HANCEVILLE - Around 150 students were welcomed to Wallace State Community College this week during their first orientation session in the WSCC Nursing program. The students will start classes in the fall in the Practical Nursing (PN) program or Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program for registered nursing. A small contingent of the latter group come into the program having...
Shown is Joey Hester from NARCOG presenting info about the ADECA block grant during the public hearing Thursday night at Hanceville City Hall.
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council met on Thursday evening following a public hearing held at 6:30 p.m. for the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs’ Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). During the regular meeting, the...
DANVILLE - Both the Fairview Lady Aggies and Good Hope Lady Raiders took Thursday's Danville basketball play-day as a learning lesson.
The two ball clubs were operating without key personnel which prompted others to step up their performances in the final day of summer basketball assignments for both.
Fairview had to play without center Abbi Taylor who turned her ankle the...
CULLMAN - In addition to what was arguably the biggest news of this morning’s Cullman City School Board meeting- the transfer of Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin to the new Virtual School- 21 new business items were also on the table.
The board approved the aforementioned Virtual School for the 2016-17 school year.
"We are excited to see our...
CULLMAN - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and officers with the Cullman City Narcotics Unit arrested six individuals for unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia as well as other charges on Tuesday after serving multiple warrants...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College in Hanceville congratulates the 749 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2016 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester while taking a course load of 12 or more hours. Placement on the Dean’s...
CULLMAN - Dr. Elton Bouldin will leave his position as principal of Cullman High School and will instead serve as the principal of Cullman City Schools' new Virtual School, which will launch this fall.
The transfer comes just less than two weeks away from Bouldin's court hearing, scheduled for July 6. Bouldin and CHS Assistant Principal Mark Stephens were arrested...
CULLMAN – It’s not every day you get to celebrate someone’s 193rd birthday, but on Thursday, June 30, you can do just that, with the founder of our town, Colonel Johann Cullmann. The party will start at noon at Festhalle. Everyone is invited to stop by and enjoy some birthday cake, ice cream and lemonade and visit with the...
Utility Assistance Meeting- Baileyton
On Thursday, June 23 at 9:30 a.m., Community Action Partnership of North Alabama will be at Baileyton Town Hall to speak with seniors ages 60 and over who need help with their cooling bills this summer. Those who wish to participate should bring monthly income documentation, Social Security card, current Alabama photo I.D., energy bill (utility...
HANCEVILLE - Getting to know the personnel is what new Cullman girls’ basketball coach Josh Hembree is doing with his team during the month of June.
His ball club is also learning all about his coaching philosophy.
In closing out two consecutive days of games on the campus of Wallace State Community College, the Lady Bearcats will now move forward and...
BREMEN - Most churches have outreach programs that specialize in helping members of their local communities in times of need. Addington Chapel United Methodist Church in Bremen is no exception.
The church makes free clothing available to people, parishioners or non-parishioners alike, on the fourth Saturday of each month unless there’s a scheduling conflict such as a funeral. However, the...
CULLMAN COUNTY, AL (WBRC) - A former volunteer coach at a Cullman County school has pleaded guilty to raping a student.
Spencer Jackson Byrd, 22, was arrested on Feb. 18, 2015.
Byrd, a volunteer basketball coach for Fairview High School, was accused of having sex with a student who was 15 years old at the time.
He was originally charged with rape, sodomy and...
I came out tonight to listen to the Patsy Cline music as well as all the other country music they are performing.”
Pat Shoup
CULLMAN - Cullman seniors danced the night away last night at the Donald E. Green Senior Center. Lacey Snider and J.D. Pollard entertained the crowd at the free show, which was part of the Jammin’ in the...
GARDEN CITY – The Garden City Town Council met on Monday evening to discuss matters that were queued for review. At the meeting were all councilmembers and the Garden City Mayor Tim Eskew.
The council quickly approved the following resolutions:
Fire Department roofing construction estimated at $7,414
Junior Firefighter Program, now in progress. The program is led by Steve Ohls. Those who...
CULLMAN - A husband-wife team will be a feature in Cullman County high school basketball for the 2016-17 season. But they will be coaching at different programs.
Paige Parker-Adams and her husband, Drew Adams, will make their varsity coaching debuts at Holly Pond High School and Good Hope High School, respectively.
The Cullman County Board of Education approved the appointments of...
