Garden City Library Getting a Facelift
GARDEN CITY - The Garden City Library, located in the Garden City Municipal Building, is in the final leg of a renovation which started in early January.
Mary Griffin, librarian at the branch for the past eleven years, said, “We have to get the computers...
Chamber’s 73rd Annual Meeting & Gala Honors Chaney, Smith
CULLMAN - Last night’s Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce shindig at Stonebridge Farm was a party with a purpose. The 73rd Annual Meeting & Gala, “Great Leaders Serve,” had a “Downton Abbey” theme and saw many attendees decked out in 1920s attire. It also...
CCBOE Superintendent Position Search Narrows to Four Applicants; Brandon Payne to Step Down
CULLMAN - On Thursday, March 3, the Cullman County Board of Education announced the names of the finalists for the position of superintendent. Of the twelve original applicants, four were chosen to move on to the next phase, the interview. They are as follows:
Shane...
Application deadlines approaching for Wallace State health programs
HANCEVILLE - Anyone interested in enrolling in an allied health program at Wallace State Community College should keep in mind approaching deadlines for turning in applications for entry into those programs. Most of the programs accept new students in the fall semesters, but some...
Obituary: Christopher Robert Baswell
Mr. Christopher Robert Baswell of Cullman passed away on March 2, 2016 at Cullman Regional Medical Center at the age of 45. He was born in Cullman on December 31, 1970 to Billy Ray and Betty Horton Baswell. He is preceded in death by...
Obituary: Burnadine Maudie Schelles
Burnadine Maudie Schelles, 88 of Garland, Texas, formerly of Double Springs, entered into rest on February 26, 2016 in Dallas, Texas.
Burnadine was born on October 3, 1927 in Topeka, Kansas. She was a member of Phil Campbell Seventh-day Adventist Church for 20 years. Bernadine...
Obituary: Pauline “Polly” Burks
Mrs. Pauline "Polly" Burks, 89 of Holly Pond, passed away early Friday morning at her residence. Mrs. Burks was born in Morgan County to Henry Gilbert Lemmond and Elma B. Maples. She is predeceased by her parents; husband, Leroy Burks; and sister, Aline Worley. ...
Obituary: James Buddy Rooks
James Buddy Rooks, 72, of Houston passed away on March 1, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on April 13, 1943 in Moulton. Buddy graduated from Addison High School in 1960. He retired from his Welding Supply business after 35...
Obituary: Sidney E. Buchanan
Sidney Eugene Buchanan entered into rest on February 29, 2016, at Princeton Baptist Hospital in Birmingham.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Light lifts Wallace State baseball in DH split with Columbia State
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State freshman pitcher Braxton Light struck out nine Columbia State batters, including five looking, in five innings Wednesday night, propelling the Lions to a 6-2 victory and doubleheader split at James C. Bailey Stadium.
Light, a righty from Southside-Gadsden, was dominant from...
No. 19 Wallace State men race past Alabama Southern in ACCC Tournament quarterfinals
HANCEVILLE - Four Wallace State players finished with double figures, and the top-seeded Lions overcame a slow start in a 77-60 victory over Alabama Southern in the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/Region 22 quarterfinals Wednesday afternoon at Tom Drake Coliseum.
Wallace State, ranked 19th nationally...
Cullman Named No. 2 Micropolitan Area Based on Corporate Facility Investment
We have some great leadership and people that recognize from the outside that Cullman is the place to be, and they’re starting to recognize it more and more every day. They know what you and I have known a long time!”
Cullman Economic Development Director,...
“American Made” Screening at WSCC March 10
HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College presents “American Made Movie” with directors Vincent Vittorio and Christopher Harvey as part of the South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts...
March 1 Primary: What a Night!
CULLMAN- Thank you for voting and we’ll see you in November! Not so fast, Cullman. We’re heading to a runoff on April 12!
The Cullman County Commission Chairman was the race to watch with incumbent Kenneth Walker bringing in 44% of the votes. He will...
Three St. Bernard seniors recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
CULLMAN - Three seniors at St. Bernard Preparatory School have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their exceptional academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the qualifying test used for program entry.
David Schartung, the son of Connie Schartung of Decatur,...
Lions Club Annual Fish and Ham Dinner March 5
CULLMAN - On Saturday, March 5 the Cullman Lions Club will hold its annual Fish and Ham Dinner. The event, which the organization has been hosting since 1971, is the club’s second biggest fundraiser next to the Cullman County Fair.
The dinner will be from...
