Cullman County CASA welcomes public to open house event

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a nonprofit advocacy group that serves the children of Cullman County, opened its doors...

Annual Arbor Day plant sale sees largest selection yet

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Forestry Planning Committee hosted its annual Arbor Day plant sale Thursday morning at the North Alabama Agriplex. The...

PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors tie Priceville, rout Columbia to open season;...

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WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point’s Warrior Battle Tournament got underway Friday afternoon and it was opening day for the Lady Warriors. West Point was home...

Obituary: Bobby Gene Cleghorn

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Bobby Gene Cleghorn of Cullman, Alabama passed away Feb. 21, 2020 at the age of 85. He was born in Cullman July 15, 1934 to...

Obituary: Randall Neal Wells

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Randall "Randy" Wells, 63, of Cullman passed away Feb. 20, 2020. He was born Feb. 10, 1957 to Calvin “Sonny” Wells and Nelda Jo...

Obituary: Theolene Griffith Linton

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Mrs. Theolene Griffith Linton, 98, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at Woodland Village Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 19,...

Obituary: Mary Lee Sims

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Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lee Sims, 92, of Cullman will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 at the Cullman Funeral Home chapel;...

Colony Councilman, Vietnam vet Melvin Hammond receives Quilt of Valor

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COLONY, Ala. - Melvin Hammond, Colony town councilman and U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran, was presented a Quilt of Valor during a ceremony Thursday morning...

Cold Springs High focusing on academics, positive culture

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BREMEN, Ala. – This school year is the first in the principal’s seat at Cold Springs High School for Eric Dickerson, who assumed the...

Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 21, 2020

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

STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs, Hanceville preparing for Final 4 matchups

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The 2020 AHSAA State Basketball Tournament tips off Monday at the BJCC in Birmingham and there will be a strong local presence at...

Merrill: Signs regarding 1-cent tax improperly placed around schools

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Updated 2-21-20 12:39 p.m. MONTGOMERY, Ala. – "After being made aware of political signage being improperly placed in Cullman County, Alabama Sec. of State John...

APA to induct Fowler and Sears into Newspaper Hall of Honor

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Ed Fowler and Marcia Sears, both icons in Alabama community journalism, will be inducted into the Alabama Newspaper Hall of Honor during ceremonies at...

Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday this weekend

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MONTGOMERY, Ala.  - From Friday, Feb. 21 to Sunday, Feb. 23 Alabama will observe the state’s ninth annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The Alabama...

Cullman designated Tree City USA for 32nd consecutive year

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The city of Cullman on Thursday was designated a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 32nd consecutive...

Obituary: Marion Cornelius “Bo” Hudson

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Funeral services for Marion Cornelius “Bo” Hudson, 83, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at the Cullman Funeral Home...

Obituary: Rodney Lee Hicks

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Rodney Lee Hicks, 67, of McCalla, Alabama passed away Feb. 17, 2020. He was born Feb. 2, 1953 to Monroe and Rachel (Giles) Hicks. Survivors...

#IAmCullman: Meet Alivia Bencze

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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 Every once...

Wallace State’s eSports team to play inaugural scrimmage v. Montevallo Friday

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s eSports club has its inaugural scrimmage match planned for Friday at 4:30 p.m. Wallace State will oppose the...

Cullman-based PAC funding #KeepCullmanGreat 1-cent tax campaign

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Residents from all over Cullman County have reported receiving text messages asking them to vote yes on the proposed 1-cent tax...

Fairview Theatre Works announces ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ program cover art...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Theatre Works director Mark Dobbs, who is directing a spring production of “Little Shop of Horrors” with a cast drawn...

Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 20, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 20, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

2 local families celebrate ‘Gotcha Day’ finalizing adoptions

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CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a wonderful “Gotcha Day” for two families at the Cullman County Courthouse Thursday morning as two adoptions were made...

(Updated) Cullman City, County School Boards comment on 1-cent tax text...

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LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/02/20/cullman-based-pac-funding-keepcullmangreat-1-cent-tax-campaign/ -------- Updated 2-20-20 10:29 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board and Cullman County School Board Thursday morning sent out alerts about text...

