Wallace State and Cullman County Schools announce the REHAU Academy apprenticeship partnership
CULLMAN – This week, REHAU, Wallace State Community College, and Cullman County Schools announced a new REHAU Academy that will offer paid apprenticeship opportunities to Fast Track for Industry dual enrollment students beginning this fall.
REHAU officials from Cullman and Germany have been in intensive meetings...
Local Couples Attach ‘Lovelocks’ to Pedestrian Bridge
CULLMAN – Across the street from Moe’s Original BBQ sits a small pedestrian bridge which connects 1st Ave SE to 1st Ave SW. This bridge has recently garnered some attention from local couples looking for a fun way to make a statement about their...
Religious Spotlight: Sandy Niiler, Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church
I grew up in a somewhat conservative, traditional family, so even the idea of preaching was foreign to me.”
Sandy Niiler, Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church
CULLMAN – Mrs. Sandy Niiler is the pastor of Christ Lutheran Church. Always active in the church and community she continually...
Pontiac Show Attracts Fans from All Over
CULLMAN – This past Saturday marked the 5th annual Pontiac GMC Car Show at Sportsman Lake Park. The turnout for the event was a bit lower than previous years due to weather concerns. “We probably got about a third of what would have normally...
Traffic Stop Nets Two for Meth
CULLMAN – Pursuant to a traffic stop by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) at 6:47p.m., on May 16th, 2015 near Day Gap Road for a misdemeanor traffic violation two suspects, Mr. Brian Martin and Ms. Cassandra Cooper, were identified by CCSO as having active...
Tomatoes and Lettuce and Berries – Oh My: Cullman’s Festhalle Market Platz Has it All
CULLMAN – The weather is warming up nicely and with warm weather comes all the fresh fruits and vegetables for which Cullman County is famous. Thankfully there’s a place in town where people can stop and shop for all sorts of homegrown goodies: Festhalle Market...
Berlin Sunshine Club Holds Monthly Meeting
BERLIN – The Berlin Sunshine Club held their annual Easter Egg Hunt for the Berlin community on March 28, 2015. Approximately 130 total parents and children attended. Marilyn Bolte portrayed the Easter Bunny and captured the hearts of everyone present. She eagerly posed for...
A Girl’s Day Out: CRAFTED Cullman is a Hit
CULLMAN – Tucked away behind the doors of Northbrook Baptist Church in the early morning hours on Saturday was an epic crafting sensation that had mothers, daughters and friends alike reveling in crafts and fellowship.
CRAFTED Cullman is the new brainchild fundraiser for Hospice of...
Citizen of the Week: Local Artist Laura Walker
CULLMAN – Meet this week’s Citizen of the Week – Laura Walker. Laura is married to Ryan Walker, owner of Walker Timber Frames and is the mother of three wonderfully creative kids. She limits her work hours so she can be home with her...
Police Run With Torch from Courthouse to Football Stadium to Recognize Special Olympics
We had a great run and a good time. We had the largest group of runners we’ve ever had, which is about 35 total.”
Rex Sorrow, Cullman County Deputy
CULLMAN – The 2015 Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Run was held last Wednesday....
2015 Cullman Area Tourism & Community Improvement Awards
In 2014, 1,301 individuals in Cullman were directly or indirectly employed by tourism. That is a 5.7 percent increase over 2013.”
Ben Harrison, Tourism Board Chair and Manager of Cullman Regional Airport
CULLMAN – The 2015 Cullman Area Tourism & Community Improvement awards were awarded to...
Mud and Mayhem Collide at Stony Lonesome Mud Run 5K
BREMEN – Stony Lonesome OHV Park held its Mud Run 5K last Saturday at 8:30 a.m. The event had a turnout of at least 400 contestants. This was the first 5K in what is to be an annual event at the park.
“We do stuff...
Remembering Cullman’s Founder: The Eulogy of Colonel John Gottfried Cullmann
CULLMAN – John Gottfried Cullmann was born on July 2, 1823 and died December 3, 1895. He is buried in the Cullman City Cemetery. Below is his eulogy, which was delivered by Mr. George Henderson Parker.
“Friends – We meet here today, in this city...
