St. Bernard Prep students pay tribute to veterans
CULLMAN, Ala. - In a display of gratitude and patriotism, the students of St. Bernard Preparatory School gathered Monday to honor the service and sacrifice of local veterans. The special ceremony, held on the campus grounds, brought together members of the St. Bernard community...
Wallace State Machine Tool Technology students fabricate hardware for NASA
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Machine Tool Technology/CNC students recently fabricated hardware for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to send to the International Space Station, providing them with valuable hands-on experience and enhancing their resumes as they pursue careers in machining and...
Duke, Freeman, Clemons sworn in for new terms
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, Nov. 13, two Cullman County commissioners and the chairman were sworn in for their new terms in office. District 3 Commissioner Kelly Duke and District 4 Commissioner Corey Freeman were sworn in by Cullman County District Judge Chad Floyd....
Wallace State Future Foundation raises record $384,621 at annual luncheon
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation raised a record $384,621 at its 20th annual Student Investment Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 7. The event, held at the Traditions Bank Arena inside Tom Drake Coliseum, is the premier fundraiser for the organization that...
West Elementary hosts annual Veterans Day program
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary hosted its annual Veterans Day program on Thursday, Nov. 7, with two performances by its fifth graders.
Military veteran and fifth-grade teacher Keenan Hollingsworth said the school also hosted a reception for local veterans on Thursday.
“In a heartfelt display of...
Wallace State Nursing holds annual Let’s Pretend Hospital
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education welcomed the first of more than 1,000 students to its annual Let’s Pretend Hospital on Tuesday morning when groups of first graders converged on the School of Nursing and Center for Science.
More than...
Wallace State hosting annual ‘Salute to United States Veterans’ concert Nov. 11
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College will hold its annual “Salute to United States Veterans” concert on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Burrow Center Recital Hall. Admission is free and all area veterans are encouraged to attend.
The concert...
Fairview High students participate in mock election
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School held a mock election Monday, Nov. 4, ahead of the Nov. 5 General Election.
Students from grades nine through 12 learned about the election process and how to cast a ballot.
Junior Jack Haynes shared, “I think this experience has...
St. Bernard releases 2nd edition ornament featuring historic Administration Building
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School recently announced the release of the second edition in its annual ornament series, following last year’s successful debut featuring the Abbey Church. The 2024 holiday ornament highlights the historic Administration Building, a campus icon with deep ties...
Wallace State Theatre staging production of ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Nov. 8-10
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Theatre Department has announced show times for its upcoming production of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” The musical production will be held Friday-Sunday, Nov. 8-10, at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre in the Garlan E. Gudger Sr....
TWINNING: WSCC Athletics seeing double with 5 sets of twins
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- This season, five sets of twins are ready to make their mark on Wallace State Community College's athletics teams. United by their passion for sports and their shared experiences, these siblings bring a unique dynamic to the court and field, ready...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball set to compete for conference title
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s Volleyball team will attempt to win the college’s 25th conference title when it competes this weekend at the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Volleyball Championship to be held at Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheatre in Albertville.
The winner...
New covered pickleball courts open at Donald E. Green Active Adult Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s active community has a new home for pickleball with the recent opening of covered courts at the Donald E. Green Active Adult Center. A recent ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of the new courts and was met with an enthusiastic...
McSpadden, Hamby named September CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who is going above and beyond in their profession.
Teacher of the Month: Becky McSpadden, Good Hope Middle School
Pictured left to right are Lesley Hembree/Good...
Wallace State releases Fine and Performing Arts season schedule
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program has announced its schedule for the 2024-2025 performance season. A total of 11 performances will be held on campus with several favorite events returning as well as a number of new shows.
Peter...
Cullman Intermediate School, CHS Career Tech/STEM wing projects moving forward
CULLMAN, Ala. - Some long-awaited Cullman City Schools projects took a major step forward this week, with the Cullman City School Board awarding bids for two major projects set to expand and reshape our community for years to come.
Bids have been accepted and awarded...
Cullman City School Board sets new president, vice-president
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board has selected a new president and vice-president for 2024-2025, in a standard action wherein all school systems are required to reconstitute their board leadership annually.Board member Amy Carter has been nominated to serve as president and...
