HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Continuing Education department will hold an information session on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 1 p.m., for anyone interested in learning about the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program offered at the college.
There is a great demand to fill the shortage of jobs available for commercial drivers locally and nationally. Instructors with the Wallace State...
CULLMAN - Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Kevin Dewitt Garner yesterday for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana, second degree.
The operation that led to the arrest was executed at 2042 Larry Ave. in Cullman on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Investigators made entry into the residence...
CULLMAN - Now is the time for Alabama residents to check their severe weather kits to ensure their readiness for this year’s storm season.
The fifth annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which provides Alabama residents the opportunity to purchase approved items free of state sales tax, will begin Friday, Feb. 26 at 12:01 a.m. and end on Sunday,...
HANCEVILLE - The 2016 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament will be held Thursday, Feb. 18 through Saturday, Feb. 20 and Monday, Feb. 22 through Wednesday, Feb. 24 at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville.
Fifty-six teams will compete in 42 games at Tom Drake Coliseum to produce the AHSAA State Tournament qualifiers. One boys’ team...
CULLMAN - State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, has scheduled a public hearing for this Saturday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. at Cullman City Hall. The purpose of the hearing is “to listen to the public regarding (my) proposed legislation to address the situation at Cullman Memory Gardens.”
Back in January, Shedd announced his plans to propose legislation to establish a...
CULLMAN - On Sunday, March 13, Camp Seale Harris, a part of the Southeastern Diabetes Education Services (SDES), will hold its annual Cullman Spring Family Fun Day at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center (CWAC).
The event, held each spring, is an opportunity for Camp Seale Harris to put its mission, which is “to educate, encourage and empower children with...
Photo: Wallace State freshman Maison Goodwin is congratulated by his teammates after his walk-off RBI against Wabash Valley in the series opener.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s softball team wrapped up a nine-game swing through Texas on Monday, winning three of their final four games.
The Lady Lions (8-15) went 3-3 in the San Jacinto (Texas) College Tournament in Houston last Saturday...
HANCEVILLE - Over the last 22 years, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) has rolled out the welcome mat for the Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament with several teams from Cullman County as part of the festivities.
But in 2016, the 23rd year of the tournament event, no team in the county will be playing at Wallace State's Tom Drake...
Fire Engine Four is shown along with new gear.
GARDEN CITY - Garden City Town Council met on Monday, Feb. 15 at the Garden City Town Hall. Two topics of note were an $8,000 grant from the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) and the passing of Ordinance 2016-211.
An $8,000 grant was awarded to the Garden City Volunteer Fire Department...
FLORENCE - It was the girls who took to the floor first Tuesday night as Cold Springs faced Mars Hill in sub-regional tournament action.
Cold Springs 52, Mars Hill 58 (Girls)
Bailey West quickly got Cold Springs on the board with a lightning quick three that ignited the crowd. Emme Willoughby followed with a 2-point bucket giving the Lady Eagles a...
Photo shows County Road 1147 (Old Highway 278) this morning, Tuesday, Feb. 16.
Update (Feb. 17): "For public safety, barriers and no trespassing signs were set up (yesterday) to keep people from walking on top of and at the base of the retaining wall. We advise foot traffic to remain clear of the areas indicated by signs and barriers while...
You know, everybody’s $10 ticket tonight will buy $70.00 worth of food which will go to the food bank.”
Tanya Shearer, Empty Bowls
CULLMAN - The 13th Annual Empty Bowls Chili Dinner was held on Monday night, Feb.15 at Cullman First United Methodist Church’s Hearin Hall, and although it poured rain all day and night, the crowds were not deterred. The...
Our church history department has a newspaper article written around 1980 which states, in part, that the bell had been misplaced when the present church sanctuary was built in 1950-51. Some 27 years later the bell was located and an A-frame structure was built to hang the bell.”
Martha Al-Dijaili, Church Historical Committee member
Standing in front of the Seventh Street...
