Tag: News
Wallace State sets record for enrollment
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is experiencing record enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester, with 6,473 students registered, besting the previous record fall enrollment...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 17, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 17, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
St. Bernard Prep students celebrate Leif Erikson Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - In honor of Leif Erikson Day (Oct. 9), world history students at St. Bernard Preparatory School took a journey back in...
Vinemont council talks upcoming events
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council came together Oct. 15, for its monthly meeting. The meeting was originally slated for Oct. 8, but...
2024 Toys for Tots registration open for Cullman families – now...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman 2024 Toys for Tots Campaign has officially opened registration for families in need. Registration sessions will be held throughout...
Chris Thompson resigns from Vinemont council
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont Councilman Chris Thompson, at the council’s meeting on Oct. 15, resigned from his seat – place No. 1.
In August 2020,...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 16, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 16, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Local youth win during Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows
Evan Roden of Cullman County exhibited the Champion Black Face Cross Ewe in the Youth Sheep Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 12...
Send Halloween cards to patients at Children’s of Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Halloween is all about treats, and you can help the patients at Children’s of Alabama celebrate by sending them a card.
The...
Bethlehem West Baptist Church to host youth rally featuring motivational speaker...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bethlehem West Baptist Church will host a Youth Rally on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m., featuring Willie Spears, a nationally...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 15, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 15, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Special Needs All-Star Flag Football Challenge kicks off in Hanceville on...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Youth Football Association will host the Special Needs All-Star Flag Football Challenge on Nov. 9, at noon. at the...
CR 222 repairs continue today
CULLMAN, Ala. - County Road 222 near the Exit 305 Interstate 65 interchange has been a problem area for the Cullman County Commission and...
Little Pink Dress raises $70K
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation held its largest annual fundraiser, the Little Pink Dress benefit, on Oct. 1, at the...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 14, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 14, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Feeling like the luckiest person in the world’
Cullman High School Theatre alum Drew Fillinger joins Broadway National Tour cast of ‘Chicago’
CULLMAN, Ala. — Broadway is coming to Alabama this fall, and...
UNA named Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week
FLORENCE, Ala. – For the second time in school history, the University of North Alabama football team was named the Stats Perform FCS National Team...
Co-op offers rebates to members through TVA EnergyRight
CULLMAN, Ala. - As temperatures creep lower, households can probably expect to see electricity prices creep higher. Energy usage often increases in the colder...
Jacobs proclaims October ‘Beef Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of October “Beef Month” in the city of Cullman. October has been designated as...
Cullman Tractor Supply hosting 4 family events Oct. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Tractor Supply is set to host a full day of community-focused events on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m....
St. Bernard Prep hosts Fall Concert in Abbey Byre
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School held its Fall Concert on Oct. 9, in the historic Abbey Byre, delighting the audience with a...
Let’s ride, witches
Les Dames Witches Ride coming Oct. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sunday, Oct. 20, will see myriad “witches” descend on downtown Cullman’s Warehouse District – for...
The Pantry at The Link receives 802-pound food donation
Alabama Farm Credit champions partnership to fight hunger through local donation program
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Farm Credit is supporting an innovative partnership that unites...
Local youth win during Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows
Cole Eubanks of Cullman County exhibited the Overall Bred and Owned Reserve Champion during the Alabama National Fair Youth Beef Cattle Breeding Heifer Show....
Cullman FUMC to celebrate sanctuary centennial Oct. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman First United Methodist Church (FUMC) is set to celebrate a significant milestone in its history with a Centennial Sanctuary Celebration...
Oct. 29 town hall at WSCC to discuss additional sales tax...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m., in the auditorium of...
Local youth win during Alabama National Fair Sheep Show contests for Showmanship,...
Beginner showmanship winners at the Alabama National Fair Youth Goat Show were, from left, Boone Maples of Lee County, first place; Caleb Watkins of...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 11, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CAPNA weatherization assistance program applications open now
DECATUR, Ala. - Each year when the cooler breeze begins to blow, Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) begins to accept applications for...
WSCC Systems Engineering Technology Program receives grant from the Institute for...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Systems Engineering Technology (SET) degree program is set to expand, thanks to a $20,000 grant awarded by...
St. Bernard students join hurricane relief effort for rural Georgia
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students and faculty at St. Bernard Preparatory School have mobilized to support hurricane relief efforts, with a focus on aiding the...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 10, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 10, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Horse and rider challenge: Dunn Legacy Ranch & Tack hosting Obstacle...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dunn Legacy Ranch & Tack will host its first public event, the Obstacle Course Play Day, on Oct. 12, from 9...
Baileyton talks events, vacancy
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway called the Baileyton Town Council meeting to order on Monday, Oct. 7, at which time the council commenced...
