Group serves more than 400 at 3rd Annual Gold Ridge Community Thanksgiving Dinner
GOLD RIDGE - On Thanksgiving Eve, a handful of volunteers got up bright and early to feed those in need a Thanksgiving meal. Myra Walker, of Cullman, alongside Karma in Cullman, a local charity organization founded by Rachel Bryant, orchestrated the event for the...
How-To: Making a rag garland (contest time!)
Using a mixture of colors and textures gives your garland a depth and richness.
Rag garlands have become all the rage lately. They are easy to make, you don’t have to sew a stitch and they add texture and color to your décor.
You can make...
Bulldogs ready to rumble with Pickens Co. in 1A semifinal Friday night
Addison Bulldogs (13-0) @ Pickens Co. Tornadoes (10-3)
Class 1A semifinal
G.S. Spruill Stadium - Reform
Friday 7 p.m.
LAST WEEK:
Addison defeated Hubbertville 30-20 in quarterfinals
Pickens Co. defeated Decatur Heritage 48-12 in quarterfinals
SERIES: Pickens Co. leads 4-0
LAST TIME: Pickens Co. defeated Addison 35-0 in 2015 regular season
ADDISON: 1A,...
Thanksgiving Day run raises funds for West Point playground
WEST POINT - Local runners and a few not-so-much runners got together Thanksgiving morning to run a challenging course, enjoy a little fellowship and help raise funds for the West Point Elementary School Playground Project. The Lil’ Warriors 5K Turkey Trot drew 37 participants,...
Community Photo of the Day- Nov. 24, 2016
#CommunityPhotooftheDay
The Cullman Aqua U10 Boys soccer team recently won the Cullman Region and advanced to finish 2nd in the state tournament on Nov. 20.
Players: Jake Murphree, Angel Fuentes, Rhett Boyd, Jacob Pierce, Luke Allen, William Gentry, Cesar Hernandez, Luke Brown. Not pictured: Cale Graves...
Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament: Day 2
HANCEVILLE - Day two of the Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament saw three close games and one dominant performance by Mortimer Jordan. In the opening game between the Locust Fork Hornets and the Cold Springs Eagles, it was back and forth all game, until it had...
60th Annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament: Day 1
HOLLY POND - It is that time of year again. Time to fill up on turkey around the Thanksgiving table then fill up on hoops at the 60th Annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament.
The tournament action started off with the Cullman Bearcats taking on the...
Tips for your leftover Thanksgiving feast
All the work and preparation that goes into shopping, baking, roasting and cleaning up after your Thanksgiving meal results in leftovers. What to do with them?
First, if you have a foodbank or a church or local mission that feeds needy families in your area,...
Athens pulls it out over Fairview to win Danville Lady Hawks’ Thanksgiving Classic
DANVILLE - Athens' Lady Golden Eagles had to reach deep down inside to take home the Danville Lady Hawks’ Thanksgiving Classic championship for the second straight year against the Fairview Lady Aggies.
Last year, Athens was in command for much of the contest and won...
Giving Back: Good Hope leaders serve Thanksgiving dinner to their community
Councilman Taft Dillashaw, Coach Alan Scott and members of the GHHS football team wash dishes.
Tribune reporter W.C. Mann shares his experience at yesterday's eighth annual Good Hope Community Thanksgiving Meal.
GOOD HOPE - In the Bible we are told, "The greatest among you will...
City, County closed Nov. 24-25; No City sanitation pickup Nov. 24; County sanitation to run as normal
Per City of Cullman:
City offices will be CLOSED Thursday & Friday, Nov. 24-25, 2016, for the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no residential sanitation and recycling pickup on Thanksgiving day (Thursday), but Thursday and Friday routes will operate on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. Please...
Wallace State Diagnostic Medical Sonography students earn 100% pass rate on physics registry
Diagnostic Medical Sonography students Leah Price, left, Vi Vo, and Macy Williams conduct an exercise at Wallace State Community College. The three students are members of the Class of 2016 graduating next month. Every member of the class passed their physics registry, which is...
