‘We’re just a tiny nerd shop’

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Gamer Geeks opens in Cullman CULLMAN, Ala. –Gamer Geeks is now open in Cullman. Owner Michael Jensen’s flagship store is in Warrior. He said he...

‘We see them as God’s child’

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The Link's Master's Hand food pantry partners with other nonprofits to serve neighbors with dignity CULLMAN, Ala– The Link of Cullman County is well known...

All about mushrooms

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Mushroom Society President Alisha Millican and Alabama Nature Journal Club President Laramie Akozbek came together Saturday, July 29, to host...

Obituary: Wayne Blackwood

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Funeral service for Wayne Blackwood, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, at Bethlehem West Baptist Church...

Obituary: David James Tanner

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Funeral service for David James Tanner, age 90, of Eva, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Bethel United Methodist...

Obituary: Roert Terry Vandiver

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Roert Terry Vandiver, 63, of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Walker Baptist Medical Center. Terry was born on Nov. 21,...

Obituary: Randy Steve Skinner

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Randy Steve Skinner, 71, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1952...

Arrests and Incidents reported July 31, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 31, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Former Alabama standout Lee Hodges earns 1st career PGA Tour victory,...

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BLAINE, Minn. – Former Alabama men's golf standout Lee Hodges claimed his first career PGA Tour victory, capturing the 3M Open title Sunday at the...

Meet the Coaches: Auburn defensive line coach Jeremy Garrett

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AUBURN, Ala. – Jeremy Garrett knows Auburn well. He knows what it’s like to come in as an opponent and play at Jordan-Hare Stadium....

PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘The good Lord put this opportunity and this phenomenal...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville has a new head coach taking the reins of the varsity volleyball program. Morgan Hammock is replacing Candice Grochowalski, who...

Obituary: Velma Eugene Driver

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Velma Eugene Driver, age 96, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Cullman Long Term Care. She was born April 20,...

PREP SPORTS: ‘Positive motivation and encouragement alone can make a team...

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WEST POINT, Ala. – Lady Warriors volleyball and basketball standout Liberty Shadix learned a lot during her junior season and had a blast playing...

Vinemont High’s Moody represents Alabama at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Vinemont High’s School’s Vivian (Gracie) Moody was one of 94 high school seniors selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls...

Op-Ed: To eliminate ‘help wanted’ signs, we must shift our focus...

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To gather the fullest employment picture in Alabama – and across the nation for that matter – we must shift our focus to labor...

COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – The ABCs of trees

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Having fun while learning at the Sportsman Lake Tree Museum is as easy as A-B-C. THE ABCs of TREES A is for APPLE TREES—Exploring the great...

Wallace State STEAM camp geared for younger students

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Camp for middle school students. According to WSCC...

Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1950

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From the files of 1930 The bodies of two Cullman County soldiers arrived home, Emory McConnell and Ulyses Yeager. Mr. Jessie Smith is erecting a cotton...

Obituary: Jason Lynn Cloud

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Visitation for Jason Lynn Cloud, 44, will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Monday evening, July 31, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Cullman Funeral...

Obituary: Wildred Elwanda Roberts

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Wildred Elwanda Roberts, age 95, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Cullman Health Care Center. She was born Feb. 11,...

Hanceville City Council discusses possible RV park

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Council members excitedly discussed the possibility of an RV park located behind the CVS Pharmacy at 303 Main St NE...

City School Board appoints new board member

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its Thursday, July 27, meeting, appointed  Jill Bradberry to fill the seat formerly held by...

Nifty knitters and cool crocheters assemble weekly at library

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Knitters and crocheters alike of every skill level assemble under the roof of the Cullman County Public Library every Tuesday afternoon....

Library hosts annual Harry Potter birthday celebration

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library on Friday morning welcomed members of the community to a celebration of Harry Potter’s birthday. Cullman County...

6th annual Stuff the Bus campaign comes to a close

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) sixth annual Stuff the Bus campaign, which collected donations of school supplies for area...

Obituary: Justino Torres

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Celebrando la vida de Justino Torres, 74, de Hanceville, Alabama El Sr. Torres nació el 21 de abril de 1949, hijo de Alberto Torres y...

PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Working with the athletes at Good Hope has made...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Freshman Ella Gossett made the move from Cullman to Good Hope this offseason and she enjoyed her time as a...

Obituary: Christopher Peyton Welch

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Christopher Peyton Welch, age 36, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023. He was born Jan. 31, 1987, to Dana O. Welch...

Obituary: Birdie Mae Kilpatrick

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Funeral service for Birdie Mae Kilpatrick, 97, of Cullman, will be at 5 p.m., Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Emeus Baptist Church with interment...

Arrests and Incidents reported July 28, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 28, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest opens Aug. 1

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest is now accepting entries. This year’s contest is a joint project between the Alabama Department...

PREP CHEER: ‘Always give 100% effort’: Vinemont’s Makenna Howard recaps freshman...

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VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont’s Makenna Howard cheered on varsity as a freshman last season, and she learned so much from that experience. She got...

Pet of the week: Rex

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Rex, an approximately 5-year-old male “bassador” with a toasty caramel coat, is up for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter. Rex is...

