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    Cullman County Democrats host local sexual education activist

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    Tori Partridge CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats met this week, with local sexual education reform activist, Tori Partridge, as their special guest speaker. Partridge spoke to those in attendance about her work in education reform and about the Alabama Alliance for Healthy Youth. After...

    Upcoming legislative session highlights

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    Cullman’s legislative delegation: Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman; Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope; Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview; and Rep. Ed Henry, R-Hartselle / Tribune file photos, State of Alabama CULLMAN - As Alabama’s Legislature gets ready to begin the 2018 session, The Tribune took a peek...

    Dems Night Out: Local Democrats plan to become more active in community

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats recently held their monthly “Dems Night Out” event at Grumpy's Italian Grill, where they discussed what they describe as “activist fervor” growing among local Democrats. The group says they plan to take bold action. Those present discussed various progressive...

    Cheryl Harrison announces candidacy for Cullman City School Board, place 3

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cheryl Harrison on Monday announced her candidacy for Cullman City School Board, place 3. Place 3 is currently held by Lee Powell. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Below is Harrison’s full, unedited announcement. Cheryl Gable Harrison has announced...

    Cullman Regional Airport receives $4.1M grant for apron reconstruction

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    Updated March 15, 2024, at 5:23 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional Airport has received a congressional allocated grant in the amount of $4,177,000 for apron reconstruction.  This funding is through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Grants-in-Aid for Airports program which was included in the...

    Randall Shedd appointed to Joint Legislative Transportation Committee

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview has been appointed by Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon to the Joint Legislative Transportation Committee. Shedd issued the following statement Thursday: 'I want to thank Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon for appointing me this week...

    Rep. Corey Harbison previews upcoming legislative session, says he doesn’t expect 3-cent gas tax to pass

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    CULLMAN - The Alabama House Republican Caucus met earlier this week to set an agenda for the upcoming legislative session.  The group will release its official agenda in a few days, but Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope (House District 12) gave the Tribune a...

    McMillan makes campaign stop in Cullman

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    Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan made campaign stop in Cullman Thursday. McMillan is running for state treasurer. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - On Thursday morning, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan stopped by Peoples Bank in Cullman, not as commissioner...

    Cullman probate judge addresses lack of New Canaan votes in school tax referendum

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    Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown (Cullman County Courts) CULLMAN, Ala. - During last Tuesday’s special school tax renewal referendum, the district in the New Canaan precinct that lies within the corporate limits of the City of Arab turned in no votes from any of...

    Bussman explains amendments on Nov. 8 ballot

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    CULLMAN - Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman this week took to his Facebook page to explain the amendments that Alabama voters will see on the Nov. 8 ballot. (Click here to see a sample ballot for Cullman County.) We have printed his entire post below,...

    Alabama AG Strange seeks to replace Sessions in Senate

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange says he will seek the U.S. Senate seat left open if incumbent Jeff Sessions is confirmed to be attorney general under president-elect Donald Trump. Gov. Robert Bentley would appoint Sessions' interim replacement until there's an election...

    Alabama SoS Wes Allen launches ‘Heroes at the Polls’

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen on Thursday launched the “Heroes at the Polls” initiative.“Safe, secure and transparent elections are the foundation of our constitutional republic. Administering this type of election is no small responsibility,” said Allen in a press release....

    Sen. Gudger talks about lottery vote, new bills

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     MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Mar. 9, the Alabama State Senate considered a bill that would have opened the door for a citizens’ vote on a state lottery, as well as other forms of gambling. Though the measure got a majority vote of 19, it...

    ELECTION 2018: Stadthagen now only candidate on ballot for House District 9 seat

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    Scott Stadthagen (Courtesy of Scott Stadthagen for State Representative District 9 on Facebook) MONTGOMERY - After Democrat Terrie Jones Savage withdrew from her race against Republican Scott Stadthagen for the Alabama House of Representatives District 9 seat two weeks ago, the Alabama Democratic Party failed...

