Update: Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department
Bethsadia VFD Chief Buddy Carden, member Cody Bice and Assistant Chief Maurice Reynolds at the Dec. 1 board meeting
BETHSADIA - After a mass resignation of seven firefighters and EMTs on Nov. 28, a tense Dec. 1 Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) board meeting ended...
Countdown to Christmas: Homemade ornaments and gift tags
If you love making Christmas memories with your kids, here is a great way to have fun with them while making ornaments to put on your tree, in a wreath or on a package.
These little cookie-like ornaments have a story at our house. We...
Countdown to Christmas: Gift wrapping ideas
I love plain brown wrapping paper, or plain white, because you can dress them up so cleverly that they look like artwork or arrangements made from clipped greenery.
First wrap your gift in either of the above papers, or with burlap, if you are really...
Taylor, team defense lead Lady Aggies to victory over Helena
FORT PAYNE - Fairview coach Mary Hartline received a nice Christmas gift from her Lady Aggies' basketball team Friday afternoon: a hard-fought 48-39 victory over the Helena Lady Huskies to close out the Wills Valley Shootout with a fifth-place finish.
For the second straight day,...
Christmas through the eyes of a child: Children’s Christmas Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
The cast at the dress rehearsal Thursday afternoon
CULLMAN - Almost every church, be it high church or low church, traditional or contemporary, from the classical parish hall to the rented storefront, has its Christmas traditions. This time of year, we see "hanging of the...
Giant Christmas Sale lasts through tomorrow night at Ag Center
CULLMAN - As Christmas draws closer, many people are still out looking for last-minute gifts. For those who wish to avoid crowded stores, the 10th annual Giant Christmas Sale will be open at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center until Christmas Eve. The sale...
Vintage West owner pairs with HGTV’s Chip and Joanna Gaines
HGTV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines on either side of Vintage West owner, Teresa Daniel, who has incorporated the couple’s line, Magnolia Home, into her already fabulous lines of home decor and accessories.
CULLMAN - In 2012, when Teresa Daniel first had the inspiration to...
Hanceville council addresses half-cent sales tax increase and urgent road repairs
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council held a regular meeting Thursday evening, passing a resolution which will set in motion the City’s recent half-cent sales tax increase, and addressing urgent road repairs.
In new business, the council passed a resolution to start collection of the...
Countdown to Christmas: Make-ahead appetizers
Here is a list of recipes that are tried and true, they’ve stood the test of time and people never seem to tire of them!
Most recipes are on the boxes of ingredients listed, if not, the recipe will be furnished.
Sausage/Cheese Balls (recipe on Bisquick...
CPD uses new helicopter to locate stolen vehicle
HOLLY POND - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) used the department's newly-acquired helicopter to locate a stolen vehicle in Holly Pond on Wednesday. CPD pilot Matt Dean and Investigator Sgt. Scott Sanford located the stolen vehicle off of County Road 698.
The vehicle was reported...
4th-quarter play lifts Lady Aggies past Scottsboro
FORT PAYNE - Fairview got control of the game in the final five minutes to get past Scottsboro 49-40 Thursday afternoon in the consolation bracket of the 16th annual Wills Valley Girls' Shootout at Fort Payne High School.
A steal by Jada Golden led to...
Combatting area homelessness: Daystar House
The Cullman community has been fantastic about helping us to provide these services. We couldn’t do this without their support.”
Brenda Thomas, co-director of Daystar House
Image provided by Daystar House.
CULLMAN - Worldwide, it is estimated that there are more than 100 million homeless people. An...
McDonald’s kicks off 5th annual Celebration of Creativity Art Contest
A winning entry from 2016's contest
BIRMINGHAM – McDonald’s of Central Alabama proudly announces the fifth year of the McDonald’s Celebration of Creativity Art Contest. To celebrate Black History Month 2017, 95.7 JAMZ, WBRC FOX6 and McDonald’s are asking students across central Alabama, including Cullman...
Countdown to Christmas: American-made stocking stuffers
If you are looking for American-made products this year, here are some ideas that might help you fill those stockings!
The New York Times dubbed zkano founder Gina Locklear the "Sock Queen of Alabama," and for good reason. The organic sock company is located in Fort Payne, which was known as the Sock...
