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Arrests and incidents reported January 19, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 19, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Good Hope eatery Stash House Distillery offering local investment opportunities
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Patrick “Katdaddy” Watson is giving the Cullman community an exciting opportunity to invest in his business The Stash House, a...
‘Find a way to serve’
COLUMBIA FALLS, ME — Each year, millions of Americans come together to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those that serve and their families and TEACH...
Berlin Town Council seeks federal funding for road projects
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening voted to pursue funding under the American Rescue Act that could pay for the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs picks up senior night wins over Vinemont
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Eagles of Vinemont at Jesse George Gymnasium Tuesday night and on top of celebrating senior...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Basketball teams notch conference sweep at Enterprise State; play...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s basketball teams swept Enterprise State on the road Monday night. The women opened with a 72-52 victory, and the...
Arrests and incidents reported January 18, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Simply Southern television show brings Extension expertise to wider audiences
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s partnership with Simply Southern TV is expanding. In 2022, viewers can learn ways to transform their landscapes...
All oyster harvest zones to close January 21, 2022
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Pursuant to Section 9-12-28, Code of Alabama 1975 as stated by Rule 220-3-.02, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’...
Rep. Harbison discusses support of constitutional carry bill HB44
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In the new legislative session for the Alabama House of Representatives, many leaders across the state have been divided over a...
NASA’s James Webb Telescope completes deployment of mirrors provided by General...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The James Webb Space Telescope, NASA’s largest and most powerful space science telescope, launched on a historic mission on Christmas Day. The...
West Point Town Council creates new Park and Rec Plus ball...
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council met Monday evening to discuss the new items needed for the concession stand at the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope, Lady Bearcats collect wins at MLK Classic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Several local squads were in the field competing at this year’ MLK Day Classic at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum early...
Pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations are at record high in Alabama, immediate measures...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Hospitalizations of children in Alabama due to COVID-19 are at a record high, and immediate measures should be taken to reduce...
Applications open for senior farmers market vouchers
DECATUR, Ala. - Spring is on the horizon, and local farmers markets are preparing to open in a few months. This also means applications are...
52 ODES TO JOY: SMILE-MAKING
ODE TO SMILE-MAKING
When you’re smiling, the muscles it takes are 17.
But, when you’re scowling, it takes 43 and looks so mean.
When you’re smiling,...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1930 and 1950
From the files of 1930:
The honor roll of seniors at Cullman High School for the first semester includes: Maria Callahan, Charon Denson, Alfred Glaser,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison dominates county matchups against Lynn
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted their county rivals the Lynn Bears in what could have been trap games for both teams. Both the men's and...
Meek High School cheer team competes in 2022 Winston County All...
ARLEY, Ala. - Meek High School hosted the 2022 Winston County Cheerleading Championship January 9 in the high school gymnasium. The schools participating were...
Hanceville City Council discusses damages at Veterans Park
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At Hanceville City Council’s meeting Thursday evening, the council appointed Leigh Ann Courington, professor at Wallace State, to place three on...
Performing Arts scholarship auditions scheduled at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Performing Arts programs will hold scholarship auditions for the 2022-2023 academic year on Feb. 11 and March...
PREP BASKETBALL: Wheeler’s late free throws lift Warriors over Tigers 66-64,...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors were back home at Jim Boyd Gymnasium for a pair of huge area...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 2 Good Hope downs Oneonta 53-39 to clinch...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Both of the Good Hope varsity squads were on their home court at D.E. Ryan Gymnasium Friday night, and both...
Arrests and incidents reported January 14, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
South Vinemont trailer park dumpster overflow causing litter problem for surrounding...
VINEMONT, Ala. - South Vinemont has been experiencing a litter problem around the Vinemont Estates mobile home community for months. The dumpsters at the...
Cullman County Schools hires director of Special Education
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Education, at its January 13 board meeting, approved the employment of Lana Tew to be the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison topples No. 4 Winston County 54-48, Bulldogs down...
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – Addison traveled to take on their arch-rival county foes, the Winston County Yellow Jackets Thursday night and came away with...
PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos, Lady Broncos split home matchups with Locust Fork
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos and Lady Broncos hit the court at Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Thursday night to host a pair...
Arrests and incidents reported January 13, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 13, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SPORTS: Cullman’s Stancil, Barksdale sign with Snead, Wallace State
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Tillman Hall was packed with friends, family, teammates, and coaches Thursday afternoon to celebrate a pair of Bearcats...
Cullman Middle School hosting Miss Pioneer Pageant Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Middle School Miss Pioneer Pageant will be held tomorrow, January 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the Cullman High School...
Cullman’s Cyber Central Robotics team wins first place at VEX Robotics...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College held VEX IQ Lion’s Pride Robotics Tournament Saturday, Jan. 8. The tournament, administered by the Wallace State...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Jan. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Jan. 12, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level...
