Readers who frequent the Cullman County Public Library System share reviews of some of their recently read books.
Submission date: June 22, 2023
Reviewer: Paulette Gentry
Title: “A Corner of the Universe”
Author: Ann M. Martin
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Thoughts about the book: This book caused me to think about how a person with autistic behaviors and/or mental illness feels about it....
Friends of Frankweiler hosts party to celebrate town’s founder
CULLMAN, Ala. - A small crowd of Cullmanites of all ages and backgrounds joined together at the Festhalle on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 200th birthday of Cullman founder Colonel John G. Cullmann. Cullmann was born in Frankweiler, Germany, on July 2, 1823.
The Festhalle was decked out with German flags, and...
BATTLEGROUND, Ala. - This summer Camp Liberty in Cullman County is hosting its 10th Extreme Military Challenge (XMC), a seven-week program with participants aged 13-18 from across the nation.
From marksmanship drills to combat simulations, every activity at XMC is designed to enhance participants' tactical skills and decision-making abilities. According to Camp Liberty, the challenge fosters discipline, leadership and camaraderie,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard is proud to announce the launch of a new 3D ornament of the Abbey Church, the first in a series of Christmas ornaments that will be available for the 2023 holiday season. The ornament is a gold-toned replica of the Abbey Church, featuring the bell tower and cross that adorn the historic building. The...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats are coming off another great softball season in which they finished runners-up in the Class 6A, Area 13 tournament and clinched a spot at the North Regional. Sophomore Sadie Graham saw a lot of growth from her team throughout the season and learned so much from her time with a great group...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Cook Ministries is teaming up with Alabama Suicide Prevention & Resources Coalition (ASPARC) to bring suicide prevention education and training to the community. The training will take place Friday, July 28, 2023, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce.
Karen Cook Thomas, director of Cook Ministries and no stranger to death...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The application process for several Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College is opening for admission in the Spring 2024 semester. Spring 2024 classes are scheduled to begin Jan. 8, 2024.
Nursing
The Wallace State Department of Nursing Education will accept applications from July 1-Oct. 1 for entry into the traditional associate degree or certificate program as...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is expanding its career and technical education (CTE) programs for the upcoming school year. New programs focused on cybersecurity, engineering and marketing will ramp up in the 2023-2024 school year.
“With the addition of three new CTE programs at Cullman High School, we are equipping learners with the foundational, transferable skills they will need...
From the files of 1936
The Vinemont 4-H Club elected officers at the school on Wednesday. President-Marie Drake, Vice-President- Dorothy Lawrence, Secretary-Daisy Edge, Cheer Leader-Myron Nesmith and Song Leader-Naomi DeMonia. They made baking powder biscuits and ended the meeting doing a cheer.
Leroy Box died in Texas. He leaves a wife and four children. His three sisters here are Daisy, Lillie...
BERLIN, Ala. – Lightning killed 31 cattle on the farm of Daymin Gardner in Berlin during Saturday afternoon’s thunderstorms. The cattle were taking shelter under a large tree when the tree appeared to have been hit.
Daymin Gardner’s brother Tim Gardner posted a photo of the scene on social media late Saturday afternoon.
According to a 2015 United States Department of...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College has extended the exhibition featuring paintings by local artist Elizabeth St. John through July 10.
The works in the current exhibition are a joyful introduction to spring, perfectly suited to the space, museum staff say. They are bold and colorful, some abstract and some representational, taking their inspiration...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Schools Child Nutrition Program recently announced that for the 2023-2024 school year, breakfasts and lunches will be free for all students who attend Cullman County Schools.
Child Nutrition Program Director Emily Blankenship said this is possible because of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). She said Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Hayneses of Cullman County who run Haynes Farm will receive statewide and national exposure with a feature on Simply Southern TV.
The feature details how and why Haynes Farm earned the title of Alabama’s 2023 Farm of Distinction. As Alabama’s honoree, Darrell and Lydia Haynes will compete against 10 other farmers in the Southeastern Farmer of...
