West Point earns OT win after loss in Danville play-day series
FALKVILLE - Even in the summertime, victory can be sweet for a basketball team.
It was on Thursday for the West Point Warriors. In a two-game assignment of the Danville play-day series, the Warriors pulled out a 53-47 win in overtime against Elkmont, offsetting a...
Berlin incorporation informational meeting held
BERLIN - Berlin is making a push for incorporation after over 200 years. On Thursday night, several of its citizens gathered at the local community center to discuss the possibility.
“After we had the meeting back in August, I was against (incorporation),” community leader Patrick...
4 principals named at tonight’s CCBOE meeting
CULLMAN - Plenty of changes in the administrative part of the Cullman County School system received approval during a regular meeting of the county school board tonight.
The board recommended and approved the transfer of four principal positions. The jobs become effective on July 1.
Good...
2 local men launch Cullman’s first online marketplace
Photo shows Will Frederick (left) and Keith Rudder (right).
CULLMAN - Local Cullman citizens, Keith Rudder and Will Frederick, have created http://cullmanonlineyardsales.com, a Cullman County-only website for online sales. The site, which launched at 4 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, has had over 6,000 visitors in...
Superintendent says no asbestos problem at Holly Pond Elementary
HOLLY POND - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette said today that there is no asbestos problem at Holly Pond Elementary School, despite the red warning tape and plastic currently adorning the school’s entrance.
“There is no asbestos issue,” said Barnette, when reached by phone...
Elks Lodge holds moving Flag Day ceremony
Photo: 90-year-old C. J. Burney, a Marine from Cullman who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima
In the words of our national anthem, I pray that Old Glory’s broad stripes and bright stars never cease their gallant streaming.”
Julian Campbell
CULLMAN - The Cullman Elks Lodge...
Cullman Lions Club News
First row: (left to right) - Director Riley Smith, Tail Twister Gary Murphree, Lion Tamer Dave Gratz, President Barry Willingham, Past Pres. Charles McBrayer, First Vice-President Bill Ruehl and Second Vice-President Mike Ponder
Second row, (left to right): - Director Howard Perry, Membership Jim Dill,...
Cullman County sanitation worker fatally injured
CULLMAN - A Cullman County sanitation worker was killed this morning when another vehicle struck the truck he was working on.
The Cullman County Commission regretfully announces the loss of a valued Cullman County Sanitation Department employee, Harold Jamie Dickey," said County Attorney Chad Floyd....
Local agencies receive nearly $2 million in grants to lower energy costs for low-income residents
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded grants totaling almost $2 million to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents who need help reducing their homes' utility bills.
The grants support Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program which provides funds to improve the energy efficiency and safety of...
Auburn comes up short in College World Series
OKLAHOMA CITY - With Wednesday night’s game being the winner takes all match up of the Women’s College World Series, the Auburn Tigers gave it their all but came up short of winning the national championship with Oklahoma taking their third title with a...
Community Events: Thursday, June 9
2016 2nd Quarter Industry Tour- Cullman Chamber
Join us for our 2016 2nd Qtr. Industry Tour at Goat Island Brewing. Thursday, June 9 from 4-5 p.m. 1646-A John H. Cooper Dr. Cullman, AL 35055. Industry tours are wonderful opportunities to learn more about the businesses...
4 Cullman County attractions featured in national tourism campaign
DECATUR - On Thursday, the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) will hold a press conference to help the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) launch a national tourism campaign. Four culinary destinations in Cullman County have been selected for the ARC’s Bon Appétit, Appalachia!, a...
CRMC Auxiliary awards scholarship to West Point grad Kimberly Brooke James
Photo: CRMC Auxiliary President Sarah Hicks presents the 2016 Auxiliary Scholarship to Kimberly Brooke James.
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Medical Center’s Auxiliary recently awarded West Point High School graduate, Kimberly Brooke James, the Auxiliary Scholarship in the amount of $500. James will attend Wallace State...
Carmike Summer Kid Series kicks off
I think this is great! It gives the kids something to do besides swimming all summer.”
April Shadix
CULLMAN - The Summer Kid Series kicked off this month at Carmike Cinemas 10. It is a great way to have some fun – away from the sun!...
