Area preview- week no. 8
Hanceville Bulldogs (2-5, 1-3) @ Holly Pond Broncos (4-2, 1-2)
3A, Region 6
Thomas-Michelfelder Field - Holly Pond
Friday 7 p.m.
SERIES: Hanceville leads 22-11
LAST TIME: Hanceville defeated Holly Pond 60-50 in 2015
LAST WEEK: Hanceville lost to Susan Moore 56-21, Holly Pond lost to Locust Fork 37-31
A victory...
Suspect arrested in Wednesday night murder in Phelan
PHELAN - Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators on Thursday arrested Windell Joe Campbell, 59, of Cullman for the murder of Edwin Lee Wood, 43, of Phelan. The crime happened Wednesday night at an apartment on County Road 625 in Phelan.
According to a statement...
Sequence Health bringing 128 jobs to Cullman
Pictured is Sequence Health CEO John Richmond.
HANCEVILLE - The mood was jovial as a crowd gathered Wednesday at Wallace State Community College to hear details about the latest boon to the Cullman area economy. Sequence Health, an Alpharetta, Georgia-based healthcare technology and services company,...
Oktoberfest 2016: Bigger and better
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest this year is full of new activities and twists on traditional Cullman Oktoberfest traditions. Michael Kimbrough, member of the Oktoberfest Board, helped plan and coordinate the activities of Oktoberfest this year and was able to offer an overview of this year’s...
2016 Oktoberfest has officially begun!
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson kicked off the Oktoberfest 2016 opening ceremony by presenting the colors of the United States and Germany while the national anthem was played by the Hanceville High School German Band. The opening prayer was administered by Chaplain...
Shooting in Phelan area, 1 person dead
Updated Oct. 5, 11:52 p.m.
PHELAN - A shooting in the Phelan area at approximately 9:30 p.m. Wednesday evening resulted in one fatality. The incident occurred in an apartment on County Road 625.
According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick, Edwin Lee Wood, 43, of...
Crunch time approaches for Cullman County youth football
CULLMAN - Two weeks remain in the 2016 regular season for Cullman County youth football, and playoff hopes are extremely high in each division.
These are the current standings entering this weekend of regular season play.
FIREPLUGS:
East Division
Bearcats 3-0, 6-0
Good Hope Raiders 3-1, 4-2
Fairview 2-2, 4-2
Holly...
Daily schedule
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest is upon us! Below, courtesy of www.CullmanOktoberfest.com, is a detailed schedule for tomorrow through Sunday. To read the history of Oktoberfest in Cullman, visit http://www.cullmanoktoberfest.com/about.html.
You can find details on the more popular events in our online calendar at http://www.cullmansense.com/calendar.
Thursday, Oct. 6
8-5--Farmer's...
West Point takes 1st place in county middle school volleyball tournament
HANCEVILLE - No. 1 seed West Point went through the Cullman County Middle School volleyball tournament Tuesday without losing a set, taking the tournament championship.
The Lady Warriors started their quest of being the best in tournament play, eliminating No. 8 seed Good Hope in...
Fire Danger Warning issued for north Alabama- effective immediately
MONTGOMERY - Because extremely dry weather conditions and low humidity have combined to create an atmosphere favorable for wildfires, the Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a Fire Danger Warning for 46 Alabama counties effective immediately, until appreciable rainfall is received. These counties include: Autauga,...
Middle School Bearcats dominate Guntersville to cap off perfect season
CULLMAN - For the second time under current coach Gerald Turner, the Cullman Middle School teams put together an undefeated season of football.
It happened for the first time in 2012. It took place once again on Tuesday night at Oliver Woodard Stadium when the...
Mayor proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa Month
Pictured, (left to right): Lisa Hullett (Beta Delta Chapter, ADK), Mayor Townson, Linda Creel and Sue Craig (Alpha Theta Chapter, ADK)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, Oct. 4, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson officially proclaimed the month of October 2016 “Alpha Delta Kappa Month” in the...
Mayor recognized by Planning Commission
Pictured: Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson and Planning Commission Chairman Mike Voss
CULLMAN - At their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 3, the Planning Commission surprised outgoing Mayor Max A. Townson with a special recognition. A framed Certificate of Distinguished Service was presented to Townson...
Holly Pond council meeting an emotional affair
Photo: Councilman Paul Brown and Mayor Herman Nail
HOLLY POND – On Monday night the Holly Pond Town Council met a little after 7 p.m. for their October meeting. All members were in attendance. After the prayer and pledge of allegiance they got right down...
