Wallace State Kicks Off Arts in April Events
HANCEVILLE – The annual month long Arts in April event is back at Wallace State Community College. New exhibits featuring every medium of art...
Bloomin’ Festival Remains a Top Tourism Event in the Southeast
It is a family friendly event that draws visitors from all over. It always pulls in a record attendance and everyone loves the Bloomin’...
A Parent’s Perspective of H.O.P.E’s Horse Therapies
CULLMAN – I have written several articles over the past year about H.O.P.E Therapy and the services they provide, but have not had the...
The Foundry Launches ‘Rebuild Campaign’ to Fund Expansion of Rehab Facility
It is so much more than just the building. It’s donating to restore families, change hearts and rebuild lives in the Cullman Community by...
A Brief History of Colony, Alabama
COLONY – It is believed that Colony, Alabama was originally settled after the Civil War during Reconstruction and following the emancipation, or freedom of...
Religious Spotlight: Meet Bo Edmonds
For me, the biggest challenge of being a church leader is the changing culture and society and dealing with those changes; to be uncompromising...
Cullman’s Catherine Clark Voss: A Woman with Nerves of Steel
CULLMAN – Catherine Clark Voss was no ordinary woman. Not only was she very beautiful, but she was also very smart, stubborn and had...
WSCC Hosts Relay for Life Event
I lost my eyesight; the tumor had pressed against my optic nerves causing me to become blind. But just because I lost my vision...
Opinion: Go Green Regardless of Your Stance
Climate change has become a phrase that can spark a debate in no time at all. The debate of whether or not mankind is...
Grant Brown Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser Held with Swamp John’s
HANCEVILLE – The family and friends of Grant Brown have been working hard to raise the money to send one lucky Hanceville student to...
Berlin Sunshine Club Holds Its Largest Easter Egg Hunt to Date
BERLIN – If you felt a rumble in the earth near Berlin on Saturday, it wasn’t an earthquake. It was the pounding of little...
Annual Easter Egg Hunt to be Held at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN – The Saturday before Easter, April 4, Sportsman Lake Park will be hosting an Easter egg hunt. In the past, local radio station...
Cullman County Takes Home Top Farm-City Award Three Years Running
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Farm-City Committee has become a dynasty, claiming the Overall Best Farm-City Committee Award for the third straight year for excelling in...
Red Cross Asks for Pillows and Blankets
CULLMAN – The American Red Cross hosted a “pillow fight” on Saturday, outside of Walmart, in an effort to gather supplies for their new...
Serra Visser Nissan Sponsors Easter Scavenger Hunt
CULLMAN – Starting around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, people participating in Serra Visser Nissan’s Easter Extravaganza will receive Facebook messages giving them...
Healing Through Awareness: Cullman Caring for Kids Hopes to Raise Awareness of Child Abuse...
From January 2014 to January of 2015, Cullman County DHR had 852 cases of abuse and neglect.”
Nancy Bryant, CCK Assistant Director
CULLMAN – April is...
Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q Celebrates 30th Birthday By Giving Back to the Community
We don’t do traditional advertising. What we call our advertising budget is what we do in good wills for the community.”
Beth Kibler, Jim N’...
Clarkson Covered Bridge Re-opens After Renovation
BETHEL – The construction crew is finally finished and all their equipment has been removed from the area. Clarkson Covered Bridge is once again...
Cyclists Team Up To Support Relay for Life on April 11
CULLMAN – On Saturday, April 11, cyclists will gather at Hardee’s in the Cullman Shopping Center to raise money for a local Relay for...
Possible Lightning Strike Sends Vinemont Woman to CRMC
VINEMONT – A possible lightning strike in Vinemont has sent one woman to Cullman Regional Medical Center for observation.
"Yes we did," confirmed Sheriff Matt Gentry....
Turning Tragedy into Hope: 5K Run Honors Grant Brown with Memorial Fund
HANCEVILLE – It was a brisk spring morning at Wallace State on Saturday as 17 participants ran the 5K course through the campus. The...
CP&R Branches Out to the Arts, Will Host Art in the Park on April...
We have the best recreation facilities, the best schools, the best athletics, and it is time for us to step up our games in...
New United Way Board Offers Exciting Opportunity for Youth to Help Community
CULLMAN – The United Way of Cullman County is reaching out to young professionals of the area to participate in their new program, the...
Meet Mazzie: The Furry Face of Werner’s Trading Company
“She rings the bell at the door when she wants to go outside and has her own hut, or hiding place, under the counter...
H.O.P.E. Enjoys New Home: Equine Therapy Organization Begins Lessons at New Facilities on Convent...
