PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman collects 15-13 win at Jasper
JASPER, Ala. – The Bearcats were on the road Friday night to renew their rivalry with the Jasper Vikings, and it was another tight battle between the ‘Cats and the Vikings. Special teams miscues by Jasper allowed Cullman to take an early lead but...
Labor Day 2023 closings and delays
Government and municipal buildings:
Cullman County Court House- Monday, Sept. 4
Cullman City Hall- Monday, Sept. 4
Schools:
Cullman City Schools- Monday, Sept. 4
Cullman County Schools- Monday, Sept.4
Sanitation delays:
County sanitation: delayed by one day City sanitation: no delay
PREP CHEER: ‘It is all in God’s hands’: Hanceville’s Kerrigon Moore excited for cheer season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke to Hanceville freshman cheerleader Kerrigon Moore and she has had an amazing experience during her first year on varsity so far and is having fun cheering with a great group of teammates.
"It has been really fun,...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman Christian earns road win over Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville hosted a tri-match with Cullman Christian and Dora Thursday night and the Lady Lions returned home with a 2-1 win over the Lady Bulldogs. Hanceville and Cullman Christian each played a second match against Dora and fell 2-1 and 2-0,...
3 local Troy University students study abroad during 2022-23 school year
TROY, Ala. - More than 200 Troy University students studied around the world during the 2022-23 school year. Students studied in various programs on five continents in nearly 20 different countries to earn academic credit as well gain international awareness.
Local students who studied abroad...
Commission recognizes Duke, Freeman, Townson, King
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission at a special-called meeting Tuesday, Aug. 30, recognized Commissioners Kelly Duke and Corey Freeman. The men were recognized last week at the Association of County Commissions of Alabama Annual Conference for completing the County Commissioner training conducted...
PREP GOLF: ‘You have to bring your game every tournament’: West Point’s TB Pendley recaps sophomore season
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point's golf team had a great 2023 season, and, in this interview, junior TB Pendley recapped that season and shared some of what he learned throughout the year.
"Last season was great. We had a pretty well-rounded top five going...
Townson retires; Harrington named library director
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System has a new director following a meeting of the library board Tuesday evening. Sharon Townson, who has been with the library for 27 years, has retired. The board met in executive session and selected Josie...
7 Cullman County nonprofits receive a combined $51K in grants
CULLMAN, Ala. – Representatives of several nonprofits in Cullman met at The Link of Cullman County’s Gathering Place on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. Over cups of coffee and glazed donuts, they chatted about upcoming projects, initiatives and workshops they plan to host - all...
Coaches and parents, keep your athletes hydrated in late-summer heat
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With fall nearly one month away, the temperatures of late summer are not letting up anytime soon. Adding that to an average annual humidity of more than 85%, the struggle is indeed real for Alabama residents. Many Alabama high-school and...
Auburn Sports Network analyst Jason Campbell ‘excited about the opportunity’
AUBURN, Ala. – After providing pregame and halftime coverage for seven seasons, Jason Campbell joins Andy Burcham for a new assignment Saturday in the Jordan-Hare Stadium press box, only the third radio analyst in the past 44 seasons of Auburn football."I'm excited about the opportunity," said...
PREP CHEER: ‘It’s brought me out of my shell’: Good Hope’s Decia McClure excited for cheer season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope junior cheerleader Decia McClure has enjoyed her experience on the varsity cheer team so far and has learned so much during that time. She has enjoyed cheering with some great teammates and has learned a lot from her...
Labor Day safety tips from CPD, CCSO
CULLMAN, Ala. – With Labor Day coming up this weekend, the Cullman County Sheriff's Office and the Cullman Police Department want to make sure residents have fun and stay safe during the celebrations.
Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta stated, “The biggest thing for this Labor...
Pedestrian killed by vehicle along U.S. Hwy. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed while walking along U.S. Highway 31 South between Hanceville and Garden City Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 29, 2023.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as Daniel Leon Johnson, 48, of Virginia Beach,...
