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    Griffith family to establish fund for mental health services

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    Stephen K. Griffith / Griffith, Lowry & Meherg CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Mental Health Foundation on Monday announced the upcoming establishment of the Stephen K. Griffith Memorial Fund. The Griffith family is establishing the fund with an initial gift of $25,000 to the Cullman...

    ADPH reviewing cluster of eye cancer cases associated with Auburn University

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    MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is working in conjunction with Auburn University to review cases of uveal melanoma among former Auburn students and employees in the area.  Uveal melanoma is a cancer of the eye involving the iris, ciliary body, or...

    Cullman Regional celebrating Occupational Therapy Month in April

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    Cullman Regional Therapy Services OT Team: Pictured (L-R): Karen Lowe, COTA/L; Leeann Plank, OTR/L, CHT; Erin Burke, OTR/L CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is celebrating Occupational Therapy Month by recognizing the occupational therapists (OTs) and certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs) who enable people of all ages...

    Cullman Regional Sleep Center receives accreditation from American Academy of Sleep Medicine

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    CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Sleep Center has recently received a five-year re-accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). Accreditation by the AASM is the gold standard by which the medical community and the public evaluate sleep medicine facilities. Cullman Regional is proud to...

    Cullman Regional to host Advance Care Planning Seminar April 19

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    CULLMAN -  It may be difficult to think about planning for your future health care when you aren't sick but preparing a comprehensive action plan will help ensure you receive the care you want if you become seriously ill - even if loved ones...

    Community effort needed for local mental health crisis

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    Members of the new Cullman County Mental Health Advisory Committee addressed the media on Friday. Shown left to right are Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown, Cullman Regional's Vice President, Marketing Lindsey Dossey and advisory group leader Neal Morrison. The group estimates that to...

    New advisory committee launches 3-phase plan for Cullman’s mental health crisis

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    CULLMAN - Cullman Regional on Monday announced the formation of the Cullman County Mental Health Advisory Committee and its three-phase plan to address Cullman County’s mental health crisis. Nationally, said a statement from the hospital, the suicide rate increased 22 percent between 2005 and...

    Mayor proclaims ‘MS Awareness Month’ in Cullman; Walk MS scheduled for April 14

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    Pictured, left to right, are: Deb Bower, Ron Seybold, Jennifer Caudle, Scott Cooley, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Dr. Christopher LaGanke, Sheila Edwards, Gena Hamilton and Jina Kelly. CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of March 2018 "MS Awareness Month" in the city...

    Mayor Jacobs proclaims April 2-8 ‘Public Health Week’ in Cullman

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    Pictured left to right are Judy Smith, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Anita Batemon and Rachel Sullenger.   CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed the week of April 2-8, 2018, “Public Health Week” in Cullman, urging citizens to recognize the many contributions of the public...

    Preventive Action of Cullman: increasing awareness of mental health issues, resources

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    CULLMAN - When it saw the increased number of suicides in Cullman County in 2017, a small group of concerned citizens started looking for something it could do to make a positive difference in the lives of people who are hurting.  Founding members Justin...

    Breast Cancer Research Foundation of AL presents $950K to UAB; $37K from Cullman fundraising

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    Andres Forero, M.D., head of the UAB breast cancer research program, left, Carol Myers, president of the BCRFA Board of Directors, and Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D, director of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center / BCRFA BIRMINGHAM - On Friday, Feb. 2, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation...

    County schools closed remainder of week due to flu; city schools monitoring situation

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    Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette, seen here on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, made the decision to close county schools Thursday and Friday. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Shane Barnette made the decision to close...

    Cullman Regional Employees “Go Red” on National Wear Red Day

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    Cullman Regional employees show their support in the fight against heart disease on National Wear Red Day. CULLMAN – February is National Heart Month, and Cullman Regional employees recently joined together to raise awareness and support the fight against heart disease by wearing red on...

    Opioids in Alabama

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    MONTGOMERY - On Jan. 24, Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall, State Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear, and Acting State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris released the findings of the Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council, including a list of recommended actions the state can...