St. John’s 2016 Grover Reeves’ Community Thanksgiving Day Meal today at 11 a.m.
CULLMAN - More than 100 volunteers and approximately 30 drivers will serve 80 turkeys, gallons of dressing, vats of cranberry sauce and mountains of Cullman sweet potatoes today at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church in Cullman.
An army of volunteers and the Community Thanksgiving Meal...
Cold Springs, West Point perfect in West Point Girls’ Thanksgiving Tournament
WEST POINT - Cold Springs' offense, tempo and quick hands proved to be too much for Oakman to handle Wednesday afternoon in the inaugural West Point Girls’ Thanksgiving Tournament.
Cold Springs, who had a game Wednesday morning against Guntersville canceled due to Guntersville's team severely...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 23: The day is here!
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 23:
So, Thanksgiving Eve has finally arrived, our Countdown Corner has taken you through steps to ensure that you have the best, least stressful holiday ever. Here are a few more tips for making your morning and meal time even less...
Flu hampers West Point Girls’ Thanksgiving Tournament
WEST POINT - Cold Springs was scheduled to play a doubleheader Wednesday in the last day of the West Point Girls' Thanksgiving Tournament. But the Lady Eagles' first game was canceled due to Guntersville not being able to field a full squad because members...
Wallace State’s 2016 Chancellor’s Award recipients recognized at ACCA Conference banquet
Wallace State’s Chancellor’s Award recipients were recognized Tuesday at the Alabama Community College Association (ACCA) Conference luncheon in Montgomery. Pictured are, (left to right): Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Dr. Thea Hall, the college’s Career Faculty recipient; Christine Wiggins, the Staff member recipient;...
3 arrested for meth and Suboxone
VINEMONT - Members of the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) on Tuesday arrested Jonathan Craig Wilson, 39, of Vinemont, Randy Eugene James, 41, of Cullman and Justina Briann Guthery, 24, of Hanceville after executing a warrant at Wilson’s residence.
When agents arrived at the home,...
Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament recap, night 1
HANCEVILLE - What a way to kick off the 34th annual Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament: three games that went to the wire and one that got really interesting. The Locust Fork Hornets vs. the Dora Bulldogs was the first game on the menu and it...
Birmingham man killed in early morning interstate crash in Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Birmingham man was killed in an early morning crash on Interstate 65 in Cullman County on Wednesday.
According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick, Christopher Walker, 33, was pronounced dead at the scene, which was in the southbound lanes of...
Baldwin man arrested for trafficking
BALDWIN - Cullman City Police Narcotics Investigators Chris Thomason and Justin Craft, along with Capt. Becky Boyd, on Tuesday arrested James Gorden Adams, Jr., 63, of Baldwin for one count of trafficking in illegal drugs and four counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled...
Couple murdered in Blount County had close ties to Cullman and Hanceville
Bennie and Faye Moore are seen here in a photo from 2013, when the couple celebrated their 50th anniversary. Image: The Blount Countian
BLOUNT COUNTY - Bennie and Faye Moore, who lived in northwest Blount County near the Cullman County line and the city of...
Good Hope prepares for busy holiday season
Plenty of folks came out to enjoy last year's Thanksgiving meal.
The City of Good Hope has some good things going on over the next few weeks, to get its folks into the swing of the Thanksgiving-to-Christmas holiday season. Councilman Greg Brown gives us a...
Danville escapes Holly Pond in Lady Hawks’ Classic quarterfinals; Fairview tops West Morgan
DANVILLE - For most of the second half, the Holly Pond Lady Broncos had tournament host Danville on the ropes Tuesday night in the quarterfinals of the 9th Annual Danville Lady Hawks' Thanksgiving Classic.
But in the final 28 seconds, the Lady Hawks escaped the...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 22: Ice candles
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 22:
Ice candles are perhaps the most fun of all the things we’ve done leading up to Thanksgiving!
