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    Jacksonville State University and Wallace State announce transfer agreement

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University and Wallace State Community College have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop pathways for transfer from the community college to the university. “We look forward to the strengthening of a partnership that has existed between our institutions for...

    Voters will decide today on continuation of property tax allocation for schools

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    This image was sent from Cullman High School to parents on Monday morning. CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County voters will head to the polls today, Tuesday, March 19, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. to vote on the continuation and renewal of an existing property tax allocation...

    CCBOE says new tax already having a positive impact

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Revenue from the new half-cent sales tax is bringing much-needed updates to area schools sooner than expected. At its meeting Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE)  approved a request of change order proposal for phase II of the...

    Local students earn degrees from Mississippi State; President’s, Dean’s Lists announced

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    MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - More than 4,100 students are on the spring 2023 Graduation List at Mississippi State University. The following local students are included in this honor: Cole Pearson, of Cullman, receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration Cum Laude from MSU's College of BusinessRobert...

    ‘Crime scene’ tours raise funds for WSCC food pantry

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Criminal Justice Department hosted a Crime Scene House for the public Monday, Oct. 31, as part of a fundraising effort for the Lions’ Kitchen food pantry.  The Crime Scene House featured seven rooms with staged crime scenes...

    Cullman City Schools launching 3 new career tech programs for 2023-2024 school year

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is expanding its career and technical education (CTE) programs for the upcoming school year. New programs focused on cybersecurity, engineering and marketing will ramp up in the 2023-2024 school year. “With the addition of three new CTE programs at...

    Wallace State hosting ACCS Board of Trustees meeting March 13

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces it will host the monthly meeting of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Peinhardt Conference Center in the...

    CCBOE recognizes student, staff achievements; approves large expenditures for technology and transportation

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    Updated 3-19-17 Michael Lindsey, Superintendent Shane Barnette and Kayse Fondren CULLMAN - Thursday night’s meeting of the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) was headlined by two main events. Up first was the recognition of several staff members and students who have recently achieved special awards....

    Cullman City Schools sets timeline for superintendent search

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The timeline to select the new superintendent for Cullman City Schools has been adjusted, with finalists to be announced in March 2021. Current superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson is set to retire in July, after announcing the transition plan last year. The notice...

    See ‘Little Satchmo’ at Wallace State Nov. 9  

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second of five films in the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Films to be shown at Wallace State Community College may pique your interest even if you aren’t a fan of jazz music.    Emmy Award-winning documentary “Little Satchmo” tells the story...

    Wallace State Community College receives federal funding to continue Talent Search program

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. –Wallace State Community College will receive five additional years of funding from the U.S. Department of Education for the school’s Talent Search program. The award is expected to total $2.4 million. Wallace State’s Talent Search program serves students from 15 high schools throughout...

    Wallace State SGA brightens holiday season for pair of students

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Student Government Association (SGA) brightened the holiday season for a pair of families. They provided gifts for the child of a WSCC student who is a single mother, along with a $50 gift card for stocking stuffers, food, and other items. They...

    Wallace State hosts inaugural Cullman County Drone Race Friday

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County Schools seventh grades took part in the first Cullman County Drone Race at Wallace State on Friday in an obstacle course designed by the University of Alabama at Huntsville’s Systems Management and Production Center (SMAP). The young students honed their...

    County and City high schools ban cell phones, CCBOE introduces new security features

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - In July, Cullman High School laid out a new policy banning cell phones from classrooms, and the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) issued a similar policy statement of its own on the day before the start of the new school...

    CCBOE approves out-of-state field trips

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County School Board (CCBOE) on Thursday, Oct. 13, approved three out-of-state field trips for eager students. Third graders from Vinemont Elementary School will be traveling via charter bus to Chattanooga on Nov. 10. From Dec. 26-30, the Good Hope...

    Wallace State Dental Hygiene students give clinical presentations

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    Wallace State Community College Dental Hygiene students Karlee Stenger and Hanna Hornbuckle discuss digital detection of cavities and using the color-coded scale as a way to provide patients with a better understanding of their oral health. HANCEVILLE - Dental Hygiene students at Wallace State Community...

