Annual Fall Fest in downtown Hanceville

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The Tin Man from “The Wizard of Oz” was spotted handing out treats at this year’s Hanceville Fall Fest. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE - On Sunday afternoon, downtown Hanceville was taken over by ghouls and...
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Foxgloves & Fireflies: Decorating for fall, y’all!

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Candles always give a space a warmth and coziness; use your plaid throws to enhance the feeling and to prolong your time spent on the porch when there is a little chill in the...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1951

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From the Files of 1951: Who Visited Whom? Mr. and Mrs. Carl Swan and family and Mr. and Mrs. A.Q. Vaughn and family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. I.A. Vaughn, in Addison, on Sunday. Mr. and...
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Get tickets now for Farm-City Farm-to-Fork Dinner

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Tickets are on sale now for the Farm-City Farm-to-Fork Dinner (banquet) to be held Nov.16 at the Cullman Civic Center. The Triumphant Quartet will provide the entertainment. All former Farm and City Families of...
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Beginning Nov. 1, veterans get in free to all Alabama State Parks

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Buck's Pocket State Park / www.alapark.com MONTGOMERY - To show appreciation for their service, Alabama State Parks is implementing a new program that provides veterans with free admission to any state park, park facility or...
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10 unconventional Halloween flicks

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Every year when Halloween comes around, everyone has their go-to list of movies they traditionally like to watch. Whether it’s an installment of the "Halloween," "Saw" or "Friday the 13th" franchise, you know what...

Good Hope receives Alabama 200 signs

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Alabama 200” signs are popping up all over: at Good Hope Baptist Church, with church members, Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett, Rep. Corey Harbison, R- Good Hope, Good Hope City Councilwoman Susan Eller, and...
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Cold rain can’t dampen enthusiasm at Parkside Pumpkin Run

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Noah Haynes was the first-place overall finisher, with a time of 19:08. / W.C. Mann BAILEYTON - When it’s cold and windy, and the rain can’t decide whether to drizzle or pour, what do you...

Downtown merchants share vision for Hanceville

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Shawn Bennett addresses the Hanceville City Council and meeting attendees. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council welcomed Shawn Bennett and other downtown Hanceville merchants, who came to share a...

Good Hope falls to Dora in regional finale, 35-7

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DORA - Good Hope traveled to Dora and looked to spoil homecoming/senior night for the Bulldogs Friday night. But Caleb Danner and Achilya Dixon proved to be too much for the Raider defense, combining...

Warriors clinch playoff berth with 27-18 victory over Curry

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JASPER - The West Point Warriors traveled to Jasper to take on the Curry Yellow Jackets in a regional matchup Friday night. It didn’t start out well for the Warriors, but they weathered the...

Cullman handles Brewer 24-0 on senior night

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CULLMAN – Cullman’s Jayden Sullins’ number was called quite a bit Friday night, and the sophomore did not disappoint, scoring on the team’s first drive to give the Bearcats the lead and again on...

Fairview falls in last region game of the year

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SPRINGVILLE - The last region game of the year didn't go the way the Fairview Aggies envisioned it, as they fell to the Springville Tigers, 24-0. Fairview fought hard the entire game, looking for its...

Eagles out, Broncos clinch play-off spot

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VINEMONT - The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Broncos of Holly Pond on a cool and windy night for a pivotal Region 6 matchup in class 3A. It was senior night for the Eagles, but...

36-21 win over Sumiton Christian secures play-off spot for Meek

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ARLEY - Tonight’s area game between Meek and Sumiton Christian was a big one, with playoff-stakes on the line for both teams. The Tigers (6-3 and 2-3 region) were looking to take the final...
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Arrest report: Oct. 26

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Burns, Kie Jeffery, 18 second-degree criminal mischief Link, Adam Colby, 26 failure to appear- third-degree criminal possession of...

Police, sheriff’s office will accept unused prescription meds Saturday

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) and Cullman Police Department (CPD) are participating in "National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day" tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 28. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration...

Wallace State cross country teams hosting Marion Military Institute on Saturday for ACCC championship...

