PREP TRACK & FIELD: Good Hope, Cold Springs collect county championships
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Track & Field Championship was hosted at Cold Springs High School Monday and two new county champions...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 10, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 10, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
WSCC Paralegal program earns American Bar Association approval
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently announced its Paralegal program has been granted approval by the American Bar Association. The House of...
City schools placed on heightened awareness Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools campuses on Thursday were placed on heightened awareness due to perceived threats.
According to Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Hard work pays off in the long run’: Holly Pond’s Madison Butts recaps 8th grade season
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The 2022-2023 season was another successful one for the Holly Pond Lady Broncos. They ended up winning in the Sub-Regional...
‘Down by the Riverside’ set for April 13-15 at WSCC
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will present “Down by the Riverside: The Roots of Gospel Music,” Thursday-Saturday,...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Osterfeuer (Easter bonfire)
Easter holidays in Colonial Cullman of the 1870s, the time of our folktale, “WUNDERGARTEN,” were celebrated as they were in Germany, the homeland of...
WSCC advisor can identify with students she counsels
This is one in a series of stories celebrating Community College Month during April.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - When Amber Robinson, a success advisor in Wallace...
Files from yesteryear 1916, 1930
From the files of 1916
Electric washing machines are advertised by C.A. Stiefelmeyer for $44.00 for one model and $52.50 for the other model.
Doctor Sidney...
Faith: Feast of Divine Mercy
All are invited to attend the annual Feast of Divine Mercy services at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on Sunday, April 16, starting at...
Fortunes told, crystals sold at new metaphysical supply shop
CULLMAN, Ala. – The weather was dreary, yet no less magical for opening day of new metaphysical supply shop Magickal Remedies. As its name...
Celebration of Nursing: WSCC event to include continuing education opportunity
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education’s upcoming Celebration of Nursing event will offer attendees the chance to earn...
Cullman City Schools Foundation honors teachers, alumni
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Schools Foundation on Thursday, April 6, hosted its 12th annual Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards Luncheon. The event...
‘Lift others up’: Good Hope’s Sammie Johns recaps 1st year on varsity
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope cheerleader Sammie Johns cheered up on varsity for the first time as an eighth grader last season and...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Keep going forward’: Hanceville’s Noah Jones talks junior season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Hanceville Bulldogs are coming off another special season. They finished 21-7, collected their first county title since 2016 and made...
CCSO Citizens’ Academy underway
CULMAN, Ala. – The third class of the spring 2023 session of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy was held Tuesday night. This...
Kallhoff on search for East Elementary principal
CULLMAN, Ala. – The search for the new East Elementary School principal is underway after David Wiggins announced his retirement last month. Cullman City...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats earn 22nd straight postseason berth with 4-1 win over Muscle Shoals
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Muscle Shoals on the road earlier this week, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Thursday night to...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
BSC to remain open after Board of Trustees vote
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Birmingham-Southern College’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday evening to keep the College open.
“The Board of Trustees has made the informed...
PREP SPORTS: Meek’s Miller, Hutchins, Webster announce college commitments
ARLEY, Ala. — Thursday morning was a special one at Meek High School. Three Tiger athletes were joined by family and friends in the...
Jacobs proclaims April Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - April 2023 marks the 22nd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). On Monday, April 3, 2023, Mayor Woody Jacobs officially...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘This season was one I’ll never forget’: Holly Pond’s Kollin Brown recaps junior year
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Last season saw Holly Pond have one of their best seasons that they've had in a long time as they...
Wallace State celebrating Community College Month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is joining two-year colleges across the state and nation in celebrating the important role they play in...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 5, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 5, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
It’s time to move, Alabama; National Walking Day is here
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Spring is here and it is time to get outside and get in motion. The first Wednesday of every April is National Walking...
Haithcock, Lemahieu named ACCC Players of the Week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Two Wallace State Community College athletes were recognized as Athletes of the Week by the Alabama Community College Conference.