West Point drops a pair to Priceville
PRICEVILLE - The West Point Warriors soccer teams are still trying to find their identities as the "new kids on the block" in the soccer world, dropping a pair to the Priceville Bulldogs. However, West Point is moving in the right direction and improving...
WSCC Health programs welcome new program chairs
HANCEVILLE - Two healthcare programs at Wallace State Community College welcomed new department chairs to campus for their first full semester of classes. Melanie Bradford and Allen Patterson joined the Wallace State family as the fall 2015 semester was winding down. Bradford takes over...
Obituary: Michael Steve Neighbors
Funeral services for Michael Steve Neighbors will be held Wednesday, March 02, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 01, 2016 from 6 p.m. 9 p.m. at the funeral...
Obituary: Gregory Miles Pigg
Funeral Service for Mr. Gregory Miles Pigg, age 50 of Cullman , will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Randal Edmondson officiating. Burial at Sardis No. 2 Cemetery in Winston County.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Georgia Phillips Brown
Georgia Phillips Brown peacefully left this world on February 29, 2016. She was born on May 22, 1924 in Dora, Alabama to the late George “Ted” Phillips and Testie Elliot Phillips.
Georgia is now with her beloved husband, J.B. “Josh” Brown.
She was a special, one...
Wallace State hosting the women’s and men’s Alabama Community College Conference/NJCAA Region XXII tournaments on March 1-4
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College is set to host the women’s and men’s Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/NJCAA Region XXII tournaments at Tom Drake Coliseum on March 1-4.
The ACCC postseason began over the weekend with first-round games played at host sites in both...
Chinese Festival Celebrated at St. Bernard
CULLMAN - On Feb. 19, St. Bernard Preparatory School students traveled across campus to experience a taste of Chinese culture. The event was presented by the Chinese international students, Mandarin and Chinese Culture classes and the Confucius Institute of Troy University.
Instructor Min Gao Calvert...
INTERVIEW: Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2016 Inductee Bobby Meyer
CULLMAN - Compared to the majority of my colleagues in the wonderful world of sports writing, I admittedly have less experience than most, holding my position for a mere five years. However, in that short span of time, I have seen some great games,...
Obituary: Deborah Gay Gillon
Funeral Service for Mrs. Deborah Gay Bahr Gillon, age 60, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Northside Baptist Church. She will lie in state one hour prior to service. Rev. Truman Davis and Rev. Jack Collins officiating....
4D Family Farm Spring Celebration
CULLMAN - On Friday and Saturday, March 25-26 and Saturday, April 2, 4D Family Farm will open to the public for its Spring Celebration for the fourth year in a row.
The celebration, which will be from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. all three days, will include...
Professional Women’s Fashion Show and Luncheon: “Dancing in the Street”
The women in this club are single, married, all ages, business owners, stay at home moms, professional women, retirees, all with big hearts and generous natures, with one purpose in mind- to give help to people who cannot help themselves.”
Nan S. Auston, vice president
CULLMAN...
Secretary of State Releases Details on SEC Primary Election Night Reporting
MONTGOMERY - On March 1, the Office of the Secretary of State John Merrill will conduct a project to collect and report results for the state’s Primary Election. The election night results will be reported to the Secretary of State’s website at http://www.alabamavotes.gov/.
After...
Peter Nassetta, Deacon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Many young people find themselves disinterested in attending church when they get away from home, but that never happened to me.”
Peter Nassetta
Photo: Deacon Peter Nassetta poses with his grandchildren after Mass.
CULLMAN - Deacons play a very important role in the Catholic Church because they...
No. 15 Wallace State men’s basketball has won multiple ways as ACCC regular season champs
This team has been a lot of fun to coach. We have a lot of enjoyable guys to be around, and they’ve taken pride in being the best they can be since the first day of practice."
Coach John Meeks
Photo shows sophomore Immanuel King.
HANCEVILLE -...
Obituary: Ralph Glenn Parvin
Mr. Ralph Glenn Parvin, of Vinemont, passed away on February 26 at the age of ninety-two. As was his wish, he spent his last days peacefully at home, surrounded by his family and with his loving wife of sixty-six years, Dean, at his side.
Mr....
Obituary: Delisa Pearson
Memorial services for Delisa Pearson, 61, of Hanceville are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ms. Pearson passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016.
Obituary: James Allen Kilgore
Funeral Service for James Allen Kilgore, age 61 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at New Hope #2 Baptist Church, with viewing one hour prior to service. Pastor Patrick Morton and Rev. Dan Anderson will be officiating. Interment...
