Cold Springs Lady Eagles edge Red Bay to advance to Northwest Regional 2A championship
HANCEVILLE - Revenge is sweet, and the Cold Springs Lady Eagles tasted it tonight. Two years ago, they experienced heartache at the hands of Red Bay in the regional finals of the AHSAA Northwest Regional at Tom Drake Coliseum, when they lost in overtime....
Local students make UA Dean’s, President’s Lists
TUSCALOOSA - The following students from the Tribune's coverage area made the Dean's List or President's List for the fall semester at the University of Alabama.
Addison:
Jeremy J Aderholt, Dean's List
Arley:
Carolina B. Barefield, Dean's List
Anna Katherine Tuggle, Dean's List
Thomas E. Weeks, Dean’s List
Baileyton:
Charlsie S. Burden,...
CCBOE staffers talk about mental health resources
CULLMAN - Continuing our series on the suicide crisis in Cullman County, the Tribune sat down with the Cullman County Board of Education's (CCBOE) Learning Support Specialist Karen Pinion, Secondary Curriculum Coordinator Dr. Susan Patrick, and Instructional Programs Director Dr. Anita Kilpatrick, and asked...
Anchor, youth development and leadership, clubs chartered at Vinemont and Holly Pond
CULLMAN COUNTY - Holly Pond and Vinemont High Schools recently chartered Anchor Clubs, under the leadership of the Pilot Club of Cullman, joining more than 8,000 Anchor members across the world. Pilot Club leaders recruit youth members through the establishment of Anchor Clubs in...
Field set for 2017 AHSAA Northwest Regional
HANCEVILLE - The 24th annual AHSAA Northwest Regional basketball tournament will be held at Wallace State Community College's Tom Drake Coliseum beginning tonight. The regional champion in each class will move on to the AHSAA Final Four in Birmingham the week of Feb. 27.
Thursday,...
Bail bonds, part 2: the law enforcement perspective
CULLMAN - In a continuation of our series about understanding bail bonds, the Tribune sat down with Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry to get a law enforcement/Cullman County Detention Center point of view.
When suspects are brought into the Cullman County Detention Center, they might...
Colony Council visited by First Source for Women, finalizes plans for upcoming special events
Mayor Donnis Leeth and FSW Director Catherine Bethell
COLONY - The Colony Town Council held its regular meeting Tuesday evening, with Mayor Donnis Leeth and council members Margaret Jamelle Dimbo, Curtis Johnson and Myra Twitty present. Members Julian Fields and Tammy Malcom were absent.
Before...
Plans submitted for new Academy Sports + Outdoors store in SW Cullman
CULLMAN - City officials are still not confirming, but plans have formally been submitted to the Cullman City Planning Commission: Academy Sports + Outdoors wants to build an almost 63,000-square-foot facility at 1807 Cherokee Ave. SW. That's just behind the ALDI grocery store.
The Tribune...
Colony to host National Weather Service storm spotter class
COLONY - On Thursday, March 2, the Town of Colony will host a storm spotter class presented by the Huntsville office of the National Weather Service (NWS) and sponsored by the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (CEMA). The event will take place at the...
City revenue up, expenses down; cuts to 2 big projects
CULLMAN - Sales tax revenue was up by .5 percent, while expenses were down 7.5 percent in the city of Cullman for the last quarter of 2016, as compared to the same time in 2015.
Council member Jenny Folsom, who delivered the financial report at...
Victim in Tuesday night’s fiery crash ID’d
GARDEN CITY - The victim in Tuesday night's fiery, fatal crash in Garden City has been identified. David Rouse, 32, of Cullman County, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
According to reports, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Rouse...
Road to state title goes through Holly Pond: Broncos destroy Carbon Hill, 123-50
HOLLY POND - It was a banner night for the Holly Pond Broncos as seniors Dawson Foust, Matt Cahoon, Drew Jones, Tanner Duke, Jacob Jones, Andrew Shaw, Michael Lambert and Bailey Smith took the floor at the Pond for the last time as Broncos,...
