Andrew Cryer
Photo: Cullman Juvenile Probation Officer Kathy Wilson, Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock and Tajuan McCarty CULLMAN - Tajuan McCarty, founder of The WellHouse in...
Wendy Sack
CULLMAN -  It was a packed house at the VFW on Tuesday evening. More than 70 people, including many elected officials, turned out to...
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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...
WSCC
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...
CRMC Foundation
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...
Cullman High School on Twitter, @cullmancats
CULLMAN - On Monday night, Cullman High School hosted its annual College and Career Fair for students. The event gives students, especially seniors, a...
Hannah Ward
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Town Council met Monday evening, with all members of the council in attendance. The minutes from the August meeting were approved,...
Wendy Sack
Photo: Cullman City Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Cullman City Attorney Roy W. Williams, Jr. chat after the meeting is adjourned. CULLMAN - The Cullman...
Josh McBrayer
GOOD HOPE -  Monday afternoon was big for Good Hope Middle School. It was the first time they got a crack at Vinemont since...
Andrew Cryer
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...
St. Bernard Prep
Photo: Conor Berry shares his drone with Mr. John Burks for the Physical Science Class project at St. Bernard Prep. CULLMAN - A remote control...
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CULLMAN - If you are a serious runner looking for a challenge, and you just happen to prefer running beside a peaceful lake surrounded...
CP&R
CULLMAN – Football season has officially arrived. Time for kickoffs and tailgate parties. Time to throw back some beers with friends while cheering on...
Howard Cole
CULLMAN COUNTY - Hanceville, Holly Pond and West Point found the formula that was needed on Friday night in must-win situations from regional play...
Cullman County Parks and Rec
TRIMBLE - Thirty-five boats took to Smith Lake Saturday for the third annual Fishing for a Cure 4ALS Tournament. Conditions at sunrise were cloudy,...
CULLMAN - Christian music, country and Broadway fans will be delighted to know that local artists, Eric Bennett and Paige Harbison, will be performing...
The Good Sarmaritan Health Clinic
CULLMAN - Christian music, country and Broadway fans will be delighted to know that local artists, Eric Bennett and Paige Harbison, will be performing...
Owen Anderson
TRINITY - The Meek Tigers traveled north to West Morgan High School to face off against the Decatur Heritage Christian Academy Eagles (DHCA) Friday...
Sammy Confer
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...
Howard Cole
BLOUNTSVILLE - After a narrow loss to the J.B. Pennington Tigers last week, the Holly Pond Broncos traveled to Susan Moore for the Bulldogs'...
HANCEVILLE - Making plays on both sides of the football in the fourth quarter was the key to carry the Hanceville Bulldogs to a...
Heith Yearwood on Twitter
WEST POINT - The West Point Warriors hosted the Springville Tigers tonight and both very physical teams showed their tenacity early on. Springville messed up...
Josh McBrayer
SUMITON - It was a perfect night for football when the No. 8 Addison Bulldogs took to the road to face the Sumiton Christian...
Joe R. McElroy
CULLMAN – Oxford and Cullman came out swinging in the first quarter, each scoring on their first two drives, but Oxford kept on 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...
Andrew Cryer
DODGE CITY - The Dodge City Town Council held a regular meeting on Thursday evening, where they discussed the Town’s blood drive, forming a...
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CULLMAN - Members of the Cullman County Board of Education were recognized and honored at the regular board meeting Thursday evening. All board members participate...
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MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley signed a compromise bill on Thursday to use Alabama’s BP settlement funds to pay off a portion of the...
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WARRIOR, Ala. (AP) - A driver has been charged after authorities say he refused to stop for police and went the wrong way before...
CULLMAN COUNTY - An early morning wreck on Thursday left a Holly Pond man dead, according to troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency...

Area preview- week no. 4

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Bill Piper
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...
Josh McBrayer
GOOD HOPE- Just two days removed from their first match vs. Holly Pond on their newly minted floor, the Good Hope Raiders suited up...
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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...
CHS Swim Team on Twitter
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...
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CULLMAN - In the August 24 Cullman County Commission meeting, Commissioner Garry Marchman voted against many of the items on the agenda. Marchman, one...
CULLMAN - The United Way of Cullman County’s Day of Caring is coming up next Tuesday, Sept. 13, and several volunteers are still needed....
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WEST POINT - A festive feel was in the air as the West Point Middle School Warriors took the field on Homecoming Tuesday afternoon,...

Shooting for success

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CULLMAN – Recently, the Cullman County Home Builders Association held its annual Scholarship Fundraiser Sporting Clay Event at Maple Ridge Gun Club. The showing...
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GOOD HOPE - Good Hope Middle School has been flat out dominant during the past 26 regular season games. Make it 27 games after...
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GOOD HOPE - Having to adjust without the services of All-County middle blocker Kate Kent, the Good Hope Lady Raiders did just that with...
GHS teacher Drew Adams on Facebook
GOOD HOPE - Excitement filled the air Tuesday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to christen a brand new and newly painted hardwood floor at...
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GOOD HOPE - Right before school began, Good Hope girls’ basketball coach Michael Oldacre announced his retirement after 16 seasons with the Lady Raiders,...
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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...
City of Cullman
Pictured, (left to right): Patricia Kahler, Linda Schgier, Mayor Townson and Rhonda Van Zandt CULLMAN - On Tuesday, Sept. 6 Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson...
WSCC
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...
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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...
Hannah Ward
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Lions Club hosted a Labor Day car show and family fun event in the glorious shade of community park on...
Hannah Ward
SMITH LAKE PARK - The sunny weather had a great influence on Cullman County Parks & Rec’s Fourth Annual Sweet Tater Festival Sunday and...

