OBITUARY: Sue B. Hames
Memorial services for Sue B. Hames, 79, of Hanceville will be held on Friday, August 29, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Hanceville First Baptist Church; Rev. Philip Wigley officiating. The family will receive friends...
OBITUARY: Louise Lowery McCurdy
Funeral services for Louise Lowery McCurdy, 88, of Cullman, will be held on Friday, August 29, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Livingston Chapel United Methodist Church; with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The family...
50 Years Together: Harsh Beginnings Lead to an Amazing Life
CULLMAN – August 22, 2014 is a very special day for my family. It marks the 50th Wedding Anniversary of my parents, John and Mary (Reid) Schuler. Times were really rough in the beginning,...
Just Repurposed: Furniture Offered a Second Life
CULLMAN – A unique shop right here in Cullman that you can’t miss is Just Repurposed, located at 8200 US Highway 31, Number B in Hanceville. Just Repurposed was opened in June 2013 and...
OBITUARY: Lillian Goldie Schauer
Lillian Schauer, 98 of Falkville, AL, entered into rest on Saturday, August 23, 2014, at Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, Alabama.
Born July 12, 1916 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to the late George and Alverta...
PREP FOOTBALL – Vinemont Eagles outscore Good Hope 40-35 in jamboree
VINEMONT – Under very humid conditions to play a jamboree game, long time rivals Vinemont and Good Hope had the scoreboard operator at Mark Smothers Stadium staying busy in one of the wildest encounters...
PREP FOOTBALL – Vinemont Eagles outscore Good Hope 40-35 in jamboree
VINEMONT – Under very humid conditions to play a jamboree game, long time rivals Vinemont and Good Hope had the scoreboard operator at Mark Smothers Stadium staying busy in one of the wildest encounters...
PREP FOOTBALL – Bearcats toppled by Arab Knights in season opener
ARAB - Too many mistakes were difficult for the Cullman Bearcats to overcome in the season opener Friday night with Arab.
The Bearcats were hit by penalties early in the game then suffered two interceptions...
PREP FOOTBALL – Holly Pond takes down West End 14-7 in jamboree
HOLLY POND – The Holly Pond Broncos kick off their 2014 season against the West End Patriots tonight at Holly Pond. The Broncos kick off to the Patriots but they were unable to keep moving down...
PREP FOOTBALL – West Point passes first test beating Curry 21-7 in jamboree game
CURRY – In the famous words of UFC ring announcer Michael Buffer, “It’s time!” But instead of strapping on gloves in the middle of the octagon, the West point Warriors and the Curry Yellowjackets...
Desperation Church Clothes the Needy
CULLMAN – Desperation Church continues to do great things for the community. On Saturday, they held a Free Clothing Giveaway as part of their small group events. Many people from all over Cullman came...
Governor awards grant to help laid-off workers
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $60,000 grant to continue efforts to help workers who have lost their jobs due to downsizing or plant closings.
The grant to the Alabama Department of Labor...
The Truth About Vaping
CULLMAN – No ash, no tar, no second hand smoke and no smell are just a few of the obvious benefits of vaping. Some claim that electronic cigarettes are a healthier alternative to smoking,...
Midnight Run is a Smashing Success
CULLMAN – On the late evening of Friday, or depending how you look at it, the early morning of Saturday, nearly 1,200 people began sprinting, jogging and walking around downtown Cullman.
It was Eva Bank’s...
Open the Red Door
Red Door Clothing Offers Awesome Clothing, Accessories and Private Parties
CULLMAN – There is a wonderful clothing store here in town that will have you all dressed up and looking good in no time! Cullman’s...
Prep Football is Here
CULLMAN – High School football gets back into competition with the beginning of the 2014 regular season this week.
Under a new format by the Alabama High School Athletic Association, teams can kick off the...
Prep Football is Here
CULLMAN – High School football gets back into competition with the beginning of the 2014 regular season this week.
Under a new format by the Alabama High School Athletic Association, teams can kick off the...
Prep Football is Here
CULLMAN – High School football gets back into competition with the beginning of the 2014 regular season this week.
Under a new format by the Alabama High School Athletic Association, teams can kick off the...
Ray Park in Dodge City Celebrates Community
Small Town Celebrates Park with Summer Fun
DODGE CITY – It was a day of family fun on Friday at Ray Park in Dodge City. Dozens of kids and parents came to the small, but...
Get Personalized This School Year
CULLMAN – The beginning of a new school year is such an exciting and sometimes stressful time. A new routine can be hard to get into, but it can become a comforting constant once...