Hanceville’s season ends in OT loss to Locust Fork, 68-64
HANCEVILLE - After defeating Carbon Hill to win the area championship five days ago, Hanceville was looking to advance to the regionals at Wallace State with a win over Locust Fork. It was a back-and-forth game between both teams, and free throws were the...
NORTHWEST BOYS’ SUB-REGIONAL: Tuesday scores and regional schedule
CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) northwest sub-regional play wrapped up tonight, with the qualifying boys' teams.
TUESDAY SCOREBOARD:
2A: Cleveland 66, Cold Springs 50
3A: Holly Pond 123, Carbon Hill 50
3A: Locust Fork 68, Hanceville 64 (OT)
5A: Fairfield 51, West Point 37
5A: Wenonah...
Cleveland eliminates Cold Springs, 66-50, in 2A northwest sub-regional
COLD SPRINGS - Cleveland took advantage of a cold second quarter by the Cold Springs offense, defeating the Eagles 66-50 Tuesday in the Class 2A Northwest Sub-Regional playoff.
The Eagles scored two baskets quickly to start the second and take their largest lead of the...
History of the Cullman County Public Library System: Part 2: An era of changes (1945-1970)
CULLMAN - 1945- 1970 was an era of big changes for Cullman’s library. In addition to increasing their collections, the library finally got its first board in 1946. This was partly due to the efforts of Bess Morrow, who had also helped to establish...
Wallace State Sonography boosts Cullman Christian School students’ knowledge of sound
Students in Charlotte Heatherly’s physical science class from Cullman Christian School recently visited the Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography program as part of their lessons on sound.
HANCEVILLE — Ninth and 10th graders in Charlotte Heatherly’s physical science class at Cullman Christian School...
Inmate trash detail cleaning up county roads
CULLMAN - Pretty weather and warm temperatures are back in the forecast and the Cullman County Inmate Trash Detail, being supervised by a Cullman County Sheriff's Deputy, has begun picking trash and litter up on Cullman County roads. In just three days, the inmates...
Bartlett hopeful Doss Bridge will re-open next week; Good Hope discusses finances
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council spent their first February meeting focusing on finances. After and invocation from John Harris and the approval of the last meeting's minutes, questions were raised about the January financial report. Councilman Harris, in charge of finances,...
County Commission lifts all water restrictions
CULLMAN - County water customers are no longer under water restrictions. At Tuesday's Cullman County Commission meeting, Cullman County Water Department Manager Randall Waldrep reported that Lake Catoma, the county's water source, has risen due to recent rains. He recommended that the commission remove...
New impeachment resolution accuses Gov. Bentley of misusing campaign funds
Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Cullman and Gov. Robert Bentley
MONTGOMERY (WSFA) - A new impeachment resolution will be floated around the Alabama House of Representatives Tuesday, accusing Gov. Robert Bentley of misusing campaign funds and not following state law.
According to Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Cullman, the resolution will...
Friendly game of basketball kicks off Spring 2017 Learning Communities at Wallace State
Wallace State cheerleaders Kevin Williams and Kenna Alexander root for the faculty/staff team.
HANCEVILLE - A friendly game of basketball kicked off the Spring 2017 Learning Communities events at Wallace State Community College. The student team was victorious over the faculty/student squad by a score...
Bentley awards grant to assist elderly, disabled abuse victims
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $1.9 million grant to provide care services for elderly and disabled victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
The Alabama Department of Human Resources is using the funds to assist its Adult Protective Services program throughout the state....
Lady Eagles close out home schedule in style; drop Altamont 87-42 to punch ticket to Wallace
BREMEN - It was the last time Emme Willoughby stepped foot on the Cold Springs floor as a Lady Eagle, and she made the most of it, dropping in 25 in an 87-42 drumming of the Altamont Lady Knights and assuring her team a...
