WALLACE STATE NEWS: Final Health Fair of 2017 set for Nov. 29
A CELEBRATE Health Fair participant gets information on how to relax during the October event held at Wallace State Community College. The last event of the year will be held from 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Nov. 29, in the Wellness Center.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace...
2021 Cullman Bar Association Scholarship recipients
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bar Association funds a scholarship for graduating seniors whose parents work as legal support staff, court personnel and law enforcement officers.
The 2021 scholarships were awarded at the Bar’s monthly meeting on June 10 to:
Miles Warner, 2021 graduate of Cullman...
Fuller crowned Miss Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Business Management major Audrey Fuller was named the new Miss Wallace State on Sunday, Sept. 11.
Fuller, 19, of Oneonta, received a renewable one-year scholarship for tuition and fees to Wallace State as well as a $150...
East Elementary’s inaugural Shamrock Shuffle takes off Saturday morning
CULLMAN - The inaugural Shamrock Shuffle 5K and 1-mile color run, hosted by the East Elementary School (EES) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), will kick off at 7 a.m. Saturday morning at the school. The course will navigate runners through the East Historic District, and...
Wallace State’s ‘2+2’ poultry science program receives donation from Peco Foods, Inc.
Pictured are front row, from left, Wallace State Agricultural Production/Horticulture instructor Anthony Hilliard, Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Wallace State Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges and Wallace State biology instructor Melanie Glasscock. Students and employees in Wallace State’s Agricultural Production/Horticulture program are...
Altec pledges donation for scholarships for 3 WSCC programs
Representatives from Altec present a check to Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics to establish the Altec Scholarship Fund. The scholarship will benefit students in Collision Repair, Diesel Technology and Welding. Pictured from left to right are Altec Industries representatives Jonathan Armstrong,...
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...
West Elementary’s Shaddix named state school counselor of the year
Left to right are West Elementary Principal Dr. Jay Page, West Elementary Guidance Counselor Elizabeth Shaddix and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Elizabeth Shaddix, guidance counselor at West Elementary School, has received statewide recognition, being...
Cullman Middle School’s Jadon Li wins Cullman County Spelling Bee
CULLMAN - The 91st annual Cullman County Spelling Bee was held at Temple Baptist Church Monday evening, and Jadon Li, a seventh grader from Cullman Middle School, took the top prize. Li will represent Cullman County at the state spelling bee on March 11...
Hanceville’s Lowery inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Society at MSU
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Lindsey Lowery, majoring in Business Administration and German from Hanceville, is among Mississippi State seniors inducted into the Gamma of Mississippi Chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society for 2023.
Phi Beta Kappa inductees are among the top 10% of their...
63rd Annual Chittlin Supper raises funds for Meek Band of Champions
ADDISON, Ala. - The 63rd Annual Chittlin Supper took place last Saturday at the Meek Elementary Gym. The annual event features buck dancing, singing, a hog calling competition and the Chittlin King and Queen. This year included a political forum to give the community...
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...
Vinemont Middle School Now Has Its Own News Team
VINEMONT – Mandy Redding, technology teacher at Vinemont Middle School, has much more equipment at her disposal this school year thanks to purchases made by the VMS administration.
The technology department at VMS is becoming highly equipped to handle the pressure of teaching technology to...
Update to mask guidance for 2021-2022 school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health has released guidelines for public schools as the start of the 2021-2022 school year draws near. As we have learned from the past year, information and recommendations are subject to change quickly. Below is the...
St. Bernard receives TVA grant for STEM project
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School was recently awarded a $5,000 grant as part of a $1 million grant program from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to develop science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education projects across the Tennessee Valley.
STEM is an educational...
Wallace State Salon and Spa Management hosting special program for women affected by cancer
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Salon and Spa Management program will host an outreach program through the American Cancer Society that helps women deal with the physical changes brought about by treatments for cancer. The program will host a Look Good Feel Better...
Lost history found at Wallace State through research collection under Robert Davis’ guidance
Wallace State’s Robert Davis, the college’s senior professor of history, spoke recently to the Autauga and Montgomery genealogical societies in Prattville about research and records.
HANCEVILLE - The family and local history research collection in the library of Wallace State Community College in Hanceville draws...
7-week Phlebotomy course offers introduction into medical career
Kendra Cummings works as a phlebotomist at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She completed the non-credit Phlebotomy program through Wallace State Community College’s Continuing Education program after graduating high school.
