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CCSO detention deputy arrested following marijuana distribution investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, a detention deputy working for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was arrested and charged with...
‘Connecting with Conservation’ highlights funding for state wildlife agencies
How conservation and outdoors recreation are funded throughout the nation is somewhat of a mystery for most people.
In an effort to inform the public...
Celebrating in the Wundergarten: Cultivate Cullman Chowchow
The first rule of CULTIVATE CULLMAN CHOWCHOW is: DO NOT talk about how your chowchow recipe is the ultimate. There is no “BEST” recipe...
Cullman City School Board meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board met on Friday morning. In attendance were teachers Morgan Johnston and Christy Brock.
Cullman Middle School Principal...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930
From the files of 1900
R.W. Riley of Joppa was here on Monday.
A.J. York attended the sheriff’s convention, in Montgomery, this week.
Doctor J.S.O. Whitson, of...
First responders recognized by Hanceville City Council
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Despite a fairly light council meeting agenda, Hanceville City Hall was packed with first responders and their superiors, family and friends...
‘Every person showed up to provide their support to the seniors...
Trivia through the Decades brings over $7K for Cullman County Commission on Aging
CULLMAN, Ala. – The competition was intense and the pressure immense as...
Harris, Brown inducted into Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
CULLMAN, Ala. – A group of senior adults was honored Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, with induction into the 2023 class of the Alabama Senior...
St. Bernard celebrates feast of patron saint with Mass, procession
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School, nestled on the picturesque 800-acre campus operated by the Benedictine Monks of St. Bernard Abbey, marked a...
Harmony School to receive multiple certifications
Alabama Outdoor Classroom Certification, National Wildlife Federation Schoolyard Habitat Certification and Monarch Butterfly Waystation Certification to be awarded Sept. 22
LOGAN, Ala. - On Friday,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek takes season opener at Maplesville 18-12
MAPLESVILLE, Ala. – Meek hit the road Friday night to kick off the 2023 season at Maplesville Friday night and the Tigers returned home...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs kicks off season with 20-0 win at...
CURRY, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles hit the road to kick off the 2023 season at Curry Friday night and they returned home...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops season opener to Clements 45-12
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Clements Colts Friday night and kicked things off at 8 p.m. due to the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Brewer in season opener 23-7
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs kicked off the 2023 season at Ray Talley Stadium against the Brewer Patriots Friday night and a couple...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops heartbreaker at Falkville 26-20
FALKVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont hit the road to kick off the season at Falkville Friday night, but unfortunately early turnovers plagued the Eagles and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison falls to Winston County in season opener 14-0
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison welcomed into lovely hot and humid A.G. Hicks Stadium their archrivals from across the Lake, the 2A Winston County Yellow...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview races past Columbia 46-6
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – On a hot and humid Friday night in Fairview, the Columbia Eagles traveled from Huntsville to take on the Fairview Aggies...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point rallies from behind to topple Good Hope...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders welcomed West Point to James W. Shabel Stadium Friday night for a high-scoring, high-temperature battle and...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 25, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 25, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP CHEER: ‘Never let failure keep you from achieving your goal’:...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope sophomore Mckenzie McDonald will be heading into her second year on the varsity cheerleading squad, and she has...
Berlin town council approves FY 2024 budget, prioritizes community projects
BERLIN, Ala. — The Berlin Town Council approved its 2024 fiscal budget on Monday, detailing plans for significant community projects while noting a projected...
Good Hope Middle School debuts “Book Tasting” in new library
GOOD HOPE, Ala. — Good Hope Middle School's freshly inaugurated library came alive with an innovative "Book Tasting" event, conceived to promote diverse reading...
Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County set to host...
CULLMAN, Ala– Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman (FPLCC) will be transporting Cullman to old Hollywood, but it’s not as glamorous as it...
Meet the Coaches: Auburn running backs coach Carnell Williams
AUBURN, Ala. – Locked into the moment, Carnell Williams failed to realize the impact of his four-game stint as Auburn’s interim head coach until after...
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...
