Rebekah Yancey

Hartselle residents are getting their clearest look yet at the future William Bradford Huie Library and Event Venue as newly released renderings and floor plans offer a preview of the facility expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2027. The plans showcase a modern library and event venue designed to serve as a destination for reading, learning, creativity and community gatherings for the next generation. The projects have an estimated construction cost of $12 million. The project is currently...

Long before her artwork found its way into private collections, Elizabeth Ann “Mitch” Mitchell Coon was preserving the people, places and history she loved most. Whether painting a portrait of a president, sketching a familiar Hartselle landmark or creating an original watercolor, Coon approached every piece with the same care and attention to detail. Her work reflected not only her artistic talent but also a deep appreciation for her hometown and the...

HARTSELLE — Hartselle residents are getting their clearest look yet at the future William Bradford Huie Library and Event Venue as newly released renderings and floor plans preview the facility

Hartselle Health Park on Tuesday became home to Alabama’s newest Safe Haven Baby Box, providing parents in crisis with a safe, anonymous option to surrender a newborn while ensuring the child receives immediate medical care. Hospital leaders, community officials and local lawmakers gathered Tuesday afternoon for a blessing and dedication ceremony at the emergency department. During the ceremony, Pastor Brad Sheats described the baby box as a symbol of “redemption” and “hope,” saying it represents an...

State Rep. Scott Stadthagen opens the door to the newly dedicated Safe Haven Baby Box at Cullman Regional Hartselle Health Park on Tuesday.

With nearly all positions filled, four new principals in place and a host of summer improvement projects completed, Hartselle City Schools officials say the district is prepared to welcome students back for the 2026-27 school year. Hartselle City Schools Superintendent Holly Sutherland said the work of preparing for a new school year begins months before students return to the classroom and credited employees across the district for making sure schools are ready. ...

HARTSELLE — With nearly all positions filled, four new principals in place and summer improvement projects completed, Hartselle City Schools officials

Officials with the WaterWorks Environmental Learning Laboratory say a recent grant will help transform the environmental education center into a destination where visitors of all ages can learn about science and the outdoors through hands-on experiences. The grant from The Daniel Foundation will fund an outdoor classroom, wetland exploration equipment, microscopes and a continuous water quality monitoring system, all designed to support WaterWorks' expanding educational mission, according to WaterWorks leaders. "Receiving this grant is an exciting milestone for WaterWorks because it represents...

A Christian action-drama combining martial arts, faith and stories of redemption is being brought to life in Hartselle, with local businesses, churches, fa

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