PREP TRACK & FIELD: Local teams put together strong weekend at...

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Sectionals are in the books for local track and field squads and several athletes will be moving on to their respective state meets in May. Several...

‘Cullman Women Sing’ makes beautiful music

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Women Sing held its Spring Concert recently at Grace Episcopal Church. The concert was free to the public and one...

Wallace State men’s golf punches ticket to 24th NJCAA Division I...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s 13th-ranked men’s golf team has punched its ticket to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Championship...

United Way Crawfish Boil sees record-breaking crowd

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The crawfish were fresh and the weather was perfect for the United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) Crawfish Boil Saturday at...

Arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

West Point man charged with rape

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WEST POINT, Ala. - A West Point man has been charged with second-degree rape. Nathan Ryan Evans, 31, was arrested Friday, April 26. According to...

Talladega Recap: Reddick wins 2-lap shootout at Talladega Xfinity race; Elliott...

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TALLADEGA, Ala. - It’s amazing the difference eight years can make.  On this day, eight years ago, the state of Alabama was suffering tremendous...

Obituary: William Alexander Corey

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William Alexander Corey, 67 of Arley, formerly of Rhode Island, entered into rest on April 28, 2019 at his home. He was born on Nov....

Obituary: Patricia (Pat) Scott Johnson

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Patricia (Pat) Scott Johnson, 68, of Southside (Gadsden) passed away Saturday afternoon, April 27, 2019. She was born in Cullman County to John Rayford...

Busy Bee celebrates 100 years

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, the 100th anniversary celebration of the Busy Bee was officially supposed to start at 2 p.m., but diners and...

2019 Strawberry Festival sees record attendance

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CULLMAN, Ala.  - This year’s Cullman Strawberry Festival not only marked the 80th anniversary of the event, but will also likely turn out to...

Wallace State Community College named safest campus in Alabama

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. –  Wallace State Community College in Hanceville has been named the safest college campus in Alabama, according to a study released this week. The Your...

Local anglers Wiggins, Arnold finish strong at Basspro.com Central Open at...

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JASPER, Ala. – The 2019 Basspro.com Central Open at Smith Lake came to a close Saturday and a pair of Cullman natives were in the mix...

PREP SOFTBALL: Au, West hit walk-offs for Cullman, Cold Springs; Cullman...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Good Hope, Cold Springs and Cullman were all back in action for bracket play at this year’s Cullman Pre-State Blowout and after advancing...

Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2019 inducted Saturday...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The 20th annual Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame class was inducted at the annual banquet Saturday night and this year’s class drew...

TRAFFIC DETOUR from U.S. 278 E Monday, April 29

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TRAFFIC DETOUR: On Monday, April 29, the Cullman Water Department will be working on Third St. NE (U.S. 278 East). As a result, east...

67-County Alabama Garden Party: Dallas County

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

Obituary: Michael Dennis Naler

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Michael Dennis Naler, 55, of Cullman, passed away April 26, 2019 at his residence. He was born Sept. 26, 1962 to parents Dennis and...

Obituary: Wayne Milton Heaton

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Wayne Milton Heaton, 67, of Cullman passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019. Wayne was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time...

(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Meet roly-poly Pugsley

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has extra animal friends this week, so volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet...

PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats take game 3 over Pell City to...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After splitting last night’s games with Pell City, the Cullman Bearcats hit the field on Saturday for a rubber match against the Panthers...

Hundreds enjoy annual Strawberry Festival Senior Shindig

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The always popular Strawberry Festival Senior Shindig filled the Festhalle Friday as seniors from near and far came out for juicy...

Wallace State hosts 5th annual Harvest-to-Home Dinner for North Alabama Agriplex

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Thursday evening, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) hosted the fifth annual North Alabama Agriplex Harvest-to-Home dinner.  The fundraising event featured...

Cash in for a Cure! Cullman Relay For Life features drawings...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - At last year’s Relay For Life event, Elena Caudle’s relay team hosted a fundraising drawing for prizes, and the success of...

PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bearcats knock off Good Hope to open Cullman...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman, Good Hope and Cold Springs participated in the Cullman Pre-State Softball Invitational. The Lady Bearcats defeated the Lady Raiders in the first game...

‘We are the guardians of acceptance and inclusion’: Community Torch Run...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Community leaders and members of the Cullman community gathered at the courthouse steps Friday morning as the torch was lit for...

Crane Hill homeschool student finalist for $10K national memory championship

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CRANE HILL, Ala. - A Crane Hill sixth-grader will embark this weekend on a voyage to become a national memory champion and earn a...

Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday presented its annual State of Our Communities event, featuring guest speakers: Cullman City...

PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman and Hanceville split Friday matchups, Vinemont eliminated...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After a season spent on the road, the Bearcats finally had an opportunity to play at the newly renovated Bill Shelton Field and...

Obituary: Myles Lathon Knight

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Myles Lathon Knight, 70, was born on Feb. 7, 1949 and passed away on April 25, 2019. There will be a graveside service at...

Obituary: Rita Rae Crick

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Rita Rae Crick, 85, of Hanceville passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. She was born on April 18, 1934 in Indiana to Raymond “Ray”...

Obituary: Heath Wade Towers

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Funeral services for Heath Wade Towers, 34, of Huntsville, will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Cullman...

Obituary: Anthony Taylor Yates

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Services for Anthony Taylor Yates, 59, will be held at a later date. Mr. Yates passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019, at his residence. He...

Obituary: Audra Mae Posey Rice

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Audra Mae Posey Rice joined her loving husband, Clyde Rice Sr., in the presence of the Lord on April 25, 2019. She was born...

Victoria’s (Soap)! Southern Scents produces custom line of bath and body...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Nine months ago, April Bowen German started Victoria’s Hope, a charity for single parents to honor her mother, Victoria Hammond Hankey,...

Obituary: Carl Robertson

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Funeral services for Carl Robertson, 91, of Hanceville will be Saturday April 27, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation was...

PREP SOCCER PLAYOFFS: Lady Bearcats fall to Albertville at home in...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - After wrapping up the regular season with an area title, the Cullman Lady Bearcats hosted Albertville for the opening round of...

Arrests and incidents reported April 26, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 26, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Hanceville approves pay increase for mayor, council; City preparing for Welcome...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council Thursday night set new, higher salaries for the mayor and city council members for the first time...

CPD: Missing Cullman man’s truck located near New Orleans under ‘suspicious’...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The New Orleans Police Department is now involved in the case of a missing Cullman man. Charles Steven Smith, Jr., 42,...

West Point production of ‘Newsies’ opens; public shows Friday-Sunday

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - On Thursday morning, West Point High School Theatre opened the first in-school performance of Disney’s “Newsies” at Fairview High School’s auditorium....

Cullman Savings Bank Foundation awards Wallace State scholarships to 19 area...

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CULLMAN, Ala.  - On Thursday, the Cullman Savings Bank Foundation, in partnership with the Wallace State Future Foundation, honored 19 county high school students...

Philanthropic foundation formed to help Alabama State Parks reach potential

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PELHAM, Ala. – The Alabama State Parks Foundation was introduced at Oak Mountain State Park Thursday, promising to work to raise money for all...

Temporary street closings for Strawberry Festival

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Arnold Street, between First and Second Avenues North East, are now closed and will remain closed all day Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, 2019...

Obituary: Hubert Lee Scott

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Funeral Service for Hubert Lee Scott, 88, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with...

Obituary: Raymond William Cochran

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Graveside services for Raymond William Cochran, 94, of Panama City Beach, Florida, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Shady...

WFF Enforcement K9 Unit a different breed

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One turkey hunter was extremely grateful that the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Law Enforcement Section has a K9 unit, although there is...

Arrests and incidents reported April 25, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 25, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

Cullman’s Axel Ward collects more hardware at California Classic

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PALA, Calif. – Cullman native Axel Ward, 6, is making a name for himself on the national motocross scene. The son of Chad and...

Cullman PD asks for public’s assistance finding missing local man

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LATEST UPDATE HERE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/04/26/cpd-missing-cullman-mans-truck-located-near-new-orleans-under-suspicious-circumstances/ CULLMAN, Ala.- The Cullman Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in a local missing persons case. According to Sgt. Eric Cole,...