Goals are set for West Point, Warriors out to reach them
WEST POINT – Goals have been placed out by the West Point football team. Now the Warriors want to reach those goals. If they accomplish what they set out to do, the Warriors will...
Healthcare Authority Appoints New Interim CEO for CRMC
CULLMAN – The Healthcare Authority of Cullman County is pleased to welcome James Clements to Cullman Regional Medical Center as Interim Chief Executive Officer. This appointment comes after the board and former CEO Jim...
Hanceville Bulldogs have a positive approach for the 2014 Football Season
HANCEVILLE – No other prep football program locally has achieved as much as the Hanceville Bulldogs have in the past three years of regular season competition. Hanceville has been a winner in 26 of...
Midnight Run 5K Race is happening this Friday
CULLMAN – For the 22nd year, Cullman City Parks & Recreation and Eva Bank will be holding the annual Midnight 5K Run on this Friday. Every year, hundreds of people fill the streets around...
Arnold Street Crossing closed Thursday and Friday due to CSX Transportation work
CULLMAN - CSX Transportation will be closing the Arnold Street crossing on Thursday, August 14, 2014, beginning at 7 a.m. The crossing will possibly be closed for two days (Thursday and Friday). Those who...
Olive Street Closing Aug. 17
CULLMAN - On Sunday, August 17, 2014, the City of Cullman Sewer Department will have Olive Street SW between Highway 31 and Patriot Way closed for sewer work. The road will be closed from...
McMillan Advises Horse Owners to Vaccinate for EEE & West Nile Virus
MONTGOMERY, AL– Agriculture & Industries Commissioner John McMillan announces that the first positive case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has been detected in Alabama.
“This is the time of year that we are extremely vulnerable...
Breaking a losing streak is on the mind of Vinemont Eagles
VINEMONT – Seven consecutive losses to end the 2013 season didn't sit well with the Vinemont Eagles after they began the season 3-0.
Injuries changed the Eagles in which they were never able to recover.
Now...
Holly Pond Broncos are older, but still young
HOLLY POND - Having the youngest football team in the county last season was what went on at Holly Pond High School. Facing programs that were experienced with juniors and seniors, the Broncos went...
Raiders set for a season of challenges
GOOD HOPE – Back in Class 4A for only the third time in the history of Good Hope High School football, the Raiders believe they are ready for the challenges that await them in...
Expectations are high for Fairview football in 2014
FAIRVIEW – With a good summer workout behind them, the Fairview Aggies now press on with the 2014 football season right around the corner.
The Aggies worked out Wednesday afternoon on their practice field up...
ADPH seeks input on maternal and child health care needs
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Public Health is asking that families with children or youth complete an online survey concerning health and health care services. The anonymous survey is being conducted during the...
Winning was fun last year at Cold Springs, Eagles hope for more
COLD SPRINGS – Six victories by the Cold Springs Eagles last year were as many as they had combined from 2006 to 2008. Winning has not been something that has been a part of...
Bearcats have early morning workout on first day of fall practice
CULLMAN – Twenty seven seniors are gone from a Cullman Bearcat team that has gone 26-11 in the last three years, including a rather impressive 16-4 record in regional play.
Now coach Mark Britton has...
Bentley grant to assist sexual assault victims statewide
MONTGOMERY— A $271,466 grant awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley is helping local agencies and organizations provide more comprehensive services to sexual assault victims in Alabama.
The Alabama Coalition Against Sexual Violence is using the grant...
Yard Sale Great Success for Dodge City Seniors
DODGE CITY – The seniors of Dodge City held a two-day yard sale Thursday and Friday at the Dodge City Community Center. Set up like a mini flea market, each person had his or...
CRMC Not Cut from the BlueCross and BlueShield of Alabama Hospital Network
CULLMAN — Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Interim CEO Cheryl Bailey, RN, BSN, MBA wants local citizens to rest easy knowing that their care is still covered by BlueCross and BlueShield of Alabama at...
Look Ahead Foundation 5K Run is a Big Success
CULLMAN – A warm morning and sunny skies greeted all the participants the morning of the Look Ahead Foundation 5K Race. Approximately 70 runners showed up to run and help children from broken homes...
Tips for Back to School Success
July is coming to a close and with August on the horizon, back to school shopping and prepping is nearly upon us. It is a bittersweet time for parents as their little ones are...
Laugh It Out
Laughter Yoga Classes Offered in Cullman
CULLMAN – We have all heard the phrase “laughter is the best medicine”, but a new sensation has been sweeping around the globe that takes that phrase to a...
Cathedral of Praise Gives Back Packs Away
VINEMONT – While most churches in the area have wonderful Bible schools in the summertime, Cathedral of Praise Church of God in Vinemont hosts a three-day Family Fest event instead. Mainly geared toward the...