Cullman County residents to vote on new medical cannabis tax; town hall meeting coming up
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County residents will vote Nov. 5 on a local amendment to the Alabama Constitution that would add 15% to the tax currently charged on medical cannabis products sold in the county. The current tax rate is 9% on retail sales...
‘We want you to know how much you’re loved’: Cullman County Schools hosts 2nd annual Student Expo
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools hosted its second annual Student Expo at Temple Baptist Church Wednesday and all of the school system’s ninth-, 10th- and 11th-grade students were there to participate. After hosting the Hilinski’s Hope Foundation at the inaugural event last year,...
Cullman’s Byrd designated National Merit Commended Student
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School senior Aaron Byrd was recently designated a National Merit Commended Student.
The school said in a statement, “Cullman High School is proud to announce that senior Aaron Byrd has been designated as a National Merit Commended Student by the...
West Point High Beta Club supports Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter was recently on the receiving end of a donation drive organized by students from the West Point High School BETA Club.
Cullman County Animal Shelter Manager Andrea Hudson said the shelter was honored to be able to...
Vicki Karolewics of Wallace State Community College chosen for the Aspen Institute’s Presidents Fellowship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Today, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced that Dr. Vicki Karolewics, President, at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Ala., is one of 25 innovative leaders selected from across the country to participate in the second cohort of the...
Commission gives CR 222 update, approves renaming of juvenile detention center in honor of Chaney
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met Thursday, Oct. 17, for its monthly meeting, during which Cullman County Engineer Philip Widner gave an update on the progress of the ongoing repairs of County Road 222 near the Interstate 65 Exit 305 interchange.
Widner...
St. Bernard student participating in U.S. Club Soccer national youth evaluation
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County teen has taken an exciting step toward her soccer dreams. St. Bernard Prep eighth grader Josie Lamote received an invitation to attend a U.S. Club Soccer “id2” identification event in Charlotte, North Carolina, this weekend, where she will...
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 of 6,391, which occurred more than a decade ago in fall 2010.
Wallace State has seen a steady increase in enrollment...
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 time, celebrating the life and explorations of the Norse adventurer widely believed to be the first European to set foot...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Men’s Golf earns runner-up finish at Calhoun Fall Invitational; Volleyball sweeps Lawson State; Lindeman and Mecklenburg named ACCC Players of the Week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Men’s Golf team continued their strong season with a second-place finish at the Calhoun Fall Invitational, hosted by Calhoun Community College at Burningtree Country Club in Decatur, on Oct. 6-8.
Wallace State battled through three rounds to secure their runner-up spot...
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 diverse musical program that highlighted student talent and dedication. The event, attended by faculty, students and families, was opened with...
WSCC Systems Engineering Technology Program receives grant from the Institute for Digital Enterprise Advancement
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 the Institute for Digital Enterprise Advancement (IDEA). The funding will be used to further promote the SET program and support...
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 storm-ravaged community of Kite, Georgia. Jonathan Farley, St. Bernard’s music instructor, is coordinating the initiative alongside his aunt, Jamie Hutchins,...
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: “Trust the Lord! Be brave and strong and trust the Lord.” The theme emphasizes unity and spiritual growth, central to...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s Tennis excels at ITA SE Regional Championships; Volleyball shines at Showdown on the Wabash Tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Women’s Tennis team delivered impressive performances at the 2024 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Southeast Regional Championships, held at Sand Mountain Park in Albertville from Sept. 27-29. With standout showings in both singles and doubles play, the Lady Lions secured multiple titles and...
WSCC CDL program hosting informational meeting for veterans, service members and families Oct. 21
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development Department will host a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Meet & Greet at the Workforce Training Center on Monday, Oct. 21, from 5:30-7p.m. This event is open to veterans, service members and...
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 want to become primary care physicians and dentists in the state's rural communities.
Local students include:
James "Will" Akin of Hanceville
Townley Cornelius...
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 (ACCS) for Workforce Development.
