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Local volunteer fire chiefs discuss needs, challenges
Cullman County is home to more than 83,000 residents. There are two full-time fire departments serving the residents of the city of Cullman (about...
Marigold Moon
Herbalist and gardener Amelia Gilliland recently began what she calls her “encore career” at her farm Marigold Moon, which she started last year at...
Cash Express celebrates first responders in remembrance of 9/11
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday morning, to commemorate the 21st anniversary of 9/11, Cash Express of Hanceville visited first responders at fire stations in...
Angel’s Hope: Raising awareness of childhood cancer
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. It is recognized annually around the world in an effort to raise not only...
Chambers Fall Festival Sept. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – Chambers Farm and Garden Supply will hold the second annual Chambers Fall Festival Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Around 60...
United Way Day of Caring Sept. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) annual Day of Caring will take place Monday, Sept. 12. Day of Caring is an...
Community supports Vinemont student diagnosed with leukemia
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Cullman County community is rallying around Vinemont student Walker Smithson, 14, who was recently diagnosed with leukemia.
According to Smithson’s family,...
Baileyton VFD to celebrate 50 years of service
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) is celebrating its 50th anniversary and wants the community to participate in the festivities. On...
Sweet turnout at SugarFest in Arab
ARAB, Ala. – More than 170 craft vendors displayed their wares Saturday at Arab’s annual SugarFest. The all-day, sweet-themed festival at Arab City Park...
Support CCSO Deputy Trimble at Firehouse Subs Sept. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Thursday, Sept. 8, Firehouse Subs in Cullman will donate 25% of all sales made between 5-9 p.m. to Cullman County...
‘Make the best better’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County 4-H Club recently began its 2022-2023 year. 4-H grants youth members opportunities for leadership and growth in a...
Little Free Library open at Art Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s newest Little Free Library (LFL) was officially opened Friday at Art Park (1031 Second St. SW). Representatives from the Cullman...
Southern Herbalist visits Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Southern Herbalist, Darryl Patton, visited theNorth Alabama Agriplex Thursday, leading a Heritage Homeschool class about the uses and dangers of...
‘A kind word may be all it takes’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Karen Cook of Cook Ministries is hosting an event to bring nonprofits together to support those struggling with mental health issues....
Community rallies around CCSO deputy after house fire
Updated 8-31-22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Deputy Nathan Trimble and his family last weekend tragically lost their home and virtually all...
‘It’s a journey’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tuesday, Aug. 30, is National Grief Awareness Day, a day dedicated to reminding those suffering from grief of available coping methods...
Cullman County Cornhole Club hosts benefit for Victim Services
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Cornhole Club hosted a benefit cornhole tournament Saturday to raise funds for Victim Services of Cullman, the local...
Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens
CULLMAN, Ala. - The newest restaurant to come to Cullman opened its doors Friday. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is located at 1311 Second Ave. SW...
Snead’s Farmhouse holds ribbon cutting
VINEMONT, Ala. – Owner Judy Snead, along with members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, cut the ribbon on Snead’s Farmhouse Friday morning...
Inaugural Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival Sept. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) will host the inaugural Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival at Depot Park Friday, Sept. 9,...
CASA volunteer training this September (Updated)
Updated 8-30-22
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) work to provide the best outcomes for children in the court system. Advocates...
Brooks’ Place hosts annual golf tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center on Monday held its annual charity golf tournament at Terri Pines. One-hundred golfers in 25 four-man...
Fairview Labor Day celebration set for Sept. 5
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Lions Club is hosting its annual Labor Day celebration Monday, Sept. 5, at Randall Shedd Community Park. Festivities will...
Connect Cullman County brings local therapeutic resources together
CULLMAN, Ala. - TheraPlay Pediatric Sensory Gym of Cullman on Saturday hosted Connect Cullman County, which brought therapeutic service providers together for informational sessions...
Connecting area homeschoolers
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local mom Jennifer Garcia, along with a group of other homeschool parents, in 2018 started the Cullman Homeschool Activities & Resource...
