Former Folsom Center business office manager indicted for theft
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange today announced the indictment of the former business office manager of a Cullman nursing home on charges that he stole patient funds entrusted to him.
Jeffery Adam Woods, 36, of Cullman was indicted on July 11 by a...
Cullman’s legislative delegation reacts online to possible statewide lottery vote
CULLMAN - Gov. Robert Bentley this morning released a video announcing his intention to call a special session of the Alabama Legislature to address the state's funding crisis. On the agenda is a possible statewide lottery.
In the wake of Bentley's announcement, the members of...
Dodge City mayor and council will see no changes
Photo: From left to right: Ervin Chumley, Anthony Todd, Inez McDonald, Murray Lowe, Mayor Tawana Canada and Jason Burney
DODGE CITY – There will be no election in Dodge City this time around; all five members of the council, along with Mayor Tawana Canada, are...
Traffic stop leads to arrest of woman with drug warrant
CULLMAN - Cullman Police Department Narcotics Investigators Justin Craft and Chris Thomason on Monday conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 278 West and arrested a local woman.
An occupant of the vehicle, Latasha Shai James, 27, of Cullman was found to have an active...
Wallace State student helps provide life-saving CPR
Photo: Kathy and Doug McGrew, center, are thankful for the help Doug received from Lynn Hill, left, and Mason Jones, right, when he suffered a heart attack in the gym at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center. Hill, a nurse practitioner at Cullman Dermatology,...
Good Hope’s John Harris uncontested for third term
The city is going to grow and we have to be ready for it.”
John Harris
GOOD HOPE – John Harris, lifelong citizen of Good Hope, will continue to serve the community in the Place 1 (Finance) seat on the Good Hope City Council. He was...
Cullman Lil’ Bearcat Hoops Camp set for Aug. 1-3
CULLMAN - With the school year fast approaching, Cullman basketball is giving sports campers a last opportunity to get in on some skills camp action. The Cullman Lil’ Bearcat Hoops Camp will take place Aug. 1-3 from 8 a.m.-noon each day in the Cullman...
Obituary: Ruth E. Whitaker
Funeral services for Ruth E. Whitaker, 77, of Hanceville will be held on Thursday, July 28 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home; Jimmy Sawyer officiating; with interment in Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Mrs....
Additional walking/biking trails opened at Duck River Reservoir
CULLMAN - The Utilities Board of the City of Cullman has completed another section of the walking/biking trails at Duck River Reservoir. This will open 13.4 miles to the public.
The trails are now open from the public fishing pier on County Road 1651 North...
Obituary: Michael Bradley Thomas
Michael Bradley Thomas, 38, of Berlin Community, passed away on Sunday morning as the result of an automobile accident. He was born in Cullman County to Carl David and Edna Robbereson Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a machinist and employed by MNT Machine Shop. Michael...
Obituary: Larry “Keith” Waid
Mr. Larry "Keith" Waid of Cullman Alabama passed away on July 24, 2016 at his residence at the age of 51. He was born in Moulton Alabama on September 8, 1964.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Moss...
Randy Britt vying for Holly Pond Town Council, Place 4
HOLLY POND - Holly Pond resident Randy Britt has qualified for Holly Pond Town Council, Place 4 (Safety).
“My greatest concern and number one priority is the safety of our community, all its citizens and the school kids who attend Holly Pond,” stated Britt.
Britt says...
Wallace State anglers Ryan Shields, Chayse Freeman fishing in this week’s Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship
Photo: Chayse Freeman, left, and Ryan Shields
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State anglers Ryan Shields and Chayse Freeman have circled this week on their calendars since February.
Shields and Freeman are in Campbellsville, Ky., preparing for the 2016 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship. They’ll practice through...
Controlled buy nets Good Hope man
CULLMAN - On Monday, July 25, Cullman City Police Department Narcotics Investigators arrested Patrick Ray Wren, 46, of Good Hope for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
During an undercover operation, narcotics investigators made a controlled buy from Wren. Wren sold the undercover officers methamphetamine.
Wren...
Local man Frank Calvert named Alabama Truck Driver of the Year
CULLMAN - Frank Calvert, a Cullman native, has been driving a truck for 60 calendar years. Recently, Calvert was voted Alabama Truck Driver of the Year by the Alabama Trucking Association (ATA) after he was nominated by his company, AAA Cooper, one of the...
