CCBOE: Bus drivers cannot access some flooded roads
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) announced late this week that it had to relocate Wi-Fi-equipped buses from Smith Lake Park due to concerns over water levels, and that buses would not travel certain roads to pick up students due to...
The family that studies together stays together
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — As spring unwinds and summer nears, high school graduates from all across the Southeast will soon be poised to begin their college and career journeys at Wallace State. While students take these first exciting and sometimes nervous steps toward independence, they...
Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training spring/summer courses begin next week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Small Farmer Training program is offering an exciting variety of courses beginning in April and into the fall semester.
Offerings include online courses, one-day classes and specialized summer camps. A spring plant sale will also be conducted between...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: St. Bernard cross country standout Eli Loyd accepts scholarship to Jacksonville State
CULLMAN, Ala. - Eli Loyd (PS '21) recently accepted an academic scholarship to Jacksonville State University as well as an invitation to walk on to the Gamecock’s cross country team.
Athletic Director William Calvert commented, “Eli has accomplished a lot in his abbreviated two-year career...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School opens enrollment
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School has entered its open enrollment period.
The school’s mission is “to provide a Christ-centered, Scripture-based education that equips our students with the tools for academic, personal and social achievement in order to share the Gospel effectively with the...
CCBOE approves facility upgrades, property transfers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE), at a special called meeting March 25, approved multiple facility upgrades and set in motion the disposal of two former school buildings to their local communities.
Construction projects
Vinemont High building flooring replacement contracted to Walker...
To the Class of 2021
To the Class of 2021, I applaud you! Last year, as the school year came to an abrupt end, there was profound sadness followed by an abundance of community support for the seniors of 2020. As a mother of a 2020 senior and a...
Cullman County Child Development Center gets a visit from their favorite superheroes!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Superheroes took over the Cullman County Child Development Center Friday as Batman, Spiderman, Thor and Captain America stopped by to visit with some of their mightiest fans. Many of the students wore masks, t-shirts, capes or costumes of their favorite superheroes....
Wallace State’s PTK’s Alpha Chi Tau Chapter earns REACH Rewards status for 2021
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s Alpha Chi Tau Chapter has been named a 2021 REACH Rewards Chapter.
The REACH program recognizes and rewards Phi Theta Kappa chapters excelling in membership development. Specific chapters earn REACH status if they...
CCBOE hosts ‘mental health first aid’ training event for local counselors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Wednesday hosted a training event at Wallace State to familiarize local school counselors and other professionals with “mental health first aid” for youth. Attendees included CCBOE counselors, nurses and social workers, as well...
Wallace State HIT program ranked among Top 50 in nation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Health Information Technology program has earned a position among the Top 50 Medical and Coding programs by Intelligent.com, a resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning.
The Top 50 Medical and Coding Programs for 2021 is...
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...
CHS opens sensory lab for students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School is becoming even more creative in finding new ways for students to engage and succeed, with the campus adding a sensory lab to serve as a therapeutic space for the development of all students.
Sensory rooms have become a...
Cullman’s Jackson Ray earns scholarship to Auburn EAGLES program
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tuesday was a special day for many people at Cullman High School but none more so than Jackson Ray. Ray was joined by friends, family, teachers, coaches and more in Cullman High School’s Tillman Hall Tuesday afternoon to sign a scholarship...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts to present “Spring Under the Stars” March 30
HANCEVILLE, Ala. —The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program announces, “Spring Under the Stars,” a performance featuring the Wallace State Singers, Jazz Band, Concert Band and Concert Choir. The outdoor concert will be held on Tuesday, March 30 at 7 p.m.,...
Foundation: ‘Don’t discriminate against religious schools
Foundation for Moral Law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Foundation for Moral Law, an Alabama-based nonprofit dedicated to the defense of religious liberty, filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court urging the Court to end discrimination against religious schools.
The State of Maine provides tuition...
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...
Cullman City School Board says farewell to Patterson
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, the Cullman City School Board noted that the day’s meeting was the last for Dr. Susan Patterson as system superintendent. An amendment to Patterson’s contract was approved, under which she will step down April 1, but stay on with...