    U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt visits Cullman, shares what’s ahead in Washington

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    Rep. Robert Aderholt, left, speaks to Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth at Wednesday's breakfast meeting. CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning, political and business leaders from all over Cullman County met at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce to hear U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama (Alabama’s 4th...

    Jerry Smith, Sr. announces candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5

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    SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Jerry C. Smith, Sr. on Wednesday announced his candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25. Below is Smith’s announcement: Jerry C. Smith, Sr. has announced his candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council,...

    Trump pardons former Rep. Ed Henry

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    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Outgoing President Donald J. Trump granted pardons to 73 people and commuted the sentences of another 70 before leaving office Jan. 20, 2021. Among those pardoned are former Republican Alabama Rep. William “Ed” Henry, who pleaded guilty to one count of...

    U.S. Senate primary tomorrow: Get out and vote!

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    Alabama voters will head to the polls tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 15 to vote in the special election primary for the U.S. Senate.  Top l-r: Democrat Doug Jones, Republican Roy Moore; Bottom, l-r: Incumbent Republican Sen. Luther Strange, Democrat Robert Kennedy, Jr. and Republican U.S....

    CAMPAIGN 2018: Hasting, Williams spar at Cullman GOP town hall meeting

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    Circuit court judge challenger Melvin Hasting (left) and incumbent Judge Martha Williams (right) had the liveliest exchanges of the evening at Thursday’s Cullman County Republican Party town hall forum, with Williams fending off repeated verbal attacks by Hasting and his supporters in the audience....

    Cullman GOP welcomes Parker, Aderholt to monthly breakfast

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    Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Tom Parker, candidate for Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, and U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, who is seeking reelection, were the special guests at Saturday’s Cullman County Republican breakfast. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican...

    Cullman County Democrats discuss future events, campaign support

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    A selection of stickers was available for attendees. (Heather Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - The June meeting for the Cullman County Democrats saw heavy discussion on the group's participation in county-wide events such as the Sweet Tater Festival, the Cullman County Fair (and fair...

    5-member Cullman County Commission bill to be introduced

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - When the Alabama Legislature returns this session, the local Cullman County legislative delegation will introduce the long talked about local bill to increase public representation on the Cullman County Commission. The idea has been discussed at community meetings for a long time...

    Shedd appointed to House Republican Caucus Steering Committee

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    MONTGOMERY – House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, R- Rainsville on Wednesday announced that Rep. Randall Shedd, R- Fairview has been appointed as a member of the Republican Caucus Steering Committee, one of the highest leadership posts in the Caucus structure. “The House Republican Caucus Steering...

    Moore responds again to allegations of sexual misconduct

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    (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File) MONTGOMERY - Judge Roy Moore responded again today to allegations that surfaced Thursday morning in a report from The Washington Post that Moore initiated a sexual encounter with a 14-year-old girl when he was 32, and an assistant district attorney, in...

    How to apply for an absentee ballot for the July 14, 2020 Primary Runoff Election

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala.  – As of May 6, there are 64 days left to apply for an absentee ballot application for the July 14 Primary Runoff Election in Alabama. The video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xxwlwV-4fE&t=13s walks voters through applying for an absentee ballot. “We have made a concerted effort...

    Gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson spends the day in Cullman

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    Gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson stopped at Johnny’s Bar-B-Q for lunch on Tuesday. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson made several stops in Cullman Tuesday, visiting the Cullman County Courthouse first before taking a break for lunch at Johnny’s Bar-B-Q. After having lunch...

    Walker, Clemons in final Q&A before Tuesday vote

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Back on Super Tuesday, Cullman County voters gave Jeff “Clem” Clemons 49.67% of the vote for chairman of the Cullman County Commission, almost double that of runner-up incumbent Chairman Kenneth Walker’s 27.65%. Clemons needed only 50.1% to avoid a runoff, which...

    CAMPAIGN 2018: Q&A with James Bowling

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    James Bowling / W.C. Mann   CULLMAN - James Bowling is another Republican hoping to fill the Alabama House of Representatives District 9 seat being vacated by Rep. Ed Henry, R-Hartselle. The Tribune sat down with Bowling last week. A graduate of Danville High School and...

