CULLMAN - Rock the South continues to make a statement in 2016 with the addition of Cole Swindell to this year’s lineup. A Georgia...
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HANCEVILLE - After a solid week of blowouts and nail-biters, the championship games are set for the varsity bracket of the Cullman County Basketball...
Dustin Isom
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 -...
Human Trafficking Task Force
CULLMAN – This month is Human Trafficking Awareness Month nationwide. It has a been a month full of advocacy activities locally, with Cullman Mayor...
Sharon Schuler Kreps
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...
Sharon Schuler Kreps
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...
Sharon Schuler Kreps
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...

Exit 305 Officially Opens

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Sharon Schuler Kreps
I like to cut ribbons for new factories and new roads because that means we are making good progress. In this part of the...
CullmanSense
CULLMAN - There are a number of closings and cancellations due to wintry weather moving through our area. Please see below for a complete...
IRS
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...

Shake up by the AHSAA

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CULLMAN - Wednesday was a highly anticipated day around the high school sports world, especially here in Cullman, with the Alabama High School Athletic...
I am reluctant to determine the number of voters that will actually vote. It would be great if all registered voters actually did vote...
Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN - Starting tomorrow, Jan. 21, the Cullman Caring for Kids United Way food bank will be open on Thursdays from 9 a.m. -...
WSCC
HANCEVILLE - From cake decorating to graphic design to genealogy to CPR classes and more, the Wallace State Continuing Education program has a full...
WSCC
We are excited about the move to the Cullman Civic Center. The new venue provides more room for everyone to spread out and enjoy...
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Clint Watson, center, recently became the first Wallace State men’s tennis recruit to sign a letter of intent. Watson was a premier tennis player...
Heath Tinker
I truly believe with all my heart that this will NOT have a devastating impact on our youth ministry. We believe that everything that...
Good Hope Service Center
So please join us in making this fundraiser a success for our children and their future. Come in to Good Hope Service Center for...
Courtesy of Cullman County Parks & Rec
CULLMAN - Clarkson Covered Bridge Park reopened to the public on Jan. 13. The park, built around the historic bridge, was damaged during the...
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CULLMAN - Concert promoter Premier Productions, co-owned by Cullman’s Shane Quick, was recently ranked 16th on Pollstar’s list of Top 100 Promoters of 2015,...
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I want Cullman Church of Christ to be a place where we can watch our teens learn to serve the needs of others, grow...
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HANCEVILLE – Quarterfinal games in the junior varsity and freshmen divisions got the 2016 Cullman County High School Basketball Tournament at Wallace State’s Tom...
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HANCEVILLE – A new-look starting lineup yielded profitable results for the Wallace State Lady Lions in a 72-66 victory over Chattahoochee Valley Community College...
Charlottle Cummings in the early 1990s/Courtesy of Robin Cummings
HANCEVILLE -Robin Cummings is set to realize his goal of carrying on his wife’s passion next Sunday when his massive sneaker collection goes on...
Cullman County Commission on Aging
HANCEVILLE - The new Ms. Senior Cullman County will be crowned on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Wallace State Community College (WSCC). The annual pageant,...
Courtesy of Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN - Back in June 2015, there was quite the shakeup in the local education community when Dr. Doreen Griffeth resigned her position as...
Sharon Schuler Kreps/CullmanSense
At Hanceville we try to be positive and progressive. To me, being progressive means we’re not sitting on our rear ends doing nothing, we...
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HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s men’s basketball team collected its second convincing conference victory in three days, coasting to a 73-48 triumph over Southern Union...
Photo courtesy of St. Bernard Prep
CULLMAN - Thirteen seventh-grade students from St. Bernard Middle School competed Jan. 14 for the opportunity to represent the school at the Cullman County...
Photo by Dave Warren
When people look at my pictures, I want them to have no doubt that there is a God and that he created everything for...
HANCEVILLE - A prize event in Cullman County High School athletics is ready to go for its latest edition. The 2016 Cullman County Basketball Tournament...
Sharon Schuler Kreps
The average age of a (human trafficking victim) is 13-years-old; so you have young people who make connections online who are lured away with...
Dave Warren
UPDATE (Jan. 20): Due to the potential threat of rain, the location for the Exit 305 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony has been moved indoors to...
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HANCEVILLE - A Wallace State student has been invited to share her story of recovery during the Indigenous People Must Survive conference Feb. 18...
Sharon Schuler Kreps/CullmanSense
I really think the citizens need to go out and hear who they are voting for before they vote. You can’t just go with...
