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    Good Hope City Council Meets; Presents Money for GHS Athletic Building, Talks Repayment from Former Clerk

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    Photo: Good Hope City Council members present a check to Good Hope High School Coach Alan Scott for new athletic building for Good Hope High School. From left to right: Susan Eller, Matthew Glover, Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett, Maxie Jones, Coach Alan Scott...

    Temporary nighttime lane closures planned for I-65

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    HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Interstate 65 will be reduced to one lane in each direction at Exit 310 (Alabama 157) in Cullman County from about 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, to 6 a.m. Thursday, April 14, weather-permitting. Weather-permitting, lane...

    Sportsman Lake Park Vandals Arrested

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    CULLMAN - On Wednesday, April 13, investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made arrests in the case of the vandalism that occurred at Sportsman Lake Park over the weekend. Arrested were Zachary Douglas Ballenger, 19, of Baileyton, Matthew Joseph Boroughs, 22, of...

    Cullman proves they are No.1 on the pitch

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    CULLMAN - It was a beautiful day for soccer as the Cullman Bearcats welcomed the John Carroll Catholic Cavaliers to the pitch at Oliver Woodard Stadium. As the game got underway, it didn’t take long for Cullman to show why they are the number...

    Community Events: Wednesday, April 13

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    FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.   Remembering the 13 Children Who Died from Child Abuse and Neglect Last Year in Alabama The thirteen children whose names we know will be honored...

    Fairview in the Lead After First Round of County Golf Tournament

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    CULLMAN - Something normal took place for the Fairview Aggies in the first round of the Cullman County High School Golf Tournament Tuesday at Terri Pines Country Club. They’re winning. Fairview is on top of the leaderboard with a comfortable 31-stroke advantage over Good Hope...

    Startlingly Low Turnout as Walker Wins Re-Election

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    CULLMAN - Incumbent Kenneth Walker was re-elected Cullman County Commission Chairman tonight, a fete not accomplished since 1981. Walker defeated challenger Darrell Hicks, former Commissioner, Place 1, by a margin of 28 percent. With 50 of 51 precincts reporting, Walker claimed a whopping 64...

    Sportsman Lake Park Targeted by Vandals

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    CULLMAN - Vandals have once again targeted Sportsman Lake Park. On Monday, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the park, where multiple incidences of vandalism were reported. Several areas at the park were hit with paintballs, and suspects were seen in and around the...

    Child Abuse and Neglect in Cullman County

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    Photo: Five percent of the children in our community are abused and/or neglected. If you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1. Call the Department of Human Resources at 256-737-5300. Call Cullman Caring for Kids at 256-739-1111. Say something. CULLMAN - Every ten seconds in the...

    Community Events: Tuesday, April 12 (Election Day!)

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    FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.   April 12 Runoff Election Runoff election between Darrell Hicks and incumbent Kenneth Walker for Cullman County Commission Chairman. Polls are open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.   Colony...

    On Target. East Elementary Takes State Archery Title; Cullman Middle School 4th in MS Division; West Point High 4th in HS Division

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    MONTGOMERY - The East Elementary ‘Cats were at it again Thursday as they ran roughshod over their competition, claiming the elementary division title at the 2016 NASP Alabama State Championship Archery Tournament in Montgomery. EES took down the elementary division, defeating 14 other schools...

    Cullman Police Make Drug Arrest on U.S. Hwy 278

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    CULLMAN - On April 11, Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators arrested Jessica Lane Nichols, 32, of Water Valley on U.S. Highway 278 West near Interstate 65.  Nichols was arrested for two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance for selling methamphetamine.   Nichols is being...

    Cullman Police Bust Albertville Resident for Meth; Subject was Also Wanted for Attempted Murder

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    CULLMAN - On April 6, Cullman City Police Department Narcotics investigators arrested Charles Burge, 37, of Albertville for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance for selling methamphetamine.  Burge was arrested at a hotel in Double Springs, Alabama (Winston County) and transported back to Cullman County.  ...