Girls U11 Soccer Wins State in Team’s First Year
CULLMAN – To win a championship is the ultimate goal of most any athlete. State championships are the coveted prize of high school sports. However, most people never even reach the state championship game, let alone come away with the trophy.
The Cullman Girls Under-11...
Smith Lake Vintage Camper Rally Scheduled for This Weekend
CULLMAN – On the weekend of Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17 there will be a vintage camper rally at Smith Lake Park. For those that don't know what a ‘vintage camper rally’ is, don’t worry; Smith Lake Park Director Tony Harris was...
Helping Keep Smith Lake Safe: Boat Safety Awareness & Other Tips Ensure Summer Fun
CULLMAN – As summer and all its activities come upon us, we start thinking about getting ready for a day at Smith Lake. It’s time to uncover the pontoon and pull out the swimsuit, but there are a couple of things you need to...
TP Country Club Hosts ‘Demo Day’
CULLMAN – Golf enthusiasts from all over Cullman came out to TP Country Club to take part in Demo Day. Representatives from three major golf club manufacturers from Ping, Cobra, Callaway and TaylorMade were on hand to display and demonstrate their products. Tables were...
Wallace State Trio Program Enriches Students’ Lives
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State President Vicki Karolewics gave a warm welcome to high school and middle school students at Trio day on Tuesday, May 5. She stated, “Our goal is for you to go to college. We want you at Wallace State, but our...
Religious Spotlight: Meet Dr. Ralph Andrews – Pastor of Good Hope Baptist Church
My number one priority is preaching. Preaching is not only something that I enjoy doing, it is what God has called me to do.”
Dr. Ralph Andrews, Pastor of Good Hope Baptist Church
GOOD HOPE – Please allow me to introduce Dr. Ralph Andrews, pastor of...
May 2015 Cullman City Council Meeting Breakdown
CULLMAN – A regular Cullman City Council meeting was held Monday, May 11, in the Lucille N. Galin Auditorium in City Hall at 7 p.m.
The meeting began with roll call and the minutes from the city council meeting held on April 27, 2015 was approved.
There were no...
Annual Crew’s Charity Day Brings Awareness to Cystic Fibrosis and Fun to Families
CULLMAN – After the threat of severe weather forced a postponement of Crew’s Charity Day, and after much perseverance, the big day finally arrived on Saturday. Team Crew has worked tirelessly to spread awareness and raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis, and yet another year...
American Legion and Ladies Auxillary Remember Veterans
CULLMAN – Every year, we remember our veterans who have given everything to protect our homeland and others throughout the world. The American Legion, along with the Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting Memorial Day Ceremonies at Sportman’s Lake as well as a unique display...
United Way Meets $400,000 Fundraising Goal
CULLMAN – United Way of Cullman County has met its annual fundraising goal – a feat that has not been seen in at least six years. Executive Director Sammie Danford has been working for two years to breathe life back into the foundation and...
Local Veteran Chosen To Take Rotary Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
HANCEVILLE – World War II Veteran and Victorian Manor resident Homer Parker recently received exciting news. He was chosen to participate in the Tuscaloosa Rotary Honor Flight on May 6. He and many other World War II and Korean War veterans flew to Washington D.C....
Mirroring History: Cullman Hospital to Folsom Center
CULLMAN – From 1939 to 1995, the building located at 401 Arnold Street NE in Cullman was home to Cullman Hospital. Today it is the Folsom Center, a skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center.
The building has been remodeled over the years, but remains a...
Strawberry Festival Celebrates Local Farmers, CP&R Hosts Annual Event for First Time
This is the third year I’ve done the Strawberry Festival, and it’s always a fun weekend.”
Marisa Griffin, Owner of Griffin Family Farms
CULLMAN – Cullman City Parks & Recreation has taken over the Strawberry Festival this year and things went off without a hitch. People...
Smith Lake Becomes Giant Yard Sale
TRIMBLE – Smith Lake Park was the place to be this past Saturday as the community gathered together and held a mammoth yard sale. Attendees walked from booth to booth with their arms loaded with goodies. Whether the items being sold were just to...
Religious Spotlight: Seventh Street Baptist Church’s Pastor Eric Martin
Seventh Street has been through difficult times in the past. I have challenged our people to take down the rearview mirror and not look back. It is a new day at Seventh Street!”
