Obituary: Jesslyn Ann Nicole Hood

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Graveside services for Jesslyn Ann Nicole Hood, 19, of Fairview will be at 3 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2020 at Holly Pond Cemetery with...

Obituary: Thomas Byron Shumate

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Funeral services for Thomas Byron Shumate, 46, of Falkville will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...

Obituary: Steven Rick Barton

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Steven Rick Barton, 68, of Haleyville entered into rest Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at UAB Hospital. Mr. Barton was born in Haleyville, Alabama Feb. 24,...

Pet of the Week: Help Ellie find her forever home

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Ellie is an approximately 1-year-old Lab mix....

Commission addresses fence concerns; Sweet Tater Festival to go forward

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Concerns over a fence at the intersection of County Road 1422 and County Road 1486 were discussed at Tuesday’s Cullman County...

Arrests and incidents reported July 28, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 28, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

School Tools

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CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) announced Monday the launch of a new program to support elementary schools and students with...

NOTICE: Video inspection of Cullman city sewer system

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Beginning Aug. 3, 2020, the City of Cullman’s contractor, Video Industrial Services, will be cleaning and providing video inspection of the sanitary sewer collection...

‘An absolute miracle’: Good Hope Assistant Fire Chief Jamie Garmon home...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - This year, a lengthy and harrowing hospital stay had the Good Hope community rallying to support its volunteer fire department...

3 killed, including 2 from Cullman, in Lacon wreck

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LACON, Ala. – Three people were killed in a two-vehicle crash Monday evening along U.S. Highway 31 in Lacon. Alabama State Troopers said Thomas Shumate,...

Cullman council: Recycling service to resume soon; City finances better than...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed a resolution to purchase a heavy truck and trailer from Weil Wrecker Service...

Berlin issues Certificates of Election to unopposed candidates

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BERLIN, Ala. - Berlin’s town government will look largely unchanged following the end of the qualification period for the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election....

AGCOR Steel announces $2.3M expansion in Good Hope, adding more jobs

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - AGCOR Steel will soon begin a $2.3 million expansion at its new facility along Industrial Park Road in the city...

Obituary: Travis Buckelew

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Funeral services for Travis Buckelew, 74, of Vinemont will be at 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Steve...

Unsolicited seed packages from China delivered to Alabama residents

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has received multiple reports of “unsolicited” China origin seeds being delivered to residents...

CCBOE says all students will attend school online Wednesdays

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Updated 7-27-20 at 8:32 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette on Monday announced that students choosing traditional instruction this school...

County road dept. employee suffers minor injuries on the job

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CULLMAN, Ala. - An employee of the Cullman County Road Department suffered minor injuries Monday morning while working as a flagger along County Road...

Arrests and incidents reported July 27, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 27, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

ABC Board: Starting Aug. 1, no alcohol service after 11 p.m.

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board on Monday approved an emergency order that limits the hours of operations for restaurants, bars...

Planet Fitness to require face masks in all locations effective Aug....

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LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/07/30/planet-fitness-adjusts-mask-policy-to-exclude-members-actively-working-out/ HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. on Monday announced that members and guests will be required to wear a mask at all times...

Cullman County Board of Education personnel notes, July 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. - After its July meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education released the following personnel notes. Resignations William S. Jett, Cold Springs School Bus...

Obituary: Christine Shaw Wise

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Christine Shaw Wise, 93, of Holly Pond passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020.  She was born July 5. 1927 to Elbert and Mamie Ellard...

Obituary: Phillip “Brian” Willis

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Phillip “Brian” Willis, 57, of Cullman passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at his residence. Brian worked at Johnny Burden Dairy Farm in Arab for...

14-year-old girl dies in tubing accident on Smith Lake

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WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. -A 14-year-old girl died as a result of a tubing accident on Smith Lake Saturday.   The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Marine Patrol...

Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest opens Aug. 3

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The 2021 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. This year’s contest is a joint project...