MISSING PERSON: Glenda Cofield Mahler, 42, of Cullman- UPDATE: FOUND
URGENT: Missing Person
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is trying to locate Glenda Cofield Mahler, 42, of Cullman.
She was last seen at her residence on County Road 703 by family when she left to go to the 278 West Laundromat located in Cullman.
If you have...
Obituary: Shirley Jean Cooper
Shirley Jean Cooper entered into rest February 26, 2016.
Complete obituary and arrangements will be announced at a later time.
Sweet B’s of Cullman to Compete in 11th Annual AWF Wild Game Cook-Off at Talladega Superspeedway Saturday, Feb. 27
TALLADEGA - Talladega Superspeedway is known for its rich auto racing history with tales of the Allison family and the Alabama Gang, discussions of the pros and cons of restrictor plate racing and Dale Jr’s dominance on the fastest track in NASCAR.
Tomorrow, Bethany Beasley,...
Hillary Clinton to Make Campaign Stop in Alabama
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill confirmed this morning that Hillary Clinton will make a campaign stop in Alabama. On Saturday, Feb. 27, Clinton is scheduled to hold a “Get Out the Vote” rally in Birmingham, on the campus of Miles College,...
Entries sought for local art show at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College is seeking entries for its annual “Arts in April Celebration” planned for April 4-30 at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
The theme for the 2016 exhibit is “Spring Upcycle” and participants are invited to create...
Alabama Attorney General to Speak at Cullman County Republican Breakfast March 5
CULLMAN - Republican Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange will be the featured speaker at the March breakfast meeting of the Cullman County Republican Party. The meeting will take place on Saturday, March 5, at the Cullman Elks Lodge. The general public is encouraged to...
Hanceville City Council Meets Thursday Night; Crime, AirEvac Among Topics
HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville City Council came together for their twice monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb 25 at 7 p.m. at Hanceville City Hall.
The meeting was called to order and Councilman Jimmy Sawyer led those in attendance in prayer before the Pledge...
Obituary: Mary Glenn Schuler
Funeral Service for Mary Glenn Schuler, age 72, of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Sacred Heart Church with Father Patrick Egan, OSB officiating; burial at Good Hope Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Schuler...
Obituary: Jerry Phillips
Funeral services for Jerry Phillips will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 26, 2016 from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. at...
Obituary: Michael Coy “Mike” Cates
Funeral services for Michael Coy “Mike” Cates, 61, of Bremen will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Cold Springs Baptist Church; Harce Swann officiating; with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from noon...
Obituary: Buddy J. Andrews
Funeral Service for Mr. Buddy J. Andrews, age 67 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Fairview with Rev. C.J. Andrews and Dr. David Chambers officiating; burial at Fairview First Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Carolyn Lucille Otto Trawick
Carolyn Lucille Otto Trawick left this life on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 with family by her side at her home in Crane Hill, AL. Born May 15, 1936 in Birmingham, AL to Calvin C. Otto and Evelyn D. Otto. Carolyn graduated from Ensley High...
March 1 Primary: What You Need to Know; Trump, Rubio, Cruz and Clinton in Alabama This Weekend
CULLMAN - Alabama will be joining six other southern states on Tuesday, March 1 in what’s being called the “SEC primaries.” While the presidential primary has been the hot topic, Cullman residents have many decisions to make in state and local office races as...
2016 AHSAA Northwest Regional Tourney in the Books
HANCEVILLE - Another year of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament is now in the record books.
Traditions continued with teams that normally take home regional titles, doing so. Lauderdale County's Lady Tigers did just that, winning their fifth straight 3A...
Cullman Named Tree City USA for 28th Consecutive Year
Pictured: Poster Contest 2nd Place Winner Elijah Pittman (East Elementary); Poster Contest 1st Place Winner Myra Arnold (East Elementary); Mayor Max A. Townson, Arborist Darrell Johns, Tree Commission Chairman Everett Wier, Albert Mayo of the Forestry Commission, Poster Contest 1st Place Winner Olivia Dudley...
Cullman County’s Rich and Bountiful Resource: The North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN - Cullman is a place with a rich history with many tales of origin passed down through the generations. The beginnings of the North Alabama Agriplex, an unfunded state agency providing agricultural education and opportunities to children and adults in the area, is...
