CULLMAN - The Cullman City Parks and Recreation Foundation Board will be hosting its inaugural Dinner on First event to raise funds for the planned Connected Park project, which will feature an all-inclusive playground accessible to children of all abilities and special needs. The event is slated to kick off on Saturday, May 14, at 6 p.m.
The dinner will...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College is holding a party for its 50th anniversary in the form of a family-friendly music festival complete with activities and entertainment for all ages.
The Homegrown Music Festival will be held on Saturday, April 30, starting at 10 a.m., and will not end until 10 p.m., that night. All of the activities will be...
HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville is hosting the annual Fish-o-Rama on Saturday, April 30 and Friday, May 6. April 30 is the Kids' Fish-o-Rama and May 6 is the Senior Citizens' Fish-o-Rama.
On each day the free event will begin at 7:30 a.m. with registration at Hanceville’s Veteran’s Park. The kids and senior citizens will spend the day fishing...
HANCEVILLE - It could happen to you. That was one of the points Lynn Caffery made to students, faculty and staff at Wallace State Community College recently in a talk about human trafficking. The subject is one Caffery knows about from first-hand experience as a victim and now as an advocate for other victims.
Caffery is the executive director of...
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Autism Spirit Day
Tuesday, April 26 at Dairy Queen on Highway 31 North; From Noon-8 p.m., mention you support Autism Awareness when you order to benefit the autism and special needs community. For info, call Brittany at 256-595-4075.
Cullman County Commission...
FAIRVIEW - Hunter McKelvy and Hunter Whitehead of Fairview were part of a memorable day Monday in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 5A, Section 4 Golf Tournament at Chesley Oaks Course.
McKelvy and Whitehead played a respectable round of golf, with their scores in the 70s. That was good enough to get Fairview a third-place finish in the...
DECATUR - Craft brewing has made a boom in recent years since legislation passed allowing breweries to sell directly to customers, and north Alabama has seen a lot of progress. Huntsville alone has more per capita beer enterprises than any other part of the state. There’s even a newly renovated building on Governors Drive that houses a couple of...
CULLMAN - Last week the community was stunned when Cullman High School Principal and Assistant Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin and Mark Stephens were arrested for third-degree criminal trespassing. The arrests stemmed from a parent of one of the school's students filing a report for an alleged trespassing incident and obtaining arrest warrants from the Cullman County Warrant Magistrate's Office. ...
CULLMAN - On April 21, Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on U.S. Highway 31 North in Cullman. Investigators were able to gain consent to search the vehicle and recovered methamphetamine and paraphernalia, along with several components used to manufacture methamphetamine.
Both the driver, David Wayne Lee, 35, of Falkville, and passenger, Christopher...
Photo: Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Alabama donated 45 V-6 engines produced at the Huntsville plant to tech schools in six counties. Shown here are Toyota Alabama President Jim Bolte and school representatives from Madison, Limestone, Morgan, Marshall, DeKalb and Cullman counties. (Business Council of Alabama)
CULLMAN - On April 14, during the quarterly meeting of the Northeast Alabama Development Council,...
Whether it’s running or walking the 5K, taking advantage of our free health screenings, enjoying a few vendors while their kids participate in the fun run or activities, we just want it to be a fun day for people to get out and move while making their health a priority.”
Lindsey Dossey, CRMC
CULLMAN – Cullman Regional Medical Center’s Second Annual...
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Cullman City Council Meeting
Monday, April 25 at 7 p.m. in the Cullman City Hall Auditorium
Good Hope City Council Meeting
Monday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Good Hope City Hall
Special CCBOE Meeting
The Cullman County Board of Education will have a...
Learning to do the twirl was the hardest part for me. I had to really try to keep up with the others. I didn’t get nervous or anything. I’m going to be a famous movie star one day!”
first-grader Cicily Adcock
CULLMAN - On Friday and Saturday, April 22-23, Sacred Heart Elementary School students performed “The Lion King Jr.” at Stone...
SECTION - It was a rough day at the office Saturday for the Cold Springs Eagles as they lost the decisive game three of the 2A state baseball playoffs, but more importantly, lost left fielder and pitcher Josh Freeman to a freak leg injury.
After starting pitcher Cody Anderson had retired the Section Lions in order, Cold Springs hung a...