Women’s golfer Aidan...
Alabamians reminded to call 811 before digging
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - With warmer weather and signs of spring in sight, April serves as the perfect reminder for Alabama homeowners to call 811...
CCCDC gets new signage thanks to persistent moms, Gudger
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Child Development Center (CCCDC) now has a metal fence, a reduced speed zone and flashing school zone signage,...
COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point downs Holly Pond 14-8 to capture 9th consecutive county crown
VINEMONT, Ala. – After topping Vinemont and Good Hope Monday night to secure a spot in the county title game, the West Point Lady...
Spreading the STEM message
Cullman City Schools superintendent, school board teach STEM strategy at state level
Cullman City Schools has been leading the charge with an expansive, innovative approach...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 4, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 4, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Holy Week at Sacred Heart
Below is the calendar of events for Holy Week, April 4 through Easter Sunday, April 9, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in...
COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Warriors advance to title game, day 1 scoring recap
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Softball Tournament officially got underway at the Vinemont Sports Complex Monday night and day one was packed...
Holy Week at St. Bernard Abbey
CULLMAN, Ala. - The solemnity and seriousness of Holy Week are very evident in the Church of St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman. Crucifixes and...
April Walking Tours begin with walk through 1873-1900
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s April Walking Tours series kicked off at the Cullman County Museum on Saturday, April 1, with guide Michael Sullins...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 3, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 3, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has officially proclaimed April Parkinson’s Awareness Month across Alabama. It is estimated that more than 16,000 people...
Op-Ed: The perfect opportunity to repeal the grocery tax is before us, but we must take action now
For all of my adult life, politicians in Montgomery have talked about the need to remove the state sales tax from groceries, but they...
Alabama falls, 5-4, to sixth-ranked Arkansas on Sunday
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A back-and-forth contest between Alabama and No. 6 Arkansas finished in favor of the Razorbacks, 5-4, on Sunday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium....
Auburn falls in finale at No. 2 Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Auburn fought back from an early deficit to take a lead in the middle innings but couldn't hold on in a 17-8...
Alabama Extension’s commitment to sustaining for the future
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Predicting the future is never an easy task, and making decisions for the days and years ahead can be simply...
Wallace State announces winners of intramural pickleball
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College crowned winners in the Intramural Pickleball league for the Spring 2023 semester. This was the first official...
The sweet goodness of J. Calvert Farms
CULLMAN, Ala. – At 30 County Road 260 in Cullman County, some of the Southeast’s most delicious strawberries and other fruits and vegetables are...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Cullman Erdbeerfest May 6
“Guten Morgen, Fritz, when are you and Frau Ruehl hosting the Erdbeerfest, this year?” I could imagine overhearing such an exchange this morning when...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the files of 1900
Married at Vinemont on November 21 were W.H. Fowler and Mrs. Nancy C. Petts of Chicago. The ceremony was performed...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point collects wins over Brighton, D.A.R at Bob Jones Tournament
MADISON, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors traveled to compete at this year’s Bob Jones Tournament on Saturday and collected a 13-8 win over DAR...
Stone Bridge Farms to host Easter weekend gospel music extravaganza
CULLMAN, Ala. – Stone Bridge Farms, a picturesque 186-acre property known for its breathtaking landscapes and acclaimed restaurants, is set to host a gospel...
Wallace State Diesel hosting online information session
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Diesel Technology program will host a Women in Diesel Meet and Greet on Tuesday, April 25...
‘Your deputies and officers will do everything to protect our children’
Nassetta, Gentry speak in wake of Nashville school tragedy
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tensions are high following the March 27 school shooting at the Covenant School...
Ivey says 2022 economic development projects generated $10.1B in new capital investment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey this week announced that economic development activity in Alabama generated $10.1 billion in new capital investment during 2022,...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville tops Vinemont, Falkville at home
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville hosted Vinemont and Falkville Thursday afternoon and the Bulldogs collected wins over both the Eagles and the Blue Devils. A big fourth...
