Relay For Life teams rolling out fundraisers in advance of May 6 event
CULLMAN - Teams participating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Cullman County are rolling out fundraisers in advance of the May 6 event at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. Over the next several weeks, teams are hosting meals, painting classes and more...
The Factory Dance Productions to Hold First Biennial ‘Dancing for a Cause’ Competition
CULLMAN - On Saturday, April 2, The Factory Dance Productions of Cullman will begin what it hopes to make a biennial (every other year) tradition. The Factory will conduct what it has named the “Dancing for a Cause” competition, which will start at 6...
CRMC Announces Breathe Better Campaign- Will go 100% Smoke- and Tobacco-Free on Jan. 1, 2017
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Medical Center will become 100 percent smoke- and tobacco-free effective Jan. 1, 2017. The goal of the program, called Breathe Better, is to create a healing environment for patients - both inside and outside the facility.
The new policy will prohibit...
Cullman Florist
Everybody sells flowers. Publix sells flowers. Wal-Mart sells flowers. Everyone does. So, what do we have to offer that’s different than that? Service. Personal service. Reliable service. We comfort people in loss. We encourage people in the happy times. That’s what we have to...
Hundreds Gather at The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament for the Stations of the Cross Performed Live by the Cenacolo Community
It just tore my heart to pieces to see what all he went through, what he did for us, what he did for me; I’m nobody.”
attendee Jason Hicks, on Christ
HANCEVILLE - On Friday, March 18, the Cenacolo Community performed the Living Stations of the...
County Schools’ Nutrition Director Adams Integral Part of Statewide Farm-to-School Initiative
I had never realized what a gem Cullman County was in terms of agriculture, and I began to wonder why we weren’t doing any farm-to-school activities.”
Dr. Amber L. Adams
CULLMAN - Last month, the Food Bank of North Alabama (FBNA) and partners were one of...
St. Bernard Abbey: Br. Linus Klucsarits Ordained as Deacon
Photo: Br. Linus lies prostrate before the altar as the Litany of Saints is sung.
CULLMAN - Br. Linus Klucsarits returned home briefly from his studies at St. Meinrad School of Theology in Indiana to be ordained a transitional deacon in the Catholic Church by...
Fourth Annual Camp Seale Harris Family Fun Day
In the school I went to growing up in Huntsville, I was the only one with diabetes. I was diagnosed with it when I was 11, so from that time until I was 18, I was the only one my age with diabetes.”
John Latimer,...
From Saloon to Appliance Store, What’s Next for the Corner of First Ave. and Third St.
“I can’t say that I’ve got any regrets. I think we’ve done a good job over the years. We’re going out at the top of our game, nobody ran us out and everybody had a shot at it.”
Doug Boike, owner
CULLMAN – For the past...
Best Promposal Ever? Yes, We Think So!
FAIRVIEW - On Friday, Luke Macias asked Anna Hampton to be his date for his senior prom. No big deal, right? It happens in every high school in every town across the country around this time each year. But this was a big deal....
East and West Elementary Students Showcase Artwork
“We do this so that the parents and the community can come by and see what the kids have been doing. They do such great work; I am so proud of them.”
Mrs. McBrayer, art teacher
CULLMAN - The annual East and West Elementary Art Show...
“Beauty and the Beast” Set to Take the Stage at CHS April 8-9
CULLMAN - On Friday and Saturday, April 8-9, the Cullman High School drama and choral departments will present their rendition of Disney’s Broadway musical “Beauty and the Beast.” CHS Theater Director Wayne Cook and CHS Choir Director Sarah Driskell will lead the production.
Held in...
CP&R Community Garden Season Begins March 15
CULLMAN - Nothing’s more exciting than the warm, crisp air of spring, and that spring-time sun means it’s gardening season. Plot rental for CP&R’s Community Garden, located at Nesmith Park, is happening now at the Cullman Civic Center and online at http://cullmanrecreation.org/online-registration/ and is...
POP Goes the Farmer’s Market
CULLMAN - The North Alabama Agriplex is partnering with Festhalle Farmer’s Market and Cullman County Extension to implement a national children’s program at the market for the 2016 season, which begins on April 2. Power of Produce, or POP for short, aims to increase...
The Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project’s Twesigwe Jackson Kaguri
We believe we are all one human family created by God, born equally, and have a duty to help one another.”
the first operating philosophy and guiding principle for the Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, March 4, Rachel Dawsey, director of the...
“American Made” Screening at WSCC March 10
HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College presents “American Made Movie” with directors Vincent Vittorio and Christopher Harvey as part of the South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts...
Chinese Festival Celebrated at St. Bernard
CULLMAN - On Feb. 19, St. Bernard Preparatory School students traveled across campus to experience a taste of Chinese culture. The event was presented by the Chinese international students, Mandarin and Chinese Culture classes and the Confucius Institute of Troy University.
Instructor Min Gao Calvert...
OPINION: What is Going on with Kanye and What is He Doing?
CullmanSense reporter Will Hogue, based in NYC, has some thoughts on Kanye West, and he wants you to hear them.
NEW YORK CITY - There was something picturesque about Kanye West standing at Madison Square Garden with his laptop in front of him, his successful...
4D Family Farm Spring Celebration
CULLMAN - On Friday and Saturday, March 25-26 and Saturday, April 2, 4D Family Farm will open to the public for its Spring Celebration for the fourth year in a row.
The celebration, which will be from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. all three days, will include...
Professional Women’s Fashion Show and Luncheon: “Dancing in the Street”
The women in this club are single, married, all ages, business owners, stay at home moms, professional women, retirees, all with big hearts and generous natures, with one purpose in mind- to give help to people who cannot help themselves.”
Nan S. Auston, vice president
CULLMAN...
Peter Nassetta, Deacon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Many young people find themselves disinterested in attending church when they get away from home, but that never happened to me.”
Peter Nassetta
Photo: Deacon Peter Nassetta poses with his grandchildren after Mass.
CULLMAN - Deacons play a very important role in the Catholic Church because they...
Sweet B’s of Cullman to Compete in 11th Annual AWF Wild Game Cook-Off at Talladega Superspeedway Saturday, Feb. 27
TALLADEGA - Talladega Superspeedway is known for its rich auto racing history with tales of the Allison family and the Alabama Gang, discussions of the pros and cons of restrictor plate racing and Dale Jr’s dominance on the fastest track in NASCAR.
Tomorrow, Bethany Beasley,...
Entries sought for local art show at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College is seeking entries for its annual “Arts in April Celebration” planned for April 4-30 at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
The theme for the 2016 exhibit is “Spring Upcycle” and participants are invited to create...
Cullman’s Judge Annie Lola Price Was a Woman Ahead of Her Time!
CULLMAN - On Oct. 24, 1901, Annie Edson Taylor, a school teacher from Michigan, became the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926, and in 1946 Edith Houghton...
More on Remembering Harper Lee
Ms. Alice and Ms. Nelle were all about empowering women even back before that became the popular thing to do. Ms. Nelle was a great woman who loved to sit and talk to my sister about life and love and the things girls talk...
Tom Sawyer Musical at St. Bernard
CULLMAN - The thespians of St. Bernard Prep will perform “Tom Sawyer: The Broadway Musical” this week, Feb. 25-27. Showtimes are 6:30 on Thursday, Feb. 25; 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26; and 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27. The show,...
Desperation Church Small Groups: The Sisterhood
Photo shows The Sisterhood, a small group that meets on Thursday nights at different members' homes.
CULLMAN - Before making it through the door of a welcoming home on Thursday night in Cullman, the air was filled with the sound of laughter and joy. As...
“Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning”
Dyanna Taylor is an accomplished filmmaker with five Emmys. It was an honor to have her on our campus to screen this film, which was a labor of love about her late grandmother, photographer Dorothea Lange.”
Kristen Holmes, Evelyn Burrow Museum administrator
HANCEVILLE - On...
Remembering Harper Lee
Ms. Alice and Ms. Nelle were all about empowering women even back before that became the popular thing to do. I bet she’s up in heaven right now with my daddy and Ms. Alice sitting on a front porch smoking a cigarette!”
Bryan Sellers, who...
