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...
United Way Day of Caring Sept. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) annual Day of Caring will take place Monday, Sept. 12. Day of Caring is an opportunity to participate in volunteer outreach projects to assist local nonprofit organizations.
Volunteers can choose from agency projects that impact UWCC...
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...
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...
Wreaths Across America: Community comes together to honor veterans
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local scout troops, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapter, representatives from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and community members gathered on Saturday, Dec. 17, at Cullman City Cemetery to honor veterans who died while in service or otherwise. The...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point earns 56-44 win over Fairview, advances to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In our first varsity matchup of the night, West Point and Fairview duked it out for a spot in Thursday night’s semifinals. After a tight first half, West Point fended off an aggressive Lady Aggies team in the second half to...
Hanceville Elementary hosts ‘Christmas Around the World’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School Assistant Principal Emily Brown wanted to bring something special to her students this year, and what better way to do so than to take them “around the world” to learn about Christmas traditions?
Brown said she started thinking about...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Put 110% effort in all things I do, on and off the court’: Fairview’s Tara Evans recaps sophomore season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview volleyball player Tara Evans finished her sophomore season last year and the Lady Aggies finished runner-up in the county tournament. Tara talked about that season, what she learned, and what the experience has been like for her so far. She...
St. Paul’s celebrates students, new year
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School on Saturday hosted a back-to-school bash for students. Young scholars enjoyed snacks, lunch and bouncing about on inflatables.
Pastor Richard Gaub, a new addition to the St. Paul’s family, shared, “This was our back-to-school bash. It’s our way...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point collects area wins over Brewer
WEST POINT, Ala. -- After traveling to Lawrence County earlier this week, the West Point Warriors returned home Saturday afternoon to take on the Brewer Patriots in a pair of area games and both Warrior squads collected area wins. The Lady Warriors broke open a close...
Vinemont High’s STEAM Job Fair set to showcase local career opportunities
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School will host a STEAM Job Fair in the school's gymnasium on March 20, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The event, aimed at connecting students with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) industries in Cullman County, is scheduled to...
Join the 2nd annual Picnic with Ponies May 18
VINEMONT, Ala. - A Leap of Faith Equestrian Center LLC in Vinemont invites the community to its second annual Picnic with Ponies event, set for May 18, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This family friendly event promises a day full of activities, music and food...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman advances to NW Regional Finals with 56-51 OT win over Muscle Shoals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats made their third consecutive Sweet 16 appearance at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Wednesday morning, and it took more than four quarters for them to settle things with Muscle Shoals. The Trojans hit a three-pointer just before the...
PREP SOCCER: ‘You have to work with everyone involved to accomplish what needs to get done’: Cullman’s Mimi Lunsford reflects on Bearcat years
CULLMAN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cullman’s Mimi Lunsford talked about her time playing soccer for the Bearcats and she shared some of the many memories she made during those years.
"Although all the games and trips were some of the best...
Books reviews from CCPLS readers
Readers who frequent the Cullman County Public Library System share reviews of some of their recently read books.
Submission date: July 21
Reviewer: Jeanette Eakin
Title: “Agents of Babylon”
Author: Dr. David Jeremiah
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Thoughts about the book: Wonderful to read how a teenager (Daniel)...
Sheriff Gentry shares vital holiday safety tips
As the festive season is in full swing, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry emphasized the importance of caution during this joyous time. "Unfortunately, the holiday season often does see an increase in thefts and burglaries," he said.
Regarding home safety, Gentry was adamant about the...
Christmas on the Farm
VINEMONT, Ala. - Families flocked to Snead’s Farmhouse for its Christmas on the Farm event Saturday, Dec. 9. The warmish sunny afternoon was the perfect break in the day’s dreary drizzly weather, allowing a few hours of farmhouse festivities.
Owner Judy Snead smiled and excitedly...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope races past Vinemont 77-56 to advance to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and Vinemont clashed in the county tournament’s first varsity semifinal game Thursday night and after a back and forth first half, the Lady Raiders outscored Vinemont 22-10 in the third quarter and fended off the Lady Eagles in the...
WSCC Men’s Basketball to take on Lee College in first game at NJCAA tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s men’s basketball team are making their way to Hutchinson, Kansas, to compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Division I Basketball Tournament.
