PREP FOOTBALL: Arab kicks off season with 47-14 win at Albertville
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – The Arabian Knights kicked off the 2022 season at Albertville Thursday night and they got things started with a dominant performance against the Aggies. Arab’s defense smothered Albertville most of the night and the Knights put up big numbers on the...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope sweeps tri-match with West Point, Carbon Hill
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders hosted a tri-match with West Point and Carbon Hill Thursday afternoon and ended up sweeping both teams to open the season with a pair of wins.
Good Hope 25 - West Point 16 (First Set)
West Point...
West Point making improvements to ballpark
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday approved the allocation of up to $85,000 for the installation of LED lights at ball fields one, two and four. LED Capital installed lights at field three as a preview. The lights can...
CHS Football field named in honor of Coach Mark Britton
CULLMAN, Ala. – After helping lead the Bearcats to a school-record 137 wins, two undefeated regular seasons and the most successful seven-year run in program history (2007-13) during his 17-year tenure, former Cullman High School Head Football Coach Mark Britton was recognized and honored...
‘Enjoy every moment’: Fairview’s Emma Garcia ready for senior season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Last season was another solid one for the Fairview Lady Aggie basketball team as they finished with an 18-13 record. They clinched the runner-up spot in the area championship game and added another trip to Sub-Regionals to their resume. Emma Garcia is...
CHS to name field in honor of Mark Britton
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School is honoring one of its most successful football coaches in history right where he made a whole lot of that history in the first place.
The field at Oliver Woodard Stadium is set to be named Mark Britton Field,...
U.S. Sniper Seth Swalve signs with Hemel Storm
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, -- Hemel Storm are delighted to announce that we have completed the signing of US guard Seth Swalve from Gtuni, a Georgian A-League side.
Swalve arrives in Hemel following a successful season in Georgia, he averaged 12.5 points a game, shooting 53.2%...
Cullman County Youth Football season set to kick off Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2022 Cullman County Youth Football season is upon us once again and nine local teams will tee it up and kick things off Saturday morning. They’ll compete for two months before the regular seasons concludes and the top four teams...
‘Share Jesus with my teammates’: Cold Springs’ Tucker Philbeck ready for senior season
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles have been hard at work preparing for the upcoming football season and senior quarterback Tucker Philbeck has already seen some positive momentum being to build within the team during the preseason.
"I thought it went great. It was...
‘Practice doesn’t make perfect, it makes improvement’: Good Hope’s Addyson Burgess preparing for upcoming season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders finished as runners-up in the area tournament and clinch a spot at the North Regional in 2022 and sophomore Addyson Burgess is excited to build on the momentum from last year and help her team...
‘Be the best version of you that you can be’: Jayda White discusses her time at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Hanceville volleyball and softball player, Jayda White. Jayda was able to make a lot of great memories on and off the field and the court in her time at Hanceville.
"My favorite sports memories were...
‘I just want to become the best cheerleader I can be’: Cold Springs’ McKinna Duke looking forward to senior year
BREMEN, Ala. -- Senior cheerleader McKinna Duke is ready for her final cheer season at Cold Springs, and she feels blessed to be able cheer alongside a great group of girls. She has helped the younger cheerleaders get better every day and has enjoyed...
‘Savor every moment’: Good Hope’s Maddie McKenney excited for senior year
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders are coming off an outstanding 2021 volleyball season, making it to the state tournament for the first time since 2009 and senior Maddie McKenney feels blessed to have been a part of that postseason run....
‘We are all family’: Cullman’s Emma-Claire Wilson preparing for senior season
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a memorable 2021 season in which the Lady Bearcats made a deep run in the postseason and got to within one game of going to the state tournament, Cullman’s Emma-Claire Wilson will be one of three seniors on this year's...
‘We are a huge family’
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont community enjoyed the second annual Freedom Fest on Friday, put on by Vinemont Schools. Festivities included inflatables, vendors, face painting, live music, free school supplies and the inaugural cruise-in car show in the middle school parking lot.
Student athletes and...
‘Always fight until the end’: Victoria Stanley remembers her playing days at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview I talked to former Hanceville volleyball and basketball player, Victoria Stanley. Victoria made a lot of great memories on and off the court during her time playing at Hanceville but mentioned a few that stood out.
"One of my...
Good Hope City Council reports successful Back to School Bash
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first August meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and reported another successful Back to School Bash. This year’s Back to School Bash was held July 28 at Good Hope Municipal Park and...