HOLLY POND - Having to come on the road for a Class 3A Sub-Regional after they were stunned at home in the area title game to No. 2 Lauderdale County, top-ranked Madison Academy got after it right away and stormed the Holly Pond Lady Broncos 68-29 at Felton Easterwood Gymnasium.
With four field goals coming from 3-point land in the...
HUNTSVILLE- On a dreary, chilly, rain-soaked night, Fairview made the hour-plus drive up Interstate 65 to take on Columbia in sub-regional action to see who would head to the Northwest Regional.
Both teams started out ice cold in the first. The Lady Aggies were the first to break the scoring drought with a pair of free throws by Abby Taylor....
Photo shows Chinese dancers from the Confucius Institute of Troy University, who sponsors the event.
CULLMAN - Students at St. Bernard Prep School are ringing in the Chinese New Year – the year of the monkey - with a Spring Festival in the St. Bernard Dining Hall on Friday, Feb.19.
International culture is shared at St. Bernard, as ten percent of...
Photo shows Emily Mullins.
CULLMAN - Cullman High varsity tennis teams played well on Thursday and Friday with impressive wins over 7A Hazel Green and 6A rival Decatur.
The varsity boys swept Hazel Green 9-0 on Thursday night. Scoring wins included Donny Camp in No. 1 singles, Hunter Manley in No. 2 singles, Jacob Lambert in No. 3 singles, Connor Borresen...
BREMEN - It is simple, win and you are in, lose and you go home. This is the situation facing both Cold Springs basketball squads as they travel to Mars Hill Bible in Florence for their sub-regional games against the Panthers.
It has been an up and down season for the Lady Eagles by their standards. The flag bearer for...
Photo shows (l-r) Brooke Edwards, Miss Southerner 2016; Brittni Watts, 3rd Alternate; Jayla Crawford, 1st Alternate, Miss Photogenic and Miss Congeniality; and Chloe Weston, 2nd Alternate.
CULLMAN - "We would like to congratulate all of the beautiful contestants for a job well-done at the Miss Southerner and CHS Fair Queen Representative pageants this past Saturday,” said Morgan Ozier, teacher at...
The shop is in a house and decorated like inside a home. We want to give the customer a homey feel when they are in shopping.”
Tania Warren, store owner
CULLMAN - Warren’s Home Decor is a family-owned business that is new to Cullman. On Friday, Feb. 19, a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. will officially begin the store’s grand opening...
CULLMAN - It has been a busy week for local hoops. New area champions were crowned all over Cullman County as teams now prepare for the sub-regional tournament. Here are the scores from around the county.
Area Tournament Scores
MONDAY
1A Area 11 Boys
St. Bernard 62, Brilliant 38
4A Area 10 Girls
Good Hope 62, JB Pennington 38
5A Area 14 Girls
Fairview 56, Russellville 30
Lawrence...
Photo shows Edwin Emanual Brenner, left and Tangy Bodie, right.
CULLMAN – A couple was charged with one count each of cruelty to animals – second degree on Thursday, following complaints by neighbors, according to the Cullman County Animal Control Division.
Tim McKoy, CCACD, said both Edwin Emanuel Brenner and Tangy Bodie were arrested in connection with the alleged starvation of...
CULLMAN - Cullman City Parks and Recreation hosted a National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Archery Tournament at the Cullman Civic Center on Saturday, Feb. 13. Schools from throughout Cullman County were present in addition to competitors from Cordova, Addison and Curry. Waid Harbison of CP&R estimated over 175 students participated during the day. The team from East...
Our church is incredible and our vision is simple: Love, Lead, Connect. We meet people right where they are just like Jesus did.”
Mikey Tanner, children’s pastor
VINEMONT - At Renovation Church in Vinemont, their passion is to provide a place where people can have a life-changing experience with God. As soon as visitors step foot into the church, they find a congregation full...
