2 charged with robbery, kidnapping

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Nathaniel Riley Thomas, left; Joshua Gerald Lott, right (Cullman County Sheriff's Office) CULLMAN, Ala. - Two men were arrested on Thursday, March 7, both charged...

Marco’s Pizza sees robust opening day in Cullman

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Customers line up at Marco's Pizza in Cullman Monday morning. The new restaurant is located at 1302 Second Ave SW (U.S. Hwy. 31) Unit...

Obituary: Gracie I. Brumblow

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Funeral service for Gracie I. Brumblow, 67, of Blountsville will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home...

Obituary: Clyde “Wally” Johnson

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Services for Mr. Clyde “Wally” Johnson, 86, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home, Reverend...

Obituary: John Preston Partridge

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John Preston Partridge, 85, of Houston, Alabama died Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the home of his daughter, Wendy Jones. He was born April...

Obituary: Nelda Joyce Hendrix

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Funeral services for Mrs. Nelda Joyce Hendrix, 87, of Cullman are Tuesday, March 12 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, with interment in...

Cullman County unemployment rate ticks up to 3.7%, still 2nd lowest...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala.  –  Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January 2019 unemployment rate is 3.8 percent, unchanged from December 2018’s rate, and below January 2018’s rate...

Hanceville pageants set for March 16

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Hanceville High School’s Enhancer Pageants will be Saturday, March 16 at 1 p.m. at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theater at Wallace State Community College. ...

Files from Yesteryear: 1950

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From the Files of 1950: Fairview West News Mrs. G.M. Purdy, who has had double pneumonia, is slowly improving. Mr. and Mrs. R.V. Baldwin and children, of...

67-County Alabama Garden Party: Bibb County

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The Alabama honeysuckle border was inspired by an 18th century, Southern applique quilt. The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field...

All-State Basketball: 7 local players earn All-State honors, West named 2A...

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Cold Springs' Camryn Crider and Elizabeth Hill earned first team All-State honors with their performances last season and Lady Eagles' Head Coach Tammy West...

Guest Editorial: The value of ‘third places’ to a thriving Cullman

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While it sounds simple, creating places where neighbors get to know neighbors is the key to growing a thriving place to live. That’s what...

Cullman Lions Club Fish and Ham Dinner defies weather with heavy...

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Lion Charlie Powell calls in orders as take-out diners line up in the drive-through lane outside Cullman Middle School’s lunchroom during the Cullman Lions...

All for the community: Cullman Rotary Club holds annual auction

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Cullman Rotarian John Lang holds up an item at Friday’s 46th annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction at the Cullman Civic Center. (Christy Perry at...

Obituary: Glenda Jean Yeager

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Glenda Jean Yeager, age 76, of Hoover, formerly of Cullman, died Friday, March 8, 2019. After graduating from Cullman High School, she retired from Regions...

Obituary: Billy Eric Reaid

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Mr. Billy Eric Reaid, 61, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Obituary: Elsa H. Arnold

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Funeral services for Elsa H. Arnold, 86, of Hanceville will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic...

Hanceville man charged with trafficking meth

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Gordon Lance Winstead (Cullman Police Department) CULLMAN, Ala. - A Hanceville man has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine. Gordon Lance Winstead, 48, was arrested on...

ARCHERY: West Point High, Cullman Middle, Vinemont Elementary take home top...

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Vinemont Elementary posted a score of 3138 to finish in first place at Saturday's King of the North Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Vinemont Elementary) GUNTERSVILLE,...

PREP BASEBALL: Cullman tops Loganville 14-6, Good Hope wins Umpire’s Tournament,...

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HOOVER, Ala. Cullman wrapped up its games in the Perfect Game High School Showdown in Hoover Saturday afternoon with a 14-6 win over Loganville....

New CASA child advocates sworn in

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Shown left to right are Judge Kim Chaney, Joyce Sedlmayr, Jan Peterson, Justin Lynch, Charlotte Libbee and Judge Rusty Turner.  (Photo courtesy CASA) CULLMAN, Ala....

Hey, it’s a feline pet of the week! Meet Moggie

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay said the shelter’s had a good week for dog adoptions, including The Tribune’s Tuesday...

Randall Shedd issues statement on ‘yes’ vote for fuel tax

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Randall Shedd (Cullman Tribune file photo) CULLMAN, Ala. -  Yesterday, the Alabama House of Representatives voted on the fiercely-debated Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan, approving a...