Princess Lillie remembered with butterfly release
CULLMAN, Ala. - The staff of Cullman Internal Medicine and the family of Lillie Handley, 8, of Holly Pond, who passed away last August...
CCSO hosts Church Safety Class
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Thursday held a Church Safety Class at Daystar Church in Good Hope
Said Sheriff Matt...
Dover, Harbison, Day win library’s ocean-themed youth writing competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosted a youth writing competition for grades K-12 during its June Oceans of Possibilities Summer Learning...
‘Bees are just fascinating’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Amateur beekeeper Bill Grimmett started beekeeping in 2017 as a way to fill his time after retirement. Now, he wants to share...
Victim Services forms Sexual Assault Task Force
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman’s newly formed Sexual Assault Task Force (SATF) held its first official meeting recently. The mission of the...
West Point making improvements to ballpark
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday approved the allocation of up to $85,000 for the installation of LED lights...
Cullman County Cornhole Club hosting benefit for Victim Services
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Cornhole Club will host a benefit cornhole tournament Saturday, Aug. 27, in the Cullman Middle School gymnasium to...
Lakeside community hosts appreciation lunch for area military, emergency personnel
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Larry and Sandy Harris, owners of the scenic Smith Lake RV and Cabin Resort in Crane Hill, recently hosted a...
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force welcomes new chairperson, secretary
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force recently named a new chairperson and new secretary. At its last meeting, Chairperson Kathy...
Beginning farmers invited to tour J. Calvert Farms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Beginning Farmer Series serves to help new producers develop knowledge and critical skills so they can...
Resource event for special needs families Aug. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - TheraPlay Pediatric Sensory Gym of Cullman will host an event that brings therapeutic service providers together for an informational session for...
Vinemont sets BBQ cook-off for Oct. 22
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening set the date for the barbecue cook-off proposed by Richard Neese last month to...
Cullman’s Hayes 1 of 3 finalists in nationwide organic gardening competition
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Kelly Hayes, a second-grade teacher at West Elementary School and owner of Urban Farm and Forage, is one of three...
‘There’s no place like home’
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony hosted Colony Day Saturday, Aug. 6. Colony Day is a celebration steeped in the town’s history, with...
Victim Services collecting stuffed animals for children in crisis
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) is holding a stuffed animal drive to provide comfort to the children in crisis who need...
Cullman’s Imagination Library celebrates 1 year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (TFPLCC) on Friday celebrated its one-year anniversary of encouraging children’s literacy through...
‘The landscape is starting to breathe’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Wildflower Garden at Sportsman Lake was first started in 1991 by the Cullman Native Plant Society, which had an average...
‘A Journey for Love’
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Eagle Band finished up two weeks of band camp July 29, preparing a love song-packed halftime show for this...
Hanceville Bulldog Band preparing ‘Star-Crossed’ halftime performance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Bulldog Band participated in its final days of band camp last week. Beginning the first week with rookie camp,...
Local back-to-school events
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year, area schools and organizations host back-to-school events to celebrate kids returning to school and to ready any supplies families...
History-rich Colony Day celebration coming Aug. 6
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony will host its much anticipated Colony Day celebration this Saturday, Aug. 6, beginning at 9 a.m., with...
‘A Knight’s Code’
ARAB, Ala. - The Arab High School Band reached the end of two full weeks of band camp last Friday. The entire band was...
‘A really good community that has really stepped up’
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Parkside School held its second annual Back to School Bash Saturday on campus.
Last year, before outgrowing the location, the bash was...
Firefighters host day in the park
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) and the Town of Holly Pond hosted the inaugural Day in the Park...
‘For All Mankind’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcat Band completed its final week of band camp this week with an evening performance for the community.
Christopher Smith,...
Logan VFD, others beefing up lake search and rescue capabilities
LOGAN, Ala. – The Logan Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) recently purchased a 21-foot SeaArk boat from Russell Marine in Dodge City to be used...
Cold Springs Royal Blue Band preparing show full of country hits
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs High School Royal Blue Band wrapped up its second and final week of band camp this week. The...