HANCEVILLE - Individuals who didn’t get into their first-choice health program at Wallace State or those who are interested in learning about programs with open admission for Fall 2016 have the opportunity to meet with program directors during an informational meeting next week.
The Health Science Division will hold a Second Opportunity Meeting on Tuesday, June 28, at 10:30 a.m.,...
HANCEVILLE - The owner of Paradise Cove, the newest bakery in the county, comes from a sturdy, Blount County lineage that believed in elbows-deep in flour, apron-wearing, baking-from-scratch Southern cooking.
Jenni Teichmiller has been in charge of feeding a houseful of boys for many years with three perpetually hungry sons and a husband. She doesn’t take the easy way out...
CULLMAN - Set to wrap up next Thursday, this year’s Summer Library Program has been a success thus far with little ones packing the house at the county’s flagship library location on Clark Street in Cullman.
The Cullman County Public Library has a lengthy history of providing summertime programs specially designed for children in the region, with its earliest summer...
HOLLY POND – Have you ever walked through an old cemetery and wondered who was buried there? What did they look like? Were they married? Did they have children? Ever wonder what kind of person they were and what kind of mark they left behind? Well, one afternoon as I drove through Holly Pond, I noticed a grave right...
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Meeting
Find meaningful advice and support from a community of fellow Alzheimer’s Caregivers. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 21 at 5:30 p.m. at Westminster Assisted Living, located at the intersection of Main Avenue and Olive Street (1020 Olive St SW, Cullman 35055). For more information or to RSVP, contact group coordinator Jane...
Photo shows Alabama Extension Associate Director Dr. Paul Brown presenting Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson and Garry Marchman and Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony Glover with a Crystal Clover.
CULLMAN - Cullman County's Alabama Extension professionals were recognized for their service to the county’s 4-H program recently, and Cullman County was awarded the status of being a 4-H Centennial Youth...
WEST POINT - With the municipal election right around the corner, the West Point Town Council made preparations during a regular meeting Monday evening inside town hall.
The council approved poll workers Jerri Eddy, James Headrick, Donald Sapp, Joyce Sapp, Darinda Jones and Linda Suits to handle duties for the election that will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
This group...
There are a lot of people who just can’t pay their bills these days.”
Dorothy Butler, Hanceville senior
HANCEVILLE - Community Action Partnership of North Alabama is hosting several area meetings to help local senior citizens with their utility bill this summer. On Monday, citizens aged 60 and up gathered at the Hanceville Senior Center to sign up. Applicants needed to...
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman’s municipal election will be held on August 23, where voters will choose to either keep the current city leadership in place or replace the members of the current city school board, city council and mayor’s office with new members.
The city is governed by a mayor and five-member city council who all work together...
MONTGOMERY - In an effort to ensure that eligible Alabama citizens are able to vote, Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill asked the members of the legislature, as well as all probate judges, to provide three separate and specific days of the week, times and venues in their areas where the Secretary of State’s office may hold a...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WBRC) - The Senate will vote on gun reform today.
Congress failed to pass gun control legislation after the rampage at Sandy Hook in Newton and after San Bernardino.
Orlando's deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history will impact this debate.
After Senate Democrats forced the issue of gun control to the floor with their 14-hour filibuster, the Senate will vote on four...
Monday Fun-Days at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center
1/2 priced day passes for just $5 each from 6-10 p.m.
Utility Assistance Meeting- Hanceville
On June 20 at 9 a.m., Community Action Partnership of North Alabama will be at the Hanceville Senior Center to speak with seniors ages 60 and over who need help with their cooling bills this summer. Those who...
Each week, we're going to share a few items from The Cullman Tribune's archives. It may not be "important" news, but we think it's interesting to see what was "news" at different points in history. And who knows? Maybe someone from your family will show up!
From the Files of 1937:
Doctor R.B. Dodson is Commander of the American Legion.
Mr. and...
CULLMAN - Local nonprofit agency Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) played host to a fundraising effort on Saturday night where Todd Simpson and Mojo Child played to a small but loyal group. Jeremy Hogan, SFW founder, is concerned about the future of the organization as Saturday night’s event most likely put the fledging nonprofit into the red.
“Right now we’re working...
BAILEYTON - Have you ever visited a place and as a result your life changed forever? If so, where did you go? Was it an exotic trip to far-off lands or did you go on a religious pilgrimage? Well, for Miss Ophelia Colley of Centerville, Tennessee, it was Baileyton, Alabama. Yep! Cullman County’s very own Baileyton!
