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    Meet Larry Rowlette A.K.A. Colonel Cullmann

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     I enjoy spreading the message of heritage, tradition, and values everywhere I go. I also try to live by those same words, because it...

    New Human Trafficking Task Force Comes to Cullman

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     I wanted to start this task force here, because a lot of people think of human trafficking and they think, ‘Oh, that doesn’t happen...

    Monks Bread available at Bloomin’ Festival

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    CULLMAN – St. Bernard Abbey’s Br. Ambrose Steele, OSB has spent many hours lately mixing monk bread in preparation for the 31st Annual Bloomin’...

    ‘What Stands In a Storm’: New Book Looks at April 27...

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    CULLMAN – April 27, 2011 is a day that will live in many of our hearts forever. That terrifying day where we thought the...

    Mirroring History: Hanceville High School Bulldog Band

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    HANCEVILLE – Hanceville High School was originally constructed in 1923, and an elementary school was built in 1936. When a new high school was...

    10th Annual Colton’s Cookout for a Cure Benefits Relay For Life

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    We’ve been doing this for 10 years now. I can’t believe the turnout, year after year. It’s been amazing.” Beth Evans, Colton’s Mother CULLMAN – On...

    “If You Build It”: Wallace State Shows Last Independent Film in...

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    April 2015 Cullman City Council Meeting Breakdown

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    CULLMAN – A regular Cullman City Council meeting was held Monday night in the Lucille N. Galin Auditorium in City Hall at 7 p.m....

    Hospital Board Names Clements Permanent CEO for CRMC

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    CULLMAN – The Cullman Regional Medical Center Board of Directors is pleased to move James Clements from Interim President/Chief Executive Officer into the permanent...

    Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions Speaks at Barbecue Lunch

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    I’m really proud of Cullman. This is a hard working community; very cutting edge and has economic growth and I think you are going...

    Ashley Tankersley: Living the Life of a Pastor’s Wife

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    I have always been involved in church, even before I got married I was involved in VBS and was a children’s Sunday school teacher. I always...

    Mirroring History: Cullman First United Methodist Church

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    CULLMAN – The Cullman Mission was organized by Reverend Sam P. West in 1881. One of its leading laymen, Mr. George W. Hanlin, organized...

    Desperation Church Transforms Closet into Kitchen for Cullman Police

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    Our department will be forever grateful to the members and staff of Desperation Church. They are truly taking the love of Christ to Cullman.” Craig...

    Learn How to use Chalk Paint at Cullman’s Vintage West

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    Bring your own piece to work with, or we can provide something for you – it’s up to you.” Teresa Daniel, Owner of Vintage West CULLMAN...

    10th Annual Colton’s Cookout For A Cure to be Held April...

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    CULLMAN – On Saturday, April 11, starting at 10 a.m. and continuing until 2 p.m., at Werner’s Trading Company in Cullman, there will be...

    2nd Local Celebration of International Tabletop Day Set for April 11

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    CULLMAN – Everyone has a favorite tabletop game, whether it’s Monopoly, Risk, or maybe even Trivial Pursuit. There are, however, a plethora of fun...

    Green Thumbs Wanted: New Community Garden Takes Root

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    This is definitely a community effort and I am excited that the Housing Authority has been so willing to do this.” Rachel Dawsey, North Alabama...

    Sara Linkous Enters Final Stretch of Humanitarian Award Competition

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    CULLMAN – Local humanitarian, Sara Linkous, is in the final stretch of the National Obesity Foundation’s Humanitarian Award Competition. Linkous was nominated by her...

    Test Results for Suspected Measles Case Are Negative

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    The risk should be very, very low since this baby has mostly stayed home. There shouldn’t be too many others that have been exposed.” Marti...

    Festhalle Farmer’s Market gets New Hours and Activities

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    Wallace State Kicks Off Arts in April Events

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    HANCEVILLE – The annual month long Arts in April event is back at Wallace State Community College. New exhibits featuring every medium of art...

    Bloomin’ Festival Remains a Top Tourism Event in the Southeast

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    It is a family friendly event that draws visitors from all over. It always pulls in a record attendance and everyone loves the Bloomin’...

    A Parent’s Perspective of H.O.P.E’s Horse Therapies

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    CULLMAN – I have written several articles over the past year about H.O.P.E Therapy and the services they provide, but have not had the...

