Study group to ‘gather detailed information’ on gaming expansion in Alabama

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order 719, which formed the Study Group for Gambling Policy. The Study Group is...

PREP BASKETBALL: Maddox passes Aycock to become Good Hope’s all-time leading...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Raider history was made during last week’s 4A, Area 12 Tournament. During Good Hope’s matchup with Oneonta in the tournament title game,...

Hanceville mayor voices support for 1-cent tax; SFW veterans home moving...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The proposed 1-cent tax on the upcoming March 3 primary ballot and a rezoning request were the two main topics of...

Obituary: Tommy Eugene Smith

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Tommy Eugene Smith, of Cullman passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 at the age of 57. Tommy was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend....

Obituary: Thomas Alvie Oden

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Thomas Alvie Oden, of Cullman passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 at the age of 78. Thomas was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He...

Obituary: Larry Guy Bonner

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Larry Guy Bonner, Sr., of Cullman, Alabama passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. He was born Dec. 25, 1949 to Arthur Ford and Dorothy...

Obituary: James Howard (Jimmy) Hope

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A memorial service for Mr. James Howard (Jimmy) Hope will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at St. John’s Baptist in Hanceville,...

Obituary: Diane Frances Morgan

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Funeral services for Diane Frances Morgan, 59, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....

CHS pageant hopefuls

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On Saturday, Feb. 22, Cullman High School will host the 2019-2020 Miss Southerner Pageant and the 2020 Fair Queen Representative Pageant.

CPD sees fewer wrecks, significant drop in traffic fatalities in 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. - After 2018 proved to be the worst year ever for traffic fatalities in the city of Cullman, the Cullman Police Department...

Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 13, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 13, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Firearm-free Frog Festival?

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SUMITON, Ala. - Cullman attorney Champ Crocker on Feb. 6, 2020 filed a lawsuit against Sumiton Mayor Petey Ellis on behalf of BamaCarry, Inc.,...

Extended closure of U.S. Hwy. 231 in Lacey’s Spring expected due...

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LACEY’S SPRING, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) said Thursday to “expect an extended closure for U.S. (Highway) 231 southbound and northbound”...

PREP BASKETBALL: Local teams tipping off Regional Tournament games Friday night

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CULLMAN, Ala. – We’re now in the thick of postseason basketball and only five local teams remain in the field to chase a state title. The...

Prayer vigil for injured deputy this Saturday

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A local church is hosting a prayer vigil for critically-injured Cullman County Sheriff's Deputy Adam Clark and his injured K9 partner,...

Marshall: ‘An attack on law enforcement in Alabama is an attack...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall, joined by other leaders in state and local law enforcement, addressed the press Wednesday in Montgomery...

LIST: Local Valentine’s Day events

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. That’s right, you have one day left to get that card or gift! We can’t help you...

Chairman candidates, CCBOE headline Republican Women meeting

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CULLMAN, Ala. - With only three weeks to go until the March 3 primary, all four Republican Cullman County Commission chairman candidates had an...

18 Cullman-area students named to UA President’s List, 31 to Dean’s...

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 12,050 students enrolled during the 2019 fall semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's...

Obituary: Joseph Howard “Joe” Dickinson, Jr.

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Joseph Howard “Joe” Dickinson, Jr., 72, of Hackleburg passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 23, 1947 to Joseph...

Obituary: Zelda Kay Brown

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Funeral services for Zelda Kay Brown, 62, of Bethsadia, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel....

Obituary: Jacqueline Jewell Maze

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Memorial services for Jacqueline Jewell Maze, 68, of Arab, Alabama are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.  Mrs. Maze passed away...

Obituary: Kevin Lee Cadle

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Funeral services for Kevin Lee Cadle, 44, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Obituary: Freddie Zane Hill

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Funeral services for Freddie Zane Hill, 78, of Vinemont will be at noon Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev....

State, local leaders present more than $77K to 3 Town Creek...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Fifty-five days after an EF-2 tornado wiped out three homes in Town Creek, Alabama taking the lives of two, leaving four...

Vinemont council sets pay rates for next administration, talks community food...

