Applebee’s to close between 105-135 restaurants this year
GLENDALE, Calif. - DineEquity, Inc., the parent company of restaurant chain Applebee's announced in a statement Thursday that it will close between 105 and 135 restaurants in 2017. The locations of the stores affected...
Vinemont mulls recycling
Vinemont Mayor Radginal Dodson shows council members the Square Stand. / Andrew Cryer
VINEMONT - Vinemont Mayor Radginal Dodson, at this week’s council meeting, shared a request he received from a resident about establishing recycling...
Urgent care facility coming to Baileyton
Mayor Johnny Dyar announced at this week’s council meeting that the new urgent care facility will open in the next two weeks. / Andrew Cryer
BAILEYTON - Last month, the Baileyton Town Council considered the...
Arrest report: Aug. 9
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 9. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Arndt, Jeremy Langston, 22
DUI- .08 BAC or greater
reckless driving
Ballard, Joseph Adam, 32
failure to appear- third-degree...
2017-2018 CCSO School Resource Officers
2017-2018 Cullman County School Resource Officers: Front row, l-r: Deputy Shane Chambers, Deputy Chad Whaley, Deputy Matthew Rutherford, Deputy Boyd Posey; Back row, l-r: Sgt. Arvel Allison, Deputy Jeff Lawson, Lt. Erik Ryan, Sheriff Matt...
Operation Christmas Child kick-off event Aug. 14
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry will kick off this year’s campaign with a community event, Monday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m. at East Side Baptist Church. A goal of...
Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival set for Sept. 9-10
The Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10. / Joyce Nix
CULLMAN - Saint Bernard Prep School is adding a fall festival this year: the Bernard Blues and BBQ...
Holly Pond- based Jet Pep bought out by Canadian corporation
Jet Pep’s Holly Pond headquarters, as seen on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 / W.C. Mann
HOLLY POND - On Monday, Aug. 7, CrossAmerica Partners LP President and CEO Jeremy Bergeron announced an agreement to acquire...
3 local students earn degrees from Troy University
TROY - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Summer Semester and Term 5 of the 2016/2017 academic year.
Local residents who graduated include:
Jordan Gray, of Cullman,...
(Updated) Head-on collision on Hwy. 31N sends 1 to UAB
Updated 8-9-17 at 10:40 p.m.
VINEMONT - A head-on collision early Wednesday evening sent one man to an area hospital. Alabama State Troopers said that John Anthony Leonardi, 35, of Cullman was transported to UAB...
Arrest report: Aug. 8
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman Count Sheriff’s Office
Cooper, Destiney Rose, 23
intimidating a witness
terrorist threats
Cox, James Douglas, 37
writ of arrest- child support
Gardner, Jeffrey...
Back to school
Students waiting for the bell Wednesday morning at Holly Pond High School / Heather Mann
HOLLY POND - Students headed back to school all across Cullman County Wednesday morning. Most students usually share the same...
County commission OKs Smith Lake Park boat ramp expansion, turn lane on AL 69
Jolanda Hutson, of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic, addresses the Cullman County Commission on Tuesday, Aug. 8. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - Jolanda Hutson of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic led off this week’s meeting...
Moore addresses Second Amendment, more at BamaCarry meeting
Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore / W.C. Mann
FAIRVIEW - On Tuesday evening, former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore addressed the monthly meeting of the Cullman/Morgan...
Holly Pond council honors fire department for 50 years of service
Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver reads a proclamation presented to members of the Holly Pond Volunteer Fire Department. / Heather Mann
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council took the opportunity at this week’s...
Pet of the Week: Help sweet Dixie find her forever home
Dixie is a female lab mix, approximately 8 years old. / Ryan Whisenhunt
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Dixie, the shelter’s featured Pet of the Week.
“This week...