    CCBOE superintendent: please keep sick kids home

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    CULLMAN - Like seemingly every other institution these days, Cullman County’s schools are being hit hard by the flu.  On Wednesday evening, County Superintendent Shane Barnette sent out the following all-call phone message to county school system parents: “Hey, this is Shane Barnette, Cullman County...

    Cullman Regional receives ACC Heart Failure Accreditation

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    CULLMAN - The American College of Cardiology (ACC) awarded Cullman Regional Heart Failure Accreditation in January, based on “rigorous onsite review of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with heart failure through pre-hospital care, early stabilization, acute care, transitional care, clinical...

    Cullman Regional hosting National Wear Red Day Luncheon Feb. 2

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    CULLMAN - Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action. Join Cullman Regional for its National Wear Red...

    Cullman Regional and American Heart Association partner to make Cullman region healthier

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    CULLMAN – The American Heart Association (AHA) and Cullman Regional have announced a three-year sponsorship to promote the American Heart Association’s “Healthy for Good” movement. Cullman Regional is dedicated to reducing the number of cardiovascular-related deaths that impact our community annually. This continued commitment works...

    Flu shot clinic at Cullman County Health Department

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    CULLMAN - As a part of Gov. Kay Ivey's declared State Public Health Emergency last week, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is hosting flu shot clinics statewide. In Cullman, a clinic is being held at the Cullman County Health Department (CCHD). The CCHD...

    LifeSouth in emergency need of blood, platelet donations

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    CULLMAN -  Due to winter weather and closures this week of offices and mobile units, LifeSouth is currently in emergency need of all blood types and also in need of platelet donors. The local LifeSouth office is located at 112 Clark Street across from...

    Cullman Regional responds to Ivey’s State Public Health Emergency declaration

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    CULLMAN - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday declared a State Public Health Emergency due to this season's widespread outbreak of the influenza virus. Cullman Regional’s Lindsey Dossey on Friday responded, saying, “The best thing we can all do in order to stop the...

    Widespread flu outbreak prompts Gov. Ivey to declare State Public Health Emergency

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    MONTGOMERY - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday declared a State Public Health Emergency due to this season's widespread outbreak of the influenza virus. Acting State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris is expected to hold a news conference on Friday to provide additional information...

    January is Radon Action Month; ADPH offers free radon test kits

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    MONTGOMERY - Do you know that winter is the perfect time to protect the health of yourself and your family from radon? Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and is the leading cause of lung cancer in...

    Cullman Regional seeing almost 10x more flu cases than last year

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    CULLMAN - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) last week issued an alert of increased influenza (flu) activity across the state, and Cullman Regional continues to see a higher than normal number of patients testing positive for the virus. Cullman Regional’s Executive Director, Marketing...

    ADPH issues alert of increased flu activity across Alabama

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    MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday issued an alert of increased influenza (flu) activity across the state. A media release from the ADPH reminds the public that the flu is a very contagious respiratory illness, with symptoms including fever, cough,...

    Homecoming: Wendy Shaw returns to Cullman as the city’s first certified nurse midwife

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    Wendy Shaw is Cullman’s first-ever certified nurse midwife. / Cullman Primary Care CULLMAN - Cullman native Wendy Shaw is happy to be home. She’s even happier to be breaking new ground as the city’s first-ever certified nurse midwife (CNM). Shaw is now practicing at Cullman...

    Significant flu activity in AL; Cullman Regional reports ‘substantial increase’ this week

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    MONTGOMERY - Influenza activity levels are increasing across the state of Alabama, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), which said several positive influenza (flu) specimens in north Alabama have been reported in the previous three weeks. While the flu season is...

    ADPH: ‘Share Your Smile with Alabama’ photo contest open to 3rd graders statewide

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    MONTGOMERY - A healthy smile is important to children, both for their overall health and self-esteem. The Oral Health Office of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is launching its smile photo contest, and it is open to all third-grade students residing in...

    ‘Straight Talk About Your Diabetes’ seminar Nov. 16

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    CULLMAN - In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, Cullman Regional is hosting a “Straight Talk About Your Diabetes” seminar on Thursday, Nov. 16. With so much misinformation out there about diabetes, it is important for people to understand what’s true and where to find...