HANCEVILLE - Kendra Cummings of Baileyton once had a fear of needles. But the 2014 graduate...
Cullman-area students step into ‘shark tank’ to kickstart their own businesses
The judges enjoy samples from “Pixie Fudge,” which won $500 and a free booth at this summer’s 2nd Friday events in downtown Cullman at Thursday night's YEA! event. / W.C. Mann for The Tribune
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday evening...
Wallace State Future Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2022-2023 academic year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation is accepting applications for scholarships to be distributed for the 2022-2023 Academic Year beginning in the fall 2022 semester.
The Future Foundation lists more than 150 scholarships for Wallace State students. Some scholarships are geared...
East Elementary Named 2015 CLAS Banner School
Fourth-grade teacher Kristin Nunn said it best - character is the most important thing that we teach.”
Principal David Wiggins
CULLMAN – East Elementary School (EES) on Monday was named a 2015 CLAS Banner School by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS). Out of 178 nominations across...
From books to battalions: Spotlighting Good Hope’s military-bound Aiden Gonzalez
Aiden Gonzalez
Aiden Gonzalez is a 2021 graduate of Good Hope High School and he will soon leave for the United States Navy. Aiden is new to Cullman County, having moved here recently from California, though even before the move, he had already decided to...
McSwain, Atkins named January 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 are going above and beyond in their professions.Teacher of the Month: Wesley McSwain, agriscience, Cold Springs High
Pictured with students, left to right, are...
SCHOLARS’ BOWL SCOREBOARD: Middle and high school matches
HANCEVILLE - Results are in from last week’s middle and high school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State.
Middle school matches
Tuesday’s matches concluded the middle school regular season. West Point, which had a bye week, finished undefeated in the county league and at the top...
Cullman Middle School band camp builds music and marching skills
CULLMAN – Members of the Cullman Middle School (CMS) band met Wednesday for their third day of band camp. The band is preparing for its performances during the upcoming middle school football season.
CMS Band Director Linda Bean said her band does something a lot...
Cullman Primary School Participates in National Day of Prayer
CULLMAN — On Wednesday, September 23, students, teachers and parents from Cullman Primary School participated in the 2015 ‘See You at the Pole’ prayer event. The group gathered together at the flagpole in front of the school and prayed for their teachers, their students and...
Pre-registration open for CCPS Pre-K program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pre-registration is officially open for the Alabama First Class Pre-K program at Cullman City Primary School for the 2024-2025 school year.The program is open to children who are 4 years old (not yet 5) on or before Sept. 1, 2024. Students...
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...
CCBOE says all students will attend school online Wednesdays
Updated 7-27-20 at 8:32 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette on Monday announced that students choosing traditional instruction this school year will only be on campus four days per week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesdays, those students will...
CCBOE recognizes achievements, swears in newly-elected members
Newly-elected board member Heath Allbright takes his oath of office.
CULLMAN -The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) met Thursday evening, presenting awards and giving recognition to several individuals, and also swearing in newly-elected board members.
Recognized were Gene Sullins for his service as CCBOE president,...
Hanceville High School blood drive surpasses donor goal
HANCEVILLE. Ala. - Students at Hanceville High School filled every spot available for their spring blood drive with the American Red Cross. Tuesday’s blood drive was held in the lobby of the school’s gymnasium and students were happy to donate, many for the first...
Fairview Elementary receives flags flown over U.S., Alabama Capitols
Back row, left to right: Carson Clark, Marty Hardman, Larry Arrington, Randall Shedd; Front row, left to right: Presli Martin, Mali Gregory, Kaylyn Redding, Kolton Redding and Bryton Gardner (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRIVEW - Fairview Elementary welcomed some important visitors Tuesday morning...
Calling Cullman County athletes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy building construction teacher Mike Burkett is looking for some of the Cullman area’s best known athletes to put pen to paper for a worthy cause. He hopes that the auction of framed collections of the autographs of...
Mask mandate allowed to expire at CMS, EES
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools would like to thank East Elementary School and Cullman Middle School students and parents for their positive response to the two-week mask mandate. In two weeks, the percent of students absent due to testing positive for COVID-19 decreased...
CHS teacher chosen to review proposals for upcoming foreign language conference
Cullman High School’s Sara McCutcheon has been chosen to review proposals for presentations at the 2018 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo in New Orleans. / Cullman High School
CULLMAN - Cullman High School foreign language teacher Sara McCutcheon has been chosen from among...