Lions drop competitive bout with nationally-ranked Mercer at FCS Kickoff
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (August 26, 2023) – A competitive game against a nationally-ranked opponent opened the Brent Dearmon era and the United Athletic Conference era of North Alabama Football on Saturday, as the Lions fell to No. 20 Mercer by a 17-7 final at the...
Sweet Tater Festival returns to Smith Lake Park this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s signature agricultural Labor Day event, the Sweet Tater Festival, will take place this Labor Day weekend. The two-day event, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 4, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and will be held...
AMCC update: Wagon Trail Med-Serv remains hopeful
CULLMAN, Ala. – More issues have arisen for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), with all members including their staffs receiving subpoenas for possible Open Meetings Act violations. A hearing was held in Montgomery Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, to determine if the law was...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope sweeps tri-match at Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Lady Broncos hosted Good Hope and Cold Springs for a tri-match Monday night and the Lady Raiders came away with a sweep of both teams. The Lady Broncos were also able to earn a sweep over the...
PREP CHEER: ‘Have a positive attitude’: Hanceville’s Millie Brown excited for upcoming cheer season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville freshman cheerleader Millie Brown hasn't been on varsity long, but she has already accomplished so much, and she has definitely enjoyed the experience with her teammates so far.
"It has been a lot of work, but fun at the same time....
Celebrating in the Wundergarten: Cultivate Cullman Chowchow
The first rule of CULTIVATE CULLMAN CHOWCHOW is: DO NOT talk about how your chowchow recipe is the ultimate. There is no “BEST” recipe for chowchow. There are many superb variations of this medley of chopped, vinegar-steeped, garden goodness.
The second rule of CULTIVATE CULLMAN...
Cullman City School Board meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board met on Friday morning. In attendance were teachers Morgan Johnston and Christy Brock.
Cullman Middle School Principal Jake Johnson welcomed Morgan Johnston back to the middle school. She taught at Cullman High School for eight years and...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930
From the files of 1900
R.W. Riley of Joppa was here on Monday.
A.J. York attended the sheriff’s convention, in Montgomery, this week.
Doctor J.S.O. Whitson, of the “Free State of Winston” was visiting friends here this week.
I.C. Gay will take a position with a wholesale house,...
St. Bernard celebrates feast of patron saint with Mass, procession
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School, nestled on the picturesque 800-acre campus operated by the Benedictine Monks of St. Bernard Abbey, marked a momentous occasion with a reverent and joyous celebration of the Feast of St. Bernard, the great patron saint of the...
Harmony School to receive multiple certifications
Alabama Outdoor Classroom Certification, National Wildlife Federation Schoolyard Habitat Certification and Monarch Butterfly Waystation Certification to be awarded Sept. 22
LOGAN, Ala. - On Friday, Sept. 22, at 9 a.m., Harmony School will be the second school in the Cullman County Schools system to receive...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek takes season opener at Maplesville 18-12
MAPLESVILLE, Ala. – Meek hit the road Friday night to kick off the 2023 season at Maplesville Friday night and the Tigers returned home with an 18-12 win over the Red Devils.
Maplesville capitalized on an early Meek interception and scored to take a 6-0...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs kicks off season with 20-0 win at Curry
CURRY, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles hit the road to kick off the 2023 season at Curry Friday night and they returned home 1-0 after collecting a 20-0 win over the Yellow Jackets.
Mason Gable’s first touchdown of the night gave the Eagles an...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops season opener to Clements 45-12
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Clements Colts Friday night and kicked things off at 8 p.m. due to the current heat wave. Unfortunately for the home crowd, the Broncos were unable to heat up offensively and they fell to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Brewer in season opener 23-7
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs kicked off the 2023 season at Ray Talley Stadium against the Brewer Patriots Friday night and a couple of late touchdowns from the Patriots was the difference in the game and the Bulldogs dropped their season opener to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops heartbreaker at Falkville 26-20
FALKVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont hit the road to kick off the season at Falkville Friday night, but unfortunately early turnovers plagued the Eagles and helped the Blue Devils come away with a hard fought, 26-20 win.
