PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison falls at No. 2 Hackleburg in 1A semifinals
HACKLEBURG, Ala. – Addison handled Lynn in round three and they were back on the field for a highly-ranked battle at Hackleburg Thursday night, competing in the Class 1A semifinals for the first time since 1995. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs’ stellar playoff run ended there...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions drop 1st game of ACCC Tournament in extra innings
ALABASTER, AL | The Lions opened play in the ACCC Div I Softball Championships with a 5-3 loss to Northwest-Shoals in eight innings. Wallace State falls to 46-12 while Northwest-Shoals improves to 26-28-1.
The Lions will face Snead State at noon on Friday. Snead State...
A few severe storms possible today with unsettled weather into next week
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 8 am north of a Livingston – Montgomery – Auburn line.
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop near and north of I-20 by mid to late afternoon and last into the evening. South...
ALGOP announces qualifying for HD12 Special Election
HOOVER, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party announces the opening of candidate qualifying for the upcoming special election in State House District 12. Qualifying will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, and will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13,...
Holly Pond Town Council meeting notes: May 5, 2025
HOLLY POND, Ala. - At its Monday, May 5, meeting, the Holly Pond Town Council approved the minutes and financial report from last month’s meeting before moving on to committee updates, including plans for new landscaping near the event center, ongoing streetlight and sign...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope’s season ends at North Regional; Meek, Addison compete at East Regional
FLORENCE, Ala. – After splitting its first two North Regional matchups on Tuesday, Good Hope returned to the field Wednesday for an elimination game against Cordova. The score was knotted at 2 going into the bottom of the seventh inning and the Blue Devils...
WSCC TENNIS: Women’s Tennis finishes Top 10 at National Championships
TYLER, TX | The Wallace State Lions women's tennis team recently competed in the 2025 NJCAA Division I National Championships in Tyler, TX. They finished 10th overall, matching their finish from last year.
Singles Results
Flight 1: Noelle D'Angelillo won her first match 6-0, 6-0 before...
Berlin getting $295K from State to widen, resurface Mt. Carmel Drive
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, recently announced he secured more than $545,000 in funding from the Ivey administration for needed road repairs and improvements in Cullman and Winston counties.“Good roads are important for our area’s economic success, but...
Wallace State Women’s Golf advances to National Tournament
OXFORD, AL | The Wallace State Women's Golf team competed in the NJCAA South District Tournament at Cider Ridge Golf Club last week. The Lions finished the tournament in fourth place. Their finish earned them a spot in the National Tournament, May 13-16.
Wallace State...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope splits with Dora, Hamilton at North Regional
FLORENCE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders secured an area championship last week and they were back on the field Tuesday morning at the 4A North Regional Tournament at Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence. The Raiders got the day started with an 11-1 win...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison preparing for semifinal series at No.2 Hackleburg
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs (27-9) took care of business last week, sweeping Lynn (12-1, 11-6) to advance to the state semifinals for the first time in 30 years. Now, they’ll travel to Hackleburg to play the Panthers (29-7) Thursday with a trip...
Searching for treasures: Senior event May 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Senior Center will host a special event on Thursday, May 8, at 1 p.m. featuring Alabama historian, speaker, explorer, treasure hunter and collector Jim Phillips.
“Jim Phillips will be here to share many stories of his historian experiences,” Cullman...
ACES: Alabama Farm Poll coming to a mailbox near you
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - A random sampling of Alabama farmers will receive the Alabama Farm Poll from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn University researchers via the U.S. Postal Service. This poll is the first step toward providing Alabama lawmakers and decision-makers with...
2nd annual Pickleball Tournament returns to Arley Day Festival May 17
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Arley Day Festival will host its second annual Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, May 17, at Hamner Memorial Park in Arley. The tournament will begin at 8 a.m. and will follow a mixed doubles round-robin format. Entry is $25 per player...
CPD honors local child nutrition workers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department partnered with Cullman Law Enforcement and Community Services, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe and the south Cullman Walmart on Thursday, May 1, to recognize some of the community’s unsung heroes — the child nutrition workers at Cullman City Schools. Police...
