‘We’re going to make it home’: Cold Springs High cuts ribbon on new gymnasium
BREMEN, Ala. – Tuesday was a special day at Cold Springs High School. After nearly two years of working and waiting, Cold Springs High celebrated the opening of its new gymnasium with a ribbon cutting and the new facility was packed with students and...
‘We have a lot of great veterans to honor in Cullman County’
Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration salutes local veterans
VINEMONT, Ala. – Skies were clear, a pale cerulean and perfect for flight on Saturday morning, Nov. 4, 2023, as hundreds filled the pavement at Cullman Regional Airport to honor, celebrate and recognize the more than 7,000...
WSCC Volleyball wins ACCC Championship, heading to national tournament
MOBILE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College Volleyball won their 14th conference title in 15 seasons and their 24th overall in a hard-fought battle against Enterprise State Community College at the Alabama Community College Conference/National Junior College Gulf South District Tournament over the weekend...
Pumpkin painting to ring in the fall at East Elementary
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Students from grades 3-5 at East Elementary School celebrated the arrival of fall recently be decorating their own pumpkins, as part of a harvest-themed art project at the Cullman city elementary school.
The East Elementary PTO provided pumpkins, and students had the...
St. Bernard Prep students unite in spiritual display with Living Balloon Rosary
CULLMAN, Ala. - In a heartfelt demonstration of unity and faith, students at St. Bernard Preparatory School recently participated in a unique and inspiring event, the Living Balloon Rosary. Led by Sr. Therese Lopez, director of Campus Ministry, the school community gathered to form...
St. Bernard hosting exclusive Kansas City Barbeque Society Judging/Table Judging Classes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Attention, barbecue connoisseurs and holiday shoppers! St. Bernard Preparatory School is thrilled to announce that it will be the ultimate destination for barbecue expertise as it hosts a Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) Judging Class and Table Judging Class at the...
Preparing pets for freezing temps: Indoors and outdoors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Summer feels like it was gone in the blink of an eye and Cullman locals woke up this week to frigid temps and frosty air. Residents are breaking out heavy coats and winter shoes, swapping tank tops for hoodies and Crocs...
CHS seniors have Zoom meeting with Congressman Aderholt
CULLMAN, Ala. – Seniors at Cullman High School met with U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.
Aderholt’s office issued the following statement:
“Mr. Lawayne Morton’s senior U.S. Government class at Cullman High School took a lot of interest in the three week...
Gold Rush Jewelers opens in new location
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local, family owned business known for its elegant jewelry and watches, Gold Rush Jewelers held a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently at its new location.
The jewelry store has been in business since 1982 and is owned by Cullman’s Dwight and Ann...
Files from yesteryear: 1916, 1920
From the files of 1916
W. Tom Vandiver spent Monday in Birmingham.
The Honorable George Parker spent Wednesday at Brilliant.
A dance was enjoyed at the Growlers Club rooms on Friday night.
Mrs. A. Dreher will entertain at the Symphony Club on November 23rd.
Claud Griffin spent the first...
Well Water Quality Workshop set for Nov. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System – Private Well Program is offering a free workshop through the Cullman County and Blount County Extension Offices on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Hanceville Civic Center. The Well Water Quality Workshop will...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview handles Randolph in regular season finale 41-7
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After dropping their region finale to Russellville last Friday night, the Fairview Aggies bounced back in their regular season finale at home against Randolph Friday night. It might have been cold at Dafford Smith Stadium, but Fairview's running game sure wasn't, and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison caps regular season with 44-6 win over Shoals Christian
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Shoals Christian Flame for their last regular season and region game. With both teams already securing a playoff spot, this game was strictly for seeding. An Addison win would guarantee them second place in the region and give them the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont pulls away to top Holly Pond 40-24
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back home Friday night to wrap up the regular season against the rival Holly Pond Broncos and it took a pair of late scores for the Eagles to pull away for good and defeat the Broncos on...
