MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Shamari Cooke never expected that downloading a free app called Count the Kicks to track her baby’s movements during pregnancy would help save her daughter’s life. During pregnancy, Cooke learned about the importance of kick counting from her obstetrician/gynecologist, who suggested she use the Count the Kicks app to monitor her baby’s well-being. The Centers for...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College men’s golf team took home the win Tuesday at the Dan York Memorial Golf Tournament held at Cross Creek Golf Course in Cullman. The tournament is dedicated to the memory of longtime WSCC golf coach Dan York.
Strong finishes in the final round sealed the victory for Wallace State.
“We had a two-shot lead...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The bearcat swim team hosted Florence, Athens, and Westminster Christian Thursday night in their second sprint meet of the season. Overall, the CHS girls finished first and the guys finished second behind a great Florence team. The girls' team was led by Morgan Fuller, Ruby Hudson, Anna Page, and Madison Clements, combining to finish first in both the 200-yard medley...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday voted to surplus old appliances in the Community Center and give them to the Cullman County Child Development Center (CCCDC) for its Life Skills Center.
Teachers Stacey Ziegenbein and Summer Walker spoke to the council about the purpose of the center.
“We actually teach older students, all of which have special needs,...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Lady Aggies hosted a tri-match with Brewer and Good Hope Thursday night and after both local squads fell to the Lady Patriots, the Lady Raiders defeated the Lady Aggies in three sets to split their Thursday matchups.
Brewer 25 - Fairview 15 (First Set)
Brewer jumped out to a 4-1 lead in the first set, but Fairview ended...
ADDISON, Ala. – The Lady Bulldogs of Addison hosted a Tri-Meet at Allen Stephenson Gymnasium and played region foe St. Bernard and county foe Lynn. Addison defeated the over-matched St. Bernard Lady Saints 25-5, 25-8, 25-10 and took down the Lady Bears 25-5 and 25-3 to complete the sweep. St. Bernard swept the Lynn Lady Bears in two sets.
Addison started out with...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Cheer season is here, and Vinemont junior Callie Millwood feels blessed to be cheering alongside a great group of girls once again. Millwood has seen a lot of growth from the younger cheerleaders and she, along with the rest of the upperclassmen, have been working to teach them as much as they can.
"This year's team is...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the State of Indiana’s law prohibiting boys from playing on girls’ sports teams. Indiana’s law defines sex in terms of reproductive biology rather than gender identity, and has been challenged on that basis and enjoined in federal...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Frios Gourmet Pops, owned by Kristy and Jay Keiffer, recently announced the launch of its “Back to Happiness” contest, which will give one lucky classroom the chance to win free popsicles for the whole school year.
Cullman-area students, teachers, school administrators, parents and staff are invited to nominate a local classroom to win a year’s supply...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Despite a smaller group of volunteers than usual, United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) Day of Caring was declared a success in making a positive impact on nonprofit agencies throughout Cullman Monday, Sept. 12.
Historically, Day of Caring is the agency’s largest volunteer outreach project of each year. This year, however, a smaller than usual turnout of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional recently welcomed rheumatologist Aesha Singh, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Singh received her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College and her Diplomate of National Board in Internal Medicine from the National Board of Examinations. She then completed her residency in internal medicine at Texas Tech University Health...
“…it is fitting that every American should reflect upon the vision and fortitude of our forebears in creating a charter designed ‘to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty’ for themselves and for the fortunate millions who were to follow them...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs put together yet another great track and cross-country season last year and Sophomore Hayla Watson is excited to build on that success and work toward becoming an even better runner this year.
"This past year in track has shown me that no matter what you face, there will always be someone there to help you....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman’s third annual Putting F-O-R-E Independence Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, at Cross Creek Golf Course.
Proceeds will go toward renovating the Robert Squires Independent Living Apartment in Welti. The apartment was named in honor of former Flourish client Robert Squires, who passed in January 2021. The apartment is meant to be...
HELICON, Ala. - Helicon firefighter Lael Feist recently underwent transplant surgery to donate a kidney to UAH student Alex Jones, who has Alport syndrome, a condition which causes progressive loss of kidney function. Jones has type O blood and could only receive a kidney from someone with the same blood type. He had been on the Vanderbilt Medical Center...