    Wallace State partners with Fairview High School to provide free haircuts to students

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is partnering with Fairview High School to provide free haircuts to students. Students in Wallace State’s Salon and Spa Management program will travel to the Fairview campus twice a month to offer free hair services to any...

    West Point High School Fine Arts to present “All I Want for Christmas is You”

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    WEST POINT - The West Point High Fine Arts program is up to something, and it’s good! On Dec. 10 and 11 in the West Point auditorium, West Point High School Director of Bands Ty Parker and his students will present “All I Want...

    Vinemont History Day offers students glimpse of the past

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    Brian Lacy, of the Cullman Electric Cooperative, speaks to students at Friday’s Vinemont History Day at Vinemont Elementary School. (courtesy Kim Brown) VINEMONT - In its eighth year, Vinemont Elementary School’s History Day was expanded this year, thanks to the state’s Bicentennial, the Alabama 200,...

    WSCC welding student Jacob Humphrey participates in 2nd round of AWS/SkillsUSA world competition this week

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    Wallace State student Jacob Humphrey will compete this week in the second round of the American Welding Society/Skills USA world competition. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State welding student Jacob Humphrey is ready for the second round of the American Welding Society/SkillsUSA world competition. Humphrey is among...

    In remembrance of Will

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - As the gates opened Thursday evening at Oliver Woodard Stadium for Cullman High School’s first regular season game of the year, everything seemed normal. The Cullman and Grissom football teams were warming up on the field, the smell of popcorn filled...

    Summer Bridge program helping students save time, money for college

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The first of two Start Right Summer Bridge sessions is currently underway at Wallace State Community College, and the students who are participating are glad they signed up for the free three-week program.  The Start Right Summer Bridge program is aimed at...

    St. Bernard Prep School Honor Roll

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    Semester Average of 95.0 and above 2023-24 Semester I Grade 7 Aaron Cortes-Villegas Sipsey Drake Silas Krische Reise Rigsby Caroline Sanders Grade 8 Norah Bissot Ella Cron Ella Davis Anastasia Hazard Avery Hines Merry-Carmen Pichardo Tony Ranelli Grade 9 Joseph-Benedict Anders Karly Arndt Alexis Cron Sarah Cumbie Sean Daly Rafi Guevara Sage McDowell Sam Meyers Tessa Sanders Grade 10 Katie Chamblee Parker Guthery Gavitt Lewis Josh Marks Kimberly McCormick Sarah Woods Grade 11 Roselyn Chavez Saray Cortes-Villegas Cash Daly Nathan...

    St. Paul’s Lutheran School announces judges for inaugural Golden Apron Competition

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Golden Apron Cook Off Competition, sponsored by Werner’s Trading Company, is just around the corner! We hope to see everyone Sept. 18 for this exciting cookoff competition. We are happy to announce our judges for the event will be Mrs....

    Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training program hosting Young Farmer Entrepreneur Camps in June

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training program is hosting a pair of Young Farmer Entrepreneur Camps in June. The first session is scheduled for the main Hanceville site on June 1-3, and at the Oneonta campus on June 15-17. Sessions are open to...

    JSU announces fall 2020 graduates, Honor’s List

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    JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - More than 600 students were awarded degrees at Jacksonville State University's Fall 2020 commencement Dec. 11-12, including the following local students: Taylor Ballard of Cullman, MBA in Business Administration James Burks of Cullman, BSN in Nursing Caleb Chambers of Cullman, BSE...

    Tennis led Cullman chef to Wallace State, career

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Ricardo “Rico” Nishimura was playing tennis for a college in Bristol, Tennessee, when he first visited Wallace State more than 13 years ago and decided his story must continue there. “After a tough match against the Lions and falling in love with...

    WSCC: New RN mobility programs offered for paramedics, radiology technologists and respiratory therapists

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    HANCEVILLE - Graduates of several health science programs at Wallace State Community College and professionals in those fields now have an option to advance to earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) and become a registered nurse. Wallace State Community College is...

