Tag: Local
PREP SOFTBALL: Garmon’s late home run helps Good Hope knock off...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Lady Bulldogs went 5-1 last week and looked to continue their momentum into their county matchup against the Good...
Cullman County Distinguished Young Women holding informational meeting March 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Area high school junior girls are invited to learn about scholarship, leadership and personal growth opportunities at the Cullman County Distinguished...
United Way Crawfish Boil returns March 27
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County Young Professionals Crawfish Boil event is back for another year, hosted and sponsored by Hank’s Sports Bar & Rumors...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 17, 2026
BASEBALL
Lynn 3, Addison 2 - Batting: S. Talley 1-1 (HR), RBI - C. Lane 2-4 (2B) Pitching: K. Lake 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 3...
Hanceville Irish Festival draws biggest turnout yet
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Beautiful weather? Check. Irish spirit? Check. Irish-inspired food? Check. Petting zoo? Check. Irish music? Check. Hundreds of festivalgoers looking for a good time? Check.
For the past...
OmniSports Academy launches Rec+ Flag Football League
CULLMAN, Ala. — OmniSports Academy (OSA), a program of Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST), has announced the launch of its Rec+ Flag...
Christina Chambers Twilight 5K to honor Cullman native and journalist
CULLMAN, Ala. - A twilight run in Cullman this summer will honor the life and legacy of a former sports journalist and Cullman native while supporting...
Certified arborist training planned for March 23-24 in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Arborists and others interested in tree care will have an opportunity later this month to attend certified arborist training in Cullman. The training is...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 14, 2026
BASEBALL
Cold Springs 12, Brewer 3 - Batting: C. Perdue 1-3 (3B), 3 RBI - B. Chasteen 3-4 (2B), 2 RBI Pitching: C. Johnson 4.0...
TRACK & FIELD: West Point, Fairview among others with impressive days...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Several local teams took part in the Cullman Classic on Saturday, and multiple squads, along with more than a handful of individuals,...
AHSAA announces updated 2026-2028 classifications for basketball; public & private schools...
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Alabama High School Athletic Association released updated classifications for winter sports, notably basketball, for 2026-28. Following suit with fall sports, the...
Alabama Tulip Festival open at Cullman’s 4D Farm
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Tulip Festival is officially open at Cullman’s 4D Farm.
Months of planting and preparation went into the beautiful tulip fields...
TheraPlay hosting sensory friendly Easter event April 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – Easter Sunday is approaching! We are less than a month away from all the family fun and festivities. As you plan for...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 13, 2026
BASEBALL
Winston Co. 12, Addison 9 - Batting: S. Talley 1-3, 2 RBI - K. Lake 1-4 (HR), 2 RBI Pitching: T. Gaither 3.2 IP,...
Spirit Life Church collecting toy cars and trucks
CULLMAN, Ala. – As we clean out garages and gather up old clothes and forgotten toys to donate during the process of spring cleaning, keep in mind...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 12, 2026
BASEBALL
Austin 13, Fairview 5 - Batting: C. Cullen 2-3, 2 RBI Pitching: C. Cullen 3.0 IP, 3 ER, 2 K
Oakman 11, Holly Pond 0...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Eagles’ errors kickstart Hanceville’s 15-3 rout; Bulldogs hand...
VINEMONT, Ala. - On Thursday evening the Vinemont Lady Eagles, riding a 6-0 start to the season, hosted county and area foe Hanceville, who...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman County Hall of Famer, Holly Pond basketball coach...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thursday, March 12, saw legendary head basketball coach Tim Willoughby retire after 23 years. He coached five different teams, finished with 371 wins...
FAITH: Cullman’s Molly Wilson talks religious, personal influences in basketball
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman senior basketball player Molly Wilson thanks God for helping her overcome some tough times in her life, and she wouldn't...
Harmony School’s 20th annual Southern Beauty Pageant set for April 18
LOGAN, Ala. - Harmony School is preparing to host its annual Southern Beauty pageant, a tradition that has supported the school since 2007.
Pageant organizer Heather Lynn...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Stats and scores for March 10, 2026
BASEBALL
Hubbertville 3, Addison 2 - Batting: C. Speegle 2-3 (2B) Pitching: K. Lake 3.0 IP, 0 ER, K
Homewood 12, Cullman 7 - Batting: J....
Senior cookouts creating bonds at local senior centers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging said the Crane Hill Senior Center held its annual community cookout with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office recently, one of the first in...
PREP BASEBALL: Holly Pond’s Sam Hunt throws a no-hitter, strikes out...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to take on the Holly Pond Broncos in an area game on Monday afternoon. Holly Pond got out...
Interesting Bee-havior: Auburn researchers highlight the sociality of bees
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Bees appear to be social creatures, as they frequently congregate on flowers or nest in plain sight. At the Auburn...