Vinemont received the opening kick-off but on their second...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison falls to Winston County in season opener 14-0
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison welcomed into lovely hot and humid A.G. Hicks Stadium their archrivals from across the Lake, the 2A Winston County Yellow Jackets. The Jackets were not very good guests as the Jackets large and heavy offensive and defensive lines actually dominated Addisons...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview races past Columbia 46-6
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – On a hot and humid Friday night in Fairview, the Columbia Eagles traveled from Huntsville to take on the Fairview Aggies at Dafford Smith Stadium. At the end an often-contentious game, Fairview came away with a dominant, 46-6 win over the...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point rallies from behind to topple Good Hope 49-32
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders welcomed West Point to James W. Shabel Stadium Friday night for a high-scoring, high-temperature battle and after falling behind in the opening period, the Warriors rallied and raced past Good Hope to earn a 49-32, season-opening...
PREP CHEER: ‘Never let failure keep you from achieving your goal’: Good Hope’s Mckenzie McDonald excited for sophomore season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope sophomore Mckenzie McDonald will be heading into her second year on the varsity cheerleading squad, and she has really enjoyed that experience so far. She has learned so much from her fellow cheerleaders.
"It's been amazing. I love my...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab takes season opener over Albertville 34-6
ARAB, Ala. – The Arabian Knights kicked off the 2023 season at home against Albertville Thursday night and Arab jumped out to a quick lead and never looked back on its way a 34-6 win over the Aggies.
Arab got the ball first to start...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats drop season opener to Mars Hill 55-21
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats opened up the 2023 season at home on a hot, humid Thursday night against perennial 3A power Mars Hill and after boing blow for blow with the Panthers throughout the first half, Cullman wasn’t able to continue that pace...
Pet of the week: Moses
CULLMAN, Ala. – Moses, an approximately 2-year-old male chocolate lab with a deep brown coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Moses is a gentle giant, unassuming and quiet as a church mouse. He is quite savvy with a leash, with a...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Trust the process’: Holly Pond’s Molly Neal recaps junior season
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Lady Bronco are coming off another solid season on the diamond as they finished runners-up in the area tournament and qualified for Regionals. One of this year’s seniors, Molly Neal recapped that season and talked about what...
WSCC Alumni Association offering two holiday themed trips
While Christmas is more than three months away, the Wallace State Alumni Association is getting in the holiday spirit with two trips for the season.
The first is a one-day trip to Greenbrier, Tenn., to Fiddle Dee Farms where visitors will be entertained by the...
‘Good Hope is special, because you’ll always have a friend’: Good Hope’s Raigan Easterwood talks Raider years
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior Raigan Easterwood had a great time being involved in so many different clubs and learned so much during that time.
"Being a part of so many clubs prepared me for college in so many different ways. The Youth...
A Remarkable Start to the School Year at Saint Bernard Prep
The Saint Bernard Prep School community celebrated the successful completion of the first week of the school year with a heartfelt email from Headmaster, Phoung Nguyen. He expressed his gratitude and excitement for the enriching activities and engaging interactions that took place among the...
PREP SPORTS: ‘It’s like one big family’: Vinemont’s Anna Kline looks back on Eagle years
VINEMONT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Vinemont’s Anna Kline about some of her favorite memories during her time playing sports for the Eagles.
"Softball helped me and my sister have a closer bond. I've played basketball my whole life and made many...
5 Auburn Tigers voted to Preseason Coaches All-SEC Football Team
AUBURN, Ala. – Five Auburn Tigers, representing offense, defense and special teams, earned recognition on the 2023 Preseason Coaches All-Southeastern Conference Football Team, the SEC announced Tuesday.
Running back Jarquez Hunter, tight end Luke Deal, offensive lineman Kam Stutts, defensive back Nehemiah Pritchett and punter...
