Vinemont celebrates history

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VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Elementary celebrated the town’s history Saturday in conjunction with the ongoing Alabama 200 Bicentennial celebration. Chosen as one of the...

Ms. Senior Cullman County pageant this Saturday

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 Ms. Senior Cullman County pageant will take place this Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m. at Wallace State Community...

Remember them: In Alabama, 25 children died as a result of...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - At noon this Thursday, April 11, United Way agency Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) will hold its annual prayer walk to...

Cullman High’s ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ opens this week

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School (CHS) Theatre on Monday morning opened a series of in-school performances of its spring production “The Hunchback of...

Work zone crashes up in Alabama

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Work zone crashes and fatalities on Alabama roads are up. As National Work Zone Awareness Week begins today, the Alabama Department...

Obituary: Bertis Posey White

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Bertis Posey White, 48, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 6, 1971 to...

Obituary: John Oakes

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Mr. John Oakes, 96, of Cullman passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Obituary: Paul Smith

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Mr. Paul Smith, 89, of Cullman are Friday, April 12, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, with burial in Simcoe Community Cemetery....

Obituary: Venice Ray Fowler

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Funeral services for Venice Ray Fowler, 88, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home;  interment in...

Obituary: Betty Smith

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Funeral services for Betty Smith, 84, of Cullman are Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Pastor Fred and Janice...

Obituary: Mavis Ann Owens

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Funeral services for Mavis Ann Owens, 71, of Cullman will be on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...

Obituary: LaDonna Pierce Hill

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LaDonna Pierce Hill, 66, peacefully passed away on April 7, 2019 in Birmingham, AL. She was born in Texarkana, Arkansas. A visitation will be...

Obituary: Melba Helen Brown

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Melba Helen Brown, of Hanceville, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the age of 80. She loved her cats and enjoyed working outside...

Obituary: Millard Eldrege Horton

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Millard Eldrege Horton, 81, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born March 28, 1938, in Cullman County, to...

Obituary: Richard Calvin Lambert

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Richard Calvin Lambert, 65, of Calera, Alabama, passed away on April 6, 2019. He was born Feb. 27, 1954, in Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Lambert...

Obituary: Laura Jean Wallace

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Laura Jean Kinard Wallace, 70, of Haleyville passed away on April 7, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Jean was born on July...

WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State’s men’s basketball’s Demarkus Lampley named NJCAA Division...

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HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Demarkus Lampley carved out one of the most successful careers in Wallace State men’s basketball history and capped it Monday by...

Obituary: Flora Helen Couch

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Funeral Services for Mrs. Flora Helen Couch, 90, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Her...

Arrests and incidents reported on April 8, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

(Updated)Authorities say missing 15-year-old girl from Vinemont has been found

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Update: 4-9-19 9:50 a.m. The Cullman County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday morning that Sunni Hope has been found. VINEMONT, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's...

Good Hope High Class of 1969 50-year reunion set for May...

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Good Hope High School’s Class of 1969 will hold its 50-year reunion on Thursday, May 16 from 5-8 p.m. in Belle Vue Hall at...

Fairview community enjoys 3rd annual Spring Fling

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Lions Club held its third annual Spring Fling at Randall Shedd Community Park Saturday. The event featured a car...

Files from Yesteryear: 1936, 1950

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From the files of 1936: The beloved preacher, Reverend B.E. Fulmer is pastor at Ebenezer this year. School opened on Monday. Mr. Chaney and...

(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Get an audience with the Duke...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay reported that the shelter is nearing capacity, so we’re sharing an extra Cullman Tribune...

Obituary: Phillip Batchelor

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Phillip Arlin Batchelor, 51, of Double Springs, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center surrounded by...

Obituary: H.J. “Bob” Waddell

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H.J. “Bob” Waddell, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away April 5, 2019 at the age of 94. He was born in Cullman, Alabama, May 16, 1924...

Obituary: Cynthia “Cyndi” Witherington

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Funeral services for Cynthia Witherington, age 57, will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at First United Methodist Church with Todd...

