Hanceville triumphs over West Point, 24-8
WEST POINT - A festive feel was in the air as the West Point Middle School Warriors took the field on Homecoming Tuesday afternoon, but it was the Hanceville Middle School Bulldogs who played the role of spoiler, defeating the Warriors 24-8.
“We started out...
Shooting for success
CULLMAN – Recently, the Cullman County Home Builders Association held its annual Scholarship Fundraiser Sporting Clay Event at Maple Ridge Gun Club. The showing was one of the best they’ve had, according to CCHA president Willy Hendrix.
“I honestly believe this is one of the...
Good Hope Middle School rolls to easy win; Fairview shuts out Good Hope in JV game
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope Middle School has been flat out dominant during the past 26 regular season games. Make it 27 games after blowing out Fairview 48-20 last night to start out 2-0 under new coach Tim Hudson. Fairview was supposed to get...
Good Hope wins volleyball opener on new gym floor
GOOD HOPE - Having to adjust without the services of All-County middle blocker Kate Kent, the Good Hope Lady Raiders did just that with a new rotation that clicked in winning the home opener Tuesday on a brand new and newly painted hardwood floor...
Ribbon-cutting ceremony christens new floor in Good Hope gymnasium
GOOD HOPE - Excitement filled the air Tuesday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to christen a brand new and newly painted hardwood floor at Good Hope Gymnasium.
The festivities took place 90 minutes before the first volleyball match of the 2016 season was held between...
Amanda Swann named new girls’ basketball coach at Good Hope High
GOOD HOPE - Right before school began, Good Hope girls’ basketball coach Michael Oldacre announced his retirement after 16 seasons with the Lady Raiders, posting 316 victories and three Cullman County championships.
Principal John Hood had options to look at in finding a replacement for...
No. 19 Wallace State volleyball breezes through Ohio weekend tournament
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s 19th-ranked volleyball team dominated in the Owens Community College Invitational over the holiday weekend, winning six matches to remain undefeated on the young season.
The Lions (8-0) beat Jackson (Michigan) College, Muskegon (Michigan) Community College, Waubonsee (Illinois) Community College, McHenry County...
Mayor proclaims Sept. 17-23 “Constitution Week” in city of Cullman
Pictured, (left to right): Patricia Kahler, Linda Schgier, Mayor Townson and Rhonda Van Zandt
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, Sept. 6 Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson officially proclaimed the week of Sept. 17-23 “Constitution Week” in the city of Cullman.
On Sept. 17, 1787, the delegates to...
Wallace State hosts “Back to Class Bash” for its students
Photo: Wallace State student James Arnold, left, contemplates a move as he plays outdoor checkers with Zach Glenn.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s Alumni Association, Student Government Association and Success Coaches hosted a “Back to Class Bash” last week in front of the Student Center.
Wallace State...
Camp Liberty to host event, Rockin’ America’s Heroes, Sept. 24
BATTLEGROUND - On Sept. 24 the gates of Camp Liberty will open at 10 a.m. for an all-day event called Rockin’ America’s Heroes, a launch party for The Valkyrie Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the successful facilitation of the after-down range transition of...
Labor Day fun in Fairview, thanks to the Fairview Lions Club
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Lions Club hosted a Labor Day car show and family fun event in the glorious shade of community park on Wesley Avenue Monday. The venue helped lessen the 90-degree heat, making the occasion quite enjoyable.
The President of the Fairview Lions...
2016 Sweet Tater Festival biggest yet
SMITH LAKE PARK - The sunny weather had a great influence on Cullman County Parks & Rec’s Fourth Annual Sweet Tater Festival Sunday and Monday. According to CCP&R Director Doug Davenport this year saw the greatest turnout the festival has ever had. Davenport attributed...
Billy Bob’s Stories and Stuff: I’ve had that surgery
Occasionally, someone will ask me how many times I’ve been in the hospital. For a little fun, I often reply, “Oh, I’ve lost count, but probably thousands of times.” They usually look at me like I’m either crazy or just plain lying. Then I...