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Updated 2-13-20 8:15 a.m. VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening set the pay rates for the town’s next administration. Future council...

TRAFFIC INFO: TN River Bridge to be repaired Friday, Feb. 14

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that crews will repair the deck of the Tennessee River Bridge on Interstate...

Critically injured CCSO Deputy Adam Clark ‘making progress’

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Updated 2-12-20 at 4:36 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said Deputy Adam Clark, who was critically injured in a wreck early Tuesday...

Wallace State to host Open House for prospective students Feb. 25

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host an open house Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 4:30-7:30 p.m., providing prospective students and their parents...

PREP SOFTBALL: Holly Pond’s Ashley Duke signs with Judson College

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – The library at Holly Pond High School was packed with friends, family, teammates and coaches Wednesday morning to celebrate the next stage...

Colony talks debt repayment, summer food program

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COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening shared that it is restructuring payments on its two outstanding debts in order to...

Back open! Eva Road bridge is complete; road open to traffic...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The day is finally here. Fifteen months after the stretch of Eva Road between Forrest Avenue Northeast and Scenic Drive Northeast...

CEDA, Cullman Regional Airport projects presented to commission

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) Director Dale Greer and Cullman Regional Airport General Manager Ben Harrison both addressed the Cullman County...

PREP BASKETBALL: Campbell’s last-second free throws push Hanceville past Locust Fork...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville is heading back to Jacksonville State for the Northeast Regional after taking down Locust Fork in a thrilling, sub-regional showdown that couldn’t...

Senior Spotlight: Chatting with Polly Easterwood, part 2

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Polly Easterwood may have been reluctant about moving to Holly Pond several decades ago, but now there is no place she would rather call...

Obituary: I.Q. Riggs

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Funeral services for I.Q. Riggs, 82, of Vinemont will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in...

Obituary: Thomas Grady Posey

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Thomas Grady Posey, of Cullman passed away Feb. 10, 2020 at the age of 69. He was born in Cullman June 25, 1950 to Leon...

Be the change: Fairview High focusing on character, academics, life preparedness

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – A positive environment can have a dramatic impact on mood and attitude, helping students focus more directly on their hopes, dreams...

Eva Road bridge to reopen Wednesday, Feb. 12

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Eva Road bridge will re-open Wednesday, Feb. 12. The City of Cullman made the announcement Tuesday. "After several rain delays, the City...

Commission declares State of Emergency for Cullman County; Cheatwood named new...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its Tuesday morning meeting declared a State of Emergency for Cullman County based on a recommendation...

Dial 2-1-1 hotline to connect to local services when in need

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Everyone knows to call 9-1-1 in an emergency, but do you know about 2-1-1? It’s a hotline number and partner program...

PREP CHEERLEADING: Good Hope, Cullman cheer squads shine at UCA National...

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Two local schools were represented at this year’s UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports at...

Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 11, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 11, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Cullman mayor, council president, city school board weigh in on proposed...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Debate has been fierce and rumors have swirled since a 1-cent tax proposed by the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE)...

(Update) CCSO Deputy Adam Clark in critical condition after early morning...

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Updated 2-11-20 at 6:39 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputy remains in critical condition in Huntsville Hospital, following a car...

PREP BASKETBALL: Addison’s postseason run ends with sub-regional loss to Tanner

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ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Dawgs hosted the Tanner Lady Rattlers at Stephenson Gym in the sub-regional round of the state tournament Monday night. Addison...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats drop sub-regional matchup against Athens

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After winning its last meeting with Athens, Cullman looked for another huge win against the Lady Golden Eagles, but this time, their season...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point downs East Limestone 57-50 to earn back...

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WEST POINT, Ala. – For the second consecutive season, the West Point Lady Warriors have defeated East Limestone in the sub-regionals and will move on to...

Garden City Town Council talks 1-cent sales tax, 2020 Census

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GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council welcomed Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman to its February meeting Monday evening. Marchman was in...

Obituary: Albert Thurlow Bell

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Albert Thurlow Bell, 82, of Double Springs entered into rest Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 at Lakeland Hospital. He was born May 24, 1937 in Double...

