COLUMN: ‘This Little Line of Mine’

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I am a writer. I write articles, books and songs. While I have won a few awards for some of my newspaper and magazine...

Files from Yesteryear: April 25, 1940

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From the files of April 25, 1940 Joppa News The order of the day around Joppa this week has been land preparation and planting. Mr. Waylon...

Obituary: Jackie Wayne Needham

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Jackie Wayne Needham, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 70. Mr. Needham was born in Cullman County,...

Obituary: Robert “Bob” Chaney

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Mr. Robert Leon “Bob” Chaney, age 79, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Cullman Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his...

Obituary: Judy Yates Nelms

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Judy Yates Nelms, 72, passed on April 23, 2026. Judy was a resident of Cullman, Alabama. Judy was born in Franklin, Georgia, to the...

Alleged cockfighting operation under investigation in Cullman County

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BAILEYTON, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Control and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an alleged cockfighting operation in Baileyton.  Cullman County Animal Control...

Hanceville proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month 

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council, during the public comments portion of its April 23 meeting, heard from Cullman Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Alyson Stewart on the subject of child abuse.    “It’s become a...

The Tribune Debate Series returns, and the invitation stands 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune Debate Series will return in May, bringing candidates together in a format built on transparency, accountability and direct engagement with the public.  At its...

County Commission honors historic cemeteries, OKs road and community projects 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on April 21, recognized Ryans Creek Cemetery and Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery for being listed on the Alabama Historical...

CCS Foundation celebrates 30 years, recognizes award winners 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools Foundation marked its 30th anniversary during its 15th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards brunch on Tuesday, April 21, at Loft 212.  The...

PREP BASEBALL: Cullman and Southside set up a Saturday tiebreaker

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcats kicked off their 2026 playoffs with a first round matchup against the Southside Panthers on Friday night. In...

PREP BASEBALL: Boaz sweeps West Point in first round of Class...

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BOAZ, Ala. - The West Point Warriors took a road trip over to Boaz to take on the Pirates in the first round of...

Obituary: Jeanean Carolyn Taylor

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Jeanean Carolyn Taylor, 83, of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away on April 22, 2026. Born on February 2, 1943, Jeanean's life was marked by...

Obituary: Margie Nix Girard

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A Celebration of Life for Margie Nix Girard, age 77, is Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Cullman Seventh-Day Adventist Church at...

Obituary: Ellen Burks

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Funeral Service for Ellen Burks, age 81 of Vinemont, will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Ebenezer Baptist Church with...

Arrests and Incidents reported April 24, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 24, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Zoning board approves Auto Zone expansion  

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals at its April 21 meeting approved an expansion for Auto Zone.   Auto Zone, located at 210 Second Ave. NW, will expand from 9,000 square...

50 years of the Wallace State Big Band Dance 

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Friday, April 17, Wallace State Community College marked a special milestone as the annual Big Band Dance brought together current musicians and...

City school board spotlights students 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education at its April 21 meeting recognized student award winners.   Cullman High School Junior Grayson Gay was recognized for recently...

5 German-inspired strawberry recipes 

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Pork Schnitzel with Strawberry Mustard Sauce  Yield: 2 servings  Ingredients  2 boneless pork cutlets, pounded thin  1/2 cup all-purpose flour  1 egg, beaten  1/2 cup breadcrumbs  Salt and black pepper, to taste  Vegetable...