ALEA warns of crime ring involving vehicle theft and burglary, thefts...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said this week it has identified a theft ring committing crimes across multiple jurisdictions along...

Tyson responds to filing of lawsuit by AL attorney general

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Tyson Foods on Thursday issued a response to the lawsuit filed Wednesday by the Alabama Attorney General’s Office over two spills...

ADEM, ADPH: Reopening businesses should thoroughly flush water systems to guard...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) issued a joint statement Thursday urging...

Arrests and incidents reported April 30, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 30, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Cullman Savings Bank supports, highlights local businesses with new program

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The COVID-19 shutdown has adversely affected businesses across the country, and Cullman is certainly no exception. From outright closures to social...

Colony mayor, council talk need for census responses, summer plans

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COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s Town Council had no official items on its agenda and did not hold a formal meeting Tuesday, but did hold...

Breaking News: AL attorney general files suit against Tyson over 2...

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JASPER, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Wednesday filed a lawsuit in the Walker County Circuit Court on behalf of the State,...

Obituary: Edward Stanley Dees

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Edward Stanley Dees, 65, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Hospice Family Care, Huntsville, AL. He was born Aug. 21, 1954 to...

Obituary: Ann Barton Posey

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Ann Barton Posey, 93, peacefully passed away April 28, 2020. She was born March 22, 1927. Ann grew up in the Norwood neighborhood of Birmingham,...

Obituary: Margie Swafford McWhorter

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Margie Swafford McWhorter passed away in Birmingham April 26, 2020 at the age of 68. She was born Sept. 30, 1951 to Burtis and...

Wallace State student Aljon Celis wins 2020 Sigma Kappa Delta Short...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State student Aljon Celis has enjoyed a memorable April. Celis was recently recognized as a national 2020 Sigma Kappa Delta award...

Loving with all his heart… and a little more

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CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a long year for the McNeal family. In March 2019, Sandre McNeal had just lost her father and was...

‘We are going to make it!’ Retail stores set to open...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Local retailers were given the green light Tuesday morning by Governor Kay Ivey to reopen their doors beginning Thursday, April 30...

Wallace State offering Young Farmer Entrepreneur Camps 

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College will host two three-day camps for teens and young adults interested in learning about building their own farming business. The Young Farmer...

Cullman First Baptist Church food pantry offers extra help for families...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 2009, Cullman First Baptist Church (CFBC) has operated a food pantry for families in need around Cullman, and its important...

Arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Mustard Seed Nursery hopes to be in new building June 1

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Mustard Seed Nursery excitedly announced April 22, 2020 its new building is moving closer to completion. The Tribune spoke with owner Sandy...

Updates from Berlin Town Council

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BERLIN, Ala. - As town councils across the county adjust their meetings and procedures to account for safe social distancing, The Tribune reached out...

City of Cullman offers live assistance to complete census

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The country is well into census season, but lots of folks still have not filled out and returned their forms, either...

Bringing out the Best: United Way supports local causes with COVID-19...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - With increased numbers of people out of work during the COVID-19 shutdown, organizations that work to meet the basic needs of...

Arrests and incidents reported April 28, 2020

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

Cullman man facing arson charge in JCR Recycling fire

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man is facing a misdemeanor third-degree arson charge for starting the fire that occurred at JCR Recycling in southeast...

Former Judge Leah Patterson Lust dies at 49; online service today...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Cullman County Probate Judge Leah Patterson Lust passed away Saturday, April 25 at the age of 49. Lust, who was in...

Retailers, beaches, some businesses open with restrictions; some medical procedures allowed...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama’s current Stay at Home Order will expire this Thursday, April 30, said Gov. Kay Ivey Tuesday morning.  Effective April 30,...

5-member Cullman County Commission bill to be introduced

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CULLMAN, Ala. - When the Alabama Legislature returns this session, the local Cullman County legislative delegation will introduce the long talked about local bill...