Camp Cullman Offers Big Adventure
CULLMAN – It’s always hard to adjust your schedule and keep the kids entertained during summer break. Many parents have trouble juggling work and kids when school is out, but here in Cullman there...
Christ Lutheran Church Feeds the Community
CULLMAN – Christ Lutheran Church held a free pancake breakfast for the community on Saturday. With a brand new church and a fresh take on life, the folks at Christ Lutheran were excited to...
Nathan Anderson named Director of the City of Cullman Parks and Recreation Department
CULLMAN – The City of Cullman Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Nathan Anderson to lead the department as its new director.
“The park board and staff of the department...
Seventh Street Welcomes New Pastor Eric Martin
CULLMAN – Seventh Street Baptist Church is excited to welcome their new pastor, Eric Martin. But Eric isn’t just new to Seventh Street, he’s also new to Cullman. So as he gets to know...
West Point, Cold Springs, and Vinemont take to the field for 7-on-7
Passing camps very important during summer workouts
WEST POINT – Throwing the football will be part of the game plan in the upcoming season for the West Point Warriors, Cold Springs Eagles and Vinemont Eagles.
But...
Jim ‘N Nick’s to Host Fundraiser for CRMC Foundation
CULLMAN – There are many great places to have dinner in Cullman, but how often do you go to dinner knowing your money is going to help the community? On Tuesday, July 22, Cullman...
Here Comes Santa. . . Right Down that Slippery Slide?
CULLMAN – The Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center (CWAC) was the epitome of Christmas fun and holiday cheer on Friday as they held a very unique event. The Aquatic Center partnered with Cullman Caring...
Under The Microscope: Bionic Pancreas Offers New Hope For Sufferers of Type 1 Diabetes
For sufferers of Type 1 Diabetes, managing their blood sugar can be a constant struggle. An endless stream of insulin injections and various medications are required to keep their blood sugar levels steady. That...
Avoid senseless tragedy by never leaving children alone in vehicles
MONTGOMERY – Each summer there are deaths related to heat exposure in Alabama. The extremely hot temperatures in summer should remind parents, grandparents and caregivers not to leave children unattended in vehicles. Young children...
Prevent Foodborne illnesses on hot Summer days
MONTGOMERY – Picnics, backyard grilling, camping, weddings and outdoor family reunion meals can provide a perfect environment for foodborne illnesses because the hot temperatures of summer create an ideal time for bacteria to grow....
Summer Reading Program a Success at Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Public Library system has enjoyed another successful Summer Reading Program this year. Thanks to the expertise of librarians Karen Laney and Renee Ryan, who together took the bull by...
Smith Lake Park Celebrates the Fourth of July
CULLMAN – Smith Lake Park celebrated Independence Day Friday with its exciting annual Fourth of July Festival. Admission was $5 per person, which included the festival, putt-putt golf and the pool.
This festival was packed...
What’s the Best Time to Workout?
Some of us are definitely morning people. We feel a burst of energy when we wake up and we can’t wait to seize the day. Others, however, tend to get their best wind during...
Paddle at the Rock Benefit Raises Funds for the Bell Center in Birmingham
SMITH LAKE – On a hot summer day, there is no better place to be than Smith Lake, and on Saturday, there was a great event held to embody that notion called Paddle at...
What’s the Best Time to Workout?
Some of us are definitely morning people. We feel a burst of energy when we wake up and we can’t wait to seize the day. Others, however, tend to get their best wind during...
Holly Pond Lady Broncos win two of three games in Danville camp
DANVILLE – Life will be very different for the Holly Pond Lady Broncos next basketball season. After two consecutive appearances in the Alabama High School 3A state championship game, the Lady Broncos must replace...
Cullman Bearcats are best in Summer Basketball League
CULLMAN – Point guard Lawson Schaffer tossed in 23 points while his backcourt mate Seth Swalve added 16 in leading the Cullman Bearcats to a 65-48 victory over the Priceville Bulldogs Thursday night in...
Vinemont Eagles claim victory over East Lawrence, Brewer, and Meek
DANVILLE – Good things came from the Vinemont Eagles Monday in their time at the Danville High School Team Camp.
But coach Todd Johnson knows his squad has some ways to go in order to...
DHR awarded $1.7 million grant to improve child care services
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) has been awarded a grant by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to help strengthen Alabama’s statewide Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), also known as Alabama...
Ave Maria Grotto is nominated for a USA TODAY and 10 Best Readers’ Choice...
