Tag: Featured
Smith joins chamber
Wesley Smith / Courtesy of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce
CULLMAN - I am pleased to announce the appointment of Wesley Smith as director...
Arrest report: Aug. 4-6
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 4-6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bennett, David Brian, 47
probation violation-...
AL Troopers need your vote
MONTGOMERY - It’s time again for the American Association of State Troopers’ annual Best Looking Cruiser Contest – and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency...
Service Note: Sarah K. Cason
United States Air Force Airman Sarah K. Cason graduated from basic military training recently at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman...
John Farr inducted into SAR
Ken Brown, left and John Farr, right
Mr. John Farr of East Point recently became the newest member of the Cullman Chapter of the Sons...
Athens bicyclist struck, killed by vehicle
ATHENS – A bicyclist was killed today, Aug. 6, after being struck by a vehicle in Limestone County, according to a statement from Alabama...
McKenzie ASA Classic wraps up 4 days of intense competition
The fourth and final day of the 2017 McKenzie ASA Classic saw many awards received. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The 2017 McKenzie ASA Classic...
Service Note: Brooke Griffin
United States Air Force Airman Brooke A. Griffin recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed...
Plant it: Show-stopping Clematis
Grown in fertile soil, with medium moisture, and well-drained containers, in full sun to part shade, these vining plants are showstoppers. Best suited for...
Wallace State OTA graduates ready to change people’s lives
Wallace State Community College Occupational Therapy instructors Gail Hyatt, left, Kelly Krigbaum and Dr. Allen Keener look at a gift from the Class of...
Miss. teen drowns at Smith Lake; 2nd drowning this summer
Oak Hill Academy head coach Chris Craven posted this photo of Thomas Lee Bales on Facebook Saturday night. / Courtesy Chris Craven on Facebook
WINSTON...
Hanceville’s Kids’ Night Out delights many
Hanceville’s C.W. Day Park was the site of this year’s Kids’ Night Out celebration. / Heather Mann
HANCEVILLE - C.W. Day Park was overrun Friday...
Wallace State named Innovation of the Year Award winner for Guided...
Wallace State’s Guided Pathways Model Implementation Team consists of, front row, from left, Dana Adams, Amanda Tillman, Dr. Mary Barnes and Matthew McCrickard, back...
Alabama Flyboard brings unique experience to Cullman
Flyboarding allows riders to “fly” vertically, 10 feet above the surface of the water. / All photos courtesy of JWB Photography
CULLMAN - Thanks to...
Day 3 of McKenzie ASA Classic: late underdog victory ends day...
Braden Dotson was named the 2017 Junior Eagle class Shooter of the Year. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Day three of the annual ASA Classic...
Purple Heart ceremony honors fallen warriors of Cullman and Morgan Counties
Family members came out to honor their loved ones. / W.C. Mann
HARTSELLE - On Saturday, military veterans, family and friends gathered for a ceremony...
Vietnam, Ford share top billing at this year’s Veterans Day celebration
L-R: James Williams, Eckenrod Ford’s Wade Bentley, Patrick James from the Cullman Elks Lodge, Randall Chambers, Wallace State instructor Leigh Ann Courington, former mayor...
Run, color, repeat
Many EvaBank Midnight Run participants chose to be doused in colorful neon powder. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The 2017 EvaBank Midnight Run 5K has...
Protecting our seniors goal of Scam Jam & Health Fair
Area seniors were able to meet with and get information from several area organizations at Friday morning’s Scam Jam & Health Fair. / Heather...
Celebrate Cullman returns bigger than ever
Downtown Cullman was swarming Friday night with residents and tourists enjoying the return of Celebrate Cullman. The kids enjoyed free rides. / W.C. Mann
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Day 2 of McKenzie ASA Classic draws bigger crowds; more expected
An archer prepares to shoot at the McKenzie ASA Classic on the campus of St. Bernard Friday. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Day two of...
Annual Purple Heart memorial service set for this Saturday
HARTSELLE - Each August, Chapter 2212, the Finis J. Self Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart sponsors a memorial service to...
Arrest report: Aug. 3
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Collins, Justin Blake, 24
fourth-degree receiving...
Educators in Industry: area teachers tour local industries
Local teachers enter Royal Technologies as part of the 2017 Educators in Industry Tour on Thursday. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - A teacher's job is...
1st canned beers roll off the line at Goat Island Brewing
John Richter and daughter Lisa Richter Mullaney celebrate a new era for their family’s beer recipe. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - When William Frederick Richter’s...
Day 1 of McKenzie ASA Classic draws huge crowds
The McKenzie ASA Classic kicked off Thursday at St. Bernard and will run through Sunday. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Day one of the 2017...
