Arrests and incidents reported March 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 15, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 11
unlawful possession drug paraphernalia; theft of property; Hwy. 278 E.
unlawful possession marijuana;...
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...
John Cox claims victory at Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit on Lewis Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. (March 14, 2021) – After leading the MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit presented by Bad Boy Mowers, Covercraft Stop 2 – Lewis Smith Lake for most of the event, it’s no surprise that Berkley pro John Cox of DeBary, Florida, pulled out...
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...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors extend win streak with 8-4 win over Decatur
WEST POINT, Ala. – After routing Locust Fork at home 13-2 Friday night, the Warriors returned home to take on Decatur and extended their win streak to seven games with an 8-4 win over the Red Raiders. Eli Folds got the start on the...
CHS bands take stage for 2021 Music Performance Assessment
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thursday night was a big night for the Cullman High School Band program as the concert and symphonic bands performed to a live, socially-distanced crowd. The concert had a dual purpose as the performances were also being recorded for the program’s...
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...
What’s up on Cherokee Avenue?
Reliance Worldwide’s $19M distribution center rising fast near southwest side industrial parks
CULLMAN, AL. – Local folks are asking, “What is that building rising up in the field off Cherokee Avenue (Alabama Highway 69)?” Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) is currently constructing its new distribution center...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Heatherly, Norton drill walk-off HRs to lead ‘Cats past Madison Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Friday night to host a pair of varsity matchups against the Mustangs of Madison Academy and the first game ended with a bang. With the score knotted at 5 going into the bottom...
ARCHERY: East Elementary, Vinemont Middle, Vinemont High earn wins at Cullman County Nationals Warm-up
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Nationals Warm-up was held at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center and after two days of competition, East Elementary, Vinemont Middle School and Vinemont High School came out on top of their respective divisions. As individuals, Cullman’s...
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...
Arrests and incidents reported March 12, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 12, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 10
third-degree domestic violence; person; Oak Dr....
Hanceville prepares for Irish Festival, clean-up week, yard sale weekend
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The City of Hanceville at Thursday’s council meeting set the dates for this year’s free clean-up week and yard sale weekend. The free clean-up will run from April 26-30 with the permit-free yard sale weekend April 23-24.
Mayor Kenneth Nail reminded Hanceville residents...
Dodge City council seats new member, hears complaint over gaming machines
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday evening selected and seated community native Heather Langley as its newest member, filling the vacant seat of Murray Lowe, who resigned last month as he and his wife prepared to move away from Dodge...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview walks it off twice against Hanceville; Thursday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview hosted Hanceville for a varsity a doubleheader Thursday night in a rematch from Tuesday night’s meeting in Hanceville. Both games were decided in the final inning and both times, the Aggies came up with the wins as they swept the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bulldogs fall to Winston County 4-2
ADDISON, Ala. -- The young Lady Bulldogs of Addison hosted their arch rivals from Double Springs Thursday night and despite a solid effort from the home squad, the Lady Yellow Jackets came away with a 4-2 victory.
Addison had junior pitcher Anna Grace "The Glove"...
Arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 8
unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of controlled substance; CR 703
theft of...
Marshall, Aderholt file suit against federal government
Suit claims illegal manipulation and delaying of census data
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt, R- Alabama and two other Alabama voters filed suit against the U.S. Department of Commerce “over its decisions to manipulate census data that will...
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...
Hanceville gears up for 4th annual Irish Festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In 1832, the city of Hanceville was founded by Irish settlers and on March 13, the city will celebrate with its fourth annual Hanceville Irish Festival. The festival is hosted by local nonprofit The Friends of the Festival and will kick...
Local Elvis impersonator goes Hollywood
CULLMAN, Ala - Alex Swindle was only 10 or 11 years old when he auditioned for a part in a children’s theater musical that would place him on a strange path to Hollywood. A part playing the legendary Elvis Presley would grow into much...
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...