ADOL Releases More than $85 Million in Tax Credits to Employers
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Department of Labor Commissioner Fitzgerald Washington announced today that nearly 33,000 Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) certifications, representing a potential $85,932,400 in tax credits, were released in January by the Department to participating employers due to Congressional re-authorization of the WOTC...
Upsets Take Center Stage in Class 6A Title Games at NW Regional
HANCEVILLE - It didn't pay to be the favorite in Class 6A of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Northwest Basketball Regional Tournament Tuesday. Two upsets reigned at Tom Drake Coliseum, beginning with the Hartselle Lady Tigers taking down No. 5 ranked Austin 48-45.
Not...
Obituary: Tammy Rene Goodwin
Funeral arrangements for Tammy Rene Goodwin are incomplete at this time.
Moss-Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary: Venora Brannan Ray
Funeral Service for Venora Brannan Ray, age 91 of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Bro. Jimmy Peyton officiating; burial at Welti Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Ray passed...
Obituary: Maxine Durham
Funeral services for Mrs. Maxine Durham, age 78 of Vinemont, will be 2 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Delwin Kilgo officiating. Burial will follow at Missionary Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Durham passed away Sunday at Falkville Health Care Center. She...
Obituary: Mark K. Davis
Mark K. Davis passed away at his home on February 21, 2016. He was born in Tallahassee, FL. to Therman Davis and Barbara Jean Sharpton. Mr. Davis was cremated and there are no local arrangements at this time.
Obituary: Sherrel E. Hancock
Sherrel E. Hancock, 83, of Vinemont passed away Saturday Feb. 20, 2016 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born October 22, 1932 in Cullman County to Thomas Albert Hancock and Lillian Victoria (Shedd) Hancock.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb....
Commission Meeting Held; New Businesses in Baileyton and Dodge City
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission meeting, held Feb. 23, was thorough and efficient with Kerry Watson, Place 1, Garry Marchman, Place 2 and Chairman Kenneth Walker in attendance. All thirteen items of new business were discussed, voted on and passed.
The commission approved the...
Cullman’s Judge Annie Lola Price Was a Woman Ahead of Her Time!
CULLMAN - On Oct. 24, 1901, Annie Edson Taylor, a school teacher from Michigan, became the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926, and in 1946 Edith Houghton...
Obituary: Michel McCombs
Funeral arrangements for Michel McCombs are incomplete at this time.
Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary: Ray Morris Clark, Jr.
Ray Morris Clark, Jr., 58 of Houston, entered into rest on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Ray was born on April 26, 1957 in Guilford, North Carolina. He worked in construction all of his adult life, working the last 13 years...
Obituary: Lola Mae Hood Ergle
Lola Mae Hood Ergle, 90 of Haleyville, entered into rest on February 20, 2016 at her home.
Mrs. Ergle was born on November 10, 1925. Lola was a member of Liberty Grove Missionary Baptist Church for 20 years.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 23,...
Obituary: Jimmy Wayne Hamm
Jimmy Wayne Hamm, age 55 of Bremen, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. He was born June 27, 1960, in Troy, Alabama, to parents Gary and Avis Rodgers Hamm.
Mr. Hamm is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty...
Cullman City Council Meeting Held, Montgomery New Assistant Chief of CPD
Photo shows Cullman City Chief of Police Kenny Culpepper, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson and Cullman City Assistant Chief of Police Craig Montgomery.
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met Monday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m., and Craig Montgomery, a 23-year veteran with the Cullman...
No. 12 WSCC softball has perfect weekend in Gulf Shores; WSCC baseball wins three games in Mississippi
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s 12th-ranked softball team was perfect at the Sun Chief Classic tournament over the weekend, reeling off five victories in Gulf Shores.
The Lady Lions (13-15) collected wins over Georgia Highlands, Walters State, Baton Rouge Community College, 8th-ranked Chattanooga State and Pearl...
UNA Lions: Walk-Off Wonders
FLORENCE - College baseball season has just started but already the University of North Alabama is showing that they are a force to be reckoned with. The Lions have had a tremendous first week plus, going 7-3 over their first 10 games including, most...
More on Remembering Harper Lee
Ms. Alice and Ms. Nelle were all about empowering women even back before that became the popular thing to do. Ms. Nelle was a great woman who loved to sit and talk to my sister about life and love and the things girls talk...
Welfare Checkup Leads to Sex Offender Arrest
BERLIN - On Friday, Feb. 18, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Nathaniel Scott Pilgrim, 24, of Berlin, a registered sex offender, for chemical endangerment of a child and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
The arrest took place in Berlin after a welfare check...