4 Good Hope officials receive Certificates of Election at Monday night meeting; 2 will face opposition in August
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council held a regular council meeting on Monday night, with two special guests in attendance, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and Good Hope High School Principal John Hood.
Gentry addressed the council in hopes of getting the City’s...
2-car incident in West Point Monday evening injures 2
UPDATED 9:12 A.M.: ALEA this morning released the names of two people who were injured in a wreck in West Point yesterday evening. Wallace Wright, 68, or Vinemont and Pamela Hancock, 53, also of Vinemont both sustained injuries and were transported to area hospitals.
An...
Obituary: Sandra “Sandi” Anita Baker Allen
Sandra "Sandi" Anita Baker Allen, 59 of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Sandi was born on April 25, 1957 in Haleyville, Alabama. She graduated from Meek High School in the class of 1974 and went on...
Plans for Cullman Marine Corps detachment moving forward
CULLMAN - CEO of Saving Forgotten Warriors Jeremy Hogan is moving forward with plans for a Marine Corps detachment in the Cullman area.
As of Monday, Hogan, himself a Marine, reported the group has 17 people confirmed to be a part of what he feels...
Obituary: Wilma “Betty” Calvert
Funeral services for Wilma “Betty” Calvert, 80, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Minister Kent Persall officiating with interment in Bowman’s Chapel Cemetery.
Arrangements by Cullman Funeral Home, 461 U.S. Hwy 278 E, Cullman, AL...
Hanceville man arrested with 20 grams of ICE
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday, July 14, CNET agents with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), along with law enforcement officers from Madison and Morgan Counties arrested James Daryl Hunt, 57, of Hanceville for possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance and unlawful...
Work release inmate killed on job identified as Jerry Lynn Coggins
BAILEYTON - The inmate who was killed on Friday, July 22 while on the job in the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) work release program has been identified. Jerry Lynn Coggins, 38, of Cullman was killed in an incident involving a tractor.
“At approximately 10:29...
Locals participate, honored and recognized during AHSAA All-Star Sports Week
MONTGOMERY - Cullman County had its share of people to participate, be honored and recognized during the 20th annual Alabama High School Athletic Association All-Star Sports Week.
Six athletes representing four schools and four different sports were part of the festivities that took place across...
Educator Joey Orr seeking Place 1 on Cullman City School Board
CULLMAN - Joey Orr is a mother of three, a teacher with 13 years of experience in the classroom and she holds a master’s degree in school administration. She is the children’s minister at Grace Chapel. Additionally, she has lived throughout the world, growing...
Obituary: Herbert Pershing “Mac” McAlpine
Herbert Pershing “Mac” McAlpine was born in rural Blount County on July 16, 1919, the fifth child of Alex and Ophelia Roberts McAlpine.
He was called to serve his country in 1941 during WWII where he served with the US Army 140th Quartermaster Trucking Company...
Obituary: Daniel Parker Gillam
Funeral services for Daniel Parker Gillam, age 35 of Vinemont, will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Lawson officiating. Interment will follow at Berlin Cemetery at Mt. Carmel.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Jacquelyn Lendman
Funeral services for Jacquelyn Lendman, 90, of Hanceville will be held on Tuesday, July 26 at 6 p.m. at Hanceville funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery in...
Obituary: Josey Lee Johnson
Funeral Services for Josey Lee Johnson, 24, of Cullman will be held on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Welcome Baptist Cemetery, with Bro. Jeremy Calloway officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Josey was born on...
Obituary: Margaret Virginia Bolan
Funeral services for Margaret Virginia Bolan, 87, formerly of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Union Grove Cemetery in Holly Pond.
Mrs. Bolan passed away on Tuesday July 19, 2016...
Obituary: Justin Dean Hardin
Justin Dean Hardin Funeral Services for Justin Dean Hardin, 26, of Cullman will be held on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Welcome Baptist Cemetery, with Bro. Jeremy Calloway officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home directing....
3rd Anniversary Jay’s Ride rolls through Cullman Sunday evening
CULLMAN - Bikers and other community members united on the steps of the Cullman County Courthouse on Sunday evening for the Third Anniversary Jay’s Ride event.