Citizens Bank & Trust reaches $211K total raised for NE Alabama...

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GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - Citizens Bank & Trust hosted its sixth annual Citizens Charity Classic Golf Tournament Monday, July 13, 2020. Held at Gunter’s Landing...

Funny Things from Yesterday: Mamie’s frightful few minutes

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Robin and Danny have lived on Lake George for several years. Their basement has a bedroom, a bath and large area for relaxing and...

Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1932

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From the Files of 1902: Mrs. Louis Nebrig of Garden City was seriously injured when a wild cow hooked her down and trampled her in...

Summertime snake sightings

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Reports of snake sightings are on the rise, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the snake population has increased from previous years....

Obituary: Randy Joe Connell

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Mr. Randy Joe Connell of Cullman passed away July 23, 2020 at the age of 67. He was born Sept. 4, 1952 in Birmingham, Alabama...

Obituary: Martha Louise Scott

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Funeral services for Martha Louise Scott, 97, of Hanceville will be at 3 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home chapel with...

Obituary: Jack A. Brown III

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Funeral services for Jack A. Brown III, 42, of Cleveland, Alabama will be at noon Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel....

(Update) Louisiana sexual abuse suspect dies at Good Hope Econo Lodge

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Louisiana man wanted for sexual abuse of a child younger than 10 took his own life at the Econo...

Cullman County woman killed in single-vehicle crash

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning. The victim has been identified as Jesslyn Ann...

Taylor Massengill joining Cullman Primary Care OB/GYN

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On August 1, Dr. Taylor Massengill will join Cullman Primary Care OB/GYN. She is coming on board after the recent retirement of Dr. Howard...

Alabama agriculture feeling effects of COVID-19

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Practically every industry has been affected by COVID-19 in some fashion. Professionals from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn...

Smith Lake Idol Top 6 to perform tonight

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BREMEN, Ala. – The Top 9 Smith Lake Idol contestants will perform tonight at 8 p.m. at Rooster’s Corner. The inaugural Smith Lake Idol contest has...

Explore: Hanceville’s Veterans Memorial Park

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Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week. HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Tucked...

‘It never stops’: Javon Daniel talks about continuing work of Cullman...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on Wednesday joined forces with Cullman’s Firehouse Subs for a fundraising event, and The Tribune caught...

TX congressman calls for ban on all groups with historical ties...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Republican U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday calling on Congress...

Obituary: Russell Drennen Posey

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Russell Drennen Posey, 78, of Addison entered into rest Friday, July 24, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Mr. Posey was born Sept. 2, 1941. A...

Obituary: Kevin Francis Kisbey-Green

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Kevin Francis Kisbey-Green, 64, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Kevin was born Aug. 26, 1955 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa...

Obituary: Terry Caldonia Simmons

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Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Terry Caldonia Simmons, 62, of Cullman. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Simmons...

DOJ recommends measures to respond to excessive use of force in...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released the results of a three-year (2016-19) investigation into claims that prisoners in...

City presents check for paving at CHS

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  The City of Cullman on Friday presented a check to Cullman High School for the paving of the high school parking...

Tony Townson announces candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 2

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Tony Townson recently announced his candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 2. He will face incumbent David Moss in the Tuesday,...

Arrests and incidents reported July 24, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 24, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Wallace State’s athletics schedule for 2020-2021 altered in recent NJCAA decision;...

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HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College’s athletics schedule will be altered during the 2020-2021 academic year after a recent mandate announced by the National Junior College...

Wallace State announces plans for Fall Semester operations

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College will begin fall semester classes, as scheduled, on August 17, 2020.  Classes will take place both online and on campus, and are...

Wallace State Dance offering Dance for Home School program, on-demand online...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. –  The Wallace State Community College Dance program is offering classes for home schooled students in middle and high school so that they may improve...

Need to visit the driver’s license office? Get there early

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Residents around Cullman County have reported long wait times at the Cullman County Courthouse when trying to get or renew their...