They are amazingly beautiful, totally cost-effective since you are gathering most of the materials from your own yard and they stay as long as...
Community raising funds for family and victim of Vinemont fire
VINEMONT - Through social media, the victim of Saturday night's fatal house fire in the Vinemont-Providence community has been identified by family and friends as Kim Chumley, 51, of Vinemont. Those friends and family are using the platform to raise funds to both support...
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday sales
You’ll discover everything from unique furniture pieces to fine linens and accessories for the home at Vintage West Home. “We are very proud to carry the full line of Magnolia Home from Joanna Gaines including furniture, home décor, rugs and even paint. We have...
Aiming high and shooting straight: Cullman Sons of Confederate Veterans raise money for local charities with turkey shoot
Money round winner Shon Burton
JONES CHAPEL - On Saturday morning, groups of armed men converged on the west Cullman County community of Jones Chapel. There they shot it out for several hours, before giving up and going their separate ways again. What was the...
West Point Town Council holds first meeting of new session, talks development
Mayor Kenneth Kilgo prepares to call the meeting to order.
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council held its first meeting since the new council was sworn in earlier this month. Present were Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, Town Attorney Dan Willingham, council members Darion Daniel,...
Bearcats win close one; Lady Bearcats stumble
CULLMAN - In the final game before Thanksgiving tournament play starts on Wednesday, Cullman played host to the Golden Eagles of Athens in boys’ and girls’ action.
Cullman 70, Athens 64
In what turned out to be a run and gun shoot-out, it was the Cullman...
Cold Springs, West Point come out on top opening night of West Point Girls’ Thanksgiving Tournament
WEST POINT - On opening night of the inaugural West Point Girls’ Thanksgiving Tournament, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles and West Point Lady Warriors emerged victorious, while a potential win got away from the Hanceville Lady Bulldogs.
Cold Springs had solid offense in the first...
Free Thanksgiving community meals
CULLMAN - If you are looking for somewhere to spend Thanksgiving, either to eat, volunteer or both, here are some great options. As always, check our online calendar for an up-to-date listing of community events at http://www.cullmansense.com/calendar. If we learn of more free Thanksgiving...
Pack, Ship & More adds to growing Highway 157 business district
CULLMAN - On Nov. 17, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed another new business to the fast-growing business and retail district near the Highway 157/I-65 interchange. Owners Pam and Steve Baswell cut the ribbon in front of Pack, Ship & More at 1950...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 21: Housework
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 21:
Ok, so far we have had fun cooking, decorating and getting crafty for Thanksgiving…now we gotta go to work, sigh…
So, here goes, might as well dig in and get ‘er done, friends and neighbors!
This is my own list, so don’t...
County Schools awarded $5.5 million for renovations, repairs and upgrades
Pictured from left to right are: John Riley, president and CEO of Cullman Savings Bank; Shane Barnette, superintendent of Cullman County Schools; and Steve Glasscock, CEO and chairman of Merchants Bank.
CULLMAN - Special Projects Coordinator Dr. T.J. Franey of the Cullman County Board of...
Cullman swimmers headed to AHSAA state swimming championship
Individual qualifiers Colby Hutson, Callie Hollingsworth, Reese McNeel and Cabri Adams
HUNTSVILLE - Cullman's swim and diving team had a successful weekend in the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) North Sectional Meet.
Eighth-grader Reese McNeel set the tone with a runner-up berth in the 1...
Cullman High Cheer Team takes 6A state title in AHSAA state championship cheer competition
HANCEVILLE - Cullman High School made quite an impact in Class 6A of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state championship cheer competition Saturday at Wallace State's Tom Drake Coliseum. The CHS Cheer Team beat out the competition to win the 2016 6A...