Obituary: Darryl Lee Stapp

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Funeral services for Darryl Lee Stapp, 57, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Reverend...

Obituary: Jackie C. Holmes

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Jackie C. Holmes passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. She is survived by her husband Danny Holmes; son Tim (Jim) Trowhill; and grandchildren Chris Trowhill...

Obituary: Mary Sue Eubanks

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Funeral services for Mary Sue Eubanks, 96, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...

Obituary: Brenda Sue Hopkins

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Brenda Sue Hopkins of Bremen passed away Feb. 10, 2020 at the age of 69. She was born in Cullman May 1, 1950 to Glendol...

Cullman council approves road construction for NAFCO, tax abatement for Royal...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening awarded a bid for construction of an access road from the North Alabama Fabricating...

WSCC women’s golf wins Mardi Gras Invitational; men’s golf, basketball, softball,...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. –  Wallace State’s eighth-ranked women’s golf team opened the spring season in convincing fashion over the weekend, winning the 2020 Mardi Gras...

PREP BASKETBALL: Local teams tipping off sub-regionals tonight

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CULLMAN, Ala.- Sub-regionals are here and several local teams are looking to keep their respective seasons alive. Everyone is in "win or go home" mode from now...

Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 10, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 10, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Area under Flood Warning

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The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a Flood Warning for southwestern Jackson County, Marshall County, Madison County, Lauderdale County, Limestone County,...

Roaring 20s event raises funds for independent living skills apartment

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman on Saturday evening hosted a fundraiser, the “Roaring 20s” Bingo Night and Silent Auction, at Goat Island Brewing....

Obituary: Donald Ray “Pedo” Daniel

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Donald Ray “Pedo” Daniel, of Cullman passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at the age of 87. Pedo, as he was nicknamed many years ago,...

Obituary: Kenneth R. Watts

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Kenneth R. Watts, passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 to be with his loving wife Ann Marie of 60 years. A man of strong faith...

Obituary: James Glover Stanford

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Funeral services for James Glover Stanford, 82, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 at Bethlehem West Baptist Church with...

Obituary: Karen Hagen Booth

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Karen Hagen Booth, 62, of Haleyville passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 at Lakeland Community Hospital. Karen was born March 17, 1957 in Georgia to...

WWII veterans stars of this year’s CHS Jazz Band Big Band...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A magical night was had Friday, courtesy of the Cullman High School Jazz Band, at the 24th annual Big Band Dance...

Ivey, ADOL urge employers to hire veterans, apply for federal designation

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey joined U.S. Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia and Alabama Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington in urging employers to recruit and...

Saint Bernard enjoys sold-out drawdown dinner

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Saint Bernard boosters hosted a sold-out crowd for its annual Booster Club Drawdown Dinner Saturday, Feb. 1.  In all, 437 tickets...

Funny Things from Yesterday: It’s tough being a househusband around our...

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A few years ago, Granny, my sweet little wife for many years, worked for the state and had to travel out of town. She...

Files from Yesteryear: 1930, 1936

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From the Files of 1930: Professor and Mrs. R.E. Moore are building a beautiful new home in South Park. Both the ladies of Saint John’s Church...

Wallace State celebrates SkillsUSA Week with proclamation from Nail   

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Applied Technologies students, faculty and Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail joined others across the nation this week to celebrate SkillsUSA...

Obituary: Rex Daniel Nelson

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Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Rex Daniel Nelson, 67, of Cullman. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Nelson passed...

Obituary: Leon Gerald Tyree

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Leon Gerald Tyree, 82, of Cullman passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. Leon was born May, 8, 1937 in Arley, Alabama to Ollie and Annie...

Obituary: Wayoma “Dean” Meigs

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Wayoma "Dean" Elam Meigs, 85, of the Water Valley community entered into rest Saturday, Feb.8, 2020 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. Dean was born Dec.29, 1934...

Obituary: John H. Bolan

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John Henry Bolan, 81, of Houston, Alabama passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. He was born in Lawrence County, Alabama Sept. 25, 1938 to James...