Hospice of Cullman County celebrates 30 years, now Cullman Regional Hospice
Hospice & Home Care Team: The Cullman Regional Hospice Team recently celebrated National Home Care & Hospice Month, which recognizes the compassionate care team that provides excellent in home and end-of-life care.
CULLMAN - It’s hard to believe, it all began with a group of...
Eufaula girls top Lady Aggies in Wills Valley Shootout
FORT PAYNE - A shootout in the first round of the Wills Valley Girls Shootout featured Fairview and Eufaula, led by talented scoring guards, Taylor Yeager from Fairview and Jirah Ards of Eufaula.
The difference in Eufaula's 72-60 victory Wednesday afternoon was a 13-0 run...
Cullman man arrested for burglary
CULLMAN - A Cullman man was arrested this week for allegedly burglarizing Tobacco Country on U.S. Highway 278 West and Cleveland Avenue. David Eric Sanders, 28, was charged with two counts of third-degree burglary.
On Tuesday, Cullman City Police Department (CPD) Investigators Chris Thomason and...
Hanceville, Blount County authorities bring down major area drug trafficker
Updated 12/21/16 at 10:12 p.m.
HANCEVILLE - Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long today announced the arrest of a major area drug trafficker. Long, along with Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail, held a press conference to announce the arrest of Bradley Neal Steele, 33, of Blountsville.
According to...
West Point Elementary School Playground Project receives construction grant
WEST POINT - West Point Elementary School's playground serves both that school and West Point Middle, as well as being a community park outside school hours. Most of the equipment is more than 30 years old (some more than 40), though, and showing its...
ALDOT and Cullman Co. coroner asking drivers and passengers to buckle up for holiday travel
CULLMAN – According to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), fatalities on Alabama highways are up more than 25 percent this year over last year. In Cullman County, that number is closer to 50 percent.
“So far, there have been 23 traffic fatalities in Cullman...
Raiders win at the buzzer; Lady Eagles still perfect
GOOD HOPE - It has been almost two years since the Good Hope Raiders last won over Cold Springs, which happened to be on a game-winning shot by Alex Cofer. Tonight, same story for Good Hope. In what was a close game throughout the...
Christmas comes early on the Pond: No. 2 Broncos, Lady Broncos sweep Hanceville
HOLLY POND - It was a festive atmosphere in Holly Pond Tuesday night as the Broncos and Hanceville Bulldogs tangled in their last regular season game before the Christmas break.
On ugly sweater night, the No. 2 Holly Pond Broncos (14-0) made things ugly early...
Bearcats overcome by Spain Park in Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge
HANCEVILLE - Cullman played hard against Spain Park Tuesday night in the Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge, but could not overcome the Jaguars' athleticism and the play of Jamal Johnson.
Johnson was a highlight reel several times throughout the game, scoring 27 points to lead...
Addison Lady Bulldogs edge Meek in 5th place game of Winston County Christmas Tournament
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Accurate foul shooting in crunch time propelled the Addison Lady Bulldogs by the Meek Lady Tigers, 46-44 in the fifth-place game of the third annual Winston County Christmas Tournament Tuesday morning.
Addison hit 4 of 6 in the final minute and 15...
Lady Eagles avoid upset on road; Broncos win
Cold Springs 57, Holly Pond 49 (Girls)
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Lady Broncos were thinking upset at home against No. 4 Cold Springs. After Camryn Crider hit back-to-back threes to give the Lady Eagles a 6-0 lead, Holly Pond put their first point...
Letter to the Editor: For official use only
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY -
The Department of the Army issued orders today to COL S. Claus, recalling him to active duty, with a report date of 24 Dec 16.
A reservist, with 1,742 years of service, this airborne soldier specializes in vertical delivery of high-value...
Cullman City Council draws crowd for rezoning vote; reconsiders $2.5 million WWTP bid
Audience members show their opposition to a rezoning ordinance with a show of hands.
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council held its regular meeting Monday evening, with a larger and more vocal than usual crowd in attendance. Several measures were on the table, but most...
Monday night heartbreak in area hoops
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two local basketball teams were on the verge of huge wins Monday evening, but experienced the agony of defeat at the final buzzer.
