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Junior Miss Cullman County Fair Princess Brooklyn Shaw champions diabetes platform
CULLMAN, Ala. - Junior Miss Cullman County Fair Princess Brooklyn Shaw takes her platform, Tiaras for Type 1, seriously.
“This platform is very dear to...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Keep God first, and never stop trusting Him’: Cold...
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs senior standout Ciara Calvert was a multi-sport athlete during her years competing for the Eagles and in this interview...
Cullman City Schools ramping up Archery program
Cullman City Schools has one of the most successful archery programs in the nation, and officials are working to make sure that doesn't change.
Longtime...
Cullman City Council moves forward on sporting goods store
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved an agreement that brings a new sporting goods store expected to be an Academy...
Mopars for a cause: Car show raises $4.5K to feed hungry...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s own Mopar fanatics group, the Pentastar South Car Club, in partnership with Cullman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, recently donated $4,500...
Guthery found not guilty of manslaughter in vehicle crash
Updated June 27, 2024, at 5:45 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The reckless homicide trial of Tyler Jacob Guthery, 28, of Cullman County, ended early Wednesday...
Cullman Swim Team competes at Madison
MADISON, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team traveled to Madison last Thursday to compete against the defending state champs. Cullman posted several first-place finishes...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 26, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Good Hope City Council approves rezoning ordinance, awards architectural services bid
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its second June meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and got things started...
Library Board announces feasibility study for expansion, renovations
CULLMAN, Ala. – At the Cullman County Public Library Board meeting on Thursday, June 20, Cullman County Public Library System Director Amber Thornton announced...
Man found deceased in woods near Cullman Lowe’s
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just after 8 p.m. Tuesday, a deceased man was discovered by a couple walking near Lowe's in south Cullman.
Cullman County...
Focus on motorcycle safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - With summer weather, there are more motorcyclists on the road, creating more opportunities for vehicle versus motorcycle wrecks.
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief...
PREP SPORTS: ‘I couldn’t be more grateful for an amazing God’:...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior cheerleader Lexi Doss made a lot of incredible memories during her Raider career and feels blessed to...
2024 TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Elite kicks off June 27
CULLMAN, Ala. - Smith Lake is gearing up to host the 2024 TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Elite, which brings not only top-tier fishing action by...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Summer safety tips from local law enforcement, first responders
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local law enforcement, public safety representatives and first responders have collaborated to create a list of ways to practice safety in...
Snead’s Farmhouse delights at Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) was a zoo – or rather, a farm – on...
Cullman County Historical Society hosts Flying Fifty Hotel presentation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Historical Society hosted its regularly scheduled meeting at the Cullman County Museum Sunday afternoon and enjoyed a special...
Trials begin in 2017, 2021 homicide cases
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jury selection got underway Monday, June 24, 2024, in the trial of William Thomas Maddux, 33, of Cullman County, in the...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 24, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Veteran and educator George Brady takes to the skies with Wallace...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - George Brady is a 70-year-old retired veteran from Ensley who has lived a life marked by a dedication to service and...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Holly Pond will always have a special place in...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond senior Kollin Brown accomplished so much during his high school sports career and in this interview, he shared...
Summer learning: Cullman City Schools summer camp bridges gap
CULLMAN, Ala. - It might be summer vacation, but the learning never really stops at Cullman City Schools.The district’s summer learning camp ran from...
CCBOE recognized nationally for Community Report publication
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) on Friday, June 21, 2024, recognized Cullman County Schools for its recent Community Report...
Alabama residents invited to provide input on master plan for statewide...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Alabama residents are invited to help shape the future of the state's trail systems through public input on the Sweet Trails...
The Link’s monthly community meal set for June 27
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County recently announced that its Master’s Hand Food Pantry will be closed until July 6 for much-needed...
All Steak’s Dueling Pianos a hit
CULLMAN, Ala. - Known across the state for its orange rolls, longtime Cullman staple All Steak held the first in a new series of...
Files from yesteryear: 1952
From the files of 1952
Hanceville cheerleaders this year ae Jo Vaughn, Hail Thomas, Belva Sue Johnson, Eleanor Gay Chappell, Margaret Johnson, Barbara Ann Johnson...
Miss Wallace State representative Savannah Lynn to compete for Miss Alabama...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Miss Wallace State representative Savannah Lynn is headed to Birmingham June 26-29, to compete in the statewide pageant and Miss America...
Get ready for the 3rd annual H.P.R. Pro Rodeo June 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – The third annual Hanceville Parks and Recreation Pro Rodeo is back, bigger and better than ever on Saturday, June 29, at...
Many Alabama elderly, disabled adults in need of foster care
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was celebrated June 15
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s elderly and disabled adults can often find themselves in more vulnerable circumstances...
Commission approves sales tax rebate for sporting goods store
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 18, the Cullman County Commission discussed a proposed sales tax rebate and financial...