Cullman Community Lions Club cleans up Convent Road
CULLMAN, Ala.- Last Friday, members of the Cullman Community Lions Club picked up five bags of garbage along their Adopt-a-Mile stretch of Convent Road. Cullman Community Lions Club President Bob Manney said their goal is to do this about once a month.
The mile of...
Arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 8
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157;...
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...
CSA’s Long, Lackey qualify for ESSZ Age Group Sectionals
CARY, NC – It’s been a busy month for Cullman Swim Association swimmers Charlie Long and Mika Lackey. The CSA duo competed in last weekend’s Southeastern Championships in Huntsville and will be headed to Cary, North Carolina this weekend to swim in this year’s...
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit presented by Bad Boy Mowers Heads to Lewis Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament organization, heads to Cullman, Alabama, this week, March 11-14, for the MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit presented by Bad Boy Mowers, Covercraft Stop 2 – Lewis Smith Lake . This is the second...
Grants from Governor to assist domestic violence victims in north Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $228,289 to assist the efforts of six specialized units and organizations that help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in north Alabama.
“Domestic violence harms families and leaves lasting scars on victims and those close...
Strawberry Festival is back, coming May 1
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism touts active slate starting this week with archery and pro fishing tournaments
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Strawberry Festival has been a community institution since its inception in 1939. The 2019 80th anniversary event saw record attendance numbers of more...
PREP TENNIS: CHS women top Hartselle 8-1 on the road
HARTSELLE, Ala. -- After starting last season with an 8-1 loss to Hartselle, the Bearcats bounced back with an 8-1 win over the Tigers Tuesday night. Cullman put together an impressive performance in the first doubles match, winning the first set in a tie...
South Vinemont meets with light agenda
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala.- The South Vinemont Town Council met Tuesday night with a light agenda. The council unanimously accepted the minutes from both the work session and regular meeting from Feb. 9. and the January and February financials. All voted in favor except Councilwoman...
Former Mayor escorted out of Colony Town Council meeting after argument over food distribution
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Colony Town Council had a fairly quiet agenda Tuesday evening until it reached the public comment section. At that point, former Mayor Donnis Leeth rose to challenge current Mayor Curtis Johnson and his supporters on the issue of the distribution...
PREP BASEBALL: Aggies pull away from Hanceville 19-6; Tuesday scoring recap
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Fairview traveled to Hanceville for a Tuesday night showdown with the Bulldogs and hung 19 runs on the scoreboard on the way to a 19-6 road victory. Bryceson Turner got the start and the win on the mound for the Aggies...
PREP SOFTBALL: Meek downs Addison at home 6-4
ARLEY, Ala. -- Addison traveled 10 miles south to take on Meek Tuesday night and the Lady Tigers were not gracious hosts. Meek defeated the young Lady Bulldogs 6-4.
Addison opened up the game facing Lady Tiger Pitcher Marlee Mosley who put the Dawgs down in...
Arrests and incidents reported March 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 1
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person; Hwy....
Governor Ivey Proclaims March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY—The State of Alabama has officially recognized March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month as of March 1, 2021.
Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation designating the month to “promote greater understanding of the issues affecting people with developmental disabilities” and “educate our communities, policymakers, friends...
Pet of the Week: Visit the great outdoors with Emmett!
(Photo courtesy of Cullman County Animal Shelter)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Emmett is an Anatolian Shepherd mix of unknown age. He’s a laid-back low-to-medium energy gentle giant who’s respectful of personal space...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Softball moves up to No. 7 in NJCAA Division I ranks; Basketball, No. 18 Volleyball, Tennis & Baseball updates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s softball team is among the Top 10 teams in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) ranks.
The Lions (19-2) are 7th overall after a profitable weekend in Columbus, Ga., which saw Wallace State tally five wins, including a 12-8 triumph over...
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...