St. Bernard Prep Shadow Day: Discover life as a Saint!
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard is inviting interested students to experience a day in the life of a Saint through our Shadow Day program! Admissions Director Meg Glover encourages families to participate in a Shadow Day to see if St. Bernard is for them.
“It's...
WSCC hosting ‘Salute to United States Veterans’ featuring Concert Band, Jazz Band Nov. 9
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Concert Band and Jazz Band will perform their “Salute to United States Veterans” on Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Recital Hall of the Burrow Center for Fine and Performing Arts. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Admission...
Chef Tillman
Local student-turned-chef hosting fundraiser for Flourish
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tillman Oldacre, or as his online following might know him, Chef Tillman, is a student at West Elementary who plans on making this holiday season a bit sweeter for clients of Flourish of Cullman. Selling his...
19th annual WSCC Student Investment Luncheon raises over $373K
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – As Wallace State Community College (WSCC) transitions into planning for spring semester, the highly anticipated event of the fall season went off without a hitch on Thursday morning, Nov. 2, 2023. The 19th annual Student Investment Luncheon saw hundreds of donors...
Veteran spotlight: Ronald ‘Ron’ Creech
In celebration of Veterans Day, Tribune reporter Cayla Grace Murphy sat down with veterans at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 for rapid-fire interviews. The Tribune will be publishing an interview every week in November.
Ronald ‘Ron’ Creech
United States Army, Reserve 1978-1988, active duty 1988-1992
Deployments:...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers drop regular season finale to Oakman 69-26
ARLEY, Ala. – After collecting a road win over Cherokee last week,Meek returned home to Tiger Stadium Friday night to host its regular season finale against Oakman. Unfortunately for the home crowd, the Wildcats put together one of their best performances of the season...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville finishes season with 41-26 win at East Lawrence
TRINITY, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs capped off the 2023 season with a road matchup at East Lawrence Friday night and with the help of some turnovers on defense and several explosive plays from the offense, the Bulldogs were able to cap the year...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Rose Code’ by Kate Quinn
“The Rose Code” is an intriguing novel set with two timelines. One is in 1940 during the early years of World War II. The other is in 1947 after the war is over.
In 1940, three women are hired to work in Bletchley Park as codebreakers. They work with...
COLUMN: A slice full of memories
Decisions, decisions. What was I going to eat for supper? That’s always an important question for me, but today is a special day. Today was the first day that my taste has come back since I had Covid (my fourth time, by the way)....
Newcomers lead Auburn to 102-66 exhibition win over AUM
AUBURN, Ala. – With a trio of first-year Tigers combining for 47 points, Auburn tuned up for its season opener by defeating Auburn-Montgomery 102-66 Wednesday in an exhibition at Neville Arena.
Denver Jones made four 3-pointers and led Auburn with 18 points, Chad Baker-Mazara went 9-for-9 from the free-throw...
2023 Cullman Farm-City Banquet set for Nov. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Farm-City Week is just around the corner, and the Cullman Farm-City Committee has been hard at work through the year to bolster the idea that industries should work hand in hand to deepen the connection between rural farmers and urban workers...
Cullman City Council presents $600K to city school system, part of $6M commitment
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday presented a $600,000 check to Cullman City Schools, part of a long-term plan to help fund multiple construction and capital improvement projects in the system.
“A few years ago, in talking with the superintendent and the...
Childhaven holding benefit yard sale Nov. 2-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Childhaven receives donations throughout the year, but at only half capacity currently, some of those remain in storage. Since fall 2022, Childhaven has aimed to shrink its storage bill and maximize liquid funds to continue providing care for the girls it...
STATE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: No. 2 Arab falls to No. 1 Montgomery Academy in 5A State Finals
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After finishing as state runner ups just a season ago, the Lady Knights of Arab were back on the court at Bill Harris Arena competing for the 5A State Championship Wednesday. This time, they faced top-ranked Montgomery Academy, and they were...
