Cullman County School Board recognizes teachers, coaches at February meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting at the Cullman County Schools main office Thursday afternoon and had several honors and awards to recognize at the start of the meeting. First up was Vinemont Elementary School, which...
Hanceville teacher receives $200 for winning AEA’s Be A Champion and Read Decorating Contest
Hanceville, Ala. – The Alabama Education Association is pleased to announce Michelle Pender, a first-grade teacher at Hanceville Elementary, is the district 2 winner of the 2021 Be A Champion and Read Decorating Contest. As the winner, Pender received $200 that can be used...
Women in Diesel: Wallace State hosting event to recruit future diesel technicians
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State’s Diesel Technology program is working to attract more women into the program and open doors to a successful career in a field normally associated with men. A grant provided by the National Science Foundation is aiding in those efforts.
“Women...
Wallace State Community College, Alabama Extension Office hosting Pond Management Series this month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System are teaming up to host a Wallace State Pond Management series.
Classroom presentations are scheduled for Feb. 17 and Feb. 24 at the Hooper Forestry Building on campus and a hands-on field...
Kaden Gay of Vinemont Middle wins 95th Cullman County Spelling Bee
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 95th annual Cullman County spelling bee took place at Temple Baptist Church on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. The contest began with words such as squirm, honeybee, tantrum, science and progressed in difficulty to words such as effusive, pervasive and...
Wallace State offers family history classes near and far
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Genealogy program is offering several classes during the spring 2022 semester that will allow individuals to research their family history and document it for future generations.
Upcoming classes include Genealogy and the Computer, Advanced Genealogy, Southern Genealogy...
West Point High Scholar’s Bowl Team headed to National Championship in Chicago
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High School Scholars Bowl team recently finished third of twelve at a tournament in Glasgow, Kentucky. Glasglow’s annual event invites teams estimated to be the top 10-12 “Small Schools” in the nation. West Point’s team has been...
Exquisite Miniatures by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist at Wallace State’s Burrow Museum
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College welcomes EXQUISITE MINIATURES, an exhibition of miniature paintings by Wes and Rachelle Siegrest, to campus this spring from February - April. Admission is free.
EXQUISITE MINIATURES consists of 50 signature paintings including landscapes, portraits,...
Cullman County Schools present February Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools, along with America’s First Federal Credit Union, recognizes a teacher and staff member each month. For the month of February, they are:
Teacher of the Month: Katara Lane, Welti Elementary (Kindergarten)
Katara started working at Welti as a pre-k teacher....
Not-so-creepy crawlies
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School are learning about how animals receive and interpret information with their senses — and to make sure that lesson burrows deep into their minds — they’re handling some harmless millipedes to see those senses in action.
“These...
Cornhole tournament fundraiser held at Vinemont Elementary for Christian Hart Memorial Scholarship
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont Elementary School Gym hosted The Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament Saturday, January 29. There were two divisions of Bring Your Own Partner games. The Social Division was $30 for entry and players could use provided house bags. The Competitive Division...
Stephen K. Griffith Memorial Fund donates $10,000 to CCBOE to support student, family mental health services
The Stephen K. Griffith Memorial Fund on Tuesday donated $10,000 to Cullman County Schools to support student and family mental health services.The memorial fund was established to honor the memory of Stephen K. Griffith and to expand mental health services in Cullman County.
The fund was established...
Wallace State Future Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2022-2023 academic year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation is accepting applications for scholarships to be distributed for the 2022-2023 Academic Year beginning in the fall 2022 semester.
The Future Foundation lists more than 150 scholarships for Wallace State students. Some scholarships are geared...
Wallace State Singers offering singing Valentines
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Singers from Wallace State Community College are offering singing Valentines for those who would like to express their love or appreciation to special people in their lives.
Performances will take place in person at the address provided or virtually...
Wallace State Community College hosting VEX IQ Lion’s Pride Robotics Tournament on Jan. 29 and Feb. 5
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College is hosting a pair of upcoming VEX IQ Lion’s Pride Robotics Tournaments. The first is Saturday, Jan. 29 at Wallace State’s Wellness Center and another on Saturday, Feb. 5 at Traditions Bank Arena inside Tom Drake Coliseum....
Substitutes needed immediately for Cullman City and County Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools System recently announced that they will be increasing the rate of pay for substitute teachers and Child Nutrition Program workers, effective February 1, 2022, - May 31, 2022.
This increase will be implemented through Cullman City Schools due to...