CULLMAN – The Ave Maria Grotto has been nominated for the title of USA TODAY and 10 Best Readers’ Choice award for “Best Quirky Landmark”. Yes, Cullman’s Ave Maria Grotto is up for an...
Fishing For a Cure: Upcoming Bass Tournament Raises Money for ALS
CULLMAN – Every year, thousands of people in the United States are battling a terrible illness. It strikes without mercy and it affects entire families. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a...
Daystar Church Offers ‘Real Recovery’ for Those with Addictions
GOOD HOPE – Daystar Church, located in Good Hope, has a program that offers help for a special group of people in the community. The ‘Real Recovery’ program offers a place where folks can...
OPINION: No(ah)-It All: Mystery leak at crypt not so mysterious
Following wild reports of a mystery fluid leaking from crypts at Cullman Memory Gardens, I decided to go out to investigate this peculiar claim.
Upon arriving, Ron Foust, owner of Stone Bridge Farms, was speaking...
DIY: Wasp Trap
While many bugs serve an important role in things such as pollination and population control of other insects, some of these pests can create problems when we want to relax in our garden or...
The Dash Diet: A Review
There are a great many diets floating around these days, each with some extreme weight-loss claims and an eating regime that involves either cutting something out or adding something totally weird to your normal...
Paddle Board Water Yoga: Getting Fit in H2O
A new way to stay in shape has splashed into Cullman. The Cullman Wellness and Aquatics Center is now offering paddle board yoga classes, great for those who love a challenge.
Paddle Boards are traditionally...
Funding Restored for Disabled Veterans Hospital Transportation Service
MONTGOMERY – Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the restoration of funding for a vital hospital transportation service for disabled veterans. She made the announcement while speaking at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV)...
2014 Hanceville Bulldog Scramble Equals Another Huge Success for the School
HANCEVILLE – Hanceville High School’s 15th Annual Bulldog Scramble was held this past Friday at the Cullman Golf Course. The Bulldog Scramble is the school’s major technology department fundraiser. This year, 15 teams of...
Secretary of State Bennett Says Photo ID off to a Good Start
MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Jim Bennett said the first election using the new photo voter ID law at the polls was a great start to the implementation of the program. Of the over...
Kickoff to help prevent elder abuse held at State Capitol
MONTGOMERY - Members of the Alabama Interagency Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse held a kickoff today, Thursday June 5th, to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Month and raise awareness of the importance...
Johnny’s Bar-B-Q Rolls in to Eat on the Street
CULLMAN – Cullman’s own Johnny’s Bar-B-Q was the featured food truck at last Thursday’s Eat On the Street. This delicious taste of home was a hit at the Farmer’s Market.
Josh Wiggins and his father...
Cullman Celebrates Heritage Park’s 20th Anniversary
CULLMAN – There was something for everyone at Heritage Park’s 20th Anniversary celebration last Saturday. The beautiful park was packed with people enjoying the warm weather.
Gates opened at 11 a.m. on this hot Saturday....
Devil Dawgs Food Truck: Don’t Miss Out on a One of a Kind Dog!
CULLMAN – A new way of eating has been taking Cullman by storm. People all over Cullman are raving about the new food truck craze. The convenience and variety it brings seems to be...
OPINION – News Stories that Left an Impact
News becomes old very quickly these days. Headlines that could last for weeks now disappear in days in the digital world. News stays new. Occasionally though some important ones fall through the cracks and...
Addison man admits to 10 burglaries in Crane Hill, Jones Chapel area
CULLMAN – Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Department recently announced they had charged Sean Morgan Henley, 21, of Addison, with 10 counts of burglary, following a series of confessions he made at the...
Cinderella Leaves a Lasting Impression at St. Bernard Prep School
CULLMAN - St. Bernard Preparatory School’s production of “Cinderella” was held recently and their talented students and staff presented the story like no other. “Cinderella”, a Rodgers & Hammerstein Production, is a timeless classic...
EES Shoots to Nationals
Some of the best young archers in the country took aim at a national title recently and the archers from East Elementary Archery team traveled to Kentucky to compete on the national stage.
“We...
OPINION: The Heartbleed Bug: How Secure Are We?
It’s become known as the greatest mistake on the Internet of all time. It is the largest security breach online ever . . . and it was a total accident. The Heartbleed Bug, as...
Bright Young Minds Win Big
Local Academic Competition Recognizes Two Local Achievers
It is always a great feeling when your child excels academically. It is especially thrilling when they show a love for these areas as well. We always need...
More than 100 middle and high school students visit Wallace State
HANCEVILLE — More than 100 students in grades six through nine from area high schools visited the campus of Wallace State Community College on Thursday, April 24, so they can start giving serious thought...