Scholar’s Bowl Scoreboard, Mar. 9-11, 2021
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County high school and middle school Scholars’ Bowl coordinator Christine O’Leary shared the results of the season’s third and fourth rounds at Wallace State, held on March 9 and 11.
West Point teams continued their dominance. The middle school team outscored...
CMS piano recital set for Thursday at WSCC
CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS
Piano students at Cullman Middle School will be showing off what they’ve learned this week, with the annual piano recital takes place on Thursday, hosted at Wallace State Community College’s Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions to...
CCBOE gives $500 supplement to full-time staff for efforts during pandemic
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday approved a one-time $500 supplement to all of its full-time employees aside from Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, citing their above-and-beyond efforts to continue educating students during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Barnette told...
Cullman County elementary and middle school students return to 5-day in-person classes April 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette announced at the county school board meeting Thursday evening that Kindergarten through eighth-grade classes will be returning to in-person instruction five days per week beginning Monday, April 12, following the expiration of the state...
Cold Springs High named top school in county system
System-wide achievements, improvements on display at board meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - School achievements and facility improvements were on full display as the Cullman County Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting Thursday afternoon. Cold Springs High School was named the county system’s School of...
Harmony School lunchroom staff recognized for outstanding service
CULLMAN, Ala. – Lunchroom staff members at Harmony School were recently recognized as the school’s Employees of the Month. The four hard-working women go above and beyond, according to Harmony Principal Kevin Sullins. Each day, despite the added difficulties of the pandemic, their pride...
TUITION FREEZE THIS FALL, FULL CAMPUS OPERATIONS FOR WALLACE STATE
HANCEVILLE, Ala – Tuition will not increase at Wallace State Community College for the 2021-2022 academic year, said Wallace State President Vicki Karolewics. That follows an announcement Alabama Community College System Chancellor Jimmy Baker made on Wednesday in reference to a tuition freeze at...
CMS students find the science in pond water
There’s life and biology teeming pretty much everywhere if you look closely enough—and students at Cullman Middle School spent the past several weeks learning that lesson up close and personal.
Cullman Middle School science teacher Erin Williams has been helping lead several seventh-grade classes through...
Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training program offering variety of courses beginning in April
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Small Farmer Training program is offering an exciting variety of courses beginning in April and continuing into the fall semester.
Offerings include online courses, one-day classes and specialized summer camps. A spring plant sale will also be conducted...
Cullman Primary School Resource Officer receives a helping hand
CULLMAN, Ala. – Every afternoon, Eli Calloway, 4, rides with his mom Jennifer Calloway to pick up his big sister Emily from Cullman City Primary School. Throughout the school year, Eli has looked forward to waving and saying hello to the school’s School Resource...
Judson College trustees launch aggressive fundraising campaign
MARION, Ala. - After an extensive review process during the past six months, the board of trustees of Judson College committed to an aggressive fundraising effort to save the College.
Following a discussion of the college’s proposed budget during a special-called board of trustees meeting,...
Scholars’ Bowl Scoreboard: March 2-4, 2021
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County high school and middle school scholars’ bowl competition kicked off again at Wallace State Community College this week, and coordinator Christine O’Leary shared the results of the season’s first two rounds.
Perennial powerhouse West Point started off in dominant manner...
St. Bernard students inducted into National Honor Society
CULLMAN, Ala. - New inductees and a host of parents gathered in the Abbey Byre Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 to honor and induct 14 St. Bernard Prep high school students into the National Honor Society.
The National Honor Society is the nation’s most prestigious organization...
Wallace State Computer Science program commended for new Google IT Support Professional Certificate
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College's Computer Science program was recently commended for its newly-created Google IT Support Professional Certificate.
Through a grant from Jobs for the Future (JFF), Wallace State students can now earn the specialized online certificate, preparing them for an entry-level job in information...
Black heroes remembered by Wallace State professor
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College Professor Robert S. Davis received Honorable Mention in the first Black History Black Stories contest sponsored by Macmillan Learning publishing company in honor of Black History Month.
February is recognized Black History Month and the contest asked participants...
All that jazz
CULLMAN, Ala. - “With all that all of us have been through over the past few months- emotionally, physically, at work, at home, at school, schools not being in session, everything that everybody has dealt with and all the adjustments, changes and cancellations, masks...
