Multiple Arrests Made in Connection to the Attack of Morris Man
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has arrested three individuals in connection to the beating and robbery of Steven Lee Mosley, of Morris, that occurred earlier this month.
Vaughn McClain, 48 years old of Foley, was charged with Robbery 1st degree.
Zachary Madison, 20...
Dairy Queen Opens New Cullman Location
The store on Highway 31 has been in the same location for sixty years, so when people say, ‘Let’s go to Dairy Queen’ that’s the location they think about. But as time goes on, we hope that the community will think about both places,...
CCBOE Votes Appleton to be New Staffing Agency for Non-Tenure Teacher Aides
Our number one goal is to take care of these kids.”
Wendy Crider, CCBOE Board Member
CULLMAN – Cullman County School’s non-tenure teacher aides received the notification of termination of their employment on May 29, 2015. Due to budget restrictions and rising utility and health care costs...
CAAWA Superheroes Rescue Local Animals
CULLMAN – CAAWA, the Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association, is a band of individuals whose job is to rescue and save the neglected and abused animals of Cullman County. The group is entirely non-profit, and all its members are volunteers. They consider themselves to...
School Resource Officers Protect Cullman County’s Youngest Citizens
CULLMAN – School Resource Officers are the individuals who protect children when their parents are unable to be around. Not only do they protect students and faculty at every school in Cullman County, but the are also trained to be teachers and counselors. The...
WSCC Wraps New Bus in Lion Pride
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College recently acquired a new bus, that was designated to be covered in an orange and blue WSCC Lions themed vinyl wrap designed by the local company Creative Design.
Mark Bolin, a representative for WSCC who worked with Josh Heron...
Mopars on the Street Car Show Benefits Hungry Children
CULLMAN – Pentastar South Car Club hosted their 8th Annual Mopars on the Streets Car Show on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Cullman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealership. The show was a fundraiser and all money raised will benefit Secret Meals for Hungry Children....
Bench Back Billboards Brings Local Businesses to the Block
CULLMAN – Bench Back Billboards is a Cullman-based company that provides advertising space to local businesses wanting to get their name out in front of the community.
Terry Bagley has owned Bench Back Billboards since 1999. Mr. Bagley acquired the company after he and his...
Relay For Life Wrap-Up Party To Cap A Huge Year For Fundraising
CULLMAN – This Thursday, June 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church, Cullman Relay for Life will hold its final significant gathering of the year.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Relay for Life Team Spirit Wrap-Up Party, but according...
Cullman Man Killed After Colliding with a Tractor-trailer Hauling Hazardous Material
CULLMAN – The Cullman Police Department, along with Alabama State Troopers, Cullman EMA and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office are currently working a deadly collision in the southbound lane at the intersection of Ala. Hwy 157 and I-65, after a Cullman resident rear-ended an 18-wheeler...
Hanceville Holds June 11 City Council Meeting
HANCEVILLE – A regular Hanceville City Council Meeting was held at City Hall, Thursday at 7 p.m.
The meeting began with roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on May 28, 2015.
There were no additions or deletions to the night’s...
Hanceville’s Summer Reading Program has Children Rubbing Elbows With Local Heroes
HANCEVILLE – Last Tuesday began the first day of Hanceville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. The day’s theme was ‘Hometown Heroes’ and the children met numerous personalities that the area's residents consider their local heroes. Behind the library, the youngsters met with these champions...
Five Pounds of ICE nabbed in Dodge City Following Two-Month Investigation
DODGE CITY – On Tuesday, agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), along with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), arrested Angel Ariel Zumbia Mendias, 24 year old Hispanic Male of Tuscon, AZ for Trafficking in Methamphetamine.
According to Cullman County Sheriff...
Adding Character to the Mix: Castille Character Camp Merges Virtue and Football
CULLMAN – Last Saturday at Heritage Park, Jeremiah Castille led the second day of his annual Character Camp. Castille, who has been the chaplain of the University of Alabama’s football team for 14 years, infuses the football camp that he runs with an emphasis on...
Summer Youth Classes Offered at Wallace State Community College
HANCEVILLE – Summer break has just started for area students, but there are plenty of opportunities for them to keep learning, while having a good time doing it.
The Wallace State Community College Continuing Education program is offering a number of classes specifically for area...
