Guest Editorial: It’s the dirt that makes us

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The Bible tells us that we are all made of dust, and to dust we shall return. Well, I think the Good Lord must have made me out of Alabama red clay and river...

PREP BASKETBALL: A look back at a memorable 2020/21 season

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2020-2021 basketball season wasn't your typical season as COVID-19 limited seating at the games and provided distractions across the state, but all things considered, everything went smooth and according to...

‘A really great honor’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman native and artist Bethany Kerr’s talents can be seen in and around Cullman, and now a special portrait she created can be seen at the Selma Interpretive Center. The portrait,...

PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s Folds tosses 1-hit shutout in 10-0 win at Athens

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ATHENS, Ala. – West Point made the trip to Athens Tuesday night for a showdown with the Eagles and the Warriors left with a 10-0 win thanks in large part to a 1-hit, shutout...

Baileyton names parks director, schedules ‘Day in the Park’

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BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council approved at its meeting Monday night several new hires in preparation for what it hopes will be a successful ball season. Ryan Chambers was named parks director...
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PREP SOFTBALL: Addison tops Belgreen at home 11-1

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ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Belgreen Bulldogs on a rainy, muddy field at Alexander Park in Addison, Alabama for an early season softball game. Addison came away with an impressive run-ruled win in a...

PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview hammers J.B. Pennington 14-4

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Lady Aggies hit the field their home opener against J.B. Pennington Tuesday night and after the Lady Tigers made it a 1-run game in the third inning, Fairview plated seven...

Goat Island Brewing to host female brewers on International Women’s Day

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman-based Goat Island Brewing announced that on Monday, March 8 it will host members of the national female brewers’ organization Pink Boots Society for the group’s annual Collaboration Brew Day. The...

Obituary: Brenda Faye Kerns Phillips

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Brenda Faye Kerns Phillips of Cullman passed away March 1, 2021 at the age of 74. She was born in McCall, South Carolina Feb. 23, 1947 to Newty and Lillie Mae Chavis Kerns. She is...

Obituary: Teresa Annette Spain

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A funeral service for Teresa Annette Spain of Columbia, Tennessee who died Feb. 27, 2021 at her residence in Columbia, Tennessee will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 in the chapel...

Obituary: Larry McKelvey

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Larry McKelvey, 79, of Boston, VA passed away peacefully at the Culpeper Feb. 27, 2021. Larry was born and lived the first 19 years of his life on a farm in Cullman, AL. After graduating...

Obituary: Worland Clay Fowler

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Memorial services for Worland Clay Fowler, 61, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Springville First United Methodist Church, 6471 U.S. Hwy. 11, Springville, AL 35146.

Obituary: Margaret Camp Hamrick

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Funeral services for Margaret Camp Hamrick will be Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Moss Service Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Richter officiating. Burial will follow in the Cullman...

NASA, SpaceX to launch 2nd Commercial Crew rotation mission to International Space Station

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - NASA and SpaceX are continuing a regular cadence of missions with astronauts launching on an American rocket from American soil to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. NASA’s SpaceX...
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Arrests and incidents reported March 2, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No incidents or arrests reported.   Cullman...

Pet of the Week: Let MacIntosh be the apple of your eye!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: MacIntosh is a 1.75-2-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog mix. He’s a laid-back, low-energy pet described as “a quiet...

Fairview council votes to replace park lights, discusses community planning

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, and after approving last month’s minutes welcomed Clint Haynes who was there to talk about his idea for a potential...

Cullman ranked no. 3 micropolitan in U.S. for industry in 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The city of Cullman has been recognized by Site Selection magazine as the no. 3 micropolitan in the nation in the magazine’s Top 100 Micropolitans for industrial growth in 2020. Cullman...

Holly Pond moves forward with sewer repairs, improvements

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening approved a proposal to make the first of three major repairs to the town’s sewer system by installing new gearbox seals, shafts,...

Man charged with murder in shooting death of wife in Cullman County

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ARKADELPHIA, Ala. – A Bremen man has been charged with murder in the death of his wife. The charge stems from a shooting that occurred Wednesday night, Jan. 27, 2021 at a residence along...