‘This is really about inspiring a love of reading’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County recently celebrated the relaunch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Now, the UWCC oversees the Imagination Library for Cullman and Winston counties. The event was held at the Cullman County Public Library in downtown Cullman.
The Imagination...
Files from Yesteryear: May 3, 1934
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STATE TRACK MEET: Cold Springs captures 2A Girls championship; full local results from Cullman, Gulf Shores
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA State Track & Field Championships were held in Cullman and Gulf Shores this weekend and the Cold Springs Eagles overcame the rest of Class 2A, as well as a pair of weather delays, to capture another blue map.
Local...
STATE TRACK MEET: Local standouts earn medals at 4A-7A State Meet in Gulf Shores
GULF SHORES, Ala. – We had a big group of local standouts in the field at the AHSAA 4A-7A State Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Gulf Shores this weekend and several of them will be returning home with some hardware. The 1A-3A state...
14th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer Archery Tournament set for Memorial Day Weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 14th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer 3D Archery Tournament is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, at the Cullman Community Archery Park. Hosted by the Heritage Archery Club and the Bowhunters of Alabama, the event welcomes archers of all...
Fairview awarded $144.5K for sewer project necessary to build Jack’s restaurant
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Town of Fairview was recently awarded a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $144,500.
Gov. Kay Ivey’s office said the grant “will extend sewer service to facilitate local business development including a restaurant that is expected to bring 30...
Pet of the Week: Take a garden stroll with Tulip
CULLMAN, Ala. - Take a moment to get to know Tulip, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week! Tulip is an Aussie/border collie mix who is approximately 3 years old.
This beautiful, sweet gal has low to medium energy and, according to her caretakers, is “a...
Wallace State brings homes 40 medals from Alabama SkillsUSA
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College brought home 40 medals from the Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership Conference, Championships and Career Expo held last week in Mobile. More than half of the medals won were gold medals at 25, followed by nine silver medals and...
Increased severe weather threat today
…Areas near and north of I-20 upgraded to Enhanced Risk today…
Due to forecast higher instability and a slightly southward track of the upper-level system, there is an increased risk of severe storms, especially near and north of I-20.
Clusters of thunderstorms will begin affecting northwestern...
Celebrating Paula Garmon Harris’ journey from Wallace State to pharmacy leadership
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Paula Garmon Harris’ story is a testament to the transformative power of community colleges. As a proud alumna of Wallace State Community College, Harris’ journey from a student with limited resources to a leader in the pharmacy world is truly inspiring.
Harris...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison sweeps Lynn to advance to 1A semifinals
ADDISON, Ala. – After defeating Pickens Academy on the road in round two, the Addison Bulldogs were back home hosting Lynn in the Class 1A quarterfinals on Thursday. The Bulldogs dominated game one 12-1 and after falling behind early in game two, they rallied...
WSCC students inducted into English and Math honor societies
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College welcomed new members to the Sigma Kappa Delta and Mu Alpha Theta honor societies during the Spring 2025 semester.
Sigma Kappa Delta (SKD) is the National English Honor Society for two-year colleges. Wallace State’s Theta Delta Chapter was...
CHS seniors take final bow in ‘Tuck Everlasting’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre performed “Tuck Everlasting” from April 22-26, with students pouring their hearts into each performance – acting, singing, dancing or working behind the scenes. Seniors took the time to reflect on their experience in the theater program, looking...
A few severe storms possible today through Saturday
Scattered showers and non-severe severe thunderstorms will affect the state this morning, with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms mainly across the western and central sections this afternoon and evening. A few storms later today could have wind gusts from 40-60 mph and possibly...
‘I want every student to know that they matter’
Addison Principal Micah Smothers retiring
ADDISON, Ala. - Addison High School Principal Micah Smothers has known one career in his life: education. After 34 years as a teacher, coach and principal at three different schools, Smothers is retiring. His last official day is June 30,...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont, Addison ready to host round 3 matchups
VINEMONT, Ala. – Both Vinemont and Addison won tiebreaker games over Phil Campbell and Pickens Academy on the road last week and now they’ll both be back home to host round three. The Bulldogs will battle Lynn on Thursday and the Eagles will take...
