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Local,News
United Way of Cullman County seeking community input on funding partner agencies
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) is inviting members of the community to participate in its upcoming fund distribution process. This annual review of funding requests is open to Cullman County residents who want to help with
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Lifestyle
Funny Things from Yesterday: Left behind
In the world of technology, things have really changed in the last few years. I remember when the first computers came out. They were bigger than a refrigerator. Now you can carry a cell phone in your pocket that will
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History,Lifestyle
Files from Yesteryear: 1956
From the Files of 1956
Walter News
Arthur Sutton spent Thursday and Friday in Montgomery.
Mrs. H.H. Segler and Mrs. W.R. Gable, of Cullman, spent Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sutton.
Mrs. Claud Gable is at home, after spending 12 days
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History,Lifestyle
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Lamar County
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, “The 67-County Alabama Garden Party,” will spotlight different counties each week. Each county will get its
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Op-Ed,Opinion
Op-Ed: Making Alabama safer for children and families
It’s been a little over a month since we learned about the death of Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney in Birmingham. That kind of violence against a beautiful child of God is just beyond comprehension. And in the weeks since, we’ve seen
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Arts,Lifestyle
Cullman Women Sing takes audience on emotional journey
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Women Sing presented its winter concert, “With a Voice of Singing,” Thursday night at Seventh Street Baptist Church. The concert was free to the public and one of two for the group each year. The group
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Business,News
Working together: AGCOR Steel officially opens in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Friday was a big day for AGCOR Steel, the City of Good Hope and many others across the city and county as Good Hope’s first manufacturer officially opened its doors. AGCOR, a manufacturer of metal building
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Entertainment,Lifestyle
Local musician Jesse Priest selected for Dolly Parton’s #JoleneChallenge
CULLMAN, Ala. - Holly Pond graduate and local musician Jesse Priest has been selected by Dolly Parton and the producers at Netflix to be featured in a compilation video performing Parton’s classic hit “Jolene.” Priest submitted a video of himself
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Lifestyle,Senior Spotlight
Senior Spotlight, Christmas: ‘Spend as much time with them as you can’
Have you ever asked your parents or grandparents what they want for Christmas and heard, “I don’t need anything; as long as you are here, that’s enough.”? The Tribune stopped by the Donald E. Green Active Adult Center to find
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History,Lifestyle
History of Blount Springs: Historian Greg Burden speaks at Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. – Blount Springs was a thriving community in the past when the Jackson House (or the Blount Springs Hotel) was open for business and drew in thousands of visitors, noticeably ones like U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt and famous
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Business,News
Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center opening in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center will open its newest clinic Jan. 6, 2020 in Cullman. It is located at 1301-A Bridge Creek Drive NE.
Andrews Sports Medicine is occupying space alongside ATI Physical Therapy in the new
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Addison,Cold Springs,Cullman,Fairview,Featured,Good Hope,Hanceville,Holly Pond,Local,Meek,Sports,St. Bernard Prep,Vinemont,West Point
PREP BASKETBALL: Big 4th quarter lifts Lady Warriors over Muscle Shoals, Warriors fall to Trojans 69-57; Friday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Muscle Shoals Trojans made
their way down Hwy. 157 Friday night for a pair of varsity matchups and the
Lady Warriors used a dominant fourth quarter to pull away from the Lady Trojans
66-54. The Warriors followed in
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Lifestyle,Performing Arts
Wallace State Performing Arts wows with Christmas Spectacular
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Thursday evening, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Fine and Performing Arts put on its annual Christmas Spectacular at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre in Hanceville. Singers, dancers and instrumental musicians presented a wide variety of Christmas
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College,Featured,Local,Sports
Martin propels No. 24 Lady Lions past Northeast Mississippi; WSCC men fall to Tigers
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s basketball teams split a home doubleheader vs. Northeast Mississippi Community College on Thursday night.