Fairview council meeting turns into informal orientation
FAIRVIEW - The Town of Fairview was scheduled to hold a council meeting Monday evening, but due to sickness two council members, Henri Derrick and Paula Edge, were unable to attend. The council instead held an unofficial meeting with Mayor-Elect Keith Henry in attendance...
West Point edges Curry 3 sets to 2 in thrilling fashion
WEST POINT- If you are a fan of volleyball then you were in for a treat Monday afternoon as the West Point Lady Warriors defeated the Curry Lady Yellowjackets in five hotly contested sets.
The first set in the match was just about a close...
Goat Island brews up some Oktoberfest goodness
CULLMAN - Friday night, Goat Island Brewing kicked off October with their very first Oktoberfest event. The brewery was bursting at the seams with some very happy Cullmanites. The crowd swayed to the Round 2 band while sipping on the delicious brewed beer Goat...
Raider Domination: Good Hope Middle School finishes 5th undefeated regular season
GOOD HOPE - Two onside kick recoveries in the first 25 seconds set up two touchdown runs that sparked the Good Hope Middle School Raiders’ 44-20 triumph over the West Point Warriors Monday evening at James Shabel Stadium.
Catching West Point off guard, Walter Perez's...
That’s a wrap! for 2016 Cullman County Fair
CULLMAN - According to Cullman Lions Club members and fair workers, the 2016 Cullman County Fair was a slam dunk. The 62nd year broke records in attendance and the amount of funds collected. Cullman Lions Club member Jerry Bonner said, "It’s been a wonderful...
Wallace State volleyball notches ACCC wins against Jeff Davis and Southern Union
Photo: Wallace State’s Tara Miller (6) prepares to set up teammate MaKenzie Bearden in the Lions’ match against Jeff Davis on Sept. 30.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team picked up two more conference victories over a three-day span, concluding Sunday with a comfortable road...
Mayor Nail: “Hanceville is ready for the next step”
Photo: Mayor Kenneth Nail chats with patrons at the C Street Café this summer.
HANCEVILLE - As the city of Cullman continues to grow, some of the surrounding municipalities within Cullman County are also seeing growth. One of the cities that is experiencing the most...
Run-off elections set for Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Cullman and Garden City
CULLMAN - There are two run-off elections set to take place on Tuesday, Oct. 4, one in the city of Cullman and one in Garden City.
In Cullman, Chris Branham and Susan Martin Hauk will face off for Cullman City Board of Education, Place 2. ...
Tide rolls following slow start, downs Kentucky 34-6
TUSCALOOSA – Alabama came out sluggish in the first quarter but quickly picked up the pace on Kentucky, handing the Wildcats a decisive 34-6 loss at Bryan-Denny Stadium.
With a packed stadium and an eager homecoming crowd, Alabama came out of the gates slow, matching...
Week 7 Recap: September ends with memorable comeback victories; Addison clinches playoff berth
CULLMAN COUNTY - Nothing can be more satisfying than a comeback victory on the football field.
In week seven of the area regular season schedule, all four local teams who were victorious did just that, coming from behind to close out an entertaining final Friday...
Oktoberfest 2016: Annual Combined Community Choirs Concert set for Sunday at Sacred Heart
CULLMAN - Once again, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Cullman is hosting the annual Oktoberfest Combined Community Choirs Concert, as the highly anticipated fall celebration of the community's German heritage begins. The free musical event will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday,...
Close finish for 3rd annual Smith Lake Park Bass Fest
Photo: Bruce Holcombe and Gary Holcombe came out on top with 16.98 pounds.
TRIMBLE - After three years in operation, the Smith Lake Park Bass Fest has established consistency in participants with over 200 boats taking to the lake Saturday morning, despite fog in...
Sweet homecoming for Auburn
AUBURN - Although the Auburn Tigers have not had their first game away from the confines of Pat Dye Field in Jordan-Hare Stadium yet this season, it was homecoming week at Auburn and the Tigers made sure it ended on a sweet note. The...
Saints’ Guthery takes title in Jesse Owens XC Classic
Photo shows St. Bernard varsity boys' cross country team.
DANVILLE - St. Bernard's Casey Guthery claimed his second straight title at the 18th Annual Jesse Owens Cross Country Classic Saturday morning at Oakville Indian Mounds Park.