Eric Martin, Pastor at Seventh Street Baptist Church
CULLMAN – Cullman is full of...
Mayor Townson proclaims April “Fair Housing Month”
CULLMAN – Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson recently proclaimed the month of April 2015 “Fair Housing Month” in the City of Cullman in recognition of the importance of fair housing to our way of life.
April 11, 2015, marked the 47th anniversary of the passage of the...
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony Held at St. Bernard Prep
CULLMAN – Eighteen students were inducted into the National Honor Society recently at St. Bernard Preparatory School in Cullman, AL. Honor Society advisor, Mr. David Hays welcomed all parents, students and faculty in attendance and congratulated each student for their achievements.
Following the welcome, Nick Schweers opened...
Cullman County Public Library Honors Lesia Coleman for 34 years of Service
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Public Library Board and employees recently honored long time librarian, Lesia Coleman, for her 34 years of outstanding service. On Thursday, in appreciation for her dedication to the library, Coleman was presented with a set of Grace Livingston Hill’s...
Mirroring History: Klein’s Dairy Products
CULLMAN – Born in 1894, Charles Henry Ernest Klein was 6 years old when his family moved to Cullman from Chicago. He grew up working on his father’s farm. Following his service overseas in World War I, he returned to Cullman and established the...
WSCC Gets New Art Exhibit
HANCEVILLE – The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College hosted a reception for its newest exhibition, “Equus: Fine Art Photography by Arden Ward Upton,” on Thursday. Upton was at the reception and spoke to everyone about the photographs she’s chosen for the...
Citizen of the Week: Kathy McLeroy
What helped me get through all this is that I knew God was always there and I never had a fear of death.”
Kathy McLeroy
CULLMAN – Meet Kathy McLeroy. Kathy is the mother of two grown children, Zackary McLeroy and Brittany (Matthew) Howell. She has...
CRMC Joins the American Joint Replacement Registry
CULLMAN – In its continuing mission to provide the best patient care possible, Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is proud to announce that it has become a participant of the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR).
“Joining the AJRR will help ensure that we can continue...
Cullman County Wide Yard Sale Moved to May 2
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Wide Yard Sale that was initially scheduled for Saturday, April 25 at Smith Lake Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2015 due to previously forecasted severe weather.
“We want everyone to stay safe,” said Doug Davenport, director of...
Team Crew Charity Day Moved to May 9
CULLMAN – The annual Team Crew Charity Day has been moved to May 9 due to the threat of inclement weather on the event's previous date, April 25. Forecasts projected the potential for strong storms in the afternoon hours, prompting organizers to move the...
Under the Microscope: Schizophrenia Discovered to Be Eight Different Disorders
A breakthrough in mental health will lead to better patient care for thousands.
A recent study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that the mental health disorder known as schizophrenia is actually eight separate genetic disorders.
The study was led by C....
Relay For Life event shaping up to be a fun night
CULLMAN — The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Cullman County event is shaping up to be a fun and inspirational night. The annual event will be held on Friday, May 1, 2015, at the Cullman County Fairgrounds, with the opening ceremony set...
Get Prepared: Latest State Farm Data Ranks Alabama 8th Nationally in Tornado Claims
BIRMINGHAM – State Farm is reminding Alabama homeowners about the importance of severe weather preparedness this spring by providing perspective on losses seen by homeowners during last year’s severe weather outbreaks. This includes the tornado damage seen almost one year ago in April 2014.
State...
Religious Spotlight: Meet Mark Sanford, Pastor of Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene
Baptizing people, praying with people, or just having honest conversations about what God is doing in their lives has to be the most rewarding part of pastoring.”
Mark Sanford, Pastor of Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene
CULLMAN – Mark K. Sanford is the senior and founding...
Former University of Alabama Player Speaks at Chamber Luncheon
Our goal is to train, develop and prepare players to reach their full potential, athletically and personally, through skill training and character building.”
Jeremiah Castille, Founder of the Jeremiah Castille Foundation
CULLMAN – Former University of Alabama football player, Jeremiah Castille, was the guest speaker at...
