United Way Stuff the Bus campaign July 15-22
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County will host its fifth annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive from Friday, July 15 to Friday, July 22, benefiting Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools students.
The initiative seeks to ease the financial burden...
New Principals Named at CATA, Hanceville Middle School
The Cullman County Board of Education on Tuesday approved the hiring of two new principals. Dr. Susan Patrick is the new director and principal of Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA). Dr. Kellie Tanner has been chosen to lead Hanceville Middle School (HMS).
Dr. Susan Patrick...
St. Bernard holds annual alumni reunion
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gas prices and heat indexes of over 100 degrees didn’t keep some alumni away from the annual reunion held at St. Bernard the weekend of June 25-26. Nearly 100 guests traveled from around the country to re-live the fond memories of...
Hanceville man dies in motorcycle crash
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency stated Monday that a single-vehicle crash that occurred at 12:05 a.m. Saturday, July 9, has claimed the life of a Hanceville man.
According to ALEA, Timothy W. Mayer, 32, was fatally injured when the 2011 Harley-Davidson...
WSCC Center for Career & Workforce Development reflects on outcomes from expanding community college apprenticeships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In July 2019, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) was awarded a grant by the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) for its Expanding Community College Apprenticeships (ECCA) initiative. The AACC ECCA initiative provides support to community colleges, effectively expanding registered apprenticeship...
Cullman man arrested after reported stabbing in Vinemont
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man has been arrested following an alleged stabbing incident at the V&W Food Mart in Vinemont Friday, July 8.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies responded to the scene, where a V&W employee was reportedly harmed. According to the CCSO,...
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...
Pair O’ Docs Horse Farm hosting summer camp
BREMEN, Ala. - Pair O’ Docs Horse Farm will hold a summer camp July 18-22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for kids ages 6-14. (Lunch will not be provided.) Attendees will go through a “horse school,” where they will learn all about horse care, anatomy,...
Cullman County Child Development Center gives Inclusive playground progress update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The playground renovations at the Child Development Center, begun in 2017, are almost completed, with phase 2 of planning and part of phase 3 being finished. The project was estimated to take three years, and due to restrictions with the pandemic,...
Summer Bridge program helping students save time, money for college
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...
Wallace State Community College has 13 students win National SkillsUSA medals, including three teams earning gold
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College had 13 students earn a medal, including three teams to win a gold, at the 2022 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference competition recently held in Atlanta.
Gold medal-winning teams for Wallace State were:
Jessica Rosales Aguilar, Bryson Fletcher...
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...
City and county schools review safety plans and seek to assure caregivers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following the May 24 attack at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which left 19 young children and two teachers dead, Cullman parents and caregivers have voiced their concerns over the safety of their school age children during the upcoming school...
Community Career Fair gives personal quality to hiring process
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development partnered with Cullman Economic Development Agency Thursday to sponsor a Community Career Fair held at The Active Adult Center (formerly the Donald E. Green Senior Center). The fair gave potential employees the chance...
Meeting offers second opportunity to apply to WSCC health science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Health Science department will host a Second Opportunity informational meeting on Thursday, June 30, at 10:00 a.m. to assist students seeking to enroll in several programs with openings remaining for the fall 2022 semester.
Each year, Health Science programs...
Hanceville Math Team state champions recognized at Wednesday Cullman County Board of Education meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The State Championship winning Hanceville Math Team Cullman was recognized at the County Board of Education meeting last Wednesday. Members of the team include Luke Brown, Brady Cleek, Ivan Conway, Logan Lisle, Jessica Marshall, Dalton Pirkle and A.J. Stevens. Math Team...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Mitchell Heer named NJCAA Division I Honorable Mention All-American; 81 WSCC student-athletes named to Spring 2022 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State baseball’s Mitchell Heer was named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Honorable Mention All-American earlier this week.
Heer, an Acworth, Ga., native, was a dual threat for the Lions and was on pace to win the Alabama Community College...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development & Reliance Worldwide Corporation launch Tool Maker Registered Apprenticeship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development and the Machine Tool Technology Department have partnered with Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) to launch a Tool Maker Registered Apprenticeship program.
