South Vinemont Town Council discusses potential community projects, approves 2021-22 Transportation...

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VINEMONT, Ala. - Unity and cooperation seemed to be the new focus as the South Vinemont Town Council met Tuesday night. Although the new...

Obituary: Barry Scott Grimmett

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Barry Scott Grimmett, 57, of Jasper, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his residence. Scott was preceded in death by his father: Durrell (Ken)...

Obituary: Felicia Nichols Rodenbarger

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Graveside services for Felicia Nichols Rodenbarger, 53, of Waverly, Georgia will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Corinth Church of Christ Cemetery in...

Obituary: Imogene Eunice “Jean” Hill

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Imogene Eunice “Jean” Hill, 89, of Haleyville entered into rest on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at her residence. Miss Hill was born October 6, 1931...

Obituary: Peggy Ann Daniels Day

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Peggy Ann Daniels Day, 77, was born October 19, 1943, and died August 7, 2021 of  a malignant brain tumor.   She is survived by her son: John Lee Day; brother: Charles Edward  Daniels, Jr. and wife Janet Daniels.  Peggy was predeceased by her father: Charles Edward  Daniels; mother: Thelma Christine Daniels and brother: Bobby Leon Daniels.  Moss Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Visitation will be Thursday, August 12, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and service on Friday, August 13, 10:00 a.m. in Moss Chapel. Graveside service will be Saturday, August 14 at 12:00 p.m. at City Cemetery (Pine Hill AL, Wilcox County).   In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Project Lifesaver Program, P O Box 1439,  Cullman, AL  35056.  Peggy grew up in Pine Hill, Alabama, the youngest of the three siblings, raised by a widowed  mother from the age of 4.  Upon graduating from high school, Peggy attended for two years at  Livingston College, then transferred and graduated from the University of Alabama.  She later  earned her master’s degree.  Peggy moved to Cullman in 1966 and began work with the  Department of Pensions and Security, later named Department of Human Resources.  She  originally lived in a boarding house, then later moved into one of the rare apartments in  Cullman.  She courted and married Lee Day and they had a son named John.  Following the  divorce and then death of Lee, Peggy bought a home for her and John.  Peggy was employed by the Department of Human Resources from 1965 until her retirement in 2009.  During her time with DHR, Peggy served as a worker in Adult Protective Services,  supervisor, program supervisor and county director.  During her tenure as director, Peggy was  instrumental in ensuring the department’s new and current building was built and dedicated  prior to her retirement.  Peggy dedicated her life to the service of others and helping those in  need and always did so with a smile.  She will be greatly missed.  Peggy was very active in many community organizations and enjoy being involved.  As a very active Pilot Club member, Peggy served on the Board of Directors and two terms as  president.  As a club leader, she attended many Alabama District and Pilot International  Leadership Conferences/Conventions. She served as secretary of the Alabama District  Administrative Council.   Peggy was a member of the Pilot Light Inc. Board of Directors 25  years representing DHR and Pilot Club, and serving as secretary many of those years.  She was  chairman and secretary of the Board of Directors for the Project Lifesaver Program 18 plus  years. Everyone that work alongside Peggy is greatly saddened by the loss of this dear friend.   It has been an honor to have served with her for 25 years.  Peggy was a kind and loving person,  always soft spoken and serving others with a servant’s heart.  As a member of Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for nine  years, Peggy served as recording secretary, vice regent and was currently serving as regent.    She chaired many chapter committees and attended many State Conferences and National  Continental Congresses.  Peggy was a dedicated member of DAR, always looking for ways to  further the purposes of God, home and country.  As a retired county employee, Peggy was also an active member of Alabama Retired State  Employees Association.  She enjoyed brunch meetings with the Coterie Women’s Club.  Peggy was an AVID supporter of the University of Alabama, never missing a televised game.  She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, soap operas, rescuing and adopting homeless cats and  Swamp John’s Meals.    Above all else, Peggy was a loving and devoted mother to John.  Moss Service Funeral Home directing. 

Obituary: Karen Diane Sullins Young

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Memorial service plans for Karen Diane Sullins Young, 65, of Hanceville, are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.  Mrs. Young was...

Obituary: Kenneth Charles Fairbanks

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Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Kenneth Charles Fairbanks, 64, of Cullman. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Fairbanks family. Mr....

Attorney General Steve Marshall announces $3 million settlement with Tyson over...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. —Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Wednesday a $3 million State settlement with Tyson Farms Inc. over the 2019 wastewater spill in Mulberry...

Arrests and incidents reported August 11, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 11, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Good Samaritan benefit concert receives Diamond Sponsor

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The check for the Diamond Level Sponsorship for the upcoming 6th Annual Caring for Cullman Concert by Good Samaritan Health Clinic...

