Good Hope Council gives notice of municipal election, approves wastewater treatment plant equipment upgrade
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first February meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and in addition to...
Crimson Tide in the NFL: Super Bowl
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A host of former Alabama players made an impact in the Philadelphia Eagles' 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point drops Sub-Regional matchup with Brewer 59-54
WEST POINT, Ala. – It was a packed house inside West Point’s Jim Boyd Gymnasium Saturday night as the Warriors faced off against the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman falls to Clay-Chalkville in Sub-Regional, 50-49
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Jasper to win the area title earlier this week, Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena Saturday night for...
Hanceville’s McKean named to Abilene Christian University fall 2024 Dean’s Honor Roll
ABILENE, Texas - Abilene Christian University has named Kaci McKean of Hanceville to the fall 2024 Dean's Honor Roll. McKean is a senior Art...
Cullman’s Jiang named to fall 2024 Dean’s List at Georgia Tech
ATLANTA, Ga. - Allen Jiang of Cullman made the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation...
Celebrity 1st grader: ‘Hot Rod’ Gibbs
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond first grader “Hot Rod” Lincoln Gibbs, 7, turned heads in Biloxi recently during the 30th annual Professional Cowboy...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond downs Colbert County 54-39 to advance to NW Regional
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After knocking off Vinemont to win the Class 3A, Area 11 championship, the Holly Pond Lady Broncos were back home...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders advance to Sweet 16 with 71-41 win over Wilson
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The defending 4A state champion Lady Raiders were back home to continue their postseason run with a Sub-Regional matchup against...
More businesses join WSCC Powerful Partnerships program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Three more companies have signed on the dotted line to join the Powerful Partnerships program at Wallace State Community College, providing...
Fairview Council talks ball fields, park progress
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council at its monthly meeting on Feb. 3, discussed ball fields and the progress on the proposed new...
Local students named to Mississippi State President’s, Dean’s Lists
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Mississippi State University congratulates 4,569 students who were named to the fall 2024 President's List. These students achieved a 3.80...
4th annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament Feb. 8
VINEMONT, Ala. - The fourth annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament is this Saturday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. in the Vinemont Elementary School...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman comes from behind to top Jasper 66-61, wins 4th consecutive area title
CULLMAN, Ala. – The stands were packed in Bearcat Arena for this year’s 6A, Area 13 Championship Game Wednesday night and the crowd enjoyed...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek defeats Addison 55-43 to win area championship
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Meek Tigers for the 1A-Area 14 championship game Tuesday night and were looking for the season sweep. Addison defeated...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope falls at West Morgan in area title game 67-51
TRINITY, Ala. – After tipping off the Class 4A, Area 13 tournament with a win over East Lawrence on Saturday, the Good Hope Raiders traveled...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles defeat Falkville to win area championships
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles hosted both the girls’ and boys’ Class 2A, Area 11 tournament championship games Monday night and both...
PREP BASKETBALL: St. Bernard downs Addison 42-33 to win area title
CULLMAN, Ala. – Addison traveled to St. Bernard to play for the 1A Area 14 title against the top seeded St. Bernard Lady Saints...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond topples Vinemont 54-42 to win area title
VINEMONT, Ala. – After posting wins in the semifinals Friday night, Vinemont and Holly Pond were back on the court Monday night to play...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison, Meek advance to area tournament finals
ADDISON, Ala. – This year’s Boys’ 1A, Area 14 Tournament tipped off at Addison High School Saturday night and both the hometown Bulldogs and...
Wallace State opens season with wins over Frontier
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Wallace State Lions opened the 2025 season with a double header against Frontier Community College (Fairfield, IL) Friday afternoon and...
PREP BASKETBALL: St. Bernard, Addison earn area tournament wins
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Saint Bernard Ladies, winners of the regular season area title, won the right to host the 1A, Area 13 tournament. Addison...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont, Holly Pond advance to area tournament finals with wins
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s 3A, Area 11 Tournament was in full swing at Vinemont High School Friday night and a pair of local...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman hires Trent Walker as new Bearcats head coach
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Schools Board of Education met at Cullman High School’s Tillman Hall Friday morning and introduced Trent Walker as...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville holds on to top Vinemont in area tournament 44-33
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s 3A, Area 11 Tournament tipped off at Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium Thursday night with a matchup between the Bulldogs...