At Fairview, the Lady Aggies had Brewer down by five points with 2:30 remaining. But the No. 9 team...
Community Development Commission awards more than $160K in grants
CCCDC members Josh Speakman, Bradley Williams, Bill Strandlund (chairman), Joe Golden, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and State Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope
CULLMAN - On Monday evening the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met to consider requests for grants, and awarded seven grants...
Cullman Lions present check for almost $19K to Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN - The Cullman Lions Club presented Cullman Caring for Kids a very special gift Monday evening: a check for almost $19,000.
The club’s meeting, held at the All Steak Restaurant, started with a quick game of Christmas trivia and a few updates on the...
Countdown to Christmas: making your home smell festive
Over the next few days leading up to Christmas, Tribune columnist Loretta Gillespie will be sharing Christmas tips with our readers. They will include recipes, craft projects, unique home decorating ideas and more.
Our countdown has included a feast for the palette, for the eyes,...
Coming to Cullman: Harbor Freight, Ashley Furniture and Milo’s Hamburgers
CULLMAN - The Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) and Drinkard Development have announced the coming of three new businesses to the city of Cullman: Harbor Freight Tools, Ashley Furniture and Milo's Hamburgers.
CEDA Project Coordinator Susan Eller forwarded to the Tribune a press release from...
Aderholt on Electoral College: “The Founders’ system works”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama on Monday released the following statement after attending the vote of Alabama’s nine members of the Electoral College where they cast their votes for Donald Trump and Mike Pence.
“I was both honored and humbled to be in...
Behind the scenes: Share Club of Cullman
Beautiful Christmas décor on this year’s Christmas Tour of Homes
CULLMAN - This time of year, there is a lot of hustle and bustle, the weather turns sharply colder and people are often preoccupied with their Christmas shopping, parties and trips out of town. But...
Winter Wonderland: 5 nights left!
CULLMAN - This holiday season marks the 14th annual Cullman Winter Wonderland light display at Sportsman Lake Park, and there are five nights remaining to enjoy it.
The light displays and subsequent activities will continue until the 23rd at 10 p.m. Weather permitting, the Sportsman...
Harmony School takes class outside for hands-on science
The original raised bed, shortly after its completion in 2015.
LOGAN - Lea Scott is the librarian and eighth-grade history teacher at Harmony School (HS) in Logan. Not all her educational endeavors keep her cooped up inside, though. She also manages Harmony's "outdoor classroom."
HS is...
Countdown to Christmas: Fresh greenery wreaths with spending a dime
Over the next several days leading up to Christmas, Tribune columnist Loretta Gillespie will be sharing Christmas tips with our readers. They will include recipes, craft projects, unique home decorating ideas and more.
With just days left until Santa arrives it’s time we started decking...
NWS: Patchy black ice possible overnight
Special alert from the National Weather Service, posted at 2:52 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18:
Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Madison-Morgan- Marshall-Jackson-De Kalb-Cullman-Moore-Lincoln-Franklin TN- Including the cities of...Florence...Muscle Shoals...Sheffield... Tuscumbia...Russellville...Red Bay...Moulton...Town Creek...Athens... Huntsville...Decatur...Albertville...Boaz...Guntersville...Arab... Scottsboro...Fort Payne...Rainsville...Cullman...Lynchburg... Fayetteville...Winchester...Sewanee...Decherd...Estill Springs... Cowan
...Cold temperatures and patchy black ice overnight...
Temperatures will remain at or below...
Cold Springs girls, West Point boys county basketball champs
GOOD HOPE - Tonight concluded the Cullman County Middle School Basketball Tournament. In both games, it was the top two seeds battling it out to see who would take home the championship. In the girls' game, top seed Cold Springs pulled away in the...
Files from Yesteryear: 1940
From the Files of 1940:
Miss Warnke Is Bride of Ted Graveman On Wednesday
Miss Mary Warnke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Warnke and Ted Graveman were married on Wednesday afternoon, October 9th, at 3:30 in the Sacred Heart Rectory with Father Phillip, O.S.B. officiating...
Recap so far: inaugural Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge
Lee-Montgomery vs. James Clemens
HANCEVILLE - A holiday hoopfest at Wallace State Community College has brought 25 teams to Tom Drake Coliseum for five days of entertaining Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) basketball.
