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    PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders take home openers over Decatur Heritage

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders hosted their home openers against Decatur Heritage Friday night, and both collected home wins over the Eagles. In the girls' game, Good Hope jumped out to a huge lead and never gave it...

    PREP BASKETBALL: East Lawrence comes from behind to top Vinemont 41-39

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    VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Vinemont Tip-Off Classic concluded with Vinemont facing off against East Lawrence. The Lady Eagles held a lead late in the game, but East Lawrence rallied to come from behind and defeat Vinemont 41-39. East Lawrence jumped out to a 4-0...

    PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs claims County Cross Country Championships, Edgeworth, Whitlow win individual titles

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    BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Cross Country Championship was hosted at Cold Springs High School Thursday morning and the hometown Eagles claimed both the boys’ and girls’ county titles. Cold Springs’ Ethan Edgeworth (15:18.83) and Paizley Whitlow (19:52.29) placed first in their...

    2-car wreck on Hwy. 278 kills 1

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – A two-vehicle wreck on Monday, Oct. 3, claimed the life of Bonnie F. Pirkle, 79, of Crane Hill, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick. A media release from ALEA said the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero...

    West Point seeks to expand by annexing properties

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    WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday evening had a first reading of an ordinance to annex the Fred’s LLC property into town limits. Fred’s, which has not yet opened, will occupy the site of the old Crooked Creek Museum...

    ‘Play with every piece of your heart’: Kaitlyn Benson looks back on her Aggie years

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Fairview softball player Kaitlyn Benson. Kaitlyn made a lot of special memories in her Aggie years, both on and off the field. "I have so many great memories playing softball. I have always enjoyed the times...

    Good Hope hosts annual Fourth of July celebration

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Crowds of locals packed Municipal Park in Good Hope Sunday night for a celebration of the Fourth of July Holiday and after enjoying a horse parade put on by the Branded by Christ Cowboy Church, Good Hope Fire and Rescue...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2022

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No incidents or arrests reported. Cullman Police Department Incidents May 31 unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; First Church of...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2022

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No incidents or arrests reported. Cullman Police Department Incidents June 1 theft of property – 4th degree; Bargain Hunt;...

    Gov. Ivey declares March 30 ‘Doctors Day’ in Alabama

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has declared March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama, a time to honor and recognize the physicians who care for Alabamians every day of the year. The Governor’s proclamation notes that approximately 17,000 physicians are licensed to practice medicine...

    Hospital entrance to temporarily close

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    HUNTSVILLE, Ala.  — Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the main drive for Cullman Region Medical Center will be closed Wednesday, March 23, tentatively through June 1, 2022, for work to widen Alabama 157. During this stage of construction, the hospital will remain accessible...

    (UPDATED) Vinemont Town Council approves use of community center for first annual Pinnacle Place Exchange; Nina Justice sworn in as new councilmember

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont town council met on Tuesday evening to swear in new councilmember Nina Justice. Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown administered the oath of office. Justice will fill place # 2 on the council. The council approved the use of...

    WSCC Virtual Meet and Greet to feature women training, working as diesel technicians

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Two women who are breaking barriers in a field normally dominated by men will be on hand for the Wallace State Community College’s Women in Diesel Virtual Meet and Greet on March 17.  Lucie Moore and Haley Pang will share their...

    Arrests and incidents reported February 17, 2022

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 17, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents February 14 domestic violence; CR 1212sell/distribute drugs; unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug...

    Stolen vehicle involved in high pursuit through multiple counties

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    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On November 24, 2021, at 12:45 p.m., Cullman County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a suspicious vehicle. During the investigation of the vehicle, it was determined the vehicle was reported to be stolen and involved in a homicide in Jefferson County, AL.  The...

    CCSO sees multiple drug-related arrests this week

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    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple unrelated arrests on Halloween weekend with the common factor being dangerous drugs and/or methamphetamine.  On Friday, Oct. 29, CCSO deputies responded to a theft call in the Hanceville area. Robert Shane Raymond, 39, of...