Cullman City Schools raises substitute pay for teachers, support and CNP workers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is temporarily raising the pay for substitutes, to ensure local schools are able to remain adequately staffed during this time.
Substitute pay for teachers will increase from $75 to $125 per day, pay for support substitutes all increase from...
St. Bernard Prep students attend March for Life in Washington D.C.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fifty-six St. Bernard students, chaperones and teachers loaded two charter buses on Wednesday afternoon, January 19, 2022 and headed to Washington, DC to participate in the annual March for Life Rally at the capital.
After driving through the night, the group began...
Taylor Simmons wins Top 5 Self-Expression award in Distinguished Young Women of Alabama competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - Distinguished Young Women of Cullman County is part of a national scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership and talent in young women. The high school seniors in the program learn life skills like interviewing, social media responsibility and public speaking.
Since Taylor...
Cullman City, County Schools returning to normal operations Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. - After reaching out to both the Cullman City and Cullman County School Systems, it has been confirmed that both will be returning to a normal schedule beginning Monday, Jan. 25.
According to Cullman City Schools’ Trent Moore, “Back to normal in person tomorrow for city.”
Cullman County...
Wallace State congratulates students earning place on President’s List and Dean’s List
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates the 834 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester...
Cullman City Schools recognize January as School Board Appreciation Month at Tuesday board meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools held its board meeting Tuesday evening celebrating January as School Board Appreciation Month.
Board members recognized included:
President - Amy CarterVice President - Jason NealChris BranhamCheryl HarrisonJoey Orr
Teachers of the Year Awards were given to Carrie Byrd – Cullman City...
Cullman City Schools selects Teachers of the Year for elementary, secondary levels
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has selected its Teachers of the Year at the elementary and secondary levels. April Dean (elementary) and Christopher Smith (secondary) are the educators named to the top accolades. Dean is a fourth-grade teacher at East Elementary School, while...
Cullman City Schools issues COVID-19 update
Cullman City Schools officials are keeping a close eye on COVID-19 cases in the area. If we determine that classes cannot be covered by substitutes or other school employees and safety becomes an issue, we will consider a pause in face-to-face instruction. We are not...
Performing Arts scholarship auditions scheduled at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Performing Arts programs will hold scholarship auditions for the 2022-2023 academic year on Feb. 11 and March 11 at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
The Wallace State Performing Arts programs consists of vocal and...
Cullman County Schools hires director of Special Education
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Education, at its January 13 board meeting, approved the employment of Lana Tew to be the district’s next Director of Special Education. Tew is a 26-year veteran educator and currently holds the same position in the...
Cullman Middle School hosting Miss Pioneer Pageant Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Middle School Miss Pioneer Pageant will be held tomorrow, January 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the Cullman High School Auditorium. This pageant is being held as a fundraiser for Cullman Middle School and High School special education classes to...
Cullman’s Cyber Central Robotics team wins first place at VEX Robotics Tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College held VEX IQ Lion’s Pride Robotics Tournament Saturday, Jan. 8. The tournament, administered by the Wallace State Computer Science STEM Club, featured elementary and middle school robotics students and teams. The schools around the area that participated...
‘Making right choices’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is in the midst of a two-week rollout of inclusiveness, communication and anti-bullying training for staff and students under the guidance of Devin Wyman, a former NFL player and current motivational speaker and mentor.“We are excited to get...
Holly Pond High School welcomes new Assistant Principal, Adam Edmondson
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond High School announced the hiring of new Assistant Principal Adam Edmondson Thursday, Jan. 6. Edmondson is a Holly Pond graduate and has been a long-standing community member of Holly Pond.
“I am humbled and beyond excited to introduce myself...
Wallace State Community College hosting VEX IQ Lion’s Pride Robotics Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 8
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College is hosting a VEX IQ Lion’s Pride Robotics Tournament at Traditions Bank Arena inside Tom Drake Coliseum on Saturday, Jan. 8, beginning at 8:00 a.m. It’s the first of three tournaments scheduled on campus this semester.
The VEX...
WSCC ATHLETICS: 117 athletes named to ACCC Fall 2021 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College had 117 student-athletes earn a spot on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Fall 2021 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.
All recognized on the list achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Wallace State student-athletes earning recognition are as follows:
Baseball: Owen Arndt, Ben Arnett,...
Cullman County Schools present their updated Covid-19 guidelines for 2022
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Positive diagnosis of student or staff: Per ADPH guidelines, positives must stay home for five days (previously 10) following the onset of symptoms or the positive test result. The student or staff member may return on day six if the...