The Lions are ranked as the No. 21 seed in the tournament and drew No....
CPD to host community cookout April 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department is bringing back its community cookout for the first time since 2020.
The event will take place Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Cullman Housing Authority.
CPD Public Relations Officer Adam Clark said the event started...
Guy Hunt Library: Hidden gem of the CCPLS
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The libraries of the Cullman County Public Library System are a valuable and often overlooked resource. Holly Pond’s Guy Hunt Library is one of those hidden gems; it offers weekly and monthly community events and programs designed to entice a...
Auburn names Derrick Nix Offensive Coordinator, Kent Austin Quarterbacks Coach
Auburn, Alabama—Derrick Nix has been named offensive coordinator and running backs coach at Auburn, head coach Hugh Freeze announced Wednesday. A native of Attalla, Alabama, Nix has spent the previous 16 years at Ole Miss, 12 as running backs coach and the last four as...
Cullman County Commission gives $200K toward Agriplex community hub
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its February meeting, the Cullman County Commission approved a $200,000 appropriation toward the building of a new community hub at the North Alabama Agriplex.
“We always appreciate the support of the commission, especially in a large endeavor like this,” noted Rachel...
Cullman Fire Rescue Santa Ride heading through town this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire and Rescue will host its annual Santa Ride event this Friday, Dec. 22, from 5-9 p.m. The big man himself, Santa Claus, will hop aboard a fire engine and be escorted around town, down neighborhood streets to wave at...
Link brings back V.i.P.S. mentorship program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County has reestablished its Volunteers in Public Schools, or V.i.P.S., mentorship program to serve West Elementary and Parkside students for the spring semester. The program, a collaborative effort between The Link and Children’s Trust Fund, is designed...
Auburn Made: Week 16 NFL rundown
From a game-winning field goal to a career-long touchdown grab, it was a Christmas weekend to remember for some of Auburn's former players in the NFL.
See who all shined in this week's Auburn Made NFL rundown.
BEST OF WEEK 16
Derrick Brown, DT, Carolina Panthers
Brown once...
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...
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...
Cullman County’s Laney, Stephenson recognized at Troy University Honors Convocation
TROY, Ala. - Troy University recognized students for outstanding achievements in academics, leadership and service during the annual Honors Convocation on April 15 at the Troy campus.
Local students who were awarded include:
Sarah Laney of Cullman won the Bernard E. Williams Award and the Sigma...
Cullman Civitan Club returns
CULLMAN, Ala. - For years, the Cullman Civitan Club worked throughout the Cullman community, providing service, support and help to those in need. After a dwindling membership roster forced the club to relinquish its charter, the Cullman Civitan Club is, once again, in full operation.
On Thursday, April 25, the...
Sportsman Lake gardeners applying for arboretum accreditation
CULLMAN, Ala. – Master Gardeners and other nature enthusiasts gathered Monday morning at Sportsman Lake's Wildflower Garden to shadow Mary Claire Smith in identifying 25 unique species of trees and woody growth in an effort to have the garden accredited as an arboretum. An...
Vinemont Town Council votes to replace Town vehicle
VINEMONT, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Vinemont Town Council voted unanimously to surplus its current vehicle – a 2010 Dodge Charger – and purchase a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox.
During its work session, the council discussed purchasing new pickleball sets...
Op-Ed: To the single mother on Mother’s Day
I write this as a man who was raised by a single mother during the most transformative years of my life. It's hard to express in words the depth of my gratitude for all the trials she faced to enable me to pursue the...
ALDOT performing drilling and testing on I-65 this week
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - In preparation for future resurfacing of Interstate 65 in Morgan County and parts of Limestone and Cullman counties, Alabama Department of Transportation crews are performing drilling and testing this week, weather permitting.
Motorists are advised to expect intermittent lane closures from 8...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 2 Good Hope tops No. 1 Lauderdale County 55-46
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- After collecting their third straight county championships at Tom Drake Coliseum Saturday night, the Good Hope Lady Raiders returned to Wallace State Wednesday afternoon to take on the Lady Tigers of Lauderdale County. The Lady Raiders entered the game with a...
Pet of the Week: Giggles
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is Giggles with his wiggles!
