International Women’s Day: Words from local women
Left to right are Heather Gudger, Laura Quick and Lynsey Todd. (Contributed)
CULLMAN, Ala. - International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This...
Chief David Nassetta settling into new position
CULLMAN, Ala. – Since being named Cullman police chief by the Cullman City Council on Dec. 5, 2022, David Nassetta has settled into his new position with ease. Nassetta said he is very thankful...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 8, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
Obituary: Joey Lowery
Beloved father and son, Joey Lowery, passed away peacefully in his home on March 5, 2023, aged 56. Joey was a proud father of two children and grandfather of two.
He is survived by his...
Obituary: Willadean Martin Sprinkle
Willadean Martin Sprinkle, 74, of Nauvoo, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Willadean was born on Sept. 6, 1948 in Cullman, Alabama. She enjoyed playing...
Obituary: Ruby Christeen Clark
Funeral service for Ruby Christeen Clark, 73, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home. The visitation will be Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. until 8...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Always have confidence’: Good Hope’s Alexandria Steed excited for freshman season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders are ready for another year of softball after making it to Regionals last year and freshman Alexandria Steed talked about all she gained from that...
United Way Crawfish Boil returns March 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a three-year hiatus the United Way of Cullman County Crawfish Boil will be held Friday, March 24, from 5-7 p.m. at Goat Island Brewing.
The Crawfish Boil is sponsored by Hank’s...
Alabama State Chapter receives National Wild Turkey Federation Acreage Award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - At the recent National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention celebrating the 50th anniversary of the organization, the Alabama Chapter received the prestigious Acreage Award for land conservation in the state. In...
City Spring Cleanup coming March 20-24
CULLMAN, Ala. – City of Cullman Sanitation customers will get a hand with spring cleaning the week of March 20-24. Spring Cleanup week allows customers to place things such as appliances, furniture, mattresses and...
Children’s of Alabama doctor stresses importance of good night’s sleep
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Children’s of Alabama pediatrician Dr. Erinn Schmit encourages parents to consider their children’s sleep health during National Sleep Awareness Week. It begins on Sunday, March 12, the start of daylight saving...
Self-defense class coming Thursday, March 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Refuge Church of God will host a self-defense class on Thursday, March 9, at 6 p.m. at 1115 U.S. Highway 278 East. Open to the public, the class will be...
National School Breakfast Week this week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it “breaks the fast” from our overnight sleep. A good breakfast is an especially important part...
Ivey delivers 2023 State of the State Address
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday night delivered the 2023 State of the State Address.
Below are the governor’s remarks, in full:
Lieutenant Governor Ainsworth, Pro Tem Reed, Speaker Ledbetter, Speaker Pro Tem Pringle,...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville rolls past Oakman 10-3
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs hosted the Oakman Wildcats for a varsity matchup Tuesday night and the Bulldogs jumped out to a quick lead on their way to a 10-3 win over the Wildcats.
Hunter...
PREP BASEBALL: Raiders collect 10-6 win at Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. – Good Hope hit the road Tuesday night for a county battle at Vinemont and the Raiders returned home with a nice win over the Eagles. Good Hope plated four runs in...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
Obituary: Brent Pearl
Funeral services for Brent Pearl of Bremen will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery. Reverend Junior Garmin will be officiating. Visitation...
Obituary: Regina Ann Thompson
Regina Ann Thompson, age 68, of Weaver, Alabama, formerly of Cullman Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Regina was born in Cullman, Alabama on Aug. 26, 1954 to Lilborn Thomas "L.T." and...
Reminder: Library hosting Teen Tech Week event today
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library will host Teen Tech Week: 3Doodlers 3D Printing Pens today, Tuesday, March 7, at 3 p.m. This is a one-hour program for teens in which they...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Never stop pushing’: Holly Pond’s Maggie Nail ready for freshman season
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The 2023 softball season is underway for the Holly Pond Lady Broncos and they’re looking to make yet another trip to Regionals. They finished with a 14-13 record last season...