Wallace State’s 2nd Annual mOTivAted Virtual 5K to take place Jan. 9-15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will be hosting their 2nd Annual mOTivAted Virtual 5K 2022 from Jan. 9 - 15.
An announcement from Wallace State OTA reads, “Did you make a New Year’s resolution to get fit and healthy? Did...
Wallace State offering free training in Automation Technician, Computer Applications, Diesel Technology, Phlebotomy and Welding beginning in January
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Adult Education Department, the Center for Career and Workforce Development and select programs on campus are teaming up, beginning in January, to offer free training to any student seeking specific skills to enter the workforce.
Training is available...
Vinemont Elementary to hold memorial cornhole tournament in January
VINEMONT, Al. - Vinemont Elementary School will be holding a memorial cornhole tournament in memory of Christian Hart, a Vinemont student who passed away in 2019, on January 29, 2022. Funds raised by the tournament will go to benefit the Christian Hart Memorial Scholarship Fund...
Kenneth Gamble, first Wallace State CDL graduate to use wheelchair, earns full-time job driving across U.S.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Kenneth Gamble became the first graduate to utilize a wheelchair from Wallace State Community College’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program in 2020.
Gamble is now employed with Jimbo and Company Transport, a family-owned and operated company based in Indiana. Jimbo and Company...
Vinemont Elementary welcomes new holiday tradition—a Christmas Tree Trail!
VINEMONT, Ala. - This Christmas season, Vinemont Elementary School (VES) has announced a new tradition. The brand-new holiday project, the VES Christmas Tree Trail, is now located directly in front of the elementary school and features at least eight Christmas trees that have been...
West Elementary students help spread love of reading with donation to the Imagination Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary’s sixth graders on Thursday presented a donation to the Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County. Vice President of the Friends, Oakleigh Calahan, accepted the check on behalf of the organization.
In the spirit of giving, the students raised...
New principal named at Holly Pond High School
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday approved the hiring of Dr. Janet Turner to be the new principal of Holly Pond High School. Dr. Turner has worked in education for 24 years and specializes in data, school reform...
Joseph Hayden, of Cullman, receives honorary precision machining degree from Wallace State Community College
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Joseph Hayden, of Cullman, recently received an honorary associate degree in precision machining from Wallace State Community College.
Hayden, who will turn 92 on Christmas Eve, was among the foremost machinists in the world, contributing significantly to the aerospace industry over multiple...
Schools across the city and county begin to announce spelling bee winners
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Across Cullman County, annual spelling bee competitions have been taking place within schools. As the winners have been announced, all students have beamed with pride across each and every photo displaying their proof of hard work to the community.
At Cullman...
It’s a bird, it’s a plane… it’s a paper airplane
CULLMAN, Ala. - What better way to learn about birds than by exploring how they take flight? That was the focus of a recent East Elementary School project, as fourth grade teacher Jada Mitchell tasked her students with creating paper airplanes to spread their...
Seven Wallace State Community College students named recipients of Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) scholarship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has seven students who have earned the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Associations (AAMA) scholarship through a partnership with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS).
The scholarships are awarded to students pursuing a technical education certificate or associate degree in...
Meek High School receives Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Lighthouse Award
ARLEY, Ala. - Meek High School has been officially recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. The school was presented with a 2020 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse Award on Dec. 3 at the Blue Ribbon School awards located at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort in...
St. Bernard ’30 Days of Thanks and Giving’ fundraiser exceeds $25,000 goal
CULLMAN, Ala. – “Thirty Days of Thanks and Giving” --a seasonal online campaign that celebrates St. Bernard--has exceeded its goal of $25,000 under the leadership of Director of Development Tyler Hooper, (PS’07). Each day in November leading up to Giving Tuesday, Hooper celebrated St....
Wallace State hosting Christmas Spectacular December 9
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — If you need a little Christmas, the Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts programs will provide some holiday spirit during its annual Christmas Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 9. The 7:00 p.m. concert in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre inside the Gudger...
Cullman County Schools shares their December Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools, along with America’s First Federal Credit Union, recognizes a teacher and staff member each month. Tuesday, they shared their picks for the month of December.
Teacher of the Month: Mark Adams, Hanceville High School (HHS) Library Media Specialist
Mark Adams...
Hanceville Elementary School wins 1st place in Alabama PALS Clean Campus Program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – First-grade teacher Michelle Pender of Hanceville Elementary School recently accepted the PALS Clean Campus Program award and $1000 scholarship for the school. This program competition was a scrapbook contest. Michelle said, “In the scrapbook, we submit all of our efforts for...