Competing in the green division, featuring 1A-3A schools and...
UPDATED: Man struck and killed by train overnight in Hanceville identified
Updated Oct. 1 at 3:30 p.m.
According to Kilpatrick, the victim has been identified as Timothy Smothers, 26, of Eva. Smothers was staying in the Hanceville area last night.
HANCEVILLE - A John Doe of unknown age was struck and killed by a train early this...
Health fair a big hit at Wallace State Community College
Photo: Human Services student Olivia Heptinstall and instructor Susan Beck, pose for a photo with with Heads Up program director LaQuentin Ragland during the Wallace State health fair.
HANCEVILLE - There are not many times when in just a matter of hours you can have...
Cold Springs picks up hard fought region win on the road, 26-16
WALNUT GROVE- It was a wild night full of big plays, turnovers and hard hits as the West End Patriots welcomed the Cold Springs Eagles to town. Thanks to the tremendous play of running backs Nic Rollo and Fisher Willoughby as well as quarterback...
Good Hope falls 32-0 to Winfield on homecoming night
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope was looking to finally get their first win in the region as they took on Winfield Friday night. It was homecoming for the Raiders, but Winfield quickly jumped on them and ended up shutting out the home team, 32-0.
On...
Hanceville suffers crushing defeat by Susan Moore, 56-21
BLOUNTSVILLE - The Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to Blountsville on Friday night looking to come away with an important region victory while erasing a two-game losing streak. Unfortunately, it was not their night, as Susan Moore cruised to an easy 56-21 win over the now...
A thriller in Vinemont as Eagles win 35-28
VINEMONT - Vinemont won a thriller against Priceville tonight, riding the cleats of Garrett Boland.
The game saw multiple lead changes and more than five onside kicks. By halftime the game seemed unclear. Priceville lead 28 -14 in a game with scrambling quarterbacks and option-based...
Holly Pond stung by Locust Fork, 37-31
LOCUST FORK - After a massive homecoming victory against the Asbury Rams last week, the Holly Pond Broncos traveled to Locust Fork to play the Hornets for their homecoming. However, the Broncos ended up taking a stinging with a six-point loss, 37-31.
The Hornets took...
Running game keys West Point to homecoming victory over Fairview
WEST POINT - No one will ever forget what Kobe Smith meant to the West Point football team by setting a single-season county record of more than 2,200 yards and 28 touchdowns in his senior season in 2015. But the Warriors are showing a...
Meek makes a meal out of R.A. Hubbard, 52-15
ARLEY - The Meek Tigers throttled the R.A. Hubbard Chiefs tonight in 1A region 7 by a score of 52-15.
Meek didn’t waste any time getting on the scoreboard, scoring on their first drive of the game with a 41-yard run from Gabriel Jones, but...
Never quit- Cullman knocks off Pell City 25-24
CULLMAN – Pell City dominated the first half of play tonight, leading Cullman 14-3, but the Cats struck back, downing the Panthers 25-24 to pull off a late-game win.
Both teams came out sluggish on their first possessions before the Bearcats struck first on a...
Cullman area edging closer to water restrictions
Image: Lake Catoma- Sept. 30, 2016
CULLMAN - Cullman residents are not on water restrictions...yet. But if the area doesn't see rainfall soon, that may change.
"We actually had a meeting on Tuesday night and talked about this," said Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson, referring to...
Fairview takes West Point down in four sets
WEST POINT - Jim Boyd Gymnasium was buzzing Thursday afternoon. No, it wasn’t all of the homecoming activities going on outside, it was what was going on inside as the West Point Lady Warriors took on the Fairview Lady Aggies in a hotly contested...
Patterson comments on rumors of alleged lockdown at CHS
CULLMAN - Multiple concerned citizens reported a possible lockdown of Cullman High School late this morning. We have confirmed that the school is not on lockdown.
Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson has just issued the following statement:
"Student safety is our first priority. CHS staff and administration...
Addison Bulldogs hold off Decatur Heritage 26-21, remain undefeated
TRINITY - Chandler Cookenmaster had a performance Thursday night that he and the Addison Bulldogs will not forget for a very long time.
The senior rushed for 146 yards on 24 carries and scored a touchdown. But his biggest play of the evening was an...
Wallace State’s Campus Ministries conducts “See You at the Pole” gatherings at both campuses
Image: Wallace State nursing student Jay Terry led Wednesday’s “See You at the Pole” session, leading a devotion and the opening prayer.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s Campus Ministries hosted an opportunity Wednesday for students and employees to congregate at the college’s flag pole in observance...