    Drugs in Cullman County: what’s happening and what can be done about it

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    CULLMAN - As part of an ongoing series on the national drug crisis and how it affects the Cullman area, The Tribune is asking local authorities in the field to answer a few basic questions. From the law enforcement perspective, Cullman Police Chief Kenny...

    Free diabetes screening at Cullman Regional Nov. 9

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    CULLMAN - In recognition of National Diabetes Month, Cullman Regional is offering a free diabetes prevention screening to the community on Nov. 9. Visits are by appointment only. According to the American Diabetes Association, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. You can...

    Opioid crisis: national public health leaders offer advice to local communities

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    BALTIMORE - At “America’s Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact,” a national summit conference at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health on Monday, Oct. 30, public health leaders and political leaders who have been involved in confronting drug abuse through their...

    3 suicides in 25 hours: Cullman’s 2017 total more than 25

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    Participants attached photos of lost loved ones to a memorial placard by the Depot Park fountain during Karma in Cullman’s Suicide Awareness Walk in September of this year. / W.C. Mann Editor's note: This feature is in no way related to the story about the...

    A bridge to hope

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    L-R: Lisa Burgess, Program Manager Grace Potter, Angela Shadden / W.C. Mann   CULLMAN - Tucked away in an inconspicuous corner of Cullman is a little office, full of people, with a big mission.  The Bridge Cullman is an outpatient addiction treatment center that provides therapy...

    West Nile Virus case confirmed in Cullman County

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    CULLMAN - A person in Cullman has tested positive for the West Nile Virus, according to a statement from Cullman Regional. The hospital said the patient presented with a severe headache and fever. He or she has been treated and since released. The diagnosis...

    CELEBRATE health fair Wednesday at Wallace State

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    HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College will host its third CELEBRATE Adult Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 8 a.m. to noon, in the Conference Center of the School of Nursing and Center for Science on the Hanceville campus. “We are excited...

    Frank discussion about mental health care funding with Chris Van Dyke

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    CULLMAN - Elected officials have recently appeared to be taking a concerned interest in the mental health crisis that has stricken Alabama.  As suicides and crimes by mentally ill persons surge, State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview brought the state’s new mental health commissioner to...

    ALDOT advises drivers about road safety during eclipse

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    MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation is advising motorists to maintain safe driving behaviors during the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21. Drivers are urged to not pull over at unsafe locations, such as stopping on interstates or any roadways, to view the eclipse....

    Local groups come together to combat suicide

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    Coordinator Ron Lamon addresses participants before the awareness walk. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - On Saturday morning, groups from around north Alabama gathered in downtown Cullman to promote awareness of suicide and mental health issues.  Hosted by Vinemont Baptist Lifeline, a ministry of Vinemont Baptist...

    Protecting our seniors goal of Scam Jam & Health Fair

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    Area seniors were able to meet with and get information from several area organizations at Friday morning’s Scam Jam & Health Fair. / Heather Mann CULLMAN - Elderly residents can be some of the most vulnerable people in a community. Not only are they at...

    Bussman weighs in on mental health care; strong words on state of Alabama education

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    Paul Bussman speaks at the Cullman County Republican breakfast in February 2017/ Andrew Cryer- Tribune File Photo CULLMAN - Mental health care has been an issue in desperate need of attention for some time in Alabama.  Funding has been declining, bed space has been decreasing;...

    Scam Jam and Health Fair for seniors this Friday

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    Blood screenings, like these at last year’s Scam Jam and Health Fair, are provided by Cullman Regional. / Lorri Lee CULLMAN - The annual Scam Jam and Health Fair for Cullman’s senior citizens is this Friday, Aug. 4 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Cullman County...

    Spotlight on mental health: New AL mental health commissioner visits Cullman

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    Pictured are Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, Rep. Randall Shedd, Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown, State Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear and Mental Healthcare of Cullman Director Chris Van Dyke./ Courtesy of Randall Shedd CULLMAN - On Thursday, State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview hosted...

    Surgeon Stephen McBride joins Cullman Regional staff

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    Dr. Stephen McBride / Cullman Regional CULLMAN - Dr. Stephen McBride, MD has joined the Cullman Regional medical staff. McBride, a board-certified general surgeon, is a graduate of Samford University and completed medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. As a general surgeon, McBride...