The apprenticeship program provides apprentices with two years of paid experience...
New principals named at Good Hope Primary, West Point High
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Wednesday approved the hiring of two new principals. Shanda Garner will be the new principal of Good Hope Primary. Dr. Wesley Black will lead West Point High School.
Shanda Garner is a Cullman County...
Among the literacy elite
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has been named one of only two Science of Reading spotlight districts by the Alabama State Department of Education, in honor of the system’s progressive and creative approach to literacy and reading education in primary and elementary grade...
Home Builders Association recognizes four seniors with J.B. ‘Boots’ Hill Memorial Scholarships
CULLMAN, Ala. - Four seniors were honored at a Family Scholarship Night held by the Cullman County Home Builders Association and hosted by Mitch Smith Chevrolet Thursday evening. The students were awarded $2000 scholarships each and praised for setting goals in homebuilding related careers....
Scholarship created at Wallace State to honor Randolph Ryan
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Almost 25 years after his death, a longtime educator and coach from Morgan County is still being honored by those who knew and respected him. An anonymous donor recently established a memorial scholarship at Wallace State Community College in honor of...
West Point Quiz Bowl team returns from National Championship; Brodie Henry honored as a Freshman Rising Star
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School’s Quiz Bowl team recently returned from the 2022 High School National Championship (HSNCT) which took place on the weekend of Saturday, May 28. West Point High School joined 271 of the top high school quiz bowl...
Wallace State’s Agriculture/Horticulture Production has four students earn 3M/NC3 scholarships; more department news
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Four students from Wallace State Community College’s Agriculture/Horticulture Production program are the recipients of The Skilled Trades – 3M Transformational Scholarship, a national scholarship through 3M and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3).
Wallace State students to earn the scholarship are:
Daniel...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School announces new principal
Cullman, Ala. - Pastor Richard Gaub has accepted the call to become associate pastor and headmaster of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School. Pastor Gaub will be installed on Sunday, July 3, at 3:00 p.m. with a reception to follow. All are welcome to...
Relay for Life hosts Wheels at Wallace car show
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Saturday was a very special day at Wallace State Community College. The school’s Relay for Life team hosted the inaugural Wheels at Wallace car show and there was a great turnout with plenty of cars on-hand to help put a great...
Contracts approved at City Board of Education meeting Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education held a called meeting on Thursday afternoon at their central office, with members Chris Branham, Joey Orr and Amy Carter, and Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff in attendance to approve various action items on the agenda.
The retirement...
CATA Carpentry students win Chapter Display competition at SkillsUSA State Championship
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy Carpentry students Dylan Trowbridge, Yovani Ramirez and Nathan Coggins won the State Chapter Display competition at the SkillsUSA State championship in April and are now headed to the national championship in Atlanta from June 20-24.
The Chapter Display...
Wallace State recognizes 690 students named to President’s List and Dean’s List
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates the 690 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester...
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...
To infinity and beyond
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - West Elementary School 6th graders recently visited the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, as part of an annual field trip that was added back to the calendar following a hiatus due to the pandemic the past two years.
Sixth grade...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging offering new Radiation Therapy degree option
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces the addition of a Radiation Therapy option to the Diagnostic Imaging program. The radiation therapy option will train students to administer targeted doses of radiation to the patient’s body to treat cancer or other diseases.
“We are excited to announce that we will be...
Cullman City School Board meets with honors for students and introductions of new teachers and administrators
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman School Board met on Tuesday night where the East Elementary School (EES) Archery Team was recognized for their recent National Archery in the Schools State Championship win and undefeated season.
Four competitors were recognized for receiving the National...
Child Development Center holds prom for all students on Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Students at the Cullman County Child Development Center on Tuesday attended their very own prom during the school day at 1:00 p.m. Those from kindergarten to age 21 attended. The prom has always been the Tuesday before graduation which will be...
The Link gears up for their 2022 Kindergarten Readiness Camps July 18-29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County’s Kindergarten Readiness Camps are returning this July 18-29 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The program is for children who will start kindergarten in the 2022-2023 school year. The camps are scattered across...
