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2 local teachers receive award for outstanding achievement
CULLMAN - Cullman City Primary School teachers Anna Anderson and Amanda Stidham were two of only three Alabama teachers recognized by Athens State University...
Area farmers attend Alabama Farmers Federation 95th Annual Meeting
Nineteen farmers from Cullman County attended the Alabama Farmers Federation 95th Annual Meeting Dec. 4-5 in Montgomery. Attendees and elected leaders set organizational policies...
Drought emergency ‘No Burn’ order to remain in effect statewide until further notice
MONTGOMERY - The statewide drought emergency ‘No Burn’ order declared by Gov. Robert Bentley in early November will remain in effect until conditions change...
Gospel Music Hall of Fame members, The Nelons, join Michael English and friends for...
TRINITY - The SING Christmas Tour 2016 is coming to Trinity Baptist Church in Trinity, Alabama, located at 1281 Old Highway 24, on Friday,...
Southern Prep Sports Academy opening in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - The opening of Southern Prep Sports Academy, based in Hanceville, has been announced by its athletic director, James Tolbert, who says the...
“American Pickers” to film in Alabama, looking for residents with antique collections
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team are excited to return to Alabama! They plan to film episodes of the hit series “American Pickers”...
Cullman Fire Rescue: Burn permits suspended in city of Cullman
ATTENTION: ISSUANCE OF BURN PERMITS HAS BEEN SUSPENDED.
Effective immediately, Cullman Fire Rescue and the Fire Marshal’s office will no longer issue burn permits within...
Oktoberfest 2016: Annual Combined Community Choirs Concert set for Sunday at Sacred Heart
CULLMAN - Once again, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Cullman is hosting the annual Oktoberfest Combined Community Choirs Concert, as the highly...
Hunting season 2016
Crisp autumn mornings. Guns and ammo on sale in the sporting goods stores. This can only mean one thing- hunting season is upon us. ...
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx speeds toward asteroid rendezvous
Photo: A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying NASA’s Origins,...
NASA, so what? The hometown connection
Photo shows James Webb Space Telescope mirror segments.
“Yeah, sure, NASA launches rockets and sends probes into outer space. It’s neat I guess. But, so...
Aaron Sparks now CHS Asst Principal on staff coordinating Turning Point/ISS
CULLMAN - Aaron Sparks, who has been working in the Cullman City Schools central office coordinating Turning Point and In-School Suspension (ISS), will now...
Cullman Lions named District Club of the Year
Photo: Left, Barry Willingham, club president; right, Charles McBrayer, retired club president
CULLMAN - Recently the Cullman Lions were designated as Lions District 34-A Club...
Tale of a donkey: sanctuary houses more than dogs, cats
Photo: Noah the donkey is a favorite fixture at 2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary. Owner Sandra Shaffer saved Noah from drowning nearly 12 years ago....
2nd Chance Sanctuary readies cats for adoption
Photo: Gracie is one of about 15 cats at 2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary.
BLOUNT COUNTY – As the sun beats down on Sandra Shaffer's...
To the young girl thinking of becoming a nurse…
To the young girl thinking of becoming a nurse...
The world will speak at you in many ways. You will read how the medical world...
Rescued dogs await adoption at 2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary
Photo: Chester and KoKo run around Sandra Shaffer’s yard at 2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary, where dozens of dogs are available for adoption.
BLOUNT COUNTY –...
OPINION: First Source for Women
Photo: Members of First Baptist Church of Cullman giving a check to First Source with funds they raised through our Baby Bottle Boomerang program.
Have...
Soil and Water Conservation District honors commissioners and legislators for their support
Pictured from left: Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman; Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District (CCSWCD) Supervisor Melba Federer; Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson;...
Pilots for Christ flight brings local couple home after harrowing time in Canada
Photo: Pilots for Christ would like to offer our appreciation and a very special thank you to all of the wonderful people at Prior...
Lifetime Guarantee: 2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary redefines rescue
2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary owner Sandra Shaffer talks to Noah, a donkey she saved from drowning nearly 12 years ago.
BLOUNT COUNTY – Barks break...
12U Cold Springs Lady Eagles end undefeated season as county champs
CULLMAN - The Cold Springs 12 U Lady Eagles softball team finished an impressive season last night in the county tournament. With a regular...
Jack’s partners with Kids to Love, raising funds to support local foster children
HOMEWOOD - Jack’s and Kids to Love expand their partnership and commitment to support local foster children by raising funds at all Jack’s restaurants....
Wallace State Community College selected for U.S. Department of Education’s “Expanding College Access Through...
