‘Industry Comes to Wallace State’ helps employers recruit employees
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students from Wallace State Community College and representatives from several businesses and industries got the opportunity to network with each other in the hopes of finding future employment or employees.
Each month, the college’s Center for Career and Workforce Development (CCWD) holds...
Cullman Middle School construction update
CULLMAN, Ala. – In May 2022, construction of new buildings at Cullman Middle School began. However, according to the Cullman Middle School Principal Jake Johnson, the construction schedule has had a few setbacks due to some supply chain issues.
“We hope to move into the...
St. Bernard inducts 10 into National Junior Honor Society
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ten St. Bernard Prep School middle school students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) after Mass on March 16, 2023, in the Abbey Church.
Fr. Joel Martin, OSB, headmaster, welcomed students to one of the world’s oldest and highest...
Wallace State Welding hosts North Alabama High School Welding Competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Welding program welcomed nearly 100 high school students from 33 area schools to its first North Alabama High School Welding Competition.
Winners in the first-year category included Curtis Pike of Ernest Pruett Center of Technology, Trace Armstrong of...
WSCC Genealogy program helps writer research local family that influenced Minnie Pearl
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Genealogy program recently aided a Nashville, Tennessee, writer researching Grand Ole Opry star Minnie Pearl and the Cullman County family she used as influence for her legendary comedic character. Dr. Rachel Martin is writing about Minnie...
WSCC Allegro Dance Theatre to present Dance Showcase March 23
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre will present its annual Spring Dance Showcase on Thursday, March 23 at 7 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre of Garlan E. Gudger Student Center.
The annual showcase allows Wallace State Dance students...
Wallace State earns 2023-2024 Military Friendly School Designation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announced today that it has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly School designation.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in...
Wallace State hosting ‘Celebration of Nursing’ April 20
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College will honor the nursing profession during its “Celebration of Nursing — Heroes of the Past, Present and Future” on Thursday, April 20, at the School of Nursing and Center for Science. The event coincides with the 50th...
Sacred Heart students meet pen pals at 1st confession
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...
Hundreds of students tour Wallace State during Spring Showcase
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 1,000 students had the opportunity to try their hands at virtual welding, saw a simulated radiation therapy treatment, learned about forensic psychology and more on Tuesday during the Wallace State Community College Spring Showcase.
The event was offered to area...
East, West Elementary students host art show
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from East and West Elementary Schools showcased their artistic talents in the “All Creatures Great and Small Art Show” Saturday. Students were able to see their artwork displayed and share it with their families and loved ones. Artwork centered on...
West Elementary hosts Rapid-Deploy Safe Room System demo
CULLMAN, Ala. – KT Security Solutions on Monday hosted a demonstration of its Rapid-Deploy Safe Room System at West Elementary School. The system is a functional whiteboard that can be customized to fit any classroom and expands into a fold-out room in under 10...
Apprenticeships offered in Early Childhood Education at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Child Development program is working to simultaneously help students earn a salary while completing their education and lessen workforce shortages in the field of early childhood education.
The Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship program is a partnership between Wallace...
Wallace State launches Nursing Apprenticeship Program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Nursing students at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville have been taking advantage of a new apprenticeship opportunity that allows them to earn a salary while training for a career in health care. The college launched the program this year with the Alabama...
Cold Springs High brings home state FCCLA award, multiple others
BREMEN, Ala. - March 8-10, 2023, eight students and their adviser from Cold Springs High School competed at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Meeting in Montgomery. Over 1,000 FCCLA students from all over the state met and competed....
West Elementary to host Rapid-Deploy Safe Room System demo
CULLMAN, Ala. - A school safety demonstration event will be held Monday, March 13, at 11:30 a.m. at West Elementary School, located at 303 Rosemont Ave. SW. The event will showcase a new Rapid-Deploy Safe Room System designed to protect students in the event...
Health Science Career Fair connects students to future employers
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hundreds of Wallace State students visited with dozens of potential employers Thursday during the Health Science Career Fair. This was the second of two career fairs held this week, with the first held Tuesday and geared toward students in Academic and...