2 arrested for impersonating Cullman Police officers
Larry W. Smith, Jr., left, and Terry L. Hayes, right / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - Two men were arrested on Wednesday in a bizarre...
Crash at U.S. 278 and AL 69 sends 2 to area...
CULLMAN - One person was airlifted to Huntsville Hospital and one taken by ambulance to Cullman Regional Thursday afternoon following a collision at the...
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate forum tonight in Decatur
DECATUR - The Morgan County Democrats will host a forum tonight featuring all seven of the Democratic candidates participating in the Aug. 15 special...
Arrest report: Aug. 2
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Drummond, Lisa, 49
domestic violence third-degree...
County teachers going to school to learn about technology, industry
With a fun mix of fantasy genres, instructor Shannon Black uses a smartphone app and his “sorting helmet” to help Rhonda House find out...
West Point playground project prepares to break ground
The final phase of construction will include handicapped-accessible features and a collection of outdoor musical instruments for sensory experiences. / Photo courtesy Landscape Structures,...
Wallace State Salon and Spa Management hosting special program for women...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Salon and Spa Management program will host an outreach program through the American Cancer Society that helps women...
19 area students recognized for completing IMPACT at Troy University
TROY - Troy University is pleased to recognize new students who have completed IMPACT orientation and enrolled in classes for the fall 2017 semester.
Local...
City school board votes to demolish structures on its 3rd Ave....
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board held a special-called meeting Wednesday morning to discuss some last-minute details before the new school year starts...
Arrest report: Aug. 1
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Aaron, Benjamin Lee, 38
nonsupport
Berry, Bridget...
Composting creates healthy soil
Worms are a sure sign of healthy soil. / Courtesy of wjpa.net
Composting creates richer, looser and more organic soil, is easier to work with...
Cullman Rotary hosts Earl Smith, veteran who helped divert nuclear disaster...
Earl Smith, formally an explosives expert with the USAF, spoke to the Cullman Rotary last week. / Loretta Gillespie
Airman 1st Class, Earl T. ‘Buster’...
Peinhardt Homesteaders plan schedule for remainder of 2017
On Sunday, Aug. 20, a class called 'Raising Rabbits on the Homestead' will be taught. / Photo courtesy Heather Grantland, Peinhardt “Homesteaders”/Facebook
CULLMAN - The...
Pet of the Week: Ollie is looking for his forever home
Ollie is available for adoption at the Cullman County Animal Shelter. / Ryan Whisenhunt
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces...
Meet Lynn Beshear, new commissioner of Alabama Department of Mental Health
Alabama’s new State Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear / Courtesy of M.D. Connection
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey in July appointed Lynn Beshear commissioner of...
Bussman weighs in on mental health care; strong words on state...
Paul Bussman speaks at the Cullman County Republican breakfast in February 2017/ Andrew Cryer- Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - Mental health care has been an...
Scam Jam and Health Fair for seniors this Friday
Blood screenings, like these at last year’s Scam Jam and Health Fair, are provided by Cullman Regional. / Lorri Lee
CULLMAN - The annual Scam...
Cullman Regional Airport improvement project gets city council approval
The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed three resolutions to make improvements to the Cullman Regional Airport. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman...
Hanceville votes to hire firm for CDBG proposals
The Hanceville City Council held a special meeting on Monday night to choose a consulting firm for its Community Development Block Grant proposals. /...
Wreck sends 2 to area hospitals
CULLMAN - A single-vehicle wreck snarled late afternoon traffic on Monday. The incident happened at 4:38 p.m. on U.S. Highway 278 eastbound, just before...
Ms. Folsom Center for Rehab & Healthcare, Miriam Kelley named 2nd...
Ms. Folsom Center for Rehab & Healthcare, Miriam Kelley, took home the second runner-up prize. / ANHA
HOOVER - Two Cullman women were among the...
2 local McDonald’s giving away free backpacks this Saturday
Image courtesy of McDonald's of Central Alabama
CULLMAN - Two local McDonald’s restaurants, as a part of McDonald’s of Central Alabama’s third annual McDonald’s McBackpack...
Myles McLeroy of Cullman selected for Computer-Based Honors Program At UA
Myles McLeroy / Courtesy of Michelle Opsahl
TUSCALOOSA - Myles McLeroy, of Cullman, is one of 44 incoming freshmen selected for the Computer-Based Honors Program...
Cynthia Arrington named Wallace State’s new Adult Education director
Cynthia Arrington / WSCC
HANCEVILLE – Cynthia Arrington has been named Wallace State’s new Adult Education director.
Arrington, a Hanceville native, inherits the position after serving...
