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Cullman City Schools ranked in top 5 in Alabama test scores
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is once again ranked among the best school systems in the state of Alabama.
The latest school system state...
‘We feel like there’s great things to come’
CCBOE hosts 2023 Institute
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Thursday hosted its annual Institute to kick off the 2023-2024...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 4, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 4, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Auburn kicks off preseason camp: ‘Behave as a champion’
AUBURN, Ala. – With names on the back of jerseys so coaches can quickly discern who's who, the new-look Auburn Tigers kicked off preseason...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘You need to keep your faith strong’: Holly Pond’s...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Last season was a very special one for the Holly Pond Lady Broncos as they took home the area championship...
PREP CHEER: ‘You have a second family’: West Point’s Emma Kimbril...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point junior Emma Kimbril will be going into her third year on the varsity cheerleading squad and her first...
Hanceville Elementary School cuts ribbon on new cafeteria, classrooms
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –Hanceville Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon debuted the new addition to its building that includes a new cafeteria and 15 new classrooms....
1 arrested, 1 suspect still at large in traffic incident
CULLMAN, Ala. – Early Tuesday morning patrol deputies from Morgan County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of two possibly stolen Polaris ATVs traveling...
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail gives statement on ethics hearing
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail said he attended an Alabama Ethics Commission hearing on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, concerning an anonymous complaint filed...
ACES: Extension entomologist calls viral TikTok wasp-killing trend ‘dangerous
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – In today’s digital world, information is at everyone’s fingertips. However, not all of that information is accurate or safe. In...
Cullman Savings Bank announces sponsorship of Caring for Cullman Concert
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Savings Bank on Tuesday presented a check to Jolanda Hutson of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic to help sponsor the...
CCBOE purchases YouScience program for students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman County School Board on Tuesday met for a special-called meeting in the new Hanceville Elementary School cafeteria. The board...
Pet of the week: Make Esther the rightful queen of your...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Esther, an approximately 6-year-old female blue heeler with a spotted coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Esther is...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Always have each other’s backs’: Fairview’s Emily Benson talks...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies had a solid 2023 softball season, which saw them get within one game of making it to...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 3, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 3, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Good Hope Middle School debuts new gym, library and office space
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday for the new Good Hope Middle School gymnasium, library and office space. Ground...
2023 Cullman County Prayer and Pledge Ride this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday members of the Alabama Sons of Liberty Riders, Christian Motorcycle Association and Cullman County Wranglers will host the 2023...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Give God all your problems, and He will make...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies are coming off another solid basketball season and junior Jayla Gorham talked about what she learned playing...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 2, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 2, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP CHEER: ‘Represent my school better in a positive way’: West...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point junior cheerleader Alli Tucker-Hillman will be going into her third year on varsity this fall, and she shared...
2 north Alabama defendants sentenced on child exploitation charges
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Two north Alabama defendants were sentenced last week on child sexual exploitation charges, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and U.S....
Fugitive charged in scheme that misdirected millions in charitable donations intended...
DUBLIN, GA: A former Dublin, Ga., resident is being sought internationally on multiple federal charges alleging he orchestrated a scheme that misdirected more than...
‘Sound of Freedom’ sparks conversations about human trafficking
Task force chair talks about perceptions and realities of trafficking in north Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. – Just a few weeks into its release, independent film...
Cullman Oktoberfest opens T-shirt design contest to local students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) is introducing a fresh twist to this year’s Oktoberfest T-shirt designs. This year, local...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 1, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 1, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Always keep a positive attitude and mindset’: West Point’s...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior Hallie Wheeler learned a lot playing for both the Lady Warriors’ volleyball and basketball teams last season...
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Enjoy every second of it’: Cold Springs’ Ethan Nabors...
BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Eagles baseball team won their area and made it to the playoffs. Junior Ethan Nabors talked about that...
Family of Holly Pond’s Leah Grace Tarvin joins Ivey for distracted...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Family members of the late Leah Grace Tarvin joined Gov. Kay Ivey at the State Capitol bill-signing ceremony recently for Alabama’s...
‘We’re just a tiny nerd shop’
Gamer Geeks opens in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. –Gamer Geeks is now open in Cullman. Owner Michael Jensen’s flagship store is in Warrior. He said he...
‘We see them as God’s child’
The Link's Master's Hand food pantry partners with other nonprofits to serve neighbors with dignity
CULLMAN, Ala– The Link of Cullman County is well known...
All about mushrooms
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Mushroom Society President Alisha Millican and Alabama Nature Journal Club President Laramie Akozbek came together Saturday, July 29, to host...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 31, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 31, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Former Alabama standout Lee Hodges earns 1st career PGA Tour victory,...
BLAINE, Minn. – Former Alabama men's golf standout Lee Hodges claimed his first career PGA Tour victory, capturing the 3M Open title Sunday at the...