Can’t go on the field trip? East Elem. brings the field trip to the students
CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS
CULLMAN, Ala. - Field trips have largely gone by the wayside this year due to safety precautions around the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean students won’t be visiting a few of the elementary hallmarks this school year in a different way.
Instead...
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Wallace State’s women’s basketball team wins third consecutive game
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s women’s basketball team notched a 78-67 road victory at Roane State over the weekend, extending the Lady Lions’ winning streak to three games.
Imari Martin and DeMaurea Moore each paced with Wallace State with 16 points apiece. Moore added eight...
CCBOE approves out-of-state field trips
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County School Board (CCBOE) on Thursday, Oct. 13, approved three out-of-state field trips for eager students. Third graders from Vinemont Elementary School will be traveling via charter bus to Chattanooga on Nov. 10. From Dec. 26-30, the Good Hope...
Wallace State to offer Logistics short-term training as Barry May of ACCS visits campus
Mike Lowry, director of marketing at Elk River, Inc., takes his turn practicing on the Wallace State virtual welder as instructor Nolan Dooley, right, looks on.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College welcomed Barry May, the Executive Director of Workforce and Economic Development for the...
Almost 100 graduate from Wallace State Nursing program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education recognized almost 100 students on Thursday, May 9, during a pinning ceremony that also recognized award winners.
“We will celebrate this group’s accomplishments, which are many, and witness the passing of the light...
CATA students bring home awards from SkillsUSA competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students enrolled in Career Technical Education programs at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) brought home awards from the North District SkillsUSA Competition at Wallace State last Friday.
Dakota McDaniel from Fairview High School is North District Champion - Class Project Display...
CHS to offer new workforce training in electrical, welding, plumbing, more
CULLMAN, Ala. - Starting next year, students at Cullman High School will be able to receive hands on training in several major trade programs as part of a new partnership with the Academy of Craft Training. Students will be able to attend the Academy of...
Wallace State’s Talent Search Program recognizes students with annual TRIO Day celebration
Photo: Winners of the Best Attitude Award at TRIO Day were, from left, Maria Stubbs, of Hayden High, Cameron Heffner, of Hanceville Middle School and Jordan Armstrong, of Hayden High.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College’s Talent Search department celebrated its annual TRIO Day recently,...
Cullman City Schools honors 2024 Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has named its 2024 Teachers of the Year, honoring some of the best educators across the district for their innovation and commitment to young learners.The 2024 Teachers of the Year include Keli Thrasher at Cullman City Primary School,...
‘The struggle is real’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Middle School students were recently challenged to discuss and recognize the problems facing our community — and some decided to go a step further to address those problems.
Seventh grader Noah Casey focused on the topic of world hunger as part...
26 Cullman area students graduate from Jacksonville State
Happy JSU graduates move their tassels after graduation. (Photo by Matt Reynolds)
JACKSONVILLE - Just six weeks after an EF-3 tornado devastated Jacksonville State University and its surrounding community, 724 students received degrees at Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium on May 4. Twenty-six of them...
Shedd: new superintendent ‘the most important decision that will be made in Montgomery this year’
Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, chairman of the House Urban and Rural Development Committee on Friday got Gov. Kay Ivey’s signature on a resolution calling on the Alabama State Board of Education to use every means at its disposal to hire the right superintendent. /...
West Point, Cullman headed to state middle school scholars’ bowl tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. - Perpetual scholars’ bowl powerhouse West Point Middle School took top honors last weekend in the Alabama Scholastic Competition Association Middle School District Tournament in Horton. Second place finisher Cullman Middle School will join West Point Feb. 22 for the state tournament...
Stacey Stephens turns disappointment into a new beginning
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — For Stacey Stephens, getting passed over for a promotion was the nudge she needed to investigate returning to Wallace State Community College to complete a degree in Business Administration. A decision she does not regret.
“It took a two-year degree from Wallace...
Council honors Cherri Drake for 28 years of Planning Commission service
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, April 8, presented a certificate of commendation to Cherri Drake, thanking her for 28 years of service on the City of Cullman Planning Commission. Drake served from 1996-2024.
Mayor Woody Jacobs said, “She’s been a guiding...
City school board announces personnel changes; holds salaries steady
CULLMAN - At its last meeting before the start of the new school year, the Cullman City School Board approved the following personnel changes.
Employment:
Samuel Long, West ES Special Education instructional assistant
Kim Davis, East ES custodian
Jennifer Hill, East ES third grade teacher
Harris Crumbley, Cullman Primary...
