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Getting ‘saucy’ at Vinemont BBQ Fest
VINEMONT, Ala. - The sweet smell of sticky barbecue sauce rolled in the crisp air and called to hungry stomachs far and wide Saturday,...
Victim Services invites community to ‘Walk a Mile in Their Shoes’...
CULLMAN, Ala. - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) is hosting its inaugural Walk a Mile in Their...
WSCC Criminal Justice hosting ‘Crime Scene House’ to benefit Lions’ Kitchen
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – While haunted houses and frightening corn maze experiences are fairly common this time of year, few things spark more fear than...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Raiders capture back to back county championships with...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After defeating Fairview and Vinemont in last week’s semifinals respectively, the Good Hope Raiders and West Point Warriors clashed in...
Halloween Learning – Students create candy assembly line at WES
CULLMAN, Ala. -- What better way to learn about Henry Ford’s assembly line than by putting those skills to good use getting things ready...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 24, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 24, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
CHS celebrates students awarded with academic honors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman High School recently earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students' hard...
WSCC Alumni accepting reservations for “To Kill a Mockingbird” performance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association is accepting reservations for a planned trip to Huntsville to see Harper Lee’s “To...
Poison candy: The urban legend of Halloween
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Every Halloween, parents are warned to keep their children safe from intentional candy poisonings. While there are always risks, the...
Cullman Primary Care undergoing consolidation
CULLMAN, Ala. — With its roots deeply planted in providing core primary care services, Cullman Primary Care, PC (CPC) has seen rapid expansion over...
Victim Services raises over $30K at Masquerade Ball
CULLMAN, Ala. – The lights of Loft 212 twinkled and reflected off countless beaded gowns and feathered masks Thursday evening, Oct. 19, as Victim...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 23, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 23, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Alabama coaching staff names 8 Players of the Week after Tennessee...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama coaching staff selected eight players of the week following the Crimson Tide's 34-20 win against then-No. 17/15 Tennessee last Saturday. Jase...
UAB Suffers 45-21 defeat to Memphis in Battle For The Bones
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– Memphis outscored UAB 24-0 in the second half and earned a 45-21 victory over the Blazers on Saturday afternoon at Protective Stadium.
UAB...
6 teams advance to Cullman County Youth Football Championship Games
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The semifinal round of this year’ s Cullman County Youth Football playoffs were hosted at Good Hope’s James W. Shabel...
1993 Auburn Tigers reunite to celebrate unbeaten season
AUBURN, Ala. – As the state’s top high school recruit in the class of 1993, offensive lineman Willie Anderson chose Auburn over Alabama despite...
Woodland Village seeking candy donations for 1st fall carnival since pandemic
CULLMAN, Ala. - Woodland Village Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is preparing for its largest fall carnival yet after a four-year hiatus due to COVID-19....
Render Aid Alabama hosting Boo Festival Oct. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. - Amid a plethora of fall and Halloween activities slated for next week, Render Aid Alabama is joining in on the fall...
Local church hosting ‘Judgement House’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Redemption Church in Cullman will host a “Judgement House” titles “Collision” Oct. 27-29.
According to Pastor Rachel Thompson, a Judgment House is...
Files from yesteryear: 1904, 1954
From the files of 1904
Miss Annie McConnell has returned to her studies in Tuscaloosa.
Mrs. Joseph Rudder returned Wednesday from an extended visit in Knoxville.
Captain...
County Commission recognizes local women; new library board member appointed
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two local women were recognized by the Cullman County Commission at its monthly meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 17. Nancy Moore was...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 4 Muscle Shoals downs Cullman 34-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – With a playoff berth guaranteed, the Cullman Bearcats were home Friday night where they hosted the undefeated and fourth ranked Muscle...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison pulls away to top Falkville 28-6
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs hosted the always tough Falkville Blue Devils in the last non region matchup of the regular season. Addison...
