PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Oak Grove in season finale 57-13
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were back home at Ray Talley Stadium to play their regular season finale against Oak Grove Friday night and unfortunately for the Bulldogs faithful in the stands, the Tigers dominated from start to finish on their way to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Phil Campbell 57-22
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After traveling to Winfield last week, the Hanceville Bulldogs returned home to Ray Talley Stadium Friday night for their final region game of the season against Phil Campbell. Unfortunately for the home crowd, the Bulldogs weren’t able to keep up with...
Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival highlights Hanceville’s sense of community
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival in downtown Hanceville went off without a hitch Saturday, bringing the community together with a wide variety of street vendors offering unique goods and plenty of family fun. From frozen candy and handmade cutting...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles win 21st, 19th consecutive county championships; Fairview’s England, Cold Springs’ Whitlow claim individual titles
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Cross Country Championships were hosted at Cold Springs High School’s Kudzu Hills Tuesday and the hometown Eagles raced past the rest of the field to claim county titles. The Eagles finished 12 points ahead of Fairview to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Winfield on the road 57-6
WINFIELD, Ala. – After hosting Midfield last week, the Hanceville Bulldogs were back on the road Friday night for a regional matchup at Winfield. Unfortunately for Bulldog fans in the stadium, the Pirates jumped out to a big lead early and never allowed Hanceville...
Special Needs All-Star Flag Football Challenge kicks off in Hanceville on Nov. 9
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Youth Football Association will host the Special Needs All-Star Flag Football Challenge on Nov. 9, at noon. at the Hanceville High School Football Stadium. This special event aims to bring the community together while raising funds for local special...
Cullman County Youth Football week 7 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2024 Cullman County Youth Football regular season concluded on Saturday, and there were a lot of important games that went on around the area with big playoff implications. The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Vinemont Eagles, the Hanceville Bulldogs traveled...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Midfield at home 64-6
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After a tough battle with their county rivals in Vinemont last week, the Hanceville Bulldogs returned home to Ray Talley Stadium Friday night for a region game against Midfield. Unfortunately for the home crowd, the Patriots took control from the start...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 6 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The youth football regular season is ramping up and we had a full slate of key games with playoff implications around the area this weekend. The Good Hope Raiders hosted the Cold Springs Eagles, the Cullman Bearcats traveled to take on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont pulls away to down Hanceville 56-30
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back home to host a county clash with the Hanceville Bulldogs Friday night, and it was an exciting battle between these two local squads. The score was knotted at 24 at halftime but the Eagles outscored the...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Raiders, Warriors, Aggies advance on day 1
HOLLY POND, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament tipped off at Holly Pond High School Monday night and day one was packed with varsity and JV matchups. Fairview, West Point and Good Hope secured spots in the semifinals with wins and in...
Cullman County Youth Football week 5 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – We’re past the halfway point of this year’s youth football season now and in in week five there were several big games happening around the county. The Fairview Aggies hosted the Vinemont Eagles, the Good Hope Raiders traveled to take on...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 4 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week four of the youth football season is now in the books and this weekend was packed with important matchups. The Hanceville Bulldogs hosted the West Point Warriors, the Cold Springs Eagles traveled to take on the Vinemont Eagles, the Holly...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Oakman at home 54-7
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs collected their first win of the season at Carbon Hill last week, but they had a tougher test on their hand when they faced Oakman at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night. Five new members of the Bulldog Wall...
Cullman County Youth Football Tuesday night scores
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Bad weather forced two of this week’s youth football matchups to be moved from Saturday to Tuesday night. The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs, and the Cullman Bearcats traveled to take on the Good Hope Raiders.
Hanceville Bulldogs at Vinemont Eagles
Fireplug: Bulldogs 28 -...
Hanceville City Council votes to allow tattoo and body piercing facilities
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council at its meeting on Thursday held a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2024-5, which proposed amending the zoning ordinance to allow tattoo and body piercing facilities within city limits. The council also made appointments to the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville shuts out Carbon Hill on the road 24-0
CARBON HILL, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were on the road Friday night for a regional matchup at Carbon Hill and after struggling in their first three games this fall, the Bulldogs returned home from Carbon Hill with their first win of the season....
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont sweeps tri-match with Hanceville, Falkville
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Lady Eagles hosted a tri-match against Hanceville and Falkville Tuesday night and the Eagles earned wins in both their matches. In the first match, Vinemont knocked off Hanceville in four sets. Falkville swept the Lady Bulldogs in two sets in...