‘Peter and the Wolf’ a hit
CULLMAN, Ala. - Attendees enjoyed a one-night-only performance of “Peter and the Wolf” Friday evening at Stone Bridge Farms, courtesy of BD Ballet Academy,...
‘Sparta’
ARLEY, Ala. - The Meek Band of Champions is in its final week of band camp. Last week saw the percussion section and color...
Young authors read published books
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Young authors, siblings John Luke and Anna Kate Allcorn, participated in their first public appearance Wednesday morning at the Hanceville Public...
Eckenrod Ford hosts free car show for local car enthusiasts
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Eckenrod Ford dealership along Alabama Highway 157 held a “car enthusiasts” car show Sunday evening. The lot was blocked off so...
Library celebrating Harry Potter’s birthday July 29
Birthday Party Friday, July 29, at 10 a.m. for all book lovers. The party was first held in 2019 and not held again until...
‘Happiness on a stick’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jay and Kristy Keiffer, owners of Frios Gourmet Pops in Cullman, opened their franchise at 112 Clark St. NE in 2019....
West Point Warrior Band welcomes 43 rookies
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point High School Warrior Band kicked off band camp recently to get ready for the upcoming fall marching...
Holly Pond firefighters hosting ‘Day in the Park’ July 30
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Holly Pond will host the inaugural Day in the Park...
Children’s production of ‘Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr.’ set for this fall
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre will stage a production of “Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr.” in September, and the group is holding...
West Point seeks to expand by annexing properties
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday evening had a first reading of an ordinance to annex the Fred’s LLC...
Handmade craftsmanship on display
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Flat Rock Church on Sunday, July 31 will host a special quilt show, showcasing the work of 92-year-old Bertha Mae...
BLS Health Care Provider certification class offered at Bethsadia VFD July 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, July 23 will provide a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification class. The class will...
‘Alabama is in desperate need of families to care for these children’
CULLMAN, Ala. – A 10-week foster parent training course will be held at Northbrook Baptist Church in Cullman starting Sunday, Aug. 14. Sessions will...
Addison Bulldog Band gearing up for marching season
ADDISON, Ala. - Last week was marching and music fundamentals week for the Addison Bulldog Band. The band will have three weeks of band...
Want to volunteer at Hope Horses?
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Hope Horses, Inc., dedicated to providing therapeutic riding lessons for children and adults with physical, cognitive, social and emotional...
‘There’s so much to learn from an animal’
VINEMONT, Ala. - Snead’s Farmhouse in Vinemont will hold its first summer camp for kids ages 6 and older July 25-30, from 8 a.m.-2...
WSCC Culinary Arts welcomes Pate, ADAI
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Culinary Arts students on Thursday welcomed Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture of Industries Rick Pate and representatives...
Vinemont council talks community projects
VINEMONT, Ala. - At its regular meeting Tuesday evening, the Vinemont Town Council discussed community projects, including the development of an art park at...
Cullman Lions welcome veteran Sean Schofield
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Lions Club on Monday evening welcomed special guest speaker Sean Schofield, a local veteran who volunteered to assist Ukraine...
West Point Plaza welcomes new businesses
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Plaza welcomed new businesses with a grand opening Saturday. The event was organized by MnR Event & Party...
‘We’re bringing it back’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Civic Center recently hosted songwriter showcase “Together in 1 House.” Featured local artists were husband and wife duo Justin...
Davis Smith live at Karma’s Coffee House Friday, July 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Karma’s Coffee House in the Warehouse District will soon be adding more live music nights. This Friday, July 15, Davis Smith...
‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ thrills in local production
CULLMAN, Ala. – The cast of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” took the stage Friday night at Cullman High School. The musical, this summer’s...
Agriplex holds 3rd annual Nature Day Camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex’s third annual Nature Day Camp took children ages 10-14 on a journey, teaching them about Native American...
Local farmers awarded for prize tomatoes
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Extension Office held its first Tomato Taste-Off Saturday, June 25, at the Festhalle Farmers Market. A total of...
