Cullman County Youth Football Week 7 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2023 youth football regular season is winding down and some teams had an opportunity to clinch a spot in the playoffs on Saturday. The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Good Hope Raiders, the Vinemont Eagles traveled to take on the Cullman...
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...
The Link of Cullman County hosts Rockin’ Good Grocery Giveaway
CULLMAN, Ala, - On Saturday, July 20, The Link of Cullman County partnered with Greater Good Music to host its annual Rockin’ Good Grocery Giveaway. This year, the local food resource event – which is held in parallel to Rock the South – saw...
Goatoberfest coming this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing will kick off this year’s Oktoberfest celebrations with Goatoberfest. There will be live music Friday, Sept. 26, starting at 7 p.m., then a full day of fun Saturday, Sept. 27, from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Goat Island Tap Room Manager...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman drops region game at Muscle Shoals 55-27
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back on the road for another region game at Muscle Shoals Friday night and tying things up at 7 early on, the Trojans began to pull away before the end of the first half. The ‘Cats...
‘Tinsel and Timber’
First Source for Women holds Christmas gala
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County-based First Source for Women, with offices in Hanceville and Cullman, celebrated an early Christmas on Thursday, Nov. 14, with “Tinsel and Timber,” a fundraising social and auction at Brick Haven. Guests enjoyed music...
Alabama Conservation District Employees Association announces 6 $1K scholarships for 2026 graduating seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Conservation District Employees Association is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, offering six $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors across the state who plan to enter college in the summer or fall of 2026.
One scholarship will be awarded in...
Local law enforcement reports calm Labor Day weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry were both happy to report that the Labor Day weekend was a relatively quiet one for their departments.
Nassetta said there with no major incidents to note. "We didn't have much...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman takes varsity match over Homewood 3-1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena Tuesday night for a varsity match against Homewood. The Bearcats got off to a 2-0 start and after the Patriots took the third set, Cullman bounced back to win the third set and take...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats open season with 85-50 win over Hayden, Lady Broncos earn OT win
CULLMAN, Ala. – Basketball has returned to Bearcat Arena for another season and Cullman opened up its season with a matchup against Hayden Tuesday night. The ‘Cats led by just one at the end of the opening period, but several scorers got hot as...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors sweep Hanceville in home opener
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors hosted Hanceville in their home openers at Jim Boyd Gymnasium Tuesday night and both West Point squads collected wins over their county rivals. The Lady Warriors bounced back from a slow first half...
COLUMN: A ride down the Rhine River
When I saw the handwriting on the wall, I knew we were no longer in Kansas; excuse me, I meant Alabama. As a matter of fact, we were approximately 4,500 miles east of my home in Opelika. I didn’t need the prophet Daniel to...
Vinemont senior lunch to be held Jan. 15
VINEMONT, Ala. - Listen up, seniors! It’s arguably the best day of the month and it is headed your way. Break out your comfortable pants and dust off the conversation ice-breakers, the Town of South Vinemont is hosting its monthly senior lunch on Jan....
6 teams advance to Cullman County Youth Football Championship Games
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The semifinal round of this year’ s Cullman County Youth Football playoffs were hosted at Good Hope’s James W. Shabel Stadium Saturday and after six hard-fought games, next week's championship matchups are now set.
In the Fireplug games, the Vinemont Eagles took...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to Appalachian 28-18
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Broncos kicked off their season at home against Appalachian Friday night and it was a nailbiter between them and the Eagles. Holly Pond trailed by three in the final minutes of the fourth, but Appalachian was able to score...
Outlaw Arenacross Pro-Am event coming to Cullman, fundraiser for Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center will host the Outlaw Arenacross Pro-Am event on July 27, Aug. 3 and Aug. 10. Gates open at 2 p.m., welcoming motocross enthusiasts and families to enjoy thrilling races, community engagement and support for a...
Chamber hosts tourism panel
CULLMAN, Ala.- The All Steak’s banquet room was bustling with excitement on Friday afternoon as the Cullman County Tourism Bureau held a tourism panel for the members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce at the chamber’s monthly community luncheon.
The event was sponsored by...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930
From the files of 1900
Arthur and Walter Oden are at the bedside of their father, Captain E.J. Oden.
Reverend Anson West has about recovered from an illness.
D.L. Aldredge of Holly Pond was in Cullman on Tuesday.
Miss Minnie Braasch and Edgar Stoll of Vinemont have entered...
