Home 2016
Archives
State of the Community 2016 Held Thursday Evening
At Hanceville we try to be positive and progressive. To me, being progressive means we’re not sitting on our rear ends doing nothing, we...
Commission Proclaims January 2016 Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Cullman
The average age of a (human trafficking victim) is 13-years-old; so you have young people who make connections online who are lured away with...
Republican Commission Candidates Speak
I really think the citizens need to go out and hear who they are voting for before they vote. You can’t just go with...
Veterans Helping Veterans- The Birth of a Nonprofit
Things have changed since 9/11. Our government has failed our veterans in so many ways. They like to say that things have fallen through...
Patrick Riley- Just a Janitor?
My mother always says, ‘You got to get out there and work. Be independent and take care of yourself.’ And I do.”
Patrick Riley, CHS...
Letter from Private Glenn R. Reid from Boot Camp
Reporter Sharon Schuler Kreps shares a private family letter.
GOOD HOPE - The following letter was written by my grandfather, Glenn Ray Reid, on July...
Focus on: Cullman County Animal Shelter
We take in hundreds of unwanted animals each month, and we strive to find them homes.”
Candie Horsley, Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN – The Cullman...
Garret Taylor of Christians Living Proof Ministries
The most rewarding moments in my ministry is (sic) when I see people who have lost everything to addiction receiving salvation through reconciliation. Jesus...
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
We all know that Internet safety is an issue for young people. Sexting is an issue and it all starts with that. They get...
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby Visits Cullman, Gives Washington Update
Because of your help I have been placed in a position of power which I want to use for the good of the nation,...
Chris Pettit, Development Pastor at Life Church
When you come to our church, you won’t feel judged. We are all in the same boat. What you will find is hope for...
2016 State of the Community Scheduled for Jan. 14
On Jan. 14 we will have our State of the Community, in which we will have our mayors as well as the Cullman County...
Malcolm Carter II, Pastor of Temple Baptist Church
In America, the Christian Church is losing ground; we need to be working together to win souls in these last days.”
Malcolm Carter
CULLMAN – There...
Join Sen. Richard Shelby for Breakfast and a Washington Update
CULLMAN – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host a breakfast with special guest U. S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala. on Tuesday, Jan....
Local Military Family Aims to Make Holidays Special for Cullman Law Enforcement
I would like to let the police, firefighters, paramedics, doctors, nurses and soldiers know that I am so thankful they work every day to...
Dale Banks, Pastor of Mountain View Missionary Baptist Church
Mountain View Baptist has been a great blessing to me. From the beginning, my wife and I noticed how loving and caring the church...
Why Do We Eat Candy Canes at Christmas?
CULLMAN - Now that Christmas has come and gone, there is one thing most every house has lying around waiting to be eaten –...
Wallace State Gives Big This Holiday Season
The machine shop and drafting groups launched a competition between themselves to see who could bring in the most donations. We had to borrow...
Historic Arkadelphia Home Dressed for Christmas
We are very thankful and blessed to be adding just a little of our family history to the 141 years of history and memories...
Cullman Area Chamber Hosts December Morning Blend
If you’ve never been to Morning Blend, it is so much fun!”
Leah Bolin, Cullman Chamber of Commerce president
CULLMAN – Each month, the Cullman Area...
Community Band Wows at This Year’s Christmas Concert
That’ll get your blood flowing! That was excellent!”
Joshua Agnew, the night’s emcee
CULLMAN – Small woodwind and brass ensembles played as the Cullman High School...
Annual Christmas in Cullman Festival This Saturday
CP&R, along with our partners at the Downtown Merchants Association, Cullman Chamber of Commerce, several local churches and other organizations, will be working together...
Agriplex Transforms into Santa’s Workshop
I really love that they are doing this. It’s really great to have something that the home-school kids can do, too. This is one...
Carmike 10 Hosts Sensory-Friendly Movie for Area’s Special Needs Citizens
The movie was great; it had some wonderful life lessons in it. All ages that were there enjoyed it, including myself.”
Sabrina Hudson, Cullman resident
CULLMAN...
Rash of Strange Daytime Break-ins Has Cops Concerned
CULLMAN — Members of the Cullman City Police Department have been scratching their heads over a rash of recent activity in town. More than...