2 Cullman women competing today for title of 2017 Ms. Alabama...
Ms. Cleo McLeroy and Ms. Miriam Kelley / ANHA
MONTGOMERY - Two Cullman women are among the top 10 finalists for the 2017 Ms. Alabama...
Fishing 4 a Cure 4 ALS debuts first vendor & crafts...
Nonprofit Fishing 4 a Cure 4 ALS hopes to make its vendor & crafts fair an annual event. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - For years,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1964
From the Files of 1964:
Hanceville Happenings
Culture Club
The Hanceville Culture Club met on Thursday, January 23, with Mrs. Joe Sawyer as hostess. Refreshments were served...
Conservative evangelist Scott Dawson campaigns in Cullman
Conservative evangelist Scott Dawson is running for governor. /Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - First-time candidate, author, evangelist and frequent guest on “The Rick and Bubba Show,”...
Plant It: The care and feeding of roses
Knock Out roses / Alabama Cooperative Extension
Caring for rose bushes doesn’t have to be intimidating, no matter what you’ve heard.
First off, choose good stock;...
Good Hope holds annual back-to-school bash
Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett, second from right, and his crew working at the 2017 Back-to-School Bash put on by the City of Good...
Hanceville Fire & Rescue getting new gear
Hanceville Assistant Fire Chief Bart Absher confers with council members Jimmy Sawyer and Sharon Porter./ W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - With Mayor Kenneth Nail out of...
Area kids get hands-on at local art camp
Local artist Laura Walker held her art camp at The Link of Cullman County this year, where several area kids participated. / Heather Mann
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Party faithful turn out for Republican candidate dinner, minus Strange
Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice and U.S. Senate hopeful Roy Moore speaks to guests at Friday night's Republican dinner. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN -...
Spotlight on mental health: New AL mental health commissioner visits Cullman
Pictured are Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, Rep. Randall Shedd, Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown, State Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear and Mental...
Southern gospel tradition: Joyful Hearts 25th anniversary homecoming Aug. 5
Southern gospel group Joyful Hearts will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a homecoming gospel singing on Saturday, August 5 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
CULLMAN...
Movie Review: ‘Atomic Blonde’ has great action, suffers a bit on...
"Atomic Blonde," in theaters now, is directed by David Leitch, half of the director duo behind the John Wick films. "Atomic Blonde" stars Charlize...
Cullman Utilities Board files suit against Duck River Dam engineers, construction...
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer announced the suit. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At 3 p.m. Friday afternoon, Cullman City Attorney Roy Williams,...
Sheriff’s Office warns of new phone scam
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office received several calls from Cullman County residents Friday saying that people are calling and claiming to be...
CCSO: 8 arrested for drugs on 2 separate search warrants
Top row, l-r: Whitney Nichole Thursby, Oliver Samual Tucker, Danny Ray Tucker and MiKayla Delaine Burleson
Bottom row, l-r: Donald William Holder, Shelly Dawn...
Flash Flood Watch Friday 9 a.m to 9 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FLASH FLOOD WATCH for our area, in effect from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday,...
Coast Gas ‘Serving Cullman Day’ back-to-school bash Friday
CULLMAN - Tomorrow, Friday, July 28, Coast Gas will be holding its second annual Serving Cullman Day, this time focusing on students and providing...
ALS nonprofit holding arts and crafts fair this weekend
CULLMAN - Nonprofit group Fishing 4 a Cure 4 ALS is doing something new. In addition to its annual bass tournament, which is held...
After 11 tasty years, AJ’s Steakhouse prepares to say goodbye
Melody Folsom Hill, daughter of former Alabama governor “Big Jim” Folsom, opened AJ’s Steakhouse with her late husband, Doug Hill. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN -...
Wallace State biology instructor Connie Briehn participates in 2017 Mountains to...
Wallace State biology instructor Connie Briehn holds a snake during her time on the Mountains to Gulf: Helping Teachers Make Connections expedition, hosted by...
WaLLi members beat the heat with ice cream contest
John Thomas, left, and Bobbie Bradford, were declared the winners in the homemade ice cream contest held by the WaLLi program at Wallace State...
Jasper claims gold division title at Wallace State volleyball camp
The championship ball/ Johnny Thornton
HANCEVILLE - Jasper High School, officially Walker High School until school resumes this fall, unofficially won its first title when...
Cullman Police announce changes to morning traffic flow around 3 city...
CPD Lt. Jeff Warnke, left, Officer Rodney Banister, center, and CPD Chief Kenny Culpepper demonstrate how the cones will be set up during school...
CCCDC awards almost $110K in grants
This month’s CCCDC meeting saw a packed house. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met on Monday evening at...
Sheriff’s office taking applications for citizens’ academy
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is taking applications now for the next session of its popular Citizens' Academy. The academy is...