    Hanceville’s Brooke Proctor wins awards from Samford University School of the Arts

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    BIRMINGHAM - The Division of Music in Samford University's School of the Arts celebrated the talents of students, and presented multiple awards and scholarships provided by generous patrons at the annual honors recital. The longstanding tradition included performances by eight students, and awards presented by...

    Helen Glasscock retires from St. Bernard after 52 years in education

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - There are people around Cullman today who don’t know that St. Bernard Abbey’s school used to be a college, but Helen Glasscock knows.  She graduated from there summa cum laude (“with highest honors”), and came back to teach there for 14...

    Wallace State elects SGA officers for new academic year

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Student Government Association (SGA) has four new officers for the 2019-2020 academic year after a campus-wide vote. Brooke Norris is president, Grant Sikes is vice president, Mackenzie Fields is secretary and Haley Self-Tumlin is treasurer. Norris is a Good Hope graduate,...

    West Point High School Veteran’s Day program set for Nov. 10

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    WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School has announced their annual Veteran’s Day Program will be taking place on Wednesday, November 10. The program will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the high school gymnasium. “We would love for all of our community veterans and...

    Congratulations, Good Hope High School Class of 2019!

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope High School Class of 2019 will receive its diplomas Saturday, May 25, with 13 of those seniors graduating as members of the National Honor Society. Graduation is at 2 p.m. at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake...

    City, county schools prepping for students

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - As schools prepare for the new year to start, The Tribune looked into how they are implementing COVID-19 prevention guidelines. We spoke to Kim Hall, principal of Cullman High School, and Dr. Shane Barnette, superintendent of Cullman County Schools. Cullman High School The...

    Cullman City School Board approves FY2021 budget

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Monday approved its Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 budget. Following are details and highlights from the budget. Note: some of the personnel unit numbers came out with decimal points and not as whole numbers. Where these occurred,...

    Registration for Wallace State’s spring Mini Term II is March 2-3, classes begin Friday, March 3

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    HANCEVILLE –  Registration for Wallace State Community College’s spring semester Mini Term II classes takes place Thursday, March 2 and Friday, March 3. Classes begin March 3. Wallace State has multiple options, including online courses, that students can register for during the second mini term....

    Good Hope Middle School student bests faculty, administration members in Rubik’s cube competition

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The student body of Good Hope Middle School (GHMS) on Friday got a little break from the regular schedule to gather outside and watch Bailey Tetro, an eighth grader who has become a prodigy with the Rubik’s cube, take on two old-schoolers: GHMS...

    AL students can apply to colleges for free Feb. 20-24

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Next week, Feb. 20-24, 2023, high school students will have the opportunity to participate in the Spring 2023 Alabama College Application Campaign (ALCAC). This is an extension of the event that was held in October 2022 for thousands of high school...

    Cullman City School Board meeting notes, July 21, 2020

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met early Tuesday morning to discuss preparations for the upcoming school year.  Under new business, the board approved several stipends for teachers to attend various training sessions. Kindergarten teachers will receive a $100 stipend to attend the...

    WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s golf team wins Calhoun Invitational; No. 2 softball sitting at 26-0; baseball update

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    HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s golf team has won its third tournament of the spring season. The Lady Lions captured the Calhoun Invitational tournament this week at Point Mallard, remaining perfect through three events. Sophomore Hannah Sanders earned her first collegiate low medalist crown, carding...

    UA Honors College selects Cullman’s Will Raney as ambassador

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    TUSCALOOSA - Cullman’s Will Raney has been selected as an Honors College ambassador at The University of Alabama for the 2018/2019 school year. Honors ambassadors represent the Honors College at recruitment and alumni events and host prospective students during campus visits. Honors College ambassadors...

    Wallace State electronic billboard dedicated in memory of Kay Barnett

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    The electronic billboard at Wallace State Community College was dedicated in memory of Kay Barnett. Attending the dedication ceremony are from left, in front, Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Selma Barnett, Sherri and Chuck Troxler; in back, Kristi and Stephen Barnett. HANCEVILLE - Family...