Energized, Exercised and Ready to Help Others
CULLMAN – On April 16, the National Obesity Foundation (NOF) awarded Sara Linkous of Cullman the NOF Humanitarian Award, which included a free bariatric procedure....
The Legend of the Christmas Spider
CULLMAN – Spiders in your Christmas tree? Sounds like something you’d want to avoid. But this reporter learned something new this holiday season.
A couple...
When the Hauks Came Marching In
CULLMAN — Being a member of the high school marching band can be lots of fun and extremely rewarding. Of course, there are also...
Jared Folks of Faith Baptist Church Vinemont
VINEMONT — Faith Baptist Church Vinemont has a long and rich history. Since its humble beginning in August 1971, the church has been engaged...
West Point’s Steve and Lisa Lake named 2016 Farm Family
CULLMAN – On Thursday, Nov. 19, Steve and Lisa Lake from West Point were named Cullman’s 2016 Farm Family at the annual Farm-City Banquet,...
Local Church in Need of Piano Player
You see, we’re a small church. We’re like a country church inside the city.”
Emily Sparks, pastor of Voice of Victory Church of God
CULLMAN –...
Vinemont Band Boosters Host Annual Arts and Crafts Show
We feel privileged to unite wonderfully talented individuals under one roof to share their ideas and display their many talents to the general public.”
Kim...
City of Good Hope Hosts Seventh Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal
I love coming here to eat and spending time with my family. The people who work here are very nice. Everyone should come and...
Substitute Teacher Workshop Held
CULLMAN – Cullman City Schools is experiencing a shortage of substitute teachers and lunchroom staff. Last Thursday, a substitute teacher and lunchroom training was...
Agriplex Teaches Residents the Lost Art of Stool Making
Think of all the things that were made a hundred years ago, before we had the electric tools, like cathedrals and all the houses...
A Great Time with “The Worst Hard Time”
I think book clubs are important; it’s a way to connect with others with similar interests.”
Pat Sharpton, book club member
CULLMAN — On Tuesday, Nov....
Holly Pond Historical Society Unveils New Marker
My family has attended First Baptist Church Holly Pond since the beginning, as my ancestors were charter members. The Church celebrated 130 years of...
Applebee’s Holds Monthlong Disabled Veterans Fundraiser
This is our 3rd or 4th year to do this particular fundraiser. We exceeded our goals and were able to buy more TrackChairs than we...
Applebee’s Treats Veterans to Free Meal, American Legion Holds POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony
It seems like as time progresses more companies are doing more for veterans. That’s a wonderful thing to see.”
Michael Best, U.S. Air Force Security...
Senator Paul Bussman Discusses House Bill 26 at Public Forum
I think the five commissioners would give more citizen involvement. I think the bill was written in such a way that it saves money,...
New CCPL Program More than Fun and Games
We have a lot of kids coming in after school so we wanted to give them a little something different to do while they...
Inaugural ‘Sheriff’s Citizen Academy’ Gives Students Inside View of Department
I think in today’s time, we lack leadership within our community. This is your sheriff’s office and we wanted to provide you with a...
Clarkson Covered Bridge Historical Marker
BETHEL — Clarkson Covered Bridge, also known as Legg Bridge, located about 17 miles West of I-65 near Bethel, is currently the second longest...
Publix Grand Opening Has Customers ‘Amazed’
I am amazed at how they have restocked their shelves. There’s got to be a thousand people that have come through already and it...
Wallace State Future Foundation Plans 11th Annual Student Investment Luncheon and Auction
Our goal at Wallace State is for our students to succeed academically, professionally and personally.”
Suzanne Harbin, Director of Advancement
HANCEVILLE — Members of the community...
Cullman City Council Holds October 12 Meeting
CULLMAN — A regular Cullman City Council meeting was held Monday night in Cullman City Hall's Lucille N. Galin Auditorium at 7 p.m.
The meeting...
Cullman Man Fulfills Lifelong Goal
I wouldn't have bought a pair (of shoes) from anyone else today — Happy Birthday Mr. F.M. Cook. I don't know too many places...
