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Local group hosts Autism & Special Needs Awareness Day at Heritage...
Winners of the special needs walk display their medals and trophies.
CULLMAN - On Saturday, members of the Cullman Autism and Special Needs Family Support...
2017 Safe Kids Expo encourages child safety- and lots of fun
CULLMAN - On Saturday, Brooks’ Place celebrated its 14th annual Safe Kids Expo at Sportsman Lake Park in Cullman. The event, sponsored by several...
Former Alabama star John Croyle speaks about Big Oak Ranch and...
John Croyle speaks with audience members Saturday night, April 8, at Cullman High School.
CULLMAN - There was a star in the house at the...
Files from Yesteryear: 1918 and 1938
From the Files of 1918:
Doctor C. Stewart is attending court in Huntsville this week.
A dance was enjoyed by the younger set at Quartette Hall,...
On the move: preemption devices guarantee green lights for Cullman Fire...
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, Jr.
CULLMAN - When firefighters respond to a call, especially in town, they run a gauntlet of other vehicles...
Sacred Heart hosts “Living Last Supper”
Knights of Columbus recreate da Vinci’s “Last Supper”
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church added to its regular observances of Lent...
Saint Bernard Prep offers driving school to students
Abigail Curtis, of Cullman, is taking advantage of driving school offered at Saint Bernard Prep.
CULLMAN - Saint Bernard Prep School is offering REO Driving...
Holly Pond’s Michael Lambert inks scholarship with Huntingdon College
Coach Mike Bates looks on as Michael Lambert, flanked by his parents Tony and Jennifer Lambert, signs a letter of intent to play football...
Vinemont routs Tanner, 12-4
VINEMONT - It may have been cold during Vinemont's game against Tanner Friday evening, but the Eagles' bats were red-hot, and a big second...
Cullman tops Northridge in thrilling contest
CULLMAN - Seven innings were not enough Friday night when the Northridge Jaguars came rolling into town with visions of toppling the Cullman Bearcats....
Saturday event guide: April 8
CULLMAN - Here's a list of several events happening around town on Saturday, April 8. Find all events, and submit your own, at http://www.cullmansense.com/calendar.
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St. Bernard defeats J.B. Pennington in Friday matinee
BLOUNTSVILLE - St. Bernard Prep concluded the first week of April successfully on the soccer field, defeating J.B. Pennington 4-1 in a Friday matinee...
Cullman County Farm-City Committee wins 5th statewide award
The Cullman County Farm-City Committee has once again been named the best in the state. For the fifth time, the committee received the Overall...
Wallace State Community College participates at ACCS Day Celebration in Montgomery
Wallace State students, from left, Shiann Harper, Kelci Tuggle and Daniel Lockley represented the college’s SGA group at ACCS Day.
MONTGOMERY – Wallace State Community...
Hammonds lifts WSCC softball to sweep over Calhoun; WSCC women’s golf...
Wallace State’s Amber Hammonds acknowledges her teammates after hitting a three-run homer in their second game against Calhoun on Thursday.
HANCEVILLE – Amber Hammonds finished...
Moving forward
Moving forward...
CullmanSense was launched on Dec. 31, 2010 as a daily e-publication and quickly grew into Cullman's only Monday print publication in less than...
Shedd wants your input on proposed gas tax
MONTGOMERY - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview on Thursday evening issued a statement on the proposed gas tax that was introduced in the Alabama House...
‘To prevent and deter’: Trump’s statement on Syria strike
By The Associated Press
Text of President Donald Trump's statement on Thursday night's cruise missile strike on Syria, as provided by the White House:
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My fellow...
Lady Cats dominate Albertville, earn 12-2 mercy rule victory
CULLMAN - It was chilly Thursday night, but the Cullman Lady Bearcats' bats did not get the memo, scoring 12 runs while bashing four...
5th annual Chesley Oaks Girls’ Golf Classic, competitive in spite of...
FAIRVIEW - A wind advisory presented a difficult challenge to the participants in the fifth annual Chesley Oaks Girls' Golf Classic Thursday afternoon.
Facing winds...
Baileyton swears in new council member Gene Sumner
Baileyton Town Clerk Patricia Gilbert looks on as newly sworn-in Councilman Gene Sumner shakes hands with Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar.
BAILEYTON - Almost 60 people...
Suspect arrested, charged with felony murder, in Baileyton shooting
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) has arrested Robert L. Kimbrough, 27, of Arab for felony murder (AL Code 13A-6-2(a3)) and first-degree...
2 out-of-state men arrested for credit card fraud in Cullman
CULLMAN - One man from South Carolina and one from New Hampshire are behind bars in Cullman after being arrested for illegal possession of...
Letter to the editor: East Elementary students create Little Free Library
Good morning!
I have a HUGE project that needs publicity within our Cullman community. I am the librarian at East Elementary and I have a...