COVID-19 case, vaccine update: March 1

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Monday, March 1, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK) Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 386,933 (+408 since yesterday) Probable cases in AL: 106,836 (+109 since yesterday)...

Obituary: Karen Denise Fitzek

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A funeral service for Karen Denise Fitzek, 59, of Bremen, AL will be at noon Thursday, March 4 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 3 at Hanceville...

Obituary: Franklin D. Hinkle

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Franklin D. Hinkle, 87, of Good Hope, Alabama passed away Sunday, Feb.  28, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Frank was born Sept. 1, 1933 to Denson and Edith Hinkle. He was a veteran of...

Obituary: Harold Boyd Flynt, Sr.

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A memorial service for Harold Boyd Flynt, Sr., 77, of Vinemont, Alabama will be Friday, March 5, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Catholic Church in Cullman, Alabama. Reverend Patrick Egan,...

Obituary: Lanice C. Keller

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Lanice C. Keller, 82, of Addison entered into rest Sunday, Feb.  28, 2021 at The Folsom Center in Cullman. Lanice was born Feb. 6, 1939 in Hackleburg, Alabama. She loved her children and grandchildren very...

WSCC Athletics: No. 19 Volleyball remains perfect after sweep; Basketball, Baseball, No. 11 Softball...

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HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s 19th-ranked volleyball team continues to roll. The Lions swept Snead State at Traditions Bank Arena at Tom Drake Coliseum on Sunday, moving to 13-0 overall and 6-0 in Alabama Community College...
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Arrests and incidents reported March 1, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 1, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents Feb. 25 unauthorized use of...

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: St. Bernard’s Eli Loyd signs with Jacksonville State

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- Eli Loyd, a Senior, at St. Bernard Prep School recently accepted an academic scholarship to Jacksonville State University as well as an invitation to walk on to the Gamecock’s Cross-Country team.  Athletic...

St. Bernard students inducted into National Honor Society

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CULLMAN, Ala. - New inductees and a host of parents gathered in the Abbey Byre Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 to honor and induct 14 St. Bernard Prep high school students into the National Honor...

COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 28

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Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK) Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 386,525 (+489 since yesterday) Probable cases in AL: 106,727 (+80 since yesterday)...

Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1930

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From the Files of 1900: The length of public schools in this county will be increased this year from three to four and-half months. The Tribune-Gazette this week goes to a seven column paper, from a...

A Round of Applause for 365 American Joy-Givers in 2021: The Playful, Positivity Birthday...

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The playful “pop-up party tent” is designed by the artist many critics believe to be “The Greatest Architect of Our Time,” Frank Gehry. He was inspired by a Dr. Seuss drawing of the tilted,...

Peace Corps celebrating 60th anniversary in March

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On March 1, the Peace Corps celebrates 60 years since President John F. Kennedy established the agency in 1961. The anniversary of the Peace Corps commemorates international peace and friendship, volunteerism...

Alabama hemp industry still growing strong

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Hemp production is still at the forefront of many Alabama producers’ minds as early reports indicate an increase in the number of registered growers in 2021. The Alabama Department of Agriculture...

COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 27

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Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK) Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 386,036 (+807 since yesterday) Probable cases in AL: 106,647 (+27 since yesterday)...

Obituary: Vondaleen Peyton

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Graveside services for Vondaleen Peyton, 82, of Cullman, who passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, will be at Mt. Vernon Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Moss Service...

ADPH asks Alabama residents who have had COVID-19 to complete confidential survey

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is conducting an online survey designed to learn more about the spread of COVID-19 and to supplement ADPH investigation and contact tracing efforts. Any Alabama...

Growing vegetable transplants

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With spring on the horizon, it is time to start preparing vegetable transplants. When growing vegetable transplants for the home garden, there are several considerations to be made, from sowing...

Tree City USA: City recognized for 33rd year; Arbor Day Poster Contest winners named

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Friday morning, the City of Cullman Tree Commission and Mayor Woody Jacobs celebrated the city being designated a “Tree City USA” by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 33rd consecutive year....