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HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s cross country teams are set to host Marion Military Institute on Saturday at noon for the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) championship meet. It’s the first conference meet for Wallace State...
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Play-off picture coming into focus

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West Point's Hunter Persall (24) carries the ball against Good Hope Oct. 20, 2017.  / Bill Piper CULLMAN COUNTY - With the regular season winding down, the 2017 play-off picture is starting to take shape....

68 graduate from sheriff’s Citizens’ Academy

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Lt. Jeff Clemons and Lt. Rex Sorrow pose for a photo at the graduation ceremony for the latest class from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office Citizens' Academy. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening,...

Eagles shut out at home by Cleveland, 33-0

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BREMEN - The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Cleveland Panthers for Thursday night football. The Panthers dominated the first half, cruising to a 33-0 victory. The Eagles got the ball to start the game, and...

Cullman Bearcats, Lady Bearcats take second in 2017 Cullman Invitational

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CULLMAN - The Cullman Bearcats and Lady Bearcats stood strong and took second place in their respective divisions Thursday night in the Cullman Invitational swim meet. The Cullman Bearcats boys’ squad came in second with...

A scary good time at Cullman Regional

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CULLMAN - Thousands of excited trick or treaters and their parents packed the Cullman Regional parking lot Thursday evening for the hospital’s third annual trunk-or-treat event. The event saw more than 8,000 people participate...

3 suicides in 25 hours: Cullman’s 2017 total more than 25

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Participants attached photos of lost loved ones to a memorial placard by the Depot Park fountain during Karma in Cullman’s Suicide Awareness Walk in September of this year. / W.C. Mann Editor's note: This feature...

Cold Springs sweeps Cullman County Cross Country Championship

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The Cold Springs Eagles celebrate their win in Thursday's Cullman County Cross Country Championship. / Josh McBrayer HANCEVILLE- Cold Springs swept the Cullman County Cross Country Championship on Thursday at Ray Talley Stadium on the...

Royal Technologies announces 165K-sq-ft expansion, up to 50 new jobs

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Even as local dignitaries gathered for the groundbreaking, construction crews were already at work behind them. / W.C. Mann We’re enthusiastic about the future; not because of what we do, but we feel so comfortable...
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Cullman Co. Republican Party to welcome Tommy Battle, Nathaniel Ledbetter to Nov. 4 breakfast

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Left, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle; right, Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville / Courtesy of Tommy Battle campaign and State of Alabama CULLMAN – The Cullman County Republican Party will host two special guests at its monthly...

Services today for Cullman High student killed in accidental shooting

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Jackson Samuel Lambert / family photo CULLMAN -  Services for Jackson Samuel Lambert, 16, of Cullman will be held today, Thursday, Oct. 26 at Daystar Church (200 Daystar Dr., Cullman, Alabama 35057). Visitation will be...
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Wallace State recognizes Phi Theta Kappa fall inductees

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Wallace State recognized 64 new inductees at its Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society ceremony this month. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently welcomed new members during its annual fall induction ceremony. Phi...

Farm-City group tours Birmingham

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CULLMAN - What do you get when you load up a bus with approximately 50 gardeners, farmers and others who enjoy growing things and learning more about where our food comes from? You get...
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Cullman Police joining in on trunk-or-treat fun Oct. 31

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CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department is getting in on the growing trunk-or-treat tradition this year. The department's event will be on Halloween night, Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. and will feature more...

Area tournament recap and AHSAA North Regional lineup

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Area high school volleyball tournaments have wrapped, and the AHSAA North Regional schedule is set for Thursday and Friday. Here’s where all local teams finished. Three local squads took their area titles,...
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12 arrested on drug and other charges

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Top row, l-r: Barnes, Burrone, Schafer, E. Sims; middle row, l-r: Caudle, Taylor, K. Sims, Marcum; bottom row, l-r: Canada, Riggs, Witcher, Boone / Cullman Police Department CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department over the...

