CULLMAN, Ala. – The day is finally here. Fifteen months after the stretch of Eva Road between Forrest Avenue Northeast and Scenic Drive Northeast was closed for new bridge construction, the bridge is complete, and the road is open to traffic today, Feb. 12, 2020. The bridge has been named the Hugh P. Brindley, Sr. Memorial Bridge.
The roadway was...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville
is heading back to Jacksonville State for the Northeast Regional after taking
down Locust Fork in a thrilling, sub-regional showdown that couldn’t be decided
in four quarters. Bulldogs guard Tyson Bellmon drilled a three-pointer from the
left wing at the buzzer to tie the game at 43 at the end of regulation and send
us to overtime. After both teams...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Eva Road bridge will re-open Wednesday, Feb. 12. The City of Cullman made the announcement Tuesday.
"After several rain delays, the City of Cullman is happy to announce that the Eva Road bridge will reopen to traffic on the morning of Wednesday, February 12, 2020! Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and Police Chief Kenny Culpepper would like to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Everyone knows to call 9-1-1 in an emergency, but do you know about 2-1-1? It’s a hotline number and partner program of United Way of Cullman County that links callers to basic human needs like food, clothing and shelter. It can also help with physical and mental health needs including support groups, drug and alcohol intervention,...
ORLANDO, Fla. – Two local schools were represented at this year’s UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports at the Walt Disney World Resort and both of them are coming home with some bragging rights. The Cullman Bearcats collected a 10th place finish in the Game Day division and their Traditional team captured third...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Debate has been fierce and rumors have swirled since a 1-cent tax proposed by the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) was placed on the March 3 primary ballot. If passed, approximately 77% of the revenues (based on 2019 student figures) would go to Cullman County Schools for a collection of projects (www.cullmantribune.com/2019/10/25/where-would-the-1-cent-tax-money-go/), 21% to Cullman...
Updated 2-11-20 at 6:39 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputy remains in critical condition in Huntsville Hospital, following a car crash early Tuesday morning. Deputy Adam Clark was injured, along with his K9 partner Figo.
According to the CCSO, dispatch lost contact with Clark during heavy rain. Deputies located Clark a short time later, when they...
ADDISON, Ala. – The
Addison Lady Dawgs hosted the Tanner Lady Rattlers at Stephenson Gym in the sub-regional
round of the state tournament Monday night. Addison came in with a sparkling
21-2 record and Tanner sported a 13-12 record. The game promised to be a good
one due to the Lady Dawgs senior experience and the young Tanner team’s athleticism.
The first period opened...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After
winning its last meeting with Athens, Cullman looked for another huge win
against the Lady Golden Eagles, but this time, their season was on the line.
After trailing at the halftime break, the Lady Bearcats couldn't muster much of
anything offensively in the second half and Athens was able to pull away to
take the game 60-29.
Five straight points by...
WEST POINT, Ala. – For
the second consecutive season, the West Point Lady Warriors have defeated East
Limestone in the sub-regionals and will move on to play in the Northwest
Regional Tournament at Wallace State. The Lady Warriors trailed at the half but
got big baskets when they needed them in the second half and managed to topple
the Lady Indians 57-50, earning a...
CULLMAN, Ala.-
Sub-regionals are here and several local teams are looking to keep their
respective seasons alive. Everyone is in "win or go home" mode from
now on. On the girls’ side, Addison, Cold Springs, Cullman and West Point will
host their games while Fairview, Hanceville and Holly Pond travel. In the boys’
bracket, Hanceville will host its sub-regional game while Good Hope and
Vinemont...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman on Saturday evening hosted a fundraiser, the “Roaring 20s” Bingo Night and Silent Auction, at Goat Island Brewing. The organization, which helps people with developmental disabilities gain skills for independent living and employment, is raising funds for its current housing project, a duplex near Berlin. The annual Goat Island event is one of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tinkergarten classes are now being offered in Cullman. The eight-class spring session will begin March 31 and run through May 19 Tuesdays at Heritage Park (No class April 21).
What exactly is Tinkergarten?