Mirroring History: Cullman Municipal Pool
CULLMAN – The Cullman Municipal Pool was located in a lot next to Cullman High School. Not only did it offer endless fun for people of all ages during the long, hot summer days, but it also featured mixed and individual swimming classes. In...
A Day in the Life of a Cullman City Firefighter
CULLMAN – Firefighters have a rewarding, but undeniably tough job. Risking their own safety to rush to the aid of others is a sacrifice that should not be understated. Children across the country watch their large, shiny trucks in awe as they race down...
Sacred Heart Altar Society Holds Bunco Tournament
CULLMAN – The rattling of dice and squeals of delight filled the Family Life Center at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. The glasses were filled, and the dies were cast in an evening of delight for all. The goal was twofold, have fun with...
Annual ‘Dinner with the Drum Line’ Supports CHS Percussion Program
We have had an amazing turnout; it seems the parents, community, fans and friends around the town have really enjoyed the evening.”
Adam McDowell, Associate Director of Bands and Percussion Director at Cullman High School
CULLMAN – The Cullman High School Bearcat Band’s Drum Line held...
Wild as a Hog: Who Was Cullman’s Newton Mack “Hog” Miller?
HOLLY POND – Newton Mack “Hog” Miller was considered to be an industrious entrepreneur. He was typical of the early settlers who brought their families to Cullman County, Ala., in the late 1800s. Born in Georgia in December 1854, he was a farmer, saw...
Crawfish Boil to celebrate three year reopening of Busy Bee Café
CULLMAN – Following the devastating tornados of 2011 which left most of downtown Cullman in ruins, the Spears family didn’t throw in the towel and walk away after the family-owned establishment was literally blown to the ground.
“It has been open since 1919, but the...
Knapsacks for Kids Food Drive Kickoff: Area Churches and Residents ‘Stuff the Bus’ to End Local Childhood Hunger
CULLMAN – On Monday, the week long Knapsacks for Kids Food Drive began. Local citizens and area churches have come together to work towards putting a stop to childhood hunger in Cullman County. A colorful school bus decorated with bright flashing lights sits in the Save-A-Lot...
Religious Spotlight: Meet Grace Community Church’s Pastor Samuel Tucker
I surrendered to God's call to preach at the age of seventeen. I started pastoring Antioch Baptist Church near Fairview at twenty years of age.”
Samuel Tucker, Interim Pastor at Grace Community Church
CULLMAN – Cullman County is located deep within the heart of the Bible...
Former Wallace State Student-Athlete Marcus Johnson Recognized by Alabama State Board of Education as Student Success Story
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College alumnus Marcus Johnson was celebrated as a community college success story during the April work session of the State of Alabama Board of Education.
Wallace State President Vicki Hawsey Karolewics provided an introduction for Johnson, a former star of the...
Cullman Caring for Kids Remembers Children Lost to Abuse, Continues Fighting for Others
CULLMAN – The local non-profit organization, Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK), along with a few dozen advocates and supporters, gathered around the courthouse recently to pray for the leaders of the county. A balloon release followed to remember those lost, and to send a...
Stone Bridge Farms Offers New Retreat to Customers
CULLMAN – Patrons of Stone Bridge Farms have a new, beautiful retreat to spend time with family or get ready for your big day. Once the home of Ron Foust, it has served as a place for family for many years and that remains...
International Tabletop Day Brings Gamers Together
CULLMAN – Three years ago, sci-fi celebrity Wil Wheaton wanted to bring people together to have fun in the world of tabletop games. On Saturday, local residents came together at the Comfort Inn Suites to meet new people, have fun and learn about new...
Walking for Awareness: Cullman’s Annual Walk for Autism Brings Fun and Awareness
HANCEVILLE – The annual Autism 5K, Walk and Fun Day took place last Saturday at Wallace State Community College. It was a beautiful day to be outside with family, and crowds of people showed up to spread awareness and have fun at all of the...
Bubbles of Love: Shining a Light on Parental Alienation
CULLMAN – It is not an uncommon occurrence to see a child put in the middle of a marital dispute, and one parent pitting their child against the other parent. To shine a light on the damage caused by situations like these, Mayor Max...
2015 State of the Schools/Student & Teacher of the Year
HANCEVILLE – Life is a never-ending lesson, and school is full of the best teacher ever – experience. A symbolic testimony to this statement was alive and well this past Thursday night as teachers, students, parents and supporters sat eagerly awaiting the results of...