Sarah Ophelia Colley was...
CULLMAN – On Saturday, The Link of Cullman County held its third annual Reverse the Cycle Sprint Triathlon, with 118 athletes competing for first place.
The event, including swimming, biking and running, was held throughout Smith Lake Park and along nearby roads, such as County Road 813.
According to Dawn Owens, executive director of The Link, the event was smaller in...
CULLMAN - Jordan Wilson was last seen five weeks ago then the vehicle she had been traveling in was found abandoned with her purse, her cell phone and her cigarettes left in it. Her family isn’t surprised about her purse, but the fact that she would have left her phone and cigarettes is not normal for Jordan. That detail...
CULLMAN COUNTY, AL (WAFF) - One man is facing several driving violation charges after leading deputies on a chase from Vinemont to Decatur.
Cullman County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence call Friday night. When deputies arrived at the scene the man fled and a police chase began.
Deputies followed Curtis Edward Bakley to Decatur where he wrecked the vehicle.
According...
CULLMAN - The Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center will be decking the halls on July 8 for Christmas in July. The center will offer half-priced day passes and $50 off memberships to those who bring nonperishable food items for the Cullman Caring for Kids United Way food bank. Members are also encouraged to bring in items for the food...
Shoot for a Cure 9th Annual 3D Archery Shoot
June 18-19 at Camp David in Cullman County, located south of Jones Chapel on County Road 940. Saturday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday starting at 8 a.m. with breakfast and devotion prior to the shoot. Door prizes and silent auction. Call 256-338-6652 or 256-338-6650 for more information. Sponsored by Circle of...
Streets are a vital part of livable, attractive communities. Everyone, regardless of age, ability, income, race, or ethnicity, ought to have safe, comfortable, and convenient access to community destinations and public places–whether walking, driving, bicycling, or taking public transportation. But too many of our streets are designed only for speeding cars or, worse, creeping traffic jams.”
National Complete Streets Coalition
CULLMAN...
CULLMAN - Smith Lake Park was host to its 44th anniversary and new store opening celebration on Friday with many recognizable faces in attendance including Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker, Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport and Parks and Recreation Marketing Manager Sara Teichmiller along with her father, County Administrator Gary Teichmiller.
The anniversary...
We love to just come up here and hang out. I usually meet a bunch of friends up here and we all watch the movie together.”
Dorothy Conley
CULLMAN – The Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center held its first Dive-In Movie of the summer this week, when “Minions” was shown on the big screen by the outdoor pool just after the...
Weekly Just Play! Program- Cullman City Parks and Rec
When: Fridays at 1 p.m. in June & July
Where: A different CP&R small park each week (June 17 – Culpepper Park, June 24 – Nesmith Park, July 1 – Stiefelmeyer Park, July 8 – Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center (Christmas in July – Admission $5 when you bring a canned food...
CULLMAN – Get your creative juices flowing at Cullman City Parks and Recreation’s Youth Art Camp, which will take place June 28-30 at the Cullman Civic Center. Registration is now open at the civic center or online at www.cullmanrecreation.org.
The camp will be Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. Ages 6-14 are eligible to register. Crafts will include water color,...
DECATUR - With a chance to compile the second best win-loss total on Thursday, the Hanceville Lady Bulldogs were unable to finish the process in the Danville basketball play-day series.
Hanceville wound up on the end of a 48-34 loss to Decatur Heritage Christian Academy, returning home with one win in three decisions.
The Lady Bulldogs overpowered St. John Paul Catholic...
CULLMAN - In the early hours of Thursday morning, Jeremy Kilpatrick wrote and posted a plea on his Cullman County Coroner’s Office Facebook page urging people who are experiencing suicidal ideation to reach out and ask for help. (https://www.facebook.com/CullmanCountyCornersOffice)
He speaks of his personal experience with a suicide in his family that took a devastating toll on them before going...
You’ve got to be responsible for your own medications in a certain way. I go on the internet a lot and look things up; you should know your own body. It’s your own responsibility.”
Peggy Bender
CULLMAN –Cullman Regional Medical Center hosted a brown bag lunch-and-learn event this week, where residents were encouraged to place all of their current medications into...
CULLMAN - In its 16th year, the Touring Farms for Kids Camp ended on Thursday after showing 32 children the ins and outs of farm life throughout Cullman County.