Baileyton Town Council meets; dangerous intersection, senior utility assistance discussed
BAILEYTON - A regular Baileyton Town Council meeting was held on Tuesday night, one day later than the council’s usual first Monday of the month meeting.
After all regular housekeeping items were taken care of, the council moved on to new business.
Mailers regarding Air Evac...
Fake bomb threat forces evacuation of courthouse
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Courthouse was evacuated this morning following a bomb threat called into the Cullman County Sheriff's Office. The threat was determined to be a hoax.
"At approximately 9:20 this morning, the Sheriff's Office received a call," said Cullman County Sheriff Matt...
Traffic Stop, short chase lead to multiple drug arrests
CULLMAN - Five people were arrested on Monday after leading police on a short chase. Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators Justin Craft and Chris Thomason initiated a traffic stop on a silver Ford Taurus, but the vehicle failed to stop and the driver...
Danville basketball play-day series begins, Hanceville Lady Bulldogs first county team to take part
DANVILLE - Knowing things will be very different in the next basketball season without All-County performer Taylor Hollingsworth, Hanceville began the process Tuesday, participating in the Danville High School basketball play-day series at Wayne Bowling Gymnasium.
The month of June is designated for varsity, junior...
Community Events: Wednesday, June 8
Flag Day Ceremony
Cullman Elk’s Lodge hosts annual Flag Day Ceremony on Wednesday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Elk’s Lodge, 1525 Brantley Ave NW, Cullman, Alabama 35055. It is a colorful and patriotic ritual that is both fun and educational for all of...
Jordan Wilson still missing; family offering up to $10,000 for information
CULLMAN - Over three weeks have passed since 32-year-old Jordan Lee Wilson was last seen by her friends and family, but the local community refuses to give up hope that she will come home safely and unharmed.
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry provided an update,...
Wallace State softball’s Taylor Beshears named NJCAA 3rd-team All-American
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State softball infielder Taylor Beshears, who set new single-season school records as a freshman, was recognized recently as a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) 3rd-team All-American.
Beashers, a Hewitt-Trussville graduate, hit a team-leading .446 with 13 homers and a school-record 84...
City Planning Commission: Panda Express and other items
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met on Monday evening at City Hall, where the plans for city’s the newest restaurant, Panda Express, on Highway 157 by the new Wal-Mart were moved along.
With its first restaurant opening in 1983, Panda Express has...
Fairview Town Council: notes from June meeting
FAIRVIEW - A regular Fairview Town Council meeting was held on Monday night, with a variety of topics on the agenda, including Air Evac insurance and the new senior center.
The council approved the purchase the Air Evac Insurance for the citizens of Fairview at...
Drug sting leads to trafficking arrests
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators and patrol officers on June 1 took part in a drug sting operation on the southwest side of the city, leading to two trafficking arrests.
Rodney William Marks, 42, of Logan, and Jessica Lane Nichols, 32, of...
Community Events: Tuesday, June 7
Free Meals at West Elementary School
The Cullman City Schools Child Nutrition Program is hosting a free meal program this summer. The Summer Feeding Program will run from June 1 through July 29 at West Elementary School. No meals will be served on July 4....
Townson wants another term to serve the city he loves
CULLMAN - Serving the residents of Cullman for the past eight years isn’t enough for Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson. He and the team at city council have accomplished much during his tenure as mayor and Townson still has more work he wants to...
18th Annual Hanceville Antique Tractor and Engine Show this Saturday at WSCC
Photo: A good showing of tractor makes and models at the 2015 show on the Wallace State campus.
HANCEVILLE - Started by Jimmy Hamrick 20 years ago, the annual tractor enthusiasts' haven at Wallace State Community College is now continued by Hamrick’s daughter, Bonnie Brannan,...
UPDATE: 12-month-old James Lee Sanson’s fatal injuries ‘could not have been caused accidentally’
CULLMAN - Preliminary reports from the physicians who treated 12-month-old James Lee Sanson at Children's of Alabama indicate that his injuries could not have been caused accidentally, or more specifically, there is no way that he could have done anything to himself that would...
Cullman Economic Development Agency update
CULLMAN - Peggy Smith, director of the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA), met with members of the Cullman City Council on Friday at City Hall to submit several requests and provide updates on industrial locations and established businesses in the city. The requests were...