Jacobs declares Pilot International Founders Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, officially proclaimed the week of Oct. 16-22, 2023, Pilot International Founders Week...
Good time for a great cause
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hope Horses, Inc. has been a staple in the north Alabama special needs circuit since opening its doors. On Oct. 19,...
Cullman GOP gearing up for 2024 election season
CULLMAN, Ala. – As the 2024 election season nears, Cullman County Republican Party Chair Alex J. Chaney shed light on the GOP qualification process.
“Candidate...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview scores late to edge Lawrence County 14-7
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies hosted the Lawrence County Red Devils in another huge region game Friday night and after battling it out for three...
8 arrested in Cullman child exploitation sting operation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department's Investigation Division and Tactical Unit, in a coordinated effort with the Covenant Rescue Group, conducted a child...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont collects 32-19 win at Danville
DANVILLE, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back on the road Friday night for a big regional matchup against Danville and after dropping three...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope falls at Fultondale 35-7
FULTONDALE, Ala. – After collecting a convincing, 41-13 win over Ashville last week, the Good Hope Raiders were on the road Friday night for...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls late at East Limestone 24-17
ATHENS, Ala. – After earning a hard-fought, 21-14 win at Ardmore last week, the West Point Warriors were back on the road Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek cruises past Vina 46-8
ARLEY, Ala. – After shutting out Shoals Chrisian on the road last week, Meek returned home Friday night to host Vina and after building...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs wins 54-46 shootout at Greene County
EUTAW, Ala. – After falling to Aliceville at home last week, the Cold Springs Eagles hit the road Friday night for a regional matchup...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab topples Guntersville on the road 29-19
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – After outracing Boaz in a 63-35 shootout at home last week, the Arabian Knights were on the road Friday night for...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 20, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 20, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Library board opts not to remove challenged books
CULLMAN, Ala. - The small back room of the main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System was packed Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023,...
Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation overwhelmed by support
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation (CCBBF) said it is overwhelmed by the support shown by the community. The nonprofit hosted...
Wallace State Volleyball, Cross Country move up in polls
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College Volleyball has moved up to first place in the North division of the Alabama Community College Conference...
Pet of the week: Grady
CULLMAN, Ala. – Grady, an approximately 2-year-old male terrier and hound mix with a dark-toned tricolor coat is available for adoption at the Cullman...
Berlin Town Council celebrates clerk’s achievement, talks roads and events
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening took time from its meeting to recognize Town Clerk Keirstyn Montgomery for her recent...
Wallace State unveils first EV heavy duty truck for Diesel Technology...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — During the unveiling of a new piece of equipment to be used in Wallace State Community College’s electric vehicle curriculum in...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond sweeps Cleveland, Southeastern to win 2A, Area...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond was the site of the Class 2A, Area 12 tournament this year and after Cold Springs fell just...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: No. 1 Addison tops No. 3 Meek to win...
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs are becoming used to hosting their area tournament and did so again this year by winning the...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: CMS 8th grade tops Muscle Shoals 20-8 to...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After capturing the seventh-grade title Tuesday, Cullman Middle School was back on Mark Britton Field at Oliver Woodard Stadium to play...
Local man arrested following foot chase from Walmart-South
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was arrested Thursday, Oct. 19, following a foot chase that began at Wal-Mart on Olive Street Southwest and...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 19, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 19, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Vinemont Elementary named Alabama Science of Reading Spotlight School
VINEMONT, Ala. - Teachers, faculty and students at Vinemont Elementary School were recognized on Oct. 17 for their dedication and commitment to ensuring all...
Jacobs proclaims Oct. 28 Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Day; MS walk...
CULLMAN, Ala. – As North Central Neurology Associates gears up for its Multiple Sclerosis (MS) awareness walk to be held Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023,...
‘We accept everyone who comes through that door’
Northside Baptist Church hosts monthly community meal
CULLMAN, Ala. – The small parking lot of Northside Baptist Church was packed on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023,...