Cullman County Youth Football week 2 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week two of the 2024 youth football season is now over, and there were some intriguing games that went on around the local area. The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Good Hope Raiders, the Fairview Aggies traveled to take on the Hanceville...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Gordo on the road 54-3
GORDO, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were on the road Friday night opening up region play against Gordo and the Green Wave dominated from start to finish. Gordo jumped out to a commanding 47-3 lead in the first half and cruised in the second...
Cullman County Youth Football week 1 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2024 Cullman County Youth Football season is here, and eight teams hit the field for four matchups on Saturday. The Hanceville Bulldogs hosted the Good Hope Raiders, the Vinemont Eagles took on the West Point Warriors on the road, the Holly...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond races past Hanceville in 74-35 shootout
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to Holly Pond for a county battle with the Broncos and this matchup on the gridiron turned into a track meet as soon as the ball was kicked. Holly Pond went into the locker room leading...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs pulls away to top Hanceville 48-30
HANCEVILLE. Ala. – Cold Springs and Hanceville met at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night to kick off the 2024 season and after a tight first half, the Eagles put 34 points on the board in the second half to pull away with a 48-30...
FAITH: ‘I want to be that light for them’: Hanceville’s Mattie Keith’s discusses her relationship with God
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville's Mattie Keith will be a sophomore this school year and, in this interview, she shared her story about how God has helped her overcome challenges in her life. She has had an amazing support system to help her out along...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville gearing up for 2024 season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Fall has arrived, meaning students are returning to school, the leaves will begin falling soon and football season is right around the corner. In Hanceville, Levi Estes is preparing to kick off his first season as head coach of the Bulldogs...
‘I’m just trying to raise my family the way I know how’
Tattoo artist seeking to open shop in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At the Hanceville City Council meeting on Thursday, July 11, a resident addressed the council and the unusually large crowd of spectators regarding her months-long endeavor to open a tattoo studio in her hometown....
Hanceville City Council donates $1K to Hanceville High marching band
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At the first regularly scheduled meeting of July, held on Thursday, July 11, the Hanceville City Council tackled several pieces of business, including a donation to the Hanceville High School marching band to assist in the purchase of new uniforms, an...
Get ready for the 3rd annual H.P.R. Pro Rodeo June 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – The third annual Hanceville Parks and Recreation Pro Rodeo is back, bigger and better than ever on Saturday, June 29, at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., and the rodeo starts at 7. Tickets for the...
Inaugural Hanceville PR Rodeo Queen Pageant June 29
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The inaugural Hanceville PR Rodeo Queen Pageant is scheduled for June 29, coinciding with the H.P.R Pro Rodeo.
The pageant, which closed its entry on June 8, has attracted contestants across five age divisions: Petite Miss (ages 6-8), Little Miss (ages 9-11),...
Cheese, cheese and more cheese!
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Grilled Cheese Festival in downtown Hanceville proved to be a huge success despite the morning rains that initially threatened to keep the crowds away on Saturday, May 25. The festival saw an impressive turnout with packed streets well into...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Put all your faith and trust in the Lord’: Hanceville’s Katie Twilley recaps Bulldog years
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville senior Katie Twilley had a great sports career and made some great memories during her playing days. She played with a lot of great teammates at Hanceville, learned a lot from that experience and had nothing but good things to...
Hanceville Park and Rec seeking sponsors for upcoming H.P.R Pro Rodeo
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The H.P.R Pro Rodeo is gearing up for its third year, promising to be bigger and better than ever. Scheduled for June 29 at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center, this action-packed event is set to provide a night of fun...
Get ready for the sizzle: Hanceville’s 4th annual Grilled Cheese Festival coming May 25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On May 25, downtown Hanceville will transform into a hub of culinary delight and community celebration with the fourth annual Grilled Cheese Festival. From 9 a.m.-5 p.m., attendees can indulge in a unique festival dedicated to everyone’s favorite comfort food: the...
‘It’s going to make a huge difference’: Hanceville Softball celebrates new additions to Rayford Talley Athletic Training Center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville High School Softball hosted an open house to celebrate and show off its new additions to the Rayford Talley Athletic Training Facility Wednesday afternoon. Two indoor nets, a new pitching machine and additions to the field turf have been installed...
STATE TRACK MEET: ‘Blessed is an understatement’: Cold Springs wins back to back 2A State Championships; Local results from Cullman, Gulf Shores
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a great showing on Friday, the Cold Springs Eagles continued their dominant run at this year’s AHSAA State Track Meet Saturday, pulling away to beat Reeltown by 34 points and claiming their second consecutive 2A State Championship. Eagles runner Ethan...
