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PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison falls to Coosa Christian in round 2
ADDISON, Ala. – After sweeping Covenant Christian on the road in round one, the Addison Bulldogs were back home Thursday night to host Coosa Christian in round two. This is the first playoff series Addison has hosted since 2013 but unfortunately for Bulldog fans, they were unable to knock off the conquerors and their playoff run came to an end with a pair of losses in the second round. Coosa Christian 3 – Addison 2 (Game One) Coosa struck first as Brody Nelson took Addison starting pitcher Kiah Lake’s first pitch to the wall for a standup double. Nelson took third on a...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents April 22 lewd act in public; resisting arrest; CR 437 criminal mischief; Schaeffel Rd. domestic violence; CR 1859 theft of property; Mercury Dr. theft of property; CR 1231 harassment; CR 38 possession of dangerous drugs; Hwy. 69S April 23 possession of marijuana; CR 728 trespassing; CR 718 harassment; Commercial St. SE harassment; Welcome Rd. harassment; CR 1834 theft of property; CR 1373 possession of dangerous drugs; illegal possession of prescription drugs; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 69S April 24 domestic violence; CR 1592 burglary; CR 1551 domestic violence; CR 549 harassment;...
WWII Soldier's remains returned home to Moulton
MOULTON, Ala. — A World War II Soldier is back home in Lawrence County, more than seven decades after being killed in action in 1944 in the Netherlands. Noah C. Reeves, who was 25 years old at the time of his death, served as a forward scout and was listed as missing in action following his demise.
Man arrested after BB gun found hidden underneath shirt in Moulton
MOULTON, Ala. (WAFF) - A man was arrested after a BB gun was found hidden underneath his shirt in Moulton on Tuesday morning. According to WAFF 48′s newspaper partner, The Moulton Advertiser, officers with the Moulton Police Department observed a suspicious man behind a business on Court Street. The...
Two killed in single-vehicle crash in Winston County
WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — Two people were killed in a single-vehicle crash in Winston County Saturday morning. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said 47-year-old Refugio A. Sosa and 50-year-old, both of Haleyville, were fatally injured when the 2001 Ford Mustang they were in left the roadway and struck a tree.
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs earns wins over Addison, Dora; Monday scoring recap
Cold Springs 9 – Addison 6 Brooklyn Ingram hit a one-out single and later scored on an RBI single by Adriana Young to give the Lady Eagles the early lead in the first. Later that inning, Peyton Kennedy hit an RBI single to make it 2-0. Cold Springs made it 3-0 in the top of the third on an RBI groundout by Ciara Calvert, but a two-run double and an error allowed Addison to tie the game up at three in their half. Cold Springs quickly broke the tie in the fourth. Back-to-back singles by Joci Williams and Kortnie Williams put runners...
Dodge City MX Park hosting ‘Biggest Allstar Showdown in the South’ April 27-28
BREMEN, Ala. – Dodge City Motocross is gearing up for the “Biggest Allstar Showdown in the South,” an AMA-sanctioned motocross event set to take place April 27-28 at the Dodge City MX Park, located at 10070 Alabama Highway 69 S in Bremen. The event will feature a full day of practice on Saturday followed by competitive races on Sunday, showcasing riders aged 4 to 55. The event kicks off on Saturday with practice sessions from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., allowing riders to get a feel for the track and make last-minute adjustments before the main event. Spectators are welcome both days, with...
Pilot Club hosts Pink Petals & Pearls Fashion Show
CULLMAN, Ala. – Pink, petals and pearls were all the rage Wednesday, April 24, at the Venue at Cotton Creek. The Pilot Club of Cullman, with the support of the community, hosted its 29th Annual fashion show and luncheon, this year dubbed the Pink Petals & Pearls Fashion Show. Each year, the proceeds from the show directly benefit one or more of the Pilot Club’s philanthropic causes. The 2024 show’s funds will support four of the civic organization’s projects: the Pilot Light Home, Project Lifesaver, Brain Minders and the Field of Miracles. Pilot Club members, clad in pink shirts and white pants,...
West Point School Board Candidates Face Off
As the primary election approaches on May 17, two candidates for the District 6 seat on the Troup County School Board faced off in a forum on Wednesday. Tripp Foster and Miracle Lovelace-Williams will be vying for the District 6 seat, which covers part of West Point. Foster, a former Troup County commissioner, owns Foster’s […] The post West Point School Board Candidates Face Off appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Multiple agencies respond to fire at Falkville Health and Rehab Center
Falkville Fire & Rescue says they were dispatched to Falkville Health and Rehab Center for a business fire about 2:20 a.m. Tuesday. The fire department says units arrived on scene to find moderate smoke in the central nurses station on the second floor. Fire was isolated to the second floor HVAC system.
40th annual Bloomin’ Festival: ‘Truly unforgettable experience’
CULLMAN, Ala. – More than 180 vendors lined the pathways of the St. Bernard campus for the 40th annual Bloomin’ Festival Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21, for what organizers called a “truly unforgettable experience.” Displays of artwork, handmade crafts, beauty and skincare products and homemade treats were packed tent to tent. The weekend was a chilly one compared to the just days before, but the overcast sky and brisk breeze didn’t prevent the crowds from arriving in droves with their pull-behind wagons and carts, ready to shop. Vehicles were parked neatly along every available empty lot at the school. The Cullman Police Department, as well as school faculty...
CPD hosts community cookout
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department hosted over 100 attendees at its community cookout Saturday at the Cullman Housing Authority. CPD Public Relations Officer Adam Clark said they truly enjoyed bringing the event back and plan to host it again, annually, but rotate locations. “We would like to thank everyone who came out to the community cookout,” Clark said. “We enjoy being able to serve the community and build positive relationships.” Clark said he wanted to thank all the officers and the Daystar Church volunteers who came out to assist with the cookout. “We had around 10 volunteers and 10 officers who participated...
FAITH: Temple Baptist Church hosting ‘Ring of Fire Around You’ Women’s Conference April 27
Temple Baptist Church is set to host the “Ring of Fire Around You” Women’s Conference on Saturday, April 27, from 8:30 a.m.-noon. Organized by Standing in the Gap ministries, the conference aims to address critical issues affecting women today, including domestic violence, generational legacies and self-worth, through a Christian perspective.
Veteran writer Howell Raines unearths story of Alabama Unionists | DON NOBLE
Alabama writer Howell Raines, now retired from his job as executive editor of the New York Times, has been able to bear down and finish a project of many years that is dear to his heart: “Silent Cavalry: How Union Soldiers from Alabama Helped Sherman Burn Atlanta — And Then Got Written Out of History”. Though born and raised in Birmingham, Raines’ roots go back for generations to Winston County. His first book, the novel “Whiskey Man,”...
Cullman City Council announces Teacher Appreciation Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, April 22, issued a proclamation naming May 6-10, 2024, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the city, joining the upcoming national observance. Mayor Woody Jacobs delivered the proclamation to Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff, who was accompanied to the meeting by several of the system’s principals and award-winning teachers.
Marine and Army Veterans given Quilts of Valor
WEST POINT — Four veterans of U.S. military service were honored at a Quilts of Valor ceremony held during the noon hour Saturday at sewingmachine.com in downtown West Point. They include former Marine Matt Eastman and Army veterans Rick Mamoran, Dori Pelley and Wayne Wommack Jr. A native of Taunton, Mass., Eastman served in the […] The post Marine and Army Veterans given Quilts of Valor appeared first on Valley Times-News.
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