CPD Weighs In on Lovelocks
The bottom line is, it could be a problem at some point in the future, but it’s not a problem now.”
Chief of Police Kenny Culpepper
CULLMAN – Cullman’s “lovelock” phenomenon has been on the rise this week. Local couples have attached around forty locks to...
Domestic Violence Incident Turns into Shooting at Dodge City Petro Lube; Suspect in Custody, No Injuries Reported
DODGE CITY – A domestic violence incident escalated to a shooting at the Dodge City Petro Lube Sunday evening around 6 p.m. Michael Dakota Libauskas, 29 years old of Hanceville, was arrested after a shooting at the Dodge City Petro Lube.
“A domestic incident earlier...
Citizen of the Week: Local Body Builder Kelley Burgess Achieves High Accolades Despite Crippling Childhood Injury
I got into bodybuilding because I was driving home one day and could feel my belly hanging over my pants and jiggling with every bump in the road.”
Kelley Burgess, Personal Trainer
CULLMAN – Kelley Burgess has overcome some pretty hard times growing up. As a...
Cullman Tractor Supply Hosts Pet Adoption Event
We just do the best we can with what we have to change things for the better for the animals in Cullman County.”
Sue Jones, CAAWA Volunteer
CULLMAN – On Saturday, Tractor Supply Company hosted a pet adoption event to encourage adoptions and to support local...
Dr. Susan Patterson to Replace Dr. Doreen Griffeth as Cullman City Schools Superintendent
CULLMAN – At a special called meeting Thursday afternoon by the Cullman City School Board, Dr. Doreen Griffeth officially resigned as superintendent following her second year in the system, leaving the reigns to Dr. Susan Patterson.
“On behalf of the entire board, I would like to thank...
Bikers Against Cancer: Cullman County Bosom Buddies Set to Ride on Saturday
CULLMAN – Saturday, June 6, will mark the 3rd Annual Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation Charity Motorcycle Ride. The cost is $20 per rider and $5 per passenger with registration running from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to...
Russell Marine Makes a Splash: State’s Largest Boat Dealer Comes to Dodge City
Here at Russell Marine Smith Lake, we offer boat sales, service, on water service, a parts department, and a fully stocked wakeboard proshop, with all the watersports toys for you to enjoy while on the water.”
Daniel Uline, Russell Marine Manager
DODGE CITY – Russell Marine has celebrated more than 50...
WSCC Hosts 17th Annual Hanceville Antique Tractor & Engine Show
HANCEVILLE – On Saturday, the 17th Annual Hanceville Antique Tractor & Engine Show was held at Wallace State Community College. The event hosted an assortment of antique tractors, lawnmowers, engines, vintage cars, trucks and peddle tractors – both restored and not.
A Tractor Parade showcased participant's...
4th Annual Music Fest and Car Show to benefit Daystar House Women’s Shelter
CULLMAN – Director of Daystar House Women’s Shelter Mary Leone knows how important fundraisers are. Leone helped start the Annual Music Fest and Car Show, now in its fourth year, after a preceding event floundered.
“The Music Fest and Car Show came out of the...
Annual Castille Character Camp Begins Friday
CULLMAN – For the eighth year, the Castille Character Camp will be held in Cullman at Heritage Park. The camp, which is mainly for football, will run from June 5-6, and thanks to the sponsorship of community members, the camp is free for youth...
Hanceville Holds May City Council Meeting
HANCEVILLE – A regular Hanceville City Council meeting was held Thursday, May 29 in the Hanceville City Hall at 7 p.m. The meeting began with prayer, the pledge of allegiance, and roll call. No one came forward to add anything to the agenda and...
Scholarship remembers uncle killed in boating accident
HANCEVILLE – The day Zina Stansberry lost her Uncle Joe Brock in a tragic boating accident almost three years ago was the worst day of her life, she said. “I was in total shock and even years later I still have a hard time about it,”...
‘Fast Track for Industry’ Gives High School Students Career Jumpstart
This program is very important not only for Cullman County Schools but for Cullman County.”
Dan Sheets, Director of Communication for Cullman County Schools
CULLMAN – The Cullman County School Board is now offering a program to Cullman County schools, which will give high school students...