PREP BOWLING: ‘Keep God first in everything you do’: Fairview’s Madison Kovar reflects on Aggie years
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview’s Madison Kovar was a part of the Aggies bowling team for two years and was in the FCCLA, Student Council, and the Key Club during her time at Fairview High School. She had an amazing experience being a part of...
7th annual Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival returning Sept. 9-10
CULLMAN, Ala. - Get ready to indulge in a weekend of mouthwatering barbecue, lively music and vibrant arts at the seventh annual Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival, hosted by St. Bernard. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 9, and Sunday, Sept. 10, as Cullman...
Council recognizes WildWater international students
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday recognized a group of international students who have worked at WildWater this summer. Earlier this year, the city was approved as a host city for the J-1 Visa Program through a partnership with the Council...
‘An historic day’
Wallace State hosts grand opening, announces $48.8M in capital investments
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In what President Dr. Vicki Karolewics described as an historic day, Wallace State Community College on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, celebrated the grand opening of the $8.8 million Center of Welding Technology...
PREP CHEER: ‘Be a team others look up to’: Holly Pond’s Jaycie Pitts excited for upcoming cheer season
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond eighth grader Jaycie Pitts will be heading into her second year as a middle school cheerleader and has enjoyed the experience so far. She has learned so much from the girls and from her coach so far.
"The experience...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Enjoy every moment’: Hanceville’s Makenzie Twilley recaps sophomore season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Hanceville Lady Bulldogs volleyball team improved quite a bit last season and upcoming junior Makenzie Twilley talked about that experience, plus what it was like to play alongside some great teammates.
"I feel like we definitely improved from the years before....
U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPION! Alabama’s Nick Dunlap wins 123rd United States Amateur Championship
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colo. – Alabama men’s golfer Nick Dunlap outlasted Ohio State’s Neal Shipley 4&3 to claim the 2023 United States Amateur Championship. In doing so, Dunlap joins former great Jerry Pate as the only two Crimson Tide golfers to bring the hardware back...
Editorial: The great debate…back to the basics for the 2024 Primary Election
Ah, yes it’s the time of year when politicians and those with political aspirations fill out paperwork as they prepare for the upcoming election cycle. It’s also a perfect opportunity to bring those candidates and elected officials together for traditional debates to find out...
Celebrating in the Wundergarten: 10 treks through the Tree Museum
Whether you are moseying around the “mirror lake,” waddling with the ducks, rumbling with the train, power walking or pussyfooting, here are:
10 TERRIFIC TREKS THROUGH THE SPORTSMAN LAKE TREE MUSEUM
YAPPY HOUR HIKE with your mutt, also your dog—Sportsman Lake Park has a doggone great...
Wallace State to host grand opening of Centers for Welding and Innovation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host a grand opening for its Center for Welding Technology and Innovation Center on Monday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m. Several capital investment projects will also be announced as part of the festivities.
“We are excited to...
Cullman County Youth Football Jamboree scoring recap
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Cullman County Youth Football season officially kicks off next week but our local youth squads got a chance to play jamboree games at Vinemont High School Friday and Saturday to prepare before the regular season gets underway.
Friday, Aug. 18
Fireplug: Vinemont 18 - Fairview...
Files from yesteryear: 1920, 1930
From the files of 1920
The new sheriff of Cullman County appointed by Governor Thomas E. Kilby is Mr. J.W. Lambert of the Welti Community. Mr. Lambert is 37 years old, was born and reared in Carroll County, Georgia. Mr. Lambert’s family is composed of...
WSCC: Grants have supplied much needed support to college, students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - When Wallace State Community College conducts its grand opening of the Center for Welding Technology and Innovation Center on Monday, Aug. 21, college officials will have many people to thank for helping make it a reality.
“We are extremely grateful for everyone...
Cullman Savings Bank to open new drive-through location with retail space, boutique hotel
CULLMAN, Ala. – A new Cullman Savings Bank building will open later this year, and it will have some unique features. Not only will it serve as the bank’s new drive-through location, the building will also have three retail spaces, along with a second-floor,...
