WSCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society inducts new members, is recognized as REACH chapter
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 80 Wallace State Community College students were recently inducted in the college’s Alpha Chi Tau Chapter of Phi Theta...
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...
PREP BASEBALL: Holly Pond splits doubleheader with West End, Tuesday scoring recap
Holly Pond 10 - West End 9 (Baseball) (Game One)
West End struck first in its opening at-bats as an RBI groundout and an RBI...
PREP SOFTBALL: Bearcats rally to topple Lawrence County 10-9
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Muscle Shoals Monday night, the Bearcats were back on the field Tuesday for a matchup against a strong Lawrence...
PREP SOFTBALL: Big 5th inning propels West Point to 15-4 win over Fairview, Monday scoring recap
West Point 15 - Fairview 4 (Softball)
West Point got on the scoreboard in their opening at-bats. Three walks loaded the bases for Katie Beth...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope’s Benefield tosses no-hitter in 11-0 win at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope made the quick trip over to Hanceville for a matchup against its county rivals Monday night and Molly Benefield...
Meet the Coaches: Auburn offensive coordinator Derrick Nix
AUBURN, Ala. – In a turbulent profession where turnover is the norm, Derrick Nix’s 16-year coaching stint at Ole Miss was the exception.
Through four head...
Spring Showcase draws hundreds of high school students to Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Over 1,100 10th-grade students descended on the campus of Wallace State Community College for the annual Spring Showcase this week. The...
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...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats drop doubleheader with Mountain Brook
CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a 6-0 win at Homewood earlier this week, the Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field Saturday to...
Vinemont talks planning commission, board of adjustments, murals, events
VINEMONT, Ala- At its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 12, the Vinemont Town Council continued talks of creating a planning commission and board of adjustments.
The...
Wallace State’s Williams, Winfrey, Grant earn ACCC postseason awards
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College basketball players Jimmie Williams, Jaden Winfrey and Emariah Grant were each recognized by the Alabama Community College...
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...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview pulls away to top Falkville 15-5
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After handling Cleveland on the road 10-3 Monday, Fairview was back at home at Mark Moore Field Thursday night for a...
Cullman nominated for ‘Best Small Town Cultural Scene’ in annual USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman has been nominated for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Small Town Cultural Scene. The annual awards...
WSCC: Free film screening spotlights man’s journey from inmate to artist
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will present a free screening of the award-winning film “Master of Light” on Thursday, March 14 at...
Auburn’s Broome named semifinalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award
ATLANTA – Junior All-American forward/center Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) is a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award as announced by the Atlanta...
More than 500 HOSA students tour Wallace State Health Science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College welcomed more than 500 high school students from Blount, Cullman, Winston and Walker County HOSA (Health Occupation...
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...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope edges Cold Springs in extra innings 6-5
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles traveled to Good Hope for a varsity matchup with the Raiders Tuesday afternoon and after falling...
Cullman High Theatre presents ‘26 Pebbles’: A tribute to victims of Sandy Hook tragedy
CULLMAN Ala. - Cullman High School is set to present a powerful and thought-provoking drama, "26 Pebbles," a production that pays tribute to the...
Wallace State hosting ACCS Board of Trustees meeting March 13
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces it will host the monthly meeting of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview plates 4 in the 7th to top Cold Springs, Monday scoring recap
BREMEN, Ala. – Fairview traveled to Cold Springs to take on the Lady Eagles Monday night and after falling behind 3-0 in the third...
PREP BASEBALL: Lake lifts Addison over Winston County 2-0
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Winston County Yellow Jackets for an important county matchup Monday night and the game did not disappoint. Addison came...
PREP BASEBALL: Johnson, Dahlke toss combined no-hitter to lead Cullman past Homewood 6-0
HOMEWOOD, Ala. – The Bearcats traveled to Homewood for a varsity matchup Monday afternoon and thanks to a great combined effort on the mound...
Wallace State offering innovative Systems Engineering Technology degree
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For those interested in engineering, but not ready to take the leap into a four-year course of study, the Wallace State...