“The purpose of the camp is to provide the children with an education on our agricultural community. Wallace State provides the bus every summer and the bus driver has been here...
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Youth Basketball Association's annual summer camps are happening soon. The camps are open to all youth; they do not have to attend Good Hope to participate. Pre-registration is this Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m.-noon in the Good Hope Primary School gym. Camps themselves will also take place in the primary school gym.
Camp...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Women met this week, with Cullman County Circuit Clerk Lisa McSwain as their featured guest speaker.
McSwain, who has been in office since 2013, says she really enjoys her role and it’s an honor and privilege to serve Cullman County. “It’s not a boring job. It’s something new every day,” she laughed.
One of her...
CULLMAN - On June 12, Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators and other officers, while conducting a drug sting operation in the northwest sector of the city of Cullman, arrested Phillip Travis White, 27, of Cordova, for trafficking in illegal drugs (methamphetamine).
Investigators recovered 33 grams (over 1 ounce) of methamphetamine along with drug paraphernalia and $803 in cash. Investigators...
An open letter from Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick
There are dark times and then there are great times. Sometimes the dark outweighs the great. I have found that the best prescription for depression is GOD. However, your dark times may require more. I urge you to seek help. Please don't make a permanent decision! There is more to life...
CRMC Brown Bag Drug Lunch-and-Learn
Cullman Regional Medical Center will host a brown bag drug lunch-and-learn event on Thursday, June 16 at 11:30 a.m. Residents are encouraged to toss all current medications into a brown bag (or any bag) and bring them to the event to learn about the drugs’ common uses, side effects and interactions with other medications. The...
CULLMAN - Alabama State Troopers and the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department are currently working the scene of a traffic incident on U.S. Highway 278 East between Berlin and Holly Pond near the Duck River Bridge and Plainview Baptist Church. The incident scene is still active; however, the road is passable, as the 18-wheeler involved is on the side of...
CULLMAN - The Cold Springs 12 U Lady Eagles softball team finished an impressive season last night in the county tournament. With a regular season record of 21-0, they went 4-0 in the tournament to clinch the Cullman County Championship against a very competitive Cullman Parks and Rec team.
The team was led by lefty pitcher Emma Black with a...
HANCEVILLE – The inaugural semester at Wallace State-Oneonta is in full swing and interest in the college is growing daily in the community according to campus Director, Doctor Kelley Jones.
“Everything is going as smoothly as possible. It’s an exciting time. The students love the environment, and we’ve had many compliments on our building. Both the students and teachers seem...
Photo: Heath Yearwood, principal at West Point High School, requested money to resurface the school’s track at Tuesday night’s CCCDC meeting.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) is an organization that supports all nonprofits in Cullman County through grant funds. The group held its monthly meeting on Tuesday night, with plenty of requests to consider.
With the floor...
VINEMONT - A request for a new business to come into the Vinemont area was approved during the regular meeting of the Vinemont City Council Tuesday night.
Jeremy Harbison is planning to have a welding fabrication shop located near the Dollar General Store. Harbison has been in the welding business for a long time and wants an opportunity to have...
CULLMAN - As the threat of an afternoon, summertime storm passed, the bright blue sky was the background to a few clouds as the sun shone fiercely. The crowd of veterans and citizens, young and old, gathered as the largest American flag in the county was raised in Battleground at Camp Liberty to commemorate Flag Day and the United...
DECATUR - Success was achieved by the Fairview Lady Aggies Tuesday as they opened up their summer basketball play-day schedule.
The tour began at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy with the Lady Aggies posting victory over West Morgan 42-33 and Huntland, Tennessee 34-27.
While the offense encountered moments of failing to score, the defense helped the Lady Aggies get control with both...
Photo: Chairman Kenneth Walker and Commissioner Kerry Watson with CARTS drivers who won at the nationals.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met, without Commissioner Garry Marchman who was absent, on June 14 with Chairman Kenneth Walker and Commissioner Kerry Watson in attendance, and therefore, establishing a quorum.
The commission recognized their Cullman Area Rural Transportation System’s (CARTS) drivers who competed...
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council met on Monday night with a fairly small agenda.
Councilman John Harris commended Good Hope Boy Scout Troop 241, who helped fellow scout Auston Rusk work in Hathcock Park on June 8 as part of Rusk’s Eagle Scout project. The troop raked, cleaned up, burned trash, dug holes, planted flowers and built...
