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Local Government,News
All hats in the ring: Colony mayor, council members announce re-election bids
COLONY, Ala. - During their regular meeting Tuesday evening, Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth and all four members of the Colony Town Council declared their intentions to run for re-election in the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election. Town Clerk Patricia Ponder
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Education
Regions Bank donates 4 bicycles for Wallace State students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Regions Bank has donated four bicycles to Wallace State Community College for students to utilize across campus.
“Regions Bank has been gracious to the college in the past, and we’re excited to offer this opportunity for our students.
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Crime,News
Arrests and incidents reported May 26, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 26, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 21
domestic violence; CR 746
domestic violence, criminal mischief, harassment; CR
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Local,News
Links for Literacy fundraising golf tournament is on!
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Alabama carefully reopens from the COVID-19 shutdown, golfers will have an opportunity to get outside for fresh air and fellowship, while at the same time helping multiple charitable projects of The Link of Cullman County, as
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Education
Cullman’s Townley Cornelius awarded AmFirst, WBRC FOX 6 Rising Star scholarship
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - America’s First Federal Credit Union (AmFirst)- alongside partner WBRC FOX 6- on Tuesday announced the winners of its 11th Annual Rising Star scholarship program.
Seniors Townley Cornelius, Cullman High School; Isabel Elkus, Mountain Brook High School; Abigail Heuton,
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Faith,Lifestyle
In-person worship returns
CULLMAN, Ala. – As the community inches toward to its “new normal” in the time of COVID-19, churches are opening their doors to in-person worship services once more. Restrictions on the number of people allowed to gather in non-work-related gatherings
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Breaking,News
BREAKING: Alan Jackson to perform in Cullman June 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - County music star Alan Jackson will perform in Cullman Friday night, June 5 as part of his "Small Town Drive-In" concert series. The drive-in event will take place at the Rock the South grounds at 1872 County
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Local,News
Holiday closings, sanitation schedules
City of Cullman and Cullman County offices will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
City of Cullman sanitation routes will run as normal.
Cullman County sanitation routes will be adjusted as follows:
Monday routes will be picked up Tuesday,
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Lifestyle,Senior Spotlight
Senior Spotlight: Remembering Spud Campbell, part 1
On April 13, 2020, Cullman and the world lost one of its greatest heroes when E.S. “Spud” Campbell passed away at the age of 98. His remarkable journey began in Walker County Dec. 28, 1921 and took him all around
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Lifestyle
Funny Things from Yesterday: Grandchildren are intelligent
As any grandparent knows nowadays, a grandchild is very intelligent. Some of the stories I hear about grandchildren are very interesting.
When Rudene was still gainfully employed, I went by her office to pick her up from work. There was a
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History,Lifestyle
Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1932
From the Files of 1902:
J.W. Arnett has sold his farm at Joppa and will leave in a few days for Louisiana.
Reverend J.E. Creel preached at Welti on Sunday.
Reverend J.L. Roberson entertained a group at Malaby on October 23 with his
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Lifestyle
Cookout recipes to try this summer
The United States observes Memorial Day the last Monday in May, to honor the memories of military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
While it’s a day for gathering with families and friends, the day is
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News,State
ADOL warns of unemployment compensation scams
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) is warning unemployment compensation recipients to beware of scammers who may be seeking to fraudulently obtain unemployment benefits. These individuals or groups may represent themselves as legitimate entities and will promise
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Local,News
United Way preparing for 2nd round of COVID-19 Community Relief Fund grants
CULLMAN, Ala. - As United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) held its virtual 2019-20 campaign celebration Wednesday, The Tribune got to sit down with Executive Director Becky Goff to get caught up on the agency’s COVID-19 Community Relief Fund.
