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Citizen of the Week: Cullman High School’s Bryan Patrick
I want them (his students) to love what they do and to see that there are more important aspects of their work than just...
Religious Spotlight: New Prospect Baptist Church’s Brother Kyle Ellison
People are confused, and it’s hard to earn their trust, but we do all within our power to give the Gospel of Jesus Christ...
A Brief History of Sacred Heart Church and School
CULLMAN – Sacred Heart Church is one of the oldest churches in Cullman. Its two large, cross-topped steeples can be seen from all over...
Citizen of the Week: Nancy Moore, A Reflection of Sobriety
I am extremely grateful for where I am today. I love being a part of life again.”
Nancy Moore, One-Year Sober
CULLMAN – Nancy Moore is...
Religious Profile: Daystar Church’s Pastor Jerry Lawson
Although I developed a deep relationship with God as a teenager, I never wanted to be a preacher."
Pastor Jerry Lawson, Daystar Church
CULLMAN – Jerry...
“Secret Meals for Hungry Children” Benefits From Local Car Show
If it weren’t for the generosity of Scott Spitzer and the Cullman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealership, the car show could not happen.”
Brenda Allison,...
Mirroring History: Sportsman Lake Playground
CULLMAN – Nearly everyone that has grown up in Cullman County has, at some point in time, played on the playground at Sportsman Lake...
Dairy Queen Opens New Cullman Location
The store on Highway 31 has been in the same location for sixty years, so when people say, ‘Let’s go to Dairy Queen’ that’s...
CAAWA Superheroes Rescue Local Animals
CULLMAN – CAAWA, the Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association, is a band of individuals whose job is to rescue and save the neglected and...
Mopars on the Street Car Show Benefits Hungry Children
CULLMAN – Pentastar South Car Club hosted their 8th Annual Mopars on the Streets Car Show on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Cullman Chrysler...
Religious Spotlight: Reverend John Bussman of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
There's nothing like being the instrument through which God brings a little child or an adult into His Church.”
John Bussman, Pastor at St. Paul’s...
Citizen of the Week: Steve Cummings – Winning by Being Different
CULLMAN – Steve Cummings is no stranger to Cullman; his family owned and operated Cummings Sporting Goods for many years. He has worked in...
Hanceville’s Summer Reading Program has Children Rubbing Elbows With Local Heroes
HANCEVILLE – Last Tuesday began the first day of Hanceville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. The day’s theme was ‘Hometown Heroes’ and the children...
Mirroring History: Big Bridge
BREMEN – Summertime is here, and people will soon be headed to Smith Lake to enjoy all the fun there is to be had...
Religious Spotlight: Mitchell Williams, Pastor of First United Methodist Church
The tornadoes of 2011 wrecked some of our building, especially the sanctuary, but we recovered with unity, grace and joy."
Mitchell Williams, Pastor of First...
Citizen of the Week: Local Body Builder Kelley Burgess Achieves High Accolades Despite Crippling...
I got into bodybuilding because I was driving home one day and could feel my belly hanging over my pants and jiggling with every...
Cullman Tractor Supply Hosts Pet Adoption Event
We just do the best we can with what we have to change things for the better for the animals in Cullman County.”
Sue Jones,...
Local History: Traveling Thomas Jefferson Yeager
CULLMAN – Thomas Jefferson Yeager loved adventure. As a matter of fact, he never stayed in one place for very long. During the late...
Russell Marine Makes a Splash: State’s Largest Boat Dealer Comes to Dodge City
Here at Russell Marine Smith Lake, we offer boat sales, service, on water service, a parts department, and a fully stocked wakeboard proshop, with all the watersports toys...
WSCC Hosts 17th Annual Hanceville Antique Tractor & Engine Show
HANCEVILLE – On Saturday, the 17th Annual Hanceville Antique Tractor & Engine Show was held at Wallace State Community College. The event hosted an...