Mark Stephens named systemwide athletic director for Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Mark Stephens is adding a few more athletic programs to his purview in Cullman City Schools. Already the athletic director at Cullman High School, Stephens will now serve as athletic director for all Cullman City Schools athletic programs. Retired former CHS...
‘Good Hope is one big family’: Desire Odachowski remembers her Raider years
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Good Hope basketball player Desire Odachowski. Desire made a long list of great memories on and off the court in her time at Good Hope.
"My favorite basketball memory has to be when we...
‘We expect to go further’: Good Hope’s Lexi Collins ready for upcoming season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders put together another historic season last year, going 31-4 and making yet another trip to the Elite Eight. Sophomore Lexi Collins was a part of those back-to-back trips to the Elite Eight and feels blessed...
‘Meek allowed me to be myself’: Ephram Milne remembers his time as a Tiger
ARLEY, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former basketball and baseball player at Meek High School, Ephram Milne. He had some amazing memories in his years at Meek both on and off the playing field.
"My favorite basketball memories were winning area and...
“I want to be the teammate that everyone can count on”: Good Hope’s Colton Lindsey preparing for senior season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The 2021-2022 season saw the Good Hope Raiders finish with a 20-11 record, a Cullman County Championship, a runner-up finish in the area and another appearance at Sub-Regionals. One of two returning seniors on this year's team, Colton Lindsey has...
‘You have to work together’: Bryan Marquez talks about his time at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Hanceville Football manager Bryan Marquez. Bryan made a lot of great memories on and off the field at Hanceville and has some great news regarding his status as the manager of the Bulldogs.
"I had a...
‘Keep God first’: Holly Pond’s Samantha Giles gearing up for senior season
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- 2021 was another solid year for the Holly Pond Lady Broncos. They finished runners-up in the area tournament and made another trip to the North Regional. Senior Samantha Giles had a lot of fun playing with last year’s team and...
AHSAA mourns the passing of long-time supporter Feltus McGriff
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association was saddened to learn of the passing of long-time special fan and AHSAA volunteer Feltus McGriff.
Mr. McGriff, 93, passed away at his home July 31. He is the father of veteran AHSAA official Gary McGriff....
‘We are a family’: Cullman’s Olivia Britton ready for senior season
CULLMAN, Ala. – Last season was a special one for the Cullman Lady Bearcat softball team as they made a deep postseason run before falling just one game short of making it to the state tournament. One of three seniors on this year's team,...
Young authors read published books
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Young authors, siblings John Luke and Anna Kate Allcorn, participated in their first public appearance Wednesday morning at the Hanceville Public Library. The pair, ages 7 and 11, each read one of their published short stories for the kids present at...
Congressional Baseball Game to be broadcast nationally July 28
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mo Brooks on Wednesday announced he will start at first base for the Republicans in the Thursday, July 28, Congressional Baseball Game for Charity. The game, played at Washington Nationals Park, is an annual Washington tradition that pits Democrats against...
Cullman’s Carter Early, 7, punches ticket to Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seven-year-old Carter Early has been on the “Road to Loretta’s” since February, his mother Candi Hollis told The Tribune.
The West Elementary second grader has been selected to race in the “Olympics of motocross.” Hollis said this is the world's largest and...
Carson Owens named Wallace State Lions head softball coach
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College alumnus and softball assistant coach Carson Owens has been appointed head coach of the Wallace State softball team, President Vicki Karolewics announced on Wednesday.
Owens, 23, was the Lions' pitching and outfield coach during the 2022 season, in addition to...
‘Be kind to people’: Reagan Aaron remembers her playing days at Meek
ARLEY, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Meek basketball and softball player, Reagan Aaron. Reagan made plenty of memories both on and off the court at Meek and took a few moments to recap some of them.
"My two favorite basketball memories...
‘We Got the Beat’
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Bronco Band finished its two-week fundamentals camp Friday and will start perfecting its halftime performance this week. In its second season under director Steven Porter, the band has 26 band members.
"Camp's going well so far. We're having...
Good Hope’s City Council renames portion of Calvert Road to James Calvert Road
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its second July meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a resolution to rename one of the city’s roads. The Council approved Resolution No. 015-2022 which renames the portion of Calvert Road...
Good Hope Raider Band kicks off fall prep with new director
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope Raider Band is under new direction this year. Joshua Anderson, who graduated in May from Jacksonville State University with a degree in music education and was a graduate teaching assistant for the JSU band program, has taken...