Community meetings promote CCBOE’s plan for proposed 1-cent tax

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette visited Hanceville High School Tuesday evening as part of a cross-county...

New subdivision coming to city’s southwest side

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A “groundbreaking” ceremony for a new subdivision was held Wednesday morning at Cullman City Hall. The event was moved indoors due...

(Update) Formal ethics complaint preceded Chaney’s retirement from District Court

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CULLMAN, Ala. - State court documents filed eight days before Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney officially retired Feb. 15, 2020 indicate he is...

Man held at gunpoint, arrested after entering 2 residences in SE...

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Updated with mugshot, 2-19-20 7:53 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. -  A Cullman County man was arrested in the early morning hours of Thursday, Feb. 13 after...

Cullman Regional Foundation Board announces changes

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation Board of Trustees at its annual board meeting inducted new officers, welcomed new members and recognized outgoing...

Obituary: Wayne McCutcheon

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Wayne McCutcheon of Vinemont passed away Feb. 18, 2020 at the age of 69. He was born in Chicago, Illinois Aug. 8, 1950. He...

Obituary: Ollen Murphy Kinney

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Ollen Murphy Kinney, 91, of Vinemont passed into his eternal rest at home surrounded by his family Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. Funeral services will...

Obituary: Jimmy Wade Parker

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Funeral services for Jimmy Wade Parker, 88, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Spirit Life Church of God....

PREP BASKETBALL: Campbell’s game-winner sends Hanceville to first Final 4 since...

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JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Things are never boring with the Hanceville Bulldogs. After escaping Locust Fork in overtime in the sub-regional and upsetting No. 1 Piedmont in...

Wallace State to welcome David Anthony Johnson Feb. 26 as part...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will welcome motivational speaker, storyteller and vocalist David Anthony Johnson to campus Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m....

Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 19, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 19, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point falls to Madison Academy 69-54 in Northwest...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A stellar season for the West Point Lady Warriors came to an end Wednesday morning in the Northwest Regional Championship Game....

Evelyn Burrow Museum presents ‘Art and the Animal’ national exhibition  

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College announces its newest exhibition, “Art and the Animal” on view through April 15. The...

Cullman County Museum’s Green earns tourism certifications

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Museum Director Drew Green recently completed a three-year continuing education program offered by the Southeast Tourism Society to earn...

Local citizen protests RV park; Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - During the public comment portion of its meeting agenda Monday evening, the Cullman City Council heard from local resident Elizabeth McDowell,...

Cullman City School Board recognizes students, teachers

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board recognized several students and enjoyed special performances from the Cullman Middle School Jazz Band and CMS...

Obituary: Hermon F. Mechaw

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Hermon F. Mechaw, 89, of Lantana, FL died Feb. 6, 2020. He was born in Lacon (Cullman County), Alabama Dec. 17, 1930 to the...

Obituary: William Darryl Lesher

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William Darryl Lesher, 76, of Vinemont passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born Monday, Sept. 27, 1943 to Woodrow and...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles defeat Hatton 50-47 to win back to...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For the second straight season, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles are your Northwest Regional Champions and they’ll be at the BJCC in Birmingham...

(Updated) Cullman Judge Kim Chaney announces retirement

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LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/02/19/update-formal-ethics-complaint-preceded-chaneys-retirement-from-district-court/ Updated 2-18-20 5:25 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney of the 32nd Judicial Circuit, State of Alabama, on Tuesday announced...

Cotton Pickin’ Kids debut 1st album

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Those who had a chance to stop in at Berkeley Bob’s Friday evening were given a talented treat by local band...

Pet of the Week: Help Briscoe 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: Briscoe is a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd/Collie/Golden Retriever...

Gov. Ivey issues State of Emergency to aid in Alabama flooding...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency effective at noon CST Feb. 18, 2020 to aid in Alabama’s...

Empty Bowls, full hearts

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Monday night’s 17th annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner saw a large crowd come through First United Methodist Church...

Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 18, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 18, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

PREP BASEBALL: Addison opens 2020 season Friday

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ADDISON, Ala. – Addison’s 2020 season is scheduled to open at home Friday against Danville. This is a season full of expectations and questions. Addison is coming...