Push to bring Berlin incorporation to a vote; community meeting Tuesday
Patrick Bates heads up the Berlin incorporation effort.
BERLIN - In 2015, Patrick Bates wasn’t interested in the idea of his community going through the...
Morning music: “Roll with It”
This song literally helped us make it through the night...the first time I ever heard it was about middle way through the 90s. I...
Saint Bernard Prep athletes recognized
Jaden Edge, Emma Tafazoli, Anna Myers and McKenna Kline
CULLMAN - Athletes at Saint Bernard were recognized recently for their performances in fall and winter...
Fairview outlasts Hayden on the diamond
FAIRVIEW - It was a perfect day for baseball Tuesday as the Fairview Aggies welcomed the Hayden Wildcats to town.
After a scoreless first, Hayden...
NWS Huntsville: Tornado Watch for Cullman area until 9 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for a large area, including Cullman County, until 9 p.m. tonight. Community storm...
Sheriff’s office seeks public’s help finding person of interest in Tuesday’s...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance locating Robert L. Kimbrough, also known as "Mater" and "Budder."
Kimbrough has...
Community storm shelters to open today if Tornado Watch is issued
CULLMAN - According to the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Cullman's community storm shelters will be opened today if a Tornado Watch is...
Morning music: “You Make My Dreams Come True”
Good morning, Cullman! If this song doesn't make you feel good, you should make an appointment with your doctor because something is wrong! It's...
Bentley issues statewide State of Emergency in preparation for severe weather
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday declared a statewide State of Emergency in anticipation of severe weather moving through Alabama on Wednesday. The...
Holly Pond council: basketball players, runners and bikers
Holly Pond High School track team members
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council held its regular meeting this week in front of a...
St. Bernard sweeps West Point in Tuesday soccer action
WEST POINT - The St. Bernard girls’ and boys’ soccer teams put up strong first halves and continued their play in the second as...
Quality scoring on display at Chesley Oaks Classic
FAIRVIEW - Plenty of good prep golf was on display Tuesday in the annual Chesley Oaks Classic, hosted by Fairview High School.
Two individuals handled...
Victim in Tuesday morning’s fatal shooting in Baileyton ID’d
BAILEYTON - The victim in Tuesday morning's fatal shooting in the community of Baileyton has been identified as Johnathan Andrew Smith, 34, of Blountsville,...
Dress-up contest to close out Elvis tribute concert series this weekend...
HANCEVILLE - Fans of Elvis Presley can enjoy the final night of Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts’ concert series paying tribute to the...
BREAKING NEWS: Authorities on scene of shooting in Baileyton
UPDATE 11:40 A.M.
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office confirms that they have cleared both crime scenes at this time, but that the investigation is ongoing....
Cullman Swim Team gearing up for new season; registration and try-out...
CULLMAN - The Cullman Swim Team, renamed this year the Cullman Tritons, is gearing up for its 2017 season. The Tritons are a summer...
Going out to get locked in- Escape Cullman coming soon
Tyson Pruett explains escape rooms to the planning commission.
CULLMAN - Escape games are growing by leaps and bounds across the nation, and now they’re...
Cullman Planning Commission approves additional use of cell tower, site development...
Representatives of the Serra Nissan construction project answer questions from the commission.
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission met at...
College softball roundup
Cullman was well represented this week in college softball action with Claire Jenkins doing work at the plate for the Alabama Crimson Tide and...
SEC baseball roundup
It was business as usual in the SEC as the 14 teams in the Southeaster Conference took turns beating up on each other on...
Wallace State baseball wins series against Marion Military Institute, reaching 30...
Wallace State sophomore Jesse Scott was named the ACCC Co-Pitcher of the Week on Monday after registering 13 strikeouts in a 1-0 win over...
Cullman County Republicans host ADAI Commissioner John McMillan
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republicans welcomed a handful of special guests to their monthly meeting over...
K-9 deputy tracks down fleeing suspect; 111 grams of meth seized
BUG TUSSLE - A Bremen man is behind bars after being arrested on Saturday and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, attempting to elude, unlawful...
Undercover operation nets distribution arrest
CULLMAN - Christine Dawn Myers, 30, of Cullman was arrested over the weekend and charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Her arrest...
Fairview Lions and community enjoy fantastic weather and good, family-friendly fun
Pictured left to right are the Guess sisters, Pat, Linda and Janice and friends.
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Lions Club held their first (of what...
Neighbors helping neighbors: Cullman Boy Scouts install free pantry on Fourth...
Father Patrick Egan gives the pantry a pastoral blessing.
CULLMAN - In January, Mary Hovater and Martha Lawrence presented the Cullman City Council a novel...
Notes from the road: No Cinderella ending for Mississippi State in...