Front row (l-r): Luke Watson, Zakk Waddell, Billy Ellis, Ross Wallace, Alyssa Price
Back row (l-r): Derik Arendall, Austin Frederick, Kohan Lovett, Will Parker, Tom Parker
WEST POINT - The West Point High School Scholar’s Bowl team is a force to be reckoned with, and they aren’t slowing down any time soon. After winning the Class 5A title on Friday, April...
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Bloody Beat 22, Presented by the Holly Pond Historical Society
The Holly Pond Historical Society will present “Bloody Beat 22” in the Guy Hunt Library Conference Room, 60 Lions Park Road, Holly Pond at 2 p.m. Admission is free. The...
HANCEVILLE – The brand new Hanceville Farmer’s Market enjoyed its very first day on Friday, April 22. The weather was great and many of Hanceville’s finest came out to purchase delicious homegrown produce. The new farmer’s market is expected to grow significantly throughout the summer.
“We have a few vendors here today and we are expecting more tomorrow,” said owner...
I remember the first time I heard the term Earth Day. I was a teacher in 1970 and I heard on the radio they were having this big celebration and telling all about it.”
Ethalene Harbison
WEST POINT – On Thursday, April 21, third-grade students from West Point Elementary had a special Earth Day guest. Kathy Holmes from the Cullman County...
CULLMAN - At approximately 2:08 p.m. this afternoon, April 23, officers from the Cullman Police Department responded to an armed robbery call at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites located at 2052 Hayes Drive in Cullman. That's right off Interstate 65 at Exit 310.
According to police, two armed men, described as African-American wearing "hoodies zipped all the way to...
SECTION - It took all nine players at the plate and a complete game thrown by Tyler Rice, but Cold Springs kept their playoff run alive and forced a game three Friday in the nightcap.
The Section Lions looked unbeatable in the first game of the Class 2A state playoffs, scoring 10 runs and dropping Cold Springs in a mercy...
HANCEVILLE - Coming into the AHSAA state baseball playoffs with eight consecutive losses, the Oakman Wildcats were not fazed that they had only 10 wins against 18 defeats, taking on a Hanceville ball club that had an .818 winning percentage in the final four weeks of the regular season.
Oakman took the attitude of the playoffs being a new season...
Our deputies are in their cars, which is their office and they are going from point A to point B. With us adding an office here, it gives them the ability to stay in their district, which helps on response to calls because they are not leaving their district to go drop off reports, meet with citizens or do...
Photo: Fairview School students filled this pickup truck with more than 1,470 pounds of food for Cullman Caring for Kids as part of the National Ag Day celebration March 15
CULLMAN - The Cullman Farm City committee worked in tandem with the Cullman County Commission and Cullman County Schools Child Nutrition Program (CNP) recently to organize events to celebrate National...
Left to right: Jesse, Natalie, Jack and Jenna Kate Newsom
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center yesterday announced the appointment of Jesse Newsom as its new director of tourism.
According to a media release from the Chamber, “Jesse comes to us with more than eight years of experience in the tourism industry, having served at the...
There's a little something for everyone going on this Saturday!
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America’s Car-Mart All-Day Relay for Life Event
Saturday, April 23. Bake sale, rummage sale, cotton candy, raffles. WZYP will be live onsite from noon-2 p.m. 1634 Brantley Ave. NW
Community Yard Sale...
Photo shows Linda DeGroot, Jack Bray and Paula Hoover.
I love to spell. I’m the person people come to and say, ‘How do you spell this word?’”
Linda DeGroot
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Aging held its Senior Spelling Bee on Thursday, April 21 at the Cullman Senior Center. Linda DeGroot took the top spot.
“I won second place in sixth...
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2016 Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce April Community Luncheon
Friday, April 22 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce monthly community luncheon at All-Steak Restaurant. Speaker: C.S. (Sean) Michael, Walkabout Production Group, LLC; Reservations required. If you would like to...
Photo: Alabama Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope; Alabama Rep. Howard Sanderford, R-Huntsville; Cullman County Sheriff’s Deputy Stephen Thomas; Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry; Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley and Alabama Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview
MONTGOMERY - Cullman County Sheriff's Deputy Stephen Thomas was honored today at the 2016 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement event during a joint session...
Updated at 7:04 p.m. on April 21, 2016
BIRMINGHAM – Vershawn Edwards, 17, and Horayshio Fletcher, 17, have been arrested and charged with capital murder in the homicide of James Bennefield, 46, of Cullman. They are being held without bond at the Jefferson County Jail.
