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...
Mayor proclaims Sept. 26 Family Day in city of Cullman
Pictured L-R: Miranda and Jackson Patterson, Mayor Townson, Brad and Karlee Patterson
CULLMAN - Mayor Max A. Townson has officially proclaimed Sept. 26 “Family Day” in the city of Cullman. Brad and Miranda Patterson of the Alabama Family Rights Association (ALFRA) were on hand, along...
Wallace State hosting health fair and blood drive Sept. 27
Updated Sept. 20, 2:06 p.m.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College will host a health fair and LifeSouth blood drive on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Wellness Center on the Hanceville campus.
Held from 9 a.m.-noon, the health fair is free and open to the public....
FHS grad Jessica Patterson living her dream as UA Crimsonette
CULLMAN - Jessica Patterson is living her dream. Patterson, a graduate of Fairview High School, is enjoying her first year as a Crimsonette in the University of Alabama’s famous Million Dollar Band.
The Crimsonettes are an elite group of majorettes, known throughout the country. This...
33rd Annual Cullman County Band Exhibition held Saturday evening
CULLMAN - Last night, the Cullman High School (CHS) band hosted the 33rd Annual Cullman County Band Exhibition, with Vinemont, Good Hope, West Point, Fairview, Holly Pond, Hanceville, Cold Springs and Cullman sending their bands to showcase to the community their halftime shows that...
Week 5 Recap: Teams to take a week off from grueling regional play
CULLMAN COUNTY - Next week, all teams in The Cullman Tribune/Cullman Sense coverage area will get away from grueling and intense play of regional games in the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
Some teams may wish they could stay in the regional schedule and keep...
Wings, beer and football: Clucknbrew 2016
CULLMAN - Clucknbrew went off without a hitch Saturday, in spite of the day’s on-and-off rain and drizzle. The annual Cullman Parks and Recreation Department (CP&R) event was held downtown at Depot Park and was all about wings, craft beer and, of course, football!
Local...
Update on Saturday night shooting and Friday’s suspicious death
CULLMAN - A shooting on the city's southwest side Saturday night left one person injured. Cullman Police Department (CPD) officers responded to a report of shots fired at 6:20 p.m. at the home of Terry Fields at 1410 Second St. SW.
George Lamar Flanigan, 38,...
Auburn loses tough SEC opener
AUBURN - It was a frustrating night for the Auburn offense, amassing 399 total yards but only finding the end zone twice as the Tigers fell to the Texas A&M Aggies 29-16 in the SEC opener for both teams.
Auburn dented the scoreboard first, starting...
West Point claims victory in 5th annual St. Bernard volleyball invitational
CULLMAN - West Point played its best volleyball of the season this week. A 9-1 record was capped off by posting six victories on Saturday in the fifth annual St. Bernard Prep School Invitational.
The Lady Warriors went through the rest of the competition, losing...
Rivals battle it out for supremacy in Fairview XC Invitational
FAIRVIEW - A cross country rivalry between Cold Springs High School and St. Bernard Prep School continued on Saturday in the Fairview Invitational.
Two of the top programs among the smaller classifications in the Alabama High School Athletic Association went down to the wire. Cold...
UPDATED: Shooting in city of Cullman leaves one man injured
Updated Sept. 17, 9:45 p.m.
CULLMAN - A shooting on the city's southwest side tonight left one person injured. Cullman Police Department (CPD) investigators are still on the scene of the incident, which happened in a residence on Second Street Southwest between Morgan and Denson...
Cpl. Larry M. Dunn to be laid to rest today in Cullman
CULLMAN - Cpl. Larry M. Dunn's long journey home will finally be complete today, when the soldier's remains will be laid to rest here in Cullman County. The family will receive friends at Cullman-Heritage Funeral Home from 10-11 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Following the funeral,...
Blue Devils’ passing attack too much for Raiders in shutout 41-0 loss
CORDOVA - The Good Hope Raiders looked to get their first win of the season and in the region at Cordova. Unfortunately, those plans did not go as planned at all as Cordova took control from the opening snap and ended up shutting out...
