Miss. teen drowns at Smith Lake; 2nd drowning this summer
NewsLocalOak Hill Academy head coach Chris Craven posted this photo of Thomas Lee Bales on Facebook Saturday night. / Courtesy Chris Craven on FacebookWINSTON COUNTY - A 16-year-old boy drowned at...
View ArticleWallace State OTA graduates ready to change people’s lives
NewsLocalEducationWallace StateWallace State Community College Occupational Therapy instructors Gail Hyatt, left, Kelly Krigbaum and Dr. Allen Keener look at a gift from the Class of 2017, presented by...
View ArticleService Note: Brooke Griffin
NewsLocalUnited States Air Force Airman Brooke A. Griffin recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive,...
View ArticleMcKenzie ASA Classic wraps up 4 days of intense competition
NewsLocalSportsThe fourth and final day of the 2017 McKenzie ASA Classic saw many awards received. / Nick GriffinCULLMAN - The 2017 McKenzie ASA Classic is in the books, the almost 2,000 archers and...
View ArticleAthens bicyclist struck, killed by vehicle
NewsLocalATHENS– A bicyclist was killed today, Aug. 6, after being struck by a vehicle in Limestone County, according to a statement from Alabama State Troopers.Evaristo Ocampo, 66, of Athens was...
View ArticleJohn Farr inducted into SAR
NewsLocalKen Brown, left and John Farr, rightMr. John Farr of East Point recently became the newest member of the Cullman Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. He is seen here on the right...
View ArticleService Note: Sarah K. Cason
NewsLocalUnited States Air Force Airman Sarah K. Cason graduated from basic military training recently at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive,...
View ArticleAL Troopers need your vote
Fun, Best Looking Cruiser Contest runs until Aug. 14NewsStateMONTGOMERY - It’s time again for the American Association of State Troopers’ annual Best Looking Cruiser Contest – and the Alabama Law...
View ArticleArrest report: Aug. 4-6
NewsLocalCrimeCULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 4-6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeBennett, David Brian, 47probation violation-...
View ArticleSmith joins chamber
NewsLocalBusinessWesley Smith / Courtesy of the Cullman Area Chamber of CommerceCULLMAN - I am pleased to announce the appointment of Wesley Smith as director of entrepreneurship & education at the...
View ArticleCullman’s Kyle Morris named finalist in State Discussion Meet
Statewide contests spotlight first-rate young farmersNewsLocalStateCullman County’s Kyle Morris, left, is one of four finalists in the State Young Farmers Discussion Meet contest. Morris competed in...
View ArticlePlanning commission green lights building projects, business expansion
NewsLocalLocal GovernmentClifford Harris answers questions about the Flatts at Fischer Farms subdivision. / W.C. MannCULLMAN - The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Monday evening paved the way...
View ArticleDeeper dive into the Duck River Dam
NewsLocalWith the reservoir at “full pool” in April 2016, water flowed down the spillway into the rectangular stilling basin at the bottom before rejoining the old riverbed. / Duck River Reservoir...
View ArticleCullman's Lydia Haynes places in state sewing contest
Sewing and tablescapes contests celebrate Alabama ag diversityNewsLocalStateCullman County's Lydia Haynes won second place in the state Christmas tree skirt contest at the Alabama Farmers Federation's...
View ArticleCullman County Sheriff’s Office partners with Crime Stoppers
NewsLocalCrimeCrime Stoppers Board Member Frank Barefield, left, and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry at a press conference announcing the partnership between the sheriff's office and Crime Stoppers...
View ArticleArrest report: Aug. 7
NewsLocalCrimeCULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 7. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeAlexander, Kody Dean, 28· second-degree criminal...
View ArticleHPMS student Rylan Griffin 1 of 26 to attend special STEM institute this summer
Appalachian Regional Commission, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and ORAU celebrate 28th year of STEM learningNewsLocalEducationEarl F. Gohl, federal co-chair, Appalachian Regional Commission; Kelly...
View ArticlePet of the Week: Help sweet Dixie find her forever home
NewsLocalDixie is a female lab mix, approximately 8 years old. / Ryan WhisenhuntCULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Dixie, the shelter’s featured Pet of the...
View ArticleHolly Pond council honors fire department for 50 years of service
NewsLocalLocal GovernmentHolly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver reads a proclamation presented to members of the Holly Pond Volunteer Fire Department. / Heather MannHOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council took...
View ArticleMoore addresses Second Amendment, more at BamaCarry meeting
NewsLocalPoliticsFormer Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore / W.C. MannFAIRVIEW - On Tuesday evening, former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore addressed...
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