MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed on Friday, March 28, announced Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 3.3%, unchanged from January 2025’s rate and up from February 2024’s rate of 2.9%. The rate represents 77,813 unemployed persons, compared to 78,249 in January and 67,091 in February 2024.
Cullman County’s February unemployment rate ticked up to...
AUBURN, Ala. – The $437 million U.S. catfish industry is in need of better genetic and breeding technologies to be competitive with foreign imports. Recently, Auburn scientists have made advances in identifying markers of catfish sperm that can better survive cryopreservation and aid in the selective breeding of high-performing blue catfish.
A team of hatchery scientists from the Alabama Agricultural...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet 2.5-3-year-old Notable Ned, a hound mix who is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
The lovable chap has low to medium energy. While unassuming and pensive, this fellow is ever so quiet in his kennel. Notable Ned also understands leash etiquette and is quickly picked up jumping over the hurdles at the shelter.
When he journeys...
HOOVER, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were on the road competing at this year’s Hoover Tournament this week and they collected a 5-3 win over Calera Thursday night. The Eagles led 3-2 at one point but the Aggies plated three unanswered runs to pull away with a 5-3 win.
Lincoln Wright led off the top of the first with a...
DA Champ Crocker helps with CHS English project ‘trial’
CULLMAN, Ala. - A long-running project to use literature as a gateway to teaching students more about the legal system received a bit of help from Cullman County’s own district attorney recently at Cullman High School.For the past several years, CHS English Department Chair Denise Burroughs has held a “trial” as...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday, March 26, proclaimed the month of April 2025 “National Child Abuse Prevention Month” (NCAPM) in the city of Cullman. The proclamation was presented to Javon Daniel and Candace Lingo of Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK), a local organization with a mission to see that “no child will ever be abused,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, beginning at 9 a.m. The event is free to attend and open to children of all ages. The hunt will be divided into age groups, with designated sections of the park set up for each group to allow for a fair chance...
CASPER, Wyo. -- The Wallace State women’s basketball team opened the 2025 NJCAA Women’s National Tournament with a 62-46 win over Murray State College (OK).
“I was so proud of our team for the toughness and grit they played with throughout the game. I think once our nerves calmed down, we were able to settle in on offense and our...
Officials from Alabama State Parks and the Von Braun Astronomical Society gathered Thursday with city leaders and representatives from NASA to dedicate a Moon Tree – a tree grown from seeds flown on American spacecraft in lunar orbit – that has been planted at Monte Sano State Park.
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement selected the Von Braun Astronomical Society to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center parent teacher organization is hosting the third annual Cullman Family Expo on Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center.
Organizers said the Cullman Family Expo is more than just a free family friendly event; it's a celebration of community and a chance for local...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - As part of the Fairview High School 100 Year Celebration, a 5K race and Mile Fun Run will take place Saturday, April 12.
Event Coordinator and Fairview teacher Leslie Arnold said proceeds will benefit the school through the work of the Alumni Association.
“Each 5K finisher will receive a FHS 100 Year Celebration medal,” Arnold said. “Chipped race...
CULLMAN, Ala. – J & C Local Farm is set to make its debut at the 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair at St. Bernard Preparatory School on April 5-6, 2025. Nestled in the heart of nature, J & C Local Farms is a working farm dedicated to cultivating culinary lavender and creating high-quality handcrafted products infused...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 20, hosted the 82nd annual Chamber Gala at Stone Bridge Farms. It was an elegant evening full of live jazz music, food and sparkling champagne.
Chamber President Joey Orr celebrated the Chamber’s accomplishments over the past year. She said the Chamber welcomed 169 new members and reported financial...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Acclaimed woodturner Vyron Bearden of Muscle Shoals is eagerly anticipating his return to Cullman for the 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival, where he will showcase his handcrafted pens, cutting boards and other unique wood creations.
Bearden’s journey with woodworking began in high school, where he developed a passion for working with wood in shop class. After earning a...