According to the organization, “Tinkergarten is on a mission to elevate childhood. We’re growing a technology-enabled network of leaders that bring families together in...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday morning saw the Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments (CCAVFD) receive a gift from the City of Cullman and Cullman Fire Rescue. The City surplussed 33 air packs, donating them to the CCAVFD.
CCAVFD President Joe Golden of Baileyton shared how the air packs will benefit county volunteer fire departments.
“There’s several departments in the county...
HANCEVILLE, Ala – The
Bulldogs returned to Lane Horton Gymnasium after knocking off J.B. Pennington
earlier this week and this time, they were facing Glencoe for this year’s 3A,
Area 12 tournament championship. Hanceville set the tone right out of the gate
and handled the Yellow Jackets 73-41 to earn another home game in the
sub-regional round next week.
Two quick baskets from Cainon...
WEST POINT, Ala. – West
point was aiming for back to bac Class 5A, Area 14 championships Thursday night
when they took on Hamilton in a rematch of last year's title game and the Lady
Warriors easily took care of business. West Point pulled away to win the 72-43
and take home another area tournament title and they'll return home to host a...
ADDISON, Ala. -- The
Addison Lady Dawgs hosted the Red Bay Lady Tigers at Stephenson Gymnasium on a
cool, dreary night for the Class 2A, Area 13 tournament title. Both teams were
assured of a state playoff spot, but the winner would host a game on Monday
night while the loser would travel. Addison had defeated Red Bay twice
already during the regular season...
CULLMAN, Ala. – For
the third time this season, the Cullman Lady Bearcats are winners over the
Hartselle Lady Tigers and their most recent victory earned them another home
game in the postseason. Hartselle traveled to Cullman High School for the 6A,
Area 14 tournament championship game Thursday night and the Lady Bearcats sent
them home with a 46-37 loss, winning this year’s area...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s Cullman Emergency Medical Services (EMS) recently received 10 Carter Kits to be placed in each ambulance thanks to a recent donation from local State Farm agent Tonya Wilson.
Carter Kits are inspired by Carter Severs, a 5-year-old boy from Michigan who has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Carter’s dad, Justin Severs, is a police detective and...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Kali Madison Davis was crowned Miss Scarlet Sweetheart at Good Hope High School this past Saturday. The inaugural Miss Scarlet Sweetheart Pageant was hosted by the Good Hope High School English Department while the Raider Marching Band hosted a beauty expo in the band room.
The event was a collaborative effort. The pageant was a fundraiser for...
WHITE CITY, Ala. - An EF1 tornado with peak winds of 105 mph touched down in Cullman County between White City and Holly Pond Thursday, March 14, 2019, damaging homes as well the White City Community Center. Sadly, the community center, which had served as both a voting precinct and a meeting place for the residents of White City,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, Feb. 10 Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) will open a new indoor archery facility at 1913 Second Ave. SW (U.S. Highway 31) on Cullman’s south side, allowing competitive archers, bowhunters and recreational hobbyists a new opportunity to bend their bows even when the weather does not allow access to the department’s outdoor...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Last
weekend was another success for Cullman Gymnastics & Cheer Academy’s Xtreme
Allstars. After a strong showing at the JAMfest Bam JAM at the BJCC Jan. 25in which two of their squads took home first place, the Allstars made the
trip to Huntsville’s Von Braun Center last Saturday for this year’s Victory
Valentine Cheer Competition and swept the top prizes....
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The
Bulldogs returned home Tuesday night to host this year’s Class 3A, Area 12
Tournament and Hanceville is on to the championship game after eliminating J.B.
Pennington 65-54 in the opening round.
The Bulldogs got off to a 6-2 start early in the game
and Raiden Morgan knocked down a pair of free throws to make it 8-2. Morgan
scored a...