4 teens arrested for burglary of Cabin Fever Beverages

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Left to right: Kie J. Burns, Thomas W. Williams, Chase R. Johnson and Dakota J. Martin / Cullman Police Department CULLMAN -  Four teenagers were arrested in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Oct. 24...
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‘The Addams Family: The Musical’ Oct. 26-29 at Wallace State

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Wallace State students rehearse scenes from the upcoming “The Addams Family” musical. From left are, in front: Cheyenne Smith as Wednesday, Lauren Jones as Morticia, Patrick Jimenez as Puglsey; in back: Taylor Martin as...

The Crossing: ministering in the face of need

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L-R: Sheila Parker, Director Melissa Hudson, Jan Saylor, Linda Hawkins and Dianna Schmuck.  / Photo courtesy Melissa Hudson CULLMAN - Since 2011, Melissa Hudson has been on a mission to feed and clothe the needy...
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St. Bernard girls win first bowling match of the season, boys fall

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A St. Bernard player mid-bowl / Josh McBrayer MADISON - St. Bernard loaded up the buses Tuesday afternoon and headed 50 miles north to the Madison Bowling Center for their first bowling match of the...

Raiders claim county middle school football title

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GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Raiders hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs Tuesday night for the Cullman County Middle School Football Championship game. Both teams earned their way in after strong regular seasons, but the...

2017 Festival and Trunk or Treat Guide

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CULLMAN - Halloween is quickly approaching, and many area churches and organizations are holding trunk-or-treat events and fall festivals as an alternative to traditional trick-or-treating. Below is a list of upcoming events. This list...
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Arrest report: Oct. 23

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 23. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Baker, Robin Lee, 45 failure to appear- public intoxication Barnes, Christopher Matthew, 36 third-degree criminal mischief possession of drug...
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Citizens’ Academy graduation tonight; U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town to speak

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CULLMAN - The latest class of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy will graduate on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at Temple Baptist Church (30 County Road 1184, Cullman) at 6 p.m.  The guest speaker...
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Gubernatorial hopefuls, others gather at Beat 8 Community Center

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Democrat James Fields, left, and Republican John McMillan, right, are two of several candidates running for the office of Alabama governor. / W.C. Mann BREMEN - The Beat 8 Community Center was a hive of...

Cullman High student ID’d as victim in accidental shooting

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Jackson Samuel Lambert / family photo Updated 10-24-17 11:23 a.m. CULLMAN -  The victim in Monday night's accidental shooting was officially identified as Jackson Samuel Lambert, 16, of Cullman by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick....

A light to guide them home

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A special candlelight vigil was held Monday night at the Cullman County Sheriff's Office to remember and raise awareness for several missing persons or those with unsolved murders in and around Cullman County. /...
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Good Hope wins 4A Area 10 crown

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Good Hope's Kate Kent (8) / Josh McBrayer GOOD HOPE - It was all Good Hope Monday night as the Lady Raiders defeated the Cordova Lady Blue Devils in straight sets 25-20, 25-22, 25-16 to...
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Tuscumbia woman killed in wreck near Simcoe

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SIMCOE -  A single-vehicle crash near the Simcoe community on Monday claimed the life of a Tuscumbia woman, according to Alabama State Troopers. Selina Burns Peralta, 45, was killed after she fell from a 1988...

Juvenile reported dead from gunshot on city’s southeast side

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CULLMAN -  A juvenile has reportedly died on the city's southeast side tonight, the result of a gunshot. "At approximately 8:27 p.m., we received a call of a possible accidental gunshot," said Cullman Police Chief...

Alzheimer’s support and awareness headline Cullman council meeting

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CULLMAN -  Prior to adopting Resolution No. 2018 - 09 in support of November being Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in the city of Cullman, the Cullman City Council, at its regular meeting on Monday...
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Arrest report: Oct. 20-22

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 20-22. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Anderson, Randall Scott, 33 failure to appear- fishing without a license Caudle, James Christopher, 43 fourth-degree theft of...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1951

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From the files of 1951:   Hanceville Happenings Morlar Bradford is improving, at his home, following a recent operation. Mrs. Doris Vaughn and children, of Kemosah, Wisconsin, are spending this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.W....
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Gourd art: 19th annual Alabama Gourd Festival wraps at civic center

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  CULLMAN - The 19th annual Alabama Gourd Festival has come and gone, with hundreds of artists and fans gathering at the Cullman Civic Center from all over the state (plus a few other states...

