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PREP FOOTBALL: Arab takes season opener over Albertville 34-6
ARAB, Ala. – The Arabian Knights kicked off the 2023 season at home against Albertville Thursday night and Arab jumped out to a quick...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats drop season opener to Mars Hill 55-21
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats opened up the 2023 season at home on a hot, humid Thursday night against perennial 3A power Mars Hill...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 24, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 24, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Pet of the week: Moses
CULLMAN, Ala. – Moses, an approximately 2-year-old male chocolate lab with a deep brown coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Moses...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Trust the process’: Holly Pond’s Molly Neal recaps junior...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Lady Bronco are coming off another solid season on the diamond as they finished runners-up in the...
WSCC Alumni Association offering two holiday themed trips
While Christmas is more than three months away, the Wallace State Alumni Association is getting in the holiday spirit with two trips for the...
‘Good Hope is special, because you’ll always have a friend’: Good...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior Raigan Easterwood had a great time being involved in so many different clubs and learned so much...
A Remarkable Start to the School Year at Saint Bernard Prep
The Saint Bernard Prep School community celebrated the successful completion of the first week of the school year with a heartfelt email from Headmaster,...
Car chase from Snead ends at intersection of Hwy. 31 and...
CULLMAN, Ala- According to Cullman Police Department's Adam Clark, the chase began in a neighboring county Wednesday afternoon before the Cullman County Sheriff's Office became involved...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 23, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 23, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP SPORTS: ‘It’s like one big family’: Vinemont’s Anna Kline looks...
VINEMONT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Vinemont’s Anna Kline about some of her favorite memories during her time playing sports for...
5 Auburn Tigers voted to Preseason Coaches All-SEC Football Team
AUBURN, Ala. – Five Auburn Tigers, representing offense, defense and special teams, earned recognition on the 2023 Preseason Coaches All-Southeastern Conference Football Team, the...
PREP BOWLING: ‘Keep God first in everything you do’: Fairview’s Madison...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview’s Madison Kovar was a part of the Aggies bowling team for two years and was in the FCCLA, Student Council,...
Tomato Pie with Blackened Quail top dish at AWF Finals
A down-home dish that utilized Alabama native species of wild game and vegetables was crowned champion recently at the Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) Wild...
Alabama Mushroom Society collects 46 fungi specimens at Sportsman Lake ‘Mycoblitz’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dozens of budding and seasoned naturalists of all ages converged on Sportsman Lake Park’s Wildflower Garden on Saturday, Aug.19, 2023, with...
7th annual Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival returning Sept. 9-10
CULLMAN, Ala. - Get ready to indulge in a weekend of mouthwatering barbecue, lively music and vibrant arts at the seventh annual Bernard Blues...
Council recognizes WildWater international students
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday recognized a group of international students who have worked at WildWater this summer. Earlier this...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 22, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 22, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘Southern hospitality and the will to help one another has no...
Hele Bowls raising funds, collecting donations for Maui wildfire victims
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hele Bowls, a local island-inspired favorite for colorful and fresh poke and...
Vinemont seeing increased attendance at monthly senior lunches
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont seniors gathered once again in the Vinemont Community Center for a few hours of lunch and activities hosted by the...
‘An historic day’
Wallace State hosts grand opening, announces $48.8M in capital investments
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In what President Dr. Vicki Karolewics described as an historic day, Wallace...
PREP CHEER: ‘Be a team others look up to’: Holly Pond’s...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond eighth grader Jaycie Pitts will be heading into her second year as a middle school cheerleader and has...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 21, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 21, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Enjoy every moment’: Hanceville’s Makenzie Twilley recaps sophomore season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Hanceville Lady Bulldogs volleyball team improved quite a bit last season and upcoming junior Makenzie Twilley talked about that experience,...
U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPION! Alabama’s Nick Dunlap wins 123rd United States Amateur...
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colo. – Alabama men’s golfer Nick Dunlap outlasted Ohio State’s Neal Shipley 4&3 to claim the 2023 United States Amateur Championship. In...
Editorial: The great debate…back to the basics for the 2024 Primary...
Ah, yes it’s the time of year when politicians and those with political aspirations fill out paperwork as they prepare for the upcoming election...
Celebrating in the Wundergarten: 10 treks through the Tree Museum
Whether you are moseying around the “mirror lake,” waddling with the ducks, rumbling with the train, power walking or pussyfooting, here are:
10 TERRIFIC TREKS...
Wallace State to host grand opening of Centers for Welding and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host a grand opening for its Center for Welding Technology and Innovation Center on Monday, Aug....
Cullman County Youth Football Jamboree scoring recap
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Cullman County Youth Football season officially kicks off next week but our local youth squads got a chance to play...
Files from yesteryear: 1920, 1930
From the files of 1920
The new sheriff of Cullman County appointed by Governor Thomas E. Kilby is Mr. J.W. Lambert of the Welti Community....
Partnerships provide strong support system to Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Partnerships with area industries, employers, governments, community leaders, grant-making organizations, K-12 and universities are key to the success of Wallace State...
Alabama Extension expert: Learn how to make kombucha from the comfort...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - What is all the hype about making kombucha? While this fermented drink is available at many retail locations, Alabama Cooperative...