STATE TRACK MEET: Edgeworth sets state 1600-Meter record; Locals earn medals in Cullman, Gulf Shores
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s state track meets are underway in Cullman and Gulf Shores and our local athletes have already collected an impressive number of medals as well as a new state record. Cold Springs standout Ethan Edgeworth has been posting stellar times...
Hanceville Public Library kitchen gets overhaul
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Public Library employees and volunteers will be able to provide snacks and refreshments for the many groups that use the library, thanks to a grant that allowed the library to perform a major overhaul of its kitchen and breakroom area.
The grant...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Good Hope eliminates Hanceville, Meek wins area championship
PRICEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and Hanceville traveled to Priceville for this year’s 4A, Area 13 Tournament Saturday and after falling in their opening matchups, the county rivals ended up meeting in an elimination game to wrap up day one. Hanceville dropped a tight...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs earns wins over Addison, Dora; Monday scoring recap
Cold Springs 9 - Addison 6
Brooklyn Ingram hit a one-out single and later scored on an RBI single by Adriana Young to give the Lady Eagles the early lead in the first. Later that inning, Peyton Kennedy hit an RBI single to make it...
Urgent need for clothing at Hanceville Elementary
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School is reaching out to the community for assistance to replenish its emergency clothing closet. The school has a longstanding program designed to support students who may lack essential items such as properly fitting shoes or appropriate clothing. Given...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Hanceville, Holly Pond eliminated on the road, Addison sweeps Covenant Christian to advance
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Three local teams hit the road for the start of this year’s state playoffs Thursday night and two of them were knocked out of the postseason field with a pair of losses. Hanceville dropped both of its opening round matchups at...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview collects 14-2 win over Holly Pond, Tuesday scoring recap
Fairview 14 - Holly Pond 2
Fairview didn't waste any time getting on the scoreboard against Holly Pond. Kylie Kovar's RBI triple brought home Emily Benson to give them the early lead. Later that inning, a double and a walk loaded the bases with one...
COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Eagles, Raiders, Aggies advance on day 1
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Baseball Tournament is underway at Fairview High School’s Mark Moore Field and three teams secured spots in the semifinals Monday night. Cold Springs edged Vinemont in extra innings 11-9, Good Hope handled Hanceville 12-2 and Fairview advanced...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Holly Pond, Fairview capture county championships; Cold Springs’ Edgeworth, Fairview’s Hill earn MVP honors
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Track and Field Championships were hosted at Fairview High School Monday and two new teams claimed county titles. The Holly Pond Broncos outpaced Cold Springs with 160 points to win the boys’ competition and the Fairview Lady...
PREP BASEBALL: Arteaga walks it off in the 9th to secure 4-3 win over Good Hope, playoff berth for Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After dropping game one at Good Hope 11-2 Friday, the Bulldogs bounced back Saturday with a walk-off win over the Raiders Saturday, securing a postseason berth. After a scoreless eighth inning, Nelson Arteaga ended things for the Bulldogs with an RBI...
PREP BASEBALL: Raiders collect 11-2 area win over Hanceville
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After a week filled with postponements and wet weather, the Good Hope Raiders finally got the chance to host the first game of its area series against Hanceville Friday night. The Bulldogs took an early, 2-1 lead but 10 unanswered...
PREP BASEBALL: Cold Springs races past Altamont 13-10, Wednesday scoring recap
Cold Springs 13 - Altamont 10 (Baseball)
Cold Springs didn't waste any time getting on the scoreboard against Altamont. They batted around and scored six runs in the first inning. RBI singles by Lindan Hill, Matt Williams, and Ethan Nabors, a two-run double by Samuel...
COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope downs Fairview 6-3 to win county championship
VINEMONT, Ala. – For the first time in nine seasons, a new team stepped up to claim the county championship at the Vinemont Sports Complex Wednesday night. After toppling the nine-time defending champion West Point Warriors in the semifinals, Good Hope clashed with Fairview...
COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Broncos, Aggies, Raiders advance on day 1
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Softball Tournament is underway and three teams secured spots in the semifinals on day one. Fairview handled Hanceville 15-0 to move on and Good Hope fended off a late rally from Cold Springs to advance as well....
