CULLMAN, Ala. - Seniors preparing to depart Cullman High School have earned close to $5 million and counting in scholarships, so the school celebrated with a bit of an impromptu art project on the quad to showcase their college and career choices last week.
Seniors and art students at Cullman used chalk to draw out the logos and slogans of...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman Regional Medical Center has named Jason Cunningham, MHA, FACHE, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Cunningham will be responsible for day-to-day hospital operations and supporting hospital growth initiatives.
“Cullman Regional is forward moving and poised to continue growth as a regional health system,” said James Clements, CEO of Cullman Regional. “Jason understands today’s healthcare landscape...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Health and graded on every aspect of the business.
Below are the local businesses and institutions that were inspected in April.
Establishment Name: Alabama Mud Coffee - Mobile
Address: 10800 US Hwy 278
City: Holly Pond
Zip Code: 35083
Score: 99
Smoke Free:
Inspection date: 4/13/2023
Establishment Name: Chat & Chew Mobile Unit
Address: 112...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – This track & field season was another successful one at Good Hope as the Raiders finished runners-up in Sectionals for the first time in school history. Junior Zoe Marks recapped the season and what she learned during the campaign.
"I feel like this season went really good. We won county again and got sectional runners-up for...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Homeschool Theater will present "Politically Correct Bedtime Stories" on Saturday, May 20, at 3 p.m. at No Fences Cowboy Church.
According to the group:
Taken from satirist James Finn Garner's book "Politically Correct Bedtime Stories" and the 19th Judicial Court's mock trial of "B.B. Wolf vs Curly Pig," these humorous parodies offer what they believe a politically...
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School on Monday morning, May 15, hosted a certification ceremony for its outdoor classroom, which has been named a Certified Schoolyard Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. It was also named a certified Alabama Outdoor Classroom.
East’s Outdoor Classroom Sponsor Leanna Smith said she is very proud of her third-grade class’s achievements. “This has been...
Cold Springs band director William Johnson retires
BREMEN, Ala. – Longtime Cold Springs High School Band Director William Johnson is putting down the baton and stepping away from the podium, retiring after 18 years.
When Johnson took on the position of band director in 2005, the program was in a bit of upheaval. Many students had left the program and fewer...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A threat made online against St. Bernard Preparatory School in Cullman over the weekend was determined to not be credible, according to Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta.
Nassetta said the threat was routed through a school network in Virginia, and the CPD felt it was not credible.
Over the past few years, schools and public buildings have been...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to West Point's Jasmine Quick about some of the many great memories during her time as a Warrior band member and what she learned from those experiences.
"When I first started high school, I was nervous because I wasn't sure what to expect. Luckily, I got involved in band my eighth-grade...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program graduated more than two dozen students during its annual pinning ceremony.
Class president Jaida Johnson of Cleveland said the ceremony marked the end of rewarding and challenging journey toward their careers as respiratory therapists.
“We have chosen a noble profession that requires a unique skill set and knowledge base,” she said....
While creating the mother character, Frau Ruehl, in the folktale “WUNDERGARTEN,” I didn’t have to look far for stellar examples. I was lucky to have a “storybook wonderful” mom and so are most of us. Mothers, though rarely flawless, are regularly, magically wunderbar.
Frau Ruehl isn’t perfect but she’s perfect for the patient, hard-working, life-affirming, positive role model of motherhood...
From the files of 1904
Warm, dry weather continues.
Arthur Sanderman is behind the counter at Vinemont Grocery Company.
Indications point to a victory for the Democratic presidential candidate, Judge Alton B. Parker.
The Republican rally held at Kullman Hall last night drew a good crowd.
H. Nuss and son, at Walter have bought a new cotton press.
Doctor L.F. Lee, of Jones Chapel, was...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It was a victorious day in Hanceville for community members into the "tiny house" way of life, as the Hanceville City Council on Thursday voted to approve Ordinance no. 653.
Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Sawyer motioned to adopt the zoning ordinance, which was months in the making. Councilwoman Patty Dean seconded, and after a roll call vote, the...
