Tag: Featured
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...
Dodge City Seniors Love to Visit
DODGE CITY – Every Tuesday, the Dodge City Senior Citizens group gather together at the Town Hall’s basement, or the Community Center, to share...
Cashier at Bethel Exxon Reddystop Robbed at Knifepoint
BETHEL - A cashier at the Bethel Exxon Reddystop came face to face with a robber armed with a hunting knife early Friday afternoon...
It’s A Tough Job, But Someone’s Got to Do It
CULLMAN – With the increase in crime throughout the United States, law enforcement is in high demand. As much as we depend on our...
Fire crews work to extinguish fire at Ruby Tuesday
CULLMAN - Small fire at Ruby Tuesday stops meals for the evening.
"No damage to the interior of the building from what we can see...
The Art of Lettering with Joyful Papery
CULLMAN - Have you ever seen a quote that really stuck with you, or helped you through a difficult time? Most of us have, and...
Multicar collision sends Bremen man to UAB NICU
BALDWIN - A multicar collision on U.S. Hwy 278 West occurring shortly before 4 p.m. Monday injured two separate drivers, sending one person to UAB,...
A Fair View at Fairview
CULLMAN - Senator John Sparkman was born December 20, 1899 in Hartselle, AL. He was the seventh of 11 children of Joseph Whitten and Julia...
An Artist Among Us
CULLMAN – Shirley Roy at USA Healthcare is quite the artist. She passes the time by drawing and coloring pictures of the workers on...
Looking Ahead to 2015
CULLMAN - Cullman has seen a lot of changes in only a year’s time. 2014 has been a great year for growth, both economically and within...
Fun with Kids on New Year’s Eve
CULLMAN - While most couples will be having a fun night out on the town and celebrating New Year’s with friends, some Cullmanites may...
H.O.P.E. Therapeutic Horsemanship Program Brings In the New Year with a...
CULLMAN - H.O.P.E. (Horses Offering People Encouragement) is a therapeutic horsemanship program for people with special needs. On December 31, 2014 they will host...
Local Artist Expresses Deep Ideas Through Art
CULLMAN - Local artist Denise Thomas-McCrary has been diving into the world of art since she was a young child. She has been taking...
Open for Business on Christmas
CULLMAN - It’s Christmas Day and you have a last minute purchase you need to make, or maybe Mom burnt supper and you need...
Jesus is the Reason for the Season: The Nativity Scene
CULLMAN - In order to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas, Christians all over the world display some sort of nativity scene...
The Christmas Pickle: What’s the Dill?
CULLMAN - Christmas is full of traditions whether it’s hanging mistletoe out for unsuspecting guests, leaving cookies and milk for Santa Claus, or simply...
Last Minute Shopping for Christmas
CULLMAN - So tomorrow is Christmas Eve, and you realize that you had one more gift that you needed to get. Perhaps for a game...
CWAC preparing for Community Wellness Day
CULLMAN - For over 5 years, the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center has been serving the Cullman community in all of its fitness, aquatic,...
Pets as Presents
CULLMAN - All over the country this Christmas, people will be going to their local shelters or breeders and bringing home adorable furry friends...
Kids Shop ‘Til They Drop With Local Cops
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Police Department has been working hard all year for this day. Saturday was a day to give back to...
Christmas Lights, Christmas Trees – She Has Lots, If You Please!
CULLMAN - December has arrived and Christmas is just around the corner, yet the warm weather outside has left many of us feeling around...
Juvenile Arrested in Connection with Good Hope Threat
GOOD HOPE – The Cullman County Sherriff’s Office Chief Deputy Max Bartlett announced Tuesday afternoon that an arrest has been made in connection with...
“Beefed-up security” for Good Hope High School in response to social...
GOOD HOPE – The anonymous social media platform Yik Yak has caused concern for officials with Good Hope High School, the Cullman County Board...
Cullman Christmas Festival and Market Celebrates a German Christmas Market Tradition
CULLMAN - Local area churches came together today to host an outdoor Christmas Festival and Market. The parishioners from St. John’s, St. Paul’s, and...
Breast Cancer Stamp Sales Excel Thanks to Cullman Residents
CULLMAN - The Cullman Post Office had their best success yet in breast cancer stamp sales and has the community of Cullman to thank...
Red Cross Offers Classes on How to Make a Disaster-Ready Kit
CULLMAN - The American Red Cross is offering free classes and demonstrations in preparing emergency disaster-ready kits for the public. Local churches, companies and organizations...
Remembering Our Heroes
CULLMAN - East Elementary School held their Veterans Day program on last Thursday for students, faculty, staff, parents and community members to attend with...
