The collector’s edition of “WUNDERGARTEN,” the folktale I set in 1870s Colonial Cullman, was birthed this week. (Signed copies available at Leldon’s in the Cullman Warehouse District by April 25, in time for Mother’s Day gifts.) Saluting the forested hills of north Alabama, it has an engraved wood binder, and, accompanied by a framed print of the cover art,...
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Baseball Tournament officially began Saturday afternoon at Cold Springs High School and day one was packed with exciting action. Good Hope came from behind late to top Hanceville 8-7 in game one, Fairview handled the Holly Pond Broncos 10-3 in game two and in the third and final game of the day,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Recovery Organization of Support Specialists (R.O.S.S.) is changing the standard approach to the multifaceted issue of drug and alcohol dependency in 39 counties across Alabama. R.O.S.S., the first completely peer-run program in the state funded by the Alabama Department of Mental Health, seeks to advocate, empower and collaborate with individuals seeking recovery.
It operates a 24-hour support...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 20 students in the Dental Hygiene program at Wallace State Community College were given $500 scholarships from the Jane Barber Memorial Scholarship. The scholarships to the Class of 2024 cohort will help the students purchase one of two dental hygiene kits required during their studies.
The Wallace State Future Foundation received $450,000 from the Barber...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Water Systems of Cullman County on Friday, April 21, will host the 18th annual Water Festival: “The Wonderful World of Water” at Wallace State Community College. The yearly event is for fourth-grade students and teachers across Cullman County.
The employees of the Cullman Water Treatment Plant have already helped prepare water cycle bracelets that will be...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Performing Arts, including the Cullman High School Theatre Department and Choir, will debut its production of “Newsies” on Thursday, April 20, at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium.
Said CHS Theatre Director Wayne Cook, “We are always looking for productions that have broad appeal and match up with our talent. We just happen to be loaded...
Cullman County recognized with state Farm-City Awards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Present and future generations of agriculturalists were honored for outstanding outreach efforts and creativity during the annual Farm-City Awards Luncheon and Program April 13 in Birmingham.
Over 400 attendees gathered as students, families and county committees were recognized for hard work and dedication to agriculture.
Alabama Farm-City Committee Chair Jeff Helms said...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The city of Hanceville has a new police chief. Joshua Howell was sworn in by Hanceville Municipal Judge Steven Gravlee Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the Hanceville City Council meeting. Howell replaces longtime Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long, who announced his retirement in March.
In a letter, Howell shared his gratitude and appreciation for the residents of...
James Spann visits Cullman County Child Development Center
VINEMONT, Ala. - Posters with drawings and catchy slogans created by students lined the walls of the Cullman County Child Development Center (CCCDC) gymnasium Thursday morning as the kids anxiously awaited the arrival of their favorite meteorologist, James Spann.
Students and teachers of all ages were thrilled to learn key facts about weather...
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. -- The Cullman Lady Bearcats traveled to Albertville to face off against the Lady Aggies Friday afternoon and Cullman got off to a very quick start at the plate on the way to an 11-4 win. Reese Hopper led the way with six RBIs in the victory.
Haley Shannon reached on an infield single to lead off the game for...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education will hold an Exploring Nursing at WSSCC Information Session on Monday, April 24, from 2-4 p.m., in the School of Nursing and Center for Science Room 219.
The program is currently accepting applications for entry in Fall 2023 and offers several pathways for nursing students.
The traditional pathway includes eligibility...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Freshman Kalli Ham cheered on the Holly Pond varsity team and talked about that experience, plus what she learned, and what it was like cheering with a great group of girls.
"My experience, personally, was really good. I love cheer very much. I learned that we need to stick together even through the tough times. Throughoutcheer,...
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Cullman Family Expo, hosted by the Cullman County Child Development Center (CCCDC) PTO, will take place this Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Cullman County Agricultural Center.
The event, sponsored by EvaBank and Encore Rehabilitation, aims to assemble resources for families available locally, offer some free family friendly entertainment for the kiddos and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announces the Health Information Technology program will host an information session Wednesday, April 26, at 9 a.m. Anyone interested in learning more about the programs is invited to attend the meeting in person in Room 208 of the Health Science building or virtually via Zoom.
