Tag: News
‘The Beast Who Came to School’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman student Ronin Peavy is a humble young writer in his second-grade class at West Elementary School. When asked if he...
Cullman County Public Library to hold a Strawberry Festival book Sale...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library is holding a Strawberry Festival Book Sale on Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00...
The Arley-Smith Lake Senior Outreach Center holding fundraising event on May...
ARLEY, Ala. - The Arley Senior Center, with the help of the town, has been steadily raising funds with community dinners, auctions and bake...
Cullman County students participate in 2nd Annual Military Signing Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Proud family and community members witnessed six members of the Cullman County school system class of 2022 participate in the second...
Curt’s Closet prepares to hold Clothed in Cullman this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local organization and community icon Curt’s Closet is hosting their annual Clothed in Cullman event this Saturday. Founder Ashley Wilson said Curt's...
Drug-related and Grand Jury indictment arrests made over the weekend for...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Dodge City area on Saturday, April 30. Ivan Jermaine Fields,...
Baileyton Town Council says Family Fun Day is set for May...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - At Baileyton Town Council’s meeting Monday night, the town discussed the upcoming Family Fun Day. The 2nd annual Baileyton Family Fun...
Holly Pond Council talks town deputy, community events
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening welcomed Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Daniel Cummings, who updated the council...
Arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CCSO makes multiple arrests involving methamphetamine
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office managed multiple arrests over the weekend with several involving methamphetamine-related charges.
On Wednesday, April 27 Joshua Dustin...
The Alabama Republican Assembly announces endorsement of Cullman County District Attorney...
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was announced on Saturday that local attorney and Cullman County District Attorney Republican candidate Champ Crocker has garnered the endorsement...
Senior Outreach Organization performs Heehaw Show at Hanceville Civic Center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Senior Outreach Organization performed their Heehaw Show at the Hanceville Civic Center on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. The cast, directed...
Cullman inmate arrested after failure to comply with court order
CULLMAN, Ala. -- A Blountsville man is back in custody at the Cullman County Detention Center after failing to comply with a court order.
Adam...
Jesse Wiggins wins Qualifying Round A at MLF Bass Pro Tour...
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (May 2, 2022) – It was a dramatic finish on the SCORETRACKER® Monday afternoon, as several pros battled it out for the automatic berth to...
Arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Governor Ivey announces two additional mental health crisis centers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the funding of two additional Mental Health Crisis Centers, further expanding the Alabama Crisis System...
New baby and children’s boutique Willow Dean + Co. open in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mother and daughter team Kristie Moss and Lauren Easterwood recently opened Willow Dean + Co., a new baby and children’s boutique...
Country music community mourns the loss of Naomi Judd
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The country music community was rocked today with the tragic news of the sudden passing of country music giant Naomi Judd.
Hailing...
Relay for Life hosts Party at the Park to celebrate, remember...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Depot Park was packed Saturday afternoon with locals coming out to show their support for cancer survivors, to remember the ones...
Berlin Farmers Market to open for its third season May 21
BERLIN, Ala. - Growing into its third season, the Berlin Farmers Market will have its season opening day on Saturday, May 21 with a...
Vinemont High School Contemporary Music Ensemble performs at Karma’s Coffeehouse
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont High School’s Contemporary Music Ensemble held a free performance for the community at Karma’s Coffee House on Thursday afternoon.
With a...
Something to celebrate
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Relay for Life of Cullman County Survivors Breakfast was held Wednesday morning at Cullman Church of Christ. The indestructible...
Wallace State breaks ground on Winston County Community Learning Center
ARLEY, Ala. — Wallace State Community College held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday afternoon marking the official beginning of the new Winston County Community Learning...
Arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Federal student loan repayment pause extended through August 2022
WASHINGTON D.C. - Earlier this month, the Biden administration and U.S. Department of Education announced they were extending the current pause of federal student...
Hanceville man arrested for sexual abuse
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in the Hanceville area on Friday, April 22.
The search...
New arts and crafts store Warehouse 25 open in Warehouse District
CULLMAN, Ala. - Warehouse 25, a new arts and crafts shop, has been open in the Warehouse District since February, but held their grand...
The Heehaw Show is coming to Hanceville Civic Center April 30
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Senior Outreach Organization will be presenting their Heehaw Show on Saturday April 30 at the Hanceville Civic Center at 2:00...
Cutter Green, Halle McCrory named Wallace State’s All-Alabama Academic Team Scholars
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Wallace State students Cutter Green and Halle McCrory are the college’s 2022 All-Alabama Academic Team Scholars.
Green and McCrory were recognized recently...
Arrests and incidents reported April 28, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CCBOE breaks ground on new gym at Cold Springs High School
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Education approved the construction of a new gymnasium on the campus of Cold Springs High School...
United Way of Cullman County announces new executive director
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County is pleased to announce their new executive director. The United Way Board of Cullman County has...