Vinemont Band Boosters hold annual arts & crafts show
Elizabeth McDowell of Hippiemama Bath & Beauty
CULLMAN - The Vinemont Band Boosters held their annual Arts & Crafts Sale Friday and Saturday, and more than 60 vendors from across the state of Alabama participated, featuring unique gifts and handmade items. The Vinemont Band Boosters...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 20: Recipes that really work, part 2
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 20:
Turkey thawing ALERT!!!! If your turkey is 10 pounds or less, or if you have a frozen turkey breast, take it out of the freezer by Monday night and let it thaw in the refrigerator.
If your turkey is more than...
Schedule: Thanksgiving week hoops tournaments
MONDAY
West Point Girls Thanksgiving Tournament
Cold Springs vs. Albertville 5 p.m.
West Point vs. Guntersville 6:15 p.m.
Hanceville vs. Oakman 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
West Point Girls Thanksgiving Tournament
West Point vs. Albertville 4 p.m.
Cold Springs vs. Phil Campbell 5:15 p.m.
Hanceville vs. Guntersville 6:30 p.m.
West Point vs. Oakman 7:45 p.m.
Hanceville Thanksgiving...
Playoff Recap: Addison Bulldogs earning it as playoff drive moves into the semifinals
ADDISON - For the last two weeks, the Addison Bulldogs have met the challenge, facing ranked opponents in the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) football playoffs.
They have earned the opportunity to play in the semifinals after posting an entertaining and hard fought 30-20...
“Suspicious” house fire leads to discovery of body
VINEMONT - A house fire overnight in the Vinemont-Providence area sent one man to an area hospital and led to the discovery of a body, launching an investigation by the state fire marshal's office and Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO).
The blaze occurred at a...
Sweet harmony: Cold Springs FFA String Band places high at national competition
Pictured, left to right- Travis Hill, Hunter McClendon, Katie Dollar, Matthew Blair and Andrew Blair
BREMEN - Cullman County has some good music: great high school marching bands, fun gathering spots with open mic nights, numerous laid-back jam sessions, traditional choirs, German music, Irish folk...
Visit the Chamber’s annual Parade of Trees; silent auction to benefit Brooks’ Place
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center has partnered with the Child Advocacy Center of Cullman, also known as Brooks’ Place of Cullman. As a part of the Chamber for Charities program, the final Business After Hours event of 2016...
Foxgloves & Fireflies: Turkey platter obsession
I’m not sure just what started it, but more than likely it was just like any other collection, you just find something that speaks to your heart and you purchase it and put it in a place where you can enjoy it and it...
Files from Yesteryear: 1953
From the Files of 1953:
Simcoe News
Carl Peak celebrated his birthday on Sunday with a surprise birthday dinner.
Douglas Hill, of Birmingham, spent the weekend with relatives here.
Johnnie Hill had as her overnight guests recently, Barbara Jo Pearson, Melba Evans, Gerroldean Schnittker, Evon Aikens and...
Slow-rolling Tide defeat UTC 31-3
TUSCALOOSA – Alabama’s sloppy play combined with University of Tennessee- Chattanooga (UTC) enthusiasm made for a grinder of a game, with the Tide coming out on top 31-3.
The UTC Mocs were the first and only team to tack on points in the first quarter,...
Auburn seniors go out with a bang, shut out A&M 55-0
AUBURN - From the opening drive to the final play, it was all Auburn as they played Alabama A&M Saturday night in the last home game for the Tigers this season, shutting out A&M 55-0.
It didn’t take long for senior Jeremy Johnson to show...
Lady Broncos post victory at Danville Classic; Athens, Jackson-Olin and Brewer also move to quarterfinals
DANVILLE - Holly Pond closed out the first day of the ninth annual Danville Lady Hawks' Thanksgiving Classic Saturday evening victorious, turning back the Hatton Lady Hornets 42-30.
Cullman County teams went 2-1 in the first segment of the three-day holiday event. Holly Pond joins...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 19: Recipes that really work, part 1
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 19:
Ever tried a recipe that looked really good in a book or magazine, and it was a total disappointment? Well, here are some that have been in my family for years and I know they work. I hope you’ll enjoy...