Veterans Day Program Educates and Inspires
HANCEVILLE - Hanceville Elementary School presented their “Symbols of Freedom” Veterans Day Program on November 7, 2014. The elementary students sponsored the event and...
Cullman Christian School Hosts Annual Holiday Auction
CULLMAN - The 6th Annual Holiday Auction for Cullman Christian School was held at Loft 212 on Friday evening. This annual fundraising event included...
Red Door Emporium – Art, Café and Community
CULLMAN - Cullman is now home to a very unique place; a place where you can find delicious food, amazing coffees, fantastic artwork and...
Peoples Bank Of Alabama Announces Tim Williams, New Bank President
CULLMAN - Peoples Bank of Alabama (PBAL) announces Tim Williams has been elected to serve as the new President and the newest member of...
H.O.P.E. Hosts Ride and Run to Benefit Special Needs Riders
CULLMAN - The cold weather may have dampened the crowd, but not the spirit of the participants of the Ride and Run to Benefit...
Werner’s Trading Company Now Offers Bike Rentals at Reasonable Rates
CULLMAN - Cullman is a beautiful area that is worth exploring; our beautiful town, parks and wooded areas make this a great place to...
Mayor Proclaims “Strides Walk for Diabetes Awareness Day”
CULLMAN - On Monday, November 10, 2014, Mayor Townson signed a proclamation declaring November 15, 2014, “Strides Walk for Diabetes Awareness Day” in the...
Parachutes, Vintage Planes and Civil War Reenactors Galore!
CULLMAN - Area veterans were treated like royalty and honored at Saturday’s Veterans Day Celebration at Sportsman Lake Park. The event was bigger than...
Corey Harbison Looks Forward to New Journey
CULLMAN - Corey Harbison was sworn in on Wednesday evening at the Cullman County Courthouse after being elected as the Alabama State House Representative...
The Honorable Randall Shedd Takes the Oath of Office
HANCEVILLE - Randall Shedd, Alabama Representative, took the Oath of Office last Wednesday morning at Wallace State Community College. The event took place on...
Applebee’s First Week Equals Huge Success and Business Boom for the...
CULLMAN - Unless you have been living under a rock the past few months, then chances are you have seen or heard about the...
Hike, Bike or Trike from Ardmore to Atmore and on to...
CULLMAN - On Saturday, November 8, 2014, Cullman’s own Tony Camardella will be participating in an awareness/fundraiser walk entitled, Shining a Light on Hope...
Warm Coats and Loads of Candy
CULLMAN - Destiny Church held their first ‘Coats and Candy’ ministry outreach on Saturday, November 1. The day went off without a hitch and...
Veterans Day Celebration In Cullman
CULLMAN - Thanks to the efforts of a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, the city of Cullman will be hosting its largest ever Veterans...
Christmas is Coming to Cullman
CULLMAN - Christmas is always a magical time of year for everyone. Christmas gifts, hot cocoa, lights and, of course, Santa! All of these...
New Exhibit Features Primitive Cigar Box Instruments
HANCEVILLE - The art of creating musical instruments out of common household objects dates back to before the Civil War. Around 100 examples of...
Two-time national champion Wallace State softball ready to host USSSA Pride...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State softball is ready to be the first ever junior college team to host the USSSA Florida Pride professional team. The...
JV GIRLS: Hartselle doubles up West Point, Cold Springs tops Holly...
WEST POINT - In a double dip of junior varsity girls action, Hartselle and West Point tangled in game one and was followed by...
2014 Community Health Fair – A First for Local Church
CULLMAN - On Saturday, Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church held its first annual Community Health Fair. The event offered many free services such as blood...
Help Your Pet Treat Their Allergies
CULLMAN - Various dog allergies can be a bother to you and your furry friend. Dr. Christi Chesnut at Holly Pond Animal Clinic and...
Farm-City Celebration: Food and Fun
CULLMAN - The 2014 Farm-City Celebration kicked off in August and has continued throughout the year with its involvement in festivals, parades and fairs...
Bearcats Outstandingly Shut Out Russellville for Senior Night Win
CULLMAN - The Cullman Bearcats (5-5) had an explosive victory over the Russellville Tigers (8-2) after a series of losses for the Bearcats. No...
Poll Workers: Who Are They And What Do They Do?
CULLMAN - Election Day is right around the corner and as we prepare to go out and cast our votes, there are others who...
Wallace State’s volleyball team captures 6th consecutive ACCC tournament championship
HANCEVILLE – No conference opponent was able to beat Wallace State’s volleyball team in a single game this season, let alone a match. Nothing...
Scholarship Luncheon Raises Huge Funds for Students
HANCEVILLE – The 10th Annual Student Investment Luncheon and Auction gathered a total of $199,504 in scholarship funds this year at the Tom Drake...
