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John W. Sparks: Cullman County’s 15th Sheriff Killed in the Line...
CULLMAN – John W. Sparks served as Cullman’s 15th sheriff and the only sheriff to die in the line of duty. He was a...
Local Elementary Teacher and Musician Inspires Children for Decades with ‘The...
CULLMAN – Tim Clemmons is the music teacher for both East and West Elementary schools. Back in the ‘80s he created a song that...
The Link of Cullman County ‘Flourishes’: Praise given to God for...
CULLMAN – The Link of Cullman County celebrated all that God has done in 2014 through their ministry non-profit by hosting their annual event...
Cullman Civitan Club’s Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction Benefits Local Charity
CULLMAN – The Cullman Civitan Club held their Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction on Friday at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church's Fellowship Hall....
“Yours Eternally: Letters of a Lifetime” – Ben Johnson South’s New...
HANCEVILLE – “Yours Eternally: Letters of a Lifetime” is a brand new play written by local playwright Ben Johnson South. It made its debut...
Religious Leader Spotlight: Reverend John Richter – A Teacher at Heart
I love the moment the light bulb turns on and someone gets it. It’s that moment when someone realizes, ‘Oh, that’s what God is...
The Luck of the Irish: Crowds Enjoy St. Paddy’s Day in...
CULLMAN – There is a lot of fact and fiction behind why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and what the true meaning behind the holiday...
2nd Fridays Kicks Off
I love that Cullman can finally have events like this. We have evolved so much in the past five years.”
Ashley Love, 2nd Fridays Attendee
CULLMAN –...
Cullman County Awarded Over $27,000 for Emergency Food and Shelter
CULLMAN – Congress has appropriated $120 million to supplement and expand emergency food and shelter programs. Each jurisdiction's award is based upon the jurisdiction's...
A Guide to St. Patrick’s Day in Cullman
CULLMAN – Local restaurants are offering big fun and entertainment for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Live music, giveaways and drink specials are...
Spring Cleaning is Right Around the Corner
CULLMAN – Despite all the snow and ice lately, spring is just around the corner. Flowers will begin to bloom and the grass will...
IRS Scam Bullies Local Residents
CULLMAN – A growing scam has been spreading rapidly across the nation, and has affected some residents of Cullman County and surrounding areas. The...
CP&R Hosting Parent/Child Night Out
CULLMAN – A family night out can be one of the best ways to bond together. CP&R will be holding a Mother/Daughter PJ Party and...
OBITUARY: Richard Earl Evans
Mr. Richard Earl Evans of Cullman Alabama formerly of Anniston passed away on March 6, 2015 at his residence at the age of 80....
OBITUARY: Charles Ray Edge
Funeral services for Charles Ray Edge, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2015, at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev....
UPDATED: HPD Escapee Apprehended by Birmingham PD at St. Vincent’s Hospital
UPDATED: 9:20 P.M.
CULLMAN – Following several hours of searching by most all Cullman City and County law enforcement agencies, Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long...
UPDATED: Juvenile Runaway Brought to CCDC by Citizen
UPDATED 11:03 P.M.
CULLMAN – Early Friday morning Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry was asking for the public's help in locating a local runaway.
That call...
New Shanghai Circus Comes to WSCC
HANCEVILLE – On Tuesday, March 17, at 7 p.m., the New Shanghai Circus will perform in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre at Wallace State...
East Side Baptist Church Invites All to Celebrate Easter
I was radically saved and called to preach at the age of seventeen years old, a junior in high school, and started pastoring Southern...
Vinemont Eagles Baseball Team to Hold 1st Annual Pancake Breakfast and...
VINEMONT – The Vinemont Eagles Baseball team will host their 1st Annual Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction Saturday, March 14 in the school lunchroom....
Mirroring History: From Cullman County School to Cullman County Courthouse
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Courthouse’s current location was vacant until the year 1920 when it became home to a two-story brick building, which...
Former Alabama First Lady Marsha Folsom to Star in Ben South’s...
HANCEVILLE – On Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m., Ben Johnson South’s new play, “Yours Eternally: Letters of a Lifetime” will premiere. The play...
Cullman Savings Bank: A Business with Lots of Change
CULLMAN – Towering over the city of Cullman stands a wonderful piece of the community’s history, Cullman Savings Bank. The bank was originally known...
CP&R Community Garden Coming in March
Cullman City Parks & Recreation has shown a long history of bringing in new and innovative facilities and programs into our community with multiple...
