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    New Shanghai Circus Comes to WSCC

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    HANCEVILLE – On Tuesday, March 17, at 7 p.m., the New Shanghai Circus will perform in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre at Wallace State Community College. The acclaimed circus “will present a variety of feats of skill and daring,” according to a press release....

    East Side Baptist Church Invites All to Celebrate Easter

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    I was radically saved and called to preach at the age of seventeen years old, a junior in high school, and started pastoring Southern Baptist churches when I was twenty years old.” Sam Hollis, East Side Baptist Church’s Pastor of Outreach CULLMAN – East Side Baptist...

    Mirroring History: From Cullman County School to Cullman County Courthouse

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman County Courthouse’s current location was vacant until the year 1920 when it became home to a two-story brick building, which was used as the Cullman Public School. The building had a large auditorium that had a balcony. Unfortunately, the school building...

    Former Alabama First Lady Marsha Folsom to Star in Ben South’s New Play

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    HANCEVILLE – On Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m., Ben Johnson South’s new play, “Yours Eternally: Letters of a Lifetime” will premiere. The play will star former Alabama First Lady Marsha Folsom and her son James Folsom III. The play will be at the...

    Cullman Savings Bank: A Business with Lots of Change

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    CULLMAN – Towering over the city of Cullman stands a wonderful piece of the community’s history, Cullman Savings Bank. The bank was originally known as Cullman Building & Loan and was first organized in October of 1887. With humble beginnings, it started with 30 original...

    American Bulldog Charity Show Honors Young Boy

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    But just because a dog isn't the prettiest or doesn't walk exactly right doesn't mean it's not the best dog ever to someone who loves it.” Colton Evans, Dog Show Honoree VINEMONT – The North Alabama American Bulldog Club hosted their 4th annual NKS sanctioned American...

    Annual Autism Walk and 5K Returns to Hanceville April 11

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    HANCEVILLE – While many may be aware of the condition of autism, there is still much work to be done in the way of education and unlocking the secrets of the disorder. Autism affects approximately 1 in 68 children in the U.S. right now,...

    Lilly Grae & Co.: A Place to Create and Celebrate Hard Working Wives and Mothers

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    The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more in life there is to celebrate!" Audra Vest, co-owner of Lilly Grae & Co.  CULLMAN – If you are a fan of Pinterest and love to make unique crafts, then you are in for a real...

    More than Cookies: Girl Scouts Serve Positive Impact to Community

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    CULLMAN – February and March have always been the season for selling cookies, according to Girl Scout Leadership Experience Manager Debbie Hicks. However, Hicks, who has been with the Girl Scouts her entire life - as a scout, and now as an employee – contends...

    Lifting Spirits

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    CULLMAN – This Saturday people from all over Cullman County came together for a good cause. The event, a fundraiser benefitting HopeKids, was held at the Cullman County Elks Lodge and was hosted by Relentless power lifter participant Josh Smith. The local band, Round 2,...

    Weiss Cottage: Cullman’s Oldest Home

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    CULLMAN – In the heart of downtown Cullman, located at 401 1st Ave. SW, there sits a little white house. The house, although delicate and beautiful, is actually the town’s oldest cottage. Simply lovely, the cottage is available for show by appointment through the...

    Turning Experience into Passion

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    CULLMAN – Everyone these days seems to fancy themselves a photographer. Social media has made it easier than ever to share and lightly edit photos, but there is still no comparison to a real photographer’s work. While it may seem like an easy job,...

    Singing Through Time

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    HANCEVILLE – On Friday, Feb. 27, the Wallace State Singers presented “Disney Through the Decades” for a crowd that consisted of lots of happy and excited children. The night’s showing was special in that it was Daddy-Daughter Date Night. Fathers, grandfathers, brothers and uncles...

    Mirroring History: From the Palace Saloon to Luyben & Boike

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    CULLMAN – In 1900, the Palace Saloon once stood on the corner of what is now Highway 278 and 1st Avenue. Eventually the Palace was demolished and a one-story building was built in this location and became Hugh Brindley’s Grocery Store. Mr. Brindley later moved the...