“Here One Moment” opens on a flight from the Tasmanian capital of Hobart to Sydney. It would have been a short trip, except there is a two-hour delay for departure. The passengers are getting restless and anxious. Everyone is frazzled about being late, or missing an important event. Or, like the young mother of two small children, knows that soon her children will...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosted an Author Talk event with local author Dr. Rebekah Lloyd on Wednesday, March 19.
Lloyd said she published her first book in August.
“My first one was published Aug. 1, 2024,” Lloyd said. “My memoir, ‘Beautifully Flawed: A Journey of Faith, Loss, and Resilience,’ will be published April 15. The new children’s...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School on Wednesday, March 19, cut the ribbon on additions and renovations to its Family & Consumer Sciences and Agriculture facilities. School faculty and staff, along with members of the school board and Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette joined in on the festivities.
Additions include new career tech classrooms, a culinary lab, spirt shop and more....
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a pause to make sure he was ready, Retired U.S. Army Col. Don Fallin has reentered the campaign for the Alabama House District 11 seat vacated when former Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, moved to a position in the office of Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman.
Fallin is a Fairview native who graduated from Fairview High School before...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its meeting on Tuesday, March 18, began with awards and recognitions.
Jonathan Hayes was recognized as the AmFirst Teacher of the Month for serving the city school system as a teacher and coach for 20 years. Hayes comes from a family with a combined 106 years in education. He also...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - It’s hard to escape the commercials advertising drugs for managing diabetes and weight loss, and for many they may cause more questions than answers for either healthcare workers or patients. With that in mind, Wallace State Community College is hosting an event aimed at providing answers and educational opportunities for healthcare professionals. “Fresh Perspectives on Diabetes...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Preiss family, known for beautifully handcrafted Catholic chapel veils, mantillas and rosaries, will be showcasing their unique collection at the 41st annual Bloomin’ Festival April 5-6, 2025, at St. Bernard Prep School.
John, Teresa and Lauren Preiss have been dedicated to preserving the sacred tradition of veiling in church, handcrafting elegant and high-quality veils since 2000....
SOMERVILLE, Ala. – The Bearcats traveled to Brewer for a chilly varsity matchup with the Patriots Thursday night and Cullman returned home with a 4-2 win. It was the second win of the week for Cullman. On Tuesday, the Bearcats picked up a 6-2 win at Mortimer Jordan. Josue Sanchez scored a hat trick and added an assist. Brandon...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview hosted the Holly Pond Lady Broncos on a cold, windy Thursday afternoon and the Lady Aggies dominated this one, jumping out to an early lead and taking advantage of a great pitching performance from Mali Gregory to put together a 10-0 shutout win.
Emily Benson drew a leadoff walk to lead off the bottom of the...
A Freeze Warning is in effect for the northern half of the state from 1 a.m. through 8-9 a.m. Friday, with a Frost Advisory for much of the southern half. Low temperatures tonight will range from 28-32 degrees across the northern half and middle to upper 30s across the southern half.
An upper-level system will produce widespread showers and thunderstorms...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The brackets for this year’s county tournament were finalized Wednesday morning and all seven county teams will battle it out for the county title at Good Hope High School later this week. The Fairview Aggies earned the top seed in this year’s tournament after posting a 4-0 record in county play this season and they’ll...
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs senior Jozie Anderson believes that having God in her life has been a huge blessing for her and in this interview, she shares some of her favorite bible verses and discussed how important her faith has been to her.
"God means everything to me. Everything I've ever prayed for has been more of a blessing...
VINEMONT, Ala. – Cold Springs traveled to Vinemont for a battle of the Eagles Monday night, and it was a shootout between the two county squads. After falling behind 3-1 in the fourth, Cold Springs plated six runs in the fifth to move in front and held off a late push from Vinemont to earn a 10-7 win on...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Authorities have officially identified the body recovered from the Mulberry Fork on Friday, March 14, 2025, as that of missing Holly Pond man Greg Mize, 56.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick released the official identification on Monday, March 17.