Cullman Police Department formalizes reserve officer force
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council formally approved a reserve police force for the Cullman Police Department (CPD), noting in the ordinance that, “certain levels of manpower are required in order to provide for the safety of the public and...
U.S. 31 to stop traffic for bridge work March 10
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that traffic on U.S. 31 between Hartselle and Falkville will be stopped as girders are moved into place for the new southbound bridge at Cedar Creek on Wednesday, March 10.
Multiple stoppages will occur between 8...
Cullman emergency responders get high tech help from new app
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday approved the purchase of a new system that will give emergency responders high-tech assistance getting where they need to go. The Rover system by Emergency Reporting is designed to get emergency calls out to responders...
Portion of Main Ave SW will be closed March 11
CULLMAN, Ala - A message from City of Cullman Municipal Government: “The portion of Main Ave SW between Swafford Rd SW and Cherokee Ave SW will be CLOSED from the morning of Tuesday, March 9, 2021, through the evening of Thursday, March 11, 2021,...
Good Hope City Council moves one step closer to new planned projects
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Good Hope City Council moved one step closer to being able to announce one of several new projects currently being planned. The council heard the second reading of a lease agreement for the old Cotton Gin restaurant property located at...
Cullman City Council grants 10-year tax abatement for unknown industrial project
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council approved a 10-year tax abatement for an existing Cullman industrial manufacturer without naming the company, to support expansion for cryptically labeled “Project MBEQ,” representing a capital investment of at least $50 million that will...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont collects 18-3 win at Holly Pond; Monday scoring recap
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles made the short trip over to Holly Pond for a matchup with the Broncos Monday night and went home with a dominant, 18-3 win. Vinemont plated 14 runs in the top of the first to put things...
Arrests and incidents reported March 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 4
domestic violence; CR 1566
unlawful possession of controlled substance; CR 747
theft of...
Lt. Jeff Warnke discusses drone mapping process near HWY 278 and 157
Lieutenant Jeff Warnke, Cullman Police Department's Senior Traffic Homicide Investigator, talks about today's drone mapping process near 278 and 157. The total drone mapping took approximately 24 minutes to complete and will help with the investigation in and outside of the courtroom.
Hunting antler sheds
Late winter and early spring can often be a dull time for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Deer season is over, and turkey season has yet to begin, but people may still be looking for an excuse to get outside. Hunting for deer antler sheds...
Avoid planting summer vegetables too early
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—In anticipation of enjoying summer vegetables, gardeners often plant too early causing them to struggle. In Alabama the often-warmer temperatures in late winter and spring can fool gardeners into planting too soon.
Alabama summer vegetables
According to Alabama Extension agent Jack LeCroy, of the...
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,...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles place 1st, 2nd at Cold Springs Invitational
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs High School hosted this year’s Cold Springs Invitational Saturday and both the Eagles and Lady Eagles posted impressive performances. The Eagles finished ahead of Holly Pond and Hanceville to win the boys’ division and the Lady Eagles finished just...
A Round of Applause for 365 American Joy-Givers in 2021: The Bubbles and Beats Birthday Party
The party tent is a giant, transparent, “Lawrence Welk” bubble inflated over a lighted, chessboard-inspired dance floor. The air is fresh and fragrant with joy-giving, new plant varieties Luther Burbank has given the world. At one of the place settings is a portable court...
Obituary: Charles G. Mann, 67, of Hanceville
Funeral services for Charles G. Mann, 67, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Paul Campbell will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2021 at Hanceville...
Obituary: June A. Main, 83, of Cullman
Funeral service for June A. Main, 83, of Cullman, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. The interment will follow the service at Bethlehem...
Undetectable = Untransmittable: An effort to end the HIV epidemic
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has adopted the Prevention Access Campaign‘s Undetectable = Untransmittable(U=U), a national movement to dismantle HIV stigma, improve the lives of people with HIV and bring us closer to ending the HIV epidemic. Scientific findings...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison downs Lynn 14-2 in 5 innings
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted their Cross-county rivals, the Lynn Lady Bears in a chilly late afternoon softball game. The Lady Bulldogs came away with a run ruled 5 inning victory 14-2.