The bulk of the funds, $1.1 million, was awarded to continue to provide career technical dual enrollment...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Cross Country earns runner-up Finishes at Topper Trails College Classic; Women’s Golf places 6th at Snead State Invitational; Volleyball defeats Calhoun, Bevill State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams continued their strong performances this season, each securing second-place finishes at the Topper Trails College Classic hosted by Blue Mountain College in Blue Mountain, Miss., on Sept. 28.
Men’s Team Top Seven Finishers
Sophomore...
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 be held Thursday, Nov. 7, from 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Traditions Bank Arena in Tom Drake Coliseum.
The Student Investment Luncheon...
CEDA receives TVA Workforce Invest Grant to assist with purchase of machining equipment at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Cullman Economic Development Agency has been awarded a Workforce Invest Grant by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) that will allow for the purchase of equipment for the Machine Tool Technology program at Wallace State Community College.
This grant was...
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 students were recognized Sept. 23, during the annual awards program at Lazenby Farms in Auburn. The partnership between the Alabama...
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 Biology class, under the guidance of instructor Connie Briehn. This essential laboratory skill is the foundation for several advanced experiments...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball hosts Fall Bash, Cross Country teams place 4th at Firehawk Invitational, Men’s Tennis excels at ITA SE Regional Championships, Men’s Golf places 2nd at Chuck Kalanick...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College hosted the Fall Bash Volleyball Tournament over the weekend, welcoming teams to campus for a packed slate of matches. The Wallace State Volleyball team competed in five games, earning three victories, including a 3-0 sweep over Walters State Community College...
Cullman City Council swears in new police chief, passes $188M 2025 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday swore in Joey Duncan as police chief, effective Oct. 1, 2024, filling the post being vacated by the retirement of Chief David Nassetta.
Duncan, a graduate of Cullman High School, began his law enforcement career in...
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) through a Commercial Motor Vehicle Operational Safety (CMVOST) grant for fiscal year 2024. WSCC Diesel by Distance Project Coordinator Anna...
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UA Early College students named to summer 2024 Director's List
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 298 students enrolled in UA Early College during summer 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the Director's List with an academic record of 3.6 or higher.
The...
East Elementary 1 of only 5 schools in Alabama named National Blue Ribbon School
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School in Cullman has been selected for one of the most prestigious federal education awards in the country.The Cullman City Schools elementary school has been selected as one of just five schools out of more than 1,380 schools in...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development launches Powerful Partnerships Program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development recently launched its Powerful Partnerships program at the Workforce Training Center on the campus of REHAU in Cullman. The initiative brings together the college and area businesses to drive workforce development...
Powell named Miss Wallace State 2025; Harris named Miss North Alabama’s Teen
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College crowned its new Miss Wallace State on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, during competitions held at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre in the Garlan E. Gudger Student Center.
Marli Kate Powell, a freshman general studies major, was selected to...
Holly Pond’s Cassandra Peterson 1 of 7 JSU student media members named finalists for prestigious national recognition
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Cassandra Peterson of Holly Pond is one of seven student contributors to Jacksonville State University's student-run news outlet, The Chanticleer, and the student-run radio station, WLJS 91.9 FM, who have been named finalists for Pinnacle Awards by the College Media Association....
Cullman’s Taylor Simmons chosen for inaugural class of Shelby Scholars at UA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership at The University of Alabama recently announced the 39 students selected as the inaugural class of Shelby Scholars — an undergraduate program within the Institute.
“It’s an honor to be selected as an inaugural Shelby...
Cullman County Commission discusses remodel, 2025 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. – During the work session preceding the Tuesday, Sept. 17, meeting of the Cullman County Commission, Facilities and Equipment Manager Shane Bailey updated the commission on the remodel of the its wing of the Cullman County Courthouse.
Currently, the commission meeting room contains...
CCBOE talks FY 2025 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12, and discussed the upcoming fiscal year budget. It also proclaimed September Attendance Awareness Month in Cullman County Schools.
First on the agenda was discussion on the budget. The...
St. Bernard’s Willa Smith named National Merit Semifinalist
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School is proud to announce that senior Willa Smith has been named a Semifinalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Smith is among the elite group of 268 students from Alabama to receive this honor, placing her...