Cullman now has pet-friendly storm shelter at Sportsman Lake

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, the City of Cullman announced that its storm shelters on Sportsman Lake Road across from the Cullman County Fairgrounds...

Cullman Council grants 10-year tax abatement to HomTex, accepts $7M state...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved an ordinance to accept a $7,110,000 loan from the State Revolving Fund via...

Holly Pond community celebrates lives of student athletes

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – Family, friends, teammates, coaches, teachers and more gathered at the baseball field at Holly Pond High School Monday night to...

ADOL: $372M in unemployment benefits disbursed; Payments represent 64% of claims...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that ADOL has disbursed more than $372 million in unemployment compensation benefits....

Obituary: Doris E. McMurry

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Private graveside services for Doris E. McMurry, 90, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Bethsadia Baptist Cemetery, Bro....

Obituary: Berta Bell Crowell

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Berta Bell Crowell, 53, of Eva entered into rest Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. Berta was born July 9, 1966 in Morgan...

Obituary: Janet Agnes Price Phillips

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Mrs. Janet Agnes Price Phillips, 85, of Cullman passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Phillips was born to William and...

Arrests and incidents reported April 27, 2020

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

WSCC’s Aljon Celis awarded prestigious community college transfer scholarship

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LANSDOWNE, Va. - Aljon Celis, a student at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, is one of 50 recipients of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s...

(Updated) 2 Holly Pond High School students killed in Sunday night...

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Updated April 28, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Holly Pond High School students were killed in a single-vehicle wreck along County Road...

Making the most of your groceries during the coronavirus pandemic

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The coronavirus pandemic is causing more Americans to buy groceries and eat from home, but what happens when you are running short on essential...

Obituary: Leah Patterson Lust

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Leah Page Patterson Lust, of Cullman passed away April 25, 2020. She was born to Edward “Pat” and Carol (Stallings) Patterson Jan. 14, 1971. Her...

Obituary: Zella Mae Giles

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Zella Mae Giles of Cullman passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the age of 93. She was born March 7, 1927 to Samuel...

City schools offering supply boxes for primary, elementary students

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) recently announced the start of its school supply box sale for...

Files from Yesteryear: 1937

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From the Files of 1937: Teachers Hanceville – J.R. Edmondson, Principal, James Cooper, Frances Fraser, Joe Ray, Dixie Christian, Beatrice Alexander, Mrs. Lucille Rowell, Beulah...

Funny Things from Yesterday: No need in wasting a new tube...

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My sister, Frances, reminded me of an incident that took place many years ago when we were young teenagers. I’m not sure I really...

Obituary: Bonnye Lindsey Hughes

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A private graveside service for Bonnye Lindsey Hughes, 67, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2020 at Simcoe Methodist Cemetery. Cullman...

Obituary: Ronald David House, Sr.

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A private graveside service for Ronald David House, Sr., 80, of Good Hope will be held Monday, April 27, 2020 at 10 a.m. at...

#PaintCullmanPositive: Grab your sidewalk chalk and get creative!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) is asking residents to “chalk up your best positive design” in an effort to...

Crisis Services of North Alabama offers hotline for texters

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - For people across north Alabama, including Cullman County, who are victims of rape, domestic violence or bullying, who are contemplating suicide,...

Community College Month Spotlight: Chris Green’s passion for music aided by...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Chris Green is fueled by multiple career passions. Green’s love of music led him to Wallace State Community College, where he graduated from in 1997...

Library reminds patrons of online resources

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Patrons may not be able to visit the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) branches in person right now, but the...

CPD recognizes officers’ years of service, swears in new recruits

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Friday recognized three of its officers for their years of service while swearing in two...

CPD Officer Clint Sanford commended for actions after recent shooting

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on Friday presented a commendation to Patrol Officer Clint Sanford for his actions at the scene of...

For Goodness Cakes: New bakery opens in SW Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - April 1 was supposed to be the ribbon cutting and grand opening at For Goodness Cakes in Cullman. Jazz Johnson is...