Fairview holds on to win, 55-48, over Pleasant Grove, advances to regionals for 3rd straight year
FAIRVIEW - Fairview looked to punch their ticket to the Northwest Regionals for the third consecutive season, but it was not an easy road to get there as they took on the Pleasant Grove Lady Spartans Monday night. It was not the prettiest of...
NORTHWEST GIRLS’ SUB-REGIONAL: Monday scores and regional schedule
CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) northwest sub-regional play began tonight, with the qualifying girls' teams. Boys' sub-regional games are tomorrow night at 7 p.m.
MONDAY SCORES:
1A Girls: Holy Spirit 78, Addison 54
2A Girls: Cold Springs 87, Altamont 42
4A Girls: Good Hope...
Cullman Middle School’s Jadon Li wins Cullman County Spelling Bee
CULLMAN - The 91st annual Cullman County Spelling Bee was held at Temple Baptist Church Monday evening, and Jadon Li, a seventh grader from Cullman Middle School, took the top prize. Li will represent Cullman County at the state spelling bee on March 11...
Leyton Seal’s basket sends Good Hope Lady Raiders to Northwest Regional
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope forward Leyton Seal converted a missed 3-pointer by Savanna Derrick into a game winner for the Lady Raiders, pulling out a thrilling 40-38 victory over Winfield in the Northwest Sub-Regional playoff game Monday night.
Winfield tied the game at 38-38...
Wallace State baseball extends winning streak to 8 games; WSCC softball wins pair at Chipola tournament
HANCEVILLE – Conner Daniel’s bloop single lifted Wallace State baseball to its second walk-off victory in three days in the Lions’ 8-7 seven-inning win over Northeast Mississippi in Monday’s doubleheader opener.
Wallace State (8-1) rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh, extending...
Bail bonds, part 1: letter of the law
CULLMAN COUNTY - In response to our readers’ questions concerning bail bonds, specifically how amounts are determined, we dug into the matter and will present a four-part series. In this first part, we present an overview, drawn from the Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedures...
Files from Yesteryear: 1957
From the Files of 1957:
Beal Rites Held
Funeral services were held, at Enon, on January 1st, for Mrs. Della Mae Beal, age 56, of Route Two, Vinemont. The Reverend Gus Buttram conducted the services and Moss Service directed interment in Hamby’s Chapel Cemetery.
Surviving are...
Obituary: Linda Gail Griffin
Funeral service for Linda Gail Griffin, 62, will be held Monday, February 13, 2017 beginning at 11 am at Moss Service Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Monday.
Obituary: Juanita Scott
Graveside service for Juanita Scott, 74, will be held Monday, February 6 beginning at 11 am at Holly Pond Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home directed.
Obituary: Jack Hill Garnett
Funeral services for Jack Hill Garnett, age 81 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Fairview with Bro. David Chambers and Bro. Gene Higginbotham officiating; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Bertha Lee Flanigan
Funeral services for Bertha Lee Flanigan, 78, of Hanceville will be Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church; with interment in the Colony Cemetery. Visitation on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church.
Mrs. Flanigan passed...
Obituary: Tammy McKenzie Davis
Funeral services for Tammy McKenzie Davis, age 54 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Cullman Heritage Chapel with Dr. Tim Lipsey and Rev. Clyde Ledlow officiating; interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Donald David Patton
Donald David Patton, 83 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation in Double Springs.
Mr. Patton was born on May 9, 1933 in Double Springs, Alabama. He was a graduate of the 1953 class of Winston...
2017 Northwest Regional basketball tournament schedule
Fairview celebrates Friday night after defeating West Point, 67-63, to claim the area 5A, Area 12 championship.
HANCEVILLE - The 24th annual AHSAA Northwest Regional basketball tournament will be held at Wallace State Community College's Tom Drake Colisuem, beginning this Thursday. The schedule below lists...