CULLMAN – David Poynor had a vision in 2007 of a therapeutic program that would help individuals with disabilities have access to a unique...
Mirroring History: Anderson Motel
CULLMAN – Located on Highway 31, the Anderson Hotel was the weary traveler’s home away from home. The memorable site continues to be as...
Hot Days and Cool Treats: Self-Employed Cullman Ice Cream Truck Driver Chris Eady is...
I’ve been in several different trucks; I’ve worked for the same company for years. I decided I wanted to work for myself, so I...
Do You Know These Historic Facts About Cullman?
CULLMAN – Did you know that our town’s founder Colonel Johann Gottfried Cullmann’s original home was located where Just for Looks and Berkley Bob’s...
The Link of Cullman County Continues towards $20,100 Goal, Creates Virtual Giving Tree
CULLMAN – The Link of Cullman County is a faith-based, non-profit organization that supports the needs of our neighbors through goal setting, career advising...
Couponing Classes Offered to the Masses: Fancher Tutoring Service Helps Make Saving Money Easy
I’ve spent more than 30 hours collecting all you need to know to begin your coupon journey in a convenient kit that will not...
Suspect Leads CNET on Short Pursuit Ending with Apprehension
WHITE CITY – Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry confirmed a car chase involving CNET, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Hanceville PD and Cullman City PD...
Getting Healthy to Help Others: Local Humanitarian Seeks Community’s Votes to Win Weight Loss...
I feel that having weight loss surgery would help to get the weight off faster and that will allow me to serve our community...
Cooking to Love: Augusta’s Sports Grill Carries on a Family Legacy
Some people say they love to cook, but I think my grandmother cooked to love, and we’re carrying on that legacy.”
Debbie Veres, Co-owner of...
City of Cullman Designated ‘Tree City’ for 27th Straight Year
CULLMAN – On Wednesday morning, March 18, in front of City Hall, Mayor Max A. Townson led students and citizens of Cullman in celebration...
Stop the Sneezing and Sniffles: Cullman’s Dr. Adam Harrison Discusses Common Allergies at...
CULLMAN – On Thursday, March 19, Dr. Adam Harrison of Cullman Internal Medicine spoke at Cullman Regional Medical Center’s Spring Fever Lunch and Learn...
Cullman Police Officers Recognized for Service
A law enforcement agency is only as good as the men and women who serve in it.”
Kenny Culpepper, Cullman City Police Chief
CULLMAN – During...
Mayor Proclaims April 2015 “MS Awareness Month”
CULLMAN – On Friday, March 20, 2015, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson proclaimed the month of April 2015 "MS Awareness Month." The proclamation was...
“The Most Heartwarming Film of 2014” Joins WSCC’s Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers
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Victim Services of Cullman Reaches Out to Homeless Community and Domestic Violence Victims
CULLMAN – When you think of Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC), you probably know that their prime objective is to help rehabilitate and protect...
Colon Cancer Awareness: A Few Hours of Your Life Might Just Save It
They probably could have caught this much earlier if I had gone in when I was supposed to get my colonoscopy.”
Windell Turner, Colon Cancer...
Small Children Reach Large Goal: Mrs. Stidham’s Kindergarten Class Collects 1,003 Box Tops to...
CULLMAN – Young children can make big things happen. Take, for example, Mrs. Stidham’s kindergarten class, also known as the ‘Pony Class’. The group...
OPINION: Anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma Reminds Us to Keep Moving Forward
CULLMAN – Fifty years ago, people of color were subjected to abhorrent treatment in our state, and while it is still not something many...
Mirroring History: Eureka Hotel and Rexall DrugStore Becomes Cullman Savings Bank’s Parking Deck
CULLMAN – The Eureka Hotel and Rexall Drugstore was located at the intersection of 1st Street SW and 4th Street SW in downtown Cullman....
Agriplex Holds Dinner and Silent Auction
CULLMAN – The North Alabama Agriplex is a magical place where children learn, play and grow as they explore their natural world. Farm Kid’s...
The Antique Market of Cullman: Quaint New Business Filled with Bits and Pieces of...
CULLMAN – There is a new business in town and it is full of antiques and Cullman history. The Antique Market opened its beautiful...
John W. Sparks: Cullman County’s 15th Sheriff Killed in the Line of Fire
CULLMAN – John W. Sparks served as Cullman’s 15th sheriff and the only sheriff to die in the line of duty. He was a...
Local Elementary Teacher and Musician Inspires Children for Decades with ‘The Frog Song’
CULLMAN – Tim Clemmons is the music teacher for both East and West Elementary schools. Back in the ‘80s he created a song that...
The Link of Cullman County ‘Flourishes’: Praise given to God for Organization’s Blessings at...