What you need to know about the March 19 school tax...

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Cullman County Revenue Commissioner Barry Willingham (Cullman Tribune file photo) If you vote yes, everything stays the same.  If you vote no, what you pay...

Spring forward!

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Daylight saving time in Alabama will begin at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10. Don’t forget to set clocks forward one hour before you...

Obituary: Roger Lee Gunn, Sr.

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Roger Lee Gunn, Sr., 80, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2019. He was born on Dec. 21, 1938, in New...

Obituary: Barbara Ann King

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Barbara Ann King was born on March 26, 1938 and passed away on March 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence...

Obituary: Joyce Ann Wilson

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Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Joyce Ann Wilson, 71, of Cullman.  Mrs. Wilson passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at her...

Obituary: Onnavee Parker

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Funeral service for Onnavee Tilley Parker, 90, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, March 11, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

Obituary: Estelle Moore Leonard

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Funeral services for Estelle Moore Leonard of Hanceville are Monday, March 11, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Valley View Baptist Church. Interment will be...

PREP BASEBALL: Addison falls to Lindsay Lane 9-6 in extra innings

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ADDISON, Ala. – The Bulldogs hosted Lindsay Lane Christian Christian Academy Friday night looking to improve to 3-1, but they lost a late lead...

PREP SOFTBALL: Local teams compete in this year’s Umpire’s Tournament; Friday...

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Cassidy Campbell pitched a shutout in Hanceville's 3-0 win over Holly Pond Friday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A handful...

Good Samaritans in uniform aid student in Hanceville

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Despite being decked out in their fine dress uniforms to serve as judges for the SkillsUSA competition at Wallace State Community...

Marco’s Pizza opening Monday, March 11 in Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Marco’s Pizza will be opening on Monday, March 11 in Cullman. Located at 1302 Second Ave SW (U.S. Hwy. 31) Unit...

Arrests and incidents reported on March 8, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs standout Elizabeth Hill earns place on North-South...

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Elizabeth Hill (3) put together a phenomenal season for the Lady Eagles on their way to winning the 2A state crown and seemed to...

WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State’s women’s basketball has season end in overtime...

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Freshman Imari Martin lifts a floater in Thursday’s game. (Photo courtesy of Russell Moore) HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s women’s basketball team had its season...

Cullman pageants set for March 9

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Cullman High School’s 2018-2019 Miss Southerner Pageant and 2019 Fair Queen Representative Pageant will be held Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m. in the...

CULLMAN COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point secures back-to-back county titles with...

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The Warriors collect their trophy on the field after defeating Fairview 6-5 in the Cullman County Baseball Tournament championship game. (Nick Griffin for The...

Obituary: Robert David Mayhall

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Robert David Mayhall, 61, passed away March 4, 2019 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Born Oct. 8, 1957 in Cullman, Alabama to George E. and Patricia...

Obituary: Shirley Jane Veigl

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Funeral Service for Shirley Jane Veigl, 80, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Obituary: Carol Ann Taylor

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Carol Ann Taylor, 76, of Baileyton, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Cullman Regional. She was born July 28,1942 to Chauncey and...

Obituary: Shannon Johnathon Corley

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Funeral services for Mr. Shannon Johnathon Corley, 44, of Cullman are noon Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Tim Holder officiating,...

Obituary: Mamie Jukes

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Funeral services for Mamie Jukes, 91, of Colony, will be Saturday, March 9 at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church. Visitation is on...

Cold Springs pageants set for March 8

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Cold Springs High School will hold its Jr. Miss Cold Springs, Miss Cold Springs and Cold Springs High School Fair Queen Representative Pageants on...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: AL GOP Chair Lathan’s open letter to...

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Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan released an open letter to Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama on Thursday. It appears in its entirety below. An...

Garden City fire chief charged with sexual abuse

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Stephen Harvey Ohls (Cullman County Sheriff's Office) Updated 3-7-19 at 3:50 p.m. GARDEN CITY, Ala. - The chief of the Garden City Volunteer Fire Department has...
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Wallace State seeking entries for 2019 Community Art Showcase

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is seeking entries for its annual Community Art Showcase (www.wallacestate.edu/programs/academic-division/artvisual-communications/community-art-showcase) to be held April 8-27, at the...