Image: Eric Gay/Associated Press
DALLAS, Texas - South Carolina did not let Mississippi State get that glass slipper on Sunday night in the NCAA Women's...
This week in high school sports
CULLMAN COUNTY - Here's a look at the area high school sports schedule for this week.
BB: Baseball: SB: Softball; SC: Soccer
MONDAY:
Holly Pond at J.B....
This week in Cullman history (March 28- April 4): Super tornado...
Super outbreak of April 3, 1974
On April 3, 1974, Cullman was struck by a destructive EF4 tornado. The tornado was part of a large...
Files from Yesteryear: 1935 and 1938
From the Files of 1935:
Cullman’s strawberries are moving faster than usual. Prices are ranging around $3.00 or better per crate. Seventeen carloads and thirty-five...
Colors of Cancer Day has Cullman seeing pink
Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation Executive Director Mary Dyer, surrounded by firemen
CULLMAN - Despite a chilly morning, spirits were high as the Cullman County...
Gearing up for Bloomin’ Fest 2017
Talmadge Butler
CULLMAN - This year’s Bloomin’ Fest Arts and Crafts Fair at St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman is just in time for all...
Notes from the road: Tribune sports editor one of many to...
(Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP). Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs guard Morgan William, right, is mobbed by guards Blair Schaefer (1) and Dominique...
Team Fairview takes top spot in 3rd annual Cullman, AL High...
Members of the winning team from Fairview High School celebrate.
TRIMBLE - It was a perfect day for the third annual Cullman, Alabama High School...
A beautiful day to fly a kite
Peggie Knop personally invited Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry to Kite Day at her home.
BAILEYTON - For 20 years, Peggie Knop has held...
Egg hunters illuminate the night at Fairview Town Park
FAIRVIEW - More than 150 people gathered at Fairview Town Park Saturday night for what First Baptist Church of Fairview hopes to make an...
Saturday events
CULLMAN - Looking for something to do this weekend? Here's a look at some things going on Saturday, April 1.
7 a.m.-2 p.m. Opening Day:...
Student Keaton Ramsey, of Cullman, chosen to present at UA Undergraduate...
TUSCALOOSA - The University of Alabama's Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference, held March 30, is a premier annual event at The University of...
Cullman Regional Foundation Gala set for April 29; tickets now available
2016 Gala attendees, from left, Shirley and Tim Quattlebaum take a moment to pause with Judy and Keith Wise at the annual Cullman Regional...
Wallace State student David Schwaiger selected to visit NASA’s Stennis Space...
David Schwaiger has been selected to visit the NASA Stennis Space Center in April.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College student David Schwaiger has been...
Want to learn about aquaponics?
One of the hottest topics in agriculture right now is aquaponics. Aquaponics is a form of farming that integrates aquaculture and hydroponics (growing plants...
Wallace State’s Applied Technologies Division ranked 4th in nation as NC3...
Wallace State Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College’s Applied Technologies Division is ranked 4th in the country by the...
Wallace State’s Salon and Spa Management program hosts nearly 100 high...
Wallace State student Caitlyn Sumners plans to compete in esthetics during the upcoming SkillsUSA competition. Sumners is from Guntersville.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Salon and...
Area man arrested for trafficking and distribution
CULLMAN - A Cullman County man was arrested Wednesday night and charged with four counts of trafficking in illegal drugs and three counts of...
Cullman Walking Tours begin this weekend
Tours meet at the museum steps at 10 a.m. each Saturday in April.
CULLMAN - Get ready to start walking and talking, Cullman!
Annual, statewide walking...
Morning music: “I Feel for You”
Anyone know who wrote this song? No cheating! Listen and you can hear the way his other songs sound...
"I Feel for You" is a...
Annual Colors of Cancer Day this Saturday
CULLMAN - For Cullman area residents battling cancer, the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation (CCBBF) offers help through financial support for the expenses involved...
WSCC softball remains perfect in ACCC play with DH sweep; WSCC...
Wallace State softball coach A.J. Daugherty acknowledges the location of a pitch in the Lions’ doubleheader against Central Alabama.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s softball...
ALEA: speed, alcohol factors in Tuesday night’s fatal car crash in...
TRIMBLE - Although the circumstances surrounding the head-on collision that killed a mother and daughter Tuesday night in Trimble are still under investigation, the...
Mother, daughter ID’d as victims in Tuesday night crash
UPDATE: 3-29-17 1:30 P.M. http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/03/29/alea-speed-alcohol-factors-tuesday-nights-fatal-car-crash-trimble
TRIMBLE - A head-on collision Tuesday night near the 8000 block of County Road 813, close to the entrance of...
Go fly a kite!
FAIRVIEW - On April 1 at 11 a.m. Peggie Knop of Fairview will continue a two-decades-old tradition of hosting a kite flying day at...