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Dawgs are hosting this year’s 2A, Area 13 Tournament as the number one seed at lovely Stephenson Gym. The Red Bay Lady Tigers defeated the shorthanded Winston County Lady Yellow Jackets in the first game, 42-38. The Lady Dawgs and their stellar 19-2 record took on the fourth-seeded Sulligent Lady Blue Devils with...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The
postseason is here, and it's win or go home for local teams, including West
Point, who took on Russellville with a chance to try and repeat as Class 5A,
Area 14 champions. The Lady Warriors took care of the Lady Golden Tigers 77-45 to
move on to the championship game and will face Hamilton Thursday night at 7.
Six...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Both
the Lady Raiders and Lady Aggies were on the court at Fairview High School
Monday night for the opening round of the class 4A, Area 12 Tournament and split
their respective matchups with Oneonta and Ashville. The Lady Redskins edged Good
Hope 47-41 in overtime while Fairview pounded the Lady Bulldogs 71-23 to earn a
spot in Thursday night’s area...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Coming up this Saturday, Feb. 8 at 9 a.m. is the New Year, New You Polar Run 5K Run/Walk at Good Hope High School. Whether you prefer to walk or run, everyone is encouraged to come out and participate in the event to raise funds for the Good Hope High School International Travel Education Program.
GHHS...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex hosted a special guest, Alabama Beekeepers Association President Phillip Garrison, Thursday evening for an introduction to beekeeping class, featuring plenty of knowledge and secret tips for those interested.
“Honey does not ruin unless it comes in contact with water. Then it will sour,” said Garrison. “I have honey I harvested with my dad...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s baseball team opens the 2020 season at home today, welcoming Motlow State for a doubleheader at James C. Bailey Stadium.
The Lions return considerable sophomore experience in the lineup and on the pitching staff in 2020, as coach Randy Putman enters his 31st season at Wallace State. Putman is four wins shy of 1,100...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Forty-five years. That’s dedication, and such commitment warrants recognition. City officials and sanitation department workers did just that Friday, recognizing retiring Cullman City Sanitation Department Superintendent Larry Jones for his milestone. Attendees included Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, former Cullman Mayor Max Townson and former Cullman City Sanitation Department Superintendent Delwin Kilgo.
“I already miss the ones I...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 24th annual Big Band Dance featuring the Cullman High School Jazz Band will be held at Stone Bridge Farms next Friday, Feb. 7 from 7-9 p.m. The dance has traditionally been held at the Cullman Civic Center, and organizers are keen for the public to be aware of the change. The community dance will feature...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Friday
was senior night at Holly Pond High School and there were several cheerleaders
and Bronco basketball players to recognize in front of their home crowd but on
the court, the night belonged to West Point. The Lady Warriors blew past Holly
Pond 73-35 while the Warriors held off a late run from the Broncos win 67-63. The
Broncos will...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Several area band students traveled to Muscle Shoals High School to audition for the Alabama Bandmasters Association 2020 All-State Bands recently. Those selected for All-State Band honors will participate in the All-State Band Festival at the Von Braun Civic Center in Huntsville April 23-25.
Making All-State bands is no easy feat, said Cullman High School Director of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Area
tournaments have arrived and its now time to win or go home for local teams traveling
and hosting their respective tournaments. The winners and runners-up of the
area tournaments will automatically advance to the sub-regionals on Feb. 10 and
11.
Class 1A, Area 13 (varsity
girls) (Decatur Heritage Christian Academy)
St. Bernard will be the
no. 4 seed in the area 13 tournament...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont
hosted St. Bernard on senior night Thursday after splitting their games against
Cold Springs Tuesday and St. Bernard looked to bounce back after getting swept
by Southeastern. The Lady Eagles rolled past the Lady Saints 54-35 while the
Saints used a second-half comeback to race past the Eagles 42-41. St. Bernard
will travel to Decatur Heritage Christian Academy for its...