    Quentin Nigg: Telling an alternate history

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    HANCEVILLE – One doesn’t have to look very far to find extraordinary people in Cullman County. For example, Hanceville’s Victorian Manor assisted living facility is chocked full of them. Gathered together at mealtimes or working diligently on a craft project, these ladies and gentlemen...

    Historic Downtown Hanceville

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    HANCEVILLE – Downtown Hanceville is truly a sight to see, there are so many buildings lining the streets that are filled with old memories. Take for example, the current Marie’s Flowers or the Hammock Building. Large, white and quite impressive, the old place has...

    A Study of Hands

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    It takes all different kinds of people and all different gifts and talents to make a community. I wanted to show people who have went above and beyond in their professions and life to make a better community, but each one of these people...

    Young Stars Burn Bright at For Kids’ Sake Variety Show

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    HANCEVILLE – For more than 20 years, the For Kids’ Sake Variety Show has brought a wonderful opportunity for youth in the Cullman area to showcase their talents. Children and teens from every corner of Cullman took the stage at the Betty Leeth Haynes...

    Cullman City/County Schools close Thursday, among other agencies

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    CULLMAN – Both Cullman City and County Schools will be closed on Thursday due to the immense amount of snowfall. Both Dr. Doreen Griffeth (City School superintendent) and Dr. Craig Ross (County School superintendent) said no classes will be held Thursday, Feb. 26. Warming Shelter:...

    Alabama Vaccination Rate Ranks 6th Highest in Nation

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    CULLMAN – There has been much fear and controversy over the past several years in relation to vaccines and growing outbreaks in different parts of the country. New laws have been passed in several different states in regards to vaccination requirements in schools, with...

    Hundreds Flock to the Shrine for Healing Service

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    HANCEVILLE – People came out in droves to attend a special healing Mass in Hanceville on Wednesday. The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament hosted the service at their beautiful Lourdes Grotto. The weather was perfect and the Mass was beautiful. “Today we had the...

    Cullman County Schools canceled Thursday due to winter weather

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    CULLMAN – Each day this week parents have waited to hear if their children would be attending school on time, on a delayed schedule, or if their child's classes would be canceled altogether, as was the case Thursday, January 19.  “In the interest of doing what...

    Empty Bowls of Cullman County Celebrates 12th Year

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    CULLMAN – The 12th Annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County dinner was held at the First United Methodist Church on Monday. Despite the cold and rainy weather, people filled the place, eager to pick out a lovely bowl and enjoy some delicious chili and a grilled cheese...

    Cullman County Library Is Spreading the Love to its Patrons

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    CULLMAN – February is known as the month of valentines and love, but the Cullman County Public Library System refers to it as “Love My Library” month. This means that from February 1-28, 2015 the library is granting amnesty, or forgiveness for fines. In...

    Calling All Artists

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    The overarching idea behind Wallace State's annual Arts in April celebration is to provide a variety of culturally enriching events that service both the Wallace State student body and community.” - Adrian Scott, Visual Communications Program Director HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College is seeking artists...

    Scientists Discover New Procedure That Could Potentially Reverse Aging

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    Now we have found a way to lengthen human telomeres by as much as 1,000 nucleotides, turning back the internal clock in these cells by the equivalent of many years of human life.” - Helen Blau, Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Stanford The process of aging has been...

    The Way We Worked

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    CULLMAN – A new and exciting exhibit is coming to Cullman County that showcases the huge strides made throughout our history. The exhibit will be featured in the beautiful Evelyn Burrow Museum on Wallace State’s campus from February 10-March 20. Cullman was founded in 1873...

    Pet Emergencies After Hours – What Do You Do?

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    CULLMAN – Your dog just fell over and is having difficulty breathing or maybe your cat is lethargic and cannot get up on its own. It’s late at night and your veterinarian is closed until 8 a.m. the next day. You feel your pet...