Pastor Rick Davis of Living Water Baptist Church, the Church for the Un-churched
We want to reach the lost and un-converted using the Gospel and the good news that Jesus paid for. Secondly, we want to instill...
Cullman Primary School Participates in National Day of Prayer
CULLMAN — On Wednesday, September 23, students, teachers and parents from Cullman Primary School participated in the 2015 ‘See You at the Pole’ prayer event....
The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament’s Fr. Joseph M. Wolfe
The church is perfect UNTIL you put people in it. We are all ‘under construction’ and need to grow daily in our conversion to...
Cullman Man’s 243-Pound Watermelon Sets New Alabama Record
CULLMAN — On September 24 Cullman became home to Alabama’s largest watermelon. Weighing in at 243 pounds, Daniel White’s mammoth fruit holds the new...
Charity Basketball Clinic to Help Vinemont Child Get Diabetic Alert Dog
CULLMAN — On Saturday, October 24th, there will be a one-day basketball clinic for boys and girls in kindergarten through 8th grade. Directed by...
Meet Pattie Miller: Cullman County’s First Fair Queen
CULLMAN – The 2015 Cullman County Fair will be in town soon and my curiosity about the fair’s history has had me researching. In the...
Kenneth Terry, Pastor of Soul’s Harbor Free Will Baptist Church
By all accounts I should not be in the ministry if you consider my lowly beginning — But God knew all the time his...
Westminster Assisted Living’s Facebook Auction Benefits Walk to End Alzheimer’s
CULLMAN — The residents and staff of Cullman's Westminster Assisted Living will be auctioning off items on Facebook to raise money for the Walk...
Cullmanites Volunteer Time for United Way’s Day of Caring
We are always so grateful for the opportunity to give back to Cullman County through Day of Caring. While we provide financial assistance year...
Meet 2015’s Cullman County Fair Queen Pageant Entrants
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Fair will take place between September 24th and October 3rd this year at Sportsman Lake Park. Citizens from across...
Destiny Church’s Fred and Janice Rivers
God has a plan for our lives. It’s a wonderful plan, to do good to us and to give us hope and a future.”
Fred...
St. Bernard Monks Walk to End Alzheimer’s
CULLMAN – The monks of St. Bernard Abbey and the family of Br. Anselm Kuehler are humbly asking for the community's help with a...
Dr. Stan Graves, Pastor of One New Man Church
One of the things that my wife and I have discovered is that the greatest rewards in ministry started when we stopped focusing on...
Wallace State Streamlines ACT Prep Courses
HANCEVILLE – High school students who are looking to brush up on skills before taking the ACT tests can now choose to take workshops on the...
Local Author to Sign New Book ‘Pray Hard & Speak Life’ at Deb’s Bookstore
CULLMAN – On Saturday, September 19th, Cullman author, Cliff Powell will be at Deb’s Bookstore from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. signing copies of...
$10,000 Donation Kicks off United Way Campaign
Ninety-eight cents of every dollar that you donate to the United Way stays here in Cullman to help the partner agencies. So when you...
Jimmy Peyton, Pastor of Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Considering the present state of our world, it is a challenge to remain a positive and yet truthful leader for God's people.”
Jimmy Peyton, Pastor...
Mirroring History: Moss Funeral Home
CULLMAN – Moss Service Funeral Home was founded in 1882 by Mr. C.D. Scheuing. Scheuing was one of Cullman's first embalmers.
In 1936 he sold...
Cullman Resident Featured in New ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ Book
I truly believe that God blesses us for a purpose so that we can share and be a blessing to others. Whether it is...
Cullman City Council Holds August 2015 Meeting
CULLMAN – A regular Cullman City Council meeting was held last Monday night in the Lucille N. Galin Auditorium in City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
First...
Greg Leonard, Pastor of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church
This beautiful little country church, with its rich history, became our family's new passion. We started by cleaning around the grounds and worked our...
The History of Hanceville’s Culture Club
HANCEVILLE – Culture Club, to a child of the ‘80s, is a band whose male lead singer had long hair and looked very much...
Dr. Stanley Kilgore, Pastor of Center Grove Baptist Church
My biggest challenge is to help people to see that we live in a changing culture. Our message that ‘Christ loves all and is...
