ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: The State of Alabama has notified the City of Cullman that all non-residential permits issued by building departments will be subject to a fee of $1 per $1,000 of construction authorized. This fee will be sent to the State of Alabama: The City of Cullman will receive none of the proceeds. All non-residential permits issued after Oct....
CULLMAN - If you are a fan of great volleyball action, then Tuesday was the day and Cullman was the place for you as the Lady Bearcats welcomed the Brewer Lady Patriots to town for an area showdown.
Cullman got the match going with two quick points, a hit from Tiffani Schwaiger and a punch by Kennedy Wren before Brewer...
Photo: Cullman Juvenile Probation Officer Kathy Wilson, Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock and Tajuan McCarty
CULLMAN - Tajuan McCarty, founder of The WellHouse in Birmingham, on Tuesday night spoke to a large crowd at Desperation Church about the harsh realities that affect some people’s lives; she included her own story as a victim of human trafficking, among other atrocities,...
CULLMAN - It was a packed house at the VFW on Tuesday evening. More than 70 people, including many elected officials, turned out to hear the special guest speaker at this month’s Cullman County Republican Women meeting. Newly-elected Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia was the man of the hour.
McCutcheon, mild-mannered and, some might say, more soft-spoken...
CULLMAN - Victory was very satisfying for the St. Bernard Prep School Lady Saints Tuesday evening.
Playing at the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center for the first time on the season, the Lady Saints put together a solid performance to defeat Whitesburg Christian from Huntsville three games to one.
It was the first win of the season for the squad and new coach...
Photo: Wallace State sophomore Trey Hanvey sizes up a putt during the Wallace State Fall Invitational.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s men’s golf team finished third in the 2016 Wallace State Fall Invitational, which wrapped up Tuesday at Cross Creek Golf Course.
Wallace State’s Garrett Senia finished runner-up individually after Eastern Florida’s Brad Bawden outlasted Senia in a one-hole playoff. Both Senia...
Photo: CRMC Foundation Executive Director Maria Stanford congratulates Danny Adams, right, who was the winner of the Million Dollar Hole-in-One Shootout. No one actually made the hole-in-one to win the $1 million, but Adams was the closest.
CULLMAN - Changes have been made through the years, but the tradition of golf fundraising has never been more popular than it...
CULLMAN - On Monday night, Cullman High School hosted its annual College and Career Fair for students. The event gives students, especially seniors, a chance to speak with admissions counselors and students from several colleges and universities from all over the state of Alabama; even a few representatives from out-of-state were in attendance.
CHS Principal Kim Hall said that the...
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Town Council met Monday evening, with all members of the council in attendance.
The minutes from the August meeting were approved, and the council quickly moved ahead to old business.
It was reported that the plans for the new Fairview Senior Center have passed all inspections and the builders have been given approval to get started on...
Photo: Cullman City Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Cullman City Attorney Roy W. Williams, Jr. chat after the meeting is adjourned.
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council came together for a regularly-scheduled meeting on Monday evening, with all members present. The meeting was efficient and over in less than 20 minutes.
After normal housekeeping business, the approval of the last meeting’s...
GOOD HOPE - Monday afternoon was big for Good Hope Middle School. It was the first time they got a crack at Vinemont since they lost the 2015 county championship game to the Eagles in a stunning upset.
Good Hope started the game with an attempted onside kick but the ball didn’t travel the required 10 yards and Vinemont took...
L-R: Leny Chacon (vice-president of the Cullman County LGBT), Lauren Chacon (social media director), Josh Coleman (president) and Patrick Camp (outreach director)
CULLLMAN - This weekend, the Cullman County Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) group held a gathering at the Cullman County Democratic headquarters in downtown Cullman. Activists, both LGBT and straight, were in attendance to strategize and to...
Photo: Conor Berry shares his drone with Mr. John Burks for the Physical Science Class project at St. Bernard Prep.
CULLMAN - A remote control drone was recently used as part of a speed experiment in physical science class at St. Bernard Prep. While the drone itself was just plain cool, the temperature outside was a balmy 95 degrees. However...