The Health Information Technology program is an online...
Addison 12 - Cold Springs 2 (Softball)
Cold Springs jumped out to an early lead in their opening at-bats. Kortnie Williams hit a leadoff single to right field on the first pitch, then Ciara Calvert drew a walk. Later on, the Lady Eagles pulled off a double steal as Williams ended up stealing home to put them in the run...
WEST POINT, Ala. – After falling in a 12-11 nailbiter in the series opener at Russellville Tuesday, West Point returned home on a windy Thursday night to finish the area series. Unfortunately for the home crowd, the Warriors couldn’t get their bats going and couldn’t keep the Tigers’ bats in check and West Point dropped game two of the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Before his youngest son Brody was born with a congenital heart defect, Wallace State alumnus Jason Simpson had a passing knowledge of nurses and what they do. He has a sister-in-law, a registered nurse at Huntsville Hospital, and other friends and acquaintances who are nurses.
“I had some limited understanding of how difficult a job it could...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke with Holly Pond ninth grader Blakely Baggett. Baggett talked about her first year cheering on the Broncos’ varsity squad and what it was like cheering alongside a great group of girls.
"I really like cheering and supporting our football and basketball teams. The games were always so exciting, and I enjoyed...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday, April 15, Goat Island Brewing will celebrate its seventh anniversary. Named after Goat Island on Smith Lake, Goat Island Brewing was established in 2016 by John Dean, Mike Mullaney, Gery Teichmiller and Brad Glenn.
The idea for the company came about after the April 2011 tornadoes, when the group took action to help rebuild the...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School debuted esports this year, with coaches David Brooks and Clay Morrison. The regular season concluded last week.
“We are proud to have two formidable teams representing our school. Our Smash Hits team, composed of six skilled gamers, specializes in ‘Super Smash Bros,’ and boasted a record of 5-3 for the regular season,” Brooks...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s women’s golf team won the National Junior College Athletic Association District title on Tuesday, with Aidan Haithcock topping the leaderboard.
Haithcock, a freshman from Homewood, shot 7 over par for the tournament, with scores of 75 and 76 over two days at the 72-par Cross Creek Golf Course, the home greens for WSCC....
BREMEN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs' senior cheerleader, McKinna Duke, and she shared some of her favorite high school memories. She also talked about what it was like cheering for the Eagles and some of what she learned during her time at Cold Springs.
"My favorite memories are probably my very first game, my last...
ATHENS, Ala. – West Point traveled to East Limestone for a sectional matchup Tuesday night and returned home with a 4-2 win over the Indians. Omar Segundo led the way with a pair of goals and an assist for the Warriors, setting a new single-season school record in the process which now sits at 17 goals.
Sal Flores and Chance...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond hosted the Southeastern Lady Mustangs for Tuesday afternoon matchup and the Lady Broncos got off to a quick start on their way to a 9-4 win.
Southeastern struck first in their opening at-bats as an RBI single gave them the early lead, but Holly Pond quickly responded in their half. Samantha Giles crushed a leadoff double...
This is one in a series of stories celebrating Community College Month during April.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — In the half-dozen years since he graduated from Wallace State with a degree in business administration and transferred to the University of Alabama, Riley Voce has become a successful business owner. He and his business partner will soon have 19 locations of Blenz...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Tuesday night to host an area battle with Hartselle but unfortunately for the home crowd, the Tigers plated nine runs in the fourth inning to take a commanding lead and eventually went on to take the series opener over Cullman 11-0.
Tucker Cagle got the start on the mound...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Last year’s track and cross country season was another good one for Good Hope and eighth grader Caitlin Nisley talked about what all she learned during that season and what it was like being a part of a great team.
"Last season taught me a lot about myself and other runners. I learned that you aren't...
COLONY, Ala. – Colony's only cemetery, a resting place of rich history in our county, was placed on the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register on April 9, 2021, due to research gathered by Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander. At the time it was granted a position in the Register - a prestigious listing of historic cemeteries in the state of Alabama...
CULLMAN, Ala. - March Madness might be over, but there’s still one more Sweet 16 worth keeping an eye on well into April, as a teacher at Cullman Middle School has made the cut in Alabama’s “Sweet 16” to select the state’s Teacher of the Year.