Subject Apprehended in Bremen Shooting Incident; Victim in Stable Condition
Updated 06/01/2015 2:30 a.m.
BREMEN – Just before noon Sunday the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting call near 417 Co Rd 109 in Bremen. Sheriff’s deputies began an active search for the alleged shooter, 70 year old Jack Wilson, who was to...
Police Body Cameras: The Silent Witness
The body camera is a silent witness between the officer and whoever he is dealing with.”
Sergeant Jeffery Warnke, Patrol Sergeant
CULLMAN – People in public service do not have it easy. Take the Police for example; they are there when citizens need them, they protect...
Agriplex Teaches ‘Lasagna Gardening’
CULLMAN – Last Tuesday, a class geared towards teaching individuals how to begin and maintain a garden using the “Lasagna Gardening” format was held at the North Alabama Agriplex Heritage Center. The process is low maintenance, long lasting, and results in a virtually weed-less...
[VIDEO] CWAC’s New Forty Foot Tall Waterslide to Open Saturday
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CULLMAN – Waterslides are something that most children get easily excited about, but now...
UPDATED: Four Cullman High School Seniors Involved in Hwy 31 Wreck
UPDATED: 05/28/2015 - 4:46 p.m.
CULLMAN – The wreck on U.S. Hwy 31 South occurred just south of the City of Cullman, around 1 p.m.
From Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick: Victoria Clements Smith, 30, of Hanceville died when the car she was driving crossed the median and hit a vehicle...
10 Non-Compliant Sex Offenders Arrested During Compliance Checks
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made the arrests of the ten non-compliant sex offenders while conducting compliance checks on the 225 registered sex offenders located in Cullman County from February 1st, 2015 through May 27th, 2015.
Also, during that same period of time sheriff deputies...
Smith Lake Park Celebrates Memorial Day
TRIMBLE – Smith Lake Park hosted a two day Music Festival over the Memorial Day weekend, May 23rd and 24th. There were arts and crafts vendors, food carts of all kinds and live entertainment for everyone to enjoy. There were also contests and fun...
Summer Library Program Returns
CULLMAN – The Cullman City Public Library is starting up its annual Summer Program in June.
The program has served the children of the city “since at least 1964,” according to Cullman librarian, Sharon Townson.
The theme of this year’s program is “Every Hero Has a...
UPDATED: Inmate captured; alleged girlfriend taken into custody
RANDOLPH COUNTY – Saturday, May 23rd, 2015, at approximately 12:53 p.m. Inmate Joshua James Lay, 37 years old, of Vinemont, AL, was captured within 17 hours by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) in Randolph County, AL.
Also taken into custody was his alleged girlfriend...
Inmate Worker Walks Away from Detention Center, Girlfriend Believed to Have Assisted
CULLMAN – On Friday, May 22nd, 2015, at approximately 7:53 p.m., an inmate worker walked away from the Cullman County Detention Center while cleaning the lobby area of the detention center.
The inmate is identified as Joshua James Lay, 37 years old, of Vinemont, Ala. Through...
Keeping an Eye on Motorcycle Safety
CULLMAN – Motorcycles have come a long way since their invention. Now, riders have less to worry about when they cruise down the street due to anti-locking brakes and many other safety advancements. These advancements have greatly reduced the risks of motorcycle accidents, but...
Distracted Driving: A Deadly Epidemic
CULLMAN – Today, most people's lives are quite busy. Their minds and hands are constantly doing something, which is generally a good thing, except when they are driving. Driving requires a foot, two hands and a clear mind. For some it can be incredibly...
Knapsacks for Kids Feeds Hungry School Children
CULLMAN – Knapsacks for Kids is an organization that feeds starving children in Cullman County. Melissa Betts, children’s minister at First United Methodist and director of Knapsacks for Kids, explained the way it works. The backpacks are packed at First United Methodist Church every...
Veterans Memorial Park Honors Local Heroes
CULLMAN – Memorial Day is a federal holiday and is meant to remember the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces. The holiday is observed every year on the last Monday in May. In the beginning, it was known as Decoration...
Night Rides at Stony Lonesome OHV Park Begin Saturday
We want to provide the best possible riding experience money can pay for.”
