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Raiders kennel Bulldogs; Good Hope dominates first half, drops Susan Moore...
GOOD HOPE - It was easy going for the Good Hope Raiders as they took care of the Susan Moore Bulldogs 28-14 in their...
Cullman Kid’s Mart annual fall/winter sale this Friday-Sunday
The sale will be at The Atrium at 3920 Highway 157. / Courtesy of The Atrium on Facebook
CULLMAN - Starting this Friday, Aug. 25...
Arrest report: Aug. 23
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 23. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bevington, Ronald Eric, 48
second-degree promoting...
19-year-old Jones Chapel man facing 1st degree sexual abuse charges
Gary Lynn Jolly / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
JONES CHAPEL- A Jones Chapel man was arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree sexual abuse. Gary Lynn...
Cullman company among EDPA 2017 Innovation Awards winners
ZeroRPM celebrated at the “imerge” EDPA 2017 Innovation Awards program; CEO Lance Self accepted the award on the company's behalf.
BIRMINGHAM – A Cullman company was...
Hanceville’s knapsack program plans for new year; ‘Bulldog Pantry’ unveiled
Knapsacks program volunteers plan strategies for the new school year. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Knapsacks for Kids program leaders met with representatives...
Ag Tag helps support local ag education efforts
Employees at the Cullman County Revenue Commissioner’s Office showed their enthusiasm for agriculture and education when they received Ag Tag T-shirts recently. They said...
Birmingham man pleads guilty to selling heroin that killed Cullman man,...
BIRMINGHAM – A Birmingham man pled guilty today in federal court to selling heroin last year that caused the death of one person and...
CCSO arrests 6 in separate incidents; meth, marijuana, pills and firearm...
Top row, l-r: Phillip Edward Parker, Brentson Harold Kilpatrick, Robert Keith Pugh; Bottom row, l-r: Kelli Diane Blackmon, Johnie Lee Kuykendall, Jason Robert Crocker...
UPDATED: Lineman involved in electrical accident Tuesday ID’d; details remain scarce
The injured lineman has been identified as Holden Beck, seen here with his family. / Courtesy of GoFundMe
CULLMAN COUNTY - A lineman working for...
Cullman County student Nathan Duke receives endowed ag scholarship
Auburn University student and scholarship recipient Nathan Duke was recognized during the Alabama Farmers Federation 2017 Scholarship Recipients Luncheon Aug. 19 at the Ham...
Arrest report: Aug. 22
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 22. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bailey, Richard Eugene, 34
harassment
Blackmon, Kelli...
UPDATE: Details remain scarce on lineman involved in electrical accident Tuesday
A staging area was set up on County Road 703 Tuesday afternoon after a lineman was severely injured in an electrical accident. / W.C....
Welti man jailed on drug charges
Rodney Dylan Witcher / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Welti man was arrested late last week and charged with unlawful distribution of a...
Local Pilot Club members attend Vegas convention; Cullman’s Wilkerson named district...
2017-2018 Alabama Pilot Club District Officers: left-right, Beverly Wilkerson, governor (Cullman); Mellissa King, governor-elect (Andalusia); Kay Chandler, treasurer (Decatur); and Peggy Day, secretary (Cullman)...
Judge declares mistrial in trial of former CHS principal Elton Bouldin
Former Cullman High School Principal, Dr. Elton Bouldin, faces the judge during the second day of his jury trial for third-degree trespassing. / Nick...
BREAKING NEWS: Lineman electrocuted in Walter area on CR 768
A staging area was set up on County Road 703. / W.C. Mann
Updated 8-22-17 9:26 p.m.
Official statement from the Cullman Electric Cooperative:
"A lineman working...
One last conversation with a living legend: Margot Tanner
Margot Tanner displays one of the numerous original works of art she has created. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - This week, the Cullman community will...
Wallace State Community College fall semester underway; late registration ends Tuesday
Wallace State employee James Tidwell at Lion Central points out to a student where to obtain a Lion Card on the first day of...
Arrest report: Aug. 21
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Chamblee, Caleb Earl, 22
violating protection...
Saint Bernard to have first graduates with STEM endorsements
Bridget Gallegos, Jongha Park, Caleb Guthery,and Anthony Diaz enjoyed their first week back at Saint Bernard Prep / Joyce Nix
CULLMAN - While students are...
Electric Co-op hosts eclipse-viewing crowd
People gathered on the lawn of the Cullman Electric Cooperative to view the historic eclipse. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman Electric Cooperative hosted...