Cullman County Commission approves Free Dump Day during the entire month...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission held an emergency called meeting on Wednesday morning, which agenda included the approval of a resolution to...
U.S. News and World Report shows CHS ranks in the top...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The nation’s secondary schools received their annual report cards from U.S. News and World Report this week and several Cullman area...
Cullman Community Theatre welcomes new members at Little House at Art...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) met at the Little House at Art Park Monday night to inform the community about what...
CPD makes two arrests following Flock System alert
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department made two arrests last week after officers were notified by the Flock System about a vehicle’s license...
Arrests and incidents reported April 27, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Bremen man arrested on out-of-state cold case murder
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office was recently involved in a cold case arrest from Essex County, Massachusetts.
On Tuesday, April 26,...
2nd Annual Doggy Pawgeant taking place at Strawberry Festival May 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2nd Annual Doggy Pawgeant is one of the many events to take place the day of the Strawberry Festival, with...
The Link of Cullman County is one of 200 finalists for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County has recently applied to the State Farm Neighborhood Assist Program which annually awards 40 finalists out...
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism unveils final design for city...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman and Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism unveiled the highly-anticipated designs and final plans for the upcoming...
Arrests and incidents reported April 26, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 26, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Curt’s Closet prepares for their upcoming fundraising event ‘Clothed in Cullman’...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman non-profit Curt’s Closet will be hosting its annual luncheon and silent auction fundraiser, Clothed in Cullman, on Saturday, May 7...
Hanceville’s youngest anglers gather at Veterans Park for Kids Fish-O-Rama
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Veterans Park in Hanceville hosted day two of its annual community fishing event on Saturday, this time hosting the Kids Fish-O-Rama....
Good Hope’s Allie Sartin awarded inaugural City of Good Hope Endowed...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its final April meeting Monday night and before reading a pair of ordinances and appointing...
Sound Mind TMS offers Cullman new solutions in mental health treatment
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman native and familiar face Dr. Robert Smith opened Sound Mind TMS Therapy Clinic, located at 1809 Dahlke Dr. and adjacent...
Cullman City Council welcomes state basketball champion Bearcats, approves funding agreement...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening welcomed the Cullman High School Bearcats basketball team, recent Alabama 6A state champions, pausing...
Wallace State’s Applied Technologies has more than 100 individuals sign during...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Applied Technologies Division recently welcomed a record number of participants to its National Coalition of Certifications Centers...
Arrests and incidents reported April 25, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Spring Under the Stars’ concert Tuesday at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts program is set to entertain al fresco when it presents Spring Under the Stars...
Roads and parking areas at Lake Guntersville State Park paved with...
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - Officials with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management on Tuesday showed...
Cullman County Home Builders Association raises money for local student scholarship...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday afternoon, the Cullman County Home Builders Association hosted a fundraiser benefiting their scholarship fund for local county students. Serving...
Hanceville High School Math Team are Division III State Champions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second round of the state math tournament took place on Saturday, April 9 on UNA’s campus. Hanceville High’s math team...
Hank’s Sports Bar officially opens at Rumors Deli location
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s newest watering hole, Hank’s Sports Bar, located in the Rumors Deli location, is officially open for business after holding a...
CCSO makes two separate arrests after serving warrants
CULLMAN and HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In two separate instances, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office attempted to serve warrants and left with two under arrest.
On...
Arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Tree Commission purchases 50 trees to honor former chairman Everett...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Tree Commission convened on Tuesday morning at City Hall for its bimonthly meeting. Joining commission members Michael...
CCSO make multiple arrests countywide April 14-18
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office remained diligent with multiple drug-related arrests, as well as grand jury indictments this week.
On Thursday, April...
Cullman Parks, Rec and Sports Tourism celebrating Earth Day at Art...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) will be hosting its second Earth Day celebration this Friday, April 22 from 4:00...
West Point Town Council hears LED Capital proposal to change West...
WEST POINT, Ala. – On Monday evening, the West Point Town Council heard Tim Garner and Muntingh Hamman with LED Capital propose changing the...
Vinemont council holds business license hearing for Vinemont Estates
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VINEMONT, Ala. - South Vinemont Town Council held a special called meeting on Tuesday, for the purpose of a business license hearing for...
Cullman County Commission proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday proclaimed April to be Child Abuse Prevention Month. The proclamation included, “April was first declared...
Arrests and incidents reported April 20, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 20, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Research shows mosquitoes remember, avoid pesticide odors
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – No one likes dealing with mosquitoes. As potential vectors of diseases, controlling mosquito populations is an important aspect of human...
Berlin Town Council eyes additional growth
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening took an early look at a proposed new subdivision and continued work on its...
CMS Bearcat Cafe open for business
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Middle School cafeteria recently received a major cafe-style upgrade. The renovation was designed to update the seating in the...