Cullman County Schools announces partnership with Academy of Craft Training
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently announced a new partnership with the Academy of Craft Training (ACT). Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Assistant Director/WBL Coordinator Haynes Riddle was selected to lead the initiative in north Alabama.
Beginning this August, students enrolled in the 11th...
Simulations help Wallace State Health Science students experience working as a team
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students in Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College were dealing with patients suffering chest pains, asthma attacks, overdoses and more during simulations this week. Luckily, the patients were either mannequins or other students playing the role of patients.
The Simulation-Enhanced...
Cullman’s Creel named to Abilene Christian University’s Fall 2022 Dean’s Honor Roll
ABILENE, Texas - Kaci Creel of Cullman was named to the Abilene Christian University Fall 2022 Dean's Honor Roll. Creel is a junior majoring in Art.
Creel was among more than 1,500 students named to the Fall 2022 Dean's Honor Roll.
To qualify for the Dean's...
Wallace State announces upcoming production of ‘The Robber Bridegroom’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Theatre program is excited to announce its upcoming production of "The Robber Bridegroom," a bluegrass musical comedy with music and lyrics by Alfred Uhry and Robert Waldman, and book by Alfred Uhry.
Set in 18th century Mississippi, "The...
Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellor’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll
UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Alexander Brooks, of Arab, was named to the University of Mississippi's Fall 2022 Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
"The remarkable students achieving Chancellor's Honor Roll are among the best and brightest at...
Career fairs March 7 and March 9 at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is hosting two career fairs March 7 and 9 that are open to students and the public. Presented by the college’s Center for Career and Workforce Development, the career fairs will bring dozens of employers to the...
CCBOE recognizes bowlers, bookkeepers
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized the West Point High School bowling team for its recent runner-up finishes in both the state and regional championships.
The team coaches are Brian Vance and Alana...
CCBOE names AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) and America's First Federal Credit Union (AmFirst) recognize a teacher and staff member each month.
This month’s Teacher of the Month is Tyler Mitchell from the Cullman County Child Development Center.
"Ms. Mitchell is always calm,...
Alabama Robotics Technology Park comes to Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman City Schools had a chance to see science and technology in action last week when the Alabama Robotics Technology Park brought its mobile training unit to West Elementary and East Elementary. The mobile training unit is essentially a massive...
Cold Springs Elementary set to host “Life is Art” 5K Fun Run & Walk Saturday
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...
Wallace State students help in restoration of NASA telescope
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students from Wallace State Community College’s Machine Tool Technology program are playing a part in history by providing parts for the Astro Restoration Project with NASA HUNCH and the Smithsonian Institute’s Air and Space Museum.
The Astro Telescope flew in space two...
Wallace State hosting open house Feb. 28
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces plans for an open house on Thursday, Feb. 28, at its main campus in Hanceville from 4-6 p.m.
The open house is open to anyone wanting to know more about Wallace State and its programs, get information...
Good Hope High School pageants set for March 11
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope High School Fair Queen Representative, Miss Heritage and Miss Heritage Princess Pageants will be held Saturday, March 11, beginning at 4 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium.
Admission is $11.
City school board recognizes student, teacher achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board honored several students and teachers at its monthly meeting Tuesday at Cullman Middle School.
West Elementary School sixth grader Lucy Williamson was recognized as the runner-up at the Cullman County Spelling Bee, which was held Feb. 6.
The...
A sky full of Oreos: EES students use cookies to learn moon phases
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School in Cullman had a creative — and delicious — lesson recently while learning the phases of the moon in their science curriculum. Sixth graders spent a few days learning about moon phases, then completed a lab modeling...
CCBOE breaks ground on West Point cafeteria expansion
WEST POINT, Ala. - Officials with Cullman County Schools broke ground Monday on a much-needed renovation and expansion to the cafeteria that serves West Point Elementary School and West Point High School. The project, once completed, will provide additional seating and a more modern...