HANCEVILLE - On Monday, the U.S. Department of Education announced Wallace State Community College in Hanceville is one of 44 colleges in the nation—and...
Wallace State students recognized for achievements at annual awards ceremony
Photo: All-Alabama Academic Team for Community and Junior Colleges: (Left to right): Callie Allen, of Cullman and John-Anthony Jimenez, of Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - Students at...
Take prerequisite courses this summer for fall admission to EMT paramedic program
Photo: Allen Patterson is the head of the Wallace State Emergency Medical Services program.
HANCEVILLE - Students wishing to enter the Wallace State Emergency Medical...
Wallace State’s Applied Technologies Division Hosts Inaugural Signing Day
Photo: Signing letters of intent to join the Salon and Spa Management program are: Shayla Denney, front row, center and Leslie Pecina, both of...
Bill Quietly Introduced to Allow Governor to Appoint State Auditor, Ag Commissioner
Photo shows Gov. Robert Bentley, left; State Auditor Jim Zeigler, right.
MONTGOMERY - A bill that would stop voters from electing the state auditor, as...
Public Interviews Tuesday for CCBOE Final Four Superintendent Candidates
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Education has scheduled public interviews for the position of Superintendent of Cullman County Schools on Tuesday, March...
Cullman Named No. 2 Micropolitan Area Based on Corporate Facility Investment
We have some great leadership and people that recognize from the outside that Cullman is the place to be, and they’re starting to recognize...
OPINION: A Letter to My Fellow Republicans
My Fellow Republicans,
My name is David Andrews. I am a loyal supporter. Tomorrow is primary day. We will go to the polls and select...
Shedd Kills Two County Commission Bills in the House
MONTGOMERY - State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, led the way on Thursday to kill two legislative bills in the Alabama House of Representatives that...
Shedd Schedules Public Hearing Regarding Cullman Memory Gardens
CULLMAN - State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, has scheduled a public hearing for this Saturday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. at Cullman City Hall....
Report: State Auditor Gives Rebuttal to Gov. Bentley’s State of the State Address
Photo shows Gov. Robert Bentley, left; State Auditor Jim Zeigler, right
MONTGOMERY - In an unusual move, a Republican elected official gave a rebuttal to...
STATE: Compassion Flight Crash in Alabama Kills Two
Photo shows 2nd Lt. Phil J. Dryden of Gulf Shores (left) and Maj. David R. Mauritson of Fairhope (right).
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE – Two...
SBA Disaster Assistance Approved for Coffee, Jefferson, Montgomery, Morgan and Surrounding Counties
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley on Friday announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved a request for disaster assistance for Coffee, Jefferson,...
OBITUARY: Amy Denise Chambers Shoemaker
Amy Denise Chambers Shoemaker passed away November 24, 2014 at her residence. She was 52 years old.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday November 25,...
OBITUARY: Mr. Larry Carlton Thomas
Mr. Larry Carlton Thomas of Cullman passed away November 1, 2014 at CRMC.
He was 69 years old. Funeral services will be held Nov. 4,...
OBITUARY: Mrs. Peggy B. Tucker
Graveside services for Mrs. Peggy B. Tucker, age 80, of Decatur will be Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Valley Springs Cemetery.
Mrs. Tucker passed away...
Preliminary renovations cost to Dafford Smith Stadium estimated at $2.7 million
FAIRVIEW – In a press releases issued by Cullman County Schools superintendent Dr. Craig A. Ross, the structural assessment of the Dafford Smith Stadium,...
OBITUARY: Mrs. Ezma Moon Fulmer
Mrs. Ezma Moon Fulmer, 89, a lifelong resident of Holly Pond, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 2, at her daughter's residence, where she...
OBITUARY: Mary Ann Bryant
Graveside services for Mary Ann Bryant, 79, of Hanceville will be held on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Curry Cemetery. The...
OBITUARY: Kam Talley Roper
Memorial services for Kam Talley Roper, 58 of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral...
OBITUARY: Harriet Eloise Mauldin
Mrs. Eloise Mauldin passed away August 31st. at Cullman Health Care. She was 92 years old. Funeral Services will be held at Moss Service...
OBITUARY: Mrs. Helen Watts Huffstutler Thompson
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Watts Huffstutler Thompson, age 82 of Cullman will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in...
OBITUARY: Mrs. Anneliese Sticher
Funeral services for Mrs. Anneliese Sticher, age 80 of Cullman will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Moss-Service...
OBITUARY: Margaret Sue Burns
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Sue Burns, 69, of Cullman, will be Wednesday, September 3, at 1:00 pm, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Mrs....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