Religious Spotlight: Faith Tabernacle Church’s Brother Lummie Speakman
I consider the biggest challenge would be seeing so many people pass up the opportunity the God of Heaven has given them.”
Brother Lummie Speakman...
Bettina Pearson Higdon: A Brilliant Woman
I remember her as being one of the best librarians at the Cullman Public Library that they ever had....always helpful, always friendly.”
Charlotte Rumore
CULLMAN –...
Mirroring History: Hanceville High School Principals
HANCEVILLE – Mr. J. R. Edmondson was the principal at Hanceville High School from at least 1948 until 1950. Edmondson Hall, a part of...
Citizen of the Week: Lowell Henderson – Master Woodworker, Motorcycle Rider, and Freelance Writer
HANCEVILLE – Meet Hanceville's Lowell Henderson: a Southern gentleman, master woodworker, motorcycle rider and freelance writer. Lowell is a devoted family man. He and...
Smith Lake Park Celebrates Memorial Day
TRIMBLE – Smith Lake Park hosted a two day Music Festival over the Memorial Day weekend, May 23rd and 24th. There were arts and...
Religious Spotlight: Meet Steve Britt, Pastor of Northbrook Baptist Church
My biggest challenge as leader of the church is to understand why God would allow someone like me to know and serve someone like...
Citizen of the Week: Cliff Powell Teaches How to “Pray Hard & Speak Life”
I know that God placed this opportunity into my life to share my story in a way that can reach lost and hurting people...
Veterans Memorial Park Honors Local Heroes
CULLMAN – Memorial Day is a federal holiday and is meant to remember the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces....
Mirroring History: Cullman City Mayors
CULLMAN – The Mayor is the most visible of the city's elected officials and is held publicly accountable for the performance of city government....
Religious Spotlight: Sandy Niiler, Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church
I grew up in a somewhat conservative, traditional family, so even the idea of preaching was foreign to me.”
Sandy Niiler, Pastor of Christ Lutheran...
Tomatoes and Lettuce and Berries – Oh My: Cullman’s Festhalle Market Platz Has it...
CULLMAN – The weather is warming up nicely and with warm weather comes all the fresh fruits and vegetables for which Cullman County is...
Citizen of the Week: Local Artist Laura Walker
CULLMAN – Meet this week’s Citizen of the Week – Laura Walker. Laura is married to Ryan Walker, owner of Walker Timber Frames and...
Police Run With Torch from Courthouse to Football Stadium to Recognize Special Olympics
We had a great run and a good time. We had the largest group of runners we’ve ever had, which is about 35 total.”
Rex...
2015 Cullman Area Tourism & Community Improvement Awards
In 2014, 1,301 individuals in Cullman were directly or indirectly employed by tourism. That is a 5.7 percent increase over 2013.”
Ben Harrison, Tourism Board...
Remembering Cullman’s Founder: The Eulogy of Colonel John Gottfried Cullmann
CULLMAN – John Gottfried Cullmann was born on July 2, 1823 and died December 3, 1895. He is buried in the Cullman City Cemetery....
TP Country Club Hosts ‘Demo Day’
CULLMAN – Golf enthusiasts from all over Cullman came out to TP Country Club to take part in Demo Day. Representatives from three major...
Religious Spotlight: Meet Dr. Ralph Andrews – Pastor of Good Hope Baptist Church
My number one priority is preaching. Preaching is not only something that I enjoy doing, it is what God has called me to do.”
Dr....
May 2015 Cullman City Council Meeting Breakdown
CULLMAN – A regular Cullman City Council meeting was held Monday, May 11, in the Lucille N. Galin Auditorium in City Hall at 7 p.m.
The meeting began...
Local Veteran Chosen To Take Rotary Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
HANCEVILLE – World War II Veteran and Victorian Manor resident Homer Parker recently received exciting news. He was chosen to participate in the Tuscaloosa Rotary...
