West Elementary opening new Outdoor Classroom
Photo: The group on Sunday, Sept. 11 who broke ground on the new Outdoor Classroom
CULLMAN - Were you that child who learned tactically? You...
CHS hosts annual College and Career Fair
CULLMAN - On Monday night, Cullman High School hosted its annual College and Career Fair for students. The event gives students, especially seniors, a...
Drone used in speed experiment at St. Bernard Prep
Photo: Conor Berry shares his drone with Mr. John Burks for the Physical Science Class project at St. Bernard Prep.
CULLMAN - A remote control...
CCBOE members recognized for academic achievements
CULLMAN - Members of the Cullman County Board of Education were recognized and honored at the regular board meeting Thursday evening.
All board members participate...
Wallace State hosts “Back to Class Bash” for its students
Photo: Wallace State student James Arnold, left, contemplates a move as he plays outdoor checkers with Zach Glenn.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s Alumni Association, Student...
CCBOE calls special meeting, suspends employee for 10 days
CULLMAN - In a special called meeting of the Cullman County School Board Tuesday afternoon, the lead topic was the recommendation by Superintendent Shane...
New dental hygiene students get a little help from upperclassmen
Photo: Mary Miller, center, watches as her “Little Sisters” Jenny Barber, left, and Karissa Windham, right, look through their gift bags. As new students...
City School Board candidates address overcrowding, AP classes and funding at forum
CULLMAN - Cullman City School Board candidates participated in a public forum last night at Cullman High School. The Cullman City Education Association (CCEA)...
City School Board holds meeting 2 days before public forum
Photo: Vicki Miller, a fifth-grade science teacher at West Elementary School, was recognized by the board as one of three Alabama finalists for the...
Local music academy launching band for area homeschoolers
Band is an experience, it is also a socialization thing; there’s nothing quite like band, you know what I mean?”
Micah Simpson, Seed-Harvest Music Academy
CULLMAN...
Aaron Sparks now CHS Asst Principal on staff coordinating Turning Point/ISS
CULLMAN - Aaron Sparks, who has been working in the Cullman City Schools central office coordinating Turning Point and In-School Suspension (ISS), will now...
Fancher Education and Tutoring Services expands
CULLMAN - Local educator Cherrelle Fancher’s business is expanding, both space- and service-wise. Fancher Education and Tutoring Services recently moved into a larger space...
Bearcat GROWLS prowls into Depot Park
This event is a way the community can come together to help make sure every child has a great start with the right tools....
County School Board meets day after new session begins
CULLMAN - The Cullman County School Board began the 2016-17 school year with its first meeting Thursday night, a day after students returned to...
CHS grad Will Raney named National Advanced Placement Scholar
CULLMAN - Will Raney, a 2016 graduate of Cullman High School, was recently named a National Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar by The College Board.
As noted...
Wallace State Lifelong Learning Institute -WaLLi – formally introduced to Cullman community
HANCEVILLE - About 100 Cullman area residents gathered on the 12th floor of the James C. Bailey Center at Wallace State Community College to...
Saint Bernard Prep opens school year
CULLMAN - School bells are ringing and another banner year has begun at Saint Bernard Prep School. A newly renovated library and classroom building,...
Acclaimed Nursing program graduates around 100 students at Wallace State Community College
Photo: Deborah Hoover, center, director of the Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education, presented several students with the Nightingale Award during the...
Wallace State nursing faculty congratulated for job well done
HANCEVILLE - The faculty of the Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 9 in celebration of a successful...
Wallace State Occupational Therapy Assistant Program graduates 42 students
HANCEVILLE - The Class of 2016 for the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program at Wallace State Community College started with 42 students and ended...
Wallace State Community College celebrates Winston County Works project with Gov. Bentley in attendance
Photo: Gov. Robert Bentley practices with the Wallace State virtual welding machine during the Winston County Works Open House.
HANCEVILLE – Celebrating a project that...
Colony provides school supplies for 28 children
COLONY – Colony concluded its annual summer program with a back-to-school event.
The event capped off a summer program that gave 28 registered students all...
Gaylon Ponder speaks at Colony Educational Complex
COLONY – On Friday afternoon at the Educational Complex in Colony, Gaylon Ponder, owner and president of Words+, gave a presentation on his company...
Patient Care Specialist graduate finds rewarding job in healthcare field
HANCEVILLE - A recent graduate of the Patient Care Specialist (PCS) program at Wallace State Community College is pleased with the training she received...
Family history classes available at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Classes on researching your ancestry through genealogy and local history will be offered through the Wallace State Continuing Education program this fall....