The Lady Bulldogs had Anna Grace "The Glove" Luker on the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs drops nail-biter to Jasper; Thursday scoring recap
BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles hosted Jasper for their home opener Thursday night and unfortunately for the home crowd, they dropped a heartbreaker to the Lady Vikings 5-4.
Cold Springs starter Emma Black got the first two outs of the game and...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison drops home tilt against Mars Hill 13-0
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Mars Hill Panthers in the first of a home and home series, Addison travels to Mars Hill tomorrow night. It was not a good night for the hometown Bulldogs as Mars Hill dominated the Dawgs winning 13-0 in five innings.
Addison had the...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors blank Fairview at home 10-0
WEST POINT, Ala. – After handling Athens on the road 10-0 earlier this week, the West Point Warriors returned home Thursday for a showdown with the Fairview Aggies. Branson Smith got the start on the mound for the Warriors and picked up a win...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point falls to Hayden at home 12-1
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors returned home to host Hayden for a varsity matchup Thursday night and after building an early lead in the first few innings, the Lady Wildcats were eventually able to pull away and defeat West Point...
PREP BASKETBALL: A look back at a memorable 2020/21 season
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2020-2021 basketball season wasn't your typical season as COVID-19 limited seating at the games and provided distractions across the state, but all things considered, everything went smooth and according to plan. There were some amazing contests that went on during...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s Folds tosses 1-hit shutout in 10-0 win at Athens
ATHENS, Ala. – West Point made the trip to Athens Tuesday night for a showdown with the Eagles and the Warriors left with a 10-0 win thanks in large part to a 1-hit, shutout performance from Eli Folds on the mound. West Point put...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison tops Belgreen at home 11-1
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Belgreen Bulldogs on a rainy, muddy field at Alexander Park in Addison, Alabama for an early season softball game. Addison came away with an impressive run-ruled win in a five-inning game by the score of 11-1.
Addison started the game...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview hammers J.B. Pennington 14-4
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Lady Aggies hit the field their home opener against J.B. Pennington Tuesday night and after the Lady Tigers made it a 1-run game in the third inning, Fairview plated seven runs in the fourth to take control and eventually pulled...
WSCC Athletics: No. 19 Volleyball remains perfect after sweep; Basketball, Baseball, No. 11 Softball & Men’s Golf updates
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s 19th-ranked volleyball team continues to roll.
The Lions swept Snead State at Traditions Bank Arena at Tom Drake Coliseum on Sunday, moving to 13-0 overall and 6-0 in Alabama Community College Conference action.
In a 25-13, 25-13, 25-18 victory, sophomore Anna Renshaw...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: St. Bernard’s Eli Loyd signs with Jacksonville State
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Eli Loyd, a Senior, at St. Bernard Prep School 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...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats handle Buckhorn at home 9-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats returned home Friday night to take on the Buckhorn Bucks and after falling behind in the opening frame, the ‘Cats plated four runs in the third inning and three more in the fourth to take a big lead...
PREP SOCCER: Fairview celebrates senior night, hosts varsity matchups against Priceville
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Thursday night was a special night for Fairview soccer as 17 seniors were recognized on their home field for their years of time and effort dedicated to the program. Between the Aggies and Lady Aggies’ games against Priceville, the seniors and...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope rolls past Holly Pond 18-1; Thursday scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders hosted Holly Pond in Thursday afternoon baseball action and it was all Good Hope from the start as a couple of big innings helped them build an early lead and roll past the Broncos 18-1.
Holly Pond...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats down Gardendale 6-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Randolph 4-0 on the road to improve to 2-1 earlier this week, the Lady Bearcats returned home Thursday night to host Gardendale in another varsity matchup. Cullman built a 3-0 lead going into the halftime break and then tacked...