CULLMAN – The Link of Cullman County celebrated all that God has done in 2014 through their ministry non-profit by hosting their annual event...
Cullman Civitan Club’s Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction Benefits Local Charity
CULLMAN – The Cullman Civitan Club held their Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction on Friday at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church's Fellowship Hall....
“Yours Eternally: Letters of a Lifetime” – Ben Johnson South’s New Play Entertains the...
HANCEVILLE – “Yours Eternally: Letters of a Lifetime” is a brand new play written by local playwright Ben Johnson South. It made its debut...
Religious Leader Spotlight: Reverend John Richter – A Teacher at Heart
I love the moment the light bulb turns on and someone gets it. It’s that moment when someone realizes, ‘Oh, that’s what God is...
The Luck of the Irish: Crowds Enjoy St. Paddy’s Day in Cullman
CULLMAN – There is a lot of fact and fiction behind why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and what the true meaning behind the holiday...
2nd Fridays Kicks Off
I love that Cullman can finally have events like this. We have evolved so much in the past five years.”
Ashley Love, 2nd Fridays Attendee
CULLMAN –...
Cullman County Awarded Over $27,000 for Emergency Food and Shelter
CULLMAN – Congress has appropriated $120 million to supplement and expand emergency food and shelter programs. Each jurisdiction's award is based upon the jurisdiction's...
A Guide to St. Patrick’s Day in Cullman
CULLMAN – Local restaurants are offering big fun and entertainment for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Live music, giveaways and drink specials are...
OBITUARY: Lexie A. McSwain
Funeral Services for Lexie A. McSwain, age 85 will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Burial...
OBITUARY: Dora Diane Pridmore
Funeral Services for Dora Diane Pridmore, 57 of Tarrant, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Roger...
OBITUARY: Sue Henderson Tipton
Mrs. Sue Henderson Tipton, age 75, passed away Sunday morning, March 15, 2015 at her home. She was born in Cullman County to Ed...
OBITUARY: Evelyn Cone Harris Goodwin
Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Cone Harris Goodwin, age 93 of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Sunday March 15 at Moss-Service Funeral Home...
OBITUARY: Irene Glass Crow
Funeral services for Irene Glass Crow will be held Monday, March 16, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home, located at 1901...
Spring Cleaning is Right Around the Corner
CULLMAN – Despite all the snow and ice lately, spring is just around the corner. Flowers will begin to bloom and the grass will...
IRS Scam Bullies Local Residents
CULLMAN – A growing scam has been spreading rapidly across the nation, and has affected some residents of Cullman County and surrounding areas. The...
CP&R Hosting Parent/Child Night Out
CULLMAN – A family night out can be one of the best ways to bond together. CP&R will be holding a Mother/Daughter PJ Party and...
OBITUARY: Hollis C. Loyd
Mrs. Hollis C. Loyd, age 85, of Cullman, passed away Friday morning, March 13, 2015 at the Folsom Center.
She was born in Blount County...
OBITUARY: Keith E Smith
Mr. Keith E. Smith of Cullman Alabama passed away on March 12, 2015 at his residence at the age of 67. He was born...
OBITUARY: Philip Earl Young
Funeral services for Mr. Philip Earl Young, age 68, of Vinemont will be Saturday, March 14 at 2:30 p.m. from Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel,...
OBITUARY: Carlton ‘Pete’ Lee Scott
Carlton 'Pete' Lee Scott, age 72, of Brent, Alabama, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 12, 2015. He was born in Cullman County to Johnny...
OBITUARY: Richard Earl Evans
Mr. Richard Earl Evans of Cullman Alabama formerly of Anniston passed away on March 6, 2015 at his residence at the age of 80....
OBITUARY: Charles Ray Edge
Funeral services for Charles Ray Edge, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2015, at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev....
UPDATED: HPD Escapee Apprehended by Birmingham PD at St. Vincent’s Hospital
UPDATED: 9:20 P.M.
CULLMAN – Following several hours of searching by most all Cullman City and County law enforcement agencies, Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long...
UPDATED: Juvenile Runaway Brought to CCDC by Citizen
UPDATED 11:03 P.M.
CULLMAN – Early Friday morning Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry was asking for the public's help in locating a local runaway.
That call...
New Shanghai Circus Comes to WSCC
HANCEVILLE – On Tuesday, March 17, at 7 p.m., the New Shanghai Circus will perform in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre at Wallace State...
East Side Baptist Church Invites All to Celebrate Easter
I was radically saved and called to preach at the age of seventeen years old, a junior in high school, and started pastoring Southern...