Officers from the Birmingham Police Department responded to a shots fired call at 11:47 a.m. Wednesday...
Photo: Dr. Elton Bouldin, left; Mr. Mark Stephens, right
CULLMAN - Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin and Assistant Principal Mark Stephens have been placed on administrative leave following their arrests yesterday for trespassing.
On the afternoon of Wednesday, April 20, Bouldin and Stephens turned themselves in to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office following a complaint made by a student’s parent....
CULLMAN - This Saturday, April 23, the Cullman County and City of Cullman Sanitation Departments will continue their annual tradition of partnering with PALS (People Against a Littered State) to encourage the community to get out and keep Cullman as clean as possible.
The event will take place from 8 a.m.-noon. Citizens can contact their local town or city hall...
NAMI Cullman (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
NAMI Cullman will meet at Mental Healthcare of Cullman, building 2, at 1909 Commerce Ave. NW at 6:30 tonight. Guest speaker is Tommie Sander, LCSW.
Spring Band Concert
Thursday, April 21, the sixth, seventh and eighth-grade band students from East and West Elementary Schools and Cullman Middle School will present their spring concert. 7 p.m....
CULLMAN - On the afternoon of April 20, Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin and Vice Principal Mark Stephens turned themselves in to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office following a complaint made by a student’s parent. Multiple sources alleged both Bouldin and Stephens were on the family's property without the family's consent. No comment was given by law...
BIRMINGHAM – Officers from the Birmingham Police Department responded to a shots fired call at 11:47 a.m. Wednesday on Lomb Avenue Southwest to find Cullman resident, James Bennefield, 46, deceased on the scene.
The BPD has reported that detectives are conducting a homicide investigation.
“On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 around 11:47 a.m., officers from the West Precinct responded to the listed...
COLD SPRINGS - A decade of dominating the Cullman County Track & Field event by Cold Springs ended in a dramatic comeback by the Fairview Lady Aggies today.
With four events remaining, the Lady Aggies were down 172 points to 144 against the Lady Eagles.
Fairview made up the deficit and soared to the championship Wednesday afternoon at Cranford Stricklin Stadium,...
Updated 7:30 p.m.: According to Cullman County Schools Transportation/Safety Director Jeffrey D. Harper, one of the two people taken to CRMC this morning was a student. The student was released immediately from CRMC. At the time of the incident, there were four students and one aide on the school bus, along with the bus driver.
The identity of the other...
Photo: Wallace State’s Julia Dailey improved to 7-0 on the season after tossing a four-hitter against Shelton State.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s softball team clinched at least a share of the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) North Division title Tuesday night, splitting a doubleheader against Shelton State at Bobby McCracken Stadium in the Lady Lions’ regular season finale.
Wallace State (44-20,...
CULLMAN - It was senior night on the pitch for Fairview who took on West Point for the second and final time this season and the night was filled with excitement and jubilation.
The boy’s game was a flurry of action in the first 40-minute half. Each team took the ball up and down the field taking shots on goal...
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2016 April Morning Blend
Chamber of Commerce staff will welcome members and visitors to Karma's Coffee House every month to discuss the hottest topics in business and share tips, ideas and viewpoints. Wednesday, April 20 at 8 a.m. Registration is...
WEST POINT - A regular West Point Town Council meeting was held on Monday night, and the biggest topics of the night were the new fire station and storm shelter, as well as the Alabama Highway 157 turn lane project.
Coming soon to the old Doris Diner location on Highway 157 are the new West Point Volunteer Fire Department station...
CULLMAN - Senior night for the Cullman High softball team was a great one on Tuesday after the Lady Bearcats rolled by the Hartselle Lady Tigers 12-0.
The Lady Bearcats broke the game open with an impressive fifth inning, scoring 11 runs on nine hits. The game ended when Claire Jenkins, one of four Cullman seniors, ripped a pitch over...
CULLMAN - U.S. News and World Report has released its annual ranking of public high schools, and in the state of Alabama, Cullman High School came in at 18th and was awarded a silver medal based on state assessment performance, graduation rates and college preparedness. Nationally, CHS ranked 1,839th.
The Best High Schools rankings, featuring top-performing schools at the national...
reposting from March 26
CULLMAN - On Saturday, April 23 at 11 a.m., local cyclist Charles Coggins is asking that the community join him in a ride around the trail which encircles the water at Sportsman Lake Park.