WSCC Center for Career and Workforce Development hosts Health Science Career Fair
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Center for Career and Workforce Development recently hosted a Health Science Career Fair in the Peinhardt Conference Center...
WSCC Men’s Basketball Team wins 1st ACCC Championship since 2014, Lady Lions finish runner-up
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s Men’s Basketball team defeated #1 ranked Bishop State Saturday night to win their first Alabama Community College...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview blanks Dora 13-0, Vinemont splits doubleheader
DORA, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies traveled to Dora for a varsity matchup Saturday afternoon, and they only needed five innings to handle the...
Fairview hosts annual Youth Leadership Conference
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Cullman County student leaders gathered at Fairview High School Friday, March 8, for the second annual Cullman County Youth Leadership Conference.
Fairview...
St. Bernard Prep School celebrates athletes at 2023-24 Fall and Winter Athletic Awards Ceremony
St. Bernard Prep School proudly recognized the exceptional achievements of its student-athletes at the 2023-24 Fall and Winter Athletic Awards Ceremony, held on March...
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...
PREP SOFTBALL: Bearcats power past Jasper 11-1
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats were back home to take on Jasper Thursday night and the game was tied at 1 run apiece...
WSCC Women’s Basketball earns bye in ACCC Division I tournament; men’s team seeded No. 3
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Community College women's basketball team earned a bye in the 2024 Alabama Community College Conference Division I Basketball...
Alabama-Jacksonville State baseball game postponed
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama-Jacksonville State baseball game scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather in the forecast.
The...
WSCC: Event opens doors to learn about Workforce Training Center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development is opening the doors to its new Workforce Training Center to...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs handles Falkville 12-2, Monday scoring recap
Cold Springs 12 - Falkville 2 (Softball)
Cold Springs' Peyton Kennedy retired Falkville on just nine pitches to start out the game. The offense gave...
Alabama Head Coach Kalen DeBoer finalizes coaching staff
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer finalized his coaching staff Friday with the hiring of tight ends coach Bryan Ellis, offensive line...
Meet the Coaches: Auburn defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin
AUBURN, Ala. – If you ask Auburn coordinator DJ Durkin what the Tigers’ defense will look like this fall, he might advise you to...
Wallace State hosts STEAM Academy for area 5th graders
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Academy for area fifth-grade students at the...
Wallace State hosts welding contest for aspiring north Alabama welders
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Welding hosted an intense welding competition Friday, March 1, showcasing the talents of high school students from...
Vinemont High’s STEAM Job Fair set to showcase local career opportunities
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School will host a STEAM Job Fair in the school's gymnasium on March 20, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The...
PREP SOCCER: West Point finishes 2-1 at Lake City Cup
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. — The Warriors traveled to the Sand Mountain Sports Complex in Albertville this weekend to compete in the Lake City Cup and...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont sweeps Mae Jemison, Saturday scoring recap
Vinemont 19 - Mae Jemison 0 (Baseball) (Game One)
After Brady Johnson struck out the side to start the game, Vinemont quickly got him some...
Vinemont High’s new wrestling program aims to empower students
VINEMONT, Ala. - The recent announcement of wrestling making its debut in Cullman County has sparked considerable interest and anticipation within the community.
Vinemont High...
WSCC Workforce Training Center revolutionizes career development
CULLMAN, Ala. - Located on the grounds of REHAU’s automotive manufacturing facility in Cullman, the Workforce Training Center provides facilities for short-term training programs...
‘IT’S MORE THAN JUST BASKETBALL TO US’: Good Hope downs T.R. Miller 63-35 to capture 1st state championship
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Friday was a historic and emotional day at Legacy Arena for the Good Hope Lady Raiders. After coming up short 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...
Guest voices: Cold Springs students tour event venues
On Feb. 22, 2024, Cold Springs High School Family and Consumer Sciences classes took 25 students on a field trip to tour local Cullman...
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STEAM Camp 2024 at Wallace State
CULLMAN, Ala. - This summer, Wallace State Community College is set to become a hub of innovation and learning...
Good Hope High School pageants set for March 16
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope High School will host its Fair Queen Representative and Princess and Heritage Pageants on Saturday, March 16, beginning...