COLD SPRINGS - Tanner was able to take advantage of missed opportunities by Cold Springs in overtime Saturday night that allowed the Rattlers to stun the Eagles and head back home with the AHSAA Class 2A, Area 14 championship.
Tanner rallied from a one-point deficit in the final 18 seconds of the extra period, capturing the crown at Jesse George...
HANCEVILLE - The 2016 Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant was held on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Wallace State’s Betty Leeth Haynes Theater. Ms. Elaine Willingham of Cullman was crowned the winner. First Alternate was Ms. Jacqueline Schendel of Cullman, who also won Ms. Congeniality, a coveted award voted on by her fellow contestants. Ms. Judy Moon, a published poet...
WEST POINT - Foul trouble kept Russellville center Austin Stidham from making an impact in the first half of the 5A, Area 14 championship game with the West Point Warriors Friday night.
It became a different story in the second half. Stidham scored four times in the paint in the fourth quarter and was a key figure in sending the...
This year’s theme will be focused around the popular British drama series, ‘Downton Abbey,’ set in the 1920s. Guests are encouraged to dress to coordinate with the theme - you might just win a contest! So get ready to step back in time with a vintage setting that will feature The Cigar Room and The Lotus Club!”
Leah Bolin, Chamber...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s men’s basketball outlasted Marion Military Institute in their nationally-ranked showdown Thursday night, gutting out a 49-46 victory at Tom Drake Coliseum.
Marcus Barham scored 14 points and Xavier Mills added 11 for the 17th-ranked Lions, who avenged their lone conference loss of the season and snapped the 16th-ranked Tigers’ 15-game winning streak.
Wallace State, which commanded as...
HOLLY POND - 24 hours removed from their semifinal games, four teams took the court at Holly Pond to determine the 3A Area 10 Championship for both boys and girls.
Holly Pond 67, Susan Moore 50 (Girls)
Despite the slow start from 3-point land, going just three for nine, the Holly Lady Broncos ended the first quarter with a flurry of...
EMA has been assured by ALDOT that there is no immediate threat to public safety."
Phyllis Little, director Cullman County EMA
HUNTSVILLE – Alabama Department of Transportation geotechnical engineers have inspected the slope and retaining wall at the U.S. Highway 278 bridge over Kugler Creek in Cullman County and are in the process of gathering further information needed to recommend measures for...
HANCEVILLE - The non-credit Workforce Skills division at Wallace State Community College has announced it will offer a comprehensive 50-hour Physical Therapy Aide Program to prepare students for the growing field of Physical Therapy.
A physical therapy aide is generally responsible for carrying out the non-technical duties of physical therapy, such as preparing treatment areas, ordering devices and supplies and...
HOLLY POND - Four win and in games were on tap in the 3A Area 10 tournament Wednesday night at the Pond. Here is a breakdown of all the action.
Hanceville 68, Susan Moore 71 (Girls)
The Lady Bulldogs of Susan Moore started their win and in game vs. Hanceville with a flurry, going on a 7-0 run that forced a...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State men’s basketball coach John Meeks has led the Lions to a pair of Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) titles and subsequent national tournament appearances, yet he perceives Thursday night’s ACCC North Division showdown with Marion Military Institute as one of the most significant in his six seasons in Hanceville.
Marion Military (20-3, 8-0 ACCC) is ranked...
WEST POINT - Victory at Jim Boyd Gymnasium returned to the West Point Warriors after they ended the regular season last week with consecutive losses.
The Warriors took care of Fairview Wednesday evening 61-40 in the 5A, Area 14 Tournament. Next up for the Warriors is the championship game on Friday at 7 p.m. vs. the Russellville Golden Tigers.
Russellville got...
CULLMAN - Recently, the Cullman County Road Department took delivery of a one-man pothole patcher.
The machine, which cost the county fund $197,000, was approved for purchase in November 2015.
“We expect it to pay for itself in four years,” Cullman County Head Engineer John Lang said.
The new machine means that road projects that used to take two men and multiple...