CULLMAN - If you are a serious runner looking for a challenge, and you just happen to prefer running beside a peaceful lake surrounded by large pine trees, then this is the race for you. Running in Circles is happening Oct. 15-16 at Sportsman Lake Park. It’s at 24-hour challenge race, which will last, you guessed it, 24 hours,...
CULLMAN – Football season has officially arrived. Time for kickoffs and tailgate parties. Time to throw back some beers with friends while cheering on your favorite sports team. With this season comes something to make it even more spectacular: Cullman City Parks and Recreation Department’s yearly Clucknbrew.
The Clucknbrew event is every football fan’s (or even non-football fan’s) dream. Wings,...
CULLMAN COUNTY - Hanceville, Holly Pond and West Point found the formula that was needed on Friday night in must-win situations from regional play in week four of the 2016 area football regular season schedule.
Now that the Bulldogs, Broncos and Warriors are 1-1 in the respective region, it gives each of them hope they can continue to build on...
TRIMBLE - Thirty-five boats took to Smith Lake Saturday for the third annual Fishing for a Cure 4ALS Tournament. Conditions at sunrise were cloudy, then turned into sunshine with the temperature hitting the low 90s by the time the event ended at 2 p.m.
The purpose of the event was to raise money for the Alabama Chapter of the ALS...
CULLMAN - Christian music, country and Broadway fans will be delighted to know that local artists, Eric Bennett and Paige Harbison, will be performing at this year’s second annual Caring for Cullman Concert, brought to you by the Good Samaritan Health Clinic. Save the date: Monday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Cullman High School auditorium.
Bennett, who is a member of...
CULLMAN - Christian music, country and Broadway fans will be delighted to know that local artists, Eric Bennett and Paige Harbison, will be performing at this year’s second annual Caring for Cullman Concert, brought to you by the Good Samaritan Health Clinic. Save the date: Monday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Cullman High School auditorium.
Bennett, who is a member of...
TRINITY - The Meek Tigers traveled north to West Morgan High School to face off against the Decatur Heritage Christian Academy Eagles (DHCA) Friday night, after dropping a close contest at home against Lynn last week. The Tigers have shown strength in their running game, but continued the trend they set last week of missed opportunities, costly penalties and...
GOOD HOPE - This was a big region game for Good Hope as they looked to avoid going 0-3 on the season and 0-2 in the region in their game against Hamilton. But the Bulldogs were just a little too much for the Raiders to handle, as Hamilton ended up taking the game 35-24.
It did not take long for...
BLOUNTSVILLE - After a narrow loss to the J.B. Pennington Tigers last week, the Holly Pond Broncos traveled to Susan Moore for the Bulldogs' homecoming. The home team was 0-2 for the season and looking for a victory on their special day, while the visitors were hoping to redeem themselves and make their record 3-1. The Broncos emerged victorious,...
HANCEVILLE - Making plays on both sides of the football in the fourth quarter was the key to carry the Hanceville Bulldogs to a thrilling 28-22 victory over the Vinemont Eagles Friday night at Ray Talley Stadium.
The offense took control when the Bulldogs broke a tie, taking the ball 50 yards to the end zone on a 32-yard run...
WEST POINT - The West Point Warriors hosted the Springville Tigers tonight and both very physical teams showed their tenacity early on.
Springville messed up on their first play, fumbling at their own 27-yard line, and the Warriors took full advantage and scored early, putting 7 on the board after some great up-front blocking from the offensive line gave Cameron...
SUMITON - It was a perfect night for football when the No. 8 Addison Bulldogs took to the road to face the Sumiton Christian Eagles.
Addison won the toss and elected to defer to the second half, sending their defense to the field first, and it proved to be the right decision. The Bulldogs’ kickoff pinned the Eagles deep in...
CULLMAN – Oxford and Cullman came out swinging in the first quarter, each scoring on their first two drives, but Oxford kept on the gas, defeating Cullman 52-28.
