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Hanceville Parks and Recreation hiring full-time and seasonal positions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for multiple employment opportunities, including one full-time position and several seasonal roles ahead of...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Allbright and No. 4 seed Holly Pond stuff no....
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Capping off day two of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament on Monday was the first game of the varsity boys bracket, which...
County Tournament: Robinson’s big second quarter helps propel no. 2 Vinemont...
HANCEVILLE, Ala - The no. 2 Vinemont Lady Eagles faced off against the no. 7 Hanceville Lady Bulldogs in the first varsity girls' matchup...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Buchanan’s big third pushes no. 3 Good Hope to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- With the game tight and the Aggies having just taken a 27-26 lead, Good Hope's star point guard, Web Buchanan, took charge....
County Tournament: No. 2 Cold Springs advances to JV Girls championship...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The first JV girls semifinal game on Monday saw the no. 2 seed Cold Springs Lady Eagles take on the no. 3...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 1 seed West Point takes down no. 5...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Day two of the Cullman County Tournament saw its' JV Girls no. 1 seed go down in the first game, but the...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Physical no. 5 seed Holly Pond knocks off no....
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Cullman County Basketball Tournament kicked off with a semifinal matchup between no. 5 Holly Pond and no. 1 Fairview, who got...
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program applications now open in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Applications are now open for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), offering eligible low-income seniors in Cullman County and throughout...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Balanced scoring helps no. 2 seed Fairview get past...
Hanceville, Al. - Day one of the 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament concluded with a JV boys matchup between the no. 2 seed Fairview...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Ellis’ 35-point gem drives no. 2 seed Cold Springs...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- No. 2 seed in the JV girls bracket, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles, faced the no. 7 seed Hanceville Lady Bulldogs in...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 3 seed Good Hope knocks off no. 6...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The second game in the JV Boys division featured the no. 3 seed Good Hope and the no. 6 seed Holly Pond....
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 3 seeded Good Hope JV girls play complete...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The no. 3-seeded Good Hope Lady Raiders took on the no. 6 seed Vinemont Lady Eagles in game two of the JV...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Chasteen, Belcher help No. 5 Cold Springs JV boys...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The no. 4 seed, Vinemont, faced off against the no. 5 seed, Cold Springs, in the first JV boys matchup of...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Mayfield shines as No. 5 seed Holly Pond JV...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament tipped off on Saturday afternoon at Wallace State with a gritty defensive battle between the no....
CHA: Public housing waitlist pre-applications available
CULLMAN, Ala. – Pre-applications for the Cullman Housing Authority's public housing waitlist are available now. CHA Executive Director Marquisha Griffin advised all people interesting...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Broncos, Bulldogs’ boys collect area wins on Holly...
HOLLY POND, Ala.- If you desired to go out and see a pair of defensive games, then Holly Pond was the place for you....
Safe surrender
Safe Haven Baby Box installed at Cullman Fire Rescue Station No. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local leaders and community members gathered Thursday, Jan. 15, at...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison varsity boys and girls topple St. Bernard
Addison traveled to St. Bernard to play an area game in both girls' and boys' basketball. Addison came away with a sweep as the Lady...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs loses key player, Falkville pulls off huge...
FALKVILLE, Ala.- The 21-1 Cold Springs Eagles traveled 35 miles north to face the 14-6 Falkville Blue Devils on Friday night. The first half...
‘Everyone has secrets’: PostSecret at Karma’s
CULLMAN, Ala. - Karma's Coffee House is inviting the community to anonymously share their secrets this January through an interactive art installation inspired by...
Rocket City Trash Pandas announce Global Baseball Series at Toyota Field...
MADISON, Ala.- The Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, the Rocket City Trash Pandas, held a press conference earlier this week to announce...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4-ranked Good Hope knocks off no. 8-ranked West...
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The no. 4-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders will host their respective area tournament after defeating East Lawrence on Tuesday, and they...
St. Bernard Abbey to honor retired Abbot Marcus Voss Feb. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. - The monks of St. Bernard Abbey will gather with friends, alumni and the wider community on Friday, Feb. 6, to honor...
Compton, Haynes recognized for their service
CULLMAN, Ala. – Supervisors were recognized at the Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District (CCSWCD) meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The supervisors were...
Night to Shine: Celebration for special needs community coming Feb. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - Life Church - Hanceville, in partnership with the Hanceville Civitans and the Tim Tebow Foundation, will host Night to Shine of...