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...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘I love this team’: No. 1 Good Hope races past No. 2 Prattville Christian 59-29 to advance to 4A State Finals
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The top-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders have been on quite a run this postseason and they made sure it would end...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison falls to Decatur Heritage at home 7-3
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted another tough opponent in the 3A Decatur Heritage Eagles. The Bulldogs have opened 1-4 on the season but all their...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Cold Springs falls to No. 1 Mars Hill in 2A State Semifinals 60-50
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back in familiar territory Monday night, competing in the 2A State Semifinals at Legacy Arena...
No. 14 Auburn falls to No. 10 Virginia in Jax Classic championship
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – No. 14 Auburn dropped a back-and-forth affair against No. 10 Virginia 6-4 Sunday afternoon in the championship game of the Jax College...
Books & Banter, new student-led book club, welcomes all current Wallace State students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College students have a new opportunity to expand their literary horizons with the launch of Books & Banter,...
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...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs, Good Hope preparing to tip off Final 4 matchups
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After winning their respective Regional Championships, Cold Springs and Good Hope are both headed to the Final Four. The Lady Eagles...
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...
Legendary announcer Eli Gold named “Voice of the Nashville Kats”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nashville Kats of the Arena Football League have named legendary broadcaster Eli Gold to be the Voice of the Nashville Kat as their play-by-play announcer for all...
‘Looking forward to the challenge’: No. 14 Auburn readies for Jax College Baseball Classic
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One of three top-20 teams in the four-team field, No. 14 Auburn is set to compete in the inaugural Jax College Baseball...
COLUMN: Dear Coach DeBoer
Dear Coach DeBoer,
Even though you’ve been down here for a few weeks, I would like to welcome you and your family to Alabama. I...
Alabama USSSA set to hold umpire clinic in Vinemont Feb. 25
VINEMONT, Ala. - Alabama USSSA Baseball is set to host an umpire clinic in Vinemont, inviting enthusiasts of baseball and softball to enhance their...
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...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘It’s pretty surreal’: Good Hope punches ticket to Final 4 with 62-44 win over Priceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After defeating Deshler in the Sweet 16 on Monday, the top-ranked Lady Raiders of Good Hope were back on the court...
Guy Hunt Library: Hidden gem of the CCPLS
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The libraries of the Cullman County Public Library System are a valuable and often overlooked resource. Holly Pond’s Guy Hunt...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘I really loved every single one of them’: Fairview’s Janet Orona recaps freshman season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview freshman volleyball player Janet Orona had a good season in her first year on the JV team she and talked...
PREP BASEBALL: West Points collects 6-2 win at Fairview, Tuesday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The West Point Warriors made the trip over to Fairview for a county matchup with the Aggies and they returned home...
Cullman City Council recognizes retired Planning Commission Chairman Mike Voss
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council on Monday evening, Feb. 19, recognized Mike Voss, recently retired chairman of the City of Cullman Planning...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 7 Cullman falls to No. 1 Buckhorn 62-37 in NW Regional Finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After defeating Muscle Shoals in the Sweet 16 Thursday, the Cullman Bearcats were back on the court at Wallace State Tuesday...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders rout Fairview 16-1, Monday scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope struck first and in a big way in their opening at-bats. Lexi Steed reached on a Fairview error...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope’s season ends in Sweet 16 with 81-71 loss to Deshler
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After coming from behind to defeat Randolph and punching their ticket to the Northwest Regional, the Good Hope Raiders were back...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Good Hope handles No. 3 Deshler 68-45 to advance to Elite 8
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For the fourth consecutive year, Good Hope and Deshler clashed in the postseason Monday morning and after being eliminated by the...
WSCC: Sessions provide information on Health Science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Health Science programs will soon begin accepting applications for Fall 20204 admission. To answer any questions potential...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point opens season with tournament win, Saturday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors hosted this year's West Point Softball Tournament Saturday, and they opened up their season with...
WSCC, UAB welcome 9th cohort for joint enrollment program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than a dozen students from Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education’s Joint Enrollment program with the University of...
41st annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo returning March 1-2
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Band Boosters are kicking into gear this week and preparing for a crowd. The 41st annual Stars...