Local talent: Raging Bones
WEST POINT, Ala. - At one point or another during adolescence, most children and teens dream of starting their band and making it to “the Big Time” with a group of friends rocking out and traveling the world playing music. Statistically, less than 1%...
‘Not everyone lives to tell their story’
CULLMAN, Ala. - “For my aunt we walk,” “Love does not hurt,” “Not everyone lives to tell their story.” Those were the words emblazoned on posterboard signs and affixed to the backs, wagons and hands of survivors and supporters alike on Saturday, Oct. 28,...
Cold weather coming: Heat your home safely
If you happen to live in areas that experience colder weather, it’s starting to get chilly and you may be turning your heat on. Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in this country and the American Red Cross urges families to...
Wallace State Volleyball competing for ACCC Championship this weekend
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College Volleyball will compete for a 14th conference title in 15 seasons and 24th overall in the Alabama Community College Conference/National Junior College Gulf South District Tournament this weekend in Mobile.
Standing in first place in the North Division, the Lions’ first...
Wallace State Cross Country teams win repeat conference championships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State men’s and women’s cross country teams each won their sixth consecutive Alabama Community College Conference championships Friday at John Hunt Cross Country Park in Huntsville.
The men had seven runners in the top 10, finishing 23 points ahead of...
Op-Ed: Fear of the known
Work. It's something most of us have to do at least five days each week. However, for some the work week turns into a work month, which morphs into working nearly every day.
I'm not complaining as the profession that chose me suits all aspects...
Hanceville City Council discusses renovation of Hanceville dispatch office
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its regular meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, the Hanceville City Council welcomed Hanceville Police Chief Joshua Howell, who shared exciting news about an upcoming revitalization to the HPD dispatch office.
“We’re going to revamp all of dispatch, which has been...
Jacobs proclaims November Home Care and Hospice Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs on Thursday, Oct. 26, proclaimed the month of November “Home Care and Hospice Month” in Cullman, urging residents to recognize and appreciate home care and hospice professionals in the community. On-hand to accept the proclamation from Jacobs from...
Files from yesteryear: 1954
From the files of 1954
Mrs. Cecil Looney, of Geraldine, was the guest last week of Mrs. Lois Weeks. Mrs. Weeks returned home with her for several days.
Mrs. Jimmy Duren, of Birmingham, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. James E. Nail and Mr. and...
Chick-fil-A to re-open Nov. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s almost time: find your best stretchy pants and cow print shirt because the highly anticipated grand re-opening of one of the county’s favorite chicken joints – Chick-fil-A (CFA) – is mere days away. After a long 19-week hiatus, the restaurant...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 6 Fairview falls at No. 10 Russellville 31-14
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – Fairview hit the road for a huge regional matchup at Russellville Friday night but unfortunately for Aggies fans, the Tigers were able to hand Fairview its first loss of the season 31-14.
The Tigers ended their opening possession with a field goal...
CCBOE approves contract for new systemwide security system
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) held a special-called board meeting on Oct. 25 during which it voted to enter into a contract with Spot.ai to upgrade to a systemwide security camera system over the next two years.
Superintendent Dr. Shane...
Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration set for Nov. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – With an estimated 7,000 (and that number is increasing) veterans in Cullman County, it can be hard to find a way that makes everyone feel seen, heard and appreciated on Veterans Day. Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Ken Brown, a mover...