The event, started to honor the memory of Jerry "Jay" Kendall, Jr., a Cullman citizen who tragically lost his...
North-Central AL Young Democrats host Community Fun Day at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN - The group is still in its infancy, but the North-Central Alabama Young Democrats (NCAYD) are already making a name for themselves locally in Cullman, Walker and Blount counties, the three areas they represent, and statewide within the Alabama Young Democrats chapter.
NCAYD hosted...
2 confirmed fatalities in collision on U.S. Hwy 278 E between Berlin and Holly Pond
UPDATED 5:30 p.m. ALEA investigators have identified the third person in today's head-on collision as Kimberly Mason, 40, of Holly Pond. Mason is listed in critical condition at Huntsville Hospital. She was in the Kia SUV with victim Michael Thomas. ALEA is still investigating...
Files from Yesteryear: 1933, 1953
From the Files of 1933:
Winners in the baby contest on Wednesday evening were: Betty Rose Biggers, daughter of Mrs. Alvie Gibbers, sponsored by Marjorie Thompson, first, Barbara Ann Leeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Leeth, sponsored by Helen Leigeber, second, Juanita Allen, daughter...
Addiction: Wrap-up
CULLMAN - Back in May, we begin weekly installments examining addictions and their impact on the lives of people in our community. This week, in part eight, we wrap up the series.
Which drug addiction is being discussed in the following quote?
“Gradually things got worse....
2nd Chance Sanctuary readies cats for adoption
Photo: Gracie is one of about 15 cats at 2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary.
BLOUNT COUNTY – As the sun beats down on Sandra Shaffer's 16-acre spread at 2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary on June 16, Ringo, George and the rest of their band find solace...
Cullman team eliminated in USSSA Summer Showdown semifinals
CULLMAN - Success by the North Alabama Crusaders, a 16-under softball team from Cullman, was had until the semifinal round of the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Summer Showdown at the Field of Miracles Saturday evening.
Having gone through the round-robin format of the...
Area veterans enjoy a day of fun
Photo shows members of Fallen Heroes Bowfishing.
This is the first Appreciation Day we have ever done together. There has been too much separation between the American Legion and the VFW in the past; we are both here for the same reason.”
Dan Raley
CULLMAN – Local...
MEGA Cash Drawn Down raises funds for hospice
CULLMAN – On Thursday night in the John G. Cullmann Room in Cullman Regional Medical Center, Hospice of Cullman County held its annual MEGA Cash Draw Down event, the nonprofit’s largest yearly fundraiser.
“This is the biggest single event, yes,” said Randy Weathersby, chairman of...
Alabama’s June unemployment rate is 6%
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced yesterday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate is 6.0%, unchanged from May’s revised rate of 6.0%, and below June 2015’s rate of 6.1%. June’s rate represents 130,349 unemployed persons, compared to 132,019...
Local youth train with Olympian Willie Smith
COLD SPRINGS- For everything there is a beginning and The Cullman Tribune was on hand to witness what may be the beginning of a great relationship with Olympic gold medalist Willie Smith and the Cold Springs Youth Football Association as Smith held his speed...
CHS soccer coach Harbin recognized in Montgomery
CULLMAN - Cullman Bearcats boy’s head soccer coach Casey Harbin picked up a little more hardware Friday night as he was recognized at the 2016 AHSAA Championship Coaches Banquet in Montgomery. Harbin led the Bearcats to the 6A State Soccer Championship in a 2-1...
AGA Women’s Stroke Play Tournament brings 49 to Terri Pines
CULLMAN - Forty-nine golfers across the state have spent three consecutive days facing humid conditions in the 26th Annual Alabama Golf Association Women's Stroke Play Tournament at Terri Pines Country Club.
Twenty-nine were involved in the championship flight. When it came to a close at...
Sheriff, Dodge City residents discuss recent attacks on cops
If people don’t know who their deputies are, then we are failing. There are places that see law enforcement and the citizens as two separate entities, us and them; law enforcement and citizens. Thankfully in Cullman County, it is us and us.”
Sheriff Matt Gentry
DODGE...