Checking in with Cullman’s NYC model, Dae Spradlin
CULLMAN - Dae Spradlin, local Cullman resident and high school student, recently walked in several fashion shows at New York Fashion Week in New York City.
“It was a great experience and it all went really well. The shows were hectic but also really exciting....
McCutcheon announces members of House Driver’s License Review Committee
Photo: Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview
MONTGOMERY – Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia on Thursday announced the members of the House Interim Committee on Driver’s License Review. The committee was created by HR11 during the recent special session.
“Access to driver’s license offices and reduced...
Wallace State volleyball continues to roll in ACCC play; WSCC golf teams each finish 4th in respective tournaments
Photo: Wallace State’s Abby Borden (14) squares up to assist teammates in Wednesday’s match vs. Gadsden State. Borden finished with 30 assists; Wallace State freshman Kaylee Maddox prepares to serve in Wednesday’s match vs. Gadsden State; Wallace State sophomore MaKenzie Bearden (16) attempts a...
Beginner band program launched at Harmony School
Photo: Ty Parker teaching new band students at Harmony School
LOGAN - For those unfamiliar, Harmony School is a community school near Logan and Crane Hill in Cullman, and is an amalgamation of three communities. The school houses grades kindergarten through eighth, at which point...
“What’s Next Cullman?” civic engagement meeting held at Agriplex
CULLMAN - The David Mathews Center for Civic Life (DMC) held its first of three forums in the city of Cullman in efforts to increase civic engagement in the city as well as the state of Alabama. Tuesday night’s forum, held at the North...
Pairings set for Cullman County Volleyball Tournament
HANCEVILLE - Pairings are set for the 2016 Cullman County Volleyball Tournament, after coaches gathered for a meeting Wednesday evening at A.J.'s Steakhouse.
Fairview earned the No. 1 seed in the varsity and junior varsity divisions with West Point having the best record among teams...
Council making plans for congestion around city schools; October proclaimed Pro Bono Month
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met on Monday evening, where the two biggest items discussed were relieving traffic congestion around the Cullman City Schools area and free legal advice.
Resolution No. 2016-119 was adopted unanimously, and gives Mayor Max A. Townson the authority to...
Area preview- week no. 7
Addison Bulldogs (6-0, 3-0) vs. Decatur Heritage Eagles (4-1, 2-0)
1A, Region 7
Thursday 7 p.m.
West Morgan High School Stadium - Trinity
SERIES: First meeting
LAST WEEK: Addison defeated Vinemont 43-36, Decatur Heritage defeated Shoals Christian 42-22
First place in the region is hanging in the balance with the...
7th and 8th grade Bearcats remain undefeated
CULLMAN - Another assignment, another victory for the Cullman Middle School football teams.
Cullman's seventh grade took care of Arab 24-6 and the eighth graders followed with a dominating 36-8 triumph as both moved to 6-0 on the regular season.
The two squads will close out...
2016 Cullman County Fair Queen crowned
CULLMAN – The 2016 Cullman County Fair Queen Pageant was ablaze with loveliness and talent. The eight contestants presented their very best when they walked onto that stage Tuesday night. They each gave a heartfelt description of something they are passionate about and then...
CHS to participate in USA Baseball National High School Baseball Invitational in 2017
CULLMAN - A special meeting of the Cullman City School Board was held Tuesday morning, when Cullman High School was given permission to contract with the USA Baseball organization so that the CHS baseball team can participate in the USA Baseball National High School...
City of Good Hope approves 2016/17 budget, 3 percent raises
Photo: Councilman John Harris and Mayor Jerry Bartlett
GOOD HOPE - On Monday evening, the Good Hope City Council met for a regular meeting, with the main item on the agenda being to pass the budget for the 2016/2017 fiscal year.
Councilman John Harris brought up...
City donates 50 U.S. flags to VFW
Photo: VFW member Sam Bates and Mayor Max A. Townson
CULLMAN - The mayor and city council recently purchased 50 U.S. flags to donate to Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2214 for display throughout the city during patriotic holidays. The flags were purchased...
Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society raising awareness about heroin usage for college project
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter - the college’s math honor society - adopts a college project each academic year and is raising awareness about heroin usage this semester, informing the student body and the community about the drug’s addictive and deadly...