CULTIVATE CULLMAN: The Countywide Arts and Gardening Celebration is joining with the “sister city” group, “Friends of Frankweiler,” to salute Cullman County’s founder, Colonel John G. Cullmann, on the anniversary of his 200th birthday this Sunday, July 2, 2023.
Colonel Cullmann was born 200 years ago in the charming village of Frankweiler, Germany. Today, Frankweiler has about 800 residents, and...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Pentastar South Car Club has a passion not only for Mopar builds, but also for giving back to the community. For over five years, the club has been organizing “Mopars by the Lake,” a gathering of Mopar-powered vehicles with all funds raised going back to Alabama Credit Union’s Secret Meals for Hungry Children initiative. This year,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Ten students from Wallace State Community College brought home medals, including five gold medals, after competing over the weekend at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held in Atlanta. The students earned medals in five of the 12 college divisions in which Alabama colleges placed at the national competition, the most of any other in...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – In this interview I talked to Fairview junior Laci Segrest about her junior season on the volleyball court and competing in track & field. Laci shared some of what she learned and talked about what it was like playing alongside some great teammates in both sports.
"Even though we still have a lot of work to do...
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (June 29, 2023) – Championship Thursday on Lake St. Clair started off with a bang, with Berkley pro Jordan Lee of Cullman, Alabama , taking advantage of the early morning bite to put together a five-bass limit weighing 23 pounds, 4 ounces to earn his third Bass Pro Tour win and the top award of $100,000 at the Major League Fishing (MLF)...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Abbey announces the ordination of two of its monks, Father Paschal (Gabriel) Paulter, O.S.B. and Father Pachomius (Gustavo) Alvarado-Garcia, O.S.B., to the priesthood on Saturday, June 10, at the Abbey Church in Cullman by the Most Rev. Elias R. Lorenzo, O.S.B., D.D., V.G., Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark.
The ordination liturgy was also...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County is gearing up to host another year of kindergarten readiness camps, this year in seven different locations to better serve those incoming students who may not have had the opportunity of attending a preschool or Head Start program.
Dakota Trammell, literacy coordinator at The Link, said that while those “hard” skills such...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies are coming off another good softball season as they finished just one game shy of a trip to Regionals. Sophomore Ada Fales talked about that season, what she learned and what it was like playing with a great group of teammates.
"I felt like we had a good season. I learned a lot...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Freida, an approximately 2-year-old female boxer mix with a funky charcoal and cream coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Freida lives up to her name, which is old German for “peace.” She is a low- to medium-energy girl, well-behaved and walks politely on her leash. She sits quietly in her kennel but does...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The weekend of June 22-25, 2023, was a time of joy and nostalgia for the alumni of St. Bernard, who came from across the United States to be reunited at their Alma Mater. Since its founding in 1891 the school has served others – first as a middle and high school, and as a seminary, then...
CULLMAN, Ala. - OBGYN Taylor Massengill, MD has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Massengill treats and provides care for uncomplicated pregnancy, high-risk pregnancy, routine well woman exams, routine teen exams, contraception counseling, polycystic ovary syndrome, infertility, pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, cervical dysplasia and vulvar disorders.
Massengill completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama, followed by her medical degree...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Sportscards & Fun Shop officially opened the doors of its new location in downtown Cullman Wednesday morning and owner Johnny Kampis is excited to welcome everyone to the new space. Kampis first opened the store in April 2021 near East Point Shopping Center but as the business continued to grow, it became clear he would...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cullman senior softball player, Olivia Britton. Olivia made a lot of great memories during her playing days with the Bearcats and feels lucky to have played alongside some amazing teammates at Cullman.
"My favorite softball memories all revolve the friendships I made. One of those friendships started when I was in...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Oktoberfest 2023 – which will also celebrate the 150th anniversary of Cullman – will take place Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 28-30.
The expanded biergarten, located at Festhalle, will officially open at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28.
