PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman drops region opener to Athens 24-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – After handling Mortimer Jordan last week, the Cullman Bearcats were back home at Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night to host their region opener against Athens. The ‘Cats found some life on the offensive side of the ball in the second half,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek drops region opener at Hackleburg 34-8
HACKLEBURG, Ala. – The Tigers of Meek were back on the road Friday night to open up region play at Hackleburg and unfortunately for the visiting crowd, the Tigers had their hands full when they hit the field against the Panthers.
Hackleburg jumped out to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls to Susan Moore 34-20
BREMEN, Ala. – After handling Curry on the road last week, the Cold Springs Eagles returned home to host their region opener against Susan Moore Friday night. Cold Springs led 14-12 at halftime but the Bulldogs outscored them 22-6 in the second half to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview races past West Point 48-13
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The eighth annual Brandin Iron Bowl was hosted at Fairview this year, and the Aggies took on the West Point Warriors in the region opener for both teams. After a close few minutes in the opening period, Fairview quickly took command...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls at Phil Campbell 44-42 in 4 OTs
PHIL CAMPBELL, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to face the Phil Campbell Bobcats in its region opener Friday night and four quarters weren’t nearly enough for these two teams to settle things. At the end of regulation, the game was tied at 14 but after...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison handles Shoals Christian 51-0, Smothers earns 100th win
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted region foe Shoals Christian at A.G. Hicks Stadium Friday night and Addison dominated the Flame from start to finish, winning 51-0. Friday night’s win is also the 100th for Addison Head Coach David Smothers. Coach Smothers now sports a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Gordo on the road 54-3
GORDO, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were on the road Friday night opening up region play against Gordo and the Green Wave dominated from start to finish. Gordo jumped out to a commanding 47-3 lead in the first half and cruised in the second...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops region opener at Sylvania 48-6
SYLVANIA, Ala. – After putting together an explosive offensive performance against Hanceville a week ago, the Holly Pond Broncos were back on the field Friday night, opening up region play at Sylvania. Unfortunately for the Holly Pond crowd, the Broncos didn’t have as much...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope edges Fultondale in region opener 7-6
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After winning their season-opener at West Point last week, the Good Hope Raiders were back home to host their region opener against Fultondale Friday night. Points were tough to come by in this one as both teams were held scoreless...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps tri-match with Haleyville, Winston County
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison was back home to host a tri-match with Haleyville and Winston County Thursday night and the Lady Bulldogs earned wins over both teams. Addison beat Haleyville in three sets while defeating WCHS in straight sets.
Addison 2 – Haleyville 1 (25-21,...
FAITH: ‘Helping someone find God is the most loving thing you could do for them’: Cold Springs’ Kenady Graves discuss her relationship with God
BREMEN, Ala. – Kenady Graves is a senior at Cold Springs High School this season and in this interview, she talked about the impact Goad has made in her life. She also shared some of her favorite Bible verses and shared how much it...
Plans for Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium dedication announced
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – On Saturday, September 7, The University of Alabama will formally dedicate Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium with pregame and halftime ceremonies in addition to several commemorative items celebrating the occasion.
The Honorary Degrees and Recognition Committee of the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees...
WSCC ATHLETICS ROUNDUP: Cross Country teams shine at JSU Foothills Invitational; Volleyball wins away matches
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams delivered strong performances at the 18th Annual JSU Foothills Invitational on Aug. 30 at Choccolocco Park in Oxford. Competing against a deep field, the men’s team secured a fourth place finish out of 19 teams,...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point hosts tri-match with Cullman, Addison
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point was back home Tuesday night hosting a tri-match with Cullman and Addison and all three teams left the gym with a win. The Lady Warriors took the first match over Cullman 2-0, the Lady Bearcats bounced back with...