    April 12 Runoff: Hicks vs. Walker

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    CULLMAN - This Tuesday, April 12, Cullman voters will go to the polls to elect the next Cullman County Commission Chairman. Incumbent Kenneth Walker and his challenger, Darrell Hicks, fended off Eric L. Parker in the March 1 primary, but neither had a big...

    Berlin Takes Steps Toward Incorporation

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    BERLIN - The community of Berlin took the first step toward incorporation on Saturday, when an open house was held at the Berlin Community Center from 2-7 p.m. Residents were invited to drop in to get information and, if they live in the initial...

    Community Events: Monday, April 11

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    FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.   Cullman City Council Meeting Monday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium   Good Hope City Council Meeting Monday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m. at...

    Obituary: Dale Braswell Shedd

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    Memorial services for Dale Braswell Shedd, 63, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 16th, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Shedd passed away April 9, 2016 at her residence.

    Obituary: Ruby Mae Stewart Wyatt

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    Ruby Mae Stewart Wyatt, a longtime resident of Cullman, AL, and a native of Dozier, AL, passed away on April 9, 2016, at the age of 86. Ruby attended Dozier High School in Crenshaw Co., AL and was a graduate of Mississippi State College for...

    Obituary: Lois Frances Dutton

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    Funeral service for Lois Frances Dutton, 84, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Monday, April 11, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Jones Chapel Cemetery, Revs. Steve Rodgers and Samuel Tucker officiating. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs....

    Obituary: Oliver Bruce Criscoe

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    Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Oliver Bruce Criscoe, 86, of Union Grove, Alabama. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Criscoe passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at his residence.

    Obituary: Daniel Richard Wood

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    Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Daniel Richard Wood, 28, of Cullman. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Wood passed away April 8th, 2016 at his residence.

    Obituary: Neysa Marie Wood

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    Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Neysa Marie Wood, 49, of Cullman. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Ms. Wood passed away Friday, April 8th, 2016 at her residence.

    Obituary: Martha Annette McClure

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    Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Annette McClure, age 63 of Falkville will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2016 at Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at Mt. Zion cemetery. Mrs. McClure passed away Sunday at CRMC. Survivors include her husband; Larry McClure, daughters; Felicia...

    Obituary: Randall Steven Deaver

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    Randall Steven Deaver, 64 of Arley, passed away on April 8, 2016 in Birmingham, Alabama. Randall was born on March 8, 1952 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a graduate of Jacksonville High School in 1970, and earned a Bachelor's degree from Jacksonville State University in...

    11th Annual Colton’s Cookout for a Cure

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    Today we are finding a cure for cancer, we are fighting cancer and we have a lot of different programs to offer, too.” Haley Marecle   CULLMAN - On Saturday, April 9, Werner’s Trading Company hosted the 11th Annual Colton’s Cookout for a Cure to benefit the...

    Color Me Cullman Takes Over Sportsman Lake Park Saturday

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    Well I am excited that God has given me the ability to be doing my first 5K EVER! I am 50 pounds lighter than I was at Christmas. It's been 15 weeks and I am not turning back!” Stephanie Usher   CULLMAN – On Saturday, April 9, Sportsman...

    Shelby Challenger Crumpton in Cullman

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats welcomed U.S. Senate candidate Ron Crumpton to their monthly meeting on Saturday morning at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce. Opting to forgo usual business, the group gave the podium to Crumpton, who will meet incumbent Republican Sen....

    Community Events: Sunday, April 10

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    FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.   FREE Smoke Alarm Installations for Cullman City and County Residents April 7, 3-7 p.m.; April 8, 3-7 p.m.; April 9, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; and April...

    CHS Delivers Stunning Performance of “Beauty and the Beast”

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    I am in awe over the talent from tonight's show at CHS. If you haven't seen ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ you need to go! Amazing talent!” Amy Roberts Handley   CULLMAN – On Friday and Saturday, April 8-9, the Cullman High School theater and choral departments presented Disney’s Broadway...