Shedd, Harbison want to know what you think of Gov. Bentley
Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope and Rep. Randall Shedd, R- Fairview
CULLMAN - Members of Cullman's legislative delegation took to social media on Sunday to voice their concern over Gov. Robert Bentley's appointment of Attorney Gen. Luther Strange as U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions' replacement. Sessions...
Part 2: There but for fortune: a mother’s story
This is the true story of heartache, physical, sexual and alcohol abuse, love, hate, financial burdens and finally, finding joy, happiness and hope.
We trust that you will understand why the names and some of the circumstances had to be changed to protect the privacy...
Dinner and a show: Hanceville school musicians hosting Valentine’s Day dinner
Hanceville Dog Pound Players
HANCEVILLE - On Valentine's Day (That's this coming Tuesday, Feb. 14. Don't forget it, guys!) the music department of Hanceville High School will host a dinner for the community, featuring live entertainment from the school's band, choir and guitar class.
Hanceville High...
Foxgloves & Fireflies: life in the South
I was asked recently what I love about life in a small town. It caught me off guard, but after thinking about it, I realized my answer, which was that I love getting to see practically everyone I know on any given day, in...
Colony to host Black History Month celebration
Colony Town Council members are (front) Julian Fields, (center) Jamelle Dimbo, (back, l-r) Mayor Donnis Leeth, Tam Malcolm, Myra Twitty and Curtis Johnson.
COLONY - The Town of Colony will celebrate Black History Month at a special event at the Colony Community Center, on Friday,...
Cullman Regional CEO earns top healthcare management credential
James Clements, FACHE, president/CEO at Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - James Clements, FACHE, president/CEO at Cullman Regional, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders.
“The healthcare management field plays a vital role in providing...
Wallace State and Auburn University explore aviation partnership
Charles “CJ” Hincy, director, Auburn Governmental Affairs; Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman; Earle Thompson, manager, Auburn UAS Program; James Birdsong, Auburn lecturer; Wayne Ceynowa, Auburn chief flight instructor; William “Bill” Hutto, director, Auburn Airport and Aviation Center; Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Wallace State president; Jimmy Hodges,...
Cullman pro-life group rallies against Planned Parenthood
CULLMAN - A pro-life rally gathered Saturday morning in the parking lot of the Cullman County Courthouse. The rally, organized by local woman Katie Thompson, was part of a national movement against abortion and abortion providers, particularly Planned Parenthood.
The rally began with a Bible...
Sports feature: Upsets common in prep basketball playoffs
CULLMAN - Upsets are a regular occurrence in post-season Alabama High School Athletic Association basketball play. Through the first segment of this year's play-off format, 15 of them have occurred in hotly contested area tournament games.
The Tribune was on hand to report on a...
Hanceville council names Cemetery Rehabilitation Authority, approves upcoming special events
HANCEVILLE - After a vote at the last meeting to create a Cemetery Rehabilitation Authority, the Hanceville City Council on Thursday voted to appoint three members who were approached and agreed to serve. The members will begin in staggered terms of two, four and...
Fairview defeats West Point, 67-63, to claim area 5A, Area 12 championship
HAYDEN - Last year, West Point defeated Fairview in the opening game of the area tournament, ending their season. This year, the Aggies were determined not to fall to them again, with the area championship on the line. A great battle ensued between both...
Baileyton Town Council addresses finances; Dyar new president of mayor’s association
BAILEYTON - A big portion of Baileyton’s town council meeting this week focused on the town hall basement. In particular, the almost $6,000 the council says the latest renter, MultiLine Cable Company, LLC, owes the Town of Baileyton.
The Town’s attorney, Todd McLeroy, has placed...
AHSAA basketball area tournament play: Friday scores and sub-regional schedule
CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) basketball area tournament play continued tonight. Below are the results of Friday night's games, as well as the boys' and girls' sub-regional championship games schedules for next week.