CULLMAN - On June 12, Cullman City Police Department investigators conducted an undercover drug operation on the west side of the town. During the operation, Jerry Adam Crocker, 33, of Hanceville, was found to be in possession of a loaded Romania AK-47, a .40 caliber Sig Sauer handgun, 34 grams of methamphetamine, 1.2 grams of marijuana and various drug...
FLORETTE - Scoring 43 points in one half with a running clock is impressive.
The Cold Springs Lady Eagles were the team to put on this blitz of points in a 20-minute span Monday morning in the first of three games from the Danville play-day series at Brewer High School's Randolph Ryan Gymnasium.
Cold Springs ran by DAR 65-39 with the...
BREMEN - According to the Cullman County Sheriff's Department, there has been an 18-wheeler incident on Highway 69 South near the Eagle Pride Kwik Stop. Both lanes of the highway have been closed and will remain closed for another two hours.
The 18-wheeler has reportedly spilled its contents, related to chicken processing, and a massive cleanup is underway.
Motorists are advised...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State pitcher Garrett Suchey was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 30th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft over the weekend, marking the fourth player to be selected from the program in five years.
Former Wallace State pitcher Chad Smith, now a junior at Ole Miss, was also drafted over...
CULLMAN – On Saturday afternoon at Sportsman Lake Park the Cullman Autism and Special Needs Family Support Group held a Family Fun Day for the second straight year.
According to co-founder of the support group, Rhonda West-Davis, around 20 families attended the event.
“This (support group) helps all of us to get together and share,” Davis said. “We enjoy something like...
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley, per the President’s order, issued a directive this morning that the American flag should be lowered to half-staff immediately to honor the victims of the attack in Orlando, Florida. Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset on Thursday, June 16.
via halfstaff.org:
Presidential Proclamation — Honoring the Victims of the Attack in Orlando, Florida
HONORING THE VICTIMS...
BIRMINGHAM - Vacation season is upon us, with schools out for the summer and gas prices slowly creeping up. While hopping on a plane and visiting an exotic destination is on the agenda for some families, others of us are content with a budget-friendlier and closer to home staycation.
With its close proximity, Birmingham, with its newer attractions in the...
CULLMAN - When Jesse Turner and his friends got together in October of 2015 to form BoomTown, they had no idea it would be something they would be pursuing full-time within a year.
“That first weekend we got together we decided to compete in the Loretta Lynn Pickin Jamboree,” Turner said. “We didn’t think anything would come of it, we...
CULLMAN - Christmas will come a little late for Cullman Bearcats stand out right fielder Caleb Lipsey as he heads to Marlins Park in Miami to take part in the 11th Annual Power Showcase World Classic. Lipsey will have a chance to showcase his talents on the same field as MLB all-stars Martin Prado, Christian Yelich, Ichiro Suzuki and...
CULLMAN - A plethora of kids, from elementary age to high school, flocked to Heritage Park Friday and Saturday to take part in this year’s Jeremiah Castille Character Camp.
“We call them character camps,” said former Alabama and NFL standout Jerimiah Castille of his free camp. “We teach character. We integrate that into the training side, the agility and speed,...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama (AL-04) this evening released the following statement regarding last night’s terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida.
“I was sad to hear about the terrorist attack in Orlando, on American soil. This and other attacks we have seen, prove that we do not have the luxury of debating the political correctness of 'radical Islam.'...
HANCEVILLE – On Saturday at Wallace State Community College the 18th Annual Hanceville Antique Tractor and Engine Show was held.
The event, which was coordinated by Bonnie Brannan, was special this year because the Alabama Chapter #23 International Harvester Collectors held their state meeting at the event as well.
“Today has been very active so far,” Brannan said the day of...
CULLMAN - Not so long ago family reunions were common in the area, with most remembering them from their childhood days. Members of a family would arrive with their children, their children’s children and covered dishes for an afternoon of fellowship, laughter and even tears. In the 21st century, with family being more spread out across the country, the...
Each week, we're going to share a few items from The Cullman Tribune's archives. It may not be "important" news, but we think it's interesting to see what was "news" at different points in history. And who knows? Maybe someone from your family will show up!
From the Files of 1904:
M.L. Robertson is on a visit to his former home...
CULLMAN - With addiction numbers soaring throughout the country and locally, it is estimated that over one in ten Americans are addicted to alcohol and drugs. Mind you, those numbers do not include those who are addicted to gambling, food or sex.