‘We want to prepare students’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools (CCS) is gearing up to launch a new citizenship program that aims to impact hundreds of local students in the coming years.
CCS, the Liberty Learning Foundation and the City of Cullman are partnering with the American Character and...
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Students learn digital presentation skills at Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School had an opportunity to learn about new presentation and design software as part of a recent media project in Cullman City Schools.
Students across fourth, fifth and sixth grades...
Wallace State’s Susan Copeland establishes endowed scholarship for nursing students
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, left, presents Susan Copeland with a certificate acknowledging Copeland’s gift to the Wallace State Future Foundation establishing the Susan M. Copeland Endowed Scholarship to benefit WSCC Nursing students.
HANCEVILLE - Students at Wallace State Community College in need of...
Community College Month Spotlight: Dia family legacy fulfilled at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has become a family tradition for many families, and every year, especially during Community College Month and in the lead up to commencement, Wallace State celebrates multi-generation graduates, and generations of alumni within families.
The Dias, of Hayden,...
CCBOE recognizes departing members, swears in new members
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County School Board held its regularly scheduled December meeting at the central office Thursday afternoon and they had a lot of new business to attend to. Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette was sworn in for a new term along with...
Local students named to Dean’s, President’s Lists at UA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 13,128 students enrolled during the fall 2020 term at The University of Alabama made the Dean's List with academic records of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale), or the President's List with academic records of 4.0 (all...
More than $200,000 received for WSCC Future Foundation Scholarships
HANCEVILLE — Hundreds of Wallace State Future Foundation supporters helped make dreams come true Wednesday for multiple Wallace State Community College students by raising around $215,000 for scholarships at the 11th annual Student Investment Luncheon and Auction held at Tom Drake Coliseum.
Supporters enjoyed a...
Cold Springs High School Class of 2017
Graduation will be on Saturday, May 20 at noon, at Tom Drake Coliseum on the campus of Wallace State.
“Congratulations Cold Springs High School Class of 2017 graduates – You made it! I want to express my congratulations to each member of the 2017 graduating...
Hanceville Elementary students assist FCCLA by collecting plastic lids for recycling
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Students from Hanceville Elementary School gathered Tuesday afternoon to celebrate their efforts to help Hanceville High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) collect plastic lids for a recycling project. The plastic lids will be recycled and exchanged for three...
Online auction kicks off in advance of WSCC Student Investment Luncheon
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — In advance of the Nov. 17 Wallace State Community College Future Foundation Luncheon, an online auction is up and running through Nov. 11. The online auction is separate from the Investment Luncheon and attendance at the luncheon is not required to...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts holding Preview Day Jan. 27
Nick Watford is featured during a performance of the Wallace State Jazz Band at Preview Day 2016 for the Fine and Performing Arts program at Wallace State Community College.
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program will host its annual...
Wal-Mart Distribution gives large donation to United Way’s ‘Stuff the Bus’ school supply drive
CULLMAN, Ala. -- With just one day left in United Way of Cullman County's 'Stuff the Bus' school supply drive, Wal-Mart Distribution Center has stepped in to provide a big donation. WDC's Dustin Elliott stopped by the United Way office Thursday afternoon and dropped...
Stanley named to Spring 2019 Dean’s List at Mars Hill University
MARS HILL, N.C. - Jared Thomas Stanley, of Hanceville, is one of 333 students named to Mars Hill University's Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at the end of the Spring 2019 semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a grade-point...
Let’s Pretend Hospital hosts area 1st graders
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hospitals are nothing to be scared of. That’s the message the Wallace State Department of Nursing’s Let’s Pretend Hospital aimed to deliver this week. Around 1,000 first graders from across Cullman County went through the Let’s Pretend Hospital Tuesday through Thursday.
Since...
WSCC: Grants have supplied much needed support to college, students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - When Wallace State Community College conducts its grand opening of the Center for Welding Technology and Innovation Center on Monday, Aug. 21, college officials will have many people to thank for helping make it a reality.
“We are extremely grateful for everyone...
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....
CCBOE recognizes 2016-2017 student and staff achievements
Vinemont High School Principal Ferrell Runge, CCBOE Superintendent Shane Barnette, VHS Salutatorian Alex Millwood, VHS Valedictorian Landen Ballew and CCBOE member Mike Graves
CULLMAN - It was standing room only at the Cullman County Board of Education Monday evening, as the board recognized the achievements...