Cullman Regional offers most advanced breast cancer screenings
CULLMAN - Mammograms are essential for all women, but 40 percent of women in the U.S. have dense breast tissue, which can hide abnormalities in mammograms.
Here are two important facts you should know:
Women with extremely dense breasts are 4-6 times more likely to develop...
Program graduates visit WSCC’s Electronics Technology Department to offer professional advice, encouragement
Photo: Daniel Wilhite, left, and Mavon Copeland both recently visited Wallace State’s Electronics Technology Department, discussing a handful of career topics with the program’s current students.
HANCEVILLE - In Wallace State’s Electronics Technology Department, instructor Joe Hendrix appreciates having graduates return to campus, encouraging and...
Rockin’ America’s Heroes kicks off Valkyrie Initiative
BATTLEGROUND – Over the weekend, Camp Liberty hosted Rockin’ America’s Heroes, a launch party for the Valkyrie Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the successful facilitation of the after-down range transition of veterans, first responders and their families.
President of the Valkyrie Initiative, Sheila L....
Students, community members welcome at Oct. 5 job fair at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - An upcoming job fair at Wallace State Community College is shaping up as an event that will offer students and community members a chance to check into employment in a number of different areas.
So far, almost a dozen area employers have signed...
Local festival celebrates Native American heritage
CULLMAN – The 19th Annual Echota Cherokee Festival and PowWow was held at Sportsman Lake Park Saturday and Sunday. From those in beautiful headdresses to the everyday Native American in a T-shirt, people from all over Alabama joined together to celebrate their heritage. “We...
Mayor proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Cullman
Pictured, L-R: Erin Dover, Donna Jacobs, Mayor Townson and Carol Horstman
CULLMAN - On Monday, September 26, 2016, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson proclaimed the month of October 2016 “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in the city of Cullman.
According to statistics provided by Victim Services of...
Newly renovated library rededicated as part of St. Bernard’s 125th Anniversary celebration
CULLMAN - St. Bernard Abbey and School continued the celebration of their 125th anniversary Sunday with a rededication, blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated library. Abbot Cletus Meagher O.S.B. lead the ceremony, and a light reception followed.
“This is a great day for...
Auburn wins wild one, defeats LSU for first SEC win of the year
AUBURN - With 388 yards of total offense, you are bound to score some points and that is just what the Auburn Tigers did as they got 18 points, all from their standout kicker Daniel Carlson, to win a wild one on the Plains...
Update: CPD: “Jerome Flanigan and Kayla Thursby have not been excluded”
CULLMAN - The investigation into the suspicious death of a local woman is still ongoing, and two persons of interest are still on authorities' radar, according to Cullman City Police Department Capt. Becky Boyd.
"Jerome Flanigan and Kayla Thursby have not been excluded from our...
Shootouts, upsets and routs highlight week 6 play
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two high scoring affairs, one upset, two shutouts and two others dominating play took place around The Cullman Tribune/Cullman Sense coverage area for week six of prep football.
Operating the scoreboard at Cold Springs' Cranford Stricklin Stadium and Addison's A.G. Hicks Stadium,...
Hanceville City Council meeting notes- Sept. 22
Photo: John Williams addresses the Hanceville City Council Thursday evening.
HANCEVILLE – The Hanceville City Council met for a regularly scheduled meeting Thursday evening, where several items of business were addressed.
First, the council discussed the election system and software invoice, the amount of $5,010.51, for...
Lady Saints and Eagles claim team titles in Kudzu Hills Invitational
BREMEN - A warm Saturday morning greeted more than 1,100 runners in the 12th annual Cold Springs Kudzu Hills Cross Country Invitational.
The humid conditions kept volunteers and trainers on their toes after runners crossed the finish line at Cranford Stricklin Stadium.
A series of runners...
Domination: Alabama rolls over Kent State 48-0
TUSCALOOSA – Alabama racked up over 350 total offensive yards in first half to easily put Kent State in a deep 41-0 hole.
The Tide rolled quickly in the first quarter, taking to the ground game as Jalen Hurts rushed 20 yards for the first...
Addison survives Vinemont to remain undefeated
ADDISON - It was homecoming on the campus of Addison High School Friday night as the Bulldogs welcomed the Vinemont Eagles to town. The Eagles gave Addison all they could handle but ultimately came up a touchdown short as the Bulldogs held on 43-36...