PREP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Fairview falls to Westminster Christian 13-4, Saturday scoring wrap-up

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After locking up a playoff spot with a 4-1 win over Ashville earlier this week, the Aggies hosted Westminster Christian on Saturday and...

A special stop on our ’67-County Alabama Garden Party,’ where we...

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The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature,...

Big crowds make their way to 35th annual Bloomin’ Festival on...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The gates opened for the 35th annual Bloomin’ Festival Saturday morning and thousands made their way to St. Bernard Abbey for the arts...

41 runners turn out for this year’s Colors of Cancer Day...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Sportsman Lake Park was the site of this year’s Colors of Cancer Day 5K Walk/Run and the weather conditions were perfect...

‘We all want our students to succeed’

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Two years ago, Fairview High School scored a 68 on the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)’s report card. The school...

Vinemont store brings Amish goods to Cullman County

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VINEMONT, Ala. – Located along U.S. Highway 31 in Vinemont, the freshly opened Amish Gallery brings a connection to the Amish community to Cullman. A...

PREP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Warriors split area matchups against Hamilton, Friday scoring wrap-up

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WEST POINT, Ala. – Hamilton traveled to West Point Friday afternoon for a pair of area matchups with the Warriors and after taking game one 5-2,...

Evelyn Burrow Museum opens new exhibit, ‘Illuminations: Art that Makes the...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College announces the opening of “Illuminations: Art that Makes the Spirit Soar.” The collection...

Obituary: Jerry Howard Golden

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Visitation for Jerry Howard Golden, age 74, of Cullman, will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 11 a.m....

ARCHERY: Vinemont Middle, Vinemont Elementary win 2019 Alabama State Championships, full...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Vinemont Elementary and Vinemont Middle School collected even more hardware to add to their 2019 haul Friday afternoon when they captured...

Community Calendar: April 6-7

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Here are several events happening around the Cullman area Saturday and Sunday. Cullman County Republican Party Monthly Meeting with Special Guest Bradley Byrne- Saturday, April...

Arrests and incidents reported on April 5, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 5, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

PREP SOFTBALL: 2019 Cullman County Softball Tournament gets underway next week

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – The 2019 Cullman County Softball Tournament will be here Monday and day one will be packed with interesting matchups. The...

Cullman County’s Antone honored during Alabama Farm-City Awards

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Eighteen outstanding students were honored for channeling “200 Years of Alabama Agriculture” into posters, essays and videos during the Alabama Farm-City...

PREP GOLF: Lady Aggies finish as runners-up at Fairview Spring Classic

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The seventh annual Fairview Spring Classic was held at Chesley Oaks Golf Course Thursday and the Lady Aggies finished tied for...

Brown crowned Miss Enhancer, Hanceville Fair Queen Representative

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Hanceville High School recently crowned Josey Brown Miss Enhancer as well as Hanceville High School Fair Queen Representative. Brown is the daughter of Todd and...

Jacobs proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month in Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs this week officially proclaimed the month of April 2019 “Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month” in the...

Thank You, VISTAs! AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers recognized

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex and Wallace State Community College celebrated National Service Recognition Day this week by providing lunch for all...

PREP SOCCER: Cullman knocks off Decatur at home 6-3, Thursday scoring...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats hosted Decatur for a rainy area matchup on Thursday and Cullman was able to pull away with a...

Obituary: Zachary Tyler Troy Baugh

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Zachary Tyler Troy Baugh ,16, of Guntersville, AL passed from this life on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in an automobile accident. Funeral services will be...

Obituary: Mary Pearl Adams

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Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Mary Pearl Adams, 75, of Cullman, Alabama are Saturday April 6, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Coal City Cemetery...

PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bearcats fall to Decatur in the rain

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The last meeting between Decatur and Cullman ended in a 7-2 home victory for the Lady Red Raiders on Tuesday and...

(Updated) Cullman Farm-City Committee named best in state for 7th year...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Farm-City Committee on Thursday was named the best in the state for the seventh straight year. The committee...