Vinemont’s Black earns PhD from Ole Miss
UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Mellissa Black, of Vinemont, is among the more than 600 students who graduated from the University of Mississippi in December 2022.
Black, who majored in English, received a Doctor of Philosophy degree in the Graduate School.
"Congratulations to our December 2022 graduates who...
AL students can apply to colleges for free Feb. 20-24
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...
Registration underway for Mini Term II classes at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces registration for Mini Term II classes for the Spring 2023 semester. Mini Term II classes will begin March 8 and continue through the end of the spring semester on May 9.
Mini Term classes are available for...
Wallace State pumps $212.6M into local economy
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — A new economic report shows the impact one college can have on a region, and a system on a state. Wallace State Community College annually adds approximately $212.6 million to the local economy and supports 3,348 jobs in the college’s four-county...
Wallace State students ‘Build A Wally’ for Valentine’s Day
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College students enjoyed a little Valentine’s Day project with the Build A Wally event. Students were given the opportunity to stuff their own Wally mascot stuffed animal to keep for themselves as a special Valentine from the college...
More than 300 HOSA students tour Wallace State Health Science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College welcomed more than 300 high school students from Blount, Cullman and Walker County HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) programs. The students spent about two hours learning about health science programs offered by the college and were...
CCSWCD accepting scholarship applications
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Soil & Water Conservation District (CCSWCD) is now accepting applications for a $750 scholarship sponsored by the Alabama Conservation District Employees Association.
An applicant must be a U.S. citizen, a high school senior and live in Alabama.
Applications may be...
15 local students named to Samford University fall 2022 Dean’s List
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Samford University recognizes 2,022 students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2022 semester.
To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12...
Robb Holladay warns students of vaping hazards
CULLMAN, Ala. – Students from Cullman Middle School and Cullman High School received a lesson on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from an atypical teacher. Robb Holladay, or “Robb Holla” as he performs, hails from Dallas, Texas, and traveled to Cullman to speak to students about...
Wallace State partners with Fairview High School to provide free haircuts to students
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...
US Dept. of Ed: American Rescue Plan, other pandemic relief funds kept millions of college students in school
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Education (Department) has released new data estimating that more than 18 million students have received direct financial aid under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) since the start of 2021. Over that period, nearly 6 million...
Wallace State hosts ACCS Military and Veterans College and Career Workshop
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College welcomed a number of active military, veterans and their family members Thursday, Feb. 2, to an ACCS Military and Veterans College and Career Workshop. Sponsored by the Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils (RC &...
Rocking with the Eagles: Concert, spaghetti dinner to benefit band
BREMEN, Ala. – Rocking with the Eagles, a concert and spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Cold Springs schools’ band programs, is set to take place on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 6-9 p.m. in the school’s downstairs gym.
With the change in the economy and soaring inflation,...
AL Dept. of Early Childhood Education receives $4M from U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) was recently awarded $4 million by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Alabama’s Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) initiative for 2023.
“Alabama children deserve the best start possible,...
Let’s celebrate Alabama Career Technical Education Month 2023
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - This past week officially kicked off the state’s celebration of Alabama Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.
To celebrate Alabama CTE Month 2023, many local schools and communities are hosting in-school events, online career fairs, virtual college tours and job etiquette workshops...
Jones named to Lee University Dean’s List
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Lee University congratulates Alyssa Jones of Arab, Alabama, on earning Dean's List honors during the fall 2022 semester.
Dean's List recognition is earned by full-time, undergraduate students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.00.
Lee University is a private, Christ-centered...
St. Bernard to host Open House Feb. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman is hosting Open House Thursday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for students entering grades 7-11 this fall. SBP student ambassadors will lead perspective students and their families on tours of the campus.
Operated by the...
Hall, Millican earn degrees from Mississippi State University
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Nearly 1,500 students were on the fall 2022 Graduation List at Mississippi State University.
Local students who earned degrees are:
Robert Hall of Arab, Alabama, received a Bachelor of Science degree from MSU's Bagley College of Engineering Jordan Millican of Cullman, Alabama, received...
