We’re doing our best to work this thing out. We never intended for the Scouts not to have use of that building. Our idea was to share it with them.”
Vinemont Mayor J.D. Marcum
Photo shows Councilman Radginal Dodson.
VINEMONT - It has been a tumultuous two weeks in the town of South Vinemont, with emotions running high over the future of...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s baseball team prevailed in its weekend series against Volunteer State, winning three games at James C. Bailey Stadium.
The Lions (3-2) swept a pair of games on Saturday, winning 2-1 and 7-4, and split the final two games on Sunday, earning a walk-off victory in the finale.
Sophomore third baseman Stephen Dobbs went 5 for 11 in...
Photo shows Deacon Tim Vaughn congratulating Leahrose Mami on taking first place in the Girls’ 1A-3A 1600-Meter Run during the AHSAA State Indoor Track Meet.
CULLMAN - St. Bernard’s Leahrose Mami took first place in the Girls’ 1A-3A 1600-Meter Run at the AHSAA State Indoor Track Championship on Saturday, Feb 6. The sophomore used her speed to pull out a...
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Medical Center’s CEMS Ambulance Service is hosting a new event, the 9-1-1 Chili Cook-Off, on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Ambulance Center located at 601 Second Ave. SW. All proceeds will benefit Harbor Haus shelter for victims of domestic violence.
“We have invited every fire department and law enforcement agency to bring...
We broadcast the Cullman Community Band and we do local charitable events. We try to put stuff on air from around town, and so part of that I wanted to bring to the morning show, too.”
Tommy Warhurst, host
Photo shows host Tommy Warhurst.
CULLMAN - There’s a brand new morning radio show on the FM dial, and it’s broadcast from...
Cary Montgomery and the Scouts built that house, not (Mayor) J.D. Marcum or any member of the town council.”
John Roy, spokesman for Girl Scout Troop 10288
VINEMONT - Since January’s South Vinemont town hall meeting, tension and emotions have been on a slow boil, with town leaders and community members, particularly Scout leaders, disagreeing over the future of Vinemont’s Scout...
It is all about preventing and stopping hunger in our community.”
Nancy Bryant, assistant director, Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN - The 13th Annual Empty Bowls Chili Dinner will be held on Monday, Feb. 15 from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at Cullman First United Methodist Church in Hearin Hall. The event will feature delicious chili served in handcrafted pottery bowls, a...
Intercession; I need your prayer because this country has a heart problem. We’ve got to have people who will stand up for what is right and believe in Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.”
Jonathan McConnell, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate
CULLMAN - On Saturday, Feb. 6, the Cullman County Republican Party held a breakfast meeting at the Cullman...
Photo shows Garrison Hill competing in the 6A Boys’ Pole Vault event.
BIRMINGHAM - The AHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championship wrapped up today in Birmingham at the Birmingham Crossplex. The two-day meet featured some of the top high school athletes from around Alabama, many from right here in Cullman County.
Cullman High athletes who competed for top state honors...
HANCEVILLE - Anyone who wants to check off states on their list of those visited in the U.S., can mark off two with a group trip to the Pacific Northwest. The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association is now taking reservations for an eight-day, seven-night trip that begins June 17 in Portland, Oregon and ends in San Francisco, California...
WEST POINT – Seth Swalve and Gage Goodwin are a one-two punch for the Cullman Bearcats offensively. The two seniors made it count in the second half to help their squad turn back West Point 67-57 Friday night at Jim Boyd Gymnasium.
Both combined for 24 points in the second half and shot 100 percent combined from the foul line...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s baseball team lost its season opener Friday, falling to Motlow (Tennessee) State, 4-2, at James C. Bailey Stadium.
Wallace State freshman Cole Collins was 2 for 4 in his collegiate debut, scoring a run in the first inning for the Lions.
Wallace State led 1-0 through four innings behind starter Braxton Light. He recorded four strikeouts in...
Photo: CRMC employees show their support in the fight against heart disease on National Wear Red Day.
CULLMAN - February is National Heart Month, and Cullman Regional Medical Center employees recently joined together to raise awareness and support the fight against heart disease by wearing red on National Wear Red Day, Feb. 5, 2016.
According to the American Heart Association (AHA),...
Photo shows Walker Caretti.
BIRMINGHAM - The AHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championship kicked off today in Birmingham at the Birmingham Crossplex. The two-day meet features some of the top high school athletes from around Alabama, many from right here in Cullman County.