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Construction is set to begin soon on a new medical office building at Hartselle Health Park. The facility will be located on the east side of U.S. Highway 31 across from the Health Park’s Physician Specialty and Primary Care & Pediatrics clinics.
The building will be home to multiple outpatient physician clinics including primary care and several...
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) on Saturday celebrated 50 years of service to the rural communities of northwest Cullman County. Members, families and visitors were treated to lunch, truck and equipment displays and live music by Jesse Priest.
According to Chief Zachary McGee, the Baileyton VFD currently has 28 members, including four emergency medical technicians, three...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Lady Broncos hosted a tri-match with Locust Fork and Vinemont Tuesday night, and they collected big wins over both of them. The Lady Broncos swept the Lady Hornets 3-0 and the Lady Eagles 2-0. Vinemont was also able to defeat Locust Fork 2-0.
Holly Pond 25 - Locust Fork 12 (First Set)
Locust Fork held...
CULLMAN, Ala. - With help from Goat Island Brewing’s Brad Glenn, The Link of Cullman County will host a draw down fundraiser Friday, Sept. 16, from 6-9 p.m. at Goat Island. Tickets are $20 for a chance to win the grand prize of $5,000.
Tickets can be purchased through any staff or board member, or by calling The Link at...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Hanceville Lady Bulldogs hosted Asbury and Cullman Christian on senior night Monday night and the Lady Bulldogs celebrated with a pair of wins. They knocked off the Lady Rams in three sets and ended up sweeping the Lady Lions in the next match 2-0.
Asbury 26 - Hanceville 24 (First Set)
Hanceville got off to a quick start...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first September meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and had several new business items on the agenda to handle. The Council approved a pair of Resolutions, passed a new zoning Ordinance and held its first reading for an Ordinance to authorize the operation of medical marijuana dispensaries...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Holly Pond resident Aliyah Adera on Sunday, Sept. 11, posted to Facebook a picture of a firefighter in full turnout gear on the stair climber at the Planet Fitness in Cullman.
“Me and my sister-in-law were sitting in my car getting ready to go into Planet Fitness and noticed him getting out of his truck with all...
Cullman County is home to more than 83,000 residents. There are two full-time fire departments serving the residents of the city of Cullman (about 16,000) and the residents of the city of Hanceville, (about 3,300). That means approximately 63,000 residents are served by the unpaid men and women who make up the 26 volunteer fire departments (VFDs) throughout the...
Herbalist and gardener Amelia Gilliland recently began what she calls her “encore career” at her farm Marigold Moon, which she started last year at her home.
After retiring from a 25-year career as a professor in 2020, Gilliland began formal study of herbalism through the American Herbalists Guild she will complete in 2023. Before pursuing a Ph.D. in education, she...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week four of the youth football season is now over and there were more great games played all over the county Saturday. The Aggies-Bulldogs games got postponed and will be played on a later date. The Good Hope Raiders hosted the Vinemont Eagles, the West Point Warriors traveled to take on the Holly Pond Broncos and the...
From the files of 1917
Mrs. O. Kinney, Mrs. G.W. Johnson, Honorable and Mrs. A.A. Griffith have returned from a ten day stay in Dawson Springs, Kentucky.
Mr. George Stiefelmeyer has returned home from Canada, where he has been for the past four weeks, on a visit to his parents.
Reverend Fehlau, the popular pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church has returned...
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CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday morning, to commemorate the 21st anniversary of 9/11, Cash Express of Hanceville visited first responders at fire stations in Cullman and Hanceville, Cullman EMS, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, the Cullman Police Department and Hanceville Police Department to deliver cakes and hear their stories remembering 9/11.
Cash Express Assistant Manager Crystal Helton, who made the...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Fall is almost here, and avid game hunters are looking forward to a season of sitting by the dove field or in the deer stand. Doves are in season, and it won’t be long before deer hunters can hit the woods with bows and firearms. An Alabama Cooperative Extension System wildlife expert says it is...