Fairview’s new timeline wall binds together six decades of football, family...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - In 2025, the Fairview Aggies had one of their most successful seasons in school history, dominating on the gridiron on the...
Alabama Conservation District Employees Association announces 6 $1K scholarships for 2026...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Conservation District Employees Association is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, offering six $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors...
United Way of Cullman County transitions to leadership donor model for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County has transitioned away from its Business Alliance program and returned to a leadership donor model as...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School to host Swamp John’s Fundraiser Jan. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. — St. Paul’s Lutheran School will host a Swamp John’s Fundraiser on Monday, Jan. 26, from 4-7p.m., in celebration of National Lutheran...
PREP BASKETBALL: Jasper’s block party leads Vikings to a 43-40 win...
JASPER, Ala.- The 19-3 Cullman Bearcats traveled to Jasper on Tuesday night to take on their rival Vikings, who were 15-4 before tonight's game....
PREP BASKETBALL: 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament brackets revealed
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Cullman County Board of Education released the complete brackets for the varsity boys', varsity girls', junior varsity boys' and junior varsity...
Ribbon cut on Phase II of Cullman Middle School expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools hosted a community open house Sunday, Jan. 11, with City and State officials cutting the ribbon on Phase...
Holmes retiring from CCSO; Hogue will be new chief deputy
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, Jan. 12, announced the upcoming retirement of Chief Deputy Brett Holmes, who will conclude...
After decades at the line, Dale Greer reels in retirement
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dale Greer, director of the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA), is set to retire after decades of service in Cullman, bringing...
PREP BASKETBALL: Roberts leads Addison boys to a win, but Lady...
ADDISON, Ala.- Addison hosted the 4A Curry basketball teams for a pair of matchups and came away with another split on Monday night. The...
PREP BASKETBALL: Miller’s late basket puts Vinemont over Good Hope, 61-59
VINEMONT, Ala.- A pair of top ten teams took the court at Vinemont on Monday night, as the no. 6-ranked Lady Eagles hosted the...
21st annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County event set for Feb....
CULLMAN, Ala. — The 21st annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner will take place Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, offering the community an...
Youth art contest invites Cullman Housing Authority residents to share ‘What...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Youth artists who live in households or receive housing-related services managed by the Cullman Housing Authority are invited to take part...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison girls fall, boys grind out tough win over...
ADDISON, Ala.- Addison hosted their arch rival the 2A Winston County Yellow Jackets and came away with a split. The Lady Bulldogs lost 53-27, while the...
Wallace State men collect 97-79 win over Marion Military Institute
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- After collecting a win in their last game at East Mississippi Community College, the Wallace State Lions returned home to take on...
Shirley Burden Public Library partners with local boxing club for free...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library is pairing with a former professional boxer to host a free introductory boxing class on Wednesday,...
Polar Bear Plunge: Event returns Jan. 31, benefiting Special Olympics of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Polar Bear Plunge will return Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, inviting residents to brave the cold for a cause at...
Hope Horses aiming for growth, expanded services
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Hope Horses, Inc. is in the midst of a capital campaign intended to raise funds for a multiphase expansion...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point collects 56-40 area win over Russellville
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala.- After collecting a huge win in their area opener at home against Lawrence County, the West Point Warriors traveled to Russellville to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont comes from behind for 61-57 win over Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- After a comeback win over Locust Fork on Tuesday night, The Vinemont Eagles found themselves in familiar territory Friday, trailing Hanceville by...
Tyson Foods supports Good Samaritan Health Clinic’s mission to deliver health...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic announces a $28,350 grant from Tyson Foods.
This investment will allow Good Samaritan Health Clinic to continue its...
Workday scheduled for ECBA disaster relief warehouse project
CULLMAN, Ala. - A volunteer workday has been scheduled to continue construction on the East Cullman Baptist Association’s (ECBA’s) disaster relief warehouse building. The...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond girls fall to Lawrence County, 39-31
MOULTON, Ala.- The Holly Pond Lady Broncos traveled to Moulton to take on the Lawrence County Lady Red Devils in Thursday night basketball action....
The Pantry at the Link After Hours set for Jan. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – The first “After Hours” distribution at The Pantry at The Link this year is coming up Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 4:30-7...
Lotus Health Women’s Health Forum coming Jan. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. - Lotus Health Inc., a Cullman-based nonprofit focused on holistic and preventive health, will host a Women’s Health Forum on Saturday, Jan....
Vendor applications still open for Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vendor applications are still open for the upcoming Bloomin’ Festival arts & craft show, with organizers encouraging interested artisans to apply...