    What’s on deck for upcoming legislative session

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    CULLMAN COUNTY - Before the 2018 legislative session kicks off in Montgomery on Jan. 9, The Tribune caught up with area Representatives Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope and Randall Shedd, R-Fairview to talk about what citizens might expect to see coming out of Montgomery this...

    Shirley Arnett announces candidacy for mayor of Vinemont

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Councilwoman Shirley Arnett on Tuesday night announced her candidacy for mayor of the town. The Municipal Election will be Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Below is Arnett's statement, in full: Shirley is a 29-year resident of the town of South Vinemont and town...

    Aderholt statement on new FBI probe into Hillary Clinton’s private email server

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    WASHINGTON, D.C.- United States Rep. Robert Aderholt, R- Alabama on Friday released the following statement regarding the news the Federal Bureau of Investigation is reopening its investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email server. “I was not surprised to learn that the FBI has launched a...

    ‘My guiding question will always be, ‘Does this help the citizens of Cullman County?’’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – “My name is Morris Williams, and I am running for Cullman County Commissioner for District 4,” read the announcement sent to The Tribune. We reached out to find out more about Williams. In a crowded race in District 4 with a field...

    2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Wendell Peterson and Randy Gaines, Baileyton Town Council, place 1

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    BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates. In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new council members. In place 1, Wendell Peterson is seeking re-election and will face challenger Randy Gaines. Why did you choose to...

    Controversial bill targets racial profiling by police, divides area officials

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    Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman voted in favor of SB112. Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry strongly oppose the legislation. CULLMAN - On Feb. 7, Sen. Rodger Smitherman, D-Birmingham introduced Senate Bill 112 (SB112) at the State House in Montgomery. ...

    Cullman Democrats not ‘not’ endorsing Doug Jones

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    Roger Duke, president of the North Central Alabama Young Democrats, addresses the local party Thursday evening. / Andrew Cryer CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats, on the advice of Alabama Democratic Party Chair Nancy Worley, will not officially endorse a candidate for the upcoming special...

    Cullman County Republican Women welcome AL Supreme Court Associate Justice Tom Parker

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    Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Tom Parker speaks to the Cullman County Republican Women this week. (Heather Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Women (CCRW) welcomed Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Tom Parker to its meeting this week. Parker, who won the...

    Tuesday brings May Primary results; new DA in town

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Local attorney Champ Crocker unseated 18-year incumbent Wilson Blaylock for the Cullman County District Attorney race. Crocker shared, “This is the result of a lot of hard work but not just by me. It’s been hard work put in by my family,...

    2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Radginal Dodson and Shirley Arnett, Vinemont mayor

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    SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates. In South Vinemont, voters will be choosing their next mayor. Shirley Arnett, who has served eight years on the South Vinemont Town Council in place...

    43 days left to apply for Primary Runoff absentee ballot

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Ahead of the July 14 Primary Runoff Election, Secretary of State John Merrill reminds Alabama voters that there are 43 days left to apply for an absentee ballot. In order to protect the safety and well-being of our voters, Merrill encourages those...

    Leaders respond to Roy Moore allegations

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    Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore speaks to guests at a Republican dinner in Cullman on July 28, 2017. / Tribune file photo ALABAMA -  Political leaders from around the state are responding this afternoon to the allegations that...

    Cullman Co. Republican Party to welcome Tommy Battle, Nathaniel Ledbetter to Nov. 4 breakfast

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    Left, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle; right, Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville / Courtesy of Tommy Battle campaign and State of Alabama CULLMAN – The Cullman County Republican Party will host two special guests at its monthly breakfast meeting on Saturday, Nov. 4. Guest speakers will be Huntsville...

    ‘Save America’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Former President Donald J. Trump visited Cullman Saturday, drawing a crowd that filled the York Family Farm, the west side venue known for the city’s annual “Rock the South” music festival. Despite complaints from local Trump detractors that the rally would...