Wallace State coach John Meeks was able to get 23 varsity teams...
This week in Cullman history (Dec. 15-21)
On Dec. 17, 1967, the Cullman County Public Library opened its main branch at 200 Clark Street NE. The new building was financed by the Cullman County Board of Revenue, the Appalachian Commission and the Library Services and Construction Act. The land for the...
Saints take 3rd to close out St. Bernard Christmas Tournament
CULLMAN - The campus of St. Bernard Prep School was bustling Saturday as eight boys’ and girls’ hoops teams invaded the St. Bernard Gym for the final day of the 2016 St. Bernard Christmas Tournament.
3rd place game (girls)
St. Bernard 47, Vinemont 31
Game one featured...
Countdown to Christmas: Great gifts for not a lot of money: salt candles
Over the next several days leading up to Christmas, Tribune columnist Loretta Gillespie will be sharing Christmas tips with our readers. They will include recipes, craft projects, unique home decorating ideas and more.
Most people start out with good intentions about holiday spending, but by...
Tis the season for hoops: Saint Bernard Christmas Tournament, Friday night recap
CULLMAN - The St. Bernard Christmas Tournament kicked off last night, with St. Bernard playing host to the Sumiton Christian Eagles and Lady Eagles, the Southeastern Mustangs and Lady Mustangs and the Vinemont Eagles and Lady Eagles.
Sumiton Christian 42, Vinemont 29 (girls)
Game one was...
Plenty of prep holiday hoops at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - A holiday hoopfest at Wallace State Community College has brought 25 teams to Tom Drake Coliseum for five days of entertaining Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) basketball.
Wallace State coach John Meeks was able to get 23 varsity teams and two varsity...
Cullman kids get to “Shop with a Cop”
CULLMAN - On Saturday morning, several area kids were rounded up at the Cherokee Avenue Chick-fil-A and transported from the scene by Cullman Police. It's okay, though. They were on their way to Wal-Mart to take part in the Cullman Police Department's (CPD) fourth...
Lady Hornets, Broncos stay unbeaten
HOLLY POND - Both the Locust Fork Lady Hornets and the Holly Pond Broncos stay undefeated in the regular season and in the area with big wins tonight.
Holly Pond 82, Locust Fork 47 (Boys)
The first quarter featured both teams playing even ball for most...
Artist profile: Cullman native Kassie Wilson
NASHVILLE - Kassie Wilson is busy these days. She just returned to Nashville from a trip to Canada.
"We were performing in Canada this weekend and had a layover due to weather conditions. We didn't get home till last night," she said. "It was quite...
Fairview starts new tradition with Christmas parade
FAIRVIEW - On Friday evening the Fairview Lions Club hosted its first Christmas parade, running from the elementary school down to Fairview Town Park, where other activities were planned. The parade itself was a small one, but provided entertainment for the large crowd in...
Fairview sweeps West Point in Friday night hoops
WEST POINT - The Fairview Lady Aggies sit on top of the Class 5A, Area 12 basketball standings after a 46-32 victory Friday evening over the West Point Lady Warriors.
Closing out the third quarter on a 7-0 run was the difference maker for the...
Vinemont council tackles Scout House issues, sells property to state for use as group home
VINEMONT - The top two items on the agenda for this week’s Vinemont Town Council meeting were the town’s Cary C. Montgomery Scout Community Center, known locally as the “Scout House,” and the possibility of the state purchasing a home for use by the...
Home in Simcoe fire a “total loss”
SIMCOE - A house fire on County Road 1635 in the Simcoe community resulted in a total loss of the structure this afternoon. Fortunately, no one was home at the time of the blaze.
"This was a structure fire, but no one was in the...
Dodge City residents arrested with firearms, drugs
DODGE CITY - Two Dodge City residents were arrested Thursday after a search warrant led to the discovery of drugs and firearms.
Stephen Joshua Hughes, 40, of Dodge City was charged with first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and had...
ADOL: Alabama’s November unemployment rate 5.9%; Cullman’s 4.7%
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate is 5.9 percent, with Cullman County at 4.7 percent, one of the lowest in the state.