Cullman County Youth Football week 1 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2024 Cullman County Youth Football season is here, and eight teams hit the field for four matchups on Saturday. The Hanceville Bulldogs hosted the Good Hope Raiders, the Vinemont Eagles took on the West Point Warriors on the road, the Holly...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs places 1st at Scottsboro Invitational, locals compete at Pepsi XC Challenge
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. -- The defending state champion Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles were in the field at the Scottsboro Invitational Saturday morning and both teams put together great performances. The Lady Eagles placed first in the small school race thanks in large part...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview handles Springville on the road 41-17
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. – After hosting a fall jamboree against Pisgah last week, the Fairview Aggies hit the road Friday night to kick off their regular season against Springville. The Aggies jumped out to a 13-0 lead in the opening quarter, the Tigers were never...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs bounce back with 36-20 win over Decatur Heritage
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the 2A Decatur Heritage Eagles Friday night and a disappointing performance against their archrivals from Winston County last week, Addison bounced back against the Eagles, taking advantage of multiple turnovers and not committing any of their own to come...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to Winston County at home 36-6
ARLEY, Ala. – After dropping their season opener at Lynn last week, the Tigers of Meek were back home at Tiger Stadium Friday night to host their rivals from Winston County High School. Unfortunately for the home side of the stadium, the Yellow Jackets...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont earns 22-8 win at Southeastern
REMLAP, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Remlap to face off against the Southeastern Mustangs Friday night and for the second week in a row the defense came up huge and propelled the Eagles to a 22-8 victory. For the first time since 2013 the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats roll past Mortimer Jordan 35-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – After dropping their season opener at Bob Jones last week, the Bearcats were back home at Oliver Woodard Stadium playing on Mark Britton Field Friday night and they bounced back in a big way against Mortimer Jordan. Cullman racked up nearly...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond races past Hanceville in 74-35 shootout
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to Holly Pond for a county battle with the Broncos and this matchup on the gridiron turned into a track meet as soon as the ball was kicked. Holly Pond went into the locker room leading...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope pulls away to top West Point 17-3
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders traveled to West Point to take on the Warriors in their season opener on Friday night and points were hard to come by early on. Good Hope leaned on a solid running game and a strong defense to...
PREP SWIMMING: Bearcat swim teams off to hot start
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman High School boys and girls swim teams made an impressive start to their season by placing first against Buckhorn, Florence, and Saint John Paul II in their opening meet. Both teams showcased their talent and determination, dominating the competition...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman extends winning streak to 4 games
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School's volleyball team continued their winning streak in their second tri-match of the season, defeating both Austin and Good Hope to extend their run to four consecutive victories. In a thrilling contest against Austin, the Bearcats demonstrated resilience and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs downs Curry on the road 24-14
CURRY, Ala. – After handing Hanceville a 48-30 last week, Cold Springs was back on the road Thursday night to take on Curry. The Eagles put a pair of scores on the board in the first quarter to build an early lead and after...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps Saint Bernard at home
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted area foe Saint Bernard at Allen Stephenson Gym Thursday night, and the home team came away with a sweep after taking three straight sets 25-17, 25-21 and 25-7. The Lady Bulldogs can be penciled into at least...
Wallace State Nursing celebrates first graduates of Oneonta program
ONEONTA, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education recently celebrated the success of the first cohort of students completing the Practical Nursing certificate option at the Oneonta campus site, with a white coat ceremony at the Little Brick Church in Oneonta.
The...
Wallace State Cross Country teams ready to race into 2024-2025 season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Men's and Women's Cross Country teams are set to kick off their season with a blend of new energy and established tradition. Tony Crider has stepped into the role of head coach to lead a men’s team with...
VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Lady Lions make strong showing at E2 Sports Raider Classic Tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Volleyball team delivered strong performances at the E2 Sports Raider Classic Tournament hosted by Roane State Community College in Harriman, Tenn. Despite a tough battle in one match, the team ended the tournament with three victories.
Wallace State vs. Roane State...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point splits tri-match with Clay-Chalkville, Corner
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors hosted Clay-Chalkville and Corner for a tri-match Tuesday night. West Point swept the Lady Cougars in two sets but fell to the Lady Yellow Jackets in a hard-fought, three-set second match.
West Point 2 - Clay-Chalkville...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Bearcats dominate Hartselle to earn Coach Amy Hudson’s 1st Cullman victory
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman Volleyball kicked off their season with a resounding victory against rival Hartselle, sweeping the Tigers 2-0 in their opening tri-match. This win was particularly significant as it marked Coach Amy Hudson's first career victory as the head coach of the...
‘Overwhelmed, blessed and grateful’: 30 teams compete in 4th annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cross Creek Golf Course hosted the 4th annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday and 30 teams consisting of more than 100 players entered to participate. Proceeds from the event go toward funding the Hunt Family Foundation’s scholarship programs as...
