Arrests and incidents reported August 30, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 30, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Cullman City Schools closed Tuesday for inclement weather

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools will be closed on Tuesday, August 31, due to the remnants of Hurricane Ida expected to impact the...

Veteran Memorial: Paul G. Absher

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Paul G. Absher was born March 7, 1921 in Cullman County. His parents were Isaac and Hattie Absher of Steppville (Hanceville). His father was...

Nation mourns the loss of 13 United States service members in...

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KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - The 13 United States service members killed last Thursday by an Isis-K suicide bomber at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul...

‘Back in the saddle’

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - As the Holly Pond Bronco Marching Band performed last Friday, they did so under the direction of their new leader....

Natural disasters and severe weather: when the power goes out

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - CDC offers these tips to help you prepare for and cope with sudden loss of power. Take Action To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning,...

Cullman County Youth Football week 1 scoring recap

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- Saturday marked the beginning of the 2021 youth football season and there was a great slate of games to enjoy across the...

Obituary: Terry Arthur Thornton

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Funeral service for Mr. Terry Arthur Thornton, age 63, of Hartselle, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Cullman Heritage...

Obituary: Harry Jackson Allred

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Harry Jackson Allred, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. Harry was born February 13, 1950 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Harry...

Obituary: Sarah Joan White

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Sarah Joan White, age 97, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. Sarah was born February 6, 1924 in Indiana. Sarah is...

Obituary: Tammy Lynn Kirkendall

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Tammy Lynn Kirkendall, 60, of Hanceville passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at UAB Hospital.   Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kirkendall...

Obituary: Michael O’Neal Hurst

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Funeral services for Michael O’Neal Hurst of Hanceville, Alabama will be held Tuesday, August 31, 2021, 7:00 P.M. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation...

Obituary: David Edward ‘Ed’ Harbison, Sr.

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Funeral services for David Edward ‘Ed’ Harbison, Sr., 91, of Cullman will be a family only graveside service at 2 p.m., Monday, August 30,...

Editorial: The Policies of Starting Over – Forgiving Yourself

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I have never been able to see the forest from the trees. At 5’2, I have needed to stand on my toes to see...

Tornados possible as Hurricane Ida makes landfall

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - There is a risk of tornadoes if you're on the path of Hurricane Ida.  Track weather updates in your area and know...

365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Ringy-Dingy Birthday Party

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It’s late-August and we are cooling off with the joy-giving, cool kids on a giant ice ring at “The Ringy-Dingy Birthday Party.”  The United States...

Hurricane Ida: major storm system will impact north Alabama Monday and...

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - As Hurricane Ida pushes through the Gulf of Mexico and a likely point of landfall on the Louisiana coast becomes clearer,...

Files from Yesteryear: From The Files Of 1950 and 1900

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In observance of Youth Week in Cullman, a group of high school and college students became city officers for a day on Tuesday. They were:...

‘It’s just incredible:’ more than 130 players compete at inaugural John...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cross Creek Golf Course was packed for the inaugural John E. Hunt Golf Tournament Saturday with 34 teams made up of...

Gov. Ivey declares State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Ida Alabama...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - — Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency Proclamation pertaining to Hurricane Ida. “Ahead of Hurricane Ida’s anticipated landfall, I’m...

Hanceville City Council discusses allocation of incoming American Rescue Plan funds

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HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The focus at Thursday evening’s Hanceville City Council meeting was on how to best allocate the money expected from the American Rescue...

Editorial: Plagiarism – The heist of ideas

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Plagiarism—quite possibly the dirtiest word in academics and journalism. Oxford Languages defines plagiarism as “the practice of taking someone else’s work or ideas and...

Pet of the Week: Share something sweet with Pooh Bear!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:  Pooh Bear is a 5-year-old Blue Heeler....

Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development and YKTA launch...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development and Y-Tec Keyflex Toyotetsu Alabama (YKTA) in Madison have agreed to...

Wallace State Future Foundation celebrates scholarship recipients, donors

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Dozens of Wallace State Alumni Association and Future Foundation scholarship recipients were able to thank their donors recently at the 2021-2022...

PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to Winston County in OT 28-22

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DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. -- Ryker Morgan scored from 10 yard out on Winston County’s first play of overtime to give the Yellow Jackets a...

PREP FOOTBALL: Arab drops nail-biter at Guntersville 29-21

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GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – After hammering Albertville in their season opener last week, the Arab Knights hit the road for one of their biggest tests...

PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond handles Cold Springs on the road 31-0

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BREMEN, Ala. -- Tonight was Senior Night for the Cold Springs Eagles as they hosted the Holly Pond Broncos in their home opener. The...

PREP FOOTBALL: Addison collects 28-0 win at Lynn

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LYNN, Ala. -- The Addison Bulldogs traveled to the far western corner of Winston County to take on the 1A Lynn Bears in a...

PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview pulls away from Vinemont 56-28

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VINEMONT, Ala. -- The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Fairview Aggies Friday night in their second straight county matchup to open the season. After a...

PREP FOOTBALL: Late score lifts Jasper over Cullman 20-16

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JASPER, Ala. – After shutting out Grissom at home in their season opener, the Cullman Bearcats hit the road Friday night to travel to...

Obituary: Josiane Marie Marsh

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Josiane Marie Marsh, 88, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Josiane was born December 25, 1932 in Rabat, Morocco. Josiane is...

Obituary: Gussie Retha Taylor

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Gussie Retha Taylor, age 92, of Gardendale, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Gussie was born March 8, 1929. Gussie was a member...

Obituary: Willard Dwain Smith

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Willard Dwain Smith, age 85, of Hanceville, Alabama, died August 25, 2021. He is survived by his wife: Loretta Smith; sons: Gary Wayne Smith (Lisa)...

Obituary: Wanda Gay Mays

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A funeral service for Wanda Gay Mays, 64, of Cullman will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 30, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home...

Cullman County Schools release updated COVID-19 numbers

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CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has more than 10% of its district students out of school due to a confirmed positive test,...

Mayor proclaims September “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month”

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Cullman, Ala - According to the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO), every three minutes, a family learns that their child has cancer. Sadly, about...

Two-week mask mandate at CMS, EES due to increase in COVID-19...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - With positive COVID-19 cases among students continuing to increase in Cullman City Schools, a temporary two-week mask mandate is now needed...

Cullman man arrested for reckless murder in 2020 crash case

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CULLMAN, Ala. - According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, troopers arrested Austin Edward Turrentine, 20, of Cullman at 11:38 p.m....

Arrests and incidents reported August 27, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 27, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Mayor proclaims September Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

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CULLMAN, Ala. - This year, approximately 34,130 men will die from prostate cancer. That’s enough to fill an entire baseball stadium. However, prostate cancer...

Hanceville Rebuild Alabama Act project completed

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — A Hanceville project funded by the Rebuild Alabama Act has been completed. A stretch of Commercial St. in downtown Hanceville has been...

Wallace State PTK Honor Society plans 5K to aid student food...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Alpha Chi Tau chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will host a 5K Miles for...

Obituary: Melissa Crews Brown

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Melissa Crews Brown, 56, of Haleyville entered into rest on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at her residence. She was born on August 13, 1965 in...

Obituary: Linda Jeanne Hendrix

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Linda Jeanne Hendrix, age 72, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Linda was born February 12, 1949 in Decatur Alabama...

Obituary: Bruce Allen Shipp

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Funeral service for Bruce Allen Shipp, 60, of Hanceville, Alabama, will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. ...

Obituary: Mary Frances Stapleton

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Funeral service for Mary Frances Stapleton, 74, of Cullman will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

Friends of the Public Libraries to host 2nd Annual Book It...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County will be hosting their 2nd Annual Virtual 5K Run/Walk and One Mile...

‘Stand your ground’

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Kenneth Don Malone, 60, of Guntersville, was cleared of murder and manslaughter charges Tuesday in the shooting death of Joshua Adam...

No. 18 Wallace State volleyball notches ACCC road win, hosts Diggin’...

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HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s 18th-ranked volleyball team registered its second conference victory on the young season Wednesday night, sweeping Bevill State (25-9, 25-16, 25-10) on...