    Veteran Memorial: Pfc. Jimmie Ray Bice

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    Jimmie Ray Bice was born September 22, 1948 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was the son of Clyde and Marjorie Lois (Sinyard) Bice. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served during Vietnam.  Pfc. Bice was a rifleman attached to Company D, 1st Battalion,...

    Arrests and incidents reported October 29, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 29, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No incidents or arrests reported. Cullman Police Department Incidents October 27 fourth-degree theft of property; Hobby Lobby; Town Square...

    Arrests and incidents reported October 27, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 27, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No incidents or arrests reported. Cullman Police Department Incidents October 21 fraudulent use of credit/debit card; person; miscellaneous charges October...

    Hanceville man arrested on 11 grand jury indictments of child pornography 

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Hanceville man was arrested and charged with 11 grand jury indictments of child pornography through a multi-division collaborative effort.   The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office works with many agencies to keep the citizens of Cullman County safe. One such group is ICAC (Internet...

    Wallace State graduate Rick Wilkerson earns full-time employment at Mercedes-Benz USA after completing Tech program

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State graduate Rick Wilkerson is the first individual to earn a full-time job at Mercedes-Benz USA as a product of the college’s Mercedes-Benz Tech Co-Op program. Wilkerson began his full-time position at Mercedes-Benz on Oct. 4. He was among the inaugural...

    Arrests and incidents reported October 20, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No incidents or arrests reported. Cullman Police Department Incidents October 19 third-degree theft of property; person; Ann St. NW;...

    9/11: The impact on America’s (then) youngest generation

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - As the terrorist attack of Sept. 11, 2001, unfolded on live television, Americans and the world watched in disbelief and confusion. Adults struggled to comprehend the enormity of it all and the immeasurable loss of life. As the world stopped and...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies cruise to 42-19 region win at Douglas

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    DOUGLAS, Ala. -- On a cool, crisp September night Fairview wasted no time putting points on the board and collecting a 42-19 region win over the Douglas Eagles.  Fairview, who received the opening kickoff, put together a quick 6 play, 65-yard drive together behind senior...

    Arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents August 9 domestic violence; 2nd Ave. SWdomestic violence; CR 676unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession...

    Sales Tax-Free Weekend July 16–18

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 16, all back-to-school buyers can participate in the annual Sales Tax-Free Weekend. Each year on the third weekend in July, the state waives its 4% sales tax on all qualifying back-to-school items. This weekend offers...

    ‘Amazing things’: State Dept. of Education Superintendent visits CCPS to celebrate reading award

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Primary School won the prestigious Dr. Louisa Moats Award earlier this year and celebrated that honor on Friday with a visit from Alabama State Dept. of Education Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey and a delegation of state officials. Cullman City Primary School was...

    Veteran Memorial: Henry Paul Grusnick

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    Henry Paul Grusnick was born June 10, 1888, in Cullman to German immigrants. Grusnick joined the United States Army, and the young Private was a member of the 6th Group, 75th Company, Mounted Division.   He was at Camp Hancock in Augusta, Georgia from July 24, 1918,...

    Arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No incidents or arrests reported. Cullman Police Department Incidents May 10 second-degree criminal mischief; Cullman Long Term Care;...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview blasts Brindlee Mountain in doubleheader, Cullman downs James Clemens 6-1

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After splitting a pair of games against Randolph on Saturday, Fairview hosted Brindlee Mountain in a doubleheader on senior night. In game one, the Lady Aggies routed the Lady Lions, 21-8, behind huge games at the plate from Kyleigh Aleman and Deavan...

    Cullman High School band percussion ensemble to perform free concert Thursday

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Band program’s 2021 Percussion Ensemble will at last be able to showcase their talents Thursday, April 22 at 7 p.m. Dinner with the Drumline had become a popular event for the schools’ percussion ensemble before being completely sidelined last...