Though the Bearcats jumped out to a quick start, moving the ball effortlessly down the field in the team’s first drives, Oxford’s grinding mentality and offensive explosion by Tyetus Smith-Lindsey kept the...
Last updated Sept. 10, 5:15 p.m.
CULLMAN - A pedestrian was hit and killed on Highway 157 West in front of Logan's Roadhouse Friday evening.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed that Reuben Doss, 55, from Alabaster was struck and killed by a vehicle as he crossed the highway going toward the Shell station near exit 310 at approximately 9:15...
DODGE CITY - The Dodge City Town Council held a regular meeting on Thursday evening, where they discussed the Town’s blood drive, forming a neighborhood watch and receiving their Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating.
Mayor Tawana Canada praised local leaders for handling the Town’s First Responders Blood Drive, stating, “I just want to say thank you for doing so much...
CULLMAN - Members of the Cullman County Board of Education were recognized and honored at the regular board meeting Thursday evening.
All board members participate in the Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) Academy, which provides ongoing training on important education, legal and governance issues. Cold Springs representative Wendy Crider earned a Masters 3rd year, Chris Carter of Fairview a...
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley signed a compromise bill on Thursday to use Alabama’s BP settlement funds to pay off a portion of the state’s debt, fund Medicaid and improve roads in Baldwin and Mobile Counties.
The Alabama Legislature gave final approval to the bill Wednesday night after lawmakers agreed to a compromise on how to use the money.
The bill,...
WARRIOR, Ala. (AP) - A driver has been charged after authorities say he refused to stop for police and went the wrong way before crashing into another vehicle, killing one person.
Citing jail records, news outlets report 36-year-old Donald Hornsby Wright II of Hanceville is charged with murder in 67-year-old James Richard Olvey’s death.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says in...
CULLMAN COUNTY - An early morning wreck on Thursday left a Holly Pond man dead, according to troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).
David Byron Thomas, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick. Troopers said the 1994 Mazda Thomas was driving left the road and hit an embankment. The incident occurred...
Vinemont Eagles (1-1, 0-1) @ Hanceville Bulldogs (1-2, 0-1)
3A, Region 6
Ray Talley Stadium - Hanceville, Friday 7 p.m.
SERIES: Hanceville leads 17-13
LAST TIME: Hanceville defeated Vinemont 26-20 in 2015
LAST WEEK: Vinemont lost to Locust Fork 35-20, Hanceville lost to Fultondale 59-8.
It’s a must-win game for both teams in their second game in regional play. Vinemont's Garrett Boland passed for 334...
GOOD HOPE- Just two days removed from their first match vs. Holly Pond on their newly minted floor, the Good Hope Raiders suited up once again, this time for a tri-county match with Vinemont and Cold Springs.
GOOD HOPE vs. VINEMONT
Good Hope and Vinemont took the floor first and it was all Lady Raiders. Emma Pugh started the game with...
CULLMAN - Cullman's seventh- and eighth-grade football teams were superior on the turf at Oliver Woodard Stadium Thursday night.
The two squads dominated North Jefferson to remain undefeated on the young season.
The seventh-grade team rolled to a 36-6 victory, scoring on their first four possessions and getting a touchdown by the defense late in the contest.
Cullman forced five turnovers in...
Photo: Colby Hutson, who set new records in each of his events including the men's 100 IM, 50 fly and 50 back.
CULLMAN - It was easy to see why swim fans are excited for another year of Cullman High School Swimming. Tuesday marked the first meet at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center for the Cats and they did...
CULLMAN - In the August 24 Cullman County Commission meeting, Commissioner Garry Marchman voted against many of the items on the agenda. Marchman, one of three of the Commission’s members, says he is concerned about the Commission’s focus and the direction in which they are headed.
Marchman says he receives around five complaints concerning roads each day. The Cullman County...
CULLMAN - The United Way of Cullman County’s Day of Caring is coming up next Tuesday, Sept. 13, and several volunteers are still needed. The Day of Caring is a special one-day event that benefits the agencies supported by the UWCC, as well as Cullman County residents.
