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š± See which local students shined at Wallace Stateās big art competition
Good day Hanceville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- See which local students shined at Wallace Stateās big art competition
- See which recent arrests local law enforcement agencies just reported.
- How Hancevilleās bats exploded in a 19-run softball win.
Also on today's calendar: Garden City Town Council Meeting and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Very warm with sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 83, low: 47.
- Sunday: Cooler; windy in the morning, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ West Point's Alaina Riggs āBest of Show' in 2026 4th Congressional District Art Competition (cullmantribune.com) ā A Hanceville-hosted ceremony at Wallace State Community College honored West Point High School student Alaina Riggs as the 4th Congressional District Art Competitionās Best of Show winner, earning her a full Wallace State scholarship. Several other Cullman-area students were recognized across categories, with winning artwork headed for display in Washington, D.C. 
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ā¢ Arrests and Incidents reported April 16, 2026 (cullmantribune.com) ā Residents can see a full list of recent arrests and incident reports handled by the Cullman County Sheriffās Office and Cullman Police, with Hanceville Police Department activity included under county reports. Names, charges, and dates are detailed so locals can stay informed about law enforcement activity in the area. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ PREP ROUNDUP: Fairview downs Brewer to claim 1st area title since 2017 (cullmantimes.com) ā Hanceville softball put up 19 runs in a high-scoring win over Cold Springs, with several Bulldogs racking up multiple hits and RBIs. The roundup also highlights Fairview baseballās area title and strong performances from other nearby schools, giving local fans a quick look at Thursdayās prep action. Ā Ā Ā
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Scott Ivey - Solo Acoustic
Puckett's Restaurant, 6076 AL-157, Cullman
7:30 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Garden City Town Council Meeting
Garden City Town Hall , 501 1st Ave S , Hanceville
6:00 pm -
Alabama Strawberry Festival
Depot Park
10:00 am -
Under the Stars at the Silo - Live Entertainment and Tulip Picking
JG's Campen Life RV Campground , 2060 Co Rd 438 , Cullman
5:00 pm -
Kaleb Sanders: Alabama Strawberry Festival 2026
Cullman County Museum , 211 2nd Ave NE , Cullman
7:00 pm -
AL Water Watch Bacteriological & Water Chemistry Monitoring Training ā Cullman
Heritage Park Cullman , 1705 Lee Ave SW , Cullman
9:00 am -
Weekly Live Trivia Nights at Grumpy's Italian Grill - Cullman
Grumpy's Italian Grill , 402 5th St SW , Cullman
6:30 pm
Monday April 20
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Thursday April 30
Thursday May 7
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Young Professionals: Coffee + Connections
Karma's Coffee House
7:30 am -
Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale
Fairgrounds buildings 2 and 3 at Sportsman Lake Park , 1544 Sportsman Lake Road , Cullman
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Track - Hayden Time Trials @ Hayden High School
Hayden High School Cleveland, AL 35049
4:00 pm -
V/JV Baseball @ Addison
Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
4:30 pm -
JV Baseball @ Addison
Vinemont Middle School Cullman, AL 35057
4:30 pm
Friday April 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Getting the full series of MMR vaccines protects you!
If you have all your MMR shots, you have a 97% chance of not getting measles. If you're not sure about your MMR vaccination status, talk to yourā¦ (Nextdoor ) - The DEA holds two National Prescription Drug Take Back Days each year.
Find out how to properly dispose of your old or unused prescription medicines and why it is important to do this by checking out our blog post:ā¦ (Nextdoor )
- General Dynamics posted a job opening for Cutter Grind Machinist in Cullman. Apply here.
- QuikTrip posted a job opening for Evergreen Assistant Manager - Cullman in Cullman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hanceville here.
š Nearby News
Good Hope
- KidCam 04-14: Good Hope Elementary (abc3340.com)
- PREP GOLF: Good Hope boys, West Point girls claim county titles; Peppers, Sutter secure medalist honors (cullmantimes.com)
- Obituary: Frankie Lee Jones (cullmantribune.com)
Cullman
- FAITH: Cullman's Zoe Snider talks religious influences, making a positive impact on her community (cullmantribune.com)
- Community theater receives $750K ARC grant for building renovation (cullmantimes.com)
- Child Development Center celebrates opening of new classrooms (cullmantimes.com)
Ok Hanceville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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