Spicer, Erklenz named 2021 REHAU safety poster winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - REHAU Cullman once again partnered with Cullman County Schools to increase awareness of health and safety in the workplace. Every year, REHAU organizes a poster contest that not only recognizes students, but also serves as a way to promote safety in...
Arts Infusion: CHS receives $20K Alabama Arts Initiative grant
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School theater department found a way through the pandemic with socially distanced performances and rehearsals, but director Wayne Cook is looking to a more traditional — and even more ambitious — plan as things hopefully return to normal...
Wallace State Talent Search celebrates college access
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students and graduates from the Wallace State Talent Search Program will participate in the 2021 National TRIO Day of Service Feb. 27, 2021 to express appreciation to the community for its support of the TRIO programs. For millions of students from...
Annual ‘Movie Night’ fundraiser at East Elem. gets daytime twist for 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. - The PTO’s movie night fundraiser has become a bit of an annual tradition at East Elementary School in recent years, and thankfully the administration was able to keep it going for the 2020-2021 school year — it just required a few...
Wallace State designated Military Friendly School for 8th consecutive year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has been named a Military Friendly School by Viqtory Media, Inc., for the eighth consecutive year.
Wallace State was recognized with the distinction for its record of military student success, including graduation, retention and employment outcomes, and for...
Vinemont High team sweeps InSPIRESS competition
VINEMONT, Ala. - A team from Vinemont High School swept a recent InSPIRESS (Innovative System Project for the Increased Recruitment of Emerging STEM Students) competition in a program sponsored by the University of Alabama at Huntsville (UAH) and NASA. Under the leadership of Vinemont...
Local students named to Auburn University Dean’s List
AUBURN, Ala. – More than 30 area students were named to the Auburn University Dean’s List for the fall 2020 term. To meet Auburn University’s requirements for inclusion on the Dean’s List, the student must be enrolled for 12 credit hours exclusive of any...
‘OnTo College’ founder John Baylor visits CHS for ACT prep
CULLMAN, Ala. - Forget cheering for touchdowns or defense — the Cullman High School “pep rally” this week was all about ACT test prep.
OnTo College Founder John Baylor made a stop at Cullman High School for a special ACT prep seminar Wednesday and received...
East Elementary students use robots for one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day cards
CULLMAN, Ala. - How do you put a little something extra into your homemade Valentine’s Day card? Team up with a robot and some paint to give it a little extra design flair.
That was the approach taken by East Elementary School students in Cullman...
Word whiz!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saint Bernard Preparatory School eighth-grader Carter Daily won the Cullman County Spelling Bee Monday night.
The winning word? “Sibilant”
Daily is something of a word whiz around Cullman County. He won the inaugural Cullman County Fair Spelling Bee in 2018. He also won...
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...
UA System Board of Trustees renames George C. Wallace Building at UAB
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama System on Friday unanimously approved the renaming of the former George C. Wallace Building on the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus. The facility is now the Physical Education Building.
The decision followed...
Hanceville’s Carl Quist named to Holy Cross fall 2020 Dean’s List
WORCESTER, Mass. - Carl Quist of Hanceville was named to the College of the Holy Cross fall 2020 Dean's List. A member of the Class of 2023, Quist is majoring in Classics.
Quist was among more than 1,453 students named to the Dean's List for...
Science coasters: CHS students build mini roller coasters as part of curriculum
CULLMAN, Ala. - What better way to learn about the mechanics of speed and velocity than by calculating it out with a room full of tiny roller coasters? That’s the approach being taken at Cullman High School this year as part of the 2021...
High notes: Students across Cullman County make All-State, All-District bands
Updated 2-6-21 at 2:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Area band students were recently selected for the 2021 Alabama Bandmasters Association (ABA) All-State and All-District Honor Bands. Cullman County is located in ABA District III, and students typically travel to a location within the district to...
Wallace State scholarship applications deadline nears for 2021-2022 academic year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is currently accepting applications for institutional scholarships, with a deadline to apply of Feb. 16. There are a number of scholarships available to current Wallace State students as well as incoming freshmen. Scholarships will be awarded for...