Cullman High School to host Miss Southerner/Fair Queen Representative Pageants
CULLMAN Ala. - On Saturday, April 17th at 7 p.m., Cullman High School will host the 2020-2021 Miss Southerner Pageant and the 2021 Fair Queen Representative Pageant. Pageants will be held in the CHS auditorium.
CCBOE thanks school resource officers, approves more than $2M in facility improvements
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette poses with Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and the system’s School Resource Officers Thursday at the Cullman County School Board meeting. / W.C. Mann
HOLLY POND - In the wake of recent violent school tragedies across the country, the...
24 local students earn degrees from University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA - Twenty-four Cullman-area students received degrees from The University of Alabama during its winter commencement on Dec. 16.
Those students were:
Grace Louise Alexander, of Arley, Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration
Wendi Marie Blackmon, of Arab, Educational Specialist
Cameron M. Brock, of Logan, Bachelor...
Cullman County Schools to recognize Teachers and Staff Members of the Month
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Beginning this month, Cullman County Schools, along with America's First Federal Credit Union, is recognizing a both a Teacher and Staff Member of the Month.
"We have so many faculty and staff members who go the extra mile for our students...
CCBOE personnel report
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) released its latest personnel report Friday. The board approved Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette’s recommendations on all items.
The following resignations were accepted:
Rachel Allen Child Development Center (CDC) Heather Jarmon CDC Trenton Burton Cold Springs Elementary School (CSES) Lori...
Cynthia Arrington named Wallace State’s new Adult Education director
Cynthia Arrington / WSCC
HANCEVILLE – Cynthia Arrington has been named Wallace State’s new Adult Education director.
Arrington, a Hanceville native, inherits the position after serving as an Adult Education instructor for Wallace State since last November. Before joining Wallace State, Arrington previously worked as an...
Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team has won three straight tournaments this semester
Wallace State Quiz Bowl members are, from left, sponsor Christine O’Leary, Ross Wallace, Zakk Waddell, Derik Arendall and Paul Knetter.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team recently accomplished a feat sponsor Christine O’Leary hasn’t witnessed in 20+ years as the coach.
Wallace State’s team, made...
WSCC Alumni Association trips offer entertainment galore
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For anyone who loves to be entertained, the Wallace State Alumni Association has the perfect day trips for you to enjoy a day of music and more.
Seats remain for the Alumni Association’s May 16 trip to Nashville for a cruise down...
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...
Founding families receive IMPACT award
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School held its largest annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 13, at the Cotton Creek Warehouse: the Alumni & Friends Dinner and School Auction. It was a night to celebrate both the school’s seven decades of serving the families...
CHS’ annual Big Band Dance coming to Civic Center this Friday; dance to raise funds for new band uniforms
CULLMAN - This Friday, Feb. 3, Cullman High School (CHS) will host its 21st annual Big Band Dance at Cullman Civic Center from 7-9 p.m. (come 30 minutes early for dance instruction). Live music will be provided by the CHS Jazz Band under CHS...
Master’s Hand Christian School Class of 2017
Graduation will be Friday, May 26 at 6 p.m. at Central Baptist Church in Decatur.
First row, l-r: Maddie Grace Giers, Tyler Brock, Katelyn Reeves, Ashley Terry, Michaela Sutherland and Emma Thompson
Second row, l-r: Brilye Speegle, Adria Latta
Third row, l-r: Grace Walker, Clara Lanier, Nathan...
Cullman County Schools announces partnership with Academy of Craft Training
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently announced a new partnership with the Academy of Craft Training (ACT). Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Assistant Director/WBL Coordinator Haynes Riddle was selected to lead the initiative in north Alabama.
Beginning this August, students enrolled in the 11th...
Wallace State’s Agriculture/Horticulture Production has four students earn 3M/NC3 scholarships; more department news
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Four students from Wallace State Community College’s Agriculture/Horticulture Production program are the recipients of The Skilled Trades – 3M Transformational Scholarship, a national scholarship through 3M and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3).
Wallace State students to earn the scholarship are:
Daniel...
Old-fashioned games help Cullman Primary School earn ‘School of Distinction’ honor
Old-fashioned games helped Cullman City Primary School earn the "School of Distinction" honor. / Cullman Primary School
CULLMAN - On Monday, Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) was recognized as a School of Distinction by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) at an awards...
Wallace State’s newest FAME cohort recognized at induction ceremony and safety banner signing
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development and the North Central Alabama Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program have introduced the third and newest AMT (Advanced Manufacturing Technician) apprenticeship cohorts at the college.
The latest group was recognized at...