I have been tasked with the insurmountable feat of summing up motherhood, in honor of
Mother's Day. For reference, I like to call myself an "amateur" mom. My journey of motherhood began in February 2021 when I found out I was pregnant, and I have considered myself a mother ever since. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Elementary students in Cullman City Schools spent recent weeks learning about space and the planets that make up our solar system by going hands on and making a few planets themselves.
Sixth graders at East Elementary spent the past week making presentations and showing off their hands-on projects going deep on everything you might want to know...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and President Dr. Vicki Karolewics celebrated the college’s commencement in Traditions Bank Arena of Tom Drake Coliseum. Two ceremonies were held, with Academics and Applied Technologies graduates honored in a morning ceremony and Health Science graduates honored in the afternoon.
“Graduates, we congratulate you as you conclude this passage of life’s journey and...
Beggars & Thieves pays it forward for those in need
CULLMAN, Ala. – You've likely seen Beggars & Thieves around town. The large black and gold mobile barbering unit, owned and operated by Jon Shiflett, is a decked-out man cave on wheels, featuring sage green boards and batten, a faux fireplace with a large flat screen and sprinkled with vintage...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Last week Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry was part of a delegation from Alabama that traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas to get an up-close look and learn more about the drug and humanitarian crises happening there.
Gentry saw first hand the crises our nation is facing, especially with Title 42 ending this week. “Title 42...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton “Good Time” Drag Strip is under new management. As of Friday, May 12, Adam Davis has taken over management of the site.
According to Davis, the track was built in 1966 by Jack Walker. The drag strip is important to Davis because he grew up with Walker’s grandson, Russ, who is the current owner. Davis...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - University of Alabama student William Sherrer, of Bremen, is participating in UA's Cooperative Education Program during the summer 2023 semester. Sherrer is working for Robins and Morton.
In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time employment. This program offers work related to the academic major or career interests of each...
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night voted to annex four parcels off of Goodwin Road.
According to Town Clerk Kayecea Sasser, the annexations are already reflected in the town’s zoning map.
The council reported it has received positive reviews on the town’s senior citizen events. The next event will be held Monday, May 15, from...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope sophomore Cori Melanie has been on the varsity cheer team for three years and the varsity competition team for four years. She talked about her experience on varsity so far and what's it been like cheering alongside a great group of teammates.
"I have learned during my time on varsity that every minute matters,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The setting sun poured in through the towering stained glass windows of Seventh Street Baptist Church on Tuesday evening as Cullman Women Sing, a select treble ensemble, belted spiritual classics and songs with a far-reaching theme of homecoming at its spring concert "Home."
Cullman Women Sing is made up of 33 talented and diverse singers who gather...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Ethan Tapscott was awarded the High School Attending Two-Year Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May 5, in Wetumpka. Tapscott is the son of Matthew and Brandi Tapscott of Holly Pond.
Tapscott will graduate from Holly Pond High School and attend Wallace State Community College to pursue a degree in agribusiness. He was...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard recognized students for their academic accomplishments during the 2022-23 Academic year on May 3 in the Abbey Byre.
Headmaster Fr. Joel Martin welcomed everyone in attendance and reminded students that the night’s celebration is a great one, but that the best years are yet to come. He noted as well that, “only God knows some...
OXFORD, Ala. -- Rain postponed the Class 6A semifinals matchup between Cullman and Oxford Wednesday night, but the Bearcats and the Jackets were able to get things underway Thursday. Unfortunately for the Cullman faithful that made the trip back, Oxford jumped out to an early lead in game one on its way to an 11-0 win and in game...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, recently gave an update on legislation he’s been working on this session.
Gudger sponsored Senate Bill 113, aimed protecting and enhancing visitation requirements for patients, clients or residents of health care facilities. Gudger said he has been working for the past two years to pass this piece of legislation that would allow patients...
CULLMAN, Ala. - When Jim "Coach" Taylor first learned he was the recipient of this year's Impact Award at St. Paul's Lutheran School, he was surprised. It came as no surprise, however, to every other educator, staff member, parent and student that he was the recipient of such a high honor, typically only reserved for former educators and students.