Talent Search program receives $415,000 grant to help area students
HANCEVILLE - A program that helps students who may not normally think they could attend college do just that has been extended at Wallace State Community College thanks to a federal grant. WSCC has been awarded $415,920 to continue funding for its Talent Search...
Work release inmate killed on the job
CULLMAN - An inmate was killed today while on the job in the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) work release program.
“At approximately 10:29 a.m. this morning, we received a call that an inmate worker was killed in a tractor incident,” said Cullman County Sheriff...
Townson, Jacobs go head-to-head in mayoral forum
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly community luncheon on Friday provided a forum for Cullman incumbent mayor Max A. Townson and his challenger, Woodrow "Woody" Jacobs, to answer questions presented by The Cullman Times’ David Palmer, who served as moderator.
Held at...
Two motorcyclists deceased following high-speed ride around Cullman city, county
UPDATE: Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick on Friday morning identified the two victims who were killed in a motorcycle wreck Thursday evening as Justin Hardin, 26, and Josey Johnson, 24, both of Cullman.
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CULLMAN – Late Thursday night, Cullman Police Department officers and Cullman County...
Dodge City Town Council meets; all members running unopposed next month
DODGE CITY - A regular Dodge City Town Council meeting was held on Thursday night, with all members present. All five members of the council, along with Mayor Tawana Canada, received certificates of election, as each will be unopposed in the upcoming municipal election...
Bearcat GROWLS at Depot Park Aug. 13
CULLMAN - Several local organizations are coming together to support students who need help with school supplies. Bearcat GROWLS (Growing Resources for Our Winning Local Schools), an event whose organizers hope will become an annual one, will take place at Depot Park on Saturday,...
New “Twenty-Four Seven” Bible study for grades 7-12
Photo shows Bible study organizer, Noah Carpenter.
CULLMAN - Local community member Noah Carpenter has created Twenty-Four Seven – a Bible study - which he hopes will be a place “to help students learn to have a relationship with God twenty-four hours, seven days a...
Friday Fun: July 22
Moving Sale
Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23, 8 a.m.-? Household items, tools, crafts, winter clothes, books, some furniture, etc. 711 Ninth Ave. SE in Cullman.
CSYFA Speed & Agility Camp
The Cold Springs Youth Football Association (CSYFA) is set to host its first speed and...
1st free summer meal program sees success, will end on July 29
CULLMAN - The first free summer meal program, provided by the Cullman City Schools Child Nutrition Program, was deemed a great success during the month of June yet has not been as busy during July. Providing free meals to all children aged 18 and...
EvaBank Midnight Run 2016 set to take off Aug. 19
Photo: Runners enjoying last year’s Midnight Run
CULLMAN - Get ready to get your glow on at the 2016 EvaBank Midnight Run on Friday, Aug. 19 at 11:59 p.m. The race will start at the Cullman Civic Center and follow a course through the streets...
Dale Seals seeks 2nd term as mayor of Fairview
I'm a servant of the people for the people. I want to do the best job I can for everyone in the town and surrounding communities.”
Dale Seals
FAIRVIEW - Fairview Mayor Dale Seals has announced he will seek a second term in the upcoming municipal...
National Weather Service issues heat advisory
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has just issued a heat advisory for the counties of LAUDERDALE-COLBERT-FRANKLIN AL-LAWRENCE-LIMESTONE-MADISON-MORGAN- MARSHALL-CULLMAN-LINCOLN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FLORENCE...MUSCLE SHOALS...SHEFFIELD... TUSCUMBIA...RUSSELLVILLE...RED BAY...MOULTON...TOWN CREEK... ATHENS...HUNTSVILLE...DECATUR...ALBERTVILLE...BOAZ... GUNTERSVILLE...ARAB...CULLMAN...FAYETTEVILLE
The heat advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. on Friday until 7...
Cullman County Fair Association presents check to calf project recipients
(Photo: Jim Howard) Pictured, front row, (left to right): Steve Singleton, Fair Board treasurer; Shelby Sellers, recipient; Jay Conway, Cullman County Extension Office and Richard White, Fair Board president. Back row, (left to right): Charlie Powell, Cullman Lions; Kyle Barnett, dad; Steve Cartee, Fair...