‘It’s therapy for me’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Lil Cookies Goat Farm, in the making for the last 10 years, is located in Hanceville and home to 133 goats....
Pair O’ Docs Horse Farm hosting summer camp
BREMEN, Ala. - Pair O’ Docs Horse Farm will hold a summer camp July 18-22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for kids ages 6-14. (Lunch...
Workouts with a purpose
ADDISON, Ala. – Southern Style CrossFit Owner Misty Thomas has recently begun offering modified training sessions for a local teen. The gym, located in...
‘This is what Addison is known for – the Fourth of July’
ADDISON, Ala. – The town of Addison on Monday morning kicked off its Fourth of July celebration with a mile-long parade, featuring area fire...
‘Ode to My Adolescence’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman native Kyndell Hays has recently published her first book of poetry and prose called “Ode to My Adolescence,” a series...
An expansive history: a guide to Downtown Cullman’s most historic buildings
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Register of Historic Places criteria for evaluation allow for prioritization of the preservation of historical sites based on their...
Smith Lake Park Fourth of July Fireworks Festival celebrating 50th anniversary
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation’s Smith Lake Park 4th of July Fireworks Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary this Monday....
Mopars by the Lake car show raises funds for Secret Meals for Hungry Children
CULLMAN, Ala. - Many children in Cullman rely heavily on free and reduced breakfasts and lunches five days a week; however, the weekend creates a...
Vinemont welcomes new business The Butcher Meat Co. with Grand Opening
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont has gained its newest addition in The Butcher Meat Co. on Friday morning. The business, owned...
Keep your pets safe during Fourth of July fireworks
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - With all the excitement associatied with July the 4th, pet owners often do not realize the effects of fireworks on...
Cullman County Child Development Center gives Inclusive playground progress update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The playground renovations at the Child Development Center, begun in 2017, are almost completed, with phase 2 of planning and part...
North Cullman Jack’s redesigned to allow for better entry and exit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The recently renovated Jack’s restaurant on Hwy 157 was rebuilt due to a scheduled review of each of the Jack’s Family...
Cullman Lion’s Club holds Installation Dinner for new officers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Lions and Lionesses met on Monday evening at Stonebridge Farms for a dinner and installation of the new 2022-2023 officers...
Tyson Farms lawsuit settlement funds new projects in Colony, Garden City and Forks in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Attorney General’s Restitution Fund Oversite Committee met at three different locations on Saturday to announce projects that are being planned...
2022 Independence Day fun planned for Cullman and surrounding areas
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - To celebrate Independence Day, there’s no shortage of local family friendly, festive events coming up in Cullman County and surrounding...
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training presented at West Cullman Baptist Association
CULLMAN, Ala. - The West Cullman Baptist Association invited Lee Wright with the Alabama State Board of Missions to give a seminar Thursday on...
Mental health first aid training to be provided at the Cullman County Library in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library will be hosting a Mental Health First Aid training course Tuesday, July 19 and Wednesday, July 20 from...
Community Career Fair gives personal quality to hiring process
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development partnered with Cullman Economic Development Agency Thursday to sponsor a Community Career Fair...
Busted Knuckle Off Road Vehicles to expand facility
CULLMAN, Ala. - A group of members from the Cullman Chamber of Commerce, Wallace State, Cullman Area Technology Academy and the Cullman Economic Development...
Tomato enthusiasts prepare for Tomato Taste-Off event at Festhalle Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Extension Office is hosting a Tomato Taste-Off event at Festhalle Farmer’s Market on June 25th to look for...
Hanceville emergency personnel give demonstrations at the Library’s Summer Reading Program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Fire and Police Department’s with the Cullman Air Evac team visited the Hanceville Library on Wednesday during their Summer...
‘Together in 1 House’—showcasing the musical soul of Alabama
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Civic Center is soon to host the songwriter showcase “Together in 1 House,” presented by David Vest with E320...
West Point Town Council looking for interest in farmers market
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Town Council met on Monday evening and voted to surplus the old park playground equipment and donate it...