There are 25 project sites throughout Cullman County, and the UWCC could use...
WEST POINT - A festive feel was in the air as the West Point Middle School Warriors took the field on Homecoming Tuesday afternoon, but it was the Hanceville Middle School Bulldogs who played the role of spoiler, defeating the Warriors 24-8.
“We started out solid,” said Hanceville head coach Stephen Chandler.
Hanceville took the ball first as the game opened...
CULLMAN – Recently, the Cullman County Home Builders Association held its annual Scholarship Fundraiser Sporting Clay Event at Maple Ridge Gun Club. The showing was one of the best they’ve had, according to CCHA president Willy Hendrix.
“I honestly believe this is one of the better turnouts we’ve had and that is something to be thankful for,” Hendrix said. “This...
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope Middle School has been flat out dominant during the past 26 regular season games. Make it 27 games after blowing out Fairview 48-20 last night to start out 2-0 under new coach Tim Hudson. Fairview was supposed to get the ball first to start out the game, but Good Hope had something to say...
GOOD HOPE - Having to adjust without the services of All-County middle blocker Kate Kent, the Good Hope Lady Raiders did just that with a new rotation that clicked in winning the home opener Tuesday on a brand new and newly painted hardwood floor at Good Hope Gymnasium, sweeping the Holly Pond Lady Broncos 25-14, 25-16 and 25-14.
Kent, a...
GOOD HOPE - Excitement filled the air Tuesday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to christen a brand new and newly painted hardwood floor at Good Hope Gymnasium.
The festivities took place 90 minutes before the first volleyball match of the 2016 season was held between Good Hope and Holly Pond in junior varsity, followed by the Lady Raiders and Lady...
GOOD HOPE - Right before school began, Good Hope girls’ basketball coach Michael Oldacre announced his retirement after 16 seasons with the Lady Raiders, posting 316 victories and three Cullman County championships.
Principal John Hood had options to look at in finding a replacement for Oldacre. He wasn't looking for just anyone, he was in search of the right hire.
Hood...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s 19th-ranked volleyball team dominated in the Owens Community College Invitational over the holiday weekend, winning six matches to remain undefeated on the young season.
The Lions (8-0) beat Jackson (Michigan) College, Muskegon (Michigan) Community College, Waubonsee (Illinois) Community College, McHenry County (Illinois) College, Oakland (Michigan) Community College and Macomb (Michigan) Community College in Ohio, dropping only...
Pictured, (left to right): Patricia Kahler, Linda Schgier, Mayor Townson and Rhonda Van Zandt
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, Sept. 6 Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson officially proclaimed the week of Sept. 17-23 “Constitution Week” in the city of Cullman.
On Sept. 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met to sign the United States Constitution. Sept. 17, 2016, marks the...
Photo: Wallace State student James Arnold, left, contemplates a move as he plays outdoor checkers with Zach Glenn.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s Alumni Association, Student Government Association and Success Coaches hosted a “Back to Class Bash” last week in front of the Student Center.
Wallace State students had the opportunity to relax and participate in various entertaining activities, including outdoor checkers...
BATTLEGROUND - On Sept. 24 the gates of Camp Liberty will open at 10 a.m. for an all-day event called Rockin’ America’s Heroes, a launch party for The Valkyrie Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the successful facilitation of the after-down range transition of veterans, first responders and their families.
“Rockin' America's Heroes is the first public event to be...
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Lions Club hosted a Labor Day car show and family fun event in the glorious shade of community park on Wesley Avenue Monday. The venue helped lessen the 90-degree heat, making the occasion quite enjoyable.
The President of the Fairview Lions Club, William Criso, stated, “It’s just an event we do for a fundraiser. Anyone’s welcome!...
SMITH LAKE PARK - The sunny weather had a great influence on Cullman County Parks & Rec’s Fourth Annual Sweet Tater Festival Sunday and Monday. According to CCP&R Director Doug Davenport this year saw the greatest turnout the festival has ever had. Davenport attributed it to being the first year that they did not have any rain interfering with...