Berlin cuts storm shelter ribbon, prepares for community festival
BERLIN, Ala. – The Town of Berlin cut the ribbon on its new storm shelter Monday, June 17, following completion of accessible parking spaces,...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Remember your why’: Cold Springs’ Ella Bruer reflects on...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior Ella Bruer had an amazing basketball career and made so many great memories during her years playing for...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 21, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Swim Team wins Cullman Challenge over Guntersville, Florence, Jasper
The Cullman Swim Team defeated Guntersville, Florence and Jasper in Tuesday night’s Cullman Challenge swim meet.
Cullman Challenge 2024 Results
Girls 6 & Under
25 Free -...
CPD hosting ‘Coffee with a Cop’ this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department began hosting Coffee with a Cop events almost a decade ago as a way to bridge the...
Pet of the week: Look at me! It’s Ricky!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Wanna go fast...well, actually more of a medium pace? Then Ricky – aka Ricky Bobby – is the perfect fit for...
WildWater Cullman joins World’s Largest Swimming Lesson to promote water safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - WildWater Cullman on Thursday, June 20, participated in the 15th annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL). The global event, organized by...
2 arrested following string of retail thefts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two women were arrested June 13, following a string of thefts at CVS stores across the state.
According to the Cullman Police...
Cullman County woman receives 2 life sentences for 2019 murders of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County woman on Thursday, June 20, received two life sentences for the brutal 2019 murders of her children.
Sara Tapia-Franco,...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 20, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 20, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Grady Malone appointed to Vinemont Town Council, Place 5
VINEMONT, Ala. - After losing the nomination for Place 3 earlier this month to Ross Campbell, resident Grady Malone was appointed to Vinemont Town...
More than 670 earn place on President’s and Dean’s Lists at...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 671 outstanding students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the...
Cullman’s David Moss joins SouthPoint Bank Board of Directors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – SouthPoint Bank on Monday, June 17, announced that David Moss, Jr. has joined its board of directors. Moss is the regional...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 19, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Always appreciate what you have’: Fairview’s Kallie Trussell looks...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior softball player Kallie Trussell made many great memories during her Aggie years, both on and off the field. She...
2nd annual Miss Summer Belle pageant set for June 22
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Miss Summer Belle pageant is back for its second year, set for Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Lane Horton...
South Cullman Walmart car show raises funds for Children’s Miracle Network
CULLMAN, Ala. - The team at the south Cullman Walmart came together with the community on Saturday, June 15, to put on a car...
Alleged domestic violence incident turns deadly in Hanceville
Updated June 19, 2024, at 5:50 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Hanceville man is dead following an alleged domestic incident late Tuesday night, June 18.
Joseph...
Event focuses on elder abuse education, prevention
CULLMAN, Ala. - Render Aid Alabama held its second annual Elder Abuse Awareness Event, sponsored by Traditions Bank, on Saturday, June 15. The grounds...
CPD hosting ‘Coffee with a Cop’ this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department began hosting Coffee with a Cop events almost a decade ago as a way to bridge the...
NERF wars!
CULLMAN, Ala. - This past Saturday the Heritage Park soccer fields transformed into a chaotic battleground as the ultimate NERF wars commenced. Hundreds of...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 18, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 18, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 17, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Health Science application advising session offered June 27
Participants can apply to programs with openings for fall 2024
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Health Science programs will host an application advising...
Local UA Early College students named to spring 2024 Director’s List
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 531 students enrolled in UA Early College during spring semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named...
Education notes
Vinemont’s Lily Whitesell graduates from Rhodes College
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Lily Whitesell of Vinemont, Alabama, has graduated from Rhodes College with a Bachelor of Science...
Cullman County CASA volunteers needed
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is in need of volunteers to assist with local youth involved with DHR or...
Keeping outdoor pets safe during extreme heat
CULLMAN, Ala. - Summer is in full swing and the temps are climbing daily. While many people may be retreating indoors to beat the...
CCBOE recognizes Cold Springs High School track teams
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 13, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized the Cold Springs Eagles...
COLUMN: The old man’s watch
Since It was my fourth trip to the watch repair shop, I didn’t have high hopes. I’m sure the little Russian man who owned...
Jones Chapel VFD to receive drinking water from Anheuser-Busch program
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department recently received confirmation that Anheuser-Busch will be sending a large quantity of drinking water...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1952
From the files of 1936
Mrs. H. Parker was a nice hostess on Thursday for a dance.
George Stiefelmeyer, Grand Master- Elect of the Grand Lodge...
Fairview council talks new park, invites community input
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council on Tuesday, June 11, discussed the creation of a new park.
The council heard from representatives of CDG...
What are tax abatements, and are Cullman residents losing money on...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the recent news of a new business coming to Cullman, and that business receiving a tax abatement as an incentive...
Annual City vs. County Blood Drive set for June 21
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual City vs. County Blood Drive will be held on Friday, June 21, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
To donate for the...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 14, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State’s Wheeler earns NJCAA DI Softball Third Team All-American honors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College athlete Laura Leigh Wheeler has added one more honor to her list of achievements this year. Wheeler,...
