‘It touched a lot of people’s hearts’: Jillian Zapka to represent Good Hope in Fair Queen pageant
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Jillian Zapka will be representing Good Hope High School in the upcoming Fair Queen pageant this fall and she’s already looking forward to getting back on stage. This was her first pageant since second grade, and she had so much...
Op-ed: Truth matters – Alabama’s voter rolls
President Abraham Lincoln said, "You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time."
Until now, I have refrained from commenting or opening the...
‘Everyone deserves to be treated equally and have all the same opportunities’: Vinemont’s Makenna Howard excited for Fair Queen Pageant
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Junior Makenna Howard will represent Vinemont in the Fair Queen pageant this October. She has been competing in pageants ever since she was little, and the things that she learned from her previous competitions have helped her so much this time...
COLUMN: A biography with a different ending
I did not grow up in a family of readers. Oh, I don’t mean my family was illiterate. My parents could read; they simply didn’t do much of it. They read what they needed to read, but I can’t recall either of them sitting...
WSCC: Celebrating Chibueze Meremetoh’s journey to a nursing degree
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Chibueze “Chi” Meremetoh is a proud alumnus of Wallace State Community College, where he earned his associate degree in nursing while simultaneously earning his bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) through Wallace State’s joint enrollment...
Wallace State earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College on Tuesday announced that it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated...
Vendor applications open for 2025 Hanceville Grilled Cheese Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2025 Hanceville Grilled Cheese Festival is preparing for another year of grilled cheese thrills and competition and is now accepting vendor applications for the fifth annual event. A full preview of the festival will follow at a later date.
Vendors interested...
COLUMN: ‘Hey Siri! Where are we?’
Here’s a friendly reminder to all of you travelers hitting the road this spring and summer: your GPS routing system is only as good as the information you put in it. Simply put, if you type in the wrong address, it’s going to take...
Wallace State recognized as Rising Star by Aspen Institute
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College was recognized as a Rising Star at the2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence award ceremony Thursday. The award recognizes the college’s significant improvements in student outcomes and comes with a $100,000 prize.
“We are extremely honored to...
‘This is more than a garden’
East Elementary Garden Club hosts ‘Garden Baby Shower’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The East Elementary Garden Club on Friday, April 11, hosted a “Garden Baby Shower” to raise funds and gather new gardening supplies.
The event offered numerous springtime activities, like an Easter Egg hunt and Easter...
Commission passes resolution opposing SB322
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on Tuesday, April 15, passed a resolution opposing Alabama Senate Bill 322 (SB322) (https://tinyurl.com/sb322), which it said would allow municipalities to annex community development districts (CDDs) without public input or legislative oversight. The commission...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats sweep Hazel Green to advance; round 1 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats secured the Area 13 championship during the regular season, so they were back home at Bill Shelton Field Friday night to host Hazel Green for the opening round of the 6A state playoffs. The Bearcats dominated game one...
Cullman’s Carolina Beach Shaggers hosting event April 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sherry and Tommy Boatright have brought the vibrant tradition of Carolina Shag dancing to the Cullman community. After hosting group lessons for members of St. John’s Church, the couple is now expanding their efforts, inviting the entire community to join in...
Sip, paint and plant your way into spring at Bloom Winery!
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Bloom Winery opened in Rogersville in the summer of 2021 with a goal of becoming a place where friends gather and memories are made. Today, Bloom has three north Alabama locations: Rogersville, Brownsboro and Good Hope.
The Good Hope location, which...
Deviled and dyed: Extension’s guide to Easter eggs
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - With Easter on the horizon, yards will soon be filled with brightly colored eggs, just waiting to be discovered. For many, dyeing eggs is a yearly tradition. For others, the tradition is centered around the trays upon trays of deviled...
Pet of the Week: Beautiful, vibrant Pearl
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Pearl, a Great Pyrenees with badger markings – The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
This beautiful girl is approximately 1.5 years old. Pearl is classified as having low energy, but she will melt all your problems away!
She loves to sit by...
Annual event honors area schools, educators, students
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 State of Education Community Luncheon at Wallace State Community College on Friday, April 11. The annual event featured Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff, Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, and...