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HANCEVILLE – Wallace State men’s sophomore guard Marcus Barham registered a career-high 30 points and the Lions rolled to a 79-62 triumph over Gadsden...
Photo courtesy of Kayla Stringer
Things have changed since 9/11. Our government has failed our veterans in so many ways. They like to say that things have fallen through...
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HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College has earned a place among Community College Week’s ranking of the nation’s fastest growing community colleges with enrollments...
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CULLMAN - On Monday, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson proclaimed Jan. 11, 2016 Human Trafficking Awareness Day in the City of Cullman. Human trafficking is...
Sharon Schuler Kreps/CullmanSense
My mother always says, ‘You got to get out there and work. Be independent and take care of yourself.’ And I do.” Patrick Riley, CHS...
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We take in hundreds of unwanted animals each month, and we strive to find them homes.” Candie Horsley, Cullman County Animal Shelter CULLMAN – The Cullman...
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The ultraviolet light disinfection, two clarifier basins, along with the screen and grit removal basin were flooded. The estimated damage at this time is...
This program gives children the ability to perform on stage for the first time and get experience in the arts at a young age...
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Washington, D.C. -  U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Ala. on Wednesday released a statement concerning his vote to repeal Obamacare and to target funding for...
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CULLMAN - The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Cullman County will kick off the 2016 fundraising season on Thursday, Jan. 21, in...
Cullman County Courts
The Cullman County Probate Office will issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in the same manner and pursuant to the same requirements as applied...
Wendy Sack/CullmanSense
Fourth-grade teacher Kristin Nunn said it best - character is the most important thing that we teach.” Principal David Wiggins CULLMAN – East Elementary School (EES) on...
Sharon Schuler Kreps/CullmanSense
We all know that Internet safety is an issue for young people. Sexting is an issue and it all starts with that. They get...
Sharon Schuler Kreps/CullmanSense
Because of your help I have been placed in a position of power which I want to use for the good of the nation,...
Shannon Bridges
VINEMONT – Two teams of Vinemont High School students took part in the InSPIRESS project in Huntsville in December. Both teams, Team M.A.R.E. and...
Noah Chandler/CullmanSense
CULLMAN – Cullman and its surrounding areas are still recovering following the floods of Christmas week. According to John Lang, head engineer at the...
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On Jan. 14 we will have our State of the Community, in which we will have our mayors as well as the Cullman County...
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JOPPA – On Monday, Dec. 28, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Andrew Cleveland Rogers, 28, of Arab, Tessa Jean McCay, 24, of...
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CULLMAN – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host a breakfast with special guest U. S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala. on Tuesday, Jan....
Kayla Stringer
I would like to let the police, firefighters, paramedics, doctors, nurses and soldiers know that I am so thankful they work every day to...
Will Hogue/CullmanSense
CULLMAN – On Monday at 3 p.m., Art Faulkner, director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), visited the Cullman County EMA to speak about the...
CULLMAN – The Cullman Police Department, Cullman Fire and Rescue, Cullman Power Board, Cullman Street Department, along with Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson are...
CULLMAN – With a constant stream of inclement weather throughout Christmas Day, the Cullman Electric Cooperative has been working all day to restore power. "We...
Howard Cole/CullmanSense
We are just asking people to stay in and not travel unless it necessary due to the road conditions." Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry CULLMAN –...
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CULLMAN - With heavy rain expected for most of Christmas Day and into the evening, Cullman residents are being advised to stay put due...
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CULLMAN – To kick off the community’s health and wellness goals for 2016, Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) will host Community Wellness Day, a...
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The machine shop and drafting groups launched a competition between themselves to see who could bring in the most donations. We had to borrow...
Regional Paramedical Services
CULLMAN – Alabama-based emergency medical services provider Regional Paramedical Services (RPS) is expanding its presence in Cullman County by adding more trucks and paramedics...
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HANCEVILLE – On Monday, Dec. 21, agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) arrested Jamie James Quinn, 36, of Hanceville, James Allan Ford,...
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If you’ve never been to Morning Blend, it is so much fun!” Leah Bolin, Cullman Chamber of Commerce president CULLMAN – Each month, the Cullman Area...
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CULLMAN – Students gathered in the St. Bernard Abbey Church at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 11 to pray the rosary in Spanish in...
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HANCEVILLE — A plethora of emergency vehicles from across the area filled Ala. Highway 31 South on Saturday as the City of Hanceville played...
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CP&R, along with our partners at the Downtown Merchants Association, Cullman Chamber of Commerce, several local churches and other organizations, will be working together...