Arrests and incidents reported on March 7, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 7, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

Local group hopes for square dancing resurgence

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Ken Mangrum, center, and his wife Maybelle have been square dancing for 37 years. They are part of the Friendship Squares group that meets...

Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham presents $25K grant to Wallace State

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Kristi Barnett, right, of Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation, is presented with a $25,000 check from Jacob Smith, left, and Melanie Bridgeforth of...

Cullman ranked no. 7 micropolitan in nation

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Gov. Kay Ivey and Topre America President Hideo Shimizu cut the ribbon on Topre’s new building and celebrated the company’s newly-announced $80 million expansion...

CULLMAN COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Day 1 recap; Hanceville, Vinemont, Fairview advance...

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Issac Smith (35) went three for five with three RBIs at the plate in Vinemont's 8-4 win over Good Hope. (Martha Needham for The...

West Point crowns pageant winners

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Left to right are Ashley Mann, 2019 Miss West Point Princess; Maddie Davis, 2019 Miss West Point; Miriam Oldacre, 2019 West Point High School...

PREP SOFTBALL: West Point and Good Hope drop Wednesday night matchups

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Hope traveled to Jasper to take on Curry, while West Point hosted Danville in Wednesday afternoon softball action. The Lady...

Fairview pageants set for March 8-9

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The Fairview High School Fair Queen Pageant will be held Friday, March 8 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Fairview High School auditorium.  Admission...

Obituary: Jose Luis Hernandez, III

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Jose Luis Hernandez,III, 48, of Hodges, Alabama, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. He is survived by his parents: Jose Luis Hernandez, Jr. and...

Obituary: Shelley Jo Auletti

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Shelley Jo Auletti was born on April 16, 1966 and passed away on March 5, 2019.

Obituary: Lt. Col. (retired) Edward Roy Ward, Jr.

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Lt. Col. (retired) Edward Roy Ward, Jr., 81 of Huntsville, AL passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. A visitation will be held on...

Obituary: Dawn Harmon James

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Memorial services for Dawn Harmon James of Athens will be Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Moss Funeral Home Chapel in Cullman,...

Obituary: Maggie Kathleen Dye

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Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Kathleen Dye, 84, of Cullman are Friday, March 8, 2019 at 2 p.m. at The Refuge Church, Rev. Tim...

Obituary: Virgil B. Fowler, Jr.

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Virgil B. Fowler, Jr., 81, of Cullman, died March 6, 2019. He was born July 4, 1937, to Virgil Beauregard Fowler and Sara Elizabeth...

Obituary: Frances Posey

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Frances Posey, 82, of Oakman, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, surrounded by her loved...

Samuel “Cee” Etta Speer Carter

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Samuel "Cee" Etta Speer Carter, 91 of Double Springs passed away on March 5, 2019 in Jasper. She was born on May 14, 1927 in...

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hiring deputies

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for both APOSTC and lateral transfer deputy positions. Starting pay $14.98 per hour Starting...

Arrests and incidents reported on March 6, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

Cullman GOP votes to oppose Ivey’s proposed gas tax hike

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Republican Party Executive Committee voted Tuesday night to oppose Gov. Kay Ivey's proposed 10-cent gas tax increase, following...

PREP BASEBALL: Tuesday night wrap-up; Fairview and Addison win big on...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Both the Addison Bulldogs and the Fairview Aggies were on the road Tuesday night and both picked up solid wins. Fairview...

PREP SOCCER: Cullman falls to Pelham 3-0, Fairview drops pair of...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats hosted the Pelham Panthers on a cold, windy Tuesday night and dropped to 0-6 on the season after falling...

Gov. Ivey calls Alabama Legislature into Special Session

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Following tonight’s adjournment of the Alabama Legislature, Governor Kay Ivey called a Special Session to tackle Alabama’s ongoing infrastructure issues. The Special...

Obituary: Herman Otto Peinhardt, Jr.

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Funeral service for Herman Otto Peinhardt, Jr., age 70, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Cullman Heritage...

Obituary: Irene Hale

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Irene Hale, 91, of Phil Campbell, entered into rest on March 4, 2019 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Hale was born on...

Obituary: Christine Tolbert Smith

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Funeral services for Christine Tolbert Smith, 92, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Thursday March 7, 2019 at Valley View Baptist Church with...

PREP SOFTBALL: West Point tops Cullman 11-1, Tuesday night wrap-up

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Carlie Wilkins (00) tossed five innings, collected eight strikeouts and went 2-for-4 with three RBIs at the plate in West Point's 11-1 win over...