Tyler Lindsey, Stony Lonesome OHV Park Manager
BREMEN – This Saturday, May 23, Stony Lonesome OHV Park will have its latest installment in a long running program that gives riders of off-road vehicles...
Work Release Program Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Helping Cullman Community
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hosted a celebration for the 10 year anniversary of the Work Release Program this past Wednesday. Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry expressed his gratitude to Sergeant Hadley, Mr. Brock and Mr. Whaley for their hard work for...
Goat Island Brewing: The Beer Next Door
CULLMAN – Watch out, Back Forty Beer Co. and Good People Brewing Co., there’s a new brew in town. Cullman is getting its first production brewery. Mike Mullaney, John Dean, Brad Glenn and Gery Teichmiller are the masterminds behind the new idea that has...
Hanceville offers Free Ladies Firearms Class
HANCEVILLE – On Saturday, May 30 and Saturday, June 6, the Hanceville Police Department will hold their fourth annual Ladies Firearms Class. At 7:30 a.m. the doors to the Hanceville City Hall will open and on-site registration will begin. The classes themselves will start...
Wallace State and Cullman County Schools announce the REHAU Academy apprenticeship partnership
CULLMAN – This week, REHAU, Wallace State Community College, and Cullman County Schools announced a new REHAU Academy that will offer paid apprenticeship opportunities to Fast Track for Industry dual enrollment students beginning this fall.
REHAU officials from Cullman and Germany have been in intensive meetings...
Local Couples Attach ‘Lovelocks’ to Pedestrian Bridge
CULLMAN – Across the street from Moe’s Original BBQ sits a small pedestrian bridge which connects 1st Ave SE to 1st Ave SW. This bridge has recently garnered some attention from local couples looking for a fun way to make a statement about their...
Pontiac Show Attracts Fans from All Over
CULLMAN – This past Saturday marked the 5th annual Pontiac GMC Car Show at Sportsman Lake Park. The turnout for the event was a bit lower than previous years due to weather concerns. “We probably got about a third of what would have normally...
Traffic Stop Nets Two for Meth
CULLMAN – Pursuant to a traffic stop by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) at 6:47p.m., on May 16th, 2015 near Day Gap Road for a misdemeanor traffic violation two suspects, Mr. Brian Martin and Ms. Cassandra Cooper, were identified by CCSO as having active...
Tomatoes and Lettuce and Berries – Oh My: Cullman’s Festhalle Market Platz Has it All
CULLMAN – The weather is warming up nicely and with warm weather comes all the fresh fruits and vegetables for which Cullman County is famous. Thankfully there’s a place in town where people can stop and shop for all sorts of homegrown goodies: Festhalle Market...
A Girl’s Day Out: CRAFTED Cullman is a Hit
CULLMAN – Tucked away behind the doors of Northbrook Baptist Church in the early morning hours on Saturday was an epic crafting sensation that had mothers, daughters and friends alike reveling in crafts and fellowship.
CRAFTED Cullman is the new brainchild fundraiser for Hospice of...
Police Run With Torch from Courthouse to Football Stadium to Recognize Special Olympics
We had a great run and a good time. We had the largest group of runners we’ve ever had, which is about 35 total.”
Rex Sorrow, Cullman County Deputy
CULLMAN – The 2015 Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Run was held last Wednesday....
2015 Cullman Area Tourism & Community Improvement Awards
In 2014, 1,301 individuals in Cullman were directly or indirectly employed by tourism. That is a 5.7 percent increase over 2013.”
Ben Harrison, Tourism Board Chair and Manager of Cullman Regional Airport
CULLMAN – The 2015 Cullman Area Tourism & Community Improvement awards were awarded to...
Mud and Mayhem Collide at Stony Lonesome Mud Run 5K
BREMEN – Stony Lonesome OHV Park held its Mud Run 5K last Saturday at 8:30 a.m. The event had a turnout of at least 400 contestants. This was the first 5K in what is to be an annual event at the park.
“We do stuff...
Smith Lake Vintage Camper Rally Scheduled for This Weekend
CULLMAN – On the weekend of Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17 there will be a vintage camper rally at Smith Lake Park. For those that don't know what a ‘vintage camper rally’ is, don’t worry; Smith Lake Park Director Tony Harris was...