‘Moana Jr.’ coming to Cullman in October
CULLMAN, Ala– While temperatures may be finally cooling off come autumn, Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST), along with Cullman Community Theatre (CCT)...
‘It just kind of felt right to come back to my...
Perspective Eye Care and Eye Wear hosts grand opening brunch
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dr. Kelsie Graffagnino is offering Cullman a new perspective on optometry –...
WSCC: Grants have supplied much needed support to college, students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - When Wallace State Community College conducts its grand opening of the Center for Welding Technology and Innovation Center on Monday, Aug....
Cullman Savings Bank to open new drive-through location with retail space,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A new Cullman Savings Bank building will open later this year, and it will have some unique features. Not only will...
Confederate group donates $800 to Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Aug. 17, members of the local camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans (Thomas Jefferson Denney Camp #1442) presented two...
Hope Horses fundraiser: ‘Our goal is to sell 500 plates’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Hope Horses, Inc. is known for benefiting individuals with special physical, social, cognitive and emotional needs through adaptive therapeutic...
County schools get new school buses; board recognizes Cold Springs FCCLA
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its regular board meeting Thursday afternoon, talked about the system’s new school buses...
‘I’m humbled and I’m proud of what we do’
Darrell Haynes nominated for Southeastern Farmer of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Every year the Sunbelt Ag Expo selects a Farmer of the Year from...
PREP CHEER: ‘Supporting your teammates leads to a successful and fulfilling...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman senior cheerleader Siddalee Drake has had an amazing experience on the Bearcats cheer team so far and has learned so...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 18, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 18, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘It makes you realize that what you do absolutely matters’
Volunteers support library cleanup
CULLMAN, Ala. – Since the Cullman County Public Library sustained storm damage last week, community members have been rallied to help...
ADCNR: Registration for 2023 youth dove hunts opens Aug. 21
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) provides several youth dove hunt...
Wideman, Richard join Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two board-certified OB-GYN physicians, John Wideman and Thomas Richard, have joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Wideman attended medical school at the...
PREP SPORTS: ‘You have to encourage and build others up’: Vinemont’s...
VINEMONT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Vinemont volleyball player and cheerleader Jana Harbison about her junior year as an Eagle and...
St. Bernard embarks on promising new school year
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard Prep began classes for the 2023-24 academic year on Aug. 14, 2023, with great enthusiasm and a vibrant community of...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 17, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 17, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘We should always play for the Lord’: Good Hope’s...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders are coming off a solid 2023 softball season and freshman Campbell Koch talked about what...
Cullman Swim & Dive Team celebrates record-breaking season
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim and Dive Team held its end of the season banquet at Loft 212 Sunday Aug. 13 and at the banquet,...
Pet of the week: Chill out with Charlie
CULLMAN, Ala. - Charlie, an approximately 2-year-old male beagle with a golden brown coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Charlie is...
‘We got a hunk-a-hunk-a burnin’ love for these seniors!’
Woodland Haus residents celebrate walking 252 miles to Memphis
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dozens of residents at Woodland Haus on Wednesday, Aug. 16, celebrated the feat...
City school board announces plans for new facilities, accepts donation from...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board on Tuesday, Aug. 15, unveiled plans for a new intermediate school, pre-K school and athletic upgrades....
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 16, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 16, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ACES: Fall hummingbird feeder etiquette deters wasps and bees
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Hummingbirds make a much-anticipated arrival in the spring, but keeping them around in the fall takes a little effort on...
North Alabama Agriplex Harvest to Home dinner Sept. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex is set to host its annual Harvest to Home fundraiser dinner on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at...
Library continues to clean up storm damage
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cleanup continues at the downtown branch of the Cullman County Public Library, where windowpanes were blown out and the south-facing wall...
‘Practice makes perfect’: Vinemont’s Kimberly Wilt remembers Eagle years
VINEMONT, Ala. -- I talked to Vinemont senior Kimberly Wilt in this interview and she talked about being a part of some great clubs,...
Pet show at Ag Center ends early due to heat
CULLMAN, Ala. – South Alabama Sand Boas ended its recent two-day Exotic Pet Expo at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center early due to...
‘New era’ for Cullman City Schools
Cullman City Schools outlines Intermediate School plan, pre-K school, athletic upgrades
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Schools is looking toward its next phase of growth,...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Effective communication on the floor is very important’: West...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors are coming off another solid season in which they won win another area championship and...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 15, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 15, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Alabama Mushroom Society monthly foray Aug. 19 at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fungi enthusiasts and amateur mycology mavens alike can join in the hunt for mushrooms at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19,...
‘Folks are done grillin’, and they’re just chillin’’
Day 2 of Colony Day celebration brings the meat, heat and fellowship
COLONY, Ala. - Dozens of event tents and RVs lined the perimeter of...
Cullman council holds hearing on zoning ordinance
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its meeting Monday night held a public hearing regarding changes to the City’s zoning ordinance.
Cullman City...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Take charge and be a leader on and off...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Lady Warriors had another pretty successful basketball season last year as they ended up taking home the area championship...