3 fun Labor Day events
Fairview Lions Club Labor Day Celebration and Car Show- Car registration starts at 7 a.m., parade at 11 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 5 at the park on Wesley Avenue across from the Fairview Superette. Car registration starts at 7 a.m. with a $15 registration fee. Parade...
Fallen Vietnam soldier remembered in Baileyton
Photo: Charles Shedd, left and Peggy Cole stand proudly with the new sign for the bridge honoring their late brother, Alton Shedd.
I still miss him after 50 years and it’s an honor to get to see the memorial bridge named after my brother.”
Charles Shedd
BAILEYTON...
Mac McCutcheon to speak in Cullman on Sept. 13
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Women (CCRW) have announced that newly-elected Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, Rep. Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia will be the special guest speaker at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13.
“We are very pleased that the new Speaker...
On the topic of headlines…
Last night we posted a news story about the grand opening of the new Cullman County Democratic headquarters in Cullman. The headline of that story, "Cullman's with Her! Democratic HQ opens in Cullman," has been met with fury and vitriol the likes of which...
Auburn drops heartbreaker to No. 2 Clemson
Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson, center, runs the ball in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
AUBURN - With a weekend full of upsets, the Auburn Tigers hoped to do the...
Files from Yesteryear: 1918, 1935 and 1938
From the Files of 1918:
One hundred and fifty-nine of Cullman’s promising young men have been called to go in training for military service under the selective draft.
Americans are in the thickest of battle-new registrations will be held every three months for men who reach...
Democratic HQ opens in Cullman
Photo: l-r, Donnis Leeth, new mayor of Colony; Nancy Worley, chair of the Alabama Democratic Party; Ron Crumpton,candidate for U.S. Senate; Karen Johnson, with the Cullman County Democrats; Roger Duke, with the North Central Alabama Young Democrats; Ernestine Linton, with the Cullman County Democrats; and...
Week 3 Recap: tough beginning for local teams in start of regional play
CULLMAN - Of the 10 teams The Cullman Tribune/Cullman Sense covers on a regular basis in high school football, only two were able to win on opening night of regional games in the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
The quest to make a run toward...
20th Annual Sweet Tater Festival kicks off tomorrow
CULLMAN - The 20th Annual Sweet Tater Festival kicks off at Smith Lake Park tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 4 and continues Monday, Labor Day, Sept. 5. The festival will run from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. both days.
Admission is $3 per person.
There will be live entertainment, food...
Cullman varsity, Arab junior high winners at Bearcat 2-mile run
Photo: Cullman High School Varsity Girls and Boys
CULLMAN - Oliver Woodard Stadium took on a different look than normal Saturday morning with the Cullman High School Bearcat 2-mile cross country run.
The event featured 14 schools from north and central Alabama, competing in a fast-paced...
Bulldogs bulldoze Mustangs 60-16
ADDISON - The first regional game for the Addison Bulldogs proved to be plenty for them to handle as they advanced to 3-0 this season with another win this week against the Southeastern Mustangs.
Addison hosted the Mustangs, won the coin toss and elected to...
Good Hope falls 20-0 to Fayette County in 1st area game this season
FAYETTE - Good Hope looked to start out 1-0 in the region tonight. Instead, turnovers and penalties derailed them and they fell 20-0 to the Fayette County Indians.
After starting out slowly on their first series, the Raider defense forced a Chance Stevenson interception, which...
Meek loses close contest to Lynn, 13-6
ARLEY - The Lynn Bears improved to 3- 0 Friday night as they traveled to Arley to face the Meek Tigers. The Bears sought revenge, after Meek trounced them last year, 70 - 7. 2016 is proving to be Lynn's year as they are...
Heartbreaker in Holly Pond
HOLLY POND - Expectations were high for the Holly Pond Broncos' third game of the season Friday night, which was also their home opener. After breaking their 29-game losing streak last year, the Broncos enjoyed a 2-0 record going into tonight’s game, where they...
Wild 4th quarter propels Locust Fork by Vinemont 35-20
VINEMONT - It was a wild fourth quarter in the 3A, Region 6 opener between undefeated Locust Fork and unbeaten Vinemont Friday evening at Mark Smothers Stadium.
The final 12:00 produced four touchdowns, two lead changes, 214 yards of combined offense and a wild finish...