The Zero Addiction Initiative (www.zeroaddiction.org) was launched in June of last year by the Alabama Office of Prosecution...
Oh it was terrible, parts of the plane hanging on bushes and in the wooded areas. Legs here and arms there, it was awful. I was writing for the Tribune at the time, but I didn’t write about that though. I don’t ever want to see anything like that again.”
Imogene (Drake) Lawrence
BATTLEGROUND – If you drive along Highway 157...
We came all the way from New Orleans to see our friends up here in Cullman. This is the Big Easy Mopar Club and we do this six times a year in different cities in the country and Cullman is one of our stops. We like Cullman; it’s a great little town!”
Paul Reynolds
CULLMAN – On Saturday, the Pentastar South...
CULLMAN - Sportsman Lake Park is a local favorite for many, especially those who want to take a nice, brisk walk with some beautiful scenery. With the addition recently of exercise equipment stations along the 3.1-mile walking trail around the lake, getting a great workout in at the park will be easier than ever.
Installation of the equipment was a...
Photo: Heather Byars with her daughter Claire
Prior to Claire's health issues, I really didn't understand just how beneficial blood donations are. I mostly thought of blood transfusions as part of surgery or traumatic injury. I never thought of patients who are on chemotherapy as being big user of blood. One of the easy things someone can do to help...
Good Hope Outlaws Car Wash
The Good Hope Outlaws Youth Football will be hosting a car wash on Saturday June 11, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Auto Zone in Cullman. Please spread the word and send all of your family and friends out to support us!
Dodge City Day Festival
Saturday, June 11, all day. A day of fun for all; activities...
Photo: Claudina Massey knows the importance of giving blood and does it as often as she can.
We are in an emergency appeal right now, which means our blood supply is critically low. That gets a little scary. We don’t put the ‘Emergency Appeal’ sign out very often, but when we do it means we really need blood donations.”
Maggie Czermak
CULLMAN...
FALKVILLE - Emily Willoughby and Camryn Crider of Cold Springs know when to step up their level of play, regardless if it's a summer play-day game or during the regular season.
Others for Cold Springs came on strong Friday while the Lady Eagles competed in the Danville play-day series on the campus of Falkville High School.
Good Hope's Lady Raiders joined...
Photo: Dr. Paul Taylor, right, stands with Wallace State Community College students Alivia Sims, left, Heather Owen, Victoria Baldwin and Oscar Goodwin who are the champions of the Alabama Society for Respiratory Care Sputum Bowl. Their win makes them eligible to compete in the national competition in San Antonio.
HANCEVILLE - A group of four Wallace State Community College students...
CULLMAN – A two-car collision ending at the intersection of Highways 157 and 31 left one vehicle flipped and all three people involved with minor scratches but no major injuries.
The two vehicles involved were a silver Honda Accord and a white Ford Explorer. There was a single driver in the Honda and two subjects in the Ford.
“What we can...
CULLMAN - Visitation and funeral arrangements for Cullman County Sanitation Department employee Harold Jamie Dickey have been announced. Visitation will be Saturday, June 11 from 6-8 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. The funeral will be held on Sunday, June 12 at 3 p.m. at the same location.
Dickey, 34, was killed Thursday morning when another vehicle slammed into the...
CULLMAN - City of Cullman Councilman Andy Page ran for office in 2008 with the campaign slogan of “For the future of Cullman” and he still stands by that motto today as he readies for another election cycle.
“In 2008 I ran ‘for the future of Cullman’ and it was the same in 2012. I’m running this year for the...
HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville held their regular council meeting on Thursday night with all council members present along with Mayor Kenneth Nail and City Attorney Dan Willingham.
Preceding the regular meeting, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) President Dr. Vicki Karolewics presented the results of last year’s feasibility study which had an excellent response rate during the work session....
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department today is warning local residents about a telephone scam. Agents in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Huntsville field office have had numerous complaints and shared the warning with the CPD.
"Citizens are being called by someone claiming to be with the FBI attempting to collect an IRS debt. The person is then being transferred...
CULLMAN - James Hays, a 20-year resident of Cullman, found Ku Klux Klan recruitment packets around his home recently, and he is concerned for the community.
The most recent propaganda, which was littered all along his street (Goldridge Road), boldly has, among other things, “transgender is an abomination according to the King James Bible,” written on it. According to Hays,...