“We’re meeting at pavilion 10,” said friend of Coggins and fellow cyclist Paul Levering. “This is going to be a celebration of Charles...
CULLMAN - Monday night was senior night as well as kid’s night and the Cullman Bearcats looked to keep the momentum rolling from their thrilling extra-inning victory over Hartselle to take the Area 16 championship. But the Senators of Sparkman had different plans as they pounded Cullman pitching and took the single game matchup 8-3.
Andrew Stemple got the offense...
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Chick-fil-A Spirit Night to Support Brooks’ Place
Don't forget about SPIRIT NIGHT tomorrow night from 4-8 p.m. at Chick-fil-A! Make sure you mention Brooks' Place when you order so that a portion of your purchase will be donated to us!!Thank...
CULLMAN - Senior Bradi Ruehl had her best performance on the golf course of the 2016 season Monday. Ruehl shot a 7-over par 79 to lead the Cullman Lady Bearcats to the top in the Cullman pre-sectional invitational at Terri Pines Country Club.
Ruehl stood in a class by herself with the 79. But her performance inspired Bailee Ponder and...
Photo shows last year’s Torch Run participants.
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, May 3, the seventh annual Cullman County Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will take off from the Cullman County Courthouse at 9 a.m., with officers from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and the Cullman Police Department racing their way toward Cullman High School’s Oliver Woodard Stadium, where...
With an attendance of over 100, we hope this will become an annual event to allow readers to interact directly with creative writers in our community.”
Sharon Townson, library director
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, April 12, the Cullman County Public Library hosted a Meet and Greet the Author Event in honor of National Library Week. It was the perfect opportunity to...
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West Point Town Council Meeting
Monday, April 18 at 6 p.m. at West Point Town Hall
Garden City Town Council Meeting
Monday, April 18 at 6 p.m. at Garden City Town Hall
Bosom Buddies Support Group
Monday, April 18 from 6-8 p.m. at CRMC...
I loved working with the kids from CDC, I absolutely loved it!”
McKenzie Smith, ninth-grader at Good Hope High
HANCEVILLE - On Saturday, April 16, the Good Hope High School Band and students from the Cullman County Child Development Center took the stage together and performed “A Night at the Movies,” a Disney-themed spring concert at Wallace State Community College. The...
GOOD HOPE - A busy day of softball for the West Point Lady Warriors began Saturday at 8 a.m. in the Good Hope Invitational. It ended for the 2016 Cullman County champions at 11:25 p.m. with a 6-0 loss in the title game to Carbon Hill.
West Point would play five games on Saturday for its assignment in the event...
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Interstate 65 will be reduced to one lane in each direction at Exit 310 (Alabama 157) in Cullman County from about 6 p.m. Sunday, April 17, to 6 a.m. Monday, April 18, weather-permitting.
The inside northbound and inside southbound lanes will be closed. Expect delays and plan accordingly.
Good Hope Contracting...
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2016 Bloomin’ Festival Arts & Crafts Fair
Saturday and Sunday, April 16-17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The 32nd Annual Bloomin' Festival Arts and Crafts Fair to be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 16-17, 2016. St. Bernard has been recognized by...
We’re going to have a good variety this year and I am very proud of that. We are going to be very versatile this year.”
Ann Moore, market manager
CULLMAN – The Cullman Farmers Market – Festhalle enjoyed its first day of the season on Saturday, April 16. The weather cooperated and the sun shone brightly as people visited Festhalle and...
Photo: Volunteers prepare for last year’s Harvest to Home fundraiser at the Agriplex.
CULLMAN - On Saturday, April 30, the North Alabama Agriplex will host its second annual Harvest to Home Fundraiser event starting at 6 p.m.
The event will be held at the Heritage Center at 1714 Tally Ho St., in the Poultry and Egg Association Pavilion.
The goal of the...
The singers and the jazz band are a more select group of students; they go through a tryout process just to get into the group. Both of those are kind of what we call flagship ensembles; they are the ones who are always out in the public sight representing the college, so we maybe hold their standards a little...
CULLMAN - On Saturday, June 10, Cullman’s Sons of Confederate Veterans chapter, Thomas Jefferson Denney Camp 1442, will host the Yellowhammer Classic Golf Tournament at TP Country Club. The charity tournament will benefit Children’s of Alabama and Cullman Caring for Kids.
The event, scheduled to start at 8 a.m., is being organized by Mike Eddy.