Cullman High announces hiring of James Johnson as assistant principal
CULLMAN - In a special called meeting of the Cullman City Board of Education Wednesday morning, the position of assistant principal at Cullman High...
Gaylon Ponder to speak at Colony Educational Complex; back-to-school kickoff to follow
Photo: Children enjoying the summer program this year at the Colony Educational Complex.
COLONY - According to Colony Town Clerk Patricia Ponder, Gaylon Ponder, owner of...
Wallace State’s “Winston County Works” project hosting open house Aug. 3
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College is hosting a “Winston County Works” project open house on Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 1-3 p.m. at the...
Colony kids visit Space & Rocket Center as part of summer program
COLONY - Last week, 20 of the 26 children participating in this year’s summer program at Colony’s Educational Complex visited Huntsville’s U.S. Space &...
School of Nursing at Wallace State Community College named NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education
Photo: A Wallace State Nursing student practices using a puppet as part of the Children’s of Alabama Kids on the Block Puppetry program. Through...
Wallace State Continuing Education revamps Lifelong Learning program for area senior citizens
HANCEVILLE - The Continuing Education department at Wallace State Community College is revamping its Lifelong Learning program for area residents ages 50 and over,...
Back-to-School sales tax holiday set for Aug. 5-7
CULLMAN - The 11th Annual Alabama Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will begin Friday, Aug. 5 at 12:01 a.m., and will end at midnight on...
Talent Search program receives $415,000 grant to help area students
HANCEVILLE - A program that helps students who may not normally think they could attend college do just that has been extended at Wallace...
Bearcat GROWLS at Depot Park Aug. 13
CULLMAN - Several local organizations are coming together to support students who need help with school supplies. Bearcat GROWLS (Growing Resources for Our Winning...
Kim Hall named CHS principal at today’s school board meeting
CULLMAN - While the East Elementary School Archery Team was honored and recognized for winning a world championship, other big news came from Tuesday's...
Meeting on July 20 to offer info about short-term health courses at WSCC
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Continuing Education program will host an informational meeting on Wednesday, July 20 for anyone interested in learning about...
Good Hope Fishing Team spirit night a huge success at Augusta’s
CULLMAN - The parking lot was overflowing with cars Thursday night when the Good Hope Fishing Team held their final fundraiser before their trip...
Wallace State students attend 2016 Student Leadership Institute at 4-H Center
Photo: Wallace State students at the 2016 Alabama Deans of Students SLI were, from left, Jessica Vice, of Blountsville, Nicholas Parrott, of Vinemont, Callie...
Harbin seeking 4th term on city school board
CULLMAN - Suzanne Fuller Harbin today officially announced her candidacy for the Cullman City School Board, Place 5.
“I want to ensure the continued quality...
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...
CCBOE fills assistant principal vacancies
CULLMAN - Among the items from Thursday's monthly meeting of the Cullman County Board of Education, the board announced the hiring of assistant principals...
Johnston combines education, legal experience as new chair of WSCC paralegal program
HANCEVILLE - Emily Niezer Johnston has come full circle in her new role as department chair for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant program at Wallace State...
Complete painting in one-day art classes through Wallace State program
Photo: Wallace State Community College’s Continuing Education department is offering a series of one-day art classes that will teach painting techniques. A class on...
Whitney Cotton Memorial Scholarship established at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - From the giddiness of the first day of classes and the gleeful anxiety of not knowing what to expect to the late...
Wallace State athletics has 6 teams earn NJCAA All-Academic honorable mention status
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State athletics had six teams recognized this week as National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Academic honorable mention programs for the...
Peer mentoring program seeing success in area schools
CULLMAN - Life that Counts, a local nonprofit agency, provides peer-to-peer mentoring for many of our county’s high school and middle school students. The...
WSCC therapeutic massage graduates work Rock the South
Moriah Gross, left, takes a selfie with Britney Gato, Patrick Dunagan and Jennifer Craig in the backstage area at Rock the South. Gross, Gato...
Wallace State has school-record 35 student-athletes recognized by NJCAA for academic achievements
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State athletics had a school-record 35 student-athletes recognized Tuesday as National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Athletes of Distinction for their...
WSCC’s Crime Scene Investigation Team wins national silver medal at SkillsUSA competition
Photo: Wallace State’s Crime Scene Investigation team consists of, from left, Melissa Kilpatrick, Micah Oliver and Anthony Martin. Instructor Thea Hall accompanied the group...
WSCC news roundup: join alumni association; program changes its name
Join WSCC Alumni Association today to fund scholarships, enjoy benefits
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association will kick off its annual membership...
Dr. Bouldin retires following 28 years of service
CULLMAN -–On Thursday at 2 p.m. at the central office of the Cullman City School System, Dr. Elton Bouldin read a prepared statement thanking the board, the...