Busy days ahead: Cullman City Council approves Trump rally, additional agreement...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening set a busy agenda for local events with Rock the South this weekend and...

Obituary: Maudie Bell Bailey

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Maudie Bell Bailey, age 83, of Bear Creek, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at her residence surrounded by loving family. Mrs. Bailey was born...

Obituary: Tony Louis Ernest Barnes

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Tony Louis Ernest Barnes, age 60, of Haleyville, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, at North Alabama Medical Center. Mr. Barnes was born on September...

Obituary: Margrett Helen Thompson

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Margrett Helen Thompson, 83, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Hendrix Health and Rehab. Helen was born on May...

Obituary: Gregory Stephen Wolfgang

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Gregory Stephen Wolfgang, 61, of Haleyville entered into rest on August 9, 2021 at Russellville Hospital. Mr. Wolfgang was born on December 6, 1959 in...

Obituary: Houston Pierce Dial

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Houston Pierce Dial, 90, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away August 10, 2021, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Pierce worked for Walker Builder’s at the...

Obituary: Linda Gayle Powe

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Linda Gayle Powe, age 76, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Westminster Assisted Living of Cullman. She was born August...

Obituary: George Henry Fairbanks, Sr.

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Memorial services are incomplete at this time for George Henry Fairbanks, Sr., 85, of Cullman. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Fairbanks...

Obituary: Jack Wayne Mitchell

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A graveside service for Jack Wayne Mitchell of Hanceville, Alabama will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Mountain Grove Congregational Christian Cemetery....

Obituary: Ramon L. Blanks

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Ramon L. Blanks, age 87, died peacefully in the hands of his loving wife of 70 years on August 9, 2021. Cullman Funeral Home is...

Obituary: Lee Dubberly

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Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Mr. Lee Dubberly, 78, of Cullman. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Dubberly family. Mr....

Arrests and incidents reported August 10, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Pet of the Week: Sing a song with Coco!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter‘s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:  Coco is a 5.5-6-year-old terrier mix. She...

‘A great school year’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - School is officially back in session this week. Students in Cullman City Schools will return to classes Wednesday, Aug. 11, and...

Wallace State COVID-19 vaccine clinic open to the public

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19 in...

Good Hope shooting victim identified 

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - According to a report from the special agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation, an update...

Obituary: Mary Eszell Lawrence

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Mary Eszell Lawrence, age 99, of Bear Creek, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Lakeland Community Hospital. Mrs. Lawrence was born on August 18,...

Obituary: Barbara Tucker Dunn

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Funeral service for Barbara Tucker Dunn, 75, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

Obituary: Jerry Lee Wilson

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Memorial service for Jerry Lee Wilson, 79, of Huntsville is incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. Cullman Funeral Home...

Obituary: Jerry David Marks

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Jerry David Marks, 77 of Vinemont, entered into rest on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Jerry was born on February 4,...

Arrests and incidents reported August 9, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Cullman County Schools to implement new vaping policy

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CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has a new stricter vaping policy to begin the 2021-2022 school year due to the increase in...

FirstBank Mortgage donates $2,000 in scholarships to Cullman families

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CULLMAN, Ala. – FirstBank mortgage banker Brandon Snider has awarded $2,000 in scholarships to two Cullman-area families as part of the FirstBank 2020 Next...

Obituary: Burell Boyd (Updated)

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Burell Boyd, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Burell was born January 20, 1930 in Cullman, Alabama.  Burell is survived...

Editorial – The Policies of Starting Over: Stop apologizing

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How many times a day do you apologize? I am not talking about when you actually feel as if you did something wrong either....

A legacy of Civil War history – remembering Fred Wise

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CULLMAN, Ala. - “He was a people person. He loved the public and he got excited when people came and talked and shared history,”...

365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The I Can Do Anything Better...

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“Anything you can do, I can do better. I can do anything better than you…No, you can’t…Yes, I can. No, you can’t. Yes, I...

Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936:

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The August Dahlke residence, nine miles from Cullman on the Jasper Highway, burned around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. Alton Perdue’s chicken house burned on Saturday...

Cullman’s Matt Lee cruises to win Group A qualifying round at...

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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Aug. 7, 2021) – Cullman, Alabama pro Matt Lee only caught nine scorable bass Saturday totaling 27 pounds, 11 ounces, but after...

Obituary: Robert Harold Weldon

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Funeral service for Robert Harold Weldon, 78, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home with...

Books to battalions: Highlighting Cullman High School’s Isaiah Barnett

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Isaiah Barnett will soon begin his senior year at Cullman High School. Shortly after his graduation in 2022, he will be...

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library comes to Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dolly Parton Imagination Library has officially launched in Cullman. On Friday morning, the Cullman County Public Library hosted a news...

Rock the South announces The Marshall Tucker Band and final lineup...