East Elementary students use robotics to create unique art
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School used rolling robots to create artwork, as part of the school’s broader robotics and coding curriculum. Young learners across all grades participated in the project, which utilized Sphero Spark Robots — essentially ball-like robot devices that can...
CCBOE: Faulk, Swindall named AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and America's First Federal Credit Union (AmFirst) recognize a teacher and staff member each month.
This month, those honors go to Teacher of the Month Kalie Faulk from Good Hope Middle School and Staff Member of the Month Sherri...
St. Bernard receives TVA grant for STEM project
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School was recently awarded a $5,000 grant as part of a $1 million grant program from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to develop science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education projects across the Tennessee Valley.
STEM is an educational...
ALSDE: Special education records to be destroyed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) has scheduled certain special education records to be destroyed March 31, 2023. Records to be destroyed pertain to special education Written State Complaints, mediations and due process hearing requests filed between January 1, 2017, and...
Local students named to Mississippi State University President’s, Dean’s Lists
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Mississippi State University congratulates 4,174 students who were named to the fall 2022 President's List. Students on the President's List achieved a 3.80 or better grade-point average, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of...
USDE Office for Civil Rights announces resolution of pregnancy discrimination investigation of Troy University
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced the resolution of an investigation into whether Troy University in Alabama responded to a student’s requests for pregnancy-related adjustments during the 2020-21 school year in a manner that complied...
4 Cullman High School students recognized as JSU Emerging Scholars
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 local students earn degrees from University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama awarded over 1,650 degrees during its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10, 2022.
Local graduates include:
Jacob Adams of Cullman received Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration Morgan Dingler of Cullman received Bachelor of Arts Carrie Ferrell of Vinemont...
CHS band student Hornsby finalist in AMEA Young Composers Competition
CHS Principal’s Newsletter: “Congratulations to Cullman Band student Caden Hornsby for being selected as a finalist in the Alabama Music Educators Association’s Young Composers Competition. Caden was honored for his composition for concert band entitled ‘Angel Falls’ at the AMEA Conference awards ceremony last...
Local students named to University of Alabama President’s, Dean’s Lists
TUSCALOOSA, Ala - A total of 12,791 students enrolled during fall semester 2022 at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3 5 (or above) or the President's List with an academic record of 4 0...
Pellet gun found on CHS campus
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a pellet gun was found in a Cullman High School trash can during the weekend’s cleaning, school administrators are investigating what is thought to be an isolated incident.
“The administrators at Cullman High School are reviewing camera footage from Friday in...
Wallace State hosts robotics tournaments
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College welcomed more than 40 teams to campus this past weekend for VEX IQ robotics competitions for elementary and middle school students.
Competitions were held in the Wellness Center practice gym, with hundreds of participants and spectators.
“For the students,...
Hanceville’s Carl Quist named to College of the Holy Cross fall 2022 Dean’s List
WORCESTER, Mass. - Carl Quist of Hanceville was named to the College of the Holy Cross fall 2022 Dean's List.
A member of the Class of 2023, Quist was named to the Dean's List for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2022-23...
2 area students named to FHU Dean’s List
HENDERSON, Tenn. - Freed-Hardeman University has released the names of students who made the President's and Dean's Lists for the Fall 2022 semester. To be on the President's List, a student must be full-time and have a 4.0 grade point average. Students on the...
2 local UA Early College students named to fall 2022 Director’s List
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 501 students enrolled in UA Early College during fall semester 2022 at The University of Alabama were named to the Director's List with an academic record of 3.6 (or higher).
The Director's List recognizes students enrolled in classes through...
Broadway Night set for Feb. 9 at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students in Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts programs are preparing for its annual Broadway Night set for Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
The students take...
‘Keeping It Real’ program provides 9th graders glimpse into adulthood
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School ninth graders learned a valuable lesson this week – money doesn’t go as far as they thought it would as adults working in the real world with bills and responsibilities. The “Keeping It Real” program was presented to...