Wallace State releases fall 2020 President’s and Dean’s Lists
Updated 2-3-21 11:58 a.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College congratulates the 780 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts scholarship auditions Feb. 12, March 5
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts program announced dates for scholarship auditions for current and future Wallace State Community College students. In-person and virtual auditions will be held Feb. 12 and March 5.
Advanced online registration is encouraged in order to...
CHS eyes transition back to more traditional, 4-day schedule
CULLMAN, Ala. - After shifting to a hybrid schedule in September 2020 that had students on campus two days per week in staggered groups to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Cullman High School is now plotting a return to a more traditional on-campus schedule...
Local students named to Mississippi State Dean’s, President’s Lists
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. – Local students were named to the Mississippi State University Dean’s and President’s Lists for the 2020 fall semester.
Students on the President’s List achieved a 3.80 or better grade-point average, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester...
WSCC Future Foundation accepting applications for 2021-2022 scholarships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation is taking applications for scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year that will begin in the fall 2021 semester.
Each year, the Future Foundation awards hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to students and has...
Kyle Kallhoff named superintendent of Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kyle Kallhoff has been named the new superintendent of Cullman City Schools. Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson announced back in September that she will retire July 1, 2021.
Kallhoff, the current superintendent of Demopolis City Schools, was appointed to the position at Cullman...
Cullman County Schools’ students to return to campus 4 days a week
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students in middle school and high school will return to a four-day school week on campus beginning Monday, Feb. 8. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
Middle and high school students are currently attending two days per week on campus, depending on last name....
Jacksonville State renaming historic Bibb Graves Hall
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – The Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees on Tuesday during its quarterly meeting voted to rename the university’s historic Bibb Graves Hall. The 90-year-old structure and campus administration building will now be known as Angle Hall (pronounced “Angel”) in honor of...
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...
Ability to connect
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools’ students who may not have access to internet at home now have a little extra help with connectivity during distance learning thanks to more 40 buses equipped with Wi-Fi hot spots. On Wednesdays, when all students attend school...
Local students earn degrees from Auburn University
AUBURN, Ala. – The following local students earned degrees from Auburn University in fall 2020.
Madison Angle of Cullman, BA
Olivia Benefield of Cullman, BS
Miles Bennett of Cullman, BS
Jessica Canaday of Cullman, BS
Richard Davis of Cullman, BS
Morgan Harrison of Bremen,...
Local students earn degrees from University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama awarded some 2,257 degrees during its fall commencement Dec. 12.
Local graduates include:
Victoria Abbott of Hanceville received a Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences
Morgan Bailey of Cullman received a Bachelor of Social Work
Ethan Barnette...
Wallace State greets students with Caring Campus Welcome Week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College celebrated the opening of the spring 2021 semester with Caring Campus Welcome Week.
Wallace State is one of 10 community colleges across the nation selected as a “Caring Campus,” an initiative spearheaded last February and supported by the Institute...
Arley’s Holderfield named to Mississippi College President’s List
CLINTON, Miss. -The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the President's List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year.
Elizabeth Holderfield of Arley was named to the list after the fall 2020 semester.
To be eligible for the President's List, a...
Cullman County Board of Education personnel notes, January 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Wednesday released the personnel measures approved at its meeting Tuesday afternoon.
The board approved the transfer of Karen Sparks from Contract Principal, Holly Pond Elementary School to Contract Principal, Holly Pond Elementary and Middle School,...
Local students named to UAH fall 2020 Dean’s and President’s Lists
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, this week announced its fall 2020 Dean's List and President's List.
The students recognized for academic excellence include 1,209 Dean's List honorees, along with 1,072 honorees to...
Cullman Primary School’s Culpepper finalist for national principal award
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met Tuesday afternoon, recognizing a high performing school administrator and passing a list of routine measures.
Tricia Culpepper in running for national award
Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson opened the meeting by recognizing Cullman City Primary School Principal Tricia...
Phlebotomy, Medication Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant programs offered at Wallace State; classes start soon
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — If you’re interested in becoming a phlebotomist, medication assistant or certified nursing assistant, you can register of those programs at Wallace State Community College and complete training in less than two months. Two phlebotomy courses will be offered, with the first...