Holly Pond Jazz Band presents ‘Jazz and Red Velvet’ Feb. 15
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Jazz Band will host “Jazz and Red Velvet, Dinner, Dessert and a Show” on Saturday, Feb. 15,...
Roe named to Presbyterian College Dean’s List
CLINTON, SC - Presbyterian College proudly recognizes the academic success of its students for the hard work they do in the classroom each semester.
The...
78 area students named to UA Dean’s, President’s Lists
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 14,631 students enrolled during fall semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders earn senior night wins over Holly Pond
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders hosted the Holly Pond Broncos Tuesday night and in addition to celebrating senior night, both Good...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs splits varsity matchups with Dora
BREMEN, Ala. – After competing in this year’s county tournament last week, the Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles were back on the court...
5 local students named to University of Mississippi fall 2024 Chancellor’s Honor Roll
UNIVERSITY, Miss. - The University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the fall 2024 Honor Roll lists. The following local students were named...
3 local UA Early College students named to Director’s List
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - For fall semester 2024, 587 University of Alabama Early College students were on the Director's List, obtaining a 3.6 or higher...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects senior night wins over Oakman
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 3A Oakman Wildcats for a two-game set and it was a good night to be a Bulldog. Addison...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison downs Winston County 71-49 to win county title, Lady Bulldogs falls 47-33
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Winston County Tournament championship games were hosted at Addison High School today and the Bulldogs came away with a split. Winston County’s Lady...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Raiders claim back to back county championships with 60-42 win over Holly Pond
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – (2) Good Hope battled (4) Holly Pond in our final matchup from Championship Saturday at the county tournament and the Raiders...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope captures 4th straight county title with 58-51 win over West Point
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In Saturday’s first varsity championship game, (3) West Point squared off the with the top-seeded Lady Raiders of Good Hope. The...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point downs Cold Springs 48-43 to capture JV boys county championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Saturday’s second county championship game saw (1) Cold Springs clash with (2) West Point and it was a nail-biter between the...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope edges Cold Springs 43-40 to claim JV Girls county title
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We tipped off Championship Saturday at the Cullman County Tournament with a high-powered JV Girls battle between (1) Cold Springs and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs advance to county championship games with wins over Lynn
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison High School is hosting the Winston County Basketball Tournament this week and the men and women's teams from Addison played...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope advances to county championship game with 78-52 win over Fairview
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In our final Friday matchup at the county tournament, (2) Good Hope battled (3) Fairview with a spot in the county...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond topples West Point 53-50 to advance to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – (4) Holly Pond clashed with the top-seeded West Point Warriors in Friday night’s first varsity matchup at the county tournament and...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope cruises past Fairview 60-39 to advance to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We got Friday’s county tournament action started with a JV Girls semifinal matchup between (2) Good Hope and (3) Fairview. The...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point punches ticket to county finals with 63-48 win over Vinemont
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We wrapped up Thursday night’s county tournament action with another varsity girls’ semifinal matchup between (2) Vinemont and (3) West Point....
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Raiders down Fairview 51-35 to advance to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Thursday night’s first varsity game at the county tournament featured a battle between the top-seeded Good Hope Lady Raiders and the...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs advances to JV Girls finals with 51-33 win over West Point
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We continued play at this year’s county tournament Thursday and we got things started with a JV Girls semifinal battle between...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope holds on to defeat Cold Springs 80-67, advances to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – (2) Good Hope squared off against (7) Cold Springs in Tuesday’s final game of the night and it was a nail-biter...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point advances to semifinals with 71-46 win over Cold Springs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In the lone girls’ matchup of the night, (3) West Point faced (6) Cold Springs with a spot in the semifinals...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Aggies race past Vinemont 69-48 to advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Tuesday’s first varsity battle at the county tournament featured a matchup between the third-seeded Fairview Aggies and the sixth seed, Vinemont....
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs rallies to top Good Hope 52-49, advance to JV Boys finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s county basketball tournament resumed at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Tuesday night, starting with a high-powered JV boys’ matchup...