TP Country Club Hosts ‘Demo Day’
CULLMAN – Golf enthusiasts from all over Cullman came out to TP Country Club to take part in Demo Day. Representatives from three major golf club manufacturers from Ping, Cobra, Callaway and TaylorMade were on hand to display and demonstrate their products. Tables were...
Wallace State Trio Program Enriches Students’ Lives
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State President Vicki Karolewics gave a warm welcome to high school and middle school students at Trio day on Tuesday, May 5. She stated, “Our goal is for you to go to college. We want you at Wallace State, but our...
May 2015 Cullman City Council Meeting Breakdown
CULLMAN – A regular Cullman City Council meeting was held Monday, May 11, in the Lucille N. Galin Auditorium in City Hall at 7 p.m.
The meeting began with roll call and the minutes from the city council meeting held on April 27, 2015 was approved.
There were no...
Annual Crew’s Charity Day Brings Awareness to Cystic Fibrosis and Fun to Families
CULLMAN – After the threat of severe weather forced a postponement of Crew’s Charity Day, and after much perseverance, the big day finally arrived on Saturday. Team Crew has worked tirelessly to spread awareness and raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis, and yet another year...
American Legion and Ladies Auxillary Remember Veterans
CULLMAN – Every year, we remember our veterans who have given everything to protect our homeland and others throughout the world. The American Legion, along with the Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting Memorial Day Ceremonies at Sportman’s Lake as well as a unique display...
United Way Meets $400,000 Fundraising Goal
CULLMAN – United Way of Cullman County has met its annual fundraising goal – a feat that has not been seen in at least six years. Executive Director Sammie Danford has been working for two years to breathe life back into the foundation and...
Strawberry Festival Celebrates Local Farmers, CP&R Hosts Annual Event for First Time
This is the third year I’ve done the Strawberry Festival, and it’s always a fun weekend.”
Marisa Griffin, Owner of Griffin Family Farms
CULLMAN – Cullman City Parks & Recreation has taken over the Strawberry Festival this year and things went off without a hitch. People...
Smith Lake Becomes Giant Yard Sale
TRIMBLE – Smith Lake Park was the place to be this past Saturday as the community gathered together and held a mammoth yard sale. Attendees walked from booth to booth with their arms loaded with goodies. Whether the items being sold were just to...
Mayor Townson proclaims April “Fair Housing Month”
CULLMAN – Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson recently proclaimed the month of April 2015 “Fair Housing Month” in the City of Cullman in recognition of the importance of fair housing to our way of life.
April 11, 2015, marked the 47th anniversary of the passage of the...
Cullman County Public Library Honors Lesia Coleman for 34 years of Service
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Public Library Board and employees recently honored long time librarian, Lesia Coleman, for her 34 years of outstanding service. On Thursday, in appreciation for her dedication to the library, Coleman was presented with a set of Grace Livingston Hill’s...
CRMC Joins the American Joint Replacement Registry
CULLMAN – In its continuing mission to provide the best patient care possible, Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is proud to announce that it has become a participant of the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR).
“Joining the AJRR will help ensure that we can continue...
Cullman County Wide Yard Sale Moved to May 2
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Wide Yard Sale that was initially scheduled for Saturday, April 25 at Smith Lake Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2015 due to previously forecasted severe weather.
“We want everyone to stay safe,” said Doug Davenport, director of...
Team Crew Charity Day Moved to May 9
CULLMAN – The annual Team Crew Charity Day has been moved to May 9 due to the threat of inclement weather on the event's previous date, April 25. Forecasts projected the potential for strong storms in the afternoon hours, prompting organizers to move the...
Relay For Life event shaping up to be a fun night
CULLMAN — The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Cullman County event is shaping up to be a fun and inspirational night. The annual event will be held on Friday, May 1, 2015, at the Cullman County Fairgrounds, with the opening ceremony set...
Get Prepared: Latest State Farm Data Ranks Alabama 8th Nationally in Tornado Claims
BIRMINGHAM – State Farm is reminding Alabama homeowners about the importance of severe weather preparedness this spring by providing perspective on losses seen by homeowners during last year’s severe weather outbreaks. This includes the tornado damage seen almost one year ago in April 2014.
State...
Former University of Alabama Player Speaks at Chamber Luncheon
Our goal is to train, develop and prepare players to reach their full potential, athletically and personally, through skill training and character building.”