Cold Springs over Good Hope 42-39 after wild 2nd half
BREMEN - The Good Hope Raiders traveled to Bremen to take on the Cold Springs Eagles Friday in their first meeting since 2005. What a game it turned out to be between the two county rivals as both gave it their all, but in...
Marion Karpeles Tortorici- March 15, 1937 – Sept. 21, 2016
Marion Karpeles Tortorici March 15, 1937-Sept. 21, 2016
Marion Tortorici of Mountain Brook passed away on September 21 after a 10-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Marion grew up in Birmingham and was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was preceded in death by...
Meek runs over Vina, 46-12
ARLEY - The Meek Tigers took on the Vina Red Devils in an out-of-region game Friday night in Arley, seeking to improve to .500 on the season, which they did, with a final score of 46-12.
Things got off to a shaky start for the...
Aggies enjoy a sweet shutout of Priceville, 49-0
WEST POINT - The Fairview Aggies (2-3) shut out the Priceville Bulldogs tonight 49-0 as the Aggies hosted at their substitute home field at West Point Stadium.
The Aggies were off to a very quick start at kickoff as the kick sailed past the Bulldogs’...
Clements Colts upset Hanceville Bulldogs 10-7
HANCEVILLE - A 70-yard punt return for a touchdown by James Malone right before halftime turned out to be the game winner for the Clements Colts in a 10-7 upset of the Hanceville Bulldogs Friday night at Ray Talley Stadium.
Malone's play was the second...
Cullman makes quick work of Fayette County, 38-14
FAYETTE – The Bearcats found their footing quickly as they stormed the field in Fayette, taking an easy 17-0 lead to the half before handing Fayette County a quick 38-14 beatdown.
Ross Crocker, taking his place as starting quarterback for the Cats, came out firing,...
Broncos bring it home
HOLLY POND - Two weeks ago, the Holly Pond Broncos beat the Susan Moore Bulldogs for a 3-1 record. After a bye week last week, the Broncos came back home for a homecoming game against the Asbury Rams. The Broncos have not won a...
It’s business license renewal time
CULLMAN - It's time for Cullman County business to renew their licenses, and they can do so during the month of October at the Cullman County Courthouse in the Probate Office.
Most business licenses may also be purchased at the Probate Office’s three satellite offices:...
Wallace State volleyball sweeps Lawson State, extending lengthy ACCC winning streak
Photo: (Left) Wallace State freshman Abby Borden sets up a teammate Thursday night; (Center) Cierra Davis sets up for a dig as August Newberry (9) and Holly Posey (11) look on; (Right) Sophomores Kelsea Bivins, left, and MaKenzie Bearden combine to block a shot.
HANCEVILLE...
Area preview- week no. 6
Cullman Bearcats (2-3) @ Fayette County Tigers (1-3)
John Morgan Brown Stadium - Fayette, Friday 7 p.m.
SERIES: Fayette County leads 3-2
LAST TIME: Cullman won 34-19 in 2015
LAST WEEK: Cullman defeated Fort Payne 34-10, Fayette County was idle.
Bearcats involved in second straight road game. Go from...
Veterans Day program shaping up to be something special
Photo: Cullman Aeromodelers member Richard Witt proudly shows off his B-25 Mitchell WWII bomber.
CULLMAN - Cullman’s Veterans Day celebration is shaping up to be something really special this year. This week, at the VFW, the second of three scheduled press conferences was held to...
Cullman dominates, sweeps Fort Payne in straight sets
CULLMAN - It was just another day at the office when the Cullman Lady Bearcats welcomed the Fort Payne Lady Wildcats to town in an Area 14 showdown Thursday afternoon. The Lady Bearcats cruised to victory in straight sets 25-16, 25-18 and 25-16.
Starting in...
7th-grade Bearcats top Oak Park 20-0; 8th-grade Bearcats remain perfect on season
Photo shows the Cullman Middle School marching band at tonight's games.
7th-grade Bearcats top Oak Park 20-0
CULLMAN - Three touchdowns on their first four possessions were enough for the seventh-grade Cullman Bearcats to shut out Oak Park Thursday night at Oliver Woodard Stadium by the...
The 62nd Annual Cullman County Fair is now open!
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Fair officially kicked off today at 5 p.m. with a flag-raising ceremony, as well as a ribbon cutting. The event included various community leaders, including District Judge Kim Chaney, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, Cullman City Police Chief Kenny...