Arrests and incidents reported April 19, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 19, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
2022 Strawberry Festival Pageant to be held on April 23
CULLMAN, Ala - The Strawberry Festival Pageant will be held on April 23 at Desperation Church’s Cullman Campus located at 510 5th St SW....
Friends of the Library to host Author’s Night on April 21
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County are hosting an Author’s Night on April 21 from 5:30 p.m. -...
Cullman County Court Appointed Special Advocates gain new volunteers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) gained four new volunteers this month. Kay Marshall, AJ Kinney, Phyllis Gresham and Toni...
Mayor Jacobs recognizes The Coterie’s 100th anniversary
Cullman, Ala. – “On Tuesday afternoon, a number of young matrons met at the home of Mrs. M.H. Killingsworth for the purpose of organizing...
Wallace State’s Allegro Dance Theatre to present Spring Showcase April 22
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre will present its annual Spring Showcase on Friday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. in...
Arrests and incidents reported April 18, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Camp Cullman: summer activities for younger residents
CULLMAN, Ala. - Registration for Camp Cullman is currently underway through the Cullman Parks Recreation and Sports Tourism.
Camp Cullman is a summer day camp...
Local author Connie Pearson will be releasing book ‘100 Things to...
HARTSELLE, Ala. – Local writer Connie Pearson will be celebrating the release of her new book “100 Things to do in Huntsville and North...
Cullman Caring for Kids hosts Day of Hope event at Heritage...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the community gathered at Heritage Park at noon on Wednesday to honor the 35 children whose lives were lost...
Tyson Foods renews commitment to Alabama’s agriculture industry with $208 million...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Tyson Foods, Friday morning at Wallace State Community College, announced a new facility adjacent to its former Hanceville Tyson Foods/ River...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School honors Martha Blanton with the 2022 Impact...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Martha Blanton has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Impact Award given by St. Paul’s Lutheran School. The award...
Field of Miracles set to celebrate 15 years of fun and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Field of Miracles at Chester Freeman Park, which broke ground in 2006 before the first game being played in 2007,...
Hanceville City Council plans to acquire lots to extend C.W. Day...
HANCEILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening discussed several new ordinances. The Harrison Property Zoning, Broadway Group Property Zoning and JMBL...
Cullman High School presents ‘The Addams Family’ April 21-23
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School Performing Arts will present “The Addams Family” this Thursday through Saturday, Apr. 21-23, 2022, at the high school...
Investigations of nine young children with adenovirus are underway
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Since November 2021, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), in collaboration with pediatric healthcare providers including hospitals who treat children...
Arrests and incidents reported April 15, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Man arrested for drug trafficking in Good Hope
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man was arrested for drug trafficking and other charges following a traffic stop on Friday, April 8.
Garett A. Rodgers, 25,...
Local man arrested for sexual contact/harassment
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in the Joppa community around 10:45 a.m. on Friday, April 8.
James A. Jones,...
Governor Ivey signs Nick Risner Act into law, backing the blue
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed House Bill 143, which is named in honor of Sheffield K-9 Sgt. Nick Risner, who was...
Arrests and incidents reported April 14, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
EES teacher named one of Alabama’s top teachers
CULLMAN, Ala. - An East Elementary School teacher has been named a finalist for one of the most prestigious education honors in Alabama.East Elementary...
Governor Ivey strengthens election integrity, signs “Zuckerbucks” bill into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed House Bill 194, the “Zuckerbucks” bill, into law. House Bill 194, sponsored by Rep. Wes...
Cullman Regional holds ribbon cutting for Center of Excellence Orthopedics and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Group marked the official opening of the Center of Excellence Orthopedics and Spine with a grand opening and...
Vinemont Town Council sets meeting to address concerns at Vinemont Estates
VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening updated the community, confirming an upcoming Movie Night on May 14 at 7:45...
Comic book artist Tone Rodriguez to visit Camelot Books and Comics...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tone Rodriguez, comic book artist, writer and creator best known for his work with Bongo Comics on titles like Futurama, The...
Local man arrested on sexual offense warrant
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man was arrested for a warrant on a 2021 sexual offense.
Larry A. Williams, 34, was arrested on April 6 in...
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics receives Emma Marie Eddleman Citizen...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics was recently recognized as the recipient of the 2022-2023 Emma Marie Eddleman Citizen...
Arrests and incidents reported April 13, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 13, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CPD tackling fuel surges while keeping patrols on the road
CULLMAN, Ala. - From January to February of 2022 the Cullman Police Department’s fuel cost rose by 45%, while the City of Cullman’s overall...
Governor Ivey signs three notable bills to improve Alabama communities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed three notable bills into law aimed at improving Alabama communities.
Governor Ivey signed Senate Bill 224,...
Railroad accident near Depot Park on Tuesday
The Cullman Police Department shared that there was an incident on the train tracks next to Depot Park around noon today.
A 2009 Red Saturn...
Arrests and incidents reported April 12, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