PREP BASEBALL: Moody’s offense rolls as Blue Devils collect 10-2 win...
BOAZ, Ala. - After picking up a huge county win at home against West Point on Friday night, the Fairview Aggies hit the road for a...
PREP BASKETBALL: Swarming Oxford defense too much for Cullman in 68-44...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- An improbable run by the Bearcats came to an end on Saturday.
With the 6A State Championship on the line, Cullman faced...
Library receives $4K Pizza Hut Foundation grant
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library received a $4,000 Slice of Literacy Grant from the Pizza Hut Foundation to support local literacy...
ALDOT: Project to improve Hanceville intersection starts
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A project to improve Alabama Highway 91 at U.S. Highway 31 in Hanceville began this week.
The project includes widening to add...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 6, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 18, Meek 1 - Batting: T. Gathier 2-4, 3 RBI - C. Lane 2-4, 3 RBI Pitching: K. Lake 3.0 IP, 0 ER,...
CHAMPS!: No. 4 Lady Raiders take down no. 1 Plainview 59-54...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- "Defense wins championships." It's an adage that dates back to the great Paul Bryant, and one that holds true today.
The no....
PREP BASKETBALL: No.1 North Sand Mtn.’s defense stifles no. 10 Cold...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- While a bright future lays ahead, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles fell just short of glory in 2025-26.
On Friday morning, Cold Springs...
Rolling the dice for a good cause
CULLMAN, Ala. - Community members gathered Saturday, Feb. 28, at Cotton Creek for an evening of games, food and fundraising at Hope Horses’ annual...
Supporting local artists
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Art Shop Around the Corner hosted a special art exhibition on Sunday, March 1, showcasing work from several local artists,...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 5, 2026
BASEBALL
Fairview 4, West Point 3 - Batting: L. Wright (Fair.) 0-2, Walk-off sacrifice fly) - D. Cleghorn (West.) 2-3, 1 RBI Pitching: C. Cullen...
PREP SOFTBALL: Bates’ game-winning RBI single puts Cullman over Brewer in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After dropping their last game at Athens, the Cullman Lady Bearcats looked to bounce back at home against Brewer on Thursday afternoon.
It...
Agriplex hosting Organic Growing Workshop March 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex said it is excited to host an expert panel of presenters on March 20, 2026, from 9...
Upcoming Cullman County Public Library book club meetings
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System will have three book club meeting this month.
After Hours Book Club: March 6, 5:30 p.m.
The...
Sportsman Lake Park Spring Yard Sale returns March 28
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sportsman Lake Park Spring Yard Sale will return Saturday, March 28, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free,...
‘These kids have that 22-pound heart’: Cullman wins a 61-56 overtime...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Bearcats are riding their identity of 'CHAOS.' right back into the State Championship.
On Wednesday morning, the Cullman Bearcats and Calera...
‘We are grateful for the continued support that allows us to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since its founding in 1981, the Pilot Light Home has provided short- and long-term foster care placements for children through the...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 3, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 8, Winston Co. 1 - Batting: K. Lake 2-4 2 RBI, S. Talley 2-4 Pitching: C. Thompson 3.2 IP, 0 ER, 5 K,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Gossett’s defense, Konrad’s 20 points lead no. 4 Good...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Lady Raiders are State Championship-bound once again.
Fourth-ranked Good Hope met a scrappy, physical ninth-ranked Montgomery Catholic team at Legacy Arena...
Chamber Lunch & Learn focuses on impacts of One Big Beautiful...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a Lunch & Learn focused on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles to play in 2A State Championship after...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- Cold Springs' Paige Adams won the 2008 State Championship as a player, and she'll get the chance to win one as a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Brian Simmons expects to maintain the Aggies’ winning...
FAIRVIEW, Ala.- After the sudden resignation of legendary Fairview head coach George Redding on Feb. 20, the future of the program was up in...
Library seeking volunteers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library System is seeking volunteers, saying they play a vital role in keeping local libraries running efficiently.
CCPLS...
Read with Mrs. Alabama American March 3 at Karma’s Coffee House
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mrs. Alabama American 2025, Taylor Folks, will host a special reading event on Tuesday, March 3, at 10 a.m. at Karma’s...
Bremen man killed in single-vehicle crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Bremen man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as William L. Rhodes, 56.
Troopers said...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Paige Adams on journey to Birmingham, Final...
BREMEN, Ala. - It's been a special season for first-year head coach Paige Adams, who took over at Cold Springs after legendary head coach...
2026 Junior Miss Vinemont Pageant winners
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Middle School recently crowned winners in its 2026 Junior Miss Vinemont Pageant.
Eighth-grade winners
Prettiest Smile - Emory Norris
Best Dressed - Ella...