The unsung heroes of Rock the South
CULLMAN - Thousands of country music fans flocked to Heritage Park this weekend for the fifth annual Rock the South festival, but while most of Cullman was enjoying the musical stylings of Cole Swindell, John-Michael Montgomery and Florida-Georgia Line, among others, there were some...
Community Events: Monday, June 6
Cullman All Stars Fundraiser
Head out to Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner Monday night from 4-8 p.m. to support the Cullman All Stars softball team. They're raising funds to get to the USSSA Fast Pitch World Series this summer in Gulf Shores. 10 percent of...
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1934 and 1994
Each week, we're going to share a few items from The Cullman Tribune's archives. It may not be "important" news, but we think it's interesting to see what was "news" at different points in history. And who knows? Maybe someone from your family will...
Fans’ perspective: RTS ‘better than last year’
CULLMAN - Rock the South is a fan-driven experience. Without the thousands of country music fans that cram inside Heritage Park each year, the event would be nothing but a bunch of vendors hawking their goods to no one, and the musicians would be...
Addiction: The luckiest guy I know, part 3
CULLMAN - Tom continues his story, “In March 2011 I knew I was at a point where I couldn’t go on. I had no place of my own and was sleeping on the couch at a longtime friend’s house who was using too. My...
Shoe drive for Children’s of Alabama in full swing
CULLMAN - In the dark, back corner of most people’s closet lives a pile of neglected, shoved-aside-for-newer-model shoes. Kids and teens who are in the midst of growth spurts can go through seemingly countless pairs of shoes a year. But, what do we do...
Nearby nursing home residents speak out about RTS
It doesn’t bother me. I’m used to all that kind of stuff.”
John Thomas
CULLMAN – When Rock the South is in full swing, homes all over Cullman are pounding to the beat of the music. Some consider it free entertainment, while others aren’t so thrilled...
Cullman Caring for Kids holds huge yard sale
CULLMAN – Cullman Caring for Kids held their annual yard sale this week at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. Exhibit Building 1 was packed to the brim with just about everything imaginable – all at a great price. All proceeds from the yard sale went...
Shane Quick remarks on 2016 Rock the South
CULLMAN - Shane Quick is the co-owner of Premier Productions, the organizer and producer of Rock the South.
Quick and his team have noticed marked growth in attendance from last year’s event.
“I would say we’ve grown anywhere from 3,000-5,000 tickets per day,” he said.
Although there...
2nd annual Cruze Fest and Swap Meet held Saturday
Photo: Commissioner Kerry Watson and Smith Lake Park Manager Tony Harris
CULLMAN - Despite the sprinkles of rain and dip in attendance due to Rock the South, the second annual Cruze Fest and Swap Meet, hosted by Smith Lake Park, provided a much appreciated and...
Luna’s BBQ and The Cotton Gin bring local flavor to RTS
CULLMAN - There are concession stands, and there are local franchises, but there are only two truly hometown food spots at this year’s Rock the South music festival: Luna’s BBQ from Hanceville and The Cotton Gin from Good Hope.
“We aren’t directly in town in...
Is it safe to swim in Smith Lake? The ADEM says yes
I definitely wouldn’t hesitate to go jump in Smith Lake with my boys and have some fun.”
ADEM Water Quality Specialist Chris Johnson
CULLMAN - Almost like clockwork, the warm weather leading into the summer season brings the annual controversy over the cleanliness and safety of...
Jack Daniel’s, Pepsi 1893 bring national campaigns to Cullman
CULLMAN - There are many vendors at this year’s Rock the South, but Jack Daniel’s Whiskey and Pepsi’s new premium soda, 1893, have brought unique experiences to the traditional row of vendors at the event.
1893, a premium cola recently rolled out by Pepsi, attempts...
UPDATE: Weather at Rock the South
CULLMAN - Phyllis Little, director of the Cullman Emergency Management Agency, is on the team of people at Rock the South monitoring the weather and has a say in the decisions on how to handle emergency situations at the festival.
“Right now, it is looking...