Best in show
Local teen shines at 17th Annual Mr. Painterman ‘Rhythms of Color’ Art Fest & Student Art Competition
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hundreds poured into The Harbert...
County Commission recognizes local women; new library board member appointed despite...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two local women were recognized by the Cullman County Commission at its monthly meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 17. Nancy Moore was...
Zip through the moonlight
CULLMAN, Ala. - Zip between the boughs of hearty forestry, weightless and at the speed of flight, experiencing the moonlit sky under a Hunter’s...
Joran van der Sloot sentenced for extortion and wire fraud, admits...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Dutch citizen Joran van der Sloot pleaded guilty Wednesday, Oct. 18, and was sentenced for his role in a scheme to obtain...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 18, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 18, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Staying safe while staying warm
CULLMAN, Ala. - October is a month of fun: hayrides and pumpkin patches, costumes and candy. If Alabama is your home, it also brings...
Jacobs proclaims October ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed October 2023 “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” (DVAM) in the city of Cullman. On hand...
Nightmares on the streets of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Halloween- a day of the year when candy is handed out freely, knocking on a stranger's door is encouraged and nobody...
Did you see the solar eclipse?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Residents in Cullman County saw an annular solar eclipse in the sky on Saturday, Oct. 14. The event occurs every one...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: CMS 7th grade downs Hartselle 12-0 to win...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After wrapping up an undefeated regular season against Arab last week, the Cullman Bearcats returned home Tuesday night to host this...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope sweeps Oneonta to claim area championship
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – This year’s 4A, Area 12 Tournament tipped off at Good Hope Tuesday night and the hosting Lady Raiders downed Oneonta...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 17, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 17, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Dodge City Tattoo Company sees hundreds at Halloween and Horror Art...
DODGE CITY, Ala. – While many local tattoo shops boast Friday the 13th specials for flash art and piercings, Dodge City Tattoo Company has...
‘Murder on the Silver Screen’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hundreds poured into Stone Bridge Farms’ Browne Stone Centre dressed to the nines in three-piece suits and perfectly bedazzled gowns on...
Cullman Lowe’s hosts local fire, rescue and EMS personnel
CULLMAN, Ala. - Last weekend, Lowe’s invited local fire and rescue and EMS teams to hold a meet and greet in hopes of raising...
2,200-plus visit Peinhardt Farm Days
CULLMAN, Ala. - Peinhardt Living History Farm hosted its annual Farm Days over the weekend, welcoming more than 2,200 guests to the two-day event...
Celebrating recovery at Holly Pond United Methodist Church
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Trauma and addiction are two things that touch everyone in some way. It may be through a sister who is...
Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies fired upon in multi-county pursuit; One suspect...
CULLMAN, Ala. — On Oct. 16, Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies were involved in a chase that started in the Bremen area around...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 16, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 16, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Fairview’s Guyton named GSC Special Teams Player of the Week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Gulf South Conference released on Monday morning its weekly award winners for football. The University of West Alabama garnered two winners,...
Alabama coaching staff selects 6 Players of the Week following Arkansas...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama coaching staff named 6 players of the week following the Crimson Tide's 24-21 win against Arkansas last Saturday. JC Latham, Amari Niblack and Kobe...
Cullman Regional trustee named to statewide board
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ginger Hogeland, Ed.D., a member of the board of Cullman Regional Medical Center, was recently elected to serve on the board...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 7 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – This was the final week of the 2023 Cullman County youth football regular season, and all eyes are now moving to...
Pink is for men, too
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year around 300,000 individuals will hear the words that nobody ever dreams of hearing, “I’m so sorry, but you have...
‘It’s a crisis situation’: Hanceville council discusses fire dues
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its meeting Thursday, the Hanceville City Council expressed frustration about unpaid fire dues. The dues, a $13 monthly charge benefiting...