    The Log Cabin Store

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    PHELAN – The Log Cabin Store, once located in Phelan, was built on land that was originally purchased from Wilhelmina “Minnie” Schaefers way back in 1927. Claud Mullins, a neighbor to the Schaefers family, bought the store for his daughter who had planned to...

    It’s Cold Outside But the Nightlife is Hot

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    CULLMAN – For years, residents of Cullman who wanted to go out at night for a few drinks and live entertainment had to travel to Huntsville or Birmingham. Since the city passed the legal sale of alcohol with official sales taking place in 2011,...

    Circus Promises Big Family Fun

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    CULLMAN – A new year has brought the Loomis Bros Circus back to town and families across the county are welcome to come join in the fun. The show will be in town for two days only on February 1 and 2 with all...

    Travis Tritt and DeeJay Silver set to perform in June at Rock the South

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    CULLMAN – A legend in country music and a DJ who’s created his own legend since the inception of Rock the South will both be taking the stage at this year’s fastest growing country music festival. “Travis Tritt is an icon in country music. I...

    Second Annual Team Crew Charity Event Promises to Be Bigger and Better

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    CULLMAN – Cystic Fibrosis affects approximately 30,000 people in the United States alone. It is a life threatening condition that is the result of a defective gene that causes large amounts of mucus to accumulate in the lungs, pancreas and other organs. One of...

    The History of Red Hill School

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    CULLMAN – Next door to the North Alabama Agriplex is an old wooden schoolhouse. Hanging on the wall for all to see is a small white sign that reads: Red School House Property of Peinhardt Living History Farm Fo. 2008. The aged walls that...

    Brantley Gilbert to take stage at Rock the South in June

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    CULLMAN – With the announcement of the fourth installment of Rock the South to take place on June 19-20, concert promoter Shane Quick announced Thursday, Country music star Brantley Gilbert will be taking to the stage at this year’s quickly growing country music festival. "Brantley...

    Baileyton “Good Time” Drag Strip

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    BAILEYTON – You looking for a good time? Then head out to the races in Baileyton, Alabama! The Baileyton “Good Time” Drag Strip was started back in 1966 by Mr. Jack Walker, who named drag strip because he wanted everybody to have a “Good Time” while...

    Hopeful Children Gather for a Chance at a Part in the Fun

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    CULLMAN – Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of Aladdin were held on Monday at the Cullman Civic Center. The auditorium was packed with anxious parents and excited kids from ages 5 to 18.   “The children will audition for about two hours,” said Kelly...

    CRMC Offers Advanced Therapy with Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers

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    CULLMAN – Cullman Regional Medical Center may not be as large as UAB, but they are making great strides in investing in new technologies that improve patient care. One such investment was made two years ago in the form of Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers (HBO)....

    The Evelyn Burrow Museum to host Smithsonian exhibit

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    HANCEVILLE – The Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibition “The Way We Worked” will make its next stop in Cullman County, settling in at The Evelyn Burrow Museum on the campus of Wallace State Community College in Hanceville from Feb. 10 to March 20. Expressly chosen by...

    Survival English and Reading Is Essential – Let Me Help You

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    CULLMAN – Cullman County is chocked full of outstanding people – People who go above and beyond their daily lives to be of assistance to others in the community who need help. They ask for nothing in return and usually shy away from recognition....

    Clarkson Covered Bridge: A Brief Rundown of Legg Bridge

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    BETHEL – The Clarkson Covered Bridge, or sometimes called Legg Bridge, was built over Crooked Creek back in 1904. The property it was on was owned by a local mail carrier by the name of James W. Legg. The total cost of the bridge...

    Christ Covenant Presbyterian Holds Public Forum on Raising Christian Children

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    CULLMAN – A public forum was held at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church recently to discuss raising Christian children in the modern age. Speakers for the night were radio personality Rick Burgess from the Rick and Bubba Show and Larry Taunton, director of the Fixed...

    Brooks’ Place Helps Those Who Cannot Help Themselves

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    CULLMAN – There is a two-story house in Cullman just by the middle school that does incredible work. The small and unassuming house has been filled with immense amounts of pain, but also works everyday to turn that pain into healing. Brooks’ Place is...