City Sanitation announces green waste material service change
CULLMAN, Ala. – To ensure compliance with the EPA's environmental regulations concerning inert landfills, beginning this week the Sanitation/Recycling Department will not pick up grass, leaves or other green waste materials bagged in non-biodegradable...
Cullman EC awarded $4.58M Broadband Accessibility Fund grant
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Nine grants, totaling $24.72 million, were awarded to broadband providers across the state to support projects in unserved or underserved areas of Alabama. Gov. Kay Ivey’s office announced the grants Friday.
One...
Cullman County Commission gives $200K toward Agriplex community hub
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its February meeting, the Cullman County Commission approved a $200,000 appropriation toward the building of a new community hub at the North Alabama Agriplex.
“We always appreciate the support of the...
St. Patrick’s Day with a purpose
CULLMAN, Ala. – Restoring Women Outreach will hold its inaugural St. Patrick Celebration Day at Stone Bridge Farms Friday, March 17, at 5 p.m. The celebration will include a 50/50 raffle, silent auction and...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope drops area opener to West Morgan 4-3
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders started area play against the West Morgan Lady Rebels Monday night. The Lady Raiders fell behind early and looked to mount a comeback, but they...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors earn 3-1 win over West Morgan
WEST POINT, Ala. – After splitting a weekend doubleheader with Scottsboro and Boaz, the West Point Warriors returned home Monday night for a matchup with West Morgan. Cade Welborn and Kanaan Sutter combined to...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman tops West Point on the road 13-2
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats traveled to West Point for a matchup with the Lady Warriors Monday night and returned home with an impressive, 13-2 win. Cullman plated 10 runs in...
Obituary: E. L. Ragsdale
E. L. Ragsdale, 90, of Logan, Alabama, passed away on March 6, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Ragsdale was born September 9, 1932, to Elijah Johnny Avery and Ethel Estell Wall Ragsdale. No services...
Obituary: Leslie E. Blaylock
Leslie E. Blaylock, age 72, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Leslie was born on June 9, 1950. He was a brick mason for...
Obituary: Brandon Lee Veal
Brandon Lee Veal, 39, of Cullman, passed away from this life on March 6, 2023, at his residence. He was born June 20. 1983 to Dennis Dewayne & Debra Jean Schultz Veal. Brandon had health struggles...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
March 2• harassment; Chad...
City Sanitation announces green waste material service change
Starting March 6th, to ensure compliance with the EPA's Environmental Regulations Concerning Inert Landfills, the Sanitation/Recycling Department will not pick up grass, leaves, or other green waste materials bagged in non-biodegradable plastic bags. Residents who...
Obituary: David Edgar Styles
David Edgar Styles, age 84, of Cullman, Alabama passed away March 5, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bonnie Virginia Styles; daughters, Susan Styles (Will) Parker, Donna Styles (Mark) Taylor...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘I’m always trying to improve my game’: Good Hope’s K’mal Bell recaps...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- This season was another successful one for the Good Hope Raiders as they finished eclipsed the 20-win mark for the fifth consecutive season and junior K'mal Bell talked about what...
Simulations help Wallace State Health Science students experience working as a team
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students in Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College were dealing with patients suffering chest pains, asthma attacks, overdoses and more during simulations this week. Luckily, the patients were either...
Archer named director of ALEA Dept. of Public Safety
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor on Thursday announced the appointment of Colonel Jonathan Archer as director of ALEA’s Department of Public Safety (DPS), effective March 1.
The appointment follows the...
OP-ED: Alabama newspapers are not disappearing
Recent changes in the newspaper landscape in Alabama have us wanting to share some good news about newspapers. Alabama newspapers are alive and printing.
Like most every industry in the world, our industry is experiencing...
Cullman’s Creel named to Abilene Christian University’s Fall 2022 Dean’s Honor Roll
ABILENE, Texas - Kaci Creel of Cullman was named to the Abilene Christian University Fall 2022 Dean's Honor Roll. Creel is a junior majoring in Art.