Cullman High School’s Claude Thomas named Will Fowler Fine Arts Student of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High school senior Claude Thomas was recently recognized for being named the Will Fowler Fine Arts Student of the Year at Cullman High School. The Fine Arts Student of the Year award has been in existence for a few years,...
Kursten Putman becomes first female student to achieved Solid Edge Certification at CATA
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) student and Holly Pond sophomore Kursten Putman is the first ever female student to pass the Siemens Solid Edge Association Level Certification Exam offered in the CATA engineering technology program. Solid Edge is an industry recognized...
Wallace State’s Adult Education Department hosts 2022 commencement; CCDW completers recognized in dual ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Adult Education Department hosted its 2022 Graduation this week, recognizing students who earned their GED (general education development) or high school diploma during the 2021-2022 academic year.
In conjunction, Wallace State’s Adult Education and the Center for Career...
Wallace State experiences highest enrollment since 2012
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College has experienced its highest enrollment in a decade. Enrollment for the spring 2022 semester totaled 5,502 students, which is the highest recorded enrollment since 2012. The count also represents a more than 129% increase from the previous...
Elementary students give musical performances at Vinemont Music and Art Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Vinemont Elementary School K - 5th grade classes gave performances at the first Vinemont Music and Art Fair on Tuesday. The annual music presentation has not been held for the past couple years, so this year, for the first gathering...
Fairview High School celebrates graduating seniors with awards night
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School held a Senior Awards Night Celebration on Monday at 6:00 p.m. to recognize the scholarships and personal awards given to each senior from various universities and local businesses. Fairview 2022 Senior Class President Ben Tankersley opened the ceremony...
Cullman County Schools, Cullman County Commission reach online sales tax revenue agreement
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and the Cullman County Commission have reached a revenue sharing agreement that will provide additional funding for future capital improvement projects. The agreement was approved by a unanimous vote of the Commission at its Tuesday, May 17, 2022...
St. Paul’s alumni gather for Third Annual Alumni and Friends Dinner and Auction
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School held their Third Annual Alumni and Friends Dinner and Auction on Saturday evening at Terri Pines Country Club.
Before the dinner, partygoers perused the many auction items donated by local business proprietors, individuals and school students. Among the...
Cullman City Schools names new principals for CHS, CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has named the new principals who will take over at Cullman High School and Cullman City Primary School next school year.Allison Tuggle, the current Cullman High School assistant principal, will be the new principal at Cullman High School...
Wallace State celebrates commencement for Class of 2022
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College and President Vicki Karolewics celebrated the college’s commencement in Traditions Bank Arena at Tom Drake Coliseum Friday. Two ceremonies were held with Academic and Applied Technologies graduates honored in a morning ceremony, and Health Science graduates honored in the...
Trio of Cullman High School bands play to packed house for Spring Concert
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Band performed their annual Spring Concert on Thursday night at Cullman High School.
In a packed auditorium, the Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Jazz Band played musical selections to their families, friends and community members.
“We’re happy to be...
Wallace State’s free short-term training programs hosting new boot camps later this month, including Oneonta
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Adult Education Department and the Center for Career and Workforce Development are preparing for their next round of training boot camps and for the first time on the Oneonta campus.
“Wallace State is excited to continue and expand the...
CCBOE announces May teacher, staff member of the month
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Schools, along with America’s First Federal Credit Union, recognizes a teacher and staff member each month. Here are the choices for May 2022:
Teacher of the Month: Leslie Arnold, 7th Grade Science, Fairview Middle
"Mrs. Arnold has been a teacher...
Cullman County Schools once again participating in Summer Feeding Program
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On Mondays through Thursdays from June 8 – July 12, hot meals will be provided at the following schools: Fairview, Good Hope Primary, Hanceville, Harmony, Vinemont, Welti and West Point. Bulk meal pick ups will be available in June at...
Cullman County Student of the Year Peyton Trotter on influence, inspiration and her future goals
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – With one glance at Peyton Trotter’s resume it’s easy to tell that the Fairview High School senior is an overachiever. With a higher than perfect grade point average, numerous extracurricular activities, college classes and part-time employment, it makes her a worthy...