PREP CHEER: ‘Spread God’s word as much as you can’: Good Hope’s Lexi Doss enjoying senior season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior Lexi Doss will be heading into her fourth and final year as a varsity cheerleader and has enjoyed every second of this experience so far. She has learned some very important things during this journey and from...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont downs West End on the road 36-6
WALNUT GROVE, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to take on the West End Patriots on a soggy and misty night in Etowah County. The Eagles got off to fast start to build an early lead and never looked back as they came away with a...
Federation calls for Farming Feeds Alabama Photo Contest entries
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation is searching for a bumper crop of snapshots displaying forestry and agriculture through the Farming Feeds Alabama Photo Contest.
Submissions are accepted at www.AlfaFarmers.org/PhotoContest now through Sept. 15, 2025. Mailed entries are not allowed.
“A picture is worth a thousand words...
Stu’s Crew sees 40 participants for basketball camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School (CHS) Head Basketball Coach Stu Stuedeman, along with his team of CHS Varsity Basketball players hosted the inaugural Stu’s Crew Basketball Camp in partnership with the Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) Therapeutic Recreation Program (TRP) on...
CHS adds weather station as engineering students showcase 3D print skills statewide
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is partnering with a weather institute to host a cutting-edge weather monitoring station on campus, with students taking the opportunity to gain some real-world Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills along the way.Cullman High School has partnered...
‘Being on that field lights a fire under us’: West Point’s Olivia Curtis recaps sophomore season
WEST POINT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to West Point junior majorette Olivia Curtis, and she recapped her sophomore year in the band. Olivia learned and went through a lot during the year with her fellow bandmates and she believes those experiences...
‘Not everyone lives to tell their story’
CULLMAN, Ala. - “For my aunt we walk,” “Love does not hurt,” “Not everyone lives to tell their story.” Those were the words emblazoned on posterboard signs and affixed to the backs, wagons and hands of survivors and supporters alike on Saturday, Oct. 28,...
EES Principal Melanie Harris honored by Ivey for National Principals Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School Principal Melanie Harris recently made a stop in Montgomery to celebrate National Principals Month with Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and other top education officials in the state.“As the Alabama Elementary School Assistant Principal of the Year, I was...
$3.4M in Community Services Block Grants awarded statewide
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey’s office this week announced $3.4 million in Community Services Block Grants will be distributed to 18 community action agencies to provide services at the local level to eligible individuals and families in Alabama.
“Many Alabamians through unforeseen events can...
Small fire at Rusken Packaging
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Rescue responded with two engines to a fire call around 10:55p.m. on Tuesday night, March 12.
Cullman Fire Rescue Division Chief EMS and 911 Communications Danny Cain said there was a small fire at Rusken Packaging at 64 Walnut...
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...
Hanceville man arrested for methamphetamine trafficking
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department arrested a Hanceville man and charged him with trafficking in methamphetamine following a traffic stop on Aug. 2.
According to CPD Public Relations Officer Adam Clark, officers stopped a vehicle occupied by Tyler Lamont Speakman, 29, on Hickory...
CCBOE talks FY 2025 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12, and discussed the upcoming fiscal year budget. It also proclaimed September Attendance Awareness Month in Cullman County Schools.
First on the agenda was discussion on the budget. The...
Cullman County EMA emphasizes critical need for volunteer firefighters
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) recently shared that many towns and communities in Alabama are facing a critical shortage of volunteer firefighters, with volunteer numbers dropping by an estimated 40% over the past 20 years.
According to Cullman County EMA...
Keeping Cullman beautiful: Meet the ‘flower girls’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs at a recent city council meeting complimented a team of women he termed Cullman’s “flower girls,” noting their skillful work in beautifying the city’s downtown streetscapes with hanging baskets, flower beds and landscaping. Intrigued, The Tribune wanted...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview races past Columbia 46-6
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – On a hot and humid Friday night in Fairview, the Columbia Eagles traveled from Huntsville to take on the Fairview Aggies at Dafford Smith Stadium. At the end an often-contentious game, Fairview came away with a dominant, 46-6 win over the...
Pet of the Week: Meet Tess, a true companion at heart
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tess is the perfect combination of all that is good and kind in the dog world. At approximately 4.5 to 5 years old, this low-to-medium energy girl has an unassuming nature and a quiet way of stealing your heart. She is...
Wallace State Cross Country turns heads at Memphis Twilight
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State men’s and women’s cross country opened their 2025 seasons with strong showings at the prestigious City Auto Memphis Twilight XC Classic, competing against a loaded field of NCAA Division I and NJCAA Division I programs.