Lady Aggies win, Lady Raiders fall in opening round of Lady Hawks’ Thanksgiving Classic
DANVILLE - Fairview bounced back from their first loss of the season Friday night, taking care of Decatur 54-39 Saturday in the ninth annual Danville Lady Hawks Thanksgiving Classic.
The Lady Aggies and Lady Red Raiders were hard at it as the score showed during...
Agriplex reception honors Jim Boyd and Dr. Tom “Big Doc” Williamson
Left to right: Jim Boyd, Dr. Tom "Big Doc" Williamson and Jim Boyd's brother, Burell Boyd
CULLMAN - You could almost feel the tangible emotions in the room as people watched former Cullman County Schools Superintendent, Jim Boyd, and local veterinarian, Dr. Tom Williamson, take...
Hanceville Police arrest registered sex offender on drugs, stolen vehicle charges
David Lee Moore
HANCEVILLE - David Lee Moore of Hanceville and Tina Thompson of Cullman were arrested this week in Hanceville, facing charges for drugs, a stolen vehicle and other offenses. Moore is a registered sex offender who was convicted on two counts of sodomy...
Cold Springs sweeps Fairview at home
BREMEN - In an early season matchup of two of the top teams in the county, Cold Springs took both the boys’ and girls’ games Friday night at home.
Cold Springs 55, Fairview 50 (Boys)
Twenty-six minutes. That is how long it took Cold Springs to...
Lady Raiders, Raiders win home openers
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Raiders played their first home game of the season tonight against the Vinemont Eagles. It was a tale of two halves for Good Hope. After trailing at the half, they corrected their mistakes in the second to pull...
Addison escapes Hubbertville with 30-20 victory, moves to 1A semifinals
HUBBERTVILLE - Zeb Maze delivered the knockout punch for Addison when he scored on an 11-yard run with 1:14 remaining in the game to send the No. 3-ranked Bulldogs past No. 10 Hubbertville 30-20 and on to the semifinals in the Alabama High School...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 18: For those who do not cook
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 18:
For those of you who don't cook, here is a great way to contribute to your office Thanksgiving party.
The Countdown Corner has brought you up to the one week countdown, and we’ve shown you how to save time and headaches...
Arrest Roundup: David Olvin Brown arrested for theft; Kenneth Dewayne Johnson for distribution
Left, David Brown; Right, Kenneth Johnson
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police Department (CPD) Investigators Chris Thomason and Justin Craft on Friday arrested David Olvin Brown, 30, of Cullman for first-degree theft of property.
Investigators recovered a 2000 Ford F650 and a wood chipper that had been...
Wallace State volleyball eliminated from NJCAA Division I national tournament, closes season with 38-4 record
Wallace State freshman Kaylee Maddox (5) celebrates after recording a kill Friday against Mineral Area College.
CASPER, WYO. – One of the best seasons in Wallace State volleyball program history came to an end Friday. The Lions were eliminated at the National Junior College Athletic...
ALGOP statement on Sen. Jeff Sessions’ nomination for U.S. attorney general
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama
MONTGOMERY - On Friday morning, President-elect Donald Trump announced that U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama will serve in his cabinet as U.S. Attorney General. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued the following statement on the nomination:
"The Alabama Republican Party is...
Community mourns sudden loss of beloved resident, Brian “Cowboy” Ferguson
CULLMAN - The Cullman community was shocked and saddened today by the sudden passing of well-known resident Brian "Cowboy" Ferguson. Condolences have flooded social media all day, with friends sharing memories of the man who gave so selflessly to others, whether on mission trips...
Quarterfinal preview: Bulldogs look to take down Hubbertville Friday night
Addison Bulldogs (12-0) @ Hubbertville Lions (10-1)
Class 1A
Wiley Hollingsworth Stadium - Hubbertville
Friday 7 p.m.
SERIES: Hubbertville leads 2-0
LAST TIME: Hubbertville defeated Addison 18-7 in 1949.