Back to the farm

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CULLMAN - In spite of a full slate of area competition from events like the Mud Creek Arts and Crafts Festival, Pilot Club Rummage Sale, Sportsman Lake Yard Sale and the Alabama Gourd Festival,...

Oktoberfest Invitational: St. Bernard’s Sweeney, Mami; Cullman’s Wilhite, Mangum take top spots

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CULLMAN - Hundreds of runners descended on the campus of St. Bernard Prep School Saturday morning for the ninth annual Oktoberfest Invitational. Andrew Sweeney and Leahrose Mami of St. Bernard took the top spots...
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CP&R planning drainage redesigns for Heritage Park fields, other areas

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Shown is a current topographical map of the large soccer field at Heritage Park, showing what Cullman Parks and Recreation discovered: "We pulled our records from the early 90s and we were surprised to...

Inside the smaller 2018 City budget

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CULLMAN - The City of Cullman’s 2017-18 (fiscal year 2018) budget is substantially smaller than last year’s.  The Tribune took a look to see what happened. Looking at just the General Fund, as some do,...

Teams slug it out to advance to next week’s youth football championships

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FAIRVIEW - The semifinal round of the Cullman County Youth Football playoffs was held at Dafford Smith Stadium in Fairview Saturday, featuring six matchups to determine who would advance to the Fireplug, Wee Wee...

Signs of the (bygone) times

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Drew Green, left, delivers an “Alabama 200” sign to the Little School House in Garden City. CULLMAN - As part of the Alabama 200 Bicentennial celebration, Cullman’s Bicentennial Committee is offering sandwich board signs for...

West Point man killed in early morning wreck on Hwy. 157

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Updated 10-21-17 4 p.m. WEST POINT -  A West Point man was killed Saturday morning in a two-car wreck in the 10,000 block of Alabama Highway 157. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said that...
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WSCC Future Foundation hosting annual Student Investment Luncheon Nov. 1

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The Fund A Need board made its appearance at the 2016 Student Investment Luncheon to help students with everything from tuition to gasoline and food. It will be back for the 2017 event on...

Full slate of community events this weekend

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CULLMAN - This weekend is packed with activities on both Saturday and Sunday. See some of the highlights below. See full details on all events online at www.CullmanTribune.com/Calendar. Know of an event not listed?...

Bulldogs maul Chiefs, 49-6

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ADDISON -  It was all Bulldogs Friday night as Addison hosted the Chiefs of R.A. Hubbard. The Bulldogs’ defense along with a stout rushing attack were too much for the Chiefs to overcome. Zayne Guthrie...

Cold Springs falls, 28-14, to Tanner in region game

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BREMEN -  In what was a defensive battle between Tanner and Cold Springs, some big plays late in the fourth quarter were the key for Tanner, and the Eagles couldn't recover as they fell...

Vinemont falls to Susan Moore, 55-21

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BLOUNTSVILLE - It was a tough night for the Vinemont Eagles (now 2-6, 1-4 in 3A Region 6) as they traveled to Susan Moore but could not come back home with a victory, falling...

Wildcats outplay Aggies, 34-21

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FAIRVIEW - On Friday night the Fairview Aggies played host to region rival Hayden, who went home with the win, 34-21. The Aggies started strong, flying down the field 63 yards to cap off the...

Shutout in Good Hope: Raiders fall 37-0 to West Point

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GOOD HOPE - It was Senior Night for the Good Hope Raiders, who held a ceremony before Friday’s game to honor senior members of each organization involved in the program, including football players Kyle...

Cullman comes alive in 2nd half to knock off Panthers, 42-40

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GADSDEN – Cullman took to the gridiron for the first time in 17 years Friday night without retired head coach Mark Britton, when the Bearcats squared off against Southside-Gadsden in an attempt to improve...