Bobby Meyer stepping down as CHS basketball coach
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School varsity boys basketball coach Bobby Meyer will be stepping down as coach of the Bearcat basketball team.
Meyer has coached the Bearcats for 11 seasons and led the varsity boys to a 14-9 overall record during the 2020-2021 season.
“Coach...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders fall to Rogers in NW Regional Finals 58-41
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After staging a miraculous comeback over Deshler in the sweet 16 Monday evening, the Good Hope Lady Raiders were back in action Tuesday morning to face Rogers in the 4A Northwest Regional Finals. Good Hope’s matchup was the first of the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hatton edges Cold Springs 54-48 in NW Regional Semifinal
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs’ postseason run continued on its home floor when the Eagles hosted Hatton in the Northwest Regional Semifinals Monday night. The Hornets jumped out to an early lead over Cold Springs, but the Eagles maintained their composure and came back...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles falls to Hatton 65-46 in NW Regional Semifinals
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles returned home Monday night to host Hatton in the Northwest Regional Semifinals, but it was the road team that took control of this one early. The Lady Hornets jumped out to a 17-0 lead in the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders fall to Hamilton in sub-regional 71-50
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After a week of winter weather and shifting schedules, the Good Hope Raiders were finally able to host their sub-regional matchup against Hamilton Friday night. Unfortunately for the home crowd, Good Hope wasn’t able to overcome the early lead built...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope blows past Haleyville 72-42 to advance to NW Regional
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders were finally able to get back on the floor for their sub-regional showdown with Haleyville Friday afternoon and they were able to set the tone right out of the gate. Good Hope built a 14-point...
UA’s Mami of Cullman on SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama placed 98 student-athletes on the 2020 Fall Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll, the league office announced Friday, including Leahrose Mami of Cullman.
The Crimson Tide's total ranked fifth overall and fourth among teams that don't sponsor men's soccer.
UA's SEC...
AHSAA to delay Start of Northwest Regional Championships to Tuesday, Feb. 23
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The start of the AHSAA Northwest Regional Basketball Championships at Wallace State-Hanceville has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 23 and will conclude on Friday, Feb. 26, announced AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese Friday morning.
The Northwest Regional Championships were originally scheduled to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs downs Aliceville 47-38 to advance to NW Regional
BREMEN, Ala. – After a week full of delays, postponements and cancelations, the Cold Springs Eagles were finally able to hit the floor Thursday night for their sub-regional showdown against Aliceville. After jumping out to an early lead, Cold Springs overcame a scoring drought...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Men’s Basketball registers 1st ACCC victory; updates on softball, baseball, tennis, men’s golf & volleyball
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s men’s basketball team registered its first conference victory on Wednesday night, prevailing 67-55 over Southern Union at Traditions Bank Arena at Tom Drake Coliseum.
Sophomore guard Kuran Garner poured in a game-high 22 points and added five rebounds and four assists...
PREP BASKETBALL: Sub-Regional schedule update
CULLMAN, Ala. – Winter weather conditions are continuing to affect the postseason basketball schedule and now most local squads will be competing Thursday night. Road conditions in different areas across the state have pushed several games back even further into the week. The Fairview...