Foundation receives $100K to fund Curtis James Wilson Memorial Legacy Endowed Scholarship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Future Foundation recently received a $100,000 check from Curt's Closet Executive Director Ashley Lee Wilson to help fund the Curtis James Wilson Memorial Legacy Endowed Scholarship. Curt’s Closet has also announced that it has a very generous donor...
City Schools hold community forums for strategic plan
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools hosted two community forums this week and is set to hold another next week to encourage the public to provide input on the system’s strategic plan. Once established, the plan will provide the framework for growth opportunities for...
2nd Annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament this Saturday
VINEMONT, Ala. – Everyone is invited to join in the Second Annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 28, in the Vinemont Elementary School gymnasium. Registration begins at noon, and the competition will begin at 1 p.m.
Registration will be $30 per team...
Wallace State Performing Arts announces scholarship audition dates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts programs will hold scholarship auditions on Feb. 3 and March 3 from 8 a.m.-noon at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. The auditions are open to all current and incoming...
Secret Hat Society: CCPS teachers wear hats as reminder of educator versatility, dedication
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s no secret that teachers wear several different hats at school, so to channel that metaphor into reality, Cullman City Primary School teacher Amanda Stidham has started a not-so-secret Teacher Secret Hat Society to do just that. Stidham credits a quote from...
CCBOE names Suzy Berryman new CSFO
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at a special-called meeting on Wednesday approved a request to hire Suzy Berryman as chief school financial officer (CSFO), effective March 1, 2023. Berryman is currently the CSFO in the Lawrence County School District,...
Staff member killed at Mortimer Jordan High School
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — The superintendent says a staff member was killed Wednesday morning at Mortimer Jordan High School. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office says it was called just before 7:30 a.m.
The superintendent says it was an incident in the parking lot involving a...
Cullman’s Anna Haynes named to Kennesaw State’s Dean’s List
KENNESAW, Ga. - Anna Haynes of Cullman has been named to Kennesaw State University's fall 2022 Dean's List in recognition of academic achievement.
Majoring in Digital Animation, Haynes is among more than 7,600 students named to the fall 2022 Dean's List. To qualify, students must...
8 local students earn degrees from Jacksonville State University
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Nearly 600 students were awarded degrees as part of Jacksonville State University's fall 2022 commencement on Dec. 16, including the following:
Ronni Bush of Cullman Bennett Fulenwider of Vinemont Zachary Glenn of Hanceville Grayson Hale of Cullman
Nathan Hoffmaster of Arab Mackenzie Ledbetter of Hanceville Priya Ragha of...
Arab’s Jason Byrd earns degree from Harding University
SEARCY, Ark. - Jason Byrd of Arab is one of more than 400 students who received diplomas and were recognized as Harding University graduates for fall 2022 during a commencement ceremony on Dec. 17, 2022.
Byrd received a Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning.
Graduates...
2 local students named to Harding University’s Dean’s List
SEARCY, Ark. - The following students are among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the Dean's List for grades achieved during the fall 2022 semester.
Addie Echols, a freshman, studying public relations, of Cullman Gracie Hamlett, a senior, studying elementary education, of Falkville
Harding University...
CHS Theatre continues historic run; community support sought
CULLMAN, Ala. – For the Cullman High School (CHS) Theatre Department, the show must go on. Specifically, the show “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” must go on to Lexington, Kentucky, March 1-5 to compete in the Southeastern Theatre Conference after winning Best-in-Show at...
Wallace State hosting workshop for active military, veterans and dependents
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is proud to partner with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) and the Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils (RC&D) to provide a workshop for Alabama military, veterans and their families so they can learn...
Jacobs declares St. Paul’s Lutheran School Appreciation Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday signed a proclamation declaring Jan. 23-28, 2023 as St. Paul’s Lutheran School Appreciation Week, with students from the school in the audience. Opened in 1954, St. Paul’s Lutheran School is one of a handful private...