The must-see parade, including a horse-drawn German beer wagon, entertaining street performers, live music and the 2023 Burgermeister, will travel down First...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Peoples Bank of Alabama (PBAL) is proud to announce its inclusion in the sixth annual ranking of the Forbes 2023 America’s Best Banks in Each State list released June 20, 2023. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list can be viewed at...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The third annual West Point basketball camp has come to a close and more than 60 kids participated in this year’s event. The young players got the opportunity to learn hands on skills from West Point coaches and players Monday and Tuesday and varsity boys head coach Mason Voce was happy to see another great...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Fairview senior bowler, Cadence Ryan. She bowled for the Aggies for two years and was also in the Key Club and the student council. Cadence talked about that experience and shared some of what she learned.
"Being in the Key Club and the student council helped me come out of my...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 516 students enrolled in UA Early College during spring semester 2023 at The University of Alabama were named to the Director's List with an academic record of 3.6 (or higher).
Local students include:
Dawson Simmons of Cullman, who attends Holly Pond High School
For more details visit news.ua.edu.
The University of Alabama, part of The University of...
LIVINGSTON, Ala. -- The University of West Alabama has announced nearly 700 outstanding undergraduate students named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 academic semester.
The President’s List gives recognition to undergraduate students with exceptionally high grades for the semester, those with grade-point averages of 3.80 or higher, completing at least twelve semester credit hours,...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview freshman Anna Strane shined on both the volleyball court and during track & field season this past year and Anna had a blast learning as much as she could from all her coaches and teammates.
"I enjoyed last season a lot. I ended up getting All-County on the JV team. Coach Ashley Stanley is an amazing...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 12,487 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2023 at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the President's List with an academic record of 4.0 (all As). These driven students are making waves across UA's more than 70 undergraduate programs and 12...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Summer is heating up, but so are the number of scam calls targeting you and your loved ones in an attempt to steal your identity and your hard-earned money. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is urging Alabamians to be vigilant when unknown numbers call asking for personal information. Whether it is someone demanding a payment for...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Two Cullman County students – Landon Green of Fairview and Luke Troutman of Cullman – were recently selected as two of 100 recipients of the 2023-24 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program.
Green is an upcoming freshman at The University of Alabama, and Troutman is a sophomore at Auburn University majoring in geospatial and environmental informatics. Each received $1,000 to use toward tuition, fees, books or...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The sixth class of the Agricultural Leaders for Alabama (A.L.F.A. Leaders) program was recently announced after a rigorous application and interview process. Eighteen participants will join the ranks of Alabama Farmers Federation county presidents, board members, legislators and other leaders at the local, state and national level whose involvement and personal development grew through the premier...
CULTIVATE CULLMAN: The Countywide Arts & Gardening Celebration, which includes “Culinary Cullman” and musicians with Cullman County roots, grew from a seed of an idea to a big, beautiful, flowering thing faster than kudzu after an Alabama summer rainstorm. (Date for the 2024 CULTIVATE CULLMAN Arts & Gardening Show will be announced in August 2023)
Last month, Cullman County Master...
From the files of 1904
C.F.J. Hartung, M.D., came home from Chattanooga this week.
Louis Owen, Esquire and Frank Johnson, of Bremen, were in town this week.
R.E. Ryan has resigned his position at Stiefelmeyer’s because of his health.
Doctor B.M. Kinney has gone to Lawrence County on a hunting expedition.
“Rail Road,” Charley Brown was in town to vote on Tuesday.
R.I. Burke and...
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (June 24, 2023) – Berkley pro Jordan Lee of Cullman, Alabama weighed in 12 scorable smallmouth bass, with his best five totaling 22 pounds, 8 ounces to grab the early lead for Group A after Day 1 of the Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour General Tire Stage Six at Lake St. Clair Presented by John Deere Utility Vehicles....
Curt’s Closet gears up for back to school with shoe drive
CULLMAN, Ala. – Five years in, Cullman’s Curt’s Closet, a clothing ministry that offers children of families in need a chance to “shop” in a boutique setting without any cost to the customer, is now one of the biggest charitable organizations in the area. Donations are up, but so...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Anne Freeman and Amanda Martin have joined forces to offer unique, affordable customized boutique pieces to Cullman at Hello Sunshine Boutique. Hello Sunshine Boutique offers children and adult clothing and customizable collectibles like sublimated shirts and tumblers, special drink syrups and more.