Meet Courtney Ferguson, 21st Century Mom
Photo shows Brian, Gavin and Courtney Ferguson.
CULLMAN - June Cleaver wore pearls, pantyhose and high heels on the beloved show “Leave It to Beaver.” She was our televised ideal of motherhood in the 1950s, when only one-third of women were a part of the...
Cullman Co. Bosom Buddies to Host Colors of Cancer Day April 2
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do”
Eleanor Roosevelt
CULLMAN - A cancer diagnosis is the definition of facing fear. Almost immediately,...
Fourth Annual Cullman Spring Family Fun Day
CULLMAN - On Sunday, March 13, Camp Seale Harris, a part of the Southeastern Diabetes Education Services (SDES), will hold its annual Cullman Spring Family Fun Day at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center (CWAC).
The event, held each spring, is an opportunity for Camp...
Original Seventh Street Baptist Church Bell Rings Throughout Cullman Once More
Our church history department has a newspaper article written around 1980 which states, in part, that the bell had been misplaced when the present church sanctuary was built in 1950-51. Some 27 years later the bell was located and an A-frame structure was built...
St. Bernard Prep Chinese Class’s Spring Festival This Friday
Photo shows Chinese dancers from the Confucius Institute of Troy University, who sponsors the event.
CULLMAN - Students at St. Bernard Prep School are ringing in the Chinese New Year – the year of the monkey - with a Spring Festival in the St. Bernard...
Mikey Tanner, Children’s Pastor at Renovation Church
Our church is incredible and our vision is simple: Love, Lead, Connect. We meet people right where they are just like Jesus did.”
Mikey Tanner, children’s pastor
VINEMONT - At Renovation Church in Vinemont, their passion is to provide a place where people can have a life-changing experience...
Elaine Willingham Crowned 2016 Ms. Senior Cullman County
HANCEVILLE - The 2016 Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant was held on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Wallace State’s Betty Leeth Haynes Theater. Ms. Elaine Willingham of Cullman was crowned the winner. First Alternate was Ms. Jacqueline Schendel of Cullman, who also won Ms. Congeniality,...
Chamber’s 73rd Annual Meeting & Gala Will Have “Downton Abbey” Theme
This year’s theme will be focused around the popular British drama series, ‘Downton Abbey,’ set in the 1920s. Guests are encouraged to dress to coordinate with the theme - you might just win a contest! So get ready to step back in time with...
Walk MS: Cullman on March 19
CULLMAN - Walk MS is happening in Cullman on March 19 at 9 a.m. The annual walk, which raises funds and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, will take place at Heritage Park.
According to Walk MS Marketing and Communications Director...
Color Me Cullman 5k, Registration Open Now!
CULLMAN - As winter fades away and spring is ushered in, so, too, does the overwhelming amount of pastel-colored everything. But, the Color Me Cullman 5K with bring bolder colors than pastels, and a message of happiness and healthiness to get people out of...
Cullman Before John Cullmann
Some local historians simply refuse to believe that there were Georgians, Tennesseans and South Carolinians who lived here for decades before migrating west. After all, the early German settlers referred to the Cullman City area as a ‘wilderness’ and ‘unsettled’.”
George Spear, local historian
Photo Caption:...
Wake up with “a.m. LIVE” on Cullman’s Live 95.5
We broadcast the Cullman Community Band and we do local charitable events. We try to put stuff on air from around town, and so part of that I wanted to bring to the morning show, too.”
Tommy Warhurst, host
Photo shows host Tommy Warhurst.
CULLMAN -...
Tour the Pacific Northwest with WSCC Alumni Association
HANCEVILLE - Anyone who wants to check off states on their list of those visited in the U.S., can mark off two with a group trip to the Pacific Northwest. The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association is now taking reservations for an eight-day,...
Justin Truett, Youth Pastor at Simcoe Worship Center
I'm just crazy in love with Jesus and the people that he created to love him and serve him! I just hope that the JOY that God has given me will rub off onto others!”
Justin Truett, youth pastor
Photo shows Chelsea and Justin Truett.
SIMCOE - Even...