Vehicle pursuit ends in wreck

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Updated 7-24-20 at 4:23 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - A vehicle pursuit that began after a woman allegedly stole a Volkswagen sedan near West Point ended...

Hanceville approves Coronavirus Relief Fund purchases, talks Municipal Election

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail took the opportunity at Thursday afternoon’s city council meeting to thank the citizens of the city for...

Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training program offering online agriculture/horticulture classes this...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Career and Workforce Development program is offering an online extension of Small Farmer Training classes during the...

Summer safety: Preventing vehicular heatstroke

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CULLMAN, Ala. - When it’s hot outside, it's important to remember not to leave anyone- person or pet- in a vehicle unattended. For tips...

Obituary: Tom Era Rowe

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Tom Era Rowe, 102, of Double Springs entered into her rest Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Rowe...

Obituary: Martha Lou McMullin

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Memorial services for Martha Lou McMullin, 80, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.  The...

Obituary: Jane Vann Hetherington

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Funeral services for Jane Vann Hetherington, 77, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Renovation Church with Blue Quick...

Obituary: Shelby Wren-Burrow

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Shelby Wren-Burrow, 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Shelby was born Aug. 17, 1937 to Lela Mae Miller Brock and James...

Obituary: Beverly Ann Blackwood

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Mrs. Beverly Ann Blackwood, 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Mrs. Blackwood was born April 5, 1937 in Cullman, Alabama to...

Obituary: Juanita Irene Pajao

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Juanita Irene Pajao was born June 15, 1965 and passed away July 22, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.

Cullman City, County Schools reaffirm commitment to in-person learning this fall

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City and Cullman County Schools on Thursday issued a joint statement with nine other school systems, reaffirming their decisions to...

AHSAA details ‘Return to Play Best Practices’ document

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Ever since the coronavirus pandemic brought an early end to school and spring sports back in March, we’ve been anxiously awaiting information about...

NJ man arrested for assaulting, trying to disarm Cullman deputy

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies on Wednesday arrested Moshe Issakov, 27, of Lakewood, New Jersey after he allegedly attacked...

U.S. Justice Dept.: Excessive force in Alabama’s men’s prisons violates Constitution

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama...

Gudger: Small businesses, apply for extra COVID-19 relief now; deadline Saturday

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey earlier this month announced the $100 million Revive Alabama grant program to support small businesses (businesses with 19...

Chris Thompson announces candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1

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SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Chris Thompson recently announced his candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1. He will face incumbent JoAnn Oakley in...

Arrests and incidents reported July 23, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 23, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Julie Ray announces candidacy for Holly Pond Town Council, place 1

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - Julie Ray on Thursday morning officially announced her candidacy for Holly Pond Town Council, place 1. Ray will face incumbent...

LIST: Qualified candidates for Aug. 25 municipal elections

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Candidates who qualified for municipal elections coming up Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, as reported by officials of Cullman County’s municipalities, are...

Obituary: Edwin “Sandy” Pawpaw McManus

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Graveside services for Edwin “Sandy” Pawpaw McManus, 72, of Cullman were at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Springhill Baptist Cemetery. Rev. Roger...

Duck River Reservoir: Looking back at the project, part 2

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CULLMAN, Ala. - In July 2018, as officials awaited pending litigation over the Duck River Dam, the City of Cullman went forward with plans...

Pet of the Week: Meet your new best Buddy!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Buddy is an 11-month-old Red Tick Hound....

Alabama Historical Commission announces 2021 Grant Program

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. -  The Alabama Historical Commission (AHC), the State Historic Preservation Office, has opened its 2021 Grant Program with funds appropriated by the...

Central Board approves AHSAA return to play ‘Best Practices’ affirming plans...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control approved the AHSAA’s Return to Play ‘Best Practices’ recommended guidelines Wednesday and reaffirmed plans to start...