‘Keep God above everything else’: Nikki Tyree remembers her West Point years
WEST POINT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former West Point softball standout, Nikki Tyree. Nikki had a lot of memories from her school years to discuss and she made plenty of them both on and off the field.
"My favorite sports memories...
Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – A big crowd of local family members, friends, former players, teammates and coaches gathered at Stone Bridge Farms Saturday night to honor the newest class of Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The Class of 2022 included Robin Cummings, Emory...
Dog attacks police officer; Hanceville woman arrested
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A police officer was injured, and a Hanceville woman arrested after her dog attacked the officer.
Officers with the Hanceville Police Department responded to a call about a vicious dog near the 500 block of County Road 540 Wednesday evening around 7.
According...
West Point Warrior Band welcomes 43 rookies
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point High School Warrior Band kicked off band camp recently to get ready for the upcoming fall marching season. Auxiliary members have already learned their routines for the halftime show, and the instrumentalists have a couple weeks of...
Holly Pond firefighters hosting ‘Day in the Park’ July 30
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Holly Pond will host the inaugural Day in the Park at Governors Park Saturday, July 30, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Fire Chief Mike Harrison explained, “The idea for the Day...
‘Every game matters’: Good Hope’s Addie Stripling ready for senior season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The 2021 season was a special one for the Good Hope Lady Raider volleyball. Good Hope put together a run to the state tournament for the first time since 2009 and one of this year's seniors, Addie Stripling, feels blessed...
‘We’ve got to go back to what small communities used to be’
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont Schools will host their annual back-to-school event, the second annual Freedom Fest, on school grounds Friday, Aug. 5 from 5-8 p.m. The free event will include food, school supplies, inflatables, face painting, games, live music and a car show. Teachers,...
CCSO drug roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple drug-related arrests this week in unrelated incidents across the county.
On July 18, deputies responded to a report of domestic violence in the Johnson’s Crossing area.
William Checkon, 79, of Hanceville, allegedly left the scene...
Holly Pond seniors getting creative
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond High School seniors have something special planned before the beginning of the school year. Aug. 1-2, they will personalize their parking spaces by painting them.
Principal Janet Turner talked about how the idea came about, and said she is...
WSCC ATHLETICS: 2 teams, 42 student-athletes recognized for NJCAA academic achievements
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A pair of Wallace State Community College teams and 42 student-athletes have earned National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) academic recognition for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Wallace State’s women’s volleyball team achieved a 3.88 GPA, compiling the second-best mark among their volleyball national counterparts...
‘Always be a good role model’: Vinemont’s Berkley Gable preparing for senior season
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Lady Eagles fielded young softball and basketball teams last season and after dealing with some growing pains, one Lady Eagles standout is looking forward to building on that experience this year. Berkley Gable, along with a young, talented basketball...
‘Play with every piece of your heart’: Kaitlyn Benson looks back on her Aggie years
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Fairview softball player Kaitlyn Benson. Kaitlyn made a lot of special memories in her Aggie years, both on and off the field.
"I have so many great memories playing softball. I have always enjoyed the times...
‘I hope to bring energy and positivity’: Maci Brown settling in with new team at Cold Springs
BREMEN, Ala. -- Moving to a new school can be a difficult challenge for anyone but for junior Maci Brown, who moved from Cullman to Cold Springs back in February, has already started getting comfortable with her new teammates this summer. Maci will always...
‘Make the most of your time’: Adam Cooper discusses his time at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of Hanceville's standouts on the baseball field, Adam Cooper. Cooper made a lot of great memories on and off the field during his Bulldog years.
"My favorite memory while playing at Hanceville would definitely have...
‘There’s so much to learn from an animal’
VINEMONT, Ala. - Snead’s Farmhouse in Vinemont will hold its first summer camp for kids ages 6 and older July 25-30, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. each day. Owner Judy Snead and her family will teach campers about the animals on the farm, how they...
More than 150 runners participate in 9th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard’s campus was full of friends, family, former teammates and other supporters Saturday morning as more than 150 runners came out to participate in the ninth annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run. The annual event celebrating and remembering the life of...
‘I just want to soak it all in’: Cullman’s Ryan Skinner looking forward to senior season
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Bearcats had put together another good season in 2021, going 7-3 in the regular season, before falling to Jackson-Olin in the first round of the playoffs. After losing a lot of seniors to graduation in May, Bearcats quarterback Ryan...