Scale Back Alabama extends start date to April 5

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Scale Back Alabama, the state’s largest wellness program, is extending the 2021 start date to Monday, April 5. Originally slated to start Monday, March 1, the program will now kick off...

NASA names headquarters after ‘Hidden Figure’ Mary W. Jackson

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced this week the agency’s headquarters building in Washington, D.C. will be named after Mary W. Jackson, the first African American female engineer at NASA. The naming...

PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats handle Buckhorn at home 9-3

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats returned home Friday night to take on the Buckhorn Bucks and after falling behind in the opening frame, the ‘Cats plated four runs in the third inning and...

Obituary: Betty Carol Price

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Funeral services for Betty Carol Price, 78, of Hanceville will be Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. at Riverside Baptist Church with Buddy Jackson and Wendell Peterson officiating. Interment will follow in the church...

Obituary: Tracey Ann Mabrey

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Tracey Ann Mabrey, 54, of Holly Pond passed away Feb. 24, 2021. She was born Dec. 22, 1966 in Jefferson County to Robert and Elizabeth Ann Martin Mabrey. Ms. Mabrey is preceded in death by...

Obituary: Phillip Dale Waldrep

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Funeral services for Phillip Dale Waldrep, 64, of Hartselle, who went to be with his Lord Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, will be at Moss Service Funeral Home Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 at 2 p.m....

Obituary: George Albert Warnke, Sr.

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Funeral services for Mr. George Albert Warnke, Sr., 81, of Cullman, Alabama will be Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.  He will lie in state from 11 a.m.-1...

Small Business Spotlight: Magnolia Soap and Bath Co.

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. is now open in Cullman. Its products are made from all plant-based ingredients, and customers can watch as the colorful bars of soap, soothing bath bombs...

Wallace State Computer Science program commended for new Google IT Support Professional Certificate

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College's Computer Science program was recently commended for its newly-created Google IT Support Professional Certificate.   Through a grant from Jobs for the Future (JFF), Wallace State students can now...

South Cullman Wal-Mart begins administering COVID-19 vaccines

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Wal-Mart on Olive Street began administering COVID-19 vaccines Friday. Vaccinations are given by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, go to http://www.walmart.com/COVIDvaccine.   People eligible for a vaccine in the state of...
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Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 26, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No incidents or arrests reported.   Cullman...

Hanceville talks March 13 Irish Festival

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council met Thursday evening with a light agenda, discussing the Hanceville Irish Festival, which  is planned for Saturday, March 13. Festivities will kick off at 9 a.m. in downtown...

Always preparing

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CULLMAN, Ala. – With the 10-year anniversary of the destructive April 27, 2011 tornadoes approaching, Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) hosted a meeting with local law enforcement and emergency management leaders Thursday to discuss the...

Good Samaritan Health Clinic names 5 new board members

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic recently named five new members to its board of directors, and executive director Jolanda Hutson was proud to introduce them. Adam Clark Clark is a sergeant with the...

PREP SOCCER: Fairview celebrates senior night, hosts varsity matchups against Priceville

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Thursday night was a special night for Fairview soccer as 17 seniors were recognized on their home field for their years of time and effort dedicated to the program. Between the...

PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope rolls past Holly Pond 18-1; Thursday scoring recap

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders hosted Holly Pond in Thursday afternoon baseball action and it was all Good Hope from the start as a couple of big innings helped them build...

PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats down Gardendale 6-0

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Randolph 4-0 on the road to improve to 2-1 earlier this week, the Lady Bearcats returned home Thursday night to host Gardendale in another varsity matchup. Cullman built a...

Show your stripes! Feb. 28 is Rare Disease Day

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Show your stripes! This Sunday, Feb. 28 is Rare Disease Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the many rare diseases that affect people we know. Imagine being diagnosed with...

Obituary: Raymond Alan Brauer

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Raymond Alan Brauer, 62, of Cullman, Alabama entered into rest Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Ray was born June 20, 1958 in Niles, Ohio. He was a graduate of the Class...

CATA teacher Ray Brauer dies after battle with COVID-19

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman  Area Technology Academy (CATA) Mechatronics teacher Raymond “Ray” Brauer passed away Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 24. According to CATA staff, Brauer had been hospitalized for treatment of COVID-19. Cullman County Schools Superintendent...

COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 25

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Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK) Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 384,640 (+758 since yesterday) Probable cases in AL: 106,470 (+132 since yesterday)...

Dr. Mike Phillips named director of Alabama Cooperative Extension System

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AUBURN, Ala. — Mike Phillips has been named director of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), the primary outreach organization for Alabama A&M and Auburn universities, both of which are land-grant institutions with the...
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Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 25, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 25, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents Feb. 22 theft of property;...

Black heroes remembered by Wallace State professor

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College Professor Robert S. Davis received Honorable Mention in the first Black History Black Stories contest sponsored by Macmillan Learning publishing company in honor of Black History Month. February...

SharkBite to the rescue

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CULLMAN, Ala. - As temperatures dropped and stayed down for extended periods in Texas recently, damage to plumbing reached alarming rates across the state. Among those responding to the emergency situation was Cullman-based Reliance...

All that jazz

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CULLMAN, Ala. - “With all that all of us have been through over the past few months- emotionally, physically, at work, at home, at school, schools not being in session, everything that everybody has...

Bobby Meyer stepping down as CHS basketball coach

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School varsity boys basketball coach Bobby Meyer will be stepping down as coach of the Bearcat basketball team. Meyer has coached the Bearcats for 11 seasons and led the varsity...

COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 24

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Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK) Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 383,882 (+976 since yesterday) Probable cases in AL: 106,338 (+271 since yesterday)...

Obituary: Deborah “Debbie” Anita Doss

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Deborah “Debbie” Anita Doss, 71, of the Sardis community entered into rest Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Debbie was born Jan. 31, 1950 in Cullman, Alabama. She was a graduate of...

(Update) Holly Pond woman killed in 3-vehicle wreck at Hwy. 278/Hwy. 69  

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Updated 2-25-21 7:54 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – One person was killed and four injured in a three-vehicle crash at U.S. Highway 278 and Alabama Highway 69 in east Cullman County Wednesday afternoon. The wreck happened...

Small Business Spotlight: Cullman 31 Nutrition

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman 31 Nutrition is now open and serving up drinks and shakes. Located at 1207 Second Ave. NW inside Creel Plaza, the smoothie and juice bar offers more than 50 flavors...
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Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 24, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No incidents or arrests reported.   Cullman...

Spicer, Erklenz named 2021 REHAU safety poster winners

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CULLMAN, Ala. - REHAU Cullman once again partnered with Cullman County Schools to increase awareness of health and safety in the workplace. Every year, REHAU organizes a poster contest that not only recognizes students,...

Arts Infusion: CHS receives $20K Alabama Arts Initiative grant

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School theater department found a way through the pandemic with socially distanced performances and rehearsals, but director Wayne Cook is looking to a more traditional — and even...

Pet of the Week: Take a walk with Cooper!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Cooper is a 1.5-2-year-old Australian Shepherd mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who has good...

SGB shots available closer to home

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Almost 90 Cullman area veterans who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are enjoying the benefits of the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) shot that offers them a chance to “reset their...

Colony mayor files ethics complaint against council member

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COLONY, Ala. - Colony Mayor Curtis Johnson, at the conclusion of the Town’s regular council meeting Tuesday, informed Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem Ethel Alexander that he has filed an ethics complaint against her...

Obituary: Christopher Jason Ragsdale

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Christopher Jason Ragsdale, 42, of Logan entered into rest Feb. 18, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Jason was born Sept. 19, 1978 in Elba, Alabama. He was a loving, family man who always put...

Obituary: Faye Lynch

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Graveside services for Faye Lynch, 79, of Hanceville will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Mt. Olive Cemetery with Justin Lynch officiating. Visitation will be held at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Obituary: Frederick Dawson Holloway

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Frederick Dawson Holloway, 74, of Cullman passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at UAB Hospital. He was born June 14, 1946 to Ray and Edith Holloway. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter...

Obituary: John “Bo” Cannie Tubbs

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John "Bo" Cannie Tubbs of Bremen passed away Feb. 22, 2021 at the age of 83. He was born Aug. 6, 1937 in Cullman to William C. and Zadie Lee Belcher Tubbs. He is preceded...