Pokémon Go event set for Sept. 24
CULLMAN - Chances are you have seen numerous people wandering through town, heads down, staring at their phones, playing the newest mobile game craze, Pokémon Go. For those who do not know, Pokémon Go is a mobile game based off of Nintendo’s popular franchise...
The Movie Factory – defying the odds since 1995
CULLMAN - When Donna Garrett first came to Cullman, she already owned two Movie Factory stores. In 1995 she opened her first location in Hanceville, and then in 1996, she opened her location on Highway 31; both Cullman locations are still in operation and...
Teens from Cullman’s sister city, Frankweiler, Germany, have arrived!
It is really beautiful here and I am really enjoying my stay.”
Verena Rong
CULLMAN – The Cullman Friends of Frankweiler organization welcomed special guests, 17-year-old Verena Rong and 16-year-old Antonia Poulsen, to Cullman this week. The two young ladies are visiting from Colonel John Cullmann's...
Stiefelmeyer Park gets new playground
CULLMAN – Stiefelmeyer Park on Eighth Avenue Northeast has received a new playground.
The new equipment was installed as part of Cullman City Parks & Recreation Department’s initiative to improve and upgrade playground equipment around the city’s local parks.
“A lot of these parks have been...
UPDATED: Ethics commission reverses decision; Brown’s name WILL appear on ballot
UPDATE: THURSDAY, JULY 21 AT 12:10 P.M. (see updated documents below as well)
"I have received verification from the Alabama Ethics Commission that Bobby Brown has now completed the requirements of the Alabama Code Section 36-25-15(a)," said Hanceville City Clerk Tania Wilcox. "His name will...
DEEZ Vapes in Cullman
CULLMAN - Cullman has a new kid on the block in the vape department. DEEZ Vapes, owned by Steven and Kimberly Siegel, opened its doors on July 14 and will have its official grand opening on July 30. Located at 1631 Second Ave. NW,...
Bearcats ready to claw their way back to the top
CULLMAN - It was an up and down year for the Cullman Bearcats in 2015, going 6-4 and getting booted from the playoffs in the first round by the eventual state runner-up, Clay-Chalkville, but the Cats and head coach Mark Britton look to change...
City aggressively addressing WWTP odor problem; several election certificates issued
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met on Tuesday evening where they issued several election certificates and moved forward to combat the issue raised at the last meeting regarding the odor arising, literally, from the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).
With all members of the council...
Tawana Canada seeking 2nd full term as mayor of Dodge City
Dodge City is my much-loved hometown and I am honored to be a part of its history.”
Tawana Canada
DODGE CITY - Tawana Canada has announced she will seek her second full term as mayor of Dodge City in the upcoming municipal election. First elected to...
Breaking News: Fairview football stadium still 8 weeks away from completion
FAIRVIEW - Fairview High School’s football stadium has been in construction now for much longer than anticipated, with the most recent report stating that the stadium is still eight weeks from completion.
“And that’s eight weeks if they started last week,” said FHS Principal Chris...
3rd Anniversary Jay’s Ride to take place this weekend
CULLMAN - On May 21, 2014, Jerry "Jay" Kendall, Jr. was struck and killed by a teen boy who was driving distracted. In July 2014, a special rally, Jay’s Last Ride, was held in his honor. Jay’s Last Ride was a free rally to...
Kim Hall named CHS principal at today’s school board meeting
CULLMAN - While the East Elementary School Archery Team was honored and recognized for winning a world championship, other big news came from Tuesday's regular meeting of the Cullman City Board of Education. Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson announced the hiring of Kim Hall as...
Alabama State Capitol illuminated blue this week to honor law enforcement
MONTGOMERY- Gov. Bentley on Monday announced the Alabama State Capitol will be illuminated blue every night this week to honor the men and women who willingly put themselves in harm’s way to protect all of us in Alabama and across the nation.
“On Sunday, I...
Garden City Town Council notes- July 18
GARDEN CITY – The Garden City Town Council came together on Monday evening for a regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with a call to order by Mayor Tim Eskew, which was followed by the invocation and Pledge.
Old business that was addressed was the...
FOX6’s Wes Wyatt special guest in Bremen Monday night
BREMEN - Neighbors gathered for their normal monthly neighborhood watch meeting Monday night at the Beat 8 Community Center in Bremen. This month, they had a very special guest- WBRC FOX6 meteorologist Wes Wyatt.