Cullman takes care of Hartselle in playoff series sweep
Two consecutive years of being eliminated in the second round of the Alabama High School 5A baseball playoffs is now a memory for the Cullman Bearcats.
Their long time rival, the Hartselle Tigers, had pulled...
Cullman claims grand prize in Girls Pre-Sectional event
Cullman came out on top of the leaderboard Thursday at the Cullman Golf Course in the Girls’ Pre-Sectional event. The Lady Bearcats outperformed two schools they will see next Tuesday in the AHSAA Section...
East Elementary presents OKLAHOMA!
CULLMAN – The students at East Elementary School will present the Broadway Musical, Oklahoma! On Friday, April 25th at 7 p.m. and this Saturday, April 26th, at 1 p.m. Both public performances will be...
2014 Student and Teachers of the Year
Cullman is home to some of the best and brightest students and teachers in the nation. Last Monday night, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held the 2014 State of the Schools/Student and Teachers...
2014 Student and Teachers of the Year
Cullman is home to some of the best and brightest students and teachers in the nation. Last Monday night, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held the 2014 State of the Schools/Student and Teachers...
OPINION: April 27th: A Hard Lesson Learned
It’s a date most of us in Alabama know by heart now. Three years ago, a generational super storm ripped through the heart of the South, spawning 211 tornados over the course of 24...
Cullman wins the Bert McGriff Invitational; Good Hope golfer shoots 3-under
Wanting to play a good round of golf a week before the postseason begins, the Cullman Bearcats did that Monday afternoon in claiming the title in the Bert McGriff Invitational at Terri Pines Country...
West Point wins County Softball Title for first time since 2008
WEST POINT – Wanting to take home the county championship for the first time since 2008, West Point regrouped after the Lady Warriors allowed Cold Springs five runs in the last of the first on...
Holly Pond repeats as the Best in Cullman County Golf
Holly Pond claimed its second consecutive Cullman County High School golf tournament title and third in the past four years thanks to leading after the first round at Chesley Oaks Course in Fairview and...
West Point wins County Softball Title for first time since 2008
WEST POINT – Wanting to take home the county championship for the first time since 2008, West Point regrouped after the Lady Warriors allowed Cold Springs five runs in the last of the first on...
Holly Pond repeats as the Best in Cullman County Golf
Holly Pond claimed its second consecutive Cullman County High School golf tournament title and third in the past four years thanks to leading after the first round at Chesley Oaks Course in Fairview and...
Opinion: A Reminder of the Blessings of Being American
A Follow-Up on Fort Hood
Last week a horrible event repeated itself. A lone gunman attacked the army base of Fort Hood, killing three and injuring 16 others. This was less than five years after...
Severe Weather Preparedness: You Never Know When the Next Storm Will Strike
With April being one of the months notorious for storms in Cullman’s history, it is good to know how to be prepared! There are several steps you can take to be prepared for tornadoes...
St. Bernard Lady Saints shut out Danville; Clinch Playoff Berth
CULLMAN – St. Bernard’s Lady Saints are in the AHSAA 1A-4A soccer playoffs for the second consecutive season following a 3-0 victory over Danville at home Thursday afternoon.
Abigale Bennett compiled a hat trick for...
AdvancED recommends Continued Accreditation following review of CCS
CULLMAN – The AdvancED external review team, under the direction of Dr. James Brown, reported to the Cullman City Board of Education they would be recommending Cullman City Schools for continued accreditation after their...
OPINION: End of March, Good News for Troops
March marked the 150th month of the war in Afghanistan. Since October 7, 2001, U.S. troops have been deployed there. Their primary task had been to eliminate Afghanistan as a safe haven for terrorism,...
No. 6 Addison defeats St. Bernard in 1A, Area 11 baseball
A six-game losing streak ended for the Bulldogs Monday afternoon as they kept their playoff hopes alive with a 1A, Area 11 win at St. Bernard. Thanks to five extra base hits, the Bulldogs...
Vinegar…The Eighth Wonder of the World!
The Cleaning Agent That Has Superpowers
With the many uses and capabilities of vinegar, it’s astonishing that there hasn’t been an infomercial about this amazing product. I can see the video reel now: “It cleans,...
Cullman Disc Club Knows Where You Should Be on Sundays at 2 p.m.
Local Club to Host Tournament for Popular Sport Disc Golf
Disc Golf is a sport rapidly growing in popularity and with the weather finally warming up, there’s no better time to play. And thanks to...
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Obituary: Estelle Rowe
Estelle Rowe, age 83 of Hanceville, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, at her home. Estelle was born on April 8, 1939, in...