CPRST announces new bid process for Dinner on First
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to the wild success of last year's Dinner on First event - 400 tickets selling out in just 14 hours...
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café to open May 22
Restaurant will be located in historic Klein’s Dairy Products Building in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman residents will soon be able to enjoy healthy, fresh...
Significant severe weather for North Alabama
CLANTON, Ala. – A significant outbreak of severe weather, including strong to violent long-track tornadoes, appears likely for portions of the lower MS Valley....
Community storm shelters to open during severe weather events
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has provided a list of available storm shelters for inclement weather. If you are not...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 31, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 31, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Damaging straight-line winds and tornadoes possible beginning this evening
CLANTON, Ala. – A broken line of supercells will move into northwest Alabama between 10 pm and 1 am, move southeastward and exit the...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Put the team first’: Good Hope’s Weston Hancock recaps junior season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders are coming off another fantastic season as they finished with a 21-9 record. Junior Weston Hancock...
Alabama doctors praise FDA for making Narcan available without prescription
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama physicians are commending the Food and Drug Administration’s decision this week to allow a nasal spray version of Narcan to...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont, Hanceville split doubleheader; Cold Springs edges Holly Pond 3-2
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Hanceville took a short trip over to Vinemont to face the Eagles in a Friday afternoon doubleheader and the two squads split both...
Severe storms possible Friday evening into Saturday morning
CLANTON, Ala. - A line of thunderstorms will enter northwest Alabama Friday evening, weaken after moving south of I-20 and exit the southern portions of the...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 30, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 30, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Nailed it!: Library hosts Spring Break Camp
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week the Cullman County Public Library hosted Spring Break Camp for kids aged 8-18. Over three days, activities included a...
April Walking Tours begin this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s an annual tradition, and it begins this Saturday at the Cullman County Museum: the Alabama Tourism Department’s April Walking Tours....
HPD, ALEA statements on fallen HPD Officer Garrett Crumby, injured Officer Albert Morin
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is mourning the loss of Officer Garrett Crumby, 36, who made the ultimate sacrifice following a...
St. Bernard’s Sr. Gianna Casino awarded Outstanding Graduate Research Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Jan. 28, the Institute of the Psychological Sciences awarded St. Bernard Preparatory Religion Instructor Sr. Gianna Casino, LIHM, an Outstanding...
WSCC Alumni Association trips offer entertainment galore
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For anyone who loves to be entertained, the Wallace State Alumni Association has the perfect day trips for you to enjoy...
UAB Blazers set to face North Texas in NIT Title Game
LAS VEGAS - UAB men's basketball (29-9, 14-6 C-USA) will look to capture the program's first NIT crown on Thursday against a familiar foe in...
Pilot Club of Cullman announces return of fashion show
“VOGUE 2023,” the 28th annual Fashion Show & Luncheon, will take place April 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Pilot Club of Cullman has announced the...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview falls to Oneonta at home 13-6
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Aggies were back home at Mark Moore Field Tuesday night to host a matchup with Oneonta and after jumping out...
The truth behind eggcessively expensive eggs
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Today’s chicken egg costs 140% more than one year ago. Demand for eggs has progressively increased since 2009, exacerbating the...
Wallace State partners with Fitzgerald Peterbilt to offer apprenticeships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announces a new apprenticeship opportunity for students in the Diesel Technology program. Fitzgerald Peterbilt will offer apprenticeship...
WSCC Women’s Golf wins ACCC Championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s women’s golf team won the Alabama Community College Conference Region 22 championship tournament today at Burning Tree...
PREP BASEBALL: Broncos pick up 13-3 win over Cold Springs; Monday scoring recap
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond hosted the Cold Springs Eagles for a Monday afternoon county matchup game and after jumping out to an...