Cullman City Schools appoints Jill Bradberry to open board seat

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Thursday, July 27, appointed Cullman native Jill Bradberry to the board, filling the seat formerly held by...

Obituary: Sandra Lee Crane

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Sandra Lee Crane, age 79, passed away in Cullman, Alabama, on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Sandra was born...

Obituary: Charles Richard Raybon

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Charles Richard Raybon, 75, of Cullman, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at his residence.   Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Raybon...

Obituary: Larry Scott Mangum

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Larry Scott Mangum, 83, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at his residence. He was born Oct. 25, 1939 in Chapel...

Rock n Roll Sushi welcomes new owners

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock n Roll Sushi in Cullman changed ownership in April, and the restaurant celebrated with a grand opening on Wednesday, July...

Monograms Plus holds soft opening in new location

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Monograms Plus held its soft opening at the store’s new location Friday, July 21. Owner Lynsey Todd said she was very excited...

Arrests and Incidents reported July 27, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 27, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Sullivan Creek Ranch hosts National Day of the Cowboy

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VINEMONT, Ala. – Sullivan Creek Ranch hosted its National Day of the Cowboy event on Sunday. The family friendly event saw attendees bring chairs and...

Good Samaritan Health Clinic hosts Alabama Lions Sight mobile eyecare unit

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic on Wednesday hosted a unit of the Alabama Lions Sight Mobile Eye Program, offering low-cost eye...

‘Chief of morale’

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Cullman Fire Rescue welcomes Charlie the Fire Dog CULLMAN, Ala. – After 15 years in fire service, Josh Sparkman finally got his dream fire dog,...

Obituary: Shelia Gail (Teichmiller) Edwards

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Shelia Gail (Teichmiller) Edwards, age 76 of High Point, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at the Randolph Hospice House surrounded by her family. A...

CPD announces arrests in Rock the South assault

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department at a press conference Wednesday, July 26, announced the arrests of three individuals in relation to the...

Obituary: Clara Mae Tidwell Porter

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Clara Mae Tidwell Porter, 93, of Addison, passed away on July 25, 2023, at Hanceville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Hanceville. Mrs. Porter...

Obituary: Amelia “Midge” Lindley

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Amelia “Midge” Lindley, 94, of Hanceville, formerly of Addison, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation. Midge was...

Arrests and Incidents reported July 26, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

PREP SPORTS: ‘The little things are actually just as important as...

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WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point’s Caitlee Simmons is gearing up for her sophomore seasons with both the Lady Warriors volleyball and basketball teams...

2 WSCC alums sign with MLB teams during 2023 Draft

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Baseball added two more names to Major League Baseball rosters when former Lion stars Colson Lawrence and Will Varmette...

Op-Ed: Rock the South through the eyes of a first-timer

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As a Cullman local who lived in the county and worked at a local watering hole, Rock the South had always been synonymous for...

Obituary: Jimmy Ray Melton

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Jimmy Ray Melton, 82, of Haleyville, passed away July 24, 2023 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation. He was born Oct. 6, 1940, in Guntersville, Alabama....

Obituary: Betty Lou Pendley

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Betty Lou Pendley, 77, of Hartselle, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at her residence. She was born April 27, 1946, in Dearborn Michigan. Betty...

Obituary: Sister Mary Regina Magro

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Sister Mary Regina Magro, a cloistered Poor Clare of Perpetual Adoration, passed away at the age of 78 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at...

Obituary: Hazel R. Smith

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Hazel R. Smith, age 103, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 27, 2023...

Arrests and Incidents reported July 25, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 25, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

WSCC: Aug. 8 event offered to introduce Diesel Technology to women,...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diesel Technology program will host a Women in Diesel Meet and Greet on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023,...

‘Everyone deserves to hear live music once in a while’

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Jesse Priest rocks the CCCDD over RTS weekend CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South is an explosion of light, color and twangy country sound. The...

PREP CHEER: ‘Lean on God’: Vinemont’s Addison Whaley recaps freshman year

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VINEMONT, Ala. -- Last season was Addison Whaley's first on Vinemont’s varsity cheer team and she took away so much from that experience. "It was...

Cullman council awards bid for new civic center

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday awarded the bid for the construction of the new civic center to Jim Cooper Construction...

Rock the South donates nearly $70K to local nonprofits

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CULLMAN, Ala. – While Rock the South brings in millions in revenue annually, it has never lost sight of its original cause: gathering the...

Hot, wet and wild Rock the South 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama heat was intense as thousands of attendees gathered at York Farms in Cullman County this past weekend for Rock...

2 WSCC athletics teams receive NJCAA Academic Team of the Year...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s Men’s Tennis and Volleyball teams each were recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) as...

Obituary: Shannon Renae James

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Funeral service for Shannon Renae James, 45, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

Obituary: Buel Donald Laney

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Funeral service for Buel Donald Laney, 88, of the Blair community, will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home...

Arrests and Incidents reported July 24, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 24, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Cullman Swim Team places 2nd at ARPA State Championships

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim & Dive team finishes 2nd in the state following an outstanding performance. They have achieved this ranking for...