Katie McGee, a seventh-grade English teacher at Cullman Middle School, has been named a...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County hosted its annual Links for Literacy Golf Tournament at Terri Pines Monday and 100-plus players came out on a beautiful day to compete and support a great cause. The tournament helps fund several of The Link’s educational programs and Executive Director Melissa Betts was excited to see a good crowd on...
Fairview 5 - Cold Springs 0 (Softball)
Fairview jumped out to a quick lead to start out the game. A pair of singles and a hit by pitch loaded up the bases with no outs for Ayda Payne, who lined a two-run double to center field to give the Lady Aggies the early 2-0 lead. Later on, with two outs,...
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Track & Field Championship was hosted at Cold Springs High School Monday and two new county champions were crowned. The Cold Springs Eagles reclaimed the top prize in the boys’ division and on the girls’ side, the Good Hope Lady Raiders edged the Cold Springs Lady Eagles with a win in the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently announced its Paralegal program has been granted approval by the American Bar Association. The House of Delegates of the American Bar Association (ABA), acting on the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Paralegals, granted approval to the Paralegal Program at Wallace State this spring. The approval is endorsed through February 2030.
“This...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The 2022-2023 season was another successful one for the Holly Pond Lady Broncos. They ended up winning in the Sub-Regional round and made a trip to the Sweet 16 at the Northwest Regional. Eighth grader Madison Butts talked about that season and what all she learned.
"I think it went really good for my first time...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will present “Down by the Riverside: The Roots of Gospel Music,” Thursday-Saturday, April 13-15 at 7 p.m. each night in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre of the Garlan Gudger Student Center.
“Down by the Riverside” is a musical retrospective of the uniquely American journey of the development of...
Easter holidays in Colonial Cullman of the 1870s, the time of our folktale, “WUNDERGARTEN,” were celebrated as they were in Germany, the homeland of most of the county’s residents. It was both the joyful day of resurrection on the Christian church calendar, and the giddy, free-floating happiness of springtime arriving.
Good Friday (Karfitang) and Easter Saturday (Ostersamstag) were quiet days...
This is one in a series of stories celebrating Community College Month during April.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - When Amber Robinson, a success advisor in Wallace State Community College’s Center for Student Success, sits across her desk from an incoming or current student, she can identify with what they’re going through. She went through it herself as a former student of...
From the files of 1916
Electric washing machines are advertised by C.A. Stiefelmeyer for $44.00 for one model and $52.50 for the other model.
Doctor Sidney Morrow, of Birmingham, spent Sunday in Cullman as the guest of his mother, Mrs. Bess Morrow.
In the November 1916 election, these were elected: Probate Judge, Fred J. Buchmann (R), Circuit Clerk, O.S. Roden (D), Tax...
All are invited to attend the annual Feast of Divine Mercy services at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on Sunday, April 16, starting at 2:30 p.m. This religious event celebrates Jesus' offering His mercy, powerful graces and love freely to His followers, as told to Saint Faustina Kowalska, a Polish Sister to whom He appeared.
Asked by The Lord to...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The weather was dreary, yet no less magical for opening day of new metaphysical supply shop Magickal Remedies. As its name implies, the focus of the shop includes a wide variety of crystal tumbles and towers, dried herbs and resins, a library of books to make any Sanderson sister jealous, tarot and oracle readings, and an...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education’s upcoming Celebration of Nursing event will offer attendees the chance to earn a continuing education contact hour while celebrating nurses and the nursing profession.
“We are extremely glad to be able to offer nurses this opportunity to earn a contact hour they can put toward their continuing education...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Schools Foundation on Thursday, April 6, hosted its 12th annual Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards Luncheon. The event honored Teachers of the Year, as well as the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award and 2023 Distinguished Service Award winners.
“On behalf of our teachers, I want to thank those who contribute to this foundation. Because of...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope cheerleader Sammie Johns cheered up on varsity for the first time as an eighth grader last season and she talked about that experience, plus learning so much from a great group of girls.
"The experience was definitely amazing. At first, it was tough transitioning from middle school sports to high school, but I definitely...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Hanceville Bulldogs are coming off another special season. They finished 21-7, collected their first county title since 2016 and made a trip to the Sweet 16. Junior Noah Jones talked about that season, what he learned, and what it was like playing with this group of guys.