‘Blackout 2017’: on the ground in Tennessee for the eclipse
Thousands filled McMinnville’s court square park and numerous side streets, which had to be closed to vehicles hours before the event. / W.C. Mann
McMINNVILLE,...
Former CHS principal Elton Bouldin’s jury trial begins
The jury trial of Dr. Elton Bouldin, center, began today, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The jury trial of former Cullman...
Arrest report: Aug. 18-20
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 18-20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bailey, Jon Austin, 34
failure to...
Cullman man arrested for attempted murder
Kevin Paul Brown / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
CULLMAN - A Cullman man was arrested Sunday after deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office responded...
Great American Eclipse: Viewing party at Cullman Electric Co-op at noon
CLICK HERE to see what the eclipse will look like in your zip code. (Time Magazine)
CULLMAN - The day is finally here. The “Great...
6 local UA students pursued cooperative education this summer
TUSCALOOSA - Close to 300 University of Alabama students received hands-on educational experience at more than 60 companies and organizations through UA's Cooperative Education...
3 Holly Pond High School students attend STEM Institute
Back row: Earl F. Gohl, federal co-chair, Appalachian Regional Commission; Carter Smith; Andy Page, president/CEO ORAU; William Sexton; Sharee Riggs; Kelly Chasteen, ARC program...
Cullman County Farmers Federation donates to Children’s of Alabama
The Welcome Wagon for Kids fundraiser raised $120,000 from across the state. It was a part of the Alabama Farmers Federation's Commodity Producers Conference....
Hospice’s MEGA CASH Draw Down a ‘huge success’
2017 winners: Pictured left to right are: Wanda Walker Clay, Gene Lee and Mike and Rebecca Manning / Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is...
ALDOT advises drivers about road safety during eclipse
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation is advising motorists to maintain safe driving behaviors during the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21.
Drivers are...
Local organizations prepare for Operation Christmas Child
Drop-off locations this year for Operation Christmas Child include Crosshaven Church, Northbrook Baptist Church, Fairview First United Methodist Church and Cullman’s Chick-Fil-A. Churches will...
Depot Day a way for United Way to get the word...
The inflatable water slide was a huge hit with the kids at Saturday's Depot Day at Depot Park. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Saturday...
Graves changes plea to not guilty by reason of mental disease...
James Graves / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
CULLMAN - Former Cullman County Commission Chairman James Graves, 74, of Vinemont, arrested and charged Wednesday, May 10...
Local, state leaders honor Peggy Smith
Peggy Smith surrounded by members of the Cullman City Council, Cullman Economic Development Agency and the Industrial Development Board / W.C. Mann
You outworked every...
Quietly making a difference
At this week’s meeting, club members enjoyed a visit from local country western trio “Behind the Times.” / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday, I...
CPD warns of rash of vehicle break-ins, 11 in past 2...
CULLMAN - Cullman Police Department Capt. of Investigation, Becky Boyd, issued a statement today, warning city residents of a rash of vehicle break-ins that...
Former chairman Graves re-arrested, charged with witness tampering
CULLMAN - Former Cullman County Commission Chairman James Graves, 74, of Vinemont, arrested and charged Wednesday, May 10 with felony first-degree sexual abuse of...
CHS broadcast team ranked top in state
Bishop Lee on the Cullman High School Broadcast Network’s virtual set / John Drake
CULLMAN - Did you know that Cullman High School (CHS) has...
Arrest report: Aug. 16
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 16. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Baker, Robin Lee, 45
public intoxication
Ortiz,...
Good Hope renews deputy contract
Chad Chapman is the patrol deputy assigned to Good Hope. / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council this week...
An afternoon at the airport
Cullman Regional Airport hosted the public on Wednesday, showcasing the airport and sharing future plans. / Nick Griffin
W.C. Mann also contributed to this report.
VINEMONT...
Cullman city and county school boards issue statements on next week’s...
This image shows the Aug. 1, 2008, solar eclipse at the point of totality, when the moon completely blocks out the body of the...
City school board previews budget, recognizes achievements
Dr. Jay Page, principal, left, was among representatives of West Elementary to accept the school’s 2017 Beautification Award from PALS. Joining him were, from...
Pet of the Week: Laid-back Callie is seeking her forever home
Callie is a 4-year-old lab mix. / Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt introduces us to the Cullman County Animal Shelter’s pet of...
Arrest report: Aug. 15
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 15. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Brown, Carrie Jo, 20
failure to...
Get ready for the eclipse, and do it right
Believe it or not, the best viewing shades are available at Wal-Mart. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN COUNTY - Folks are preparing for the first total...