Taylor's...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Greg Nicholas on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, sentenced David Lee Moore, of Hanceville, to 75 years in prison. The sentence stems from Moore’s March 1 conviction for failing to register as a sex offender with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office in violation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.
“As I...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The ribbon was cut on the new basketball court at Smith Lake Park on Tuesday, May 9.
Due to the location and condition of the old basketball goals, it was determined that a new, more modern court was needed to accommodate the growing popularity of Smith Lake Park. Funding was approved in August 2022, and site work...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman on Thursday announced it will be making infrastructure changes to Depot Park. This will occur immediately to prepare for upcoming events this fall.
Depot Park is known as a nice little oasis just north of the city’s Warehouse District, and its proximity to Festhalle has made it a popular park for community events....
HOLLY POND, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Holly Pond Sophomore Alyssia Mitchell about her experience playing both volleyball and basketball for the Broncos during the last school year, starting with volleyball.
"Last season on JV, we came up short, but we grew as a team. I played middle and had a very important job to help the...
The National opens
CULLMAN, Ala – The National, a stylish and fresh new gastropub in the historic district of Cullman has officially opened its doors. The ambience is polished yet industrial, with plush green velvet booths offsetting the whitewashed brick and dark metallic sconces dotting the walls.
Owners Garrett Masters and Michael Locascio shared a vision of bringing a fresh...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Thirty-one Hanceville High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society in a ceremony held Sunday, May 7, at the Hanceville First Baptist Church.
The National Honor Society is one of the oldest and largest national organizations for high school students. It was established in 1921 as a way to recognize and encourage academic achievement and...
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – The Lady Broncos hit the road Tuesday morning to compete in this year’s East Regional Tournament in Albertville but unfortunately for Bronco fans, Holly Pond’s postseason run came to an end with losses to Pisgah and Woodland.
Pisgah 5 – Holly Pond 1 (Game One)
Samantha Giles and Bai Widner led off the top of the first with...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Hope Horses, Inc. hosted its popular Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser, Hats, Horses and Hope, Saturday evening, May 6. The event was held at Camp Meadowbrook, and attendees dressed in their best Derby fashions.
Seth Johnson, whose son Nate participates in the Hope Horses therapeutic riding program, shared his son’s story with attendees and said Hope Horses...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats topped Mortimer Jordan on the road in round one, swept Athens in round two and took a thrilling, three-game series over Gardendale to advance past round three. Now, Cullman will face its toughest test yet traveling to face No. 1 Oxford in the 6A semifinals Wednesday night. The Yellow Jackets are unbeaten in postseason...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night recognized the East Elementary School Archery Team, who took the state title in the Elementary Division at the 2023 National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Alabama State Championship in Montgomery April 6-7. The team was undefeated this year all the way through state.
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council hosted its first May meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and the main topic was Good Hope High School’s Peyton Caudle. Caudle was recognized by the council at Monday night’s meeting after being awarded the City of Good Hope Endowed Scholarship at Wallace State’s Future Foundation Scholarship Celebration in...
BATON ROUGE, La. - The following local students were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Cal Allen of Cullman at University of Alabama at BirminghamColton Millwood of Vinemont at University of Alabama at BirminghamLainey Moses of Vinemont at University of Alabama at BirminghamBrooks...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Good Hope senior Bonnie Williams. She shared some of her best memories during her time at Good Hope and she was a part of some great clubs as well. She learned so much while being in those clubs and that has helped her become the person that she is...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – You'd be hard-pressed to find a more classic, comforting sandwich than a grilled cheese. Whether a simple white bread and American single combo has your heart or you're more into "designer" grilled cheeses with sourdough and sharp cheddar, there will be something for all at the third annual Grilled Cheese Festival on Saturday, May 27, starting...
ARTS IN THE GARDEN is a new way to enjoy the natural beauty of Sportsman Lake, the 70-year old, Cullman County Parks and Recreation, multiuse, fresh air refuge. The Woodlands & Wildflower Garden of the park will be an outdoor arts center, FREE and OPEN TO ALL on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
The inaugural public arts event,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Taziki's Mediterranean Café is gearing up for its much-anticipated arrival in the community, with a soft opening slated for May 30, followed by a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 13. The popular 25-year-old brand is not only set to serve delectable Mediterranean dishes, but also to create local job opportunities and foster community engagement.