    The King is 80, Y’all

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    CULLMAN - Last Thursday many people around the world remembered and celebrated what would have been Elvis Presley’s birthday. He would have been 80 years old. Grace Episcopal Church of Cullman celebrated “The King” with a performance open and free to the public, accepting only...

    CRMC Registered Nurse Talks Facts to Calm Hysteria Over H3N2

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    CULLMAN – The flu season is a dreaded time for all. It causes hospitals and doctor’s offices to fill up, resulting in lengthy wait times and more chances for germs to spread through the community. This year has been of particular interest across the...

    The Cullman County Electric Membership Corporation

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    CULLMAN – Each year the month of December is filled with beautiful Christmas decorations. Brilliantly colorful lights are swirled around trees and line rooftops all over town. Christmas trees are adorned with exquisite ornaments and twinkling lights as stacks of perfectly wrapped presents lay...

    Healthcare Of The 1920s and 1930s

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    VINEMONT – In the early 1900s, sanitariums were places where people afflicted with Tuberculosis (TB) were taken and placed so that they may receive simple treatments that mainly consisted of a proper diet, fresh air and lots of rest. The Vinemont Sanitarium was located near...

    Dodge City Seniors Love to Visit

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    DODGE CITY – Every Tuesday, the Dodge City Senior Citizens group gather together at the Town Hall’s basement, or the Community Center, to share a few laughs, play a few games and eat a great lunch. The luncheon begins at 9 a.m. and lasts...

    Start the New Year Healthy

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    CULLMAN – We all want to stay fit and healthy, and with the New Year just underway you may feel a new resolve to accomplish your goals. Starting a new and healthy lifestyle is a great endeavor at any time of year, but it...

    The Art of Lettering with Joyful Papery

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    CULLMAN - Have you ever seen a quote that really stuck with you, or helped you through a difficult time? Most of us have, and a lot of us will write it down or print it out, and stick it on the fridge. Well if...

    Community Wellness Day

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    CULLMAN – This past Saturday, the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center celebrated their first annual Community Wellness Day. Folks from all over Cullman County came by and enjoyed a full day of fitness and fun. “The Community Wellness Day was started this year as an...

    Dodge City Knows How to Ring In 2015

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    DODGE CITY – On December 31, 2014, Life Church in Dodge City hosted their 3rd annual Big Ball Drop and New Year’s Eve Bash. The event featured live music from the band HopeAlive, retro indoor putt-putt golf, an inflatable castle for the little ones,...

    A Fair View at Fairview

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    CULLMAN - Senator John Sparkman was born December 20, 1899 in Hartselle, AL. He was the seventh of 11 children of Joseph Whitten and Julia Mitchell Kent Sparkman. He represented Alabama for 42 years in the U. S. Congress, first in the House of Representatives...

    An Artist Among Us

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    CULLMAN – Shirley Roy at USA Healthcare is quite the artist. She passes the time by drawing and coloring pictures of the workers on the second floor where she lives as well as other drawings including landscapes, animals and cartoon characters. “I started about 10...

    Mirroring History: From The Alabama Odd Fellows Home to Childhaven

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    CULLMAN - Childhaven’s main building, the original white, four story building was dedicated on April 15th, 1910 as The Alabama Odd Fellows Home. By 1923, the Home had grown to house 97 children and was cultivating 200 acres of farmland. When the Great Depression struck,...

    Fun with Kids on New Year’s Eve

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    CULLMAN - While most couples will be having a fun night out on the town and celebrating New Year’s with friends, some Cullmanites may choose to stay home with their little ones. Maybe you can’t find a babysitter, or perhaps you are over the...

    Married Three Times and an Eloper Every Blessed Time!

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    Meet Mrs. Martha Ellen (Spivey) Mote Watson Wright Miss Martha Ellen Spivey was born March 28, 1838 in Warm Springs, GA. She is the daughter of Louis Jordan Spivey and Sarah Chappell. On June 6, 1855, at the age of 17, she married De Mancel...