    Election 2024: Tribune debates return Feb. 28

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune will resume its political debates in March. Hosted and filmed at The Tribune office, the debates will be an up-close deep dive into local candidates’ positions and opinions on a wide range of topics relating to the offices...

    Whitmire: Different year, same old fight, but a new champion for open government

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       Alabama doesn’t function like other states on a lot of things, but especially when it comes to public records.  Last year, my colleague Amy Yurkanin had a question: How much was the University of Alabama at Birmingham paying a private company to recruit students from...

    Cullman County Republicans host AL State Treasurer, Young Boozer

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    Alabama State Treasurer, Young Boozer CULLMAN -  The Cullman County Republicans held their monthly meeting Saturday morning, with guest speaker, Alabama State Treasurer Young Boozer. Boozer was first elected state treasurer in 2010, and ran unopposed in 2014 for another four-year term. Vice-Chair of the...

    CAMPAIGN 2018: Q&A with Rep. Corey Harbison

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    Corey Harbison / Tribune file photo CULLMAN - As we near the June 5 primary election, The Tribune is sitting down with all of the candidates voters will see of their ballots. In this installment, we hear from Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope, who serves...

    District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces bid for re-election

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    Cullman, Ala. – On Tuesday, Republican Wilson Blaylock announced he will be seeking re-election as District Attorney for Cullman County. “I am proud of (the) work we have done in the District Attorney’s Office,” Blaylock said.  “As the chief law enforcement officer for Cullman County,...

    Brad Smith declares candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 1

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Brad Smith on Tuesday morning announced his candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 1. Smith will face incumbent Andy Page in the Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election. Below is Smith’s unedited announcement: Brad Smith announces his candidacy for Place 1 on the...

    Shedd: new superintendent ‘the most important decision that will be made in Montgomery this year’

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    Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, chairman of the House Urban and Rural Development Committee on Friday got Gov. Kay Ivey’s signature on a resolution calling on the Alabama State Board of Education to use every means at its disposal to hire the right superintendent. /...

    Jerry Bartlett announces re-election bid for Good Hope mayor

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett on Tuesday announced his re-election bid. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Below is Bartlett’s announcement. Jerry Bartlett announces his re-election bid for the City of Good Hope Mayor.  Jerry Bartlett served on...

    2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Myra Martin and Benny Guthrie, Baileyton Town Council, place 4

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    BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates. In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new council members. In place 4, Myra Martin is seeking re-election and will face challenger Benny Guthrie. Why did you choose to...

    Barnette announces 2024 candidacy

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – In a significant announcement at the Cullman County Republican Party breakfast this past Saturday, Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette officially declared his intention to run for election. Barnette was appointed to the role by the Cullman County School Board...

    Ballots cast, U.S. waits for results

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The ballots have been cast, and most of the races decided, but as of press time Tuesday night, an unprecedented number of absentee ballots in several states were still being counted in the U.S. presidential election. Republican President Donald Trump won...

    Lawmakers, leaders react to Bentley’s resignation, Ivey as new governor

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    ALABAMA - Reactions from lawmakers and leaders around the state are pouring in following the resignation of Alabama's 53rd governor, Robert Julian Bentley. Bentley resigned amidst allegations he covered up an affair with an aide and plead guilty to misdemeanor charges in relation to...

    AL SoS Allen speaks at Cullman County Republican Women meeting

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen on Tuesday night spoke at the Cullman County Republican Women meeting. He said his primary objective was to get the message across about how important election integrity is to both the state of Alabama and...

    Meet your legislators at August town hall meetings

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center’s Governmental Affairs Committee this month will host three community forums featuring Cullman’s local legislative delegation.  Each meeting will feature a local state representative in his specific district alongside Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman. The...

    Local Democrats hosting State Rep. Patricia Todd tonight

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats, alongside the North Central Alabama Young Democrats (NCAYD), are hosting their monthly meeting tonight, with special guest, Alabama State Rep. Patricia Todd, D-Birmingham. Todd represents District 54 in downtown Birmingham. NCAYD will hold officer elections at 6 p.m., and...