Local students named to Mississippi College President’s, Dean’s Lists
CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the President's List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Aggies edge Holly Pond 43-36 in OT to advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We wrapped up day two of this year’s county basketball tournament with a varsity girls’ matchup between (5) Holly Pond and...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Broncos battle back to top Hanceville 53-44, advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – (4) Holly Pond clashed with (5) Hanceville in our first varsity boys battle of this year’s county tournament Monday night and...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Vinemont advances to semifinals with 62-32 win over Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In our first varsity girls’ matchup of this year’s County Tournament, (2) Vinemont squared off against (7) Hanceville Monday afternoon and...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point fends off Fairview 51-41 to advance to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament resumed at Tom Drake Coliseum Monday afternoon and we got things started with a JV...
Wallace State signs MOU with Samford University
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Samford University providing Wallace State students with...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs handles Vinemont 61-19 to advance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The nightcap from the opening day of this year’s county tournament featured a JV Boys matchup between (2) Cold Springs and...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview advances to semifinals with 48-33 win over Vinemont
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In our second JV Girls matchup of the day, (3) Fairview took on (6) Vinemont and the Lady Aggies took control...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Raiders race past Hanceville 59-33, advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – (3) Good Hope met (5) Hanceville in Saturday’s second JV Boys matchup and the Raiders got off to a fast start...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point rallies to top Holly Pond 40-35
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The fourth-seeded Lady Warriors clashed with the fifth-seeded Lady Broncos of Holly Pond in Saturday’s second JV matchup, and it was...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Aggies advance with 42-28 win over Holly Pond
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament officially tipped off at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Saturday and day one is packed...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope Raiders, Lady Raiders collect area wins over Danville
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- After picking up a pair of area wins at East Lawrence on Thursday, the Good Hope Raiders returned home on Friday to take...
Jax State announces fall 2024 President’s, Dean’s Lists
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - More than 1,200 students were named to the President's List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance in Fall...
Goyer, Ridgeway named to Samford University Cumberland School of Law Dean’s List
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Samford University's Cumberland School of Law named 150 students to the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester.
Cumberland School of Law...
$68K in scholarships provided to Wallace State students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College recently announced it received $68,0000 provided by the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville collects 61-56 win over Oak Grove, Lady Bulldogs dominate 2nd half to earn 64-27 win
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were back home at Lane Horton Gymnasium for a pair of varsity matchups against Oak Grove Thursday night...
Good Hope Council renews AirEvac membership, approves severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first meeting of 2025 at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and they had...
FAITH: ‘It means the world to me to help others find God’: Cold Springs’ Savannah Bischoff discusses her relationship with God
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior Savannah Bischoff has already had some success and reached several of her own goals and she gives all...
Fairview council talks park progress, athlete scholarships
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Jan. 6, 2024, meeting of the Fairview Town Council was called to order by Mayor Keith Henry and opened with...
Holly Pond council talks spending
HOLLY POND, Ala. — The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday, Jan. 6, voted to raise two town government wages, viewed a proposed ordinance...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville earns 57-55 area win at Vinemont; Lady Eagles pull away to win 74-36
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to Vinemont to take on the Eagles in a pair of big area games Thursday night and they split...
Fee hired to lead Wallace State Men’s Soccer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has hired James Fee to lead the men’s soccer team, announced Dr. Vicki Karolewics, President. Fee begins...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Broncos collect 59-30 area win over J.B. Pennington, Broncos fall to Tigers 43-41
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos and Lady Broncos were back home for a pair of area matchups against J.B. Pennington Tuesday...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman opens area play with 74-42 win over Mortimer Jordan, Lady Bearcats fall 61-51
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena to open area play against Mortimer Jordan Tuesday night and the Bearcat teams split...
FAITH: ‘Putting Him first in my life has brought so much joy and peace in my heart’: West Point’s Thomas Ferster talks relationship with God
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point track-and-field runner Thomas Ferster has had a lot of success on and off the track and he credits...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders split varsity matchups with Arab
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Coming off a pair of wins over Dora to start out 2025, the Good Hope Raiders returned home on Friday night to...
FAITH: ‘Always believe in yourself, and with God, all things are possible’: Holly Pond’s Ariona Norris discusses her relationship with God
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond senior Ariona Norris has overcome adversity in her life and in this interview, she talked about how her...