Mize had been missing since Feb. 12, 2025, and multiple searches were conducted in the area near his...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview High School senior Kaley Vincent feels like God has played a huge role in her life and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite bible verses and talked about how much her faith has impacted her life.
"God is my everything, the source of my strength and happiness. I couldn't go a single day...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Today, Monday, March 17, marks St. Patrick’s Day and celebrations will take place here in Alabama, as well as across the entire nation. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) urges drivers to remember that drinking and driving can be deadly and should never be an option. ALEA is joining the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and local law enforcement expressed Sunday morning how grateful they are for the lack of damage across the area during Saturday's statewide severe weather outbreak.
EMA Director Tim Sartin said the community was blessed beyond compare.
“There were a few trees and power poles down, but nothing major that we have...
I think I may have surely come to that stage and age in life where I can’t…I can’t…well, now I can’t remember what I was going to say. Oh, that was it, that stage where I just can’t seem to remember things. I’ve come to that time in life where I’m standing beside a bathtub filled with water and...
I pulled a couple of boxes of photos down from my closet the other day. These photographs were mostly black and white relics made with a camera and film that was dropped off at the drug store for developing. How do I explain a negative to a Gen Z’er?
As I went through these old pictures, I couldn’t help but...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will present the Spring Dance Showcase on Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m. in the Burrow Center Recital Hall.
The annual showcase intitled “Together We Dance Festival” allows Wallace State Dance students to plan, choreograph and design a full dance production as part of their training and lessons.
Admission...
WEST POINT, Ala. - Trey Campbell was a person who experienced a lot of loss in his life but still managed to live every day to the fullest. At age 10, Campbell was diagnosed with a heart condition called cardiomyopathy, which prevented him from playing sports, and he was no longer considered “normal.” With all of his continuing losses,...
Updated March 14, 2025, at 8:15 p.m.
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Authorities recovered a body from the Mulberry Fork on Friday, March 14, 2025. According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, the location was between County Roads 698 and 688 in the Holly Pond community.
As of press time, the person has not been identified. According to Kilpatrick, "The body has...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just because summer is on the way, it doesn’t mean learning needs to stop — and that’s exactly why Cullman City Schools is hosting its annual Summer STEM Camp for students this July.Summer STEM Camp is for students in grades K-8. It will be held from 8 a.m.-noon on July 7-10 and July 14-17. It will...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the wonderfully graceful Tippy Tappy Toes, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
This 2-year-old German Shepherd has medium energy and a special skill: his tippy tap toe dance, particularly when getting ready to go outside! There’s no doubt when he’s in great mood!
This sweet and loving fellow is coming along nicely learning about leash etiquette....
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville’s eighth annual Irish Festival has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in downtown Hanceville. Originally set for March 15, the festival was moved due to weather concerns but will still bring a full day of live entertainment, food and fun for the whole family to celebrate Irish culture.
Festivalgoers can expect a...
Farmers put boots down in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As federal lawmakers tackle tough decisions that impact the future of American agriculture, over 150 Alabama farmers spent March 4-7 in the shadow of Capitol Hill sharing their stories and concerns.
Alabama Farmers Federation members visited with legislators and agriculture industry leaders to discuss issues such as a new farm bill with...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The downtown branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) will host author Dr. Rebekah Lloyd for an Author Talk event on Wednesday, March 19, from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
CCPLS Assistant Director Shelby Creekmore said, “We are very excited to have Dr. Lloyd speak at the library. We love to promote local authors and look forward to...
VINEMONT, Ala. - When Judy Snead and her husband moved to Cullman County, she never imagined owning a farm — that one chicken would become a thriving farm. However, as her collection of animals grew, so did her social media following.
"I had no friends, so when people started asking if they could see my animals, I said, 'Sure!'" she...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After picking up a win against Good Hope on Saturday, the Fairview Aggies were back home at Mark Moore Field Tuesday night to host the Aggies of 7A Albertville. Albertville jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the first two innings, but Fairview rallied to make it a 1-run game in the third. However, Albertville answered...