FAITH: St. Bernard Abbey celebrates Easter Triduum
The solemnity and seriousness of Holy Week are very evident in the Church of St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman. Crucifixes and images of saints are covered with violet cloth as Christians “fast” from the beauty and comfort of sacred images. Even the Abbey’s huge 10-foot...
West Elementary’s Lauren Hughes wins statewide Governor’s App Challenge
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman City Schools student won the statewide Governor’s App Challenge, a competition where students across Alabama were tasked with creating their own apps to showcase the use of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education.West Elementary School fourth-grader Lauren Hughes...
(Update) ALEA releases IDs of all involved in fatal Smith Lake boat crash
Updated April 17, 2025, at 7:55 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - ALEA on Thursday released the identities of all people on board both boats involved in Wednesday's fatal crash on Smith Lake.
One person on board the Nitro Bass Boat:
Angler Flint A. Davis, 22, of Leesburg,...
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Allbright for House of Representatives, District 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Heath Allbright for Alabama House of Representatives, District 11, to replace the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview.
Gov. Kay Ivey has set the primary election for Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Allbright...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘It was an opportunity we just felt we couldn’t pass up’: Coach Drew Adams headed to Cold Springs
BREMEN, Ala. – After serving the last nine seasons at the helm of Good Hope’s varsity boys’ basketball program, head coach Drew Adams is headed for a new destination. Adams confirmed that he was officially hired by Cold Springs High School on Wednesday and...
‘No matter what I go through in life, God will take care of me’: Fairview’s Lona Latham reflects on Aggie years
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior cheerleader Lona Latham cheered for a combined 10 years between high school and her time at the Cullman Gymnastics and Cheer Academy (CGCA) and in this interview she shared some of her favorite memories cheering alongside her friends.
"My favorite...
COLUMN: The Olympics for older athletes
Editor’s note: This column was written last week.
I am a Baby Boomer. There, I said it, and I’m not ashamed of it. I was born right smack in the middle of the boom. We Boomers were born between 1946 and 1964. I landed here...
COUNTY TRACK MEET: West Point’s boys, Cold Springs’ girls capture county championships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Track and Field Championships were hosted on the campus of Wallace State Monday and two new county champs have been crowned. In the boys’ division, West Point (148) outpaced Holly Pond (133) to claim the county title...
PREP BASEBALL: 6 local teams preparing for state playoffs
CULLMAN, Ala. – With area play now officially in the books, the field is set for this year’s state baseball playoffs, and we have six local teams in the mix. The Cullman Bearcats, Addison Bulldogs and Vinemont Eagles all won their regular season area...
ALEA arrests suspect in connection to suspicious letters delivered to government officials
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Wednesday, April 9, at approximately 9:14 a.m., Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) responded to the Alabama State House in Montgomery in response to three suspicious letters that were addressed to...
James Brumley of Cullman City Schools honored with 2025 Morton-Smith Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - James Brumley, chief school finance & operations officer at Cullman City Schools, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Morton-Smith Award by the Alabama Association of School Business Officials (AASBO). This esteemed recognition celebrates Brumley's exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to the...
Hanceville library hosts makeup class
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville recently hosted a Prom Makeup Class for girls of all ages. Since the class was primarily comprised of younger girls, Mary Kay Beauty Consultant Faith Hershberger focused on teaching age-appropriate skincare and simple makeup...
Stover represents St. Bernard in Vietnam
CULLMAN, Ala. Rachael Stover, director of admissions at St. Bernard Preparatory School, recently advanced the school’s international recruitment efforts by representing St. Bernard at the ILA Fair in Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam. Her participation marked another significant step in the school’s growing global...
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...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview clinches playoff berth with 11-1 win at Brewer
BREWER Ala. – After Thursday night’s inclement weather delayed Fairview and Brewer’s area matchup, the Aggies hit the road on Friday to finish their series with the Patriots. Needing just one win to secure a playoff spot, Fairview took care of business in game...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Being part of a team isn’t just about the game’: West Point’s Kortni Baker talks senior season
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior Kortni Baker has played softball for nine years, and she's made countless memories with her teammates during her career. She has played with her fair share of teammates, and they've all helped her become the player that...
Cullman Farmers’ Market at the Festhalle open for season
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Farmers’ Market has returned to Festhalle for the spring and summer seasons. The market thrives in the heart of the city, located adjacent to the Warehouse District and across the street from Depot Park and behind the Cullman County...