    Community Storm Shelters open during tornado warnings (updated)

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    The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) offered this updated list of available storm shelters ahead of Wednesday’s storms. Storms from around 5 a.m. Wednesday through 3 a.m. Thursday will be significant and could be dangerous. If you are not in a substantial structure,...

    Saint Bernard Saints are heroes, too 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Saint Bernard students rolled up their sleeves and donated blood to LifeSouth Monday, March 1 at the school. Of the 24 units collected, 20 were from first-time donors.  According to LifeSouth Donor Recruiter Kimberly Gilbert , one unit of blood saves three...

    Lt. Gov. Ainsworth calls on Ivey to lift mask mandate

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s Safer at Home Order, including the controversial mask mandate, is set to expire this Friday, March 5 at 5 p.m. Gov. Kay Ivey will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Thursday to announce if the order and mandate will...

    Up, up and away…and back!

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - First graders at Hanceville Elementary School (HES) celebrated the 100th day of school Feb. 8 by releasing special balloons. Already, they have received a letter from someone who found one, along with the special message and directions attached to it. In...

    B&E, pursuit ends in arrests of 5 in Hanceville

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  An early morning pursuit in Hanceville ended with the arrests of five individuals Thursday.   According to the Hanceville Police Department (HPD), the five suspects were observed breaking and entering into vehicles on the campus of Wallace State Community College around 5 a.m.   A...

    COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 4

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    Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 367,773 (+1,955 since yesterday) Probable cases in AL: 100,050 (+812 since yesterday)   Total confirmed deaths in AL: 6,642 (+113 since yesterday)        Probable deaths...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects Saturday night sweep of Meek

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    ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted its neighbors to the south, Meek High School, Saturday night for a pair of games that mean a lot towards the road to the Winston County championship. The Lady Bulldogs won the first game 45-36 to avenge an earlier loss...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits Tuesday night contests with Clements

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    ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Bulldogs split a pair of games with the 3A Clement Colts on a chilly night in Allen Stephenson Gym. The ladies dropped a closer than the score indicated 69-58 game, while the boys took the nightcap in a rout...

    Special Little Free Library installed in west Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County on Tuesday morning celebrated with a ribbon cutting the recently installed Little Free Library located at the corner of Rosemont Avenue and Second Street Southwest, the site of the Cullman Police Department’s...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Several local teams locked in heated region battles

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- Several local teams are in the middle of some heated region battles and with only four weeks remaining in the regular season, every region game is huge. Whether they’re playing to earn home field advantage or fighting to make it to...

    Mr. Big still the big man at Oktoberfest wiener dog races

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - In the highly competitive tradition of Cullman wiener dog racing, one name stands out in history, and this year’s contest offered no exception. For the fourth year in a row, Mr. Big, a 5-year-old miniature wirehaired dachshund, took the top honors...

    ‘It’s working’: CHS sticking with hybrid schedule, CMS adjusting traditional schedule

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School will remain on a hybrid learning schedule moving forward to ensure the safety of students and faculty, after shifting to the mixed online and in-person approach in early September. The initial hybrid schedule announcement was set to expire...

    Nov. 3 General Election sample ballot for Cullman County voters

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    Below is a sample of the ballot that Cullman County voters will see in the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election. There will be six statewide amendments on the ballot. Explanations of those amendments are included here.  Statewide Amendment 1 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of...

    Drive-thru Oktoberfest dinner at St. John’s Sept. 28

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - St. John's Evangelical Protestant Church will host its annual Oktoberfest German Dinner Monday, Sept. 28 from 5-7 p.m. This year's dinner will be drive-thru-style. Dinners can be picked up at the covered drive-thru on the north side of the building and will...

    ‘Show us what ya got!’: First Source for Women seeks local talent for fundraising telethon

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville-based pregnancy services organization First Source for Women (FSW) is getting creative and hosting a live telethon fundraising event Oct. 29, 2020 from 5-9 p.m., and the group is seeking local talent to take part. According to FSW, “Singers, bands and other...