Mirroring History: Cullman Hospital to Folsom Center
CULLMAN – From 1939 to 1995, the building located at 401 Arnold Street NE in Cullman was home to Cullman Hospital. Today it is...
Strawberry Festival Celebrates Local Farmers, CP&R Hosts Annual Event for First Time
This is the third year I’ve done the Strawberry Festival, and it’s always a fun weekend.”
Marisa Griffin, Owner of Griffin Family Farms
CULLMAN – Cullman...
Smith Lake Becomes Giant Yard Sale
TRIMBLE – Smith Lake Park was the place to be this past Saturday as the community gathered together and held a mammoth yard sale....
Religious Spotlight: Seventh Street Baptist Church’s Pastor Eric Martin
Seventh Street has been through difficult times in the past. I have challenged our people to take down the rearview mirror and not look...
Cullman County Public Library Honors Lesia Coleman for 34 years of Service
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Public Library Board and employees recently honored long time librarian, Lesia Coleman, for her 34 years of outstanding service....
Mirroring History: Klein’s Dairy Products
CULLMAN – Born in 1894, Charles Henry Ernest Klein was 6 years old when his family moved to Cullman from Chicago. He grew up...
WSCC Gets New Art Exhibit
HANCEVILLE – The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College hosted a reception for its newest exhibition, “Equus: Fine Art Photography by Arden...
Citizen of the Week: Kathy McLeroy
What helped me get through all this is that I knew God was always there and I never had a fear of death.”
Kathy McLeroy
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Cullman County Wide Yard Sale Moved to May 2
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Wide Yard Sale that was initially scheduled for Saturday, April 25 at Smith Lake Park has been rescheduled for...
Religious Spotlight: Meet Mark Sanford, Pastor of Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene
Baptizing people, praying with people, or just having honest conversations about what God is doing in their lives has to be the most rewarding...
Former University of Alabama Player Speaks at Chamber Luncheon
Our goal is to train, develop and prepare players to reach their full potential, athletically and personally, through skill training and character building.”
Jeremiah Castille,...
Mirroring History: Cullman Municipal Pool
CULLMAN – The Cullman Municipal Pool was located in a lot next to Cullman High School. Not only did it offer endless fun for...
Annual ‘Dinner with the Drum Line’ Supports CHS Percussion Program
We have had an amazing turnout; it seems the parents, community, fans and friends around the town have really enjoyed the evening.”
Adam McDowell, Associate...
Wild as a Hog: Who Was Cullman’s Newton Mack “Hog” Miller?
HOLLY POND – Newton Mack “Hog” Miller was considered to be an industrious entrepreneur. He was typical of the early settlers who brought their...
Knapsacks for Kids Food Drive Kickoff: Area Churches and Residents ‘Stuff the Bus’ to...
CULLMAN – On Monday, the week long Knapsacks for Kids Food Drive began. Local citizens and area churches have come together to work towards putting a...
Religious Spotlight: Meet Grace Community Church’s Pastor Samuel Tucker
I surrendered to God's call to preach at the age of seventeen. I started pastoring Antioch Baptist Church near Fairview at twenty years of...
Meet Larry Rowlette A.K.A. Colonel Cullmann
I enjoy spreading the message of heritage, tradition, and values everywhere I go. I also try to live by those same words, because it...
Mirroring History: Hanceville High School Bulldog Band
HANCEVILLE – Hanceville High School was originally constructed in 1923, and an elementary school was built in 1936. When a new high school was...
10th Annual Colton’s Cookout for a Cure Benefits Relay For Life
We’ve been doing this for 10 years now. I can’t believe the turnout, year after year. It’s been amazing.”
Beth Evans, Colton’s Mother
CULLMAN – On...
“If You Build It”: Wallace State Shows Last Independent Film in Series
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April 2015 Cullman City Council Meeting Breakdown
CULLMAN – A regular Cullman City Council meeting was held Monday night in the Lucille N. Galin Auditorium in City Hall at 7 p.m....
Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions Speaks at Barbecue Lunch
I’m really proud of Cullman. This is a hard working community; very cutting edge and has economic growth and I think you are going...
Ashley Tankersley: Living the Life of a Pastor’s Wife
I have always been involved in church, even before I got married I was involved in VBS and was a children’s Sunday school teacher. I always...
Mirroring History: Cullman First United Methodist Church
CULLMAN – The Cullman Mission was organized by Reverend Sam P. West in 1881. One of its leading laymen, Mr. George W. Hanlin, organized...
Desperation Church Transforms Closet into Kitchen for Cullman Police
Our department will be forever grateful to the members and staff of Desperation Church. They are truly taking the love of Christ to Cullman.”
Craig...
Learn How to use Chalk Paint at Cullman’s Vintage West
Bring your own piece to work with, or we can provide something for you – it’s up to you.”
Teresa Daniel, Owner of Vintage West
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Green Thumbs Wanted: New Community Garden Takes Root
This is definitely a community effort and I am excited that the Housing Authority has been so willing to do this.”
Rachel Dawsey, North Alabama...
A Brief History of Colony, Alabama
COLONY – It is believed that Colony, Alabama was originally settled after the Civil War during Reconstruction and following the emancipation, or freedom of...
Religious Spotlight: Meet Bo Edmonds
For me, the biggest challenge of being a church leader is the changing culture and society and dealing with those changes; to be uncompromising...
Cullman’s Catherine Clark Voss: A Woman with Nerves of Steel
CULLMAN – Catherine Clark Voss was no ordinary woman. Not only was she very beautiful, but she was also very smart, stubborn and had...
WSCC Hosts Relay for Life Event
I lost my eyesight; the tumor had pressed against my optic nerves causing me to become blind. But just because I lost my vision...
Red Cross Asks for Pillows and Blankets
CULLMAN – The American Red Cross hosted a “pillow fight” on Saturday, outside of Walmart, in an effort to gather supplies for their new...
Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q Celebrates 30th Birthday By Giving Back to the Community
We don’t do traditional advertising. What we call our advertising budget is what we do in good wills for the community.”
Beth Kibler, Jim N’...
Clarkson Covered Bridge Re-opens After Renovation
BETHEL – The construction crew is finally finished and all their equipment has been removed from the area. Clarkson Covered Bridge is once again...
Meet Mazzie: The Furry Face of Werner’s Trading Company
“She rings the bell at the door when she wants to go outside and has her own hut, or hiding place, under the counter...
Mirroring History: Anderson Motel
CULLMAN – Located on Highway 31, the Anderson Hotel was the weary traveler’s home away from home. The memorable site continues to be as...
Hot Days and Cool Treats: Self-Employed Cullman Ice Cream Truck Driver Chris Eady is...
I’ve been in several different trucks; I’ve worked for the same company for years. I decided I wanted to work for myself, so I...
Do You Know These Historic Facts About Cullman?
CULLMAN – Did you know that our town’s founder Colonel Johann Gottfried Cullmann’s original home was located where Just for Looks and Berkley Bob’s...
The Link of Cullman County Continues towards $20,100 Goal, Creates Virtual Giving Tree
CULLMAN – The Link of Cullman County is a faith-based, non-profit organization that supports the needs of our neighbors through goal setting, career advising...
Couponing Classes Offered to the Masses: Fancher Tutoring Service Helps Make Saving Money Easy
I’ve spent more than 30 hours collecting all you need to know to begin your coupon journey in a convenient kit that will not...
Stop the Sneezing and Sniffles: Cullman’s Dr. Adam Harrison Discusses Common Allergies at...
CULLMAN – On Thursday, March 19, Dr. Adam Harrison of Cullman Internal Medicine spoke at Cullman Regional Medical Center’s Spring Fever Lunch and Learn...