Sons of the American Revolution elects officers
The Cullman Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) has elected new officers to serve a two-year term. Left to right are...
Colony plans summer food program for community youth
COLONY - During its regular meeting Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council approved a summer food program for community youth ages 18 and younger.
The...
Morning music: “River of Dreams”
Hey Morning Music fans! We are back and ready to rock and roll you on your way to work this morning!
Today's song is one...
At least 1 fatality in head-on collision in Trimble
UPDATE: 3/29/2017 1 a.m. http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/03/29/mother-daughter-idd-victims-tuesday-night-crash
TRIMBLE - A head-on collision near the 8000 block of County Road 813, close to the entrance of Smith Lake...
Commission proclaims April 1 Colors of Cancer Day; BBB Shred Day...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission this morning proclaimed Saturday, April 1 Colors of Cancer Day in Cullman County. The Colors of Cancer Day...
Falkville Baseball Invitational rained out Tuesday
FALKVILLE - Wet conditions prevented the Falkville High School baseball invitational tournament from continuing on Tuesday.
Monday night's rain soaked the field at Falkville High...
Old school: Peinhardt Homesteaders
Marilyn Freeman demonstrates handsewing techniques.
CULLMAN - A growing number of people these days are taking an interest in traditional crafts, and not arts-and-crafts-show crafts. ...
Cullman City Council agrees to $800K in cash incentives for Academy...
L-R: Councilman John Cook, Academy Alabama Real Estate Manager Joe Turner, Academy Senior Real Estate Manager Marc Millis, Council President Pro-Tem Jenny Folsom, Councilman...
Community comes together for Claire Byars
WEST POINT - The rain may have moved the event indoors, but it did nothing to dampen the fervor of those who turned out...
Good Hope, Hanceville go combined 2-1 in day 1 of Falkville...
FALKVILLE- Good Hope and Hanceville took part in the first Falkville Baseball Invitational, looking to build some momentum before going back to regular season...
Results: Cold Springs Track & Field Invitational
Boys
100-meter:
1. BJ Smalls - Hanceville 11.68
3. Matt Dixon - Good Hope 12.47
200-meter:
1. BJ Smalls - Hanceville 23.95
3. Tyvn Ellis - Fairview 25.34
4. Trevor Slaton...
Weather alert: Severe thunderstorm warning for Cullman County until 5:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Cullman County in north central Alabama... * Until...
Weather alert: Severe thunderstorm warning for Cullman County until 5:15 p.m.
ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwest Cullman County until 5:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern...
CCSO arrests 7 over the weekend; 4 for chemical endangerment of...
CULLMAN COUNTY - Three separate search warrants lead to the arrests of seven individuals in Cullman County over the weekend. The arrests were made...
Area under severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH, in effect until 9 p.m. CST for the following counties...
SEC baseball roundup
With SEC play fully underway and the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met in Hoover right around the corner, teams from the Southeastern...
Wallace State baseball coach Randy Putman reaches 1,000 career victories with...
Wallace State baseball coach Randy Putman acknowledges a fan in the crowd after achieving 1,000 career victories on Sunday.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State baseball coach...
This week in high school sports
CULLMAN COUNTY - Here's a look at the area high school sports schedule for this week.
BB: Baseball; SB: Softball; SC: Soccer
MONDAY:
Good Hope @ Falkville...
Local Catholics mark 1-year anniversary of the passing of Mother Angelica
Actor Jim Caviezel, who played Jesus in "The Passion of the Christ," pays his respects to Mother Angelica. (Photo: EWTN)
HANCEVILLE - She was...
County mourns loss of Bob Palys: “In all he did, he...
HANCEVILLE - An educator for more than 35 years, coach, businessman, tireless volunteer and beloved community member has passed away. Robert Michael "Bob" Palys...
Files from Yesteryear: 1905 and 1955
From the Files of 1905:
Charles W. Wollenhaupt, formerly of Cullman, was killed when he was struck by a train near Bessemer, on Monday....
This week in Cullman history (March 21-28)
This week in 1984, meteorologist James Spann visited West Elementary School. The meteorologist- who then worked for Channel 13 rather than ABC 33/40- gave...
DIY Network’s Kayleen McCabe tours Cullman County Schools, promotes skilled-trade careers
Dr. T.J. Franey, Kayleen McCabe and Hanceville High School Principal Jimmy Collins
HANCEVILLE - Kayleen McCabe is not what most folks would consider your average...
Shedd weighs in on HB 277, which seeks to end religious...
MONTGOMERY - One bill currently causing waves in Montgomery is HB 277, The Child Care Safety Act. Right now, state law does not require...
Rebirth of a theater program: West Point HS Performing Arts presents...
WEST POINT - West Point High School (WPHS) hasn’t had an organized theater program since the 1990s, so expectations for its first restart effort...