The Vendor Venue hosts Ladies Night Out
CULLMAN, Ala. – New small business mercantile The Vendor Venue and Owner Leah Harris hosted Ladies Night Out on Thursday, Oct. 12. Harris threw...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
Mr. G.W. Tingle passed away on October 10. There were 12 children born to this union. Burial was at Mars...
Hanceville Public Library hosts monthly homeschool Art Club
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - “It looks like an onion with legs!” “It’s a Walmart bag, bro!” Exclamations and chatter fill the usual stillness of the...
2 arrested for meth trafficking, another on outstanding warrants
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Oct. 6, 2023, deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 65 near Exit...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats dominate Columbia 49-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – After dropping a tight regional matchup on the road against Athens last week, the Bearcats were back home at Oliver Woodard...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point edges Ardmore on the road 21-14
ARDMORE, Ala. – The West Point Warriors made the trip the state line for a regional matchup against Ardmore and after starting the final...
Seniors enjoy a day at the Cullman County Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. – The air was drizzly and crisp as Cullman County seniors gathered in hundreds and made their way to the Coca-Cola Theater...
Vinemont council approves ‘right turn only’ sign on Park Drive
VINEMONT, Ala. - At the Vinemont Town Council meeting Tuesday night, resident Shirley Arnett addressed the council members regarding a previously discussed U-turn on...
James and the giant…pumpkin?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Visiting the Cullman County Fair brings around all sorts of interesting things to look at and explore. Exhibit halls burst at...
Les Dames hosting 2nd annual Witches Ride Oct. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Good witches and bad witches alike will descend on Cullman’s Warehouse District to drink witches brew, glide through the cobbled streets...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville drops regional game with Etowah 49-14
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were back home at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night to host a regional matchup against Etowah and unfortunately...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope pulls away to collect 41-13 win over...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – It was Senior Night at James W. Shabel Stadium in Good Hope as the Raiders faced off against the Ashville...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aliceville pulls away to top Cold Springs 64-14
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back home Friday night for another big regional game against Aliceville. The Eagles and Yellow Jackets...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops region game with West End 44-24
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After defeating Gaston to earn their first win of the season last week, the Broncos were back home Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls at Madison Academy 49-6
MADISON, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Madison to take on the Mustangs of Madison Academy Friday night and unfortunately for the road crowd, the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab outraces Boaz in 63-35 shootout
ARAB, Ala. – After enjoying last week off, the Arabian Knights returned home Friday night for a regional matchup against Boaz. Arab jumped out...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek downs Shoals Christian on the road 30-0
FLORENCE, Ala. – After dropping a hard-fought battle at Addison last week, the Meek Tigers were back on the road Friday night for another...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies remain unbeaten with 38-0 win at Brewer
BREWER, Ala. – After celebrating homecoming with a win over Ardmore last week, the Aggies were back on the road Friday night for a...
Marshall: 2 indicted for 2015 murder of Eric Cates
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Friday announced the indictments of Joshua Franklin Hill, 33, of Walker County and Cyerena Cheyenne...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 13, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 13, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Fall festivities ahead
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s finally here! Dozens of events like trunk or treats, costume parties, festivals and good, old-fashioned trick or treating are coming...
Pet of the week: LuLu Bean is looking for love
CULLMAN, Ala. – LuLu Bean, an approximately 2-year-old female dachshund and chihuahua mix with a cream and ebony patched coat is available for adoption...
Cullman City Schools cuts ribbon on new Primary School addition
CULLMAN, Ala. – After 18 months of construction, the new additions and renovations at Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) are complete and the school...
‘The Canterbury Tales’ comes to life at CHS
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of the great English literature classics came to life recently at Cullman High School, as literature students were tasked with...
Horton woman dies after Cullman County crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Horton woman died after being involved in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, in...
Scott Brown named principal of Good Hope High School
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education at its October meeting approved the hiring of Scott Brown as the next principal of...