Cullman Police Officers Recognized for Service
A law enforcement agency is only as good as the men and women who serve in it.”
Kenny Culpepper, Cullman City Police Chief
CULLMAN – During...
“The Most Heartwarming Film of 2014” Joins WSCC’s Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers
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Small Children Reach Large Goal: Mrs. Stidham’s Kindergarten Class Collects 1,003 Box Tops to...
CULLMAN – Young children can make big things happen. Take, for example, Mrs. Stidham’s kindergarten class, also known as the ‘Pony Class’. The group...
Mirroring History: Eureka Hotel and Rexall DrugStore Becomes Cullman Savings Bank’s Parking Deck
CULLMAN – The Eureka Hotel and Rexall Drugstore was located at the intersection of 1st Street SW and 4th Street SW in downtown Cullman....
The Antique Market of Cullman: Quaint New Business Filled with Bits and Pieces of...
CULLMAN – There is a new business in town and it is full of antiques and Cullman history. The Antique Market opened its beautiful...
John W. Sparks: Cullman County’s 15th Sheriff Killed in the Line of Fire
CULLMAN – John W. Sparks served as Cullman’s 15th sheriff and the only sheriff to die in the line of duty. He was a...
Local Elementary Teacher and Musician Inspires Children for Decades with ‘The Frog Song’
CULLMAN – Tim Clemmons is the music teacher for both East and West Elementary schools. Back in the ‘80s he created a song that...
The Link of Cullman County ‘Flourishes’: Praise given to God for Organization’s Blessings at...
CULLMAN – The Link of Cullman County celebrated all that God has done in 2014 through their ministry non-profit by hosting their annual event...
Cullman Civitan Club’s Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction Benefits Local Charity
CULLMAN – The Cullman Civitan Club held their Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction on Friday at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church's Fellowship Hall....
“Yours Eternally: Letters of a Lifetime” – Ben Johnson South’s New Play Entertains the...
HANCEVILLE – “Yours Eternally: Letters of a Lifetime” is a brand new play written by local playwright Ben Johnson South. It made its debut...
Religious Leader Spotlight: Reverend John Richter – A Teacher at Heart
I love the moment the light bulb turns on and someone gets it. It’s that moment when someone realizes, ‘Oh, that’s what God is...
Spring Cleaning is Right Around the Corner
CULLMAN – Despite all the snow and ice lately, spring is just around the corner. Flowers will begin to bloom and the grass will...
East Side Baptist Church Invites All to Celebrate Easter
I was radically saved and called to preach at the age of seventeen years old, a junior in high school, and started pastoring Southern...
Vinemont Eagles Baseball Team to Hold 1st Annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction
VINEMONT – The Vinemont Eagles Baseball team will host their 1st Annual Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction Saturday, March 14 in the school lunchroom....
Mirroring History: From Cullman County School to Cullman County Courthouse
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Courthouse’s current location was vacant until the year 1920 when it became home to a two-story brick building, which...
Former Alabama First Lady Marsha Folsom to Star in Ben South’s New Play
HANCEVILLE – On Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m., Ben Johnson South’s new play, “Yours Eternally: Letters of a Lifetime” will premiere. The play...
Cullman Savings Bank: A Business with Lots of Change
CULLMAN – Towering over the city of Cullman stands a wonderful piece of the community’s history, Cullman Savings Bank. The bank was originally known...
American Bulldog Charity Show Honors Young Boy
But just because a dog isn't the prettiest or doesn't walk exactly right doesn't mean it's not the best dog ever to someone who...
Chamber Hosts Seminar on Using Facebook & Social Media to Build and Grow Local...
You don’t need millions of fans, you just need to start with three or four people who want to hear what you have to...
Lilly Grae & Co.: A Place to Create and Celebrate Hard Working Wives and...
The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more in life there is to celebrate!"
Audra Vest, co-owner of Lilly Grae & Co.
CULLMAN –...