10 questions with…Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick
Jeremy Kilpatrick/ W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Coroner is an elected (yes, elected) official whose primary responsibilities include responding to scenes where a...
Moore, Jones come out on top in Cullman Co.; statewide results...
Strange, Moore, Jones
Updated 8-16-17 at 6:52 a.m.
CULLMAN - The voters of Cullman County have spoken (20.32 percent of them, to be exact), and they...
University degree not the only pathway to great careers in Alabama
Josh Laney, Ed.S., sr. director for workforce development with the Alabama State Department of Education:
Many of us grew up with the idea that the...
Good Hope student featured in 2018 Farm-City calendars
Cullman County’s Carson Smith received an honorable mention in the 2016 Alabama Farm-City Poster Contest during the organization’s annual luncheon and awards program in...
Arrest report: Aug. 14
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Adams, Bob Timothy, 38
domestic violence-...
CP&R hot topic at council meeting: swim, dive champions honored; report...
Members of the Cullman Swim and Dive Teams were recognized by the Cullman City Council Monday evening. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday evening,...
412 Public House breaks ground in historic district
City officials and business owners gathered with economic development representatives and staff from the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce to break ground on 412...
U.S. Senate primary tomorrow: Get out and vote!
Alabama voters will head to the polls tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 15 to vote in the special election primary for the U.S. Senate. Top l-r:...
Rev. commissioner to visit senior centers ahead of homestead tax deadline
Cullman County Revenue Commissioner Barry Willingham / Cullman County
CULLMAN - It’s time for the annual registration or renewal of homestead exemptions for folks older...
Golden Corral opening in old Ryan’s location this fall; 100 jobs...
CULLMAN - Golden Corral is on its way to the Cullman area, according to officials with the Cullman Economic Development Agency and the restaurant...
Cullman Electric Co-op’s annual meeting set for Sept. 9
CULLMAN - Registration cards and ballots for the board of trustees election have been mailed to all Cullman Electric Cooperative members in advance of...
Files from Yesteryear: 1953 and 1964
From the Files of 1953:
Pioneer Lady Dies Here
Mrs. Dan Heck, age 82, one of Cullman’s pioneer citizens, died here this week, after being...
Bikers overtake 1st Ave. for a worthy cause
Chuck Shikle with his ‘76 Shovelhead / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - A crowd of vintage and custom motorcycles and automobiles descended on First Avenue Northeast...
Plant It: Buckeye bush
Buckeye bush / Loretta Gillespie
I knew that buckeye bushes grew in Alabama, and that they had beautiful red flowers, but I never would have...
United Way Depot Day slated for Aug. 19
Characters at last year’s Depot Day. / United Way of Cullman County
CULLMAN - It’s that time of year. Schools are back in session, football...
Traffic advisory: Sunday, Aug. 13: Loring Street and U.S. Hwy. 31
TRAFFIC ADVISORY- SUNDAY, AUG. 13
On Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, from approximately 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., Cullman Power Board crews will be performing utility...
TOPS Cullman
TOPS -Take Off Pounds Sensibly- recently elected officers for 2017- 2018.
Pictured from left are Jo Shaffer, assistant weight recorder; Doris Walker, weight recorder; Shirley...
Local groups come together to combat suicide
Coordinator Ron Lamon addresses participants before the awareness walk. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Saturday morning, groups from around north Alabama gathered in downtown...
Rhythm of the fall: area marching bands prepare for 2017 season
The Vinemont Eagle marching band prepares for the 2017 marching season. / Courtesy Skylar King
CULLMAN COUNTY - As the new school year cranks up,...
Rumors Deli: state award and new location
Rumors Deli is moving to as-of-yet undisclosed location in early January 2018. Its current building was sold and Rumors’ lease is up Dec. 31....
Robert Turner honored as a wounded warrior
The Cullman Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution meets seven times a year. At these meetings, we recognize and honor those local...
2nd Fridays no. 3 in the books
Cullman Rocks, Cullman City Rocks and Hanceville Rocks all set up a free rock-painting area near one of the music stages at Friday night's...
More than 100 graduate from Wallace State Nursing program
Nightingale Award winners recognized at the August 2017 pinning ceremony for the Wallace State Community College Nursing program are, from left, Crystal Calvert, Justin...
Hanceville council tables pay raises, IT maintenance contract
The Hanceville Police Explorers received a $400 check from Karen Cook (center) of Cook Ministries. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - The budget was centerstage at...
2 arrested for selling meth to undercover cops
Ronnie Regina Millar, left, and Jesse Dean Thomas, right / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - Two Berlin residents were arrested this week after they allegedly...