Updated: Shots fired reported on County Road 623
CULLMAN - Officials with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office received a report of shots fired on County Road 623 in Cullman County at approximately 11 p.m. Friday evening.
According to the CCSO, at this time, there is no evidence of a shooting or that anyone...
Foxgloves & Fireflies: if granny had a leaf blower
The leaves are just starting to turn orange on my sugar maples, and some are already falling. It makes me think of my Granny. I can just see her raking leaves as hard as she could go. She didn’t just rake them for the...
Fultondale overpowers Hanceville 59-8
FULTONDALE- It was a tough night for the Bulldogs of Hanceville as they traveled to Fultondale to take on the Wildcats.
Hanceville started the game on their own 30 as a result of a Fultondale pooch kick. The Bulldogs started off the game with back-to-back...
Bearcats struggle, falling 44-21 to Albertville
ALBERTVILLE – The Class 6A Region 7 clash between Albertville and Cullman had its moments of flair but yellow flags and penalties punished the Bearcats as they dropped a big road game 44-21.
Albertville jumped out to a quick 17-0 lead over the Bearcats following...
Saturday Event Guide- Sept. 3
Divino Niño Day at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament- starts at 7 a.m.
On behalf of the Nuns of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration and the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament we would love to invite you and your family to...
Saturday Event Guide- Sept. 3
Divino Niño Day at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament- starts at 7 a.m.
On behalf of the Nuns of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration and the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament we would love to invite you and your family to...
Wallace State volleyball wins at Lawson State, extending ACCC winning streak to 30 matches
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s 19th-ranked volleyball team swept Lawson State on the road Wednesday night, winning 30-28, 25-14, 25-18.
Wallace State, the seven-time defending Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) champion, has won 30 conference matches in a row dating back to October 2013.
Sophomore Cierra Davis...
Birds of a feather
PELHAM - Ever hear the haunting call of an owl on a dark night? That could be a barn owl, or maybe what your grandparents called a ‘hoot’ owl. Or maybe you’ve heard a sound that has been described as that of a woman’s...
Call from concerned citizen results in discovery of significant forgery operation; 4 arrests made
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police officers on Monday arrested four people and shut down a significant forgery operation as a result of received a call from a concerned citizen.
The caller reported suspicious males in a gold Jeep Liberty in the back parking lot of...
CP&R kicks off September’s Concerts in the Park series
CULLMAN - Thursday was a busy night at Heritage Park in Cullman; balls were flying, runners were jogging and a crowd was gathering for the first free Concerts in the Park event this month.
Shelby Williams, athletic director at Cullman City Parks and Recreation, as...
8th Annual Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments Golf Tournament set for Oct. 8
Photo: Fairview's is one of 26 volunteer fire departments in Cullman County.
CULLMAN - The 8th Annual Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments Golf Tournament will be here before you know it. The event is set for Saturday, Oct. 8 at Cross Creek Golf...
Cullman pounds Hartselle, 58-16
Photo: After downing Hartselle 58-16, the 8th-grade Cullman Bearcats celebrate.
CULLMAN - Unless you live under a rock, you know that Cullman vs. Hartselle, no matter what they are playing, is one of the biggest sports rivalries in the Cullman area. Thursday night was the...
After 66 years, Korean War POW to be laid to rest in Cullman
Updated Sept. 14, 11:07 a.m.
CULLMAN - Cpl. Larry M. Dunn's long journey home will finally be complete on Sept. 17, when the soldier's remains will be laid to rest here in Cullman County.
Dunn, who was born on Dec. 20, 1931, was sent to Korea...
Corner rallies to take tri-match from St. Bernard, West Point
WEST POINT - Corner found a way to rally from deficits in both of their assignments in the volleyball tri-match at West Point Thursday, stunning the host Lady Warriors in a tiebreaker after they came from behind to defeat St. Bernard Prep.
The Lady Yellow...
Area preview- week no. 3
Cullman Bearcats (1-1, 0-0) @ Albertville Aggies (2-0, 0-0)
6A, Region 7 opener
McFord Field - Albertville, Friday 7 p.m.