    Election Day: What Cullman County voters need to know

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Voters across the nation will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3 to cast their ballots in the 2020 General Election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. in Alabama. Find your polling location at www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes. All Alabama voters are required to...

    ‘It’s a rough and tumble sport sometimes, Montgomery is’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of the State luncheon Friday, welcoming Cullman’s legislative delegation to speak on important issues it will address in the upcoming legislative session. Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview; Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope;...

    Gubernatorial hopefuls, others gather at Beat 8 Community Center

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    Democrat James Fields, left, and Republican John McMillan, right, are two of several candidates running for the office of Alabama governor. / W.C. Mann BREMEN - The Beat 8 Community Center was a hive of activity Monday evening, when four 2018 candidates for the office...

    Attorney General Steve Marshall announces court win against Biden administration that lifts ban on new oil and gas drilling on federal lands

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that in response to a lawsuit filed by Alabama and 12 other states, a U.S. District Court in Louisiana has ordered the Biden administration to lift its ban on all new oil and gas leasing and...

    Voter registration deadline looming for U.S. Senate primary election

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    Democrat Doug Jones, left, and Republican Roy Moore, right, are the leading challengers for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Luther Strange, center. / Images courtesy of Doug Jones for U.S. Senate and State of Alabama MONTGOMERY -  Voters have until July 31 to...

    Merrill, 16 other secretaries of state support ‘robust funding of Election Assistance Commission’

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A bipartisan group of 17 secretaries of state, led by Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill, on Thursday sent a letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, U.S. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi...

    Gudger, Shedd receive awards for work on mental health care bills

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) recently presented Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview with “Legislator of the Year” awards. The awards were given to Gudger and Shedd because of their sponsorship of mental health...

    Rep. Bradley Byrne to speak at Wallace State Oct. 10

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Fairhope will speak at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville Thursday, Oct. 10 at 9 a.m. The event will be held in the Bailey Center auditorium. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. Byrne is serving his fourth term...

    Senate passes historic $7.6B Education Trust Fund budget

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate on Thursday passed the $7.67 billion Education Trust Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2022, the largest education budget in state history. The budget, SB189, sponsored by Senator Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, passed favorably out of the Senate Committee on...

    Primary election runoff narrows field for November’s general election

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The primary runoff election proved a statewide success for several candidates with Cullman ties on Tuesday night with Katie Britt and Jeremy Oden both winning their contests. In the only local race on the ballot, Corey Freeman was the winner of the...

    Gudger, Harbison field questions at Community Forum in Good Hope

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope and Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman came to Good Hope to meet with constituents and local officials Thursday night for a community forum sponsored by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce. Questions and comments from the crowd...

    Gudger, Brown, Harbison, Williams, Marchman victorious in primary

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    After a challenging primary campaign, incumbent Probate Judge Tammy Brown embraces her opponent Carol Berry, who came to the Civic Center to congratulate her.  Brown won the primary with almost 57 percent of the vote. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - A wild primary...

    Aderholt challenger Lee Auman meets with Cullman area constituents

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    Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, Lee Auman, speaks at a town hall meeting at the Cullman Civic Center Thursday evening. (Christy Perry for The Tribune) CULLMAN - Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, Lee Auman, hosted a town hall meeting Thursday night...

    Greg Brown seeking re-election to Good Hope City Council, place 4

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Greg Brown on Wednesday announced his re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 4. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25. Below is Brown’s announcement: Greg Brown is seeking re-election for Good Hope City Council, place 4, community service. I...

    County GOP releases final list of qualified candidates

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    Southern Accents Architectural Antiques owner and Cullman City Council President Garlan Gudger, left, is challenging incumbent Alabama Sen. Paul Bussman in the upcoming primary election. / Southern Accents, Tribune file photo CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Party late Friday released the final list of...