Alabama’s November rate is up from October’s rate of 5.7...
Countdown to Christmas: How to make awesome Brussels sprouts
Over the next several days leading up to Christmas, Tribune columnist Loretta Gillespie will be sharing Christmas tips with our readers. They will include recipes, craft projects, unique home decorating ideas and more.
Brussels sprouts are ridiculously cheap so it makes good sense to...
Close games and dominating performances highlight middle school semis
GOOD HOPE - One near upset, two dominant wins and a game gone down to the wire highlighted the semifinal round of the Cullman County Middle School Tournament at Good Hope Thursday evening.
In the girls' division, No. 1 seed Cold Springs survived a big...
Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team has won three straight tournaments this semester
Wallace State Quiz Bowl members are, from left, sponsor Christine O’Leary, Ross Wallace, Zakk Waddell, Derik Arendall and Paul Knetter.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team recently accomplished a feat sponsor Christine O’Leary hasn’t witnessed in 20+ years as the coach.
Wallace State’s team, made...
CP&R hosting Christmas break archery tournament
CULLMAN – Cullman City Parks and Recreation (CP&R) will host a 3D and National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) archery tournament on Thursday, Dec. 29 at the Cullman Civic Center. This fun shoot is open to archers of all ages. Registration will take...
2016 Coaches’ All-County Middle School Football Team announced
GOOD HOPE - Twenty-eight young men were recognized Thursday night for an outstanding 2016 Cullman County middle school football season.
The coaches' All-County team was announced at halftime of the middle school girls’ basketball semifinal between West Point and Good Hope.
Good Hope Middle School coach...
CCBOE recognizes achievements, swears in newly-elected members
Newly-elected board member Heath Allbright takes his oath of office.
CULLMAN -The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) met Thursday evening, presenting awards and giving recognition to several individuals, and also swearing in newly-elected board members.
Recognized were Gene Sullins for his service as CCBOE president,...
Vinemont man arrested for burglary; guns, knives and swords taken
VINEMONT - A Vinemont man is behind bars for allegedly stealing multiple weapons from an area flea market, including guns, knives and swords.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigators on Wednesday arrested Joshua Wayne Moon, 31 for two counts of third-degree burglary, second-degree unlawful possession...
Fairview and Hanceville schools receive impressive Christmas gifts from Merchants Bank
FAIRVIEW and HANCEVILLE - On Thursday, representatives of Merchants Bank visited Fairview High School and later met with staff from all three Hanceville schools to deliver John Deere Gator ATVs the organization has donated to the schools.
According to Merchants Bank Vice President Eric Laney,...
7-week Phlebotomy course offers introduction into medical career
Kendra Cummings works as a phlebotomist at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She completed the non-credit Phlebotomy program through Wallace State Community College’s Continuing Education program after graduating high school.
HANCEVILLE - Kendra Cummings of Baileyton once had a fear of needles. But the 2014 graduate...
Animal rescue in Eva seeks good homes for good pets
Hoss and Elsa went home with Cullman City Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and family.
EVA - Dianne McRea is on a mission. With the help of family, she operates Great & Small Rescue, a nonprofit animal welfare organization whose stated purpose is "To provide a...
Drew Green named chairman of Cullman’s Alabama Bicentennial Committee
Last week the Cullman Alabama Bicentennial Committee met for the first time to discuss the upcoming state bicentennial. The state is branding it “ALABAMA 200.” State director of the event, Jay Lamar, came up from Montgomery to kick off the planning stages of the...
Colony to open community game room and gym for Christmas holidays
The newly upgraded game room in the Colony Educational Complex, seen in this photo from August, will be open for area children over the Christmas break.
COLONY - The Town of Colony is planning something special for its kids and those of the surrounding area. ...
Wallace State men’s basketball hosting Buffalo Wild Wings High School Christmas Challenge beginning Thursday
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State men’s basketball is hosting the inaugural Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge beginning Thursday at Tom Drake Coliseum.
The five-day event features 23 high schools from the state, including a handful of ranked teams and familiar visitors to the Northwest Regional tournament...