SERIES: Albertville leads 19-16-3
LAST TIME: Cullman defeated Albertville 58-21 in 2011
LAST WEEK: Cullman defeated North Jackson 45-14, Albertville defeated Arab 45-7.
This will be the first regular season...
Wallace State Community College conducting donation drive for Baton Rouge Community College flood victims
HANCEVILLE – After the April 2011 tornadoes, Wallace State Community College understands how drastically Mother Nature can affect a campus and its employees.
Therefore, Wallace State is currently conducting a donation drive to assist Baton Rouge Community College in Louisiana as it rebounds and cleans...
Cullman County Democrats announce HQ grand opening
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats in conjunction with the North Central Alabama Young Democrats (NCAYD) will be hosting a Grand Opening event Saturday, Sept. 3 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for the Cullman Democratic Campaign Office. Headline speakers for the event include candidate for...
Suicide Awareness town hall meeting held in light of increased number of suicides across Cullman County
CULLMAN - Mental Healthcare of Cullman hosted a town hall meeting at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday which brought to the community’s attention the escalation in the numbers of suicides in Cullman County.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick reported that suicides in...
Wallace State student Alexander Perez sparks college’s donation drive for Baton Rouge, LA flood victims
Wallace State Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges, left, shakes hands with Alexander Perez.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Aviation/Flight Technology student Alexander Perez knows first-hand how flooding can be devastating and life-altering.
Perez and his family lost all of their possessions during the Katrina flooding 11...
Foxgloves & Fireflies: grandmothers
Photo: "This is my daughter, Eva "Sassy." She was about 5-6 years old in this photo. She loves to play in the mud!” LeeAnn (and Todd) Garrison of Mt. Hope
Growing up, I had the best of both worlds. I had city grandparents and country...
Young professionals talk keeping talent in Cullman
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals group, YPCullman, met on Tuesday evening, and the topic was a hot one: how to keep young professionals from leaving the Cullman area. The event, held at Terri Pines, was sponsored by Zeb Little...
2 arrested for burglary; property recovered
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators this week arrested Benjamin Scott Guthrie, 30, of Mt. Olive for five counts of burglary, five counts of receiving stolen property, and unlawful possession of prescription medication. Also arrested was Toni Marcia Duke, 38, of Mt....
Fairview has good day at Brooks XC invitational
FLORENCE - A busy week for Fairview High School on the cross country course started Tuesday with the Aggies claiming first place and the Lady Aggies taking the runner-up berth in the Brooks High School Invitational at McFarland Park.
Fairview's runners scored points for the...
Oakman downs Vinemont in four sets
VINEMONT- The Vinemont Lady Eagles took the court Tuesday night against the Oakman Lady Wildcats in their area 12 volleyball match up. Vinemont came out of the gate strong, winning the toss and controlling the opening serve, on their way to a 25-20 victory....
CCBOE calls special meeting, suspends employee for 10 days
CULLMAN - In a special called meeting of the Cullman County School Board Tuesday afternoon, the lead topic was the recommendation by Superintendent Shane Barnette to suspend an employee for 10 days without pay, from Aug. 31 through Sept. 14.
The name of the employee...
Tajuan McCarty to speak in Cullman
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force, District Attorney Wilson Blaylock and Judge Kim Chaney will present special guest Tajuan McCarty, founder of The WellHouse in Birmingham, on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at Desperation Church. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
McCarty,...
Get to know the Cullman County Master Gardeners Association
CULLMAN - Many of you may have noticed the garden on First Avenue Southeast, between Sixth and Seventh Streets, in Cullman. That garden was created for the entire community by the Cullman County Master Gardeners Association.
The Master Gardeners (MGs) do many things in and...
A night of recognition at Cullman City Hall
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met on Monday evening, recognizing the Cullman High School Boys’ soccer team for their state championship, the East Elementary archery team for their city, county, regional, state and world championships, and Mrs. Elaine Fuller for her acceptance into...
Good Hope claims 28-0 win over Holly Pond in season opener
Good Hope Middle School football team photo courtesy of Good Hope Middle School on Facebook
GOOD HOPE - No one has been able to take down the Good Hope Raiders in the past four years of regular season middle school football.