HPMS student Rylan Griffin 1 of 26 to attend special STEM institute this summer
Earl F. Gohl, federal co-chair, Appalachian Regional Commission; Kelly Chasteen, ARC program manager for Alabama; Rylan Griffin; Dr. William J. (Jim) Vosburg, director, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; David Keim, communications director,...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office partners with Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers Board Member Frank Barefield, left, and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry at a press conference announcing the partnership between the sheriff's office and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama Tuesday morning. / Heather...
Cullman’s Lydia Haynes places in state sewing contest
Cullman County's Lydia Haynes won second place in the state Christmas tree skirt contest at the Alabama Farmers Federation's 45th Commodity Producers Conference Aug. 5 in Birmingham. Haynes was honored at the Women's Luncheon...
Deeper dive into the Duck River Dam
With the reservoir at “full pool” in April 2016, water flowed down the spillway into the rectangular stilling basin at the bottom before rejoining the old riverbed. / Duck River Reservoir Project/Facebook
CULLMAN - Since...
Planning commission green lights building projects, business expansion
Clifford Harris answers questions about the Flatts at Fischer Farms subdivision. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Monday evening paved the way for several area construction projects by approving...
Cullman’s Kyle Morris named finalist in State Discussion Meet
Cullman County’s Kyle Morris, left, is one of four finalists in the State Young Farmers Discussion Meet contest. Morris competed in the Discussion Meet first round with 16 other participants Aug. 5 at the...
Smith joins chamber
Wesley Smith / Courtesy of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce
CULLMAN - I am pleased to announce the appointment of Wesley Smith as director of entrepreneurship & education at the Cullman Area Chamber of...
Arrest report: Aug. 4-6
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 4-6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bennett, David Brian, 47
probation violation- first-degree theft of property
Blackwood, Lance Zachary, 30
failure to appear- possession...
AL Troopers need your vote
MONTGOMERY - It’s time again for the American Association of State Troopers’ annual Best Looking Cruiser Contest – and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) needs your vote!
During the contest, which began Friday, Aug....
Service Note: Sarah K. Cason
United States Air Force Airman Sarah K. Cason graduated from basic military training recently at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military...
John Farr inducted into SAR
Ken Brown, left and John Farr, right
Mr. John Farr of East Point recently became the newest member of the Cullman Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. He is seen here on the...
Athens bicyclist struck, killed by vehicle
ATHENS – A bicyclist was killed today, Aug. 6, after being struck by a vehicle in Limestone County, according to a statement from Alabama State Troopers.
Evaristo Ocampo, 66, of Athens was killed when the...
McKenzie ASA Classic wraps up 4 days of intense competition
The fourth and final day of the 2017 McKenzie ASA Classic saw many awards received. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The 2017 McKenzie ASA Classic is in the books, the almost 2,000 archers and attendees...
Service Note: Brooke Griffin
United States Air Force Airman Brooke A. Griffin recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline...
Plant it: Show-stopping Clematis
Grown in fertile soil, with medium moisture, and well-drained containers, in full sun to part shade, these vining plants are showstoppers. Best suited for sunny locations where the flowering parts of the vine are...
Wallace State OTA graduates ready to change people’s lives
Wallace State Community College Occupational Therapy instructors Gail Hyatt, left, Kelly Krigbaum and Dr. Allen Keener look at a gift from the Class of 2017, presented by class president Chris Self and vice president...
Miss. teen drowns at Smith Lake; 2nd drowning this summer
Oak Hill Academy head coach Chris Craven posted this photo of Thomas Lee Bales on Facebook Saturday night. / Courtesy Chris Craven on Facebook
WINSTON COUNTY - A 16-year-old boy drowned at Smith Lake early...
Hanceville’s Kids’ Night Out delights many
Hanceville’s C.W. Day Park was the site of this year’s Kids’ Night Out celebration. / Heather Mann
HANCEVILLE - C.W. Day Park was overrun Friday evening as the City of Hanceville held its annual Kids'...
Wallace State named Innovation of the Year Award winner for Guided Pathways Model
Wallace State’s Guided Pathways Model Implementation Team consists of, front row, from left, Dana Adams, Amanda Tillman, Dr. Mary Barnes and Matthew McCrickard, back row, from left, Mattie Hudson, Jeremy Smith, Wes Rakestraw and...