    The Foundry Launches ‘Rebuild Campaign’ to Fund Expansion of Rehab Facility

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    It is so much more than just the building. It’s donating to restore families, change hearts and rebuild lives in the Cullman Community by...

    A Brief History of Colony, Alabama

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    COLONY – It is believed that Colony, Alabama was originally settled after the Civil War during Reconstruction and following the emancipation, or freedom of...

    Religious Spotlight: Meet Bo Edmonds

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    For me, the biggest challenge of being a church leader is the changing culture and society and dealing with those changes; to be uncompromising...

    Cullman’s Catherine Clark Voss: A Woman with Nerves of Steel

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    CULLMAN – Catherine Clark Voss was no ordinary woman. Not only was she very beautiful, but she was also very smart, stubborn and had...

    WSCC Hosts Relay for Life Event

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    I lost my eyesight; the tumor had pressed against my optic nerves causing me to become blind. But just because I lost my vision...

    Opinion: Go Green Regardless of Your Stance

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    Climate change has become a phrase that can spark a debate in no time at all. The debate of whether or not mankind is...

    Grant Brown Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser Held with Swamp John’s

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    HANCEVILLE – The family and friends of Grant Brown have been working hard to raise the money to send one lucky Hanceville student to...

    Berlin Sunshine Club Holds Its Largest Easter Egg Hunt to Date

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    BERLIN – If you felt a rumble in the earth near Berlin on Saturday, it wasn’t an earthquake. It was the pounding of little...

    Annual Easter Egg Hunt to be Held at Sportsman Lake Park

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    CULLMAN – The Saturday before Easter, April 4, Sportsman Lake Park will be hosting an Easter egg hunt. In the past, local radio station...

    Cullman County Takes Home Top Farm-City Award Three Years Running

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    CULLMAN – The Cullman County Farm-City Committee has become a dynasty, claiming the Overall Best Farm-City Committee Award for the third straight year for excelling in...

    Red Cross Asks for Pillows and Blankets

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    CULLMAN – The American Red Cross hosted a “pillow fight” on Saturday, outside of Walmart, in an effort to gather supplies for their new...

    Serra Visser Nissan Sponsors Easter Scavenger Hunt

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    CULLMAN – Starting around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, people participating in Serra Visser Nissan’s Easter Extravaganza will receive Facebook messages giving them...

    Healing Through Awareness: Cullman Caring for Kids Hopes to Raise Awareness...

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    From January 2014 to January of 2015, Cullman County DHR had 852 cases of abuse and neglect.” Nancy Bryant, CCK Assistant Director CULLMAN – April is...

    Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q Celebrates 30th Birthday By Giving Back...

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    We don’t do traditional advertising. What we call our advertising budget is what we do in good wills for the community.” Beth Kibler, Jim N’...

    Clarkson Covered Bridge Re-opens After Renovation

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    BETHEL – The construction crew is finally finished and all their equipment has been removed from the area. Clarkson Covered Bridge is once again...

    Cyclists Team Up To Support Relay for Life on April 11

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    CULLMAN – On Saturday, April 11, cyclists will gather at Hardee’s in the Cullman Shopping Center to raise money for a local Relay for...

    Possible Lightning Strike Sends Vinemont Woman to CRMC

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    VINEMONT – A possible lightning strike in Vinemont has sent one woman to Cullman Regional Medical Center for observation. "Yes we did," confirmed Sheriff Matt Gentry....

    Turning Tragedy into Hope: 5K Run Honors Grant Brown with Memorial...

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    HANCEVILLE – It was a brisk spring morning at Wallace State on Saturday as 17 participants ran the 5K course through the campus. The...

    CP&R Branches Out to the Arts, Will Host Art in the...

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    We have the best recreation facilities, the best schools, the best athletics, and it is time for us to step up our games in...

    New United Way Board Offers Exciting Opportunity for Youth to Help...

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    CULLMAN – The United Way of Cullman County is reaching out to young professionals of the area to participate in their new program, the...

    Meet Mazzie: The Furry Face of Werner’s Trading Company

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     “She rings the bell at the door when she wants to go outside and has her own hut, or hiding place, under the counter...

    H.O.P.E. Enjoys New Home: Equine Therapy Organization Begins Lessons at New...

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    CULLMAN – David Poynor had a vision in 2007 of a therapeutic program that would help individuals with disabilities have access to a unique...

