Cullman Tractor Supply to host backyard poultry event Feb. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Tractor Supply is gearing up to host a backyard poultry event on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. The event will provide customers with an in-depth opportunity to learn how to care for and manage an at-home flock.
"The popularity of raising backyard...
Cullman Tree Commission announces Arbor Day Poster Contest winners, plans for Festival of Trees
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tree Commission met Tuesday, with Chairman Barry Slatton, members Edgar Veigl, Jan Barnett, Joel Moon and Rachel Dawsey, and recorder Leanne West present.
The commission discussed the seat vacated by longtime member Peggy Harris, who recently retired. Those interested in...
Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff completes AASA National Superintendent Certification Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The superintendent of Cullman City Schools, Kyle Kallhoff, has successfully completed the AASA National Superintendent Certification Program administered by AASA, The School Superintendents Association. He is among more than 30 superintendents nationwide to successfully complete the program.Kallhoff was acknowledged in a...
Empty Bowls: Good food for a great cause
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hearin Hall at First United Methodist Church (FUMC) was lined wall to wall with tables and chairs on Monday evening, Feb. 19, each setting marked with an adorably scribbled coloring page from a child in the community; volunteers and staff bustled...
Cullman celebrates 36 years as Tree City USA
Poster winners recognized
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman’s 36th Tree City Dedication/Arbor Week Celebration ceremony was held Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, on the lawn of Cullman City Hall.
Arbor Week Celebration
The ceremony began with Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaiming the week of Feb.18-24, 2024, Arbor...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘It’s pretty surreal’: Good Hope punches ticket to Final 4 with 62-44 win over Priceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After defeating Deshler in the Sweet 16 on Monday, the top-ranked Lady Raiders of Good Hope were back on the court at Wallace State taking on Priceville in the Northwest Regional Finals Wednesday night. Good Hope got off to a fast...
Guy Hunt Library: Hidden gem of the CCPLS
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The libraries of the Cullman County Public Library System are a valuable and often overlooked resource. Holly Pond’s Guy Hunt Library is one of those hidden gems; it offers weekly and monthly community events and programs designed to entice a...
CPD finds body of woman reported missing
Update: 12:42 p.m.
The missing woman who was found deceased has been identified according to the Cullman Police Department.
“The woman has been identified as Gloria Parker,” Nassetta said. “Her body will be sent to Alabama Department of Forensic Science for an autopsy to assist in...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘I really loved every single one of them’: Fairview’s Janet Orona recaps freshman season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview freshman volleyball player Janet Orona had a good season in her first year on the JV team she and talked about what she learned, plus what it was like playing alongside a great group of teammates.
"My experience on this volleyball...
FAITH: ‘Raise a Hallelujah’ event fuels support for The Crossing’s mission in Cullman
Toe-tappers, hand-clappers and lively amens filled the sanctuary of Fairview Methodist Church on a memorable Saturday night. The Crossing, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing food, hygiene products and clothes for those in need in Cullman, orchestrated a “Raise a Hallelujah” benefit singing. The...
CCBOE recognizes talented art students
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County School Board held its monthly meeting on Feb. 15 and recognized two students who placed nationally in the Horace Mann Academic Planning Calendar Design competition. West Point Middle School student Aliana Riggs was named the national champion for...
PREP BASEBALL: West Points collects 6-2 win at Fairview, Tuesday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The West Point Warriors made the trip over to Fairview for a county matchup with the Aggies and they returned home with a win. The Warriors got a strong pitching performance from J.D. Cochran and collected a 6-2 win over Fairview.
West...
Cullman City Council recognizes retired Planning Commission Chairman Mike Voss
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council on Monday evening, Feb. 19, recognized Mike Voss, recently retired chairman of the City of Cullman Planning Commission, for his 16 years of service to the City on the commission. Voss had served since September 2007, and...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 7 Cullman falls to No. 1 Buckhorn 62-37 in NW Regional Finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After defeating Muscle Shoals in the Sweet 16 Thursday, the Cullman Bearcats were back on the court at Wallace State Tuesday morning to face top-ranked Buckhorn in the Northwest Regional Championship Game. The Bearcats jumped out to an 8-0 lead over...
‘We’ve had an amazing year’
First Source for Women hosts Me and My Gal Luncheon and Tea Party
CULLMAN, Ala. - The interior of the beautiful Brickhaven Venue was transformed into something more closely resembling Buckingham Palace or a royal sitting room near the time of high tea, courtesy of...
