Cullman County Farmers Market Still Keeps it Fresh after 30 Years
Everybody come out to visit, we have some fresh stuff. Everything is grown local. We’d like for you to come participate.”
Larry Clark, Local Farmer
CULLMAN...
Hanceville to Hold Public Hearing on Animal Ordinance Thursday
HANCEVILLE – On Thursday, June 25, the Hanceville City Council will have its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. At 6:00 p.m. they will hold...
CPD Chief on RTS Arrests: ‘This Year is Actually Lower Than Some of the Other Rock the Souths’
All in all we felt like it was a very successful concert.”
Kenny Culpepper, Cullman City Police Chief
CULLMAN – The Cullman Police Department, assisted by...
“Secret Meals for Hungry Children” Benefits From Local Car Show
If it weren’t for the generosity of Scott Spitzer and the Cullman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealership, the car show could not happen.”
Brenda Allison,...
New nursing students attend orientation session at WSCC
HANCEVILLE – About 200 new nursing students attended orientation Tuesday at Wallace State Community College. During the day-long event, the students were given information about when...
Multiple Arrests Made in Connection to the Attack of Morris Man
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has arrested three individuals in connection to the beating and robbery of Steven Lee Mosley, of...
Dairy Queen Opens New Cullman Location
The store on Highway 31 has been in the same location for sixty years, so when people say, ‘Let’s go to Dairy Queen’ that’s...
CCBOE Votes Appleton to be New Staffing Agency for Non-Tenure Teacher Aides
Our number one goal is to take care of these kids.”
Wendy Crider, CCBOE Board Member
CULLMAN – Cullman County School’s non-tenure teacher aides received the notification...
CAAWA Superheroes Rescue Local Animals
CULLMAN – CAAWA, the Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association, is a band of individuals whose job is to rescue and save the neglected and...
School Resource Officers Protect Cullman County’s Youngest Citizens
CULLMAN – School Resource Officers are the individuals who protect children when their parents are unable to be around. Not only do they protect...
WSCC Wraps New Bus in Lion Pride
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College recently acquired a new bus, that was designated to be covered in an orange and blue WSCC Lions...
Mopars on the Street Car Show Benefits Hungry Children
CULLMAN – Pentastar South Car Club hosted their 8th Annual Mopars on the Streets Car Show on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Cullman Chrysler...
Bench Back Billboards Brings Local Businesses to the Block
CULLMAN – Bench Back Billboards is a Cullman-based company that provides advertising space to local businesses wanting to get their name out in front...
Relay For Life Wrap-Up Party To Cap A Huge Year For Fundraising
CULLMAN – This Thursday, June 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church, Cullman Relay for Life will hold its...
Cullman Man Killed After Colliding with a Tractor-trailer Hauling Hazardous Material
CULLMAN – The Cullman Police Department, along with Alabama State Troopers, Cullman EMA and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office are currently working a deadly collision...
Hanceville Holds June 11 City Council Meeting
HANCEVILLE – A regular Hanceville City Council Meeting was held at City Hall, Thursday at 7 p.m.
The meeting began with roll call and approval...
Hanceville’s Summer Reading Program has Children Rubbing Elbows With Local Heroes
HANCEVILLE – Last Tuesday began the first day of Hanceville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. The day’s theme was ‘Hometown Heroes’ and the children...
Five Pounds of ICE nabbed in Dodge City Following Two-Month Investigation
DODGE CITY – On Tuesday, agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), along with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), arrested...
Adding Character to the Mix: Castille Character Camp Merges Virtue and Football
CULLMAN – Last Saturday at Heritage Park, Jeremiah Castille led the second day of his annual Character Camp. Castille, who has been the chaplain of...
Summer Youth Classes Offered at Wallace State Community College
HANCEVILLE – Summer break has just started for area students, but there are plenty of opportunities for them to keep learning, while having a...
CPD Weighs In on Lovelocks
The bottom line is, it could be a problem at some point in the future, but it’s not a problem now.”
Chief of Police Kenny...
Domestic Violence Incident Turns into Shooting at Dodge City Petro Lube; Suspect in Custody, No Injuries Reported
DODGE CITY – A domestic violence incident escalated to a shooting at the Dodge City Petro Lube Sunday evening around 6 p.m. Michael Dakota...
Citizen of the Week: Local Body Builder Kelley Burgess Achieves High Accolades Despite Crippling Childhood Injury
I got into bodybuilding because I was driving home one day and could feel my belly hanging over my pants and jiggling with every...
Cullman Tractor Supply Hosts Pet Adoption Event
We just do the best we can with what we have to change things for the better for the animals in Cullman County.”
Sue Jones,...
Dr. Susan Patterson to Replace Dr. Doreen Griffeth as Cullman City Schools Superintendent
CULLMAN – At a special called meeting Thursday afternoon by the Cullman City School Board, Dr. Doreen Griffeth officially resigned as superintendent following her second year...
Bikers Against Cancer: Cullman County Bosom Buddies Set to Ride on Saturday
CULLMAN – Saturday, June 6, will mark the 3rd Annual Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation Charity Motorcycle Ride. The cost is $20 per rider...