Car & Motorcycle Show at Brother’s Pourhouse to Benefit Cullman Caring for Kids
The car show is obviously for a good cause and we are happy to help out.”
Will Dowdy, Owner of Brother’s Pourhouse
CULLMAN – On Saturday,...
Divino Niño Weekend To be Held at Shrine Sept. 5-6
This is our biggest event and the second year for it, so we are very excited!”
Jennifer Prybyla, Assistant Director of Pilgrimages
HANCEVILLE – The Nuns...
From Higdon Funeral Home to Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church
CULLMAN – Higdon Funeral Home, located on St. Joseph Drive in Cullman, was established in 1976 by Mr. Raymond Higdon. The funeral home was...
Graves Marathon to Build New Store
We have people that like to come in and just sit and talk, drink a cup of coffee and shoot the bull for a...
Get to Know Marie Louise Betz, Cullman’s First Native Born Citizen
CULLMAN – Cullman’s humble beginnings started with just five families, one of them being the Betz family. Frederick and Catherine (Keck) Betz and two...
Tim Collier, Pastor of Lonesome Dove Cowboy Church
CULLMAN – Cullman County is home to a variety of unique churches, but there is one that is different from any other. Lonesome Dove...
Mirroring History: Walker’s Corner U.S.A.
BERLIN – Located next door to the Berlin Quick Stop, Walker’s Corner U.S.A. has supplied Cullman County with hardware and plumbing supplies for many...
Signs of the Times: Holly Pond Cemetery
Signs of the Times highlights Cullman's wealth of historic markers.
HOLLY POND – The Holly Pond Cemetery is located one-half mile northwest of Holly Pond...
Religious Spotlight: G.T. Robertson, Pastor of Emeus Baptist Church
The hand of God at work within the church is evidence of His presence and always works to increase our faith and belief in...
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...
A Brief History of Cullman’s First Five Churches
CULLMAN – Cullman is filled with wonderful, God-fearing people and as a result, there are lots of fantastic churches around town. With a variety...
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,...
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...
Religious Spotlight: Cori Lewis, Pastor at Cullman Church of Christ
I was the kind of person whose voice would crack and I'd get all sweaty if I was asked to lead a prayer in...
Mirroring History: Anderson Boats
CULLMAN – Bill and Frances Anderson started Anderson Boats and Motors back in 1959. It was a successful business that lasted nearly 50 years....
The Humble Beginnings of Cullman County Courthouse
CULLMAN – Before Cullman became a county in 1877, court, and all official transactions were held in the Blount County Courthouse. Later, when Cullman...
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...
Religious Spotlight: Heath Tinker, Pastor at Simcoe Worship Center
Jesus commanded us to go make disciples, having the honor of being a part of that, it is sometimes overwhelming.”
Pastor Heath Tinker, Simcoe Worship...
Love Letters in a Box: Cullman Woman Leaves Century Old Mementos of First Love
CULLMAN – May 29, 2011, began as a typical day for Eva resident, Beth Boening. To celebrate the Memorial Day weekend, she and her...
Citizen of the Week: Joann Walls
My advice is to never give advice but set a good example for the younger generation.”
Joann Walls
HANCEVILLE – Hanceville’s Joann Walls may be a...
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...
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...
Religious Spotlight: Church212’s Pastor Chris Harrison
My grandfather, Pastor Holbrooks, was the second pastor of the First Baptist Church in Cullman back in the late 1800s. So my spiritual heritage...
Mirroring History: Cullman Christian Church
CULLMAN – The beautiful church perched on a corner and located at 321 3rd St SE, Cullman, Ala. has been used as a place...
Cullman Parks and Recreation’s Archery Camp Teaches Children Tips and Tricks
We learned the eleven steps to archery. I like shooting a lot and I usually do pretty good.”
Willa Smith, Archery Camper
CULLMAN – Cullman Parks...
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...
Religious Spotlight: Meet Al Barton, Pastor of Ole Time Way Baptist Church
There are many rewarding moments (in preaching) but by far the most rewarding is when I help lost souls get to know Jesus as...
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,...
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,...
Mirroring History: Alabama State Trooper Cars
CULLMAN – Alabama State Trooper cars have come a long way in the past forty-three years. The older car is a 1972 Javelin SST...