Students take second opportunity to apply for WSCC health programs
HANCEVILLE - Though they did not get into their first-choice programs in Wallace State Community College’s Health Division, more than 40 students took advantage...
Camp Wallace a success as students learn and have fun
Photo: Brylee Gregory poses for a photo using a photo frame she and other students created during the Party Like a Princess class during...
Nursing program welcomes new students at orientation; launches new concept-based curriculum
HANCEVILLE - Around 150 students were welcomed to Wallace State Community College this week during their first orientation session in the WSCC Nursing program....
Plenty of new business covered at Cullman City School Board meeting
CULLMAN - In addition to what was arguably the biggest news of this morning’s Cullman City School Board meeting- the transfer of Cullman High...
Wallace State students earn places on President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College in Hanceville congratulates the 749 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2016...
Bouldin leaving CHS, will head up district’s new Virtual School
CULLMAN - Dr. Elton Bouldin will leave his position as principal of Cullman High School and will instead serve as the principal of Cullman...
Meeting offers second chance – or first – to enter WSCC health programs
HANCEVILLE - Individuals who didn’t get into their first-choice health program at Wallace State or those who are interested in learning about programs with...
Complete Streets: making Cullman pedestrian-friendly
Streets are a vital part of livable, attractive communities. Everyone, regardless of age, ability, income, race, or ethnicity, ought to have safe, comfortable, and...
Wallace State-Oneonta campus generating community interest during inaugural semester
HANCEVILLE – The inaugural semester at Wallace State-Oneonta is in full swing and interest in the college is growing daily in the community according...
WSCC Respiratory Therapy students declared champions at Sputum Bowl
Photo: Dr. Paul Taylor, right, stands with Wallace State Community College students Alivia Sims, left, Heather Owen, Victoria Baldwin and Oscar Goodwin who are...
4 principals named at tonight’s CCBOE meeting
CULLMAN - Plenty of changes in the administrative part of the Cullman County School system received approval during a regular meeting of the county...
Superintendent says no asbestos problem at Holly Pond Elementary
HOLLY POND - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette said today that there is no asbestos problem at Holly Pond Elementary School, despite the...
CRMC Auxiliary awards scholarship to West Point grad Kimberly Brooke James
Photo: CRMC Auxiliary President Sarah Hicks presents the 2016 Auxiliary Scholarship to Kimberly Brooke James.
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Medical Center’s Auxiliary recently awarded West...
CRMC to host brown bag drug event
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Medical Center will host a brown bag drug lunch-and-learn event on Thursday, June 16 at 11:30 a.m. Residents are encouraged...
Summer Day Camp offered for grades K-7 at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Continuing Education program is offering Summer Day Camp for area children entering kindergarten through seventh grade in the...
City School Board meets for PR training
CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning at the Red Door Café the Cullman City School Board – Kim Addison, Brenda Howell, Suzanne Harbin, Board President...
Wallace State’s Adult Education conducts 2016 GED commencement
Wallace State Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges, left, presents the Janice Ryan Memorial Scholarship to Davon Beebe.
HANCEVILLE – Christie Thomas, like many GED...
117th graduation held at Saint Bernard
CULLMAN - Saint Bernard Preparatory School celebrated its 117th commencement on Sunday, May 22 in an impressive ceremony conducted in the Abbey Church and...
CCPL summer “Health and Fitness” reading program kicks off June 1
The library is a place to discover new things. Visit the library to see the magic show, and when you leave check out a...
Summer courses start at Wallace State campuses in Hanceville, Oneonta
Shania Flanigan, left, of Hanceville wraps up some final details for taking classes this summer at Wallace State Community College with help from Savannah...
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...
Much-loved CMS secretary set to retire after 12 years
CULLMAN - After 12 years on the job, Cullman Middle School Secretary Wanda Edge is retiring from her position at CMS.
Edge said she knew...
CCBOE meets- Good Hope principal steps down, takes job with school board
CULLMAN - From the final meeting of the 2015-16 school year for the Cullman County Board of Education, the big news Tuesday night came...
Good Hope students hit D.C.
Hopefully the students will be able to make connections in their lives from this trip and it will be an inspiration to be a...
Health Excellence Award winner found her niche in nursing
Shannon Nichols, right, and her sister Desiree Jackson Wiley pose for a photo as they wait for the commencement exercises to begin at Wallace...
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...
9th annual Castille Character Camp June 10-11
Photo: Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette, Jeremiah Castille and John Riley, president and CEO of Cullman Savings Bank
CULLMAN - An event that has...