Meek slays Gaylesville, 40-8
ARLEY - The Meek Tigers earned a much needed win Friday night over the Gaylesville Trojans, claiming victory in their Homecoming game, 40-8.
Coming off a rocky few weeks, Meek finally put it all together and capitalized on the Trojans’ errors. The Tigers’ talent shined,...
Cold Springs Eagles crush Falkville Blue Devils 48-22
BREMEN - The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Falkville Blue Devils tonight for their homecoming game and it was not disappointing for them as they sent the Blue Devils back home with an L, taking the victory 48-22.
Cold Springs senior Nicholas Rollo had the...
Tough sledding for Vinemont, Eagles fall 55-14 to Fultondale
FULTONDALE - It was a rough night for the Vinemont Eagles as they took Interstate 65 into Fultondale to take on the Wildcats. Fultondale rattled off 326 yards of offense on their way to a 55-14 victory.
It looked like both teams were in for...
J.B. Pennington remains undefeated, outscores Hanceville 44-30
HANCEVILLE - J.B. Pennington running back Trey Griffin took matters into his own hands in the fourth quarter when the Hanceville Bulldogs were on a comeback attempt in this 3A, Region 6 battle at Ray Talley Stadium.
Griffin racked up 110 yards rushing on 11...
A tale of two halves: Cullman takes down Ft. Payne 34-10
FT. PAYNE – Cullman started the season slowly entering Friday night’s game against the Wildcats without a regional win, but the Cats took over in dominant fashion, putting up 17 unanswered points, defeating Ft. Payne 34-10.
The first quarter saw Cats’ star QB Fletcher Jennings...
CPD asking for public’s help in locating 2 persons of interest
Updated: Sept. 16 at 9:17 p.m.
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Jerome Flanigan and Kayla Thursby.
Flanigan, a 34-year-old African-American male, and Thursby, a white female, are persons of interest in the CPD's investigation of a suspicious...
Mayor proclaims Sept. 16 “The American Legion Day” in the city of Cullman
Pictured, l-r: American Legion Post 4 Sgt. at Arms Sid Parker, Don Reid, Mayor Townson, Commander Dan Raley, American Legion Auxiliary Sgt. at Arms Diane Raley and American Legion Auxiliary President Becky Barnard
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson proclaimed today, Sept. 16, as...
POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony held at Cullman VFW post
CULLMAN - Today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day across the country, and the local chapters of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars held a special ceremony this morning to commemorate it.
Fifth-grade students from Vinemont Elementary School joined in on the event at...
Woman found deceased in southwest Cullman; coroner confirms suspicious circumstances
Updated Sept. 16 at 1:27 p.m.
CULLMAN - A 33-year-old woman was found deceased this morning in the southwest part of the city of Cullman under what Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has confirmed as suspicious circumstances. The woman has been identified as Leslie...
Profile: Cullman County-based bullet manufacturer Moylan LLC
Photo: Dr. Bruce Moylan, left, and the rest of his crew
BAILEYTON - Bullet manufacturer Moylan LLC was founded in 2015 and hopes to “provide innovative ammunition to the American consumer,” according to its owner, Dr. Bruce Moylan.
According the company’s website, “Moylan LLC brings engineered...
Area preview- week no. 5
J.B. Pennington Tigers (4-0, 2-0) @ Hanceville Bulldogs (2-2, 1-1)
3A, Region 6
Ray Talley Stadium - Hanceville, Friday 7 p.m.
SERIES: Hanceville leads 32-19-2
LAST TIME: Hanceville defeated J.B. Pennington 39-13 in 2009
LAST WEEK: Hanceville defeated Vinemont 28-22, J.B. Pennington defeated Locust Fork 28-26.
Hanceville welcomes a J.B....
St. Bernard looks solid, sweeps Falkville in straight sets
CULLMAN - It was easy going for the St. Bernard Lady Saints Thursday afternoon as they controlled the net and the scoring, dropping the Falkville Lady Blue Devils in straight sets 25-20, 25-19 and 25-15.