‘Always believe in yourself’: Allie Sartin looks back on her Good Hope days
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of Good Hope's former cheer captains, Allie Sartin. Allie made a lot of great friends and had plenty of great stories from her time at Good Hope.
"Some of my favorite cheerleading memories that...
Vinemont council talks community projects
VINEMONT, Ala. - At its regular meeting Tuesday evening, the Vinemont Town Council discussed community projects, including the development of an art park at the South Vinemont Trail.
The council said Vinemont Welding & Fabrication gave a quote of $3,400 to manufacture metal jungle animals...
‘Just be yourself’: Tucker Gambrill recaps his Bearcat years
CULLMAN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of the newest Cullman basketball greats, Tucker Gambrill. Tucker will continue his academic and athletic career at UAB in the fall, but he made a lot of memories during his time at Cullman that he...
‘God will always be my no. 1 priority’: Holly Pond’s Kamryn Tankersley discusses upcoming seasons
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- After a solid sophomore season with both the Lady Broncos volleyball and basketball teams last year, Holly Pond’ Kamryn Tankersley is looking to take the next step in her junior year. Tankersley is one of many juniors on the volleyball...
‘We’re bringing it back’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Civic Center recently hosted songwriter showcase “Together in 1 House.” Featured local artists were husband and wife duo Justin & Tab, Jesse Priest, Tim Chandler, Emory Berrey and Daniel Harbison.
Presenting original material with a professional back-up band, each performed...
9th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run set for Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 9th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run is coming up this Saturday and there’s still time left to register to support a great cause and honor the memory of a great friend. The Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run is an annual event...
‘Lead with a good example’: Cold Springs’ Malaya Taylor preparing for junior season
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs put a very young, but very talented team on the court last season and they put together a solid run before falling in the area tournament to Addison. Now, the Lady Eagles are preparing for a new season starting...
Good Hope City Council approves alcohol license for Good Hope Exxon
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first July meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and passed a new Resolution to approve the license for beer and wine sales at the Exxon station in Good Hope. Good Hope’s Alcohol...
WSCC Center for Career & Workforce Development reflects on outcomes from expanding community college apprenticeships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In July 2019, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) was awarded a grant by the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) for its Expanding Community College Apprenticeships (ECCA) initiative. The AACC ECCA initiative provides support to community colleges, effectively expanding registered apprenticeship...
‘Love, serve, care’: Cullman’s Taylor Au looking forward to upcoming season
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Lady Bearcats put together a memorable season last spring that culminated in a deep postseason run and junior Taylor Au is excited to get back on the field and see what next year’s team can do. Au feels very...
‘God will always be there to help guide me’: Andrew Easterwood reflects on his Good Hope career
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to former Good Hope defensive back Andrew Easterwood. Andrew will continue his academic and athletic career at Lyon College this fall but he spent the last four years making memories during his time as a...
World Game competitors call Cullman home, briefly
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hungarian kayakers, set to compete next week in The World Games, were in Cullman for several days before their competitions in marathon canoeing at Oak Mountain State Park in Shelby County.
Until their move to Birmingham, the athletes unpacked their bags at...
Cullman man arrested after reported stabbing in Vinemont
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man has been arrested following an alleged stabbing incident at the V&W Food Mart in Vinemont Friday, July 8.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies responded to the scene, where a V&W employee was reportedly harmed. According to the CCSO,...
‘It’s therapy for me’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Lil Cookies Goat Farm, in the making for the last 10 years, is located in Hanceville and home to 133 goats. Owner Christal Cook operates the farm on her own. She said her journey began when she and her ex-husband decided...
‘Always have a servant’s heart’: Starla Fuller recaps her years at Cold Springs
BREMEN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs basketball and softball player, Starla Fuller. Starla made a lot of memories during her time at Cold Springs, both in sports and in school.
"One of my favorite sports memories was when we were...
‘Don’t take it for granted’: Good Hope’s Paydon Bagwell remembers his playing days
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of Good Hope's multi-sport standouts Paydon Bagwell. Paydon made some great memories both on and off the field during his time at Good Hope.
"There are so many unforgettable memories looking back on my...
Workouts with a purpose
ADDISON, Ala. – Southern Style CrossFit Owner Misty Thomas has recently begun offering modified training sessions for a local teen. The gym, located in Addison, welcomed 19-year-old cancer survivor Levi Bates, and is providing specialized services to meet his unique needs.
Diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma...