Holly Pond handed 55-14 loss by Fultondale

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HOLLY POND – Friday night’s matchup between Holly Pond and Fultondale began on the side of the Broncos as they scored first on a hard run from Kyler Chaney. However, Fultondale could not be...

Meek dominates Southeastern, 44-13

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REMLAP - It was total domination by the Meek Tigers as they rolled into Remlap Friday night and rolled over the Southeastern Mustangs, 44-13. The Tigers won the toss and elected to take the ball,...

Bulldogs fight hard, go down in 4th to Locust Fork, 48-24

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LOCUST FORK - The Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to Locust Fork to take on the Hornets Friday evening, with the Bulldogs looking for a win and the Hornets looking to gain a better seed in...
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Arrest report: Oct. 19

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 19. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Beard, William Joseph, 54 public intoxication Blair, Damian Alan, 39 sex offender failure to pay registration fees SORNA Brown,...

AL unemployment rate at historic low 3.8%; Cullman County second lowest in state at...

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MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate is 3.8 percent, down from August’s rate of 4.2 percent, and well below September 2016’s rate of 6.0 percent. ...

First Source for Women celebrates 10th anniversary, raises $75K at annual banquet

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Updated 10-20-2017 11:09 a.m. Dove Award-winning Christian comedian Mike Williams had audience members in stitches, and still challenged them to a deeper commitment to First Source’s pro-life mission. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - Hanceville’s First Source...

AHSAA play-off picture shaping up for several local teams

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CULLMAN COUNTY - With three weeks left to go in the 2017 regular season, the play-off picture is starting to take shape for several high school football teams around Cullman County. CLASS 1A The Addison Bulldogs...
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ADECA head in Cullman: stresses importance of broadband, upcoming census

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ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell, left, shares a laugh with Wallace State Vice President Dr. Tomesa Smith, center, and Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail, right, on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at a lunch on the Wallace...

Traffic stop nets stolen weapon, counterfeit currency

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CULLMAN - A traffic stop on Oct. 11 led to the arrest of Daniel Stewart Cochran, 44, of Cullman after a search allegedly yielded a stolen weapon and counterfeit currency. Cullman Police Department Sgt. Chris...

Hanceville woman arrested for selling meth to undercover cops

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CULLMAN - A Hanceville woman was arrested this week after she allegedly sold methamphetamine to undercover officers. Regina Banks Edwards, 49, of Hanceville was arrested and charged with three counts of unlawful distribution of a...

Fairview looks good in first match since County Tournament

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FAIRVIEW - Thursday marked the first match for Fairview and Good Hope since meeting in the Cullman County volleyball tournament finals. Ironically enough, it was against each other as Fairview again got the best...
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VFW honors daughter, granddaughter of Vietnam vet killed in action

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Bridget Hall of Cullman lost her Dad in Vietnam when she was 3 months old. Her dad Ronald Hall was 26 years old and on his third combat tour there when he was killed...
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Peinhardt Farm Day this Saturday

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Dr. Bill Peinhardt at the Dingler Cabin in the farm’s east pasture / W.C. Mann   We’re really blessed, because we’ll have as many as 200 volunteers involved Saturday.  It’s not just us; we’ve had a...
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Arrest report: Oct. 18

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Armstrong, Jennielee Irene, 33 failure to appear- unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance Boone, Timothy Aaron, 23 failure...

Cullman Regional hosting RN Recruitment Open House Oct. 28

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CULLMAN - With Cullman Regional’s expansion projects underway, the hospital is adding more career opportunities in nursing. Nurses who are interested should join Cullman Regional on Saturday, Oct. 28 for an RN Recruitment Open...
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Chamber Tourism Director taking new role with City Parks & Recreation

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Left, Jesse Newsom; right, Roger Steele / Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce CULLMAN - Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center Tourism Director Jesse Newsom will soon step into a new role with Cullman...
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Mmmm, good: Rumors honored as Retailer of the Year; Owners still quiet about move

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Annette Harris accepts the Alabama’s 2017 Silver Retailer of the Year award this week. / Photo courtesy of the Alabama Retail Association Editor's Note: The Tribune shared online Tuesday that Rumors Deli was named by...