Alabama Flyboard brings unique experience to Cullman
Flyboarding allows riders to “fly” vertically, 10 feet above the surface of the water. / All photos courtesy of JWB Photography
CULLMAN - Thanks to the entrepreneurship of Blake Harper, visitors to Smith Lake can...
Day 3 of McKenzie ASA Classic: late underdog victory ends day of title wins
Braden Dotson was named the 2017 Junior Eagle class Shooter of the Year. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Day three of the annual ASA Classic Archery Tournament was packed with tons of events and award...
Purple Heart ceremony honors fallen warriors of Cullman and Morgan Counties
Family members came out to honor their loved ones. / W.C. Mann
HARTSELLE - On Saturday, military veterans, family and friends gathered for a ceremony of remembrance in Hartselle’s Sparkman Park at the monument to...
Vietnam, Ford share top billing at this year’s Veterans Day celebration
L-R: James Williams, Eckenrod Ford’s Wade Bentley, Patrick James from the Cullman Elks Lodge, Randall Chambers, Wallace State instructor Leigh Ann Courington, former mayor and Veterans Day Event Coordinator Max Townson with Williams’ 1929...
Run, color, repeat
Many EvaBank Midnight Run participants chose to be doused in colorful neon powder. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The 2017 EvaBank Midnight Run 5K has come and gone and hundreds of people from all over...
Protecting our seniors goal of Scam Jam & Health Fair
Area seniors were able to meet with and get information from several area organizations at Friday morning’s Scam Jam & Health Fair. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - Elderly residents can be some of the most...
Celebrate Cullman returns bigger than ever
Downtown Cullman was swarming Friday night with residents and tourists enjoying the return of Celebrate Cullman. The kids enjoyed free rides. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, Celebrate Cullman returned to the downtown...
Day 2 of McKenzie ASA Classic draws bigger crowds; more expected
An archer prepares to shoot at the McKenzie ASA Classic on the campus of St. Bernard Friday. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Day two of the McKenzie ASA Classic Archery Tournament is complete and even...
Annual Purple Heart memorial service set for this Saturday
HARTSELLE - Each August, Chapter 2212, the Finis J. Self Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart sponsors a memorial service to honor the fallen warriors of Cullman and Morgan Counties. Those...
Arrest report: Aug. 3
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Collins, Justin Blake, 24
fourth-degree receiving stolen property
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Hester, Kenneth Lamar, 43
(FTA)...
Educators in Industry: area teachers tour local industries
Local teachers enter Royal Technologies as part of the 2017 Educators in Industry Tour on Thursday. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - A teacher's job is to help kids learn. As students get older, much of...
1st canned beers roll off the line at Goat Island Brewing
John Richter and daughter Lisa Richter Mullaney celebrate a new era for their family’s beer recipe. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - When William Frederick Richter’s original late 1800’s Richter’s Saloon beer recipe was discovered in...
Day 1 of McKenzie ASA Classic draws huge crowds
The McKenzie ASA Classic kicked off Thursday at St. Bernard and will run through Sunday. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Day one of the 2017 McKenzie ASA Classic Archery Tournament is in the books and...
2 arrested for impersonating Cullman Police officers
Larry W. Smith, Jr., left, and Terry L. Hayes, right / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - Two men were arrested on Wednesday in a bizarre incident in which both allegedly identified themselves as officers with...
Crash at U.S. 278 and AL 69 sends 2 to area hospitals
CULLMAN - One person was airlifted to Huntsville Hospital and one taken by ambulance to Cullman Regional Thursday afternoon following a collision at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and Alabama Highway 69.
According to...
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate forum tonight in Decatur
DECATUR - The Morgan County Democrats will host a forum tonight featuring all seven of the Democratic candidates participating in the Aug. 15 special election primary for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by U.S....