‘I’m wealthy in life’
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 City Schools Foundation seeking alumni award nominations
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Schools Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2023 Distinguished Alumni, Distinguished Service to Cullman City Schools and Promising Alumni Awards. The nomination deadline is Feb. 10, and the awards luncheon will be held April 6.
Each nomination should be...
City school board recognizes theatre department, introduces new coach
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School (CHS) Theatre was recognized by the Cullman City School Board Tuesday evening for the group’s best-in-show performance at the recent Walter Trumbauer Theatre High School Festival at Troy University.
“Cullman High School Theatre picked up a Best in Show...
Norman named to Belmont Dean’s List
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Caleb Norman of Cullman was named to the Dean's List at Belmont University for the fall 2022 semester.
Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours (exclusive of audit and pass/fail courses this semester) and a quality grade point...
Cullman City Schools announces teachers of the year
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Schools is pleased to announce its elementary and secondary teachers of the year for 2023-2024.
This year’s honored educators are Cullman City Primary School first grade teacher Amanda Stidham, and seventh grade Cullman Middle School English teacher Katie McGee.
The two...
TechRise Student Challenge: 4 Hartselle Junior High students competing in NASA challenge
HARTSELLE, Ala. – A team of four students from Hartselle Junior High School (HJHS) were among 60 winners nationwide in the Future Engineers NASA TechRise Competition. “The Climate Crew” team is now preparing for the next phase, an experiment that will take flight a...
Deadlines for Wallace State scholarships near
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For many students, attending college would not be a reality if not for grants and scholarships. While grants are needs based, scholarships are options for all students who meet specific criteria. The deadline for Wallace State Community College (WSCC) scholarships is...
Local students named to SNHU President’s, Dean’s Lists
MANCHESTER, NH - Ashley Marta of Cullman has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Fall 2022 President's List.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List.
Caleb Partain of...
Local students named to UWA President’s, Dean’s Lists
LIVINGSTON, Ala. -- The University of West Alabama has announced nearly 700 outstanding undergraduate students named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 academic semester.
Cullman County students include:
Jade Fitzgerald – President’s List
Elijah Guyton – President’s List
Kelsey Talley – President’s...
Local students named to JSU President’s, Dean’s Lists
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Nearly 1,200 students were named to the President's List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance in fall 2022. To be named to the President's List, a student must earn at least 12 GPA hours of course credit while...
FCCLA County Pork Cook-off
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Jan.10, 2023, students from the various city and county schools met at the Alabama Farm Credit headquarters in Cullman for the FCCLA County Pork Cook-off.
Aleana Brantley from Good Hope placed first, Madison Kovar from Fairview placed second, Abigail Whitehead from...
CHS to offer new workforce training in electrical, welding, plumbing, more
CULLMAN, Ala. - Starting next year, students at Cullman High School will be able to receive hands on training in several major trade programs as part of a new partnership with the Academy of Craft Training. Students will be able to attend the Academy of...
Bremen’s Sims graduates from University of North Georgia
DAHLONEGA, Ga. - For the fall 2022 semester, the University of North Georgia (UNG) awarded more than 900 degrees and 12 certificates to graduates. About 600 graduates participated in the fall 2022 commencement ceremonies held Dec. 17 at the Convocation Center at UNG's Dahlonega...
Local students named to Mississippi College President’s, Deans Lists
CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the President's List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade point average, based on a...
‘You cannot give up’: Former Alabama running back Siran Stacy speaks to Cullman County students
HOLLY POND, Ala. – All Cullman County Schools students in grades 8-12 are being treated to a special guest speaker this week as former All-American Crimson Tide running back Siran Stacy makes his way to each school to share his story.
Stacy was born and...
900 students earn place on Wallace State President’s List, Dean’s List
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates the 900 outstanding students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the...
Agriplex hosting Green Snake Education Jan. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex is kicking off its 2023 programs with its Secondary Heritage Homeschool series on Jan. 12, from noon-2 p.m. Green Snake Education, an education company run by Herpetologist Jay Eubanks, will present a live animal show.
Herpetology includes animals...
5 area students named to Troy University Chancellor’s List
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...