Cullman High School Theatre rakes in honors at Alabama Thespian Festival

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VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre (CHST) sent 18 students to last weekend’s 2020 Alabama Thespian Festival, known as ThesFest, and they...

A mile in their shoes: CCPS faculty, staff participate in ‘poverty...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) faculty and staff spent their Presidents Day holiday at school, learning about the predicaments of Cullman’s...

West Point gearing up for 2020 Census

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WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night discussed the 2020 Census and ways to make sure all residents are...

PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats sweep opening day doubleheader against Hazel Green

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Baseball season has arrived and the defending 6A state champion Cullman Bearcats opened things up with a rematch of last year’s...

Obituary: James Hollis Holmes

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Funeral service for James Hollis Holmes, 76, of Stouts Mountain will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 in the chapel of...

Obituary: Rayburn Charles Schultz

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Funeral services for Rayburn Charles Schultz, 30, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at Mt. Grove Baptist Church with...

Obituary: Charles Richard Williams, Sr.

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Charles Richard Williams, Sr., 72, of Cullman passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born Friday, Dec. 5, 1947 to...

Obituary: Linda Ann Patterson Finney

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Linda Ann Patterson Finney, 77, of Guntersville passed away at Marshall Medical Center North after battling Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. She was born...

Obituary: Peggy Marie Yount

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Peggy Marie Yount, 70, of Crane Hill passed away Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. She was born April 17, 1949 in Guntersville to Henry Joseph...

Obituary: Robert Anthony Sayre

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Memorial services for Robert Anthony Sayre will be Friday, Feb. 21 at 4-8 p.m. at Mt. Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Crane Hill.  Mr....

Cullman council approves study for traffic light at Cherokee Ave./24th St....

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed a resolution to enter into a contract with Sain Associates for a traffic...

WSCC sophomore Imari Martin reaches 1,000-point mark

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Sophomore Imari Martin had already etched her spot among the top players in Wallace State women’s basketball history prior to Sunday’s...

Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 17, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

(Update) Athens man steals Hanceville PD vehicle; pursuit ends in north...

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Updated 2-17-20 3:21 p.m. HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  An Athens man stole a Hanceville Police vehicle Saturday night, leading the Hanceville Police Department, Cullman Police Department...

PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope’s postseason run ends in sweet 16 with...

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JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders were on the court for a Regional Tournament game for the first time since 2008 this morning and it...

PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview falls to Anniston 57-35 in Northeast Regional Semifinals

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JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Fairview and Anniston met in a rematch of last year’s Northeast Regional Final early Monday morning and the Lady Aggies were...

Wallace State arena inside Tom Drake Coliseum named for Traditions Bank

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Updated 2-17-20 3:26 p.m. HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The arena inside Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake Coliseum has been newly named Traditions Bank Arena, announced...

Wallace State selected to participate in nationwide ‘Caring Campus Initiative’

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College in Hanceville is one of 10 community colleges across the U.S. ready to begin work with the...

Cullman EMS 9-1-1 Chili Supper & Cook-Off set for Feb. 22

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s Cullman EMS is hosting its fifth annual 9-1-1 Chili Supper & Cook-Off Saturday, Feb. 22 from 5-7 p.m. at...

Share Club of Cullman donates $5K to Hospice of Cullman County

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. recently received a donation of $5,000 from the Share Club of Cullman. The contribution...

Obituary: Gene Wilson Carrol

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Funeral services for Gene Wilson Carroll, 75 will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 with Bro. Dudley Brock and Bro....

Obituary: Teresa Ann Brooks

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Funeral services for Teresa Ann Brooks, 63, of Hayden will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...

Obituary: Vickie Lynn Williams

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Memorial services for Vickie Williams will be Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Mrs. Williams passed away Saturday, Feb....

Obituary: Margo Ergle

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Funeral services for Margo Ergle, 69, of Crane Hill were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment...

Obituary: Lillian Turner Edwards

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On Feb. 15, 2020 Lillian Turner Edwards passed through Heaven’s gates at the age of 93. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday,...

#IAmCullman: Jennifer Murphree of Jen Jen Photography

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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 She saved...