    UAB Football opens 2020 season Thursday with Central Arkansas

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB football team is set to open the 2020 season this Thursday, Sept. 3, by hosting Central Arkansas at Legion Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. on ESPN3. The Blazers enter the season with extremely high expectations as the back-to-back C-USA West...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Arab kicks off season with 13-6 win at Albertville

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    ALBERTVILLE, Ala.- The 2020 high school football is underway, and the Arab Knights traveled to Marshall County to take on the Albertville Aggies Friday night for a game was postponed due to weather Thursday. In a defensive affair, the Knights came out victorious on the road over the...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont working to ‘finish games’ in 2020

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    VINEMONT, Ala. – After coming up just short of a playoff berth last fall, the Vinemont Eagles are preparing to bounce back and make another run at the postseason in 2020. The Eagles are losing a lot of production from last year’s squad in...

    Update: Pursuit ends in Holly Pond, 2 arrested

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. - Two people were arrested following a pursuit that began near Colony and ended in Holly Pond Sunday evening along Brooklyn Road. The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said in a statement the pursuit began after deputies responded to a burglary...

    Obituary: Darlene Louise Sayre

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    Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Darlene Louise Sayre, 61, of Logan. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family. Mrs. Sayre passed away June 10, 2020 at her residence.  She was born Aug. 23, 1958 to Gary Lee and Gloria...

    HomTex repays $1.5M, plus interest, to City of Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Textile manufacturer HomTex on Wednesday afternoon presented a check to the City of Cullman to repay a $1.5 million loan made by the City in mid-April to help the company begin production of filtered face masks at its facility in the...

    Jacobs proclaims Public Works Week in city of Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday proclaimed the week of May 17-23, 2020 “Public Works Week” in the city of Cullman. “Many of the essential services the City of Cullman provides fall under the umbrella of public works,” said Jacobs. “Things that...

    Walker, Marchman, Watson give thoughts on 5-member commission

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Senate last Friday passed House Bill 486, which would increase the Cullman County Commission from three members to five. The bill is now headed to the desk of Governor Kay Ivey to be signed. House Bill 486 was sponsored by...

    Bringing out the Best: Easter Bunny makes early visit to homes on Cullman’s south side

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, a curious character identified only as “Mr. E. Bunny” was spotted in neighborhoods on Cullman’s south side, leaving eggs and other treats in the yards of several local homes with elderly residents or children.  Bunny told The Tribune, “Since tomorrow...

    Arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2020

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents March 31 trespassing, harassment; Schwaiger Road domestic violence, trespassing; Industrial Park Road domestic violence; CR 1577 domestic violence;...

    Attorney General Steve Marshall announces partnership with Amazon to counter pandemic-related price gouging by unscrupulous operators

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    (MONTGOMERY)—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced yesterday a partnership with Amazon.com to combat unconscionable online price gouging of Alabamians by bad actors during the current pandemic.  The partnership is part of Attorney General Marshall’s effort to enlist the nation’s largest technology companies to stem...

    Perfect Game lists 3 Trojans as top MLB Draft prospects

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    Troy, Ala. – Three Trojans were named to Perfect Game's list of the nation's top 400 MLB Draft prospects, the organization announced earlier this week. Right-handed pitcher Tekoah Roby, a 2020 signee with the Trojans, was listed as the 112th best prospect in the draft while Levi Thomas and Rigsby...

    Bringing Out the best: Milo’s offers free meals to area children through May 15

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    HOMEWOOD, Ala. - On Tuesday, Milo’s Hamburgers informed The Tribune that it has recently launched the “Alabama Strong” campaign to support the communities where its restaurants are located across Central and North Alabama.  In a statement, Milo's public relations specialist wrote, “Alabama residents have supported Milo’s for nearly...