EES Student Kaeden Dawson Shares Beads of Courage
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, Jan. 27, East Elementary student Kaeden Dawson brought something very special to school - hundreds of colorful glass beads that were strung into multiple necklaces and hung around his neck. But the beads aren’t just any old beads; they are...
CRMC to Host Free Heart Disease Community Screening
CULLMAN - In recognition of National Heart Month, Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is hosting a FREE Heart Disease Community Screening on Thursday, Feb. 4, by appointment only.
Consider these heart attack risk factors:
Are you over the age of 50?
Do you have high cholesterol?
Does heart...
RTS 2016 Announces 38 Special, Joe Diffie and Kane Brown
CULLMAN - Southern rock legends 38 Special, country icon Joe Diffie and new star Kane Brown join the Rock the South 2016 lineup. RTS promises “another huge announcement” next week as event tickets go on sale next Thursday with prices for the “workin’ people.”
Rock...
CRMC Announces 30-Bed Expansion; Dr. Vincent F. Bergquist Healthcare Professional of the Year
Photo shows CRMC CEO James Clements and Dr. Vincent F. Bergquist.
It is a very exciting time at CRMC. “The hospital’s growth in service area and increase in volume, particularly from inpatient visits, support the need for the expansion.”
CRMC Board Chair Judy Butler-Patterson
CULLMAN - On...
John Michael Montgomery and Kelsea Ballerini Join RTS 2016 Lineup
CULLMAN - Country music legend John Michael Montgomery, along with country sensation Kelsea Ballerini, will join the largest lineup ever at Rock the south including Florida-Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell.
Rock the South Founder Shane Quick said, “Legends will always have a huge...
Thomas Rhett Joins Growing Rock the South 2016 Lineup
CULLMAN - Thomas Rhett joins the massive lineup at Rock the South 2016. With a massive surge and a huge new record under his belt, Thomas Rhett is the perfect addition to the largest lineup ever at Rock the South which already included Florida-Georgia...
G.W. Ponder, Business Tycoon
CULLMAN - Mr. George Washington (G.W.) Ponder was one of Cullman’s most prominent citizens in the early 1900s. In fact, his name still marks a building downtown, a marking left to pay homage to one of the city’s most successful businessmen.
Ponder was born in...
Donny Yarbrough, Pastor of Sardis Baptist Church
I am blessed to pastor Sardis Baptist Church in Trimble. They placed their faith in me as a young and inexperienced pastor in December of 2008 and made it official in March of 2009.”
Donny Yarbrough, Pastor
TRIMBLE - Sardis Baptist Church was founded by settlers...
Rock the South- Cole Swindell Announced as Part of 2016 Lineup
CULLMAN - Rock the South continues to make a statement in 2016 with the addition of Cole Swindell to this year’s lineup. A Georgia boy, Swindell and his music is infectious and will make for an incredible addition to the party at Rock the...
Florida-Georgia Line to Perform at Rock the South 2016
CULLMAN – Rock the South, the Southeast’s fastest growing country music festival, returns to Cullman with a vengeance June 3-4, 2016, and today announced multi-platinum superstars Florida-Georgia Line! Banking on the heels of the success of 2015, when over 41,000 people descended upon Cullman...
Little Red Riding Hood Visits Cullman
My daughter Parker is one of the raccoons. She absolutely loved it! She thought it was so much fun. I don’t think she fully realizes that this is the end of it. She wants to keep going and keep doing it.”
Carol Lawrence, parent
CULLMAN -...
Fairview High Class of 1963 Celebrates 53 Years of Life Since Graduation
I tell you what, our class played the meanest two-hand touch football ever played. Kids nowadays, with their pads, we would have sent them home to momma crying.”
Charles Kenneth Bowen
CULLMAN – On Saturday, Jan. 16, members of Fairview High School’s class of 1963 held...
Food Bank Adding Hours in Response to Increased Demand
CULLMAN - Starting tomorrow, Jan. 21, the Cullman Caring for Kids United Way food bank will be open on Thursdays from 9 a.m. - noon in addition to its regular weekly schedule of Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. - noon and 1...
Tickets On Sale for This Year’s Little Black Dress Charity Bash
We are excited about the move to the Cullman Civic Center. The new venue provides more room for everyone to spread out and enjoy visiting with each other. It also allows us the opportunity to offer new experiences for our guests, including the new...