Holly Pond High School, 5th and 6th grade bands to perform at Pops in the Park event Saturday
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Pops in the Park is a spring concert and community event hosted at Governor’s Park brought to the town of Holly Pond by Holly Pond HS Band Director Steven Porter and the Band Boosters. Porters says there has been excitement...
Wallace State student Justin Self named Federal Work Study of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State student Justin Self has been named the Federal Work Study of the Year.
Self, 25, is a general studies major at Wallace State. Through the Work Study program, Self has spent the 2021-2022 academic year working nearby with Hanceville Elementary’s...
Deadlines near to apply to Wallace State health science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Deadlines are quickly approaching for students wishing to apply to most health science programs at Wallace State Community College for fall 2022 entry. Potential students should apply for general admission to Wallace State in advance of applying to specific health programs.
May...
Wallace State hosts inaugural Cullman County Drone Race Friday
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...
Wallace State’s students earn record gold medals at state SkillsUSA competition, win 50 medals overall
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College students set a school record recently by winning 33 gold medals at the state SkillsUSA competition.
Wallace State won 50 medals overall, leading the state in medals won and again earning the Highest Participation Award.
“SkillsUSA gives our students...
‘Bold vision’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools kicked off two of its most ambitious expansion projects in years on Tuesday, with work officially underway on expansive additions at Cullman City Primary School and Cullman Middle School. The projects will bring much-needed classroom space, as well...
Wallace State OTA program using unique tools to teach and support students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Wallace State Community College has been using a sensory room and new pediatric swing to help their students learn how to treat patients and to also provide some stress relief for themselves.
Sensory integration is the...
CATA holds information session about new Power Lineman/ Fiber Optic Technician Training Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy held an informational session on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. to discuss their upcoming Lineman Program in fall 2022 just for High School seniors. The program is the first high school program of its kind in Alabama. CATA...
CATA Health Science seniors Riley Daugherty and Briece Buxton obtain Nurse Aide Certification
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Two Health Science students, Riley Daugherty and Briece Buxton from Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), recently received their Nursing Aide Certification and AHA BLS Instructor certification, meaning they can now instruct others in first aid techniques, CPR and cardiovascular care. The...
West Elementary students celebrate healthy eating with strawberries provided by Farm to Table
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just in time for the Strawberry Festival, the students at West Elementary School were served a special treat during their lunchtime on Thursday. Fresh strawberries were the star of the menu in the cafeteria, much to the students’ delight.
In an effort...
‘The Beast Who Came to School’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman student Ronin Peavy is a humble young writer in his second-grade class at West Elementary School. When asked if he is the latest celebrity in town, he immediately responded, “Nope. I’m just a kid.”
Peavy gained notoriety with the gift of...
Summer Bridge program offered to high school seniors at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces it is offering a Start Right Summer Bridge program for qualifying high school seniors that aims to help incoming freshmen transition to college. The program will provide academic, motivational, social and scholarship support in a three-week...
Cullman County students participate in 2nd Annual Military Signing Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Proud family and community members witnessed six members of the Cullman County school system class of 2022 participate in the second annual Military Signing Day at Desperation Church on Wednesday afternoon.
The upcoming graduates made the commitment to serve and protect their...
Vinemont High School Contemporary Music Ensemble performs at Karma’s Coffeehouse
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont High School’s Contemporary Music Ensemble held a free performance for the community at Karma’s Coffee House on Thursday afternoon.
With a packed house, the talented musical group seamlessly executed songs spanning the decades including a heartfelt rendition of the Ben E....
Wallace State breaks ground on Winston County Community Learning Center
ARLEY, Ala. — Wallace State Community College held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday afternoon marking the official beginning of the new Winston County Community Learning Center to be located in Arley next to Meek Baptist Church.
“What a beautiful day to come to Arley, Alabama to...
Federal student loan repayment pause extended through August 2022
WASHINGTON D.C. - Earlier this month, the Biden administration and U.S. Department of Education announced they were extending the current pause of federal student loans along with interest and collections. The extension will run through August 31, 2022.
With many borrowers still feeling the negative...
Cutter Green, Halle McCrory named Wallace State’s All-Alabama Academic Team Scholars
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Wallace State students Cutter Green and Halle McCrory are the college’s 2022 All-Alabama Academic Team Scholars.
