CRMC Welcomes David Shupe, DO to Medical Staff
CULLMAN – Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is pleased to welcome David Shupe, DO to the Medical Staff. A native of Kennesaw, Georgia, Dr. Shupe received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012 from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwanee, Georgia after receiving his...
Vehicle Collision and House Fire Occur at Same Location
CULLMAN – A structure fire just off of Hwy 69 South between Applebee's and the National Guard Armory has Cullman Fire and Rescue crews working quickly to extinguish the blaze.
A collision involving one of the Fire and Rescue vehicles, located not far from the house fire has...
Talented Young Farmers Shine at Annual Conference
MONTGOMERY – The future of Alabama agriculture looked bright as young farmers took the spotlight Monday night in statewide contests sponsored by the Alabama Farmers Federation.
Winners in the Outstanding Young Farm Family (OYFF) and Excellence in Agriculture contests were announced at the closing banquet...
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Begins Friday
MONTGOMERY – Alabama’s 10th Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, and end at midnight on Sunday, Aug. 9.
“This is a perfect opportunity for parents to purchase needed school supplies and get a tax break at the same time,”...
August to be a Busy Month for the Shrine’s Lourdes Grotto
Bishop Robert Baker has been extremely encouraging and instrumental in helping this Grotto to be a place which has enriched the spiritual lives of those in his Diocese and all who visit the Shrine.”
Jennifer Prybyla, Assistant Director of Pilgrimages
HANCEVILLE – The month of August will...
Walmart Hiring Approximately 300 Associates for New Cullman Store
CULLMAN – Walmart will hire approximately 300 associates to work at the new Walmart slated to open this fall in Cullman. A temporary hiring center has opened at 3323 Alabama Hwy. 157, Suite C.
Applications will be accepted Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 1...
Cullman County Schools Bus Drivers Win State Competition
We are extremely proud of the way our bus drivers compete each year in this competition.”
Mike Floyd, Cullman County Schools Transportation Director
CULLMAN – Cullman County recently had three school bus drivers place top 10 in the State School Bus Safety Road-E-O Competition. The competition...
CRMC Center for Wound Healing Recognized with National Award for Clinical Excellence
CULLMAN – Cullman Regional Medical Center physicians, leaders and clinicians recently gathered to celebrate the Center of Distinction Award, which was given to CRMC Center for Wound Healing by Healogics, Inc., the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes...
Extension Office Holds Home Food Preservation Basics Workshop
I’ve had more fun with these folks and I will come back for single class I can get because I enjoy the company.”
Jo-Amrah Dillingham, Workshop Attendee
CULLMAN – The Cullman Extension Office held its 2015 Home Food Preservation workshop from July 21, 2015, through July...
Families First Rally Brings Awareness to Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is the easiest crime to prevent. All one needs to do is put down whatever distraction is at hand and pull to the side of the road if needed.”
Rebecca Koehler, Hands on the Wheel
CULLMAN – On Sunday, July 26th, the first annual...
Kids Night Out To be Held at C.W. Day Park
HANCEVILLE – The Hanceville Police Department is hosting the seventh annual Kids Night Out on August 7 at Hanceville’s C.W. Day Park. The event will run from 6 - 8 p.m.
The event will host free food, inflatables, and games for the whole family. Local...
Smith Lake Fireworks Do-Over Scheduled for Saturday
CULLMAN – For anyone in attendance during the Fourth of July celebration at Smith Lake Park, the first three-to-four minutes of the fireworks show seemed to be going smoothly.
About four minutes into the display things stopped going according to plan.
Cullman County Parks and Recreation...
Victorian Manor Changes Name to Brookdale Hanceville
The city of Hanceville has been very good to us and the mayor has also been very good to us.”
Miranda Sansing, Executive Director of Brookdale Hanceville
HANCEVILLE – On Thursday, July 16th, Victorian Manor Assisted Living officially changed its name to Brookdale Hanceville. Excited residents...