    ACOE hosts legislative education forum in Cullman

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    Sen. Paul Bussman and Reps. Corey Harbison and Randall Shedd await questions from ACOE representative Cathy Fine at a meeting on Thursday evening, Nov. 30, 2017, in Cullman. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - This week, representatives of the Alabama Conference of Educators (ACOE) visited Cullman...

    Shedd, Harbison want to know what you think of Gov. Bentley

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    Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope and Rep. Randall Shedd, R- Fairview CULLMAN - Members of Cullman's legislative delegation took to social media on Sunday to voice their concern over Gov. Robert Bentley's appointment of Attorney Gen. Luther Strange as U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions' replacement. Sessions...

    Cullman GOP hears from candidates, kicks off Trump promotion

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - At the Cullman County Republican Party’s monthly meeting Saturday, Chairman Steve Cummings reported a 40% voter turnout for last Tuesday’s primary election, with approximately 22,000 voting Republican and 2,500 voting Democrat. The Cullman County Probate Office reported a voter turnout of...

    Shedd weighs in on Ivey apology

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview weighed in Friday morning about the apology Gov. Kay Ivey's issued Thursday. Ivey's apology referenced a racist skit she took part in in 1967 while a student at Auburn University. According to The Tribune’s media partner, WVTM-13 in Birmingham,...

    Governor Kay Ivey wins Republican Primary outright without a runoff

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    Montgomery, Ala – The campaign to reelect Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Kay Ivey has won the Gubernatorial Republican Primary election outright without a runoff. Ivey, speaking to supporters at her election night watch party in Montgomery, said: “I can’t tell you how proud I...

    Gudger, Reed issue statement on election security measure approval

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed, R-Jasper and Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman on Wednesday, Feb. 7, issued a statement after the Ballot Harvesting Bill advanced out of the State Government Affairs Committee. The bill, sponsored by Gudger, prohibits any individual from ordering, requesting,...

    2018 Alabama general election: candidates; pro-life constitutional amendment

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    CULLMAN - Major party candidate qualification for the 2018 Alabama general election opened on Jan. 8.  After the first week, the candidates listed below are known to have qualified for candidacy in the election, or are known to be in the process of qualifying....

    Tribune to host debates ahead of Cullman’s Municipal Election

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    Updated 8-4-20 at 2:56 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – This election season in the city of Cullman, there are numerous challengers vying for city council, mayoral and school board seats. Almost all positions are being contested, some by candidates who have run in the past and...

    Election 2018: Rusk wins Fairview-Parkside seat; Marshall, Ainsworth, Pate come out on top

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    Sheriff’s deputies and poll workers line up to deliver ballots at the Cullman Civic Center Tuesday night. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - On Tuesday, Cullman County voters headed to the polls to vote in the Republican Primary Run-off Election- at least a few...

    Colony hosts Cullman County Democrats, sees big turnout

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    Former Colony Mayor Earlene Johnson shared the story of Sojourner Truth and talked about why she is a member of the Democratic Party Saturday at the Colony Educational Complex. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) COLONY, Ala.  - On Saturday morning, the Town of Colony...

    Voter registration hot topic at Feb. Cullman Co. Republican Party meeting with Sec. John Merrill

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    Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republicans held their monthly meeting over the weekend, welcoming special guest. Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill. Merrill, who was elected in Nov. 2014, traveled to Cullman to address such issues as the Secretary...

    Kay Ivey sworn in as Alabama’s 54th governor

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    MONTGOMERY, AL (WBRC) - Alabama Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey was sworn in as the state's 54th governor on Monday, April 10, following the resignation of Robert Bentley. Ivey was elected in 2010 after holding the office of state treasurer for two terms.  The Auburn University graduate becomes the...

    Voter registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 22

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    MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Secretary of State's Office is reminding Alabamians of the upcoming deadline to register to vote in advance of the Nov. 6, 2018 General Election. Alabama voters will come together on November 6, 2018 to elect officials who will represent them at...

    Cullman GOP issues statement on events of Jan. 6

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Republican Party on Thursday issued a statement on the chaos that erupted in Washington, D.C. Wednesday, Jan. 6 as the U.S. Congress was in the process of certifying President-Elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory over President Donald Trump....