This was Wyatt’s second time to speak at the center, his...
Fishing in Duck River Reservoir? Be patient.
CULLMAN - It’s a question we are asked almost weekly: “Can I fish in Duck River Reservoir yet?”
According to Cullman Economic Development Agency Special Projects Coordinator Susan Eller, the Duck River Reservoir project coordinator and someone who has been involved since the project’s nascent...
Eller seeking 4th term on Good Hope City Council
If a community is going to grow and provide for their citizens, the groundwork for growth in the utility area is vital.”
Susan Robinson Eller
GOOD HOPE - Susan Robinson Eller has announced she will seek a fourth term on the Good Hope City Council in...
Patrick Dunagan running for Good Hope City Council, Place 2
Photo: Patrick Dunagan with son Landon and fiancée, Britney Gato
I want to help make Good Hope the best it can be. I have seen the city progress, and I want to be a part of its continued growth.”
Patrick Dunagan
GOOD HOPE - Patrick Dunagan, a...
UPDATE: Gas leak near Main Ave. contained; one lane reopened
UPDATE: The gas leak is contained, but crews are still working to fix the roadway. One lane is functional, but officials are asking those who are able to, to please detour around the scene.
CULLMAN – Main Avenue is CLOSED to all traffic from Graham...
Meeting on July 20 to offer info about short-term health courses at WSCC
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Continuing Education program will host an informational meeting on Wednesday, July 20 for anyone interested in learning about short-term health courses. These non-credit courses can be completed in 10 weeks or less and provide instruction in a number...
Rock Creek Mission – God’s “floating church”
Church services are very casual and there’s a good mix of adults, youth and at least 2-3 dogs.”
Carol Poupore
SMITH LAKE - Located on the banks of Alabama’s scenic Smith Lake, Rock Creek Mission provides a place of worship for those who are on vacation or away...
2 fundraisers set for Hanceville teen fighting cancer
I know what it's like to be a cancer mom, and I know they'll appreciate the help and support.”
Karen Cook
HANCEVILLE - In Oct. 2015 Hanceville’s Alexis “Lexie” York was diagnosed with a rare form of childhood cancer, Rhabdomyosarcoma. It is a type of sarcoma,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1933, 1992
From the Files of 1933
This year Easter comes on the nineteenth day of April. The seniors at Cullman High School are planning for class day and graduation. Mr. Killingsworth announced that Flora Baker is Valedictorian and Dorothy Reinstodler is Salutatorian of the Class of...
Run, Walk, Dance and Glow!
This is a great 5K, both for the local runner and for families looking to have a fun, healthy, happy time.”
Lauren Estes
CULLMAN – Sportsman Lake Park’s Rock & Glow 5K will take place on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 7-11 p.m. The event will not...
Addiction: Meth, part 7
CULLMAN - Chronic drug abuse can lead to loss of employment, loss of family, homelessness and myriad health conditions leading to death. Methamphetamine use provides an accelerated path to addiction, and, as with all addictions, distances the addict from his or her feelings making...
CSYFA speed and agility camp to feature gold medalist Willie Smith
COLD SPRINGS - The Cold Springs Youth Football Association (CSYFA) is set to host its first speed and agility camp July 22-23. The camp will feature Olympic gold medalist Willie Smith.
Children ages 5-17 are invited to attend the camp, regardless of school district or...
Raiding the gridiron: Good Hope Raiders on the hunt
Photo: Matt Dixon breaks free for a 70-yard TD in this year's spring jamboree game against Addison.
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope High School Head Football Coach Alan Scott is entering his second year at the helm of the Raiders and he has them ready...
Profiles in Faith: Devin Wyman
CULLMAN - Devin Wyman is not your typical former football player. Yes, he played at a high level in college. Yes, he made it to the NFL. Yes, he played with one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever take the field (Tom Brady) when...
Good Hope Fishing Team spirit night a huge success at Augusta’s
CULLMAN - The parking lot was overflowing with cars Thursday night when the Good Hope Fishing Team held their final fundraiser before their trip to Tennessee to compete on Kentucky Lake.
“We have four (fisherman) that have qualified for the Bassmasters National Championship on Kentucky...