    Lady Warriors Taste Victory for the First Time

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    WEST POINT - The West Point Lady Warriors got their first taste of victory Friday night. An offside call took a goal off the board for the Haleyville Lady Lions and West Point made the Lady Lions pay for their error two minutes later. A goal...

    Community Events: Saturday, April 9

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    FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.   Sacred Heart Church Relay For Life BBQ Potato Supper Sacred Heart Church will be hosting a Relay for Life BBQ potato supper, Saturday, April 9...

    Wallace State Jazz Band prepping for annual Big Band Ballroom Dance

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    HANCEVILLE - If you walk into the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts these days, there’s a good chance you’re going to hear the Wallace State Jazz Band practicing for its upcoming Big Band Ballroom Dance. Strains of Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong,...

    Wallace State softball stays hot with sweep of Calhoun; WSCC baseball drops pair to Southern Union

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    Photo: Wallace State sophomore Julia Dailey was the winning pitcher in Game 2 against Calhoun on Thursday night.   HANCEVILLE - Wallace State softball continued to roll through conference play Thursday night, sweeping a doubleheader against Calhoun at Bobby McCracken Stadium. The Lady Lions overcame a 5-0...

    Obituary: Annelies M. Griffith

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    Annelies M. Griffith, age 70, of Remlap, was born on October 30, 1945 in Arolsen, Germany and passed away on April 6, 2016, at a local hospital. Mrs. Griffith was a member of the Pleasant Mount Baptist Church. She received a Master’s Degree in...

    Obituary: Frank Freeman

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    Funeral service for Frank Freeman, 86, of Cullman will be at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Minister Charles Sinyard officiating with interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Freeman passed away April...

    Raid at Sex Offender’s Residence Leads to Multiple Drug Arrests

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    HANCEVILLE - On Thursday, April 7, agents with the Cullman County Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), along with Cullman County Sheriff’s Office investigators, patrol deputies and K-9 units arrested Stacy Lee Tubbs, 41, of Hanceville, a registered sex offender, Savannah Michelle Carroll, 28, of Hanceville...

    Two Found Dead in Wooded Area Behind Cracker Barrel; Foul Play Not Suspected

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    Updated 04/08/16 - 8:40 p.m. Cullman County coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick has released the names of the two deceased individuals, located in a wooded area on Friday afternoon. Mother and son Neysa Wood,49, a white female and Daniel Wood, 28, a white male were both from Cullman,...

    Cullman High Band’s Dinner with the Drumline: Awesome Music and Mad Dog Mike’s Famous Bar B Que

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    It feels awesome to be able to help the band that I love. These kids are awesome, they’re not like us back in the ‘80s; they are actually polite and not as rebellious as we were!” Mike Hays, owner of Mad Dog Mike’s Famous Bar...

    Damon Calvert becomes 2nd WSCC tennis signee; WSCC softball’s Shelby Brown signs with Faulkner University

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    Photo: Damon Calvert, center, recently became the second Wallace State men’s tennis recruit to sign a letter of intent. Calvert is a 2014 West Point High graduate. He is joined by his parents Shannon, far left, and Brian Calvert.   HANCEVILLE - Damon Calvert was perfectly...

    Cullman Lady Bearcats Defeat Corner 9-1

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    CULLMAN - Cullman got a lift when needed at the plate by second baseman Sierra Easterwood in the third inning of Thursday's softball battle with Corner. Easterwood took a Sydney Watson pitch over the left field fence for a solo home run that put the...

    Good Hope Band Partners with Child Development Center to Perform Disney-Themed Spring Classic

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    Everyone has abilities they can use.” Ty Parker, Good Hope High School band director   GOOD HOPE - Ty Parker, band director at Good Hope High School, wants Cullman County Schools to involve the Cullman County Child Development Center more, so he is taking the first step...

    Community Events: Friday, April 8

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    FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com. 50 Yesterday and Today: A Musical Birthday Celebration for Wallace State As part of Wallace State Community College’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, the Wallace State Singers...