An upper-level disturbance will produce scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms statewide from late Wednesday night through Thursday evening. A few storms could produce wind gusts of 40-60 mph and hail to the size of golf balls between 9 am and 7 pm Thursday.
Non-thunderstorm, commonly called pressure gradient winds, will be on the increase Friday morning and by afternoon...
BREMEN, Ala. - On March 6-7, 11 Cold Springs High School students and their advisor Stephanie Blair attended the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference in Montgomery. Over 2,000 FCCLA students from the state of Alabama participated. The students heard guest speakers, attended breakout sessions and competed in the FCCLA STAR Events Competition.
The students...
CULLMAN, Ala. – City Play and City Play - Littles, part of CityScape Family Entertainment, will officially open their doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 13, at 9 a.m. Located in Cullman, these new indoor play centers are the latest addition to the vision of owners Steve and Angie Patrick, longtime residents who moved to Cullman in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts Department will host “Chaos to Connection” on Friday and Saturday, March 14-15, at 7 p.m., at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre in the Gudger Student Center.
The concert will feature Wallace State’s vocal ensembles, the Wallace State Singers and the Concert Choir, who will use the power of song...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It’s been nearly a month since five Hanceville Police Department officers, including the police chief, were arrested following an investigation of the department, and at Monday night’s special-called Hanceville City Council meeting at the Hanceville Civic Center, a crowd of locals gathered to voice their concerns and recommendations for the department’s future.
After the council heard public...
BREMEN, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors traveled to Bremen to take on the Cold Springs Lady Eagles in Monday afternoon softball action. It was a low-scoring affair for most of the contest, but a big sixth inning by West Point helped propel them to a 13-3 win over Cold Springs.
West Point got the scoring started in its opening at-bats....
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Lifelong Learning Institute (WaLLi) is a program for those aged 50 and older. Said Program Coordinator LaDonna Allen, “The Alumni Association offers a travel program, and anyone may participate - no need to have attended WSCC. Funds raised from the trips are used for student scholarships.”
Upcoming trips include:
2025 Ozarks Tour
May 12-16, 2025
Hot Springs,...
Preston Hanners competed in the Job Skill Demonstration A. (Cullman County Schools)
Preston Hanners, a dedicated student at Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), recently competed in the North District Alabama SkillsUSA competition and achieved an outstanding first-place victory in Job Skill Demonstration A. This competition required students to demonstrate a specific technical skill within their career pathway, following the official SkillsUSA guidelines.
For...
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Bethany Baptist Church in Crane Hill is set to host an evening of worship and music with the popular Christian band Unspoken on Thursday, March 20. Known for hits like “Start A Fire,” “Reason” and “Good Fight,” Unspoken has built a reputation for their soulful sound and faith-driven lyrics. As stated on the event page,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School this week extended its heartfelt gratitude to Bill Smith Buick GMC for its generous Orchid Sponsorship in support of the 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival.
Fr. Joel Martin, president of St. Bernard Prep, proudly accepted the sponsorship check from Paul Shaffer of Bill Smith Buick GMC, reinforcing the dealership’s continued commitment to community engagement...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Friday, March 7, announced an adjustment to its sixth- grade transition plan due to ongoing construction delays at the new Cullman Middle School facility. While First Team Construction maintains that the project remains on schedule, Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff expressed concerns about the timeline based on previous delays.
The original completion...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field for a pair of varsity matchups against Hoover on Friday night. The ‘Cats dominated game one, earning a 10-0 win in six innings thanks to a dominant performance on the mound from Cooper Loftin and a 13-hit showing at the plate. The Bucs bounced back in game...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has chosen Daniel Howard to coach women’s Flag Football, according to announcement today by President Vicki P. Karolewics.