Crane Hill man arrested for synthetic drug distribution
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police Department (CPD) Investigator Chris Thomason, Sgt. Scott Sanford and Sgt. Adam Clark on Tuesday arrested Louie Lauton Farr, 64, of Crane Hill on three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
Investigators made three controlled buys from Farr in...
Wallace State Sonography students donate $2,400 to Footprints Ministry
Students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Wallace State Community College pose with representatives of Footprints Ministry. Pictured from left, are, in front: Erica Barnhouse (Decatur), Gloria Delaney (Madison), Ashley Acker (Huntsville), Alena Jakway (Cullman), Katie Bowers and her children Pearce and Irene,...
Give the gift of education through WSCC Future Foundation Fund A Need Program
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation recently introduced a new option for supporters to help meet the needs of students working toward completing their educations. Fund a Need offers supporters a breakdown of specific needs students can face each semester. These needs...
School board recognizes top performers
Cullman City Schools’ nurses
CULLMAN - It was a night of recognizing outstanding achievements when the Cullman City School Board met Tuesday evening.
First up was the Cullman High School competition cheerleading team, who recently won the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 6A championship...
Colony Town Council now complete
The 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 - Council members couldn't say when the town last had a full town council, but it has one now. At...
Lady Eagles stay undefeated; Eagles win
FAIRVIEW - After defeating the Fairview Lady Aggies at Cold Springs in their first meeting, the Lady Eagles looked to not only stay undefeated, but win at a very tough place. Elizabeth Hill and Emme Willoughby combined for 40 points and No. 4 Cold...
Bearcats get the best of the Warriors; Lady Warriors continue impressive season
WEST POINT - It is a night that most Cullman County hoops fans look forward to each year. The night when West Point and Cullman lock horns and go to war on the hardwood, and Tuesday night was no exception. Jim Boyd Gymnasium was...
No surprises in boys’ middle school hoops tournament Tuesday night
GOOD HOPE - All of the high seeds in the boys’ division of the Cullman County Middle School Basketball Tournament Tuesday put together a winning formula to move on to the semifinal round.
The quest for success began with No. 1 seed Parkside taking down...
Good Hope council addresses old sewer lines, road construction
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council met this week, fresh off a successful parade and Christmas in the Park event over the weekend.
“It was a huge success,” said Councilman Greg Brown. Mayor Jerry Bartlett commended Brown for his hard work with the...
Christmas in Baileyton
BAILEYTON - Hundreds turned out this weekend for Baileyton’s fifth annual Christmas celebration at the Baileyton Senior Center. Free food, drinks, fresh fruit, gifts and a free picture with Santa were provided for all those in attendance. The building was packed to near capacity,...
Commission executes gun range agreement with CCSO
Representatives from the Cullman County Department of Human Resources address the commission during Tuesday's meeting.
CULLMAN - Tuesday’s Cullman County Commission meeting was a packed house, with a public hearing for Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) funding for the Cullman Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS)...
CCCDC awards grants to Dodge City Senior Center and Beat 8 Community Center
Pictured are CCCDC member Bradley Williams, Dodge City Mayor Tawana Canada, Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope and Senior Center Director Ann Rice.
CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) recently awarded two grants.
The Dodge City Senior Center received $12,000 for upgrades to...
Just keep winning: Broncos stay perfect
HOLLY POND - In what has become the norm for the year, the Holly Pond Broncos walked onto the court perfect and walked off the same way, and Monday night was no different as the Good Hope Raiders invaded Felton C. Easterwood Gymnasium.
After controlling...
What do teenagers want for Christmas?
CULLMAN - The holidays are upon us, and yet again we do not know what to get. If you have a teenager that you are buying for this year, fear not; we have a list of suggestions that are sure to make this holiday...
Close and not-so-close contests in round 1 of county middle school tournament
GOOD HOPE - One upset, one near upset and two dominant performances highlighted the opening round play in the Cullman County Middle School Girls’ Basketball Tournament Monday night.
Tournament host Good Hope provided the stunner when the No. 6 seed Lady Raiders eliminated No. 3...
Cullman City Council recognizes CHS band; bids awarded for wastewater treatment plant improvements
Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, Councilman Andy Page, Cullman High School Band Director Christopher Smith, Assistant Director Doug Teuscher and student representatives of the CHS band program (including both marching and symphonic bands)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met Monday evening, with...