    2016 State of the Schools Address Given; Students and Teachers of the Year Awarded

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    Photo: Cullman City Schools Secondary Teacher of the Year, Cullman High School's Jackie Donaldson, with her daughter.   HANCEVILLE - Tonight, April 7, the 2016 State of the Schools Address was given at Wallace State Community College. Superintendent Susan Patterson of Cullman City Schools and...

    Obituary: Cleora Catherine “Dink” Windsor

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    Cleora Catherine "Dink" Windsor, 86, passed away April 6, 2016. She suffered a stroke earlier this year and never recovered. She left this earth peacefully in the night at her home in Warrior, Alabama. Dink grew up on a farm in Virginia as one of...

    Obituary: Sharon Moody Noojin

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    Sharon Moody Noojin age 70, of Oneonta, passed away on April 6, 2016, at a local hospital. Mrs. Noojin was a member of the Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church and was involved with Sacred Harp Singing. Her hobbies included reading, crocheting, gardening and crossword puzzles....

    Obituary: Minnie Leah Norris Nickles

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    Minnie Leah Norris Nickles, age 76, was born October 27, 1939 and passed away on April 6, 2016, in Oneonta, at TLC Nursing Center. Mrs. Nickles was a member of the Philadelphia Baptist Church in Oneonta. She was predeceased by her husband, Emmett Nickles,...

    Obituary: Wilma Olene Baker

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    Service information for Wilma Olene Baker is unavailable at this time. Please check later for service information. Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.

    Obituary: Jearl Wayne McClendon

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    Service information for Jearl Wayne McClendon is unavailable at this time. Please check later for service information. Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.

    Cullman County High School Softball Tournament Recap

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    FAIRVIEW - Here is a look back at the Cullman County High School Softball Tournament prior to Wednesday's Championship Title game.   West Point 14, Cold Springs 9 (championship) West Point fought back from an 8-3 deficit in the sixth, scoring eight runs on two outs with...

    First Phase of Repair on U.S. 278 Slope Complete

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    HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that all lanes of U.S. Highway 278 are now open following completion of the first phase of geotechnical repairs to correct a slide west of the bridge over Kugler Creek in Cullman County. Geostabilization International was...

    Hopper’s Family Market and Pharmacy Hosts “Sweep” To Help Area Children

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    April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and we know that part of stopping child abuse is feeding hungry people, feeding the children.” Nancy Bryant   Photo: Members of Cullman Caring for Kids, Cullman Savings Bank and Hopper’s Family Market and Pharmacy pose in front of all the...

    West Point Takes County Softball Crown for Third Straight Year

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    FAIRVIEW - Never showing a sign of panic, the West Point Lady Warriors’ incredible run through the loser's bracket of the Cullman County Softball Tournament ended Wednesday afternoon in a victorious celebration. West Point toppled Cold Springs 9-3 to take home the championship for the...

    Community Events: Thursday, April 7

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    FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at news@cullmansense.com.   50 Yesterday and Today: A Musical Birthday Celebration for Wallace State As part of Wallace State Community College’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, the Wallace State Singers...

    Obituary: Anthony Wayne “Buster” Jackson

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    Anthony Wayne "Buster" Jackson entered into rest April 5, 2016. Complete obituary and announcements will be announced at a later time.

    Obituary: Bradley Kyle Reynolds

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    Bradley Kyle Reynolds entered into rest April 6, 2016. Complete obituary and announcements will be announced at a later time.

    Obituary: Gary Lynn Reid

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    Graveside service for Gary Lynn Reid, 45, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2016 at Holly Pond Cemetery. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Reid passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016. He was born May 22, 1970 to...

    Obits: Wayne Cole

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    Wayne Cole, age 61, of Springville, passed away on April 5, 2016. Mr. Cole was a member of Hulletts Chapel Methodist Church in Springville and was active in the Davis Lake Fire Department. He was predeceased by his father, Don Cole and two brothers,...