Class 3A, Area 11 @ Holly Pond
Holly Pond...
Holly Pond hits triple digits (again) to claim 3A, Area 11 title
HOLLY POND - For the 29th time this year, the Holly Pond Broncos did what they do best- win. The Broncos defeated the Locust Fork Hornets by a final of 101-49 to win the 3A, Area 11 Championship and earn the right to host...
Honorable Kim Chaney sworn in for fifth term as Cullman County District Judge
Honorable Kim Chaney straightens his tie as his children look on.
CULLMAN - On Friday afternoon, the Honorable Kim Chaney was sworn in for his fifth term as Judge of the Cullman County District Court, in a ceremony at the Cullman County Courthouse. Circuit Judge...
Undercover operation leads to meth distribution arrest
CULLMAN - A local woman is behind bars after allegedly selling methamphetamine to undercover officers.
Cullman Police Sgt. Chris Thomason, Officer Trey Higginbotham and Officer Shannon Cheatwood arrested Jennifer Alicia Tennihill, 30, of Cullman this week, following the undercover operation led by Thomason and Investigator...
2 arrested in Cullman for marijuana trafficking
Dylan Moody, left, and Nicolas Moody, right
CULLMAN - Two men were arrested Thursday in Cullman and charged with trafficking in marijuana. Nicholas Moody, 18, of Cullman and Dylan Moody, 24, of Riverside, California are both being held in the Cullman County Detention Center, each...
Convicted felon from Hoover arrested with drugs, firearms in Cullman
CULLMAN - A Hoover man is behind bars after attempting to trade a shotgun and drugs for a handgun with an undercover officer in Cullman. On Wednesday, Feb. 8, investigators with the Cullman City Police Department (CPD) conducted a further undercover operation in which...
Warrior man arrested after 3-week burglary spree in Cullman
CULLMAN - A rash of recent burglaries was solved after Cullman City Police Department investigators conducted an undercover operation.
Over the last three weeks, multiple thefts from the parking lot of Lowe’s were reported to the CPD. Items reported stolen included various types of power...
Authorities thwart presumed stalker; high-speed chase ends in life-threatening injuries
CULLMAN COUNTY - Local authorities were involved in a multi-county vehicle pursuit early Friday morning, and it ended in the suspect allegedly wrecking his vehicle intentionally on I-65 north. But Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry believes it could have been a lot worse.
"At about...
City of Cullman lifts water restrictions
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman today removed all water restrictions from city water customers. The move comes more than four months after restrictions were first put in place due to a severe drought.
According to David Freeman, manager of the Cullman City Water Treatment...
New Eagle Scouts, leader recognized at awards dinner
Left to right: Guest speaker Bill McCartney, Chad White, Logan Buckelew, Addison Cofer, Aaron “Trey” Tews III, Zachary Clayton, Dallas Curtis and District Award of Merit recipient Michael Burchett
CULLMAN - Boy Scouts and adult scout leaders from Cullman and Blount Counties gathered Thursday evening...
Cullman Rotary Club members assist in making Cullman Police Department “safe exchange zone” a reality
Left to right: Perry Shields, Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Mike Krassick
CULLMAN - Since the introduction of e-commerce and internet sales transactions, robberies, assaults and even murder have been a concern nationwide.
Finding a safer place to make internet sales transactions has proven to...
A thriller and a thumping: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles win 2A, Area 13 titles
BREMEN - It was a thriller and a thumping Thursday night as the Cold Springs Eagles welcomed the Winston County Yellow Jackets to Bremen for a pair of 2A, Area 13 championship games.
Cold Springs opened the boys game with a jumper by Jesse Lee...
Strong 4th quarter propels Fairview girls to first area championship since 1996
FAIRVIEW - Fairview won their first county title in 34 years in the last weekend of January in the Cullman County Tournament at Wallace against Cold Springs. They were looking to end another long streak: 21 years since they won an area championship. That...