FAITH: ‘I’m excited to live my life for Him’: Hanceville’s Karys Henderson discusses relationship with God
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville senior Karys Henderson has faced some adversity in her life but thanks God for helping her along the way. In this interview, Henderson discussed her relationship with her faith and how she wants to help other people with it.
"God means everything...
Line of storms coming Thursday
A line of storms is forecast to enter northwestern Alabama Thursday afternoon and continue southeastward through the evening. The greatest risk will be damaging straight-line winds with some hail possible and occur in the Slight Risk as shown in the graphic below. The line...
Pilot Club hosts 30th annual Fashion Show
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Pilot Club of Cullman celebrated its 30th annual Fashion Show on Wednesday, April 23, at The Venue at Cotton Creek. The event celebrated springtime fashion, featuring local vendors and community members who provided and modeled their designs with a spirit...
‘It’s such a great community event’: Brooks’ Place holds 25th annual Safe Kids Expo
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brooks’ Place – The Child Advocacy Center of Cullman, held the 25th annual Safe Kids Expo on Saturday, April 26, at Sportsman Lake Park, where over 200 children and their families came out to enjoy the festivities. Executive Director Gail Swafford...
Food Truck Night tonight at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tonight, Tuesday, April 29, Sportsman Lake Park will host Food Truck Night from 4-8.
This is the second year the park has hosted Food Truck Nights. The spring season runs until the Tuesday before Memorial Day, and the event resumes in the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Meek outlasts Addison to win area title
ARLEY, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs traveled to Meek High School to take on the Tigers in this year’s 1A, Area 14 tournament Monday night and it took three games to decide an area champion. Addison took game one 8-5 to take a 1-0...
COLUMN: Cake-baking day is one of the best
I’m wondering if Saturdays have always been cake-baking day. That seemed to have been the case when I was a child, and now, many years later, actually, even many decades later, it still seems so. I have baked a few cakes myself, but it’s...
From Lego Masters to young artists – 4-H Round Up brings out the best in local youth
CULLMAN, Ala. - From Lego builds and homemade art to freestyle soccer routines and more, the Cullman County 4-H Round Up on April 22, was packed with creativity as local students competed for a chance to advance to the Northeast Alabama Regional Congress in...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope collects wins over East Lawrence, Danville; area tournament scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. --- The Good Hope Lady Raiders were back home hosting this year’s 4A, Area 13 tournament on Saturday and they kicked off their postseason run with a pair of wins over East Lawrence and Danville. Good Hope got the day started...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 7 Vinemont splits doubleheader at Phil Campbell, game 3 set for Monday
PHIL CAMPBELL, Ala. – Vinemont took down Randolph County at home in round one and the Eagles’ postseason campaign continued with a round two matchup at Phil Campbell on Saturday. Vinemont dominated game one, defeating the Bobcats 12-2 to take a 1-0 lead in...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman falls to Pell City in round 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats dominated their opening round series against Hazel Green last week and they were back on Bill Shelton Field to face Pell City in the second round on Saturday. Cullman jumped out to an early lead in game one, but...
Fairview students competing in underwater ROV event at Dauphin Island Sea Lab
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Students from Fairview High School are competing in the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) ROV Competition Northern Gulf Coast Regional at Dauphin Island Sea Lab. The competition, which takes place April 25-27, allows students to showcase underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV)...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison splits with Pickens Academy, game 3 set for Saturday
CARROLLTON, Ala. – After dominating Skyline in round one, the Addison Bulldogs hit the road for a round two battle at Pickens Academy on Friday. After a slow start in game one, the Bulldogs plated five runs in the top of the fourth and...
‘Always be kind and love everyone, no matter who they are’: Cold Springs’ Lainey Gerstman crowned Miss Alabama Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Miss Alabama Strawberry Festival pageant was held at Cullman High School on April 12 and Cold Springs' sophomore Lainey Gerstman went home with the crown. She has been competing in pageants for several years, but this was her first...