Fairview Lions Club Labor Day Celebration and Car Show- Car registration starts at 7 a.m., parade at 11 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 5 at the park on Wesley Avenue across from the Fairview Superette. Car registration starts at 7 a.m. with a $15 registration fee. Parade starts at 11 a.m., with blowups, games and a greased pig contest after the parade....
Photo: Charles Shedd, left and Peggy Cole stand proudly with the new sign for the bridge honoring their late brother, Alton Shedd.
I still miss him after 50 years and it’s an honor to get to see the memorial bridge named after my brother.”
Charles Shedd
BAILEYTON - Family, friends and neighbors gathered together Sunday afternoon to remember Alton Shedd and to...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Women (CCRW) have announced that newly-elected Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, Rep. Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia will be the special guest speaker at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13.
“We are very pleased that the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mac McCutcheon, will be coming to Cullman,” said Maureen Chaney,...
Photo: l-r, Donnis Leeth, new mayor of Colony; Nancy Worley, chair of the Alabama Democratic Party; Ron Crumpton,candidate for U.S. Senate; Karen Johnson, with the Cullman County Democrats; Roger Duke, with the North Central Alabama Young Democrats; Ernestine Linton, with the Cullman County Democrats; and Josh Coleman, president of the North Central Alabama Young Democrats
CULLMAN - it appears that Donald...
CULLMAN - The 20th Annual Sweet Tater Festival kicks off at Smith Lake Park tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 4 and continues Monday, Labor Day, Sept. 5. The festival will run from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. both days.
Admission is $3 per person.
There will be live entertainment, food vendors, arts & crafts vendors, door prizes, kiddie rides and, of course, sweet potatoes!
The Sweet...
Photo: Cullman High School Varsity Girls and Boys
CULLMAN - Oliver Woodard Stadium took on a different look than normal Saturday morning with the Cullman High School Bearcat 2-mile cross country run.
The event featured 14 schools from north and central Alabama, competing in a fast-paced 2-mile course, different than the normal 3.1 miles for high school and junior high cross...
ADDISON - The first regional game for the Addison Bulldogs proved to be plenty for them to handle as they advanced to 3-0 this season with another win this week against the Southeastern Mustangs.
Addison hosted the Mustangs, won the coin toss and elected to receive and used their first drive to show their mighty running game, rushing 44 yards...
FAYETTE - Good Hope looked to start out 1-0 in the region tonight. Instead, turnovers and penalties derailed them and they fell 20-0 to the Fayette County Indians.
After starting out slowly on their first series, the Raider defense forced a Chance Stevenson interception, which Austin Eakes returned to the 42-yard line, but Good Hope could not do anything, and...
ARLEY - The Lynn Bears improved to 3- 0 Friday night as they traveled to Arley to face the Meek Tigers. The Bears sought revenge, after Meek trounced them last year, 70 - 7. 2016 is proving to be Lynn's year as they are powered by a young team offering both a ground and air game, as well as...
HOLLY POND - Expectations were high for the Holly Pond Broncos' third game of the season Friday night, which was also their home opener. After breaking their 29-game losing streak last year, the Broncos enjoyed a 2-0 record going into tonight’s game, where they faced the JB Pennington Tigers, also 2-0 for the season. Both schools packed the stadium...
VINEMONT - It was a wild fourth quarter in the 3A, Region 6 opener between undefeated Locust Fork and unbeaten Vinemont Friday evening at Mark Smothers Stadium.
The final 12:00 produced four touchdowns, two lead changes, 214 yards of combined offense and a wild finish with Locust Fork coming from behind to top the Eagles 35-20.
This display of offensive football...
CULLMAN - Officials with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office received a report of shots fired on County Road 623 in Cullman County at approximately 11 p.m. Friday evening.
According to the CCSO, at this time, there is no evidence of a shooting or that anyone has been injured. Officials are still on the scene.