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...
A few severe storms possible Thursday
An upper-level disturbance and surface frontal boundary will move through the state this afternoon into tonight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will move from north to south across Alabama, and a few storms could produce hail (some larger than quarters) and 40-60 mph winds. There...
Local students place in 2025 4th Congressional District Art Competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, announced the winners of the 2025 4th Congressional District Art Competition during a special awards ceremony held Monday morning, April 7, at Wallace State Community College.
Elianna Hollis, a student at Cullman High School, placed first in the...
Wallace State Men’s Golf win ACCC Championship
UNION GROVE, AL | The Wallace State Men’s Golf team competed in the ACCC Conference Tournament held at Cherokee Ridge Country Club on Monday and Tuesday. The Lions finished the tournament as conference champions under first-year head coach Kayland Wilson.
“I am extremely proud of...
Gypsy Soul hosting Easter Tablescape event with Cullman Florist April 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gypsy Soul Antiques and Things is hosting “Come to the Table,” a community Easter Tablescape event on Tuesday, April 15, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 218 First Ave. SE, in Cullman.
Owner Lindsey Blackwood said, “Come learn a whimsical approach to your table...
Baileyton changes polling location; Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 12
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Windell Calloway and opened with an invocation by Councilman Dewayne Sumner on Monday, April 7.
At its previous meeting, the council passed a resolution to hold the Town’s Municipal Election at...
STAR ID (REAL ID) enforcement begins May 7: What you need to know
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reminds Alabama residents that the REAL ID Act of 2005 will go into effect on May 7, 2025. This means Alabamians planning to fly domestic in the United States or enter certain federal facilities will...
A few storms possible Thursday
…Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory in effect for northern 2/3 of the state until 9 am…
After a chilly start this morning, high temperatures will warm from the middle 60s north to middle 70s south this afternoon.
An upper-level disturbance and surface frontal boundary will move...
Wallace State Theatre to present ‘Little Women: The Musical’ April 11-13
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Theatre Department will present “Little Women: The Musical” Friday through Sunday, April 11-13, 2025, at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre inside Garlan E. Gudger Sr., Student Center.
Based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott, “Little Women:...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope handles West Point 12-2; Tuesday scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders hosted the West Point for county championship rematch on Tuesday afternoon and it was close for most of the contest, but a huge sixth inning from the Raiders helped propel them to a 12-2 win...
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...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman claims area title with 4-2 win over Mortimer Jordan; Tuesday scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a pair of wins over the weekend, the Bearcats continued area play with a matchup against Mortimer Jordan Tuesday night. Cullman jumped out to an early lead and starting pitcher Cooper Loftin kept the Blue Devils’ bats at bay...
Cullman County archery teams shine at state tournaments in Montgomery
Cullman County Schools were well represented at the State Bullseye and IBO Tournaments held in Montgomery this past weekend, with multiple schools bringing home top honors and individual accolades.
Vinemont High School led the way by claiming the IBO State Championship title with an impressive team score 1688. In the Bullseye competition,...
Cullman set to host MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational Stop 3 at Lewis Smith Lake presented by Phoenix Boats
CULLMAN, Ala. (April 8, 2025) – The third Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Invitational event of the season is set to take place next week, April 15-17, at Lewis Smith Lake – the Tackle Warehouse Invitational Stop 3 Presented by Phoenix Boats.
The three-day tournament, hosted by Visit Cullman,...
Library hosting Young Writers’ Workshop April 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library will host the Young Writers’ Workshop for Encourage a Young Writer Day on Friday, April 10, at 4 p.m.
Cullman County Public Library System Assistant Director Shelby Creekmore said this isn’t their first...
COLUMN: March madness wasn’t just basketball
Sports fans, especially college basketball fans, can tell you that March Madness is the nickname of the NCAA Championship Tournament. Basketball, however, is not the only madness that happens in March, and strangely enough, it isn’t always contained in March. This year’s tournament, along...
Get your Goat in a whole new way: Goat Island Brewing opens 2nd location
CULLMAN, Ala. – The owners of south Cullman-based Goat Island Brewing decided they knew a good thing when they saw it, and decided to open a second location closer to the heart of the city where they will be more accessible to the rapidly...