MOULTON – Fairview Lady Aggies basketball coach Mary Lauren Hartline stayed around the Lawrence County High School Gymnasium Monday night to scout her next opponent in the AHSAA 5A, Area 14 Tournament.
After the Lady Aggies topped Russellville 56-30, No. 1 seed Lawrence County shot its way to a 74-38 victory over West Point by a devastating 3-point attack.
In learning...
ARLEY – Upset alert was intact Tuesday night with the St. Bernard Lady Saints on the verge of stunning the No. 1 seed Meek Lady Tigers in the semifinals of the Class 1A, Area 11 Tournament.
A three-pointer from Ivy Edge with less than a minute remaining had the visitors ahead. If they could survive the final seconds, St. Bernard...
We’re doing our best to work this thing out. We never intended for the Scouts not to have use of that building. Our idea was to share it with them.”
Vinemont Mayor J.D. Marcum
Photo shows Councilman Radginal Dodson.
VINEMONT - It has been a tumultuous two weeks in the town of South Vinemont, with emotions running high over the future of...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s baseball team prevailed in its weekend series against Volunteer State, winning three games at James C. Bailey Stadium.
The Lions (3-2) swept a pair of games on Saturday, winning 2-1 and 7-4, and split the final two games on Sunday, earning a walk-off victory in the finale.
Sophomore third baseman Stephen Dobbs went 5 for 11 in...
Photo shows Deacon Tim Vaughn congratulating Leahrose Mami on taking first place in the Girls’ 1A-3A 1600-Meter Run during the AHSAA State Indoor Track Meet.
CULLMAN - St. Bernard’s Leahrose Mami took first place in the Girls’ 1A-3A 1600-Meter Run at the AHSAA State Indoor Track Championship on Saturday, Feb 6. The sophomore used her speed to pull out a...
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Medical Center’s CEMS Ambulance Service is hosting a new event, the 9-1-1 Chili Cook-Off, on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Ambulance Center located at 601 Second Ave. SW. All proceeds will benefit Harbor Haus shelter for victims of domestic violence.
“We have invited every fire department and law enforcement agency to bring...
We broadcast the Cullman Community Band and we do local charitable events. We try to put stuff on air from around town, and so part of that I wanted to bring to the morning show, too.”
Tommy Warhurst, host
Photo shows host Tommy Warhurst.
CULLMAN - There’s a brand new morning radio show on the FM dial, and it’s broadcast from...
Cary Montgomery and the Scouts built that house, not (Mayor) J.D. Marcum or any member of the town council.”
John Roy, spokesman for Girl Scout Troop 10288
VINEMONT - Since January’s South Vinemont town hall meeting, tension and emotions have been on a slow boil, with town leaders and community members, particularly Scout leaders, disagreeing over the future of Vinemont’s Scout...
It is all about preventing and stopping hunger in our community.”
Nancy Bryant, assistant director, Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN - The 13th Annual Empty Bowls Chili Dinner will be held on Monday, Feb. 15 from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at Cullman First United Methodist Church in Hearin Hall. The event will feature delicious chili served in handcrafted pottery bowls, a...
Intercession; I need your prayer because this country has a heart problem. We’ve got to have people who will stand up for what is right and believe in Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.”
Jonathan McConnell, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate
CULLMAN - On Saturday, Feb. 6, the Cullman County Republican Party held a breakfast meeting at the Cullman...
Photo shows Garrison Hill competing in the 6A Boys’ Pole Vault event.
BIRMINGHAM - The AHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championship wrapped up today in Birmingham at the Birmingham Crossplex. The two-day meet featured some of the top high school athletes from around Alabama, many from right here in Cullman County.
Cullman High athletes who competed for top state honors...
HANCEVILLE - Anyone who wants to check off states on their list of those visited in the U.S., can mark off two with a group trip to the Pacific Northwest. The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association is now taking reservations for an eight-day, seven-night trip that begins June 17 in Portland, Oregon and ends in San Francisco, California...
