Amanda Shavers, Author at Athens The News Courier

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.

Lifestyles

Benedictine Sisters to share collection of nativity sets from around the world during Dec. 15 open house

Perhaps one of the most special things about the Christmas season is just how universal the holiday is. Unlike Halloween and Thanksgiving, Christmas is celebrated ... Read more

by Amanda Shavers, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 1:19 am

Sports

SMU edges Alabama for last spot in College Football Playoff, while Oregon seeded first

SMU captured the last open spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff on Sunday, bumping Alabama out of the first 12-team bracket that placed undefeated ... Read more

by Amanda Shavers, Sunday, December 8, 2024 12:01 pm

Iron Bowl

Milroe, No. 13 Alabama keep playoff hopes alive with 28-14 win over Auburn in the Iron Bowl

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Jalen Milroe passed for 256 yards and ran for 104 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 13 Alabama to a 28-14 ... Read more

by Amanda Shavers, Saturday, November 30, 2024 6:55 pm

Lifestyles

Kid Rock, Nickelback, Hank Williams Jr. to headline Rock the South

Rock the South returns June 19-21, 2025 with Kid Rock, Nickelback and Hank Williams Jr. headlining. The festival will also include artists: Three Doors Down, ... Read more

by Amanda Shavers, Friday, November 15, 2024 12:51 pm

Lifestyles

Cullman Christkindlmarkt kicks off with Lighting of Christmas Pyramid Nov. 21

The holiday spirit is set to arrive in Cullman as the Cullman Christkindlmarkt returns, bringing seasonal cheer, old-world charm and delightful holiday traditions for everyone ... Read more

by Amanda Shavers, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:47 pm