The men’s team placed sixth...
Hanceville’s McKean named to Abilene Christian University fall 2024 Dean’s Honor Roll
ABILENE, Texas - Abilene Christian University has named Kaci McKean of Hanceville to the fall 2024 Dean's Honor Roll. McKean is a senior Art major.
McKean is among more than 1,800 students named to the fall 2024 Dean's Honor Roll.
To qualify for the Dean's Honor...
PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos, Bulldogs drop Thanksgiving Tournament matchups
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The 69th annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament officially tipped off at Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Monday night but unfortunately for the home crowd, it was a tough night for our local teams. The hosting Holly Pond Broncos rallied to tie things...
Berlin Town Council approves budget modifications for road, park projects
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday approved a modification to the 2025 budget in order to provide more funds for road repairs and development of the town’s park and farmers market complex. As part of ongoing work on County Roads 1612...
Ivey signs bill promoting veteran mental health
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday, April 7, signed Senate Bill 40, sponsored by Sen. Keith Kelley, R-Anniston and Rep. Russell Bedsole, R-Alabaster “to promote voluntary and temporary firearm storage to reduce suicide rates for residents,” her office said.
Ivey was joined by Major...
More than 25 graduate from WSCC Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 25 students were recognized during a pinning ceremony for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Wallace State Community College. Sixteen students from the Abdomen/Vascular pathway and 13 from the Cardiovascular pathway successfully completed their studies, with the majority of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops region opener at Sylvania 48-6
SYLVANIA, Ala. – After putting together an explosive offensive performance against Hanceville a week ago, the Holly Pond Broncos were back on the field Friday night, opening up region play at Sylvania. Unfortunately for the Holly Pond crowd, the Broncos didn’t have as much...
Update on Cullman County Revenue Office malware attack
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Revenue Office over the Christmas weekend was the victim of a malware attack, forcing a temporary shutdown of its online payment portal, causing some residents to lapse on property taxes, vehicle registrations and more. The Revenue Office has...
Community call to action from the United Way of Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County recently issued a community call to action. You can read it below:
Looking into the coming days, as the temperatures drop and winter weather sets in, we need your help! We're creating warming stations to support...
Jones Chapel VFD hosting Halloween (and more) event Oct. 31
‘This is going to be an exciting night of several fun and educational things going on’
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department will host a Halloween trick or treating event from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, while supplies last. Fire Chief...
Gardner, Morgan named November CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who is going above and beyond in their profession.
Teacher of the Month: Marrie Gardner, STEAM teacher, Fairview Elementary
Pictured left to right are Robert Strane/Fairview...
Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts to present ‘Treasures in Song’ Jan. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts is set to present “Treasures in Song: An Heirlooms Recital” on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. at St. John’s Church. Tickets will be available at the door for $5 per person.
“Heirlooms is excited to be...
Bernard Blues and BBQ draws crowds
CULLMAN, Ala. – This past weekend marked the eighth annual Bernard Blues and BBQ festival hosted by St. Bernard Abbey and Preparatory School.
Each day of the festival was marked with soulful music. Visitors set up on the lawn of the beautiful, shady campus to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville earns 32-6 region win over Ashville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville was back home at Ray Talley Stadium for another big regional matchup Friday night and the Bulldogs of Hanceville proved to be too much for the Bulldogs of Ashville, collecting a 32-6 region win at home.
Ashville led Hanceville 6-0 at...
Good Samaritan announces construction project out for bids
CULLMAN, Ala. – Good Samaritan Health Clinic Executive Director Jolanda Hutson on June 2, 2025, announced that the clinic’s new facility project is officially out for general contractor bids.
In an email, Hutson shared, “It is with great excitement that I share a major milestone...
Monograms Plus celebrates 25 years with Girls’ Day Out
CULLMAN, Ala. - The brick and mortar may be brand spanking new, but the business it houses at 802 Main Ave. NE is a long-standing staple in the community. Monograms Plus held its Girls’ Day Out on Saturday, Sept. 21, in celebration of 25...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville picks up 60-43 win at Holly Pond, Lady Broncos handle Lady Bulldogs 48-24
HOLLY POND, Ala. — Holly Pond returned home to Felton Easterwood Gymnasium to host its county rivals from Hanceville Tuesday night and both county squads split their varsity matchups. The Lady Broncos handled Hanceville 48-24 and in the boys’ game, the Bulldogs pulled away...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits varsity matchups with Sumiton Christian
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted a pair of varsity games with Sumiton Christian Friday night and the Bulldog teams came away with a split. The Addison Lady Bulldogs pulled out a 46-38 win while the Bulldogs fell to the Eagles 64-53.