    H.O.P.E. Therapeutic Horsemanship Program Brings In the New Year with a Party

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    CULLMAN - H.O.P.E. (Horses Offering People Encouragement) is a therapeutic horsemanship program for people with special needs.  On December 31, 2014 they will host a New Year’s Eve party at The Top of The Town. Tickets for the event are $100 per couple, $75...

    Local Artist Expresses Deep Ideas Through Art

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    CULLMAN - Local artist Denise Thomas-McCrary has been diving into the world of art since she was a young child. She has been taking lessons and exploring her abilities since she was 13. Her art is contemporary, and definitely one of a kind. She...

    You Reap What You ‘Sew’

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    CULLMAN - We all have hobbies that we enjoy from photography to quilting to hunting. Inez Macon, a resident of USA Healthcare, spends her days sewing and hand making dolls during her free time. Inez has been making the dolls for about a year...

    Jesus is the Reason for the Season: The Nativity Scene

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    CULLMAN - In order to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas, Christians all over the world display some sort of nativity scene in their homes, yards and even places of business. The word, nativity, refers to the accounts of the birth of...

    The Christmas Pickle: What’s the Dill?

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    CULLMAN - Christmas is full of traditions whether it’s hanging mistletoe out for unsuspecting guests, leaving cookies and milk for Santa Claus, or simply going Christmas caroling with the folks from church. Everyone has specific things they do each year to make the holidays...

    Church Services on December 24 and 25, 2014

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    CULLMAN - Christmas Eve falls on a Wednesday this year and gives everyone the perfect opportunity to have a special time with family and friends at a Wednesday evening church service. Several local churches are giving people the opportunity to attend a service on...

    What the Heck is Mistletoe? And Why Do People Kiss Under it?

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    CULLMAN - “I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus, underneath the mistletoe last night…” Mistletoe – what the heck is it and why on Earth do people smooch each other while standing underneath it? Movies show young couples embraced in a long kiss while a...

    ‘Amazing Love’

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    CULLMAN - The spirit of giving this holiday season is surely upon the Cullman community as the Cornerstone Revival Center held their biannual benefit concert last Sunday evening. The Amazing Love Benefit Concert and Taste Fair was free for those to attend and enjoy...

    CRMC and Cullman Internal Medicine pair for Record Food drive

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    CULLMAN - Each year, the CRMC Nurse Navigation Team provides indigent oncology patients and their families with food throughout the holiday season. This year, thanks to some healthy office competition, Cullman Internal Medicine physicians and staff, donated more than 2,000 pounds of food to...

    Pets as Presents

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    CULLMAN - All over the country this Christmas, people will be going to their local shelters or breeders and bringing home adorable furry friends as presents. The idea of handing your child or significant other a beautiful pet with a bow around its neck...

    Journey Church: Real. Life. Purpose.

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    CULLMAN - Joey Coots, pastor for 12 years at Journey Church, has great advice for living a real life of purpose. To start, he said it is easy for people to get connected at Journey Church. There is always a place to get plugged...

    Make It, Bake It Or Do It Yourself – Create It!

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    CULLMAN - Christmas is here and everyone is excited. Children have been marking their calendars for days, counting down to the time Santa Claus finally pays them a visit. Busy mothers have been planning for the holiday for weeks – deciding what to fix...

    Relay For Life Gets the Christmas Spirit

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    CULLMAN - Last Saturday folks all about town had a wonderful opportunity to complete their Christmas shopping while supporting a great cause. Relay For Life of Cullman County hosted a Christmas festival and bake sale at the East Point Community Center, located on Alabama...

    Santa Claus Came to Town Saturday…Good Hope to be Precise!

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    GOOD HOPE - A thrilling Christmas parade strolled down Highway 69 last Saturday for all the folks near and far to enjoy. Santa Claus lead the way as Herman Reid, Good Hope’s first Mayor, and the parade’s Grand Marshal followed closely behind. The Good Hope...