Obituary: Lowell Roger Wolf, Jr.

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Lowell Roger Wolf, Jr., 68, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at Cullman Regional. He was born March 1, 1952 in Toledo, Ohio to Lowell Wolf, Sr. and Frances Wolf. He was preceded...

Obituary: Brenda Jo Maynard Golden

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Funeral services for Brenda Jo Maynard Golden, 71, of Baileyton will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends Wednesday night, Feb. 24, 2021 from 6-8...

Obituary: Noil Allen Holmes

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Noil Allen Holmes, 67, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at Cullman Regional. He was born Feb. 8, 1954 to Virgil and Iris Holmes. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife...

Obituary: Robert Irvin Denson

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Funeral services for Robert Irvin Denson, of Vinemont will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Tim McCormick officiating; interment in Brooklyn Cemetery. Visitation will be from...

Obituary: Christie Hancock McSwain

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Mrs. Christie Hancock McSwain, 96, of the Trimble community passed gently into eternity from her home Feb. 21, 2021. Christie was married to Orvel McSwain who predeceased her in 2004. She is survived by her children...

COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 23

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Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK) Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 382,906 (+575 since yesterday) Probable cases in AL: 106,067 (+878 since yesterday)...
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2 former AL public school superintendents among 6 charged with fraud related to virtual...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, six individuals appeared in court after being indicted on charges related to the fraudulent enrollment of students in Alabama virtual schools, announced United States Attorney Louis...
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Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 23, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 23, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No incidents or arrests reported.   Cullman...

2nd person in Saturday plane crash succumbs to injuries

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Editor's note: Holloway was originally identified as the pilot of the aircraft; however, authorities now say they are not certain yet which man was at the controls at the time of the crash. SOUTH VINEMONT,...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders fall to Rogers in NW Regional Finals 58-41

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After staging a miraculous comeback over Deshler in the sweet 16 Monday evening, the Good Hope Lady Raiders were back in action Tuesday morning to face Rogers in the 4A Northwest...

Cullman council talks airport improvements; westside park project price dropping

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a series of capital projects for the Cullman Regional Airport, including:  Reconstruction of the 100 foot-wide runway, upgrading the strip while retaining current dimensions Replacement...

Wallace State Talent Search celebrates college access

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students and graduates from the Wallace State Talent Search Program will participate in the 2021 National TRIO Day of Service Feb. 27, 2021 to express appreciation to the community for its...

Exit 304 lights getting upgraded; lease discussed for old Cotton Gin property

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Things are getting a little brighter in Good Hope. Lighting around Interstate 65 Exit 304/Alabama Highway 69 is being updated with new LED fixtures. Good Mayor Jerry Bartlett on Monday...

PREP BASKETBALL: Hatton edges Cold Springs 54-48 in NW Regional Semifinal

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BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs’ postseason run continued on its home floor when the Eagles hosted Hatton in the Northwest Regional Semifinals Monday night. The Hornets jumped out to an early lead over Cold...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles falls to Hatton 65-46 in NW Regional Semifinals

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BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles returned home Monday night to host Hatton in the Northwest Regional Semifinals, but it was the road team that took control of this one early. The...

PUBLIC NOTICE: ADECA online state surplus property auction Feb. 25-March 3

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Laptops, office furniture, vehicles, generators and even portable paint booths are among the 365 lots of items up for bid in the next state surplus property auction this week. The Surplus Property...

Annual ‘Movie Night’ fundraiser at East Elem. gets daytime twist for 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The PTO’s movie night fundraiser has become a bit of an annual tradition at East Elementary School in recent years, and thankfully the administration was able to keep it going for...
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Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 22, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 22, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents Feb. 19 unauthorized use of...

Backyard composting year-round

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Composting is often associated with the hot, summer months. Contrary to popular belief, composting is a process that continues through every season in Alabama, whether in a backyard bin or...

Wallace State designated Military Friendly School for 8th consecutive year

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has been named a Military Friendly School by Viqtory Media, Inc., for the eighth consecutive year. Wallace State was recognized with the distinction for its record of military...