ADDISON, Ala. -- The
Falkville Blue Devils brought their men's and women's teams into Stephenson Gym
to play the Addison Bulldogs on senior night Thursday night. The girls game
promised to be a good one because The Falkville Lady Devils were 16-8 and
defeated the Lady Dawgs earlier in the season. That loss was one of only two
that the Lady Dawgs suffered all...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Thursday
night was senior night at Good Hope and both the Raiders and Lady Raiders
welcomed Mortimer Jordan for a pair of varsity matchups before area tournaments
tip next week. The Lady Raiders fought tooth and nail with Mortimer Jordan for
three quarters but were outpaced in the final frame, falling 61-42 while the
Raiders pulled away from the Blue...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A group of Rwandan visitors was in Cullman Tuesday, meeting with the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force. The delegates traveled to the United States through the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). Huntsville-based Global Ties Alabama (GTA), which hosts international visitors traveling to Alabama, helped coordinate the meeting.
“The IVLP is the U.S....
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The inaugural Miss Scarlet Sweetheart Pageant & Expo is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1 at Good Hope High School. The pageant, hosted by the Good Hope High School English Department, will feature seven divisions ranging from 0 to 19 years of age. The expo will feature pageant- and beauty-related vendors. Proceeds from the pageant will...
CULLMAN, Ala. - “Our future’s so bright, we gotta wear shades.” That was the message from Cullman Regional at its 2020 State of the Health System Address Wednesday.
Cullman Regional Chief Executive Officer James Clements highlighted the improvements and growth the hospital has experienced in the last several years, as well as exciting future projects the community can expect.
Clements discussed...
CULLMAN, Ala. - When Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) reopened its doors Monday, Jan. 6 following the Christmas/New Year holiday, 106 families were waiting for assistance from the agency’s food pantry. By the end of that week, 298 families had been served. Wednesday, with two days to go until month’s end, the number sat at 617.
Couple those numbers with...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) on Wednesday afternoon received a hefty donation of $5,500 from Cullman’s Wal-Mart Distribution Center.
“We’re so excited to acknowledge Wal-Mart Distribution Center,” said UWCC Executive Director Becky Goff. “They’ve been a longtime partner with United Way here in Cullman County since the beginning. For more than 30 years they’ve been...
CULLMAN, Ala. – There’s
a new name atop the scoring charts at Cullman High School. One of senior point
guard Anna Katherine Eastman’s early baskets in the Lady Bearcats’ 60-29 win at
Decatur last Friday pushed her past former Lady Bearcats star Baylee Johnson to
become the all-time leading scorer in Cullman history. After Cullman’s win over
Hartselle Tuesday night, Eastman now holds 1,724...
COLONY, Ala. - On Saturday afternoon, Colony Town Council members held their first planning meeting for what could be the town’s largest community celebration in 50 years. Councilwoman Ethel Alexander, who has coordinated numerous local events in recent years, headed up the meeting on behalf of Councilman Melvin Hammond, who spearheaded the project but could not attend due to...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- After falling to West Point and Hanceville, respectively, in the Cullman County Tournament, Fairview looked to bounce back on Tuesday night as they hosted Brewer for a pair of senior night matchups. The boys game was a special occasion for the home crowd. The manager of the Aggies basketball team and fan favorite Joseph Kanaday hit...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman
returned home Tuesday night for a pair of massive area showdowns against the hated
Hartselle Tigers and the Lady Bearcats won the right to host next week’s Area
14 tournament after blowing past the Lady Tigers 55-26. The Bearcats and Tigers
went back and forth for 32 minutes but after coming up big at the free throw
line late in...
BREMEN, Ala. – Monday
was senior night at Cold Springs High School and 11 Eagles were recognized
between their games against Vinemont for their achievements during their athletic
careers. Senior cheerleaders Taylor Teems, Jordan Light, Sadie McClendon,
Mallory Ballenger and Hadley Hinds and senior basketball players Logan Rice,
Kylon Hamby, Elizabeth Hill, Emi Harbison, Emma Chambers and Neely Ellison were
honored after the Lady Eagles’...
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. -- Both
the Addison boys and girls teams came into the Winston County Basketball
Tournament as the top seeds. The tournament went as expected with both the boys
and girls teams playing the no. 2 seeds, the Winston County Jackets and Lady
Jackets, in the county finals but the chalk didn't hold up for both games.
The girls fought through a...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good
Hope and West Point met as the top two seeds in this year’s county tournament but
once they hit the floor, the Raiders didn’t let off the gas and thanks in large
part a 25-point explosion from Cole Maddox, they toppled the Warriors 86-68 and
went home with back to back county titles.