    Election qualification update

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    CULLMAN - Here’s an updated list of candidates who’ve qualified to run in the 2018 general election. The Tribune’s previous list included candidates who had not yet qualified, but who were reported as being in the process of qualifying.  The list below contains only...

    ‘Coach’ Andy Page announces bid for re-election to Cullman City Council, place 1

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - “Coach” Andy Page on Thursday announced he is running for re-election to the Cullman City Council, place 1. The Municipal Election is Aug. 25, 2020. “With your help and support, I know together that we can continue to make Cullman the best...

    Cullman GOP votes to remove James Graves from executive committee

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    James Graves CULLMAN – The Cullman County Republican Party announced Wednesday afternoon that its executive committee has voted to remove James Graves from its ranks. The move by the county GOP follows Graves’s arrest Wednesday morning. According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Graves...

    Qualifying dates set by Cullman GOP

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Party has announced qualifying dates for the 2018 Republican primary election. Those interested in running for public office may qualify from Jan. 8, 2018 to Feb. 9, 2018. Local GOP Chairman Waid Harbison said that if candidates do not...

    Cullman County District Attorney race opponents share why the people are important

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney incumbent Wilson Blaylock and challenger, local attorney Champ Crocker, shared with The Cullman Tribune their thoughts on the upcoming election for DA. The question the Tribune posed to each candidate was simply, “Why are the people that you’ll be...

    Governor Kay Ivey qualifies for Gubernatorial race to seek reelection

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    Birmingham, Ala.– The reelection campaign for Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement on Tuesday, after Ivey qualified for the 2022 Republican Primary for Governor. Ivey Campaign Manager William Califf said that due to the tremendous success of Governor Ivey’s first term, she has strong...

    Federal Government releases preliminary 2020 census finding; Alabama keeps all congressional seats

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    WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Census Bureau on Monday afternoon released its preliminary report on the 2020 census, and Alabama officials are breathing a sigh of relief. Expected to lose up to two Congressional seats, the state’s reported population of 5,030,053 was sufficient...

    Leaders young and old sound call to action at Cullman County Democrats’ monthly meeting

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    Former State Rep. James Fields, right, was a speaker at Thursday night's meeting. CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Democrats held their monthly meeting at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce office.  Before they conducted their business meeting, Former state representative and 2014 candidate...

    WVTM 13 to broadcast live Democratic, Republican gubernatorial debates April 11, 12

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    Top row, left to right: Former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court Sue Bell Cobb, Former Alabama State Representative James Fields and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox; Bottom row, left to right: Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, evangelist Scott Dawson and Alabama State Senator Bill...

    Attorney General Steve Marshall continues fight to permanently block Biden’s federal-contractor vaccine mandate

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a brief in support of a lawsuit led by Kentucky seeking a permanent end to President Biden’s mandate that federal contractors and their employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine. “On December 7, a federal district court granted the State...

    Cullman mayor reports in from Washington D.C. following meeting with Trump

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    CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs was in Washington, D.C. today to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House. "It was a honor to represent Cullman today as I met with President Donald Trump along with a small group of other mayors," said...

    Elections 2024: Who’s paying whom?

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    Complete list of contributions and expenditures for all candidates for office in Cullman County CULLMAN, Ala. – Understanding where candidates’ funding comes from and where it goes can help voters understand what candidates believe and what causes they support, what kinds of people they represent...

    Mental health bill sponsored by Gudger, Shedd passes Legislature, goes to Ivey

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Legislature on Thursday passed a bill that would allow people who have been temporarily committed for mental health reasons to be kept for further care, even after the expiration of their court-ordered commitments, under certain conditions.  The bill was...

    Orr announces re-election bid for Cullman City School Board, Place 1

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City School Board President Joey Orr on Monday announced she is seeking a second term for Cullman City School Board, Place 1. All seats on the board are up for re-election in the Aug. 25, 2020 municipal election. Orr is completing...