AMLA names Evelyn Burrow Museum 2016 Organization of the Year
DECATUR - The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) has honored the Evelyn Burrow Museum with the 2016 Organization of the Year award. The award is among 11 that comprise the PEAK Awards that will be presented Thursday, Sept. 22 during the AMLA Annual...
The latest on the Leslie Clements case
CULLMAN - According to Capt. Becky Boyd of the Cullman City Police Department, the investigation into the suspicious death of Leslie Clements is still ongoing. An autopsy has been performed, but the the cause of death is still undetermined pending additional examinations.
This is the...
Decatur man arrested for trafficking marijuana
CULLMAN - Late last week, Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators, along with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the United States Postal Service conducted a controlled delivery.
A package containing more than 2 pounds of marijuana was...
2nd Annual Caring for Cullman Concert draws huge crowd
Photo: Good Samaritan Health Clinic Executive Director Jolanda Hutson, right, accepts a $6,000 donation from Merchants Bank of Alabama.
CULLMAN - The second annual Caring for Cullman Concert, benefiting the Good Samaritan Health Clinic, was held on Monday evening at Cullman High School, presented by...
West Point downs St. Bernard in Wednesday afternoon volleyball
CULLMAN - The West Point Lady Warriors volleyball team has found another venue besides Jim Boyd Gymnasium where they enjoy playing.
It's the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center at St. Bernard Prep School. In a span of four days, the Lady Warriors have gone 7-0 vs. the...
Mums arrive Thursday at Festhalle
Note: Photo shows Watson's Greenhouse mums from 2013. The mums you'll see at Festhalle won't be in full bloom yet, but the photo shows what you'll have to look forward to with the mums you purchase there on Thursday!
Festhalle News
Don't forget to go by...
Cullman Kmart to close by mid-December
CULLMAN - Kmart in Cullman will be closing its doors for good in December. The closure is one of 64 happening nationwide. Liquidation sales are reported to begin this week.
According to a report from Business Insider, Sears Holdings, which owns Sears and Kmart, informed...
Green Gators take down the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
CULLMAN - Saturday morning the Green Gators of the VIP AYSO Special Needs Soccer League fought the law, and this time, the law didn’t win as the Green Gators defeated the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) 11-2 in their second annual soccer game.
“It is...
West Point undefeated in Cullman County tri-match
WEST POINT - The West Point Lady Warriors were unstoppable Tuesday night as they took down both Good Hope and Vinemont in a sweep of the tri-match action at Jim Boyd Gymnasium.
GOOD HOPE vs. WEST POINT
First on the docket for the Lady Warriors were...
Recognitions highlight city school board meeting
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board’s meeting for September took place Tuesday evening in the central office boardroom.
Recognitions were the highlight of the meeting with Premier Bank awarding Technology Innovation Grants to four area teachers. Recipients were Savannah Wood of East Elementary School...
Cullman falls in close tri-match battle to Guntersville and Geraldine
CULLMAN - No. 8 ranked Geraldine from Class 3A visited Cullman High School Tuesday for a tri-match with Guntersville and Cullman.
The Lady Bulldogs lost the first set to Guntersville 25-16. That was the last time during the day Geraldine experienced defeat.
Geraldine regrouped and took...
John Glasscock named Wallace State’s new Adult Education Coordinator
HANCEVILLE - John Glasscock is Wallace State’s new Adult Education Coordinator.
Glasscock, 40, comes to Wallace State after previous stops at Central Alabama and Enterprise State and extensive General Education Development (GED) work in Colorado, where he served as an Adult Education instructor in prisons...
Spectacular comeback for St. Bernard vs. Vinemont
VINEMONT - St. Bernard shook off mistakes and watched Ashley Duke put on a serving clinic in the tiebreaker of a 5-game set with the Vinemont Lady Eagles Monday evening.
Duke scored every point in a 15-0 triumph that gave St. Bernard a 3-2 edge,...
Nursing students giving back to active military through T-shirt sale
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Association of Nursing Students (ANS) is paying it forward to a military medical unit with each T-shirt they sell this week for their own program.
Each year, the ANS organization creates one or two T-shirts for students to...
Update: Police locate person of interest in Friday’s suspicious death
CULLMAN - Jerome Flanigan, the man Cullman City Police Department (CPD) investigators have been searching for since Friday, has been located. Flanigan was named as a person of interest in the CPD's investigation into a suspicious death.
According to CPD Capt. Becky Boyd, "We have...