The Lady Saints took a commanding lead early in set...
Lady Bearcats gain a split in tri-match assignment at home
CULLMAN - Cullman had to make adjustments on the floor tonight to accommodate for the absence of sophomore libero Bailey Swann, who was recovering from food poisoning.
The Lady Bearcats dropped a three-game set on Thursday afternoon to 6A, Area 14 foe Albertville. Then in...
3 area schools to receive Chromebooks, thanks to CCCDC
Photo: l-r, Joe Golden, Bill Strandlund and Josh Speakman speak to attendees after the CCCDC meeting.
GOOD HOPE - Three local schools will be able to supply their students with Google Chromebooks now, thanks to grants approved tonight by the Cullman County Community Development Commission...
West Elementary opening new Outdoor Classroom
Photo: The group on Sunday, Sept. 11 who broke ground on the new Outdoor Classroom
CULLMAN - Were you that child who learned tactically? You might have wanted to feel the texture of tree bark, or the smoothness of a stone, or maybe you loved...
Hanceville officers play critical role in busting national car theft ring
Photo: Left to right: Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail, Deputy Chief Adam Hadder, Lt. Brannon Hammick and Police Chief Bob Long (Aug. 25, 2016)
Late last month, we reported that two Hanceville officers had been recognized for their role in busting a national auto theft ring....
St. Bernard Abbey to celebrate 125th anniversary; 4 days of festivities planned Sept. 23-26
Photo: St. Bernard students Ben Swalley and Eli Michelfelder take advantage of the lobby in the new Liberal Arts Center at St. Bernard Prep.
CULLMAN - St. Bernard Abbey will celebrate 125 years of service to the North Alabama community with a four-day weekend of...
Update on U.S. 278 resurfacing
From the City of Cullman: The bids for the U.S. Highway 278 resurfacing project – to resurface U.S. 278 from I-65 to East Point – will be let Sept. 30, 2016. Once the bids are accepted, work should begin sometime in November 2016.
Non-residential building permit fee, effective Oct. 1
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: The State of Alabama has notified the City of Cullman that all non-residential permits issued by building departments will be subject to a fee of $1 per $1,000 of construction authorized. This fee will be sent to the State of Alabama: The...
Cullman hangs tough, falls to Brewer in four sets
CULLMAN - If you are a fan of great volleyball action, then Tuesday was the day and Cullman was the place for you as the Lady Bearcats welcomed the Brewer Lady Patriots to town for an area showdown.
Cullman got the match going with two...
Tajuan McCarty, survivor of human sex trafficking, shares her story
Photo: Cullman Juvenile Probation Officer Kathy Wilson, Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock and Tajuan McCarty
CULLMAN - Tajuan McCarty, founder of The WellHouse in Birmingham, on Tuesday night spoke to a large crowd at Desperation Church about the harsh realities that affect some people’s...
McCutcheon: “We have a long way to go with the general fund”
CULLMAN - It was a packed house at the VFW on Tuesday evening. More than 70 people, including many elected officials, turned out to hear the special guest speaker at this month’s Cullman County Republican Women meeting. Newly-elected Alabama Speaker of the House Mac...
St. Bernard Lady Saints earn first victory of the volleyball season
CULLMAN - Victory was very satisfying for the St. Bernard Prep School Lady Saints Tuesday evening.
Playing at the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center for the first time on the season, the Lady Saints put together a solid performance to defeat Whitesburg Christian from Huntsville three games...
Wallace State men’s golf finishes 3rd in WSCC Fall Invitational
Photo: Wallace State sophomore Trey Hanvey sizes up a putt during the Wallace State Fall Invitational.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s men’s golf team finished third in the 2016 Wallace State Fall Invitational, which wrapped up Tuesday at Cross Creek Golf Course.
Wallace State’s Garrett Senia finished...
CRMC Foundation’s 25th Annual Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Extravaganza raises $80,000
Photo: CRMC Foundation Executive Director Maria Stanford congratulates Danny Adams, right, who was the winner of the Million Dollar Hole-in-One Shootout. No one actually made the hole-in-one to win the $1 million, but Adams was the closest.