Cullman City Council names Brian Bradberry to new post: public safety director
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening, Feb. 19, suspended regular procedural rules to approve its first reading and ordinance to create the new city staff position of public safety director, and a few moments later passed a resolution to name...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders rout Fairview 16-1, Monday scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope struck first and in a big way in their opening at-bats. Lexi Steed reached on a Fairview error to lead off the inning, then Campbell Koch hit an RBI double to left field to put the Lady Raiders...
St. Bernard celebrates Honor Society inductions
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School recently held its annual Honor Society induction ceremony to recognize students for their outstanding achievements in scholarship, service, leadership and character. The ceremony, presided over by Honor Society President Andrew Tombo, followed the weekly Mass, emphasizing the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope’s season ends in Sweet 16 with 81-71 loss to Deshler
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After coming from behind to defeat Randolph and punching their ticket to the Northwest Regional, the Good Hope Raiders were back in action Monday at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum to face Deshler in the Sweet 16. The Raiders shot 50%...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Good Hope handles No. 3 Deshler 68-45 to advance to Elite 8
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For the fourth consecutive year, Good Hope and Deshler clashed in the postseason Monday morning and after being eliminated by the Lady Tigers the last two seasons, the Lady Raiders bounced back in a big way this time around, dominating Deshler...
FAITH: SHE Collective at Daystar Church
Daystar Church is providing a new biblical outlook in one of its small groups – one specifically geared toward women seeking to be closer to God while encouraging others. The small group, dubbed SHE Collective, is a gathering of godly women that began small...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office has made several unrelated drug and felony arrests recently, including:
Feb. 6
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Berlin community. Justin Wayne Farr, 32, of Cullman, and Kinsey Nikole Burns, 20, of Cullman, were identified as passengers in the...
St. Paul’s to recognize 7 founding families at 5th annual Alumni & Friends Dinner and School Auction
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School’s Alumni & Friends Dinner and School Auction is the largest fundraiser of the year for the school. This year’s event will take place on April 13. Said the school in a media release, “It is a fantastic...
WSCC: Sessions provide information on Health Science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Health Science programs will soon begin accepting applications for Fall 20204 admission. To answer any questions potential students may have about the programs, information sessions will be held on Thursday, Feb. 29, and Wednesday, April 3, from...
Files from yesteryear: 1937
From the files of 1937
Marriages:
August 26, S.S. Abbott, 59, to Mollie Murray, 50.
August 27, Otice L. Jones, 20, to Sarah Tankersley, 21.
August 28, Meredith McKleroy, 18, to Clara Pettus, 16, Lemmuel M. Brock, 67, to Anna Harben, 59 and Bernice B. Calvert, 24, to...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point opens season with tournament win, Saturday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors hosted this year's West Point Softball Tournament Saturday, and they opened up their season with wins over Winston County (4-1), Falkville (9-0) and Fairview (16-0).
West Point 4 - Winston County 1 (Softball)
West Point got on...
WSCC, UAB welcome 9th cohort for joint enrollment program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than a dozen students from Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education’s Joint Enrollment program with the University of Alabama at Birmingham recently participated in the Lamp of Learning and White Coat Ceremony for Nursing. The ceremony marks the...
Cullman Chamber holds mixer at The National
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce made their way to The National for the Chamber’s monthly mixer – Business After Hours – Monday evening. The mixer is typically sponsored by a member business, and this month it was longtime...
41st annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo returning March 1-2
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Band Boosters are kicking into gear this week and preparing for a crowd. The 41st annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo will take place March 1-2. The event is the main fundraiser for the school’s band program.
Held at...
Vinemont to microsurface several roads
VINEMONT, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on the evening of Feb. 13, the Vinemont Town Council met to discuss a few business matters, new and old.
New business began with a request from Public Works Director Mike Graves, who asked the council...
Pet of the week: Make a spot for Eva
CULLMAN, Ala. - Leisurely stroll takers and recreational hikers and wanderers: The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week was made for you. Eva, a sweet, short-term resident at the Cullman County Animal Shelter, is patiently waiting to earn the adventure buddy or snuggle bug...
CATA opens its doors to the public
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) held its community Open House on Thursday, Feb. 15, giving prospective students and their families the opportunity to take a peek inside each classroom block, speak with instructors and current students and get a feel...
Op-Ed: A tale of 2 fandoms: The Chiefs, Swifties and a Super Bowl to remember
In the intricate tapestry of modern pop culture, few threads have ever been as seamlessly woven as that of Taylor Swift and NFL fandom. As Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs clinched their third Lombardi Trophy in just four trips...