Their winning streak extended to...
Community remembers local veteran, KIA in Vietnam
If family or friends of any soldier killed in wars who lived in my district will come to me with a plan, I will get it through the legislature to name a bridge, highway or some public facility in their memory."
Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview
BAILEYTON...
Secondary tornado season approaching
CULLMAN - Alabama’s secondary tornado season is just around the corner, so now is a good time to begin reviewing severe weather safety and get a plan in place. While the chances of experiencing a tornado are low, they are not zero, so it...
Donations made to Wallace State Nursing in memory of C.J. Burney
Photo: Suzanne Harbin, left, director of advancement, and Dr. Vicki Karolewics, president of Wallace State Community College, accept donations from Dr. Melvin Smith and Lavell Thrasher in memory of longtime college supporter C.J. Burney. The donations were made on behalf of the Sunday school...
Victoria Banks to perform at Wallace State Sept. 13
NASHVILLE – Live On Stage and the Cullman Community Concert Association have announced award-winning songwriter Victoria Banks as part of their 2016 - 2017 concert season. In a world where authenticity often takes a backseat to marketability, Victoria’s music is a unique breath of...
Farm Y’all goes off without a hitch
CULLMAN - Children petting animals, adults pushing strollers with dozing babies, folks visiting, or just sitting on benches doing a little people watching, vendors selling and others carving fruits and vegetables, and the highlight of the festival, giant pumpkins and watermelons which draw lots...
Eagles fall short in hostile environment to Berry, 26-24
BERRY - After a heartbreaking loss last week, the Cold Springs Eagles tried to rebound this week as they traveled to Fred Webster Stadium to take on the eager Berry Wildcats. This was the first meeting between the programs since 1999, where Cold Springs...
Files from Yesteryear: 1934, 1994
From the files of 1934
County Chairman, G.W. Ponder has called a meeting of the Republican Executive Committee, on Saturday, at the courthouse.
Miss Theresa Weissend and Roy Ragland were married, on Saturday, at Sacred Heart rectory.
On June 7th, Miss Bonnie Jordan was married to Conrad...
Pond rolls over Brindlee Mountain
GUNTERSVILLE - The 2016 high school football season has been good to the Holly Pond Broncos. For the first time since 2004, the broncos have started the season 2-0. The green and white dismantled Coosa Christian 49-0 to open the season and they followed...
Canning with Jan Gillespie
CULLMAN - Growing, harvesting and preserving your own food can be rewarding on many levels. For starters, it gives you more control over what goes in your food, allowing you to control salt and sugar content, as well as avoiding preservatives, chemicals and pesticides.
Jan...
St. Bernard teams victorious in Twilight Classic
MONTEVALLO - St. Bernard Prep School took its cross country teams to the University of Montevallo Early Bird Twilight Classic on Friday evening, and the Lady Saints and Saints returned home with plenty to smile about and championship trophies to add to their collection...
Week 2 recap: dominating the game and the scoreboard
CULLMAN COUNTY - Winning by large margins and domination on the field plus the scoreboard were the trends for area prep football in the second week of the 2016 regular season.
The Fairview Aggies and Cullman Bearcats shook off the effects of tough losses to...
Red Door Café hosts free pancake breakfast for a great cause
CULLMAN – The Red Door Café had a great turnout Saturday morning at their free pancake breakfast for donations to Knapsacks for Kids. Cullman County folks turned out to enjoy stacks of delicious pancakes all while supporting a great cause. Knapsacks for Kids is...
Cold Springs boys and girls finish 2nd in Pepsi Cross Country Invitational
MOULTON - Expected to challenge from the start of the cross country season, the Cold Springs Eagles did just that Saturday morning in the Pepsi Cross Country Challenge Invitational hosted by Lawrence County High School.
The defending 1A/2A state champion Eagles finished a point behind...
Johnsons Crossing VFD celebrates 40 years with appreciation day
JOHNSONS CROSSING - The Johnsons Crossing Volunteer Fire Department (JCVFD) celebrated their 40th year of service Saturday by holding their annual Appreciation Day. The celebration lasted from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., with free refreshments for the close to 100 people in attendance. The DownSouth...