Cullman County Sheriff's Office
CULLMAN — Sunday, December 7th, 2015, agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), arrested Jesse Elijah Durham, 34 years old of Baileyton, Ala. Durham...
Stephanie Wood
CULLMAN – Last week, the United Way of Cullman County received a $5,000 donation from Belk. Manager Cathy Anderson presented the check on behalf...
Sharon Schuler Kreps/CullmanSense
The movie was great; it had some wonderful life lessons in it. All ages that were there enjoyed it, including myself.” Sabrina Hudson, Cullman resident CULLMAN...
CULLMAN — Members of the Cullman City Police Department have been scratching their heads over a rash of recent activity in town. More than...
CULLMAN – According to Cullman County Matt Gentry, "the courthouse has been cleared by the Cullman Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff's Office and...
I am amazed by the number of talented people we have in the local area.” Cullman Community Band Director Garry Taylor CULLMAN — On Monday,...
St. Bernard
CULLMAN – The Clairvaux Society is an organization, established in 2010, to ensure the long-term future of St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School through...
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CULLMAN – On Thursday, Nov. 19, Steve and Lisa Lake from West Point were named Cullman’s 2016 Farm Family at the annual Farm-City Banquet,...
Sharon Schuler Kreps/CullmanSense
We feel privileged to unite wonderfully talented individuals under one roof to share their ideas and display their many talents to the general public.” Kim...
Sharon Schuler Kreps/CullmanSense
I love coming here to eat and spending time with my family. The people who work here are very nice. Everyone should come and...
Sharon Schuler Kreps/CullmanSense
CULLMAN – Cullman City Schools is experiencing a shortage of substitute teachers and lunchroom staff. Last Thursday, a substitute teacher and lunchroom training was...
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CULLMAN – Eric L. Parker is running for Chairman of the Cullman County Commission. Parker cites his time as a business owner, as well as...
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CULLMAN – Eileen Dover, founder and president of the non-profit The King’s Cradle (TKC), started the organization after working at the University of Alabama...
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CULLMAN (WBRC) – The Cullman County Board of Education has accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Craig Ross. Five board members voted to accept the resignation and...
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I think book clubs are important; it’s a way to connect with others with similar interests.” Pat Sharpton, book club member CULLMAN — On Tuesday, Nov....
CULLMAN — Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) announced today that it has been recognized as a 2014 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by...
Brenda Scott
My family has attended First Baptist Church Holly Pond since the beginning, as my ancestors were charter members. The Church celebrated 130 years of...
This is our 3rd or 4th year to do this particular fundraiser. We exceeded our goals and were able to buy more TrackChairs than we...
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HANCEVILLE — Australia is a destination that finds a spot on bucket lists, and it is one item that can be checked off with...
Office of Mayor Max A. Townson
CULLMAN — On Thursday, November 12, 2015, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson officially proclaimed the month of November 2015 “Diabetes Awareness Month” in the...
It seems like as time progresses more companies are doing more for veterans. That’s a wonderful thing to see.” Michael Best, U.S. Air Force Security...
Joey Childress
CULLMAN — On Wednesday, November 11, Walmart will open its second Cullman location. According to the new store's manager, Joey Childress, the grand opening ceremony...
Sharon Schuler Kreps/CullmanSense
I think the five commissioners would give more citizen involvement. I think the bill was written in such a way that it saves money,...
Office of Mayor Max A. Townson
CULLMAN — On Thursday, November 5, 2015, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson officially proclaimed the month of November 2015 “Adoption Month” in the City...
Some people who had just paid their bill the previous week said that they panicked and paid the person on the phone.” Cullman Electric Cooperative...
Sharon Schuler Kreps/CullmanSense
We have a lot of kids coming in after school so we wanted to give them a little something different to do while they...
BIRMINGHAM – Walmart announced this week it expects to hire approximately 1,500 associates at more than 100 stores in Alabama over the next few...
Cullman County Sheriff's Office
VINEMONT — On Monday, November 2, 2015, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), with the assistance of the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), arrested...
Cullman County Sheriff's Office
VINEMONT — Thursday, October 29, 2015, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), with the assistance of the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), arrested Stanley...
Facebook.com/Cullman.Sheriff
I think in today’s time, we lack leadership within our community. This is your sheriff’s office and we wanted to provide you with a...
Wallace State Community College
HANCEVILLE — Hundreds of Wallace State Future Foundation supporters helped make dreams come true Wednesday for multiple Wallace State Community College students by raising...
Facebook/Karma's Coffee House
We went to the idea of what goes around comes around, like do good, be good and wound up with Karma’s. It seemed to...