Crowd of Zombies Gather for a Good Cause
CULLMAN - The 2nd Annual Zombie Crawl was just the right event if you are a Walking Dead fan, but it also raised much...
Children to Learn Robotics in Preparation for Future Careers
CULLMAN - Last Monday, a special announcement was made regarding 5th grade students in the Cullman County school system. Lego toys will become part of...
Stamp Out Breast Cancer
CULLMAN – On Friday, October 4, the Cullman Post Office kicked off their Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event with the office and its employees...
Better Job, Better Pay, Better Hurry!
Cullman Author Robin Cummings Shares His Knowledge in a New Book
CULLMAN - Robin Cummings, long time banker and esteemed member of the Cullman community,...
Cullman City Fire Department Approved for New Fire Rescue Equipment
CULLMAN – Chief Edward Reinhardt at the Cullman City Fire Department has requested to purchase new fire rescue equipment from the HGAC bid list....
H.O.P.E. Event to Honor Evelyn Burrow
CULLMAN - This Saturday, November 1 starting at 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., at the Horses Offering People Encouragement (H.O.P.E.) location at 1301 Convent...
Steele Orchard Becomes The Boogie Man’s Barn For Halloween
WEST POINT – Beginning last Friday October 23 at 7:00 p.m. Steele Orchard is having its 4th Annual Boogie Man’s Barn. The cost is...
West Point Quarterback Club Fundraiser
WEST POINT - This Saturday, November 1 in the West Point Middle School lunchroom, the West Point Quarterback Club will be holding an event...
Grants to assist with improvements in three north Alabama counties
MONTGOMERY - Community Development Block Grants totaling $1.47 million awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley will help make improvements and upgrades in St. Clair, Blount...
Robots, Kids and Lots of Fun and Competition!
HANCEVILLE – Schools from all over North Alabama gathered at Wallace State’s coliseum on Friday to compete for the title of BEST Robotics Team....
Old Fashioned Fun Down on the Farm
CULLMAN – The annual Peinhardt Farm Day was held this Saturday at the Peinhardt Living History Farm. Between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., the...
JROTC Program Builds Confidence and Teaches Responsibility
VINEMONT – The Junior ROTC Program at the Cullman Area Career Center has taken off in just its third year. Colonel Bud Jones and...
Compton’s Veterinary Clinic Makes New Home Beautiful
CULLMAN – On Highway 31, there is a house that has been a home and place of business to establishments like the Candle Garden...
Dream Home Outlet: Get the Home of Your Dreams
CULLMAN – If you are looking for the home of your dreams, you may want to take a short drive out to the new...
Substation Power Outage Impacts Both City and County Residents
CULLMAN - A power outage is currently affecting residents living in the eastern portion of Cullman city and sporadic locations throughout the county.
Cullman Power...
Preliminary renovations cost to Dafford Smith Stadium estimated at $2.7 million
FAIRVIEW – In a press releases issued by Cullman County Schools superintendent Dr. Craig A. Ross, the structural assessment of the Dafford Smith Stadium,...
Seasonal Sippers: The Perfect Pumpkin Punch
Although summer-fresh, mint-and-pineapple, Mojito and Bahama Mama memories linger, autumn’s arrival brings more than just changes to temperature and colors; it’s time to redecorate...
Hanceville’s Haunted House Scares the Community!…and Benefits a Great Cause
HANCEVILLE – Deep in the heart of Hanceville something very strange, utterly bizarre and downright creepy is going on. Down on Commercial Street, behind...
Good Hope takes its third straight County Middle School Football Title
GOOD HOPE – No Matt Dixon, no problem for the Good Hope Raiders. With Dixon unable to play in Monday's Cullman County middle school...
CPD Investigating Deadly Train Collision with Unidentified Male
CULLMAN – An official with the Cullman Police Department confirmed this morning that an unidentified male was struck and killed on the train tracks,...
Getting to Know Destiny Church
CULLMAN – After serving as the Associate Pastors of Destiny Church in 1999, Fred and Janice Rivers became the Senior Pastors in 2001. The...
Alabama Gourd Festival Draws Vendors Nationally
Vendors From Across the Country Show Off Work at Art Show
CULLMAN – Many of us in the area know what a gourd is. We...
Bosom Buddies Sells Signs to Help Local Cancer Patients
CULLMAN – All throughout the month of October, pink is a color you see everywhere. Businesses and residents alike show their support by donning...
MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Lady Raiders cap off season by winning Middle...
FAIRVIEW – Coming in as the No. 1 seed in the middle school division, the Good Hope Lady Raiders capped off a fine 2014...