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point falls to No. 1 Springville 7-1, Thursday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors returned home Thursday afternoon to take on top-ranked Springville. Thursday is World Down Syndrome Awareness Day and before the game got underway, Copper Floyd, Grant Persall and Benny White each threw out the honorary first...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview sweeps doubleheader with Dora, Douglas; Saturday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were back home at Mark Moore Field hosting a doubleheader Saturday and they improved to 12-3 on the season with wins over Dora and Douglas.
Fairview 10 - Dora 0 (Baseball)
After a scoreless first inning, the Fairview Aggies got...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville falls to J.B. Pennington 11-9, Thursday scoring recap
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- After picking up a pair of wins against Fultondale on Tuesday, the Hanceville Bulldogs looked to continue that momentum on Thursday afternoon against J.B. Pennington. However, a late rally from the Tigers in the seventh inning proved to be the difference in...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview falls to Springville 14-1, Tuesday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies rode a four-game winning streak into their matchup against Springville Tuesday afternoon, but it was all Lady Tigers in this one. Springville took an early lead and ended up rolling past Fairview 14-1 in five innings.
Springville collected...
Hanceville Police Department hosting Community Safety Prescription Take Back Program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Police Department is set to host the Community Safety Prescription Take Back Program at the Hanceville Senior Center on March 11, 2024, from 9 a.m.-noon. This initiative is designed to provide residents with a secure method to dispose of...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope downs Cold Springs on the road 20-6, Thursday scoring recap
Good Hope 20 - Cold Springs 6 (Baseball)
Good Hope jumped out to a quick lead in their opening at-bats. They quickly loaded the bases with no outs, then Carter Naramore hit an RBI groundout, Colten Whatley got hit by the pitch, Dakota Overton drew...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville remains unbeaten with 16-11 win over Vinemont
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Hanceville Bulldogs hosted the Vinemont Eagles in a huge county game on Monday afternoon. This game saw both teams have big innings that had both sides on the edge of their seats, but a big sixth inning by the Bulldogs was key...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview edges Good Hope on the road, Saturday scoring recap
Fairview 13 - Good Hope 11 (Baseball)
Good Hope got on the scoreboard first in the bottom of the first inning. They loaded the bases with nobody out, then Carter Rutherford scored on a wild pitch to give the Raiders the early lead. Later on,...
Hanceville City Council swears in new member, continues talks on community pool
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council at its Feb. 22 meeting swore in new councilman, Kenneth Cornelius.
Cornelius officially joined the council after taking the oath of office, an occasion met with applause and a warm welcome from Mayor Jimmy Sawyer, who expressed his...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview handles Brewer on the road 11-3, Thursday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview traveled to Brewer to take on the Patriots Thursday night and after jumping out to a big lead early, the Aggies returned home with an 11-3 win.
Fairview got things going in their opening at-bats. A walk and a pair of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville falls to Etowah in area tournament 25-23
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Class 4A, Area 11 tournament tipped off at Hanceville Friday night and the Lady Bulldogs faced Etowah with a chance to move on to the area championship game. Like the first two meetings between these teams, this one was a...
All-County Cheerleaders recognized
CULLMAN, Ala. - Many Cullman County student athletes were honored at the Cullman County Basketball Tournament Friday night, Jan. 26.
Several local cheerleaders were named to the 2024 Cullman County All-County Cheer Sideline Team, 2024 All-County Cheer Competition Team and the 2024 All-County Cheer Team....
7th annual Hanceville Irish Festival set for March 16
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – As the weather warms up and spring makes its way to Alabama, several communities in Cullman are gearing up for fun festivals and family events. Hanceville is set to host its seventh annual Irish Festival on Saturday, March 16, and is...
Hanceville dispatchers enjoying newly renovated office
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Police Department dispatch crew is finally settling into their newly renovated space this week; new chairs and consoles, along with newly created entryways and bathroom have given the dispatchers a fresh and functional space in which to operate. The...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond advances to semifinals with 62-59 OT win over Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A varsity boys’ matchup between the Holly Pond Broncos and Hanceville Bulldogs capped Tuesday night’s county tournament action and four quarters weren’t enough for these two squads to settle things. The score was knotted at 17 at halftime and after the...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs advances to semifinals with 65-27 win over Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cold Springs and Hanceville faced off in the first varsity matchup of this year’s county tournament Monday night and the Lady Eagles secured a spot in the semifinals with a dominant performance. Cold Springs went into the locker room at halftime...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope downs Hanceville 66-25, advances to JV Semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Hanceville Bulldogs met in Monday night’s second JV Boys County tournament matchup and the Raiders were dominant from start to finish. Good Hope built a 34-19 lead in the first half and continued to add to...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Never take the ability God gave us for granted’: Fairview’s Karlie English talks junior season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- This was the first full season on varsity for Fairview junior volleyball player Karlie English and she talked about what she learned from the experience and how the season went.