CULLMAN - Changes have been made through...
CHS hosts annual College and Career Fair
CULLMAN - On Monday night, Cullman High School hosted its annual College and Career Fair for students. The event gives students, especially seniors, a chance to speak with admissions counselors and students from several colleges and universities from all over the state of Alabama;...
Fairview Town Council notes- Sept. 12
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Town Council met Monday evening, with all members of the council in attendance.
The minutes from the August meeting were approved, and the council quickly moved ahead to old business.
It was reported that the plans for the new Fairview Senior Center...
Cullman City Council denies public hearing for townhouse homes; several special events permits issued
Photo: Cullman City Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Cullman City Attorney Roy W. Williams, Jr. chat after the meeting is adjourned.
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council came together for a regularly-scheduled meeting on Monday evening, with all members present. The meeting was efficient and...
Good Hope finds redemption, defeats Vinemont in shortened game
GOOD HOPE - Monday afternoon was big for Good Hope Middle School. It was the first time they got a crack at Vinemont since they lost the 2015 county championship game to the Eagles in a stunning upset.
Good Hope started the game with an...
Local LGBT group looking to connect with more of the local LGBT community
L-R: Leny Chacon (vice-president of the Cullman County LGBT), Lauren Chacon (social media director), Josh Coleman (president) and Patrick Camp (outreach director)
CULLLMAN - This weekend, the Cullman County Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) group held a gathering at the Cullman County Democratic headquarters...
Drone used in speed experiment at St. Bernard Prep
Photo: Conor Berry shares his drone with Mr. John Burks for the Physical Science Class project at St. Bernard Prep.
CULLMAN - A remote control drone was recently used as part of a speed experiment in physical science class at St. Bernard Prep. While the...
Running in Circles: Cullman’s 24-Hour Challenge
CULLMAN - If you are a serious runner looking for a challenge, and you just happen to prefer running beside a peaceful lake surrounded by large pine trees, then this is the race for you. Running in Circles is happening Oct. 15-16 at Sportsman...
Clucknbrew community tailgate party to take place Saturday
CULLMAN – Football season has officially arrived. Time for kickoffs and tailgate parties. Time to throw back some beers with friends while cheering on your favorite sports team. With this season comes something to make it even more spectacular: Cullman City Parks and Recreation...
Tigers roar, win big at home
AUBURN - Coming off a gut-wrenching loss to the No. 2 team in the nation, Clemson, last week the Auburn Tigers looked to get back on track Saturday evening as they took on the Arkansas State Red Wolves and get on track they did....
Week 4 Recap: Hanceville, Holly Pond, West Point gain critical wins in regional play; Addison still undefeated
CULLMAN COUNTY - Hanceville, Holly Pond and West Point found the formula that was needed on Friday night in must-win situations from regional play in week four of the 2016 area football regular season schedule.
Now that the Bulldogs, Broncos and Warriors are 1-1 in...
70 anglers hit Smith Lake for 3rd annual Fishing for a Cure 4ALS Tournament Saturday
TRIMBLE - Thirty-five boats took to Smith Lake Saturday for the third annual Fishing for a Cure 4ALS Tournament. Conditions at sunrise were cloudy, then turned into sunshine with the temperature hitting the low 90s by the time the event ended at 2 p.m.
The...
2nd Annual Caring for Cullman Concert set for Sept. 19
CULLMAN - Christian music, country and Broadway fans will be delighted to know that local artists, Eric Bennett and Paige Harbison, will be performing at this year’s second annual Caring for Cullman Concert, brought to you by the Good Samaritan Health Clinic. Save the...
2nd Annual Caring for Cullman Concert set for Sept. 19
CULLMAN - Christian music, country and Broadway fans will be delighted to know that local artists, Eric Bennett and Paige Harbison, will be performing at this year’s second annual Caring for Cullman Concert, brought to you by the Good Samaritan Health Clinic. Save the...