“We are excited to have Coach Howard recruit and lead the first Wallace State women’s Flag Football team,” said Karolewics. “We are looking forward to many successful seasons of flag football and hope many students...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex is offering a chance to learn directly from a livestock industry expert with its upcoming workshop, "Tips and Tricks for Buying Bulk Beef and Pork." Scheduled for Thursday, March 13, at 6 p.m., this event is part of the Living Landscapes educational series, which focuses on sustainability practices that can be applied...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the respectable and dignified Mr. Hanover, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. He is a shepherd mix who is approximately 5-6 years old.
He is a low- to medium-energy young chap who walks respectfully on his leash and takes treats from your fingers like a true gentleman.
He has a pensive demeanor in all situations, and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After collecting a dominant, 20-2 win at Fultondale earlier this week, the Hanceville Bulldogs were back home to take on Susan Moore Thursday night. The Bulldogs fell behind 4-0 in the second inning and plated a couple runs to cut into the lead in the third but couldn’t overcome the early lead and dropped the matchup...
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway commenced the monthly session of the Baileyton Town Council on March 3, 2025. The meeting opened with an invocation led by Councilman Greg Griffin.
Business began by reading and approving an ordinance for an electronic counting device at Baileyton Town Hall during election season.
Furthermore, another ordinance was proposed for immediate consideration due to a...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Keith Henry and opened with an invocation by Councilwoman Julie Grimes on Monday, March 3, 2025.
In the wake of Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Chief Alan Miner’s passing on Feb. 8, the council discussed ways to show its respects. In lieu of flowers, the council decided...
VINEMONT, Ala. – After sweeping a doubleheader at Holly Pond on Monday, the Vinemont Eagles hosted a varsity matchup with the Broncos at Vinemont on Tuesday. It was a tight game early on, but Vinemont quickly pulled away after that and ended up defeating Holly Pond 11-1.
Vinemont 11 - Holly Pond 1 (Baseball)
Vinemont struck first in its opening at-bats. Kayden Henderson...
CLANTON – Strong and gusty winds have knocked down trees and power lines in parts of Central Alabama this afternoon. Winds will continue to be sustained at 15-25 mph with frequent gusts from 30-40 mph, and a few gusts as high as 45 mph. A statewide Wind Advisory is in effect.
If you have any light-weight, loose outdoor objects, consider...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System will host an interest meeting for its new Library After Hours Book Club Friday, March 7, at 5:30 p.m.
CCPLS Assistant Director Shelby Creekmore said if you’re looking for a book club that fits your work schedule, the library is here to help.
“Join us Friday for an...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville hosted Susan Moore for a varsity matchup Monday afternoon and the Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in this one. They continued adding to their lead as the game went on and ended up routing Susan Moore 16-1.
Hanceville got things going offensively in their opening at-bats. Bentley Childers got hit by...
WEST POINT, Ala. – Good Hope traveled to West Point for a varsity matchup with the Lady Warriors Monday night and after four scoreless innings, the Raiders’ bats came alive in the fifth. Good Hope put seven runs on the board in the final three frames to pull away and claim a 7-1 win over West Point.
Molly Benefield got...
What is as sweet as sugar, purple, gold and green all over and has a baby inside? A king cake! A king cake is a cake fit for a king. In my family, it is a cake fit for Kings and Woods. My family, which includes Jean and me, as well as our daughter, whose last name now is...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is working hard to give abandoned and injured animals a second chance. The shelter ensures all the animals it houses are healthy and ready for adoption.
Usual adoption fees for dogs are $130, and cats are $100. These fees pay for spay and neuter procedures, necessary vaccinations, microchipping, deworming and a 24-hour...
From the files of March 1, 1934
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CULLMAN, Ala. - The third-grade classes at East Elementary School brought history to life during the school’s fourth annual “Living History Museum” recently. A celebration of Black History Month, the Living History Museum is an immersive and educational experience where the students perform reenactments and demonstrations focusing on the Harlem Renaissance and the contributions of African Americans to the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Layla, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, is a bully mix who is approximately 6-years-old. This sweet pup has medium energy and just loves to be around people.
Layla is house trained, as well as crate trained. She’s not too keen about sharing her food, but in all other areas, she excels!