    JSU announces Fall 2023 graduates, releases President’s, Dean’s Lists  

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    JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - More than 500 students were awarded degrees as part of Jacksonville State University's Fall 2023 commencement on Dec. 15, including:  Ryan Fannell of Arab, Emergency Management degree  Katherine Robles of Arab, Psychology degree  William Caneer of Arab, Biology degree  Lakelyn Wilson of Arab, Forensic Investigation...

    CHS to participate in USA Baseball National High School Baseball Invitational in 2017

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    CULLMAN - A special meeting of the Cullman City School Board was held Tuesday morning, when Cullman High School was given permission to contract with the USA Baseball organization so that the CHS baseball team can participate in the USA Baseball National High School...

    Preventing the ‘summer slide’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City School students received a reading boost this summer, as West Elementary School hosted its second annual literacy camp in an effort to prevent the “summer slide” of students forgetting some of what they’ve learned over the summer break.  The camp...

    WSCC graduate Katie Fine, owner of Karma’s Coffee House, among the youngest entrepreneurs in the area

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    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...

    (Updated) 30th Annual Mud Creek Marching Band Festival makes return to Hanceville

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville High School on Saturday hosted 31 marching bands at the 30th annual Mud Creek Marching Festival. With the festival’s growing popularity, bands traveled in from outside the state as well, with one such band having traveled from Mississippi to attend....

    Cullman Homeschool Connection hosts fused glass workshop

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Homeschool Connection recently hosted a fused glass workshop directed towards area teens.  Teens learned about different types of fused glass and were able to customize their own pieces of art to take home. There are several more fused glass workshops planned...

    Wallace State Diesel Technology program launching Diesel by Distance offerings beginning this fall

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Diesel Technology program is unveiling a new Diesel by Distance online option beginning with the Fall 2020 semester. Diesel by Distance gives students the flexibility to learn the program’s course objectives and theory online in addition to watching live lab...

    City schools recognize distinguished alumni, teachers of the year

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    Image shows Cullman Middle School Teacher of the Year Brent Hill, center. Photos by Jay Betts CULLMAN - Cullman High has ample reason to be proud of its alumni, as evidenced at Friday’s Cullman City Schools Foundation Distinguished Alumni Awards luncheon. Among those honored this...

    Holly Pond FFA Floriculture Team takes top honors in state

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) students competed on June 25 in district and state Career Development Event online virtual contests, and July 1 released successful results for two of their teams and several students. The school’s...

    First Wallace State CELEBRATE event a success, second event June 14

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    Wanda Creel has her blood pressure checked during the CELEBRATE Adult Health and Wellness Fair hosted by the Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education. A second event will be held on June 14 from 8 a.m. to noon in the School of...

    County Schools awarded $5.5 million for renovations, repairs and upgrades

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    Pictured from left to right are: John Riley, president and CEO of Cullman Savings Bank; Shane Barnette, superintendent of Cullman County Schools; and Steve Glasscock, CEO and chairman of Merchants Bank. CULLMAN - Special Projects Coordinator Dr. T.J. Franey of the Cullman County Board of...

    Garcia Wins Spelling Bee at St. Bernard Prep, Heading to County Bee

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    CULLMAN - Thirteen seventh-grade students from St. Bernard Middle School competed Jan. 14 for the opportunity to represent the school at the Cullman County Spelling Bee Tournament next month. After six rounds, Luis Garcia, of Cullman, remained standing to claim the title of Spelling Bee...

    United Way of Cullman County announces annual Stuff the Bus campaign

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    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...

    Mayor Makes “Teacher Appreciation Week” Proclamation; Dr. Susan Patterson Awards Teachers of the Year

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    Education makes dreams come true and we appreciate our teachers for the efforts they make to ensure each child reaches their full potential when it comes to education.” Mayor Townson   CULLMAN – To celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Day, Cullman Mayor Max Townson issued a “Teacher Appreciation...