Arrests and incidents reported August 26, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Tales of Your Tails Summer Writing Competition winners announced

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The winners of the Tales of Your Tails Writing Competition were announced at Cullman County Public Library on Wednesday. This competition...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) flash, Aug. 25

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CULLMAN, Ala. – On Aug. 25, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update: Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level...

Local family arrested after infant tests positive for methamphetamine

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Three people have been charged with chemical endangerment of a child after a one year old tested positive for methamphetamine during...

Obituary: Sandra Diane Jones

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Sandra Diane Jones, age 67, of Joppa, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Sandra was born June 21, 1954 in Cullman, Alabama to...

Obituary: Danny Eugene Mays

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Danny Eugene Mays, 62, of Haleyville entered into rest on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Walker Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Mays was born November 3,...

Obituary: Mary Ellen Thrasher

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Mary Ellen Thrasher, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. She was born on December 28, 1946 to Earl...

Holly Pond welcomes three new businesses to town

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  HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Town of Holly Pond has recently opened its arms to three new local businesses all opening this week to...

Arrests and incidents reported August 25, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 25, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

5 Cullman County Schools to temporarily transition to remote learning

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman County Schools continues to monitor COVID-19 numbers at our 29 campuses and make appropriate adjustments as needed to protect students,...

Obituary: Charles Edward Cash

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Charles Edward Cash, 76, of Vinemont, Alabama, entered into rest on August 24, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Cash was...

Death of child under investigation

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CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, there was an incident involving a small child. It appears to be...

Cullman City Schools update on COVID-19 cases, quarantines

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CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the latest attendance data, Cullman City Schools currently has a total of 107 reported positive cases of COVID-19 among...

Cullman City Council recognizes Wastewater Treatment Plant Award, approves more downtown...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening took time to recognize Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Jeff Adams and staff for...

PREP FOOTBALL: Local rivalries highlight week 1 slate

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CULLMAN, Ala. – With week zero in the books, our local squads are turning their attention to this week’s approaching matchups. Friday night’s slate...

Obituary: Faye Hilton Aaron

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Faye Hilton Aaron, of Cullman, born August 6, 1935 in Margaret, Alabama, gained her angel wings  August 20, 2021.  Visitation will be Wednesday August 25, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Crestview Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Thursday August 26, at 11:00 a.m. at Crestview Memorial Gardens with Randy Phillips officiating.   She was preceded in death by her parents: Son and Myrtle Hilton; her husband: Bud Aaron and her  daughter: Michele Stewart.  She is survived by her daughter: Jenny (Randy) Phillips; grandchildren: Tanya (Tim) Arnold, Brandi  (Bobby) Tinker, Tim Phillips and Brandon (Holly) Stewart; great-grandchildren: Hagen (Riley) Speegle,  Drake (Chloe) Tinker, Maddie Tinker, Bailey Tinker, Alex Currington, Breana Arnold, Colby Jones and Zac  Arnold; great-great-grandchildren; Mason Speegle, Heidi Tinker and Gunner Creasy; sister: Martha  Battram and a host of inlaws, nieces and nephews. Also, her Folsom Health Care family. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Folsom Health Care Activities.  

Obituary: William Henry Worthington

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Funeral service for William Henry Worthington, age 92, of Hanceville, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Megan Dawn Nethery

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Celebration of life visitation for Megan Dawn Nethery, age 30, of Cullman, will be 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021,...

Obituary: Richard Joel Johnson

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Memorial services for Mr. Richard Joel Johnson, 60, of Cullman will be announced at a later date. Mr. Johnson passed from this life August 23,...

Obituary: Glenn Edward Byrd

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The family of Mr. Byrd has elected cremation and a memorial service will be announced later by the family. Mr. Byrd was born on December...

Obituary: Freda Annette Batten

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Funeral services for Freda Annette Batten, 77, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 27 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...

Obituary: Rosemarie Matash

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Funeral mass for Rosemarie Matash, 82, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m., Friday, August 27, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Reverend Patrick...

Two enter novitiate at St. Bernard Abbey

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The journey of two men, which began with an inquiry to St. Bernard Abbey Vocation Director, Fr. Joel Martin, OSB, has...