Annual EvaBank Midnight Run 5K Gets Colorful
CULLMAN – This year's EvaBank Midnight Run 5K will add a splash of neon color. Black lights will illuminate portions of the course and runners who choose to take part will have neon powder tossed at them.
Waid Harbison, Marketing and Programs Director for Cullman City Parks and Recreation...
Local Volunteers Guard Armed Forces Career Center
We've got to get people back to loving our country again.”
Sheila Huff, Volunteer
CULLMAN – Just off Second Avenue at the Armed Forces Career Center in Cullman, Joey Miller and Sheila Huff are on guard. After learning of the shooting at a military recruiting center in Chattanooga,...
Couple Arrested for Felony Child Abuse to Four Year Old Child
CULLMAN – Yesterday, July 20, 2015 the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Amber Marie Trybalski De Loach, 24 years old of Arab, Ala. and Jeremy Fitzpatrick De Loach, 22 years old of Arab, Ala. for felony child abuse to a four year old child.
The victim...
Dayspring Dairy: Alabama’s First Licensed Sheep Dairy Farm
Our goal is to produce unique, delicious, safe, and healthy cheeses for our customers.”
Greg Kelly, Owner - Dayspring Dairy
GALLANT – Nestled in a valley in the piedmont of north-east Alabama with lush rolling pastures is Dayspring Dairy Farm. The family owned and operated farm is...
Investigators Discover Human Remains at Hanceville House Fire Site
You have to treat it as a crime scene until you rule that it was not.”
Bob Long, Hanceville Police Chief
HANCEVILLE – On Wednesday July 15, a house on County Road 522 in Hanceville caught fire. Around 2:30 p.m. the Hanceville Fire Department responded to the incident.
“When...
Drug Sting Leads to Arrest of Three
CULLMAN – Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) recently arrested three individuals: Donovan Casey Odom, 42 years old Cullman, Tammy Rena Moore, 28 years old of Cullman, and Xanadu Johnna Sanford, 32 years old of Huntsville for drug trafficking and drug possession.
The...
Stay Safe this Summer with Outdoor Grilling Tips
CULLMAN – During the warm climate season, when a hard week at work winds down and the weekend arrives, it can be an opportune time to have an outdoor barbecue. Unfortunately, as tasty as grilling is, it can also be a risky way to...
Local 5-Year-Old Raising Money for Diabetic Alert Dog
Activity, excitement, heat and anxiety all cause big changes in the body’s blood sugar, which are things that happen to a 5-year-old all the time so he has to be constantly monitored.”
Charity Taylor, Lucas’ Mother
CULLMAN – Meet the adorable 5-year-old Lucas Hembree. He may...
Confederate Flag Sales on the Rise at Wilborn Outdoors
CULLMAN – With the controversy around the Confederate flag swirling, the management at Wilborn Outdoors saw a business opportunity. They began stocking Confederate flags about three weeks ago, and the results have been impressive.
"We can't keep them in," said Store Manager Tommy Holcombe.
He says...
Christmas in July Helps Feed the Less Fortunate
It just shows you how much the residents here are willing to give year-round, not just at the holidays.”
Cameron Everett, CWAC Director
CULLMAN – For the third year in a row the Cullman Wellness & Aquatics Center opened its doors Friday, but rather than the typical...
Festhalle Stays Open Late: Market Expands Hours for Evening Shoppers
I’m set up beside a lady selling some amazing baklava and baked goods, kale, chow chow, peaches, tomatoes, squash, and 'Sophie the soap baby approved' peach Popsicles.”
Elizabeth McDowell, Owner of Hippimama Bath & Beauty
CULLMAN – Those that love fresh fruit and vegetables but have...
Arrest Made in Connection to Theft Cases
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Joshua Daniel Ray Roberts, 33 years old of Good Hope, Ala. in the early morning hours of July 11, 2015 in connection to several thefts that have occurred the past few weeks.