Cullman High athletes competing for top state honors are Ann Carol Braswell, Tally Wilson, Tanner Jackson, Austin...
Photo shows a helicopter delivering HVAC units to the top of the Heidrich Building at St. Bernard Prep.
CULLMAN - Construction crews arrived the first week of October to begin restoration of St. Bernard’s main library building. Under the direction of general contractor Eidson and Associates, workers began the demolition phase on Oct. 8, 2015. With the recent completion of...
VINEMONT – No county team is playing better basketball since the Cullman County Tournament ended than the Fairview Aggies. After getting ousted in the first round by Cold Springs on Jan.18, the Aggies have become a different ball club with the opposition getting to see it.
On Thursday night, the Aggies completed their first regular season under coach Eddie Groves...
HOLLY POND - The Lady Broncos controlled the tip and secured a quick lay-up from Molly Gambrill but had major trouble scoring for the remainder of the first quarter- until Ruth Horton got involved that is. After the Lady Broncos went 0-4 from three-point land to open the game, Horton finished the quarter 3-3 to make the game dead...
HANCEVILLE- The Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils were on fire from three-point land in the first quarter of their matchup against the Hanceville Bulldogs on Thursday afternoon. Their first nine points came by way of the three, but Hanceville kept pace with quick drives to the bucket and transition shots. The two teams kept pace the entire quarter and played...
CULLMAN - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested nine individuals for unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia today after executing a search warrant in the 800 block of County Road 1319, also known as Basch Road.
Arrested for unlawful possession of a...
CULLMAN – Many people think of February as the month of valentines and pink hearts, but the Cullman County Public Library System thinks of it as something a little different. For CCPL, February is Love My Library Month, and from Feb 1-28, CCPL will be forgiving all overdue fines.
“Patrons have the whole month of February to ‘feel the love’...
I'm just crazy in love with Jesus and the people that he created to love him and serve him! I just hope that the JOY that God has given me will rub off onto others!”
Justin Truett, youth pastor
Photo shows Chelsea and Justin Truett.
SIMCOE - Even though Simcoe Worship Center was damaged in a huge fire in January, the spirit of...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State baseball was a win shy last season of claiming its first conference title since 2006, finishing as the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) runner-up for the second time in four years.
Coach Randy Putman and the Lions hope last season’s late push translates into a bigger prize in 2016. Wallace State hosts Motlow State at 2...
Photo shows Beasley with his granddaughter many years ago. His granddaughter is now 18-years-old.
CULLMAN – Jeremy Hogan is known for helping fellow Marines, but just recently he came across someone who needs a lot more help than he alone can give. What started out as a simple project to build a wheelchair ramp for a local Vietnam veteran has...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College in Hanceville congratulates the 749 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 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...
The key to my success would be studying a lot and working hard.”
Aliyah Ryan
CULLMAN - The 2016 (89th annual) Cullman County Spelling Bee was held on Monday night, Feb.1 at Temple Baptist Church in Cullman. Twenty-four third- to eighth-grade contestants from schools throughout Cullman County took the stage in hopes of taking home the title: 2016 Cullman County Spelling...
Pictured are, from left, Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Johnny Thornton (WSCC contributor), Cindy Mallard (athlete), Larry Slater (coach), Buddy Jones, WSCC golf coach Dan York and WSCC Vice President Dr. Tomesa Smith.
Buddy Jones accepted the award on behalf of his son, Trey Jones, a former WSCC golfer and Florida State coach. York accepted the award on behalf...
Photo shows Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, Jonathan McConnell
CULLMAN - This month’s Cullman County Republican Party (CCRP) breakfast meeting, on Saturday, Feb. 6, will include a buffet of area Republican candidates ahead of the much-anticipated March 1 primary. The featured speaker will be Jonathan McConnell, who is running against incumbent U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby. A forum for the...
CULLMAN - A fatal traffic accident occurred overnight in Cullman. At approximately 10 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1, Summertown, Tennessee resident Michael Hurgeton, 43, was struck and killed as he turned onto AL Highway 157 headed home.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said Mr. Hurgeton, "was on a 2013 John Wayne 49cc scooter."
"After talking to his mother he was just...
WEST POINT - Monday's contest between the West Point Warriors and the Cold Springs Eagles was just as great as expected. Each team had no problem scoring in the first. The biggest lead of the quarter was held by West Point at four but their lead was cut to just one on a jumper by Josh Freeman at the...