Meet Larry Rowlette A.K.A. Colonel Cullmann
I enjoy spreading the message of heritage, tradition, and values everywhere I go. I also try to live by those same words, because it gives me something to work toward - honoring the heritage, speaking and promoting the tradition, and living the values each...
New Human Trafficking Task Force Comes to Cullman
I wanted to start this task force here, because a lot of people think of human trafficking and they think, ‘Oh, that doesn’t happen here’, but it does.”
Kathy Wilson, Cullman Juvenile Probation Officer
CULLMAN – Human trafficking is a term rarely heard in the community,...
Monks Bread available at Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN – St. Bernard Abbey’s Br. Ambrose Steele, OSB has spent many hours lately mixing monk bread in preparation for the 31st Annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair in Cullman, Alabama on April 18-19, 2015.
Br. Ambrose expects to have 2,000 loaves ready by...
‘What Stands In a Storm’: New Book Looks at April 27 Tornadoes Through the Eyes of Victims
CULLMAN – April 27, 2011 is a day that will live in many of our hearts forever. That terrifying day where we thought the sirens would never end, and when those caught in the storm finally did emerge, it was to a landscape no...
Mirroring History: Hanceville High School Bulldog Band
HANCEVILLE – Hanceville High School was originally constructed in 1923, and an elementary school was built in 1936. When a new high school was erected in 1955, the older school became a junior high.
The Hanceville Band was formed in 1952. The first band director...
10th Annual Colton’s Cookout for a Cure Benefits Relay For Life
We’ve been doing this for 10 years now. I can’t believe the turnout, year after year. It’s been amazing.”
Beth Evans, Colton’s Mother
CULLMAN – On Saturday, April 11, Werner’s Trading Company hosted the 10th Annual Colton’s Cookout for a Cure to benefit the Colton Evans’...
“If You Build It”: Wallace State Shows Last Independent Film in Series
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IF YOU BUILD IT (Official Trailer) from OCP Media on Vimeo.
HANCEVILLE – The final...
April 2015 Cullman City Council Meeting Breakdown
CULLMAN – A regular Cullman City Council meeting was held Monday night in the Lucille N. Galin Auditorium in City Hall at 7 p.m. The meeting began with roll call and the minutes from the city council meeting on March 23, 2015 was approved....
Hospital Board Names Clements Permanent CEO for CRMC
CULLMAN – The Cullman Regional Medical Center Board of Directors is pleased to move James Clements from Interim President/Chief Executive Officer into the permanent position leading CRMC. “The board has been extremely impressed by the financial and operational improvements made during his short tenure,”...
Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions Speaks at Barbecue Lunch
I’m really proud of Cullman. This is a hard working community; very cutting edge and has economic growth and I think you are going to continue to see that.”
Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions
CULLMAN – Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions came to Cullman Friday, April 10 to eat...
Ashley Tankersley: Living the Life of a Pastor’s Wife
I have always been involved in church, even before I got married I was involved in VBS and was a children’s Sunday school teacher. I always knew I was going to marry a youth pastor.”
Ashley Tankersley, Youth Pastor’s Wife
CULLMAN – This week’s Religious Spotlight takes a...
Mirroring History: Cullman First United Methodist Church
CULLMAN – The Cullman Mission was organized by Reverend Sam P. West in 1881. One of its leading laymen, Mr. George W. Hanlin, organized a Sunday school class for Methodists in 1879. Two years later, under the leadership of Rev. R. S. Hullett, the...
Desperation Church Transforms Closet into Kitchen for Cullman Police
Our department will be forever grateful to the members and staff of Desperation Church. They are truly taking the love of Christ to Cullman.”
Craig Green, Assistant Chief of Police
CULLMAN – Cullman City Police received a nice surprise recently when members of Desperation Church converted...
Learn How to use Chalk Paint at Cullman’s Vintage West
Bring your own piece to work with, or we can provide something for you – it’s up to you.”
Teresa Daniel, Owner of Vintage West
CULLMAN – Chalk Paint was developed over 20 years ago by Annie Sloan and now it is a famous decorative paint....