Wallace State Nursing accepting applications for Spring 2025
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education is currently accepting applications for students wishing to enter in the Spring 2025 semester. The deadline to apply for entry is Oct. 1. An informational meeting for prospective students will be held on...
Making dreams come true: Support Cullman’s Special Education students’ dream trip to Disney
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School is offering its Special Education students a life-changing opportunity with an upcoming trip to Disney. The adventure, designed to build essential life skills, will see students developing teamwork, responsibility and real-world experience through a series of pre-trip and...
West Point hosts Community Homecoming Parade
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point residents were given a brush-up on parade etiquette and candy-collecting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the West Point Community Homecoming Parade. Attendees rallied around the West Point High School football team ahead of its homecoming game, scheduled for...
CCBOE names Dowski, Johnson August Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who go above and beyond in their professions.
Teacher of the Month: Kendra Dowski, PreK, Parkside
Kendra Dowski is a PreK teacher at Parkside.
"She has worked...
WSCC ATHLETICS ROUNDUP: Volleyball goes 6-1 in last 7 matches, Cross Country Teams finish top 5 at Montevallo Falcon Classic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Volleyball team completed a seven-match stretch, going 6-1 overall, with six of those matches taking place at home as part of the Alabama/Mississippi Crossover Battle Tournament hosted by Wallace State Community College. The Lady Lions kicked off the week with...
TVA STEM Grant opportunity for Cullman teachers – applications close Sept. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Teachers at public or private K-12 schools served by Cullman Power Board can apply for a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) STEM grant of up to $5,000 to fund science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) projects in their classrooms. The deadline for...
Bernard Blues and BBQ draws crowds
CULLMAN, Ala. – This past weekend marked the eighth annual Bernard Blues and BBQ festival hosted by St. Bernard Abbey and Preparatory School.
Each day of the festival was marked with soulful music. Visitors set up on the lawn of the beautiful, shady campus to...
Cullman City Schools: School safety, partnership with CPD remain priority
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of a recent shift in responsibilities, Cullman City Schools is ensuring its focus on school and student safety remains a top priority.Mark Stephens, who previously served as an assistant principal at Cullman High School, has transitioned into a new...
Wallace State receives $50K to support Pharmacy Technician training
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation received $50,000 from the Women’s Foundation of Alabama (WFA) – Good Jobs Challenge Award that will help train pharmacy technicians and fill a need for those workers in the college’s coverage area.
Wallace State’s Good Jobs...
The Link, West Elementary library receive Dollar General Literacy Foundation grants
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit The Link of Cullman County, as well as the West Elementary School library recently received grants from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to purchase curriculum materials and books.
The Link offers various resources to the community, including classes, camps...
Wallace State receives grant to fund CDL scholarships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College received $129,500 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) through a Commercial Motor Vehicle Operational Safety (CMVOST) grant for fiscal year 2024. The funding will provide scholarships to 37 students...
Operation Round Up Board delivers $40K in paper to local schools
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Operation Round Up Board on Tuesday announced a $40,000 paper grant benefiting Cullman County Schools, Cullman City Schools, Sacred Heart, St. Paul’s, St. Bernard, Cullman Christian, Meek and Addison. The funding provides essential paper supplies, ensuring that students and teachers...
8th annual Bernard Blues & BBQ Arts & Crafts Festival coming Sept. 7-8
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School will host the eighth annual Bernard Blues & BBQ Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School. It will be,...
Wallace State Nursing celebrates first graduates of Oneonta program
ONEONTA, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education recently celebrated the success of the first cohort of students completing the Practical Nursing certificate option at the Oneonta campus site, with a white coat ceremony at the Little Brick Church in Oneonta.
The...
Timeless Homeschool Events roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - Timeless Homeschool Events (T.H.E.) Cullman has been providing opportunities for homeschool students in the area to meet and mingle with peers and friends with its monthly and seasonal gatherings and events. Launched in 2009 and spearheaded by Cullman native and Madison...
Alabama Extension agent gives tips for starting school garden
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Starting a school garden is not as far out of reach as some may think. Knowing how to secure funding, get started and maintain the garden are great things to consider but are not something to fear.