Charitable donations wrap up Rock the South’s first day
CULLMAN – As the first day of the annual country music festival came to an end, Rock the South presented both the City of Cullman Parks and Recreation Department and Childhaven Child Home with checks of over $50,000 and $10,000, respectively.
“Well you always want...
Saturday Event Guide- June 4
Free Meals at West Elementary School
The Cullman City Schools Child Nutrition Program is hosting a free meal program this summer. The Summer Feeding Program will run from June 1 through July 29 at West Elementary School. No meals will be served on July 4....
2nd annual Cruze Fest and Swap Meet this Saturday
CULLMAN - Coming right on the heels of last weekend’s Memorial Day Festival, the second annual Cruze Fest and Swap Meet will be held at Smith Lake Park this Saturday, June 4 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sponsored by Smith Lake Park, Bill Smith GMC, Tony...
2016 Vacation Bible School listing
Cullman-area Vacation Bible School listings, as of June 3. If we've missed one, please let us know at news@cullmansense.com.
Antioch Baptist Church
June 26 - July 1
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
256-796-8507
827 County Road 1659
Cullman, AL 35058
Berlin Baptist Church
June 12 - June 15
5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
256-734-1019
3596 US...
Cullman City Council meets; bidding open on Fire Station No. 3
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met today instead of at their regularly scheduled meeting time on June 13, as the council did not expect to have a quorum for the regular meeting later this month.
The brief meeting was attended by Mayor Max Townson,...
STATE: Gov. Bentley issues statement on West Morgan-East Lawrence Water Authority’s announcement yesterday to not drink their water
MONTGOMERY - After a meeting in Decatur with relevant state agencies regarding the water announcement by the West Morgan East Lawrence Water Authority, Governor Robert Bentley, State Health Officer Dr. Tom Miller and Alabama Department of Environmental Management Agency Director Lance LeFleur on Friday...
Downtown Hanceville sees new life
HANCEVILLE - As the sun beamed down on a new day in Hanceville on Thursday, city leaders and members of the community came together to celebrate the ribbon cuttings and grand openings of businesses in the historic Romine building.
The C Street Café, Marcela’s Salon...
Larry Duke, V.A.W. assure customers water is fine
I would like to reassure everybody that we have acted in the best interests of our customers and patrons, to give them the best service and water. That’s what we’ve always done, and that’s what we will continue to do, well, forever.”
Larry Duke, V.A.W.
VINEMONT...
A.J. Daugherty, former James Clemens coach, named new Wallace State softball coach
HANCEVILLE – A.J. Daugherty has always admired and respected Wallace State’s softball program from afar.
Daugherty is now in charge of the two-time national championship program, as announced by Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics on Friday.
Daugherty, 29, inherits the Wallace State coaching job after...
Two pickup truck incident by shopping center, one flipped
CULLMAN - A two-car incident occurred in front of the entrance to the Cullman Shopping Center on U.S. Highway 31 this morning.
The incident involved two pickup trucks, one silver-gray Ford pickup truck and one white Chevrolet Silverado. The Chevrolet was upturned, coming to rest...
Be safe on the water this summer: drowning deaths preventable
We want people to have a good time, but most importantly, we want them to be safe.”
Sheriff Matt Gentry
CULLMAN - Summer vacation is here and that means kids all over Cullman County will be out in the hot weather enjoying the break. Swimming pools...
CRMC to host brown bag drug event
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Medical Center will host a brown bag drug lunch-and-learn event on Thursday, June 16 at 11:30 a.m. Residents are encouraged to toss all current medications into a brown bag (or any bag) and bring them to the event to learn...
Summer Day Camp offered for grades K-7 at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Continuing Education program is offering Summer Day Camp for area children entering kindergarten through seventh grade in the fall. Divided into three age groups, the camp will be held for children in kindergarten through second grade on June...
Cullman Community Events: Thursday, June 2
Carmike Cinemas Summer Kid Series
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10 a.m. from June 2- August 4. This special includes admission to the chosen movie, a 16 oz. drink and 46 oz. popcorn for $4 plus tax. This is for all customers regardless of age. June...
City School Board meets for PR training
CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning at the Red Door Café the Cullman City School Board – Kim Addison, Brenda Howell, Suzanne Harbin, Board President Jason Neal, Board Vice-President Steve Sides and City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson – met to receive public relations training...