Meet the Coaches: Auburn defensive line coach Jeremy Garrett
AUBURN, Ala. – Jeremy Garrett knows Auburn well. He knows what it’s like to come in as an opponent and play at Jordan-Hare Stadium....
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘The good Lord put this opportunity and this phenomenal...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville has a new head coach taking the reins of the varsity volleyball program. Morgan Hammock is replacing Candice Grochowalski, who...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Positive motivation and encouragement alone can make a team...
WEST POINT, Ala. – Lady Warriors volleyball and basketball standout Liberty Shadix learned a lot during her junior season and had a blast playing...
Vinemont High’s Moody represents Alabama at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Vinemont High’s School’s Vivian (Gracie) Moody was one of 94 high school seniors selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls...
Op-Ed: To eliminate ‘help wanted’ signs, we must shift our focus...
To gather the fullest employment picture in Alabama – and across the nation for that matter – we must shift our focus to labor...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – The ABCs of trees
Having fun while learning at the Sportsman Lake Tree Museum is as easy as A-B-C.
THE ABCs of TREES
A is for APPLE TREES—Exploring the great...
Wallace State STEAM camp geared for younger students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Camp for middle school students.
According to WSCC...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1950
From the files of 1930
The bodies of two Cullman County soldiers arrived home, Emory McConnell and Ulyses Yeager.
Mr. Jessie Smith is erecting a cotton...
Hanceville City Council discusses possible RV park
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Council members excitedly discussed the possibility of an RV park located behind the CVS Pharmacy at 303 Main St NE...
City School Board appoints new board member
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its Thursday, July 27, meeting, appointed Jill Bradberry to fill the seat formerly held by...
Nifty knitters and cool crocheters assemble weekly at library
CULLMAN, Ala. – Knitters and crocheters alike of every skill level assemble under the roof of the Cullman County Public Library every Tuesday afternoon....
Library hosts annual Harry Potter birthday celebration
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library on Friday morning welcomed members of the community to a celebration of Harry Potter’s birthday.
Cullman County...
6th annual Stuff the Bus campaign comes to a close
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) sixth annual Stuff the Bus campaign, which collected donations of school supplies for area...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Working with the athletes at Good Hope has made...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Freshman Ella Gossett made the move from Cullman to Good Hope this offseason and she enjoyed her time as a...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 28, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 28, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest opens Aug. 1
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest is now accepting entries. This year’s contest is a joint project between the Alabama Department...
PREP CHEER: ‘Always give 100% effort’: Vinemont’s Makenna Howard recaps freshman...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont’s Makenna Howard cheered on varsity as a freshman last season, and she learned so much from that experience. She got...
Pet of the week: Rex
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rex, an approximately 5-year-old male “bassador” with a toasty caramel coat, is up for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Rex is...
Cullman City Schools appoints Jill Bradberry to open board seat
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Thursday, July 27, appointed Cullman native Jill Bradberry to the board, filling the seat formerly held by...
Rock n Roll Sushi welcomes new owners
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock n Roll Sushi in Cullman changed ownership in April, and the restaurant celebrated with a grand opening on Wednesday, July...
Monograms Plus holds soft opening in new location
CULLMAN, Ala. – Monograms Plus held its soft opening at the store’s new location Friday, July 21.
Owner Lynsey Todd said she was very excited...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 27, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 27, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Sullivan Creek Ranch hosts National Day of the Cowboy
VINEMONT, Ala. – Sullivan Creek Ranch hosted its National Day of the Cowboy event on Sunday.
The family friendly event saw attendees bring chairs and...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic hosts Alabama Lions Sight mobile eyecare unit
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic on Wednesday hosted a unit of the Alabama Lions Sight Mobile Eye Program, offering low-cost eye...
‘Chief of morale’
Cullman Fire Rescue welcomes Charlie the Fire Dog
CULLMAN, Ala. – After 15 years in fire service, Josh Sparkman finally got his dream fire dog,...
CPD announces arrests in Rock the South assault
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department at a press conference Wednesday, July 26, announced the arrests of three individuals in relation to the...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 26, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP SPORTS: ‘The little things are actually just as important as...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point’s Caitlee Simmons is gearing up for her sophomore seasons with both the Lady Warriors volleyball and basketball teams...
2 WSCC alums sign with MLB teams during 2023 Draft
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Baseball added two more names to Major League Baseball rosters when former Lion stars Colson Lawrence and Will Varmette...
Op-Ed: Rock the South through the eyes of a first-timer
As a Cullman local who lived in the county and worked at a local watering hole, Rock the South had always been synonymous for...
WSCC: Aug. 8 event offered to introduce Diesel Technology to women,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diesel Technology program will host a Women in Diesel Meet and Greet on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023,...
‘Everyone deserves to hear live music once in a while’
Jesse Priest rocks the CCCDD over RTS weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South is an explosion of light, color and twangy country sound. The...