(Update) Coroner releases name of victim in Thursday morning wreck

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WEST POINT, Ala. - A Lawrence County man was killed Thursday morning in a single-vehicle wreck along Alabama Highway 157 in West Point. Cullman County...

Aderholt introduces bill to raise the age to buy tobacco products...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama on Thursday released the following statement in regard to the introduction of his bill, Stopping Consumption of...

Gov. Ivey kicks off yearlong Alabama Counts 2020 census initiative

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – More than 200 mayors, county commissioners, legislators and other community leaders from across Alabama joined Governor Kay Ivey today to kick...

Arrests and incidents reported on April 4, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

Man killed in single-vehicle wreck on Hwy. 157

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Updated 4-4-19 3:28 p.m. WEST POINT, Ala. - A Lawrence County man was killed Thursday morning in a single-vehicle wreck along Alabama Highway 157 in...

WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 13 softball and tennis teams notch conference wins;...

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HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s 13th-ranked softball team hits the road for Marion Military Institute today after sweeping rival Shelton State at Bobby McCracken...

A complex issue: Proposed sports complex draws fire; superintendent says right...

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"The project has not been shelved. The schedule for the sports complex has not changed because there never has been a schedule. It is...

PREP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Fairview secures playoff spot with win over Ashville, Wednesday...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Aggies hosted Ashville for a pair of area matchups Wednesday and with their 4-1 win in game one, Fairview secured the series...

Obituary: Isaac Lehmann

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A Mass of Christian Burial for Isaac Jerome Lehmann, 1 year 11 months old, of Hanceville will be held on Monday, April 8, 2019...

Obituary: Mildred Irene Vincent

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 Funeral Services for Mrs. Mildred Irene Vincent, 88, of Hanceville, Alabama are Friday, April 5 at 11 a.m. at the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel....

From Shane Barnette: Cullman County’s new half-cent sales tax for facilities...

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UPDATE: "The project has not been shelved. The schedule for the sports complex has not changed because there never has been a schedule. It...

Arrests and incidents reported on April 3, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

Cullman Christian School earns AdvancED accreditation

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christian School has been granted accreditation through AdvancED. Cullman Christian School received word, following a March 29 AdvancED Board Meeting, that...

Publix installs lending library at United Way of Cullman County

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Publix Manager Brad Boshell and members of his crew on Tuesday celebrated Publix Serves Day, first grilling out at the...

PREP SOCCER: Lady Warriors top Danville at home 5-1

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WEST POINT, Ala. – The Lady Warriors improved to 5-5-1 Tuesday night with a 5-1 win over Danville on their home field. West Point jumped out...

PREP SOFTBALL/BASEBALL: West Point comes back to beat Arab in 19-16...

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WEST POINT, Ala. – The Lady Warriors hosted Arab Tuesday and after the Lady Knights built an early lead, West Point came back to top them...

Obituary: Mary Louise Chestnut

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 Funeral Service for Mary Louise Chestnut, age 85, of Holly Pond, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Cullman Heritage...

Obituary: Hulen Franklin Thomas

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Funeral Service for Hulen Franklin Thomas, age 85, of Baileyton, will be at noon on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Obituary: Lew Ed Paden

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Funeral service for Lew Ed Paden will be Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 10 a.m., at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Dr. Edwin Hayes will...

Holly Pond neutral on ‘Project X’; April 1 council notes

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday night fielded questions about the Cullman County Board of Education’s “Project X,” the...

11-year-old student gives gift of love

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CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a special day for 11-year-old Cullman County Child Development Center student Blakeley Richards. After growing it out for two...

Cullman PALS accepting nominations for Beautification Awards

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County’s chapter of People Against a Littered State (PALS) is taking nominations through April 30 for area businesses to be...

Arrests and incidents reported on April 2, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

Nominate ‘Bama’s Best Peach Cobbler’

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabamians peachy keen on contests can cobble together nominations for Bama’s Best Peach Cobbler in a Facebook competition through April 15. Sponsored...