Jack’s partners with Kids to Love, raising funds to support local foster children
HOMEWOOD - Jack’s and Kids to Love expand their partnership and commitment to support local foster children by raising funds at all Jack’s restaurants. Beginning June 1 and lasting through July 26, Jack’s customers can donate to help make a difference within the local...
Wallace State’s Adult Education conducts 2016 GED commencement
Wallace State Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges, left, presents the Janice Ryan Memorial Scholarship to Davon Beebe.
HANCEVILLE – Christie Thomas, like many GED (general education development) graduates, let the smiles and tears of joy flow abundantly last week as a new class was...
A chat with 90-year-old Imogene (Drake) Lawrence, one of the Tribune’s first female reporters
Imogene Lawrence then and now – she still loves to talk about news in the North Vinemont community.
I started when I was 13, I think. Maybe I was 14. At the time, my mother didn’t take the paper and somebody told me that if...
Police and DHR investigating suspicious death of 12-month-old boy
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Police Department and the Cullman County Department of Human Resources are investigating the suspicious death of a 12-month-old boy.
On May 29, 12-month-old James Lee Sanson of Cullman was taken to Cullman Regional Medical Center by private vehicle. The child...
117th graduation held at Saint Bernard
CULLMAN - Saint Bernard Preparatory School celebrated its 117th commencement on Sunday, May 22 in an impressive ceremony conducted in the Abbey Church and under the direction of Father Joel Martin, president of the School. This year’s class of 45 seniors was the largest...
Several summer events scheduled for special needs community
CULLMAN - The Cullman Autism and Special Needs Family Support Group has several group activities planned for this year’s summer break in addition to their regularly scheduled events.
Bowling
Their special events for the summertime include summer bowling held on June 9 and 23 and July...
Annual Memorial Day Festival held at Smith Lake Park
CULLMAN - On Saturday, Smith Lake Park held its annual Memorial Day Festival. This year, the festival got a schedule switch-up, with the entire event on Saturday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., as opposed to previous years when the event was spread out over Friday...
CCPL summer “Health and Fitness” reading program kicks off June 1
The library is a place to discover new things. Visit the library to see the magic show, and when you leave check out a couple of books on magic tricks.”
Sharon Townson
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Public Library is proud to announce their brand new...
28 teams compete in USSSA Memorial Day softball classic
CULLMAN - Cullman's Heritage Park and the Field of Miracles were active on the Memorial Day holiday weekend with the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) presenting the Memorial Day Softball Classic.
The tournament featured 28 teams among four age divisions with ball clubs coming...
UPDATE: Suspect shot last month by Cullman PD in County Detention Center, additional charges pending
CULLMAN - Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper reported late this week that a suspect who was shot by an officer during an incident in April is currently in the Cullman County Detention Center.
Billy Joe Martin, 38, of Cullman was walking between Austin Avenue and...
Files from Yesteryear: More from 1954
From the Files of 1954:
Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Henry celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on August 21st. Their children are: Harold Henry, Mrs. Lois Holcombe, Mrs. Vera Berry and Mrs. Verna Butler.
Added to the list of those “over 80,” who are helping the Cullman...
Addiction: The game changer, part 2
CULLMAN - “Gradually things got worse. I had tried everything including church, medicine, meetings and jail to stop. I lost everything worthwhile in life. Relationships, jobs, a child, a family, my home (I became homeless), my freedom and most importantly myself. I could not...
Wallace State kids’ baseball summer camp and basketball academy now registering!
Wallace State Baseball 2016 Summer Camp
Wallace State’s baseball team will host its 2016 Summer Camp at James C. Bailey Stadium. Participants will receive instruction from Wallace State coach Randy Putman, an NJCAA Hall of Fame coach, assistant coaches Chad Shannon and Luke Satterfield and...
Community Events: Sunday, May 29
Singing at Bethsadia Baptist Church
Sunday, May 29 at 5 p.m. 1365 County Road 421. Guest singers: Chapel Grove
39th Annual Arts and Crafts Show
May 28-29 at Point Mallard ice rink pavilion in Decatur. Saturday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Corpus Christi Weekend at...