Martin shared that while Freeman had been selling customized items for years through booths and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Police Chief Joshua Howell was sworn in on April 13, 2023. At the June 22, 2023, Hanceville City Council meeting, he presented a one-year plan for the department. The plan outlines key strategies to improve community relations, be proactive about crime prevention, build on the training officers have already receive, and increase transparency and accountability.
Through...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Thursday approved a tax abatement for the expansion of North Alabama Fabricating Company (NAFCO) in the amount of $814,178.
Cullman Economic Development Agency Project Manager and Finance Stanley Kennedy said, “We expect this project to have a $14.35 million capital investment total. From that money we’re going to create almost half a...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With an increased number of incidents on the water this summer the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) wants the community to be aware of their surroundings while on the water.
“I want to encourage everyone that comes to the lake to follow these safety tips. It’s our goal for citizens to come to the lake, enjoy the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the cost of living steadily rising, and many homeowners unable to perform crucial repairs to maintain their homes, it can seem like a domino effect as leaky doors and windows contribute to rising heating and cooling costs, keeping some homeowners in the gap.
Enter Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA)’s weatherization program. Pulling from multiple...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to West Point soccer player, Kyli Armistead. She made so many great memories during her soccer career and played alongside some great teammates. She took away so much from her coach, Rob Whitesell, as well.
"Reviewing our soccer games on film is one of the funniest times I shared with my...
Lights on 436 introduces new patriotic show ahead of Independence Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ronnie Allred, the creative mind behind the local Christmas light show known as Lights on 436, has added a new holiday to his repertoire. Residents can ride by and see a fantastical patriotic light show, running every evening until Sunday, July 9, 2023. The show is...
BAILEYTON, Ala. – This Saturday, June 24, the Baileyton “Good Time” Drag Strip will host the Jet Car, a jet-powered dragster that runs over 200 mph in 660 feet, according to manager Adam Davis.
The Jet Car will be driven by Dawn Perdue.
Davis said he is excited for the event and wants people to get the most out of...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School’s esports team will host a Super Smash Bros. Tournament fundraiser with Green Brothers Comics in Arab Saturday, July 8, starting at 1 p.m. The entry fee is $5, and participants can show up early to practice.
Fairview High School debuted its esports team earlier this year, with coaches David Brooks and Clay Morrison. The...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Eleven University of Alabama students are among a field of 42 contestants set to compete for the title of Miss Alabama June 28-July 1 at Samford University in Birmingham.
The UA students competing include:
Hannah Adams: Miss Birmingham; Hometown: Birmingham; Talent: Ballet en Pointe; Community Service Initiative: Hannah's Hope: Finding a Cure for Pediatric CancerIbby Dickson: Miss University of Alabama; Hometown: Sylacauga;...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School is adding another fun event to the seventh annual Bernard Blues and BBQ. On Sept. 9, St. Bernard will host its first backyard barbecue cook-off.
Amateur teams can register now for this Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS)-sanctioned Backyard Competition at www.stbernardprep.com/sign-up-bbq at a cost of $150 per team.
The festival will bring amateur...
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening moved forward with plans to locate a storm shelter and develop a recreational park complex on the property around the town’s farmers’ market and temporary town hall.
The council approved a motion to put its shelter project out for bids, with help in funding from the North Central Alabama Regional...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Lady Aggies put together great seasons on both the basketball court and softball field last year and in this interview, I talked to Allison Davis about some of her favorite memories from both seasons and what it was like playing alongside an amazing group of teammates.
"I feel like it did not start how we...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – On Friday, June 16, BNF Metals held its grand opening at its new location at 11615 U.S. Highway 278 E in Holly Pond, on the site of the old Gibbs Garden Center on the east side of Holly Pond. Owners Jared and Kara Ibrahim were joined by Holly Pond Mayor Carla Hart and Councilwomen Deborah...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, announced the expansion of the Alabama First Class Pre-K program. The department will initially add 69 classrooms in 30 counties this fall, providing seats for more than 1,200 children. Included in the initial expansion will be new Pre-K classrooms...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Cullman softball standout Haley Shannon, and she had a lot of great memories to share from her years playing for the Bearcats. More than anything, she feels blessed to have played alongside some great teammates and learned so much from all of her coaches.