Youth Pastor Justin Truett Speaks About Yesterday’s Fire at Simcoe Worship Center
I truly believe with all my heart that this will NOT have a devastating impact on our youth ministry. We believe that everything that happens - the good, the bad and the ugly - happens so that MANY PEOPLE will see the goodness and...
Concert Promoter Premier Productions Ranked 16th in the World
CULLMAN - Concert promoter Premier Productions, co-owned by Cullman’s Shane Quick, was recently ranked 16th on Pollstar’s list of Top 100 Promoters of 2015, based on worldwide ticket sales. The company ranked seventh in the United States.
“To be mentioned in the same breath as...
Jeremy Crowe, Future Youth Pastor of Cullman Church of Christ
I want Cullman Church of Christ to be a place where we can watch our teens learn to serve the needs of others, grow in their understanding of who God is and what God is at work doing in this world.”
Jeremy Crowe
CULLMAN - Cullman...
Historic Sneaker Exhibit, “Charlotte’s 23 Jays,” to Open Next Sunday at WSCC
HANCEVILLE -Robin Cummings is set to realize his goal of carrying on his wife’s passion next Sunday when his massive sneaker collection goes on display at the Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College (WSCC). The exhibit is called “Charlotte’s 23 Jays.”
On Sunday,...
A Celebration of Age and Elegance – New Ms. Senior Cullman County to be Crowned Feb. 13
HANCEVILLE - The new Ms. Senior Cullman County will be crowned on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Wallace State Community College (WSCC). The annual pageant, sponsored by the Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA), will be at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theater from 2 -...
Local Photographer Takes Pictures to New Heights
When people look at my pictures, I want them to have no doubt that there is a God and that he created everything for his glory.”
Dave Warren
CULLMAN - Users of Facebook or readers of news online or in print in Cullman County no doubt...
Wallace State Human Services student invited to speak at conference in New Zealand
HANCEVILLE - A Wallace State student has been invited to share her story of recovery during the Indigenous People Must Survive conference Feb. 18 - March 5 in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The conference is an invitation-only event presented by Two Feathers International Consultancy, a...
Veterans Helping Veterans- The Birth of a Nonprofit
Things have changed since 9/11. Our government has failed our veterans in so many ways. They like to say that things have fallen through the crack, but this is healthcare; it should not have fallen through the crack. This is someone’s son, daughter, husband...
Letter from Private Glenn R. Reid from Boot Camp
Reporter Sharon Schuler Kreps shares a private family letter.
GOOD HOPE - The following letter was written by my grandfather, Glenn Ray Reid, on July 2, 1941. He had just joined the Army and left for parts unknown to begin his boot camp training. The...
Area Children Preparing for Their Chance on Stage
This program gives children the ability to perform on stage for the first time and get experience in the arts at a young age to help them see if this is something they would like to do in the future.”
Waid Harbison, marketing, programs & events...
Garret Taylor of Christians Living Proof Ministries
The most rewarding moments in my ministry is (sic) when I see people who have lost everything to addiction receiving salvation through reconciliation. Jesus restores everything, like it never happened.”
– Garret Taylor, pastor
CULLMAN - Christians Living Proof Ministries is a group of people seeking...
Relay For Life of Cullman County Plans Kickoff for Jan. 21
CULLMAN - The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Cullman County will kick off the 2016 fundraising season on Thursday, Jan. 21, in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church of Cullman. The Kickoff Celebration will be held at 5:30 p.m., and will...
Sign-Ups Underway for CP&R’s Spring 2016 Programs
CULLMAN – The Cullman City Parks and Recreation Department (CP&R) has an activity to meet almost every Cullmanite’s need. Buckle up for a year packed with programs and events for all ages. Whether you are a parent, a college student who wants learn a...
Chris Pettit, Development Pastor at Life Church
When you come to our church, you won’t feel judged. We are all in the same boat. What you will find is hope for a better life in Christ.”
Chris Pettit
HANCEVILLE – Life Church in Hanceville is all about helping people move beyond their pasts...
Malcolm Carter II, Pastor of Temple Baptist Church
In America, the Christian Church is losing ground; we need to be working together to win souls in these last days.”