CULLMAN - As the threat of severe weather looms over our area, several area schools and organizations are announcing early dismissals and cancellations. Please check back often for updates.
As of 12:50 p.m., Feb. 2
St. Paul's Lutheran School will dismiss at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Child Watch and all after-school activities have been canceled.
CP&R afternoon programs and activities,...
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, Jan. 27, East Elementary student Kaeden Dawson brought something very special to school - hundreds of colorful glass beads that were strung into multiple necklaces and hung around his neck. But the beads aren’t just any old beads; they are Beads of Courage, and Dawson earned every single one!
Dawson, a sixth-grader, continues his courageous fight...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s basketball teams capped a memorable Sunday at Tom Drake Coliseum with a sweep of Snead State.
Playing in front of one of the largest crowds in recent Wallace State basketball history, the Lady Lions earned an impressive 77-67 victory in the opener, and the Wallace State men outlasted Snead State 59-57 in the second game, registering...
CULLMAN - In recognition of National Heart Month, Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is hosting a FREE Heart Disease Community Screening on Thursday, Feb. 4, by appointment only.
Consider these heart attack risk factors:
Are you over the age of 50?
Do you have high cholesterol?
Does heart disease run in your family?
If so, call to schedule your free appointment.
The screening will include...
CULLMAN - It was Senior Night at Cullman High School Saturday, and Seth Swalve didn’t disappoint a good crowd on hand to see the latest in the rivalry between the Bearcats and the Holly Pond Broncos.
Swalve came out with an aggressive offensive attack that would tally 36 points for the entire evening and Cullman avoided three straight losses the...
GOOD HOPE – Senior night brought out a great performance for Kaylee Maddox in her last appearance at D.E. Ryan Gymnasium on the Good Hope campus.
Maddox would produce 18 points, 12 rebounds, six blocks and three assists to key the Lady Raiders in a 53-22 rout of Winston County.
Maddox was joined by the other senior on the squad, Caitlin...
CULLMAN - Southern rock legends 38 Special, country icon Joe Diffie and new star Kane Brown join the Rock the South 2016 lineup. RTS promises “another huge announcement” next week as event tickets go on sale next Thursday with prices for the “workin’ people.”
Rock the South founder Shane Quick said,” Who isn’t going to be singing along with Joe...
CULLMAN - After one year in business, The Antique Market of Cullman will be closing its doors for good on Jan. 31.
When asked if she was surprised to make the decision to shut down her shop, owner Beth Veigl said no.
“This is a business decision. Retail is a very difficult business to be in, and (the shop) simply has...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s softball team opens the 2016 season on Friday, ranked 12th in the country and with their sights ultimately set on earning their 10th Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) title and contending nationally.
The Lady Lions, who return 11 sophomores this season, finished with a 62-14 record in 2015, climbing out of the elimination bracket to win...
Photo shows CRMC CEO James Clements and Dr. Vincent F. Bergquist.
It is a very exciting time at CRMC. “The hospital’s growth in service area and increase in volume, particularly from inpatient visits, support the need for the expansion.”
CRMC Board Chair Judy Butler-Patterson
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, Jan. 27, Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) hosted its annual State of the Hospital...
CULLMAN - Country music legend John Michael Montgomery, along with country sensation Kelsea Ballerini, will join the largest lineup ever at Rock the south including Florida-Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell.
Rock the South Founder Shane Quick said, “Legends will always have a huge presence at Rock the South. Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt, Skynyrd, and Gregg Allman have all...
Human trafficking is modern-day slavery. It is compelling someone to work or to engage in a commercial sex act- when a person uses force, fraud or coercion to compel another to work for little or no wages or engage in acts of commercial sex (sex in exchange for something of value).”
Scott Santoro, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
CULLMAN - On...
CULLMAN - In getting their 14th consecutive victory Tuesday evening, the St. Bernard Saints took control of the game with Southeastern at the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center early in the third period.
By the 4:00 mark, the Saints were on a 10-2 run and had turned a slim 31-26 halftime lead to 41-28. St. Bernard would go on to run Southeastern...
Though the chaos didn’t immediately go away, it became easier to deal with. I had a friend. For the first time in my life, someone cared.”
Brian Earley
WEST POINT - On Tuesday, Jan. 26, Brian Earley, founder of Think2Change, talked to the students of West Point High School about his struggles with abuse, depression and suicide. A phenomenal speaker, Earley...