Fallen veterans honored at Memorial Day program
And so Talmadge, we are gathered here today; still enjoying the sweet freedom that you bought us, with thankful hearts for your selfless devotion to your country.”
Retired Col. Ken Brown
CULLMAN – On Saturday, Cullman's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 hosted a Memorial Day...
Fighting child hunger in Cullman County
CULLMAN - Child hunger and food insecurity are such common realities that most of us cannot comprehend. Nearly one in four children in Cullman do not have access to the healthy food necessary to run, play and maintain the nourishment needed for proper physical...
MISSING PERSON: Jordan Lee Wilson, last seen on May 15
CULLMAN - Jordan Lee Wilson has been missing for almost two weeks. She was last seen on Sunday, May 15.
Wilson was last seen in the Bremen, Bug Tussle, Walker County line area of Cullman County. No phone calls or texts have been returned.
Wilson's dark-colored...
Saturday Event Guide- May 28
Cullman County Cattlemen and CattleWomen RIBEYE STEAK SANDWICH SALE
Saturday, May 28 until 2 p.m. The group is set up in the south shopping center by the Carmike Cinemas - Carmike 10 - Cullman, Al, TJ Maxx and Walmart Cullman. Only $7 for sandwich. $1...
Cullman City Cemetery dressed in stars and stripes
I think most of us veterans are just happy that we survived. We all knew guys that didn’t, so it has kind of a special meaning for the veterans who are participating.”
Ken Brown
CULLMAN – On Thursday, members of the Cullman VFW Post 2214 placed small...
Mary Hovater announces candidacy for Cullman City School Board Place 1
CULLMAN - Mary Hovater has officially announced her candidacy for Cullman City School Board, Place 1. The seat is being vacated by Kim Addison, who has announced that she will not seek reelection.
Hovater, a life-long resident of Cullman, graduated from Cullman High School in...
Meep! Meep! Road Runner Taxi Service first of its kind in Cullman
CULLMAN - For the first time, Cullman County has a 24/7, on-demand taxi service. Road Runner Taxi Service was started by Michael Pletinik, a former New Yorker, as a response to what he saw as a need for the service in Cullman.
Pletinik started Road...
Tony Franklin named Wallace State men’s and women’s tennis coach
HANCEVILLE – Tony Franklin, a longtime high school tennis coach in Alabama, has been named Wallace State’s new men’s and women’s tennis coach as the college prepares to field men’s and women’s tennis this fall for the first time since 2004.
Franklin will lead the...
It’s official, Bartlett to seek his first full term
GOOD HOPE- Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett yesterday announced his intention to run for the same office in August. After being appointed mayor by the Good Hope City Council in 2014 after then-mayor Corey Harbison was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives, Bartlett...
Hanceville City Council meets, tension over AMIC payment and Forest Drive project
HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville held a regular council meeting on Thursday night where many notable new business items were key topics of the evening. A quorum was met with council members Charles Wilson, Greg Baker, Kim Brown, Doug Batemon and Mayor Kenneth...
Pickin’ and Piddlin’ fundraiser held for Old Logan School
The storytelling thing is getting to be pretty big in a few places like Florence and Troy. That’s where I got the name; Troy calls theirs ‘Piddlin.’ I think ‘Pickers and Piddlers’ just sounds good.”
C. Blake West
LOGAN – The Logan Preservation Foundation recently hosted...
Florida shows no fatigue, eliminates Bama
HOOVER - What does it feel like to play two SEC tournament games less than nine hours apart? Just ask the Florida Gators. Less than nine hours removed from a 14-inning, five-hour and seven-minute marathon loss to the LSU Tigers, the longest game in...
Woman who spurred a multi-agency search effort last night has been arrested; restitution expected to be sought
HANCEVILLE - A 20-year-old woman has been arrested and charged after she led authorities on a search and rescue effort Wednesday night in Hanceville that turned out to be based on a false report.
Miranda Noelle Anthony was arrested and charged with filing a false...
ALDOT urges motorists to drive safely over the Memorial Day holiday
MONTGOMERY – The number of vehicles on Alabama highways during the Memorial Day holiday is expected to be higher than normal as the summer travel season begins. The Alabama Department of Transportation urges motorists to drive safely during the busy holiday period.
As an added...