"Varsity is definitely more fast-paced than JV, which made it intimidating, but...
Hanceville Exxon ensures locals receive warm meals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In most small Southern towns, there’s a hub – a location that attracts retired farmers and their buddies for biscuits and coffee while they shoot the breeze and discuss the weather. In Hanceville, that hub is the fan-favorite Hanceville Exxon. The...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘This team is like my family’: Hanceville’s Lexi Link recaps freshman season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville freshman volleyball player Lexi Link completed her first year on the JV volleyball team and she talked about that experience and shared some of what she learned. She had a blast playing with a great group of teammates and learned...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs earn area wins over Ashville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After battling Vinemont on the road earlier this week, Hanceville returned home to Lane Horton Gymnasium Friday night to host a pair of area matchups with the Bulldogs of Ashville. Hanceville edged out Ashville in the girls’ game 48-46 and in...
PREP SPORTS: A look back at some of the best games of 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. -- 2023 saw more than its fair share of amazing games and fantastic finishes. Here's my list of the best games that I covered last year.
Hanceville vs. Etowah (Basketball – Jan. 10)
Hanceville took on Etowah in a huge region game at home. The...
PREP CHEER:’We all have a special bond’: Hanceville’s Audrey Faye enjoying sophomore season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville sophomore cheerleader Audrey Faye is in her second year on the varsity squad, and she has enjoyed every second of the experience so far and feels blessed to be around a great group of girls.
"My experience has been amazing. I've...
Hanceville High graduate showcasing skills across the pond
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman County’s own, Kyra Bales, a 2023 Hanceville High School graduate, is preparing to strut her stuff and showcase her skills as they’re broadcast to the world when the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Marching Mocs participate in the...
HPD ends standoff peacefully
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Police Chief Joshua Howell and an array of HPD officers were involved in standoff with an armed man with dementia on Dec. 22. The event ended peacefully with no injuries.
Howell said he was called to the scene around 11:15 p.m.
“Upon...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘It has been a life-changing experience’: Hanceville’s Bentley Childers talks sophomore season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville sophomore volleyball player Bentley Childers just completed her second season on the JV team and has enjoyed the experience so far. She has learned a lot of important things from a great group of teammates.
"It has been a wonderful experience...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville picks up 60-43 win at Holly Pond, Lady Broncos handle Lady Bulldogs 48-24
HOLLY POND, Ala. — Holly Pond returned home to Felton Easterwood Gymnasium to host its county rivals from Hanceville Tuesday night and both county squads split their varsity matchups. The Lady Broncos handled Hanceville 48-24 and in the boys’ game, the Bulldogs pulled away...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope earns 53-37 win over Hanceville, Lady Raiders rout Lady Bulldogs 86-28
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope returned home to host a pair of matchups against its rivals from Hanceville Monday night and both Raider squads defended their home court with wins. Ava McSwain racked up a game-high 33 points for the Lady Raiders in...
PREP CHEER: ‘Anything is possible, as long as you have God on your side’: Hanceville’s Kinsley Wright talks freshman year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville freshman cheerleader Kinsley Wright has been cheering for three years and this is her first year on the varsity squad. She has enjoyed the experience so far and has learned so much from her teammates.
"It has been such a good...
AHSAA releases 2024-26 fall sports classifications
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The AHSAA’s Central Board met Monday morning to hash out the fall sports classifications for the 2024-26 school years and after a long deliberation, the board released new regional, sectional and area maps for fall sports. A couple of notable moves...
HPD chief says crime decrease due to increased visibility
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its second to last meeting of 2023, the Hanceville City Council had just four items on the agenda Thursday, Dec. 14. Among them was an update from Police Chief Joshua Howell, who shared data showing key differences in crime rates...
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Good Hope downs Hanceville 35-21 to win county championship
BREMEN, Ala. – Good Hope and Hanceville returned to Cold Springs High School Saturday to battle it out for this year’s county tournament championship and after a tight first half, the Raiders outscored the Bulldogs 22-11 in the second half to pull away and...
Hanceville Elementary hosts ‘Christmas Around the World’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School Assistant Principal Emily Brown wanted to bring something special to her students this year, and what better way to do so than to take them “around the world” to learn about Christmas traditions?