Stu’s Crew sees 40 participants for basketball camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School (CHS) Head Basketball Coach Stu Stuedeman, along with his team of CHS Varsity Basketball players hosted the inaugural Stu’s Crew Basketball Camp in partnership with the Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) Therapeutic Recreation Program (TRP) on...
Good Hope City Council approves geotechnical engineering services for multi-use storm shelter/community center project
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its second August meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a new resolution to take the next step in its multi-use storm shelter/community center project. The Council approved Resolution No: 021-2024...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison falls at Winston County 48-13
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – Addison opened up its 2024 season on the road, just about 17 miles west, to play the 2A Winston County Yellow Jackets. It has now been three years since Addison was able to claim a victory over its archrivals and Addison...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont kicks off season with 16-14 win over Falkville
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles kicked off their season at home against Falkville Friday night and thanks in large part to a great effort from the offensive line and their defense, the Eagles are off to a 1-0 start.
Vinemont forced a punt on...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls late to Haleyville 27-24
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors kicked off their season on their home field against Haleyville Friday night and they held a lead in the final few minutes of the game, but the Lions found the end zone with just over three...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs pulls away to top Hanceville 48-30
HANCEVILLE. Ala. – Cold Springs and Hanceville met at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night to kick off the 2024 season and after a tight first half, the Eagles put 34 points on the board in the second half to pull away with a 48-30...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek drops season opener at Lynn 33-20
LYNN, Ala. – Meek opened up the 2024 season on the road Friday night, kicking things off with a Winston County matchup against Lynn. Unfortunately for Tiger fans, the Bears jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and Meek was unable...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to Appalachian 28-18
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Broncos kicked off their season at home against Appalachian Friday night and it was a nailbiter between them and the Eagles. Holly Pond trailed by three in the final minutes of the fourth, but Appalachian was able to score...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats drop season opener at Bob Jones 48-12
MADISON, Ala. – Cullman traveled to Bob Jones to kick off the 2024 season against the Patriots Thursday night but unfortunately for Bearcat fans, the Patriots jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter and Cullman was unable to climb back from...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont opens season with wins over Columbia, Cullman Christian
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont tipped off the 2024 season at home Thursday afternoon and in their first matches under new head coach Bobby Daniels, the Lady Eagles collected a pair of wins over Columbia and Cullman Christian to get off to a 2-0 start.
Vinemont...
WSCC Volleyball ready to spike into the 2024-2025 season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Volleyball team, under the guidance of Head Coach Randy Daniel, is set to launch into the 2024-2025 season with high expectations. Entering his 18th year as head coach, Daniel has consistently led the Lady Lions to success, amassing...
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FAITH: ‘We need to follow Him every day’: Cold Springs’ Drew Dykes talks about his relationship with God
BREMEN, Ala. -- Drew Dykes is a senior at Cold Springs High School this year and in this interview, he talked about how God has helped shape him into the person that he is today. He shared his favorite Bible verse and has a...
UNA Football Notebook: Tight Ends
FLORENCE, Ala. – The University of North Alabama football team is just over a week away from competition, as the Lions wrap up fall camp this weekend and begin to turn attention to Week 0 opponent Southeast Missouri.
For the month of August leading up...
FAITH: ‘He has changed my life time and time again’: Fairview’s Anna Strane discusses her relationship with God
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Anna Strane is starting her junior year at Fairview this fall and, in this interview, she talked about the different ways God has impacted her life.
"God means more to me than I could ever put into words. God has changed my...
CCBOE approves Special Education contracts
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its Aug. 15 meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education approved additional Special Education contracts to assist the system’s schools in accommodating students with an array of special needs.
“This is a list of different people we contract with for different...
FAITH: ‘Lead by example’: Cullman’s Bentlie Bullard reflects on how God has changed her life
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman's Bentlie Bullard is a freshman at Cullman High School this year and in this interview, she discusses her relationship with God and the support she’s received from friends, family, teammates and coaches.
"I was raised in church, and my mom and...
Wallace State’s Adult Education program empowers record number of graduates in 2023-2024
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - From July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, Wallace State’s Adult Education program celebrated a milestone achievement by serving over 1,000 students and awarding over 350 individual certifications and degrees. This includes non-traditional high school diploma and General Educational Development test...