Creel was among more than 1,500 students named to...
‘It’s been an honor’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long announced his retirement, effective Sept. 1, 2023, at the Hanceville City Council meeting on Wednesday, March 1.
Despite raising their children on family land in Blount County,...
Nominations open for 2023 Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Senior Services is seeking nominations for outstanding individuals to be considered for induction into the 2023 Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Married couples who have celebrated...
Obituary: Edith Rena McNutt
Edith Rena McNutt, 55, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her residence.
Rena was born on Sept. 26, 1967, in Haleyville, Alabama.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 12...
Obituary: S. Wayne Fuller, 72
S. Wayne Fuller, age 72, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. S. Wayne was born in Cullman, Alabama.
S. Wayne is survived by his fiancé' of 5 years: Karen Ploppert; his...
Local business spotlight: Family-owned Jones Brother’s Services
ARLEY, Ala. - Jones Brother's Services, LLC is a small, family-owned business that provides dump truck hauling of non-hazardous materials in Winston, Cullman and Walker counties. The company, owned and operated by Tommy Jones...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Quilted pan-roasted vegetables
CULLMAN QUILTS inspired the art style I used to illustrate the folktale, “WUNDERGARTEN” (see the Cullman Quilts poster, available at Leldon’s in the Warehouse District). My very earliest memory is being a 3-year-old playing...
Native azalea and wildflower sale coming
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Master Gardeners and Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host an inaugural Native Azalea and Wildflowers Sale on Saturday, March 25, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Just in time for...
Wallace State announces upcoming production of ‘The Robber Bridegroom’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Theatre program is excited to announce its upcoming production of "The Robber Bridegroom," a bluegrass musical comedy with music and lyrics by Alfred Uhry and Robert Waldman,...
Files from yesteryear: 1957
From the files of 1957
Hanceville Happenings
Holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clate Hamrick were Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hamrick, Mr. and Mrs. Quinnon Holmes and son and Mrs. Jack Waldrop and children, all of...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont tops Cold Springs on the road 9-7; Saturday scoring recap
BREMEN, Ala. -- Vinemont traveled to take on Cold Springs Saturday morning and Vinemont didn't waste any time getting on the scoreboard first. Hayden Robinson hit a leadoff double and moved to third on...
PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After topping Brewbaker Tech in the final moments of Wednesday’s 5A State Semifinals, the Arabian Knights were back on the court at Legacy Arena Saturday morning to face No. 4 Pleasant...
Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellor’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll
UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Alexander Brooks, of Arab, was named to the University of Mississippi's Fall 2022 Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
"The remarkable students achieving...
Pet of the Week: Miss Beans
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is Miss Beans!
Miss Beans is a 1-1.5-year-old mini yellow lab and hound mix who is ready to find her forever home. Miss Beans...
Career fairs March 7 and March 9 at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is hosting two career fairs March 7 and 9 that are open to students and the public. Presented by the college’s Center for Career and Workforce Development,...
‘It was very emotional’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer on Thursday evening received the 2023 Emma Marie Eddleman Citizenship Award at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Gala. The award, sponsored by O.F....
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) has made multiple arrests over the past several days.
On Feb. 27, CCSO investigators and the CCSO Special Response Team executed a search warrant at a...
Obituary: Hazel Lorene Glover Powell
Funeral service for Hazel Lorene Glover Powell, 84, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Living Faith Baptist Church, Bro. Larry Brown and Bro. Garry Couch officiating. Visitation will be...
Obituary: Curtis Ray Nix
Curtis Ray Nix, 74, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Curtis was born on March 25, 1948 in Jasper to Troy Curtis and...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 3, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 3, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. 2 Mars Hill in 2A...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The top-ranked Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back at Legacy Arena Friday morning to battle No. 2 Mars Hill and despite getting off to a fast start, Cold Springs was unable...
Obituary: Tommy Wayne Cole
Funeral service for Tommy Wayne Cole, 74, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Bethlehem West Baptist Cemetery, Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating. Visitation...
