Colony council infighting and community concerns on the table

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COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening cranked up its pre-meeting work session around 5 p.m. and did not finish its...

(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Try a shot of Whiskey!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has extra love to share, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the...

Service recognition: 4 CPD officers recognized for years of service

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Four officers with the Cullman Police Department (CPD) were presented with Years of Service Pins at a small ceremony Wednesday afternoon....

Christmas love: Nexan Building Products grants Christmas wishes for 12 area...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Christmas spirit is alive and well at Nexan Building Products in Good Hope. For at least 10 years, the...

Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 9

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CULLMAN, Ala. –  According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 55 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24...

Obituary: Athel Robinson

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Graveside services for Athel Robinson, 81, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Cemetery Rev. Steve...

Obituary: Michael “Skeet” Dewayne Trucks

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Graveside services for Michael “Skeet” Dewayne Trucks, of Crane Hill who passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at the age of 58, will be...

Obituary: Ophelia Brannon

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Graveside services for Ophelia Brannon, 99, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Mt. Zion Cemetery; Rev. Steve Rodgers...

Obituary: Shirley Williams Fowler

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Shirley Williams Fowler, 77, passed away Dec. 8, 2020. She was born Oct. 23, 1943 to Lincoln and Mary Young Williams. Shirley was the youngest...

Obituary: Rocky Terry Campbell

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Rocky Terry Campbell, 60, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away Tuesday, Dec.8, 2020. Rocky was born Aug. 10, 1960 in Birmingham, Alabama. Rocky is survived...

Obituary: Robert Wayne Pace

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Funeral services for Robert Wayne Pace, 82, of Cullman, AL will be 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial...

Obituary: James Renee Anderson

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James Renee Anderson passed away Dec. 7, 2020. Renee was born in Cullman County on Prospect Mountain in 1926 to Clarence and Pearl Stewart...

Obituary: Douglas Alan Kalvig

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Douglas Alan Kalvig, 61, of Double Springs, entered into rest Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Doug was born Oct. 29, 1959...

‘We’re looking at some pretty dark days for the foreseeable future’

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – “Because the pandemic has stretched must longer than we ever imagined, we’re all just downright exhausted by the disruptions to our...

Justice Dept. files lawsuit against State of AL for unconstitutional conditions...

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday filed suit against the State of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Corrections.  The...

Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 9, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 9, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Library wishes granted

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VINEMONT, Ala. - The students at Vinemont Middle School have new books in their school library to enjoy, thanks to two grants totaling close...

Pet of the Week: Say hello to Samuel!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Samuel is a 5-year-old Terrier mix. Despite...

Holly Pond council votes to move ahead with tornado siren repair

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - The residents of Holly Pond will soon have their tornado siren again after the council on Monday night approved the...

PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects home sweep of Winston County

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ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted their archrivals, the Double Springs Yellow Jackets, in a two-game set at Addison High School. The ladies opened the night with...

PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders handle Vinemont at home

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope is coming off a sweep of Fultondale on the road and they looked to keep things rolling against...

Parade goes on

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A large crowd came out Saturday on a beautiful sunny afternoon to see the 31st annual Cullman County Christmas Parade. While other parades scheduled...

Obituary: Anthony Gene Yates

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Anthony Gene Yates, 52, of Holly Pond passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. He was born June 28, 1968 in Marshall County, to Donald...

Obituary: Aaron Dewayne Freeman

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Funeral services for Aaron Dewayne Freeman, 84, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at noon Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial...

Obituary: Linda Gail Hall

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Linda Gail Hall, 78, of Double Springs entered into death Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born...

Obituary: Jennifer Michelle Hill

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Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Jennifer Michelle Hill, 30, of Hanceville. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Hill...

Obituary: Clyde Jerome Speegle

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Funeral services for Clyde Jerome Speegle, 70, of Crane Hill, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Obituary: Leoma White Hood

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Leoma White Hood, 93, of Double Springs entered into rest Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at her home. Leoma was born Jan. 12, 1927 in Winston...