Property line dispute source of Brushy Pond shooting
BRUSHY POND – At approximately 9:45 p.m. Friday night in Brushy Pond, officers responded to reports of a shooting.
According to Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, the incident began over a dispute regarding property lines.
“We’re still in the early stages of investigation,” Gentry said, “but...
Camp Liberty: training young men and women for life
BATTLEGROUND - When Col. Joe Land decided to move his privately-owned Camp Liberty from Marion, Alabama, he had no specific intention of moving it to Battleground.
“It was really just a coincidence that we ended up moving from Alabama to another place in Alabama,” Land...
Four fundraisers set for Vinemont teen Anna Hughes
CULLMAN - In an outpouring of community support, four fundraisers have been scheduled to aid the Hughes family with the costs of medical care for their daughter, Anna Hughes, the Vinemont teenager who was critically injured in a traffic incident last month.
Augusta’s on July...
Rescued dogs await adoption at 2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary
Photo: Chester and KoKo run around Sandra Shaffer’s yard at 2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary, where dozens of dogs are available for adoption.
BLOUNT COUNTY – Two-year-old KoKo is the picture of a young, healthy dog as she runs around Sandra Shaffer's yard at 2nd Chance...
Students end art camp with style
Photo: Willa Smith stands next to the Indian mural she helped paint at art camp. The mural will soon be given to West Point Middle School.
We are so fortunate to have opportunities like this and for people like Laura who pour time into nurturing their (the...
Wallace State students attend 2016 Student Leadership Institute at 4-H Center
Photo: Wallace State students at the 2016 Alabama Deans of Students SLI were, from left, Jessica Vice, of Blountsville, Nicholas Parrott, of Vinemont, Callie Allen, of Cullman and Jasmine Zavala, of Cleveland.
COLUMBIANA, ALABAMA – Wallace State students Nicholas Parrott, Jessica Vice, Jasmine Zavala and...
Colony summer program makes educational complex community hub
I’d like for everyone to know about this camp, about the educational complex here in Colony. Since there is no longer a school here in Colony, this building has become somewhat of the community hub, you know? I’d like for more people to know...
Holly Pond’s Nail set to retire; Oliver to run for mayor
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council met last night for a regularly scheduled meeting at the Guy Hunt Library and Museum, where one of biggest topics was the upcoming election.
Holly Pond Mayor Herman Nail, who has worked for the town in some...
Harbin seeking 4th term on city school board
CULLMAN - Suzanne Fuller Harbin today officially announced her candidacy for the Cullman City School Board, Place 5.
“I want to ensure the continued quality of education in Cullman City Schools,” said Harbin. “I have been honored to serve on a board of education for...
Cullman man, friends, publicly display support for law enforcement
CULLMAN - Cullman resident Jamie Speakman has taken it upon himself to show his support for local law enforcement by spray-painting a blue line on the curb outside of his home.
Speakman, whose home is located near Cullman High School, says that the idea came...
Cullman’s (and Alabama’s) crumbling infrastructure
CULLMAN - As Cullman County continues to recruit new businesses and the retail market improves dramatically, the streets become busier and the once small southern town with small southern town charms starts developing bigger problems.
These problems would be of no issue with the adequate...
Cullman Regional welcomes family physician Nicole Shaw, MD
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional welcomes Nicole Shaw, MD to the Cullman Regional Medical Staff. Shaw is a board-certified family physician. She is a graduate of the University of South Alabama and completed her family medicine residency at UAB-Huntsville.
Shaw is dedicated to treating the whole...
Hanceville’s Wilcox named City Clerk of the Year for District 11 at council meeting
HANCEVILLE - A regular Hanceville City Council meeting was held on Thursday night, where a special presentation was made. City Clerk Tania Wilcox was awarded City Clerk of the Year for District 11, which consists of four north Alabama counties.
“Hanceville, be proud of your...
Friday Fun: July 15
Fairview HS Class of 1963 Reunion
Friday, July 15 at noon at Waterbrook Restaurant, 10645 U.S. Hwy 278 E in Holly Pond. For more information, call 256-339-3451.
Swamp John’s Dinner
Friday, July 15 from 4-7 p.m. at Tri-County Volunteer Fire Department. Plates $10. Money will go to...