Vinemont to microsurface several roads
VINEMONT, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on the evening of Feb. 13, the Vinemont Town Council met to discuss a few...
Op-Ed: A tale of 2 fandoms: The Chiefs, Swifties and a Super Bowl to remember
In the intricate tapestry of modern pop culture, few threads have ever been as seamlessly woven as that of Taylor Swift and NFL fandom....
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors fall to No. 1 Jasper at NW Regional 63-39
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After capturing an area championship and handling Wenonah in the Sub-Regional, the West Point Lady Warriors were back at the Northwest...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman advances to NW Regional Finals with 56-51 OT win over Muscle Shoals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats made their third consecutive Sweet 16 appearance at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Wednesday morning, and it took...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek falls to No. 3 Belgreen at NW Regional 54-34
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After claiming an area championship and toppling Waterloo in the Sub-Regional round, Meek’s postseason run continued at the 1A Northwest Regional...
Bo Jackson announces date for 2024 Bo Bikes Bama
AUBURN, Ala. – Bo Jackson announced the date of the 13th annual Bo Bikes Bama to be held on the 13th anniversary of the...
ESPN College GameDay visits The Plains for third straight season
BRISTOL, Conn. – For the fourth time in program history and third-straight season, ESPN's College GameDay covered by State Farm is coming to The Plains...
Vontrell King-Williams named defensive tackles coach at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – Vontrell King-Williams has been named defensive tackles coach at Auburn, head coach Hugh Freeze announced Friday. King-Williams served as a defensive line analyst for Auburn...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison falls to Shoals Christian in Sub-Regional 84-59
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Shoals Christian Flame for the right to advance to the Northwest Regional Saturday night and the game did not...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats advance to NW Regional with 70-58 win over Lee-Huntsville
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats secured a spot in the 6A Sub-Regionals with an area championship win over Hartselle earlier this week and...
‘Always locked in’ to Auburn, Derrick Brown sets NFL record
AUBURN, Ala. – After tying the Carolina Panthers’ record for most tackles by a defensive lineman last season with 67, Derrick Brown entered the 2023...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs handles Isabella 72-30 to advance to Sweet 16
BREMEN, Ala. – After capturing the 2A, Area 11 championship Monday, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles returned to the court Friday night for a Sub-Regional game against...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point advances to NW Regional with 59-47 win over Wenonah
WEST POINT, Ala. – After winning their area tournament earlier this week, the West Point Lady Warriors were back home Friday night to host...
WSCC: Broadway Night set for Feb. 15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students in Wallace State Community College's Fine and Performing Arts programs are gearing up for the annual Broadway Night, scheduled on...
WSCC: Nursing offering evening classes starting fall 2024
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will begin offering evening nursing courses this fall to provide a more flexible option for students interested...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman captures 3rd straight area title with 54-42 win over Hartselle
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena Wednesday night hosting the Hartselle Tigers in this year’s 6A, Area 14 championship game and the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont falls to Susan Moore 56-51 in OT
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Susan Moore Bulldogs in this year’s Class 3A, Area 13 championship game Tuesday night and four quarters weren’t...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders earn area title with 60-55 win over Priceville, Raiders fall to West Morgan 63-59
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Both of Good Hope’s varsity squads were back home Tuesday night to host a pair of area championship games and...
Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament raises more than $2.8K
VINEMONT, Ala. - The steady thumping of bags echoed through the doorway of the Vinemont Elementary School gym as amateurs and professionals alike competed...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Cold Springs captures area title with 58-49 win over No. 3 Locust Fork
BREMEN, Ala. – After defeating Cleveland in the opening round of the 2A, Area 11 Tournament Friday night, Cold Springs was back on the court Monday night to...
Auburn’s Johni Broome garners SEC Player of the Week honors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the first time of his career, Auburn junior center/forward Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) garnered SEC Men's Basketball Player of the Week honors...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Grow together’: Fairview’s Brooklynn Merriman recaps freshman season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies' JV team just completed their season earlier this month, and freshman Brooklynn Merriman talked about what she...