A three-point play by Cole Maddox...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After
making their way through the varsity girls bracket during the last week, the
Lady Warriors and Lady Eagles clashed for a county championship Saturday night and
West Point handed Cold Springs its first loss since Dec. 2. The Lady Warriors pulled
ahead of the top-seeded Lady Eagles early and never looked back, pulling away
to win this year’s county title...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Both
of the top seeds in the JV Boys bracket met in the title game Saturday
afternoon and four quarters were not enough to decide a winner. Neither team
could create much separation throughout the game but after Good Hope scored off
a missed free throw to go up one with seven seconds remaining in overtime, West
Point’s Isaac Hoffpauir banked...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and West Point tipped off championship Saturday at Tom Drake Coliseum with the JV Girls finals and after a slow start in the first quarter, the Lady Warriors were able to methodically pull away and defeat the Lady Raiders 47-20, capturing back to back JV Girls county crowns.
The Lady Warriors held a 3-1...
CULLMAN, Ala. - When the Loomis Bros. Circus rolls into Cullman next week, some parts of it may have to keep on rolling, but it depends on who you ask. According to Cullman County Parks and Recreation (CCPR) Director Doug Davenport, there will be no elephants used in the circus’ performances at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center, while...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman restaurants bring a variety of options to the table when it comes to eating out as a family. Below are some kid-friendly restaurants that have budget-friendly specials for families. Know of one we missed? Email maggie@cullmantribune.com.
Shrimp BasketLocated at 716 Second Ave. NW, Cullman, AL 35055
Kids 12 and younger eat free Wednesdays. (One kid per adult...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The
West Point Warriors and Cold Springs Eagles faced off in Friday’s nightcap from
the Cullman County Tournament with a spot in Saturday’s varsity boys
championship game on the line. After falling behind early in the first quarter
and trailing at the halftime break, the Warriors bounced back in the second
half and knocked off the Eagles 71-62 to earn a...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The
top-seeded Good Hope Raiders squared off against the no. 4 seed, Hanceville, in
Friday night’s first varsity matchup and there was a lot of scoring to go around
early. After building a 45-32 lead at the half, Good Hope pulled away to knock
off Hanceville 80-49 and advance to the county championship game with a chance
to defend the title....
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – All
of the championship pairings for this year’s Cullman County Basketball
Tournament were finally determined at Tom Drake Coliseum Friday night, starting
with a JV Girls showdown between the Good Hope Lady Raiders and Holly Pond Lady
Broncos. After a tight, back and forth battle, the Lady Raiders got it done at
the free throw line late in the fourth quarter...
Arab resident Taylor Pugh will compete with the best
off-road racers in the world Sunday, March 15, 2020. The 24-year-old dirt bike
racer will compete at the The General GNCC, in nearby Washington Georgia, round
three of the 13-stop Grand National Cross-Country Series, presented by
Specialized, an AMA National Championship.
More than 1,500 racers are expected to compete over the
weekend, as the event includes...
CULLMAN, Ala. - National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators this week issued a preliminary report on the Jan. 5, 2020 plane crash at Cullman Regional Airport that killed local pilot Tyler Walker, 40, and his daughter Brooklyn Walker, 10.
Based on a combination of airport surveillance video and eyewitness accounts, Investigator In Charge Eric Alleyne reported:
“During the initial climb, when...
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. -- The
Addison Varsity Basketball Teams traveled to Double Springs, Alabama to
participate in the Winston County Tournament. The tournament consists of two 2A
teams, Addison and Winston County, and a pair of 1A teams, Lynn and Meek. Both
the Addison boys and girls teams came in as the top seeds and they played the
fourth seeds in their respective brackets....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Rotary Club is honored to announce Mrs. Sarah Hicks as the recipient of the William O. Buettner Service Above Self Award. This award is named in honor of longtime Rotarian Bill Buettner who was an outstanding member with perfect attendance for 50 years. This award was created to recognize non-Rotarians in the community who live...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We
got another varsity girls semifinal showdown in Thursday’s nightcap from the
Cullman County Tournament and the second-seeded West Point Lady Warriors used a
huge third quarter scoring run to pull away and defeat Fairview 61-41 and
advance to Saturday’s varsity girls title game.