She’s gregarious and focuses all...
Deacon Pete Nassetta and his wife Sondra are pictured with Fr. Patrick Egan, OSB, Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church during a recent retirement celebration of his past service to both Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Cullman and Saint Boniface Church in Hanceville. As Deacon, he served as the Hispanic liaison to the Hanceville church, and...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders traveled to West Point for a varsity matchup with the Warriors Thursday night and this county battle came down to the wire. Good Hope took a 6-5 lead in the top of the seventh but West Point plated a pair of runs in the final frame to take a 7-6 win...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Community College men’s basketball team clinched the 2024-2025 Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) regular season title at home this week with a commanding 108-74 victory over Coastal Alabama-South. The women’s team also celebrated a decisive win, defeating Coastal Alabama 84-50.
The reigning ACCC Champions, the Lions came out strong, leading 55-34 at halftime. Key...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Strawberry producers, both seasoned and new, will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights at the upcoming Strawberry Production Meeting on Tuesday, March 4, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Camp Meadowbrook in Cullman. This free event, hosted by Alabama Extension, will cover key industry topics, including updates on the Neopestalotiopsis (Neo-P) disease, weed and insect management...
What the record shows
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The city government and police department of Hanceville made national news recently, following the arrest of over half the small police force in mid-February. The police department, though, has for three years faced a federal lawsuit over the conduct of its officers, and the plaintiff in that case recently updated his complaint by...
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the U.S. Social Security Administration office in Cullman County has been closed.
DOGE claims that with the Cullman office’s annual lease cost of $180,784, the closure is expected to save taxpayers a total of $512,221.
The decision is said to be part of a broader initiative to streamline government services,...
ONEONTA, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will offer Medication Assistant Certification (MAC) courses in Oneonta, with classes beginning March 17.
This short-term program will provide classroom instruction for four weeks, followed by 40 hours of clinical training. Upon successful completion of instruction, lab and clinical components, participants names will be submitted to the Alabama Board of Nursing for testing...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Smith Lake Zip Line Adventures is gearing up for an exciting new season and inviting the community to join in the fun at its Season Opening Celebration on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities, including bounce houses, free hot dogs, merchandise giveaways, raffles, craft vendors,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Heath Allbright has announced his candidacy for Alabama House District 11.
“With a deep commitment to community values, economic growth and improving the quality of life for all residents, Allbright aims to bring fresh leadership and a strong voice to Montgomery,” said the media release announcing his candidacy.
“I am running for Alabama House District 11 because I...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior Hannah Veres feels blessed to have God in her life and in this interview, she talked about some of her favorite bible verses, some of her goals as a role model and how much her faith has changed her life.
"God means the most to me. In everything that I do, I always...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point jumped out to an early lead in its opening at-bats. They had runners on second and third with one out, then Titan Thornton put the Warriors on the scoreboard on a ground ball. Charlie Ashley and Jay Lamar followed that up with an RBI double and an RBI single, respectively, to give them...
When the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) staff scheduled AFWA’s annual Wildlife Diversity Program Managers Meeting at Lake Guntersville State Park, they didn’t realize the potential distraction just outside the meeting room windows.
Sitting on the banks of one of the most productive fisheries in the nation, Lake Guntersville State Park’s lodge atop Taylor Mountain offers stunning views...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope High School will hold its Fair Queen Representative Pageant on Saturday, March 8, beginning at 3 p.m. followed by its Miss Heritage and Miss Heritage Princess Pageants at (tentatively) 4. All pageants will be held at the school. Admission is $11 at the door.
2025 Fair Queen Representative contestants are, left to right, Jillian...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman Eagle Forum is hosting an event with the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Monday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. at the Hanceville Housing Authority.
The event, titled, “ Protecting Our Children: The Dangers of Pornography & Its Connection to Sex Trafficking,” will feature speakers Sher Harbin, chairperson of the task force; and Licensed Professional...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jordan's Junk Drawer is a fundraising drive to collect sensory items for those of all ages who are in need. It was inspired by a tour of Cullman Regional when Dr. Rebekah Lloyd noticed a lack of sensory items in the behavioral unit.