Founder...
From the files of 1937
October is here -the month of witches, black cats and spooks. Already at Fairview High we are looking forward to the big event of the year, “The Fall Carnival.” There is much talk and speculation about who the juniors and seniors will run for the “Queen of the Carnival.” Already there is controversy between the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another state track meet is in the books and this year the Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles are your Class 2A state champions. The Eagles outpaced Sand Rock by 45 points to claim their state title and the Lady Eagles raced past Francis Marion by 34 points. Addison’s boys put on a great performance in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County Schools seventh graders on Friday took part in the second annual Cullman County Drone Race at Wallace State Community College, where they navigated their drones through various obstacle courses built by Wallace State’s Engineering department.
“We decided that seventh grade is a great time to introduce drone operation because everyone doesn’t have this technology at...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A little drizzle and unseasonably chilly temps weren't going to stop hundreds of Cullman area seniors from celebrating Senior Day at the Cullman Strawberry Festival Friday morning at the Festhalle.
Seniors from Vinemont to Colony gathered for fellowship, lunch, live music and dancing. The morning was fun and jam-packed with friendly competition, with Elizabeth Hayes winning a...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Center for the Developmentally Disabled (CCCDD) Executive Director Charese Morris on Thursday afternoon was thrilled to unveil finished renovations six months in the making on the organization’s first ever group home.
Board members, Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce ambassadors, representatives from nonprofits like the United Way of Cullman County and Flourish of Cullman, and several...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats punched their ticket to the 6A State Semifinals with a 4-2 win over Gardendale Friday night and they did it in dramatic fashion. With the score knotted at 2 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Paxton Ponder came to the plate with a runner on first and blasted a 2-run shot out...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mr. Kennedy, an approximately 3-year-old male "shollie" (shepherd and collie mix) with a dark thick coat, is available for adoption at the Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Mr. Kennedy is truly man's best friend, cherishing the time spent with his handlers at the shelter. He is quite savvy with his leash as any First Dog might be, and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students from Wallace State Community College are bringing home 35 medals from the state SkillsUSA competition held this week in Mobile. There were 21 first-place winners, 10 second-place winners and four third-place winners.
Diesel Technology students swept the Diesel Equipment Technology category, winning first-, second- and third-place medals. Other categories had multiple winning teams or individuals from...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field for a quarterfinals battle against Gardendale and after dropping game one to the Rockets 4-2, Cullman bounced back to take game two 3-0 and force a game three Friday night. Tucker Cagle tossed a complete game shutout for the ‘Cats in game two, allowing just two hits...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats were back in action at the 6A, Area 13 Tournament Thursday night and after punching their ticket to the North Regional Tuesday, the ‘Cats split a pair of area finals games with Mortimer Jordan to finish as area runners-up.
Cullman 4 - Mortimer Jordan 2 (Game One) (6A, Area 13)
Cullman got in the run...
Community celebrates David Wiggins' 17-year tenure at East Elementary
CULLMAN, Ala. – The community came out to celebrate a beloved educator Monday, May 1, when family, mentors, faculty, staff and countless current and former students gathered to celebrate David Wiggins. This school year will be Wiggins’ last at the helm of East Elementary School, where he’s been impacting students and...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another baseball season is in the books in Cullman County and that means there are plenty of postseason honors to be awarded. The county’s seven head coaches voted on this year’s awards and All-County teams and have selected Cold Springs’ standout shortstop and pitcher Brodee Bartlett as this year’s Most Valuable Player after helping lead the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday, May 6, local nonprofit Hope Horses, Inc. will host its Hats, Horses and Hope fundraising event.
“This Hats, Horses and Hope event is the biggest fundraising event of the year for Hope Horses,” said Hope Horses Executive Director Kelsey Rice. “All proceeds raised will go toward the Hope Horses therapeutic riding program.”
Kentucky Derby attire is...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex will hold its spring online auction Thursday-Sunday, May 4-7, raising funds for its new community hub. The auction features several valuable prize packages including passes to area attractions and restaurants, along with handcrafted items.