Although this is the first event...
GOOD HOPE - A dramatic finish completed the first day of the Good Hope Softball Invitational Friday evening.
MaKailey Speegle dropped a bunt just fair down the third baseline near home plate with Jami Stinson sliding past the tag to give Good Hope a 4-3 thrilling win over Cold Springs.
The tournament had to be altered due to rain in the...
HARTSELLE - The math was simple for the Cullman Bearcats Friday afternoon, April 15, as they strode into Ruben Sims Field, the home of their long standing rivals, the Hartselle Tigers. Win the first game, claim the Area 15 title and start defense of their 2015 6A State Championship while Hartselle takes the number two seed...or lose and Hartselle...
HANCEVILLE - As healthcare professionals working in an area nursing and rehab facility, Debbie Hamilton and Christy St. John weren’t sure how a lecture on human trafficking would relate to their work. The pair attended the Wallace State Alumni Association’s Alumni Connection event for Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy professionals in the area, where along with a lecture on...
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Good Hope High School and Cullman County Child Development Center Band Concert
On Saturday, April 16, the bands from GHHS and the CDC will join together to perform a Disney-themed spring show. The performances will be at 5 p.m. and...
CULLMAN - On Friday, April 15, Mayor Max A. Townson proclaimed May 6, 2016, “Relay for Life Day” and May 1-6, 2016, “Paint the Town Purple Days” in the City of Cullman to help raise awareness of the upcoming Cullman Relay for Life event and the American Cancer Society’s ongoing fight against cancer.
Relay for Life began in May 1985...
CULLMAN - On Friday, April 15, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson officially proclaimed the week of April 24-30, 2016 Parental Alienation Prevention Week and April 25, 2016 as “Bubbles of Love” Day in the City of Cullman.
Parental alienation is the term used to describe any number of behaviors and attitudes on the part of one parent that are designed...
Seen in photo, from left to right: Brenda Carter, Civitan Club; Abi Long, 1st Place Sr. High Winner and 3rd Place District Contest and Mayor Kenneth Nail.
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council gathered for a regular meeting on Thursday night, and the spotlight was on the winners of the Hanceville Civitan Club’s essay contest.
After all housekeeping items were taken...
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Woodland Village Yard Sale
Thursday, April 14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Friday, April 15, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., weather-permitting, in the front parking lot of the facility. The Activities Committee will begin taking donations on Wednesday, April 13 and will take...
CULLMAN - Life in the 21st century is hectic. 40-plus-hour work weeks followed up by chauffeuring kids to ball practice and the daily homework battle leave parents exhausted, frazzled and willing to make fast food dinner choices for their families even though Mom and Dad would prefer to provide a healthier, home cooked meal. But, who has time for...
HUNTSVILLE - The victims of today's fatal accident on I-65 near Priceville, both employees of the Alabama Department of Transportation, have been identified. ALDOT employee Jacob Smith, 35, of Athens, was pronounced dead at the scene. Kenneth Hopper, 63, of Hartselle, is at a local hospital.
Seth Burkett, ALDOT's North Region information specialist, this afternoon issued the following statement:
The entire...
CULLMAN - On Saturday, April 30, starting at 6 p.m., the Busy Bee Café will hold what has become an annual celebration of its reopening back in 2012 after being destroyed by the tornadoes of April 2011.
For the fourth annual event, the local dive will start the evening off with a burger-eating contest.
“We celebrate the reopening every year,” said...
HUNTSVILLE - Two employees of the Alabama Department of Transportation were injured — one fatally — in a motor vehicle crash this morning in a work zone on Interstate 65 near the Tennessee River Bridge north of Priceville.
The crash remains under investigation by state troopers.
Out of respect for the families, ALDOT is not releasing the identities of the employees...
There was a lot of automation and some neat robots. It’s like a big kid’s Lego kit and makes me want to get in there and start playing with everything.”
Andy Hatch, Shaw Industries.
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, April 12, 100 participants from the 2016 National Arc Welding Conference visited Topre Corporation and Yutaka Technologies in Cullman. The conference is an...
Each week, we're going to share a little tidbit from the Tribune's archives. It may not be "important" news, but we think it's interesting to see what was "news" at different points in history. And who knows? Maybe someone from your family will show up!
From the Files of 1955: A Collection of Community Items
Earnest Swann has gone back to...