Cullman trounces North Jackson 45-14
CULLMAN - The weather delay had no effect on the Cullman Bearcats Friday night as they zoomed past the North Jackson Chiefs 45-14. Week one might’ve been a slow start for the Bearcats’ success, but you wouldn’t know it given how they played this...
West Point comes up short in lopsided clash of Warriors
FLORENCE - The West Point Warriors traveled north of Florence Friday night to face the Wilson Warriors in a lopsided affair. West Point came out on their first possession strong, but the game quickly spiraled out of control once Wilson took over.
West Point scored...
Big plays bury Meek 28-0
ELDRIDGE - Friday night’s contest between the Meek Tigers and the Hubbertville Lions was a contest full of big plays, but unfortunately for Meek, they all belonged to the Lions.
Hubbertville won the toss and elected to receive. The choice immediately paid off as senior...
Addison Bulldogs superior in 2nd half, down Hanceville 46-20
HANCEVILLE - For the first half, the Hanceville Bulldogs went toe to toe with the Addison Bulldogs in coach Craig Flanigan's debut at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night.
But the contest became a different story in the second, with Addison dominating and pulling away from...
Special needs cheerleading squad raising funds to compete
Photo: Alivia is 13 years old and loves to dance and cheer. She has been cheering for nine years. This is her third year to attend Victory Cheer Academy. Alivia has Down Syndrome, or as we like to call it, "up syndrome," because she...
Extension Office’s sleek new Mobile Kitchen to debut at Farm Y’all
Photo: Extension Service Agent Assistant, Raydonna Sims, who will be demonstrating the art of making and preserving apple butter at the Farm Y'All Festival, inspects the new mobile kitchen's equipment
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Extension Office will be riding in style at this year’s...
How-to: drying and preserving hydrangea blooms
CULLMAN - One of the most beautiful blooming plants in our zone is the oakleaf hydrangea (h.quercifolia). Native to this area, the oakleaf hydrangea has blooms that last several weeks; however, if you want to bring them inside and enjoy them for years, just...
Wallace State tennis teams begin new era with fall practice underway
Photo: Wallace State men’s tennis player Toddric Stallworth returns a serve in practice this week. Stallworth is from Albertville.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State tennis coach Tony Franklin has been looking forward to this week for a while. Both the Wallace State women’s and men’s tennis...
Emotional day for Vinemont volleyball as Hughes welcomed home and Cotton remembered
VINEMONT - Emotions were high Thursday as Vinemont High School opened the volleyball season, hosting St. Bernard Prep School. The game marked the debut of Shannon Bridges as coach of the Lady Eagles.
The emotional part came when senior Anna Hughes made an appearance and...
2 overnight shootings in Cullman County lead to arrest
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two separate, unrelated shootings occurred in Cullman County Thursday night, one in Good Hope and the other in Vinemont. Both were domestic in nature and both at approximately 7 p.m. Here's what we know now.
In the first incident, on County Road...
New dental hygiene students get a little help from upperclassmen
Photo: Mary Miller, center, watches as her “Little Sisters” Jenny Barber, left, and Karissa Windham, right, look through their gift bags. As new students in the Dental Hygiene program at Wallace State, Barber and Windham have Miller as a “Big Sister” to call on...
Hanceville police officers recognized for their role in busting national auto theft ring
Photo: Left to right: Mayor Kenneth Nail, Deputy Chief Adam Hadder, Lt. Brannon Hammick and Chief Bob Long
HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville held a regular city council meeting on Thursday evening, where Hanceville City Police Officers Lt. Brannon Hammick and Deputy Chief Adam...
Vinemont stuns Good Hope on last drive to start out season 1-0
GOOD HOPE - In their first meeting since 2013, the Vinemont Eagles and Good Hope Raiders faced off in their very first regular season game tonight after playing in jamboree games last week. It was a low-scoring affair, with Vinemont winning 14-7 on a...
Healthy habits for college, and the rest of your life
For young adults, the college years provide an opportunity to define ourselves mentally, physically and spiritually. The choices we make and the habits we form will likely persist for many years to follow. The independence we find in our young adult lives allows us...