Alabama’s unemployment rate unchanged at 2.2%

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate held steady at...

Obituary: Annie Ruth McKleroy Feemster

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Annie Ruth McKleroy Feemster, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, passed away of Friday evening, July 21, 2023, at the age of 93. Ms. Feemster was born...

Obituary: Betty Faye McClure

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Betty Faye McClure, age 74, of Vinemont, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Woodland Village Health Care. She was born, Tuesday, April 5,...

BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Lost Summers of Newport’ by Beatriz Williams, Lauren...

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The summer mansions of Newport, Rhode Island, are the setting for this book, which is about three women in three different eras written by three...

Cullman City Schools awarded $400K for STEM initiatives

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is set to expand its Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) offerings in the coming years with dedicated...

COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – The Rock the South Rock...

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Shane Quick is a “Home County Hero” of mine. The modern-day trinity of Frank Stitt, the James Beard Award-winning, celebrity chef/founder of Highlands Bar...

Files from yesteryear 1930

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From the files of 1930 Presidents of the various organizations on the Cullman County High School campus are Boys Council – Juel Lee, Girls Council...

Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Local sports legends gathered with family and friends at Stone Bridge Farms Saturday night to celebrate one of Cullman County’s most...

Obituary: Garey Wayne Shedd

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Garey Wayne Shedd, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away at the age of 77, on July 21, 2023. Mr. Shedd was born December 16,...

Obituary: Matthew Richard Friedrich

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Matthew Richard Friedrich, age 40, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. Matthew was born in Cullman, Alabama on Oct. 10,...

Obituary: Jerry Lee Drinkard

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Jerry Lee Drinkard, 70, of Cullman, AL, passed away on July 20, 2023 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham AL, after a brief...

It’s tax-free weekend: What school essentials to purchase

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  If you haven't ordered school supplies already, Alabama’s 18th annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday (now through Sunday night, July 23, at...

Wallace State unveils portrait of Garlan E. Gudger Sr.

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College hosted the unveiling of a portrait of Dr. Garlan E. Gudger Sr., on Thursday, July 20, in...

Alabama Extension celebrating Sweet Grown Alabama Day today

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - There is something special about home-grown tomatoes, freshly picked okra and local honey. Add to that dairy products from just...

Obituary: Clark Morgan Keller, Jr.

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Clark Morgan Keller, Jr., 79, of Cullman, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at his residence. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Keller...

Obituary: Nancy Gail Brooks

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Nancy Gail Brooks, 83, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. She was born in Grassey, Alabama on...

Berlin Town Council accepts shelter bid, prepares for farmers’ market festival

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BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening opened three submitted bids for its proposed community tornado shelter, awarding a contract to...

PREP CHEER: ‘We are all in this together’: Vinemont’s Ashton Kelley...

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VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont senior cheerleader Ashton Kelley has been cheering on the varsity squad for her entire high school career. She talked about...

‘Don’t make too much of it!’

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Hanceville Public Library celebrates 88th birthday of beloved librarian Shirley Burden HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Surrounded by cherished books, lively children, and grateful coworkers, Shirley Burden...

Pet of the week: Doin’ just fine with Dandy

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Dandy, an approximately 2-years-old male Texas Heeler with a plush toasty caramel coat, spotted feet and white-tipped tail, is available for...

Obituary: Betty Jean Chandler

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Betty Jean Chandler, 88, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away peacefully in her home the morning of Wednesday, July 19, 2023, surrounded by family. Born...

Obituary: Faye Carol Dye

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Faye Carol Dye, 89, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on July 19, 2023. Ms. Dye was born in Mississippi, on May 15, 1934, to...

Obituary: Carl Michael “Pop” Jackson

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Memorial Service for Carl Michael “Pop” Jackson, age 77, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Cullman First...

Obituary: Karen Melissa Eason Watson

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Karen Melissa Eason Watson, known to most as Lisa, passed away on July 20, 2023, at the age of 57. Lisa was born July...

Arrests and Incidents reported July 20, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 20, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Wallace State signs MOU with Auburn University

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and Auburn University recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing a bachelor of science pathway for...

Family medicine physician Lauren Robinson joins Cullman Regional Medical Group

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Family medicine physician Lauren Robinson, DO recently joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Robinson completed her undergraduate degree at the University of...

Local CPA arrested for theft of services

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Barry Thompson, a local Certified Public Accountant (CPA), was arrested on July 17 and charged with four counts of theft of...

‘He was probably one of the best investigators I ever had...

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Attorney General Steve Marshall honors fallen lieutenant HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Close family members, former coworkers and elected officials gathered in the Hanceville City Council chambers...

Obituary: Sybil Christina Williams

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Funeral service for Sybil Christina Williams, 83, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home chapel with...

Jacobs proclaims Camp Liberty’s 10th Anniversary Day in Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday proclaimed July 14, 2023, Camp Liberty’s 10th Anniversary Day in the city of Cullman. On...

Cullman’s Sosa wins scholarship during Miss Alabama competition

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Two UA students placed in the Top 5 at the Miss Alabama pageant held June 28 through July 1. Ibby Dickson...

Arrests and Incidents reported July 19, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 19, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...