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Woodland Village Yard Sale
Thursday, April 14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Friday, April 15, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., weather-permitting, in the front parking lot of the facility. The Activities Committee will begin taking donations on Wednesday, April 13 and will take...
CULLMAN - Making adjustments after one of their top golfers was home with the flu, the Fairview Aggies kept the Good Hope Raiders at bay to win another Cullman County High School golf championship.
Fairview lost senior Hunter Whitehead for the final round Wednesday after he developed flu-like symptoms Tuesday. Whitehead was coming off a good first round with an...
Photo: Good Hope City Council members present a check to Good Hope High School Coach Alan Scott for new athletic building for Good Hope High School. From left to right: Susan Eller, Matthew Glover, Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett, Maxie Jones, Coach Alan Scott and John Harris.
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council met Monday night for a...
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Interstate 65 will be reduced to one lane in each direction at Exit 310 (Alabama 157) in Cullman County from about 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, to 6 a.m. Thursday, April 14, weather-permitting.
Weather-permitting, lane closures may also be in place from 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14, to 6 a.m....
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, April 13, investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made arrests in the case of the vandalism that occurred at Sportsman Lake Park over the weekend. Arrested were Zachary Douglas Ballenger, 19, of Baileyton, Matthew Joseph Boroughs, 22, of Cullman, Zachary Charles Perkins, 22, of Cullman and Phillip Michael Skelton, 19, of Cullman for...
CULLMAN - It was a beautiful day for soccer as the Cullman Bearcats welcomed the John Carroll Catholic Cavaliers to the pitch at Oliver Woodard Stadium. As the game got underway, it didn’t take long for Cullman to show why they are the number one ranked team in Class 6A.
Cole Gerding got the Cats on the board at the...
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Remembering the 13 Children Who Died from Child Abuse and Neglect Last Year in Alabama
The thirteen children whose names we know will be honored on Wednesday, April 13 from noon-1 p.m. with a prayer walk and balloon release. The...
CULLMAN - Something normal took place for the Fairview Aggies in the first round of the Cullman County High School Golf Tournament Tuesday at Terri Pines Country Club. They’re winning.
Fairview is on top of the leaderboard with a comfortable 31-stroke advantage over Good Hope after 18 holes. The final round will shift from Terri Pines to Cross Creek Golf...
CULLMAN - Incumbent Kenneth Walker was re-elected Cullman County Commission Chairman tonight, a fete not accomplished since 1981. Walker defeated challenger Darrell Hicks, former Commissioner, Place 1, by a margin of 28 percent. With 50 of 51 precincts reporting, Walker claimed a whopping 64 percent to Hicks' 36 percent. But while the margin of victory was impressive, voter turnout...
CULLMAN - Vandals have once again targeted Sportsman Lake Park. On Monday, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the park, where multiple incidences of vandalism were reported.
Several areas at the park were hit with paintballs, and suspects were seen in and around the public restrooms on motorcycles.
“There were paintballs shot in several different places in the park, in...
Photo: Five percent of the children in our community are abused and/or neglected. If you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1. Call the Department of Human Resources at 256-737-5300. Call Cullman Caring for Kids at 256-739-1111. Say something.
CULLMAN - Every ten seconds in the United States a child is abused or neglected. In the time it took the average...
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April 12 Runoff Election
Runoff election between Darrell Hicks and incumbent Kenneth Walker for Cullman County Commission Chairman. Polls are open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Colony Town Council Meeting (Pending confirmation. May be postponed due to election.)
Tuesday, April 12, Colony Town...
MONTGOMERY - The East Elementary ‘Cats were at it again Thursday as they ran roughshod over their competition, claiming the elementary division title at the 2016 NASP Alabama State Championship Archery Tournament in Montgomery. EES took down the elementary division, defeating 14 other schools to capture the top prize. The team shot exceptionally well, dropping their closest competitor by...
CULLMAN - On April 11, Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators arrested Jessica Lane Nichols, 32, of Water Valley on U.S. Highway 278 West near Interstate 65.
Nichols was arrested for two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance for selling methamphetamine.
Nichols is being held at the Cullman County Detention Center on a $60,000 bond.
The CPD asks that If...
CULLMAN - On April 6, Cullman City Police Department Narcotics investigators arrested Charles Burge, 37, of Albertville for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance for selling methamphetamine.
Burge was arrested at a hotel in Double Springs, Alabama (Winston County) and transported back to Cullman County. At the time of the arrest, Burge also had an outstanding warrant in Albertville for...