Addison 46 - Sumiton Christian...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1950
From the files of 1930
The bodies of two Cullman County soldiers arrived home, Emory McConnell and Ulyses Yeager.
Mr. Jessie Smith is erecting a cotton gin at Simcoe.
W.C. Waldrop and wife attended the two-day Union Harp singing at Old Redan Church and reported a fine...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Keep God first, and never stop trusting Him’: Cold Springs’ Ciara Calvert talks Eagle years
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs senior standout Ciara Calvert was a multi-sport athlete during her years competing for the Eagles and in this interview she shared some of the many memories she made alongside her teammates and coaches.
"My favorite sports memory is definitely going...
Hall of Fame: Royals induct Auburn’s Bo Jackson
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Entering atop a Corvette and taking a slow lap around the stadium where the legend he first fashioned at Auburn further grew, Bo Jackson received a standing ovation Saturday from Kansas City Royals fans, many wearing No. 16 jerseys.
“When I...
Gudger named to GOPAC’s 2024 Class of Emerging Leaders
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama State Senator Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman is among 29 Republican legislators nationwide chosen for GOPAC's 2024 Class of Emerging Leaders.
Nominated by their state's legislative leadership, these elected officials have demonstrated promise in positively impacting their state and rising within the Republican...
Op-Ed: Alabama should proceed with caution on ‘school choice’
With another legislative session in Alabama right around the corner, along with a presidential election, “school choice” is quickly becoming a hot topic across the state. The phrase could mean anything from voucher systems to statewide open enrollment, depending on who is defining it.As...
How to beat the chill, without killing the power bill
CULLMAN, Ala. – While the worst part of the winter storm week has passed, there are a few more days of freezing temperatures ahead. Here are a few tips to help families beat the chill, without killing the power bill.
Set thermostats and heaters to...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison sweeps Athens Bible to win area championship
ADDISON, Ala. – The fifth-ranked Addison Bulldogs hosted No. 7 Athens Bible Trojans for an area double header Tuesday night, and they took care of business, clinching the area title with a 10-0 win in game one. Addison kept the momentum going with a...
Desperation Church adds 2 new pastors to Cullman staff
CULLMAN, Ala. - Desperation Church last Sunday morning announced the recent hiring of two new pastors to assist in day-to-day operations at its Cullman campus.
Matt Phillips and his wife, Alisha Phillips, were named new pastor and associate pastor for the Cullman location.
Pastor Andy Heis...
5 local students named to Troy University Provost’s List
TROY, Ala. - TROY is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List for the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the 2024-2025 academic year.
Local students who made Provost's List include:
Sadie Land of Cullman
Jodie Roden of Hanceville
Madelyne Grimmett of Cullman
Kathryn...
Warnke retires after nearly 4 decades of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - A familiar face with the Cullman Police Department decided to replace his badge with a retirement pledge this week. Captain Jeff Warnke has served as a law enforcement officer for more than 37 years.
“Counting my reserve time and full time with...
Files from Yesteryear: Jan. 18, 1945
From the files of Jan. 18, 1945
North Vinemont News
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Drake visited Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Blackmon, Sunday afternoon.
Pauline and Louise Norris of Enon visited their sister, Mrs. Verlon Drake, and Imogene Drake and Wilda Moon, Sunday afternoon.
Hollis Wilhite and Verlon Drake...
Local law enforcement, DA, Troopers talk traffic safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County District Attorney’s Office, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Cullman Police Department and Alabama State Troopers took part in a press conference Monday, Dec. 9, to implore the public to be aware and be safe on the roads this holiday...
Victim Services announces new name: The Willow Path
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman held its fifth annual Masquerade Ball Thursday evening, Sept. 25, at Stone Bridge Farms. Not only did the local nonprofit welcome its biggest crowd to date and raise more money than in previous years, it also announced...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek picks up 31-16 win at Waterloo
WATERLOO, Ala. – After handling Phillips Bear Creek a week ago, the Tigers of Meek were back on the road Friday night for another region game against Waterloo. The Tigers built up a 31-0 lead over the Cougars in the first half and cruised...
Files from yesteryear: 1937
From the files of 1937
The State of Alabama owns 4,221 buildings. The appraised value of these buildings, including contents, is $36,079,850. This property is insured for $27,777,245, against loss by fire. The State itself is carrying $18,566,815 of this insurance and the balance is...