10th Annual Colton’s Cookout For A Cure to be Held April 11
CULLMAN – On Saturday, April 11, starting at 10 a.m. and continuing until 2 p.m., at Werner’s Trading Company in Cullman, there will be a cookout. The annual cookout is held in memory of Colton Evans. There will be deep fried hot dog plates and...
2nd Local Celebration of International Tabletop Day Set for April 11
CULLMAN – Everyone has a favorite tabletop game, whether it’s Monopoly, Risk, or maybe even Trivial Pursuit. There are, however, a plethora of fun and challenging games to play that many may not even be aware of. Tabletop games have made a comeback over...
Green Thumbs Wanted: New Community Garden Takes Root
This is definitely a community effort and I am excited that the Housing Authority has been so willing to do this.”
Rachel Dawsey, North Alabama Agriplex Director
CULLMAN – The Cullman Housing Authority and the North Alabama Agriplex have been working together on a Community Garden....
Sara Linkous Enters Final Stretch of Humanitarian Award Competition
CULLMAN – Local humanitarian, Sara Linkous, is in the final stretch of the National Obesity Foundation’s Humanitarian Award Competition. Linkous was nominated by her cousin, Lauren Heatherly, because of her work within the Cullman community, as well as abroad.
After hearing the news from the...
Test Results for Suspected Measles Case Are Negative
The risk should be very, very low since this baby has mostly stayed home. There shouldn’t be too many others that have been exposed.”
Marti Smith, Infection Control Nurse at CRMC
CULLMAN – A 9-month-old baby girl was brought into the emergency room at CRMC on...
Festhalle Farmer’s Market gets New Hours and Activities
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CULLMAN – Cullman Parks & Recreation announced recently the reopening and revitalization of the...
Wallace State Kicks Off Arts in April Events
HANCEVILLE – The annual month long Arts in April event is back at Wallace State Community College. New exhibits featuring every medium of art one could think of will be present at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts located on campus.
“Providing...
Bloomin’ Festival Remains a Top Tourism Event in the Southeast
It is a family friendly event that draws visitors from all over. It always pulls in a record attendance and everyone loves the Bloomin’ Festival.”
Cecelia Smith, Tourism Director for the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce
CULLMAN – The Bloomin’ Festival Arts & Crafts Fair is...
A Parent’s Perspective of H.O.P.E’s Horse Therapies
CULLMAN – I have written several articles over the past year about H.O.P.E Therapy and the services they provide, but have not had the chance to speak on my firsthand experience. As the parent of an autistic child, I understand the value of great...
The Foundry Launches ‘Rebuild Campaign’ to Fund Expansion of Rehab Facility
It is so much more than just the building. It’s donating to restore families, change hearts and rebuild lives in the Cullman Community by supporting this expansion.”
Eddie Wilson, Foundry Farm Director
CULLMAN – Addiction is a serious problem throughout the world, country and even right here...
A Brief History of Colony, Alabama
COLONY – It is believed that Colony, Alabama was originally settled after the Civil War during Reconstruction and following the emancipation, or freedom of slaves. The people that came to live in the area now known as Colony had probably been freed slaves from...
Religious Spotlight: Meet Bo Edmonds
For me, the biggest challenge of being a church leader is the changing culture and society and dealing with those changes; to be uncompromising in a compromising world.”
Bo Edmonds, Preacher and Evangelist
CULLMAN – Cullman County is full of religious people from all different denominations....
Cullman’s Catherine Clark Voss: A Woman with Nerves of Steel
CULLMAN – Catherine Clark Voss was no ordinary woman. Not only was she very beautiful, but she was also very smart, stubborn and had nerves of steel. Her story is one of bravery and strength. She worked with her father at the bank as...
WSCC Hosts Relay for Life Event
I lost my eyesight; the tumor had pressed against my optic nerves causing me to become blind. But just because I lost my vision doesn’t mean I lost my vision for living.”
Lindsey Jones, Cancer Survivor
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College’s Common Read committee joined...
Opinion: Go Green Regardless of Your Stance
Climate change has become a phrase that can spark a debate in no time at all. The debate of whether or not mankind is speeding up the process of global warming has become not a question of science any more, but a political statement....