UPDATE: Victim ID’d in fatal house fire on CR 803 in Bethsadia

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Updated 10-19-17 11:59 a.m. BETHSADIA - A fire in the Bethsadia community early Thursday morning claimed the life of Mark Tilley, 42, of Cullman, confirmed Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick. Multiple fire departments responded to...
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Fatal house fire on CR 803 in Bethsadia community

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BETHSADIA - Multiple fire departments are on the scene of a fully-involved house fire with at least one fatality in the 900 block of County Road 803, between County Roads 421 and 436. Departments from...

Saint Bernard Middle School students aid Hurricane Harvey victims

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Jiovany Arriaga, Father Linus Klucsarits and Allison Stidham gather letters and gift cards to send to Saint John Paul II School in Houston, Texas to assist families after Hurricane Harvey. CULLMAN - Students from Saint...
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Letter to the Editor: Fighting together for a better Alabama

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Hi, my name is Spencer Sandlin. I’m 30 years old and have lived in Cullman for three years now, and I love it out here. I have noticed, though, that there is some work...
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WSCC volleyball coach Randy Daniel reaches 400-win milestone with program

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 HANCEVILLE – Wallace State volleyball coach Randy Daniel reached an impressive milestone on the road Tuesday night, securing his 400th career victory with the Lions. Daniel is the program’s all-time winningest coach with a career...
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Arrest report: Oct. 17

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Dobbs, Ricky Eugene, 46 drug court sanction- possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance Gallimore, Jeffery...

ALEA: uninsured motorists to face penalties, effective Nov. 1

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MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is set to begin enforcing the Alabama Mandatory Liability Insurance Law (Act#2016-361). Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1, those who choose to drive without liability insurance will face a civil...

Farm-City Week set for Nov. 17-23; committee announces events

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Mayors Tim Eskew (Garden City), Donnis Leeth (Colony) and Johnny Dyar (Baileyton) display the Farm City proclamation Wednesday morning at Top of the Town. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - At a breakfast in downtown Cullman’s...

Protecting others: CHS grad now Pfc. Gracie Aiken

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CULLMAN - Gracie Aiken is a member of Cullman High School’s Class of 2017 and, more recently, the Marine Corps. Because she spent a year in the Delayed Entry Program, she started boot camp...

County proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Commissioners present the declaration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. L-R: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Charlotte Jones, Theresa Mann, Chairman Kenneth Walker, Regina Grant and Commissioner Garry Marchman/ Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission at...

City school board proclaims October Dyslexia Awareness Month

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Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson recognizes members of the Cullman Middle School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter, sponsored by Lucas McCollum, center. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board met Tuesday, where...
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Fairview claims back-to-back Cullman County Volleyball titles

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The Fairview Lady Aggies celebrate their win. / Bill Piper HOLLY POND - The Fairview Lady Aggies pulled it out on Tuesday, claiming the Cullman County Volleyball title for the second year in a row....

West Point High 1 of 5 AL schools named A+ College Ready Schools of...

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The number of AP classes at WPHS has increased almost nine times since 2014. / Amanda Yearwood WEST POINT - In September, West Point High School (WPHS), the largest school in the county school system,...

(Amended) Arrest report: Oct. 16

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Editor's note: The arrests of Emma Leighann Miller and Joshua Charles Skinner have been amended. Ms. Miller was only arrested and charged with two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Mr. Skinner...
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SAR honors Dr. Tom Barnes

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Each month the local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) recognizes and honors a local Cullman Wounded Warrior with a certificate and a coin. Here on the right, Cullman SAR President...

Cullman Kiwanis host Federal Reserve officer

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Leslie McClure describes the functions of the Federal Reserve at a meeting of the Cullman Kiwanis Club on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - On Monday, Oct. 16, Cullman Kiwanis Club members...
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Wallace State to offer Logistics short-term training as Barry May of ACCS visits campus

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Mike Lowry, director of marketing at Elk River, Inc., takes his turn practicing on the Wallace State virtual welder as instructor Nolan Dooley, right, looks on. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College welcomed Barry May,...