Bringing out the Best: Generous donation helps Rumors Deli share meals...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Dr. Ginger Holt, a surgeon in Nashville, often visits her hometown of Cullman and makes regular stops to treat herself at...

#IAmCullman: Meet Jay Jones

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With this feature series, The Cullman Tribune is highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman Although Jay...

Obituary: Harold Loyd Banks

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Harold Loyd Banks, 89, of Falkville passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Cullman Regional. He was born April 3, 1931 to Carl B....

Obituary: Margie Townsend Bradford

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Margie Townsend Bradford passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her residence in Morris, AL. Memorial service will be held at a later date. She...

Obituary: Deborah Lee Price

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A private graveside service for Deborah Lee Price will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Cullman City Cemetery; Reverend Junior Garmon...

Obituary: Peggy Sue Ryan

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In loving memory of Peggy Sue Ryan, of Cullman, Alabama who passed away at the age of 84 at her residence Thursday, April 24,...

Obituary: Robert Burdick

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Robert "Bob" Lowell Burdick, 77, of Addison entered into rest Friday, April 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born...

Obituary: Helen Marie Keller Bickerstaff

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Helen Marie Keller Bickerstaff, 88, of Bear Creek passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born Dec. 31, 1931....

Ivey: Auto insurers return more than $100M in premiums to Alabama...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday that automobile insurers are returning premium totaling to date more than $100 million, to more than...

Pepsi donates money to schools for hot spots

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Updated 4-24-20 at 1:53 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Area schools received donations this week from Pepsi Cola Bottling Company to help acquire internet hot...

Arrests and incidents reported April 24, 2020

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

Troy lecturer teaming with ONY Biotech on life-saving COVID-19 research

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TROY, Ala. – A Troy University lecturer is working with a major biotechnology company to research ways to combat the effects of COVID-19 on...

Search for drugs effective against COVID-19 includes UAB and Southern Research

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The University of Alabama at Birmingham will join an international effort coordinated by Scripps Research to test drugs for COVID-19. The work...

Update: NWS now confirms 4 Easter Sunday tornadoes in Cullman County

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The National Weather Service (NWS) Huntsville this week posted the preliminary results of its damage survey of the Easter storms which...

Congress approves additional funding for Paycheck Protection Program (lender list)

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Congress on Thursday approved $320 billion in additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program established through the passage of the CARES...

COVID-19: Updated Cullman Municipal Court information

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CULLMAN MUNICIPAL COURT | COVID-19 INFORMATION (UPDATED 4-22-2020) RESCHEDULED COURT DATES All cases set for April 15, 2020 have been reset to May 6, 2020...

AHSAA Central Board approves and Legislative Council ratifies a record 11...

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MONTGOMERY, AL –The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Central Board of Control approved and the Legislative Council ratified a record 11 legislative proposals Thursday during its...

Wallace State’s Carter Goodwin named NJCAA Division I Honorable Mention All-American

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HANCEVILLE, ALA. –  Wallace State men’s golf sophomore Carter Goodwin continues to rack up individual honors. Goodwin was named a National Junior College Athletic...

Hanceville refunding parks and rec ball fees

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday afternoon, where Mayor Kenneth Nail gave an update on the mayors’...

Food safety top priority in Alabama produce industry

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - With Alabama’s growing season in full swing, produce growers are working to ensure continuing food safety during the COVID-19 pandemic....

Controlling fire ants this spring

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Those preparing their summer vegetable gardens may find their plots already teeming with life, but not the kind they would...

Obituary: Audrey Mae Harris

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Private graveside services for Audrey Mae Harris, 94, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2020 at Holly Pond Cemetery, with...

Obituary: Hazel Beatrice Rushing

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Hazel Beatrice Rushing of Crane Hill passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born April 19, 1926 to...

Obituary: Bobbie Lee Chambers

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Bobbie Lee Chambers of Cullman passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the age of 75. She was born Feb. 11, 1945 to Robert...

