BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Lincoln Highway’ by Amor Towles
“The Lincoln Highway” is Amor Towles’ third novel. His previous books are “The Rules of Civility” and “A Gentleman in Moscow.” All three are bestsellers. Set in 1954, “The Lincoln Highway” is considered by many to be his best.
The book’s style is to have each chapter told by different characters....
Files from yesteryear: 1954
From the files of 1954
Sergeant First Class Taylor Weldon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weldon, spent a few days at home last week and will return to Long Beach, California and Navy duty on Monday.
Bob Miller, of the United States Air Force base,...
Extension offers additional Natural Resources Webinars in 2023
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The Alabama Cooperative Extension System continues its award-winning Natural Resources Webinar Series in 2023. A product of the system’s forestry, wildlife, and natural resources management (FWNR) team, this webinar series has significantly expanded reach and impact since its inception in...
Early release law goes into effect; 1 inmate freed from Cullman County Detention Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – A new state law, based on a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature in October 2021, which amended a law passed in 2015 as part of Alabama’s prison reform efforts, went into effect Tuesday, much to the consternation of Cullman County...
WellStone announces mental health hiring event Feb. 10
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Mental health and substance abuse remain the no. 1 health concern across the state, yet an ongoing shortage of mental health professionals makes it difficult to meet growing demand. That’s why WellStone is inviting mental health care professionals to “find their...
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...
‘They all deserve to feel special’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School (FHS) students lined up in a converted classroom to await their turn to be pampered at the Shaggie Aggie on Thursday, Feb. 2, when its grand opening and ribbon cutting was held.
The new clothing and personal supply closet...
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...
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Enjoy every minute of it’: Good Hope’s Russell Wooten ready for senior season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders baseball team are preparing to hit the diamond once again and the only senior on this year's team, Russell Wooten, is looking forward to building on his experience from last year this spring.
"I felt that last...
New website helps locate free COVID-19 testing sites
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health continues to encourage COVID-19 vaccines and boosters in addition to testing and treatment. A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Testing Locator website allows the public to search and locate free COVID-19...
Valentine’s Day guide for Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – The clock is ticking for local lotharios and dutiful spouses to finalize Valentine’s Day plans. We explore various options on differing budgets for couples in Cullman.
On a slim budget of $25 or less
Most people I know, when given the choice, will opt...
How to prioritize skin health this year, according to UAB experts
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - With the joyous but exhausting holiday season in the rearview mirror, the beginning of the year presents a time for reflection and renewal. Daniel Bergman, M.D., an assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Dermatology, says prioritizing...
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...
Pet of the Week: Betty Sue
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is the small and lovable Betty Sue, who is already housetrained!
The young miniature pincher is 1.5 years old and is reported to have low- to medium-energy needs. Betty Sue is a ball of...
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...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville splits senior night matchups with Cold Springs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It was Senior Night at Lane Horton Gymnasium and Hanceville’s Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs faced off against Cold Springs in their final regular season games. In the girls' game, the Lady Bulldogs erased a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Area tournaments tipping off Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brackets for next week’s area tournaments have been released and most of our local teams will tip off their postseason campaigns at home Monday night. On the girls’ side, the Good Hope Lady Raiders, the Addison Lady Bulldogs, the Cold Springs...
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...
To bee or not to bee
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bees and other pollinators are integral to our ecosystem and food supply. Whether keeping bees as a hobby or for profit, several upcoming opportunities are available through the Cullman office of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES).
“Keeping bees is a hobby...
Cullman Regional welcomes neurologist, sleep medicine specialist Kenneth Murray, MD
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional recently welcomed neurologist and sleep medicine specialist Kenneth Murray, MD to the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Murray received his bachelor’s degree from State University of New York at Buffalo and his graduate medical degree from State University of New York...
‘The grief just comes in waves’
CULLMAN, Ala. – A new grief support group, “Broken Parents: Healing Through the Loss of a Child,” will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 7, in Cullman. Organized by Brandie Johnson, the group will meet at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce from 6-8 p.m.
“I wake...
Albertville man killed in crash
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. – An Albertville man was killed in a two-vehicle crash at approximately 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Arturo F. Orozco, 34.
Orozco was fatally injured when the 2006 Honda Civic he was driving collided head-on...
North Alabama Agriplex brings the love in February
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex continues to bring educational and exciting classes to naturalists of all ages. In February, classes will cover an array of subjects, from woodworking to beekeeping.
Feb. 2
Heritage Homeschool Secondary – Be a Field Biologist
Noon-2 p.m.
$10 per child, $20...