Vinemont seeking competitors for October’s Chillin-N-Grillin BBQ Fest
VINEMONT, Ala. – On Saturday, Oct. 26, the air will take on the distinctive smell of sticky and sweet barbecue as grill masters and competitors take to the fires for Vinemont’s Chillin’-N-Grillin’ BBQ Fest.
The festival, centered around the best of the best behind the...
Vinemont council tables software talks, prepares for senior luncheon
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday resumed discussions on Text MyGov communications software and chose to table the item of business until its next meeting. It also discussed the next senior luncheon.
On Monday, Aug. 19, the council will host its monthly Senior Luncheon at the Vinemont...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison hosts jamboree against Lynn
ADDISON, Ala. -- On a very humid night, the 2024 High School Football Season kicked off tonight for the Addison Bulldogs as they hosted one of their county rivals, Lynn Bears, in a jamboree. The B-team/junior varsity would play the first quarter for both teams...
West Point High School Class of 1974 celebrates 50 years
The West Point High School Class of 1974 recently celebrated its 50-year class reunion at The Barn at Lake Catoma.
Attending classmates were:
Back row, left to right, David Hale, Michael Campbell, Mike Floyd, Darrell Fell, Matt Smith, Buford Shedd, Keith Penn, Ken Cornelius, Ranney Steele,...
Alpha Nutrition and The Garage hosting cash prize unsanctioned powerlifting meet Aug. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alpha Nutrition and The Garage are teaming up to host an in-house, unsanctioned powerlifting meet with cash prizes. The meet is set for Saturday, Aug. 24, from 4 p.m. until the last athlete has completed his or her lift. Competing athletes...
St. Paul’s inaugural golf tournament set for Sept. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will host its inaugural golf tournament Saturday, Sept. 14, at Cross Creek Golf Course.
Golfers and teams are welcomed to the course to register for the tournament prior to the 8 a.m. tee-time. Registration will begin at 7...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs ready to hit the field this fall
BREMEN, Ala. -- August is here, which means schools is back in session, fall weather is on the way and all of our local football teams are gearing up for yet another season under the lights.
Brendan Voce will be going into his third season...
Good Hope City Council adopts 4 new Resolutions, 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 adopted four new resolutions.
Resolution No: 017-2024 was the annual resolution to adopt the transportation plan pursuant to the Rebuild Alabama Act and Resolution...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies excited to get back on the field in 2024
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Football season is nearly upon us once again and in Fairview, that means it’s nearly time for the Aggies to hit the field and take another run at the state playoffs. Fairview has punched its ticket to the postseason for five...
West Point Back-to-School Bash a slam dunk
WEST POINT, Ala. - The town of West Point helped the community’s students run away from the back-to-school blues on Saturday, Aug. 10. The town held its annual Back-to-School Bash at West Point Municipal Park from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., allowing a full day of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont ready to hit the field this fall
VINEMONT, Ala. -- August is here, school is back in session and that means football season is just around the corner. All of our local teams are gearing up for another season on the gridiron and in Vinemont, the Eagles are preparing to make...
Cullman Swim and Dive Team holds end of season banquet
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim and Dive Team held its end of the season banquet at Stone Bridge Farms, graciously sponsored by Traditions Bank, last. At the banquet, each swimmer and diver was recognized with a trophy for how many years they had either swum or dove. Senior swimmers...
FAITH: ‘I want to be that light for them’: Hanceville’s Mattie Keith’s discusses her relationship with God
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville's Mattie Keith will be a sophomore this school year and, in this interview, she shared her story about how God has helped her overcome challenges in her life. She has had an amazing support system to help her out along...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point preparing to hit the field this fall
WEST POINT, Ala. – All of our local teams are getting ready to kick off the upcoming football season and at West Point High School, the Warriors are gearing up for the first season under Head Coach Kevin McCravy. This will be McCravy’s first...
13 graduate Wallace State as registered sonographers
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program recently celebrated the success of 13 students in its OB/GYN pathway with a pinning ceremony attended by graduates, family and friends. As each graduate walked across the stage, the letters RDMS were added...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers hungry for postseason return in 2024
ARLEY, Ala. – Football season is fast approaching and at Meek High School, Head Coach Daniel Evans and the Tigers are preparing to kick things off at the end of August. Evans will be heading into his second season as the head coach of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope preparing to kick things off this fall
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Football season is right around the corner, and all of our local teams are gearing up for another season on the gridiron. In Good Hope, Alan Scott will be entering his 10th season as the head coach of the Raiders,...