Russell Marine Makes a Splash: State’s Largest Boat Dealer Comes to Dodge City
Here at Russell Marine Smith Lake, we offer boat sales, service, on water service, a parts department, and a fully stocked wakeboard proshop, with all the watersports toys...
WSCC Hosts 17th Annual Hanceville Antique Tractor & Engine Show
HANCEVILLE – On Saturday, the 17th Annual Hanceville Antique Tractor & Engine Show was held at Wallace State Community College. The event hosted an...
4th Annual Music Fest and Car Show to benefit Daystar House Women’s Shelter
CULLMAN – Director of Daystar House Women’s Shelter Mary Leone knows how important fundraisers are. Leone helped start the Annual Music Fest and Car...
Annual Castille Character Camp Begins Friday
CULLMAN – For the eighth year, the Castille Character Camp will be held in Cullman at Heritage Park. The camp, which is mainly for...
Hanceville Holds May City Council Meeting
HANCEVILLE – A regular Hanceville City Council meeting was held Thursday, May 29 in the Hanceville City Hall at 7 p.m. The meeting began...
Scholarship remembers uncle killed in boating accident
HANCEVILLE – The day Zina Stansberry lost her Uncle Joe Brock in a tragic boating accident almost three years ago was the worst day of her...
‘Fast Track for Industry’ Gives High School Students Career Jumpstart
This program is very important not only for Cullman County Schools but for Cullman County.”
Dan Sheets, Director of Communication for Cullman County Schools
CULLMAN –...
Subject Apprehended in Bremen Shooting Incident; Victim in Stable Condition
Updated 06/01/2015 2:30 a.m.
BREMEN – Just before noon Sunday the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting call near 417 Co Rd 109...
Police Body Cameras: The Silent Witness
The body camera is a silent witness between the officer and whoever he is dealing with.”
Sergeant Jeffery Warnke, Patrol Sergeant
CULLMAN – People in public...
Agriplex Teaches ‘Lasagna Gardening’
CULLMAN – Last Tuesday, a class geared towards teaching individuals how to begin and maintain a garden using the “Lasagna Gardening” format was held...
[VIDEO] CWAC’s New Forty Foot Tall Waterslide to Open Saturday
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UPDATED: Four Cullman High School Seniors Involved in Hwy 31 Wreck
UPDATED: 05/28/2015 - 4:46 p.m.
CULLMAN – The wreck on U.S. Hwy 31 South occurred just south of the City of Cullman, around 1 p.m.
From Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick: ...
10 Non-Compliant Sex Offenders Arrested During Compliance Checks
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made the arrests of the ten non-compliant sex offenders while conducting compliance checks on the 225 registered sex offenders...
Smith Lake Park Celebrates Memorial Day
TRIMBLE – Smith Lake Park hosted a two day Music Festival over the Memorial Day weekend, May 23rd and 24th. There were arts and...
Summer Library Program Returns
CULLMAN – The Cullman City Public Library is starting up its annual Summer Program in June.
The program has served the children of the city...
UPDATED: Inmate captured; alleged girlfriend taken into custody
RANDOLPH COUNTY – Saturday, May 23rd, 2015, at approximately 12:53 p.m. Inmate Joshua James Lay, 37 years old, of Vinemont, AL, was captured within...
Inmate Worker Walks Away from Detention Center, Girlfriend Believed to Have Assisted
CULLMAN – On Friday, May 22nd, 2015, at approximately 7:53 p.m., an inmate worker walked away from the Cullman County Detention Center while cleaning...
Keeping an Eye on Motorcycle Safety
CULLMAN – Motorcycles have come a long way since their invention. Now, riders have less to worry about when they cruise down the street...
Distracted Driving: A Deadly Epidemic
CULLMAN – Today, most people's lives are quite busy. Their minds and hands are constantly doing something, which is generally a good thing, except...
Knapsacks for Kids Feeds Hungry School Children
CULLMAN – Knapsacks for Kids is an organization that feeds starving children in Cullman County. Melissa Betts, children’s minister at First United Methodist and...
Veterans Memorial Park Honors Local Heroes
CULLMAN – Memorial Day is a federal holiday and is meant to remember the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces....
Night Rides at Stony Lonesome OHV Park Begin Saturday
We want to provide the best possible riding experience money can pay for.”
Tyler Lindsey, Stony Lonesome OHV Park Manager
BREMEN – This Saturday, May 23,...
Work Release Program Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Helping Cullman Community
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hosted a celebration for the 10 year anniversary of the Work Release Program this past Wednesday. Cullman...
Goat Island Brewing: The Beer Next Door
CULLMAN – Watch out, Back Forty Beer Co. and Good People Brewing Co., there’s a new brew in town. Cullman is getting its first...
Hanceville offers Free Ladies Firearms Class
HANCEVILLE – On Saturday, May 30 and Saturday, June 6, the Hanceville Police Department will hold their fourth annual Ladies Firearms Class. At 7:30...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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’...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Festhalle Farmer’s Market gets New Hours and Activities
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