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...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs collects senior night wins over West Point
BREMEN, Ala. – It was Senior Night inside Jesse George Gymnasium at Cold Springs High School Tuesday night and the Eagles and Lady Eagles both celebrated with wins over West Point in their final home games of the regular season. A big second half...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders rally to top Susan Moore 74-68, Lady Raiders suffer 1st loss of season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. –The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders returned home to D.E. Ryan Gymnasium Tuesday night after competing in last week’s Cullman County Tournament and they celebrated senior night with a pair of matchups against Susan Moore. The Lady Raiders dropped to...
Heroin, meth discovered during separate traffic stops leads to trafficking charges
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies had a busy few days, resulting in four drug trafficking charges following two separate traffic stops.
According to the CCSO, on Jan. 26, investigators conducted a traffic stop on County Road 568. Once stopped, the driver...
OP-ED: Short-term inconvenience vs. long-term improvement
In January of last year, Governor Kay Ivey awarded $18.2 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to fund infrastructure improvements and upgrades all over the state. The grant gives local governments the ability to provide water service to homes, repair roads, upgrade sewer...
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...
The Stampin’ Elephant opens in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Located on Commercial Street in downtown Hanceville, The Stampin’ Elephant opened its doors with grandeur and grace on Friday, Jan. 27. The craft studio and specialized gift shop is the creation of Michelle Woosley, and with the help of her husband...
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,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview splits senior night matchups against Priceville
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Monday night was Senior Night inside Joe Shults Gymnasium as Fairview took on Priceville and the Aggies ended up splitting their games with the Bulldogs. In the varsity girls' game, Fairview ended up fell Priceville 70-31 and in the boys’ game, the...
Alabama State Parks’ Mitchum named Enforcement Officer of the Year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - District Park Ranger Pete Mitchum, with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ State Parks Division, was told to wear his Class A uniform to work recently, and he didn’t know why. He complied and found out that Alabama Conservation...
Nail proclaims International Clergy Week in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Maylor Kenneth Nail and the Hanceville City Council, during its last meeting in January, voted to proclaim the first full week of February International Clergy Week in Hanceville. Leading the city in the celebration of Cullman County clergy is the Hanceville...
Ivey issues executive order aimed at promoting transparency in state government
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed Executive Order 734, “Promoting Transparency in State Government Through Enhanced Accessibility to Public Records,” that, according to her office, delivers on her “inaugural commitment to ensure state government works with even greater efficiency, accountability and...
County commission rejects bid for HVAC upgrades
CULLMAN, Ala. – At a brief special-called meeting on Thursday, Jan. 26, the Cullman County Commission voted to reject the sole bid for Cullman County Courthouse HVAC upgrades and attempt to negotiate the price at the recommendation of JMR+H Architecture Vice President of Operations...
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...
Foundry Farm unveils new chapel
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - More than 175 people attended the ribbon cutting for the new chapel at The Foundry Farm near Holly Pond on Sunday, Jan. 22.
The Foundry Ministries Chief Development Officer Joey Daly said the ministry is grateful to everyone who contributed to...
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...
4 chaplains and their life jackets of faith
Most can name the Four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. But few can name the Four Chaplains—George, Alexander, John and Clark. These four clergymen became the “Immortal Chaplains” because of profound heroism. They willingly offered themselves to save others when the USS Dorchester sank...
Henderson wins award at Distinguished Young Women of Alabama event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Distinguished Young Women (DYW), formerly known as America's Junior Miss, is a national nonprofit organization that provides scholarship opportunities to high school senior girls. The 2023 DYW of Alabama program was held last week in Montgomery, where 2023 Distinguished Young Woman...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930, 1950
From the files of 1900
M. Dickerman has purchased the sawmill, belonging to W. Turney, near Vinemont.
Doctor W.A. Barclift, of Hartselle, is having a cottage erected on the bluff, overlooking the Vinemont railroad station and will use it as a summer home.
A.M. Weatherford has been...
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...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Hanceville takes 64-63 OT thriller over Good Hope to win county title
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We capped off Championship Saturday at the Cullman County Tournament with the varsity boys’ finals and it was another good one between Good Hope and Hanceville. The regular season matchup between the Raiders and Bulldogs went down to the wire and...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Raiders capture back to back county crowns with 65-29 win over Cold Springs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and Cold Springs, both the top-ranked teams in their respective classifications, clashed in Saturday night’s first varsity championship game and the Lady Raiders left no doubt in a convincing, 65-29 win over the Lady Eagles. With the win, Good...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Pace’s buzzer-beater leads Fairview 40-37 championship win over West Point
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Our second championship game from the Cullman County Tournament Saturday afternoon was another JV matchup and this one featured the West Point Warriors and the Aggies of Fairview. The Aggies led by 10 at halftime but the Warriors stormed back in...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond downs Fairview 38-29 to claim county title
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We tipped off the first of our four county championship games at the Cullman County Tournament Saturday with the JV Girls title match between Holly Pond and Fairview and after toppling top-seeded Good Hope on Thursday, the Lady Broncos downed Fairview...