‘No mountain is too tall to climb’: Andrew Lynn looks back on his West Point years
WEST POINT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of West Point's multi-sports stars, Andrew Lynn. Andrew had so many great memories during his time at West Point.
"The group of guys I got to call teammates this year, along with the staff...
‘This is what Addison is known for – the Fourth of July’
ADDISON, Ala. – The town of Addison on Monday morning kicked off its Fourth of July celebration with a mile-long parade, featuring area fire departments from Addison, Helicon, Jones Chapel, Sardis, Central, and Arley leading the way.
ATVs, horses, floats made by local businesses, representatives...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville’s Bellmon stepping down as Lady Bulldogs Head Coach
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After serving the past two seasons on the sidelines for the Hanceville Lady Bulldogs, Head Coach Tim Bellmon is stepping down. Bellmon is retiring from his role with the Hanceville Volleyball Team as well.
“Thank you to every student that I have...
‘Education comes first’: Seth Williams recaps his time at Cold Springs
BREMEN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs multisport standout Seth Williams. Seth had so many favorite memories to touch on from his high school days, but there was one memory that stood out from all of the others.
"There are so...
‘You’re never too young to be a leader’: Kennedy Twilley discusses her time at Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Holly Pond volleyball and basketball standout Kennedy Twilley. Twilley made a lot of great memories during her years as a Bronco both on and off the court.
"My favorite volleyball memory was when we played...
Hanceville Pool closed over weekend for repairs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Locals all over Cullman County will be hitting the water this Fourth of July weekend but unfortunately, they’ll have to wait a few days before they can return to the pool at C.W. Day Park in Hanceville.
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail reported...
‘Put in the work’: Cold Springs’ Ella Bruer looking forward to upcoming season
BREMEN, Ala. -- The summer play-day games for local basketball teams have come to an end and the Cold Springs Lady Eagles finished off their summer schedule with a 10-2 record. Junior Ella Bruer was happy to see the progress she and her team...
A.J. Daugherty named new UAB Head Softball Coach
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Director of Athletics Mark Ingram has announced the hiring of A.J. Daugherty as new head coach of the UAB Softball program.
A lifelong Alabama native and the 2022 NJCAA National Coaching Staff of the Year, Daugherty comes to Birmingham after a tremendously...
‘Don’t back down’: Colby Miller recaps his playing days at Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of Vinemont's multi-sport standouts, Colby Miller. Colby made a long list of school and sports memories during his years as an Eagle.
"One of my favorite football memories that comes to mind was when I...
‘Never take anything for granted’: Stella Smith discusses her Cullman career
CULLMAN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cullman basketball player Stella Smith. Some of Stella's best basketball memories actually happened off of the court and she made a lot of great memories in school as well.
"Although I made tons of memories with...
‘Surround yourself with the right people’: Tanner Kilgo recaps his Cold Springs career
BREMEN, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs basketball player Tanner Kilgo. He will be going to Ole Miss to continue his academic career in the fall. Tanner made a lot of great high school memories on and off the court...
‘Stay positive’: Kyndall Seal reflects on her Raider years
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Good Hope volleyball and basketball standout, Kyndall Seal.
Kyndall made great sports memories competing for both the Lady Raiders volleyball and basketball teams in her time at Good Hope.
"Some of my favorite sports memories were...
‘Just be yourself’: Fairview’s Emma Roberts looks back on her Aggie years
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Fairview softball player and band member Emma Roberts. Emma had many unique experiences and made a lot of great memories playing softball for the Aggies and playing in the Aggie band.
"Some of my favorite memories...
‘You can’t take back time’: Brody Peppers remembers his Cold Springs career
BREMEN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs basketball player Brody Peppers about his years playing for the Eagles. There were a couple of basketball memories that stood out to Brody and had some funny school memories as well.
"I have two...
‘Lead by example’: Kaylee Stallings remembers her Holly Pond career
HOLLY POND, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke with Holly Pond multi-sport athlete Kaylee Stallings about her days as a Bronco. Kaylee made a lot of great memories on and off the field in her time at Holly Pond.
"I have so many memories...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs collects summer wins over Decatur Heritage, Lawrence County
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles wrapped up their summer schedule with a pair of games at Cullman High School Thursday and they capped things off with a pair of wins. Cold Springs started with a 54-32 win over Decatur Heritage in...
‘Never give up and strive for your goals’: Elijah Guyton recaps his Aggie years
FAIRIVEW, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Fairview kicker Elijah Guyton, who will continue his academic and athletic career at the University of West Alabama.