Arrests and incidents reported August 24, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

As first COVID-19 vaccine is fully approved, get vaccinated for COVID-19...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Too few Alabamians realize the seriousness of infection with COVID-19 and have not made the decision to be vaccinated or have...

Good Hope City Council holds first reading of new proposed ordinance

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council agreed Monday night to seek the Attorney General’s opinion regarding a portion of County Road...

Cullman sees 100,000 for back-to-back weekend events 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman and surrounding areas saw two huge weekends which hosted around 100,000 people with events at York Family...

Services held today for Princess Lillie Handley

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - Services will be held Tuesday morning for 8-year-old Lillie Handley of Holly Pond. She became known as Princess Lillie throughout...

St. Paul’s Lutheran School announces inaugural Golden Apron Competition

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CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will be hosting their Inaugural Golden Apron Competition on Saturday, Sept. 18. This competition will be a...

PREP FOOTBALL: West Point JV collects 14-8 win over Haleyville

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WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Warriors opened up their 2021 JV season at home Monday night as they welcomed the Haleyville Lions....

Obituary: Amanda Parrish Johnson

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Amanda Parrish Johnson, age 45, of Phil Campbell, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021, at her residence surrounded by loving family. Mrs. Johnson was born...

Obituary: Randy K. Mason

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Visitation for Randy K. Mason, age 68, of Cullman, will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021, at Cullman...

Obituary: Troy Scott

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Memorial arrangements for Mr. Troy Scott are incomplete and will be announced later.  Mr. Scott passed from this life August 22, 2021 at his...

Obituary: Joe Huffman

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Joe Huffman, 63, formerly of Rossville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord Monday August 23, 2021. Joe was born on Nov. 17,...

Obituary: Terry Lynn Taylor

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A graveside service for Terry Lynn Taylor, 59, of Hanceville will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in...

Obituary: Terry Alan McAfee

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Terry Alan McAfee, age 60, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Terry was born September 3, 1960. Terry is survived by...

Obituary: Ann-Marie Monika Legg

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Ann-Marie Monika Legg passed away at her home on August 19, 2021 after a battle with cancer. Ann-Marie was born in Sweden on September 8th,...

Arrests and incidents reported August 23, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 23, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Ivey announces Alabama’s July unemployment rate is 3.2%; Cullman 2.3%

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July 2021 unemployment...

‘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...

Obituary: Frank Owen Hunter

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Frank Owen Hunter, 83, of Houston, entered into rest on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation in Double Springs. Mr. Hunter was...

Obituary: Lillie Jayde Handley

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Lillie Jayde Handley, an 8-year-old princess, entered into the waiting arms of the King of Kings on Friday evening, August 20, 2021. Lillie was...

Obituary: Virginia Beall

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Celebration of life service for Virginia Beall, age 54, of Vinemont will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Temple Baptist...

Obituary: Steve Henderson Barbee

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Funeral service for Steve Henderson Barbee, age 75, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

She Reads: ‘Then She Was Gone’ by Lisa Jewell

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Though I cannot speak much to what exactly I was expecting from “Then She Was Gone,” author Lisa Jewell’s name has come up several...

REHAU plant in Cullman celebrates 25 years in operation

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LEESBURG, Va. – REHAU announces the 25-year anniversary of the establishment of its production plant in Cullman, Ala. The plant began operations in early...

365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Singin’ in the Rain Birthday...

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“We’re singin’ in the rain, just singin’ in the rain. What a glorious feeling, we’re happy, again. We’re laughing at clouds, so dark up...

Files from Yesteryear: From the Files of 1930

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The first crate of Cullman County strawberries was sold by D.C. Chambers of Route One, Cullman this week for $5.50. William M. Dean of Arkadelphia...

COVID-19 surges in Alabama children, vaccination and other measures needed to...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health reports a significant increase in pediatric cases of COVID-19 at this time of year, compared...

Community Luncheon welcomes Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kalloff and Cullman...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Chamber of Commerce Community Luncheon returned to Stonebridge Farms on Thursday, and guest speakers Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff and...