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...
CCSO weekly arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last week, including:
Thursday, Jan. 19
Deputies served a warrant on Marlan Odell Phillips, 32, of Florence. Phillips is currently incarcerated in the Cullman County Detention Center.
The warrant stemmed from an incident...
‘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...
2 Birmingham residents charged with drug trafficking in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two people from Birmingham were arrested in Cullman County on Tuesday, Jan. 24, and both are facing three counts of drug trafficking.
According to a media release from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), on Jan. 24, deputies attempted to conduct a...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects senior night wins over St. Bernard
ADDISON, Ala. -- It was Senior Night at Addison on Friday, as they hosted the men and women's teams from Saint Bernard, and it turned out very well for the two home teams. St. Bernard's girls' team, populated by mainly underclassman, was handled 61-27...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Hanceville edges Holly Pond in 57-50 thriller to advance to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders secured their place in Saturday’s county championship game with a win over Fairview Friday night and Holly Pond and Hanceville battled it out in our second game of the night to see who would be facing them....
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Raiders fend off Fairview 70-64, advance to county championship game
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Both spots in this year’s County Championship Game were up for grabs Friday night and the Good Hope Raiders claimed the first one after fending off Fairview in a back and forth, 70-64 thriller. With the win, the defending champs have...
Marshall sues Biden Administration to stop ‘unlawful new immigration program’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s Office on Tuesday announced that Marshall has joined a multistate coalition suing the Biden Administration over a new Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) program that “unlawfully invites hundreds of thousands of aliens into our country.” Marshall’s Office...
TVA asks for comments on proposed transmission project in Arab
ARAB, Ala. - The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is asking for public input on proposed transmission system improvements to prepare for growth and increase power reliability in the Arab area of Marshall and Morgan counties.
TVA proposes to invest about $6.3 million to build a...
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...
Cullman EMS 6th Annual 911 Chili Supper & Cook-Off Feb. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman EMS will host its sixth annual 911 Chili Supper & Cook-Off Saturday, Feb. 18, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Cullman VFW. All proceeds will benefit PTSD treatments for veterans.
The cook-off is open to law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMA and...
Summer Food Service Program sponsor signup begins
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Many families depend on school meals to provide nourishment to their children during the school year. At the culmination of the school year, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) fills the “nutrition gap” by way...
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...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs punches ticket to county finals with 49-45 win over Fairview, West collects 700th win
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Our nightcap at the Cullman County Tournament Thursday night was another varsity girls semifinal matchup. Cold Springs squared off against Fairview with a spot in the county title game on the line and after a slow start for both teams in...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Raiders advance to county finals with 72-38 win over West Point
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Thursday night’s first varsity matchup at the Cullman County Tournament featured the top-seeded Good Hope Lady Raiders and the West Point Lady Warriors. West Point battled for four quarters but was overwhelmed by the Lady Raiders and Good Hope punched its...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond knocks off Good Hope 35-26 to advance to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Thursday night’s first Cullman County Tournament matchup was a JV Girls semifinal battle between the Lady Broncos of Holly Pond and the top-seeded Good Hope Lady Raiders. The Lady Broncos got off to a fast start and the Lady Raiders didn’t...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has made numerous arrests recently, including:
Tuesday, Jan. 17
Deputies arrested Derrick Lynn Vincent, 35, of Cullman, on warrants for cruelty to animals, unlawful possession of methamphetamine (failure to appear) and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia (failure...
Cullman City Council introduced to new CHS coach
CULLMAN Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday met Cullman High School’s (CHS’) new varsity football head coach Danny Stiff. Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff provided an overview of Stiff’s resume, which includes coaching stints at Hoover High School, the University of...
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...
Around town with Cullman County seniors
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – Two stops at Cullman County senior centers on Tuesday gave a bird’s eye view of why our community is special – we care for each other. Whether it be at the Colony Senior Center, where First Federal Mortgage Branch Manager...