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CULLMAN, Ala.- Preparations for the biggest party in the south are well underway as the excitement builds for the biggest and best Rock the...

Cullman City Schools return to school Aug. 11, will have early...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools students will return Wednesday, Aug. 11 for the start of the 2021-2022 school year. On Friday, Aug. 13,...

Wallace State Community College hosts STEM camps for elementary, middle school...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College recently hosted a pair of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Camps this summer, welcoming middle school...

Harmony School hosts back-to-school Harmony Hawk Fest

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LOGAN, Ala. - Harmony School recently hosted Hawk Fest as a fun way to kick-off the new school year with the community. While originally...

On Duty: Sergeant Jacob Grey – United States Marine Corp

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Sergeant Jacob “Jake” Grey currently serves in the United States Marine Corp as a machine gunner. He is the son of...

Obituary: Anthony Terrell Haynes

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Anthony Terrell Haynes, 65, of Huntsville, passed away on August 4, 2021. He was born November 11, 1955, in Cullman to Troy Eugene and...

Obituary: Krysta Joy Ballew

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Graveside service for Krysta Joy Ballew, 48, of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021, at Antioch Baptist Cemetery with...

Obituary: Barbara Ann Pirkle

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Funeral service for Barbara Ann Pirkle, 75, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Obituary: William Richard “Bill” Calvert

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Memorial service for William Richard “Bill” Calvert, 73, of Cullman will be 12 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church. ...

Obituary: Wendell Keith Crumbley

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Memorial Service for Wendell Keith Crumbley, 63, of Cullman, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.  The...

Obituary: Emerson Clarke “E.C.” Alston, Jr.

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Emerson Clarke “E.C.” Alston, Jr., 87, of Addison, Alabama died from liver cancer on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at his home surrounded by his...

Obituary: Shirley Lucille Wagner

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Memorial service for Shirley Lucille Wagner, 72, of Cullman, Alabama will be planned and announced at a later date.  Mrs. Wagner was born January...

Hanceville High School student to hold candlelight vigil for local teens...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - “This is not the way we would like to end our summer or start the school year,” Hanceville High School Junior...

Arrests and incidents reported August 6, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 6, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

One person dead in Good Hope shooting

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Earlier today, an officer-involved shooting in connection to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) occurred in the Good Hope Community,...

Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism announces WildWater

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Cullman, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism has recently announced that a new water park, WildWater, will be built in the coming...

She Reads: ‘The Sound of Glass’ by Karen White

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I’ve mentioned in other reviews how I am not a fan of love stories, but this week, I found Karen White’s "The Sound of...

Veteran Memorial: PFC Windle Leon McDonald

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Windle Leon McDonald was born on December 1, 1922 in Cullman County. He was the son of E.G. and Winnie McDonald. The family lived...

Obituary: Horace Nan. Page

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Horace Nan. Page, 70, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Lakeland Community Hospital. Horace was born on August 7, 1950...

Obituary: James Ottis Sweatmon Jr.

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Funeral service for James Ottis Sweatmon Jr., 83, of Cullman will be 11 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation...

Cullman’s Matt Lee dominates opening day at MLF Bass Pro Tour...

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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Aug. 5, 2021) – Normally on the Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour when an angler breaks the 100-pound mark in...

CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH Aug. 4

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On Aug. 4 Cullman Regional released the below update.  Cullman County is in the High-Risk Category for overall level of community transmission.   Cullman Regional Current Situation  21...

John E. Hunt Memorial Scholarship awarded to Cullman’s Cort Chandler

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CULLMAN, Ala. – A little more than a year after the passing of longtime Cullman Parks & Recreation Director John Hunt, the first ever...

Arrests and incidents reported August 5, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 5, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Pet of the Week: Splash around with Ruffles!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter‘s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Ruffles is a 1.75-2-year-old Bernese Mountain dog...

Cullman Police Dept. announces new route plan  for Cullman City Schools

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department, in coordination with Cullman High, Middle and Primary Schools announced this week a new school driving route...

Virtual School applications now available for Cullman City Schools students

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Virtual School applications have been made available through the Cullman City School System. As of now, the 2021-2022 school year will...

Holly Pond receives over $98K from American Rescue Plan

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond Mayor Carla Hart announced at Monday evening’s Town Council meeting that the town received $98,080.13 from the American...

Obituary: Patricia Ann (Thomas) Griffin

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Patricia Ann (Thomas) Griffin, age 75, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Patricia was born February 4, 1946 in Cullman, Alabama...

Arrests and incidents reported August 4, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Vinemont man arrested on drug trafficking charges

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VINEMONT, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff's deputies, in conjunction with the Alabama Bureau of Pardon and Parole, on Wednesday conducted a search of a...

“Don’t Wait”

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Center is encouraging people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations as the community, state and nation experience a new...