Goff reported
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Local,News
St. Paul’s Alumni and Friends Dinner and School Auction rescheduled for Aug. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Paul’s Lutheran School Alumni & Friends Dinner and School Auction that was originally scheduled for April 18 at Terri Pines has been rescheduled to Saturday, Aug. 1. All previous ticket and table purchases will be
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Op-Ed,Opinion
Ivey: Census participation is not simply about you
Census 2020 kicked off in March, shortly before the word “coronavirus” entered our everyday vocabulary and upended life as we then knew it. And while the Census is not presently on the forefront of the vast majority’s minds, it is
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Local,News
Cullman Library offering no-contact pick-up services
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System’s (CCPLS) main branch held a soft re-opening at the end of April and continues to offer no-contact pick-up services.
“We still have the no-contact pick-up system in place,” said CCPLS Assistant Director
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News,Politics
Jacobs to seek 2nd term as mayor of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday announced that he will seek a second term in office. The Municipal Election will take place Aug. 25, 2020.
Jacobs said he felt there was no better time to announce his re-election
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Crime,News
Arrests and incidents reported May 22, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 22, 2020. 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 Department
Incidents
May 20
fourth-degree theft of
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Crime,News
Man, woman charged with multiple sex crimes against child younger than 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man and woman were arrested this week in Cullman County, charged with multiple sex crimes against a child younger than 12.
The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said Amy Nicole Lovell, 29, of Remlap and Justin Anthony
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Local,News
Supporting local growers
CULLMAN, Ala. – The COVID-19 pandemic has had an economic impact on many industries this spring. Cullman’s Festhalle Farmers’ Market is open, supporting local farmers and producers.
The Tribune spoke with some vendors at the Festhalle, as well as Cullman Parks,
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Local,News
History under our feet
CULLMAN, Ala. - A City of Cullman construction crew working on the improvement project on First Avenue Southeast uncovered a small patch of the original brick pavement that once covered Cullman’s downtown streets. The spot was found at the intersection
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News,State
Alabama’s April unemployment rate is 12.9%; Cullman County’s rate is 11.7%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate is 12.9%, up from March’s revised level of 3.0%, and above April 2019’s rate of 3.2%. April’s rate represents
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Featured,Local,Sports,Vinemont
Vinemont Middle School refinishes gym floor
VINEMONT, Ala. -
Vinemont Middle School just wrapped up a big project this week, repairing the
gym’s floor. Principal Johnny Whaley explained the whole process and how long
it took to get the project done.
"It all got started a couple of years ago
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Lifestyle
Memorial Day: ‘He was my best buddy, old Dwaine was’
Dwaine McGriff and David Golden were just young boys when they became friends. Both sons of Cullman County sharecroppers and students at East Point school, they longed for a life away from picking cotton. The United States military would give
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Local,News
Bringing out the Best: Rumors Deli feeds patients at Good Samaritan Health Clinic
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rumors Deli paid a flavorful visit to Good Samaritan Health Clinic Thursday, delivering 100 meals for the clinic staff to give to its patients, thanks to a gift from a stranger in Virginia.
Rumors Owner Annette Harris explained,
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Featured,Local,Local Sports,News,Sports
AHSAA schools may begin summer activities June 1
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– Alabama High School Athletic Association member schools may re-open June 1,
in accordance with Alabama State Department of Education Superintendent Dr.
Eric Massey’s directive announced Thursday.
AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese said that was
welcome news for the AHSAA and its
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Crime,News
Arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 18
theft of property; CR 223
domestic violence; CR 436
harassment; Hwy.
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News,State
Ivey loosens restrictions on entertainment venues, athletics, schools, day cares, camps
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday presented the State’s amended Safer at Home Order, which will go into effect Friday, May 22 at 5 p.m. Ivey, along with State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, continued loosening restrictions,
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Crime,News
2 charged after assault, burglary at campground
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people are being held in the Cullman County Detention Center without bond after being charged with first-degree burglary. Authorities say Jessica Leann Hess, 35, of Jasper and Cory Anthony Shows, 18, of Parrish were arrested Thursday,
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