‘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...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Coaching staff earns top NFCA honor; Felicity Frame named NJCAA 1st-team All-American, Kirby earns 2nd-team nod
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College’s softball program continues to rack up postseason awards.
Wallace State’s softball coaching staff, made up of head coach A.J. Daugherty and assistants Cadi Oliver and Carson Owens, was named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) National Junior College Athletic Association...
ALL-STATE SOFTBALL: West Point’s Wilkins earns 1st team honors; Addison’s Luker, Cullman’s Shannon earn All-State recognitions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) released its All-State Softball selections for the 2022 season this weekend and three local standouts earned recognition after phenomenal seasons. West Point ace and UAB signee Carlie Wilkins landed on Class 5A’s First Team after...
Good Hope sees record turnout for 6th annual Raider Skills Camp
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Summer is camp season and the Good Hope Raiders got things underway with the sixth annual Raider Skills Camp Tuesday morning. The varsity boys head coach, Drew Adams, the varsity girls head coach, Justin Aby, the JV boys head coach,...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Cagle lands on North All-Star Team
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The North-South Baseball All-Star Teams have been selected for the 2022 AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week, announced Brandon Dean, Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association (AHSADCA).
The teams comprised of 2023 rising seniors were chosen by a...
Former Wallace State pitcher Chad Smith promoted to Colorado Rockies, becoming 7th WSCC player to make majors under coach Randy Putman
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Former Wallace State baseball pitcher Chad Smith was promoted to the Colorado Rockies over the weekend and made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut on Sunday against the Washington Nationals, pitching a scoreless inning.
Smith, a McAdory High graduate, pitched for Wallace State during...
Wallace State anglers Bryar Chambers, Clent Blackwood win 2022 BoatUS Collegiate BASS Fishing Championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State anglers Bryar Chambers and Clent Blackwood have fished together as the college’s top duo for two seasons.
The talented pair secured their first major championship on Friday.
Chambers and Blackwood are the 2022 BoatUS Collegiate BASS Fishing National Champions presented by BASS Pro...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions finish among top 8 teams in the nation, closes season with 56-4 record
YUMA, ARIZ. – Wallace State’s softball team had its impressive season end on Thursday night, finishing among the top eight teams in the nation after a 9-7 loss to Chattanooga State in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I National Championship at the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Jonathan Hayes returns to lead CHS varsity girls basketball
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School is turning to a proven commodity with the hire for the new varsity girls basketball coach.Former coach Jonathan Hayes will be stepping back in as Cullman High’s new varsity girls basketball coach, aiming to pick up where he...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 3 Wallace State keeps season alive behind Kirby’s CG
YUMA, ARIZ. – Leigha Kirby tossed a complete game, Olivia Ball and Sarah Beth Brake each hit homers and Wallace State’s third-ranked softball team kept its season alive with an 8-1 victory over Butler (Kan.) CC on Wednesday afternoon in the National Junior College Athletic...
AHSAA releases 2023-24 spring sports alignments
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s (AHSAA) Central Board of Control (CBC) approved new spring sports area alignments Tuesday afternoon and there are plenty of local teams shuffling around. The CBC’s unanimous action came at the Spring Sports Classification meeting which...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 3 Wallace State softball begins pursuit of national title today; WSCC men’s tennis finishes 10th at nationals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s softball team begins pursuit of its third National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I national title today in Yuma, Ariz.
The third-seeded Lions play No. 14 Paris (Texas) Junior College at 6 p.m. Central at the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex.
Wallace State...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison takes spring game over East Lawrence 25-7
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the 4A East Lawrence Eagles at hot and muggy A.G. Hicks Stadium and as in all Spring Games the rules are a little different. The B-Teams played the first 12-minute quarter and the varsity teams finished out the final three. There...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope hosts spring matchup against Priceville
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope hosted the Priceville Bulldogs for this year’s spring game Friday night and the Raiders mounted a late comeback effort to claim a win but ran out of time before they could climb all the way back and fell to Priceville...
STATE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point’s postseason run ends with 9-4 loss to Hayden
OXFORD, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors spent their Wednesday competing in this year’s 5A State Softball Tournament at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park and after splitting their first two matchups with Alexandria and Elmore County, their postseason run ended with an 9-4 loss to...
PREP SOCCER: Harbin stepping down as Bearcats Head Coach
CULLMAN, Ala. — After spending 12 seasons at the helm of Cullman’s Men’s varsity soccer program, Head Coach Casey Harbin is stepping aside. Harbin announced the decision in a statement posted Tuesday afternoon.
The statement reads,
“I, Casey Harbin, hereby resign from my position as Cullman...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Cullman’s Baker sets school Decathlon record, locals compete at State Heptathlon and Decathlon in Hoover
HOOVER, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA State Heptathlon and Decathlon officially wrapped up at Hoover High School Tuesday night after two days of competition and there were plenty of local athletes in the field. One of the most notable performances came from Cullman High...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Baseball’s season ends at 34-22; Golf teams wrap up at respective national championships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s baseball team had its season end on Monday in the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournament after stringing together two impressive victories in the elimination bracket.