CULLMAN - This Tuesday, April 12, Cullman voters will go to the polls to elect the next Cullman County Commission Chairman. Incumbent Kenneth Walker and his challenger, Darrell Hicks, fended off Eric L. Parker in the March 1 primary, but neither had a big enough percentage to claim victory. The runoff on Tuesday will determine the winner, as there...
BERLIN - The community of Berlin took the first step toward incorporation on Saturday, when an open house was held at the Berlin Community Center from 2-7 p.m. Residents were invited to drop in to get information and, if they live in the initial incorporation area, sign the petition for incorporation. The first signature on the petition expires in...
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Cullman City Council Meeting
Monday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium
Good Hope City Council Meeting
Monday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Good Hope City Hall
CP&R Community Classes- Painting
Oil Painting and Acrylics - Mondays from 6:30 -...
Today we are finding a cure for cancer, we are fighting cancer and we have a lot of different programs to offer, too.”
Haley Marecle
CULLMAN - On Saturday, April 9, Werner’s Trading Company hosted the 11th Annual Colton’s Cookout for a Cure to benefit the Colton Evans’ Cteam for Relay For Life. The event featured BBQ, chips, deep-fried hot dogs...
Well I am excited that God has given me the ability to be doing my first 5K EVER! I am 50 pounds lighter than I was at Christmas. It's been 15 weeks and I am not turning back!”
Stephanie Usher
CULLMAN – On Saturday, April 9, Sportsman Lake hosted the Color Me Cullman 5K. Although the weather was a little chilly, lots...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats welcomed U.S. Senate candidate Ron Crumpton to their monthly meeting on Saturday morning at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce. Opting to forgo usual business, the group gave the podium to Crumpton, who will meet incumbent Republican Sen. Richard Shelby in the November election, for the duration of the meeting.
Speaking under the theme...
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FREE Smoke Alarm Installations for Cullman City and County Residents
April 7, 3-7 p.m.; April 8, 3-7 p.m.; April 9, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; and April 10, 1-6 p.m.
The Cullman American Red Cross, Commission on Aging and the United Way of...
I am in awe over the talent from tonight's show at CHS. If you haven't seen ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ you need to go! Amazing talent!”
Amy Roberts Handley
CULLMAN – On Friday and Saturday, April 8-9, the Cullman High School theater and choral departments presented Disney’s Broadway musical “Beauty and the Beast.” The production was a huge success and drew standing ovations at...
WEST POINT - The West Point Lady Warriors got their first taste of victory Friday night.
An offside call took a goal off the board for the Haleyville Lady Lions and West Point made the Lady Lions pay for their error two minutes later.
A goal from Mallory Campbell off an assist by Bridget Morales was delivered by the Lady Warriors....
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Sacred Heart Church Relay For Life BBQ Potato Supper
Sacred Heart Church will be hosting a Relay for Life BBQ potato supper, Saturday, April 9 from 5- 8 p.m. Plates will be $8 for adults and $5 for children.
Berlin Community...
HANCEVILLE - If you walk into the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts these days, there’s a good chance you’re going to hear the Wallace State Jazz Band practicing for its upcoming Big Band Ballroom Dance. Strains of Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller filter through the building each morning as the band rehearses...
Photo: Wallace State sophomore Julia Dailey was the winning pitcher in Game 2 against Calhoun on Thursday night.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State softball continued to roll through conference play Thursday night, sweeping a doubleheader against Calhoun at Bobby McCracken Stadium.
The Lady Lions overcame a 5-0 deficit in the opener, scoring seven unanswered runs for a 7-5 victory, and sophomore Julia...
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday, April 7, agents with the Cullman County Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), along with Cullman County Sheriff’s Office investigators, patrol deputies and K-9 units arrested Stacy Lee Tubbs, 41, of Hanceville, a registered sex offender, Savannah Michelle Carroll, 28, of Hanceville and Angela Roberts Griffey, 40, of Hanceville, for unlawful possession of a controlled substance and...
Updated 04/08/16 - 8:40 p.m.
Cullman County coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick has released the names of the two deceased individuals, located in a wooded area on Friday afternoon.
Mother and son Neysa Wood,49, a white female and Daniel Wood, 28, a white male were both from Cullman, according to Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick said that it "appears to be suicide but an autopsy is going...
