Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 18, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

USDA resources available for farmers hurt by 2018, 2019 disasters

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AUBURN, Ala. - Farmers and producers in 25 Alabama counties affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019 can apply for assistance through the...

Wallace State BIO 104 class participates in Fossil Atmospheres project for...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State biology instructor Connie Briehn and her Biology 104 students participated in a Fossil Atmospheres project recently, sampling ginkgo leaves...

‘I just want everyone to know that I love our police...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – If you drive by Vincent Furniture in Cullman at night, you might notice a change in color. The lights were changed...

Obituary: Martha A. Holmes

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Martha A. Holmes passed away on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. She was born Wednesday, July 9, 1969. To our Missy, you will be greatly missed by your...

Obituary: Marion “Joe” Weathers

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Marion Joseph “Joe” Weathers, 78, of Hattiesburg, passed away on September 15, 2019 at his home.  Services will be Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at Moore Funeral Home in Purvis , followed by burial in Cherished Acres  Cemetery.  Mr. Weathers was a member of the Elks Lodge for 45 years and he loved to fish.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Vera Rosalie Weathers;  his wife, Barbara Myers Weathers,a grandson, Lewis Cruse, three brothers, Billy  McCombs, Dale McCombs, and Charles Weathers; and one sister, Delores Cofer.  He is survived by his daughter, Sherri (Paul) Cruse of Purvis, his two granddaughters, Amber Cruse of Ellisville, and Megan  Sullivan of Sumrall, four great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, great  nieces, great nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.  Visitation will be Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. at Moore Funeral Home in Purvis.

Obituary: Gary Dean Parker

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Funeral Service for Gary Dean Parker, age 55, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Kevin...

Obituary: Amy Lachelle Drake

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Amy Drake of Cullman passed away Sept. 15, 2019 at the age of 42. She was born in Cullman, October 21, 1976 to Lydon and Vikki...

Obituary: Willie Jewell Roper

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It is with great sadness that the family of Willie Jewell Roper, announce her passing on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. Ms. Roper loved writing poetry and had...

Obituary: Javan Willis Freeman

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Javan Willis Freeman age 87 of Cullman, died Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Freda Marie Freeman; daughter, Diane Foust; sons: Michael Freeman...

Obituary: James J. Peak, Jr.

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James J. Peak, Jr., 93, of Double Springs, passed away at his home on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. James was born on May 21, 1926 in Winston...

Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 16-17, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 16-17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Obituary: James J. Peak, Jr.

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James J. Peak, Jr., 93, of Double Springs, passed away at his home on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. James was born on May 21, 1926 in Winston...

Obituary: Halbert Wayne Ray

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Halbert Wayne Ray, passed away on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 at his home in Cullman, AL. at the age of 87. Wayne was born on May 29,...

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Raiders split tri-match with Hanceville, Susan Moore

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and Susan Moore made the trip to Hanceville High School Tuesday afternoon for a tri-match with the Lady Bulldogs and the...

Pet of the Week: You’ll love this Lass!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Lass was surrendered by an owner who is no...

Governor awards grants to assist immigrant victims of domestic violence, abuse

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.1 million in grants to support a nonprofit agency that provides aid tailored specifically for victims of domestic...

Governor Ivey issues statement following death of Tuscaloosa Police Officer Dornell...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued the following statement regarding the incident in Tuscaloosa Monday evening, which fatally wounded Dornell Cousette, a 13-year veteran...

Grace Place presentation to CCAVFD

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- Jay Jones, President of Grace Place Board of Directors, presented the Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments with ways to effectively communicate with...

Always remembered, never forgotten

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VINEMONT, Ala. - A very special event for a very special person took place in Vinemont Saturday. The Vinemont Eagles Youth Football Association retired...

Garden City town votes on payroll projections, changes water rates

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GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City town council had a light agenda but voted on several important items at its September meeting Monday night. Mayor...

Berlin Town Council passes 2020 budget, talks new municipal complex

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BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council approved the town’s 2020 fiscal year budget at Monday evening’s meeting. According to Mayor Patrick Bates, all revenue estimates represent...

West Point passes $312,000 budget for FY 2020

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WEST POINT, Ala.- The Town of West Point passed its budget for the FY2020 Monday night. The $312,004 budget is very similar to last year’s budget...

WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 16 Wallace State volleyball moves to 16-0 this...

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HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s 16th-ranked volleyball team is undefeated this season, not losing a single set through 16 matches. The Lions are 16-0 overall and...

Fire Danger Advisory issued for Alabama

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The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for all 67 Alabama counties effective immediately until rainfall is received. Current drought conditions and...

3 Vinemont residents charged after search yields meth, marijuana

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VINEMONT, Ala. – Three Vinemont residents were arrested last Tuesday after The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit executed a search warrant at a...

Cullman Regional now offering online appointment scheduling

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is proud to announce the addition of online appointment scheduling to its services in order to make healthcare more accessible to its patients....

Alabama State Bar to kick off Pro Bono Month

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey will sign a proclamation Monday, Sept. 16, declaring October 2019 “Pro Bono Month” in Alabama. The Alabama State Bar's annual...

Birmingham’s Moovmo receives approval to operate in Alabama

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Moovmo, the Birmingham-based accessible ride share platform, has been granted approval by the Alabama Public Service Commission to operate throughout the...

2nd annual Flourish of Cullman Putting F-O-R-E Independence a huge success

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2nd Annual Flourish of Cullman Putting F-O-R-E Independence Golf Tournament took place Saturday morning at Cross Creek Golf Course. Seven teams of four...

Cullman Electric Cooperative holds 83rd annual meeting, announces no rate increase...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) held its 83rd annual meeting at Northbrook Baptist Church in Cullman Saturday morning. One of the highlights was...

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Warriors compete against field of ranked opponents at...

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HARTSELLE, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors made the short trip to Hartselle for this year’s Eddie Preuitt Ford Volleyball Tournament and they had a...

Funny Things from Yesterday: The family man

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Several years ago, I had the honor and pleasure of serving on the city council of our fine city of Cullman. On one of my trips...

UPDATE: Cullman woman identified as victim in Sunday morning crash

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- A single vehicle accident resulted in one death around 2 a.m. Sunday morning near the intersection of County Road 1545 and...

Cullman Regional now offering newest technology in total knee & hip...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is the first hospital in central Alabama to offer robotic-arm assisted total knee and total hip replacements with its...

67-County Alabama Garden Party: Coosa 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, “The 67-County Alabama...

Cullman County Youth Football week 4 scoring recap

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The youth football season has now reached the halfway mark and the games start getting very important for not only playoff seeding, but...

‘We want everyone to come and spend the day with us’...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard’s Prep School was filled with the soul, crafts and good foods for the afternoon. Crafts and vendors, both local and from...

CCBOE reveals 2020-22 Capital Plan, September personnel considerations

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) this week released its plan for capital improvements during fiscal years 2020 through 2022, which was...

Latest health department scores

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the latest health scores reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) for food establishments in Cullman County. Establishment Name: ALL...

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Holly Pond’s Chambers wins at Fairview Invitational; full...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – We’re getting into the thick of the 2019 cross country season as several local teams made their way to Fairview for this year’s...

Jacobs proclaims Sept. 17-23 Constitution Week in city of Cullman

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“The happy Union of these States is a wonder; their Constitution a miracle; their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world.” Those are...

Formerly missing Cullman man now facing identity theft, forgery charges

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Charles Steven Smith, Jr., who was the subject of a missing person case in April and May of this year (www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/16/missing-cullman-man-found-alive-in-texas-circumstances-unclear/),...

A nod to Cullman’s past: Dreher’s Cocktail Bar & Restaurant opens...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Dreher’s Cocktail Bar & Restaurant will celebrate its grand opening Tuesday, Sept. 17. Located next door to A Touch of German...

PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers fall at Hubbertville, 48-24

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ELDRIDGE, Ala. – After suffering a tough loss at home against South Lamar a week ago, the Meek Tigers looked to regroup and bounce...

PREP FOOTBALL: Addison comes up just short at Red Bay

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RED BAY, Ala. - In an important region game, two fine football teams met in Red Bay Friday night to decide who would get...

PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview collects 24-19 win over St. John Paul II

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - After Fairview scored 62 points last week against DAR, Aggie fans returned to the home atmosphere of Dafford Smith Stadium wondering...

PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope handles Tanner 42-27 on the road

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TANNER, Ala. – The (3-0) Good Hope Raiders traveled to Tanner (0-3) Friday night with a chance to keep their undefeated record while the...

PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops region matchup with Midfield, 42-30

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VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles kicked off region play Friday night when they hosted the Midfield Patriots, and despite a strong push in...

PREP FOOTBALL: Running game propels Holly Pond to 36-20 win over...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - Hanceville and Holly Pond faced off in a huge region game on Friday night and The Broncos' running game was...

Obituary: Bobby Glenn Staples

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Funeral services for Bobby Glenn Staples, 80, will be Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 at 4 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Shane...

Obituary: Margaret Louise Cofer

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Funeral services for Margaret Louise Cofer, 82, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 at Logan Baptist Church. She will...

PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs blasts Sumiton Christian on the road, 50-12

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SUMITON, Ala. – After edging Southeastern 34-33 a week ago to collect a big region win, the Cold Springs Eagles hit the road Friday...

PREP FOOTBALL: West Point dominates Lawrence County, 42-14, in home opener

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WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors were at home for the first time this season Friday night and they welcomed in the...

Obituary: Charles Allan Dunn

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Memorial arrangements for Mr. Charles Allan Dunn are incomplete at this time. Mr. Dunn was born Jan. 6, 1947 to the late Offie Sherman and...

(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Bristol’s ready to play!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has a few extra guests right now, so volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces a bonus Cullman Tribune...

Complacency often leads to treestand, firearms accidents

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David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division’s Hunter Education Program wants to teach old hunters...

New absentee voting option available for permanently disabled Alabama voters

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Act 2019-359, which went into effect Sept. 1, 2019 allows permanently disabled voters to apply for a disabled voter absentee...

Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 13, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 13, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

WSCC ATHLETICS: Collin Dimitroff named new Wallace State Men’s Basketball Coach

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Former Wallace State men’s basketball assistant Collin Dimitroff has been named the program’s new head coach, as announced by Wallace State President Dr....

Community Happenings: Sept. 13-15

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Here are some events going on around Cullman this weekend. Friday, Sept. 13   2nd Fridays - September 13 5-10 p.m. at the Festhalle and Depot Park The last...

Dodge City sets date for bridge project bids

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DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council Thursday night voted to move its October meeting back one week from Oct. 10 to...

PREP SWIMMING: Cullman boys, girls place 2nd at home meet

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman High School Swim Team was back home at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center Thursday to host Arab, Guntersville and Westminster...

CCSO hiring detention deputies

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is now accepting applications for detention deputies. A detention deputy candidate may be required to complete...

Birmingham Fastener to expand, create 30 new jobs

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council Thursday night talked budgets and announced a major expansion at Birmingham Fastener. While there was no vote...

Vinemont man arrested in Morgan County on child sex abuse charge

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HARTSELLE, Ala. - Vinemont resident Mykl Shane Hardin, 49, was arrested by the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office at a home in Hartselle Sunday on...

Hanceville 2nd graders recognized by city council

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students Colton Hunter and Kason Hitt were recognized Thursday by the Hanceville City Council and Mayor Kenneth Nail. The two boys...

PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats smother Columbia 48-0 on the road

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cullman made the trip to Milton Frank Stadium Thursday night for a regional showdown against Columbia and the Bearcats left with a 48-0...

‘We do it as a gift to the community’: Haynes Farms...

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SIMCOE, Ala. - Sunflowers, also known as the “happy” flowers, have a knack for sparking joy and creating smiles. That is what the Haynes...

Obituary: Freda Brown

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Freda Harris Brown was born Aug. 8, 1934 and passed away Sept. 12, 2019. Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 15 from 1-2 p.m. at Moss...

Obituary: Dewitt D. Bates

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Funeral services for Mr. Dewitt D. Bates, 82, of Cullman, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 at Bethsadia Baptist Church....

Obituary: Kristopher J. Karlberg

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Memorial services for Mr. Kristopher J. Karlberg, 58, of Falkville are incomplete at this time. Kristopher was born July 16, 1961 and passed away at...

Obituary: Larry William Bolzle

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Funeral services for Larry William Bolzle, 72, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Ed Higdon...

PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs, Eagles, Raiders hitting the road; Warriors and ...

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With three games under the belt of most local teams, the playoff contenders are starting to separate themselves and that will only continue as we dive...

Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 12, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Ivey announces report ranks Alabama no. 1 for jobs from foreign...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that a highly respected survey of international corporate investment decisions from experts at IBM Services...

Wallace State’s Evelyn Burrow Museum to host ‘Thomas D. Mangelsen- A...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Forty notable photographs by Thomas D. Mangelsen, photographs which the renowned photographer himself refers to as his legacy photographs, have been...

Meet Oktoberfest 2019 Burgermeister Steve Moore

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Being Burgermeister of Cullman’s Oktoberfest celebration can be a hectic duty during the event, but Steve Moore, the city’s 2019 selection,...

Obituary: Lavoun (Von) Tidwell

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Lavoun (Von) Tidwell, 83, of Bear Creek passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama. Von was born Oct....

Obituary: Barbara Gene Wisdom

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Memorial services for Barbara Gene Wisdom, 89, of Hanceville will be Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 starting at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of...

In memory of Laura: Pre-sales needed for new GYN cancer awareness...

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Laura Crandall Brown was just 25 years old when she passed away from ovarian cancer. Now, the foundation she helped start with her father,...

Cash Express delivers special cakes to first responders

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cash Express in Hanceville delivered cakes to area first responders Wednesday, the 18th anniversary of Sept. 11. Deliveries were made to...

More than 150 robotic surgeries performed at Cullman Regional in a...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - In August 2018, Cullman Regional debuted its da Vinci Xi Surgical System with the goal of improving the community’s access to...

WSCC Athletics: Goodwin finishes All-Tournament in Dan York Memorial Tournament; volleyball,...

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HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s men’s golf program takes pride in hosting the first tournament of each fall season. This week’s Dan York Memorial Tournament at...

Letter to the Editor: 9/11 – My story: What I saw...

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September 11, 2001 – Sarasota, Florida: It was a beautiful day as I stepped out of a bungalow at a tennis resort where President...

Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 11, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

(Updated) Hartselle armed robbery suspect captured

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HARTSELLE, Ala. - The Hartselle Police Department responded to a robbery at Kroger in Hartselle earlier today, roughly 10:48 a.m. “We have received a BOLO...

PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond, Hanceville preparing to renew county rivalry; Bearcats,...

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With three weeks of high school football in the books, we’re starting to get into the thick of region play and seeing potential playoff teams take...

Vinemont passes $517K 2019-2020 budget

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VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night passed its 2019-2020 budget. The $516,770.72 budget has a built-in buffer of just less...

Never forget: 9/11 and the aftermath, by the numbers

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Eighteen years ago today, the United States came under direct attack by a foreign enemy in an attack some have called the Pearl Harbor...

Obituary: Dalford Lee Tucker

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Funeral services for Mr. Dalford Lee Tucker, 89, of Cullman will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 in the Cullman Funeral Home...

Obituary: Bernice Christine McKinnon

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Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice Christine McKinnon will be at noon at Shelton Grove Baptist Church Thursday, Sept. 12. Visitation will be at the...

Obituary: Lois Jeanette Nunn

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Funeral services for Lois Jeanette Nunn, 98, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 at Welcome Baptist Church with Dr....

Obituary: Clarence Leon Linton

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Clarence Leon Linton departed this life peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. He was born June 15, 1927 in Cullman, Alabama and enjoyed 92 wonderful years...

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman falls in area match against Hartselle

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CULLMAN, Ala. – No. 5 Hartselle traveled to No. 9 Cullman Tuesday for an area matchup between a pair of ranked teams and despite a good...

‘I love Cullman. I love Oktoberfest. I give this my whole...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year as fall approaches, Cullman residents look forward to seeing the colorful mums that provide beautiful and bold colors around...

Cullman commission approves purchase of new CCSO radios, enters detention agreement...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday approved the purchase of 20 individual radios with equipment for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...

Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 10, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Jacobs proclaims Oct. 18 Pilot International Founders Day in city of...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday officially proclaimed Oct. 18, 2019 Pilot International Founders Day in Cullman. On hand to accept...