The Lions finished the 2022 campaign with a 34-22 record – marking another postseason...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors ready to battle at State Tournament
OXFORD, Ala. – This season has been one to remember for the West Point Lady Warriors. They collected their eighth consecutive Cullman County Championship in April, took down Russellville twice to claim an Area Tournament title, defeated Pleasant Grove and topped Ardmore twice at...
ARCHERY: Vinemont Middle School places 2nd in NASP Eastern Nationals & NASP IBO/3D Challenge; Cullman’s Bolzle, Vinemont’s Robinson claim individual titles
LOUISVILLE, KY. – Several local schools were busy at the NASP Eastern Nationals in Louisville this weekend and they brought home a lot of hardware. Vinemont Middle School placed second in the NASP Eastern Nationals, finishing just behind Benton Middle School with a score...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point punches ticket to State Tournament with 4-3 win over Ardmore
FLORENCE, Ala. – For the first time in school history, the West Point Lady Warriors are headed to the State Tournament. West Point arrived in Florence to continue their run at the North Regional and after falling to Hayden in the winner’s bracket final...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point advances to North Regional Finals, Britton’s walk-off lifts Cullman over Gardendale
FLORENCE, Ala. – Both the Cullman Lady Bearcats and Lady Warriors of West Point were back on the field at Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence Wednesday to compete at the North Regional Tournament and both teams got the day started with wins. West Point...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Cullman splits opening matchups, Good Hope, Holly Pond eliminated
FLORENCE, Ala. – Three Cullman County squads were on the field at Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence Tuesday to compete in this year’s North Regional Softball Tournament and outside of a 17-12 Cullman win over Jasper, it was a tough day for local teams....
Good Hope City Council approves pair of new annexations
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council gathered for its first May meeting Monday night and approved a pair of new land annexations on County Road 222. The annexation of the Allen-owned property was divided into two different ordinances, one accounting for...
No. 3 Wallace State softball wins program’s 14th ACCC Tournament championship, moves to 54-2 this season
ALABASTER, Ala. – Wallace State’s softball program has secured another Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournament championship.
The third-ranked Lions blasted three home runs over the opening three innings at Alabaster’s Veterans Park on Sunday, and pitcher Leigha Kirby twirled her second shutout against Snead State in...
STATE TRACK MEETS: Vinemont’s Lemons posts new state records in 1600 & 3200; locals shine in Cullman, Gulf Shores
CULLMAN, Ala. – This weekend was packed full of local action at both the 4A-7A State Track Meet in Gulf Shores and at the 1A-3A State Track Meet in Cullman. One local standout even made history. Vinemont’s Ethan Lemons dominated both the 3A 1600...
Alabama’s Jesse Wiggins wins MLF Bass Pro Tour Bass Boat Technologies Stage 4 on Lake of the Ozarks
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (May 5, 2022) – All week long, Addison, Alabama, pro Jesse Wiggins said that when he closed his eyes, Lake of the Ozarks felt exactly like his home fishery – Lewis Smith Lake in North Alabama. That hometown “feel” was just what Wiggins needed...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond advances to North Regional with runner-up finish, Lady Bearcats advance with win over Muscle Shoals
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Lady Broncos played their way to the 3A, Area 13 Championship Game Thursday night with a win over Susan Moore in the loser’s bracket final but unfortunately for the home crowd, they couldn’t keep the bats going in the...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point claims area championship with 3-0 win over Russellville
WEST POINT, Ala. – After edging Russellville 1-0 in their first area tournament game Tuesday night, the Lady Warriors topped the Golden Tigers 3-0 Wednesday to capture this year’s 5A, Area 15 Tournament title. Carlie Wilkins pitched a complete game shutout Tuesday, and she...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Burks’ walk-off sends West Point to Area Championship Game, Area Tournament scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors were back home at Mike Brown Field Tuesday night to host this year’s 5A, Area 15 Tournament and they faced off against Russellville in a classic pitcher’s duel. West Point’s Carlie Wilkins and Russellville’s Jacey...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Hill’s walk-off leads Holly Pond past Susan Moore 5-3 in extra innings
HOLLY POND, Ala. – This year’s 3A, Area 13 Tournament kicked off at Holly Pond High School Monday afternoon and the top-seeded Lady Broncos got things started with a dramatic win over Susan Moore. Seven innings weren’t enough to settle things between these two...
Relay for Life hosts Party at the Park to celebrate, remember & fight back
CULLMAN, Ala. – Depot Park was packed Saturday afternoon with locals coming out to show their support for cancer survivors, to remember the ones we’ve lost and to help those still fighting at Relay for Life’s Party in the Park.
The day got started with...