This miniature Plott Hound is a gentle and loving 1-1.5 year old that loves nothing more than belly rubs. Giggles is a low energy pup who is an excellent...
Well Water Quality Workshop set for Nov. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System – Private Well Program is offering a free workshop through the Cullman County and Blount County Extension Offices on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Hanceville Civic Center. The Well Water Quality Workshop will...
CCSO kicks off new Citizens’ Academy session
CULLMAN, Ala. – The spring 2023 session of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy kicked off Tuesday, March 14. This is the ninth year of the program, which gives Cullman County residents an opportunity to learn about the role of law enforcement...
2 waves of rain and potential severe weather today and Monday
CLANTON – Sunday 7:30 am, February 11, 2024 (Updated 8:15 AM, Sunday, February 11, 2024)
Two waves of showers and thunderstorms will occur through Monday. An area of rain with a few thunderstorms concentrated around I-20 is forecast to weaken during the remainder of the morning. From mid to late afternoon,...
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. The tours will take place every Saturday in April, across 25 cities and towns statewide.
According to Cullman County Museum Director...
PREP BASEBALL: Cold Springs earns 4-3 win at Holly Pond, Monday scoring recap
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles traveled to Holly Pond for a spring break matchup Monday afternoon and after falling behind in the bottom of the sixth, the Eagles scored a pair of runs in the top of the seventh to pick...
Therapeutic Recreation celebrates holidays
CULLMAN, Ala. – After December’s intermittent bad weather prompted a rescheduled date, Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism’s (CPRST) Therapeutic Recreation held an after-Christmas celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Stone Bridge Farms.
Guests of all ages spent time with Santa Claus reviewing all of...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point advances to semifinals with 68-42 win over Cold Springs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point and Cold Springs clashed in Wednesday night’s final county tournament matchup with a spot in the varsity boys’ semifinals on the line and the Warriors punched their ticket to the next round with a 68-42 win over the Eagles.
Cole...
Cold weather no deterrent at Winter Market
CULLMAN, Ala. – With nearly 100 vendors to choose from, Christmas shopping was made easy all in one place at Warrior Way’s Winter Market on Saturday and Sunday at the Cullman County Child Development Center.
The scholarship fundraiser saw colder temperatures, but that didn’t stop...
Obituary: James Burl Chappell
Graveside service for James Burl Chappell, 85, of Cullman will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Valley Springs Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Cullman Funeral Home from 10-11 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Chappell passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022,...
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption expands foster care adoption program across Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and the State of Alabama are proud to announce a partnership that will lead to more adoptions of youth waiting in foster care.
This unique public-private partnership will expand the Foundation’s signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids,...
Wallace State 1st in state selected to participate in SME Workforce Pipeline Challenge
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Faculty and staff of Wallace State Community College recently met with industry partners and Society for Manufacturing Engineers (SME) staff to start a three-year project aimed at increasing the manufacturing workforce in the United States.
SME is a national nonprofit committed to...
Smith Lake Baptist Church providing meals to those in mourning
CRANE HILL, Ala. - In the heart of Crane Hill, Smith Lake Baptist Church (SLBC) has embarked on a mission to support those grappling with the loss of a loved one through its Mourning Meal Outreach Ministry. This heartfelt initiative aims to deliver donated...
Troy legend DeMarcus Ware enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio – Troy great DeMarcus Ware was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday at Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Ware becomes the first Troy player in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, just the 16th from an Alabama high...
What’s in our water: Register for Alabama Water Watch Monitoring Training
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman residents have the opportunity to participate in researching Alabama’s abundant biodiversity and water resources at the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s (ACES) upcoming Alabama Water Watch (AWW) Monitoring Training Wednesday, April 5, from 12:30-6:30 p.m. at Camp Meadowbrook. The hybrid online/in-person...
Come shop with me: Let’s build a hat
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Savannah Nunnelley, the woman behind the creation and design of Collier Custom Hats.
What is a custom hat you might ask? Nunnelley described customizing and shaping a hat to fit the individual’s character and style.
Nunnelley, wife to Wesley and mother to...
Gudger champions economic growth
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The inaugural Alabama Economic Forum was held in Birmingham on Feb. 16 to discuss the state’s need to continue growing its sustainable job market as it looks to the future. A key voice at the forum was Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman.