    Tornado vs. COVID-19: EMA, National Weather Service, Alabama Department of Public Health recommendations for possible severe weather Tuesday

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    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - As the nation sits under advisories and orders to self-quarantine, north Alabama could face a weather situation Tuesday that will force them to choose between maintaining social distance and protecting themselves and their families from a tornado or other severe weather. The National Weather...

    ALL-STATE GIRLS BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Hill lands on 1st team, West Point’s Welborn named 5A Coach of the Year

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala – The Alabama Sports Writers Association’s All-State Girls Basketball Teams have been unveiled and as per usual, there were several local standouts that earned All-State honors and another local coach received a Coach of the Year award. Cold Springs’ Elizabeth Hill landed on the 2A first...

    Cullman Community Theatre enjoys 1st dinner theater outing with Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre broke new ground over the weekend with its first non-musical (known as a straight play) and first dinner theater production, Neil Simon’s “Rumors,” at Stone Bridge Farms. The highbrow and slightly irreverent farce told the story of increasingly over-complicated efforts to cover...

    Arrests and incidents reported March 5, 2020

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 5, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents March 2 domestic violence, giving false name to law enforcement officer; CR 1193 theft of property;...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Maddox passes Aycock to become Good Hope’s all-time leading scorer

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Raider history was made during last week’s 4A, Area 12 Tournament. During Good Hope’s matchup with Oneonta in the tournament title game, senior guard Cole Maddox passed former Raiders standout Kyle Aycock to become the all-time leading scorer in Good Hope High School’s history....

    Hartselle man charged in Cullman with meth trafficking

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hartselle man was arrested in Cullman Thursday, charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. The Cullman Police Department (CPD) said its Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) and Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force (ADETF) agents arrested Brandon Scott...

    West Point man charged with multiple sex crimes

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    Updated 1-27-20 at 6:55 p.m. with the definitions of each charge, according to the Alabama Code. WEST POINT, Ala. - A West Point man has been charged with multiple sex crimes. Chad Wayne Dial, 37, turned himself in to the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Friday,...

    County proclaims Human Trafficking Awareness Month; parks employees recognized

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on Tuesday proclaimed January Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Cullman County. Many municipalities across the county have also signed proclamations. On had Tuesday to receive the commission proclamation were Brooks’ Place/Child Advocacy Center (CAC)...

    (Update) Man who led authorities on chase, flipped vehicle granted parole

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    Updated 1-8-20 4:50 p.m MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held parole hearings for 23 violent offenders this week. Included among them were two with ties to Cullman County. Parole hearings scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 7 included: “Darren Dwight Anderton is a sex offender....

    End of year reports: Saving Forgotten Warriors assisting with PTSD treatments, building home in Hanceville

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Local nonprofit veterans’ service group Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) is finishing 2019 in a huge way with very visible projects like its veterans’ home in Hanceville and the 800 Club to provide free Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) shots for veterans suffering...

    Good Hope awards $15K to schools

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council presented funds from the City’s alcohol tax revenue to some very happy teachers Monday night. Teachers from Good Hope Primary, Elementary, Middle and High Schools received a total of $15,050 for use in their classrooms. Good...

    Berlin names new town clerk

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    Updated 11-26-19 2:18 p.m. BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council at a special-called meeting Monday night named a new town clerk. At its regular meeting last week, the council announced it was looking for candidates and no resumes had been submitted. Because the position...