BOAZ, Ala. – Most local teams played their week three matchups Thursday night to avoid the potential wet weather Friday night, but the Arabian Knights braved the rain and traveled to Sardis for another big regional matchup. Arab took control of the game in the first half, scoring on its first three possessions and pulled away to defeat the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - American classical guitarist Giovanni De Chiaro will perform a benefit concert for St. Bernard Preparatory School in the Abbey Church on Sunday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m.
Making his debut in 1976 in Carnegie Hall, one of the ultimate badges of musical honor, De Chiaro gave a performance that brought a rave review from The New York...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Fairview softball player Tessa Buckelew. Tessa made a lot of great memories on and off the softball field during her years at Fairview.
"One of my favorite softball memories was our senior trip. It was the only beach trip that I got to take, and we had a ton of fun....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office investigators conducted a traffic stop Wednesday in Baileyton, resulting in two arrests and multiple drug charges.
James Edward Hill, 52, of Crane Hill, and Brandy Marie Dingler, 30, of Blountsville, were identified as passengers in the vehicle.
Investigators determined that Dingler had warrants, and with the assistance of a K9 deputy and his partner...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Chambers Farm and Garden Supply will hold the second annual Chambers Fall Festival Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Around 60 vendors will be on-site, including food trucks, shaved ice, a balloon artist and kids’ games. The festival will also feature live music, giveaways and in-store specials. Parking will be at the West Elementary ballpark and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) annual Day of Caring will take place Monday, Sept. 12. Day of Caring is an opportunity to participate in volunteer outreach projects to assist local nonprofit organizations.
Volunteers can choose from agency projects that impact UWCC partner agencies in which volunteers will build, repair, landscape, clean and organize office spaces; client...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Russellville Golden Tigers invaded the West Point Thursday night, hoping to improve their 5A Region 8 record to 2-0. It was a great night for high school football but unfortunately for Warrior fans, the Tigers were able to walk away with a 27-0 win over West Point.
West Point received the opening kickoff and got...
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – After falling to Locust Fork last week, the Holly Pond Broncos hit the road Thursday night for another regional matchup, this time against the Raiders of Pleasant Valley. The Broncos trailed by just two going into the locker room at halftime, but the Raiders dominated the second half to pull away and pick up a 48-19...
VERNON, Ala. – After dropping their region opener against Sulligent last week, the Cold Springs Eagles hit the road for another big regional matchup Thursday night. The Eagles traveled to take on Lamar County and after falling behind early, Cold Springs was able to rally and cut into the Bulldogs lead late in the fourth quarter. However, it was...
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted region foe Hackleburg Panthers on an absolutely gorgeous night for football at A.G. Hicks Stadium and came away with a hard fought 26-14 win. Addison moves to 3-1 (3-0 region) while Hackleburg drops to 0-3 (0-2 in region).
Addison kicked off to Hackleburg and after a quick first down Addison forced a turnover on downs as...
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles traveled to face off against the Lions of Brindlee Mountain in their region opener and returned home victorious with a 47-6 win.
Brindlee Mountain received the opening kick-off but four plays later Tai Shurtleff intercepted the ball and returned it to the 16-yard line which set up a 16-yard touchdown run by Toby Hill...
ASHVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville made the trip over to Ashville Thursday night for a regional battle between Bulldogs and it was the hometown Bulldogs of Hanceville that were able to return with a 22-13 win.
Hanceville’s offense was in rhythm early, driving down the field and taking a 7-0 lead on a 5-yard touchdown run by Brosnan Ward. Ashville responded...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies and the Good Hope Raiders faced off against each other Thursday night at James W. Shabel Stadium for the first time since 2009 and thanks to another dominant rushing performance from Eli Frost, Fairview cruised past Good Hope 27-6 to improve to 3-1 on the season.
It didn't take long for Fairview to get on...
ARLEY, Ala. – After taking care of Waterloo on the road last week to improve to 3-0, the Tigers returned home Thursday night to test their record against the Wildcats of Colbert Heights. Meek fell behind 17-16 late in the fourth quarter but the Tigers rallied to move back in front in the final minute of the game and...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats returned home Thursday night for another critical regional matchup and four quarters weren’t enough for them to settle things with Decatur. Cullman and the Red Raiders were still tied at 24 at the end of regulation and we went to overtime. After going back and forth for three overtime periods, Decatur was finally able...