CCBOE approves more than $8M in campus improvement projects
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Tuesday afternoon approved more than $8 million in campus improvement projects to be funded by a state bond issued through the Public School and College Authority (PSCA).
The PSCA-funded projects include:
Hanceville Elementary School classroom...
West Elementary making campus safety upgrades with new security cameras
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary School made some upgrades to its campus safety this month, thanks to grant funds that allowed the Cullman City Schools campus to add new security cameras.
The security cameras were purchased with Title IV community grant funds, and Principal Dr....
JSU announces fall 2020 graduates, Honor’s List
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - More than 600 students were awarded degrees at Jacksonville State University's Fall 2020 commencement Dec. 11-12, including the following local students:
Taylor Ballard of Cullman, MBA in Business Administration
James Burks of Cullman, BSN in Nursing
Caleb Chambers of Cullman, BSE...
Wallace State OTA program, Hope Horses form mutually beneficial partnership
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — A group of students in Wallace State Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program have left their mark on Hope Horses, one of their community partners at which the students completed their clinical hours in advance of graduating from the program.
“The Wallace...
Judson College community weathers financial crisis together
MARION, Ala. - After a successful fundraising effort by alumnae and other supporters, Judson College will begin on-campus spring classes Jan. 20, 2021, for the second half of its 182nd academic session.
After the College’s December 15th announcement that, in order to open in January, Judson...
Cullman County Schools’ students return to Hybrid Learning Schedule Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Friday wraps up a remote learning period for Cullman County Schools. As planned, students will return to the Hybrid Learning Schedule beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19. That schedule is the same as last semester.
Elementary
All students Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Middle/High*
Last names...
City schools teaching students how to find accurate info on the internet
CULLMAN, Ala. - As anyone who has ever used Google can attest, the internet is bursting with useful things — but it can also be a bit complicated to parse the information from the misinformation. To make it a bit easier, Cullman City Schools...
4 local students named to Troy University Provost’s List
TROY, Ala. – Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List for the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the 2020/2021 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who...
4 area students named to Troy University Chancellor’s List
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Chancellor's List for the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the 2020/2021 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who...
Saint Bernard 2020-21 first semester Honor and Merit Rolls
Honor Roll
The following students achieved Merit Roll status at St. Bernard Prep with their semester average of 95.0 and above:
Grade 7
Charli Roberson
Sarah Woods
Grade 8
Marissa Hazard
Madi Kerber
Abby McBride
Willa Smith
Grade 9
Scarlette DeCicco
Audrey Gil
Will Lyons
Amelia Tafazoli
Andrew Tombo
...
Wallace State EMS program: Openings for spring 2021 in Basic EMT and Advanced EMT
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Emergency Medical Services program announces current openings for students interested in earning certificates in either Basic EMT and its new Advanced EMT option. Classes for the Spring 2021 semester will begin on Jan. 19.
Both the Advanced...
Cullman City Schools sets timeline for superintendent search
CULLMAN, Ala. - The timeline to select the new superintendent for Cullman City Schools has been adjusted, with finalists to be announced in March 2021. Current superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson is set to retire in July, after announcing the transition plan last year.
The notice...
Wallace State OTA program hosting virtual 5K in support of community partners
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program’s Student Occupational Therapy Association is hosting a virtual 5K to support its program and its community partners — The Link of Cullman County, Hope Horses, Inc., and Flourish of Cullman, Inc.
The...
Wallace State SGA brightens holiday season for pair of students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Student Government Association (SGA) brightened the holiday season for a pair of families.
They provided gifts for the child of a WSCC student who is a single mother, along with a $50 gift card for stocking stuffers, food, and other items. They...
Cullman City Schools leaders hopeful for new year as 2021 kicks off
CULLMAN, Ala. - There’s no denying 2020 was one of the most challenging years in recent history due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Cullman City Schools leaders are looking ahead to what’s next in 2021 — and they have a few goals, hopes and...
Judson meets fundraising goal to avoid closure; the college to open for spring 2021
MARION, Ala. - The Judson College Board of Trustees convened Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 and approved moving forward with a residential spring semester for all returning students.
After the Dec. 15 announcement that Judson would need $500,000 in unrestricted cash donations and $1 million in...