LAST WEEK: Addison defeated Spring Garden 42-26, Hubbertville defeated Hackleburg 27-22
RANKINGS: Addison # 3, Hubbertville # 10 in state prep poll.
Looking...
Shedd: We need to implement a hay transportation program now
CULLMAN - The current drought is really hurting the cattle industry in my legislative district and relief is no where in sight. This week, I met with numerous agribusiness officials in Montgomery, including Alabama Cattlemen Association officers to discuss ways to help cattle farmers...
Hanceville Bulldogs take a bite out of Pennington; Lady Bulldogs falter
HANCEVILLE - Lane Horton Gymnasium on the campus of Hanceville High School was full of eager hoops fans ready to cheer on their Hanceville Bulldogs Thursday night.
Hanceville 46, Pennington 19 (Boys)
RJ Evans was unstoppable, dropping in 16 points on the way to a 46-19...
Steve and Lisa Lake: 2016 Farm Family
Left to right bottom row: Audrey Kate Oldacre, Steve, Kiah, Lisa, & Bryn Lake; Left to right top row: Ethan Lake, Todd & Emily Oldacre, Heath, & Mandi Lake
WEST POINT - Steve and Lisa Lake have been pulling rhythmically in tandem for years, moving...
Jerry and Shirley Bonner named 2017 City Family at Thursday night’s Farm-City Banquet
Mr and Mrs. Jerry and Shirley Bonner (Photo courtesy of Tommy Warhurst)
CULLMAN - The 2016 Farm-City Banquet was held on Thursday night at the Robert E. McGukin Civic Center, where Jerry and Shirley Bonner were named the 2017 City Family.
The banquet, which officially kicks...
Wallace State volleyball loses NJCAA Division I national tournament opener to 5th-seeded Salt Lake CC
CAPSER, WYO. – Wallace State’s volleyball team dropped its National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I national championship opener Thursday, losing 22-25, 14-25, 16-25 to 5th-seeded Salt Lake Community College at the Casper Events Center.
Wallace State, the tournament’s 12th seed, battled the Bruins...
Lady Bearcats win home opener for new coach Hembree; Bearcats romp past Boaz for 1st win
CULLMAN - New Cullman girls’ basketball coach Josh Hembree watched his Lady Bearcats prevail in their home opener Thursday night, beating the Boaz Lady Pirates 57-36.
The difference was the second half with Cullman outscoring the visitors from Marshall County 35-11, overcoming a three-point deficit...
Cullman County Schools/Wallace State Dual Enrollment Program showcased at national conference
Shane Barnette, Dr. Vicki Karolewics and American Association of Community Colleges President Dr. Walter Bumphus
CULLMAN - Earlier this month, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Shane Barnette and Wallace State Community College (WSCC) President Dr. Vicki Karolewics accepted an invitation to attend...
Local nonprofit providing vets a free Thanksgiving meal
CULLMAN - Jeremy Hogan hopes to give local veterans and their families something special this Thanksgiving season. He heads up Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW), a nonprofit organization dedicated to making life better for men and women in the Cullman area who served in the...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 17: Tools of the trade
I found this wonderful microplane (sometimes referred to as a mandolin) at Bennett's Home Store a couple of years ago. It quickly became one of my favorite kitchen tools.
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 17:
Today’s countdown includes making sure that you have all the tools you’ll...
Gospel Music Hall of Fame members, The Nelons, join Michael English and friends for SING Christmas Tour 2016 in Trinity, AL
TRINITY - The SING Christmas Tour 2016 is coming to Trinity Baptist Church in Trinity, Alabama, located at 1281 Old Highway 24, on Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 pm.
Multi Dove Award-winning and Grammy-nominated recording artists, The Nelons and Michael English represent more than 75...
Governor awards $242,004 to assist abuse victims in Cullman County
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a grant totaling $242,004 to support the nonprofit agency Victim Services of Cullman, which assists abuse victims in Cullman County.
The grants will help Victim Services of Cullman continue offering a crisis hotline, emergency shelter, counseling and other...