DB Technologies holds grand opening at Wallace State Community College
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - DB Technologies recently held their grand opening at Wallace State Community College (WSCC) in the Bailey Center Friday, July 16. Among those present were Dr. David Branscomb of DB Technologies, Ted Clem of the Alabama Department of Commerce, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth...
St. Bernard’s Nikolas Borths named Area 12 winner of Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Award
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard student Nikolas Borths of Decatur, Alabama has been named the Area 12 winner of the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Award. The award, developed by the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in conjunction with the Alabama High School Athletic Association, recognizes Alabama...
CHS, WSCC teaming for college and career event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local students and parents will have a chance to learn more about the college and career opportunities available right here in Cullman County at the upcoming Cullman City Schools/Wallace State Community College Career & College Exploration event.The event is set for...
Wallace State awards more than $1.2 million in scholarships
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, left, with academic scholarship recipients Lexi Byrd and Jarrett Sherrill
HANCEVILLE - Area students awarded scholarships by Wallace State Community College in Hanceville were recognized during a ceremony on campus recently.
“We want to express our gratitude to you for...
4 area students selected for prestigious 2017 Alabama Governor’s School
BIRMINGHAM - Eighty-nine outstanding rising high school seniors from 24 counties and 56 high schools in Alabama were selected to attend the 2017 Alabama Governor's School at Samford University June 18-30.
Four Cullman-area students were selected:
Carley Byerley, of Cullman, Cullman High School
Reilly Mills, of Hanceville,...
Cullman City Council announces Teacher Appreciation Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, April 22, issued a proclamation naming May 6-10, 2024, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the city, joining the upcoming national observance. Mayor Woody Jacobs delivered the proclamation to Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff, who...
City school board honors Britton
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board ran through a lengthy agenda late Monday afternoon at its regular board meeting. The robust agenda brought no discourse among the board members, with all items passing unanimously. The highlight of the meeting was the proclamation...
Wallace State alum Jeff Dingler has essay published in Huffington Post as he completes debut novel
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Jeff Dingler has always been fascinated with the power of words, and his writing career has continued to flourish since graduating from Wallace State Community College in 2015.
Dingler, 34, was published by HuffPost earlier this year for a personal essay he...
Hanceville Elementary student raises $200 to buy lunch for classmates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School 2nd grader Aistin Jeffrey (AJ) Gable was recognized for his “charitable spirit” by Mayor Kenneth Nail at the town council Wednesday night. AJ gave $200 to his school’s cafeteria to help classmates pay lunch fees.
AJ was at the...
Summer Day Camp offered for grades K-7 at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Continuing Education program is offering Summer Day Camp for area children entering kindergarten through seventh grade in the fall. Divided into three age groups, the camp will be held for children in kindergarten through second grade on June...
Cullman’s Alan Crisologo elected to University of Alabama SGA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama recently swore in the new 2024 Student Government Association members.
The following students were elected to either the Executive Council or as senators for their respective schools or colleges:
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
President - Samad Gillani
Executive Secretary - Jensyn Seay
Executive Vice...
Wallace State Nursing holds first of 2 pinning ceremonies for Class of 2023
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education (DNE) recognized around 80 graduates at the first of two pinning ceremonies for the class of 2023. Both the May and August ceremonies mark the beginning of careers for new nurses from the...
CHS student wins Modern Woodmen scholarship
CULLMAN - Myles Darren McLeroy, a senior at Cullman High School, is one of 60 students across the country to receive the Make an Impact Scholarship from Modern Woodmen of America, a fraternal financial services organization. The award recognizes young Modern Woodmen members who...
Meek High School’s first robotics team prepares for competition in April
ARLEY, Ala. - Meek High School recently formed their very first robotics team as a part of the program FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a global initiative that was founded by Dean Kamen as a method of engaging students in...
6 from Cullman area earn degrees from Jacksonville State University
JACKSONVILLE - More than 700 students received degrees at Jacksonville State University's spring 2017 commencement. Graduates from the Cullman area include:
Mitchell Benton IV, of Cullman - B.S. in marketing
Joanna L. Gobbell, of Cullman - B.A. in biology
Jessica A. Lowe, of Holly Pond - B.S.W....
CHS Band presents spring concert
Tonight's concert was out of this world!”
Stacey Johnston-Parmer, band parent
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, May 5, the Cullman High School band held their annual spring concert in the school’s auditorium The CHS symphonic band, concert band and jazz band performed for a captive audience.
The...
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