Fairview took a 2-0 lead at the start of the opening
quarter but a three-pointer from Lexi...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In
Thursday night’s first varsity girls clash, the top-seeded Cold Springs Lady
Eagles met the No. 4 seed, Good Hope, with a spot in Saturday’s title game on
the line. After making it a 2-point game midway through the second quarter, the
Lady Raiders couldn’t keep up with the Lady Eagles and Cold Springs pulled away
to defeat Good Hope 51-29...
"We just can’t wait to see the ways that we get to love and serve in this community in 2020."
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune talked to the staff of The Link of Cullman County about how things went in 2019, and how 2020 is shaping up for the multi-tasking organization working to combat poverty by every means it can...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Thursday
night from the 2020 Cullman County Basketball Tournament was packed with girls’
matchups, starting with the top-seeded West Point Lady Warriors taking on the
fourth-seeded Cold Springs Lady Eagles in the JV Girls semifinals. West Point
jumped out to a fast start against the Lady Eagles and Cold Springs was never
able to keep pace, falling to the Lady Warriors...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The short film “Hidden Gem” was inspired by actual events and filmed entirely in Alabama with local talent and crew by Fowler Davis Entertainment and Red Sky Studios. January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Hidden Gem Films has partnered with law enforcement, governmental agencies, nonprofits, churches, businesses, health care organizations and other advocates across the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wednesday
night concluded with a varsity boys matchup between (2) West Point and (7)
Holly Pond. After building an early lead against the Broncos, the Warriors had
to withstand a huge third quarter rally by Holly Pond and they advanced to the
semifinals with a 78-65 win over the Broncos.
Tyler White pulled down an offensive rebound and put
it back in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The
middle seeds in this year’s varsity girls bracket faced off in Wednesday night’s
first county tournament matchup and it was a heated battle between the Good
Hope Lady Raiders and Lady Broncos of Holly Pond. After a tight first half, the
Lady Raiders cranked things up on the defensive end and pulled away with a 56-43
win over Holly Pond...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The students of Fairview Elementary School will soon have a fun new addition to their playground thanks to a generous grant from Ascend Performance Materials in Decatur. Employees from Ascend joined FES Principal Marty Hardman, Cullman County School Board Member Shane Rusk and many other parent and community volunteers in the bitter cold Monday morning to...
BAY MINETTE, Ala. – There
was big news from the Alabama coast last week for a former Fairview standout. After
his teammates and coaches set up a surprise for him last Thursday, Bryson Fletcher
was awarded an athletic scholarship with the Sun Chiefs of Coastal Alabama
Community College. Fletcher joined the team as a walk-on after graduating from
Fairview in 2018.
Bryson described the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Tuesday’s
nightcap from the Cullman County Basketball Tournament featured a battle of the
Eagles as Vinemont and Cold Springs hit the floor to battle for a spot in
Friday’s semifinal games.
An Adam Hill basket gave Cold Springs an early 3-0
lead over Vinemont and Tanner Kilgo scored down low to make it 5-1 just two
minutes into the opening quarter....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The official rollout event for the Cullman Survivor Society was held Saturday at Goat Island Brewing. The new group hopes to provide support and make known available resources to individuals and families facing cancer and other illnesses. Pam Whitt and Juanita Pajao organized the event, which included entertainment, games and activities, door prizes and lots of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle wreck Tuesday evening east of the city of Cullman injured two people. The crash happened at 5:25 p.m. in the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and Alabama Highway 69.
According to Cullman Police Sgt. Joey Duncan, Richard Dabbs, 46, was driving a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado east on Hwy. 278 attempting to make a left turn...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Fairview
and Hanceville squared off in Tuesday night’s varsity girls showdown with a
spot in the semifinal round on the line and after an impressive defensive
performance from the Lady Aggies, they’ll be facing the second-seeded West
Point Lady Warriors in Thursday night’s semifinal matchup.