Photos and full descriptions of the items available are available at www.agriplex.org.
Package items include:
A John Deere Peg Perego Gator XUV...
SUMITON, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles traveled to Sumiton Christian for the Class 2A, Area 12 Wednesday and unfortunately for Eagle fans, Cold Springs was eliminated after dropping a pair of games to Locust Fork.
Locust Fork 18 - Cold Springs 17 (2A, Area 12)
Cold Springs and Locust Fork went back-and-forth in what was a high-scoring affair in their Class...
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Lindsey Lowery, majoring in Business Administration and German from Hanceville, is among Mississippi State seniors inducted into the Gamma of Mississippi Chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society for 2023.
Phi Beta Kappa inductees are among the top 10% of their graduating class who have completed a broad range of liberal arts and sciences coursework, including...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Broncos are coming off another great basketball season that saw them collect over 20 wins and add an area title to their trophy case. Sophomore Sawyer Olinger recapped that season and talked about what all he learned, plus what it was like to play with this group of guys.
"I thought it went...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After toppling Mortimer Jordan on the road in round one and sweeping past Athens in round two, the Cullman Bearcats are set to return to Bill Shelton Field Thursday night to host Gardendale in round three. Gardendale won a very tight series with Pell City in round one and handled Hazel Green in round two to...
ROSEMONT, Ill. - On the weekend of Saturday, April 29, West Point High School joined 131 of the top quiz bowl teams from small public high schools at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago for the 2023 Small School National Championship Tournament to determine who was the best. West Point finished in eighth place in the Traditional Public Schools Division....
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – One person was killed and two injured in a multi-vehicle crash at approximately 8:15 a.m. Monday, May 1, near the 318 mile marker on Interstate 65 in Cullman County.
Alabama State Troopers said David A. Moore, 37, of Berry, was fatally injured when the 2018 RAM 3500 he was driving struck a 2012 Freightliner tractor-trailer driven...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats returned home to host this year’s 6A, Area 13 Tournament Tuesday night and after dropping their first game with Mortimer Jordan, the ‘Cats bounced back to win their next matchup against Pinson Valley to advance to Thursday’s Area Championship Game.
Olivia Britton reached base in the top of the first with a single...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System last week celebrated National Library Week. This year’s theme was “There’s More to the Story.”
According to the Cullman County Public Library System Director Sharon Townson, public libraries are more than just lending libraries.
“More importantly, libraries bring people together. People connect through library programs inside and outside the library,” she said....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 39th Annual Bloomin’ Festival at St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School was a smashing success! The two-day arts and crafts festival, held April 22-23, attracted record numbers of visitors and vendors, thanks to the beautiful weather and the variety of quality handmade products on display.
People from all over the country came to Cullman to enjoy...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The evening was aglow with neon, puzzle piece motifs and plenty of pump-up music Saturday, April 29, at West Point baseball field for the 5K Sensory Fun Run to help raise funds for a sensory room at West Point Elementary School. Runners of all ages, sizes and abilities donned glow-in-the-dark necklaces and bracelets to light...
Ivey attends Hwy. 157 expansion ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday cut the ceremonial ribbon on the completion of the Alabama Highway 157 four-lane expansion project. The ceremony took place at Northbrook Baptist Church, where Ivey was joined by Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs; Cullman Economic Development Agency Governmental Affairs Director Jamie Troutman; Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview; Sen....
Holly Pond 11 – Cleveland 6 (2A, Area 10)
The Lady Broncos jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first and after making it 4-0 in the bottom of the second, they racked up six more runs in the third to take a commanding, 10-1 lead over Cleveland. The Lady Panthers tacked on three runs in...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors didn't have the best season last season in volleyball, but the future is definitely bright for them. Freshman Patton Brookfell talked about that season, what all she learned, her first year on varsity, and what she took away from that experience.
"It wasn't the greatest. We definitely had our highs and...
How do we thank those who have taken the raw, sandy soil of the Cullman countryside and turned it into an Eden? One hundred-fifty years ago, the area’s visionary founder, Colonel Cullman, aptly predicted the sandy, pine-studded hills would become “The Garden Spot of America.”