    Obituary: Jacob Forest King

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    Graveside services for Jacob Forest King, age 23, of Cullman, were on April 8, 2016, at 1 p.m., at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, in Colbert County. Hanceville Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. King passed away on April 5, 2016. He was predeceased by his...

    Obituary: Robert Lee “Bob” Martin

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    Robert Lee “Bob” Martin, age 86, of Blountsville, died on April 3, 2016, at Saint Vincent’s East Hospital in Birmingham. He was born in Blount County. Mr. Martin was predeceased by his parents, Elmer Thomas and Myrtha Blackwell Martin, a sister, Elizabeth Grimwood and...

    Obituary: Jo Farley Taylor

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    Jo Farley Taylor, age 89, of Springville, passed away on April 1, 2016. She was the secretary of New Hope Church and a founding member of the New Hope Independent Church. Mrs. Taylor was predeceased by a daughter, Lyn Gilliland, a granddaughter, Chrystal Blaylock...

    Berlin Community Taking First Steps Toward Incorporation

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    BERLIN - The community of Berlin is taking the first steps toward incorporation. This Saturday, April 9, there will be an open house at the Berlin Community Center from 2-7 p.m. Residents are encouraged to attend to get information and, most importantly, sign the...

    Baileyton Town Council Meets; Discusses New and Expanding Businesses, Honoring a Hometown Hero

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    BAILEYTON - A regular Baileyton Town Council meeting was held on Monday night, April 4, at Baileyton Town Hall. The biggest topics for the night were new and expanding area businesses and honoring a Baileyton native who was killed in action in Vietnam in...

    A Chat with Kenneth Walker

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    Photo: Kenneth Walker, in his office, taking a call from Mitch Smith Chevy for his truck bed business. CULLMAN - Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker is a busy man. With his position as an elected official working for the people of Cullman, he has...

    Wallace State softball keeps pace atop ACCC North standings with sweep of Southern Union

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    Photo: Wallace State sophomore Olivia Royal (14) is obstructed by Southern Union shortstop Carly Alderman as Royal attempts a steal in the second game of their doubleheader on Tuesday night.  HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s softball team swept Southern Union at Bobby McCracken Stadium on Tuesday...

    Long Ball Dooms Cats

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    RUSSELLVILLE - It was a beautiful afternoon for baseball on Tuesday as the defending 6A state champ Cullman Bearcats traveled northwest to take on the defending 5A state champion Russellville Golden Tigers. Cullman looked dominate in the top of the first, scoring three runs. Noah...

    Obituary: Jim Stanton

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    Memorial Services for Jim Stanton will be Saturday, April 9, 2016, at 2 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Gadsden, AL. Visitation will be from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at the church. Jim went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, April 4....

    Obituary: Deborah Diane Green

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    Deborah Diane Green, age 60, passed away on April 3, 2016, at her Altoona residence. She was born on January 22, 1956, in Blount County. Mrs. Green was predeceased by her father, Marvin Snell, her mother, Myra Beatrice Halsten and four siblings, James Larry...

    Obituary: Rebecca Ann Kuykendall

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    Funeral Service for Rebecca Ann Kuykendall, age 64 of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 07, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Ebenezer Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Kuykendall passed away on Monday,...

    Obituary: Theaford L. Martin

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    Theaford L. Martin, age 55, died on March 27, 2016, at his Pinson residence. He was born in Hamon, Indiana. Mr. Martin was predeceased by his father, Royce Martin, on June 27, 2012 and a granddaughter, Ashlyn Martin. Funeral services were on April 2, 2016,...

    Obituary: Joe Keith Burnham

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    Funeral services for Joe Keith Burnham, 85, will be held at 2 p.m., April 7, 2016 at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Peyton and Rev. Ray Lathem officiating. Interment will be in Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Visitation will be on...

    Obituary: Reverend Thomas Edwin Self

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    Reverend Thomas Edwin Self, age 92, of Oneonta, passed away on April 2, 2015.  He was a retired United Methodist Minister after more than 40 years. Reverend Self was a member of the North Alabama Conference and Lester Memorial United Methodist Church. He graduated...