DODGE CITY - The Dodge City Town Council met Thursday night for a regularly-scheduled meeting ahead of this Saturday’s annual Dodge City Day, where the town says that dozens of vendors will be set up in “every nook and cranny.”
The all-day festival promises fun for all and activities for all ages. For automobile enthusiasts, there will be two car...
2nd Fridays
It's back THIS FRIDAY! 2nd Fridays returns with a great night of family fun, food, festivities and discounts, deals and drawings! From live music by Round 2, kids' activities and a cruise-in car show to extended shopping hours, delicious food and the Cullman Farmer's Market - you will want to be at the Festhalle in Downtown Cullman starting...
FALKVILLE - Even in the summertime, victory can be sweet for a basketball team.
It was on Thursday for the West Point Warriors. In a two-game assignment of the Danville play-day series, the Warriors pulled out a 53-47 win in overtime against Elkmont, offsetting a 52-37 loss earlier in the day to East Limestone.
This was the second assignment for the...
BERLIN - Berlin is making a push for incorporation after over 200 years. On Thursday night, several of its citizens gathered at the local community center to discuss the possibility.
“After we had the meeting back in August, I was against (incorporation),” community leader Patrick Bates said to the group of residents. “But I have to say what changed my...
CULLMAN - Plenty of changes in the administrative part of the Cullman County School system received approval during a regular meeting of the county school board tonight.
The board recommended and approved the transfer of four principal positions. The jobs become effective on July 1.
Good Hope tops the list with changes in the high school and middle school systems. John...
Photo shows Will Frederick (left) and Keith Rudder (right).
CULLMAN - Local Cullman citizens, Keith Rudder and Will Frederick, have created http://cullmanonlineyardsales.com, a Cullman County-only website for online sales. The site, which launched at 4 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, has had over 6,000 visitors in the first 26 hours, 94 percent of whom were visiting the site from a mobile...
HOLLY POND - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette said today that there is no asbestos problem at Holly Pond Elementary School, despite the red warning tape and plastic currently adorning the school’s entrance.
“There is no asbestos issue,” said Barnette, when reached by phone this afternoon. “What’s going on is renovation. We are replacing old, single-paned windows with more...
Photo: 90-year-old C. J. Burney, a Marine from Cullman who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima
In the words of our national anthem, I pray that Old Glory’s broad stripes and bright stars never cease their gallant streaming.”
Julian Campbell
CULLMAN - The Cullman Elks Lodge #1609 held its annual Flag Day ceremony Wednesday night, and the event was both educational...
First row: (left to right) - Director Riley Smith, Tail Twister Gary Murphree, Lion Tamer Dave Gratz, President Barry Willingham, Past Pres. Charles McBrayer, First Vice-President Bill Ruehl and Second Vice-President Mike Ponder
Second row, (left to right): - Director Howard Perry, Membership Jim Dill, Director Javon Daniel, Secretary Don Smith, Membership Chairman, David Bussman, Membership Vice- Chairman Frank Odell...
CULLMAN - A Cullman County sanitation worker was killed this morning when another vehicle struck the truck he was working on.
The Cullman County Commission regretfully announces the loss of a valued Cullman County Sanitation Department employee, Harold Jamie Dickey," said County Attorney Chad Floyd. "Mr. Dickey, 34, was fatally injured while working on a sanitation truck on U.S. Highway...
OKLAHOMA CITY - With Wednesday night’s game being the winner takes all match up of the Women’s College World Series, the Auburn Tigers gave it their all but came up short of winning the national championship with Oklahoma taking their third title with a score of 2-1.
Tigers head coach Clint Myers is a familiar face in the championship game...
2016 2nd Quarter Industry Tour- Cullman Chamber
Join us for our 2016 2nd Qtr. Industry Tour at Goat Island Brewing. Thursday, June 9 from 4-5 p.m. 1646-A John H. Cooper Dr. Cullman, AL 35055. Industry tours are wonderful opportunities to learn more about the businesses and industries that exist in Cullman County and how they contribute to our economy and...
DECATUR - On Thursday, the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) will hold a press conference to help the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) launch a national tourism campaign. Four culinary destinations in Cullman County have been selected for the ARC’s Bon Appétit, Appalachia!, a tourism map-guide of unique culinary destinations published as an insert in Edible, a magazine dedicated...