Green and McCrory were recognized recently among the 48 top scholars across the Alabama Community College System at the All-Alabama recognition program at the Hyatt Regency...
CCBOE breaks ground on new gym at Cold Springs High School
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Education approved the construction of a new gymnasium on the campus of Cold Springs High School and Board members, elected officials, school administrators, coaches and students gathered to break ground on the new facility Thursday morning....
U.S. News and World Report shows CHS ranks in the top 25 schools in the state
CULLMAN, Ala. - The nation’s secondary schools received their annual report cards from U.S. News and World Report this week and several Cullman area school teachers, administrators and students have cause to celebrate.
Cullman High School, despite its 2020 local spending per student of $2,619...
CHS school paper a ‘Hilight’ for journalism education for almost a century
CULLMAN, Ala. - In a wider landscape where understanding media literacy has arguably never been more important, Cullman High School’s decades-old student-run newspaper remains an innovative teaching tool to do just that.Cullman High School teacher Jennifer B. Calahan, the school’s English Language Arts Department...
Wallace State’s Applied Technologies has more than 100 individuals sign during NC3 National CTE Signing Day
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Applied Technologies Division recently welcomed a record number of participants to its National Coalition of Certifications Centers (NC3) National CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day.
Wallace State had 101 individuals sign letters of intent and 78 guests were...
‘Spring Under the Stars’ concert Tuesday at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts program is set to entertain al fresco when it presents Spring Under the Stars on Tuesday, April 26 in front of the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
Spring Under the Stars will...
Hanceville High School Math Team are Division III State Champions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second round of the state math tournament took place on Saturday, April 9 on UNA’s campus. Hanceville High’s math team placed 1st in Division III which is comprised of 1A-4A schools. Team members are Logan Lisle, Brady Cleek, Luke Brown,...
West Point High Quiz Bowl team to compete in 2022 National Championship Tournament
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High Quiz Bowl team is preparing to represent their school in a 108-team national competition—The National Academic Quiz Tournaments' Small School National Championship Tournament—Friday, April 22. The event will take place at the at the Hyatt Regency...
CMS Bearcat Cafe open for business
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Middle School cafeteria recently received a major cafe-style upgrade. The renovation was designed to update the seating in the cafeteria, while also improving the aesthetics of the school dining area.“The students at CMS have been really excited about the...
Patterson forged new career in welding through Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Melanie Patterson’s career and educational pathways have followed a winding road that has led to journalism, anthropology and finally, welding.
A 1992 graduate of Fairview High School, Patterson first attended Wallace State from 1992-1993 before embarking on a long career in journalism....
Wallace State’s Allegro Dance Theatre to present Spring Showcase April 22
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre will present its annual Spring Showcase on Friday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre.
The annual showcase allows students at Wallace State to plan, choreograph and design a full dance...
Wallace State’s Laura Smith highlights the careers of occupational therapy practitioners for Occupational Therapy Month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Laura Smith is an occupational therapist who teaches the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Wallace State. For Occupational Therapy Month, she explained the overlooked details of the career and shared the many ways occupational therapy helps clients. When talking about a...
Tyson Foods renews commitment to Alabama’s agriculture industry with $208 million dollar investment in new Hanceville facility
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Tyson Foods, Friday morning at Wallace State Community College, announced a new facility adjacent to its former Hanceville Tyson Foods/ River Valley Ingredients rendering plant. The previous plant was part of Tyson’s Hanceville complex and suffered a total loss due to...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School honors Martha Blanton with the 2022 Impact Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Martha Blanton has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Impact Award given by St. Paul’s Lutheran School. The award is given to those students, teachers and support staff who’ve made significant contributions to St. Paul’s School and their community....
Cullman High School presents ‘The Addams Family’ April 21-23
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School Performing Arts will present “The Addams Family” this Thursday through Saturday, Apr. 21-23, 2022, at the high school auditorium. Director Wayne Cook took a creative approach to this show and was happy with the results.
“We are excited to...
Op-Ed: Alabama’s community colleges are aligned with the needs of business and industry to better serve our students and our state
In the five years since I became Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System, nothing has been a higher priority than making sure we provide world-class, affordable education and training so our students have the skills to succeed in a constantly evolving economy. During...