CULLMAN - Thomas Rhett joins the massive lineup at Rock the South 2016. With a massive surge and a huge new record under his belt, Thomas Rhett is the perfect addition to the largest lineup ever at Rock the South which already included Florida-Georgia Line and Cole Swindell.
Rock the South Founder Shane Quick said,” We are so pumped Thomas...
CULLMAN - Mr. George Washington (G.W.) Ponder was one of Cullman’s most prominent citizens in the early 1900s. In fact, his name still marks a building downtown, a marking left to pay homage to one of the city’s most successful businessmen.
Ponder was born in the western part of Cullman County near Logan on Feb. 20, 1880. He was the...
HANCEVILLE- Monday night was a big night for both the Hanceville Bulldogs and the Holly Pond Broncos with the area championship on the line.
Boys
The Broncos controlled the opening tip and the first quarter, jumping out to an early lead thanks to a 14-0 run. Hanceville started to find their shot at the end of the quarter but still found...
I am blessed to pastor Sardis Baptist Church in Trimble. They placed their faith in me as a young and inexperienced pastor in December of 2008 and made it official in March of 2009.”
Donny Yarbrough, Pastor
TRIMBLE - Sardis Baptist Church was founded by settlers in 1882 because they wanted a Baptist church that would serve as a spiritual light...
CULLMAN - Rock the South continues to make a statement in 2016 with the addition of Cole Swindell to this year’s lineup. A Georgia boy, Swindell and his music is infectious and will make for an incredible addition to the party at Rock the South.
Rock the South Founder Shane Quick said,” Cole’s music embodies what we at Rock the...
HANCEVILLE - After a solid week of blowouts and nail-biters, the championship games are set for the varsity bracket of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament. Here is a rundown of the games and how each team got to the championship.
Boys
Cold Springs vs. Hanceville
Cold Springs has been red hot throughout the entire tournament and they showed that in their opener...
We’re trying to make the best decisions we can, based on the facts that we have. That’s how we operate.”
Vinemont Mayor J.D. Marcum
VINEMONT - Tension and emotions ran high at this month’s South Vinemont town hall meeting, with town and Scout leaders disagreeing over the future of Vinemont’s Scout building, located at 88 Ridgeway St. At issue is ordinance...
CULLMAN – This month is Human Trafficking Awareness Month nationwide. It has a been a month full of advocacy activities locally, with Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson declaring Monday, Jan. 11 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day and the Cullman County Commission declaring January 2016 Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Cullman County. Next up will be a Public Awareness and...
My daughter Parker is one of the raccoons. She absolutely loved it! She thought it was so much fun. I don’t think she fully realizes that this is the end of it. She wants to keep going and keep doing it.”
Carol Lawrence, parent
CULLMAN - The Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT), through a program with Cullman City Parks and Recreation, presented...
I tell you what, our class played the meanest two-hand touch football ever played. Kids nowadays, with their pads, we would have sent them home to momma crying.”
Charles Kenneth Bowen
CULLMAN – On Saturday, Jan. 16, members of Fairview High School’s class of 1963 held their 53rd reunion. The group met at Ryan’s restaurant in Cullman and filled it with...
I have a tremendous concern for the way we budget in Alabama. This last year it became very clear to me that we’re going to have to look into these budgets to figure out what the money is being spent for, if these programs are working, if it’s wasteful and what we need to do with it.”
Alabama Sen. Paul...
I like to cut ribbons for new factories and new roads because that means we are making good progress. In this part of the state, up here, you all are doing fantastic.”
Gov. Robert Bentley
GOOD HOPE – As of today, Friday, Jan. 22, exit 305, the new I-65 interchange at County Road 222 in Good Hope, is officially open. The...
CULLMAN - There are a number of closings and cancellations due to wintry weather moving through our area. Please see below for a complete list. We will update as information becomes available.
Last update: 6:58 p.m.
-----Cullman Regional Medical Center's Trauma Prevention program, scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 23, has been canceled
-----Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center is closing early tonight, Friday,...
Beware of the little boxed tax software you buy at the store. It’s not always what you need.”
Connie Phillips, local CPA
CULLMAN - Now that a new year has begun, it is time to start thinking about filing 2015 tax returns. From now until the end of January, people everywhere are anxiously awaiting their W-2s, as well as all the...