Arrest report: Aug. 2
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Drummond, Lisa, 49
domestic violence third-degree harassment
Drummond, Robert Lamar, 51
domestic violence third-degree harassment
Flanigan, Edsal Earl, 38
writ...
County teachers going to school to learn about technology, industry
With a fun mix of fantasy genres, instructor Shannon Black uses a smartphone app and his “sorting helmet” to help Rhonda House find out if she’s a Sith Lord, Rebel, Wookie or Clone. /...
West Point playground project prepares to break ground
The final phase of construction will include handicapped-accessible features and a collection of outdoor musical instruments for sensory experiences. / Photo courtesy Landscape Structures, Inc.
WEST POINT - The Tribune caught up with Lori Bates,...
Wallace State Salon and Spa Management hosting special program for women affected by cancer
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Salon and Spa Management program will host an outreach program through the American Cancer Society that helps women deal with the physical changes brought about by treatments for...
19 area students recognized for completing IMPACT at Troy University
TROY - Troy University is pleased to recognize new students who have completed IMPACT orientation and enrolled in classes for the fall 2017 semester.
Local students who completed IMPACT include:
David Thomas, of Cullman
Corley Parrish, of...
City school board votes to demolish structures on its 3rd Ave. property
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board held a special-called meeting Wednesday morning to discuss some last-minute details before the new school year starts Aug. 9. Chief among the items on the agenda was...
Arrest report: Aug. 1
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Aaron, Benjamin Lee, 38
nonsupport
Berry, Bridget Francheska, 34
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Borden, William...
Composting creates healthy soil
Worms are a sure sign of healthy soil. / Courtesy of wjpa.net
Composting creates richer, looser and more organic soil, is easier to work with and ensures that your plants will get more of the...
Cullman Rotary hosts Earl Smith, veteran who helped divert nuclear disaster in 1961
Earl Smith, formally an explosives expert with the USAF, spoke to the Cullman Rotary last week. / Loretta Gillespie
Airman 1st Class, Earl T. ‘Buster’ Smith, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Tech was one of the...
Peinhardt Homesteaders plan schedule for remainder of 2017
On Sunday, Aug. 20, a class called 'Raising Rabbits on the Homestead' will be taught. / Photo courtesy Heather Grantland, Peinhardt “Homesteaders”/Facebook
CULLMAN - The Peinhardt 1930 Homesteaders met Sunday afternoon to plan their event...
Pet of the Week: Ollie is looking for his forever home
Ollie is available for adoption at the Cullman County Animal Shelter. / Ryan Whisenhunt
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to the Pet of the Week:
“We are pleased to...
Meet Lynn Beshear, new commissioner of Alabama Department of Mental Health
Alabama’s new State Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear / Courtesy of M.D. Connection
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey in July appointed Lynn Beshear commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health.
“I am honored to appoint...
Bussman weighs in on mental health care; strong words on state of Alabama education
Paul Bussman speaks at the Cullman County Republican breakfast in February 2017/ Andrew Cryer- Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - Mental health care has been an issue in desperate need of attention for some time in...
Scam Jam and Health Fair for seniors this Friday
Blood screenings, like these at last year’s Scam Jam and Health Fair, are provided by Cullman Regional. / Lorri Lee
CULLMAN - The annual Scam Jam and Health Fair for Cullman’s senior citizens is this...
Cullman Regional Airport improvement project gets city council approval
The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed three resolutions to make improvements to the Cullman Regional Airport. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Airport was the main topic of Monday evening’s Cullman...
Hanceville votes to hire firm for CDBG proposals
The Hanceville City Council held a special meeting on Monday night to choose a consulting firm for its Community Development Block Grant proposals. / Heather Mann
HANCEVILLE - With its eyes still set on downtown...
Wreck sends 2 to area hospitals
CULLMAN - A single-vehicle wreck snarled late afternoon traffic on Monday. The incident happened at 4:38 p.m. on U.S. Highway 278 eastbound, just before Cliff Road west of the St. Bernard Bridge.
Lt. Jeff Warnke...