“I’ve been working in...
WSCC FAME program welcomes new AMT cohort with induction ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development, in collaboration with the North Central Alabama Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program, recently recognized the college's newest Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) apprenticeship cohort during a special induction ceremony and...
Cullman 4-H Robotics Club hosting parent meeting Aug. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman 4-H Robotics Club will hold a parent meeting on Thursday, Aug. 29, at 3:30 p.m. at Cullman Christian School, located at 1803 Beech Ave. SE, in the concession area of the gym. This meeting is an important opportunity for...
CCBOE approves Special Education contracts
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its Aug. 15 meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education approved additional Special Education contracts to assist the system’s schools in accommodating students with an array of special needs.
“This is a list of different people we contract with for different...
Vinemont High cuts ribbon on new facilities
VINEMONT, Ala. - The students of Vinemont High School are enjoying new facilities this week. Members of the Cullman County Board of Education, along with Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, Vinemont Mayor Radginal “Reggie” Dodson and members of the town council stopped...
WSCC Engineering Technology program introduces Digital Fabrication Pathway
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College's Engineering Technology program now offers a Digital Fabrication Pathway, an innovative track designed to equip students with the latest skills in the rapidly evolving field of digital fabrication.
Digital fabrication is a design and production process that combines...
Wallace State’s Adult Education program empowers record number of graduates in 2023-2024
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - From July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, Wallace State’s Adult Education program celebrated a milestone achievement by serving over 1,000 students and awarding over 350 individual certifications and degrees. This includes non-traditional high school diploma and General Educational Development test...
Commission approves purchase of road equipment
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its August meeting, the Cullman County Commission ended months of discussions surrounding the Cullman County Road Department and its aged and deteriorating equipment.
As discussed at its July meeting, the road department has been in need of major equipment upgrades including...
Cullman City Schools among best in Alabama in state rankings
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to state testing in English/Language Arts, Math and Science from the 2023-2024 school year, Cullman City Schools remains in the Top 10 academically compared to the more than 100 districts across the state. The rankings and results factor in student...
West Point Back-to-School Bash a slam dunk
WEST POINT, Ala. - The town of West Point helped the community’s students run away from the back-to-school blues on Saturday, Aug. 10. The town held its annual Back-to-School Bash at West Point Municipal Park from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., allowing a full day of...
New CCPS playground set to open
CULLMAN, Ala. - The finishing touches are being put on the new playground at Cullman City Primary School, with the expansive new amenity set for student use in the coming days.The new playground features a turfed play area, as well as new swing sets,...
West’s Community Block Party returning for 2nd year
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the success of its 2023 event, the West Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is bringing back the Community Block Party on Aug. 29, at the West Elementary School playground. The event will be packed full of activities and games...
13 graduate Wallace State as registered sonographers
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program recently celebrated the success of 13 students in its OB/GYN pathway with a pinning ceremony attended by graduates, family and friends. As each graduate walked across the stage, the letters RDMS were added...
St. Bernard Prep School teachers and staff gather for in-service meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The teachers and staff of St. Bernard Preparatory School recently convened for their annual in-service meeting, beginning the day with a Mass celebrated by School Chaplain Fr. Linus Klucsarits in the Abbey Church. This cherished tradition marks the start of the...
WSCC Nursing recognizes more than 100 graduates at pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education celebrated the accomplishments of more than 100 students Thursday at its second pinning ceremony for 2024 graduation season. More than 75 were pinned at a ceremony held in May.
“We are so proud of...
WSCC Radiation Therapy celebrates graduation of 2nd cohort
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Radiation Therapy program celebrated its second cohort of students, with 16 students receiving their pins at a ceremony held Thursday in the auditorium of the James Bailey Center.
“Today marks a milestone in your journey as a radiation...
WSCC celebrates Dental Assisting Class of 2024
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Dental Assisting program recently celebrated the accomplishments of graduating students with a ceremony attended by family, friends and colleagues. The program, which has been shaping dental assistants since 1977, saw another group of students walk across...