Obituary: Betty Carol Graves
Now, a beautiful soul is at peace; hardworking hands are at rest.
Our own earthly angel, Betty Carol Graves, 77, answered her Father when he whispered her name.
Carol shared her life with her beloved husband,...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 2, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 2, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Feb. 27• possession of...
Obituary: Elwood Allen Rogers
Elwood Allen Rogers, age 62, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Elwood was born in Louisiana. Elwood is survived by his wife, Karen Cassandra Rogers; his daughter, Lauren Banks (Kelien);...
Shift-based scheduling offered by WSCC EMS program for Paramedic training
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program has implemented new schedules that allow emergency medical technicians who are seeking to become paramedics the convenience of fitting those classes around their...
Winners of 2023 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest announced
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The winners of the 2023 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest are listed below. As usual, the judges had a very difficult time selecting the winning photos from among the thousands entered. The...
Hanceville Civitans honor county’s clergy
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Hanceville Civitan Club hosted its 2023 Clergy Appreciation Luncheon at Hanceville Methodist Church on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The luncheon was attended by members of the club and representatives from the...
Gudger champions economic growth
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The inaugural Alabama Economic Forum was held in Birmingham on Feb. 16 to discuss the state’s need to continue growing its sustainable job market as it looks to the future. A...
Google providing $100K for 58th Annual Selma Jubilee
SELMA, Ala. – Google announced this week it is providing $100,000 to the Selma-Montgomery March Foundation in support of the upcoming 58th Annual Selma Jubilee and to further support storm relief efforts due to...
The Link awarded portion of $1.5M grant
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention joined local and state leaders Tuesday, Feb. 28, to present a check in the amount of $1,521,900 to local grantee organizations in...
Bradford Neal Meeks released over weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bradford Neal Meeks, convicted in January 2020 of criminally negligent homicide in the DUI crash that killed 15-year-old Curtis James Wilson, was released from custody over the weekend according to Cullman...
ADPH: Ask about screening during March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - During March, Colon Cancer Awareness Month, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) asks Alabamians ages 45 and older to speak with their healthcare provider about screening for colorectal cancer (CRC).
CRC...
PREP BASKETBALL: Arab punches ticket to 5A State Finals with 52-49 win over Brewbaker...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Arab made its way to Legacy Arena at the BJCC Wednesday night for a 5A Girls Semifinal clash with Brewbaker Tech and the Arabian Knights advanced to the state finals in...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 1, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 1, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
Obituary: Dewey Glenn Bates
Graveside service for Dewey Glenn Bates, age 82, of Falkville, will be at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Cullman City Cemetery with Charles Sinyard officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m....
Obituary: Dennis Dean Nethery
Funeral service for Dennis Dean Nethery, age 67, of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Valley Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from...
Obituary: Douglas Graves
A Celebration of Life Service for Douglas Graves, 73, of Cullman, will be Saturday, March 1, 2023 at West Point Community Center from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Mr. Graves passed away on Feb. 28,...
Obituary: JoAnn Townsend Fortenberry
JoAnn Townsend Fortenberry, 71, of Double Springs, passed away Feb. 28, 2023 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
JoAnn was born March 28, 1951 in Haleyville, Alabama to Bobby Joe Townsend and Jewel Orr Townsend. Family...
Obituary: Timothy James Mabrey
Timothy James Mabrey, age 65, of Addison, passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 at his residence.
He was born Aug. 24, 1957 in Lincoln Park, Michigan.
No services are planned at this time.
Timothy is survived by...
Obituary: Robert Lee Ragsdale
Funeral service for Robert Lee Ragsdale, 69, of Logan, will be at 12 noon, Sat., March 4, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in New Mt. Zion Cemetery. Bro. Jason Williams will...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Always have a good attitude’: Hanceville’s Alex Twitty reflects on season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Eighth grader Alex Twitty spent the first part of last season on the middle school team before getting moved up to the varsity squad halfway through the season and she learned...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Aggies hammer Guntersville on the road 17-2; Fairview, Vinemont collect county...