Prep Sports Schedule Feb. 22-26
Monday, Feb. 22
Baseball
Cullman vs. Sparkman 4 p.m.
Holly Pond @ Locust Fork 4 p.m.
West Point vs. Hanceville 6 p.m.
Softball
West Point vs. Arab 4:30 p.m.
Soccer
St. Bernard vs. Brewer 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 23
Baseball
Fairview vs. Albertville 4:30 & 6:30 p.m.
St. Bernard vs. Carbon Hill 4 p.m.
West Point vs....
Tom Sawyer Musical at St. Bernard
CULLMAN - The thespians of St. Bernard Prep will perform “Tom Sawyer: The Broadway Musical” this week, Feb. 25-27. Showtimes are 6:30 on Thursday, Feb. 25; 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26; and 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27. The show,...
AHSAA Northwest Regional Tournament Hits Half-Way Mark
HANCEVILLE - Excitement has been a part of the 2016 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament, even without a Cullman County school getting to the round of 16 for the first time in the 23-year history of the playoff format.
But...
Darrell Hicks, Candidate for Cullman County Commission Chairman
CULLMAN - Darrell Hicks wants to be the next Chairman of the Cullman County Commission.
Hicks, former Cullman County Associate Commissioner, Place 1, said that one of the main reasons that he’s trying to get the job back is that he’s had so many requests...
Desperation Church Small Groups: The Sisterhood
Photo shows The Sisterhood, a small group that meets on Thursday nights at different members' homes.
CULLMAN - Before making it through the door of a welcoming home on Thursday night in Cullman, the air was filled with the sound of laughter and joy. As...
Obituary: Betty Dillard Fortenberry
Betty Dillard Fortenberry, 77 of Huntsville, entered into rest on February 18, 2016.
Mrs. Fortenberry was born on February 16, 1939. Betty was a retired teacher of 39 years. She was a faithful member of Mayfair Church of Christ for 35 years, a member of...
Obituary: Henrietta Brewer Posey
Henrietta Brewer Posey of Cullman, Alabama passed away on February 18, 2016 at Cullman Regional Medical Center at the age of 74. She was born on September 2, 1941 in Winston County to John Henry and Vina Jones Brewer.
Funeral services will be held on...
Obituary: Billy Hugh Horton
Billy Hugh Horton was born in Vinemont, Al. on April 9, 1931 to Floyd and Trudie Horton. He graduated from West Point High School in 1950.
He was a Corporal in the Army and served during the Korean War. He married Ann Manley in 1955.
They...
Obituary: Elton Jones
Complete arrangements and obituary information for Elton Jones will be announced Monday afternoon.
Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary: William Edward Calhoun
Funeral service for William Edward Calhoun, 80, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rickey Scott, Rev. Chuck David, and Rev. Dwayne Harbison officiating, with interment in Jones Chapel Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Sandra Dee Johnson
Memorial Services for Sandra Dee Johnson, age 53 of Cullman will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Vinemont Christian Church, with Bro. Brian Hawkins officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home Directing.
Sandra was born on April 11, 1962 to the late Rueld & Yvonne...
Obituary: Edward Vickery
Funeral arrangements for Edward Vickery, 90, are incomplete at this time.
Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
East Elementary Hosts Archery Tournament
Today I was shooting and I realized it was important to take your time. The more you take your time, the more you will hit the bull’s-eye and get good shots.”
Kathleen Davis, third-grade student from Welti Elementary
Photo shows Kathleen Davis.
CULLMAN - On Saturday, Feb....
“Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning”
Dyanna Taylor is an accomplished filmmaker with five Emmys. It was an honor to have her on our campus to screen this film, which was a labor of love about her late grandmother, photographer Dorothea Lange.”
Kristen Holmes, Evelyn Burrow Museum administrator
HANCEVILLE - On...
Memory Gardens Meeting Draws Big Crowd at City Hall
The turnout was good and we had a large crowd. Everybody had a chance to speak and we listened. We’ll take what they said, try to address the concerns and make tweaks on the bill. I fully intend to move forward to set up...
The Link of Cullman County’s Annual Event & Auction
We can't wait to share with you all God has done this past year through the ministry of The Link of Cullman County.”
Dawn Owens, founder and executive director
CULLMAN - The Link of Cullman County’s annual event and auction, GROW 2016, will take place on...