Unmet quorum forces Vinemont Council to reschedule October meeting
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council was scheduled to hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8. However, since there was no quorum,...
FAITH: St. Bernard Prep School poster contest celebrates creativity, faith
St. Bernard Preparatory School proudly hosted its second annual poster contest for the school year theme, with this year’s message coming from Psalm 27:14:...
Fairview Town Council talks park progress
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – At the Monday, Oct. 7, meeting of the Fairview Town Council, the main topic of discussion was the progress on the...
Tricks and treats and candy galore
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local grocery and retail stores have been inundated black and orange; displays of costumes, candy and spooky decor wrap every aisle....
Arrests and Incidents reported October 9, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 9, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 8, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Birds beware: Scarecrows on display
CULLMAN, Ala. - A brand-spanking new competition made its way to the 2024 Cullman County Fair. Longtime supporters of the fair, the Cullman County...
Cats, dogs and rabbits, oh my!
Cullman County 4-H hosts Youth Pet Show at fair
CULLMAN, Ala. – With great pets comes great responsibility to show them to the world. Contestants...
WSCC CDL program hosting informational meeting for veterans, service members and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development Department will host a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Meet & Greet...
Oktoberfest 2024: Record-breaking crowds with an economic boost
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Oktoberfest 2024 shattered attendance records, drawing nearly 50,000 visitors to the annual celebration — an increase of over 13,000 from...
Good Hope City Council awards bid for sewer line project
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first October meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a Resolution...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 7, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville’s Akin, Cullman’s Cornelius welcomed to UA Rural Medical Scholars Program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences' Rural Health Leaders Pipeline recently welcomed 18 students from rural Alabama who...
The price of fun: Cullman County Fair cost breakdown
CULLMAN, Ala. - The sweet smell of candied apples and cotton candy float in the air as the shrill ringing of shrieks and shouts...
Wallace State receives $1.8 M in grants for Workforce Development
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently announced that it has received almost $1.8 million in grants from the Alabama Community College System...
Walking through history
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, marked the 15th anniversary of the Cullman Oktoberfest Candlelight Walking Tour.
This year’s tour focused on the 1940s,...
Cullman County Fair in full swing
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday, Oct. 3, crowds began lining up at the gates as early as 3:30 p.m. before Cullman County Fair Association...
Seniors get in the German spirit at Oktoberfest Senior Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year when Oktoberfest rolls around, area seniors are treated to a day all their own. Oktoberfest Senior Day is a...
Oktoberfest happening through Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dirndls, lederhosen and Bavarian hats abounded on Thursday, Oct. 3, as Cullman Oktoberfest officially opened.
Opening ceremonies took place on the main...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 4, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 4, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ALDOT: Weekend lane closures planned for I-65N at Tennessee River Bridge
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Motorists should expect single-lane closures for rehabilitation work on the northbound I-65 Tennessee River Bridge each weekend in October, beginning this...
Little Pink Dress Benefit sees sold-out crowd
CULLMAN, Ala. - To open Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation held its annual Little Pink Dress Benefit on Oct....
Arrests and Incidents reported October 3, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 3, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Family fun at Kinderbereich – Rides, contests, more at Cullman Oktoberfest
CULLMAN, Ala. - "Oktoberfest comes alive for kids at Kinderbereich, the Kids’ Zone at Cullman Oktoberfest." This year’s Kids’ Zone promises to be bigger...
Oktoberfest Senior Day Oct. 4: Live music, food, bingo
CULLMAN, Ala. - Senior Day at Cullman Oktoberfest is set for Friday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., offering a packed morning of activities,...
‘Help us, help them’: Local church collecting donations for North Carolina
CULLMAN, Ala. - “Help us, help them.”
Bethlehem West Baptist Church (BWBC) is stepping up to assist communities in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, that were recently...
TONIGHT! 15th annual Historic Cullman Candlelight Walking Tour to highlight Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Michael Sullins will host the 15th annual Historic Cullman Candlelight Walking Tour at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. The...
11th Annual Bass Fest this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ladies and gentlemen, find your lures! Cullman County Parks and Recreation (CCPR) will host the 11th annual Bass Fest fishing tournament...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 2, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama Cattleman’s Association unveils ‘60 Savory Stops’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In celebration of the 60th consecutive year of October Beef Month in Alabama, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has unveiled a promotion...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Doug Doggett Jewelers buying event coming Oct. 8-10
CULLMAN, Ala. - Doug Doggett Jewelers will host a special buying event in Cullman, offering the public a chance to sell valuables for immediate...
Frios unveils new high-protein line
CULLMAN, Ala. – Frios Gourmet Pops this week announced the upcoming launch of Frios Plus, its new protein-packed line of pops, offering up to...