Ms. Folsom Center for Rehab & Healthcare, Miriam Kelley named 2nd runner-up in Ms....
Ms. Folsom Center for Rehab & Healthcare, Miriam Kelley, took home the second runner-up prize. / ANHA
HOOVER - Two Cullman women were among the top 10 finalists for the 2017 Ms. Alabama Nursing Home...
2 local McDonald’s giving away free backpacks this Saturday
Image courtesy of McDonald's of Central Alabama
CULLMAN - Two local McDonald’s restaurants, as a part of McDonald’s of Central Alabama’s third annual McDonald’s McBackpack Giveaway, will be giving away 200 backpacks each this Saturday,...
Myles McLeroy of Cullman selected for Computer-Based Honors Program At UA
Myles McLeroy / Courtesy of Michelle Opsahl
TUSCALOOSA - Myles McLeroy, of Cullman, is one of 44 incoming freshmen selected for the Computer-Based Honors Program in the Honors College at The University of Alabama this...
Cynthia Arrington named Wallace State’s new Adult Education director
Cynthia Arrington / WSCC
HANCEVILLE – Cynthia Arrington has been named Wallace State’s new Adult Education director.
Arrington, a Hanceville native, inherits the position after serving as an Adult Education instructor for Wallace State since last...
2 Cullman women competing today for title of 2017 Ms. Alabama Nursing Home
Ms. Cleo McLeroy and Ms. Miriam Kelley / ANHA
MONTGOMERY - Two Cullman women are among the top 10 finalists for the 2017 Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Pageant, according to the The Alabama Nursing Home...
Fishing 4 a Cure 4 ALS debuts first vendor & crafts fair
Nonprofit Fishing 4 a Cure 4 ALS hopes to make its vendor & crafts fair an annual event. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - For years, the Harris family and their associates have helped raise funds...
Files from Yesteryear: 1964
From the Files of 1964:
Hanceville Happenings
Culture Club
The Hanceville Culture Club met on Thursday, January 23, with Mrs. Joe Sawyer as hostess. Refreshments were served as the guests arrived. The president, Mrs. J.D. Plunkett, presided...
Conservative evangelist Scott Dawson campaigns in Cullman
Conservative evangelist Scott Dawson is running for governor. /Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - First-time candidate, author, evangelist and frequent guest on “The Rick and Bubba Show,” Scott Dawson, held a campaign event this week at Stone...
Plant It: The care and feeding of roses
Knock Out roses / Alabama Cooperative Extension
Caring for rose bushes doesn’t have to be intimidating, no matter what you’ve heard.
First off, choose good stock; make sure the rose you buy is suited for your...
Good Hope holds annual back-to-school bash
Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett, second from right, and his crew working at the 2017 Back-to-School Bash put on by the City of Good Hope. / Heather Mann
GOOD HOPE - To celebrate the start...
Hanceville Fire & Rescue getting new gear
Hanceville Assistant Fire Chief Bart Absher confers with council members Jimmy Sawyer and Sharon Porter./ W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - With Mayor Kenneth Nail out of town, the Hanceville City Council’s agenda was fairly light Thursday...
Area kids get hands-on at local art camp
Local artist Laura Walker held her art camp at The Link of Cullman County this year, where several area kids participated. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - Some say that encouraging creativity in children can often...
Party faithful turn out for Republican candidate dinner, minus Strange
Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice and U.S. Senate hopeful Roy Moore speaks to guests at Friday night's Republican dinner. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - More than 150 area Republicans turned out Friday evening, when...
Spotlight on mental health: New AL mental health commissioner visits Cullman
Pictured are Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, Rep. Randall Shedd, Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown, State Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear and Mental Healthcare of Cullman Director Chris Van Dyke./ Courtesy of Randall...
Southern gospel tradition: Joyful Hearts 25th anniversary homecoming Aug. 5
Southern gospel group Joyful Hearts will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a homecoming gospel singing on Saturday, August 5 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
CULLMAN - The rafters out at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church will...