"I feel like last season went great and I...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Muscle Shoals on the road earlier this week, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Thursday night to finish the area series with the Trojans and Cullman clinched its 22nd consecutive playoff appearance with a 4-1 win in game one. Riley Jackson earned the win on the mound, allowing just four hits in...
ARLEY, Ala. — Thursday morning was a special one at Meek High School. Three Tiger athletes were joined by family and friends in the library as they each committed to new destinations at the next level to continue their academic and athletic careers. Meek football standouts Blake Miller and Brayden Webster are taking their talents to Indiana to play...
CULLMAN, Ala. - April 2023 marks the 22nd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). On Monday, April 3, 2023, Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the month of April 2023 Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation from Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) were Client Intake Advocate Lacey Lemley and Domestic...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Last season saw Holly Pond have one of their best seasons that they've had in a long time as they collected over 20 wins, won their area, and hosted their Sub-Regional game. Junior Kollin Brown recapped that season and talked about what all he learned from this year's seniors.
"When we had our first practices, I...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Two Wallace State Community College athletes were recognized as Athletes of the Week by the Alabama Community College Conference.
Women’s golfer Aidan Haithcock was recognized days after she led the Wallace State women’s golf team to an ACCC title. Haithcock, a freshman from Hoover High School, shot rounds of 87-76 in the ACCC Women’s Golf Championship.
Men’s tennis...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Child Development Center (CCCDC) now has a metal fence, a reduced speed zone and flashing school zone signage, thanks to the persistence of parents and the collaboration of Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman.
A group of mothers (Hannah Roberts, Trudy Weaver, Kalina Black and Jennifer Hodges) has...
VINEMONT, Ala. – After topping Vinemont and Good Hope Monday night to secure a spot in the county title game, the West Point Lady Warriors squared off against Holly Pond Tuesday night with this year’s county championship on the line. The Lady Broncos jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the opening frame, but West Point maintained its focus...
Cullman City Schools superintendent, school board teach STEM strategy at state level
Cullman City Schools has been leading the charge with an expansive, innovative approach to Science, Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) education at every level — and system leaders recently had a chance to share their approach and findings with school systems across the state of Alabama.
Board president Cheryl...
Below is the calendar of events for Holy Week, April 4 through Easter Sunday, April 9, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in downtown Cullman. All services are open to the public, regardless of faith affiliation.
Tuesday, April 4
Two Masses, 6:30 a.m. and noonConfessions follow from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Extra confessions Tuesday night from 7:15-8:45
Wednesday, April 5
English Masses at...
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Softball Tournament officially got underway at the Vinemont Sports Complex Monday night and day one was packed with action. The defending champion West Point Lady Warriors played their way back to Tuesday’s county championship game with wins over Vinemont and Good Hope and after dropping a tight opening game against Fairview, Holly...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The solemnity and seriousness of Holy Week are very evident in the Church of St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman. Crucifixes and images of saints are covered with violet cloth as Christians “fast” from the beauty and comfort of sacred images. Even the Abbey’s huge 10-foot Great Cross is shrouded, its bright colors invisible until Easter.
Christians around...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s April Walking Tours series kicked off at the Cullman County Museum on Saturday, April 1, with guide Michael Sullins leading the way.
Participants met on the steps of the Cullman County Museum, where Sullins opened the tour with a speech from George Parker, a former mayor of Cullman. Sullins’ tour focused on 1873-1900 and took...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College crowned winners in the Intramural Pickleball league for the Spring 2023 semester. This was the first official season of intramural pickleball play.
“The students had a great time playing the games all season and meeting new friends,” said WSCC Success Advisor Dakota Nichols, who sponsored the intramural games. “We hope to do it...
CULLMAN, Ala. – At 30 County Road 260 in Cullman County, some of the Southeast’s most delicious strawberries and other fruits and vegetables are grown at J. Calvert Farms. The family farm was established in 1998 by Jeremy Calvert, who began farming while still in high school. He grew up on his parents’ poultry farm, but said he always...