CULLMAN - Wednesday was a highly anticipated day around the high school sports world, especially here in Cullman, with the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) issuing reclassifications and realignments for the 2016, 2017 and 2018 seasons.
The only area school to move classifications was St. Bernard, going from 1A to 2A for the first time in the school’s storied...
I am reluctant to determine the number of voters that will actually vote. It would be great if all registered voters actually did vote on Election Day.”
Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown
CULLMAN – On Wednesday the Cullman County Probate Office released sample ballots for the March 1 primaries.
“Sample ballots give the public the opportunity before the election to view...
CULLMAN - Starting tomorrow, Jan. 21, the Cullman Caring for Kids United Way food bank will be open on Thursdays from 9 a.m. - noon in addition to its regular weekly schedule of Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 3 p.m.
Cullman Caring for Kids Executive Director Javon Daniel says that steadily increasing need...
HANCEVILLE - From cake decorating to graphic design to genealogy to CPR classes and more, the Wallace State Continuing Education program has a full schedule of classes for the spring semester. You can learn a new skill, train for a new career or take a class for the pure enjoyment of learning.
The wide variety of classes range in length...
We are excited about the move to the Cullman Civic Center. The new venue provides more room for everyone to spread out and enjoy visiting with each other. It also allows us the opportunity to offer new experiences for our guests, including the new shopping area featuring wonderful items from local businesses.”
WSCC Alumni and Special Projects Coordinator LaDonna Allen
HANCEVILLE...
Clint Watson, center, recently became the first Wallace State men’s tennis recruit to sign a letter of intent. Watson was a premier tennis player at Cullman, winning a state title as early as eighth grade. He is joined by his parents Art, far left, and Fran Watson.
HANCEVILLE - Clint Watson is the first Wallace State men’s tennis signee in...
I truly believe with all my heart that this will NOT have a devastating impact on our youth ministry. We believe that everything that happens - the good, the bad and the ugly - happens so that MANY PEOPLE will see the goodness and love of Jesus Christ!”
Justin Truett
SIMCOE – Yesterday, Jan. 18, a terrible fire ravaged the Simcoe...
So please join us in making this fundraiser a success for our children and their future. Come in to Good Hope Service Center for all your vehicle needs and mention Good Hope Schools and let us know if you'd like the donation in your name. That's it, we'll do the rest.”
Robert Taylor, owner
GOOD HOPE – From now through the...
CULLMAN - Clarkson Covered Bridge Park reopened to the public on Jan. 13. The park, built around the historic bridge, was damaged during the 2015 Christmas Day Flood, and while no harm came to the bridge itself, walkways and paths around the park were damaged. The park was closed to the public for repairs that were expected to be...
CULLMAN - Concert promoter Premier Productions, co-owned by Cullman’s Shane Quick, was recently ranked 16th on Pollstar’s list of Top 100 Promoters of 2015, based on worldwide ticket sales. The company ranked seventh in the United States.
“To be mentioned in the same breath as Live Nation, AEG and Madison Square Garden is very humbling and exciting all at the...
I want Cullman Church of Christ to be a place where we can watch our teens learn to serve the needs of others, grow in their understanding of who God is and what God is at work doing in this world.”
Jeremy Crowe
CULLMAN - Cullman Church of Christ will soon have a new youth minister. On Feb. 1, Jeremy Crowe...
HANCEVILLE – Quarterfinal games in the junior varsity and freshmen divisions got the 2016 Cullman County High School Basketball Tournament at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum off and running Saturday afternoon.
Those who came to the Coliseum early got a chance to see collegiate hoops with the Wallace State Lady Lions knocking off Chattahoochee Valley 72-66 to snap a two-game...
HANCEVILLE – A new-look starting lineup yielded profitable results for the Wallace State Lady Lions in a 72-66 victory over Chattahoochee Valley Community College at Tom Drake Coliseum on Saturday.
Sophomore guard Hannah Vest, who nailed five 3-pointers, finished with 18 points for Wallace State, Morgan Higgins scored 15 in her first start in two months and Jasmine Hollis added...
HANCEVILLE -Robin Cummings is set to realize his goal of carrying on his wife’s passion next Sunday when his massive sneaker collection goes on display at the Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College (WSCC). The exhibit is called “Charlotte’s 23 Jays.”
On Sunday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m., doors will open to the museum, allowing people from all...