A running floater from Payton Golden gave the Lady
Aggies an early 4-2 lead and Katie...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This
year’s JV Boys finals are now set. The Broncos toppled Fairview in the opening
round and West Point rallied to pull away from Cold Springs in the fourth
quarter Saturday night but in Tuesday night’s semifinal matchup, it was the Warriors
that finished out in front, defeating Holly Pond 51-23 to advance to the finals
with Good Hope.
Cade Simmons...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Seeding
came down to several tiebreakers in this year’s varsity boys bracket and the
middle seeds, (4) Hanceville and (5) Fairview, faced off in Monday’s nightcap
at Tom Drake Coliseum. It was as tight a matchup as we’ve had in the county all
year and four quarters wasn’t nearly enough to decide it but after a back and
forth fight, the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West
Point and Vinemont squared off Monday night in the first varsity girls matchup
of this year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament and the Lady Warriors put
this one away early. West Point built a 19-0 lead before the Lady Eagles got on
the scoreboard and after leading 27-2 at the end of the first quarter, West
Point cruised to a 71-16...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After
fending off the Hanceville Bulldogs on Saturday, Vinemont got back on the floor
for its second-round matchup with top-seeded Good Hope in the JV Boys bracket. Good
Hope fell behind early in the game but pulled away from Vinemont in the second
half to punch its ticket to the county tournament finals.
An Austin Riddle basket gave the Eagles...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Chinese New Year will be celebrated in many parts of the world this Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. This past Saturday at the Cullman County Public Library, the Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC), with the help of Panda Express, held a fun, educational event for area children ahead of the worldwide festivities.
Participants were...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats were playing at home on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and welcomed in Decatur Heritage, Danville and Addison for a triple-header. The Lady ‘Cats got things started with a 54-46 win over Decatur Heritage and the boys followed them with an impressive, 85-61 victory over the Danville Hawks. The Lady...
Updated 1-20-20 at 4:57 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – An elderly man was the victim of a hit and run Sunday evening on the southwest side of the city of Cullman. Police are searching for the vehicle involved. The victim, Freddie Shelton, born in 1939, suffered a broken left leg, head injuries and road rash to his arms and body, according...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Unsheltered International (UI) is a Cullman-based nonprofit evangelistic and resource ministry to homeless populations in Cullman County and other locations in the United States, as well as The Philippines.
The organization’s website says of its mission: “We bring HELP and HOPE to those experiencing homelessness and disaster by assisting the church in its mission to declare God’s...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball
Tournament officially tipped Saturday afternoon at Tom Drake Coliseum and day
one was loaded with junior varsity action. Vinemont knocked off Hanceville
52-38 in the first matchup of the day to advance to the next round, The Cold Springs
Lady Eagles handled Fairview 47-18 to advance, Holly Pond edged Fairview 31-28
to move on to the...
DOUBLE
SPRINGS, Ala. – Addison traveled to Double Springs to take on their archrival
Winston County Yellow Jackets. A standing room only crowd saw two wonderful
ballgames from both teams. The Lady Dawgs brought their 14-1 record to face off
against the 10-5 Lady Jackets. The game was close throughout and the Lady Dawgs
managed to win 40-32, improving their record to 15-1. The...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After
splitting their games against Cold Springs on Thursday night, the Good Hope
Raiders and Lady Raiders hosted Ashville in a pair of area games and picked two
impressive wins. The Lady Raiders eased past the Lady Bulldogs 52-20 while the
Raiders rolled to a 70-22 rout of the Bulldogs. The Lady Raiders will rest for
a few days before...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Friday
night was homecoming at Hanceville High School and both the Bulldogs and Lady
Bulldogs put on a show for an excited home crowd. Victoria Stanley lit up J.B.
Pennington for 27 points with seven made three-pointers in Hanceville’s 75-21
rout and after dropping 25 on the Lady Tigers, senior point guard Kelly Pickett
was crowned Homecoming Queen later in the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Relay For Life of Cullman County had its 2020 kick-off meeting Thursday. welcoming participants and guests to First Baptist Church in Cullman.