Wallace State Community College receives federal funding to continue Talent Search program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –Wallace State Community College will receive five additional years of funding from the U.S. Department of Education for the school’s Talent Search program. The award is expected to total $2.4 million.
Wallace State’s Talent Search program serves students from 15 high schools throughout...
‘Serving the Community and Discovering the Difference’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, students at Cullman Christian School volunteered their time to pack 10,000 family meals to send to Haiti for the holidays.
“We do this in conjunction with our school fundraiser,” explained Feed the Need’s Day of Event Coordinator Candase Wilkins. “We...
St. Bernard kicks off 30 Days of Thanks and Giving campaign
Cullman, Ala. - At St. Bernard Prep, Thanksgiving is more than a day—It's a way of life. Since 1891, St. Bernard has educated and shaped the lives of young men and women to become leaders, pioneers and trailblazers -- all making the world a better place.
Thirty...
‘Our first step is already in motion’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is looking to launch listening sessions with different groups of students to discuss matters of inclusion and acceptance, in a forward-looking effort to address the challenges students face.The move comes in the wake of a video, recorded off-campus,...
Wallace State celebrating National Apprenticeship Week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week Nov. 15-21. The weeklong celebration allows labor and business leaders, educational institutions, career seekers and other partners to demonstrate support for apprenticeships in preparing a highly skilled, diverse workforce to meet the...
Real-life superhero at Cullman Primary School
CULLMAN, Ala. - A first-grade student in Mrs. Allison Bates’ class at Cullman Primary School will be a stem cell donor this week for his younger brother, who was born with severe sickle cell disease. Azrael Coleman is a 100% match for his 5-year-old...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School receives instrument donation for arts program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ray and Benton Buchmann, longtime residents of Cullman and members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, recently gifted two violins to Rev. Christopher Clark, Associate Pastor at St. Paul's. These donations are for the expanding fine arts program at St. Paul's Lutheran...
Vinemont Band Boosters Craft Show to take place at Cullman Church of Christ Nov. 19-20
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Band Boosters will be hosting a Craft Show at Cullman Church of Christ, located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 157 and Childhaven Road. The Craft Show will take place Nov. 19-20 and will last from 9 a.m. -...
Cullman County Schools encouraging participation in Substitute Teacher Orientation in January
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Schools will be holding an orientation for 2022’s substitute teachers on Jan. 11, 12 and 18. The orientations will be held in two different time sessions, the first being at 8-11 a.m., and the second from noon –...
(Updated) Good Hope finishes first at Cullman County Cheer Competition
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Good Hope High School hosted the third annual Cullman County Cheer Competition on November 6 where Good Hope Varsity finished with the title.
Good Hope Head Coach of the Varsity, JV and Middle School cheer teams Brandy Lowe, along with Sydney...
Vinemont Elementary collecting items for Thanksgiving Food Drive
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Elementary Student Council Thanksgiving Food Drive is well underway until Nov. 17. The student council will be collecting food items for families in need this Thanksgiving season.
“We are asking that students participate in this drive and bring some of...
WES students learning business, economics with ‘Monopoly Mondays’
CULLMAN, Ala. - There’s a reason Monopoly has remained a mainstay board game since the 1930s — it’s fun, challenging, and includes some valuable and fundamental lessons about economics and business. West Elementary School teacher Sharyn Hollingsworth brought those teaching points to her sixth grade...
Drafting the future
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of Cullman City Schools’ expanding career tech offerings, Cullman High hosts a computer-aided drafting and design technology program that currently serves 70 students, while also offering college credit through dual-enrollment via Wallace State Community College.Cullman High School drafting instructor...
CCPS hosts Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School held their annual Veteran’s Day program on Wednesday morning, but this year came with an added twist—it was a Veteran’s Day Parade for the Primary students and their beloved veterans.
CCPS Principal Tricia Culpepper spoke on the school’s...
West Point Veterans Day Program held with a packed gym in attendance
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Points’ Jim Boyd Gym was packed Wednesday morning with students excited to showcase their prepared songs and readings for the veterans in attendance for their Veterans Day program, which was predominantly student lead. Student council president Isaac Hoffpauir gave...
Cullman High School Theatre sweeps 2021 Trumbauer district competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre on Saturday swept the District 3 competition of the Alabama Conference of Theatre’s Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival with its production of “Over the River and Through the Woods,” qualifying the team to compete for state...