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,...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Broncos roll past Vinemont 61-49, advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Our second Cullman County Tournament contest Wednesday night was another varsity matchup and this time it was the Holly Pond Broncos squaring off against the Vinemont Eagles. The first quarter featured seven lead changes, but Holly Pond began to take control...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Warriors advance to semifinals with 52-33 win over Vinemont
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The first matchup of our Wednesday night doubleheader was an opening round battle between the West Point Lady Warriors and the Vinemont Lady Eagles. Points were hard to come by in the first half, but the Lady Warriors were able to...
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...
Chamber Leadership 2023 explores quality of life
CULLMAN, Ala. – In their monthly tour of Cullman County, members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership 2023 class were introduced to local agencies and locations that add to the community’s quality of life.
Agile Leadership Coach Melanie Maddox of M2C2 Solutions kicked...
United Way to host communitywide food drive Feb. 6-11
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County will host a communitywide food drive to benefit all food banks, pantries and feeding ministries in Cullman County from Feb. 6-11, 2023. Donations can be dropped off at various locations across Cullman County; there will...
2023 Bownes Memorial For Kids’ Sake Variety Show coming Feb. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from the Cullman community are preparing to showcase their talents to benefit nursery and pediatric care at Cullman Regional on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 4, p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the campus of Wallace State Community College.
The...
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...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Hanceville handles Cold Springs 67-28, advances to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville and Cold Springs clashed in Tuesday’s nightcap at the Cullman County Tournament and the Bulldogs led wire to wire on their way to an impressive, 67-28 win over the Eagles. With the win, Hanceville advances to the varsity boys’ semifinals...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview advances to semifinals with 53-31 win over Holly Pond
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Our first varsity battle at the Cullman County Tournament Tuesday night featured the Fairview Lady Aggies and the Lady Broncos of Holly Pond. After a tight first half, the Lady Aggies outscored Holly Pond 18-8 in the third quarter to begin...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point edges Good Hope in 37-36 thriller to advance to finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We tipped off Tuesday night’s Cullman County Tournament action with a JV Boys semifinal matchup between West Point and Good Hope and it did not disappoint. After 15 lead changes and five ties over the course of four quarters, the Warriors...
Gentry inauguration draws crowd
CULLMAN, Ala. – Matt Gentry was sworn into his third term as Cullman County sheriff Saturday, Jan. 21, at Cotton Creek Warehouse in downtown Cullman. With his wife, Susie, and sons, William and Walker, next to him, Gentry was administered the oath of office...
They came, they saw, they plunged
CULLMAN, Ala. – The outdoor swimming pool at Cullman’s WildWater was circled by over 100 people donned in swimwear and ready to take the leap despite the temperature being in the 40s and the calendar saying January. The moods ranged from excitement to anxiety...
ALEA: ‘You Do Have a Choice’ National Passenger Safety Week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Passengers accounted for 62% of traffic fatalities nationwide in 2019, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It’s imperative that passengers take responsibility for their own safety, in conjunction with being aware of how to avoid dangerous situations as a passenger.
That’s why the...
Happy 100th birthday, Geneva Hill!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Geneva Hill celebrated her 100th birthday Saturday, with her husband, William Hill, and family members by her side for a fun party at Monarch Place in Hanceville. Her birthday is Jan. 24.
The Hills have been at Monarch Place in Hanceville for...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview pulls away to top West Point 65-47
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies squared off against the West Point Warriors in Monday’s nightcap at the Cullman County Tournament and after battling it out for three tight quarters, the Aggies were able to take control of the momentum in the fourth and...
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...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs advances with 52-23 win over Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Our first varsity matchup of this year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament was a battle between the Cold Springs Lady Eagles and the Lady Bulldogs of Hanceville Monday night. The Lady Bulldogs took an early lead but the Lady Eagles, led by...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview downs Vinemont 54-27 to advance to Finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament resumed at Tom Drake Coliseum Monday night and we tipped things off with another JV Boys matchup. This time it was the top-seeded Fairview Aggies facing off against Vinemont. The Eagles advanced with a 54-51...
R.E. Garrison acquires Georgia-based Boaty’s Transport
CULLMAN, Ala. - R.E. Garrison Trucking has successfully completed the acquisition of certain assets of Boaty’s Transport Inc., a family-owned refrigerated trucking company located in Jackson, Georgia.
“R.E. Garrison is proud to welcome Boaty’s to the Garrison family. Boaty’s Transport was founded in 1991 by...
WWF: Special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Day Feb. 4
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has designated Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, as the second of the 2022-2023 hunting season’s Special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days....
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...
Delta bass fishing trip yields surprising state record for Dees
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - While most people were preparing to chow down on turkey and dressing on Thanksgiving, Keith Dees and his son, Huntley, were in a special place – the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. Little did they know the result of their trip would be hauling...