Obituary: Myrtle “Tiny” Hardin Oaks

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Funeral services for Myrtle "Tiny" Hardin Oaks, 89, of Eva will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at Daniels Chapel Baptist Church...

Cornerback Brontae Harris named nominee for Burlsworth Trophy

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Senior cornerback Brontae Harris has been named a nominee for the Burlsworth Trophy, which is given to the most outstanding college football...

Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 8

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CULLMAN, Ala. –  The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Tuesday reported an additional 148 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Cullman County, with...

Federation elects leadership during 99th annual meeting

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The state’s largest farm organization reelected President Jimmy Parnell to a fifth two-year term during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 99th annual...

(Update) 1 killed in Jones Chapel wreck

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Updated 12-8-20 at 10 p.m. JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - A two-vehicle wreck claimed the life of one man Tuesday afternoon in Cullman County. The incident...

Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 8, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 8, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

St. Paul’s announces Advent, Christmas services

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CULLMAN, Ala. - As in years past, the Advent Season will be highlighted at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church during weekly evening prayer services held...

Cullman’s Haynes re-elected State Women’s Leadership Committee vice chair

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Written by Debra Davis Still farming. That was the theme of the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 99th annual meeting in Montgomery Dec. 6-7 where members of the...

Wallace State Future Foundation raises almost $120K for student scholarships

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation raised almost $120,000 for scholarships thanks to sponsors and donors participating in the annual...

Col. Fallin’s new adventure: Local veteran takes on Mt. Kilimanjaro to...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Retired U.S. Army Colonel and Fairview High School alumnus Don Fallin is planning his second endurance challenge fundraiser for the Johnny...

Wallace State, Cullman Band hosting virtual Christmas concerts Dec. 10

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CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. — Those wanting a boost of Christmas cheer will have at least two opportunities this Thursday evening, as both the Wallace...

Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 7

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CULLMAN, Ala. –  According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 34 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24...

Obituary: Jeremiah Lance Phillips

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Jeremiah Lance Phillips, 41, of Arley entered into rest Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at his home. Lance was born Oct. 8, 1979 in Jasper, Alabama.  Lance...

Obituary: Lonnie Frances Ryan

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Graveside services for Lonnie Frances Ryan, 96, of Eva will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 at Eva Cemetery with Steve Cummings...

Obituary: Virginia P. Parker

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Funeral services for Virginia P. Parker, 93, of Cullman, AL will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at 2 p.m....

Obituary: William Franklin Self

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Graveside services for William Franklin Self, 73, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 at Berlin Cemetery; Rev. Steve Rodgers...

Obituary: Joyce Granade Phillips

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Joyce Granade Phillips, 82, of Crane Hill was born Jan. 8, 1938 in Holly Pond went to meet her Savior Dec. 7, 2020. She is...

Obituary: Linda Westbrook Veal

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Mrs. Linda Westbrook Veal, 79, of Rainsville, Alabama passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held...

Obituary: Christine Johnston Coppedge

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In loving memory of Christine Johnston Coppedge. Mrs. Coppedge was born Dec. 25, 1929 in Hanceville, Alabama to Wilburn and Josephine (Cone) Johnston. She is survived...

Obituary: Gwendolyn Duke Cockrell

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Funeral services for Gwendolyn Duke Cockrell of Cullman, AL will be at noon Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...

Obituary: Lawrence Joseph “Larry” Wolfert

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Lawrence Joseph “Larry” Wolfert, 63, of Addison entered into rest Dec. 5, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Wolfert was born Oct. 25, 1957 in Hollywood,...

Cullman council approves COVID-safe special needs Christmas celebration, Arnold St. RR...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a request from Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) Therapeutic Recreation Special...

Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 7, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 7, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

St. Bernard’s Fr. Bernard Denson completes degree

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, Dec. 4, at the Benedictine Order’s Pontifical University of Sant’Anselmo in Rome, Fr. Bernard J. Denson O.S.B., a monk...

PREP SWIMMING: Bearcats compete at AHSAA State Swim Meet

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA State Swim and Dive Meet was held at the Huntsville Aquatics Center and Cullman High School had several...

ALEA requesting public’s assistance in fatal Cullman Co. crash investigation

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CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A vehicle striking a power line at approximately 5:40 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 along the 9400 block of Alabama Highway...

Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 6

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CULLMAN, Ala. –  According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 38 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24...

Obituary: Charlotte Mosley

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Graveside services for Charlotte Mosley, 74, of Sylvania will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home-Cemetery with Mike...

Obituary: Hermina Johnson

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Funeral services for Hermina Johnson, 82, of Vinemont will be announced at a later date. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Johnson...

Obituary: Betty Sue Self Graves

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Betty Sue Self Graves passed away Dec. 5, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born Aug. 23, 1926 in Cullman to Henry Mancil...

Dr. Adam Harrison responds to debate stoked by Facebook post

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Editor's note: A post on a local Facebook page Saturday afternoon used a second-hand quote from Cullman physician Dr. Adam Harrison regarding in-person worship...

Funny Things from Yesterday: You spit on me

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During the early and mid-1950s, I was attending A.P.I. (Alabama Polytechnic Institute), which is now Auburn University. A few other boys from Cullman were...

Files from Yesteryear: 1950

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From the files of 1950: Henry Ford Turner of Hanceville is working on his doctorate at the University of Alabama. Three men were arrested, on Sunday,...

A Round of Applause for the Joy-Givers: Holiday cocktails and mocktails

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HOORAY FOR THE JOY-GIVERS! We always need more smiles, music and laughter. This fun series salutes those seriously unsolemn people, places and things that...

Republican Women make donation to VFW

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The Cullman County Republican Women donated $500 to Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 recently. President Jacqueline Schendel presented the check to Post...

Merrill honors AL EMA, Office of Information Technology, Power cooperatives with...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Secretary of State John H. Merrill on Wednesday awarded the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, the Alabama Office of Information Technology, Alabama...

Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 5

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CULLMAN, Ala. –  According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 59 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24...

Obituary: Larry Michael Brown

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Funeral services for Larry Michael Brown, 48, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

Obituary: Jerry Parker

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A graveside service for Mr. Jerry Parker, 83, of Bremen will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at Bates Cemetery near...

Obituary: Willene Ann Young Duncan

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Willene Ann Young Duncan, 69, of Double Springs entered into rest Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at Lakeland Hospital. She was born Dec. 15, 1950 in...

(Updated) Early morning wreck leaves 1 dead

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LATEST UPDATE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/12/07/alea-requesting-publics-assistance-in-fatal-cullman-co-crash-investigation/ Updated 12-5-20 at 3:57 p.m. CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - An early morning crash and its aftermath along the 9400 block of U.S. Highway...

Leave decision to local educators: Mackey responds to Ivey’s call to...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Friday, State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey responded to Gov. Kay Ivey’s call earlier this week for schools to...

Hanceville decked out for holidays

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A sizable crowd braved the cold temperatures Friday evening to see the tree lighting ceremony at Hanceville’s Veterans Memorial Park. This...

Javon Daniel passes 20-year mark as head of Cullman Caring for...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune recently learned that Javon Daniel, executive director of Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK), has quietly slipped past the 20...

Public land provides opportunities to hunt rut all season

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David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Most people think the rutting activity of white-tailed deer in Alabama occurs mostly in January and...

State Health Officer Scott Harris: Keep this season full of hope...

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“I Miss Precedented Times.” That’s a T-shirt slogan seen recently, and indeed the year 2020 has brought unprecedented challenges due to the coronavirus COVID-19....