ADDISON, Ala. -- If you liked competitive volleyball, then Addison's Allen Stephenson Gym was the place to be today as the Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted their rival and perennial 2A power Hatton Lady Hornets. There was a playoff like atmosphere in the gym as the Lady Dawgs swept the Lady Hornets, 27-25, 25-23 and 25-20.
The first set had the Lady Hornets jumping...
CULLMAN, Ala. – As automakers retool their factories to prepare for the age of transportation electrification, many travelers are going to be driving an electric vehicle (EV) in the next two decades. To make sure Cullman County is ready, Cullman Electric Cooperative has partnered with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Drive Electric Alabama and Seven States Power Corporation to remove...
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Cullman County community is rallying around Vinemont student Walker Smithson, 14, who was recently diagnosed with leukemia.
According to Smithson’s family, after feeling lethargic and running fevers for weeks, Smithson tested positive for mono and strep. His doctor reviewed his bloodwork which showed a very high white blood cell count and suggested the family visit Children’s...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) is celebrating its 50th anniversary and wants the community to participate in the festivities. On Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the department will welcome everyone to Station 1 (165 Fire Station Road) for fellowship and free meals provided by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office. There will be a...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Lady Broncos had a young team last season, but they still finished as the runner-up in the area tournament and made another trip to Sub-Regionals. One of the juniors on this year’s team, Lauryn Hoffman looked back at what all she learned during the season that will definitely help them this year...
ARAB, Ala. – More than 170 craft vendors displayed their wares Saturday at Arab’s annual SugarFest. The all-day, sweet-themed festival at Arab City Park also saw 23 food trucks, live music, plenty of kids’ activities, the Sugar Rush 5K and the Miss SugarFest Pageant.
Festivalgoers could stroll through the Arab Historic Village in between visiting vendor tents. Nestled just behind...
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted a tri-meet with area foe Meek Lady Tigers and the Good Hope Lady Raiders. Addison swept the Lady Raiders 25-13, 25-16, the Lady Tigers 25-13, 25-18, 25-20 and Good Hope knocked off Meek 25-9, 25-17.
Addison started off the meet facing the Good Hope Lady Raiders. The first set was a game of early Addison...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors hosted the Mortimer Jordan Lady Blue Devils in a Tuesday night volleyball matchup but unfortunately for the home crowd, Mortimer Jordan was able to leave with a 3-1 win.
Mortimer Jordan 25 - West Point 9 (First Set)
The first game was close early on as an early kill by Charli Aris tied it...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Redline Leather Workz will host a poker run Saturday, Sept. 10, in memory of Hanceville’s Wesley Mayer, who lost his life earlier this summer. Mayer, 32, died July 10 in a single-vehicle crash on County Road 565, where he was riding his Harley-Davidson. The proceeds from the run will go to the mother of Mayer’s daughters...
VINEMONT, Ala. – Last season was a huge step in the right direction for the Vinemont Lady Eagles basketball team as they reached double-digits in the win column. They finished as the area runner-up and made a trip to Sub-Regionals as well. Vinemont junior Carley Stephens was so happy to see this team take some huge steps last year...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Thursday, Sept. 8, Firehouse Subs in Cullman will donate 25% of all sales made between 5-9 p.m. to Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Nathan Trimble and his family. The Trimbles recently lost their home to a fire.
As the local owner and operator of the Cullman restaurant since December 2018, Jason Hayles is dedicated to sharing...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division continues to expand its unique access to the great outdoors with five new Special Opportunity Areas (SOAs) around the state.
The SOA concept was born six years ago with the purchase of 5,894 acres in Dallas County that became the Cedar Creek SOA...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- For most people this time of year means college football, bonfires and all things fall but for Sutton Mill Farm in the Duck River Community, it means dove season is here and they couldn’t be happier. This year Bruce Shaw and Mia Dodson, owners of the Sutton Mill Dove Hunt have started opening season with their...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County 4-H Club recently began its 2022-2023 year. 4-H grants youth members opportunities for leadership and growth in a wide variety of agricultural and technical skills. Last year, the club had more than 1,200 members. New members are welcome to join all year long as many of the club’s activities are seasonal.