‘Stuff the Bus’ brings in more than 21K school supplies
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County recently completed its seventh annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive. Residents were invited to donate new school supplies at drop-off locations around the community. They donated more than 21,000 individual school supplies that will...
More than 40 graduate from WSCC Occupational Therapy Assistant program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 40 students from Wallace State Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program were recognized at its annual pinning ceremony for graduates.
Interim program director Rachel Gooch compared the journey for the 43 graduates to growing plant.
One of her favorite quotes...
Cullman’s Drew Conway earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Drew Conway of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2024-25 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Conway, a junior at Auburn University majoring in civil engineering, received $1,000 to use toward tuition, fees, books or supplies.
Since 2014, the Alfa Foundation has awarded $1.050 million to deserving students through its scholarship...
Cullman’s Juliana Brannon earns $1,000 Alfa Foundation Scholarship
Juliana Brannon of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2024-25 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Brannon, a freshman at The University of Alabama majoring in communicative disorders, received $1,000 to use toward tuition, fees, books or supplies.
Since 2014, the Alfa Foundation has awarded $1,050,000 to deserving students through its scholarship program, which...
Cullman’s Annalee Allen earns $1,000 Alfa Foundation Scholarship
Annalee Allen of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2024-25 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Allen, a freshman at Wallace State Community College majoring in poultry science, received $1,000 to use toward tuition, fees, books or supplies.
Since 2014, the Alfa Foundation has awarded $1,050,000 to deserving students through its scholarship program, which...
St. Andrew’s hosting Back-2-School Bash Aug. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Andrew’s Global Methodist Church in Cullman is hosting its Back-2-School Bash on Sunday, Aug. 4, from 2-4 p.m. St. Andrew’s is located at 615 Main Ave. SW.
The Back-2-School Bash will feature a variety of activities, including games, inflatables and frozen...
Good Hope’s Back-to-School Bash Aug. 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. The City of Good Hope will host its annual Back-to-School Bash on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 5-7 p.m. at Good Hope’s Municipal Park, located at 135 Municipal Drive.
“It's that time of year again, back to school in just a few weeks....
Cullman’s Emma Hankey trained for a future in Economic and Community Development
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Emma Hankey, a rising senior at Cullman High School, was one of twenty-five high school seniors to attend the fifth Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars Program. The two-day, one-night immersive experience took place on the historic Huntingdon College campus...
Wallace State Nursing hosts job fair for students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Nearly two dozen employers were on hand recently to recruit more than 100 Wallace State Nursing students nearing the end of their third semester in the program. That is when they will be allowed to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam...
New school year: Open house info
CULLMAN, Ala. - The new school year is quickly approaching, with Cullman City Schools commencing on Wednesday, Aug. 7 and Cullman County Schools following suit on Thursday, Aug. 8. The first day of school will be one of staggered attendance for both systems.
Cullman County...
6 Wallace State teams earn NJCAA Academic Team of the Year honors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Six athletic teams at Wallace State Community College have been honored with NJCAA Academic Team of the Year designations for the 2023-2024 academic year. This recognition highlights the commitment to academic excellence demonstrated by these teams in their respective sports.
The Volleyball...
Wallace State hosts engaging STEAM Camp for elementary students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Camp for area elementary school students at the School of Nursing and Center for Science.
More than 55 students descended on Wallace State’s campus for the weeklong camp,...
Jacksonville State breaks ground on Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University (Jax State) celebrated a momentous occasion on Tuesday with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts, known as The ROC. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to inspire a love of arts in all...
Cullman City Schools partners with city parks for STEM camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - Young learners from kindergarten through eighth grade spent a couple of weeks this summer learning everything from how to design roller coasters, to writing code for robots, as part of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) camp hosted in partnership...
County Commission recognizes work of parks and rec staff
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on July 16 recognized the Cullman County Parks and Recreation team for its efforts during the recent Fourth of July and Bassmaster Classic Tournament events held at Smith Lake Park.
“I want to thank the...
Commission talks road equipment
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the July 16 meeting of the Cullman County Commission, Cullman County Engineer Philip Widner updated the commissioners on the state of road equipment used by County road crews. The commission is considering shifting funds from the American Rescue Plan Act...