This story will be updated as details...
FULTONDALE- It was a tough night for the Bulldogs of Hanceville as they traveled to Fultondale to take on the Wildcats.
Hanceville started the game on their own 30 as a result of a Fultondale pooch kick. The Bulldogs started off the game with back-to-back rushes from B.J. Smalls for a total of 7 yards before a penalty for 12...
ALBERTVILLE – The Class 6A Region 7 clash between Albertville and Cullman had its moments of flair but yellow flags and penalties punished the Bearcats as they dropped a big road game 44-21.
Albertville jumped out to a quick 17-0 lead over the Bearcats following three turnovers in the first quarter. Despite starting with good field position Cullman could not...
Divino Niño Day at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament- starts at 7 a.m.
On behalf of the Nuns of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration and the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament we would love to invite you and your family to join us on Saturday, Sept. 3, as we celebrate Divino Niño Day (Divine Child Jesus...
Divino Niño Day at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament- starts at 7 a.m.
On behalf of the Nuns of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration and the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament we would love to invite you and your family to join us on Saturday, Sept. 3, as we
celebrate Divino Niño Day (Divine Child Jesus Day). ...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s 19th-ranked volleyball team swept Lawson State on the road Wednesday night, winning 30-28, 25-14, 25-18.
Wallace State, the seven-time defending Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) champion, has won 30 conference matches in a row dating back to October 2013.
Sophomore Cierra Davis led Wallace State (2-0, 2-0 ACCC) against the Cougars, finishing with 14 digs and eight...
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police officers on Monday arrested four people and shut down a significant forgery operation as a result of received a call from a concerned citizen.
The caller reported suspicious males in a gold Jeep Liberty in the back parking lot of the Days Inn motel. Officers Intae Suh and Philip Botelho responded, and located the vehicle,...
CULLMAN - Thursday was a busy night at Heritage Park in Cullman; balls were flying, runners were jogging and a crowd was gathering for the first free Concerts in the Park event this month.
Shelby Williams, athletic director at Cullman City Parks and Recreation, as well as the park manager at Heritage Park, was glad to see that as many...
Photo: Fairview's is one of 26 volunteer fire departments in Cullman County.
CULLMAN - The 8th Annual Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments Golf Tournament will be here before you know it. The event is set for Saturday, Oct. 8 at Cross Creek Golf Course in Cullman. All 26 volunteer fire departments in Cullman County are involved with the...
Photo: After downing Hartselle 58-16, the 8th-grade Cullman Bearcats celebrate.
CULLMAN - Unless you live under a rock, you know that Cullman vs. Hartselle, no matter what they are playing, is one of the biggest sports rivalries in the Cullman area. Thursday night was the middle school version of the rivalry, as the 8th-grade Cullman Bearcats welcomed the 8th-grade Hartselle...
Updated Sept. 14, 11:07 a.m.
CULLMAN - Cpl. Larry M. Dunn's long journey home will finally be complete on Sept. 17, when the soldier's remains will be laid to rest here in Cullman County.
Dunn, who was born on Dec. 20, 1931, was sent to Korea as a young man and was captured and declared Missing in Action in Dec.1950. He...
WEST POINT - Corner found a way to rally from deficits in both of their assignments in the volleyball tri-match at West Point Thursday, stunning the host Lady Warriors in a tiebreaker after they came from behind to defeat St. Bernard Prep.
The Lady Yellow Jackets opened the 2016 season, sweeping St. Bernard 25-23, 25-21. Then facing West Point, the...
Cullman Bearcats (1-1, 0-0) @ Albertville Aggies (2-0, 0-0)
6A, Region 7 opener
McFord Field - Albertville, Friday 7 p.m.
SERIES: Albertville leads 19-16-3
LAST TIME: Cullman defeated Albertville 58-21 in 2011
LAST WEEK: Cullman defeated North Jackson 45-14, Albertville defeated Arab 45-7.
This will be the first regular season game between the two since 2001. The 2011 contest was a first round in the...