AHSAA basketball area tournament play: Thursday scores and sub-regional schedule
CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) basketball area tournament play continued tonight. Below are the results of Thursday night's games, as well as the boys' and girls' sub-regional championship games schedules for next week.
1A, Area 12 Girls
Marion County 51, Addison 45
2A,...
CCBOE after-school meal program picking up speed
Image credit: United States Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service
CULLMAN COUNTY - In January, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) implemented a new federal program to provide after-school meals for area students. When he introduced it, Superintendent Shane Barnette stated that the...
Cullman County Spelling Bee rescheduled to Feb. 13
Some of this year's participants
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Spelling Bee, that was scheduled to take place on Feb. 27, has been moved up to Monday, Feb 13. The event will take place at Temple Baptist Church, 30 County Road 1184 off Highway 157, starting...
Community veterinarians offering discounted spay and neuter services in February
CULLMAN - Throughout the month of February, some veterinarians and animal clinics in Cullman County will be offering discounted on spay and neuter services.
This is part of a “community service,” according to Cindy at Holly Pond Animal Clinic.
“It is so there are not a...
Cullman City Police Chief Kenny Culpepper addresses local mental healthcare and suicide
CULLMAN - As we reported last week, Cullman County has seen a frightening increase in the number of suicides in 2017 compared to last year. (See: www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/02/02/cullman-co-sees-frightening-increase-suicides) We sat down with Cullman City Police Chief Kenny Culpepper to get his thoughts on this troubling...
Remembering Nate: Parents of local suicide victim open up about the impact of loss
Nate Spicer was only 17 years old when he took his own life.
Note: The Tribune does not and will not solicit stories from families in moments of such deep sorrow. After our first article on the rash of 2017 suicides, the Spicer family contacted...
Lady Raiders claim 4A, Area 10 title, upsetting Dora 49-46 on the road
Left to right: Coach Amanda Swann, and All Tournament team members Savanna Derrick, Kate Kent (MVP) and Leyton Seal- All images courtesy of Good Hope Principal John Hood
DORA - The Good Hope Lady Raiders pulled off a 49-46 upset of Dora in the Class...
Jeff Sessions confirmed as attorney general
Jeff Sessions testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. (Source: AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
(RNN) - The Senate has confirmed Sen. Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General.
Sessions was confirmed by a vote of 52-47. He needed...
Weather Alert: Severe thunderstorm watch, hazardous weather outlook for Cullman County
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for several counties, including Cullman, until midnight tonight.
Counties included:
Blount
Cherokee
Colbert
Cullman
DeKalb
Etowah
Fayette
Franklin
Jackson
Jefferson
Lamar
Lauderdale
Lawrence
Limestone
Madison
Marion
Marshall
Morgan
St. Clair
Walker
Winston
A HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK is also in effect for the Cullman area:
Thunderstorms are expected to develop late this afternoon and continue...
Chest Medicine of Cullman named Alpha-1 Foundation Clinical Resource Center Program
Left to right: Nurse Practitioner Kristy Keiffer, Dr. Scott Warner and Nurse Practitioner Glenda Cole
CULLMAN - Chest Medicine (CMED) of Cullman, founded by Dr. Scott Warner in 1996, has earned the distinguished honor of being named an Alpha-1 Foundation Clinical Resource Center Program. CMED...
Wallace State’s Applied Technologies Division hosting 2nd annual Signing Day Feb. 16
2016 Technical Signing Day
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College’s Applied Technologies Division is hosting its second annual Career Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day on Thursday, Feb. 16, at the James C. Bailey Center 12th floor.
Modeled on an athletics signing, the Technical Division Signing...
Cullman City Parks and Rec collects awards at state parks and rec conference
CULLMAN – Cullman City Parks and Recreation was recognized recently at the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association’s state conference with two awards: Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs received the Chester Freeman Park Board Award and Dinner on First won the Innovative Program or Event of...