PREP BASKETBALL: Sub-Regional games moving due to winter weather
CULLMAN, Ala. – Icy weather is making its way into town and road conditions are growing worse as it approaches. Due to travelling concerns, most of this week’s sub-regional basketball games are being pushed back later into the week and several local squads are...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope takes 50-48 thriller over Oneonta to win 4A, Area 11 Championship
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After splitting their first two meetings in the regular season, Good Hope and Oneonta clashed once again Friday night but this time, the 4A, Area 11 championship was on the line. The road team has won each of this season’s...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Garner signs with Jacksonville State
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – There was a celebration in the library at Fairview High School Friday morning as another standout Aggie signed to continue their athletic career at the next level. Levi Garner is taking his football talents east to play for Head Coach John...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders take down Oneonta 40-29 to win 4A, Area 11 title
ONEONTA, Ala. – Good Hope made quick work of Curry in the opening round of the 4A, Area 11 Tournament Monday night but had a tougher task ahead of them in the area championship game Thursday. The Lady Raiders traveled to Oneonta and allowed...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs edges Falkville 63-53 in OT to claim 2A, Area 13 crown
BREMEN, Ala. – After routing Winston County in the opening round of the 2A, Area 13 Tournament Monday night, the Lady Eagles were back on their home floor Thursday night to play for an area title. This time they faced the Lady Blue Devils...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman men, women defeat Oneonta 8-1, 9-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both the men’s and women’s Cullman High School Tennis teams hosted Oneonta for a pair of varsity matches Tuesday night and both squads collected a pair of convincing wins. The Lady Bearcats downed Oneonta 9-0 and the Bearcats handled the Redskins...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison’s season ends with 47-46 loss to Winston County
ADDISON, Ala. – The top-seeded Addison Bulldogs were upset at home by Winston County (WCHS) after dropping a 47-46 overtime battle with the Yellow Jackets. The Bulldogs had defeated the Yellow Jackets on three separate occasions this season, but Winston County was able to win...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope races past Hanceville 76-38 to advance to area championship, Adams wins 100th game
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Area tournament action resumed across the state Tuesday night and a pair of local squads clashed in this year’s Class 4A, Area 11 bracket. The Hanceville Bulldogs made the quick trip over to Good Hope High School for the opening...
PREP SOFTBALL: Young Lady Bulldogs ready to hit the field in 2021
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison Head Coach Lana Hines is hopeful that the 2021 season will be better than the 2020 season that was cut short due to COVID-19. Coach Hines will be fielding a varsity team that is made up of mostly eighth and ninth...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison falls at Falkville 69-61
FALKVILLE, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs, the third seed in the area, visited the no. 2 seed Falkville for the opening round of the area tournament Monday night and came out on the short end of a 69-61 loss. Addison's season comes to an...
Rhino headlines New South Wrestling’s ‘We Love Wrestling’ at J.C. Arena
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In my 33 years I had never seen a wrestling show in person, until Saturday night. New South Pro Wrestling presented “We Love Pro Wrestling” at Hanceville’s J.C. Arena. One of the wrestlers at the show was none other than former...
PREP BASKETBALL: Area tournaments tipping off next week
CULLMAN, Ala. – With this year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament in the books, the next step for local teams will be area tournaments next week. Several local squads will be hosting their respective area tournaments with hopes of capturing area titles and advancing to...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Fairview’s Bailey signs with UAH
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Friday was a special day at Fairview High School as friends, family, coaches and teammates met in the library to celebrate the next step of one of their fellow Aggies’ athletic and academic career. After putting together a stellar high school...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s Hughey signs with Hutchinson
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another local athlete celebrated the next step of their athletic and academic career Wednesday afternoon when Cullman football standout Jaylen Hughey inked his signature to play for the Blue Dragons of Hutchinson Community College. Hughey racked up over 1,200 yards and...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison gearing up for new year on the diamond
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison Head Coach John Everett hopes his second year at the helm of his alma mater will be better than his first. After all, they only got to play a handful of games before the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out what was starting...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats rout Hayden at home
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman hosted Hayden in Tuesday night hoops action, looking to build some momentum going into area tournaments next week. The Lady Bearcats rolled past the Lady Wildcats 68-26 while the Bearcats eased past the Hayden 96-56.
Cullman 68 - Hayden 26 (varsity...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs downs Good Hope 53-48 to win 1st county title since 2014
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cold Springs and Good Hope met in Saturday night’s final championship matchup and their showdown was just as tight as the other title games that came before it. Neither squad could create much separation from the other and after 32 hard...