"I have a lot of special...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Aggies had another strong year on both the volleyball court and out on the track and in this interview, I talked to Lady Aggies standout Kabri Redding about her favorite moments from her junior seasons.
"I feel like we had a great year and progressed throughout the season. We had chemistry and we lost only...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Registration is now open for the ninth annual Jay’s Legacy Bike & Car Ride starting at J&S Karaoke on Saturday, July 29, 2023. The public is invited to participate either by riding a motorcycle or, for the first time, by car to help spread the message and fundraise for distracted driving awareness.
The registration fee before July...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies are coming off a great softball season and, in this interview, eighth grader Addison Phillips shared some of what she learned and what it's been like playing on varsity and alongside some great teammates.
"I feel this season went a lot better than our seasons in the past. We are still very young and...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) on Friday, June 16, held an emergency meeting and put a hold on the licenses that it issued the previous Monday, June 12. The AMCC said it found “inconsistencies” in how applicants for licenses were scored.
After Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed medical marijuana legislation which legalized medical cannabis in Alabama...
BERLIN, Ala. — A traffic stop conducted by the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) on June 12 in the Berlin community led to the arrest of a Cullman man on drug and firearms charges.
Deputies stopped a motorcycle driven by Justin Wayne Farr, 32. A subsequent search of Farr and his motorcycle allegedly revealed a firearm and narcotics.
Farr was charged...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cullman senior soccer standout Abby Morrow. Abby made a lot of great memories playing soccer and feels blessed to have played alongside some great girls and learned from some great coaches during her career. She learned so much from her coaches over the years and was blessed to play with...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke to upcoming senior Fairview cheerleader Brynlee Merriman. Merriman has been cheering on the varsity squad since 10th grade and feels blessed to be cheering alongside some great teammates.
"It has been great, having a team that supports you, no matter what, is the best feeling at such a young age. As always,...
Standing in the Gap helps trauma survivors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Standing in the Gap is a faith-based nonprofit ministry that has operated in Cullman County for two years. Focused on restoration, rescue and healing, Standing in the Gap represents boots-on-the-ground activism in the face of domestic violence and trafficking and offers holistic support for those victims and their families.
Jennifer Clark,...
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - More than 4,100 students are on the spring 2023 Graduation List at Mississippi State University. The following local students are included in this honor:
Cole Pearson, of Cullman, receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration Cum Laude from MSU's College of BusinessRobert Hall, of Arab, receiving a Bachelor of Science from MSU's Bagley College of EngineeringWilliam Parker,...
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE A “STORYBOOK WEDDING” in 2024 in Cullman County and not spend a giant sack of golden coins? Let your “Storybook Wedding Plans” start here with a suggestion for a new, very affordable, magical setting and a treasure chest filled with sources for special celebrations.
WED ‘EM@TheArboretum SETTING—Cullman County Parks and Recreation welcomes weddings at its...
Father's Day is the day that we come together to honor and appreciate the extraordinary fathers in our lives. From the moment we take our first breath, fathers assume a pivotal role in shaping our lives. They become our protectors, mentors and providers. Whether biological, adoptive or a father figure, these remarkable individuals leave a mark on our hearts.
A...
From the files of 1932
Inez and Bertie Young spent Saturday night with their sister, Mrs. H.J. Mize.
Attending the quilting at Mrs. Henry Mobley’s on Tuesday afternoon were Mrs. Ava Smith, Mrs. Hazel Gentry, Mrs. Verla Mobley, Mrs. Annice Carden, Mrs. Johnny Stewart, Mrs. H.W. Smith, Marie Carden, Pauline Rhodes and Inez and Bertie Young. The quilt will be given...
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick has confirmed the body of a 5-year-old male was recovered from Smith Lake after the boy slipped under the surface hours earlier.
“Due to it being a minor, the name will not be released,” Kilpatrick said.
The incident was reported shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday, June 17. Kilpatrick said the incident occurred at Arrowhead...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was arrested by the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) on June 14 in connection with an incident earlier this month in which he allegedly threatened a victim during an argument and fired a weapon into a building.