In announcing the project on Facebook, Lloyd wrote:
“As part of the Cullman Area Chamber...
HENDERSON, Tenn. - Freed-Hardeman University has released the names of students who made the President's List for the fall 2024 semester. To be on the President's List, a student must be full time and have a 4.0 grade point average.
The following area students are included on the President’s List:
Ethan Thomas, of Arab, AL, a senior, is on the President's...
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Shea Eaton, of Cullman, was among approximately 1,500 students who graduated from Mississippi State University in fall 2024, with commencement in December.
Eaton received a Bachelor of Science Summa Cum Laude from MSU's Bagley College of Engineering.
About Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University is a national STEM-focused, doctoral degree-granting, land-grant university offering a wide range of...
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the fall semester and term 2 of the 2024-2025 academic year.
Brooks Stephenson of Bremen was among those graduates.
The fall semester includes graduates from the Troy, Alabama, campus. Term 2 graduates include students at TROY's campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, along...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sportsman Lake Park Spring Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, March 15, from 7 a.m.-3 p.m., offering a full day of shopping and bargain hunting. Admission is free, making it a perfect opportunity for families and shoppers to explore a variety of unique yard-sale finds while enjoying the beauty of Sportsman Lake Park.
For those...
Fairview 10 - Cold Springs 3 (Baseball)
Cold Springs struck first in its opening at-bats. Ayden Black drew a leadoff walk and later scored on a wild pitch to give them the 1-0 lead. Fairview loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the second. Collin Nelson's sacrifice fly tied things up at one. Cold Springs broke the...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Thursday announced that the 2025 4th Congressional District Art Competition is now underway. This annual competition, sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives, provides high school students from across the district with an opportunity to showcase their artistic talents and compete for a chance to have their work displayed in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Feb. 14, hosted its annual State of the State Luncheon, which allows community members to engage with the local legislative delegation and hear updates about key issues and priorities in the state and region.
The Cullman area’s legislative delegation is comprised of Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Arabian Knights edged West Point 51-50 in the Sweet 16 last week to advance to the Elite Eight and they were back on the court Monday night to battle Scottsboro with a spot in the Final Four on the line. Unfortunately for the Arab crowd, the Wildcats got off to a fast start, building a...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After fending off Athens Bible in the Sweet 16 last week, the Meek Tigers were back on the court Monday to face the Lions of Hubbertville in the Elite Eight. Meek trailed by 10 at halftime and continued to battle back in the second half but the Tigers couldn’t come up with enough on the offensive...
Editor’s note: Written prior to Valentine’s Day
You probably won’t get the day off from work, or school, on Valentine’s Day. You will be hard pressed to find a Valentine’s Day parade. Actually, Valentine’s Day is not even a legal holiday. All the stores and restaurants will be open like on any other normal day. In fact, many restaurants will...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After earning a win over Sulligent in the Sweet 16 last week, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back on the court at Tom Drake Coliseum Monday morning to face Decatur Heritage in the Northwest Regional finals. After falling behind early, the Eagles rallied to make it a 4-point game at halftime but couldn’t keep pace...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Relay For Life of Cullman County is gearing up for its 2025 season and invites the community to join the fight against cancer. The journey begins with the Kick-off Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship hall of First Baptist Church (501 Second Ave. SW). This event welcomes survivors, caregivers, teams, sponsors...
CHS breaks ground on career tech and STEM wing
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools celebrated the start of construction on its new career technology and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) wing at Cullman High School on Thursday, Feb. 13.Officials with Cullman City Schools, the City of Cullman and local agencies assembled at Cullman High School to formally break...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Feb. 13, held its annual Industry Appreciation event at Terri Pines.
The event recognized local businesses and industries that make up the backbone of Cullman County's economy. Local officials, business leaders and individuals looking to network gathered to acknowledge the contributions of industries that support the county's job market...