4-H offers programming...
WEST POINT, Ala. – Week three of the youth football season has come and gone and there was another full slate of great games going on Saturday. The West Point Warriors hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs, the Cold Springs Eagles traveled to take on the Cullman Bearcats, the Cullman Cyclones hosted the Holly Pond Broncos, and the Good Hope Raiders...
“Grow old along with me!
The best is yet to be…”
- Robert Browning
“The JOYrontologist” recommends: If you only read one book about joyous aging in your one precious life, let it be “BETTER WITH AGE: The Psychology of Successful Aging” by Dr. Alan D. Castel.
BETTER WITH AGE should not only be required reading in every university gerontology program in America,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s newest Little Free Library (LFL) was officially opened Friday at Art Park (1031 Second St. SW). Representatives from the Cullman County Public Library System and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) cut the ribbon, commemorating the latest LFL sponsored by the library system and the Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC).
LFLs...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama awarded more than 1,400 degrees during its summer commencement ceremonies on Aug. 6, 2022.
Among those graduating were seven students from the Cullman area:
Brooklin Bradley of Cullman received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration.Presley Collins of Arab received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration.Sydney Hamby of Falkville...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Southern Herbalist, Darryl Patton, visited theNorth Alabama Agriplex Thursday, leading a Heritage Homeschool class about the uses and dangers of medicinal herbs.
The class took a walk and discussed the many plants surrounding the Agriplex. With his encyclopedic knowledge of herbs, Patton described the uses for each plant. He said desmodium is helpful for clogged arteries,...
CHEROKEE, Ala. – Addison traveled to Cherokee, Alabama to take on the Cherokee Indians in a 1A region matchup at absolutely beautiful William Lyle Harris Stadium and for the second consecutive week the game was never in doubt as the Bulldogs crushed the Indians 72-0.
Addison kicked off and forced a three and out on the Indians first possession, it...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Friday night was the start region play for a lot of local teams, including the Fairview Aggies. The Aggies faced off against the East Limestone Indians in their region opener and a huge night from Eli Frost on the ground and a great defensive effort helped Fairview easily roll past the Indians 42-14.
The Aggies got the ball...
VINEMONT, Ala. – While most teams started region play Friday night, the Eagles and the Warriors met on the field at Vinemont for another county rivalry matchup. It was a tight battle in the first half but in the second half West Point pulled away to earn a 44-12 victory over the Eagles.
“It’s just a young team that continues...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs earned their first win of the season over West Point 27-13 last week and they returned to Ray Talley Stadium for a critical region battle with Oneonta Friday night. The Bulldogs were able to get some points on the board in the second half but couldn’t overcome the early deficit and dropped their...
WATERLOO, Ala. – After getting the season started with wins over Maplesville and Hackleburg in the first two weeks, the Tigers were back on the road Friday night to take on Waterloo. Meek showed up to play on both sides of the ball and left Waterloo unbeaten after defeating the Cougars 38-12.
A 38-yard touchdown run by Cam Deaver put...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After falling to county rival Cold Springs last week, Holly Pond returned home Friday night to face Locust Fork. The Broncos were able to create some explosive plays and put points on the board, but they couldn’t score enough to keep pace with the Hornets and Locust Fork was able to defeat Holly Pond 73-37.
A...
BREMEN, Ala. – The Sulligent Blue Devils made the trip to Bremen, Alabama to face the undefeated Eagles of Cold Springs in a critical 2A, Region 5 game. The Eagles fought hard, but the Blue Devils walked away with a 24-12 victory over Cold Springs.
Cold Springs received the opening kickoff in front of a packed home team crowd. Unable...
ARAB, Ala. – The Arabian Knights cruised past Albertville and Brewer on the road in the first two weeks to start the season 2-0 and they finally came home to host a regional matchup against Douglas. The kept the momentum rolling Friday night with a 40-7 win over the Eagles on their home field.
Neither team was able to find...