Arrest report: Aug. 10
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Byrne, David William, 22
failure to...
New students get insight, information from WSCC OTA, PTA grads, professionals
Recent Wallace State Physical Therapist Assistant graduate Anna Baker, third from right, talks with incoming PTA students during a recent luncheon held for students...
ATF, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office seek public’s help in Pawn Your...
Persons of interest in the theft of firearms from Pawn Your Bond, 1506 County Road 437/ ATF
CULLMAN - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms...
Drinking Water Operators class graduates 10 students; new course starts in...
Graduates of the Drinking Water Operators course at Wallace State Community College are, from left, in front: Paul Rice, Bess Woods, Alex Millwod, Andrew...
Applebee’s to close between 105-135 restaurants this year
GLENDALE, Calif. - DineEquity, Inc., the parent company of restaurant chain Applebee's announced in a statement Thursday that it will close between 105 and...
Vinemont mulls recycling
Vinemont Mayor Radginal Dodson shows council members the Square Stand. / Andrew Cryer
VINEMONT - Vinemont Mayor Radginal Dodson, at this week’s council meeting, shared...
Urgent care facility coming to Baileyton
Mayor Johnny Dyar announced at this week’s council meeting that the new urgent care facility will open in the next two weeks. / Andrew...
Arrest report: Aug. 9
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 9. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Arndt, Jeremy Langston, 22
DUI- .08...
2017-2018 CCSO School Resource Officers
2017-2018 Cullman County School Resource Officers: Front row, l-r: Deputy Shane Chambers, Deputy Chad Whaley, Deputy Matthew Rutherford, Deputy Boyd Posey; Back row, l-r: Sgt....
Operation Christmas Child kick-off event Aug. 14
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry will kick off this year’s campaign with a community event, Monday, Aug. 14, at...
Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival set for Sept. 9-10
The Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10. / Joyce Nix
CULLMAN - Saint Bernard Prep School is adding...
Holly Pond- based Jet Pep bought out by Canadian corporation
Jet Pep’s Holly Pond headquarters, as seen on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 / W.C. Mann
HOLLY POND - On Monday, Aug. 7, CrossAmerica Partners LP...
3 local students earn degrees from Troy University
TROY - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Summer Semester and Term 5 of the...
(Updated) Head-on collision on Hwy. 31N sends 1 to UAB
Updated 8-9-17 at 10:40 p.m.
VINEMONT - A head-on collision early Wednesday evening sent one man to an area hospital. Alabama State Troopers said that...
Arrest report: Aug. 8
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman Count Sheriff’s Office
Cooper, Destiney Rose, 23
intimidating a...
Back to school
Students waiting for the bell Wednesday morning at Holly Pond High School / Heather Mann
HOLLY POND - Students headed back to school all across...
County commission OKs Smith Lake Park boat ramp expansion, turn lane...
Jolanda Hutson, of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic, addresses the Cullman County Commission on Tuesday, Aug. 8. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - Jolanda Hutson of...
Moore addresses Second Amendment, more at BamaCarry meeting
Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore / W.C. Mann
FAIRVIEW - On Tuesday evening, former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice and U.S. Senate...
Holly Pond council honors fire department for 50 years of service
Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver reads a proclamation presented to members of the Holly Pond Volunteer Fire Department. / Heather Mann
HOLLY POND - The...
Pet of the Week: Help sweet Dixie find her forever home
Dixie is a female lab mix, approximately 8 years old. / Ryan Whisenhunt
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us...
HPMS student Rylan Griffin 1 of 26 to attend special STEM...
Earl F. Gohl, federal co-chair, Appalachian Regional Commission; Kelly Chasteen, ARC program manager for Alabama; Rylan Griffin; Dr. William J. (Jim) Vosburg, director, Oak...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office partners with Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers Board Member Frank Barefield, left, and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry at a press conference announcing the partnership between the sheriff's office...
Cullman’s Lydia Haynes places in state sewing contest
Cullman County's Lydia Haynes won second place in the state Christmas tree skirt contest at the Alabama Farmers Federation's 45th Commodity Producers Conference Aug....
Deeper dive into the Duck River Dam
With the reservoir at “full pool” in April 2016, water flowed down the spillway into the rectangular stilling basin at the bottom before rejoining...
Planning commission green lights building projects, business expansion
Clifford Harris answers questions about the Flatts at Fischer Farms subdivision. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Monday evening...
Cullman’s Kyle Morris named finalist in State Discussion Meet
Cullman County’s Kyle Morris, left, is one of four finalists in the State Young Farmers Discussion Meet contest. Morris competed in the Discussion Meet...