CCSO Investigators arrested Mr....
Summer Months Bring out Snakes and Spiders Around Cullman County
CULLMAN – As the summer months roll on gardening and adventures in the woods become a pastime. Unfortunately, this also means a higher likelihood of coming into contact with dangerous snakes and insects. Insects such as spiders are especially dangerous.
According to Neil Schamban, MD,...
Cullman County Parks and Recreation Moves to Ag Center
CULLMAN – Cullman County Parks and Recreation has recently moved their office from Sportsman Lake Park to the Cullman County Agriculture Center.
The new space is now easily accessible and has better parking.
The new offices have twice the storage space, which can be used for special...
Couple Arrested for Sexual Abuse to Minor Children
CULLMAN – Yesterday, July 8, 2015 the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Amber Maritta Cartwright, 24 years old of Crane Hill, Ala. and Zachary Levi Burns, 23 years old of Cullman, Ala. for several counts of sexual abuse of two minor children.
The two...
Cullman County Courthouse Celebrates 50th Anniversary
On July 3, 1965, the Courthouse was dedicated to serve Cullman County. Since then much has changed, not only the Courthouse but the county itself.”
Kenneth Walker, Cullman County Commission Chairman
CULLMAN – On Tuesday, July 7, 2015, residents and officials from throughout Cullman County gathered...
Gov. Bentley Awards $120K Grant to Create Jobs in Cullman
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $120,000 grant to create jobs and spur economic development in the city of Cullman.
The Community Development Block Grant will fund infrastructure necessary for the construction of a La Quinta Inn and Suites near the intersection of...
Coffee with a Cop: Cullman PD Sits Down and Talks with Local Residents
CULLMAN – Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. the Red Door Café hosted Coffee with a Cop. The community was invited to come and drink coffee with the Cullman Police Department.
The purpose of the event was for citizens to get to know their local...
Drug Bust Nets Drugs and Guns
CULLMAN – On Sunday July 5, 2015, agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), arrested Fasha Jade Deans, 26 years old of Cullman, AL and Michael Ruben Evans, 44 years old of Cullman, Ala.
Ms. Deans was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Control Substance,...
Fairview July 4th Fireworks Celebration and Car Show Rescheduled
FAIRVIEW – The Independence Day firework display at Fairview has been rescheduled for Labor Day, due to inclement weather. The Fairview Band Car Show, originally set for July 4th, has also been postponed. It will take place on August 1st.
“We decided to call off...
Fourth Annual Fireworks Festival at Heritage Park Brings Families Together
We’re out here to provide the community with a really fun, safe way to celebrate the Fourth of July and to serve people and show them the love of Jesus.”
Auston Neal, Desperation Church Member
CULLMAN – On Saturday, July 4th, 2015 Desperation Church in Cullman presented...
Smith Lake Park Cancels Firework Show, Possible Labor Day Make-up Show in the Works
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TRIMBLE – Smith Lake Park’s firework show has been cut short due to unsafe...
Chamber of Commerce’s Community Luncheon Gets Fishy
CULLMAN – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held its June Community Luncheon at All Steak on Friday, June 26, 2015. Dr. Rusty Wright, Associate Professor of the School of Fisheries, and Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences at Auburn University, was the guest speaker. He...
RAD Kids Program Teaches Children to Resist Aggression Defensively
CULLMAN – Officer Cindy Rohrscheib led a program for children at the Cullman Civic Center last week designed to teach kids about basic safety and how to defend themselves against attackers. RAD, which stands for Resisting Aggression Defensively, not only instructs children what to...
Tennessee National Guard Conducting Training Exercises at Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center
SOUTH VINEMONT – A multitude of rumors, text alerts and other forms of social media began swarming Friday night as a National Guard convoy was spotted entering Cullman County.
“(The) Tennessee National Guard is on their way to training and are staying at the Ag...