Senior smiles: Witches and goblins and ghouls, OH MY!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Residents lined the sidewalk in wheelchairs and loungers, decked out in witches' hats and Halloween attire, beaming at the sight of superheroes, princesses and other-worldly creatures creeping into the parking lot of Woodland Village Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center (WVRHC) on Thursday,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope falls in season finale at Oneonta 55-42
ONEONTA, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders traveled to take on the Redskins in their final game of the regular season on Friday night and after a wild back-and-forth start to the first half, Oneonta started to pull away in the second quarter and ended up...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman caps regular season with 42-10 win over Etowah
CULLMAN, Ala. – After securing the fourth seed in the AHSAA 6A Region 7 standings and a spot in the playoffs, the Cullman Bearcats hosted the Etowah Blue Devils in their final regular season game Friday night. Cullman got off to a slow start,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison handles Phillips on the road 54-0
BEAR CREEK, Ala. – Addison traveled to Bear Creek, Alabama to take on the Phillips Bears at James E. Glass Stadium. This was a region game, and it was a David vs Goliath matchup, but this time David didn't have a stone and the Bulldogs...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point punches playoff ticket with 27-13 win over Brewer
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point was back home Friday night to host Brewer for a big regional battle with a postseason berth on the line and the Warriors pulled away in the final frame to top the Patriots 27-13 and punch their playoff...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond hangs on to top Cleveland 34-26
CLEVELAND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos were back on the road Friday night for their final regional matchup of the season at Cleveland and the Broncos were able to stop the Panthers on the final play of the game to secure a 34-26...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont hammers Asbury 42-0 to clinch playoff berth
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Albertville to take on the Rams with a chance to clinch a playoff spot in the region finale and the Eagles returned home with a 42-0 victory and a postseason berth.
Vinemont received the opening kick-off and took an...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers topple Cherokee on the road 26-12
CHEROKEE, Ala. – The Meek Tigers were back on the road Friday night for a region matchup at Cherokee and thanks in large part to a three-touchdown performance from running back Cam Deaver, they were able to leave Cherokee with a 26-12 win.
The Indians...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops season finale at Tuscaloosa Academy 48-26
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Cold Springs made the long trip to Tuscaloosa Academy for its regular season finale Friday night and the Eagles trailed by just one early in the second quarter but couldn’t keep pace with the Knights the rest of the way and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab wraps up regular season with 42-7 win at Hazel Green
HAZEL GREEN, Ala. – Arab hit the road for its regular season finale at Hazel Green Friday night and the Knights wrapped up a 7-2 regular season campaign with a 42-7 win over the Trojans. Arab will be off next week before traveling to...
Wallace State Theatre making Shakespeare sing
Carley Cofield, left, Jairus Williams and Yvonne Wakaimba practice choreography for the Wallace State Theatre’s upcoming production of “Shakespeare Sings: The Tempest,” which combines modern music with classic literature. “Shakespeare Sings: The Tempest” will be shown Nov. 3-5 in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre...
Cullman Farm-City Tour to explore local agritourism farms Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Farm-City will host its annual Farm City Tour on Nov. 1, departing from the Cullman County Extension Office. Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes, as they will be visiting a handful of Cullman’s beautiful farms, witnessing and learning about...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls at Fultondale 43-14
FULTONDALE, Ala. – Hanceville made the trip to Fultondale for a regional matchup against the Wildcats Thursday night and the score was knotted at 6 early in the second quarter but unfortunately for the traveling Bulldogs, the Wildcats dominated the rest of the way...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles capture 20th, 18th consecutive county championships
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Cross Country Championships were hosted at Fairview’s Randall Shedd Community Park Thursday and both the Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles put on dominant performances to add to their growing list of county titles. The Eagles topped...
Nathan Winston Stephens convicted of murder of Herdon Self Jr.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, convicted Nathan Winston Stephens of murder for the Sept. 12, 2020, murder of Herndon Self Jr.
The two-day trial began Monday with Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker and Assistant District Attorney Tina...
CHS senior May Dawsey named National Merit Semifinalist
CULLMAN, Ala. - The officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program this fall. Allison Tuggle, Cullman High School principal, announced that senior May Dawsey was named as...
Dance2Fit in Art Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every Tuesday and Thursday night, Kelsey Wooten gears up, grabs her sneakers and heads to southwest Cullman’s Art Park for her Dance2Fit outdoor classes.
Teaching a dance fitness class wasn’t Wooten’s plan for her future; in fact, she was attending classes at...