Malcolm Carter
CULLMAN – There is never a dull moment at Temple Baptist Church. Their worship services are exciting, energetic and inspiring. The messages are...
Local Military Family Aims to Make Holidays Special for Cullman Law Enforcement
I would like to let the police, firefighters, paramedics, doctors, nurses and soldiers know that I am so thankful they work every day to keep us safe so that we can enjoy our families without any worries.”
9-year-old Savannah Stringer
CULLMAN – The Stringer family knows...
Dale Banks, Pastor of Mountain View Missionary Baptist Church
Mountain View Baptist has been a great blessing to me. From the beginning, my wife and I noticed how loving and caring the church is, and not just to the church family, but to anyone in need.”
Dale Banks, pastor
CULLMAN – From the moment you...
CP&R Announces Community Wellness Day
CULLMAN – To kick off the community’s health and wellness goals for 2016, Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) will host Community Wellness Day, a completely free event, on Jan. 2 at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center.
On Community Wellness Day, admission to the Wellness...
Why Do We Eat Candy Canes at Christmas?
CULLMAN - Now that Christmas has come and gone, there is one thing most every house has lying around waiting to be eaten – candy canes. Stuffed into red and green stockings, hanging on Christmas trees or scattered throughout your children’s rooms, the delicious...
Wallace State Gives Big This Holiday Season
The machine shop and drafting groups launched a competition between themselves to see who could bring in the most donations. We had to borrow the cargo van from the college for one delivery, and the next day we had a Tahoe full!”
Lisa Smith, Wallace...
Historic Arkadelphia Home Dressed for Christmas
We are very thankful and blessed to be adding just a little of our family history to the 141 years of history and memories that have already been made in this beautiful home.”
Shannon Ary, homeowner
ARKADELPHIA – The Drennen Home, or the House on the...
Schedule Your Child’s Phone Call from Santa
CULLMAN – Is your child on the Naughty or Nice List this Christmas season? Santa will be making phone calls to Cullman’s good boys and girls this year. Get your child in the Christmas spirit with a free phone call from Santa this Tuesday,...
Nine Made-in-North Alabama Christmas Gifts
DECATUR - North Alabama is home to many unique attractions, so when it comes to finding that perfect unique Christmas gift, look no further than North Alabama for one-of-a-kind gifts that are sure to bring a smile to loved ones’ faces.
Here are nine original...
Community Band Wows at This Year’s Christmas Concert
That’ll get your blood flowing! That was excellent!”
Joshua Agnew, the night’s emcee
CULLMAN – Small woodwind and brass ensembles played as the Cullman High School auditorium filled up on Monday night, Dec. 14 for the Cullman Community Band Christmas concert. Starting promptly at 7 p.m.,...
Perfect Day for a Christmas Parade
HANCEVILLE — A plethora of emergency vehicles from across the area filled Ala. Highway 31 South on Saturday as the City of Hanceville played host to the 26th annual Cullman County Christmas Parade, with Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail taking the lead as Grand Marshal.
“Kenneth...
Annual Christmas in Cullman Festival This Saturday
CP&R, along with our partners at the Downtown Merchants Association, Cullman Chamber of Commerce, several local churches and other organizations, will be working together to bring the biggest and best Christmas in Cullman this season.”
Waid Harbison, Cullman City Parks and Recreation
CULLMAN — Christmas in...
Local Company and Organization Give Back to the United Way of Cullman County
CULLMAN – Last week, the United Way of Cullman County received a $5,000 donation from Belk. Manager Cathy Anderson presented the check on behalf of the Cullman Belk store.
According to Stephanie Wood, marketing and communications coordinator at Cullman’s United Way, along with the donation...
Agriplex Transforms into Santa’s Workshop
I really love that they are doing this. It’s really great to have something that the home-school kids can do, too. This is one of the things they usually miss out on.”
Lucy Stallings, home-school parent
CULLMAN — On Saturday, Dec. 5, the North Alabama Agriplex...
Carmike 10 Hosts Sensory-Friendly Movie for Area’s Special Needs Citizens
The movie was great; it had some wonderful life lessons in it. All ages that were there enjoyed it, including myself.”