Holly Pond Town Council hears good news about sewer system
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday got an update from Tyler McKellar of Living Water Services about plans for the town’s wastewater and sewer systems.
“Wastewater plant’s doing great,” said McKellar, noting that routine minor issues have been addressed quickly,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond preparing to kick off 2024 season
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Football season is fast approaching for all our local teams and in Holly Pond, the Broncos have been hard at work getting ready to kick things off at the end of August. Will McDaniel is preparing for his first season...
Vinemont High Class of 1994 holds 30-year reunion
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont High School Class of 1994 recently came together to reminisce about the “good old days” at its 30-year reunion.
The group hatched a plan and gathered at the school to see the changes in their alma mater and classmates. A...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville gearing up for 2024 season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Fall has arrived, meaning students are returning to school, the leaves will begin falling soon and football season is right around the corner. In Hanceville, Levi Estes is preparing to kick off his first season as head coach of the Bulldogs...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison ready to kick off 2024 season
ADDISON, Ala. – Football season is back in Addison and Head Coach David Smothers is entering his 13th season with the Bulldogs. Smothers currently holds a 98-41 record and has led Addison to the playoffs in 11 of the 12 previous seasons but he says...
FAITH: ‘God has a plan for you’: West Point’s Emma Kimbril shares how God has changed her life
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point's Emma Kimbril will be a senior will school begins this fall and she has seen her faith continue to grow more and more over the past few years. In this interview, Emma talked about her relationship with God,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats preparing to kick off 2024 season
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s August, and that means it’s just about time to kick things off and get football season underway. All of our local teams have begun their fall camps and at Cullman High School, the Bearcats have been hard at work preparing...
‘We look forward to it ever year’: Cullman hosts Delta McKenzie ASA Classic
CULLMAN, Ala. – The grounds of St. Bernard have been packed throughout the weekend with fans and archers from all over the globe competing in this year’s Delta McKenzie ASA Classic. The City of Cullman has hosted the event for over a decade now...
Student-led podcast, ‘The Mane Topic,’ highlights diverse student life at WSCC
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In a roar of creativity, students at Wallace State Community College have launched their own podcast, aptly named “The Mane Topic,” as a reference to the college's Lion mascot.
The driving force behind the launch of “The Mane Topic” is Vianney Verdin...
More than 40 graduate from WSCC Occupational Therapy Assistant program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 40 students from Wallace State Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program were recognized at its annual pinning ceremony for graduates.
Interim program director Rachel Gooch compared the journey for the 43 graduates to growing plant.
One of her favorite quotes...
GOLD! Auburn’s Lee, Team USA finish on top in team competition
PARIS – Auburn’s Sunisa Lee and Team USA put on a show Tuesday, winning gold in the women’s artistic gymnastics team competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
“This team has definitely been through a lot,” Lee said. “We had so many expectations on us, but we...
Jacksonville State unveils Loring and Debbie White Football Complex
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Loring and Debbie White Football Complex, a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as the new home for Gamecock football. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held on Saturday, July 27,...
Alabama Football Preseason Ticket Sales Update
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – With just over one month until the start of the 2024 season, five of Alabama football's seven home games are now sold out through the Alabama ticket office.
The sellouts so far include: Sept. 7 vs USF, Sept. 28 vs. Georgia, Oct. 12 vs. South...
Lee, Team USA excel in qualifications at Paris Olympics
PARIS – Sunisa Lee and Team USA kicked off the Paris Olympic Games Sunday morning at team qualifications, finishing on top of the leaderboard to advance to team finals with a 172.296 at Bercy Arena.
In addition, Lee will have a chance to defend her all-around...
Cullman Swim Team places 3rd at ARPA State Championship
OPELIKA, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team placed third at this weekend's ARPA State Championship Swim Meet. 83 swimmers strongly represented Cullman and earned top honors behind Madison and Auburn. Many personal bests and new records were posted at the event. See results below of...
Good Hope’s Back-to-School Bash Aug. 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. The City of Good Hope will host its annual Back-to-School Bash on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 5-7 p.m. at Good Hope’s Municipal Park, located at 135 Municipal Drive.