Southern Prep Sports Academy opening in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - The opening of Southern Prep Sports Academy, based in Hanceville, has been announced by its athletic director, James Tolbert, who says the academy will encourage and develop the skills needed to bridge the gap between academics and athletics.
According to Tolbert, the north-central...
Promising future for area AHSAA cross country following outstanding 2016 season
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cross country was very good in the area in 2016 and has a very bright future in the years to come.
With the St. Bernard Saints winning a state title for the first time while the Cold Springs Eagles and Cullman Bearcats...
“American Pickers” to film in Alabama, looking for residents with antique collections
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team are excited to return to Alabama! They plan to film episodes of the hit series “American Pickers” throughout the region this winter.
“American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique picking on the...
Jump for Troy! Trojans first team in Sun Belt history to crack AP Top 25
TROY - It is a great time to be a college football fan in the state of Alabama. The Alabama Crimson Tide are the no. 1 team in the country and are the favorite to win their 17th national championship. The Auburn Tigers are...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 16: Welcoming your guests
Known as both Osage oranges and common horse apples, these lime green beauties fall from the tree just around Thanksgiving and make wonderful decorations. They last about a month outside, longer if the weather is cold.
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 16:
So far, if you have...
Wallace State volleyball begins play Thursday at the NJCAA Division I national championship
Image/Text Russell Moore, WSCC: Wallace State’s volleyball team breezed through the 2016 Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/Region 22 tournament, capping it Sunday, Oct. 30 with an eighth consecutive tournament championship at Tom Drake Coliseum.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team has earned a No. 12...
County joins City in placing residents under water restrictions
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission today announced that the Cullman County Water Department has enacted their Emergency Water Conservation Plan, Phase I. Phase I goes into effect when Lake Catoma, the water source for almost all of Cullman County, falls to 15 feet...
SBI: No info about officer-involved shooting to be released at this time
CULLMAN COUNTY - Officials with Alabama's State Bureau of Investigation are not releasing any details about Tuesday's officer-involved shooting in Cullman County. The incident happened on County Road 1223 (Old 31 Highway), between Simmons Grocery and the Morgan County line, near Falkville.
"At the request...
Wallace State Lady Lions pick up two wins over weekend; WSCC men fall to Florida-based powers
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s women’s basketball team notched a pair of wins over the weekend in Americus, Ga., defeating Denmark (South Carolina) Technical College and Cape Fear (North Carolina) Community College.
Sophomore guard Kelsey Houston poured in 17 points off the bench, and Ahziala Wright...
Local farm preserves family heritage
Melanie Glasscock tends the cattle on the farm that has been in her family since the 1800s.
HOLLY POND/BERLIN - Melanie Glasscock is a busy lady. She is a full-time instructor at Wallace State, where she teaches biology and poultry science. In her spare time,...
Cold Springs boys, girls roll to easy wins in season and home openers against Vinemont
BREMEN - Triston Chambers and Josh Freeman will be deeply missed by the Cold Springs faithful as they accounted for more than half of the Eagles’ offense the four years they were there. Now, it is time for some familiar veterans on this team...
Broncos roll, Lady Broncos fall
HOLLY POND - It was a tale of two games for Holly Pond Tuesday night as the Broncos took care of business against the West Point Warriors, while the Lady Broncos faltered against the Lady Warriors.
Holly Pond 85, West Point 64 (Boys)
Holly Pond head...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 15: Freezing desserts for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 15
By making your cakes, pies and cookies ahead of time you can save literally hours of work. Most cakes freeze very well, in fact, some experts advise freezing them any time, because the icing seems to go on so much...
Fairview Lady Aggies survive late comeback to defeat Arab 63-60; Aggies fall 72-48
FAIRVIEW - A rematch between the Fairview and Arab varsity girls one week after the two opened the season against each other was a different story from the previous assignment in which the Lady Aggies won by a final score of 64-42.
This time, on...