    Honoring Local Artists and Serving the Community

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    CULLMAN - Chamber for Charities proudly presented their Third Annual Art After Hours last Tuesday at TP Country Club. Both current Chamber members and potential future members came together to honor local artists and their artwork, and serve the community by donating a large...

    Christmas Lights, Christmas Trees – She Has Lots, If You Please!

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    CULLMAN - December has arrived and Christmas is just around the corner, yet the warm weather outside has left many of us feeling around for a cold drink rather than a few ornaments to hang upon our Christmas trees. Thank goodness there are folks...

    Secret Meals Continues Strong

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    CULLMAN - No child should go hungry. That is a statement everyone can agree upon, and here in Cullman, local businesses and individuals are participating in Alabama Credit Union’s secret meals program to help. One of the largest supporters of the program is the Cullman...

    Cullman EMS Building Keeps Ideal Location

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    CULLMAN - The new Cullman Emergency Medical Services building is up and running! An open house and ribbon cutting ceremony was held recently to celebrate the completion of the facility and tour its great features. The previous facility was destroyed by the tornado on...

    Cullman Christmas Festival and Market Celebrates a German Christmas Market Tradition

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    CULLMAN - Local area churches came together today to host an outdoor Christmas Festival and Market. The parishioners from St. John’s, St. Paul’s, and Christ Lutheran pulled together to make the day a huge success. The 2nd Annual Cullman Christmas Festival and Outdoor Market...

    Southern Accents Hosts Celebrity Cookbook Author Morgan Murphy

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    CULLMAN - Southern Accents was the gracious host to author Morgan Murphy on Saturday. Murphy held a unique and very personable book signing while promoting his new book “Bourbon & Bacon”. A lover of good ole southern cuisine, Morgan is also a judge on...

    Family, Friends and Fun at the Christmas Parade!

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman Christmas Parade was a great success! Folks came to enjoy the holiday floats, Christmas characters, the tree lighting ceremony and great productions by the Cullman High School theatre department. Rebecca Branch, chair of the Christmas in Cullman Board said, “Everything has...

    Christmas Cheer and Children Sang at Hanceville First United Methodist Church

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    HANCEVILLE - On Thursday night, the children of Hanceville’s First United Methodist Church’s preschool hosted a delightful Christmas program for the many proud parents, grandparents, families and friends. The children sang and danced to happy Christmas songs while the crowed giggled and craned their...

    Art and Wine Made the Crowd Feel Fine

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    CULLMAN - On a brisk fall evening, dozens of people gathered in the shop of Michael’s Flowers and Design for a night of unique art and great wine. A beautiful display of art by one of Cullman’s most talented painters, Krystal Corley, adorned the lavish...

    From Trees to Art

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    CULLMAN - Cullman County is home to a variety of talented artists. For example, Mr. Jarrod Smitherman is a Vinemont High School teacher by day and master craftsman by night. Jarrod has the ability to take plain wood and turn it into usable art....

    Grace Café: Free Food and Fellowship

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    CULLMAN – If you are looking for an opportunity to socialize, enjoy live music and most of all eat, then plan on visiting Grace Café at Grace Episcopal Church. The café opens in the parish hall every fourth Tuesday to serve heaping portions of...

    Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

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    CULLMAN - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and that means it is time to deck your halls. The first order of business for any home during the holidays is to find and decorate the perfect tree. Finding a tree that is perfect...

    Breast Cancer Stamp Sales Excel Thanks to Cullman Residents

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman Post Office had their best success yet in breast cancer stamp sales and has the community of Cullman to thank for their achievements in raising awareness and funds. The Cullman Post Office ended up 2nd in the state, 5th in...

    Did You Know Sears & Roebuck Sold Houses?

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    CULLMAN - The beautiful white home was built in the early 1900s by Mr. Valentine Preston Brandon. But Mr. Brandon didn’t cut the timber and build like most folks did back in those days; he did things just a little different. He ordered this...

    Sponsor a Child this Christmas

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    CULLMAN - Every child should have the Christmas of their dreams, and Standard Furniture is helping to make those dreams come true this holiday season. At the store, there is an Angel Tree decorated with ornaments that represent less fortunate children in the Cullman...