Cullman County Schools to recognize Teachers and Staff Members of the Month
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Beginning this month, Cullman County Schools, along with America's First Federal Credit Union, is recognizing a both a Teacher and Staff Member of the Month.
"We have so many faculty and staff members who go the extra mile for our students...
Cold Springs Elementary plans Christmas concert with K – second grade
BREMEN, Ala. - A Christmas concert has recently been announced by Cold Springs Elementary Music Department. Their K – second graders will be participating in a showing of all of the fun, holiday music they have learned this year.
The concert will be held on...
Online auction kicks off in advance of WSCC Student Investment Luncheon
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — In advance of the Nov. 17 Wallace State Community College Future Foundation Luncheon, an online auction is up and running through Nov. 11. The online auction is separate from the Investment Luncheon and attendance at the luncheon is not required to...
Wallace State students gain valuable insight during college’s Transfer Fair
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –Wallace State Community College hosted a Transfer Fair on Thursday, providing its students with an opportunity to discover more about four-year colleges and universities.
Helen Alcantar, a freshman from Remlap, is completing her general studies courses at Wallace State and plans to transfer...
West Point High School Veteran’s Day program set for Nov. 10
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School has announced their annual Veteran’s Day Program will be taking place on Wednesday, November 10. The program will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the high school gymnasium.
“We would love for all of our community veterans and...
Local veterans honored at Meek High School’s Veterans Day Program Thursday
ARLEY, Ala. - Meek High School held its Veterans Day program this Thursday in the high school gym. Principal Allan Henderson opened the event with a statement to the veterans, saying, “We can never say enough for your service in war and in peace...
WSCC Broadway Night returns to the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s Fine and Performing Arts department broke their nearly 18-month long hiatus Thursday night with the return of “Broadway Night.” The show was held at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts at 7:00 p.m., with entry covered...
Sallie Brandon, a survivor of the Tennessee Children’s Society, to speak on campus Wednesday, Nov. 3
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Sallie Brandon, a survivor of the Tennessee Children’s Home Society, is scheduled to speak at Wallace State Community College on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 11:00 a.m. at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre inside the Gudger Student Center.
Brandon was among the 5,000...
Wallace State holds STEM Academy for area fifth graders
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics were the focus of the fall 2021 session of Wallace State Community’s College’s STEM Academy for area fifth graders.
During the fall session, more than 40 students were divided into three groups to explore different areas of...
Three new principals hired for Cullman County Schools
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Education at a special-called meeting approved the hiring of three new principals.
· Caleb Elrod, Parkside
· Michael Lindsey, West Point Elementary
· Kristin Williams, Good Hope Primary
Caleb Elrod is currently the assistant principal at Fairview Elementary and...
James Spann visits East Elementary sixth graders on Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sixth graders from East Elementary received a visit on Monday from ABC 33/40’s, and Alabama’s favorite, weatherman James Spann. Everyone gathered at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church to hear Spann present on the science involved in predicting weather, geography and the...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School announces 3rd Impact Award winner
Cullman, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School is happy to announce the recipient of the 2022 Impact Award, Mrs. Martha Blanton. Mrs. Blanton’s investment in her students while in her classroom and throughout their lives has proven to make a significant impact beyond their...
(Updated) 30th Annual Mud Creek Marching Band Festival makes return to Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville High School on Saturday hosted 31 marching bands at the 30th annual Mud Creek Marching Festival. With the festival’s growing popularity, bands traveled in from outside the state as well, with one such band having traveled from Mississippi to attend....
Sacred Heart students visit City Hall
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mrs. Jennifer Grey's second grade class has been making the rounds of city and county offices in Cullman recently. After meeting Sheriff Matt Gentry at the Cullman County Sheriff's Office, the group visited Cullman Mayor Woody Jacob's Office in City Hall...
Hanceville Elementary School honors Breast Cancer Awareness
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School students wore pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Wednesday. Teachers took photos and enjoyed moments with their students as they came together to honor those who have fought or are currently fighting breast cancer.
Statistics given...
Cullman High School Theatre winter show dates announced
CULLMAN, Ala. – One of the most highly anticipated fall/winter events at Cullman High School is the theatre department’s winter show.
While typically held in the fall, the Cullman High School Theatre Department will be hosting their performance of ‘Frozen Jr.’ in January 2022, with...
Cullman Area Technology Academy holds open house Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Technology Academy held an open house for their freshly renovated health science department Tuesday afternoon. The students stood full of expectation at their stations ready to explain each process and lesson to attendees.