Repeat champions: Goat Island wins March Madness beer championship for 2nd...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Two years, two beers: that’s the story.  Goat Island Brewing (GIB) now has back-to-back wins at the Alabama Craft Beer March...

Strawberries and sunshine: Strawberry Festival this Saturday; Senior Shindig Friday morning

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CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s Strawberry Festival time in Cullman! This year marks the 80th anniversary of the popular event, which started in 1939. The...

Community Torch Run and Cullman Area Special Needs Track and Field...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Communities in and around Cullman County and the city of Cullman will host a Torch Run to kick of the annual...

Pilot Club celebrates Alabama Bicentennial at 27th annual fashion show

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A huge crowd came out Wednesday afternoon for the Pilot Club of Cullman’s “Stars Fell on Alabama” 27th Annual Fashion Show...

Head Start, Kindergarten registration happening now

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Head Start and Kindergarten registration is happening now for 2019-2020 school year. Here’s what you need to know. Cullman City Primary School...

Obituary: George Jacobs

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Funeral services for George Jacobs, 86, of Logan, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Emeus Baptist Church with Adam...

Obituary: Timothy Shane Puckett

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Timothy Shane Puckett, 47, of Vinemont died Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Timmy served his community in the Cullman County Sheriff’s department. He was a member...

PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors knock off 10th-ranked Huntsville at home, Cold...

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WEST POINT, Ala. – The Lady Warriors picked up a big win at home on Wednesday after they welcomed in no. 10 in class...

Cakewalk through Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A great crowd came out Saturday morning for the third April Walking Tour this month. Cullman County Museum Director Drew Green...

ADPH: Person with measles likely exposed other people during 2 stops...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On April 23, the Tennessee Department of Health reported to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) that an individual with...

Arrests and incidents reported on April 24, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 24, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

PREP SOFTBALL: Area tournaments start next week for local teams

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CULLMAN, Ala. - It's almost area tournament time for local teams as each one looks to make some noise and hopefully, host a playoff...

CATA Building Construction students bring home state honors

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Two student teams from the Building Construction program at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) last week brought home honors from...

Pet of the Week: Need to unwind? Meet Rufus!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week. Rufus is a mixed hound who may...

PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont and Hanceville win Tuesday tiebreakers to advance...

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VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont took on J.B. Pennington in the third and deciding game of their opening round playoff series with the season and a spot...

Alabama wins “Clash in Cullman” over Belmont 6-4 in front of...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Tuesday night was a special one at Heritage Park in Cullman as over 1,500 fans made their way to the park to cheer...

Obituary: Robert B. Silvey

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Robert B. Silvey, 100, a native of Cullman, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019. He served in the...

Obituary: Sherry Ann Peterson

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Sherry Ann Peterson was born on Feb. 21, 1968 and passed away on April 21, 2019. She is survived by Claus Peterson, husband; Christopher Seth Dwayne...

Obituary: Virgil Hurel Green

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Funeral Services for Virgil H. Green, 66, of Hanceville will be Saturday April 27, 2019 at noon at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will...

Cullman Sheriff’s deputy loses battle with cancer

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Updated 4-24-19 at 8:14 a.m.   CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputy has lost his battle with cancer. The CCSO Tuesday evening...

Commission votes to vacate portion of County Road 821 at Rock...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The decision to vacate a portion of County Road 821 was made at Tuesday morning’s Cullman County Commission meeting. The portion...

Cullman-area students complete day of service in storm-stricken Lee County

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Story submitted by Melody Basch CULLMAN, Ala. - Ask someone what they think of the students of today and you will get answers all over...

Arrests and incidents reported on April 23, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 23, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

(Updated) Cullman County Commission votes to repeal half-cent sales tax

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Updated 4-23-19 3:07 p.m. Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette told The Tribune's media partner, WVTM13: "I am so disappointed for the children of...

Annual State of Our Communities event this Friday

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host its annual State of Our Communities event this Friday, April 26...