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – The Lady Aggies of Fairview traveled to Guntersville for a varsity matchup with the Lady Wildcats and they returned home with a convincing, 17-2 win.
Fairview 17 - Guntersville 2 (Softball)
Fairview's offense...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison drops Tuesday night battle with Lynn 15-3
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted their county rival Lynn Lady Bears and it was a fairly even game except for one inning. Lynn sent fourteen girls to the plate and scored ten...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats fall to Vestavia Hills 6-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field Tuesday night to host a matchup with Vestavia Hills but unfortunately for the home crowd, Cullman couldn’t get its bats going consistently...
Obituary: Gus Henry Thiele, Jr.
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Gus Henry Thiele, Jr., 76, of Vinemont, and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Thiele family.
Mr. Thiele passed...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 28, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 28, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
Alabama peaches in some uncertainty for 2023
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Alabama peach growers are currently evaluating the state of their fruit crop for 2023. Seasonal temperatures play a large role in providing quantity and quality of peaches through chilling hours....
Cullman earns Tree City USA Growth Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tree City USA is a program of the Arbor Day Foundation that honors cities and towns across the United States for their commitment to tree planting and care. Recently, the City...
Aderholt: Check passports before booking travel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Monday issued a reminder to make sure your passport is still valid before booking international travel. Also, he said, applying for a new passport or a passport...
New artwork donated to St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep has been gifted a beautiful piece of handcrafted artwork with a very meaningful symbol – the Benedictine cross.
A few months ago Southern Heritage Restoration Owner Paul Moss was...
Cullman Regional adding 20 physicians to employed provider group
CULLMAN, Ala. - With population growth in Cullman County up 9% according to the most recent Census and expectations for continued growth in the region, Cullman Regional is looking to add 20 additional physicians...
CCBOE recognizes bowlers, bookkeepers
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized the West Point High School bowling team for its recent runner-up finishes in both the state...
‘Move Alabama’ fitness campaign begins March 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Extension Office will kick off its “Move Alabama” program Wednesday, March 1, and is encouraging community members to get involved.
According to the Cullman County Extension SNAP-Ed Educator Della...
CCBOE names AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) and America's First Federal Credit Union (AmFirst) recognize a teacher and staff member each month.
This month’s Teacher of the Month is Tyler Mitchell from...
Cullman Savings Bank donates $5K to Pilot Light Home
CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman Savings Bank generously donated $5,000 to The Pilot Light Home on Friday, Feb. 24. The Pilot Light Home, located on Cullman’s east side, is a nonprofit foster home that has cared...
Alabama Robotics Technology Park comes to Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman City Schools had a chance to see science and technology in action last week when the Alabama Robotics Technology Park brought its mobile training unit to West Elementary...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison handles Winston County 16-0
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted its archrivals from across the Lake in the Winston County Yellow Jackets Monday night and came away with a 16-0 win after the game was called early due to...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors drop extra inning nailbiter to Lawrence County 10-9
WEST POINT, Ala. – Area play began for the West Point Lady Warriors Monday night with the Lawrence County Lady Red Devils and seven innings weren’t enough to decide this one. The game went...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Cold Springs advances to 2A State Finals with 44-37 win...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The top-ranked Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back in familiar territory Monday night, squaring off against Lanett in this year’s 2A State Semifinals at Legacy Arena. Points were hard to come...
Obituary: James Wendell West II
James Wendell West II, 57, of Cullman, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 at his residence.
Jim “Scooter” was born Jan. 5, 1966 to James Wendell West and...
Obituary: Jeffrey S. McDowell
A graveside service for Jeffrey S. McDowell will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Mtn. Grove Congregational Christian Church. Reverend Andrew McAfee will be officiating.
Mr. McDowell was born on...
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New principal named at Hanceville High School
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Monday approved the hiring of Daniel Wakefield as the new principal of Hanceville High...