    15 boats hit Smith Lake for 2nd annual Hannah Bates Memorial Bass Fishing Tournament

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Despite some cloudy and wet conditions on Smith Lake Saturday morning, 15 boats hit the water for the 2nd annual Hannah Bates Memorial Bass Fishing Tournament, topping last year’s total of 13. All proceeds from the tournament go toward the Hannah Bates Memorial Scholarship at...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies win big at Randolph

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    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies traveled north to face the Randolph Raiders Friday night. It was senior night at Randolph, but it was the Aggies who left with a 42-20 win. Fairview received the opening kickoff and was unable to gain a first down. After...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope, Cullman, West Point, Cold Springs, Addison hosting regional matchups

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    With most of the regular season in the books, several local teams have already punched their tickets to the playoffs and more still have a chance to play their way in these last two weeks. Addison will play on Thursday this week and host Tharptown, West Point...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles, Bulldogs, Tigers, Aggies traveling this week as postseason approaches

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    Postseason football is right around the corner and this year we’ll have a host of local teams in the state playoff field, some of which are preparing to hit the road for region matchups this week. Vinemont will travel to J.B. Pennington, Fairview will head to Randolph,...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Miller to Miller touchdown lifts Eagles over Locust Fork in final seconds

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - It was homecoming night for the Vinemont Eagles, who hosted the Hornets of Locust Fork, and the Eagles came out on top in a thrilling back-and-forth affair. It was also a huge region victory for Vinemont. Both teams went three-and-out to begin...

    PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Guthery, Kerber lead Saints, Lady Saints to wins at Hay of a Run in Fairview

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Several local squads were in action at the Fairview “Hay of a Run” meet Tuesday afternoon but it was St. Bernard that left with the most hardware. The Saints finished 22 points ahead of Fairview to collect a win and the Lady Saints edged...

    CMS Band receives donation from local supporters

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Middle School’s band received a special donation Wednesday morning and it was the latest of several donations made over the years by a pair of local supporters. Since 2014, Ray and Benton Buchmann have been supporters of the Cullman Middle School band and donated...

    PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Chambers, Guthery, Thompson win at Kudzu Hills Invitational; Cold Springs, Cullman capture team titles

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    BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Kudzu Hills Invitational is in the books and after a special presentation in which the course was dedicated in honor of former Cold Springs Cross-Country Coach Claborn Campbell, the 1A-3A Girls race officially kicked things off. As usual, Holly Pond’s Camilla Chambers was...

    Cold Springs’ Kudzu Hills dedicated in honor of Claborn Campbell

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    BREMEN, Ala. – The Kudzu Hills Invitational is always a special morning at Cold Springs High School, but this year’s event will truly stand out among the rest. Before the races began Saturday morning, a special presentation was made for former Eagles Cross Country...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Addison headed to Vinemont Friday; Bulldogs, Broncos hitting the road

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    The Aggies, Raiders and Warriors are all off this week but there is still one battle coming up between two local squads Friday night. The Vinemont Eagles will host the Addison Bulldogs Friday night in a non-region matchup that has been played every season since 2014 and...

    2nd annual Flourish of Cullman Putting F-O-R-E Independence a huge success

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2nd Annual Flourish of Cullman Putting F-O-R-E Independence Golf Tournament took place Saturday morning at Cross Creek Golf Course. Seven teams of four had a great day on the links and all for a great cause.  The early morning tee time and morning cloud...

    Cullman Regional now offering newest technology in total knee & hip replacement with Stryker’s Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Surgery Program

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is the first hospital in central Alabama to offer robotic-arm assisted total knee and total hip replacements with its Mako System. This latest advancement in joint replacement surgery transforms the way total knee and hip replacements are performed. The demand...

    ‘We want everyone to come and spend the day with us’ – St. Bernard rocks the weekend with Blues & BBQ

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard’s Prep School was filled with the soul, crafts and good foods for the afternoon. Crafts and vendors, both local and from afar, filled the campus with goods to buy. The first day of the festival proved successful. Festival Director Joyce Nix felt positive...

    CCBOE reveals 2020-22 Capital Plan, September personnel considerations

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) this week released its plan for capital improvements during fiscal years 2020 through 2022, which was approved without release of details at the CCBOE’s last meeting. The listed projects are: 2020 Cold Springs Elementary School- $50,000 ElectricalCold Springs High School-...