Organizers hope to expand Prom Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - For many students, prom is a highlight of their high school years. But with the price of formal wear rising, shopping for a dream dress can be unaffordable and discouraging. Jennifer Garcia, president of Timeless Homeschool Events in Cullman and administrator...
Line of storms and potential flooding rain tonight into Monday
A few thunderstorms may develop this afternoon north of I-20 and west of I-65. If so, a couple of storms could produce wind gusts of 40-60 mph and hail. In addition, non-thunderstorm wind gusts will be 20-30 mph and continue through Sunday morning.
A Flood...
Museum kicks off April Walking Tours
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Museum kicked off its annual April Walking Tours this morning. There will be tours every Saturday in April at 10 a.m.
Cullman County Museum Events Coordinator and Researcher Julie Burks said, “The April Walking Tours is a state-sponsored program...
Local author releases children’s book
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman recently released a children’s book titled “Finlee and Her Purple Glasses.”
Taylor Johnson is a Cullman native who wears many hats as an active and passionate member of the community.
Johnson said she feels she is an artist at heart...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point downs Danville 7-2; Friday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point returned home Friday night to host a varsity matchup against Danville and the Warriors collected a 7-2 win over the Hawks.
Danville loaded the bases to start out the game, and they ended up scoring on a passed ball...
Students, local leaders make case for community college and less debt this #CCMonth
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is the "best decision ever," according to many who have attended it and acquired a high-quality higher education with little or no student debt. This year, Wallace State has added to its many accolades a designation as...
Pet of the Week: Pave the way to a new life for Brick
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Brick, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, a Border Collie who approximately 2 years old.
This gentle guy has low energy and a complete understanding of leash etiquette. You could say he’s an all ‘round good boy!
This unassuming gentleman makes...
ALEA’s promposal: Be safe and sober this prom
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As the high school prom season approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding students of the importance of safe driving and making responsible decisions behind the wheel. In an effort to educate teens about the dangers of drinking and...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman sweeps series with Jasper, clinches playoff berth
CULLMAN, Ala. – After taking game one at Jasper Tuesday night, the Cullman Bearcats were back home Thursday night to continue their area series with the Vikings. The ‘Cats dominated the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader 16-3 to claim the series win and secure...
Put your detective skills to the test at Clue-themed murder mystery dinner April 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County will host a Clue-themed murder mystery dinner, titled “Unraveling the Clue to the Future” on Thursday, April 10, at Camp Meadowbrook. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner and the interactive show...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville sweeps area series against Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After taking game one of its area series with the Broncos at home on Tuesday, Hanceville traveled to Holly Pond Wednesday to complete the series. The Bulldogs took game two 7-3 to secure the series win and completed the sweep...
Ivey signs Paid Parental Leave Act into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Surrounded by working parents, teachers and public servants from across the state, Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law SB199, the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025.
“In Alabama, we are committed to strengthening families and supporting those...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont clinches area title with 12-1 win at Locust Fork
LOCUST FORK, Ala. – After handling the Hornets at home 11-1 on Tuesday, Vinemont traveled to Locust Fork to finish the area series Wednesday night, and the Eagles wrapped it up comfortably with a 12-1 win. With the win over the Hornets, Vinemont secured...
The role of women in agriculture
Women in agriculture have fulfilled the duties of farm work, from processing agricultural goods to tending fields, since humanity began to settle and cultivate crops. Early societies, especially in the West, adhered to gender roles that left the duty of tending the home to...
Call 811 before you dig!
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As the spring season arrives, Alabamians are reminded to contact 811 at least two days before beginning outdoor digging projects.
The Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC) recognizes April as “811 Safe Digging Month” and recommends using the free service to avoid damaging...
Alabama Wildlife Federation hosting inaugural Wild Game Cook-Off April 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Wildlife Federation will host its inaugural Wild Game Cook-Off on Thursday, April 3, starting at 6 p.m. at the Festhalle Farmers Market. The event will feature local cook teams preparing dishes using wild game, with attendees invited to sample...
Resurfacing starts on US-278 near Holly Pond
Resurfacing starts today on US-278 in Cullman County from Duck River to SR-91 in Holly Pond.
