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City School Board recognizes students, faculty; new president, vice president named
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City School Board at its Oct. 20 meeting recognized students and faculty and named its new president and vice president. See the separate full story on the Board’s contentious vote to extend Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff’s contract at www.cullmantribune.com/2026/10/21/cullman-city-school-board-approves-superintendent-kallhoffs-contract-through-2030 . Lily Shadeck The first student recognized was Lily Shadeck, a Cullman High School junior, who founded the nonprofit Myth Busters Dyslexia Foundation. Kallhoff said Shadeck is, “a leader, an advocate and a standout student who works to make a difference in this world.” The inspiration began through her advocacy for her twin brother, Michael, who is dyslexic. Her goal has been to bring awareness to the cause. At the meeting she spoke before the Board and audience saying, “Today is very special to me because I have the opportunity to give back to the very school system who helped shape who I am.” Shadeck spoke about the determination she saw in her brother despite the challenges she watched him face. “His journey inspired me to write my children’s book ‘The Dynamic Duo and the Mix Up Magic,’ a story that celebrates learning differences and reminds children that being different does not mean being less than,” she
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A special Saturday for Asher: Hartselle 6-year-old joins Crimson Tide for coin toss, visit with players
Six-year-old Asher Daws was a little nervous Saturday as he prepared to take the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. But when the television cameras turned his way, the Hartselle boy broke into a big smile and waved. Asher, a Crestline Elementary School student and Alabama football fan, was a special guest...
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Evangel caps regular season with fast start at Trinity
HOOVER – Evangel Christian School made short work of neighboring Trinity Christian Homeschool on Friday night, defeating the Eagles 54-22 in the regular season finale. The Lightning jumped out to a 40-0 lead in the first quarter, averaging nearly 30 yards per scoring play in the opening frame. "What...
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Deshler wins 4A Region 7 title
After topping Class 4A, Region 7 foes Hamilton and West Morgan, the Deshler Tigers knew the 2026 region title was within their grasp. Deshler faithful dodged a hurricane coming home from a 55-14 win over Ardmore, and only the Brooks Lion stood in the way. The game was set for...
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The Storage Center Opens Applications for Fall '26 Scholarship Program
The Storage Center is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Space to Succeed Scholarship, offering three $5,000 awards to college students demonstrating measurable community leadership. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Central time on Nov. 30, 2026. The program recognizes students who have initiated community service, advocacy or other efforts...
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Cullman City School Board approves Superintendent Kallhoff’s contract through 2030
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board approved a renewed employment agreement for Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff during its Tuesday, Oct. 20, meeting, extending his employment through June 30, 2030. The agreement raises Kallhoff’s base annual salary by 5%, from $211,800 to $222,390. It also provides $2,000 per month in fixed vehicle and expense allowances and requires the board to contribute an additional 3% of his annual salary to his Alabama RSA-1 account. The proposed extension was included on the meeting agenda as an action item. Board President Jill Bradberry said the agenda was distributed to board members Friday, Oct. 16, but the final draft of the agreement was not received until Tuesday morning. Board member Mark Britton moved to postpone consideration until the board’s Nov. 17 meeting to allow additional discussion. Board member David Wiggins seconded the motion. Britton and Wiggins voted to postpone. Board members Cheryl Harrison and Amy Wood joined Bradberry in voting against the delay, defeating the postponement motion 3-2. Harrison then moved to approve the contract extension, and Wood seconded the motion. The Board approved the agreement 3-2. “It retains the existing contract terms. The only exception is a 5% salary increase on top of