    Ivey announces report ranks Alabama no. 1 for jobs from foreign investment in 2018

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that a highly respected survey of international corporate investment decisions from experts at IBM Services names Alabama as the top U.S. state for job creation from foreign investment in 2018. Alabama also scored high rankings in...

    PREP VOLLEYBALL: Fairview wins West End Invitational

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    WALNUT GROVE, Ala. – It was a busy weekend for Fairview’s volleyball team as the Lady Aggies traveled to compete in this year’s West End Invitational Volleyball Tournament and returned home with some hardware. Fairview defeated five opponents to finish on top of the event and are now...

    PREP FOOTBALL: 4 teams kick off regular season Friday, Vinemont hosting jamboree

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    High school football season will kick off Thursday night with several local matchups but there are even more games to gear up for the following night. Good Hope, Holly Pond, Hanceville, Addison and Vinemont will be in action Friday night but only four of them are getting...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville’s Kelly Pickett commits to Shorter University

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville's play-making point guard Kelly Pickett announced Tuesday that she has committed to go play for head coach Jared Hughes and Shorter University, a Christian school, in Rome, Georgia. In her three years with the Lady Bulldogs, Pickett has won numerous awards and eclipsed the...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs ready to hit the field with experienced squad

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    BREMEN, Ala. -- Football has returned to Cullman County and for the Eagles of Cold Springs, this season will be about bouncing back and improving on a disappointing finish to the 2018 season. Head Coach Rod Elliott is entering his 12th season on the...

    Vinemont revisits golf cart debate, talks fuel-tax projects

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council met Tuesday night, and as she promised at July’s meeting, resident Leann Evans, who last month confronted the council about an alleged incident with her minor son being on a golf cart and being confronted by Mayor...

    Good Hope anglers Arnold, Curington narrowly miss final round of Mossy Oak Fishing High School Championship

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    PARIS, Tenn. – Kentucky Lake is the site of this year’s Mossy Oak Fishing High School Championship and a pair of local boats were out on the water competing. Good Hope Fishing Team is represented on Kentucky Lake by Colton Williams and Landon Graham...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1953

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    From the files of 1953: Pascal Gaddis has bought a new car. Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Noles, of Texas, were visiting relatives here last week. Ralph Benefield has swapped his car for a new truck and has bought a new refrigerator. Edgar Plunkett has bought a new...

    No injuries in I-65 crane fire

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    NOTE: As of 1:24 p.m., both southbound lanes and one northbound lane are open. CULLMAN, Ala. – A fire ignited on the base unit of a giant crane being transported on Interstate 65 North in Cullman County Thursday morning, causing all four lanes of the...

    Inside the Tyson/Mulberry Fork lawsuit: Who did what, who’s asking for what

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    JASPER, Ala. - On Friday, the Sipsey Heritage Commission and Chandler Holdings, along with 40 individual property owners along the Mulberry and Sipsey Forks of the Black Warrior River, filed suit against Tyson Farms, Inc., River Valley Ingredients LLC, RVI Hanceville plant manager Jason...

    67-County Alabama Garden Party: Pickens County

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    The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, “The 67-County Alabama Garden Party,” will spotlight different counties each week. Each county will get its own “quilt block,” along...

    50 years later: To the moon and beyond; Apollo 11 and Cullman’s role in the space program

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Today, the United States celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the surface of the moon.  Armstrong stepped onto the surface first, famously saying,...

    9 Cullman-area students named to Samford University Spring 2019 Dean’s List

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Samford University recognized 1,519 students named to the 2019 spring semester Dean's List.  To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit...

    Arrests and incidents reported July 16, 2019

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 16, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No incidents or arrests reported.   Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsJuly 11 fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St....

    Get to know Jesse Priest Music

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - “Like any good, Southern musician, I started out singing and playing in church,” local favorite Jesse Priest said of the origins of his musical journey. The Holly Pond graduate went on to meet drummer C.J. McAnnally, of Fairview, at the Cullman Area...