Residents Reminded of City Fireworks Ordinance
CULLMAN – As Independence Day fast approaches, it is only fitting, for many, to buy fireworks to celebrate the great American holiday. The only problem is fireworks can be a safety hazard when set off inside city limits.
Cullman Police Chief, Kenny Culpepper, stated, “We...
Cullman Regional Airport: Flying in Commerce for Cullman County
Having a thriving regional airport makes Cullman more accessible and more efficient to do business with.”
Mayor Max A. Townson
CULLMAN – Cullman Regional Airport was built in the 1950s due to the hard work of the City and County of Cullman. Since then it has...
Municipal Buildings to Close Friday, Sanitation Schedules Unchanged
CULLMAN – According to the Office of the Mayor, all city and municipal buildings will close Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. City Hall, Cullman County Courthouse, and all other buildings run by the city will close all day July 3 and...
Sheriff Releases Smith Lake Park Independence Day Traffic Information
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will be responsible for traffic control following the fireworks show at Smith Lake Park Saturday, July 4th, 2015. CCSO estimates there could be as many as ten thousand people attend the fireworks show based on recent...
Community to Hold Multiple Independence Day Celebrations
CULLMAN – This year’s July 4th will see many celebrations throughout the Cullman area. With low ticket prices to free events, there is sure to be an event to fit almost any budget’s needs.
Desperation Church will hold a firework celebration July 4th at Heritage...
Winston County Escapee Arrested
CULLMAN – Today the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) located and arrested Bradford Seth Burney, 19 years old of Hanceville, after he escaped from a Winston County Sheriff’s Office patrol car.
Yesterday afternoon, June 29th, 2015, Winston County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) had detained Mr. Burney...
Cullman Probate Judge Begins Issuing Marriage Licenses To Same-Sex Couples
CULLMAN – Though the Supreme Court’s decision for every state to award marriage licenses to same-sex couples was announced last Friday, Cullman, along with all of Alabama, was unable to issue licenses until this Monday, when an injunction barring the issuing of marriage licenses...
Historic Bomber Plane Set To Land in Cullman, Take Residents Airborne
CULLMAN – Cullman Mayor Max Townson announced last Thursday that the renowned World War II B-17 Bomber, Memphis Belle, will be flying into Cullman for this year’s Veterans Day Celebration.
The annual ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 7. Under the oversight of Cullman...
Cullman County Farmers Market Still Keeps it Fresh after 30 Years
Everybody come out to visit, we have some fresh stuff. Everything is grown local. We’d like for you to come participate.”
Larry Clark, Local Farmer
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Farmers Market has remained a local tradition for 30 years. This year, farmers have again populated...
Hanceville to Hold Public Hearing on Animal Ordinance Thursday
HANCEVILLE – On Thursday, June 25, the Hanceville City Council will have its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. At 6:00 p.m. they will hold a public hearing on the City Animal Ordinance.
In the last meeting, the Council explained the problems the city is having...
CPD Chief on RTS Arrests: ‘This Year is Actually Lower Than Some of the Other Rock the Souths’
All in all we felt like it was a very successful concert.”
Kenny Culpepper, Cullman City Police Chief
CULLMAN – The Cullman Police Department, assisted by the Cullman County Sheriff's Department, had 16 total arrests surrounding the Rock the South music festival. The relation of a...
“Secret Meals for Hungry Children” Benefits From Local Car Show
If it weren’t for the generosity of Scott Spitzer and the Cullman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealership, the car show could not happen.”
Brenda Allison, Pentastar South Car Club
CULLMAN – On Thursday, June 18, 2015, Cullman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and the Pentastar South Car...
New nursing students attend orientation session at WSCC
HANCEVILLE – About 200 new nursing students attended orientation Tuesday at Wallace State Community College. During the day-long event, the students were given information about when to expect certain classes to be taught, their uniform scrubs, text books and equipment they will need, financial aid and...
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...
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