Rogers Group, the contractor on the $819,650 project, will mill and resurface the 4.4-mile segment of two-lane highway.
The project includes repaving both approaches to the Duck River Bridge.
Lane closures
ALDOT advises motorists...
Cullman Electric Cooperative to host annual Touch A Truck event April 26
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative will host its annual Touch A Truck event on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. The free, family-friendly event offers children and adults a hands-on opportunity to explore emergency vehicles, utility trucks,...
Get to know House District 11 candidate Heath Allbright
CULLMAN, Ala. – Heath Allbright, president of Brighton Forestry Services LLC, officially announced his candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 11 Representative in February. Allbright, who founded his forestry company 14 years ago, has been an active member of the community and previously...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman hangs on to top West Morgan 5-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – With rain pouring across the state late Sunday night into early Monday morning, the Bearcats’ road matchup with West Morgan was moved onto the turf at Cullman High School Monday afternoon. Cullman jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the opening...
COLUMN: We took a trip back in time
Jean and I just spent three days on a magnificent mountain that has, or is near, beautiful bluffs, gorgeous gorges, carved canyons, cavernous caves, wonderful waterfalls, wide waters, babbling brooks, crooked creeks and at least one rambling river that runs on top of a...
Rainer: Alabama’s WFF expanding Motus Wildlife Tracking Network
Modern technology is aiding wildlife biologists and researchers in numerous ways, including a tool that is in its infancy in Alabama. The Motus Wildlife Tracking System program erects tracking stations throughout the Americas, Canada, Europe and Australia to detect wildlife (mainly bird) movements, according...
Severe weather tonight into Monday
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has upgraded the severe weather threat and almost the entire state is in an Enhanced Risk from late tonight into Monday. This is mainly due to concerns for more widespread straight-line wind damage potential.
Scattered thunderstorms will develop across the...
Files from Yesteryear: March 29, 1928
From the files of March 29, 1928
CLASSIFIED ADS
ONE CENT A WORD ADS *
FOR SALE—Two good Horses and an automobile. Cash or terms. G. W. Johnson Store. 1 22mar-2
FOR SALE—30 colonies healthy bees with hive Dupers Combs and honey at $10 for one; $7 each...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Lions split doubleheader with Northwest-Shoals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- After winning six out of their last seven games, the Wallace State Lions hosted the Northwest-Shoals Patriots from Muscle Shoals on Thursday. Wallace State fell in the first matchup 0-1, then won the second game 6-1.
The Lions are now 21-11 overall,...
Alabama Cooperative Extension System to host Women in Ag Workshop April 25-26
CLEVELAND, Ala. - Female farmers of any experience level are invited to attend the upcoming Women in Ag Workshop, a two-day, hands-on educational event April 25-26, at the Blount County Multipurpose Complex in Cleveland, Alabama. Open to anyone 19 and older, the workshop is...
Tim and Dorothy Glover debuting agate rock candles at 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival welcomes first-time exhibitors Tim and Dorothy Glover of Iron City, Tennessee, whose stunning agate rock candles are sure to captivate festivalgoers. Inspired by a trip to Gatlinburg, Dorothy Glover’s love for a unique rock candle sparked...
COA looking to add pageant board of directors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is looking to add a board of directors for the Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant.
COA Director Stephanie Lawson said, “Board members play an active role in recruiting senior ladies to compete, securing sponsors and helping...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont pulls away from West Morgan 7-3; Friday scoring recap
TRINITY, Ala. – After splitting a pair of games at Toyota Field in Huntsville Thursday night, the Vinemont Eagles were back on the road Friday for a varsity matchup at West Morgan. Vinemont took an early lead and after the Rebels battled back to...
Marshall warns Alabamians of increasing phone scams
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning residents to stay vigilant against increasingly sophisticated phone scams targeting consumers across the state. Scammers are using deceptive tactics to trick victims into sending money, purchasing gift cards or making cryptocurrency transactions under false...
Registration open for 3rd annual Ballin’ Like a Bulldog Youth Skills Camp
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The third annual Ballin’ Like a Bulldog Youth Skills Camp, presented by B&D Construction, is set to take place July 21-22, from 7:30 a.m.-noon at the Hanceville High School gym. Registration is currently open to boys and girls entering first through...
