
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School on Monday morning, May 15, hosted a certification ceremony for its outdoor classroom, which has been named a Certified Schoolyard Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. It was also named a certified Alabama Outdoor Classroom.
East’s Outdoor Classroom Sponsor...
Dance returns to Cullman County stages starting this week
ULLMAN and HANCEVILLE, Ala. - As the world reopens from a year of disappointing COVID shutdowns, Cullman County is seeing live arts and entertainment events return to local stages. Dance productions will open this Wednesday, April 7, with a show by Wallace State Community...
West Elementary’s Shaddix named state school counselor of the year
Left to right are West Elementary Principal Dr. Jay Page, West Elementary Guidance Counselor Elizabeth Shaddix and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Elizabeth Shaddix, guidance counselor at West Elementary School, has received statewide recognition, being...
Wallace State’s Lions’ Pride sessions underway this summer
Photo: Wallace State’s Brian Hall, of the HVAC/Refrigeration Department, speaks with a trio of incoming Wallace State students during Lions’ Pride.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College is preparing for the fall 2016 semester by conducting its annual Lions’ Pride orientation sessions for new students....
Local students named to Dean’s, President’s Lists for UA Spring 2018 Term
TUSCALOOSA - A total of 11,347 students enrolled during the 2018 spring semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the President's List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's).
The...
Wallace State Community College hosts STEM camps for elementary, middle school students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College recently hosted a pair of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Camps this summer, welcoming middle school and elementary students to campus.
Camp participants were introduced to the college’s 3D Printing Lab at Engineering Technology, the Emergency Medical...
AL Dept. of Early Childhood Education receives $4M from U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) was recently awarded $4 million by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Alabama’s Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) initiative for 2023.
“Alabama children deserve the best start possible,...
24 local students earn degrees from University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA - Twenty-four Cullman-area students received degrees from The University of Alabama during its winter commencement on Dec. 16.
Those students were:
Grace Louise Alexander, of Arley, Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration
Wendi Marie Blackmon, of Arab, Educational Specialist
Cameron M. Brock, of Logan, Bachelor...
CCBOE to county commission: Put 1-cent sales tax on March ballot
Updated 10-10-19 8 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Thursday night passed a resolution to request that the Cullman County Commission set an election in March 2020 to permit the voters of Cullman County to decide on a countywide...
Judge Michelle Thomason to discuss veterans court at Wallace State event
Baldwin County District Judge Michelle Thomason
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College will welcome Baldwin County District Judge Michelle Thomason as a special guest speaker on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 9:30 a.m. in the Burrow Center Recital Hall. Thomason will be speaking about the Baldwin...
WSCC Theatre: ‘Mary Poppins’ auditions Aug. 27 for kids ages 9-14
“Mary Poppins” (Walt Disney Pictures/Photofest)
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Theatre program will host auditions for the roles of Jane and Michael Banks for its upcoming production of “Mary Poppins.” Auditions for children ages 9 to 14 will be held on Monday, Aug....
New Anchor Club at Cold Springs largest in international organization
(Left to right) Elaine Cole, president of the Pilot Club of Cullman; new Anchor Club member Treasure Tubbs; and Cold Springs High School Anchor Club Sponsor Tammy Gay pose for a photo Thursday at the charter ceremony for the school’s new Anchor Club, which...
Three area middle schools qualify for state scholar’s bowl tournament
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman County will be well represented in upcoming scholastic competitions. Two area high schools, Holly Pond and Good Hope, qualified for the Alabama Scholastic Competition Association's (ASCA) Scholar's Bowl state championship tournament for small high schools on Feb. 25.
Joining them are...
Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training program offering online agriculture/horticulture classes this fall
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Career and Workforce Development program is offering an online extension of Small Farmer Training classes during the Fall 2020 semester.
Travis Kress, Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training manager, will teach each class through Zoom on Tuesdays from 5:30-7...
CHS teacher chosen to review proposals for upcoming foreign language conference
Cullman High School’s Sara McCutcheon has been chosen to review proposals for presentations at the 2018 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo in New Orleans. / Cullman High School
CULLMAN - Cullman High School foreign language teacher Sara McCutcheon has been chosen from among...
In the round: St. Bernard Theatre gets face-to-face with audience; shows Friday and Saturday
With its “theater in the round” staging, the cast of St. Bernard’s “The Wizard of Oz” gets up close with the audience. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Theatrical innovation is becoming the norm in the Cullman area: Cullman High School flying...
Preston Corum 1st CDC student to ever compete in SkillsUSA
Preston Corum placed third in SkillsUSA district competition in 10-inch miter saw, qualifying him to attend state competition. He is the first CDC student ever to compete in SkillsUSA. (Photo courtesy Mike Burkett/CATA)
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Building Construction Tech teacher...
More than 100 recognized at WSCC Nursing pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recognized more than 100 students at the Department of Nursing Education’s August pinning ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 3. The event was historic in several ways, including having the highest number of mobility students graduating from the program...
A night of accolades at city school board meeting
Members of the Cullman High School FCCLA with sponsor Carin Rains, left and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, right / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board gathered Thursday evening for its monthly meeting, kicking things off with recognitions of the...
‘Camp Rock’: West Point, Fairview join forces for countywide production
Ty Parker, director of bands and head of the performing arts department at West Point High School, is joining forces with Fairview High School’s Mark Dobbs to stage a countywide production of “Camp Rock” this April. Auditions, open to all students in the Cullman...
Classical guitarist Giovanni De Chiaro to perform at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. - American classical guitarist Giovanni De Chiaro will perform a benefit concert for St. Bernard Preparatory School in the Abbey Church on Sunday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m.
Making his debut in 1976 in Carnegie Hall, one of the ultimate badges of musical...