The Garage set to host inaugural My Bloody Valentine powerlifting meet
CULLMAN, Ala. - The inaugural My Bloody Valentine powerlifting meet is set for Saturday, Feb.24, from 6 p.m. until the last athlete has completed his or her final lift. Weigh-ins for athletes will begin at 4. The meet will be held at The Garage,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors fall to No. 1 Jasper at NW Regional 63-39
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After capturing an area championship and handling Wenonah in the Sub-Regional, the West Point Lady Warriors were back at the Northwest Regional Tournament Friday morning competing in the Sweet 16. West Point matched up with top-ranked Jasper and after a tight...
Cullman City Council enacts mobile business ordinance, increases parks and rec staff
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday approved an ordinance to govern “mobile vendors (food trucks), pushcarts, ice cream trucks and mobile business units.” Over a dozen mobile food vendors are currently operating on a regular basis in the city, and the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman advances to NW Regional Finals with 56-51 OT win over Muscle Shoals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats made their third consecutive Sweet 16 appearance at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Wednesday morning, and it took more than four quarters for them to settle things with Muscle Shoals. The Trojans hit a three-pointer just before the...
Hope Horses celebrates 10 years
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Hope Horses, Inc. celebrated 10 years of serving the community this week, welcoming the community to a ribbon cutting event on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
Executive Director Kelsey Scott said, “The big thing here and the success and growth of Hope...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek falls to No. 3 Belgreen at NW Regional 54-34
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After claiming an area championship and toppling Waterloo in the Sub-Regional round, Meek’s postseason run continued at the 1A Northwest Regional at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Wednesday. The Lady Tigers matched up with No. 3 Belgreen in the Sweet 16...
Cullman County Public Library brings community together
CULLMAN, Ala.- A public library is a place for imagination to take flight, knowledge to take root and a sense of adventure to flourish. Inside a library, the mundane tasks of the everyday world can seem light years away, as if the words of...
Bo Jackson announces date for 2024 Bo Bikes Bama
AUBURN, Ala. – Bo Jackson announced the date of the 13th annual Bo Bikes Bama to be held on the 13th anniversary of the 2011 tornadoes – Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Auburn. Bo Bikes Bama raises money for disaster recovery and preparedness in...
Flourish of Cullman Mardi Gras Bingo and Silent Auctions set for April 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Flourish of Cullman will host its Mardi Gras Bingo and Silent Auction event on Saturday, April 6.
Flourish aims to bring awareness, acceptance and support to the differently abled community, no matter their abilities. Its mission statement reads, “Flourish of...
January 2024 health department scores
CULLMAN, Ala. – Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Health and graded on every aspect of the business.
Below are the local businesses and institutions that were inspected in January.
Establishment Name: V & W Food Mart
Address: 19129 US Hwy 31
City:...
Smith Lake Baptist Church holds inaugural Betty Smith Memorial Chili Cook-off
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Some say that laughter is the sound a healthy, thriving congregation. If that holds true, Smith Lake Baptist Church (SLBC) in Crane Hill is the pinnacle of health and happiness as chatter and giggles wafted throughout the building recently.
The congregation...
This Valentine’s Day, beware of scam artists on dating sites
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In February, many Alabamians will use online platforms seeking companionship, yet con artists are also lurking in these forums in hopes of exploiting the lonely and vulnerable for money. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall urged individuals using online dating sites to...
Allen: 1 week left to register to vote in 2024 Primary Election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen reminded Alabama residents that there is one week left to register to vote before the 2024 Primary Election.“As Secretary of State, I want to encourage all eligible Alabama citizens to register to vote and to exercise...
Alabama Strawberry Festival: Event goes statewide
CULLMAN, Ala. –The city of Cullman is preparing for an event that symbolizes more than just the celebration of spring’s bountiful harvest. Nathan Anderson, executive director of Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism, shared insights into the inaugural Alabama Strawberry Festival set for May...
Pet of the week: Lounge around with Mr. GreenJeans
CULLMAN, Ala. - Does lounging around on the couch, watching television and eating all the snacks a belly can hold sound like a pretty great time? Would it sound better if a furry friend were involved? If so, the Cullman Tribune’s pet of the...
COLUMN: Valentine’s Day – bottoms up!
It was Valentine’s Day 1973 and I had a big problem. What do I get my girlfriend? This was our first V-Day together, so there was certainly an expectation to give her a nice gift.
The second part of the problem involved finances. Since I...