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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...
Andrew Cryer
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...
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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...
Andrew Cryer
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...
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CULLMAN - The 20th Annual Sweet Tater Festival kicks off at Smith Lake Park tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 4 and continues Monday, Labor Day, Sept....
Cullman High School on Twitter, @cullmancats
Photo: Cullman High School Varsity Girls and Boys CULLMAN - Oliver Woodard Stadium took on a different look than normal Saturday morning with the Cullman...
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ADDISON - The first regional game for the Addison Bulldogs proved to be plenty for them to handle as they advanced to 3-0 this...
Sammy Confer
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...
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ARLEY - The Lynn Bears improved to 3- 0 Friday night as they traveled to Arley to face the Meek Tigers. The Bears sought...

Heartbreaker in Holly Pond

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HOLLY POND - Expectations were high for the Holly Pond Broncos' third game of the season Friday night, which was also their home opener....
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VINEMONT - It was a wild fourth quarter in the 3A, Region 6 opener between undefeated Locust Fork and unbeaten Vinemont Friday evening at...
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CULLMAN - Officials with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office received a report of shots fired on County Road 623 in Cullman County at approximately...
Josh McBrayer
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...
Cullman High School on Twitter, @cullmancats
ALBERTVILLE – The Class 6A Region 7 clash between Albertville and Cullman had its moments of flair but yellow flags and penalties punished the...
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...
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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...
WSCC
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...
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CULLMAN -  Cullman City Police officers on Monday arrested four people and shut down a significant forgery operation as a result of received a...
Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - Thursday was a busy night at Heritage Park in Cullman; balls were flying, runners were jogging and a crowd was gathering for...
Wendy Sack
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...
Josh McBrayer
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...
Cullman-Heritage Funeral Home
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...
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WEST POINT - Corner found a way to rally from deficits in both of their assignments in the volleyball tri-match at West Point Thursday,...

Area preview- week no. 3

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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...
Baton Rouge Community College
HANCEVILLE – After the April 2011 tornadoes, Wallace State Community College understands how drastically Mother Nature can affect a campus and its employees. Therefore, Wallace...
Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats in conjunction with the North Central Alabama Young Democrats (NCAYD) will be hosting a Grand Opening event Saturday,...
Hannah Ward
CULLMAN - Mental Healthcare of Cullman hosted a town hall meeting at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday which brought to the...
WSCC
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...
Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals group, YPCullman, met on Tuesday evening, and the topic was a hot one: how...
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FLORENCE - A busy week for Fairview High School on the cross country course started Tuesday with the Aggies claiming first place and the...
Josh McBrayer
VINEMONT- The Vinemont Lady Eagles took the court Tuesday night against the Oakman Lady Wildcats in their area 12 volleyball match up. Vinemont came...
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CULLMAN - In a special called meeting of the Cullman County School Board Tuesday afternoon, the lead topic was the recommendation by Superintendent Shane...
Beau Gustafson
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force, District Attorney Wilson Blaylock and Judge Kim Chaney will present special guest Tajuan McCarty, founder...
Ellen Hall
CULLMAN - Many of you may have noticed the garden on First Avenue Southeast, between Sixth and Seventh Streets, in Cullman. That garden was...
Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met on Monday evening, recognizing the Cullman High School Boys’ soccer team for their state championship, the East...
Good Hope Middle School on Facebook
Good Hope Middle School football team photo courtesy of Good Hope Middle School on Facebook GOOD HOPE - No one has been able to take...
If family or friends of any soldier killed in wars who lived in my district will come to me with a plan, I will...
WSCC
Photo: Suzanne Harbin, left, director of advancement, and Dr. Vicki Karolewics, president of Wallace State Community College, accept donations from Dr. Melvin Smith and...
Cullman Community Concert Association
NASHVILLE – Live On Stage and the Cullman Community Concert Association have announced award-winning songwriter Victoria Banks as part of their 2016 - 2017...
Loretta Gillespie
CULLMAN - Children petting animals, adults pushing strollers with dozing babies, folks visiting, or just sitting on benches doing a little people watching, vendors...
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BERRY - After a heartbreaking loss last week, the Cold Springs Eagles tried to rebound this week as they traveled to Fred Webster Stadium...
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GUNTERSVILLE - The 2016 high school football season has been good to the Holly Pond Broncos. For the first time since 2004, the broncos...
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MONTEVALLO - St. Bernard Prep School took its cross country teams to the University of Montevallo Early Bird Twilight Classic on Friday evening, and...
Bill Piper
CULLMAN COUNTY - Winning by large margins and domination on the field plus the scoreboard were the trends for area prep football in the...
Hannah Ward
CULLMAN – The Red Door Café had a great turnout Saturday morning at their free pancake breakfast for donations to Knapsacks for Kids. Cullman...
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MOULTON - Expected to challenge from the start of the cross country season, the Cold Springs Eagles did just that Saturday morning in the...
Andrew Cryer
JOHNSONS CROSSING - The Johnsons Crossing Volunteer Fire Department (JCVFD) celebrated their 40th year of service Saturday by holding their annual Appreciation Day. The...
Bill Piper
CULLMAN - The weather delay had no effect on the Cullman Bearcats Friday night as they zoomed past the North Jackson Chiefs 45-14. Week...
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FLORENCE - The West Point Warriors traveled north of Florence Friday night to face the Wilson Warriors in a lopsided affair. West Point came...

Big plays bury Meek 28-0

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ELDRIDGE - Friday night’s contest between the Meek Tigers and the Hubbertville Lions was a contest full of big plays, but unfortunately for Meek,...
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HANCEVILLE - For the first half, the Hanceville Bulldogs went toe to toe with the Addison Bulldogs in coach Craig Flanigan's debut at Ray...
Josh Farley
Photo: Alivia is 13 years old and loves to dance and cheer. She has been cheering for nine years. This is her third year...