Arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2019

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

Wallace State celebrates 53rd commencement

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and President Dr. Vicki Karolewics celebrated the college’s 53rd commencement at Tom Drake Coliseum Friday.  More than...

Citizens Charity Classic raises $175K in 5 years for FCA

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GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - Citizens Bank & Trust hosted its fifth annual Citizens Charity Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, May 6, 2019. Held at Gunter’s...

Obituary: Virginia Lee Calvert

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Graveside funeral services for Virginia Lee Calvert, 79, of Cullman, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Livingston Chapel Cemetery, with Bro....

Obituary: Ruth D. Hagemore

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Ruth D. Hagemore of Vinemont Alabama passed away May 11, 2019 at the age of 75. She was born Feb. 20, 1944 to Reford and...

TRAFFIC ALERT: I-65 guardrail repairs in Cullman Co. Monday-Wednesday this week

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that crews will be repairing guardrail next week at various locations on Interstate...

Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1930

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From the files of 1900: Dickerman has purchased the sawmill belonging to V. Turney, near Vinemont. Doctor W.A. Barclift, of Hartselle, is having a cottage erected...

67-County Alabama Garden Party: Marion 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: Montie Ray Free

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Montie Ray Free, 84, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. He was born August 6, 1934, to Montie Wert and...

Obituary: John Kenneth Walker

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Funeral services for John Kenneth Walker, 79, of Cullman, will be sy 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Chapel, with...

ARCHERY: Local squads compete in Kentucky at NASP National Tournaments; full...

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LOUISVILLE, KY. – Several local squads were in the field with thousands of other archers for NASP national tournaments in Louisville over the last few days...

Mark and Abigail Long, a father-daughter pair, graduate Wallace State together

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. –  Mark and Abigail Long circled this week for nearly a year. Both father and daughter graduated together from Wallace State on Friday...

‘She’s the teacher you would want your kid to have’

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VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School teacher Shannon Bridges was surprised Friday morning at the school’s annual awards ceremony when she was named the...

Dinner on First coming May 17, benefiting Art Park

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, May 17, Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism (CP&R) will hold its third annual Dinner on First event, beginning...

PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders punch their ticket to State Tournament with...

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – After battling through hours of rain delays and a lightning delay midway through the regional title game, the Good Hope Lady Raiders made...

Obituary: Leroy Ray

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Funeral services for Mr. Leroy Ray will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2019 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Dr....

Obituary: Ledger Scott Foust

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Graveside services for Ledger Scott Foust, son of Judd and Heather Foust, will be Monday, May 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem East...

Obituary: Rebecca “Becky” Graves Cofer

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Rebecca "Becky" Graves Cofer, 63, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on May 9, 2019. She was the daughter of J.C. and Vetra Calvert Graves. Ms....

Obituary: Jeanne Marie Sacra Moxley

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Jeanne Marie Sacra Moxley, 50, was born on Oct. 25, 1968 and passed away May 9, 2019. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 14 from 11...

Obituary: Freeda Reid

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Freeda Reid passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 10, 1930 to Allen and Lula Gregory. She...

Obituary: Wilmer Ray Perry

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Funeral services for Wilmer Ray Perry, 73, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Dodge City moves forward with drainage plans for CR 216, welcomes...

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DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday evening discussed the plan and project proposal for replacing the drainage structure under...

PREP CHEER: Holly Pond’s Jacey Wise signs with Wallace State

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – Friday was a big day at Holly Pond High School for senior cheerleader Jacey Wise along with her friends, family and teammates...

Arrests and incidents reported May 10, 2019

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

Holly Pond Elementary celebrates 61st annual Spring Festival

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Wonderful World of Disney took over Holly Pond’s Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Thursday night for the school’s 61st annual Spring...

Jacksonville State University and Wallace State announce transfer agreement

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University and Wallace State Community College have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop pathways for transfer from the...

Hanceville streetscape project comes in more than $270K under budget

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -   Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail on Thursday evening was happy to report to the city council that the City’s recently completed...