Jeremiah Castille, Founder of the Jeremiah Castille Foundation
CULLMAN – Former University of Alabama football player, Jeremiah Castille, was the guest speaker at...
Sacred Heart Altar Society Holds Bunco Tournament
CULLMAN – The rattling of dice and squeals of delight filled the Family Life Center at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. The glasses were filled, and the dies were cast in an evening of delight for all. The goal was twofold, have fun with...
Annual ‘Dinner with the Drum Line’ Supports CHS Percussion Program
We have had an amazing turnout; it seems the parents, community, fans and friends around the town have really enjoyed the evening.”
Adam McDowell, Associate Director of Bands and Percussion Director at Cullman High School
CULLMAN – The Cullman High School Bearcat Band’s Drum Line held...
Knapsacks for Kids Food Drive Kickoff: Area Churches and Residents ‘Stuff the Bus’ to End Local Childhood Hunger
CULLMAN – On Monday, the week long Knapsacks for Kids Food Drive began. Local citizens and area churches have come together to work towards putting a stop to childhood hunger in Cullman County. A colorful school bus decorated with bright flashing lights sits in the Save-A-Lot...
Cullman Caring for Kids Remembers Children Lost to Abuse, Continues Fighting for Others
CULLMAN – The local non-profit organization, Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK), along with a few dozen advocates and supporters, gathered around the courthouse recently to pray for the leaders of the county. A balloon release followed to remember those lost, and to send a...
International Tabletop Day Brings Gamers Together
CULLMAN – Three years ago, sci-fi celebrity Wil Wheaton wanted to bring people together to have fun in the world of tabletop games. On Saturday, local residents came together at the Comfort Inn Suites to meet new people, have fun and learn about new...
Walking for Awareness: Cullman’s Annual Walk for Autism Brings Fun and Awareness
HANCEVILLE – The annual Autism 5K, Walk and Fun Day took place last Saturday at Wallace State Community College. It was a beautiful day to be outside with family, and crowds of people showed up to spread awareness and have fun at all of the...
Bubbles of Love: Shining a Light on Parental Alienation
CULLMAN – It is not an uncommon occurrence to see a child put in the middle of a marital dispute, and one parent pitting their child against the other parent. To shine a light on the damage caused by situations like these, Mayor Max...
2015 State of the Schools/Student & Teacher of the Year
HANCEVILLE – Life is a never-ending lesson, and school is full of the best teacher ever – experience. A symbolic testimony to this statement was alive and well this past Thursday night as teachers, students, parents and supporters sat eagerly awaiting the results of...
Meet Larry Rowlette A.K.A. Colonel Cullmann
I enjoy spreading the message of heritage, tradition, and values everywhere I go. I also try to live by those same words, because it gives me something to work toward - honoring the heritage, speaking and promoting the tradition, and living the values each...
New Human Trafficking Task Force Comes to Cullman
I wanted to start this task force here, because a lot of people think of human trafficking and they think, ‘Oh, that doesn’t happen here’, but it does.”
Kathy Wilson, Cullman Juvenile Probation Officer
CULLMAN – Human trafficking is a term rarely heard in the community,...
Monks Bread available at Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN – St. Bernard Abbey’s Br. Ambrose Steele, OSB has spent many hours lately mixing monk bread in preparation for the 31st Annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair in Cullman, Alabama on April 18-19, 2015.
Br. Ambrose expects to have 2,000 loaves ready by...
10th Annual Colton’s Cookout for a Cure Benefits Relay For Life
We’ve been doing this for 10 years now. I can’t believe the turnout, year after year. It’s been amazing.”
Beth Evans, Colton’s Mother
CULLMAN – On Saturday, April 11, Werner’s Trading Company hosted the 10th Annual Colton’s Cookout for a Cure to benefit the Colton Evans’...
April 2015 Cullman City Council Meeting Breakdown
CULLMAN – A regular Cullman City Council meeting was held Monday night in the Lucille N. Galin Auditorium in City Hall at 7 p.m. The meeting began with roll call and the minutes from the city council meeting on March 23, 2015 was approved....
Hospital Board Names Clements Permanent CEO for CRMC
CULLMAN – The Cullman Regional Medical Center Board of Directors is pleased to move James Clements from Interim President/Chief Executive Officer into the permanent position leading CRMC. “The board has been extremely impressed by the financial and operational improvements made during his short tenure,”...
Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions Speaks at Barbecue Lunch
I’m really proud of Cullman. This is a hard working community; very cutting edge and has economic growth and I think you are going to continue to see that.”
Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions
CULLMAN – Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions came to Cullman Friday, April 10 to eat...
Desperation Church Transforms Closet into Kitchen for Cullman Police
Our department will be forever grateful to the members and staff of Desperation Church. They are truly taking the love of Christ to Cullman.”
Craig Green, Assistant Chief of Police
CULLMAN – Cullman City Police received a nice surprise recently when members of Desperation Church converted...
Learn How to use Chalk Paint at Cullman’s Vintage West
Bring your own piece to work with, or we can provide something for you – it’s up to you.”
Teresa Daniel, Owner of Vintage West
CULLMAN – Chalk Paint was developed over 20 years ago by Annie Sloan and now it is a famous decorative paint....
10th Annual Colton’s Cookout For A Cure to be Held April 11
CULLMAN – On Saturday, April 11, starting at 10 a.m. and continuing until 2 p.m., at Werner’s Trading Company in Cullman, there will be a cookout. The annual cookout is held in memory of Colton Evans. There will be deep fried hot dog plates and...
2nd Local Celebration of International Tabletop Day Set for April 11
CULLMAN – Everyone has a favorite tabletop game, whether it’s Monopoly, Risk, or maybe even Trivial Pursuit. There are, however, a plethora of fun and challenging games to play that many may not even be aware of. Tabletop games have made a comeback over...
Green Thumbs Wanted: New Community Garden Takes Root
This is definitely a community effort and I am excited that the Housing Authority has been so willing to do this.”
Rachel Dawsey, North Alabama Agriplex Director
CULLMAN – The Cullman Housing Authority and the North Alabama Agriplex have been working together on a Community Garden....
Sara Linkous Enters Final Stretch of Humanitarian Award Competition
CULLMAN – Local humanitarian, Sara Linkous, is in the final stretch of the National Obesity Foundation’s Humanitarian Award Competition. Linkous was nominated by her cousin, Lauren Heatherly, because of her work within the Cullman community, as well as abroad.
After hearing the news from the...
Test Results for Suspected Measles Case Are Negative
The risk should be very, very low since this baby has mostly stayed home. There shouldn’t be too many others that have been exposed.”
Marti Smith, Infection Control Nurse at CRMC
CULLMAN – A 9-month-old baby girl was brought into the emergency room at CRMC on...
Festhalle Farmer’s Market gets New Hours and Activities
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CULLMAN – Cullman Parks & Recreation announced recently the reopening and revitalization of the...
Bloomin’ Festival Remains a Top Tourism Event in the Southeast
It is a family friendly event that draws visitors from all over. It always pulls in a record attendance and everyone loves the Bloomin’ Festival.”
Cecelia Smith, Tourism Director for the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce
CULLMAN – The Bloomin’ Festival Arts & Crafts Fair is...
The Foundry Launches ‘Rebuild Campaign’ to Fund Expansion of Rehab Facility
It is so much more than just the building. It’s donating to restore families, change hearts and rebuild lives in the Cullman Community by supporting this expansion.”
Eddie Wilson, Foundry Farm Director
CULLMAN – Addiction is a serious problem throughout the world, country and even right here...
WSCC Hosts Relay for Life Event
I lost my eyesight; the tumor had pressed against my optic nerves causing me to become blind. But just because I lost my vision doesn’t mean I lost my vision for living.”
Lindsey Jones, Cancer Survivor
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College’s Common Read committee joined...
Grant Brown Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser Held with Swamp John’s
HANCEVILLE – The family and friends of Grant Brown have been working hard to raise the money to send one lucky Hanceville student to college for a year. After coming off of a 5K event, the group is not stopping their work to honor...
Berlin Sunshine Club Holds Its Largest Easter Egg Hunt to Date
BERLIN – If you felt a rumble in the earth near Berlin on Saturday, it wasn’t an earthquake. It was the pounding of little feet across the ground racing to gather Easter eggs. The Berlin Sunshine Club held their annual Easter egg hunt and...