Good Hope celebrating #CityHallSelfie Day Aug. 15
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The City of Good Hope will be participating in #CityHallSelfie Day on Tuesday, Aug. 15.
#CityHallSelfie Day is a celebration of...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 14, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 14, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Play to the speed of the game’: West Point’s...
WEST POINT, Ala. – In this interview, West Point junior Jay Lamar recapped his sophomore season on the hardwood, sharing what he learned and...
Gov. Ivey awards grants for broadband expansion in sections of four...
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $7.86 million to continue expanding high-speed internet services in Alabama.
The three latest grants, awarded from funds provided by...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Be great people on and off the court’: Holly...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond senior volleyball player Madi Brown moved to Holly Pond last year and the change was nothing new to...
Auburn scrimmages, hosts lettermen, Fan Day
AUBURN, Ala. – Three weeks out from Kickoff on The Plains, Auburn scrimmaged Saturday morning at Jordan-Hare Stadium before mingling with fans and signing...
‘The chemistry within our band is incredible’: Fairview’s Gracen McCowan talks...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior drum major Gracen McCowan will be going into her sixth and final year as a member of the Aggie...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Diamond Eye’ by Kate Quinn
Kate Quinn has done it again! After authoring numerous gripping novels about women in World War II, she does not disappoint with “Diamond Eye.”...
Celebrating in the Wundergarten: An Owl Called David Hockney
Whooo, some readers are asking is David Hockney? In the TREE MUSEUM, the nationally accredited arboretum, at Sportsman Lake Park (Cullman County), David Hockney...
Mountain lions: Alabama’s big-cat mystery
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The existence of Bigfoot is wildly debated across the country. However, in Alabama, another creature’s existence takes center stage in...
PREP SPORTS: ‘We play for each other’: West Point’s Laklin Shadix...
WEST POINT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to West Point freshman Laklin Shadix about last year’s volleyball and basketball seasons. She learned...
Baileyton talks park cameras, new town monument
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council met Thursday evening, and main items discussed included cameras and a new monument.
According to Mayor Windell Calloway,...
Files from yesteryear: 1930
From the files of 1930
Presidents of the various organizations on the Cullman County High School campus are Boys Council – Juel Lee, Girls Council...
Ivey kicks off statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday, Aug. 9, kicked off the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, during an official launch...
Wagon Trail Med-Serv denied license by AMCC
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) on Thursday, Aug. 10, met to reissue Integrated Facility Licenses. Back on Friday, June 16,...
HPD set to host Kids’ Night Out in September
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Police Department (HPD) is set to host Kids’ Night Out, an outreach event designed to familiarize the youngest members...
Wallace State student 1st to earn 4.0 GPA in UAB/WSCC Joint...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For the first time since the UAB/WSCC Joint Enrollment program began, a student has graduated with a 4.0 grade point average...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Cullman is my home away from home’: Cullman’s Shayley...
CULLMAN, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Cullman soccer player Shayley Vogelaar and she shared some of her favorite memories from her...
The Caring Foundation supports that Wallace State smile
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announces receipt of a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and The Caring Foundation for...
PREP SOCCER: ‘Help others without expecting anything in return’: West Point’s...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- Last season was a special one for the West Point Lady Warriors, finishing with a school-record number of wins and...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 11, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 11, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Always do your part for the team’: Fairview’s Lexi...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke to Fairview junior basketball player Lexi Golden, and she recapped her sophomore season and talked about...
2 new police officers sworn in at Hanceville council meeting
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Police force has grown by two, with new officers Jason Wilbanks and Justin Freeman sworn in at the Hanceville...
WFF biologists available to help with hunting season preparations
When it gets hot in late summer, most hunters in Alabama start dreaming about the upcoming seasons Chris Cook, Deer Program Coordinator with the...
More than 100 recognized at WSCC Nursing pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recognized more than 100 students at the Department of Nursing Education’s August pinning ceremony on Thursday, Aug....
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 10, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 10, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Recapping Week 1 of UAB Football Fall Camp
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB football team begins its second week of fall camp on Monday night with just 24 days remaining until hosting...
PREP CHEER: ‘You see a family, not just a cheer team’:...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior Cole Riggs will be going into his third and final year on the Warriors’ varsity squad and...
South Vinemont approves new accounting software, Transportation Plan
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening approved the purchase of new accounting software, as well as the Town’s...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Everyone cared for each other’: West Point’s Kaedince Cagle...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to West Point cheerleader and soccer player Kaedince Cagle about her years at West Point...
Pet of the week: Add Bocephus to your ‘family tradition’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bocephus, an approximately 1-year-old male shepherd and Labrador mix with a toasty tan coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County...
‘Kickin’ it in the C’: Colony Day 2023 promises a whole...
COLONY, Ala. - Colony is hosting its famous Colony Day celebration for the third consecutive year. For lovers of spades, soul food, music and...
Cullman Regional honors Gudger
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, presented a plaque to Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, to honor his achievements in the...
COLUMN: Say it ain’t so, Tony!
Oh, my Lord. I didn’t want to believe a link a friend just sent me. There is a new flavor of Skittles candy -...