PREP SPORTS: A look back at some of the best games of 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – 2024 was packed with some amazing games on the gridiron, the hardwood and more that had crowds on the edge of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs earns 43-39 win over Appalachian; Lady Eagles dominate, 78-22
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles were back home for a pair of varsity matchups against Appalachian Monday night and...
No. 5 Alabama buries season-high 19 three-pointers to defeat South Dakota State 105-82
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The No. 5/6 Alabama men's basketball team picked up its first win after Christmas with a 105-82 win over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, Sunday afternoon inside...
UNA Softball to host Alabama on March 26 at Florence Sportsplex
FLORENCE, Ala. – North Alabama Softball is providing the perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season, as the Lions announced Monday they will host the Alabama...
CPRST: Softball, T-ball and baseball registration now open
CULLMAN, Ala. - Registration for softball, T-ball and baseball through Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) is open now through Feb. 13, 2025.
According...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors pull away to top Decatur Heritage 68-52, win Christmas Tournament Championship
WEST POINT, Ala. – After defeating East Lawrence and Corner on Thursday and Friday, West Point was back on the court to play Decatur...
Rapid Response Training LLC offering EMT course at Good Hope VFD
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rapid Response Training LLC is hosting an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course at the Good Hope Volunteer Fire Department beginning Jan....
Wallace State’s banner year: Top 10 ranking, record enrollment and major capital investments
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — In 2024, Wallace State Community College, under the leadership of president Dr. Vicki Karolewics, was recognized as one of 10 national...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point rallies to top East Lawrence 65-57; Holly Pond falls to Corner 76-60
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point High School is hosting its annual Christmas Tournament at Jim Boyd Gymnasium this week and both the Warriors...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 3 Cullman handles Pike Road 70-40
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena for one more matchup on the hardwood before Christmas arrives and the ‘Cats put...
Wallace State Singers shine on professional stage at Country Tonite
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Members of the Wallace State Singers got a taste of what it’s like to perform on a professional stage when the...
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Fairview, West Point capture county titles
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School’s Joe Shults Gymnasium was packed with local fans Saturday for the conclusion of this year’s county middle school...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 9 Vinemont topples No. 7 Holly Pond 56-46; Broncos down Eagles 56-29
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont hosted its rivals from Holly Pond for a pair of area battles Friday night. The girls’ game was a ranked...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman earns 74-55 win over Hartselle; Lady Bearcats fall 54-40
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena Tuesday night for a pair of varsity battles against their rivals from Hartselle and...
Auburn football team chaplain Rev. Chette Williams passes away
AUBURN, Ala. – Rev. Chette Williams, Auburn football’s team chaplain for 26 seasons, passed away Sunday in an accident at Lake Martin at the age of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville pulls away to top Vinemont in OT 46-38; Lady Eagles collect 55-21 win
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles traveled to Lane Horton Gymnasium Friday night for a pair of big area games against the Hanceville Bulldogs. Both local...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits varsity matchups with Sumiton Christian
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted a pair of varsity games with Sumiton Christian Friday night and the Bulldog teams came away with a split. The...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Cross Country competes in 1st indoor races
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College recently participated in the Birmingham Indoor Icebreaker event in Birmingham, competing in four meets in a field...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison edges Meek in OT 47-45, Lady Bulldogs collect 47-36 win
ARLEY, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Arley to take on the Meek Tigers in a pair of varsity games Thursday night and both Bulldog...
Alabama’s Jalen Milroe selected as 2024 Campbell Trophy recipient
LAS VEGAS – Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe was named the winner of the 2024 William V. Campbell Trophy, the National Football Foundation announced Tuesday at the Bellagio...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview splits varsity matchups with Section
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies returned home for a pair of varsity matchups against Section on Tuesday night and they split their games with the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders pick up 61-53 win over Oneonta
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After collecting an 88-54 win over Cold Springs on Monday, the Good Hope Raiders were back on their home court...
‘It’s a beautiful little community here’
Holly Pond’s ‘Christmas Cards in the Park’ happening now
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Town of Holly Pond kicked off the holiday season with its...
City of Good Hope preparing for annual Christmas Parade, Love’s Travel Store to open Dec. 12
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first meeting of December at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and discussed preparations...