“Guten Morgen, Fritz, when are you and Frau Ruehl hosting the Erdbeerfest, this year?” I could imagine overhearing such an exchange this morning when I was back among the flowering fruit trees and fiddlehead ferns of the Wildflower Garden at Sportsman Lake in Cullman County, Alabama. This was the wunderbar landscape that inspired me to write the folktale, “WUNDERGARTEN.”
ERDBEERFEST...
MADISON, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors traveled to compete at this year’s Bob Jones Tournament on Saturday and collected a 13-8 win over DAR to get things started. They dropped their next game to Boyd Buchanan 7-0 but bounced back and took care of business against Brighton 8-4.
West Point 13 - DAR 8 (Game One)
West Point didn't waste any...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Stone Bridge Farms, a picturesque 186-acre property known for its breathtaking landscapes and acclaimed restaurants, is set to host a gospel music-filled Easter “Resurrection Celebration.” The event, titled “He’s Alive,” is scheduled for the weekend of April 8-9, 2023, and promises an unforgettable experience for attendees.
Longtime friend of Stone Bridge Farms Owner/Operator Ron Foust, Lori Wise,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville hosted Vinemont and Falkville Thursday afternoon and the Bulldogs collected wins over both the Eagles and the Blue Devils. A big fourth inning by the Bulldogs helped them pull ahead of Vinemont on the way to a 7-6 win and both local teams ended up getting wins over Falkville, 15-3 and 18-8, respectively.
Hanceville 7 - Vinemont 6
Vinemont...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to the wild success of last year's Dinner on First event - 400 tickets selling out in just 14 hours - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) recently announced a major change to the way tickets can be purchased for this year’s event, which will be held May 18.
In a social media post, CPRST...
Restaurant will be located in historic Klein’s Dairy Products Building in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman residents will soon be able to enjoy healthy, fresh Mediterranean cuisine with a Southern flare as Taziki's Mediterranean Café prepares to open its doors May 22. Taziki’s Founder Keith Richards shared his excitement for the new location in the newly remodeled historic Klein’s Dairy...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders are coming off another fantastic season as they finished with a 21-9 record. Junior Weston Hancock talked about that season and what he learned, what it's been like playing with this team so far, and what he has learned during his time on varsity.
"We had a great season that ended way...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Hanceville took a short trip over to Vinemont to face the Eagles in a Friday afternoon doubleheader and the two squads split both games. Elsewhere in the county, Cold Springs edged the Holly Pond Broncos 3-2.
Hanceville 16 - Vinemont 4 (Baseball) (Game One)
Hanceville struck first in their opening at-bats. Nelson Arteaga hit a one-out double, then Les Fischer...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Jan. 28, the Institute of the Psychological Sciences awarded St. Bernard Preparatory Religion Instructor Sr. Gianna Casino, LIHM, an Outstanding Graduate Research Award for her research brief on trauma, resilience and the neurobiological effects of virtue. The award presentation took place in Washington D.C. at Divine Mercy University's Symposium. The presenters honored Casino’s work and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For anyone who loves to be entertained, the Wallace State Alumni Association has the perfect day trips for you to enjoy a day of music and more.
Seats remain for the Alumni Association’s May 16 trip to Nashville for a cruise down the Cumberland River on the General Jackson Showboat, which includes a three-course lunch and entertainment....
LAS VEGAS - UAB men's basketball (29-9, 14-6 C-USA) will look to capture the program's first NIT crown on Thursday against a familiar foe in North Texas (30-7, 16-4 C-USA). Tipoff is set for 8:40 p.m. CT.SERIES HISTORY UAB will face off the Mean Green for the fourth time this season. The Blazers have never faced the same team four times...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Aggies were back home at Mark Moore Field Tuesday night to host a matchup with Oneonta and after jumping out to an early lead, a 10-run fifth inning allowed the Redskins to pull ahead with a big lead and eventually claim a 13-6 win over Fairview.
The Redskins drew a walk to lead off the top...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announces a new apprenticeship opportunity for students in the Diesel Technology program. Fitzgerald Peterbilt will offer apprenticeship to students in the program, allowing them to enhance their college training by working alongside veteran technicians at several of their locations across Alabama.