Sophomore guard Imari Martin paced the way for the 24th-ranked Lady Lions, finishing with 29 points, nine rebounds and five assists in
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Crime,News
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 6, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsDec. 4
theft of property;
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Local,News
A doggone good idea: Dixie Dog Designs raising funds for CCSO’s Special Needs Rodeo
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beverly Burke has been making jewelry for 19 years, longer than she and her husband, gunsmith Jim Burke, have lived in the Cullman area. Even with an official name, Dixie Dog Designs, it has always been a
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Local,News
‘This night is a community effort’: Arley enjoys Christmas parade, soup social
ARLEY, Ala. – It was a perfect night for a parade Wednesday as the town of Arley came together to celebrate the kickoff of the Christmas season. The Grinch was there, but he, too, joined in and was on his
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Local,News,Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week: Sparkle is looking for someone to help her shine
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Andrea Hudson introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Sparkle is a 1.25-year-old terrier mix. She’s a seriously laid-back, low-energy pet who craves human companionship. She's a quiet introvert described by shelter
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Local,News
‘She was kind, and she was loving’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 28th annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love ceremony took place at Cullman Regional Thursday evening. This year’s ceremony was dedicated in memory of Amy Drake, who passed away in September at the age of
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Local,News
Homeless in Cullman County: Hope for the Homeless calls for long-term solutions
CULLMAN, Ala. - Angie Young of Hope for the Homeless shared her thoughts with The Tribune on the problem of homelessness in Cullman County. In face-to-face service to local unsheltered people, she distributes hygiene items, flashlights, food, blankets, gloves, socks
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Education,Wallace State
Wallace State employees recognized as Chancellor’s Award winners at ACCA Conference
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Four Wallace State Community College employees were recognized recently as Chancellor’s Award recipients at the 2019 Alabama Community College Association (ACCA) Conference in Montgomery.
Wallace State’s recipients were Wes Rakestraw, Dr. Stacey Sivley, April Sutherland and Theresa Mahler.
Rakestraw
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Faith,Lifestyle
What is Advent?
On Sunday, Dec. 1 (technically at sundown on Nov. 30), Christians of older traditions in the western world entered the season of Advent, an ancient 40-day period of preparation leading up to Christmas. The word comes from a Latin term
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Crime,News
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 5, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 5, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsDec. 2
harassment; CR 1114
unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of
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News,State
ALEA Troopers investigate 11 traffic deaths during 2019 Thanksgiving holiday travel period
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated 11 traffic deaths during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, from 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, to midnight Sunday, Dec. 1.
These fatal crashes occurred in Baldwin, Cherokee, Escambia, Hale,
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News,Outdoors
AL Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources named Agency of Year at Sportsmen's Caucus Summit
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently received special recognition by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation with the presentation of the State Agency of the Year Award at the 16th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses
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Local,News
Thursday night holiday events
Thursday night holiday events
Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland
5-9:30 p.m. Guests can drive through the park or park and experience the extra attractions including train rides, carriage rides and sleigh rides. Parents can take pictures of their kids with Santa
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Local,News
6 competing for title of Miss Wallace State this Sunday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will crown Miss Wallace State 2020 on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre, with the winner going on to compete in the Miss Alabama competition. Miss Alabama
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Local,News
Santa to visit The Foundry Thrift Store this Saturday, Dec. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – Feel the need to make sure you made the nice list this year? Visit Santa from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 7 at The Foundry Thrift Store in Cullman. The Foundry is offering free
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Local,News
‘A’: Alabama near top of states in response to human trafficking
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama recently received an A on its “report card” from Shared Hope International (SHI) for the state’s positive response to the issue of human sex trafficking. Its overall score landed Alabama at the sixth position in the
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Local,News
30th Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade this Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 30th Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade is set for this Saturday, Dec. 7 at noon.
The parade, hosted by the Hanceville Civitan Club, will begin on the campus of Wallace State Community College, proceed down U.S.
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