Wallace State’s Talent Search Program recognizes students with annual TRIO Day celebration
Photo: Winners of the Best Attitude Award at TRIO Day were, from left, Maria Stubbs, of Hayden High, Cameron Heffner, of Hanceville Middle School...
Wallace State announces new Fine and Performing Arts Academy in partnership with Cullman County Schools
HANCEVILLE- After the success of Wallace State Community College’s Fast Track Academy and Fast Track for Industry programs that give area high school students...
Wallace State Academic Excellence award winner began college career decades after dropping out of high school
Photo: Jeffrey Johns of Hanceville looks at the Academic Excellence Award trophy he received during the May 13, 2016 commencement ceremony at Tom Drake...
Wallace State graduate quickly putting new degree to work
HANCEVILLE - Life has thrown some roadblocks and challenges in front of Kelly Barnette Lee over the years. And while it's taken her a...
Wallace State Community College selected for U.S. Department of Education’s “Expanding College Access Through the Dual Enrollment Pell Experiment”
HANCEVILLE - On Monday, the U.S. Department of Education announced Wallace State Community College in Hanceville is one of 44 colleges in the nation—and...
Brock forging new path with nursing degree
Photo: Mark Brock holds an infant found in a cardboard box at a dumpsite in Guatemala where he was helping out during a mission...
Wallace State students recognized for achievements at annual awards ceremony
Photo: All-Alabama Academic Team for Community and Junior Colleges: (Left to right): Callie Allen, of Cullman and John-Anthony Jimenez, of Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - Students at...
Warriors Scholar’s Bowl team ranked fifth in nation
Left to Right: Alex Wood, Alyssa Price, Maddie Whitesell, Will Parker, Ross Wallace, Zakk Waddell, Kohan Lovett, Luke Watson, Tom Parker, Austin Frederick. Not...
Good Hope Scholar’s Bowl team is soaring
Left to right, sitting: Nick Martin, Bailey Brand, Chandler West, Noah Tillman
Left to right, standing: Pao Vaughn, Jacob Smith, Coach Hulsey, Madison Lowery
This is...
Presidential scholarship recipient happy path led her to Wallace State
Photo: Cierra Barrios speaks at the open house for the new Oneonta campus center in Blount County.
HANCEVILLE - Several times in her life, situations...
Wallace State celebrates 50th anniversary commencement
Photo: General Studies graduate Karley Edwards, left and Diesel Technologies graduate Jamie Walker celebrate at the end of the commencement exercises Friday at Wallace...
James Kaple overcomes drug addiction, becomes mentor and inspiration in WSCC Machine Tool Technology program
HANCEVILLE – Stop by Wallace State’s Machine Tool Technology Department, and it’s easy to absorb the family atmosphere within the walls.
James Kaple has been...
Hoskins makes sure lost loved ones represented at ceremony
Photo: A memorial table set up during the pinning ceremony for the class of 2016 nursing class at Wallace State holds photographs of family...
Wallace State signs MOU with Bioprist to explore partnership in Jamaica
Photo: Bioprist and Indies Pharma Group President & CEO Dr. Guna Muppuri with Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Hawsey Karolewics (seated) are joined by...
Nurses who influenced cancer survivor’s career choice to be on hand for graduation
Photo: Danielle Chestnut will walk across the stage on Friday night at Wallace State, graduating with an Associate in Science degree. In the stands...
Mother, daughter complete nursing degrees together
Photo: Kimberlyn, left, and Maleatra Granger, a daughter and mother from Birmingham, will graduate from the Wallace State Community College nursing program, participating in...
CHS Band presents spring concert
Tonight's concert was out of this world!”
Stacey Johnston-Parmer, band parent
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, May 5, the Cullman High School band held their annual...
Take prerequisite courses this summer for fall admission to EMT paramedic program
Photo: Allen Patterson is the head of the Wallace State Emergency Medical Services program.
HANCEVILLE - Students wishing to enter the Wallace State Emergency Medical...
Mayor Makes “Teacher Appreciation Week” Proclamation; Dr. Susan Patterson Awards Teachers of the Year
Education makes dreams come true and we appreciate our teachers for the efforts they make to ensure each child reaches their full potential when...
Wallace State CLT students celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
Photo: Wayne May, left, and other students in the Wallace State Clinical Laboratory Technician program watch as fellow student Gregory Vance competes in a...
Notes from CCBOE special-called meeting on April 28
CULLMAN - On April 28, the Cullman County Board of Education held a special-called board meeting where the additional $68,862 needed for Fairview High...
Wallace State’s Applied Technologies Division Hosts Inaugural Signing Day
Photo: Signing letters of intent to join the Salon and Spa Management program are: Shayla Denney, front row, center and Leslie Pecina, both of...