PREP CHEER: ‘Lean on God’: Vinemont’s Addison Whaley recaps freshman year
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Last season was Addison Whaley's first on Vinemont’s varsity cheer team and she took away so much from that experience.
"It was...
Cullman council awards bid for new civic center
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday awarded the bid for the construction of the new civic center to Jim Cooper Construction...
Rock the South donates nearly $70K to local nonprofits
CULLMAN, Ala. – While Rock the South brings in millions in revenue annually, it has never lost sight of its original cause: gathering the...
Hot, wet and wild Rock the South 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama heat was intense as thousands of attendees gathered at York Farms in Cullman County this past weekend for Rock...
2 WSCC athletics teams receive NJCAA Academic Team of the Year...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s Men’s Tennis and Volleyball teams each were recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) as...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 24, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 24, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman Swim Team places 2nd at ARPA State Championships
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim & Dive team finishes 2nd in the state following an outstanding performance. They have achieved this ranking for...
Alabama’s unemployment rate unchanged at 2.2%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate held steady at...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Lost Summers of Newport’ by Beatriz Williams, Lauren...
The summer mansions of Newport, Rhode Island, are the setting for this book, which is about three women in three different eras written by three...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – The Rock the South Rock...
Shane Quick is a “Home County Hero” of mine. The modern-day trinity of Frank Stitt, the James Beard Award-winning, celebrity chef/founder of Highlands Bar...
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...
Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local sports legends gathered with family and friends at Stone Bridge Farms Saturday night to celebrate one of Cullman County’s most...
It’s tax-free weekend: What school essentials to purchase
CULLMAN, Ala. - If you haven't ordered school supplies already, Alabama’s 18th annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday (now through Sunday night, July 23, at...
Wallace State unveils portrait of Garlan E. Gudger Sr.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College hosted the unveiling of a portrait of Dr. Garlan E. Gudger Sr., on Thursday, July 20, in...
Alabama Extension celebrating Sweet Grown Alabama Day today
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - There is something special about home-grown tomatoes, freshly picked okra and local honey. Add to that dairy products from just...
Berlin Town Council accepts shelter bid, prepares for farmers’ market festival
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening opened three submitted bids for its proposed community tornado shelter, awarding a contract to...
PREP CHEER: ‘We are all in this together’: Vinemont’s Ashton Kelley...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont senior cheerleader Ashton Kelley has been cheering on the varsity squad for her entire high school career. She talked about...
‘Don’t make too much of it!’
Hanceville Public Library celebrates 88th birthday of beloved librarian Shirley Burden
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Surrounded by cherished books, lively children, and grateful coworkers, Shirley Burden...
Pet of the week: Doin’ just fine with Dandy
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dandy, an approximately 2-years-old male Texas Heeler with a plush toasty caramel coat, spotted feet and white-tipped tail, is available for...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 20, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 20, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State signs MOU with Auburn University
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and Auburn University recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing a bachelor of science pathway for...
Family medicine physician Lauren Robinson joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. – Family medicine physician Lauren Robinson, DO recently joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Robinson completed her undergraduate degree at the University of...
Local CPA arrested for theft of services
CULLMAN, Ala. - Barry Thompson, a local Certified Public Accountant (CPA), was arrested on July 17 and charged with four counts of theft of...
‘He was probably one of the best investigators I ever had...
Attorney General Steve Marshall honors fallen lieutenant
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Close family members, former coworkers and elected officials gathered in the Hanceville City Council chambers...
Jacobs proclaims Camp Liberty’s 10th Anniversary Day in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday proclaimed July 14, 2023, Camp Liberty’s 10th Anniversary Day in the city of Cullman. On...
Cullman’s Sosa wins scholarship during Miss Alabama competition
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Two UA students placed in the Top 5 at the Miss Alabama pageant held June 28 through July 1. Ibby Dickson...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 19, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 19, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP FOOTBALL: ‘Represent my community in a good way’: Good Hope’s...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders qualified for the playoffs last year after a strong finish to the regular season and quarterback...
North claims Boys’ and Girls’ wins in All-Star Week Cross Country...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Cold Springs High School rising senior Ethan Edgeworth sped to the individual championship of the sixth AHSAA All-Star Week North-South All-Star Cross Country...
County, City to form Solid Waste Disposal Authority
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its Tuesday meeting approved the formation of the Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) to manage a...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 18, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 18, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
United Way ‘Stuff the Bus’ happening now through July 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County is hosting its sixth annual school supply drive, Stuff the Bus, now through July 28....
‘Being on that field lights a fire under us’: West Point’s...
WEST POINT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to West Point junior majorette Olivia Curtis, and she recapped her sophomore year in the...
‘Rockin’ Good’ grocery giveaway this Saturday; volunteers needed
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County has teamed up once again with Greater Good Music and Rock the South to distribute food...
Cullman Regional expansion project adds 30 beds
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is now a 175-bed hospital with the recent completion of a four- story, 30-bed tower expansion. The project added...