Students will start off making $18 an hour and could advance up...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s women’s golf team won the Alabama Community College Conference Region 22 championship tournament today at Burning Tree County Club in Decatur, besting the second-place team by 13 strokes.
Freshman Aidan Haithcock of Homewood topped the leaderboard, earning the low medalist honor. She also was named player of the year for the team, having...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond hosted the Cold Springs Eagles for a Monday afternoon county matchup game and after jumping out to an early lead, the Broncos never looked back on their way to a 13-3 win.
Cold Springs got in the run column first in their opening at-bats. Cole Bales reached on an infield single, then after swiping...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is proud to announce more than 50 students earned invitations to join Sigma Kappa Delta and Mu Alpha Theta honor societies.
Sigma Kappa Delta (SKD) is the National English Honor Society for two-year colleges. Wallace State’s Theta Delta Chapter was established in 2007. SKD provides the exceptional student with a variety of opportunities...
AUBURN, Ala. – Coming off its series win vs. Georgia, Auburn (16-7-1) continues its non-conference midweek slate against North Alabama (5-17) Tuesday at 6 p.m. CT at Plainsman Park.
"We have another critical week," head coach Butch Thompson said. "Now that it's been 48 hours, we must look ahead and figure out the strategies to help us win another week that's in front...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After moving into the lead on Day 2, Jordan Wiggins put it to ‘em on the final day of the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Central Division event on Lewis Smith Lake for the win. Weighing 14 pounds, 8 ounces on Championship Thursday, Wiggins totaled 44-14 to win by more than 4 pounds. For the...
From the files of 1937
October is here -the month of witches, black cats and spooks. Already at Fairview High we are looking forward to the big event of the year, “The Fall Carnival.” There is much talk and speculation about who the juniors and seniors will run for the “Queen of the Carnival.” Already there is controversy between the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College will host “Quilt of Souls” author
Phyllis Biffle Elmore Thursday, April 6, at 11 a.m. in the James C. Bailey Center auditorium.
Elmore will speak about her book, a memoir documenting her experience growing up in Alabama as a Black woman.
In conjunction with Elmore’s appearance, the Heartland Quilt Guild will display its quilts, including...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday, March 22, proclaimed April Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in the city of Cullman. The proclamation was presented to Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) Executive Director Steven Sutter and Senior Director Javon Daniel. CCK is a local nonprofit whose mission is to see that “no child will ever be...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After completing the area sweep of Decatur on the road Thursday night, the ‘Cats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Friday night to host a senior night doubleheader. Cullman got things started with a matchup against Bob Jones and before the game with the Golden Demons of Colorado, this year’s senior class was honored in front...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors rode a four game-winning streak into their game against Winfield Friday afternoon but after a back-and-forth affair with the Pirates, West Point’s streak ended with a 9-5 loss.
Winfield struck first in their opening at-bats with one out as a single, a West Point error, and a sacrifice fly gave them an early 2-0...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Field of Miracles was dotted with pastel eggs and stations were set up with temporary tattoos, ring toss and bounce houses Wednesday evening for TheraPlay's inaugural sensory-friendly Easter event.
TheraPlay, a pediatric sensory gym with speech and occupational therapists, hoped to minister not only to its clients, but also to the community at large.
Certified occupational therapy assistant...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors made the trip over to Fairview to take on the Lady Aggies in a county game Thursday afternoon and a huge second inning for the Lady Warriors was key as they ended up rolling past Fairview 18-7.
West Point didn't waste any time getting on the scoreboard first in their opening at-bats....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman School Board on Tuesday recognized several faculty, staff and students for their accomplishments.
The board recognized Cullman High School (CHS) Student of the Month Avielle Shadrick, CHS Support Person of the Month Randy Sweatmon and CHS Teacher of the Month Gina Nix.
Cullman Middle School student musicians honored for being selected to participate in the Alabama...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama football program hosted its annual Pro Day inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility Thursday, with 15 draft-eligible Crimson Tide athletes showcasing their talents and meeting with representatives from all 32 NFL teams.