Summer courses start at Wallace State campuses in Hanceville, Oneonta
Shania Flanigan, left, of Hanceville wraps up some final details for taking classes this summer at Wallace State Community College with help from Savannah Mann. Flanigan is a rising sophomore at Wallace State and taking courses this summer to stay on track for graduating...
Wallace State’s Dual Enrollment/Fast Track Academy conducts 2016 graduation
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Fast Track Academy and Fast Track for Industry dual enrollment students were recently recognized during their 2016 graduation.
Wallace State graduated 36 Fast Track seniors. Thirteen finished the College within a High School Fast Track satellite program at J.B. Pennington. All...
Multi-County Burglary Ring Busted
CULLMAN – Earlier this week Cullman County Sheriff Office investigators arrested David Eric Evans, 37, of Cullman, and James David Holmes, 51, of Bremen, for eight counts of third-degree burglary. The suspects also have numerous charges pending in Cullman County, Winston County and the City...
Much-loved CMS secretary set to retire after 12 years
CULLMAN - After 12 years on the job, Cullman Middle School Secretary Wanda Edge is retiring from her position at CMS.
Edge said she knew it was time to call it quits when she looked forward to going home more than she ever had.
“You really...
Memorial Day program set for this Saturday at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN - Join Cullman's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 as they host a Memorial Day program at Veteran's Park at Sportsman Lake this Saturday, May 28.
The program will begin at 10 a.m.
Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson will speak.
The program will honor the Floyd...
Local VFW to place flags in cemetery for Memorial Day, volunteers needed
CULLMAN - The local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Cullman's VFW Post 2214, will be placing small American flags in the Cullman City Cemetery TOMORROW, Thursday, May 26 at 8 a.m. in preparation for Memorial Day. Volunteers are needed!
VFW member Ken Brown...
Letter to the Editor: true meaning of Memorial Day
This month, our nation will observe Memorial Day. This is the one day each year that we pause to mourn those Americans who have given their lives for our country; except, most of us don’t! Most of us don’t pause to mourn. Most of...
Lt. Col. indicted for fraudulently supplying Chinese-made Army promotional gear; was awarded $6.2 million in government contracts
BIRMINGHAM – A federal grand jury today indicted a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves for fraudulently supplying hundreds of thousands of Chinese-produced baseball caps and backpacks to the Army Recruiting Command on Defense Department contracts to supply “100 % U.S. MADE” products,...
Do or die for the Tide, Alabama keeps SEC Championship and NCAA Tournament hopes alive
HOOVER - It was do or die for the Alabama Crimson Tide yesterday when they took the field against the Kentucky Wildcats in the third game of the loser goes home round of the 2016 SEC Baseball Tournament, and it didn’t take long for...
Good Hope City Council honors Good Hope High fishing team
I am very proud of these boys and girls. They competed well this year; learned from their mistakes.”
Coach Jeff Sandlin
GOOD HOPE - A regular Good Hope City Council meeting was held on Monday night, and the stars of the show were the members of...
2016 JASA annual meeting: local companies recognized for achievements
Topre America accepts the plaque at the Japan America Society of Alabama annual dinner May 19 for the $8.5 million expansion at the Cullman facility during 2015. Pictured are, from left, JASA First Vice President Forrest Keith of Daiken America, Topre Director of Manufacturing...
County Commission meets- General Dynamics tax abatement approved, Farm City committee recognized
Commission with Culllman Farm City committee
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met on Tuesday morning with a packed agenda which was covered from beginning to end in under twenty minutes. All members of the commission, Kerry Watson, Garry Marchman and Kenneth Walker, were present.
After...
ALDOT holds public meeting on 278 repaving project
Father Marcus Voss and Mayor Max A. Townson voicing their continued concerns over the lack of a traffic signal at the entrance to St. Bernard on Highway 278 East.
CULLMAN - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) held an informal public information meeting on Monday...
CCBOE meets- Good Hope principal steps down, takes job with school board
CULLMAN - From the final meeting of the 2015-16 school year for the Cullman County Board of Education, the big news Tuesday night came when Superintendent Shane Barnette reported Dr. Anita Kilpatrick has stepped down as principal at Good Hope High School.
Effective June 1,...