Confederate group donates $800 to Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Aug. 17, members of the local camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans (Thomas Jefferson Denney Camp #1442) presented two checks to Steven Sutter, director of Cullman Caring for Kids.
The camp won a community service award at the SCV’s Division...
Hope Horses fundraiser: ‘Our goal is to sell 500 plates’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Hope Horses, Inc. is known for benefiting individuals with special physical, social, cognitive and emotional needs through adaptive therapeutic riding, building core strength, fine and gross motor skills, socialization and confidence. The group is hosting a barbecue fundraiser on...
County schools get new school buses; board recognizes Cold Springs FCCLA
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its regular board meeting Thursday afternoon, talked about the system’s new school buses and recognized the Cold Springs High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).
The system purchased 51 new school...
‘I’m humbled and I’m proud of what we do’
Darrell Haynes nominated for Southeastern Farmer of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Every year the Sunbelt Ag Expo selects a Farmer of the Year from each Southeastern state and recognizes them at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, where the overall winner is announced. Cullman County’s Darrell...
PREP CHEER: ‘Supporting your teammates leads to a successful and fulfilling cheerleading experience’: Cullman’s Siddalee Drake ready for upcoming cheer season
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman senior cheerleader Siddalee Drake has had an amazing experience on the Bearcats cheer team so far and has learned so much from her fellow cheerleaders.
"It's been an amazing experience and I'm so glad I get to experience it with the...
‘It makes you realize that what you do absolutely matters’
Volunteers support library cleanup
CULLMAN, Ala. – Since the Cullman County Public Library sustained storm damage last week, community members have been rallied to help with cleanup.
"This is just part of our community and our heritage, and it's just important that we take care of...
Wideman, Richard join Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two board-certified OB-GYN physicians, John Wideman and Thomas Richard, have joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Wideman attended medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, followed by his residency at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He has...
PREP SPORTS: ‘You have to encourage and build others up’: Vinemont’s Jana Harbison recaps junior year
VINEMONT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Vinemont volleyball player and cheerleader Jana Harbison about her junior year as an Eagle and what she’s looking forward to for the upcoming school year. Last season, the Lady Eagles volleyball team posted a 24-13...
St. Bernard embarks on promising new school year
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard Prep began classes for the 2023-24 academic year on Aug. 14, 2023, with great enthusiasm and a vibrant community of 124 eager students. The campus buzzed with excitement as students from around the world, including Brazil, Spain and China, converged...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘We should always play for the Lord’: Good Hope’s Campbell Koch recaps freshman season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders are coming off a solid 2023 softball season and freshman Campbell Koch talked about what it was like playing alongside some great teammates throughout the year. A lot of younger girls will be on varsity...
Cullman Swim & Dive Team celebrates record-breaking season
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim and Dive Team held its end of the season banquet at Loft 212 Sunday Aug. 13 and at the banquet, each swimmer and diver was recognized with a trophy for how many years they have competed in the program. State...
City school board announces plans for new facilities, accepts donation from police
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board on Tuesday, Aug. 15, unveiled plans for a new intermediate school, pre-K school and athletic upgrades. (See the full story on these plans at www.cullmantribune.com/2023/08/15/new-era-for-cullman-city-schools) The board also accepted a $3,000 donation from the Cullman Fraternal...
North Alabama Agriplex Harvest to Home dinner Sept. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex is set to host its annual Harvest to Home fundraiser dinner on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at the William F. Peinhardt Conference Center at Wallace State Community College.
Doors open at 5 p.m., with a silent auction beginning...
Library continues to clean up storm damage
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cleanup continues at the downtown branch of the Cullman County Public Library, where windowpanes were blown out and the south-facing wall sustained impact damage, toppling tall, heavy bookshelves in a severe storm on Aug. 7, 2023.
Circulation Manager Laura Benton described what...