New eagle statue added to Lake Guntersville State Park
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - Officials unveiled and cut a ceremonial ribbon on Friday, Feb. 2, to dedicate Lake Guntersville State Park’s newest feature, a picturesque eagle statue located at the park’s lodge.
The statue, created by artist Jenny Hendrix and inspired by a photo taken by...
Vontrell King-Williams named defensive tackles coach at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – Vontrell King-Williams has been named defensive tackles coach at Auburn, head coach Hugh Freeze announced Friday. King-Williams served as a defensive line analyst for Auburn this past season and previously worked on Freeze's staff at Liberty.
The completion of Auburn's defensive staff also includes various position...
2 waves of rain and potential severe weather today and Monday
CLANTON – Sunday 7:30 am, February 11, 2024 (Updated 8:15 AM, Sunday, February 11, 2024)
Two waves of showers and thunderstorms will occur through Monday. An area of rain with a few thunderstorms concentrated around I-20 is forecast to weaken during the remainder of the morning. From mid to late afternoon,...
Files from yesteryear: 1937
From the files of 1937
The State of Alabama owns 4,221 buildings. The appraised value of these buildings, including contents, is $36,079,850. This property is insured for $27,777,245, against loss by fire. The State itself is carrying $18,566,815 of this insurance and the balance is...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison falls to Shoals Christian in Sub-Regional 84-59
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Shoals Christian Flame for the right to advance to the Northwest Regional Saturday night and the game did not go as planned as the Flame came out and roasted the Bulldogs on their own floor 84-59.
Shoals Christian came out...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats advance to NW Regional with 70-58 win over Lee-Huntsville
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats secured a spot in the 6A Sub-Regionals with an area championship win over Hartselle earlier this week and they were back at Bearcat Arena Saturday night with a chance to play in the Sweet 16 on the line....
Hanceville City Council discusses pool, Rayford Talley Building, College Drive
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at its Feb. 8 work session and meeting discussed the future of the city’s community pool, the use of the Rayford Talley Building by student athletes and the renaming of parts of College Drive.
To keep the...
D&Y Farms: Fresh farm-raised saltwater shrimp year-round
CULLMAN, Ala. - One small, family-owned farm is taking the seafood market in Cullman by storm and providing farm-raised saltwater shrimp year-round. Davis Dickerson and Yancey York have turned a portion of their livestock farm into a Pacific White Shrimp operation.
After beginning a...
CATA holding open house Feb. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) will open its doors to prospective students and their families for an open house on Thursday, Feb. 15, from 4-6 p.m., providing them an opportunity to ask questions, meet instructors and get a feel for...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs handles Isabella 72-30 to advance to Sweet 16
BREMEN, Ala. – After capturing the 2A, Area 11 championship Monday, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles returned to the court Friday night for a Sub-Regional game against the Isabella Lady Mustangs. Cold Springs jumped out to a big lead in the opening period and never let Isabella...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point advances to NW Regional with 59-47 win over Wenonah
WEST POINT, Ala. – After winning their area tournament earlier this week, the West Point Lady Warriors were back home Friday night to host a Sub-Regional matchup against Wenonah. The Lady Warriors went into the locker room with a 21-point lead at halftime and...
WSCC: Broadway Night set for Feb. 15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students in Wallace State Community College's Fine and Performing Arts programs are gearing up for the annual Broadway Night, scheduled on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
The upcoming...
WSCC: Nursing offering evening classes starting fall 2024
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will begin offering evening nursing courses this fall to provide a more flexible option for students interested in pursuing a degree in nursing. The evening program will follow the same pathway as traditional daytime classes, with students...
Jacobs proclaims February ‘Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala- Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday, Feb. 6, proclaimed the month of February 2024 “Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month” (TDVAM) in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the official proclamation from Victim Services of Cullman were Jessica Atchley (interim executive...
Cullman City Schools to host job fair March 21
CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman City Schools will host a job fair in Cullman High School’s Tillman Hall on Thursday, March 21, from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Department positions at each city school will be posted at the fair, including certified teachers, cafeteria workers, support personnel, clerical personnel and...
Playground planners
Cullman students design inclusive playgrounds as part of STEM project
CULLMAN, Ala. - What’s one of the best ways to get young students engaged in design and engineering concepts? Let them dream up something fun. That’s exactly the approach taken recently at East Elementary School,...
Gudger, Reed issue statement on election security measure approval
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed, R-Jasper and Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman on Wednesday, Feb. 7, issued a statement after the Ballot Harvesting Bill advanced out of the State Government Affairs Committee.