Hisham Ibrahim, 55, faces charges of assault and menacing, as well as discharging a firearm into an...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Frosty brews, live music and friendly competition are on the menu at Goat Island Brewing on Saturday, July 8, 2023, for the fifth annual Beer, Bands & Bingo event, hosted by the St. Paul’s Lutheran School Evangelism Committee.
Chat & Chew will be on-site to provide its twists on Southern classics it calls a “beautiful dance between...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Keith Richards, owner of the new Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe in Cullman, announced a partnership with Cullman Caring for Kids at the restaurant’s grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
Richards said that while Taziki’s has always practiced the love language of serving others through food, partnering with local nonprofits is a newer endeavor thanks...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Chick-fil-A closed its doors Thursday, June 15. The building will be demolished and a new, more efficient building constructed in its place. The whole process is slated to take up to five months.
According to franchise owner Randy Earnest, the new building will have significant changes that will benefit both staff and customers. Despite the playground...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bonnie, a 1-year-old female pit terrier mix with striking chocolate eyes, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Bonnie is a laid-back pup, which is a rare find for her mixed breed. Her unassuming low-medium energy level lends to her being an excellent companion for quiet activities like reading or sipping sweet tea on the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has brought home some of the highest reading scores in the state among third-grade students, ranking No. 3 in the state of Alabama for ACAP Reading across third grade.
Cullman City Schools third graders ranked behind only the Mountain Brook school system and Satsuma school system. Cullman City Schools second grade placed eighth in...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – This week was a special one for all aspiring young football stars in Good Hope. Thursday and Friday, more than 70 young players gathered at James W. Shabel Stadium to participate in the first ever Tanner Malin Youth Football Camp, led by former Raiders standout Tanner Malin. Malin helped lead Good Hope to multiple deep...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope majorette captain Avery Flynt will be going into her sixth and final year in the Good Hope Raider band starting this fall and, in this interview, she shared some of what she’s learned during those many years in band.
"Being in band has taught me a sense of belonging. I've never felt home like...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Vinemont senior band member Lawson Whaley. She was a part of some great clubs during her time as an Eagle and talked about that experience, plus what she learned.
"I was a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the National Association of High School Scholars, the National Honor Society, and I was...
West Point High School Scholars Bowl team earns top 10 finishes in national tournaments
WEST POINT, Ala. – Perennial Scholars Bowl powerhouse West Point High School had its best season yet during the 2022-23 school year, with only one player beyond the 10th grade. The team went undefeated in county and district competitions, took one of two state championships (first...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With an increase in the number of car break-ins lately, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) would like to remind Cullman County residents to help keep their vehicles safe.
“Do your part in keeping your car and valuables safe,” said Lt. Chad Whaley. “Do not be an easy target for potential thieves.”
Whaley provided a list of actions...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The second annual Hanceville Rodeo was held Saturday at CW Day Park.
“We are happy with how the second annual rodeo turned out, thanks to the hard work and dedication of many people. I’m grateful to everyone who contributed to the event's success. We could not have done it without everyone's help,” said Hanceville Parks & Recreation...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – One of Hanceville High School’s 2020 graduates is returning home this fall to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a teacher. Hanceville's Josey Freeman is joining the faculty at Hanceville Elementary School as a kindergarten teacher. Josey talked about how she heard about the opening for the job, a role model that she had when she...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Cullman City vs. Cullman County Blood Drive is this Friday, June 16,from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
There’s an urgent need for all blood types, but Type O blood especially, as blood banks are hitting annual summertime emergency shortage levels. Last week LifeSouth Community Blood Centers were already facing a shortage of 87 units.
In addition to a...
CULLMAN, Ala. – On the morning that opening arguments were to begin in the trial of Jackson Matthew Hall, 32, of Lacey’s Spring, the defendant entered a guilty plea to one of the two pending charges, seeing the other dismissed. The jury was seated late Monday afternoon, June 12, and the trial was expected to get underway Tuesday morning, June 13.
In a plea deal approved...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Back in May, the City of Cullman announced it would be making improvements to Depot Park, including changes to the park’s infrastructure. On Tuesday, June 13, renderings showing what the park will look like in the future were released.