Cullman couple featured in new “Best of Alabama Living” cookbook
Kirk and Robbie Sue Vantrease
CULLMAN - Kirk and Robbie Sue Vantrease of Cullman are among the nine featured cooks in the just released “Best of Alabama Living” cookbook, published by the Alabama Rural Electric Association (AREA).
The Vantreases, members of Cullman Electric Cooperative, are longtime...
Local fire officials encourage fire safety at Christmas
Cullman Fire Marshal Chris Chaffin talks fire safety.
CULLMAN - As we approach Christmas, Cullman County fire officials are encouraging citizens to be aware of the unique safety challenges this season brings. Homes often see more clutter, more activity around fireplaces, more cooking, more electrical...
Saving Forgotten Warriors sending care packages to troops in Afghanistan
CULLMAN - On Nov. 12 a suicide bomber managed to make his way onto Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. According to Jeremy Hogan, founder of the local veterans’ support organization Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW), the harm at the base extended beyond the immediate tragedy...
Eight seconds to fame, annual Sheriff’s Rodeo a success
CULLMAN - To quote country music legend Garth Brooks, “It's boots and chaps; It's cowboy hats; It's spurs and latigo; It's the ropes and the reins; And the joy and the pain; And they call the thing rodeo,” and that is exactly what the...
Gov. Bentley proclaims “CHRISTMAS SUNDAY: The Day Alabama Feeds Every Child”
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley has signed a proclamation officially designating Dec. 25, 2016 as “CHRISTMAS SUNDAY: The Day Alabama Feeds Every Child.”
The signed document states, “We are making progress in ending child hunger in Alabama. In this holiday season and time of giving,...
West Point Performing Arts celebrates the season with “All I Want for Christmas Is You”
WEST POINT - Ty Parker and the students of the West Point High School Performing Arts program are hard at work. The band may have finished its marching season, but it hardly paused to catch its breath before jumping into its next project: a...
Holly Pond celebrates Christmas with community parade, annual Christmas Cards in the Park
HOLLY POND - On a chilly Saturday afternoon, the Holly Pond Civitan Club put on its Christmas parade with the help of local officials and churches, the Holly Pond and Berlin fire departments, local businesses and organizations and the Holly Pond High School band. ...
Tom Drake: Farm boy, wrestler, lawyer, politician and father- a pictorial history of one of Cullman’s sons
Before he became a prominent political figure in Alabama, Tom Drake/ aka “The Cullman Comet,” was a headliner in the wrestling profession and is today an honoree in almost every single wrestling hall of fame in the country.
When Tom Drake came into this world...
Pre- and post-Christmas hoops tournaments around the area
CULLMAN COUNTY - Those who enjoy basketball will get plenty of it before and after the Christmas holidays.
The week of Dec. 12-16 is the final week students will be in class in the Cullman County and Cullman City school systems.
High schools will close out...
Cullman Christmas Festival and Market showcases local talent
CULLMAN - Cullman Christian School's Cullman Christmas Festival and Market (previously hosted by St. John's Church) took place on Saturday, boasting more than 50 unique vendors, providing great food and showing off some of Cullman’s top live entertainment groups. Traditional horse-drawn carriage rides gave...
Wallace State men’s basketball pushes win streak to five games with come-from-behind victory over East Mississippi
HANCEVILLE – Sophomore guard Jaylen McCoy scored a season-high 25 points, Desmian Devane added 11 points and Wallace State’s men’s basketball team extended its winning streak to five games on Saturday, beating East Mississippi 72-69 at Tom Drake Coliseum.
Wallace State avenged a double-digit November...
Cullman Theatre competes at State Trumbauer; Drew Fillinger named to all-star cast
CULLMAN - In the first week of December, the Cullman High School (CHS) theater department, Cullman Theatre, participated in the State Trumbauer Theatre Festival. After winning best-in-show at district with their one-act production “Godspell,” the group went on to state competition on the campus...
Good weather, turnout for Good Hope Christmas Parade
GOOD HOPE - The City of Good Hope held its sixth annual Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park celebration on Saturday, with the parade starting at Good Hope High School and proceeding to the park by city hall. Local bands, including Hanceville High...