The bill, sponsored by Gudger, prohibits any individual from ordering, requesting,...
Cullman’s Ainsley Irani named Professional Cowboy Association Rookie of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ainsley Irani, 19, of Cullman, qualified to compete in Barrel Racing at the 2023 Professional Cowboy Association Finals Rodeo in Biloxi, Mississippi, finishing high enough to earn her the title of 2023 PCA Rookie of the Year and 2023 Barrel Racing...
Hawkins Medical & Wellness opens in Klein Building
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s newest developments, the Klein Building, is now home to one of Cullman’s first direct concierge primary care providers. Hawkins Medical & Wellness is taking a new approach to health care: for a monthly, quarterly or yearly fee, patients...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman captures 3rd straight area title with 54-42 win over Hartselle
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena Wednesday night hosting the Hartselle Tigers in this year’s 6A, Area 14 championship game and the Bearcats collected their third straight area title with a 54-42 win. The ‘Cats went into the locker room with a...
Chickening out with Keramos Ceramics and the Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - Families and children sat around paper-lined tables at the North Alabama Agriplex on Saturday, Feb. 3, chatting and swapping stories as they waited for the day’s class leader. Rebecca Horner, owner of Keramos Ceramics in Hartselle, spent the morning instructing and...
Lance Justice, DO joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Board-certified OB-GYN Lance Justice, DO has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Justice attended medical school at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, West Virginia, followed by a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Oklahoma State University Medical Center in...
CCSO asks for assistance locating stolen dump trucks
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is searching for stolen dump trucks that were taken from My-Way Transportation on Jan. 30.
Sheriff Matt Gentry said they were taken after midnight.
“The flatbed truck was on video in the area and is believed to be...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont falls to Susan Moore 56-51 in OT
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Susan Moore Bulldogs in this year’s Class 3A, Area 13 championship game Tuesday night and four quarters weren’t enough to decide this one. However, overtime was dominated by Susan Moore and the Bulldogs toppled the Eagles 56-51 to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders earn area title with 60-55 win over Priceville, Raiders fall to West Morgan 63-59
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Both of Good Hope’s varsity squads were back home Tuesday night to host a pair of area championship games and the Lady Raiders fended off a late run from Priceville to claim this year’s 4A, Area 13 title. Good Hope...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made five un-related arrests involving methamphetamine last week.
Jan. 29
Deputies arrested Darren Dimitrious Culver, 31, of Jackson, Alabama, on an outstanding failure to appear warrant stemming from an incident that occurred in January 2023.
Culver is charged...
‘Trees are Terrific… in Cities and Towns!’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Tree Commission were on-site at the Cullman County Extension Office Monday, Feb. 5, to judge and choose a handful of winning posters created by area students for the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest.
Students from four schools participated...
CDC bus missed accident just yards from school
VINEMONT, Ala. – Early Monday morning a two-car collision took place just outside of the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), which caused one of the cars to hit a bus carrying students to the Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC).
According to Senior State Trooper...
DAR celebrates Good Citizen contest winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently announced the winners of its Good Citizens contest.
Althelia Gibbs, the chapter’s vice regent, released a statement congratulating the students on their accomplishments.
“The Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters...
Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament raises more than $2.8K
VINEMONT, Ala. - The steady thumping of bags echoed through the doorway of the Vinemont Elementary School gym as amateurs and professionals alike competed to raise funds for the Christian Hart Memorial Scholarship Fund at the third annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament Saturday,...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Cold Springs captures area title with 58-49 win over No. 3 Locust Fork
BREMEN, Ala. – After defeating Cleveland in the opening round of the 2A, Area 11 Tournament Friday night, Cold Springs was back on the court Monday night to battle Locust Fork for the area championship. The Lady Eagles went into the locker room leading 33-22 at halftime but...
Auburn’s Johni Broome garners SEC Player of the Week honors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the first time of his career, Auburn junior center/forward Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) garnered SEC Men's Basketball Player of the Week honors on Monday. The preseason All-SEC First Team and John R. Wooden National Player of the Year Award candidate averaged 15.5 points,...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Grow together’: Fairview’s Brooklynn Merriman recaps freshman season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies' JV team just completed their season earlier this month, and freshman Brooklynn Merriman talked about what she learned throughout the year and what it was like playing with a great group of teammates and coaches.
"It was not...