South Vinemont Town Council lends helping hand during cleanup for new...

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VINEMONT, Ala. - Henry & Roe Wood Park received some TLC Monday morning thanks to the South Vinemont Town Council. Mayor Radginal Dodson, all...

Cullman High School to host vaccine clinic Aug. 5

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools and Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) will be partnering to host a mobile vaccination clinic at Cullman High...

Wallace State offers vaccine incentive to students

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HANCEVILLE, Ala.--Wallace State Community College is adopting a number of measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to promote a successful fall semester....

Cullman City Schools strongly encouraging masks, vaccinations

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CULLMAN, Ala. - With COVID-19 cases increasing in the State of Alabama and Cullman County, Cullman City Schools is strongly encouraging students to wear...

West Elementary temporarily relocates three classes for mold testing, cleaning

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Three West Elementary School classrooms impacted by the potential discovery of mold will be temporarily relocated while the affected areas are...

Obituary: William Sherman Smith

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Graveside service for William Sherman Smith, 79, of Cullman will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Duck Creek Cemetery with...

Obituary: Sybil Juanita Roberson

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Sybil Juanita Roberson, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Sybil was born August 27, 1938 in Cullman to...

Obituary: Timothy Alan Schaeffel

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A graveside memorial service for Timothy Alan Schaeffel will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Center Point Baptist Church.  Mr. Schaeffel was...

Obituary: Horace “The Candyman” Edward Gentry Sr.

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Horace "The Candyman" Edward Gentry Sr., age 90, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Horace was born March 28,...

Tractor-trailer rig strikes house in Berlin

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BERLIN, Ala. - On Tuesday afternoon, a Tyson Farms tractor-trailer struck a house on U.S. Highway 278 near its intersection with County Road 747...

Tips and tricks to avoid picking up ticks

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Tick exposure can occur year-round, but ticks are most active during warmer months (April-September). Know which ticks are most common in your...

City Board of Education holds Aug. 2 meeting

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met early Tuesday morning to discuss proceedings for the upcoming school year.   The Board approved the following...

Arrests and incidents reported August 3, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 3, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

New pavilion at South Vinemont Sports Complex dedicated to Tyler Walker...

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VINEMONT, Ala. - The new pavilion at the South Vinemont Sports Complex was dedicated to Tyler Walker at a ceremony held this past Saturday....

New Cullman County notification system ready for upcoming school year

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission has announced that the Cullman County EMA’s Cullman County Notification System has been set up for the...

‘When you are blessed, be a blessing’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - True philanthropy knows no limits, in generosity and, apparently, even in age. James Leonardi recently sponsored a clothing drive for Curt’s...

Obituary: Gary Hill Cobb

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Gary Hill Cobb, aged 67, died suddenly at his home in Cullman on July 31, 2021. He was  born in Cullman on May 29, 1954. He had been beset by a number of chronic physical  problems over the years. A graduate of the University of North Alabama, Gary had  graduate degrees from UAB and UAH.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Buell E. Cobb, Sr., and Kathryn McDaniel Cobb. He leaves  behind three beloved brothers: Buell E. Cobb, Jr. (Mary), William Joseph Cobb (Sue Bell) and James  Michael Cobb (Jan) and by their children and grandchildren.  He will be remembered by many friends and family members for his sharp mind and wit, for his great  heart and compassion for others, for a consistently positive attitude in the face of adversity and for his  enduring faith.  Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, at Moss Service Funeral Home (1901 2nd  Ave. NW, Cullman) with visitation preceding from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. The family requests that  all attendees wear masks.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to South Cullman Church of Christ.  

Obituary: Geraldine Parson

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Memorial Service for Geraldine Parson, age 73, of Hanceville, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Damascus Missionary Baptist Church.Mrs....

Obituary: Daniel Domonick Spicer

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Funeral Service for Daniel Domonick Spicer, age 42, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Loy Benefield

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Loy Benefield, 90, of Decatur, AL (formerly of Holly Pond) passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Funeral services for Mr. Benefield will be 1...

Obituary: Gary Morris Parkins

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Gary Morris Parkins, age 56, of Double Springs entered into rest on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Walker Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Parkins was born...

Obituary: Anita Ilene Thompson Wood

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Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Anita Ilene Thompson Wood, 97, of Cullman. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Wood...

Obituary: Byron Twitty

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Funeral services for Byron Twitty of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2021 at Pleasant Grove Church in Colony, Alabama. Burial...

Update to mask guidance for 2021-2022 school year

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health has released guidelines for public schools as the start of the 2021-2022 school year draws...

On Duty – PFC Destini Williams – U.S. Army

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FORT PAYNE, Ala. - PFC Destini Williams is currently serving in the United States Army and is stationed with the 20th Group SF Fort...

Arrests and incidents reported August 2, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...