Gudger...
Cullman City Council announces Teacher Appreciation Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, April 22, issued a proclamation naming May 6-10, 2024, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the city, joining the upcoming national observance. Mayor Woody Jacobs delivered the proclamation to Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff, who...
PREP BASEBALL: Raiders collect 11-2 area win over Hanceville
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After a week filled with postponements and wet weather, the Good Hope Raiders finally got the chance to host the first game of its area series against Hanceville Friday night. The Bulldogs took an early, 2-1 lead but 10 unanswered...
Jacobs proclaims November Home Care and Hospice Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday proclaimed the month of November Home Care and Hospice Month in Cullman, urging citizens to recognize and appreciate home care and hospice professionals in our community. Emily Price Hall, Jennifer Harbin and Justin Gollott from...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs edges West Point 41-35 to advance to JV Girls Championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s county tournament resumed play at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Wednesday night, and we tipped things off with a JV Girls matchup between West Point and Cold Springs. The Eagles and Warriors were tied up at 22 going into...
Birmingham-Southern College Appoints Dr. Laura Stultz as Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dr. Kent Andersen as Associate Provost
BIRMINGHAM, AL (03/04/2024) Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) is delighted to announce significant leadership appointments within its academic administration. Dr. Laura Stultz, who has been serving as Interim Provost, has been officially named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of the College. Additionally, Dr. Kent...
Children and holiday stress
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The holiday season is a magical time, but it can also be stressful for some. Dan Marullo, PH.D., a pediatric psychologist and neuropsychologist at Children’s of Alabama, says stress can impact children and parents.
Marullo says several things can contribute to stress,...
Arrowhead RV Park to hold inaugural Easter at Arrowhead
SMITH LAKE, Ala- Arrowhead R.V. Park is a community comprised of camper-living locals and this year they have decided to go all out and make Easter weekend a party. Through the past winter months, needed updates and changes have been taking place on the...
Vinemont hosts Christmas in the Park
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont held its third annual Christmas in the Park event on Saturday, Dec 9. A looming threat of severe weather kept the crowd sparse, although the lack of a large audience couldn’t dim the beauty of...
2023 classes begin at The Link
CULLMAN, Ala. – To look at the exterior of the buildings on Ninth Street Southeast, one would never imagine the miraculous transformations that happen inside. The Link of Cullman County specializes in educating and nurturing its friends and neighbors, what other organizations refer to...
WSCC: Sessions provide information on Health Science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Health Science programs will soon begin accepting applications for Fall 20204 admission. To answer any questions potential students may have about the programs, information sessions will be held on Thursday, Feb. 29, and Wednesday, April 3, from...
A frugal mom’s guide to holiday shopping
Holidays and gifts go together like peanut butter and jelly. Unfortunately, if you aren’t carefully planning and scraping pennies, the holiday season can also go along with financial stress. Christmas and holiday shopping can be intimidating to even those with the largest of bank...
Registration still available for upcoming ‘Book It’ 5k Run
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County are hosting their 2nd Annual Virtual 5k Run/ Walk and One Mile Fun Run beginning this Friday, Sept. 24- 30. Registration online at https://www.ccpls.com; $25 for the 5k and $15 for the...
6 IN A ROW: West Point tops Fairview 9-3 to claim 6th consecutive county championship
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – West Point and Fairview clashed in this year’s Cullman County Tournament Championship Game at Mark Moore Field Tuesday night and for the sixth consecutive season, the Warriors are county champs. J.D. Cochran tossed a complete game on the mound, allowing just...
US Poultry Foundation donates $7K to Wallace State
Wallace State Community College recently accepted a $7,000 donation for its Industry Education Recruitment Funding Program from the U.S. Poultry Foundation. The gift is meant to aid in recruitment and retention of students in the Poultry Science program at Wallace State and was given...
WSCC: Broadway Night set for Feb. 15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students in Wallace State Community College's Fine and Performing Arts programs are gearing up for the annual Broadway Night, scheduled on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
The upcoming...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Grow together’: Fairview’s Brooklynn Merriman recaps freshman season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies' JV team just completed their season earlier this month, and freshman Brooklynn Merriman talked about what she learned throughout the year and what it was like playing with a great group of teammates and coaches.