EES teacher named one of Alabama’s top teachers
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...
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics receives Emma Marie Eddleman Citizen of the Year Award from Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics was recently recognized as the recipient of the 2022-2023 Emma Marie Eddleman Citizen of the Year by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented at the Chamber’s annual gala held...
Adams built career on foundation of PTA degree from Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — For Wallace State graduate John Adams, his degree from the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program became the building block for his current career as a nursing home administrator.
“I’ve never been one to say, ‘this is what I want to do for...
Cullman County Schools 1st Annual Career Fair attracts several prospective employees
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Cullman County Schools held their first annual Career Fair at Good Hope High School on Friday, April 8. Each Cullman County school had a booth set up to provide information to prospective educators. Anyone interested in working for the education...
Cullman County Schools announces April Teacher, Staff Members of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools, along with America’s First Federal Credit Union, recognizes a teacher and staff member each month.
Teacher of the Month: Allison Morgan, 4th Grade, West Point Intermediate
“Mrs. Morgan is an exemplary teacher and such a valued member of the West...
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...
Talking Tolkien
CULLMAN, Ala. - It might be pushing 85 years old, but J.R.R Tolkien’s classic novel “The Hobbit” is still finding new fans — and just found plenty more at Cullman Middle School.To give her English language arts classes a bit of fantasy flair this...
Inaugural County School Career Fair set for Friday at Good Hope High School gym
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools will host a Career Fair on the campus of Good Hope High School in the school’s gym on Friday.
Richard Orr, assistant superintendent Cullman County Schools, said the Career Fair is great opportunity for principals to meet future applicants...
Wallace State Community College hosting Open House on April 12
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, April 12 from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., beginning at the Garland E. Gudger Sr. Student Center.
All prospective and interested students and their families are invited to the event....
Governor Ivey signs Numeracy Act into law, strengthening Alabama’s focus on reading and math
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 171, the Alabama Numeracy Act, into law. The Numeracy Act, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr (R – SD3) and Rep. Alan Baker (R – HD66), is a strategic approach to improving mathematics achievement.
In...
Powered Down: City schools shutdown cellphone use on campuses
CULLMAN, Ala. - Entering the third week of enforcement of the Cullman City School System’s preexisting cellphone policy has yielded positive results so far, according to Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff.
“To be clear, this isn’t a ban, we’re just enforcing our existing policies on cell phone...
63rd Annual Chittlin Supper raises funds for Meek Band of Champions
ADDISON, Ala. - The 63rd Annual Chittlin Supper took place last Saturday at the Meek Elementary Gym. The annual event features buck dancing, singing, a hog calling competition and the Chittlin King and Queen. This year included a political forum to give the community...
Stacey Stephens turns disappointment into a new beginning
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — For Stacey Stephens, getting passed over for a promotion was the nudge she needed to investigate returning to Wallace State Community College to complete a degree in Business Administration. A decision she does not regret.
“It took a two-year degree from Wallace...
Wallace State celebrating Community College Month in April
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is celebrating Community College Month during the month of April by sharing the outstanding stories of WSCC alumni and hosting events for current and future students and the community. Look for features to be published throughout the...
Alabama-based Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., launches 8th Annual Driver Safety Scholarship Program
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- The law firm of Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., is pleased to announce its 2022 Driver Safety Scholarship Fund essay program to assist deserving students with funds for education while also raising awareness of the dangers of distracted driving.
This year marks...
County Schools Transportation Division is finding ways to combat higher fuel charges
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...
Wallace State Community College conducts Spring Cleanup at Garden City Mountain
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Student Engagement and the Healthy Campus and Healthy Earth Committee led a Spring Cleanup this week at Garden City Mountain, participating in the initiative spearheaded by the Alabama Community College System--one of its Community Matters activities--and Alabama...
Wallace State Singers to present ‘Dazzle Me, Disney!’ April 7-9
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College Singers are ready to shine in an upcoming production of “Dazzle Me, Disney!” The Singers will present the showcase Thursday-Saturday, April 7-9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre.
“The Wallace State Singers are thrilled to...