’63 Aggies hold 55-year* reunion

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview High School class of 1963 met for a reunion Saturday at the local Brandin’ Steakhouse, where close to 25...

Spread the news! West Point Theatre presents ‘Newsies’ this week

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WEST POINT, Ala. - This Thursday, April 25, West Point High School Theatre will begin a four-day run of the Disney Broadway production “Newsies”...

Cullman Hospitality Association calls for lodging tax to be removed from...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Hospitality Association, which represents the area’s hotels and motels, on Monday sent a letter to the Cullman Area Chamber...

Life-saving Cullman firefighters honored by Cullman City Council

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council recognized the skills and efforts of five Cullman Fire Rescue staffers credited with helping...

Meet Brooks’ Place forensic nurse Liana Hill

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“If it means I have to get down on the ground and color for a few minutes, I’ll get down on the ground and...

Good Hope paves way for new craft brewery/distillery

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. -  The Good Hope City Council on Monday night paved the way for a new craft brewery, restaurant and distillery when...

Cullman Council tables vote on disputed rezoning of Morningside Drive property

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  CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Monday night was scheduled to vote on a rezoning request that has been the subject of controversy...

PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats win on the road, Aggies shut out...

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HARTSELLE, Ala. – With the playoffs looming later this week, the Cullman Lady Bearcats capped off the regular season with a 6-0 performance on the road...

PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont and Hanceville split Monday doubleheaders

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VINEMONT, Ala. – After edging Hanceville in a pair of thrillers to win the area title, the Vinemont Eagles welcomed the J.B. Pennington Tigers to Mike...

PREP SOFTBALL: Voce tosses 1-hitter in 15-0 win over Vinemont, Monday...

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BREMEN, Ala. - It was all Cold Springs from the start on Monday and after taking a 2-0 lead over Vinemont in the first...

Obituary: Dena Lynette Parker

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Funeral services for Dena L. Parker, 49, of Cullman are Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Ray Whitaker officiating,...

Obituary: James Milton Lee

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Funeral services for James Milton Lee, 91, of Cullman are 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home, Elder David Guttery officiating,...

Obituary: Claire Denise Jacobs Johnson

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Claire Denise Jacobs Johnson of Cullman passed away April 21, 2019 at the age of 31. She was born Dec. 7, 1987 in Birmingham...

Wallace State students Lexie Riggins, Emily Dia recognized at All-Alabama Academic...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State students Lexie Riggins and Emily Dia were recognized Friday at the Alabama Academic Team Scholars banquet held at the...

Arrests and incidents reported on April 22, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 22, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging students win Student Bowl trophy for 2nd...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Imaging program held on to the trophy it claimed last year when students came in...

67-County Alabama Garden Party: Shelby County

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

Obituary: Lelia Russell Osoinak

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Funeral services for Lelia Russell Osoinak, 76, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Springhill Primitive Baptist Cemetery with...

Obituary: Donald Edwin Day

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Funeral services for Donald Edwin Day, 83, of Vinemont will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 11 a.m....

Obituary: J.C. Baker

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J.C. Baker, 81, of Hanceville passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. He was born Jan. 20, 1938 to Euis and Pluma Vaughn Baker. Mr....

PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats advance after sweeping Albertville, Fairview and Cold...

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ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – For the 18th straight season, the Cullman Bearcats are headed to round two of the AHSAA state baseball playoffs after sweeping the Albertville Aggies...

Annual Big Band Dance a hit at Wallace State

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - “It’s about keeping the big band music of that era alive,” Wallace State Music Department Director and director of the college’s...

2019 Harvest-to-Home Dinner April 25

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex Board and Foundation will host the fifth annual Harvest-to-Home Local Foods Dinner and Silent Auction Thursday, April...

Obituary: Billie Fae Gunter Cheney

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Billie Fae Gunter Cheney, 96, was born Nov. 29, 1922, in Talladega, Alabama and died April 17, 2019.  She was predeceased by her parents, James...

Obituary: Robert Micheal “Mike” Morgan

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Funeral services for Mr. Robert Micheal “Mike” Morgan, 66, of Falkville are 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Jimmy...