Obituary: Linda M. Barksdale

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Funeral services for Linda M. Barksdale, 76, of Garden City will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel....

President Trump approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for Lee County

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President Donald Trump/ Courtesy of NBC News MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In response to Gov. Kay Ivey’s request on March 4, President Donald Trump approved a...

Arrests and incidents reported on March 5, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 5, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

Community Calendar- March 6-10

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Here are some events happening around Cullman through Sunday, March 10. To submit events, go to www.CullmanTribune.com/Calendar. Yoga at the Library- Wednesday, March 6 Every Wednesday...

CATA Cosmetology students take top honors at Bevill State competition

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Lillian Kaiser (left) won first place, and Maira Cortes (right) took second in The Torch Cosmetology Competition at Bevill State Community College. (contributed); Lillian...

Wallace State’s Applied Technologies hosts 4th annual Career and Technical Letter...

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Signing with Wallace State’s Aviation/Flight Technology program were Anthony Hall and Jacob Martin during the 4th annual Career and Technical Signing Day. Bert Mackentepe...

46th annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction this Friday

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Guests look over items in the live auction at the Cullman Rotary Club Auction in 2018. This year’s auction will take place Friday, March...

Porcelain exhibit celebrating Alabama Bicentennial opens at Cullman County Museum

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Left to right are Anna Marie Skonieczny, Anita Russell, Betty Moore, Julia Lovin Ducker and Dixie Anderson. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN, Ala....

Cullman council speaks on Lee County tornado; Cullman Art Park to...

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Cullman resident Dan Miller, who also owns a farm near the proposed new site of Rock the South, came to voice his opposition to...

Cullman Publix raises $43K for United Way of Cullman County

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Left to right are Cullman Publix Store Manager Brad Boshell, Assistant Manager Adam Call, Assistant Customer Service Manager Jay Kappelman and United Way of...

United Way of Cullman County establishes Lee County Tornado Relief Fund

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) on Monday announced it has established a relief fund to help with the recovery...

State mortuary team, led by Cullman’s Doug Williams, assisting in Lee...

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A State Mortuary Operations Response Team (SMORT) vehicle is seen in Lee County, Alabama on Monday, March 4, 2019. (Jeremy L. Kilpatrick) LEE COUNTY, Ala....

Obituary: Brownie D. West

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Brownie D. West, 81, of Harvest, Alabama, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019. Brownie is survived by his wife Patsy West, sons, Glen West, Jay...

Obituary: Freddie Boatright

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Funeral services Freddie Boatright, 78, of Hanceville will be 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Chapel. Family will receive...

Obituary: Helen Lavern Taylor

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Funeral services for Helen Lavern Taylor, 92, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Bethlehem East Baptist Church. Rev....

Obituary: O’Neal Rodgers

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Funeral service for O'Neal Rodgers, 68, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...

Obituary: Mable Raley

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Funeral Service for Mable Raley, 91, of Vinemont, will be at noon on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Tommy...

Obituary: Kency S. Ayllon Cruz

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Funeral service for Kency S. Ayllon Cruz, 30, of Cullman, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Daystar Church, with interment in...

Obituary: Willie Van Nichols

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Funeral Service for Wallie Van Nichols, 76, will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev....

Obituary: Robert Leo Riddle

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Robert Leo “Mooneye” Riddle, 80, of Houston passed away on March 2, 2019. Leo was born on June 30, 1938 in Moreland, Alabama. He was...

Obituary: Ruth Shaw

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Ruth Shaw, 86, of Cullman, was welcomed into Heaven by her Lord and Savior on March 2, 2019. She was born March 4, 1932,...

Cullman Planning Commission votes to recommend controversial rezoning

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A large crowd at Cullman City Hall holds up signs rejecting or supporting a proposed rezoning change as City of Cullman planning commissioners prepared...

PREP BASEBALL: West Point falls at Arab in bottom of the...

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ARAB, Ala. – The Warriors moved to 3-4 on the season after dropping a Monday night road matchup against Arab. The game was tied...

Arrests and incidents reported on March 4, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

I-65 N lane closure March 5-6

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -  The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists to expect closure of the outside lane and shoulder of Interstate 65 northbound...

Wallace State recognizes Phi Theta Kappa spring inductees

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Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa honor society recently welcomed its spring inductees. HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society welcomed new members...