Westminster residents enjoy Valentine’s Day sock hop

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Poodle skirts, root beer floats and rock & roll took over Westminster Assisted Living for Valentine’s Day Friday afternoon. The guys...

‘We just wanted to send a message of love’

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A different type of love was in the air for Hanceville High School (HHS) Friday morning, when 400 valentine bags were...

Funny Things from Yesterday: Shopping at K-Mart with our granddaughter

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Our little granddaughter, Leanna, was a gentle, pleasant and mild child- except inside a shopping mall or a large department store. Then, she was...

Files from Yesteryear: 1920

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From the Files of 1920 Sympathy was extended to the Wash Gorman and the Dee Stricklin families in the passing of two devoted Christian women. The...

Wallace State designated Military Friendly School for 7th consecutive year

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Ala., has again been named a Military Friendly School by Viqtory Media, Inc. Wallace State was...

PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville upsets No. 1 Piedmont 52-50 in 2OT to...

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JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – After surviving a thriller in the sub-regional at home against Locust Fork, the Hanceville Bulldogs traveled East Saturday night to face...

Obituary: Carolyn Wood

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Funeral services for Carolyn Wood, 68, of Cullman will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Sunday, Feb. 16 at noon, with Steve Sutter officiating;...

Cullman residents charged with selling meth

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A man and a woman from Cullman were arrested recently for allegedly selling methamphetamine. The Cullman Police Department Crime Suppression Unit (CSU),...

Man steals Hanceville Police vehicle; pursuit ends in north Cullman

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Updated 2-15-20 8:02 p.m. HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A man stole a Hanceville Police vehicle Saturday night, leading the Hanceville Police Department, Cullman Police Department and...

Kornfield Kounty comes to Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Folks filled the Donald E. Green Active Adult Center Thursday afternoon for a hand-clapping, knee-slapping, foot-stomping, side-splitting good time as the...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point rallies to defeat Mortimer Jordan 51-48 and...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Play at this year’s Northwest Regional Tournament resumed Saturday morning and at noon, the West Point Lady Warriors tipped off their regional semifinal...

Dodge City addresses sewage treatment plant contamination

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DODGE CITY, Ala. - Dodge City Mayor Tawana Canada on Thursday night updated the council on the recent contamination of a “treatment lagoon” that...

Made with love

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Potters and volunteers were busy Friday afternoon at Cullman First United Methodist Church, washing the bowls that will be used at...

Pet of the Week: Find this lucky Penny!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Penny is a 1-year-old terrier mix. She’s...

A ‘ribbeting’ good time at the Agriplex

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Valentine’s Day was celebrated in a frog-tastic way at the North Alabama Agriplex’s Little Farmers Preschool Program Friday morning. Program participants...

Obituary: Walter Charles Green

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Walter Charles Green was born on Hog Mountain near High Rock Methodist Church April 7, 1938. His parents were John Robert Green and Mae...

Traffic stop leads to arrests for theft, warrants

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Updated 2-14-20 at 9:51 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - A traffic stop for driving without headlights Wednesday night led to four arrests. Cullman Police Officer Jeff Mize,...

PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs holds off Tanner 54-42 to advance to...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Your defending state champion in Class 2A hit the floor at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Friday night to compete in the Northwest...

Cullman Area Technology Academy showcases programs at 2020 open house

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VINEMONT, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey has declared February Alabama State Career/Technical Education Month, and faculty, staff and students at the Cullman Area Technology...

Stellar student: Holly Pond senior Zack Reynolds scores 35 on ACT,...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond High School senior Zack Reynolds just this week learned he has been named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist....

(Updated) CPD finds drugs in home during DHR welfare check

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UPDATED 2-14-4:50 p.m. The Cullman Police Department has just told The Tribune that the minors were NOT in the home. They said the arresting officer...

Fairview seniors treated to Valentine’s lunch

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Senior Center received a gift of love Thursday morning from their neighbors at Kingdom Life Church. The group was...

Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 14, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 14, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Baileyton seniors crown Valentine King, Queen

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BAILEYTON, Ala. - A new Valentine King and Queen were crowned Thursday morning at the Baileyton Senior Center. Newlyweds Jerry and Janese Mead were...