EDITORIAL: ATRIP2 and how it will affect Cullman County
The following editorial was submitted by Association of County Commissions of Alabama Executive Director, Sonny Brasfield:
Tomorrow morning millions of folks in Alabama will turn the switch, throw the car in reverse and head out for the daily responsibilities. Before leaving they'll give a great...
“Historic Alabama Courthouses: A Century of Their Images and Stories” by Delos Hughes
ALABAMA - Professor of politics (emeritus) at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, Delos Hughes has gathered a wonderful pictorial collection of courthouses in Alabama, those wonderful buildings which were and are the center of every county seat in the state. Those buildings...
Hanceville defeats Vinemont, 57-43, to advance to championship Thursday
HANCEVILLE - After defeating Oakman to clinch the area title Jan. 13, Hanceville looked to get off to a quick start in the first game of the night against the Vinemont Eagles. That was easier said than done as it was a low-scoring first...
AHSAA basketball area tournament play: Tuesday scores and boys’ championship schedule
CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) basketball area tournament play continued tonight. Below are the results of Tuesday night's games, as well as the area boys' championship games schedules (italicized).
1A, Area 12 @ Guin
Marion Co 84, Addison 44
2A, Area 13 @...
Cold Springs turns back St. Bernard 57-42; Eagles to meet Winston Co. for 2A, Area 13 crown
BREMEN - Cold Springs got the breathing room they needed in the third quarter to put away the St. Bernard Saints 57-42 Tuesday night in the semifinals of the AHSAA Class 2A, Area 13 Tournament at Jesse George Gymnasium.
The Eagles used a good three-point...
Breaking records and chasing titles; Holly Pond dominates Susan Moore, 117-42
HOLLY POND - It was total domination from the opening to the final horn Tuesday night as the Holly Pond Broncos took care of the Susan Moore Bulldogs in the first round of the 3A Area 11 Tournament.
Matt Cahoon immediately set the tone for...
Holly Pond water receives excellent report from ADEM
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council had a packed agenda at this week’s meeting. After opening statements, financial report approval and the welcoming of public comments, the council dove right into their reports.
Lightbulbs for the water treatment plant have been ordered and...
Obituary: Bobby Rasco
Mr. Bobby Rasco, 77 of Fairview, passed away Sunday evening in Huntsville. Mr. Rasco was born in Marshall County to Dewitt and Sybil Miller Rasco.
Mr. Rasco was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by daughter, Melissa Rasco Wilson; granddaughters, Morgan Fluhler, Mallory Wells,...
Wallace State’s Winston County Works program certifying students in CDL and welding classes
The current CDL class at the Winston County Works program includes, from left, Justin Rowe, Danny Crump and Roger Travis. They make up the 4th class to enroll in the CDL training program.
DOUBLE SPRINGS – Roger Travis and Danny Crump each heard from friends...
Wallace State basketball teams reel off 3rd consecutive home conference sweep
Wallace State sophomore Jaylen McCoy (20) pulls up for a jumper in the Lions’ win over Gadsden State on Monday.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s basketball teams pulled off their third consecutive home conference sweep on Monday night, knocking off Gadsden Sate at Tom Drake Coliseum.
The...
The Cullman County Public Library System, part 1: the early years (1890-1946)
CULLMAN - The main branch of Cullman County’s public library system- located at 200 Clark St. NE- is a well-known local landmark. However, the library did not always reside at its current location- in fact, for many years, it did not have a permanent...
Finances a priority at Fairview Town Council meeting
FAIRVIEW - Finances were the topic at hand for a large portion of Monday night’s town council meeting in Fairview. Council members were briefed on financial reports concerning the general town fund, street fund, park fund and the revenue made from the gas tax...