Wallace State inducts members into English and math honor societies
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is proud to announce more than 50 students earned invitations to join Sigma Kappa Delta and Mu...
Group enjoys meeting at Peinhardt Living History Farm
CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of the Cullman Historical Society enjoyed a change of scenery at their meeting on Sunday. The group usually meets at...
‘What better way than to serve food to the community?’
The Link, Kingdom Life Church team up for Community Meal
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County on Thursday, March 23, hosted its monthly...
All about seeds
Library hosts gardening event, announces seed swap
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library recently hosted an event with the Cullman County Extension Office...
State’s Feb. unemployment rate ties record low 2.5%; Cullman Co. tied for 3rd lowest at 2.0%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate is 2.5%, tying the all-time record low, down from January 2023’s rate of 2.6%,...
Tigers take on North Alabama Tuesday
AUBURN, Ala. – Coming off its series win vs. Georgia, Auburn (16-7-1) continues its non-conference midweek slate against North Alabama (5-17) Tuesday at 6 p.m....
Wiggins coasts to victory on Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. – After moving into the lead on Day 2, Jordan Wiggins put it to ‘em on the final day of the Toyota...
UAB earns first C-USA series win of the season
MIAMI, Fla. – UAB (7-16, 2-4) held FIU (13-12, 2-4) to a score of 5-2 and secured the first Conference USA series win of...
Eighth-inning rally pushes No. 25 Alabama past No. 22 Kentucky, 4-3
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – An eighth-inning rally for Alabama baseball helped the 25th-ranked Crimson Tide down No. 22 Kentucky, 4-3, on Sunday at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. The...
ADMH receives $1M grant to develop criteria for CCBHCs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) a Certified Community...
Files from yesteryear: 1937, 1954
From the files of 1937
October is here -the month of witches, black cats and spooks. Already at Fairview High we are looking forward to...
WSCC hosting author Phyllis Biffle Elmore, Heartland Quilt Guild April 6
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College will host “Quilt of Souls” author
Phyllis Biffle Elmore Thursday, April 6, at 11 a.m. in the James...
Jacobs declares Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday, March 22, proclaimed April Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in the city of Cullman....
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Cats split senior night matchups with Bob Jones, Golden
CULLMAN, Ala. – After completing the area sweep of Decatur on the road Thursday night, the ‘Cats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Friday...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point falls to Winfield at home 9-5
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors rode a four game-winning streak into their game against Winfield Friday afternoon but after a back-and-forth affair with...
City telecommunicators getting new dispatch software
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman’s emergency dispatch center will be using new software in order to better assist the residents of Cullman....
Cullman County case to be featured on ’48 Hours’ Saturday
‘The Mysterious Death of Tiffiney Crawford’ will air at 9 p.m. on CBS
CULLMAN, Ala. – When Tiffiney Joy Crawford, the founder of the popular...
Library hosting Spring Break Camp March 27-29
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library will host Spring Break Camp Monday-Wednesday, March 27-29 at 10 a.m. for kids ages 8-18.
On Monday,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors outrace Fairview 18-7; Thursday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors made the trip over to Fairview to take on the Lady Aggies in a county game...
AL Senate passes health care facilities visitation legislation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, introduced Senate Bill 113 this week to protect and enhance the visitation requirements for patients, clients or...
Red Cross urges residents to prepare for severe weather
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — With the possibility of severe weather, including a risk of tornadoes, across much of the state, the American Red Cross urges...
Decatur man arrested on fentanyl trafficking charge in Cullman Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a reckless driver on Interstate 65 near Dodge City...
Cullman City School Board recognizes faculty, staff, students
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman School Board on Tuesday recognized several faculty, staff and students for their accomplishments.
The board recognized Cullman High School (CHS)...
15 Alabama football players impress at 2023 Pro Day
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama football program hosted its annual Pro Day inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility Thursday, with 15 draft-eligible Crimson Tide...