Yesterday, it was my great honor to walk and work the Woodlands and Wildflower Garden...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Softball’s postseason will get underway for our local teams this week and it starts with several area tournament matchups Monday and Tuesday. The Cullman Lady Bearcats will be hosting their respective area tournament and everyone else will be on the road. The winner and runner-up at each area tournament will automatically qualify for the Regional Tournament.
Class...
DAY 2
LB Derick Hall - Round 2, Pick 37, Seattle Seahawks
Derick Hall did not have to wait long Friday night to hear his name called. The Seattle Seahawks took the Auburn captain sixth in the second round and 37th overall. He's the first Auburn player off the board in the 2023 NFL Draft.
"It's just a blessing and an honor...
From the files of 1900
We are in receipt of a copy of E.T. Paul’s latest and greatest March entitled, “Dawn of the Century March.”
Fifteen cents buys a good broom at The Hustler. – adv.
The Honorable S.J. Griffin made a professional trip to Moulton this week.
Joe Calvert, of Bremen, was in Cullman on Wednesday.
From the files of 1950
A couple of...
UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Kylie Wright, of Crane Hill, pursuing a B.S.B.E. in Biomedical Engineering, was honored in the 2022-23 class of Who's Who Among Students at the University of Mississippi.
Wright was in the company of 201 Ole Miss students who were recognized with the distinction during a ceremony on April 14 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the...
Cullman Health & Rehab Center asks for help creating mural
CULLMAN, Ala. – The staff at Cullman Health & Rehab Center is asking for the community’s help creting a mural for their residents.
“We wanted something brightly colored that would liven the wall paint and bring joy to the residents,” said Activity Director Mechelle Hodgens. “The residents sit outside all of...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Five additional University of Alabama football players were drafted on night two of the 2023 NFL Draft Friday, including one second round pick and four third round selections.
Former Crimson Tide defensive back Brian Branch (No. 45, Detroit Lions) came of the board first as the lone second round selection, while offensive lineman Tyler Steen (No....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Stiefelmeyer Building and surrounding area were damaged during an unexpected severe storm in the early morning hours of Friday, April 28, 2023. About one-third of the roof and building debris were blown away, vehicles were damaged and a power pole in the alley between First and Second Avenues Southeast was splintered.
Michael Locascio and Garrett Masters,...
CULLMAN, Ala– Dozens of cancer survivors and their family and friends gathered early Wednesday morning, April 26, for the annual Relay For Life of Cullman County Survivors’ Breakfast at Cullman Church of Christ. Survivors shared treatment milestones and memories over a buffet-style breakfast, while Holly Pond Civitans, Junior Civitans and Key Club members worked faithfully in the kitchen and...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- After defeating Mortimer Jordan in the road in round one, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Friday night to host Athens in round two. Cullman got things started with a 3-0 win in game one and Cooper Loftin tossed a complete game shutout on the mound to lead the way. The Bearcats trailed for most...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After capturing the Area 14 title, the Cullman Lady Bearcats were home at Oliver Woodard Stadium for the opening round of the 6A state playoffs Friday night to take on Fort Payne. Unfortunately for the home crowd, the Lady Bearcats fell behind in the first half and couldn’t catch up to the Lady Wildcats in the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday, April 26, met with members of Relay For Life of Cullman County to declare with week of April 23-29 Relay For Life Week in the city.
“Our Relay For Life folks here in Cullman do a great job at promoting cancer awareness and in raising funds to help with cancer research,”...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College President Vicki Karolewics announced the appointment of Allen Sharpe as head coach for women’s basketball. With the departure of Jessica McBrayer to head up women’s basketball at Cullman High School, Sharpe will now assume the head coaching role for both Wallace State’s men’s and women’s teams.
“I am pleased to appoint Coach Allen...
The 1870s founders of Cullman County in the “Hill Country” of north Alabama traditionally celebrated the area’s birth year as 1873. So, 2023 is our 150th birthday celebration even though the town was legally established in 1875 and Cullman County in 1877.