Wallace State men deliver complete road performance in 97-75 win over...
SCOOBA, Miss.- Wallace State men’s basketball turned in one of its most complete performances of the season Tuesday night, pulling away early and never...
Auburn Football signs electrifying quarterback Byrum Brown
AUBURN, Ala. — Record-setting quarterback Byrum Brown has signed with Auburn Football, head coach Alex Golesh announced Tuesday.
Brown led all FBS quarterbacks in 2025 with 42 total...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek completes season sweep of Addison behind a Ferguson...
ADDISON, Ala.- The Meek Tigers bounced back from a four-game skid on Tuesday night in a big way, traveling to rival Addison and leaving...
Vinemont monthly senior events continue Jan. 19
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of Vinemont will continue its monthly senior events this year. Seniors are invited to come out the third Monday...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles, Eagles pick up wins over Hanceville
BREMEN, Ala.- The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs in a pair of county games on Monday night, and both Eagle squads ended...
Wallace State women pull away at Motlow State for 84-56 non-conference...
LYNCHBURG, Tenn.- Wallace State women's basketball shook off a slow start and turned in another strong all-around performance Saturday, rolling to an 84–56 non-conference...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison girls fall, boys roll at home vs. Lynn
ADDISON, Ala.- Addison hosted the Lynn Bears in a boys/girl's matchup with county bragging rights on the line. In their previous matchup, the Lady Bears...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors extend winning streak to 17 with 61-43...
FAIRVIEW, Ala.- The no. 4-ranked West Point Lady Warriors traveled to Fairview to take on the Lady Aggies in Saturday afternoon hoops action. A...
Bartram exhibit starts tour of Alabama State Parks
Visitors to Lake Guntersville State Park learn about William Bartram's explorations in Alabama. (Photo by Jonathan Gruber)
As one of the first people to experience...
‘We’re trying to bring it back to its glory days’
VINEMONT, Ala. - Sportsworld Skate Center hosted a kid-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. before holding its annual all-night skate from...
Social media reaction to crime story sparks unexpected local response
CULLMAN, Ala. - The story of a Vinemont man being denied bond on sodomy charges involving minor children prompted a wave of reaction on...
Longtime City Arborist Darrell Johns dies at 81
CULLMAN, Ala. — Darrell Johns, a longtime City of Cullman employee who spent more than two decades caring for the city’s public trees, died...
No. 9 Alabama football falls to No. 1 Indiana 38-3 in...
PASADENA, Calif. - The No. 9/11/11 Alabama football team saw its season come to a close on Thursday, as the Crimson Tide (11-4) fell 38-3...
Alabama’s largest fishing expo set to debut at the Cullman OmniPlex...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The largest fishing expo in Alabama history is set to make its debut in Cullman, Jan. 16–18, at the Cullman OmniPlex....
Farm Kids Club offers hands-on herbal remedies class for kids –...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex will host a Farm Kids Club program, "Herbal Remedies for Kids, by Kids," on Saturday, Jan. 10,...
New Year’s Day closures, sanitation delays
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County residents should expect government office closures and limited service adjustments on New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, with...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs closes out 2025 with a sweep of...
BREMEN, Ala.- Cold Springs closed out 2025 with a pair of home games against Leeds on Tuesday night, and both Eagle squads ended up...
CCSO and CPD share tips for NYE safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department are sharing ways to be safe on New Year’s Eve.
Sheriff Matt Gentry...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman knocks off Hewitt-Trussville 67-59 in Border Wars Classic
ATHENS, Ala.- The Cullman Bearcats traveled to Athens to take on the Hewitt-Trussville Huskies in the Border Wars Classic on Monday night. A big...
New Year’s Eve plans take shape around the area
CULLMAN, Ala. - As the calendar turns toward the new year, several businesses and venues in and around Cullman County have announced New Year’s...
Christkindlmarkt sets single-day attendance record, sees visitors from all 50 states
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Christkindlmarkt continued its rapid growth in 2025, posting record attendance numbers, expanded national and international visitation and a sharp...
Bosom Buddies sees successful 2025, looks to 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bosom Buddies Foundation was founded 12 years ago to support local cancer patients. The nonprofit is supported by annual...
Spanish classes coming to Shirley Burden Public Library this winter
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Spanish classes will be offered this winter at the Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville. The classes will be held on...
Wallace State faculty member killed in house fire
DECATUR, Ala. – A Wallace State Community College faculty member was killed in a house fire in the early morning hours of Friday, Dec....