The draft-eligible players that participated in the events included Jordan Battle, Brain Branch, DJ Dale, Emil Ekiyor Jr., Jahmyr Gibbs, DeMarcco Hellams, Cameron...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Lady Broncos returned home Thursday night to host a county battle with Cold Springs and after falling behind early, Holly Pond rallied to take the lead and eventually pulled away with a 6-3 win over the Lady Eagles. Maggie Nail picked up the win in the circle after tossing all seven innings for the...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Eighteen NFL hopefuls from the UAB football team participated in Pro Day on Wednesday at the Football Operation Center.NEWS AND NOTES:
All 32 NFL organizations were represented at UAB Pro Day with roughly 60 NFL personnel present. DeWayne McBride only participated in bench press in which he did 20 reps. McBride tweaked his hamstring training for the NFL Combine and...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cattle and swine took center stage in Montgomery as Alabama youth exhibited animals and showed off a year’s worth of hard work during the Jr. Livestock Expo (JLE) in March.
The inaugural Jr. Dairy Expo was March 11, while the Jr. Beef Expo and Jr. Swine Expo were March 16-18. The shows, held annually during the Southeastern Livestock...
AUBURN, Ala. – Colby Wooden was happy with how Pro Day went. He got to showcase his skills for all 32 NFL teams in attendance. He got to be part of the first Auburn Pro Day at the new Woltosz Football Performance Center. And he got to be back with his old teammates.
His only regret?
"I wish I would've taken...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students from Wallace State Community College and representatives from several businesses and industries got the opportunity to network with each other in the hopes of finding future employment or employees.
Each month, the college’s Center for Career and Workforce Development (CCWD) holds Industry Comes to Wallace State, where area businesses and industries can meet with students from...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Fairview made the short trip over to Hanceville to take on the Bulldogs Tuesday night and it was a game the Aggies dominated from start to finish. A big second and third inning was more than enough for Fairview to pull away and pick up a 21-2 win over the Bullodgs.
Starter Hayden Black issued a one-out...
BREMEN, Ala. -- The 2022-2023 basketball season was another special one for the Cold Springs Lady Eagles. They finished with a 31-3 record, an area championship a 2A Central Regional Championship and advanced it all the way to the 2A State Finals. Junior Maci Brown earned MVP honors at the Central Regional tournament and talked about the amazing season...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After picking up a road win at Buckhorn Monday night, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Tuesday to open up area play against Decatur. The Red Raiders took an early lead but the ‘Cats rallied in the later innings to pull away and collect a 6-3 area win.
Decatur took a 1-0 lead on a...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune is excited to announce two new reporters. Cayla-Grace Murphy is a talented reporter and videographer with a passion for storytelling and local journalism. Tiffany McKoy is a passionate and dedicated reporter with strong ties to the local community.
Raised in Danville, Murphy comes from a humble background and has always had a deep love...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles made a trip over to Fairview to take on the Lady Aggies and Cold Springs held the lead midway through the game, but Fairview took over after that and used a big fourth and fifth inning to pull away and pick up a 9-4 win over the Lady Eagles.
Cold Springs got...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night addressed the upcoming Cullman County/City Cleanup sponsored by Cullman People Against A Littered State (PALS). The event will take place Saturday, April 15, from 8 a.m.-noon. Residents can obtain free trash bags by contacting their respective city or town halls.
Dumpsters will be set up at:
West ElementaryEast ElementaryCullman HighCold Springs...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ten St. Bernard Prep School middle school students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) after Mass on March 16, 2023, in the Abbey Church.
Fr. Joel Martin, OSB, headmaster, welcomed students to one of the world’s oldest and highest achieving clubs. There is only one NJHS, and it provides an outstanding opportunity to network...
I’m certain that many of you have heard about the drug fentanyl in the news these last few years, the powerful opioid similar to morphine or oxycodone but 100 times more powerful than both of those drugs and much more addictive and deadly.
Fentanyl’s original uses included pain relief for cancer patients and battlefield medicine for our military, but now,...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) celebrates and supports the annual National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW), along with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The weeklong observance held March 20-26, inspires dialog about the science of drug use and addiction among youth....
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year marks the ninth year the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Sheriff Matt Gentry have visited senior centers and community centers across the county.
The CCSO uses these opportunities to give law enforcement updates and address residents’ concerns, as well as provide food and fellowship.
“Our seniors, in particular, are such a wonderful group of people...