Movie Review: ‘Atomic Blonde’ has great action, suffers a bit on plot
"Atomic Blonde," in theaters now, is directed by David Leitch, half of the director duo behind the John Wick films. "Atomic Blonde" stars Charlize Theron as MI6 agent Lorraine Broughton and James McAvoy as...
Cullman Utilities Board files suit against Duck River Dam engineers, construction company
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer announced the suit. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At 3 p.m. Friday afternoon, Cullman City Attorney Roy Williams, on behalf of the Utilities Board of the City of...
Sheriff’s Office warns of new phone scam
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office received several calls from Cullman County residents Friday saying that people are calling and claiming to be with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and that the resident...
CCSO: 8 arrested for drugs on 2 separate search warrants
Top row, l-r: Whitney Nichole Thursby, Oliver Samual Tucker, Danny Ray Tucker and MiKayla Delaine Burleson
Bottom row, l-r: Donald William Holder, Shelly Dawn Holder, Bradley Dewayne Hester and Kimberly Johnson Graves
CULLMAN COUNTY -...
Flash Flood Watch Friday 9 a.m to 9 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FLASH FLOOD WATCH for our area, in effect from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, July 28.
A cold front approaching from the north will bring...
Coast Gas ‘Serving Cullman Day’ back-to-school bash Friday
CULLMAN - Tomorrow, Friday, July 28, Coast Gas will be holding its second annual Serving Cullman Day, this time focusing on students and providing supplies for them as they head back to school. From...
ALS nonprofit holding arts and crafts fair this weekend
CULLMAN - Nonprofit group Fishing 4 a Cure 4 ALS is doing something new. In addition to its annual bass tournament, which is held in the fall, a vendor arts and crafts fair is...
After 11 tasty years, AJ’s Steakhouse prepares to say goodbye
Melody Folsom Hill, daughter of former Alabama governor “Big Jim” Folsom, opened AJ’s Steakhouse with her late husband, Doug Hill. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - AJ’s Steakhouse has been a Cullman institution since 2006. After...
Wallace State biology instructor Connie Briehn participates in 2017 Mountains to Gulf expedition
Wallace State biology instructor Connie Briehn holds a snake during her time on the Mountains to Gulf: Helping Teachers Make Connections expedition, hosted by the Montgomery-based Legacy, Partners in Environmental Education.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State...
WaLLi members beat the heat with ice cream contest
John Thomas, left, and Bobbie Bradford, were declared the winners in the homemade ice cream contest held by the WaLLi program at Wallace State Community College.
HANCEVILLE - More than a dozen members of the...
Jasper claims gold division title at Wallace State volleyball camp
The championship ball/ Johnny Thornton
HANCEVILLE - Jasper High School, officially Walker High School until school resumes this fall, unofficially won its first title when the volleyball program captured the Gold Division crown Wednesday at...
Cullman Police announce changes to morning traffic flow around 3 city schools
CPD Lt. Jeff Warnke, left, Officer Rodney Banister, center, and CPD Chief Kenny Culpepper demonstrate how the cones will be set up during school hours. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The start of a new...
CCCDC awards almost $110K in grants
This month’s CCCDC meeting saw a packed house. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met on Monday evening at Cullman City Hall, where they awarded almost $110,000 in grants...
Sheriff’s office taking applications for citizens’ academy
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is taking applications now for the next session of its popular Citizens' Academy. The academy is a nine-week course and is free to the public; however,...
Citizen alleges deficiencies in road management in Dodge City
Said England, during heavy rain, the ditch floods quickly, encroaching into her yard and threatening to wash over the road. / courtesy Alice England
DODGE CITY - When it rains at Alice England’s house, it...
Commission meeting becomes referendum on local trucking business
The commission met before a nearly packed house Tuesday morning. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - When the Cullman County Commission planned Tuesday morning’s meeting, the commissioners probably did not know that the hot topic wouldn’t...
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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – More than 200 athletes made their way to James W. Shabel Stadium Saturday morning for this year’s Castille Character Camp,...