University of Alabama offers free Parenting Assistance Line (PAL)

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Child Development Resources department of The University of Alabama’s (UA) College of Human Environmental Sciences’ Parents Assistance Line (PAL) is...

Meet Josie Harrington, CCPLS’ new assistant director

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Meet the Cullman County Public Library System’s (CCPLS) new Assistant Director, Josie Harrington. Harrington started in her new position Jan. 6,...

ALEA reminder: Federal government has extended STAR ID deadline to October...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reminds the public the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J....

AL counties can apply for COVID-19-related election expense reimbursement

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - This week, Alabama received $6,473,612 from the coronavirus stimulus package recently appropriated by Congress. The Alabama Secretary of State’s Office will...

Wallace State Health Science graduates working on the front lines  

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Practicing medicine during a pandemic was probably something most health care providers in America never thought they would experience, yet that is exactly what they’ve been facing...

Arrests and incidents reported April 23, 2020

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

Bringing out the Best: Cullman FBC helping people find ‘daily calm’...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Widespread anxiety over COVID-19 is evident throughout the nation: people have hoarded toilet paper and meat, and gun shops have seen...

How to start a vegetable garden

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CULLMAN, Ala. - With quarantine still underway, some are itching to get outside and some are picking up new hobbies to pass the time....

Wallace State alters dates for upcoming events and deadlines

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has altered dates for important events and deadlines because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wallace State’s graduation has been...

CCBOE- April personnel notes

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CULLMAN, Ala. - After last week’s Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) meeting, the following personnel notes were released: Resignations Rickey A. Kelley, Maintenance Construction Foreman,...

HHS awards $3.5M to Alabama to combat COVID-19 in rural communities

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) on Wednesday awarded $3,456,997...

PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s Hughey commits to South Alabama

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Bearcats standout Jaylen Hughey has had a busy couple of months being recruited by schools all over the south and after racking up...

Meet Cullman County Attorney Emily Johnston

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Emily Niezer Johnston was recently hired by the Cullman County Commission as the new Cullman County attorney. Johnston replaces former Cullman...

Arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2020

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

April Walking Tours to go virtual this year

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Each April, the Cullman County Museum participates in the state’s April Walking Tours. This year the tours had to be canceled...

Obituary: Marlin H. Hollingsworth

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Private graveside services for Marlin H. Hollingsworth, 84, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Cullman City Cemetery. Moss...

Obituary: Martin Heath Stallings

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Martin Heath Stallings, 41, of Cullman passed away April 18, 2020.  He was born Aug. 9, 1978 to George Martin and Jane Nell Reynolds...

COVID reads: pandemic reading lists

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Looking for a good book to break up the monotony of the COVID-19 quarantine? Look no further. The Tribune reached out to...

Busy Bee Cafe reopens for takeout orders with limited menu

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CULLMAN, Ala. - After closing March 21 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Busy Bee Cafe has announced that as of April 20, it...

Tim’s Produce: Business ‘unusual good’ during pandemic

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JOPPA, Ala. – While many consumers are staying away from bigger chain stores during the pandemic, you can still find produce from local sellers...

CCBOE student feeding program to resume April 30

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette announced Tuesday that the system’s student feeding program, temporarily suspended as...

Cullman High School ranks 19th in U.S. News list of best...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School (CHS) has once again ranked among the top 20 high schools in Alabama, according to a survey published...

Alabama’s Kira Lewis Jr. officially declares for 2020 NBA Draft

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama sophomore point guard Kira Lewis Jr. announced Tuesday that he will forego his final two seasons of college eligibility and keep his...

City of Cullman rolls out website to help local businesses during...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) on Monday afternoon announced it will be following Birmingham and Huntsville's leads by creating a...

Arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2020

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

Meek High mourns death of student athlete, 16

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ARLEY, Ala. – There are a lot of heavy hearts in Arley this week. After Meek High School sophomore Trint Ory was tragically killed...