    Scholars’ Bowl Scoreboard county wrap-up: West Point high school and middle school teams dominate

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    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - West Point’s high school and middle school teams in 2021 continued the dominant performance in Scholars’ Bowl that they have enjoyed over the last several years with undefeated regular seasons and sweeps in their respective county tournaments. To top it...

    Security Check: Hanceville Schools review security plans with police, sheriff’s office

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    Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, standing, addresses members of the Hanceville Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff's Office, Hanceville Fire and Rescue and others, including Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette, Hanceville High School Principal Jimmy Collins and Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail, on Monday. The...

    Cullman City Schools central office becomes living art exhibit

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools central office in downtown Cullman will turn into a building-sized art exhibit on Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 4-6 p.m.  The Cullman City Schools Art Projection Mapping presentation will be continually projecting student artwork on the south side of...

    County Schools Transportation Division is finding ways to combat higher fuel charges

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - As fuel prices continue to surge, it’s leaving many to question how it’s impacting rural bus routes. Recently, The Tribune reached out to the Cullman County School System to find out how prices are affecting daily pick-ups and drop-offs. Transportation Director Jeff...

    Cullman High holds ‘Safety Summit’ to share plans, procedures for school threats

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    Panelists listen as Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper talks about police response procedures.  L-R Joey Orr, John Anderson, Jason Neal, Chris Branham, Gail Swafford and Kay Bell / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - In the wake of the recent tragic school shooting in Florida, and following...

    Cullman Primary School Set to Celebrate 20 Years

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    CULLMAN - Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) will be celebrating its 20th anniversary next week with fun-filled events scheduled for the facility and students to honor the exciting commemoration. With its current enrollment of approximately 510 primary students and 100 head start students, CCPS provides...

    Holly Pond Band Director Evan Curtis talks 1st year on the job

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    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,...

    Cullman elementary students craft ‘Robot Fingers’ to study human anatomy

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    CULLMAN, Al. – The human body, an intricate machine, is being explored hands-on by elementary students in Cullman City Schools as they construct model body parts to deepen their understanding.  As a component of the fourth-grade science curriculum at East Elementary, students are delving into...

    Galloway crowned Miss Wallace State 2018

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    Samantha Galloway of Fyffe, second from left, was crowned 2018 Miss Wallace State by the most recent title holder, Jordan Johnson, left, during the 2018 Miss Wallace State Pageant at Wallace State Community College. Kaylin Mulberger of Arab, right, was named first alternate. Miss...

    Joseph Hayden, of Cullman, receives honorary precision machining degree from Wallace State Community College

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Joseph Hayden, of Cullman, recently received an honorary associate degree in precision machining from Wallace State Community College. Hayden, who will turn 92 on Christmas Eve, was among the foremost machinists in the world, contributing significantly to the aerospace industry over multiple...

    2024 Arbor Day Poster Contest underway at city schools

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - School is out and Christmas break is in full swing for students. For fifth graders in the city, between hot cocoa breaks and video game levels, now is the opportune time to brainstorm and think up ideas for the 2024 Arbor...

    Cold Springs Elementary set to host “Life is Art” 5K Fun Run & Walk Saturday

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    BREMEN, Ala. -- This Saturday, March 4, Cold Springs Elementary School will host its first-ever "Life is Art" 5K/1 Mile Run. The event is aimed at raising funds to support the school's art program, which allows all students in grades K-8 to come to...

    Cullman County Schools and the Cullman Electric Cooperative partner to offer power lineman/fiber optic training program

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    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) is partnering with the Cullman Electric Cooperative to add a Power Lineman/Fiber Optic Training Program to CATA beginning in the fall of 2022. The program will be open to current high school juniors and...

    2020 Bearcats receive caps, gowns; graduation set for May 22

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cheers and congratulations could be heard over the back parking lot of Cullman High School Friday afternoon as members of the Class of 2020 drove through to receive their caps and gowns. An in-person graduation ceremony is set for Friday, May...