Cullman County Library offers free grant research tool for nonprofits
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County nonprofit leaders and community organizations now have access to a powerful new funding research resource through the Cullman County...
Man from Arab dies after Christmas Eve ATV crash in Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man from Arab was killed in a single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that occurred at approximately 10 p.m....
Cullman County seniors celebrate the season
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seniors gathered for the annual Cullman County Senior Christmas Party hosted by the Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) and the...
Youth present ‘A Christmas Yarn’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heirlooms Fine and Performing Arts presented “A Christmas Yarn” on Friday, Dec. 19, at St. John’s Church, marking their final performance...
GET BITTER OR GET BETTER: After an ACL injury derailed her...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- If you look up on the wall of Good Hope high school’s basketball arena, you’ll see the name Bailey Tetro. The banner...
Birdie Box to host 2-Man Best Ball Christmas Tournament Dec. 27
CULLMAN, Ala. – Birdie-Box is set to host a 2-Man Best Ball Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 27, beginning at 1 p.m. Each team...
2025 in Cullman County: Challenge, change and community
CULLMAN, Ala. - From unprecedented challenges to public trust to historic investments in education and infrastructure, 2025 reshaped Cullman County in lasting ways.
The year...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point girls hold off Good Hope to win...
Good Hope, Ala.- A pair of top five teams in their class faced off against each other on Monday night at Good Hope, as...
Santa rides through town
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Rescue hosted its annual Santa Ride event Sunday evening, Dec. 21.
Cullman Fire Rescue Firefighter/Engineer Jeremy White said the big...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison headlines all-state football selections with four players, 1A...
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Alabama Sports Writer Association released their All-State football teams this weekend, and 17 local players plus a coach were honored.
ADDISON...
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: West Point defeats Good Hope 54-41 to win...
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- West Point's 8th grade boys team won the Cullman County middle school boys tournament over Good Hope on Saturday, 54-41. The...
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Fairview muscles past West Point 39-29 to win...
GOOD HOPE, Ala.-After defeating Vinemont and Cold Springs to advance to the final matchup, Fairview's middle school girls team took down West Point 39-29...
From 1 veteran family to 350 local children – Cullman Elks,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new holiday outreach program launched this year by Cullman Elks Lodge #1609 and the Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars is...
Prep Basketball: Lady Raiders, Raiders collect wins over Hanceville
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Good Hope Raiders hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs in a pair of county games on Friday afternoon, and Good Hope ended...
Elijah Guyton named a D2CCA second team All-American
LIVINGSTON, Ala. - The University of West Alabama Football team's Elijah Guyton was named a D2CCA Second Team All-American on Wednesday.
Guyton garners his second consecutive All-American selection...
PREP BASKETBALL: Local teams scattered throughout new ASWA basketball rankings
The Alabama Sports Writers Association released their new set of rankings for December 2025, and features eight local teams ranked within the top ten...
WSCC Christmas Spectacular thrills
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College hosted its annual Christmas Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 11, celebrating the holiday season through music, dance and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek grinds out a 56-53 overtime win over rival...
ARLEY, Ala.- Meek High School's basketball arena was packed wall-to-wall on Thursday night, as hundreds gathered in spite of a tornado watch to see...
Thunderstorms enter state late afternoon
CLANTON, Ala. – Thursday, 1:15 pm, Dec. 18, 2025
A broken to solid line of thunderstorms will enter northwestern Alabama around 4 pm, move southeastward...
Youth raise funds for First Source for Women
Calvary Baptist Church, Cullman recently held a “Collect Pennies” contest for First Source for Women. The winner was Reagan Duke. They brought in a...
Keep pets safe around holiday decorations and foods
CULLMAN, Ala. - Christmas decorations and holiday meals are part of what makes the season special, but they can also pose hidden dangers for...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs collects road sweep of Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala.- It was senior night at Vinemont High School, where they hosted the Cold Springs Eagles in a county matchup on Tuesday night....
‘We shall remember’
Cullman honors veterans during Wreaths Across America ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala. – “Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach our children the value of freedom.”
The...
Cullman graduate Christina Chambers found dead in Hoover home
HOOVER, Ala. - Former WBRC Sports Reporter and 2006 Cullman High School graduate Christina Chambers was tragically found dead in her home in Hoover...
Cold Springs High FCCLA spreads holiday cheer
BREMEN, Ala. - The Cold Springs High School FCCLA chapter spread holiday cheer through its FCCLA Angels community service project. The students raised funds...