    Obituaries: Rayford Fallin

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    Funeral services for Rayford Fallin, 82, of Corner will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Dr. Sammie Reid officiating with interment in Cold Springs Cemetery. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Fallin passed away Monday,...

    Obituary: Marolyn Morgan

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    Marolyn Morgan, age 71, of Ashville, passed away on March 29, 2016 at a Birmingham Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Marshall Morgan, Senior, a daughter, Teresa Ann Golden, three brother-in-laws, George Willis Morgan, Bobby Ray Morgan and Larry Wayne Morgan, her...

    Obituary: James “Jim” Garnett Faust, Jr

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    James “Jim” Garnett Faust, Junior, age 85, of Oneonta, passed away on March 31, 2016 at the Golden Living Center. Mr. Faust worked for A and P Warehouse for 25 years and retired from Calvert and Marsh Coal Company. He was a lifelong member...

    Obituary: Richard Elvis Copeland

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    Mr. Richard Elvis Copeland, Sr., 68 of Hanceville, passed away late Tuesday night on March 29, 2016, in Cullman. He was born in Warrior, AL, to Richard Louis and Etha Allred Copeland. He worked as a welder, pipefitter, and was a veteran of the...

    Obituaries: Eligah K. Graves

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    Service information for Eligah K. Graves is unavailable at this time. Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.

    Community Events: Wednesday, April 6

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    FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at news@cullmansense.com.   Morton Buildings, Inc. Construction Recruitment Fair April 5, 2-7 p.m. and April 6, 7 -11 a.m. at the Cullman Chamber of Commerce. Construction framer positions...

    City Planning Commission- April Meeting Notes

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    CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met in the Lucille N. Galin Auditorium at Cullman City Hall on Monday evening with a brief agenda and expedited meeting. After the meeting was called to order and March’s minutes were approved, business progressed to...

    Bigger is Better: 2016 Strawberry Festival

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    CULLMAN - Cullman City Parks and Recreation will host the annual Strawberry Festival on Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7, at Depot Park and Festhalle in downtown Cullman. The Strawberry Festival has gone through several iterations and the host of the event has changed...

    Field of Dreams

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    CULLMAN - April 4 marked Opening Day for Major League Baseball, and for some very special local athletes, it marked Opening Day of the Miracle League at the Field of Miracles. “It has been around since 2007 when the Field of Miracles complex was opened...

    Wallace State Singers paying tribute to decades of music at WSCC

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      HANCEVILLE - As part of Wallace State Community College’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, the Wallace State Singers will present a special concert commemorating the last five decades. 50 Yesterday and Today: A Musical Birthday Celebration for Wallace State, will be held April 7-9 in the...

    Community Events: Tuesday, April 5

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    FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at news@cullmansense.com.   Morton Buildings, Inc. Construction Recruitment Fair April 5, 2-7 p.m. and April 6, 7 -11 a.m. at the Cullman Chamber of Commerce. Construction framer positions...

    2nd Annual Stony Lonesome 5K Mud Run May 14

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    CULLMAN - On Saturday, May 14 at 8 a.m., Stony Lonesome OHV Park will host its second annual 5K Mud Run. The event started last year, under current Park Manager Tyler Lindsey, and he wants to continue to grow the event. “It was Sara Teichmiller’s (Cullman...

    Cullman’s Wilson on Top in 20th Annual Bert McGriff CHS Invitational

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    CULLMAN - Everything seemed to go the way Cullman senior Luke Wilson wanted at the 20th Annual Bert McGriff/Cullman High Invitational at Terri Pines Country Club Monday. Wilson has been consistent in his senior season, but took it a step higher against very good competition....

    Historical Profile: The Cullman Tribune, Alabama’s Oldest Continuously Published Weekly Newspaper

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman Tribune is the oldest continuously published weekly newspaper in Alabama. It is also Cullman County’s oldest business. Its pages have covered both the good and the bad news around this area since January 1, 1874 – three years before Cullman...