“It's that time of year again, back to school in just a few weeks....
Cullman’s Emma Hankey trained for a future in Economic and Community Development
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Emma Hankey, a rising senior at Cullman High School, was one of twenty-five high school seniors to attend the fifth Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars Program. The two-day, one-night immersive experience took place on the historic Huntingdon College campus...
Wallace State Nursing hosts job fair for students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Nearly two dozen employers were on hand recently to recruit more than 100 Wallace State Nursing students nearing the end of their third semester in the program. That is when they will be allowed to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam...
PREP SPORTS: ‘You can do anything that you put your heart and mind to’: Cold Springs’ Maci Brown reflects on high school years
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior Maci Brown made a lot of memories on and off the basketball court during her high school years and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite experiences from her time spent alongside her friends and teammates.
"The...
Cullman Dive Team wins ARPA State Championship
OPELIKA, Ala. -- The Cullman Dive Team was in Opelika for the ARPA State Diving Championship Wednesday and they toppled Madison and Boaz to return home with the win. Congratulations to our local divers.
See results below:
10&U Boys 1m dive
1. Jaxon Curry
2. C.J. Curry
3. Keith Swidecki
10&U...
City of Good Hope adopts new building codes, talks Back to School Bash
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved an ordinance to update the city’s building codes. In 2022, the state of Alabama requested anyone changing codes to update to the...
6 Wallace State teams earn NJCAA Academic Team of the Year honors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Six athletic teams at Wallace State Community College have been honored with NJCAA Academic Team of the Year designations for the 2023-2024 academic year. This recognition highlights the commitment to academic excellence demonstrated by these teams in their respective sports.
The Volleyball...
Victory Cheer Academy introducing new Victory Gymnastics program in September
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victory Cheer Academy recently announced the launch of its new gymnastics program, Victory Gymnastics, with evaluations scheduled from Aug. 20-23, from 4-7 p.m. As spaces are limited, prospective participants are encouraged to book their slots early to ensure enrollment. Additionally, early...
‘It means a lot to us’: 138 participate in 11th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 11th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run was hosted at St. Bernard Saturday morning and the falling rain didn’t stop a crowd of family, friends and supporters from gathering to support the cause. 138 runners participated in this year’s event and...
Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – A crowd of friends, family, former teammates, coaches, fans and more gathered at Stonebridge Farms Saturday night for this year’s Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame Banquet and induction ceremony. After recognizing this year’s scholarship recipients, Hall of Fame Chairman Jackie...
Wallace State hosts engaging STEAM Camp for elementary students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Camp for area elementary school students at the School of Nursing and Center for Science.
More than 55 students descended on Wallace State’s campus for the weeklong camp,...
Vinemont Council holds special-called meeting to discuss pending litigation
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council held a special-called meeting on Tuesday, July 16, at which the council went into executive session to discuss pending litigation involving the municipality. No details were disclosed.
Mayor Radginal Dodson, along with all council members, Town Clerk Kayecea...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Hard work pays off. Never, ever quit’: Fairview’s Laci Segrest talks Aggie years
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior Laci Segrest competed for both the volleyball and track-and-field teams during her time at Fairview and in this interview, Laci shared some of her favorite memories she made on and off the field with her friends and teammates.
"My favorite...
Alabama to name football field after legendary head coach Nick Saban
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama will formally recognize seven-time national champion head football coach Nick Saban by naming the field inside Bryant-Denny Stadium in his honor. The Honorary Degrees and Recognition Committee of the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees unanimously passed...
Cullman Swim Team finishes runner-up at ARPA District II Meet
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team placed second out of nine teams at the ARPA District II Swim Meet held in Guntersville last weekend. Cullman brought home 41 individual medals and 21 relay team medals. 83 swimmers qualified for the state meet in Opelika...
Joint arrest made by Hanceville, Wallace State police
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Early Wednesday morning at approximately 12:26AM, officers from both the Hanceville Police Department and the Wallace State Police successfully executed a joint operation of arrest. The operation resulted in the arrest of Seth Patrick Key of Mount Olive, Alabama. Mr. Key...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Never stop trying to improve’: Good Hope Lillie McCluskey recaps Raider years
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior Lillie McCluskey made a lot of great memories on and off the court during her high school years and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite experiences alongside her teammates and friends.
"Some of the most...