Southern Rock Racing Series at Stony Lonesome March 11-12
CULLMAN - On Friday and Saturday, March 11-12, the first race in the Southern Rock Racing Series will be held at Cullman’s Stony Lonesome OHV Park. The SRRS will hold its event at Stony Lonesome for the first time, in what will be called...
Repair work on U.S. 278 slope to begin Monday, Feb. 22, weather permitting
Current conditions pose no immediate danger to the traveling public; however, foot traffic is advised to remain clear of the slopes, retaining wall and any other areas indicated off-limits by signs or barriers. ALDOT personnel are continuing to monitor the stability of all roadways,...
Remembering Harper Lee
Ms. Alice and Ms. Nelle were all about empowering women even back before that became the popular thing to do. I bet she’s up in heaven right now with my daddy and Ms. Alice sitting on a front porch smoking a cigarette!”
Bryan Sellers, who...
Northwest Regional Tournament, Day 1
HANCEVILLE- The first round of action tipped off for 1A and 6A boys and girls in the Northwest Regional Tournament at Wallace State Community College Thursday, and it was action-packed.
Hartselle 61, Athens 53 (Girls)
The Lady Tigers of Hartselle lit up the scoreboard in the...
Meet Courtney Ferguson, 21st Century Mom
Photo shows Brian, Gavin and Courtney Ferguson.
CULLMAN - June Cleaver wore pearls, pantyhose and high heels on the beloved show “Leave It to Beaver.” She was our televised ideal of motherhood in the 1950s, when only one-third of women were a part of the...
Shedd Kills Two County Commission Bills in the House
MONTGOMERY - State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, led the way on Thursday to kill two legislative bills in the Alabama House of Representatives that he says could raise garbage rates (HB 24) and make it easier for county commissioners to give themselves pay raises...
Cullman Co. Bosom Buddies to Host Colors of Cancer Day April 2
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do”
Eleanor Roosevelt
CULLMAN - A cancer diagnosis is the definition of facing fear. Almost immediately,...
YPCullman- New Group for Cullman’s Young Professionals
We will begin with quarterly socials. Over time, we hope this will evolve into community awareness and concern, committee involvement, entrepreneurial roundtables and eventually leadership roles.”
Leah Bolin, Chamber president
CULLMAN - Young professionals in Cullman will soon have a new organization. On Thursday, March 17...
Information Session Planned for Future Truck Drivers
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Continuing Education department will hold an information session on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 1 p.m., for anyone interested in learning about the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program offered at the college.
There is a great demand to fill the...
Execution of Search Warrant Leads to Arrest; Meth Seized
CULLMAN - Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Kevin Dewitt Garner yesterday for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana, second degree.
The operation that led to the arrest was executed at...
Fifth Annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Feb. 26-28
CULLMAN - Now is the time for Alabama residents to check their severe weather kits to ensure their readiness for this year’s storm season.
The fifth annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which provides Alabama residents the opportunity to purchase approved items free of...
2016 AHSAA Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament at Wallace State-Hanceville Feb. 18-20, Feb. 22-24
HANCEVILLE - The 2016 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament will be held Thursday, Feb. 18 through Saturday, Feb. 20 and Monday, Feb. 22 through Wednesday, Feb. 24 at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville.
Fifty-six teams will compete in 42...
Obituary: John D. Tucker
Funeral services for John D. Tucker, 90, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Tim McCormick officiating with interment in Enon Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Tucker passed away Tuesday,...
Shedd Schedules Public Hearing Regarding Cullman Memory Gardens
CULLMAN - State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, has scheduled a public hearing for this Saturday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. at Cullman City Hall. The purpose of the hearing is “to listen to the public regarding (my) proposed legislation to address the situation at...
Fourth Annual Cullman Spring Family Fun Day
CULLMAN - On Sunday, March 13, Camp Seale Harris, a part of the Southeastern Diabetes Education Services (SDES), will hold its annual Cullman Spring Family Fun Day at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center (CWAC).
The event, held each spring, is an opportunity for Camp...
WSCC softball finishes strong on Texas road trip; WSCC men’s golf places 3rd at Faulkner State Invitational
Photo: Wallace State freshman Maison Goodwin is congratulated by his teammates after his walk-off RBI against Wabash Valley in the series opener.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s softball team wrapped up a nine-game swing through Texas on Monday, winning three of their final four games.
The Lady...
Unfortunate History for Local Teams and the Northwest Regional
HANCEVILLE - Over the last 22 years, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) has rolled out the welcome mat for the Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament with several teams from Cullman County as part of the festivities.
But in 2016, the 23rd year of the...