    CullmanSense Acquires “The Cullman Tribune”

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    CULLMAN - On April 1, CullmanSense officially acquired The Cullman Tribune, Alabama’s oldest continuously published weekly newspaper. CullmanSense publishers Noah Galilee and Dustin Isom purchased the Tribune from Delton Blalock, the Tribune’s owner and publisher for the last 26 years. Today’s issue, April 4, 2016,...

    Community Events: Monday, April 4

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    FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at news@cullmansense.com.   City of Cullman Planning Commission Meeting Monday, April 4 at 5:30 p.m. at Cullman City Hall   Baileyton Town Council Meeting Monday, April 4 at 6 p.m. at...

    Obituary: Charles Tucker

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    Charles Tucker, 56 of Lynn, entered into rest on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. Charles was born on April 25, 1959. Arrangements are pending.

    Obituary: Matthew Douglas Johnson

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    A memorial service for Matthew Douglas Johnson will be held Tuesday, April 05, 2016 beginning at 6 p.m. at Longview Church of God, located at 2025 County Road1269, Vinemont, AL 35179. Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.

    Obituary: Frances Imogene Jones

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    Funeral Service for Frances Imogene Jones, age 93 of Cullman, will be at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Wayne Cook officiating; burial at Ebenezer Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Jones...

    Obituary: Sherrell J. Floyd

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    Funeral services for Mrs. Sherrell J. Floyd, 74 of Cullman, will be 1 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Floyd passed...

    Obituary: Donald Dale Tidwell

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    Don was born August 25, 1933 in Holly Pond. He passed away Friday, April 1, 2016, 2:06 a.m. at his residence, 1035 Edwardian Way, Cullman. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maudie Crutchfield Tidwell; sister, Dot Tidwell Sims; and brother, Trevor Tidwell. He...

    Obituary: Charlie Jones

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    Charlie Jones, 71 of Haleyville, entered into rest on April 2, 2016 at his home. Complete obituary and arrangement information will be announced Monday afternoon.

    Miracle League Baseball Ready for Home Runs and Loads of Fun

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    CULLMAN - On Monday, April 4, Spring Miracle League Baseball will begin another season of giving those with disabilities the opportunity to play a sport. Miracle League Baseball is managed by the Cullman City Parks and Recreation Department and has been “around for about, well,...

    Profile: Baileyton Volunteer Fire Department

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    We are proud of the station we have been able to build that will last well into the future.” Baileyton Volunteer Fire Department Chief Zachary McGee   BAILEYTON - If you think the city of Cullman has a monopoly on state-of-the-art fire departments, you are sorely mistaken....

    In Honor of National Library Week, CCPL Invites You to Meet and Greet Local Authors

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    CULLMAN – The Cullman County Public Library is hosting a Meet and Greet the Author event on Tuesday, April 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in honor of National Library Week. The event is free and a great opportunity for the community to get to know...

    Dancing for a Cause a Smash Hit at CHS

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    Dancing for a Cause 2016 was a hit. Thank you to our sponsors, contestants and volunteers. What a fun evening!” Keri Payne, The Factory Dance Productions co-owner   CULLMAN - On Saturday night, April 2, the inaugural Dancing for a Cause charity event took place at the...

    Wallace State baseball splits doubleheader against Snead State, remaining at top of ACCC North standings

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    Photo: Wallace State shortstop Johnny Sklopan loads up to record an out at first in the Lions’ game against Snead State. HANCEVILLE - Wallace State baseball continues its weekend series against Snead State in Boaz on Sunday after splitting a doubleheader against the Parsons at...

    Cold Springs Excels to 1st Place in April Fools Invitational

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    COLD SPRINGS - Cranford Stricklin Stadium on the campus of Cold Springs High School is a difficult venue during the springtime for the opposition. The place is the home of the Cold Springs track and field program and trying to take a team title from...

    Community Events: Sunday, April 3

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    FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at news@cullmansense.com.   Sunday Brunch Buffet at Terri Pines Country Club Sunday Brunch Buffet at TP Country Club from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call 256-739-0738 for more...