    A Hot Meal in a Caring Community

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    GOOD HOPE - Good Hope is once again offering a delicious hot meal to all on Thanksgiving. This is an annual event held by the city that offers a high quality meal for free. It has been such a success that they have had...

    A Great Heart is Reflected On the Head

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    CULLMAN - On Thursday the principal, faculty and students of East Elementary witnessed heroic acts of courage and love when 12 boys and one custodian shaved their heads to show their support for classmate Hannah Dawson and her younger brother Kaeden. Ten-year-old Kaeden is...

    Pastor Bussman Establishes a Non-profit Organization

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    CULLMAN - Pastor John Bussman at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church has just started a nonprofit organization called The Ends of the Earth Foundation. It is in its very early stages with plans of growth in the near future. “It’s based on Acts chapter 1,...

    Independent Film: “Go With Le Flo”

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    HANCEVILLE - The Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers brought yet another engaging and entertaining film to Wallace State Community College called “Go With Le Flo”. The film was shown last Thursday evening and was accompanied by its filmmakers, Robyn Rosenkrantz and Michael Glover....

    Georgia Woman with Connections to Many Cullman Folks

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    Harriett Elizabeth (Waldrop) Bush CULLMAN - Believe it or not, even though she was a life-long citizen of Georgia, this little lady has a lot of grandchildren right here in Cullman County. Harriet Elizabeth Waldrop was born on October 15, 1843 in Henry, Georgia. Her...

    Jammin’ Out in Cullman County

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    CULLMAN - At the Agricultural Trade Center, the music was booming and feet were tapping as country and southern rock sounds filled the building. Saturday night was a fun time for all who attended and got to hear some quality good music. TG Sheppard,...

    Community Women United in Prayer

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    CULLMAN - The goal of Community Women United in Prayer is to unite women and make them conscious of the mission statement of the group. The ladies hold their meetings in various church activity rooms from 10-11 a.m. where no dues or commitments are...

    Cullman Pilot Club Selling Priester’s Pecans

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    CULLMAN - Looks like Priester’s Pecan season is here again. Usually around this time of year, the Cullman Pilot Club begins one of its annual fundraisers, which is providing Cullmanites the opportunity to purchase Priester’s Pecans. Kickoffs and falling leaves are complemented beautifully by...

    Christ Lutheran Church Tornado Memorial Patio

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    CULLMAN - The Tornado Memorial Patio at Christ Lutheran Church is a tribute to the Cullman community’s strength following the devastating storms on April 27, 2011. It is open to the public for prayer and reflection. The idea of the patio originated in Pastor Sandy...

    3rd Annual Strides Walk Set for Saturday

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    CULLMAN - This Saturday, November 15, the Cullman Community Lions Club is hosting the 3rd Annual Strides Walk at Heritage Park. The walk begins at 10 a.m., however, registration begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday.          Laurita Hogland, member of the Cullman Community Lions Club and chairperson...

    CRMC Earns Recognition from The Joint Commission

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    CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Medical Center today announced it has been recognized as 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States. “Delivering the right treatment in the right way at the right...

    Red Door Emporium – Art, Café and Community

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    CULLMAN - Cullman is now home to a very unique place; a place where you can find delicious food, amazing coffees, fantastic artwork and all sorts of gifts which were all made right here in Alabama. What makes this place even extra special is...

    H.O.P.E. Hosts Ride and Run to Benefit Special Needs Riders

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    CULLMAN - The cold weather may have dampened the crowd, but not the spirit of the participants of the Ride and Run to Benefit the organization H.O.P.E. (Horses Offering People Encouragement). Equine enthusiasts from across the area came together to help spread awareness about...

    Werner’s Trading Company Now Offers Bike Rentals at Reasonable Rates

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    CULLMAN - Cullman is a beautiful area that is worth exploring; our beautiful town, parks and wooded areas make this a great place to explore. A great way to explore is to get outside and get some exercise through bicycling. This has become a...