“These improvements will establish a foundation for park enrichment, benefiting the community for years to come,” said a...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held its June meeting at the City Schools Central Office Tuesday morning and to kick things off, the board recognized three Cullman High School students, two of which were present, for their impressive showings in this year’s Fourth Congressional District Art Competition. Betzy Silva placed third in the Photography Category while...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County School Board (CCBOE) on June 12 officially hired Nathan Ayers as the new principal of Holly Pond High School, effective July 1, 2023. He will replace Dr. Janet Turner.
Ayers addressed the board, saying, “You’re going to get the best version of us. Our kids are going to be pushed in the classroom.”
Ayers said...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- With Cullman City School Board member Joey Orr taking over the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce as the group’s new president, she has announced she will be stepping away from her place on the school board as she takes on this new community role.
Orr has served on the Cullman City School Board for seven years, with...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first June meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a pair of new resolutions along with a recommendation for the City’s Alcohol Review Committee. The first resolution was to adopt and allocate funds awarded to the city as a National Fitness Campaign (NFC) Grant Recipient. The...
Defendant had been in prison for a previous offense
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jury selection took place on Monday in Cullman in the rape and sodomy trial of Jackson Matthew Hall, 32, of Lacey’s Spring. Hall is charged with first-degree rape and first-degree sodomy for multiple incidents in 2014 involving an alleged victim who was 5 years old at the time....
FLORENCE, Ala. – In a unanimous vote Friday, the University of North Alabama Board of Trustees approved an on-campus, multipurpose stadium project, to be named Bank Independent Stadium, and authorized next steps for the venue's design and planning process. The approval comes amid an outpouring of philanthropic support for the project. University officials confirm that external fundraising will be...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Fairview senior cheerleader Samantha Rogers. She was in several clubs in addition to being on the cheerleading team for three years and was selected as a co-captain her senior year. She talked about that experience and what she learned during her Aggie years.
"I was in the FCCLA for four years...
Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that more than 70 student athletes earned recognition by Alabama Community College Conference for academic excellence for the Spring 2023 semester by obtaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Student athletes who earn a GPA of 3.0 or higher are placed on the ACCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll.
"These student-athletes and teams should...
ARAB, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Arab senior Brody McCain about some of the many great sports memories he made during his time as a Knight and how blessed he feels to have played alongside a great group of teammates.
"My favorite memories were definitely the relationships and bonds I made over my high school career, and...
SWEET TREAT ‘EM@TheArboretum offers decades of summertime sweets from the 1870s time period of the folktale, “WUNDERGARTEN,” to the 2020s of today. I can’t imagine a more enchanting picnic place than under the cool, tree-canopied shade of the Wildflowers & Woodlands Garden at Sportsman Lake Park (Cullman County) which inspired “WUNDERGARTEN.”
The magical recipe box that fictional heroine, Frau Ruehl,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s boutique scene is ever-changing, with specialized storefronts offering a host of home decor, bespoke garments and accessories as well as handmade gifts. The Copper Cricket, the newest addition, features all the above and more.
Owners of The Copper Cricket and mother-daughter-duo, Susan Garrett and Brandy Gammon, shared that the store concept was born out of a...
‘We provide no less than what anyone would expect at a private clinic’
Nestled into an alcove on Arnold Street is Good Samaritan Health Clinic (GSHC). For those just driving by, you may not even notice it. But for those residents who receive primary health and wellness care from the local free clinic, it is a light in the dark...
From the files of 1908
The county teachers institute was held at Joppa with County Superintendent D.V. Smith presiding.
Cullman has secured the county high school, subscribing something over $4,500 for the building fund.
The Circuit Court ended with a mistrial in the case of Wes and Will Chapman for the murder of John May.
Miss Alfrieda Ahlricks entertained a small circle of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of the Pilot Club of Cullman on Thursday, June 8, 2023, presented a donation of $8,500 to Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) for the Field of Miracles. The donation was received by Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and CPRST Executive Director Nathan Anderson.
“The City of Cullman is so thankful for the Pilot Club’s continued...