Grant Brown Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser Held with Swamp John’s
HANCEVILLE – The family and friends of Grant Brown have been working hard to raise the money to send one lucky Hanceville student to college for a year. After coming off of a 5K event, the group is not stopping their work to honor...
Berlin Sunshine Club Holds Its Largest Easter Egg Hunt to Date
BERLIN – If you felt a rumble in the earth near Berlin on Saturday, it wasn’t an earthquake. It was the pounding of little feet across the ground racing to gather Easter eggs. The Berlin Sunshine Club held their annual Easter egg hunt and...
Annual Easter Egg Hunt to be Held at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN – The Saturday before Easter, April 4, Sportsman Lake Park will be hosting an Easter egg hunt. In the past, local radio station WKUL has hosted the event, but due to complications, the station was forced to drop out of sponsoring the event,...
Cullman County Takes Home Top Farm-City Award Three Years Running
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Farm-City Committee has become a dynasty, claiming the Overall Best Farm-City Committee Award for the third straight year for excelling in Farm-City programs. County Chairman Lesia Van Gundy received a trophy during the Farm-City Awards Luncheon April 2 in Birmingham.
The group...
Red Cross Asks for Pillows and Blankets
CULLMAN – The American Red Cross hosted a “pillow fight” on Saturday, outside of Walmart, in an effort to gather supplies for their new disaster shelter facility on Beech Avenue in Cullman.
“We have a new disaster shelter here in Cullman over on Beech Ave.,...
Serra Visser Nissan Sponsors Easter Scavenger Hunt
CULLMAN – Starting around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, people participating in Serra Visser Nissan’s Easter Extravaganza will receive Facebook messages giving them their first hint on where their first destination is. This will start the competitors off on a trip around the...
Healing Through Awareness: Cullman Caring for Kids Hopes to Raise Awareness of Child Abuse in April
From January 2014 to January of 2015, Cullman County DHR had 852 cases of abuse and neglect.”
Nancy Bryant, CCK Assistant Director
CULLMAN – April is a big month as far as awareness for various causes, but one that should not be overlooked is child abuse....
Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q Celebrates 30th Birthday By Giving Back to the Community
We don’t do traditional advertising. What we call our advertising budget is what we do in good wills for the community.”
Beth Kibler, Jim N’ Nick’s Sales Manager
CULLMAN – Last Monday Jim ‘N Nick's proudly celebrated their 30th birthday with a Day of Giving. The...
Clarkson Covered Bridge Re-opens After Renovation
BETHEL – The construction crew is finally finished and all their equipment has been removed from the area. Clarkson Covered Bridge is once again open to the public. The bridge has been restored and its historic sign has received much-deserved attention.
Visitors to the park...
Cyclists Team Up To Support Relay for Life on April 11
CULLMAN – On Saturday, April 11, cyclists will gather at Hardee’s in the Cullman Shopping Center to raise money for a local Relay for Life team. The riders will organize at 8 a.m. for breakfast at Hardee’s. Anyone can participate but must arrive early...
Possible Lightning Strike Sends Vinemont Woman to CRMC
VINEMONT – A possible lightning strike in Vinemont has sent one woman to Cullman Regional Medical Center for observation.
"Yes we did," confirmed Sheriff Matt Gentry. "They (paramedics) transported her to CRMC. She seemed to be okay."
Kelly Allen, Assistant Director for Cullman County EMA said the possible...
Turning Tragedy into Hope: 5K Run Honors Grant Brown with Memorial Fund
HANCEVILLE – It was a brisk spring morning at Wallace State on Saturday as 17 participants ran the 5K course through the campus. The group gathered to have fun, but also to remember a beloved member of the community who was lost too soon....
CP&R Branches Out to the Arts, Will Host Art in the Park on April 11
We have the best recreation facilities, the best schools, the best athletics, and it is time for us to step up our games in offering and promoting arts in the community”
Waid Harbison, Marketing and Programs Director for CP&R
CULLMAN – When you think of Cullman...
New United Way Board Offers Exciting Opportunity for Youth to Help Community
CULLMAN – The United Way of Cullman County is reaching out to young professionals of the area to participate in their new program, the Young Professionals Board. Through this board, United Way hopes to utilize the creative talents and skill of younger professionals working...