Vinemont High: 3 new programs engaging students

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VINEMONT, Ala. - Students, faculty and staff at Vinemont High School are excited about three new programs happening on campus. Principal Robin Netherton gave...

A Night to Shine: Prom treats special needs community to celebrity...

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FALKVILLE, Ala. – On Friday evening, Fairview Church of God, “The Grace Place,” in Falkville hosted its fourth annual Night to Shine Prom for...

12 Cullman-area students named to Samford’s fall 2019 Dean’s List

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HOMEWOOD, Ala. - Samford University recognizes 1,759 students named to the 2019 fall semester Dean's List. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must...

AL Labor Sec. Fitzgerald Washington: 2019 economic wrap-up

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With the closing of the past decade, and at the beginning of a new one, economic conditions in Alabama couldn’t be much better.  We...

Luncheon focuses on women’s heart health

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Everyone was encouraged to “Rock the Red” Friday as part of National Wear Red Day, and Cullman Regional hosted its third...

Tinkergarten classes coming to Cullman March 31 – May 19

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Tinkergarten classes are now being offered in Cullman. The eight-class spring session will begin March 31 and run through May 19...

Neighbor to neighbor: Cullman donates 33 air packs to county VFDs

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday morning saw the Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments (CCAVFD) receive a gift from the City of Cullman and...

4 decades strong: Precision Haircutters celebrating 40th anniversary

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Precision Hair Cutters will soon celebrate 40 years of doing business in Cullman. That’s long enough to see the mullet make...

PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville blows by Glencoe 73-41 to win 3A, Area...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala – The Bulldogs returned to Lane Horton Gymnasium after knocking off J.B. Pennington earlier this week and this time, they were facing Glencoe for...

Obituary: AubryLee Terry Weeks

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AubryLee Terry Weeks of Cullman passed away Feb. 6, 2020 at the age of 66. He was born in Cullman Feb. 16, 1953 to Arthur...

Obituary: Michael M. Hinkle

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Michael M. Hinkle, 77, of Hartselle passed away Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. He was born Sept. 26, 1942 to Monroe and Charlotte Hinkle. He graduated...

Obituary: Deborah Louise Via

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Funeral service for Deborah Louise Via, 61, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...

Obituary: Elvert Lee Kilgo

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Funeral services for Elvert Lee Kilgo, 94, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel....

#IAmCullman: Cullman Survivor Society’s Juanita Pajao

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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 Many people...

Hartselle man charged in Cullman with meth trafficking

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CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hartselle man was arrested in Cullman Thursday, charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. The Cullman...

Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 7, 2020

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

CATA students displaying truck at World of Wheels in Birmingham

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VINEMONT, Ala. - Starting today, Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Auto Collision Repair teacher Timmy Calvert and his students will be displaying a truck...

St. Bernard student lauds Trump’s presence at March for Life

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Students and chaperones loaded two buses on the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 to travel with the Diocese of Birmingham...

Flags to be flown at half-staff for fallen officer O’Rear

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday ordered flags in the state to be flown at half-staff this Monday, Feb. 10 in...

Cullman celebrates industrial growth at 2020 Industry Appreciation Reception

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce (COC) came together Thursday evening with the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA), Cullman County Economic...

Obituary: Larry “Bunk” Harris

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Funeral services for Larry C. Harris, 73, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...

Obituary: Larry Hagen Norris

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Memorial services for Larry Hagen Norris, 69, of Vinemont will be at noon Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will...

Obituary: Curtis Wayne Thomas

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Curtis Wayne Thomas, 79, of Holly Pond passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020.  Mr. Thomas was born Nov. 14, 1940 in Cullman County to...

Obituary: Burl B. Chandler

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Burl B. Chandler, 87, of Huntsville peacefully passed away Thursday, Feb. 6 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cullman, AL, Burl and...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors top Hamilton 72-43 to win back to...

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WEST POINT, Ala. – West point was aiming for back to bac Class 5A, Area 14 championships Thursday night when they took on Hamilton in a...

Obituary: Emmitt B. Melton

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Funeral services for Emmitt B. Melton will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow at...