Summer garden class, seed swap returning to library Feb. 22
CULLMAN, Ala.- Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on Feb. 2, lending hope to an early spring. The Cullman County Extension Office and Cullman County Public Library main branch are planning ahead, hosting the popular class Planning and Planting a Summer Garden on...
‘Butterfly in the Sky’ shares beginnings of ‘Reading Rainbow’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The next film in the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Films to be shown at Wallace State Community College may bring back a lot of memories for children of the 80s and 90s. “Butterfly in the Sky” is a documentary about...
EMA emphasizes importance of upcoming Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
CULLMAN, Ala. - While Cullman is finally warming up from the ice storm that landed the county in a state of emergency, Cullman Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Tim Sartin said spring in Alabama can be just as unpredictable, and advises residents to make...
Alabama SoS Wes Allen launches ‘Heroes at the Polls’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen on Thursday launched the “Heroes at the Polls” initiative.“Safe, secure and transparent elections are the foundation of our constitutional republic. Administering this type of election is no small responsibility,” said Allen in a press release....
Local Alfa agent Debra Sims wins statewide award
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local Alfa Insurance Agent Debra Sims was recently honored with the 2023 Top Life Producer Award for Alabama at the company’s annual awards ceremony. Sims also received the Distinguished Service Award - Gold Level. Sims is a longtime agent in Cullman.
“My...
Files from yesteryear: 1937, 1954
From the files of 1937
On Tuesday, August 17, the W.C. Griffith Gin at Hanceville had the privilege of processing Cullman County’s first bale of cotton for this season. The cotton was grown by A.R. Russell on
D.D. Price’s farm on Warrior, Route One. Mr. Clark...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont advances to area finals with 51-33 win over Brindlee Mountain
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles are hosting their area tournament for the first time in 15 years they and tipped things off with a win over Brindlee Mountain Saturday night. It was a close game through three quarters, but a big fourth quarter was...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point downs Brewer 73-43 to advance to area finals
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Lady Warriors were back home Saturday night to tip off this year’s 5A, Area 15 Tournament and they punched their ticket to Tuesday’s area championship game with a 73-43 win over Brewer. West Point went into the locker room...
Celebrate the season of love locally
CULLMAN, Ala. – Whether you are itching to take your valentine out for a lush, sophisticated dinner or surprise them at work with a special delivery, Cullman has you covered: all while supporting local business owners.
All Steak Piano Dinner
Tuesday, Feb. 13, beginning at 4...
‘Thank you for choosing Cullman’
Chamber event celebrates industry leaders, growth
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Industry Appreciation event Thursday at Cotton Creek Warehouse, bringing together business leaders and local and state officials.
The theme of the night was the celebration of the significant...
CPD’s Dean retiring after 31 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Officer Matt Dean will officially retire from the department March 1, after 31 years and two months in law enforcement. His last day of work was Friday, Feb. 2.
“In that many years, I was able to meet so many different...
Justice Department secures agreement with Alabama landlord Randy Hames to resolve claims of sexual harassment of female tenants
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Justice Department announced Friday that it has reached an agreement with Randy Hames, an Alabama landlord who owned and managed rental properties in a mobile home park in Cullman, Alabama, known as Hames Marina, to resolve a Fair Housing Act lawsuit alleging...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville falls to Etowah in area tournament 25-23
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Class 4A, Area 11 tournament tipped off at Hanceville Friday night and the Lady Bulldogs faced Etowah with a chance to move on to the area championship game. Like the first two meetings between these teams, this one was a...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs advances to area finals with 71-34 win over Cleveland
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles tipped off their postseason run at home Friday night in the opening round of the 2A, Area 11 Tournament. Cold Springs fell behind Cleveland early in the first quarter but dominated the second and the third...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Put 110% effort in all things I do, on and off the court’: Fairview’s Tara Evans recaps sophomore season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview volleyball player Tara Evans finished her sophomore season last year and the Lady Aggies finished runner-up in the county tournament. Tara talked about that season, what she learned, and what the experience has been like for her so far. She...
PREP SOCCER: Warriors kick off season with 10-0 win over Danville, Lady Warriors tie 4-4
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point kicked off its soccer season at home against Danville Thursday night and the Warriors got things started with a 10-0 win over the Hawks. Josh Shannon (two assists) and Jacob Bencze (one assist) led the way for West...
County Commission ends emergency declaration
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday, Jan. 30, held an emergency called meeting to end the emergency declaration it set in place Jan. 15, during the region’s ice storm.
During the meeting, Cullman County Attorney Emily Niezer Johnston requested an executive session,...