Standoff leads to suspect ramming police vehicles
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on Monday, Sept. 30, responded to a report from CSX about a vehicle trespassing on railroad tracks...
41st Annual Cullman County Band Exhibition sees area bands and halftime...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Marching band enthusiasts were able to attend the event of the year on Saturday, Sept. 28, when Cullman High School hosted...
Local organizations receive RC&D grants
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Mountains Rivers Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) recently gathered with Sen. Gudger, R-Cullman; Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview; Rep....
Arrests and Incidents reported September 30, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Dodge City Tattoo Company to hold 3rd annual Halloween and Horror...
DODGE CITY, Ala. - For nearly four years, early October in Dodge City has meant that it’s time for the spook and horror lovers...
SouthernStyle CrossFit Benefit Competition and Car Show Oct. 19
ADDISON, Ala. - October is a difficult month for Misty Thomas. The mother of two and owner of multiple small businesses lost her oldest...
WSCC: Registration open for 20th annual Student Investment Luncheon
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation announces that registration is open for its 20th annual Student Investment Luncheon & Auction to...
Jacobs proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of October 2024 Alpha Delta Kappa Month in Cullman. Local Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK)...
Sold-out Little Pink Dress event continues to raise funds
CULLMAN, Ala. - The fifth annual Little Pink Dress event, benefiting the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, Inc. (CCBBF), is set to take place...
United Way cuts ribbon on new location
CULLMAN, Ala. - It has already been a week full of excitement for the United Way of Cullman County. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, UWCC...
CEDA receives TVA Workforce Invest Grant to assist with purchase of...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Cullman Economic Development Agency has been awarded a Workforce Invest Grant by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) that...
Nov. 5 General Election sample ballots released
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen recently announced that the sample ballots for the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election are now available...
Cullman County Fair begins Oct. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Hay People have arrived; the crisp air is soon to follow and fall is alive in Cullman. With the changing...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 27, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 27, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Troutman, Bradberry receive scholarships
Federation scholarship program cultivates future of Alabama agriculture
AUBURN, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation scholarship program continues to cultivate the next generation of agriculturists.
Seventy-seven...
St. Bernard AP Biology students master biotechnology skills with micropipettes
CULLMAN, Ala. – Seniors at St. Bernard Preparatory School are gaining hands-on experience in biotechnology by mastering the use of micropipettes in their AP...
City of Cullman proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - As it usually does each September, the City of Cullman has proclaimed October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the city. However,...
Monograms Plus celebrates 25 years with Girls’ Day Out
CULLMAN, Ala. - The brick and mortar may be brand spanking new, but the business it houses at 802 Main Ave. NE is a...
Goat Island kicks off Oktoberfest with ‘Goatoberfest’ this Friday through Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Goat Island Brewing will celebrate its own contribution to local tradition as it holds its fifth annual “Goatoberfest” celebration this Friday...
Alabama Highway 91 near Arkadelphia to close for bridge repair Oct....
The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to close SR-91 just south of Arkadelphia in Cullman County for 10 days for a bridge repair.
SR-91 in...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 26, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wieners on the run!
Cullman’s OktoFURfest Oct. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Oktoberfest will host a special event for dog lovers during this year’s festivities – OktoFURfest. The event...
Cullman County Fair Parade this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala- The Cullman County Fair Parade will march its way through downtown Cullman this Saturday, Sept. 28, in anticipation of the classic fall...
Cullman County EMA shares info on weather readiness, preparation
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) said the Cullman area could see as much as 5 inches of rain through...
Hurricane Helene to impact state into Friday
CLANTON, Ala. -- Helene is forecast to make landfall in the Florida Big Bend area between 7-11 pm as a Category 3 hurricane with...
Cullman City Council swears in new police chief, passes $188M 2025...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday swore in Joey Duncan as police chief, effective Oct. 1, 2024, filling the post being...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State CDL scholarships available
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently received $129,500 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)...
CCPLS seeking community input
CULLMAN, Ala. – In hopes of expanding its services, the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) wants to hear from you!
Director Amber Thornton said,...
Family Fun Day in Baileyton
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Saturday, Sept. 21, marked Baileyton’s fourth annual Family Fun Day in the Park. Live music filled the air as attendees strolled...
Cullman Regional Foundation provides $200K for Maternity Center enhancements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation recently provided $200,000 for enhancements to the Cullman Regional Maternity Center. The funding will be used to...
Jubilee Coffee and Wine Bar coming to Cullman this November
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jubilee Coffee and Wine Bar, sister company to Karma’s Coffee House, will – tentatively – open in downtown Cullman this November.
Owner...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 24, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 24, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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