Unsettled weather pattern and low-end severe threat possible Friday into early Sunday
CLANTON, Ala. -- An upper-level disturbance will move across the southern US Thursday night into Friday. Scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms will enter northwestern Alabama early Friday morning, moving eastward across much of the state through the evening hours. A couple...
Victory Cheer Academy introducing new Victory Gymnastics program in September
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victory Cheer Academy recently announced the launch of its new gymnastics program, Victory Gymnastics, with evaluations scheduled from Aug. 20-23, from 4-7 p.m. As spaces are limited, prospective participants are encouraged to book their slots early to ensure enrollment. Additionally, early...
Pet of the week: Doin’ just fine with Dandy
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dandy, an approximately 2-years-old male Texas Heeler with a plush toasty caramel coat, spotted feet and white-tipped tail, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Dandy is a delightful gentleman with low-to-medium energy, and demonstrates a lot of common sense....
CCBOE recognizes exceptional employees
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its meeting on Dec. 12, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized employees who have shown an overwhelming commitment to theirs job and dedication to the students of Cullman County Schools.
E5 Exceptional Award recipients have to be nominated for...
Cullman County Public Library System searching for new director
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library Board recently approved the posting of the vacancy for the library director position. Josie Harrington, the library’s most recent director, stepped down in November. The posting is now live on the Cullman County Public Library System’s...
Easter Bake Sale April 19 to support Hanceville Elementary Archery Team’s Nationals trip
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – An Easter Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, April 19, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parking lot of Warehouse Discount Grocery in Hanceville to support travel expenses for the Hanceville Elementary Archery Team, which recently qualified for the NASP...
FAITH: ‘He has changed my life time and time again’: Fairview’s Anna Strane discusses her relationship with God
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Anna Strane is starting her junior year at Fairview this fall and, in this interview, she talked about the different ways God has impacted her life.
"God means more to me than I could ever put into words. God has changed my...
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...
Local students named to Mississippi College President’s, Dean’s Lists
CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the President's List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade point average, based on a...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Put all your faith and trust in the Lord’: Hanceville’s Katie Twilley recaps Bulldog years
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville senior Katie Twilley had a great sports career and made some great memories during her playing days. She played with a lot of great teammates at Hanceville, learned a lot from that experience and had nothing but good things to...
Allen: Visit AlabamaVotes.gov to prepare for General Election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is encouraging Alabama voters to visit www.AlabamaVotes.gov before heading to the polls for the Nov. 5 General Election.“AlabamaVotes.gov makes several important tools available to Alabama’s voters. Before heading to the polls on Nov. 5, I...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps Saint Bernard at home
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted area foe Saint Bernard at Allen Stephenson Gym Thursday night, and the home team came away with a sweep after taking three straight sets 25-17, 25-21 and 25-7. The Lady Bulldogs can be penciled into at least...
Fairview Elementary holding Winter Coat and Shoe Drive
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Elementary School is holding its Winter Coat and Shoe Drive. Donations will be collected through Dec. 19, and distributed Dec. 20.
Assistant Principal Robert Strane said this is the second time the school has held the event
“The first time we were...
Best in Show! CHS Theatre tops Trumbauer District 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre on Nov. 1, won Best In Show for its one-act performance of “Suite Surrender” at the Alabama Conference of Theatre Trumbauer District 3 Festival in Decatur.
The group posted to Facebook:
“District Trumbauer was a huge success!
“Cullman Theatre brought...
Harmony School rocking ‘Socktober’
LOGAN, Ala. - Harmony School fifth-grade “Pirates and Pixies” clubs are working hard to make an impact in Cullman County this month with “Socktober,” a schoolwide fundraiser to collect socks for families in need and give students experience in community outreach.
The project was created...
County schools get new school buses; board recognizes Cold Springs FCCLA
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its regular board meeting Thursday afternoon, talked about the system’s new school buses and recognized the Cold Springs High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).
The system purchased 51 new school...
Vinemont talks planning commission, board of adjustments, murals, events
VINEMONT, Ala- At its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 12, the Vinemont Town Council continued talks of creating a planning commission and board of adjustments.
The subjects were tabled once again, amid the lack of interested residents who would be required for the two groups. Each...
Planning and planting your summer garden
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library on Thursday hosted a class on how to plan and plant a summer garden, held by the Cullman County Extension Office.