    Mirroring History: Anderson Motel

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    CULLMAN – Located on Highway 31, the Anderson Hotel was the weary traveler’s home away from home. The memorable site continues to be as...

    Hot Days and Cool Treats: Self-Employed Cullman Ice Cream Truck Driver...

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    I’ve been in several different trucks; I’ve worked for the same company for years. I decided I wanted to work for myself, so I...

    Do You Know These Historic Facts About Cullman?

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    CULLMAN – Did you know that our town’s founder Colonel Johann Gottfried Cullmann’s original home was located where Just for Looks and Berkley Bob’s...

    The Link of Cullman County Continues towards $20,100 Goal, Creates Virtual...

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    CULLMAN – The Link of Cullman County is a faith-based, non-profit organization that supports the needs of our neighbors through goal setting, career advising...

    Couponing Classes Offered to the Masses: Fancher Tutoring Service Helps Make...

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    I’ve spent more than 30 hours collecting all you need to know to begin your coupon journey in a convenient kit that will not...

    Suspect Leads CNET on Short Pursuit Ending with Apprehension

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    WHITE CITY – Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry confirmed a car chase involving CNET, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Hanceville PD and Cullman City PD...

    Getting Healthy to Help Others: Local Humanitarian Seeks Community’s Votes to...

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    I feel that having weight loss surgery would help to get the weight off faster and that will allow me to serve our community...

    Cooking to Love: Augusta’s Sports Grill Carries on a Family Legacy

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    Some people say they love to cook, but I think my grandmother cooked to love, and we’re carrying on that legacy.” Debbie Veres, Co-owner of...

    City of Cullman Designated ‘Tree City’ for 27th Straight Year

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    CULLMAN – On Wednesday morning, March 18, in front of City Hall, Mayor Max A. Townson led students and citizens of Cullman in celebration...

    Stop the Sneezing and Sniffles: Cullman’s Dr. Adam Harrison Discusses...

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    CULLMAN – On Thursday, March 19, Dr. Adam Harrison of Cullman Internal Medicine spoke at Cullman Regional Medical Center’s Spring Fever Lunch and Learn...

    Cullman Police Officers Recognized for Service

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    A law enforcement agency is only as good as the men and women who serve in it.” Kenny Culpepper, Cullman City Police Chief CULLMAN – During...

    Mayor Proclaims April 2015 “MS Awareness Month”

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    CULLMAN – On Friday, March 20, 2015, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson proclaimed the month of April 2015 "MS Awareness Month." The proclamation was...

    “The Most Heartwarming Film of 2014” Joins WSCC’s Southern Circuit Tour...

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    Victim Services of Cullman Reaches Out to Homeless Community and Domestic...

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    CULLMAN – When you think of Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC), you probably know that their prime objective is to help rehabilitate and protect...

    Colon Cancer Awareness: A Few Hours of Your Life Might Just...

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    They probably could have caught this much earlier if I had gone in when I was supposed to get my colonoscopy.” Windell Turner, Colon Cancer...

    Small Children Reach Large Goal: Mrs. Stidham’s Kindergarten Class Collects 1,003...

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    CULLMAN – Young children can make big things happen. Take, for example, Mrs. Stidham’s kindergarten class, also known as the ‘Pony Class’. The group...

    OPINION: Anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma Reminds Us to Keep...

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    CULLMAN – Fifty years ago, people of color were subjected to abhorrent treatment in our state, and while it is still not something many...

    Mirroring History: Eureka Hotel and Rexall DrugStore Becomes Cullman Savings Bank’s...

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    CULLMAN – The Eureka Hotel and Rexall Drugstore was located at the intersection of 1st Street SW and 4th Street SW in downtown Cullman....

    Agriplex Holds Dinner and Silent Auction

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    CULLMAN – The North Alabama Agriplex is a magical place where children learn, play and grow as they explore their natural world. Farm Kid’s...

    The Antique Market of Cullman: Quaint New Business Filled with Bits...

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    CULLMAN – There is a new business in town and it is full of antiques and Cullman history. The Antique Market opened its beautiful...

    John W. Sparks: Cullman County’s 15th Sheriff Killed in the Line...

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    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...

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    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...

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    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

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    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...

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    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

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    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...

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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...

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    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

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    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...

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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...

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    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

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    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...

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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...

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    CULLMAN – This Saturday people from all over Cullman County came together for a good cause. The event, a fundraiser benefitting HopeKids, was held...