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Cullman’s Truth in Nature chapter calls for volunteer outdoorsmen to mentor young men
CULLMAN, Ala. – Truth in Nature, a nationwide outdoor ministry, has a simple but powerful mission: to support young men from fatherless and single-parent homes by fostering a connection with nature, community and faith. The local Cullman chapter, led by Program Director Brian Burchett, plays a crucial role in achieving this mission through a variety of outdoor activities designed to mentor and guide these young individuals. “Truth in Nature is an outdoor ministry that exists to reach, inspire, support and engage young men from fatherless, single-parent homes. Our goal is to help boys understand their purpose as Christian men and to...
Obituary: Norma Fae Neely
Funeral service for Norma Fae Neely, age 88, of Cullman, is Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with Chaplain Ed Flaig officiating. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. and interment will be at Center Grove Cemetery. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Norma was born on February 22, 1936, to B.B. Robertson and Ruby Sherrer Robertson. She passed from this life on Monday, May 13, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marvin H. Neely; her long-time companion, Dewey Absher; and five brothers and sisters. She is...
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for North Alabama Tuesday evening
On Tuesday at 6:46 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 8 p.m. for Lawrence, Limestone, Madison and Morgan counties. Shielding yourself from approaching lightning: Expert safety guidelines. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the bulk of...
Athens beats Hartselle to capture Class 6A softball championship
Hartselle High School fought through the elimination bracket and beat Athens to force a winner-take-all finale in the AHSAA Class 6A State Softball Tournament that concluded Wednesday at Choccolocco Park. The Golden Eagles (29-14) survived, however, scoring eight runs in the fifth inning of the if-necessary game in the double-elimination...
Troup County, West Point students to receive free lunches
Troup County School System will be providing free breakfast and lunch to all students next school year. The post Troup County, West Point students to receive free lunches appeared first on Valley Times-News.
2 Cullman County Schools recognized for excellence at state event
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) recognized Parkside and Cullman Area Technology Academy on Monday as Schools of Distinction from State School Board District 6. Parkside won Banner School for State School Board District 6. “A total of 32 schools across eight State School Board Districts were recognized, so for Cullman County to have two schools represented speaks highly of our commitment to excellence,” said Dr. Shane Barnette, Cullman County School Superintendent. Out of the 32 schools chosen as Schools of Distinction, only 8 were selected at Banner Schools, and Parkside was the winner from our state...
Vinemont holds inaugural Farmers and Makers Market
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Town of South Vinemont welcomed in the warm weather and took advantage of the sunshine on Saturday, May 11, at the inaugural Farmers and Makers Market. The market was a collective gathering of the area’s artisans, makers and farmers, all displaying and selling their creations, produce and goods. The Vinemont Community Center served as the hub for the first-time market, with local sellers lining both the outdoor courtyard of the center, as well as the large interior. Each seller offered unique wares. Some vendors brought tie-dye items, some had tables full of crochet pickles. Mother’s Day was...
Local area business spotlight: Hippie Hill Homestead
DANVILLE, Ala. – Jadyen Guthery is a mother, wife, homemaker and now a small business owner. As if her time wasn’t occupied enough with her 2-year-old daughter, Nellie, she and her husband have turned their brood of small backyard farm animals into a business, stemming from Guthery’s desire to live a cleaner, more natural and less chemically processed life.
PREP SPORTS: ‘I will cherish the memories and friends I made from these sports forever’: Dakota Overton recaps Raider years
GOOD HOPE, Ala. — Good Hope senior Dakota Overton is preparing to graduate later this month and in this interview he discussed his stellar career on the basketball court and the baseball field during his years at Good Hope High School. “One of my favorite memories was during my 11th grade year, when we went to the mountains for a Christmas tournament. We shot at a local gym for our team practice, and then, on the way back to our cabin, we were snowed in the car. After waiting for the roads to get better, we decided that we would all...
UPDATE: Threat of wind gusts due thunderstorms through Tuesday
UPDATE: Widespread rains with embedded storms will continue across SE AL through the afternoon, with gusty winds of 30 to 40mph on the back side of the rainfall due to what we call a “Wake Low”. These winds won’t last long but can’t rule out a few larger tree branches or a few weakened trees […] The post UPDATE: Threat of wind gusts due thunderstorms through Tuesday appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Good Hope City Council applying for USDA Grant to build new multi-use community center
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its first May meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and passed a pair of Resolutions to get the ball rolling on a new project. The Council is applying for a Rural Development USDA Grant to build a new multi-use community center that will also serve as an emergency storm shelter. Resolution No. 005-2024 granted Mayor Jerry Bartlett permission to advertise for professional services on the project and Resolution No. 015-2024 authorized the city to enter into a contract with Waggoner Engineering Inc. ‘to provide consultation for assistance with...
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