During the class, Cullman County Extension Office Coordinator Kira Sims explained, “A...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison ready to kick off 2024 season
ADDISON, Ala. – Football season is back in Addison and Head Coach David Smothers is entering his 13th season with the Bulldogs. Smothers currently holds a 98-41 record and has led Addison to the playoffs in 11 of the 12 previous seasons but he says...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview edges Good Hope on the road, Saturday scoring recap
Fairview 13 - Good Hope 11 (Baseball)
Good Hope got on the scoreboard first in the bottom of the first inning. They loaded the bases with nobody out, then Carter Rutherford scored on a wild pitch to give the Raiders the early lead. Later on,...
High-speed chase ends in 1 arrest
CULLMAN, Ala. - A high-speed chase involving a suspect’s vehicle, the Cullman Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday ended with the arrest of Joshua Wayne Burnett, 46, of Jasper. Burnett was the driver of the vehicle.
According to CPD Public Relations...
St. Bernard Prep School Honor Roll
Semester Average of 95.0 and above 2023-24 Semester I
Grade 7
Aaron Cortes-Villegas
Sipsey Drake
Silas Krische
Reise Rigsby
Caroline Sanders
Grade 8
Norah Bissot
Ella Cron
Ella Davis
Anastasia Hazard
Avery Hines
Merry-Carmen Pichardo
Tony Ranelli
Grade 9
Joseph-Benedict Anders
Karly Arndt
Alexis Cron
Sarah Cumbie
Sean Daly
Rafi Guevara
Sage McDowell
Sam Meyers
Tessa Sanders
Grade 10
Katie Chamblee
Parker Guthery
Gavitt Lewis
Josh Marks
Kimberly McCormick
Sarah Woods
Grade 11
Roselyn Chavez
Saray Cortes-Villegas
Cash Daly
Nathan...
Library continues to clean up storm damage
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cleanup continues at the downtown branch of the Cullman County Public Library, where windowpanes were blown out and the south-facing wall sustained impact damage, toppling tall, heavy bookshelves in a severe storm on Aug. 7, 2023.
Circulation Manager Laura Benton described what...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope sweeps region opener at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The third-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders made the short trip over to Lane Horton Gymnasium to take on the Hanceville Lady Bulldogs in the region opener for both teams. Good Hope ended up sweeping Hanceville in three straight sets.
Good Hope 25...
Grand jury calls for abolition of Hanceville PD; 6 arrested
Updated Feb. 19, 2025, at 4:35 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Five Hanceville Police Department officers and one spouse of an officer were indicted by a grand jury and arrested recently following an investigation into the August 2024 death of dispatcher Christopher Michael Willingham, 49. The...
Wagon Trail Hemp Farms prepares for impact of HB445
CULLMAN, Ala. – Wagon Trail Hemp Farms (WTHF) is preparing for sweeping changes as Alabama’s new hemp law, House Bill 445, takes full effect Jan. 1, 2026.
The measure, which transfers regulation of consumable hemp products to the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC), will...
CCSO, commission purchase 80 life-saving AEDs
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Cullman County Commission recently made what the CCSO called a “substantial investment” into the lives of Cullman County residents. The CCSO partnered with Birmingham-based Cardiac Solutions to provide life-saving equipment for the sheriff’s office.
A...
Cullman County cold weather resources: Senior centers, warming shelters
CULLMAN, Ala. - As cold weather approaches the area, several local entities are providing services to keep residents warm and safe.
Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Stephanie Lawson said the commission has seven full-time senior centers throughout Cullman County.
“We invite you to come check...
WSCC SOCCER: Wallace State secures 2-0 victory over Itawamba
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State men’s soccer team earned a hard-fought 2-0 win over Itawamba Community College on Tuesday, riding a strong second-half performance and a stellar defensive effort to notch the home victory.
After a scoreless opening half, the Lions came out of the...
Cullman native sworn in as district captain for United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. - At the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Change of Watch ceremony, held in Mackinaw City, Michigan on Nov. 2, 2025, Cullman native James Munger was sworn in as the next district captain for United States Coast Guard Auxiliary – Great...
Chamber hosting ‘Using AI in the Workplace’ workshop Jan. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Lunch & Learn workshop, titled Using AI in the Workplace, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Cullman Chamber in the Walmart Room. The workshop is part of a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview caps undefeated regular season with 48-21 win at Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The unbeaten Fairview Aggies made the trip to a packed James W. Shabel Stadium in Good Hope for a highly-anticipated matchup with the undefeated Raiders Friday night and like they have all season, the Aggies put up big numbers with...