‘Practice makes perfect’: Vinemont’s Kimberly Wilt remembers Eagle years
VINEMONT, Ala. -- I talked to Vinemont senior Kimberly Wilt in this interview and she talked about being a part of some great clubs, plus getting to know some great people in those clubs and in the band.
"It was a great experience being able...
Pet show at Ag Center ends early due to heat
CULLMAN, Ala. – South Alabama Sand Boas ended its recent two-day Exotic Pet Expo at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center early due to excessive heat in the building, which is not air conditioned. Some vendors left on the first day, citing concerns for...
‘New era’ for Cullman City Schools
Cullman City Schools outlines Intermediate School plan, pre-K school, athletic upgrades
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Schools is looking toward its next phase of growth, mapping out early plans for both a combined intermediate school and a dedicated pre-K school. The district is also eyeing...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Effective communication on the floor is very important’: West Point’s Camryn Faulkner talks freshman season
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors are coming off another solid season in which they won win another area championship and advances to the Sub-Regionals. Freshman Camryn Faulkner recapped that season and talked about what it was like playing with this...
Cullman council holds hearing on zoning ordinance
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its meeting Monday night held a public hearing regarding changes to the City’s zoning ordinance.
Cullman City Attorney Luke Satterfield spoke in favor of the modification, Ordinance no. 2023-29, during the hearing. “We want to get our...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Take charge and be a leader on and off the court’: West Point’s Jaelyn Faulkner recaps freshman season
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Lady Warriors had another pretty successful basketball season last year as they ended up taking home the area championship and made yet another trip to Sub-Regionals. Jaelyn Faulkner will be a sophomore this upcoming season and learned a lot...
Good Hope celebrating #CityHallSelfie Day Aug. 15
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The City of Good Hope will be participating in #CityHallSelfie Day on Tuesday, Aug. 15.
#CityHallSelfie Day is a celebration of public service showcasing pride in local government institutions. Every year since 2016, government employees, elected officials, members of the media...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Play to the speed of the game’: West Point’s Jay Lamar recaps sophomore season
WEST POINT, Ala. – In this interview, West Point junior Jay Lamar recapped his sophomore season on the hardwood, sharing what he learned and what it was like to play with a great group of teammates.
"Last year didn't go as we would have hoped....
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Be great people on and off the court’: Holly Pond’s Madi Brown recaps junior year
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond senior volleyball player Madi Brown moved to Holly Pond last year and the change was nothing new to her, coming from a military family. She talked about her junior volleyball season, what it was like playing with the...
‘The chemistry within our band is incredible’: Fairview’s Gracen McCowan talks upcoming band season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior drum major Gracen McCowan will be going into her sixth and final year as a member of the Aggie band and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite experiences she’s made during that time.
"It's been such an...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Diamond Eye’ by Kate Quinn
Kate Quinn has done it again! After authoring numerous gripping novels about women in World War II, she does not disappoint with “Diamond Eye.” It is based on the true story of Lyudmila Pavlichenko, a sniper for the Russian Army during the German invasion....
Celebrating in the Wundergarten: An Owl Called David Hockney
Whooo, some readers are asking is David Hockney? In the TREE MUSEUM, the nationally accredited arboretum, at Sportsman Lake Park (Cullman County), David Hockney is a Barred Owl whooo lives in the Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary. D.H. looks something like a certain, talented, world-famous...
PREP SPORTS: ‘We play for each other’: West Point’s Laklin Shadix recaps 8th grade seasons
WEST POINT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to West Point freshman Laklin Shadix about last year’s volleyball and basketball seasons. She learned a lot playing alongside some great teammates and coaches.
"I feel last season was tough, considering we were a young team...
Baileyton talks park cameras, new town monument
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council met Thursday evening, and main items discussed included cameras and a new monument.
According to Mayor Windell Calloway, the monument that was located in front of the post office is being rebuilt. The monument is dedicated to veterans...