WEST POINT – Seth Swalve and Gage Goodwin are a one-two punch for the Cullman Bearcats offensively. The two seniors made it count in the second half to help their squad turn back West Point 67-57 Friday night at Jim Boyd Gymnasium.
Both combined for 24 points in the second half and shot 100 percent combined from the foul line...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s baseball team lost its season opener Friday, falling to Motlow (Tennessee) State, 4-2, at James C. Bailey Stadium.
Wallace State freshman Cole Collins was 2 for 4 in his collegiate debut, scoring a run in the first inning for the Lions.
Wallace State led 1-0 through four innings behind starter Braxton Light. He recorded four strikeouts in...
Photo: CRMC employees show their support in the fight against heart disease on National Wear Red Day.
CULLMAN - February is National Heart Month, and Cullman Regional Medical Center employees recently joined together to raise awareness and support the fight against heart disease by wearing red on National Wear Red Day, Feb. 5, 2016.
According to the American Heart Association (AHA),...
Photo shows Walker Caretti.
BIRMINGHAM - The AHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championship kicked off today in Birmingham at the Birmingham Crossplex. The two-day meet features some of the top high school athletes from around Alabama, many from right here in Cullman County.
Cullman High athletes competing for top state honors are Ann Carol Braswell, Tally Wilson, Tanner Jackson, Austin...
Photo shows a helicopter delivering HVAC units to the top of the Heidrich Building at St. Bernard Prep.
CULLMAN - Construction crews arrived the first week of October to begin restoration of St. Bernard’s main library building. Under the direction of general contractor Eidson and Associates, workers began the demolition phase on Oct. 8, 2015. With the recent completion of...
VINEMONT – No county team is playing better basketball since the Cullman County Tournament ended than the Fairview Aggies. After getting ousted in the first round by Cold Springs on Jan.18, the Aggies have become a different ball club with the opposition getting to see it.
On Thursday night, the Aggies completed their first regular season under coach Eddie Groves...
HOLLY POND - The Lady Broncos controlled the tip and secured a quick lay-up from Molly Gambrill but had major trouble scoring for the remainder of the first quarter- until Ruth Horton got involved that is. After the Lady Broncos went 0-4 from three-point land to open the game, Horton finished the quarter 3-3 to make the game dead...
HANCEVILLE- The Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils were on fire from three-point land in the first quarter of their matchup against the Hanceville Bulldogs on Thursday afternoon. Their first nine points came by way of the three, but Hanceville kept pace with quick drives to the bucket and transition shots. The two teams kept pace the entire quarter and played...
CULLMAN - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested nine individuals for unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia today after executing a search warrant in the 800 block of County Road 1319, also known as Basch Road.
Arrested for unlawful possession of a...
CULLMAN – Many people think of February as the month of valentines and pink hearts, but the Cullman County Public Library System thinks of it as something a little different. For CCPL, February is Love My Library Month, and from Feb 1-28, CCPL will be forgiving all overdue fines.
“Patrons have the whole month of February to ‘feel the love’...
I'm just crazy in love with Jesus and the people that he created to love him and serve him! I just hope that the JOY that God has given me will rub off onto others!”
Justin Truett, youth pastor
Photo shows Chelsea and Justin Truett.
SIMCOE - Even though Simcoe Worship Center was damaged in a huge fire in January, the spirit of...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State baseball was a win shy last season of claiming its first conference title since 2006, finishing as the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) runner-up for the second time in four years.
Coach Randy Putman and the Lions hope last season’s late push translates into a bigger prize in 2016. Wallace State hosts Motlow State at 2...
Photo shows Beasley with his granddaughter many years ago. His granddaughter is now 18-years-old.
CULLMAN – Jeremy Hogan is known for helping fellow Marines, but just recently he came across someone who needs a lot more help than he alone can give. What started out as a simple project to build a wheelchair ramp for a local Vietnam veteran has...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College in Hanceville congratulates the 749 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester while taking a course load of 12 or more hours. Placement on the Dean’s...