Citizen alleges deficiencies in road management in Dodge City
Said England, during heavy rain, the ditch floods quickly, encroaching into her yard and threatening to wash over the road. / courtesy Alice England
DODGE...
Commission meeting becomes referendum on local trucking business
The commission met before a nearly packed house Tuesday morning. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - When the Cullman County Commission planned Tuesday morning’s meeting, the...
Never too young to make a difference: meet Denna Chivers
Denna Grace Chivers / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - There are lots of people who say they are animal lovers. Then there are those who make...
(Updated) Luther Strange will attend Republican candidate dinner Friday in Cullman
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, left, U.S. Sen. Luther Strange, center, and Roy Moore, right, will be special guests of the Cullman County Republican Party...
Cullman woman arrested after drugs found in apartment
Lindsay Nicole Schmale / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A Cullman woman was arrested recently after a search of her home allegedly yielded hydrocodone pills...
Addison scores last, edging West Point in 7-on-7 game 18-15
West Point QB Rylan Jones drops back to pass in a 7-on-7 drill. / Johnny Thornton
ADDISON - Two teams well known for running the...
Bremen woman ID’d as victim in early morning wreck
Updated 7-25-17 at 6:03 p.m.
BREMEN - A two-vehicle wreck early Tuesday morning claimed the life of a Bremen woman. Troopers with the Alabama Law...
Voter registration deadline looming for U.S. Senate primary election
Democrat Doug Jones, left, and Republican Roy Moore, right, are the leading challengers for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Luther Strange, center....
Good Hope back-to-school bash set for July 27
GOOD HOPE - Yes, kids, the new school year will be here sooner rather than later. The City of Good Hope will host its...
Local optometrist arrested for harassment
Dr. Phillip Guthery / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A local optometrist was arrested Friday on one count of harassment after a patient swore out...
Pet of the Week: Laid-back Alexander is searching for his forever...
Alexander is a 1-and-a-half-year-old bulldog. / Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt introduces us to Alexander, the Cullman County Animal Shelter’s pet of...
Movie Review: ‘Dunkirk’ focuses on the moment, not the characters
Christopher Nolan's latest film, "Dunkirk" is about the mass evacuation that took place in Dunkirk, France in 1940 during World War II. The film...
City school board announces personnel changes; holds salaries steady
CULLMAN - At its last meeting before the start of the new school year, the Cullman City School Board approved the following personnel changes.
Employment:
Samuel...
4 local teams in Wallace State volleyball team camp
Hanceville's Molly Morgan is ready to receive the ball in a match with Jasper JV. / Johnny Thornton
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College welcomed...
Cullman library receives grant for August Alabama Bicentennial art project
Cullman’s Alabama 200 Committee Chairman Drew Green presents a grant check to Cullman County Public Library’s Janice Cook and Cullman County Public Library System...
Remembering Jay: Families First rally promotes safe driving
Jay Kendall’s widow Suzette Kendall addresses the crowd as local dignitaries look on. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Sunday evening, friends and family gathered...
Files from Yesteryear: 1964
From the Files of 1964:
Charles H. Klein Rites Saturday - Prominent Businessman 40 Years
Charles H. Klein, age 68, prominent businessman here for...
Plant it: Orange Lucifer
These exuberant flowers are a brilliant, vibrant orange, even more deeply colored at the edges. They begin to flower about a week later than...
Seed-Harvest Music Academy opening new classes
Students perform at Seed-Harvest’s 2017 spring concert. / Seed-Harvest Music Academy on Facebook
Edited 7-24-17 to update age ranges and pricing.
CULLMAN - After unveiling an...
Bosom Buddies Foundation helps cancer patients in need
Judy Grissom shared the following letter she received:
Hello, my name is Reda Legg. I would like to tell you my story and my experience...
Readers ask: Why does school seem to start earlier each year?
Classrooms all over the county, like this one at Hanceville Middle School, are ready to welcome students back to class. / W.C. Mann
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Cullman County Auburn Club hosts freshmen send-off
Six Auburn freshmen attended the Cullman County Auburn Club freshmen send-off event. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Many graduates from the Class of 2017 are...
Surgeon Stephen McBride joins Cullman Regional staff
Dr. Stephen McBride / Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - Dr. Stephen McBride, MD has joined the Cullman Regional medical staff. McBride, a board-certified general surgeon, is...
County Republicans to host U.S. Senate candidates Roy Moore and Mo...
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, left, and Roy Moore, right, will be special guests of the Cullman County Republican Party at a dinner Friday night,...
‘Tis the season: Aquatic Center draws crowd with Christmas in July...
Christmas in July is an annual event at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - As temperatures keep rising, many people...
