Author: Amanda Shavers | The Cullman Times

Amanda Shavers joined The Cullman Times in 1997 as the paper's first staff photographer. She has been News Editor since 2008. She is also Content Editor for Cullman Magazine (quarterly), Cullman County Graduation magazine, Fall in Love With Cullman magazine, Salute to Industry magazine and the Senior and Retiree Directory magazine. She is also Content Editor for the weekly St. Clair News-Aegis and she assists with the twice-weekly Athens News Courier.

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(Gallery) Fairview graduation

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(Gallery) Holly Pond graduation

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(Gallery) Good Hope graduation

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Locals recognized for college achievements

Hannah Ferrell of Cullman has been named to the Provost’s List at Troy University for Term 3 of ... Read more

Columns

(Pet Talk) Doggie Decoding: Understanding canine body language

Without the gift of gab, dogs are left to rely on a bark, a tail wag, or, sometimes, ... Read more

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(Pet Talk) Unwelcome invaders: the threat of ticks

The mere mention of the word “ticks” may send shivers down the spines of all within earshot. These ... Read more

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(Toni Says) Legal documents are important to Americans at any age

Hi Toni: I am turning 65 and retiring from my current employer and will no longer have health ... Read more

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(Pet Talk) A nutritionist’s advice: What should you feed your dog?

Have you ever wandered into the pet supplies section of the grocery store and felt overwhelmed by the ... Read more

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East Elementary’s Talyn McClendon wins 2025 Cullman County Spelling Bee

Talyn McClendon is the 2025 Cullman County Spelling Bee champion. The East Elementary 6th grader was the last ... Read more

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More businesses join WSCC Powerful Partnerships program

Three more companies have joined the Powerful Partnerships program at Wallace State Community College, providing their employees with ... Read more