Sacred Heart, St. Paul’s able to maintain in-person classes
CULLMAN, Ala. - School schedules have been a bit topsy-turvy this year due to COVID-19, but Sacred Heart School and St. Paul’s Lutheran School have been able to maintain in-person learning despite the challenges. Both schools are scheduled to begin the second semester of...
‘Blessing’: St. Bernard finishes first semester in session
CULLMAN, Ala. - “Blessing” is the first word to come to mind as St. Bernard students finished first semester exams at St. Bernard Prep last week. President and Development Director Fr. Joel Martin said the school had certainly been blessed because as to date...
Wallace State Mechatronics program instructors earn NC3 certifications; training equipment upgrades
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s popular Mechatronics/Electronics/Robotics program will start the new year with a number of enhancements. It recently benefited from new NC3 (National Coalition of Certification Centers) certifications and a grant for new equipment.
The Mechatronics Department acquired significant new equipment this...
Cullman’s Smith, Hanceville’s Campbell, Crane Hill’s Wright earn honors
Cullman’s Katelyn Smith named to Troy Provost’s List
Matt Clower
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List for Term 1 of the 2020/2021 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for 12 semester hours...
CHS maintaining hybrid schedule, planning exam make-ups for first week of 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School will use the first week back on campus in January 2021 as a chance for students who may have missed time due to quarantines or other excused absences to make-up their first semester exams. Only those students making...
Judson College needs $500K by Dec. 31 to avoid closing
MARION, Ala. - Citing financial difficulties resulting from declining enrollment, the recession of 2008 and this year’s COVID-19 pandemic, Judson College President W. Mark Tew made an appeal to the college’s community of supporters this week, saying the state’s only women’s college needs $500,000...
Wallace State distributes holiday meals to students, Cullman Caring for Kids
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College recently distributed more than 100 holiday meals to students in partnership with the Wallace State Future Foundation and the Caring Campus initiative.
Students were invited to drive through for the holiday meal, consisting of chicken, green beans, rice and...
Sacred Heart 5th grader Caroline McBride named national handwriting champion
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sacred Heart Elementary School recently became home to five state handwriting champions, including Caroline McBride, who went on to be named the fifth-grade national Grand Champion in the 30th annual Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest held last spring. The school has competed...
Cullman City School Board – Dec. 15 meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education met Tuesday evening for its last meeting of 2020. The meeting started with a recognition of Tricia Culpepper, principal of Cullman City Primary School, for being the 2021 National Distinguished Principal District 1 representative.
This recognition was...
Good Hope’s Bartlett named ‘Hometown Hero’ by students
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope Elementary School fifth graders recently completed the Super Citizen Program. The program normally concludes with a celebration and assembly including recognition of a local citizen the students select as a Hometown Hero. Due to COVID-19, the usual assembly...
Cullman City Schools giving all full-time employees $500 bonus
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools will be rewarding every full-time employee with $500 in extraordinary compensation — effectively a “bonus” — next week, after an exceptionally challenging year due to the pandemic.
The school board, acting on the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson,...
Cullman City Schools names 2020 Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s been a different type of year for educators, but through all the challenges 2020 had on tap, teachers have persevered and found ways to thrive. In honor of all that hard work, Cullman City Schools has selected Teachers of the...
Cullman County Schools going remote Jan. 6-15, limiting sports spectators Dec. 15-Jan. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County is seeing an increased number of COVID-19 cases. As of Dec. 14, Cullman County continues to be in the “Very High” risk category as determined by the Alabama Department of Public Health. With the two-week holiday break approaching, there...
St. Paul’s cancels New Year’s Eve fundraiser
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul's Lutheran School traditionally holds two large fundraisers each year- the New Year's Eve fundraiser and the Alumni & Friends Dinner and School Auction in the spring. The school depends on them to help maintain operations throughout the school year...
‘That’s the whole joy of the holidays’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For the second year, students at Hanceville High School will be able to experience one of Christmas’ greatest joys- giving. For the past couple of months, the high school students were encouraged to bring in a toy to be given to...
Wallace State Future Foundation raises almost $120K for student scholarships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation raised almost $120,000 for scholarships thanks to sponsors and donors participating in the annual fundraiser for the scholarships program at the college.
“We are eternally grateful to our community, and the businesses and individuals who...