Publicity Chair Gail Crutchfield shared, “We always have our kick-off meeting in January to kick off our fundraising for Relay For Life of Cullman County. This year’s event will be Friday, May 1 at the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The 2020 Cullman County Basketball Tournament is upon us and all of the county teams are chasing the same goal; to capture this year’s county championship. West Point's girls and Good Hope's boys will look to repeat as county champions while the rest of the teams try to claim titles themselves and knock off the defending...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - There is still time to join in
with the Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing
Arts sessions for BroadwayKids! and StudioKIds! during the spring
2020 semester.
BroadwayKids! meets on Wednesdays from 3:30-5 p.m.,
through April 29. They will work with Wallace State
Theatre staff and students to stage a production of
“Frozen Kids.” A number of parts are available for the play
they will perform on May 5.
StudioKids! will hold classes on Tuesdays from Feb. 4
through March 10 from 3:45-4:45 p.m., as...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Middle School’s band program received a donation from local supporter and band alumnus Ray Buchmann Thursday morning. Buchmann and his wife, Benton, donated a Gemeinhardt flute to the program.
“It’s the best,” said CMS Band Director Linda Bean. “This is the flute we ask our beginners to get.”
The Buchmanns have donated 10 instruments so far to...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s basketball team opened Thursday’s home doubleheader against Gadsden State with a convincing 92-64 victory, and the men eked out a thrilling 71-69 win, capping a conference sweep at Tom Drake Coliseum.
Wallace State’s men scored the final seven points of the game, seizing control in the final 90 seconds after a Gadsden State...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly
Pond and Vinemont faced off against each other in a pair of area matchups as
both teams looked to get back on track after getting swept by Oneonta and
Hanceville, respectively. Holly Pond wound up taking both games from Vinemont.
The Lady Broncos rolled past the Lady Eagles, 55-31, while the Broncos outscored
the Eagles 93-83 thanks in no...
ADDISON, Ala. – On
a chilly night in the town of Addison, it was hot inside Stephenson Gym as the
Bulldogs hosted the Lynn Bears in a boys and girls county match up. The
Addison Lady Bulldogs absolutely destroyed the Lynn Lady Bears 54-14. The
game wasn't as close as the final score. Addison improved to 14-1, which is the
highest winning percentage in the...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Both
the Eagles and top-ranked Lady Eagles of Cold Springs traveled to Good Hope for
a pair of varsity matchups Thursday night and split the road trip with the 10th
ranked Raiders and Lady Raiders. The Lady Eagles smothered Good Hope
defensively to collect a 47-29 win and the Raiders blew past the Eagles 72-41
behind yet another standout shooting...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Thursday morning announced 31 projects, totaling $7 million, selected for funding through the Annual Grant Program, a new program created under the Rebuild Alabama Act. The act requires ALDOT to establish an annual program setting aside $10 million off the top of the state’s share of...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville has been awarded $250,000 for resurfacing of and drainage work on Commercial Street from U.S. Highway 31 eastward to the bridge at North Fork Mud Creek. The grant was announced by Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Thursday morning as a part of the $7 million awarded to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Health Care Authority of Cullman County/ Cullman Regional Board of Directors announced Wednesday the Alabama State Health Planning & Development Agency has approved the Certificate of Need (CON) for the $30 million expansion project announced by Cullman Regional in June 2019. The expansion will increase the capacity of the Critical Care Unit (CCU) by 50%,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Hartselle man died as a result of a two-vehicle crash in Cullman County Tuesday evening. The incident occurred on U.S. Highway 31, 4 miles north of Cullman at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Heath Alan Berry, 37.
Troopers said Berry was seriously injured when the 2000 Infinity I30 he was driving crossed...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library is booking appointments now for the AARP Foundation Tax Aide Program. The free program is for all ages, not just senior citizens, and will be available from Feb. 3 until April 14, 2020 Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the library.
Cullman County Public Library System Director Sharon Townson said, “(On the) library-side,...