Good Hope City Council discusses property and infrastructure development, taxes, holiday plans
GOOD HOPE - On Monday evening the Good Hope City Council held a meeting at Good Hope City Hall. The meeting was for information and discussion; no votes were taken. Mayor Jerry Bartlett and all council members were present.
The work session featured four items...
Hard-working Emme Willoughby signs with UAH
COLD SPRINGS - Considered one of the hardest working high school basketball players in the area, Cold Springs' Emme Willoughby will look to her senior season with the Lady Eagles, beginning this week, then take her work ethic to the University of Alabama in...
Cullman City Council awards multiple bids, approves several items; allocates more than $5 million
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman approved some high-dollar items at last night’s city council meeting. Chief among them were the awarding of bids for the Downtown Streetscape project and the new water and sewer facility on Eva Road.
Resolution no. 2017 - 14 was...
BREAKING NEWS: Officer-involved shooting on County Road 1223
CULLMAN COUNTY - A source from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) has confirmed that there has been an officer-involved shooting within the last hour. The shooting occurred on County Road 1223 (Old 31 Highway) between Simmons Grocery and the Morgan County line, near...
Let’s Pretend Hospital: Wallace State educates area students on medical matters
Students get hands-on with a well-equipped firefighter.
HANCEVILLE - From Nov. 14-17, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) is hosting its eighth annual "Let's Pretend Hospital" (LPH) program for Cullman County first graders. The free program will see more than 1,000 students and teachers this week:...
Saints, Lady Saints falter on the road
BLOUNTSVILLE - It was a tough night for the Saints and Lady Saints, with both teams falling on the road at J.B. Pennington.
J.B. Pennington 49, St. Bernard 39 (Boys)
Defense would best describe the first quarter of action Monday night as the J.B. Pennington Tigers...
Raiders jump to 4-0; Lady Raiders net 1st victory for new coach Amanda Swann
ARLEY - Getting control of the fourth quarter by a 22-7 advantage, the Good Hope Raiders remain undefeated one week into the new basketball season. The Raiders took down the Meek Tigers 66-49 Monday night, thanks to a defense that allowed two field goals...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 14: Painting your Halloween pumpkins for Thanksgiving
Use your newly gilded pumpkin with rustic or shabby chic decorations, or as a formal centerpiece.
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 14
If you bought pumpkins and ornamental gourds for Halloween and they are still firm, you can repurpose them for Thanksgiving with just a can of...
Topsy turvy, wild weekend of college football
NATION - When the college world turned on their collective televisions Saturday morning, the college football playoffs were pretty much set with most top teams playing games that looked very winnable on paper. But then they turned they turned them off, for the first...
Wallace State Physical Therapist Assistant program earns 100% pass rate
The Wallace State Community College Physical Therapist Assistant program earned its fifth overall and third first-time 100 percent pass rate for graduates taking their National Physical Therapy Examination. Pictured are 2013 graduates Casey Cooley, of Boaz, left, and Scott Cooley of Cullman.
HANCEVILLE - Recent...
Man pleads guilty to 2014 murder of sex offender in Berlin
CULLMAN - Jay Maynor, 43, of Cullman pleaded guilty today in Cullman County Circuit Court to murder and attempted murder, charges stemming from the June 2014 murder of Raymond Earl Brooks, 59, of Berlin and from Maynor opening fire into the Berlin Quick Stop...
Mayor proclaims “Retired Teachers’ Day” in Cullman
Pictured L-R: Dr. Donald E. Green, Kay Callan, Mayor Jacobs, JoAnne Minnitt
CULLMAN - Cullman’s retired educators were recently recognized with a proclamation signed by Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaiming Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, “Retired Teachers’ Day” in the city of Cullman. The proclamation was...
Care for Claire Bear: group raises more than $5,000 for local toddler battling cancer
CULLMAN - Family, friends and local residents gathered this weekend to raise funds for a local 23-month-old girl who has captured the heart of the community. Money raised at the event will go toward expenses for medical treatment and travel for Claire “Bear” Byars...