Piano Recital Featuring UA School of Music Professor Dr. Kevin T. Chance
HANCEVILLE - Dr. Kevin T. Chance, assistant professor of piano and chair of the Gloria Narramore Moody Piano Area at the University of Alabama’s School of Music will have a piano recital on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m., in the Recital Hall of...
More residential lofts coming to downtown Cullman
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met Monday evening, and with an abbreviated agenda, approved two conditional use requests for property rezoning, the first of which was for loft apartments on Second Avenue Southeast.
The first request was made specifically for 302 and...
AHSAA basketball area tournament play: Monday scores and girls’ championship schedule
CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) basketball area tournament play began tonight. Below are the results of Monday night's games, as well as the area girls' championship games schedules (italicized).
1A, Area 12 @ Addison
Addison 74, Meek 59
Thursday: Addison vs. Marion County...
Cold Springs dominates, Winston County survives; sets up showdown in 2A Area 13 finals
BREMEN - It was smooth sailing for the Cold Springs Lady Eagles and the Winston County Lady Yellow Jackets in the first round of the girls 2A Area 13 Tournament Monday night.
Cold Springs 70, Falkville 31
As the host team, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles...
Fairview, West Point roll to easy wins; will play for area championship
FAIRVIEW - It is now area tournament time for Cullman County teams. Fairview's girls are hosting the Class 5A, Area 12 tournament for the first time. They, along with county foe, West Point, rolled to easy wins over Curry and Hayden, respectively, and will...
Obituary: Wanda Garrison
Wanda Garrison, 81, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, formerly of Double Springs, entered into rest on February 4, 2017.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 1pm at Fairview Cemetery in Double Springs. Reverend T.J. Millican will officiate.
Voter registration hot topic at Feb. Cullman Co. Republican Party meeting with Sec. John Merrill
Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republicans held their monthly meeting over the weekend, welcoming special guest. Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill. Merrill, who was elected in Nov. 2014, traveled to Cullman to address such issues as the Secretary...
Flourish of Cullman hosting a night of food, fun and beer at Goat Island
CULLMAN - On Feb. 17, starting at 6 p.m. at Goat Island Brewing, Flourish of Cullman will hold its first fundraising event since organizing in October 2016.
The event, called “Flourish of Cullman Seeking Cultivators,” will include an Italian dinner, bingo, beer and a silent...
Feb. is National Heart Month: Cullman Regional to host seminar, give free heart disease screenings
CULLMAN - According to Cullman Regional, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Cullman County. February is National Heart Month, and the hospital is hosting several events, including free heart disease screenings, as well as an informative lunch-and-learn program.
Free heart disease screenings...
Wallace State athletics roundup: Golf season preview; baseball & women’s tennis weekend recaps
Freshman Tempie Ennis returns a serve against Snead State over the weekend.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s men’s golf team gets the 2017 spring season underway today at Eastern Florida State College’s Titan Invitational in Melbourne, Fla. The Lions are playing 36 holes today and 18...
Sacred Heart Youth kick off Relay for Life fundraising campaign
CULLMAN - The youth of Sacred Heart Catholic Church have begun their second annual Relay for Life campaign. The group held a fundraiser over the weekend to help raise money toward their initial goal of $1,000. The youth put together a two-part event: the...
Saint Bernard athletes presented rings
(Left to right): Coach Tim Vaughn, Coach Stephen Calvert, Dominic Pautler, Marco Tona, Caleb Guthery, Casey Guthery, Andrew Sweeney, Jalen Lee, Josh Chiodo, Coach William Calvert and Father Marcus Voss
CULLMAN - Saint Bernard athletes received special recognition on Feb. 1 for their state 1A...
Files from Yesteryear: 1957
From the Files of 1957
Hanceville Happenings
Holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clate Hamrick were Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hamrick, Mr. and Mrs. Quinnon Holmes and son and Mrs. Jack Waldrop and children, all of Birmingham and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hamrick and children, of ...