Vinemont High crowns 2026 Miss Vinemont, 2026 Miss Vinemont Fair Queen
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont High School recently crowned 2026 Miss Vinemont and 2026 Miss Vinemont Fair Queen.
Makenna Howard was crowned 2026 Miss Vinemont.
Miss Vinemont...
Good Hope High pageants set for March 21
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope High School will hold its pageants on Saturday, March 21, in the school gymnasium. The 2026 Good Hope...
PREP BASEBALL: A team-by-team guide as Cullman County baseball gets underway
CULLMAN, Ala.- With winter sports coming to an end, Cullman County baseball is back. From a seasoned Fairview squad looking to defend their 2025...
City’s Spring Cleanup Week set for March 30-April 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s time to clear out those large items taking up space at home. Cullman’s annual Spring Cleanup is set for March...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt donates over $60K to local organizations
CULLMAN, Ala. – During Monday’s Cullman City Council meeting, Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Executive Director Nathan Anderson presented checks totaling over $60,000...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman wins NW Regional Championship 80-53 over Lee-Huntsville to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- When head coach Stu Stuedeman took Cullman to the Final Four in 2022, it was the first time the school had been...
Cullman Community Theatre production coming in March; Community Choir, Camp Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism has announced several upcoming programs and events, including a spring musical, community choir signups and...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Good Hope topples no. 9 Wilson 58-38,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The final Class 4A NW Regional Finals game in the varsity girls' division took place on Saturday night, as fourth-ranked Good Hope took...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 West Point’s season comes to a close...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In the Class 5A Girls NW Regional Championship on Monday evening, no. 4 West Point met no. 2 Guntervsille at Tom...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison’s season ends in NW Regional Finals to fourth-ranked...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Class 1A NW Regional Championship matchup featured the Addison Bulldogs and the fourth-ranked Hubbertville Lions in a rematch of last...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 7 Lady Tigers’ postseason run ends at the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- An inspiring season for Meek's young Lady Tigers has come to an end.
In the third matchup of Monday's NW Regionals, the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Big second quarter helps no. 3 Red Bay get...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The first NW Regional Finals in the Class 2A varsity boys' division featured a pair of top-ten teams, as sixth-ranked Cold...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles win 45-42 thriller over Belgreen to take...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In her first year at the helm, Paige Adams is taking the Lady Eagles to Birmingham.
Opening up the NW Regional Championship...
Girl Gathered embraces women of all ages
CULLMAN, Ala. - Founded by Savannah Mahaffey, Girl Gathered is a social club created to help women in their 20s and 30s build friendships...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman collects 53-41 win over Clay-Chalkville, advances to Elite...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - After missing out on Regionals last season, the Cullman Bearcats made it their mission to make it back there this season....
PREP BASKETBALL: Faulkner connection shines as West Point downs Priceville 65-32...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The No. 4 West Point Lady Warriors, riding a 27-game heater, met the no. 7 Priceville Lady Bulldogs at Tom Drake Coliseum...
Empty Bowls feeds multitude
CULLMAN, Ala. - First United Methodist Church hosted the 21st annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner Monday, Feb. 16. The crowd enjoyed...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope knocks off Deshler 60-50 to clinch spot...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For the sixth straight season, the Good Hope Lady Raiders and the Deshler Lady Tigers did battle in the Regional Semifinals...
Ladies’ Mahjong Night Feb. 19 at Terri Pines
Updated Feb. 18, 2026, at 9:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Terri Pines is inviting women of all ages to gather for Ladies’ Mahjong Night on...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont fights back, but comes up short in 47-45...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Vinemont Lady Eagles, on the cusp of their first Elite Eight appearance since 1995, met defending 3A State Champion Lauderdale Co....
PREP BASKETBALL: Mars Hill’s Belle Hill, No. 1 recruit in the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Holly Pond Broncos opened up day two of the NW Regionals with a 9 a.m. matchup against the no. 2-ranked Mars...
Lunch & Learn: Images and copyright
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center recently hosted a Lunch & Learn with guest speaker Toni Carter, library...
Hanceville Irish Festival returning for 9th year; vendor, sponsor signups underway
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Green will once again take over downtown Hanceville when the ninth annual Hanceville Irish Festival returns Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Hosted by...