Cullman County offers you these 150, fun and often FREE, ways to celebrate with us this year and...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School is adding some college coaching experience to its varsity girls basketball program, with Jessica McBrayer set to take over as head coach of the Lady Bearcats. McBrayer most recently led Wallace State Community College’s Lady Lions womens’ basketball team for the past several seasons, compiling an impressive record along the way.“I am honored...
Students learn digital presentation skills at Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School had an opportunity to learn about new presentation and design software as part of a recent media project in Cullman City Schools.
Students across fourth, fifth and sixth grades were tasked with using the web-based application Canva to design presentations on a variety of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Pilot Club of Cullman on Wednesday, April 26, hosted its 28th annual Fashion Show and Luncheon at The Venue at Cotton Creek. Proceeds from the event, this year titled “Vogue 2023,” will benefit Project Lifesaver, the Pilot Light Home and the Field of Miracles.
Club president Peggy Harris was thrilled with the turnout this year, which,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week was a special one at Field of Miracles. Both the Cullman High School and Wallace State Baseball Teams visited for a game Tuesday night and both the Bearcats and the Lions showing their support always means a great deal to the Miracle League’s players.
The Field of Miracles is a multi-use sports complex designed to...
CULLMAN, Ala.– The Link of Cullman County's Nurturing Place, a weekly gathering place for tutoring, life skill sessions and supervised visitations is officially open with refreshed paint, furnishings and decor courtesy of a grant given from the Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention. Staff, board members, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and several community members were present as...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Former Auburn All-American and National Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Thomas will represent Auburn as a member of the 2023 class of the SEC Baseball Legends, the league office announced Wednesday.
Thomas joins Georgia's Derek Lilliquist, Kentucky's Joe Blanton and LSU's Todd Walker in the 2023 class and becomes Auburn's third SEC Baseball Legend along with Hal...
Alabama Community College System now offers rapid, no-cost training
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Salaries and demand for fiber optic technicians and installers are on the rise, and starting this week rapid, no-cost training is available for these jobs at community colleges across the state.
Through the Alabama Community College System’s Skill for Success program, Alabamians can learn how to install and maintain...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Last season was another special one for the Good Hope Lady Raiders as they finished with a 31-3 record, added another county and area championship to their trophy case and made their third straight trip to the Sweet 16. This was the first season playing on varsity for junior Lillie McCluskey as she talked about...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The final show for the Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts programs for the spring 2023 semester will be the annual Spring Under the Stars concert on Thursday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
“This will be our third year for Spring Under the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries, funds are still available for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).
SFMNP is a federally funded program administered by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries’ Farmers Market Authority Section which provides seniors who meet certain financial eligibility requirements with a $50 benefit card to purchase fresh...
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point was back home at Mike Brown Field Tuesday for a senior night matchup against Falkville and the Lady Warriors celebrated the occasion with a 10-0 win over the Lady Blue Devils. West Point jumped out to a quick lead and got great pitching performances from Kortni Baker and Lexi Kimbril to shut out...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional is taking steps to build an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) at Hartselle Health Park, a multiservice outpatient facility opened by the hospital in 2021. In Alabama, health care providers must seek state approval to build or add certain health care services including ASCs. Cullman Regional has initiated the approval process by submitting a Letter...
CULLMAN, Ala. – As Autism Awareness Month comes to a close, the Cullman Police Department is set to wrap up its special patch sale fundraiser for Autism Speaks.
Police Chief David Nassetta made sure to give credit where credit is due, noting the driving force behind the fundraiser is School Resource Officer Seth Sullivan. Sullivan is on the National Association...
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Monday, April 24, Cullman County Public Library System Director Sharon Townson and Cullman County Public Library volunteer Renee Welsh, met with Dodge City Mayor Jason Burney, Councilwoman Teera Johns and Councilman Jerry Lynn to unveil a new Little Free Library in front of Dodge City Town Hall.
Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization based...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its second and final April meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and after approving the minutes and finances from their last meeting, the council approved a resolution to move forward on plans for a new pavilion in the city. Resolution No. 007-2023 authorized Mayor Jerry Bartlett to...