Elijah put in a lot of hard work over his years at Fairview and made a lot of...
‘Treasure every moment’: Holly Pond’s EmmaRay Spitzer reflects on her time as a Bronco
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Holly Pond pitcher EmmaRay Spitzer, who will be continuing her athletic career at Oakwood University alongside a pair of her Lady Bronco teammates.
EmmaRay overcame a lot of adversity in her years at Holly Pond...
‘Do what you believe in’: Brooke Hill reflects on her Holly Pond days
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Holly Pond first baseman Brooke Hill who will be continuing her academic and athletic career at Oakwood University.
Brooke made some really fun memories on and off the field during her high school days.
"My favorite...
‘Always put God first’: Bracie Rodgers looks back on her time at Addison
ADDISON, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Addison volleyball and basketball player, Bracie Rodgers, who graduated as this year’s salutatorian at Addison High School.
Bracie spent a lot of her time at Addison making memories with her friends on and off the...
Sportsman Lake cuts ribbon on new playground
CULLMAN, Ala. - A ribbon cutting was held at Sportsman Lake Park Friday morning for the brand-new playground. There was plenty of people and kids on hand to see the special event unfold. All of the refreshments and hot dogs were free.
Cullman Parks and...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Mitchell Heer named NJCAA Division I Honorable Mention All-American; 81 WSCC student-athletes named to Spring 2022 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State baseball’s Mitchell Heer was named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Honorable Mention All-American earlier this week.
Heer, an Acworth, Ga., native, was a dual threat for the Lions and was on pace to win the Alabama Community College...
‘There is always room to get better’: Cade Simmons reflects on his West Point career
WEST POINT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to one of West Point’s multi-sport standouts Cade Simmons.
Cade had a near endless list of his favorite sports and high school memories.
"My favorite baseball memories were beating Lawrence County my junior and senior year to...
‘Just be yourself’: Mattie Earl looks back on her time at Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Holly Pond pitcher Mattie Earl, who will continue her athletic and academic career at Oakwood University in Huntsville
Mattie made many favorite sports and high school memories during her time at Holly Pond.
"One of my...
Cullman Swim Team hosts Madison Swim Team Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Swim Team’s (CST) season is now in full swing, and the boys collected a win over Madison at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center Tuesday night. Madison’s Swim Team edged out Cullman to claim the overall win, but Cullman’s boys...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders host summer games at Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope's varsity boys and girls each played in a pair of summer play-day games Tuesday at Good Hope High School. The Raiders split their matchups against Hayden and Cordova while the Lady Raiders picked up wins over Arab and Hatton.
Good Hope...
‘Holly Pond is a family’: Addison Armstrong recaps her time as a Bronco
HOLLY POND, Ala. - In this interview, I talked to Holly Pond softball player Addison Armstrong, who will be majoring in Agricultural Business at Wallace State Community College and will have the same major when she transfers to Auburn.
Addison made a lot of great...
City of Hanceville hosts inaugural Bull Bash Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The fun was just starting in Hanceville. The Parade of Bulls was on Friday night and there was a BBQ dinner afterwards. The fun continued Saturday night at the inaugural Hanceville Bull Bash as a big crowd was on hand to watch some incredible bull...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Softball’s Felicity Frame named ASWA Community College Athlete of the Year; tennis coach Tim Garner named ITA Region IV Men’s COY
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State softball’s Felicity Frame was recognized Sunday as the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) Community College Athlete of the Year during the group’s annual banquet at the Hilton Birmingham at UAB.
Frame is the sixth student-athlete in Wallace State history to earn the ASWA...
‘Live in the moment’: Zeke White remembers his Cold Springs career
BREMEN, Ala. - In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs guard/defensive end Zeke White, who will continue his academic and athletic career at Millsaps College.
Zeke talked about some of his favorite football and high school memories.
"My best sports memories was getting to play...
‘Don’t ever take anything for granted’: Cody Bales looks back on his time at Cold Springs
BREMEN, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to former Cold Springs basketball and baseball standout Cody Bales about his Eagles career.
Cody shared some of his best sports/high school memories from Cold Springs.
"Two of my best sports memories is winning the county and area...
‘Good Hope is such a special place’: Tanner Malin reflects on his Raider career
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Good Hope football and basketball star Tanner Malin, who will be going to Millsaps College to continue his athletic career on the football field and on the hardwood.
Tanner talked about what some of his...