Local COUNTRY Financial agent Lee Powell donates $1.5K to Cullman Police...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - This week, local COUNTRY Financial agent Lee Powell presented a check for $1,500 to the Cullman Police Department. The donated funds...

The ‘Power of Produce’ at Cullman Festhalle

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex always has an abundance of programs, and one happening every Saturday through October is the Power of...

Arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Cyber Broadband officially announces fiber network for east Cullman County

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BAILEYTON, Ala. - Local internet service provider Cyber Broadband hosted a press conference Tuesday afternoon at Baileyton Town Hall to officially announce the $1.33...

Cullman City School Board meeting notes, July 21, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met early Tuesday morning to discuss preparations for the upcoming school year.  Under new business, the board...

Obituary: Ricky Thompson

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In loving memory of Ricky Thompson, 66, of Hanceville, Alabama. Ricky was born March 14, 1954 in Cullman County to the late J.W. and...

Obituary: Margie Ann Watkins

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In loving memory of Margie Ann Watkins, 86, of Huntsville, Alabama. The family of Mrs. Watkins will be having a private funeral service. She is survived...

Obituary: James Riley Hughes

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James Riley Hughes, 89, of Double Springs entered into rest Monday, July 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hughes was...

Obituary: Sheryl Ann “Sherry” Barker

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Sheryl Ann “Sherry” Barker, 60, of Haleyville passed away Monday, July 20, 2020. She was born Jan. 11, 1960 in Crawfordsville, Indiana to Lionel Dale...

Obituary: Jean Marie Harrison

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Jean Marie Harrison was born March 13, 1925 and passed away July 21, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.

Obituary: Jaclyn Erica Kilgore

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Jaclyn Erica Kilgore of Montgomery, formerly of Cullman, passed away July 18, 2020 at the age of 30. She was born in Cullman Aug. 31,...

Obituary: Lowell Jackson Garrison, Jr.

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Lowell Jackson Garrison, Jr., 74, of Cullman passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at his residence. He was born Dec. 8, 1945 to Lowell...

Obituary: Marie Jose West

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Marie Jose West, 95, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at Rose Manor in Haleyville. She was born Jan. 30, 1925 to Julian and Julie...

Obituary: Carolyn Fay Gerstman Hancock

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Graveside services for Carolyn Fay Gerstman Hancock, 74, of Arley will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Bethlehem West Baptist Cemetery, Rev....

Ivey announces statewide online driver’s license renewal extension

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MONTGOMERY, Ala.  – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced Alabama driver’s license holders will now be allowed to renew online a second time during...

Arise owner talks mental health, business during COVID-19

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Arise Coffee Company in Hanceville welcomed musician Anna Kate Warner for a concert Saturday evening to raise funds to support the...

Duck River Reservoir: Looking back at the project, part 1

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs announced Friday, July 17 that the city of Cullman has begun drawing water from the Duck River Reservoir...

Arrests and incidents reported July 21, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

‘The show must go on’: Marching bands adjust to socially-distant practices

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CULLMAN, Ala. – From a performer’s perspective, “The show must go on,” but the COVID-19 pandemic has made that challenging. Cullman High School Band...

Garden City council promotes employees, appoints election officers

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GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday evening promoted two Town employees and officially appointed its election officials for the...

West Point council talks paving projects, food distribution, election

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WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night approved funding for paving around the storm shelter next to town hall....

Obituary: Michael Wade Lee

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A private family graveside service for Michael Wade Lee, 64, of Cullman will be at noon Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Johnny Dale Daniel

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Johnny Dale Daniel, 69, of Double Springs entered into rest Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Johnny was born...

Obituary: Kenneth “Curly” Tipton

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Kenneth "Curly" Tipton, 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Kenneth was an avid sports fan....

Obituary: Luetta Crider Kinney

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Luetta Crider Kinney, 96, of Vinemont passed into her eternal rest at home surrounded by her children July 19, 2020. Graveside services will be...