Brown said she started thinking about...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Help the younger ones reach their full potential’: Hanceville’s Karys Henderson recaps junior season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville's volleyball team improved a lot this season and junior Karys Henderson was one of several players that put together a solid year. She talked about this past season, what all she learned, what it was like to play with a...
Hanceville City Council approves amendments to FY 2024 budget
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its regular council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30, the Hanceville City Council examined and approved amendments to its previously approved budget for fiscal year 2024. The cuts and additions totaled to a net income of $153,670 back into the City’s...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville drops Thanksgiving Tournament game against Dora 54-49
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament resumed at Lane Horton Gymnasium Tuesday and to get the day started, Vinemont knocked off Ardmore and Cold Springs took care of business against Falkville. To close out the night, Dora was able to edge Hanceville...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville tips off Thanksgiving Tournament with 67-34 win over Ardmore
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament tipped off Monday and after Vinemont and Cold Springs lost their games to Mortimer Jordan and Dora, the Hanceville Bulldogs closed out the night with a 67-34 win over Ardmore.
Hanceville 67 - Ardmore 34 (Varsity Boys)
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PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville tops Cold Springs 62-43, Lady Eagles pull away to win 64-26
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Eagles of Cold Springs traveled to Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium for a pair of varsity matchups with the Bulldogs Tuesday night. After a tight first half, the Lady Eagles pulled away from the Lady Bulldogs in the second half to...
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail thanks community for prayers and positivity
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – While Thursday’s Hanceville City Council meeting was short and sweet, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail utilized a packed council chamber to make a brief statement of gratitude to those in attendance and in the community of Hanceville at large concerning the support...
Watwood named new principal of Hanceville Middle School
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County School Board at its Nov. 9, 2023, meeting approved Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette's recommendation to hire Elizabeth Watwood as the next principal of Hanceville Middle School. Watwood replaces Dr. Kellie Tanner, who was recently named the school improvement/EL...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville finishes season with 41-26 win at East Lawrence
TRINITY, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs capped off the 2023 season with a road matchup at East Lawrence Friday night and with the help of some turnovers on defense and several explosive plays from the offense, the Bulldogs were able to cap the year...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls at Fultondale 43-14
FULTONDALE, Ala. – Hanceville made the trip to Fultondale for a regional matchup against the Wildcats Thursday night and the score was knotted at 6 early in the second quarter but unfortunately for the traveling Bulldogs, the Wildcats dominated the rest of the way...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles capture 20th, 18th consecutive county championships
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Cross Country Championships were hosted at Fairview’s Randall Shedd Community Park Thursday and both the Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles put on dominant performances to add to their growing list of county titles. The Eagles topped...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 7 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – This was the final week of the 2023 Cullman County youth football regular season, and all eyes are now moving to the playoffs set for next Saturday. There were some key games that went on around the local area that determined...
Hanceville Public Library hosts monthly homeschool Art Club
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - “It looks like an onion with legs!” “It’s a Walmart bag, bro!” Exclamations and chatter fill the usual stillness of the Hanceville Public Library. It is Oct. 11, the second Wednesday of the month, and that means it’s time for Art...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville drops regional game with Etowah 49-14
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were back home at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night to host a regional matchup against Etowah and unfortunately for the home crowd, the Blue Devils were in control of this one from start to finish and they defeated...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 7 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2023 youth football regular season is winding down and some teams had an opportunity to clinch a spot in the playoffs on Saturday. The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Good Hope Raiders, the Vinemont Eagles traveled to take on the Cullman...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders blank Hanceville on the road 28-0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – There was a great crowd on hand at Ray Talley Stadium in Hanceville to watch the hometown Bulldogs face off against the Good Hope Raiders in not only a huge county game, but a huge region game as well. Unfortunately for...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond, Good Hope, West Point advance on day 1
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament tipped off at Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium Monday night and after day one, the semifinals are now set. On the varsity side of the court, Holly Pond, Good Hope and West Point swept Vinemont, Cold...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 5 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week five of the youth football season is now in the books and the playoff picture is slowly starting to take shape. There were some huge games with several teams looking to clinch some playoff spots Saturday. The Vinemont Eagles hosted...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles claim titles at Kudzu Hills, Cullman competes at Black & Gold Classic
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s annual Kudzu Hills Invitational was hosted at Cold Springs High School Saturday morning and both the Eagles and Lady Eagles showed out on their home turf. Both Jayden Allred (16:11.00) and Reagan Parris (20:07.80) bested their respective fields to...