The key to my success would be studying a lot and working hard.”
Aliyah Ryan
CULLMAN - The 2016 (89th annual) Cullman County Spelling Bee was held on Monday night, Feb.1 at Temple Baptist Church in Cullman. Twenty-four third- to eighth-grade contestants from schools throughout Cullman County took the stage in hopes of taking home the title: 2016 Cullman County Spelling...
Pictured are, from left, Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Johnny Thornton (WSCC contributor), Cindy Mallard (athlete), Larry Slater (coach), Buddy Jones, WSCC golf coach Dan York and WSCC Vice President Dr. Tomesa Smith.
Buddy Jones accepted the award on behalf of his son, Trey Jones, a former WSCC golfer and Florida State coach. York accepted the award on behalf...
Photo shows Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, Jonathan McConnell
CULLMAN - This month’s Cullman County Republican Party (CCRP) breakfast meeting, on Saturday, Feb. 6, will include a buffet of area Republican candidates ahead of the much-anticipated March 1 primary. The featured speaker will be Jonathan McConnell, who is running against incumbent U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby. A forum for the...
CULLMAN - A fatal traffic accident occurred overnight in Cullman. At approximately 10 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1, Summertown, Tennessee resident Michael Hurgeton, 43, was struck and killed as he turned onto AL Highway 157 headed home.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said Mr. Hurgeton, "was on a 2013 John Wayne 49cc scooter."
"After talking to his mother he was just...
WEST POINT - Monday's contest between the West Point Warriors and the Cold Springs Eagles was just as great as expected. Each team had no problem scoring in the first. The biggest lead of the quarter was held by West Point at four but their lead was cut to just one on a jumper by Josh Freeman at the...
CULLMAN - As the threat of severe weather looms over our area, several area schools and organizations are announcing early dismissals and cancellations. Please check back often for updates.
As of 12:50 p.m., Feb. 2
St. Paul's Lutheran School will dismiss at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Child Watch and all after-school activities have been canceled.
CP&R afternoon programs and activities,...
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, Jan. 27, East Elementary student Kaeden Dawson brought something very special to school - hundreds of colorful glass beads that were strung into multiple necklaces and hung around his neck. But the beads aren’t just any old beads; they are Beads of Courage, and Dawson earned every single one!
Dawson, a sixth-grader, continues his courageous fight...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s basketball teams capped a memorable Sunday at Tom Drake Coliseum with a sweep of Snead State.
Playing in front of one of the largest crowds in recent Wallace State basketball history, the Lady Lions earned an impressive 77-67 victory in the opener, and the Wallace State men outlasted Snead State 59-57 in the second game, registering...
CULLMAN - In recognition of National Heart Month, Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is hosting a FREE Heart Disease Community Screening on Thursday, Feb. 4, by appointment only.
Consider these heart attack risk factors:
Are you over the age of 50?
Do you have high cholesterol?
Does heart disease run in your family?
If so, call to schedule your free appointment.
The screening will include...
CULLMAN - It was Senior Night at Cullman High School Saturday, and Seth Swalve didn’t disappoint a good crowd on hand to see the latest in the rivalry between the Bearcats and the Holly Pond Broncos.
Swalve came out with an aggressive offensive attack that would tally 36 points for the entire evening and Cullman avoided three straight losses the...
GOOD HOPE – Senior night brought out a great performance for Kaylee Maddox in her last appearance at D.E. Ryan Gymnasium on the Good Hope campus.
Maddox would produce 18 points, 12 rebounds, six blocks and three assists to key the Lady Raiders in a 53-22 rout of Winston County.
Maddox was joined by the other senior on the squad, Caitlin...
CULLMAN - Southern rock legends 38 Special, country icon Joe Diffie and new star Kane Brown join the Rock the South 2016 lineup. RTS promises “another huge announcement” next week as event tickets go on sale next Thursday with prices for the “workin’ people.”
Rock the South founder Shane Quick said,” Who isn’t going to be singing along with Joe...