Vinemont Eagles Baseball Team to Hold 1st Annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction
VINEMONT – The Vinemont Eagles Baseball team will host their 1st Annual Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction Saturday, March 14 in the school lunchroom....
Mirroring History: From Cullman County School to Cullman County Courthouse
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Courthouse’s current location was vacant until the year 1920 when it became home to a two-story brick building, which...
Former Alabama First Lady Marsha Folsom to Star in Ben South’s New Play
HANCEVILLE – On Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m., Ben Johnson South’s new play, “Yours Eternally: Letters of a Lifetime” will premiere. The play...
OBITUARY: Hazel Pearl Allen
Funeral Services for Hazel Pearl Allen, age 99 will be at 3:30 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2015 in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Burial...
Cullman Savings Bank: A Business with Lots of Change
CULLMAN – Towering over the city of Cullman stands a wonderful piece of the community’s history, Cullman Savings Bank. The bank was originally known...
OBITUARY: Betty Faye Wood Freeman
Mrs. Betty Faye Wood Freeman of Cullman Alabama passed away on March 9, 2015 at Hanceville Nursing Home and Rehab at the age of...
OBITUARY: Elba Jean Johnston Sadberry
Mrs. Elba Jean Johnston Sadberry of Bremen Alabama passed away on March 8, 2015 at Cullman Regional Medical Center at the age of 77....
OBITUARY: Mattie Ruth Kenner
Funeral services for Mattie Ruth Kenner, 80, of Hanceville will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Grove United...
CP&R Community Garden Coming in March
Cullman City Parks & Recreation has shown a long history of bringing in new and innovative facilities and programs into our community with multiple...
‘Carly’s Law’ CBD Oil Drug Trials to Begin
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) – Last Tuesday afternoon, Michelle Graham stood in the lobby of the Civitan building on UAB's campus with tears brimming in...
Dale Greer Discusses the Work of the Alabama Workforce Council at Chamber’s Biscuits &...
HANCEVIILLE – In July of 2014, Gov. Robert Bentley appointed industry leaders, educators and others to work on the Alabama Workforce Council. The council’s...
American Bulldog Charity Show Honors Young Boy
But just because a dog isn't the prettiest or doesn't walk exactly right doesn't mean it's not the best dog ever to someone who...
Chamber Hosts Seminar on Using Facebook & Social Media to Build and Grow Local...
You don’t need millions of fans, you just need to start with three or four people who want to hear what you have to...
Annual Autism Walk and 5K Returns to Hanceville April 11
HANCEVILLE – While many may be aware of the condition of autism, there is still much work to be done in the way of...
OBITUARY: Patricia Marie Compton
Patricia Marie Compton passed away March 6, 2015 at her residence. She was 73 years old.
Funeral Services will be held March 11, 2015 at...
OBITUARY: Bernadette Agnes Sponaugle
Funeral services for Bernadette Agnes Sponaugle, age 71 of Cullman, will be Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
OBITUARY: Wacota “Rastus” DeMonia
Funeral services for Wacota “Rastus” DeMonia, age 85 of Hartselle will be on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
OBITUARY: Lovie Golden
Mrs. Lovie Golden, age 88, passed away Saturday morning, March 7, 2015 in Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born in Cullman County to Greene...
A Little Black Dress & Lots of Fun
The event focuses on women. Just everyone coming together for a girl’s night out and having a good time."
Dr. Vicki Hawsey Karolewics, President of...
Why You Should Care About Net Neutrality
You have probably heard the term before, and chances are the term slipped by you. It’s easy enough to understand, but it is has...
LeNa` Powe of West Alabama Speaks on Helping Communities Help Their Workforce Development
CULLMAN – Industry and training were on the menu at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s February Community Luncheon this past Friday. With industry...
Lilly Grae & Co.: A Place to Create and Celebrate Hard Working Wives and...
The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more in life there is to celebrate!"
Audra Vest, co-owner of Lilly Grae & Co.
CULLMAN –...
More than Cookies: Girl Scouts Serve Positive Impact to Community
CULLMAN – February and March have always been the season for selling cookies, according to Girl Scout Leadership Experience Manager Debbie Hicks.
However, Hicks, who...
OBITUARY: Alta P. Easterwood
Funeral Services for Alta P. Easterwood, age 86 will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2015 in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Burial...
OBITUARY: Bettye Waites Estes
Graveside services for Bettye Waites Estes will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Cullman City Cemetery with Rev. Paul...
OBITUARY: Lena Mae Kilgo
Mrs. Lena Mae Kilgo of Cullman Alabama passed away on March 4, 2015 at her residence at the age of 90. She was born...
OBITUARY: Johnie Edward Freeman
Funeral services for Johnie Edward Freeman, age 77 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