WSCC: Celebrating Alan Wood’s journey to community leadership
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Alan Wood has been in banking for 40 years and traces his successful career back to his time at Wallace State Community College.
Wood attended Wallace State from 1984 to 1986, earning an associate degree in business administration before transferring to Athens...
Cullman library curating ‘Tiny Art Gallery’
CULLMAN, Ala. – All month, the main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) has been providing tiny canvases for patrons to take home, decorate as they please, and return by April 30. These canvases will be displayed in the library’s first-ever...
Locals earn statewide Farm-City honors
Farm-City honors exceptional students, volunteers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Farm-City celebrated the multiplying effect of county committees’ work in schools and communities during its annual awards luncheon April 17 in Auburn. The program concluded the yearlong theme “Our Community Counts on Farmers,” a nod to...
Cullman City Council moves on airport improvements, celebrates local athletes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday opened its meeting by welcoming athletes from Cullman Gymnastics, to celebrate their recent victory at the 2025 Alabama Optional/Xcel State Meet, where they were named Alabama Silver Team State Champions.
Offering a resolution recognizing the team,...
Alabama Strawberry Festival set to celebrate 86 years of tradition and community spirit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Strawberry Festival is back for its 86th year, promising an even bigger and better celebration of community, agriculture and the arts. Hosted by Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST), the two-day event will take place April 25-26, 2025,...
St. Bernard Prep represented at Talladega Superspeedway
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School received a thrilling opportunity to be represented on the national stage this weekend, thanks to the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Scott Gillis of Eufaula, Alabama. The Gillis family, whose son James is a sophomore at the...
Students commit to Wallace State Applied Technology programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Dozens of students put pen to paper recently, committing to Applied Technology programs at Wallace State Community College as part of the NC3 Letter of Intent Signing Day.
“Today we celebrate a commitment, opportunity and the bright future of technical education,” said...
‘Schoolhouse Rock’ camp set for June 9-14
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools Foundation is hosting a “Schoolhouse Rock” music camp this summer, offering students a fun and energetic introduction to foundational music concepts through the songs of “Schoolhouse Rock.” Facilitated by the McCluskey School of Music and Heirlooms Fine...
25th annual Safe Kids Expo coming April 26
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 25th annual Safe Kids Expo will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m.-1p.m. at Sportsman Lake Park.
The event is organized by Brooks’ Place – The Child Advocacy Center of Cullman.
Brooks’ Place Executive Director Gail Swafford said the idea...
Wallace State names Duarte, Sutherland Student and Teacher of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recognized its Student of the Year and Teacher of the Year at the recent State of Education event held by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce. Emily Delgado Duarte was named the Student of the Year and...
City school board honors Faulk, Kennedy
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its April meeting named Employees of the Month. Support Services Coordinator Hayden Faulk and Technology Technician Chris Kennedy.
Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff honored Faulk's work ethic, acknowledging his role in maintaining current facilities and guiding ongoing construction...
Flourish’s Kentucky Derby Bingo event raises $34K
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Flourish of Cullman hosted a fun-filled night recently at its Kentucky Derby Bingo fundraiser. Held at Cotton Creek Venue, the event saw guests participating in five rounds of bingo, a game of heads or tails and enjoying door prizes...
Local spotlight: The Forty Acre Wood
CULLMAN, Ala. - Nestled in the Terri Pines neighborhood, The Forty Acre Wood is a destination for families seeking outdoor adventure in the spring and summer. Purchased in 2015, the land was converted into a family residence in 2016. From there, the owners began...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont, Cullman, Addison preparing for round 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – With round one of this year’s state baseball playoffs in the books, we have three local teams remaining in the field with round two coming up later this week. After sweeping past Hazel Green in the opening round, Cullman will be...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope downs Cordova 8-2
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Lady Raiders were back home hosting a senior night matchup against Cordova on Monday and after Good Hope jumped out to an early lead, they stayed in front throughout the rest of the contest, defeating Cordova, 8-2.
Starter Addyson Burgess...
‘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...