CULLMAN - After one year in business, The Antique Market of Cullman will be closing its doors for good on Jan. 31.
When asked if she was surprised to make the decision to shut down her shop, owner Beth Veigl said no.
“This is a business decision. Retail is a very difficult business to be in, and (the shop) simply has...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s softball team opens the 2016 season on Friday, ranked 12th in the country and with their sights ultimately set on earning their 10th Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) title and contending nationally.
The Lady Lions, who return 11 sophomores this season, finished with a 62-14 record in 2015, climbing out of the elimination bracket to win...
Photo shows CRMC CEO James Clements and Dr. Vincent F. Bergquist.
It is a very exciting time at CRMC. “The hospital’s growth in service area and increase in volume, particularly from inpatient visits, support the need for the expansion.”
CRMC Board Chair Judy Butler-Patterson
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, Jan. 27, Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) hosted its annual State of the Hospital...
CULLMAN - Country music legend John Michael Montgomery, along with country sensation Kelsea Ballerini, will join the largest lineup ever at Rock the south including Florida-Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell.
Rock the South Founder Shane Quick said, “Legends will always have a huge presence at Rock the South. Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt, Skynyrd, and Gregg Allman have all...
Human trafficking is modern-day slavery. It is compelling someone to work or to engage in a commercial sex act- when a person uses force, fraud or coercion to compel another to work for little or no wages or engage in acts of commercial sex (sex in exchange for something of value).”
Scott Santoro, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
CULLMAN - On...
CULLMAN - In getting their 14th consecutive victory Tuesday evening, the St. Bernard Saints took control of the game with Southeastern at the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center early in the third period.
By the 4:00 mark, the Saints were on a 10-2 run and had turned a slim 31-26 halftime lead to 41-28. St. Bernard would go on to run Southeastern...
Though the chaos didn’t immediately go away, it became easier to deal with. I had a friend. For the first time in my life, someone cared.”
Brian Earley
WEST POINT - On Tuesday, Jan. 26, Brian Earley, founder of Think2Change, talked to the students of West Point High School about his struggles with abuse, depression and suicide. A phenomenal speaker, Earley...
CULLMAN - Thomas Rhett joins the massive lineup at Rock the South 2016. With a massive surge and a huge new record under his belt, Thomas Rhett is the perfect addition to the largest lineup ever at Rock the South which already included Florida-Georgia Line and Cole Swindell.
Rock the South Founder Shane Quick said,” We are so pumped Thomas...
CULLMAN - Mr. George Washington (G.W.) Ponder was one of Cullman’s most prominent citizens in the early 1900s. In fact, his name still marks a building downtown, a marking left to pay homage to one of the city’s most successful businessmen.
Ponder was born in the western part of Cullman County near Logan on Feb. 20, 1880. He was the...
HANCEVILLE- Monday night was a big night for both the Hanceville Bulldogs and the Holly Pond Broncos with the area championship on the line.
Boys
The Broncos controlled the opening tip and the first quarter, jumping out to an early lead thanks to a 14-0 run. Hanceville started to find their shot at the end of the quarter but still found...
I am blessed to pastor Sardis Baptist Church in Trimble. They placed their faith in me as a young and inexperienced pastor in December of 2008 and made it official in March of 2009.”
Donny Yarbrough, Pastor
TRIMBLE - Sardis Baptist Church was founded by settlers in 1882 because they wanted a Baptist church that would serve as a spiritual light...
CULLMAN - Rock the South continues to make a statement in 2016 with the addition of Cole Swindell to this year’s lineup. A Georgia boy, Swindell and his music is infectious and will make for an incredible addition to the party at Rock the South.
Rock the South Founder Shane Quick said,” Cole’s music embodies what we at Rock the...
HANCEVILLE - After a solid week of blowouts and nail-biters, the championship games are set for the varsity bracket of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament. Here is a rundown of the games and how each team got to the championship.