    County teachers going to school to learn about technology, industry

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    With a fun mix of fantasy genres, instructor Shannon Black uses a smartphone app and his “sorting helmet” to help Rhonda House find out if she’s a Sith Lord, Rebel, Wookie or Clone. / W.C. Mann FAIRVIEW - Cullman County teachers are going to school...

    Fairview’s Green, Cullman’s Troutman earn Alfa Foundation Scholarships

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Two Cullman County students – Landon Green of Fairview and Luke Troutman of Cullman – were recently selected as two of 100 recipients of the 2023-24 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program.  Green is an upcoming freshman at The University of Alabama, and Troutman is a sophomore at Auburn University...

    Wallace State alum Jeff Dingler has essay published in Huffington Post as he completes debut novel   

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Jeff Dingler has always been fascinated with the power of words, and his writing career has continued to flourish since graduating from Wallace State Community College in 2015.   Dingler, 34, was published by HuffPost earlier this year for a personal essay he...

    WSCC news roundup: join alumni association; program changes its name

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    Join WSCC Alumni Association today to fund scholarships, enjoy benefits HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association will kick off its annual membership drive in August, but alumni and friends of the college can get ahead of the game and join now. Members...

    Apply by Nov. 30 for automotive manufacturing scholarship to Wallace State

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Current high school and college students interested in pursuing careers in Alabama’s multi-billion dollar automotive industry have less than two weeks to apply for a scholarship to use at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville or Oneonta, or any of Alabama’s...

    Kindergarten to college: Educators learn about using breakout games in classroom

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    Aimee Bates, technology integration specialist for Cullman City Schools, checks in with attendees of the Educator Alumni Connection workshop hosted by the Wallace State Community College Alumni Association. The workshop showed educators how to use breakout challenges in the classroom to engage students in...

    Area Bands Gather Together to Showcase Their Talents

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    Cullman County’s 31st Annual Band Exhibition a Success   CULLMAN – The 31st Annual Cullman County Band Exhibition was held this past Saturday. The event took place at 6 p.m. at the Oliver Woodard Stadium at Cullman High School. Nine Cullman County bands performed their halftime shows for...

    West Point High School band becomes fourth in Cullman County to score all ‘superior’ in 2021 assessments

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - We recently reported that three local high school band programs had received all superior ratings from the Alabama Music Educators Associations for their ABA Music Performance Assessments. Now, Cullman County can proudly say four bands are indeed superior. The West Point...

    Cullman City Schools plans to maintain current schedules

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools isn’t currently planning any major changes to its scheduling approach and safety protocols dealing with COVID-19. Cullman High School has already been on a hybrid schedule the past few months and plans to maintain that status. The middle school...

    Wallace State-Oneonta campus generating community interest during inaugural semester

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    HANCEVILLE – The inaugural semester at Wallace State-Oneonta is in full swing and interest in the college is growing daily in the community according to campus Director, Doctor Kelley Jones.  “Everything is going as smoothly as possible. It’s an exciting time. The students love the...

    State Superintendent of Education Mackey, others visit Cullman City, County Schools

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    Alabama State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey, left, stands with Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, Alabama Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Cullman Area Technology Academy Principal Billy Troutman. Mackey toured several schools in both the Cullman City Schools and Cullman County...

    Wallace State’s Fine and Performing Arts program holds preview day for prospective students

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    This is what happens when you tell performing arts folks you want to take their picture!  Mark Neal and department chair Ricky Burks with WSCC performing arts students. HANCEVILLE - On Friday morning, the faculty, staff and students of Wallace State Community College's (WSCC) Performing...

    Summer School: county school system staying busy this summer with facility improvements, learning projects

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    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...

    Sacred Heart students meet pen pals at 1st confession

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Sacred Heart teacher Jennifer Grey's second-grade students made their first confessions Wednesday, March 15. Parents and relatives attended, as well as some of the Benedictine Sisters from Sacred Heart Monastery. Grey's class has been participating in a pen pal project with the...