Colony unveils 5 Alabama Bicentennial murals

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COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony held a special Alabama Bicentennial celebration Saturday, unveiling five murals depicting the community’s history, churches and people....

Bikers Against Child Abuse teams up with Cullman Caring for Kids...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on Monday began putting out blue ribbons to kick off Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month...

Pet of the Week: Accustomed to love, Sam needs a 2nd...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared a heartbreaking story about this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Sam’s owner...

Fairview 1st graders top donors in cereal drive

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CULLMAN, Ala. - As a partner with Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK), The Cullman Tribune is proud to announce that the Kids Caring for...

Cullman Planning Commission: Rock the South conditional use permit approved; concerns...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Rock the South (RTS) to use...

Obituary: Willard Craig Knighten

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Willard Craig Knighten of Vinemont passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the age of 58. Craig was a loving husband and father. He...

Obituary: Jerry Wayne Skinner

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Funeral services for Jerry Wayne “Pops” Skinner, 72, of Vinemont are Thursday, April 4, 2019 at noon at Cullman Funeral Home, Reverend Steve Bryan...

Obituary: Linda Ann Link

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A memorial service for Linda Ann Link, 74, of Hanceville will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

PREP SOFTBALL/BASEBALL: Cold Springs walks it off against Holly Pond in...

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BREMEN, Ala. – It took nine innings to settle things between Cold Springs and Holly Pond on Monday and it was a Crimson Gann...

Baileyton adopts resolution opposing ‘Project X,’ CCBOE’s multi-use sports complex

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BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night adopted a resolution officially opposing the Cullman County Board of Education's (CCBOE) "Project X,"...

Obituary: Roger Dale Shadix

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Roger Dale Shadix, 66, of the Sardis community, entered into rest on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center surrounded by his...

Obituary: Billy Louis McRae

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Billy Louis McRae, 87, of Double Springs passed away on March 30, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Billy was born on March...

Cullman Sheriff warns of phone scam targeting senior citizens

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) on Monday said it has received several reports of scammers calling from the 319 area...

The orange rolls are safe! All Steak under new ownership, temporarily...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - When folks around Cullman heard that local landmark, The All Steak Restaurant, is under new ownership, one of the first questions...

Arrests and incidents reported on April 1, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 1, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

Jacobs proclaims April Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed the month of April “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” (SAAM) in the city of...

Tradition revived, and a new day dawns

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This feature was originally printed in the special "Community Matters" section of the March 19, 2019 edition of The Cullman Tribune. CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman...

Fairview: ‘The people of Fairview are more than just good people,...

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This community profile was originally printed in the special "Community Matters" section of the March 19, 2019 edition of The Cullman Tribune. FAIRVIEW, Ala. -...

Dodge City: ‘The people are our best asset’

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This community profile was originally printed in the special "Community Matters" section of the March 19, 2019 edition of The Cullman Tribune. DODGE CITY, Ala....

(Update) Cullman man identified as victim in Sunday crash

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Updated 3-31-19 8:08 p.m. JONES CHAPEL, Ala. – A Cullman man was killed in a single-vehicle wreck Sunday morning on U.S. Highway 278 West near...

67-County Alabama Garden Party: Limestone County

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The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature,...

1 person dead in Sunday morning wreck near Jones Chapel

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UPDATE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/03/31/update-cullman-man-identified-as-victim-in-sunday-crash/ JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - One person was killed in a single-vehicle wreck Sunday morning on U.S. Highway 278 West near the community of...

Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1930

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From the Files of 1900: County Health Officer Yielding, of Walter, was here on Wednesday. R.W. Wiley, of Joppa, was here on Monday. A.J. York attended the...

Holly Pond’s Jordan Creel graduates basic training

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U.S. Air Force National Guard Airman Jordan Creel graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed...

Hanceville approves rezoning for garden homes

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council held public hearings Thursday night regarding two zoning ordinances. The first ordinance, 623, addressed the R1 zoning of...

Obituary: James A. Huff

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Funeral services for James Alton Huff, 67, of Bethel are 2 p.m. Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro. Shane Wheeler officiating,...