CENTRE, Ala. – After collecting wins over county rivals West Point and Vinemont in the first two weeks of the season, the Good Hope Raiders made the trip out to Cherokee County for their region opener Friday night. Unfortunately for the Raider fans on the trip, the Warriors scored early and often to build a lead over Good Hope...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After handling Jasper 42-21 last week, the Bearcats returned home Friday night for another big rivalry game. This time, the Hartselle Tigers came to town for a region matchup with the ‘Cats and they got off to a great start to put Cullman in a hole early. The Tigers kept the Bearcats in check defensively...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s volleyball team opened its season at home this week with back-to-back conference wins against Gadsden State Community College and Wallace Community College-Selma. The wins mark a 116-game winning streak for home conference games, dating back to 2008.
The Lions are 7-2 overall and 2-0 in Alabama Community College Conference play. They recently returned...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Karen Cook of Cook Ministries is hosting an event to bring nonprofits together to support those struggling with mental health issues. The event, named Superhero Fire, will feature 25 vendors that specialize in one of four categories: suicide prevention, human trafficking, domestic violence and addiction recovery. Superhero Fire will be held at the Hanceville Civic Center...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats returned home Thursday night to host a tri-match against Danville and the rival Lady Tigers of Hartselle and the ‘Cats were able to pick up big wins over both of them. They toppled Hartselle in an area match 3-0 (25-22, 26-24, 25-22) to get the afternoon started and wrapped the evening up...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman City Primary School have always gotten some exposure to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), but this year the school is taking young learners even deeper into the concepts with a special curriculum and approach unique at the primary school level.The school has hired Anna Anderson part time to serve as a specialized...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The 2022 high school volleyball season is underway, and Hanceville senior Kayley Kahler is excited to see what this year’s Lady Bulldogs squad can do.
"I feel like last season was a good step in the right direction. We had a lot of new players last year, so we definitely focused on the basics of volleyball," Kahler...
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles played their way into the postseason in 2021 and their journey back to the playoffs has already begun in 2022. Senior quarterback Ayden Thomason wants to help his team build off that momentum from last year.
"I feel like we did really well in the spring game. There were a lot of positives. We...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Bulldogs will be back home at Ray Talley Stadium to host Oneonta Friday night but before they kick things off, fans will be able to enjoy a special ceremony. Hanceville will be adding five more names to its Bulldog Wall of Fame Friday night and this year’s class is full of Hanceville greats.
Roy White
Became Hanceville’s...
Updated 8-31-22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Deputy Nathan Trimble and his family last weekend tragically lost their home and virtually all possessions in a house fire.
The CCSO posted to Facebook and Sheriff Matt Gentry stated, “Cullman County is special – very unique because of the relationship between our citizens and law enforcement. The community’s response to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s premier RV resort will host a Labor Day celebration this Saturday, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. complete with food trucks, live music from The Overtones (4-6 p.m.) and, because it wouldn’t be a late-summer party without it, the Slippery Summit inflatable water feature. Admission is free for the festivities while the Slippery Summit’s tickets...
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the Curry Lady Yellow Jackets at Allen Stephenson Gym on Tuesday afternoon, and the home team came away with a solid sweep in two sets 25-15 and 25-19.
The first set saw the Lady Dawgs jump out to a 4-1 lead. Addison would score two or three points and then the Lady Jackets would follow...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tuesday, Aug. 30, is National Grief Awareness Day, a day dedicated to reminding those suffering from grief of available coping methods and raising awareness of ways to be considerate of those experiencing grief.
In recognition of National Grief Awareness Day, The Cullman Tribune spoke with the director of one of several local GriefShare support groups.
Cullman First Baptist...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders are coming off yet another amazing season. they finished 31-4, won the county and area championship and made their second straight trip to the Elite Eight and one of two seniors on this year's team, Rudi Derrick is so grateful to have experienced back-to-back amazing seasons with a great group...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Cornhole Club hosted a benefit cornhole tournament Saturday to raise funds for Victim Services of Cullman, the local nonprofit that provides crisis prevention and recovery programs for families impacted by domestic violence and survivors of sexual assault.