HANCEVILLE – After the April 2011 tornadoes, Wallace State Community College understands how drastically Mother Nature can affect a campus and its employees.
Therefore, Wallace State is currently conducting a donation drive to assist Baton Rouge Community College in Louisiana as it rebounds and cleans up from the devastating floods that struck its state.
“When our campus was impacted by the...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats in conjunction with the North Central Alabama Young Democrats (NCAYD) will be hosting a Grand Opening event Saturday, Sept. 3 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for the Cullman Democratic Campaign Office. Headline speakers for the event include candidate for U.S. Senate Ron Crumpton, a representative from Forward Alabama and Chairwoman of the Alabama Democratic...
CULLMAN - Mental Healthcare of Cullman hosted a town hall meeting at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday which brought to the community’s attention the escalation in the numbers of suicides in Cullman County.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick reported that suicides in Cullman County have increased since last year, with the county now averaging about two suicides...
Wallace State Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges, left, shakes hands with Alexander Perez.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Aviation/Flight Technology student Alexander Perez knows first-hand how flooding can be devastating and life-altering.
Perez and his family lost all of their possessions during the Katrina flooding 11 years ago and his sister’s house was recently flooded with three feet of water near...
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals group, YPCullman, met on Tuesday evening, and the topic was a hot one: how to keep young professionals from leaving the Cullman area. The event, held at Terri Pines, was sponsored by Zeb Little Law, LLC and Willoughby Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.
The young professionals in attendance ranged from...
FLORENCE - A busy week for Fairview High School on the cross country course started Tuesday with the Aggies claiming first place and the Lady Aggies taking the runner-up berth in the Brooks High School Invitational at McFarland Park.
Fairview's runners scored points for the Aggies with the top five finishing in the first 14 who crossed the finish line...
VINEMONT- The Vinemont Lady Eagles took the court Tuesday night against the Oakman Lady Wildcats in their area 12 volleyball match up. Vinemont came out of the gate strong, winning the toss and controlling the opening serve, on their way to a 25-20 victory. However, the Lady Wildcats came roaring back on the strength of 17 aces over the...
CULLMAN - In a special called meeting of the Cullman County School Board Tuesday afternoon, the lead topic was the recommendation by Superintendent Shane Barnette to suspend an employee for 10 days without pay, from Aug. 31 through Sept. 14.
The name of the employee was not disclosed. No further discussion took place after a motion was made by Cold...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force, District Attorney Wilson Blaylock and Judge Kim Chaney will present special guest Tajuan McCarty, founder of The WellHouse in Birmingham, on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at Desperation Church. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
McCarty, a survivor of human sex trafficking, will share her story. At 15, she was sexually...
CULLMAN - Many of you may have noticed the garden on First Avenue Southeast, between Sixth and Seventh Streets, in Cullman. That garden was created for the entire community by the Cullman County Master Gardeners Association.
The Master Gardeners (MGs) do many things in and for the community that you might not be aware of. In addition to the beautiful...
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met on Monday evening, recognizing the Cullman High School Boys’ soccer team for their state championship, the East Elementary archery team for their city, county, regional, state and world championships, and Mrs. Elaine Fuller for her acceptance into the Alabama Tourism Hall of Fame. Each was given an official commendation.
As the crowd cheered...
Good Hope Middle School football team photo courtesy of Good Hope Middle School on Facebook
GOOD HOPE - No one has been able to take down the Good Hope Raiders in the past four years of regular season middle school football.
Their winning streak extended to 26 straight when they opened the season Monday evening at James Shabel Stadium, shutting out...
If family or friends of any soldier killed in wars who lived in my district will come to me with a plan, I will get it through the legislature to name a bridge, highway or some public facility in their memory."
Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview
BAILEYTON - Alton Shedd, a soldier from Baileyton, Alabama died in Vietnam almost 50 years ago....