HANCEVILLE - The new Ms. Senior Cullman County will be crowned on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Wallace State Community College (WSCC). The annual pageant, sponsored by the Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA), will be at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theater from 2 - 4 p.m. Ms. Senior Cullman County 2015, Vicki Rhodes Pendergrass, will bestow the honor upon...
CULLMAN - Back in June 2015, there was quite the shakeup in the local education community when Dr. Doreen Griffeth resigned her position as Cullman City Schools (CCS) superintendent and Dr. Susan Patterson, then director of federal programs and career tech for CCS, was named interim superintendent. On Oct. 9, 2015, Patterson, a lifetime resident of Cullman County, was...
At Hanceville we try to be positive and progressive. To me, being progressive means we’re not sitting on our rear ends doing nothing, we are going to be moving forward. We are very proud of that. We have a lot of projects going on, so we are just going to keep pushing forward.”
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail
CULLMAN - Thursday night,...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s men’s basketball team collected its second convincing conference victory in three days, coasting to a 73-48 triumph over Southern Union on Thursday night at Tom Drake Coliseum.
Sophomore guard Marcus Barham scored a game-high 15 points, Immanuel King had 14 and freshman Jaylen McCoy added 11 points for the Lions, who have won five consecutive games...
CULLMAN - Thirteen seventh-grade students from St. Bernard Middle School competed Jan. 14 for the opportunity to represent the school at the Cullman County Spelling Bee Tournament next month.
After six rounds, Luis Garcia, of Cullman, remained standing to claim the title of Spelling Bee Champion, correctly spelling the words ‘serpentine,’ and then ‘inclement.’
Classmate Kathleen George of Hanceville was runner-up.
Also...
When people look at my pictures, I want them to have no doubt that there is a God and that he created everything for his glory.”
Dave Warren
CULLMAN - Users of Facebook or readers of news online or in print in Cullman County no doubt know Dave Warren’s work. His photographs and videos, particularly the aerial ones, have been bringing...
HANCEVILLE - A prize event in Cullman County High School athletics is ready to go for its latest edition.
The 2016 Cullman County Basketball Tournament begins this Saturday at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum. This has been the site for the tournament since 1993, making it 24 consecutive years the games in the varsity, junior varsity and freshmen divisions have...
The average age of a (human trafficking victim) is 13-years-old; so you have young people who make connections online who are lured away with promises. Those promises soon turn to exploitation.”
Judge Kim Chaney, Human Trafficking Task Force member
CULLMAN – On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the Cullman County Commission proclaimed January 2016 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Cullman. The proclamation...
UPDATE (Jan. 20): Due to the potential threat of rain, the location for the Exit 305 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony has been moved indoors to Topre America Corporation (1580 County Road 222).
GOOD HOPE - The long-awaited opening of Good Hope’s new I-65 interchange at County Road 222, a $10-million-dollar project, will take place on Friday, Jan. 22 at 9 a.m....
HANCEVILLE - A Wallace State student has been invited to share her story of recovery during the Indigenous People Must Survive conference Feb. 18 - March 5 in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The conference is an invitation-only event presented by Two Feathers International Consultancy, a nonprofit organization that works around the world to help indigenous people maintain their cultures.
Firehawk Warren...
I really think the citizens need to go out and hear who they are voting for before they vote. You can’t just go with a name, you need to hear them and hear what they have to say; compare them with the others.”
Diane Brown, CCRW president
CULLMAN - The Cullman Chapter of the Alabama Federation of Republican Women (CCRW) hosted...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State men’s sophomore guard Marcus Barham registered a career-high 30 points and the Lions rolled to a 79-62 triumph over Gadsden State in their conference opener Tuesday night.
Barham entered the game as Wallace State’s leading scorer and more than doubled his season average (12.3 ppg) against the Cardinals, knocking down five 3-pointers. The transfer from Eastern...
Things have changed since 9/11. Our government has failed our veterans in so many ways. They like to say that things have fallen through the crack, but this is healthcare; it should not have fallen through the crack. This is someone’s son, daughter, husband or wife. You cannot use that as an excuse.”
Kayla Stringer, veteran
CULLMAN - When veterans transition...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College has earned a place among Community College Week’s ranking of the nation’s fastest growing community colleges with enrollments of 5,000 or more, the only community college in Alabama to do so. Wallace State placed 39th on the list of U.S. public community colleges with enrollments from 5,000 to 9,999, which Community College Week...