Cullman Electric Cooperative launches Community Cupboards in celebration of 90 years...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of its 90th anniversary celebration, Cullman Electric Cooperative has announced the launch of its Community Cupboards, a new initiative...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs knocks off top-ranked Decatur Heritage in overtime...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Day one of the 2026 NW Regionals at Wallace State Community College concluded with a top 10 matchup in the varsity...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles avenge ’25 playoff loss to Decatur Heritage...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles met the Decatur Heritage Lady Eagles in the final girls matchup of Tuesday night at Tom Drake...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison overcomes shooting woes, earns first Elite Eight berth...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- After their Winston County rival Meek was knocked out of the playoffs, the Addison Bulldogs took the court at Tom Drake Coliseum...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek’s season ends with 75-46 loss to Hubbertville in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - After knocking off Waterloo in their Sub-Regional game on Saturday night, the Meek Tigers looked to carry that momentum into their Sweet 16...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek Lady Tigers earn Elite Eight appearance with 63-51...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Meek Lady Tigers faced off with the 25-8 Brilliant Lady Tigers in the first game of the ASHAA Northwest Regionals on...
Doggo love on tap: Pints & Paws pours out hearts for...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ethos Craft Brewing hosted a “Pints & Paws” adoption event on Valentine’s Day. The occasion featured live music from Ex-Quartermasters and...
Riders, drivers, yard crews urged to prioritize motorcycle safety across Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As temperatures rise and more motorcycles return to Alabama roadways, local and state officials are reminding the public that motorcycle safety...
‘We were in love with the game’: Addison volleyball receives State...
ADDISON, Ala.- Head coach Sadie Hall took over for Addison Volleyball in 2025 with big shoes to fill. In the prior ten seasons, Kaydi...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman outlasts Hazel Green 55-53 to move on to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After getting a hard-fought win in the Class 6A, Area 13 championship game at Jasper on Tuesday night, the Cullman Bearcats got the...
‘I Love You Moore’: Book launch Saturday at Karma’s Coffee House
CULLMAN, Ala. - A memoir by Cullman native Hunter Moore will debut at a community book launch on Saturday, Feb. 14, at noon at...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Good Hope rolls past Fultondale 76-23 to...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Coming off of a dominating area championship win over West Morgan, the Good Hope Lady Raiders looked to clinch a...
Crimson Tide baseball to open the regular season at home against...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. –Alabama baseball is prepared to open the 2026 regular season at Sewell-Thomas Stadium against Washington State. The Crimson Tide owns a 3-1 mark...
No. 5 Auburn baseball opens 2026 season vs. Youngstown State
AUBURN, Ala. – No. 5 Auburn baseball opens its 2026 campaign with a three-game series against Youngstown State Friday through Sunday at Plainsman Park. First pitches are set for Friday...
FAITH: Cold Springs softball’s Leila Pearl on her religious influences, relationship...
BREMAN, Ala. - Cold Springs' junior softball player Leila Pearl reflects on how much God has helped her during some tough times in her...
CPD chief outlines enforcement approach as Alabama medical cannabis program moves...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Alabama’s medical cannabis program continues its phased rollout, questions remain for patients, caregivers and the general public about how the...
United Way of Cullman County seeking sponsors for Gas Card Program
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County is seeking community partners to sponsor its Gas Card Program, an initiative designed to provide...
Agriplex’s Little Farmers Preschool Program focusing on colors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex’s Little Farmers Preschool Program is a hands-on educational series designed for children ages 3-5, introducing young minds...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs Lady Eagles, Eagles secure Class 2A, Area...
BREMEN, Ala. - The Cold Springs Eagles hosted this year's Class 2A, Area 11 Tournament in both the girls' and boys' division, and both...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats lose 52-50 heartbreaker to Mortimer Jordan in...
CULLMAN, Ala.- After a blowout upset of (21-9) Jasper in the Class 6A, Area 13 semifinal, (17-12) Mortimer Jordan traveled to face off with...
Agriplex hosts Lunch and Learn ahead of annual tree sale
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ahead of the Cullman County Natural Resources Planning Committee’s highly anticipated Native Tree Sale Feb. 21, the North Alabama Agriplex recently...
Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner returns Feb. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 21st annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner will take place Monday, Feb. 16, from 4-6:30 p.m. at First...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point holds off Russellville, 54-49, to take home...
WEST POINT, Ala. - After taking home the Cullman County championship last month, the West Point Lady Warriors looked to add yet another one...
Motorcyclist killed in collision with semi
Updated Feb. 8, 2026, at 7:16 p.m.
UPDATE: Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick has identified the victim as Christanna Nicole Anderson, 38, of Arab.
CULLMAN, Ala....
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman downs Mortimer Jordan 82-44, sets up colossal area...
CULLMAN, Ala. - With a firm 79-44 lead and seven seconds to go in the fourth quarter of Saturday's area semifinal vs. Mortimer Jordan,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont, Holly Pond set to meet for Class 3A,...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Class 3A, Area 11 tournament continued Friday night at Vinemont as the Holly Pond Lady Broncos faced off against the...
Local nonprofit hosts Women’s Health Forum
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Lotus Health hosted the 2026 Women's Health Forum on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Cotton Creek. It was a free...