Severe weather threat increasing Sunday night into Monday
The severe weather threat is increasing Sunday night into Monday.
An upper-level disturbance will bring scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms to the state Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. A couple of storms could have wind gusts from 40-60 mph and hail, but...
Small Business Easter Market sees success
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 1,000 shoppers turned out for the Small Business Easter Market on Saturday, March 22, at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center.
Small Business Market Founder Shayla Waldner said the first 60 shoppers in line received free gifts and overall, the...
CHS Theatre shines in multiple festivals
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre was recently invited to the Southeastern Theatre Conference in Maryland, and the International Thespians Festival in Indiana. Invitations to both were earned with Best in Show performances state festivals over the past several months.
The department competed in...
Auburn University Weed Bionomics Lab leads fight against no. 1 crop pest
AUBURN, Ala. - Imagine a weed that can produce 600,000 seeds per plant and grow as much as 2.5 inches per day. Such a weed exists, and it’s not being grown somewhere in a secure lab — it’s widespread in the fields of Alabama...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats earn 6-3 win over Spain Park; Wednesday scoring recap
HOOVER, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats are spending their spring break at this year’s Hoover Tournament and they kicked things off with a win over Spain Park Wednesday night. The ‘Cats led 6-0 at one point and fended off a late push from the...
Wallace State Jazz Band welcoming alumni to Big Band Dance, Reunion Concert
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will celebrate around 50 years of jazz performances at its annual Big Band Dance on Friday, April 18. The event will feature a special performance by alumni representing almost the entire history...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point falls to Decatur on the road, Tuesday scoring recap
DECATUR, Ala. – It’s spring break across the state this week but that hasn’t stopped several of our local teams from getting back on the field and playing against some strong competition as the final stretch of the regular season approaches. One of those...
OmniPlex nearing completion
CULLMAN, Ala. - The city of Cullman is gaining a new state-of-the-art complex that it says promises growth in sports tourism, local recreation and events. The grand opening of the new OmniPlex Sports and Civic Center is quickly approaching, with the first tournament set...
Good Hope Council approves resolution to revise Procurement Procedures
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a new resolution as part of a recent Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) audit. ADECA performs its own audit...
COLUMN: I hear that mailman coming
Well, I hear that mailman coming, he’s rolling around the bend, and I ain’t seen a letter, since 2010. That’s because the mail doesn’t deliver personalized letters and cards like it once did. I miss that. That’s not the mail carrier’s fault, but the...
Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts to hold auditions for ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ April 11-12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Young performers will have the opportunity to dive into the world of theater this summer as Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts presents “Finding Nemo Jr.” Auditions for the 10-day performing arts camp that will take place on April 11, from 5:30-8:30...
Showers and thunderstorms this evening into Monday
Ahead of an approaching upper-level system, winds this morning will begin to increase and, by afternoon, sustained at 10-15 mph with gusts from 15-30 mph north of I-20 and 15-25 mph south of I-20. The upper-level system and associated cold front will produce a...
Files from Yesteryear: March 22, 1945
From the files of March 22, 1945
Walter News
T/Sgt. and Mrs. T. C. Webb have returned to Camp Fosterfield, Texas, after spending his furlough with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Braswell.
After a few days illness, Andrew Harris is convalescing.
Mr. and Mrs. Vayte Pal...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview claims county championship with 3-2 win over West Point
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After advancing with semifinal wins earlier in the day, Fairview and West Point clashed in the County Tournament Championship Game at Good Hope High School Saturday night. The Aggies took an early lead in the third inning and held off...
Vinemont to host 3rd annual Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Egg Trail April 12
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont is set to host its third annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, from 3-5 p.m. at the Vinemont Community Center. The event will feature separate hunts for age groups 0-3, 4-6 and 7 and...
COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Vinemont, West Point, Good Hope advance on day 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – This year’s County Baseball Tournament officially got underway at Good Hope High School on Friday and three teams played their way into the semifinals on day one. Vinemont outraced Hanceville in a 15-12 shootout, West Point advanced with a 9-3...
Spring bulbs not blooming? Plan for next season
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Spring is just around the corner. As the sun shines brighter and the weather becomes warmer, people start to see the bulbs they planted in the dormant season grow and blossom. Or do they? What if the bulbs aren’t blooming?
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