CULLMAN - On Monday, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson proclaimed Jan. 11, 2016 Human Trafficking Awareness Day in the City of Cullman.
Human trafficking is often called modern-day slavery and involves the use of coercion, force or fraud to get victims to perform labor or commercial sex acts against their will. The majority of these victims are pre-teens or teenagers....
My mother always says, ‘You got to get out there and work. Be independent and take care of yourself.’ And I do.”
Patrick Riley, CHS janitor
CULLMAN - Patrick Riley is someone special. The janitor at Cullman High School (CHS), he seriously loves his job and takes his job very seriously. While some might consider maintenance work mundane, Riley smiles happily...
We take in hundreds of unwanted animals each month, and we strive to find them homes.”
Candie Horsley, Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Animal Shelter takes in many animals each month. They come from area citizens, as well as city and county animal control officers. The shelter’s goal is that all of the animals that find their...
The ultraviolet light disinfection, two clarifier basins, along with the screen and grit removal basin were flooded. The estimated damage at this time is $2.5 million.”
Jeff Adams, WWTP superintendent
CULLMAN – The Christmas Day flood of 2015 won’t soon be forgotten by those who were impacted by the damage the torrents caused during the 24-hour deluge that stopped the city...
This program gives children the ability to perform on stage for the first time and get experience in the arts at a young age to help them see if this is something they would like to do in the future.”
Waid Harbison, marketing, programs & events coordinator, CP&R
CULLMAN – Imagination. It’s a simple notion but not everyone comes equipped with one....
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Ala. on Wednesday released a statement concerning his vote to repeal Obamacare and to target funding for Planned Parenthood.
“This is the first time since Obamacare was forced on the American people in 2010 that a bill which actually repeals Obamacare will land on the president’s desk. For the first time, the president...
CULLMAN - The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Cullman County will kick off the 2016 fundraising season on Thursday, Jan. 21, in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church of Cullman. The Kickoff Celebration will be held at 5:30 p.m., and will include award presentations for 2015 teams and sponsors, information about the upcoming year and a...
The Cullman County Probate Office will issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in the same manner and pursuant to the same requirements as applied to traditional couples.”
Honorable Tammy Brown
CULLMAN – Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore on Wednesday said probate judges have a “ministerial duty” to comply with state bans on same-sex marriage, even after the U.S. Supreme Court’s June...
Fourth-grade teacher Kristin Nunn said it best - character is the most important thing that we teach.”
Principal David Wiggins
CULLMAN – East Elementary School (EES) on Monday was named a 2015 CLAS Banner School by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS). Out of 178 nominations across the state, EES was one of only 14 winners.
“The thing I’m most tickled about,” said...
We all know that Internet safety is an issue for young people. Sexting is an issue and it all starts with that. They get them on the hook and then into exploitation.”
Judge Kim Chaney
CULLMAN – This month is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force is planning several community events. The Task Force is...
Because of your help I have been placed in a position of power which I want to use for the good of the nation, you are certainly a part of that.”
Sen. Richard Shelby
CULLMAN – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a special breakfast for members of the community Tuesday morning, with special guest U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala....
VINEMONT – Two teams of Vinemont High School students took part in the InSPIRESS project in Huntsville in December. Both teams, Team M.A.R.E. and Team A.T.T.A.C.K., were named Overall Winners in their divisions on Dec. 11 at the University of Alabama at Huntsville (UAH) after presenting their designs to engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center.
InSPIRESS, the Innovative System Project...
CULLMAN – Cullman and its surrounding areas are still recovering following the floods of Christmas week. According to John Lang, head engineer at the Cullman County Road Department, there were 75 roads and/or bridges that were completely impassable when the storms first hit.
As of New Year's Eve, all Cullman County roads have been reopened, according to the Cullman County...
On Jan. 14 we will have our State of the Community, in which we will have our mayors as well as the Cullman County Commission talking about the future of Cullman County and what we can expect.”
Leah Bolin, Chamber president
CULLMAN – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Affairs Committee will host its 2016 State of the Community panel...
JOPPA – On Monday, Dec. 28, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Andrew Cleveland Rogers, 28, of Arab, Tessa Jean McCay, 24, of Vinemont and Brett Michael Baker, 34, of Albertville for burglary of the Joppa post office.
A joint investigation between the CCSO and U.S. postal inspectors revealed that at about 3 a.m. on Dec. 28, the suspects...