Boys
Cold Springs vs. Hanceville
Cold Springs has been red hot throughout the entire tournament and they showed that in their opener...
We’re trying to make the best decisions we can, based on the facts that we have. That’s how we operate.”
Vinemont Mayor J.D. Marcum
VINEMONT - Tension and emotions ran high at this month’s South Vinemont town hall meeting, with town and Scout leaders disagreeing over the future of Vinemont’s Scout building, located at 88 Ridgeway St. At issue is ordinance...
CULLMAN – This month is Human Trafficking Awareness Month nationwide. It has a been a month full of advocacy activities locally, with Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson declaring Monday, Jan. 11 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day and the Cullman County Commission declaring January 2016 Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Cullman County. Next up will be a Public Awareness and...
My daughter Parker is one of the raccoons. She absolutely loved it! She thought it was so much fun. I don’t think she fully realizes that this is the end of it. She wants to keep going and keep doing it.”
Carol Lawrence, parent
CULLMAN - The Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT), through a program with Cullman City Parks and Recreation, presented...
I tell you what, our class played the meanest two-hand touch football ever played. Kids nowadays, with their pads, we would have sent them home to momma crying.”
Charles Kenneth Bowen
CULLMAN – On Saturday, Jan. 16, members of Fairview High School’s class of 1963 held their 53rd reunion. The group met at Ryan’s restaurant in Cullman and filled it with...
I have a tremendous concern for the way we budget in Alabama. This last year it became very clear to me that we’re going to have to look into these budgets to figure out what the money is being spent for, if these programs are working, if it’s wasteful and what we need to do with it.”
Alabama Sen. Paul...
I like to cut ribbons for new factories and new roads because that means we are making good progress. In this part of the state, up here, you all are doing fantastic.”
Gov. Robert Bentley
GOOD HOPE – As of today, Friday, Jan. 22, exit 305, the new I-65 interchange at County Road 222 in Good Hope, is officially open. The...
CULLMAN - There are a number of closings and cancellations due to wintry weather moving through our area. Please see below for a complete list. We will update as information becomes available.
Last update: 6:58 p.m.
-----Cullman Regional Medical Center's Trauma Prevention program, scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 23, has been canceled
-----Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center is closing early tonight, Friday,...
Beware of the little boxed tax software you buy at the store. It’s not always what you need.”
Connie Phillips, local CPA
CULLMAN - Now that a new year has begun, it is time to start thinking about filing 2015 tax returns. From now until the end of January, people everywhere are anxiously awaiting their W-2s, as well as all the...
CULLMAN - Wednesday was a highly anticipated day around the high school sports world, especially here in Cullman, with the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) issuing reclassifications and realignments for the 2016, 2017 and 2018 seasons.
The only area school to move classifications was St. Bernard, going from 1A to 2A for the first time in the school’s storied...
I am reluctant to determine the number of voters that will actually vote. It would be great if all registered voters actually did vote on Election Day.”
Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown
CULLMAN – On Wednesday the Cullman County Probate Office released sample ballots for the March 1 primaries.
“Sample ballots give the public the opportunity before the election to view...
CULLMAN - Starting tomorrow, Jan. 21, the Cullman Caring for Kids United Way food bank will be open on Thursdays from 9 a.m. - noon in addition to its regular weekly schedule of Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 3 p.m.
Cullman Caring for Kids Executive Director Javon Daniel says that steadily increasing need...
HANCEVILLE - From cake decorating to graphic design to genealogy to CPR classes and more, the Wallace State Continuing Education program has a full schedule of classes for the spring semester. You can learn a new skill, train for a new career or take a class for the pure enjoyment of learning.
The wide variety of classes range in length...
We are excited about the move to the Cullman Civic Center. The new venue provides more room for everyone to spread out and enjoy visiting with each other. It also allows us the opportunity to offer new experiences for our guests, including the new shopping area featuring wonderful items from local businesses.”
WSCC Alumni and Special Projects Coordinator LaDonna Allen
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