Getting ‘saucy’ at Vinemont BBQ Fest
VINEMONT, Ala. - The sweet smell of sticky barbecue sauce rolled in the crisp air and called to hungry stomachs far and wide Saturday, Oct. 21 at Vinemont’s fourth annual Chillin-N-Grillin BBQ Fest. In all, around a dozen competitive and local grilling teams accepted...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Raiders capture back to back county championships with 28-8 win over West Point
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After defeating Fairview and Vinemont in last week’s semifinals respectively, the Good Hope Raiders and West Point Warriors clashed in the county title game for the second straight season at James W. Shabel Stadium Tuesday night. The Raiders held a...
Halloween Learning – Students create candy assembly line at WES
CULLMAN, Ala. -- What better way to learn about Henry Ford’s assembly line than by putting those skills to good use getting things ready for Halloween at West Elementary School?
Sixth grade students at West Elementary School in Cullman turned their lesson about Big Business...
CHS celebrates students awarded with academic honors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman High School recently earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students' hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance. The academic honors for rural area, Black, Indigenous and/or Latino...
WSCC Alumni accepting reservations for “To Kill a Mockingbird” performance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association is accepting reservations for a planned trip to Huntsville to see Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
The group will attend a matinee showing on Feb. 17 at the Von Braun Civic Center in Huntsville.
Best...
Alabama coaching staff names 8 Players of the Week after Tennessee victory
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama coaching staff selected eight players of the week following the Crimson Tide's 34-20 win against then-No. 17/15 Tennessee last Saturday. Jase McClellan and Jaeden Roberts on offense; Chris Braswell, Jihaad Campbell, Justin Eboigbe and Deontae Lawson on defense; and Jam Miller and Will Reichard on special teams were all named for their efforts against...
UAB Suffers 45-21 defeat to Memphis in Battle For The Bones
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– Memphis outscored UAB 24-0 in the second half and earned a 45-21 victory over the Blazers on Saturday afternoon at Protective Stadium.
UAB (2-6, 1-3 AAC) put up 381 yards of total offense, but only managed 49 after time. Memphis (5-2, 2-1 AAC)...
6 teams advance to Cullman County Youth Football Championship Games
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The semifinal round of this year’ s Cullman County Youth Football playoffs were hosted at Good Hope’s James W. Shabel Stadium Saturday and after six hard-fought games, next week's championship matchups are now set.
In the Fireplug games, the Vinemont Eagles took...
1993 Auburn Tigers reunite to celebrate unbeaten season
AUBURN, Ala. – As the state’s top high school recruit in the class of 1993, offensive lineman Willie Anderson chose Auburn over Alabama despite the Tigers coming off consecutive non-winning seasons while their in-state rival had just won the national championship.
“I wanted to be...
Woodland Village seeking candy donations for 1st fall carnival since pandemic
CULLMAN, Ala. - Woodland Village Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is preparing for its largest fall carnival yet after a four-year hiatus due to COVID-19. While the lawns are already covered in spooky inflatables, and the reception area boasts dangling conical witch hats and festive...
Render Aid Alabama hosting Boo Festival Oct. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. - Amid a plethora of fall and Halloween activities slated for next week, Render Aid Alabama is joining in on the fall fun and offering support at the same time by hosting its inaugural Boo Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. Attendees...
Local church hosting ‘Judgement House’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Redemption Church in Cullman will host a “Judgement House” titles “Collision” Oct. 27-29.
According to Pastor Rachel Thompson, a Judgment House is a six to eight-scene walk-through drama that presents people’s choices and what the church believes are the consequences that come...
Files from yesteryear: 1904, 1954
From the files of 1904
Miss Annie McConnell has returned to her studies in Tuscaloosa.
Mrs. Joseph Rudder returned Wednesday from an extended visit in Knoxville.
Captain R.P. Hobson will speak at the courthouse here today.
A.D. Brooks has purchased the D.O. McKoy farm, near Logan.
Harp Speegle left...