Cullman Swim Team defeats Guntersville in 2nd meet of season
The Cullman Swim Team defeated the Guntersville Aquacats 354-296 in their second swim meet of the season. Cullman will be back home to host...
Older adults: Overcoming isolation and loneliness
People are naturally social beings, but according to the National Academies of Science, one-fourth of adults 65 and older are considered to be socially...
Inaugural Hanceville PR Rodeo Queen Pageant June 29
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The inaugural Hanceville PR Rodeo Queen Pageant is scheduled for June 29, coinciding with the H.P.R Pro Rodeo.
The pageant, which closed...
Seniors, BBQ and fireworks, OH MY! Vinemont council discusses upcoming events
VINEMONT, Ala. - So far, the month of June has been busy for the members of the Vinemont Town Council. Ross Campbell was sworn...
Pet of the week: Don’t get bothered, get Badger
CULLMAN, Ala. - Badger is a beautiful, low-energy Great Pyrenees who is just 3 months old. His coat has “red badger marks,” hence his...
Burch returning to Wallace State as head softball coach
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community has hired former Wallace State softball player and assistant coach Sallie Beth Burch to lead the Lions softball...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 13, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 13, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
South Walmart to hold Children’s Miracle Network Benefit Car Show June...
CULLMAN, Ala- For the fourth year in a row, the South Cullman Walmart is hosting classic, vintage, muscle and just plain cool cars on...
PREP SPORTS: ‘The school is the heartbeat of our town’: Cold...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior Zane Brown walked across the stage to collect his diploma in May and in this interview, he shared...
Ross Campbell takes seat on Vinemont Town Council
VINEMONT, Ala. – Newly appointed Vinemont Town Councilman Ross Campbell was official sworn in at the council’s meeting on Tuesday, June 11. Campbell took...
Sonya Copeland resigns from Vinemont Town Council, Place 5
Updated June 14 at 4:51 p.m.
VINEMONT, Ala. - At the end of June 11’s Vinemont Town Council Meeting, Mayor Radginal Dodson addressed the public...
West Point Scholars Bowl finishes record season strong in 3rd place...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – West Point High School’s Scholars Bowl team, a perennial powerhouse, just capped off a one-for-the-history-books season with a third-place finish at...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 12, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 12, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arrowhead RV Park’s Hippie Fest this Saturday
CRANE HILL, Ala. - For the second year, Arrowhead RV Park in Crane Hill will host Hippie Fest. The festival, a smorgasbord of live...
It’s hot, y’all: A Southerner’s guide to heat safety
Like it or not, hot season is here. Please join us in welcoming it with your favorite classic cliché:
"Hot enough for ya'?"
"You could fry...
Vinemont’s Henry and Roe Wood Park gets a facelift
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont’s Henry and Roe Wood Park is nestled between the middle and high schools. For years, students and children have spent...
Aspen Institute names Wallace State finalist for $1M 2025 Aspen Prize
WASHINGTON D.C. - The Aspen Institute on Tuesday, June 11, named Wallace State Community College a finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community...
Cullman Swim Team takes season opener over Arab
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Swim Team kicked off its season at home with a win over the Arab Riptide on June 4. CST...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 11, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Summer meals served at Cullman County Schools
WEST POINT, Ala. - Cullman County Schools kicked off this year’s Summer Feeding Program on Monday, June 10.
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane...
Good Hope City Council approves ordinance for subdivision rules & regulations
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first June meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved an ordinance...
2nd Fridays returning June 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - The city of Cullman was recently ranked No. 3 on USA Today’s 10Best list of Best Small Town Cultural Scene for...
Summer meals served at Cullman County Schools
WEST POINT, Ala. - Cullman County Schools kicked off this year’s Summer Feeding Program on Monday, June 10.
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 10, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
On The Plains with Payton Thorne: ‘Maximize every day’
AUBURN, Ala. – Not long after entering the NCAA transfer portal in spring of 2023, quarterback Payton Thorne found himself strolling through Auburn's campus...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Your mindset is everything’: Fairview’s Isabella Lopez reflects on...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior Isabella Lopez just graduated in May and in this interview, she talked about some of her favorite memories she...
Protect yourself from tick bites – and what to do if...
A clever and effective public service message I recently saw advises “don’t get ticked” when outdoors, and with good reason. Tick-borne diseases and illnesses...
Alabama selected for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Medicaid Demonstration Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala.– Alabama is one of 10 states selected for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program by the U.S. Department...
COLUMN: Weather – or not
“Hey Google! What’s the weather forecast for today?” Those are my waking words each and every morning. And during the course of the day,...
ACES: Operation Grow for Military Veterans
Operation Grow, in partnership with the Alabama Department of AG and Industries, provides special emphasis on the training needs of military veterans interested in...
3Sixty Jeep Club to hold car show at Hanceville Nursing &...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 3Sixty Jeep Club is bringing a special Father’s Day delivery to the residents of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab. At 1...