Baileyton Town Council approves community rentals of the senior center
BAILEYTON, Ala. –It was brought to the attention of the Baileyton Town Council Monday evening that the playground equipment for the park which was...
Remembering Mayor Tawana Canada
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Town of Dodge City lost a pillar of the community Tuesday with the passing of Alice Tawana Canada, serving...
PREP BASKETBALL: Brackets set for 2022 Cullman County Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – We’re a couple weeks into the new year and that means it’s almost time to tip off this year’s Cullman County...
Arrests and incidents reported January 12, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COVID-19 boosters now authorized for ages 12-15, dosing interval lowered, additional...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has notified Alabama healthcare providers that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
Tesha Brewer State Farm Insurance accepting donations for ‘Coats & Can-uary’
CULLMAN, Ala. - To celebrate State Farm's 100th anniversary in June, State Farm Insurance Agent Tesha Brewer has been performing acts of service to...
2022 Annual Polar Bear Plunge draws first-time divers at The Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center held its annual Polar Bear Plunge Saturday morning, Jan. 8. The event allows anyone willing...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits tight area battles against Falkville
ADDISON, Ala. – After collecting a pair of road wins over Lynn Saturday, the Addison Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs returned home Tuesday night for...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman bounces back with area wins over Decatur
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats and Lady Bearcats returned home Tuesday night after their trip to Hartselle over the weekend and bounced back with...
Arrests and incidents reported January 11, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Making right choices’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is in the midst of a two-week rollout of inclusiveness, communication and anti-bullying training for staff and students...
Chamber of Commerce holding Community Luncheon to discuss public safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Chamber of Commerce will be holding the first Community Luncheon of the year on January 21, 2022 presented by...
Weekend proves a busy one for Cullman County Sheriff’s Office with...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Multiple unrelated arrests from Thursday-Sunday kept the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office busy.
At approximately midnight on Thursday, January 6, CCSO Deputies conducted...
Cullman City Council recognizes law enforcement on behalf of Coach Page...
CULLMAN, Ala. - At Cullman City Council’s Monday meeting, Councilman John Cook recognized the members of law enforcement, saying, “I do have one brief...
New date, location announced for Relay For Life of Cullman County;...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Relay For Life of Cullman County announces the 2022 event will be held on a new date and location from previous...
Cullman mayor proclaims January 11, 2022, ‘Human Trafficking Awareness Day’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed January 11, 2022, “Human Trafficking Awareness Day” in the City of Cullman Monday, Jan. 10....
Arrests and incidents reported January 10, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Great man, great heart, great friend.’
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Fire Department (JCFD) announced the retirement of Chief Micah Netherton after 30 years of service to the...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1900
Mrs. Annie Mackentepe and son, after an extended trip to Cincinnati and other northern points, have returned home.
Nine cheeses, about $40 worth, were stolen...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont splits county matchups against Fairview
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Fairview made the short trip over to Vinemont Saturday night to face off against the Lady Eagles and Eagles in a...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats fall in area matchups at Hartselle
HARTSELLE, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats made the quick trip North to face Hartselle Saturday night but unfortunately for the traveling black and gold...
Story Update: Suspect apprehended in Cullman County high speed chase
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The suspect involved in a multiple county car chase and manhunt was apprehended following the assistance of multiple law enforcement...
Holly Pond High School welcomes new Assistant Principal, Adam Edmondson
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond High School announced the hiring of new Assistant Principal Adam Edmondson Thursday, Jan. 6. Edmondson is a Holly...
Forever a part of the fabric of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Wednesday was a tough day for those closely associated with the Cullman City Council, but more importantly those who knew Coach...
The Sweet Life Bakery and Eatery in Jones Chapel adds extended...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sweet Life Bakery and Eatery in Jones Chapel opened its doors in October of 2021. The eatery was previously open...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs sweeps area matchups with Falkville
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs hosted a pair of big area showdowns against Falkville Friday night and both Eagles squads earned hard-fought wins. The...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs fend off Raider rally to earn 66-60 win,...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs made the short trip over to Good Hope High School Friday night for a pair of varsity...
Arrests and incidents reported January 7, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State Community College hosting VEX IQ Lion’s Pride Robotics Tournament...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College is hosting a VEX IQ Lion’s Pride Robotics Tournament at Traditions Bank Arena inside Tom Drake Coliseum...
Goat Island Brewery shares several upcoming events on the books for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing has kicked off the year with a bang, as the bookings for January 2022 are already piling up....
WSCC ATHLETICS: 117 athletes named to ACCC Fall 2021 Commissioner’s Academic...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College had 117 student-athletes earn a spot on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Fall 2021 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.
All...
North Alabama Agriplex offering new educational program Living Landscapes for Wildlife...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex will be hosting the Living Landscapes Landscaping for Wildlife from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan....
Cullman County Master Gardeners share 2022 initiative for feeding birds during...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Master Gardeners are educators trained by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. During their last meeting, they discussed taking an...