‘Carly’s Law’ CBD Oil Drug Trials to Begin
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) – Last Tuesday afternoon, Michelle Graham stood in the lobby of the Civitan building on UAB's campus with tears brimming in...
Dale Greer Discusses the Work of the Alabama Workforce Council at...
HANCEVIILLE – In July of 2014, Gov. Robert Bentley appointed industry leaders, educators and others to work on the Alabama Workforce Council. The council’s...
American Bulldog Charity Show Honors Young Boy
But just because a dog isn't the prettiest or doesn't walk exactly right doesn't mean it's not the best dog ever to someone who...
Chamber Hosts Seminar on Using Facebook & Social Media to Build...
You don’t need millions of fans, you just need to start with three or four people who want to hear what you have to...
Annual Autism Walk and 5K Returns to Hanceville April 11
HANCEVILLE – While many may be aware of the condition of autism, there is still much work to be done in the way of...
A Little Black Dress & Lots of Fun
The event focuses on women. Just everyone coming together for a girl’s night out and having a good time."
Dr. Vicki Hawsey Karolewics, President of...
Why You Should Care About Net Neutrality
You have probably heard the term before, and chances are the term slipped by you. It’s easy enough to understand, but it is has...
LeNa` Powe of West Alabama Speaks on Helping Communities Help Their...
CULLMAN – Industry and training were on the menu at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s February Community Luncheon this past Friday. With industry...
More than Cookies: Girl Scouts Serve Positive Impact to Community
CULLMAN – February and March have always been the season for selling cookies, according to Girl Scout Leadership Experience Manager Debbie Hicks.
However, Hicks, who...
New Davidson Homes Offer A piece of luxury
CULLMAN – With several expansions happening all around in industrial and retail businesses alike, the Cullman area is pulling in more newcomers to our...
Lifting Spirits
CULLMAN – This Saturday people from all over Cullman County came together for a good cause. The event, a fundraiser benefitting HopeKids, was held...
Weiss Cottage: Cullman’s Oldest Home
CULLMAN – In the heart of downtown Cullman, located at 401 1st Ave. SW, there sits a little white house. The house, although delicate...
Ice Storm 2015: Cullman Becomes Frozen For the Second Time in...
We appreciate everyone's patience as we make these weather calls based on the information that we receive.”
Dr. Doreen Griffeth, Cullman City Schools Superintendent
CULLMAN – Old Man Winter...
Turning Experience into Passion
CULLMAN – Everyone these days seems to fancy themselves a photographer. Social media has made it easier than ever to share and lightly edit...
Singing Through Time
HANCEVILLE – On Friday, Feb. 27, the Wallace State Singers presented “Disney Through the Decades” for a crowd that consisted of lots of happy...
Putting Cullman to Work: City and County Come Together to Host...
The city and county work very close together anyway, and our job together is to promote industry in any way we can. This would...
Mirroring History: From the Palace Saloon to Luyben & Boike
CULLMAN – In 1900, the Palace Saloon once stood on the corner of what is now Highway 278 and 1st Avenue.
Eventually the Palace was...
Quentin Nigg: Telling an alternate history
HANCEVILLE – One doesn’t have to look very far to find extraordinary people in Cullman County. For example, Hanceville’s Victorian Manor assisted living facility...
Overturned log truck has Hanceville PD rerouting traffic on Hwy 31
HANCEVILLE - According to Sheriff Matt Gentry a "log truck overturned in the median" on Hwy 31 in Hanceville.
Hanceville Police Department is working the...
Historic Downtown Hanceville
HANCEVILLE – Downtown Hanceville is truly a sight to see, there are so many buildings lining the streets that are filled with old memories....
A Study of Hands
It takes all different kinds of people and all different gifts and talents to make a community. I wanted to show people who have...
Young Stars Burn Bright at For Kids’ Sake Variety Show
HANCEVILLE – For more than 20 years, the For Kids’ Sake Variety Show has brought a wonderful opportunity for youth in the Cullman area...
Winter Wonderland 2015
CULLMAN – The winter storm of 2015 is upon us and people of all ages have been outside enjoying the massive amounts of fluffy...
UPDATED 3X: Some Cullman County Residents Still Without Power
UPDATE: 02/26/2015 7:30 p.m.
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Cullman City/County Schools close Thursday, among other agencies
CULLMAN – Both Cullman City and County Schools will be closed on Thursday due to the immense amount of snowfall. Both Dr. Doreen Griffeth...
How are you enjoying the snow?