    Students learn leadership skills at annual Youth Leadership Conference

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    COLUMBIANA, Ala. - The 2023 Alfa Youth Leadership Conference helped 87 high school freshmen and sophomores from across Alabama develop crucial life and ag advocacy skills at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana Nov. 13-14. The two-day conference was hosted by the Alabama Farmers Federation...

    Cold Springs Elementary plans Christmas concert with K – second grade

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    BREMEN, Ala. - A Christmas concert has recently been announced by Cold Springs Elementary Music Department. Their K – second graders will be participating in a showing of all of the fun, holiday music they have learned this year. The concert will be held on...

    Cullman High Theatre raising funds for state finals

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre will represent its school and community at the Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival, where 12 high schools will be taking their one-act performances to the state finals Dec. 1-3 at Troy University. Schools include Bob Jones,...

    4 Cullman High School students recognized as JSU Emerging Scholars

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    JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University has announced its Emerging Scholars for fall 2022, honoring high school students who have earned a 3.5 GPA or higher while completing dual enrollment courses at the university.   Honorees for fall 2022 include:  Raelee Stinson of Cullman, Cullman High School Carrie...

    5 area students named to Troy University Chancellor’s List

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    TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Chancellor's List for the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the 2022/2023 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who...

    EES teacher named one of Alabama’s top teachers

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - An East Elementary School teacher has been named a finalist for one of the most prestigious education honors in Alabama.East Elementary fourth grade teacher April Dean, who is already District VI Elementary Teacher of the Year, has been named a “Sweet...

    8 Cullman-area students named to Troy University Provost’s, Chancellor’s Lists

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    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...

    Scholars’ Bowl Scoreboard: Middle school scores- Oct. 22, 2019

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In middle school scholars’ bowl matches this week, West Point and Vinemont continued their undefeated runs. Cullman has a single loss on the season, and Hanceville and Cold Springs are over 50% in wins. Oct. 22 results Round 1 West Point 450 . ....

    WSCC: More than 30 complete Diagnostic Imaging, Radiation Therapy programs

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 30 students were recognized Thursday during the pinning ceremony for the Diagnostic Imaging program, including the first cohort of students completing the Radiation Therapy option. “We gather to celebrate not just the end of an educational journey but the beginning...

    Central Alabama Community Foundation awards Fran Kay Schwaiger Scholarship to Cullman’s Lillimae Allen

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) on Wednesday, May 8 awarded the Fran Kay Schwaiger Scholarship to a deserving student at Cullman High School. The scholarship was created in honor of Cullman native Fran Kay Schwaiger Weiss. This year’s recipient has...

    Wallace State feeding folks and helping folks feed themselves

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The staff at Wallace State Community College (WSCC) is taking the threats of hunger and food insecurity seriously with two programs: one that helps feed students and one that offers them and folks in the wider community an opportunity to help...

    To the Class of 2021

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    To the Class of 2021, I applaud you! Last year, as the school year came to an abrupt end, there was profound sadness followed by an abundance of community support for the seniors of 2020. As a mother of a 2020 senior and a...

    ‘I’m wealthy in life’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Students at Sacred Heart School on Friday celebrated their 100th day of school by dressing up as 100-year-olds, and the second-grade class was in for a special treat. Cullman’s most treasured centenarian, Roy Drinkard, visited the eager students and shared stories...

    Cullman Area Technology Academy students manufacturing parts for NASA, International Space Station

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    Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) machining program students and instructors who worked on the International Space Station stowage project as part of NASA’s HUNCH program pose for a photo at the school on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019.  A stowage compartment, machining form and sample...

    Cullman City Schools Launches Stakeholder Survey

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      CULLMAN – The Cullman City Schools Strategic Planning Team has developed a survey to enable all stakeholders to have their voices heard as the team outlines long-term priorities, goals, and strategies for the school system. Now online at surveymonkey.com/r/GO_BEARCATS, the survey is open to parents,...

    County school board welcomes new faces

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    Cullman County School Board meeting attendees mingle Tuesday evening. (Heather Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - The Cullman County Board of Education officially welcomed many new faces to the county schools at its July meeting, most of them being brand new and some being transferred...