The club had 48 people registered to play. Many players were regulars in the competitive division, but...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman lost a faithful servant on Saturday with the passing of Betty Camp Flack, 80, who served as president of the Cullman Senior Center. Ms. Betty was a frequent participant in events and activities at the Active Adult Center. She was a supporter of the VFW Post 2214 Auxiliary and a member of Lake Catoma Baptist...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond hosted a tri-match with West Point and Southeastern Monday night and the Lady Broncos collected wins over both of them. The Lady Broncos collected sweeps of the Lady Mustangs and the Lady Warriors while West Point picked up a sweep of its own against Southeastern.
Holly Pond 25 - Southeastern 16 (First Set)
Aliyah Ryan...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont's volleyball has spent the offseason preparing for a new season and now for seniors Abby Young and Emilie Hoffman, their final run with the Lady Eagles is underway. Both seniors were happy with how Vinemont’s offseason went, and they’re excited to hit the court now that the regular season has arrived.
"The practices have been going...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The newest restaurant to come to Cullman opened its doors Friday. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is located at 1311 Second Ave. SW (U.S. Highway 31), Ste. F, in Cullman, across the street from Firehouse Subs.
Tropical Smoothie offers made-to-order smoothies, wraps, sandwiches and flatbreads. It aims to “spread sunshine and inspire better” with several healthy options, including vegetarian,...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The week two slate of the Cullman County Youth Football season has come and gone, and Saturday was packed with more great games. The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Fairview Aggies, the Cullman Bearcats traveled to take on the Holly Pond Broncos, the West Point Warriors hosted the Good Hope Raiders, and the Cullman Cyclones went to Hanceville...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex Board and Foundation will host the seventh annual Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner and Silent Auction Sept. 29, 2022, at 6 p.m., at the Wallace State Community College Conference Center. Doors open at 5:30 allowing guests to peruse the silent auction.
The event supports the educational programs of the Agriplex. Catering by...
VINEMONT, Ala. – Owner Judy Snead, along with members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, cut the ribbon on Snead’s Farmhouse Friday morning to signal its grand opening. Started in 2019 with a couple of chickens, Snead’s Farmhouse is now home to 130 chickens, two alpacas, two cows, six goats, three pigs, 10 ducks, two tortoises, one donkey,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) will host the inaugural Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival at Depot Park Friday, Sept. 9, from 5-10 p.m., featuring bluegrass artists Cotton Pickin’ Kids, Barefoot Nellie and Cottonmouth Creek.
The CDMA is a nonprofit organization established to bring people downtown to promote growth for small businesses. It is made up of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s signature agricultural Labor Day event, the Sweet Tater Festival, will welcome folks from near and far Labor Day weekend. The two-day event, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 5 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., will be held at Smith Lake Park.
The Sweet Tater Festival Car Show will be the highlight...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – It was a warm, muggy night for the county rivalry matchup between the Good Hope Raiders and the Vinemont Eagles Friday night and for the second week in a row the Raiders came away with a hard-fought victory over a county rival, this time over the Eagles 34-22. After the game, Raiders Head Coach Alan...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Cold Springs traveled to Holly Pond to face the Broncos and the Eagles used their power running game to pulled away from the Broncos early, allowing them to pull away and pick up a 29-14 win. The Broncos drop to 0-2 with the loss while Cold Springs remains unbeaten at 2-0.
The Broncos received the opening...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies put together an impressive showing on the offensive side of the ball against Priceville Friday night but unfortunately for the home crowd, it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Bullodgs. The Aggies took a 47-46 lead in the final minute of the game, but Priceville was able to respond and score in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point and Hanceville faced off against each other in another county rivalry battle at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night and a huge night on the ground by Brosnan Ward, along with a tough Bulldog, defense helped Hanceville defeat the Warriors 27-14.
West Point got the ball to start off the game and picked up a quick...
HACKLEBURG, Ala. – After collecting a 36-12 win over Maplesville at home last week, the Tigers hit the road Friday night to take on the Panthers of Hackleburg. Just like in week one, Meek leaned on a powerful running game to put points on the board and Cameron Deaver posted four more touchdowns on the ground to lead the...