    Alabama cow tests positive for mad cow disease; no risk to public

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    Stock photo / FDA Consumer MONTGOMERY – The commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, John McMillan, confirmed this week that the department is working with USDA officials to address a positive test for atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad...

    Cullman Regional Center for Wound Healing wins national award

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    Members of Cullman Regional’s Wound Care Team pose for a picture at a recent employee celebration held for receiving the Center of Distinction Award. Pictured from left to right are:  Jill Keeton, RN; Dana Daniel, Wound Care director; Kayla Goodwin, RN; Allie Barnett, front...

    Cullman Regional hosting emergency blood drive July 19

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    CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is hosting an emergency blood frive on Wednesday, July 19 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. LifeSouth is in critical need of all blood types due to the local bank having less than a two-day blood supply readily available. Donations will be...

    Mosquito spraying begins

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    Mosquitoes transmit many dangerous diseases, including Zika and West Nile. / James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CULLMAN COUNTY - It’s that time of year again: lake days, long summer nights and anywhere from one to 100 mosquito bites depending on one’s luck....

    ADPH warns of flesh-eating bacteria in AL waters

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    MONTGOMERY - Mobile County health officials have confirmed three cases of flesh-eating bacteria, or "vibrio vulnificus." WALA-TV reported that Barbara Gibbs with the Mobile County Health Department confirmed the cases. "Gibbs, who oversees the Infectious Disease and Control Department, said one case was from an...

    Alabama ranks 1st nationally, having more opioid prescriptions than people

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    BIRMINGHAM – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is taking action to help address the opioid epidemic in Alabama. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Alabama ranks highest in the nation as having more opioid prescriptions than people with Alabama...

    Registration open for 2017 EvaBank Midnight Run

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    2016 EvaBank Midnight Run / Tribune File Photo CULLMAN – Get ready to get your glow on at the 2017 EvaBank Midnight Run on Friday, August 4 at 11:59 p.m. The race will start at the Cullman Civic Center and follow a course through the...

    Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer raises almost $34K

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    CULLMAN - The 6th Annual “Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer” 3-D Archery Tournament took place at the Cullman Community Archery Park on June 10-11. Bowhunters and archers of all ages competed in a tournament to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA), raising...

    Midway Medical Clinic in Holly Pond re-opens

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    Midway Medical Clinic is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and is located at 111 Brooklyn Road in Holly Pond. Appointments can be made by calling the clinic at 256-796-3084. / Heather Mann HOLLY POND - Midway Medical Clinic is a rural health clinic that...

    City vs. County: teams go head-to-head for community blood drive

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    The staff of the courthouse donation bus CULLMAN - There are many ways to help people, and the most common way is to donate to a good cause. When you add in a competition, people are even more enthusiastic to help contribute, whether the donations...

    City vs. County blood drive set for Friday

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    Claudina Massey gives blood at last year’s City vs. County event / Tribune File Photo CULLMAN - This year’s City vs. County blood drive will take place on Friday, June 9. LifeSouth will have their famous blood mobiles stationed at four locations around Cullman from...

    Jacobs proclaims June 5-9 Wound Care Awareness Week in the city

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    Pictured L-R: Lorie Strane, Janice Knighten, Jill Keeton, Allie Barnett, Dr. Brad Moody, Mayor Jacobs, Dr. Mac Cottingham, Megan Isbell, Kayla Goodwin, Dana Daniel, Matt Davis CULLMAN -  The City of Cullman has joined the specialized medical staff at the Cullman Regional Center for Wound...

    The hidden dangers of electric shock drowning

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    CULLMAN - As the summer season picks up and schools let out, the rivers and lakes around the county will fill up with swimmers and boats. It is a hot-weather tradition to cool off in the water. However, a major danger that seemingly goes...

    An ogre, a biker gang and a bunch of men dressed as women take a walk at the fairgrounds

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    CULLMAN - With colder temperatures and light to moderate rain, Friday was a less than ideal day for outdoor events. The show went on, however, at the Cullman County Fairgrounds where the American Cancer Society's annual Relay For Life event went on well into...