First-year student Hannah Veres shared with...
‘Future teachers’
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s no secret America is suffering from a shortage of teachers for the next generation, but a career tech program in Cullman City Schools is aiming to help address that need locally — and hopefully inspire some future educators to lead...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School to host “Fall Flea Market” Sat. November 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School is excited to announce another installment of their Fall Flea Market on Saturday, November 20th. A variety of booths will be available for shoppers to peruse. The event will be set up safe from the elements inside...
Wallace State recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month with guest speakers, campus events
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College recognized Hispanic Heritage Month with events this week at both the main campus and at the Oneonta site.
Wallace State alums Juan Chavez, the first Latino deputy to work for the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, and Dr. Paul...
Wallace State hosting flu shot clinics Oct. 19-21
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College will host flu shot clinics Oct. 19 - 21 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day in room 200 of the School of Nursing and Center for Science building.
Shots will be provided for free with those...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development forges first Truck Mechanic Registered Apprenticeship in partnership with ACTION Resources
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development has forged its first Truck Mechanic Registered Apprenticeship in partnership with ACTION Resources. This is the first competency-based Truck Mechanic program registered by the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship (AOA).
The champion company...
Cullman County Schools announces new leadership hires
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Education at its October 2021 meeting approved the hiring of four new leaders for the school system: assistant superintendent, director of federal programs, director of instructional programs and technology coordinator. The new hires are a...
Cullman High School hosts college readiness event with WSCC
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School (CHS) and Wallace State Community College (WSCC) came together on the CHS campus on Monday evening to offer an event that could allow parents and students an opportunity to learn how to prepare for their next possible course...
‘The world needs more music’
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Several Cullman County band programs received a very pleasant surprise Thursday from State Representative Randall Shedd. The Vinemont, Holly Pond, Fairview and Hanceville bands each received $5000 for their programs.
The news came as a total surprise. According to Vinemont director...
Saint Bernard to host Open House Oct. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman, Alabama would like to invite families interested in attending St. Bernard to a day-long open house, giving prospective students and their parents a firsthand look at the school’s academic programs, instructors, facilities and more. Friday,...
Science with a treat
CULLMAN, Ala. - The best science experiments are the ones where kids retain an important lesson. Doing that while also making a delicious treat? Even better.East Elementary School fourth grade teacher April Dean has spent the week teaching her students how to create their...
Cullman City Schools Oct. 5 COVID-19 case update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools system has a total of 13 students currently absent due to reported positive cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, October 5, according to the latest school attendance data.Cullman Middle School reported four positive student cases, Cullman High...
Full-time commitment/full-time success
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Jamie Marsh has quite a list of accomplishments, including many that began right here in Cullman at Wallace State Community College. His short-term certificates include Basic Electronics, Intermediate, Electronics, Advanced Electronics, Basic Automation and Controls and Advanced Automation, Controls and Electronics-Mechatronics....
Wallace State celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with events at both the main campus in Hanceville and at the Oneonta campus centers.
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 each year to recognize the countless contributions of...
Matthew McFall named Wallace State Community College’s new Chief Information Officer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Matthew McFall has been named Wallace State Community College’s new Chief Information Officer for the Division of Information Technology.
McFall comes to Wallace State after leading Jacksonville State University’s Technology Support Department (within the Division of Information Technology) as director for nearly...
Wallace State awarded $2.1 million Title III grant
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College was awarded a five-year $2.1 million Title III grant by the U.S. Department of Education that will enhance student success through Pathways Linking U to Success (PLUS).
Project PLUS is geared to helping students complete a certificate or...
Miss Wallace State, Miss North Alabama’s Outstanding Teen crowned
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College crowned its 2022 Miss Wallace State and the 2022 Miss North Alabama’s Outstanding Teen on Saturday, Sept. 25.
Anna Lucas, 23, of Birmingham was crowned Miss Wallace State 2022 and was awarded the Beautiful Hearts Scholarship presented by...
Wallace State PTK event fills shelves in student food pantry
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Organizers of the Wallace State Community College Alpha Chi Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society were pleased with the outcome and turnout for its 5K Miles for Meals Run, Walk, Give event held earlier this month.
Around 40 participants...
Cullman County Schools releases revised Covid-19 protocol
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Positive diagnosis of student or staff:Per ADPH guidelines, positives must stay home for 10 days following the onset of symptoms or the positive test result. Individuals should be 24 hours without fever or fever-reducing medications and experience symptom improvement before...