Files from yesteryear: 1930
From the files of 1930
Presidents of the various organizations on the Cullman County High School campus are Boys Council – Juel Lee, Girls Council – Myrtle Wise, Senior Class – Carl Peinhardt, Junior Class – Nelle Hurston, Sophomore Class – Bruce Wallace, Freshman Class...
Wagon Trail Med-Serv denied license by AMCC
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) on Thursday, Aug. 10, met to reissue Integrated Facility Licenses. Back on Friday, June 16, it held an emergency meeting and put a hold on the licenses that it issued the previous Monday, June 12....
HPD set to host Kids’ Night Out in September
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Police Department (HPD) is set to host Kids’ Night Out, an outreach event designed to familiarize the youngest members of our community with law enforcement and other local heroes on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, from 6-9 p.m. at C.W....
Wallace State student 1st to earn 4.0 GPA in UAB/WSCC Joint Enrollment program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For the first time since the UAB/WSCC Joint Enrollment program began, a student has graduated with a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) from both Wallace State Community College and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Recent graduate Judith “Judy” Jackson accomplished this...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Cullman is my home away from home’: Cullman’s Shayley Vogelaar reflects on Bearcat years
CULLMAN, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Cullman soccer player Shayley Vogelaar and she shared some of her favorite memories from her Bearcat days. One of her favorite things was the opportunity to play alongside some great seniors.
"Some of my favorite memories...
The Caring Foundation supports that Wallace State smile
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announces receipt of a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and The Caring Foundation for the Dental Clinic run by the college’s Dental health programs.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and The Caring Foundation’s mission...
PREP SOCCER: ‘Help others without expecting anything in return’: West Point’s Gigi Metrock talks sophomore season
WEST POINT, Ala. -- Last season was a special one for the West Point Lady Warriors, finishing with a school-record number of wins and junior Gigi Metrock talked about what she learned during that run last season.
"I feel very proud of how our last...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Always do your part for the team’: Fairview’s Lexi Golden recaps sophomore season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke to Fairview junior basketball player Lexi Golden, and she recapped her sophomore season and talked about what she learned. She got to play alongside some great teammates and has learned a lot during her time on...
More than 100 recognized at WSCC Nursing pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recognized more than 100 students at the Department of Nursing Education’s August pinning ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 3. The event was historic in several ways, including having the highest number of mobility students graduating from the program...
PREP CHEER: ‘You see a family, not just a cheer team’: West Point’s Cole Riggs ready for senior season
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior Cole Riggs will be going into his third and final year on the Warriors’ varsity squad and talked about the amazing experience he's had so far.
"Well, my first year was a difficult challenge with my role on...
South Vinemont approves new accounting software, Transportation Plan
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening approved the purchase of new accounting software, as well as the Town’s Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
The council approved the purchase of software from CSA Software Solutions for...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Everyone cared for each other’: West Point’s Kaedince Cagle talks Warrior years
WEST POINT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to West Point cheerleader and soccer player Kaedince Cagle about her years at West Point High School and she shared some of her favorite memories made on and off the field.
"My favorite memory from cheerleading...
Cullman Regional honors Gudger
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, presented a plaque to Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, to honor his achievements in the Alabama Legislature and to show appreciation for what it said is his continued dedication to the Cullman community’s economic growth.
Gudger...
Study says Cullman Co. workers commute 25.8 minutes on average
CULLMAN, Ala. – A recent study revealed that the average commute to work for workers from Cullman County is 25.8 minutes.
The website Stacker “compiled a list of counties with the worst commutes in Alabama, using 2021 data from the Census Bureau. Counties are ranked...
PREP SOCCER: ‘You have to work with everyone involved to accomplish what needs to get done’: Cullman’s Mimi Lunsford reflects on Bearcat years
CULLMAN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cullman’s Mimi Lunsford talked about her time playing soccer for the Bearcats and she shared some of the many memories she made during those years.
"Although all the games and trips were some of the best...
Updated list of community storm shelters
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has provided a list of available storm shelters for inclement weather. If you are not in a substantial structure, please go to a shelter. For the safety of shelter occupants, especially small children, please do...