Suspected high speed chase ends with one in custody
CULLMAN, Ala. - A reported high speed chase ends at Exit 304, according to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
A statement from the CCSO stated,...
Arrests and incidents reported January 6, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
How to better prepare for power outages this winter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over 1400 members in Cullman Electric Co-op’s service area were without power from about 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. due to...
ADECA releases state’s official Alabama Broadband Map, Connectivity Plan
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs today released the Alabama Broadband Map, the official broadband map for the state...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Jan. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Jan. 5, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level...
Members of Restoring Women Outreach remember former warden and addiction recovery...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brian Buegler, warden at the Cullman County Detention Center for 27 years, passed away on January 3, 2022 at the age...
Congressman Robert Aderholt files paperwork to seek re-election
HALEYVILLE, Ala. –Congressman Robert Aderholt, Republican from Haleyville, on Tuesday filed paperwork with the Alabama Republican Party to seek re-election to Alabama’s 4th Congressional...
Cullman County Schools present their updated Covid-19 guidelines for 2022
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Positive diagnosis of student or staff: Per ADPH guidelines, positives must stay home for five days (previously 10) following the...
Arrests and incidents reported January 5, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 5, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Governor Kay Ivey qualifies for Gubernatorial race to seek reelection
Birmingham, Ala.– The reelection campaign for Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement on Tuesday, after Ivey qualified for the 2022 Republican Primary for...
Start off the new year this January with a visit to...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Zoo will be celebrating Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration on select evenings, on January 6 – 9 and...
Local band ‘Don’t Think Twice’ to play show at Cullman venue/restaurant...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local band “Don’t Think Twice” will be appearing at Valley Tavern and Grille Friday, Jan. 21. Valley Tavern and Grille is...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders down Fairview 37-32, Aggies topple Good Hope...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders traveled to Fairview for a pair of varsity matchups Tuesday night but only one...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs earn wins at Cold Springs
BREMEN, Ala. – Addison traveled to Jesse George Gymnasium to take on area foe Cold Springs Tuesday night and both Bulldogs teams left with...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats blow past Trojans in area opener 72-43, Lady...
CULLMAN, Ala. – For the first time of the new year, the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats were back home to take on Muscle Shoals...
Arrests and incidents reported January 4, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 4, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘We live in a very, very special place’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids, an agency devoted to preventing child abuse, had a busy 2021. With its Court-Appointed Special Advocate program...
Paused monoclonal antibodies for treatment of COVID-19 disease available again
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As of December 23, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services had announced the temporary pause in allocations of some...
Cook Ministries offering many grief and recovery programs beginning in February...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cook Ministries is a Hanceville-based street ministry that was created by Karen Cook in 2016 after the death of her brother...
Cullman Regional welcomes Family Care Physician April Frater, MD, to medical...
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-certified Family Care Physician April Frater, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Frater completed her medical...
Holly Pond boasts clean financial audit
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening approved a clean financial audit report for the year 2020 (The 2021...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point splits varsity matchups with Priceville
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point returned home to Jim Boyd Gymnasium Monday for to host their first varsity matchups of the new year...
Arrests and incidents reported January 3, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
She Reads: 2022 Recommended Reading List
CULLMAN, Ala. - Well, here we are, we have made it to the conclusion of 2021 and as we’re introduced to 2022, we might...
52 ODES TO JOY in 2022
Ode to AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS
My country ‘tis a sunny land of joy-giving heroines and heroes,
Like Don Ho, Quentin Tarantino, Edgar Allen Poe and Rudolph Valentino.
And,...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950
Mrs. Jess Latham and Mrs. Homer Pike spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Tom Waldrop at Concord.
Betty Loyd of Mountain View and William McDermic were...
Attorney General Steve Marshall wins injunction against Biden attempts to mandate...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Saturday that a federal court granted Alabama’s motion for an injunction against Biden’s order that seeks to require...
SPORTS COLUMN: Looking back at some of the best games of...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- 2021 featured more than a handful of thrilling high school sports matchups that had us all on the edge of our...
Wallace State’s 2nd Annual mOTivAted Virtual 5K to take place Jan....
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will be hosting their 2nd Annual mOTivAted Virtual 5K 2022 from Jan. 9 -...
‘There are still lots of good folks out there’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victoria’s Hope began in 2018 in Dodge City as a ministry to help single parents in need. Since then, it has...
Year-end review: The Cullman County Commission on Aging discuss the impact...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging director Stephanie Lawson spoke about the many events of the past year since the senior...
Year End Reports – Flourishing in 2021: Flourish of Cullman expands...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman Inc. is a nonprofit that empowers people with disabilities to live, work, play and enjoy life with as...
Year-end reports: Victim Services achieves goal of increased local services in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In 2021, Victim Services of Cullman Inc. celebrated its 30th year of service to victims of crime, especially domestic violence, in...