The first snow of the year has Cullman residents taking advantage of this rare opportunity. Share your snow pictures with us on Facebook.
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Cullman City/County roadways deemed impassable
CULLMAN - Cullman County EMA has just issued a statement advising residents of Cullman County and city that roadways are now impassable.
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Cullman Police Department to host Coffee with a Cop
CULLMAN – Tomorrow on Feb. 26, the Cullman Police Department and members of the community will gather together in an informal, neutral atmosphere to...
Alabama Vaccination Rate Ranks 6th Highest in Nation
CULLMAN – There has been much fear and controversy over the past several years in relation to vaccines and growing outbreaks in different parts...
County Schools to Close Feb. 20 due to Cold Weather
CULLMAN - Cullman County Schools will be closed again tomorrow due to winter weather.
Once again in the interest of doing what is best for...
ABC 33/40 Meteorologist James Spann Coming To Hanceville March 3
HANCEVILLE - ABC 33/40 Meteorologist James Spann will be making a stop in Hanceville on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. The public is invited to...
Frigid Temperatures Cripple Cullman County Schools
CULLMAN – Old Man Winter has paid Cullman County a chilly visit this week and along with freezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills, schools...
Alleged rape, sodomy, and enticing a minor has Fairview volunteer facing...
CULLMAN – Allegations of rape, sodomy, and enticing a child under the age of 16 lands a Fairview volunteer basketball coach in Cullman County...
Cullman County Schools canceled Thursday due to winter weather
CULLMAN – Each day this week parents have waited to hear if their children would be attending school on time, on a delayed schedule,...
Empty Bowls of Cullman County Celebrates 12th Year
CULLMAN – The 12th Annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County dinner was held at the First United Methodist Church on Monday. Despite the cold and rainy weather,...
Guitars and More, LLC Coming to Cullman February 21
“There is no solid music store offering out there that carries premium brands so we decided to make a move and Cullman was the...
Cullman County Library Is Spreading the Love to its Patrons
CULLMAN – February is known as the month of valentines and love, but the Cullman County Public Library System refers to it as “Love...
UPDATED: CCSO Deputy Brian Shadowens struck while conducting traffic stop on...
CULLMAN – CCSO Deputy Brian Shadowens has been released from CRMC after he was struck by a passing motorist on the southbound onramp of I-65 at Exit 299.
“He has been released...
February 2015 City Council Meeting
CULLMAN - A regular Cullman City Council meeting was held last Monday night in the Lucille N. Galin Auditorium at City Hall at 7 p.m.
The...
Calling All Artists
The overarching idea behind Wallace State's annual Arts in April celebration is to provide a variety of culturally enriching events that service both the...
Scientists Discover New Procedure That Could Potentially Reverse Aging
Now we have found a way to lengthen human telomeres by as much as 1,000 nucleotides, turning back the internal clock in these cells by the...
The Way We Worked
CULLMAN – A new and exciting exhibit is coming to Cullman County that showcases the huge strides made throughout our history. The exhibit will...
Mallard Point Trailer Park, Vincent Marina hit hard by fires
CULLMAN – Fire crews from all around Cullman County have been battling blazes throughout the county for most of the day and are currently...
Multiple fires throughout county has Sheriff Gentry asking residents to refrain...
CULLMAN - With high winds, warm weather and a lack of rain, firefighters throughout Cullman County are currently fighting brush fires associated with residents...
Pet Emergencies After Hours – What Do You Do?
CULLMAN – Your dog just fell over and is having difficulty breathing or maybe your cat is lethargic and cannot get up on its...
The Log Cabin Store
PHELAN – The Log Cabin Store, once located in Phelan, was built on land that was originally purchased from Wilhelmina “Minnie” Schaefers way back...
EMA Working to Cleanup Minor Diesel Spill
CULLMAN - Cullman EMA and hazmat crews are working to clean up a minor diesel fuel spill, located on the railroad tracks just north...
It’s Cold Outside But the Nightlife is Hot
CULLMAN – For years, residents of Cullman who wanted to go out at night for a few drinks and live entertainment had to travel...
Circus Promises Big Family Fun
CULLMAN – A new year has brought the Loomis Bros Circus back to town and families across the county are welcome to come join...
Wallace State’s baseball family mourns the death of Donald Jones, the...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State baseball lost one of its biggest fans and family members on Thursday as Donald Jones died at the age...
Preparing to Light the Torch
CULLMAN – A celebration will be coming on April 14 that law enforcement officials look forward to all year. It is a day of...