"It was not...
‘Spread the Love’ with the United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County encourages residents to “Spread the Love” to their neighbors and friends by donating to its communitywide food drive, which started Monday, Feb. 6, and concludes on Saturday, Feb. 11.
Set to benefit food banks across the...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Vinemont advances to JV Semifinals with 50-31 win over Cold Springs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After icy weather delayed the start of this year’s event, the Cullman County Basketball Tournament finally got underway at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Monday night. We tipped things off with a JV Boys matchup between Vinemont and Cold Springs. After...
Veteran spotlight: Ronald ‘Ron’ Creech
In celebration of Veterans Day, Tribune reporter Cayla Grace Murphy sat down with veterans at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 for rapid-fire interviews. The Tribune will be publishing an interview every week in November.
Ronald ‘Ron’ Creech
United States Army, Reserve 1978-1988, active duty 1988-1992
Deployments:...
Vinemont Easter in the Park an ‘eggstravagant’ affair
VINEMONT, Ala. - The green of the Vinemont Community Center was bustling with excitement on Saturday, March 23, as the annual Easter event was underway. Attendees from the town and surrounding areas flooded the center on the sunny afternoon, itching for a little taste...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: JV Lady Raiders capture county title with 43-32 win over Cold Springs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We tipped off Championship Saturday the Cullman County Tournament with the JV Girls finals between Good Hope and Cold Springs and the Lady Raiders led on the scoreboard from start to finish, defeating the Lady Eagles 43-32 and capturing the county...
Good Hope celebrating #CityHallSelfie Day Aug. 15
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The City of Good Hope will be participating in #CityHallSelfie Day on Tuesday, Aug. 15.
#CityHallSelfie Day is a celebration of public service showcasing pride in local government institutions. Every year since 2016, government employees, elected officials, members of the media...
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 the Pirates, West Point’s streak ended with a 9-5 loss.
Winfield struck first in their opening at-bats with one out as...
Alabama-Jacksonville State baseball game postponed
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama-Jacksonville State baseball game scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather in the forecast.
The teams were originally scheduled to play at 4 p.m. CT today at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. The game will be made up...
Unsheltered International invites community to free Thanksgiving meal Nov. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Unsheltered International is dedicated to helping unsheltered and unhoused individuals and connecting resources to the people who may need them most. As part of the organization’s community outreach, it will partner with local food truck The Street Kitchen to...
Auburn legend Mike Kolen passes away
AUBURN, Ala. – Nicknamed "Captain Crunch" for his rugged tackling, former Auburn linebacker Mike Kolen passed away Wednesday at the age of 76.
A 1985 Alabama Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Kolen led Auburn in tackles in 16 of the 25 games he started from...
Pet of the Week: My fellow Americans, check out Mr. Kennedy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mr. Kennedy, an approximately 3-year-old male "shollie" (shepherd and collie mix) with a dark thick coat, is available for adoption at the Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Mr. Kennedy is truly man's best friend, cherishing the time spent with his handlers at 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...
Caring for Cullman raises more than $11K for Good Samaritan
CULLMAN, Ala, – Good Samaritan Health Clinic of Cullman, Inc. on Monday evening saw over 800 in attendance at its annual fundraising “Caring for Cullman” concert with Triumphant Quartet and comedian Mickey Bell at Northbrook Baptist Church. The event raised $11,521 in ticket sales...
Temporary restraining order halts issuance of Integrated Facility Licenses
CULLMAN, Ala. - Late Wednesday evening, Jan. 3, Montgomery Circuit Court Judge James Anderson issued a temporary restraining order, banning the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) from issuing licenses to five would-be Integrated Facilities – facilities with the ability to grow, cultivate, dispense, transport...
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, kids will participate in the “Nailed It Challenge” to decorate cupcakes like Minions from “Despicable Me.” The library will provide...
ADPH recognizes Black History Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Black History Month is observed each February. It is a time to recognize the struggles - and celebrate the accomplishments - of generations of Black and African Americans. It is also a time to acknowledge and address the common health disparities...
COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope downs Fairview 6-3 to win county championship
VINEMONT, Ala. – For the first time in nine seasons, a new team stepped up to claim the county championship at the Vinemont Sports Complex Wednesday night. After toppling the nine-time defending champion West Point Warriors in the semifinals, Good Hope clashed with Fairview...
Palomino, WildWater see early Labor Day crowds
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday was the saving grace for the Labor Day weekend’s festivities seeing only partially cloudy skies at two of Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism’s (CPRST’s) locations: Palomino RV Resort and WildWater.
Palomino RV Resort at Burrow-Hamilton Farm hosted Labor Day festivities...
Weston Clay Montgomery Memorial Fishing Tournament set for Jan. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - Weston Montgomery was a young, vivacious teenager who had his life cut short earlier this year. It was a loss felt by his whole community; they often remember him as a kind young man who loved his friends and family, the...
STATE TRACK MEET: ‘Blessed is an understatement’: Cold Springs wins back to back 2A State Championships; Local results from Cullman, Gulf Shores
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a great showing on Friday, the Cold Springs Eagles continued their dominant run at this year’s AHSAA State Track Meet Saturday, pulling away to beat Reeltown by 34 points and claiming their second consecutive 2A State Championship. Eagles runner Ethan...
COLUMN: The 57-year-old grudge
Well, the Super Bowl is history, which means football season is finally over, and husbands are talking to their wives for the first time in months. It also means we’ve seen the last of the office betting pools until September. Everyone knows that football...
Alabama Extension agents help parents, students get back into healthy school routine
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — After a few months away from the classroom and a regular school routine, the summer fun is winding down and it’s time to get back to alarm clocks and school bells.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System at Auburn University and the...
PREP CHEER: ‘God gave you a purpose’: Cold Springs’ Jaci Baker enjoying sophomore season
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs sophomore cheerleader Jaci Baker is cheering on the varsity squad for the first time and is really enjoying her time with the squad. She's so happy to be cheering alongside some great teammates and has learned a lot from...
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. The Crimson Tide moves to 21-8 on the season and 3-6 in Southeastern Conference action.
Both teams traded two runs apiece...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point advances to NW Regional with 59-47 win over Wenonah
WEST POINT, Ala. – After winning their area tournament earlier this week, the West Point Lady Warriors were back home Friday night to host a Sub-Regional matchup against Wenonah. The Lady Warriors went into the locker room with a 21-point lead at halftime and...
FAITH: Elements Health & Wellness Spa dedicates business to Christ
The owner of Elements Health & Wellness Spa said she felt a calling to publicly dedicate her business to Jesus Christ – so she did just that.
On Wednesday, April 24, Melissa Oblawski said she has felt a heaviness in her spirit and relationship with...
Alabama’sDowns Selected as 2023 Shaun Alexander Award winner
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama safety Caleb Downs was selected as the 2023 recipient of the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Wednesday morning.
Downs was one of five finalists for this year's award and was joined by Rueben Bain (Miami (Fla.)), Kevin...
Ashton Story of Hanceville part of UA cheer, dance teams that placed at nationals
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama all-girl and co-ed cheerleading teams each placed second at the UCA National Competition held at Walt Disney World in Orlando Jan. 14. The dance team earned a spot in the D1 Jazz finals that same weekend in...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Raiders claim County Championship with 69-55 win over West Point
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and West Point battled it out in Saturday night’s final County Championship Game and the Raiders put together a dominant second quarter to create some separation and held off the Warriors in the second half to win it 69-55...
East, West students enjoy Bearcat Glow Bash
CULLMAN, Ala. - The parent-teacher organizations (PTOs) of East and West Elementary Schools spent a chunk of their time over the past month planning, preparing for and executing their biggest collaborative effort to date. The first Bearcat Glow Bash was held at Cullman Middle...
Dinner on First returning May 18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hosted by the Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Foundation, Dinner on First is an elegant affair held each year along First Avenue in downtown Cullman’s Warehouse District. This year’s event will take place Saturday, May 18.
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports...
‘We will forever be indebted to Hope Horses’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Hope Horses, Inc. hosted its popular Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser, Hats, Horses and Hope, Saturday evening, May 6. The event was held at Camp Meadowbrook, and attendees dressed in their best Derby fashions.
Seth Johnson, whose son Nate participates in the...