Obituary: Jimmy B. Riddle

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Master Sergeant (Ret) Jimmy B. Riddle, 72, of Cullman died peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 2, 2020. He was a devoted husband to his...

Obituary: Zeak “Sonny” Clifford Mitchell, Jr.

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Zeak "Sonny" Clifford Mitchell, Jr., passed away Nov. 29, 2020. Cliff was born on March 15, 1933, in Cullman, Alabama, to Evelyn (Harris) and Zeak...

Obituary: Charlsie Faye Loyd

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Charlsie Faye Loyd, 93, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Dec. 1, 2020 at Cullman Regional. She was born Sept.21, 1927, to the late John Oliver...

Obituary: Shirley May (Campbell) Peak

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Mrs. Shirley May (Campbell) Peak, 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2020. Shirley was born Feb. 6, 1937 in Cullman, Alabama. Shirley...

Obituary: Larry Monroe Folds

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Funeral services for Larry Monroe Folds, 73, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

Obituary: Jewell Turner Harvell

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Funeral services for Jewell Turner Harvell, 84, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...

Obituary: Michael “Mike” R. Heatherly

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Michael “Mike” R. Heatherly, 68, died Wednesday afternoon the 2nd of December 2020 in the presence of loved ones. He is survived by his wife Bonnie...

Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 4; record statewide hospitalizations

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CULLMAN, Ala. –  According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 50 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24...

Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging celebrates Class of 2020

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Imaging program recently celebrated its graduating class of 2020 with a socially distanced event at...

Cullman Regional selected as 1st round COVID-19 vaccination site for Alabama

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Friday announced it is one of 13 health systems in the state of Alabama selected to provide vaccinations...

Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CMS implements schedule change in effort to limit COVID-19 contacts, reduce...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Middle School implemented an updated schedule format this week in an effort to limit COVID-19 contacts and cut down on...

Merchants Bank donates $21K to 3 local charities

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Merchants Bank on Wednesday presented checks totaling $21,000 to three local charities: Cullman Caring for Kids, Good Samaritan Health Clinic and...

Tune in: City of Cullman Christmas tree lighting tonight

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman recently canceled its annual Christmas parade and Christmas tree lighting extravaganza, but the lighting will go on...

PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects comfortable sweep of Lynn

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ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Lynn Bears, county rivals from the far western edges of Winston County, for a two-game set at lovely...

Lighting up the holidays

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Loading the family in the car and cruising around gazing at the twinkling Christmas lights has long been a favorite holiday...

Obituary: Kathleen Dellaccio

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On Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, Kathleen Dellaccio, a loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at the age of 70. Kathleen was born...

Obituary: Ronald Gene Rusk

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A private funeral service for Ronald Gene Rusk, 76, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at Emeus Baptist Church...

Obituary: Vickie Sue Stromatt

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Vickie Sue Stromatt, 66, of Double Springs passed away Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at Southern Tennessee Regional Medical Center in Lawrenceburg, TN. She was born...

Obituary: Kenneth Eugene “Bud” Cagle

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Kenneth Eugene “Bud” Cagle, 81, of Double Springs entered into rest Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 30, 1939 in...

Obituary: William Floyd “W.F.” Bailey II

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William Floyd “W.F.” Bailey II, 77, of Double Springs entered into rest Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center. He was born Sept....

Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 3; record statewide hospitalizations

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CULLMAN, Ala. –  According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 59 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24...

Juvenile transported to hospital after accidental shooting in Holly Pond

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - A juvenile was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries following what authorities are calling an accidental...

Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 3, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 3, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CATA students box up food, love, compassion for families in need

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CULLMAN, Ala.  – Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Health Science students are taking empty boxes and turning them into an overflowing good deed. The...

Wallace State offering new Google IT Support Professional Certificate

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College's Computer Science program is offering the newly-created Google IT Support Professional Certificate.  Through a grant from Jobs for the Future...