Obituary: Eva Annie Lewis
Funeral services for Eva Lewis, 81, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Logan Methodist Church, Rev. Steve Bryan officiating with interment in Shady Grove Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Lewis passed away August 24,...
Obituary: William Ricky Evans
William Ricky Evans, 71, passed away August 24. A memorial service will be held August 27 at 3 p.m. Visitation will be held August 27 at Moss Service Funeral Home from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Obituary: Betty Sue Campbell
Funeral services for Betty Sue Campbell, age 77 of Logan, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Jim Abbott officiating. Interment in Bethsadia Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Campbell passed away...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office investigating 2 shooting incidents tonight
Updated Aug. 25 at 9:43 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two separate and apparently unrelated shooting incidents occurred tonight in Cullman County, one near Vinemont and one in the city of Good Hope.
According to Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, "We have two separate shooting incidents that...
NASA, so what? The hometown connection
Photo shows James Webb Space Telescope mirror segments.
“Yeah, sure, NASA launches rockets and sends probes into outer space. It’s neat I guess. But, so what? What they do doesn’t affect me personally.” I’ve heard a few folks say this in my 23+ years with...
Brooks’ Place, the Child Advocacy Center of Cullman awarded nearly $200,000
CULLMAN - Brooks’ Place, the Child Advocacy Center of Cullman, a nonprofit center that serves child abuse victims in Cullman County, recently received a $187,161 grant, awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA).
“These are competitive grants,”...
Rekindling the Bern: local activists plan to continue the Sanders revolution
Photo shows Cullman for Bernie Sanders/Jill Stein members Victoria Tuggey, Christy Eddy and Donna Clifton.
CULLMAN - It was a warm summer night as the sun was setting in Cullman, Alabama. Local activists gathered in a small apartment to discuss the future of the Bernie...
Annual homestead exemption meetings scheduled for citizens 65 and older
CULLMAN - It is time for the annual registration or renewal of homestead exemptions for those age 65 and older. Property owners 65 and older can qualify for an extra discount on homestead ad valorem taxes, but must register for it per Alabama law.
To...
Ruby Tuesday in Cullman not on list for closure
CULLMAN - A spokesperson for Ruby Tuesday this morning confirmed that the chain's Cullman location is not on the list for closure. The company announced earlier in August that it will close 95 restaurants by September.
Ruby Tuesday spokeswoman Christine Beggan said this morning, "No....
Cold Springs, Fairview preparing for cross country season
CULLMAN COUNTY - Setting the tone for success in recent years in the sport of cross country have been Cold Springs and Fairview.
The Eagles have claimed consecutive state championships while working their way to the top of the sport in Cullman County.
The Lady Eagles...
Multiple purchases pass Commission 2-1
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met promptly at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, a day later than usual due to the City’s municipal election on Tuesday. After normal housekeeping issues were addressed, the group quickly moved on to new business.
Resolution 2016-28 – CARTS Third-Party...
Area preview- week no. 2
Photo from last week's Holly Pond vs. Coosa Christian game.
Vinemont Eagles (0-0) @ Good Hope Raiders (0-0)
James Shabel Stadium - Good Hope
Thursday, 7 p.m.
LAST WEEK: Vinemont defeated East Lawrence 14-12 in jamboree. Good Hope defeated Susan Moore 19-12 in jamboree.
SERIES: Good Hope leads 29-15.
LAST...
Cullman Middle School steamrolls West Point, 7th-grade team drops Maddox
WEST POINT - Less than a week after the start of the 2016 high school football season, it was the players from middle school who got their chance to shine, and the Cullman Bearcats made the most of the opportunity. The Cats hung an...
Jacobs defeats Townson in close contest
Photo: Left to right, Hannah Jacobs, Connie Voigt Jacobs, Woody Jacobs, Max Townson and Kay Townson
CULLMAN - It was an emotional evening at Cullman City Hall last night, as beloved incumbent Mayor Max A. Townson was narrowly defeated by challenger Woodrow "Woody" Jacobs. Townson,...
Cullman County Election Results
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