    Cullman Regional offering free stroke prevention screenings

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    CULLMAN - In recognition of American Stroke Month, Cullman Regional is offering free stroke prevention screenings to the community. Visits are by appointment only. Screenings will be offered on the following dates: May 4, 18, 23 and June 1 and 8. According to the American...

    Good food, worthy cause at Colton’s Cookout for a Cure

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    Beth Evans holds a collage of photos of her son Colton CULLMAN - Outside Werner’s on Saturday morning, the scent of barbecue hung in the air.  There were pork sandwiches and hot dogs, baked beans, cole slaw, chips and drinks.  Sauce flowed, as did a...

    Run-up to 2017’s Relay For Life in full gear

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    CULLMAN - Cullman Relay For Life is slated for May 5 this year, with plenty of events scheduled heading up to the big day. Today, Saturday, April 22, Colton’s Cookout for a Cure will be held at Werner’s Trading Company. The Beauty of Hope Pageant...

    Commercial flock infected with avian influenza destroyed in Cullman County

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    MONTGOMERY - Yesterday, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) confirmed that low pathogenic H7N9 avian influenza was found in a Cullman County commercial breeder flock. Last night, that flock was destroyed, according to the ADAI. Officials are still not confirming the exact location...

    Cullman mayor proclaims April Autism Awareness Month; An autism family’s journey

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    Pictured L-R: Mayor Woody Jacobs, Brian, Ella, and Colt Bates; Council President Pro-Tem Jenny Folsom, Stormi and Penny Brock; Jordan and Rhonda Davis, Geoffrey and Kay Gibbs, and Yenny and Nathan Laney CULLMAN - Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed the month of April 2017...

    Low pathogenic bird flu confirmed in Cullman County

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    MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) this morning confirmed that low pathogenic avian influenza has been found in a Cullman County commercial breeder flock. "I can confirm that it has been found in Cullman County," said the ADAI's Daniel Autrey. "This...

    Bird flu confirmed in 2 poultry flocks in Pickens and Madison Counties

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    MONTGOMERY - State Veterinarian, Dr. Tony Frazier, confirms that a flock of chickens at a commercial poultry breeding operation located in Pickens County and a backyard flock located in Madison County have both tested positive for low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI). During routine screening, a...

    Cullman group supports families with special needs

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    CULLMAN - For families of those with special needs, Cullman has help and support in the form of the Cullman Autism and Special Needs Family Support Group.  Founded in 2003 by Rhonda Davis (the group's current leader), Jessica Dyson and Jo Keeton, the group’s...

    AL Dept. of Ag issues order banning exhibition and sale of poultry due to avian influenza concerns

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    MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has banned the sale of poultry due to concerns about avian influenza. ADAI Commissioner John McMillan on Wednesday issued an order (see below) banning the sale, exhibition or transportation of all types of poultry: Due...

    Stop Movement Order issued on certain poultry in Alabama amid 3 avian influenza investigations

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    MONTGOMERY — State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Frazier in consultation with Commissioner John McMillan today issued a stop movement order for certain poultry in Alabama. “The health of poultry is critically important at this time,” said Frazier. “With three investigations of avian influenza in north...

    Cullman Regional to host colon cancer awareness seminar

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    Dr. William E. Smith CULLMAN - According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States.  Early diagnosis can often lead to a complete cure of colon cancer. Cullman Regional is hosting a Colon...

    Local activist joins pro-life, pro-choice march in Birmingham

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    Pro-life and pro-choice activists converged on Brother Bryan Park in Birmingham on Saturday for the 2017 Birmingham March for Life. BIRMINGHAM - The Greater Birmingham National Organization for Women (NOW) organized a protest to the 2017 Birmingham March for Life Saturday at Brother Bryan Park...

    Bosom Buddies ride for cancer for 4th year

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    CULLMAN – At Cullman Regional Medical Center, 99 bikers and 49 co-riders lined up to ride. Who were they riding for? They were riding for mothers, fathers, family and friends. They were riding for cancer victims. People who have been to hell and back...