County Commission recognizes local women; new library board member appointed
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two local women were recognized by the Cullman County Commission at its monthly meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 17. Nancy Moore was recognized for her work with Restoring Women Outreach, Inc., a local 12-step residential program. Angie Carter was also recognized; she...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 4 Muscle Shoals downs Cullman 34-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – With a playoff berth guaranteed, the Cullman Bearcats were home Friday night where they hosted the undefeated and fourth ranked Muscle Shoals Trojans. The Bearcats kept it close for most of the game before falling to the Trojans 34-14.
Taking the opening...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison pulls away to top Falkville 28-6
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs hosted the always tough Falkville Blue Devils in the last non region matchup of the regular season. Addison was looking to maintain their momentum heading into the final 2 regular season region games and also continue their modest...
Jacobs declares Pilot International Founders Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, officially proclaimed the week of Oct. 16-22, 2023, Pilot International Founders Week in Cullman. On-hand to accept the proclamation were Cullman Pilot Club members Peggy Harris, Beverly Wilkerson, Julie Burks, Katherine Anderson...
Good time for a great cause
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hope Horses, Inc. has been a staple in the north Alabama special needs circuit since opening its doors. On Oct. 19, the nonprofit held a Sips n’ Strokes fundraiser to support its therapeutic riding program, which serves children and adults from...
Cullman GOP gearing up for 2024 election season
CULLMAN, Ala. – As the 2024 election season nears, Cullman County Republican Party Chair Alex J. Chaney shed light on the GOP qualification process.
“Candidate qualifying opened Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, and will close on Nov. 10, 2023, at 5 p.m., which is 116 days...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview scores late to edge Lawrence County 14-7
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies hosted the Lawrence County Red Devils in another huge region game Friday night and after battling it out for three quarters in a low scoring affair, a late touchdown helped the Aggies get past the Red Devils 14-7.
Fairview got the...
8 arrested in Cullman child exploitation sting operation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department's Investigation Division and Tactical Unit, in a coordinated effort with the Covenant Rescue Group, conducted a child exploitation sting operation last week. The operation was aimed at identifying and apprehending child predators and underlining the CPD’s commitment...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont collects 32-19 win at Danville
DANVILLE, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back on the road Friday night for a big regional matchup against Danville and after dropping three straight coming into this week, the Eagles bounced back to pick up a crucial, 32-19 win over the Hawks.
Vinemont received...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope falls at Fultondale 35-7
FULTONDALE, Ala. – After collecting a convincing, 41-13 win over Ashville last week, the Good Hope Raiders were on the road Friday night for a regional battle at Fultondale. The Raiders had some successful moving the ball through the air against the Wildcats, but...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls late at East Limestone 24-17
ATHENS, Ala. – After earning a hard-fought, 21-14 win at Ardmore last week, the West Point Warriors were back on the road Friday night for a regional game against East Limestone. Unfortunately for the Warriors, the Indians were able to pull ahead and take...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek cruises past Vina 46-8
ARLEY, Ala. – After shutting out Shoals Chrisian on the road last week, Meek returned home Friday night to host Vina and after building a 40-0 lead in the first half, the Tigers cruised to a 46-8 win in the second half.
A 54-yard touchdown...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs wins 54-46 shootout at Greene County
EUTAW, Ala. – After falling to Aliceville at home last week, the Cold Springs Eagles hit the road Friday night for a regional matchup at Greene County. The Eagles scored early and often in this one and after leading by just two at halftime,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab topples Guntersville on the road 29-19
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – After outracing Boaz in a 63-35 shootout at home last week, the Arabian Knights were on the road Friday night for a big regional matchup against Guntersville and for the first time in 10 seasons, the Knights returned home with a...
Library board opts not to remove challenged books
CULLMAN, Ala. - The small back room of the main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System was packed Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, as residents filed in to attend the Public Library Board of Cullman County meeting. Attendees came to show support, hear...
Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation overwhelmed by support
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation (CCBBF) said it is overwhelmed by the support shown by the community. The nonprofit hosted its annual Little Pink Dress Benefit on Oct. 3, 2023, and boasted a record turnout. The event raised more than...
Wallace State Volleyball, Cross Country move up in polls
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College Volleyball has moved up to first place in the North division of the Alabama Community College Conference rankings and up to 14 in the National Junior College Athletic Association poll.
The Lions have a 31-3 overall record for...
Wallace State unveils first EV heavy duty truck for Diesel Technology program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — During the unveiling of a new piece of equipment to be used in Wallace State Community College’s electric vehicle curriculum in the Diesel Technology program, President Dr. Vicki Karolewics noted the addition is part of the college’s continuing efforts to be...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond sweeps Cleveland, Southeastern to win 2A, Area 12 tournament
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond was the site of the Class 2A, Area 12 tournament this year and after Cold Springs fell just short in a five-set battle with Southeastern, the Lady Broncos swept Cleveland and Southeastern to take home this year's area...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: No. 1 Addison tops No. 3 Meek to win 1A, Area 13 Tournament
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs are becoming used to hosting their area tournament and did so again this year by winning the area throughout the regular season. Addison, the top seed played fourth-seeded Decatur Heritage, while the second-seeded Meek Lady Tigers played the...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: CMS 8th grade tops Muscle Shoals 20-8 to win Tennessee Valley Championship, finish season unbeaten
CULLMAN, Ala. – After capturing the seventh-grade title Tuesday, Cullman Middle School was back on Mark Britton Field at Oliver Woodard Stadium to play Muscle Shoals for the Tennessee Valley League’s eighth grade championship Thursday night. The Bearcats trailed Muscle Shoals at halftime but...
County Commission recognizes local women; new library board member appointed despite concerns
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two local women were recognized by the Cullman County Commission at its monthly meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 17. Nancy Moore was recognized for her work with Restoring Women Outreach, Inc., a local 12-step residential program. Angie Carter was also recognized; she...
Zip through the moonlight
CULLMAN, Ala. - Zip between the boughs of hearty forestry, weightless and at the speed of flight, experiencing the moonlit sky under a Hunter’s Moon for two hours as only birds can. Clear the calendar, cancel the plans and join Smith Lake Zip Line...
Did you see the solar eclipse?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Residents in Cullman County saw an annular solar eclipse in the sky on Saturday, Oct. 14. The event occurs every one to two years and, depending on weather and cloud coverage, was able to be seen across the county. For three...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: CMS 7th grade downs Hartselle 12-0 to win Tennessee Valley Championship, cap perfect season
CULLMAN, Ala. – After wrapping up an undefeated regular season against Arab last week, the Cullman Bearcats returned home Tuesday night to host this year’s Tennessee Valley League seventh grade championship game and the ‘Cats took down Hartselle 12-0 to claim the league title...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope sweeps Oneonta to claim area championship
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – This year’s 4A, Area 12 Tournament tipped off at Good Hope Tuesday night and the hosting Lady Raiders downed Oneonta to claim the area title and punch their ticket to the next round. After Oneonta swept Hanceville in three straight...
Cullman Lowe’s hosts local fire, rescue and EMS personnel
CULLMAN, Ala. - Last weekend, Lowe’s invited local fire and rescue and EMS teams to hold a meet and greet in hopes of raising fire safety awareness. Snacks and drinks were provided by the store and a wooden firetruck craft and inflatable bounce house...
2,200-plus visit Peinhardt Farm Days
CULLMAN, Ala. - Peinhardt Living History Farm hosted its annual Farm Days over the weekend, welcoming more than 2,200 guests to the two-day event that featured local vendors, live music, hands-on activities and much more.
Peinhardt Farm Days have entertained and educated crowds since the...
Celebrating recovery at Holly Pond United Methodist Church
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Trauma and addiction are two things that touch everyone in some way. It may be through a sister who is struggling with alcoholism, an incarcerated father or a single mother in an unspeakable position questioning how to feed her children....