Photo: Suzanne Harbin, left, director of advancement, and Dr. Vicki Karolewics, president of Wallace State Community College, accept donations from Dr. Melvin Smith and Lavell Thrasher in memory of longtime college supporter C.J. Burney. The donations were made on behalf of the Sunday school class at First Baptist Church that Burney attended with Smith and Thrasher, and the Johnson...
NASHVILLE – Live On Stage and the Cullman Community Concert Association have announced award-winning songwriter Victoria Banks as part of their 2016 - 2017 concert season. In a world where authenticity often takes a backseat to marketability, Victoria’s music is a unique breath of fresh air. Please join this hit songwriter in an intimate performance at the Betty Leeth...
CULLMAN - Children petting animals, adults pushing strollers with dozing babies, folks visiting, or just sitting on benches doing a little people watching, vendors selling and others carving fruits and vegetables, and the highlight of the festival, giant pumpkins and watermelons which draw lots of oooohs and ahhhhs from everyone, this is the Farm Y’all Festival.
This year’s festival, now...
BERRY - After a heartbreaking loss last week, the Cold Springs Eagles tried to rebound this week as they traveled to Fred Webster Stadium to take on the eager Berry Wildcats. This was the first meeting between the programs since 1999, where Cold Springs lost 48-22, tying the series 4-4.
Cold Springs won the coin toss and elected to receive...
GUNTERSVILLE - The 2016 high school football season has been good to the Holly Pond Broncos. For the first time since 2004, the broncos have started the season 2-0. The green and white dismantled Coosa Christian 49-0 to open the season and they followed that up with a 33-20 win over the Brindlee Mountain Lions Friday night.
It was the...
MONTEVALLO - St. Bernard Prep School took its cross country teams to the University of Montevallo Early Bird Twilight Classic on Friday evening, and the Lady Saints and Saints returned home with plenty to smile about and championship trophies to add to their collection from recent years.
Led by junior Leahrose Mami, the Lady Saints had their first five runners...
CULLMAN COUNTY - Winning by large margins and domination on the field plus the scoreboard were the trends for area prep football in the second week of the 2016 regular season.
The Fairview Aggies and Cullman Bearcats shook off the effects of tough losses to kick off the new season by coming back with one-sided routs and plenty of points...
CULLMAN – The Red Door Café had a great turnout Saturday morning at their free pancake breakfast for donations to Knapsacks for Kids. Cullman County folks turned out to enjoy stacks of delicious pancakes all while supporting a great cause. Knapsacks for Kids is headed up by Melissa Betts. The program gives kids from low-income families who do not...
MOULTON - Expected to challenge from the start of the cross country season, the Cold Springs Eagles did just that Saturday morning in the Pepsi Cross Country Challenge Invitational hosted by Lawrence County High School.
The defending 1A/2A state champion Eagles finished a point behind Randolph School in the 1A-3A division with 56 points. The Raiders collected 55 while West...
JOHNSONS CROSSING - The Johnsons Crossing Volunteer Fire Department (JCVFD) celebrated their 40th year of service Saturday by holding their annual Appreciation Day. The celebration lasted from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., with free refreshments for the close to 100 people in attendance. The DownSouth Band provided live entertainment.
There was never a dull moment, with children running around either dunking...
CULLMAN - The weather delay had no effect on the Cullman Bearcats Friday night as they zoomed past the North Jackson Chiefs 45-14. Week one might’ve been a slow start for the Bearcats’ success, but you wouldn’t know it given how they played this week.
Before the game could even begin, neither team was allowed to take the field because...
FLORENCE - The West Point Warriors traveled north of Florence Friday night to face the Wilson Warriors in a lopsided affair. West Point came out on their first possession strong, but the game quickly spiraled out of control once Wilson took over.
West Point scored first after a series of rushes resulting in a touchdown by senior running back Cameron...
ELDRIDGE - Friday night’s contest between the Meek Tigers and the Hubbertville Lions was a contest full of big plays, but unfortunately for Meek, they all belonged to the Lions.
Hubbertville won the toss and elected to receive. The choice immediately paid off as senior running back Dax Benton hit a huge hole and flew down the field for a...