Sabrina Hudson, Cullman resident
CULLMAN — On Friday, Dec. 4, Cullman Carmike 10 had a sensory-friendly showing of “The Good Dinosaur” for individuals and their...
Energized, Exercised and Ready to Help Others
CULLMAN – On April 16, the National Obesity Foundation (NOF) awarded Sara Linkous of Cullman the NOF Humanitarian Award, which included a free bariatric procedure. After her weight loss surgery, she is slimming down, living healthy and helping others.
“After years of trying to lose weight...
The Legend of the Christmas Spider
CULLMAN – Spiders in your Christmas tree? Sounds like something you’d want to avoid. But this reporter learned something new this holiday season.
A couple weeks ago I attended an arts and crafts show at the Cullman Civic Center. As I weaved in and out...
When the Hauks Came Marching In
CULLMAN — Being a member of the high school marching band can be lots of fun and extremely rewarding. Of course, there are also times when band members are the butt of jokes for being so-called “band geeks.” What the jokesters fail to realize,...
Cullman Community Band to Perform Annual Christmas Concert
I am amazed by the number of talented people we have in the local area.”
Cullman Community Band Director Garry Taylor
CULLMAN — On Monday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Cullman High School auditorium, the Cullman Community Band will perform its annual Christmas...
Jared Folks of Faith Baptist Church Vinemont
VINEMONT — Faith Baptist Church Vinemont has a long and rich history. Since its humble beginning in August 1971, the church has been engaged in ongoing and inspirational mission work both locally and around the world. The congregation truly believes in sharing the good...
WSCC Theatre presenting ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
HANCEVILLE — Wallace State Community College’s Theatre department is paying homage to Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz and the 50th anniversary of the debut of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
Fresh off their presentation of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” the cast is preparing for...
St. Bernard Prep Hosts All-State Choir Auditions
CULLMAN – St. Bernard Prep School recently hosted auditions for the Alabama Vocal Association. Choral students from at least thirty different schools around north Alabama auditioned for the Alabama All-State Choir on November 13-14, 2015.
In order for students to participate in AVA festivals, they...
Local Church in Need of Piano Player
You see, we’re a small church. We’re like a country church inside the city.”
Emily Sparks, pastor of Voice of Victory Church of God
CULLMAN – According to Emily Sparks, the Voice of Victory Church of God needs a little help from the community. She should...
Agriplex Teaches Residents the Lost Art of Stool Making
Think of all the things that were made a hundred years ago, before we had the electric tools, like cathedrals and all the houses with their beautiful woodwork.”
Dr. Bill Peinhardt, class instructor
CULLMAN – On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the North Alabama Agriplex hosted a special...
A Great Time with “The Worst Hard Time”
I think book clubs are important; it’s a way to connect with others with similar interests.”
Pat Sharpton, book club member
CULLMAN — On Tuesday, Nov. 17, a group of citizens gathered at the North Alabama Agriplex to discuss dust storms and the Great Depression. Pulitzer...
Holly Pond Historical Society Unveils New Marker
My family has attended First Baptist Church Holly Pond since the beginning, as my ancestors were charter members. The Church celebrated 130 years of ministry in this community. It is my prayer that church with continue to thrive and share the Gospel for generation to...
New CCPL Program More than Fun and Games
We have a lot of kids coming in after school so we wanted to give them a little something different to do while they are waiting for their parents to pick them up.”
Sharon Townson, Assistant Library Director
CULLMAN — The Cullman County Public Library is...
Wallace State Professor to Tell Murder Tale on Halloween Eve for National TV
HANCEVILLE – Beyond Productions of Australia has announced that Robert S. Davis, senior professor of History at Wallace State Hanceville, will appear on a special episode of Deadly Women on the Investigation Discovery Channel on Oct. 30, at 9 p.m. He will help narrate...
Cullman Hosts Fall Activities for the Family
CULLMAN — Fall is in full swing, and by mid-October many Cullmanites begin wondering when and where the next seasonal festival will be.
The finale to the autumnal event onslaught on October 31 is Halloween for most and Reformation Day for others. Until then, Cullman...