Fire breaks out at Morgan Square Apartments
CULLMAN - A fire at Morgan Square Apartments damaged an estimated four units at the complex Thursday evening, according to Cullman City Police Assitant...
30 Grams of Meth Discovered During Search
I believe we must be proactive not reactive." - Sheriff Matt Gentry
CULLMAN – Cullman County Sheriff’s Investigators and Deputies discovered a large quantity of...
The Intellectual Powerhouse of Alabama
WEST POINT – The West Point High School Scholar’s Bowl team is quickly establishing itself as a force to be reckoned with, not just...
Second Annual Team Crew Charity Event Promises to Be Bigger and...
CULLMAN – Cystic Fibrosis affects approximately 30,000 people in the United States alone. It is a life threatening condition that is the result of...
The History of Red Hill School
CULLMAN – Next door to the North Alabama Agriplex is an old wooden schoolhouse. Hanging on the wall for all to see is a...
Brantley Gilbert to take stage at Rock the South in June
CULLMAN – With the announcement of the fourth installment of Rock the South to take place on June 19-20, concert promoter Shane Quick announced...
Baileyton “Good Time” Drag Strip
BAILEYTON – You looking for a good time? Then head out to the races in Baileyton, Alabama!
The Baileyton “Good Time” Drag Strip was started...
Hopeful Children Gather for a Chance at a Part in the...
CULLMAN – Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of Aladdin were held on Monday at the Cullman Civic Center. The auditorium was packed...
CRMC Offers Advanced Therapy with Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers
CULLMAN – Cullman Regional Medical Center may not be as large as UAB, but they are making great strides in investing in new technologies...
The Evelyn Burrow Museum to host Smithsonian exhibit
HANCEVILLE – The Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibition “The Way We Worked” will make its next stop in Cullman County, settling in at The Evelyn...
6 ½ Hour Standoff in Garden City Ends Peacefully
We were able to talk him out peacefully and without any violence” – Sheriff Matt Gentry
CULLMAN - “We have resolved the standoff. We did take...
Fairview High School Principal Dr. Gambrill to be Reinstated on Monday
CULLMAN - During Tuesday evening’s Cullman County Board of Education meeting, School Board attorney, Donald Sweeney, recommended reinstating Fairview principal Dr. Chris Gambrill.
Superintendent Dr....
Feed, Seed and Whatever You Need!
CULLMAN – Located adjacent to the old train depot and across the railroad tracks is one of Cullman’s finest stores – Chambers Farm and...
Survival English and Reading Is Essential – Let Me Help You
CULLMAN – Cullman County is chocked full of outstanding people – People who go above and beyond their daily lives to be of assistance...
The Big One That Got Away
CULLMAN - The city of Cullman has lost one of its best catches – Scales Seafood Market has closed its doors, leaving many seafood lovers...
Clarkson Covered Bridge: A Brief Rundown of Legg Bridge
BETHEL – The Clarkson Covered Bridge, or sometimes called Legg Bridge, was built over Crooked Creek back in 1904. The property it was on...
Red Cross facilities are top-notch and multi-purposed
CULLMAN – The new Beech Center has been a great asset to the Cullman County Center for the Developmentally Disabled (CCCDD), but it is...
“The Barbecue State”
CULLMAN – Johnny’s Barbecue has been in business for more than 52 years serving smoky barbecue to the masses. They are known for their...
Sheriff Matt Gentry Sworn In
CULLMAN – Following a long campaign, a close primary and a July run-off election decided by a margin of 608 votes, Matt Gentry was...
Christ Covenant Presbyterian Holds Public Forum on Raising Christian Children
CULLMAN – A public forum was held at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church recently to discuss raising Christian children in the modern age. Speakers for...
Brooks’ Place Helps Those Who Cannot Help Themselves
CULLMAN – There is a two-story house in Cullman just by the middle school that does incredible work. The small and unassuming house has...
New Flags Are In High Demand
CULLMAN – Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 need you. They are asking for help in obtaining additional American flags to...
The Cullman County Electric Membership Corporation
CULLMAN – Each year the month of December is filled with beautiful Christmas decorations. Brilliantly colorful lights are swirled around trees and line rooftops...
What Time Is It? Tax Time
CULLMAN – Someone once said that the only two things you must do in this life is die and pay taxes. If you are...
Healthcare Of The 1920s and 1930s
VINEMONT – In the early 1900s, sanitariums were places where people afflicted with Tuberculosis (TB) were taken and placed so that they may receive...