PREP SOFTBALL WRAP-UP: Regional Tournaments stretch late into Thursday night for...

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FLORENCE, Ala. – After waiting through hours of rain delays on Thursday, day one of this year’s AHSAA Regional softball tournaments is in the books. Four...

Obituary: Sherrill Armond Hale

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Sherrill Armond Hale, 90, of Addison, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at home. Sherrill was born on Oct. 1, 1928 in Cullman...

Obituary: Shirley Faye Overton

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Shirley Faye Overton, 75, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on May 8, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama. Shirley was born...

Obituary: Betty Marie Williams

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Betty Marie Williams, 77, of Addison, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Betty was born on July 21,...

Obituary: Addie “Boots” Maynard

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Mrs. Addie "Boots" Maynard, 91, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Obituary: James Johnson

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Funeral services for James Johnson, 84, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment...

Obituary: Phillip DeWayne Breedlove

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Phillip DeWayne Breedlove, 56, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. No services are planned at this time.

Obituary: William Hansel Drake

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William Hansel Drake, 93, was born on Sept. 17, 1925 and passed away on May 9, 2019. Visitation will be Monday, May 13 from 10:30...

Obituary: Alberta Irene Durham

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Alberta Irene Durham, 92, was born on Dec. 28, 1926 and passed away on May 8, 2019. Mrs. Durham was a member of 7th Street...

Obituary: Frank James Sorrow

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Frank James Sorrow, 72, was born on April 1, 1947 and passed away on May 8, 2019. Visitation will be Saturday, May 11 from 2-3...

WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State baseball’s Easton Kirk earns ACCC Triple...

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HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State sophomore Easton Kirk achieved one of the rarest feats in baseball this season, winning the Alabama Community College Conference...

Central Alabama Community Foundation awards Fran Kay Schwaiger Scholarship to Cullman’s...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) on Wednesday, May 8 awarded the Fran Kay Schwaiger Scholarship to a deserving student at...

PREP SOCCER: Cullman’s Branham signs with Birmingham-Southern after record-setting career

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After spending the last six years playing for the Lady Bearcats and filling the record books, Cullman’s Abby Branham signed an athletic scholarship...

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Cold Springs’ Campbell signs with Montevallo

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BREMEN, Ala. – Family, teammates, friends, coaches and more packed out the library at Cold Springs High School Thursday afternoon to recognize an Eagle athlete extending...

Arrests and incidents reported May 9, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

‘Lyndon’s Walk Across America’ coming to Cullman this Saturday

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CULLMAN, Ala. – On Saturday, concerned citizens will gather at Sportsman Lake Park in Cullman for a local stop of Lyndon’s Walk Across America,...

CATA Health Science students complete landmark program, reflect on remarkable year

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CULLMAN, Ala. - This month, Cullman County high schools will graduate a group of students who will be ready to take off their caps...

City School Board opens bidding for playground equipment

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met for a special called meeting Thursday morning to open the bidding process for new playground...

Gracie Hudspeth named 2019 Cullman County Career Technical Education Student of...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Carmen “Gracie” Hudspeth, a Hanceville High School senior enrolled in the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Health Science program, was recently...

PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: ‘Cats headed back to Montgomery after sweeping Hueytown...

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HUEYTOWN, Ala. – After sweeping the Golden Gophers on their home field with a 13-11 win in game one and a 2-0 win in game two,...

11-year-old Denna Chivers holding 3rd annual yard sale to help animals

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Young animal advocate Denna Chivers is getting ready for her third annual yard sale to benefit the Cullman County Animal Shelter....

Alabama Bait Bill becomes law

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MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Hunters in Alabama can now hunt white-tailed deer (when in season) and feral pigs with the aid of bait on privately owned...

Obituary: Dorothy Louise Billingsley

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Dorothy Louise Billingsley, 54, was born on Sept. 6, 1964 and passed away on May 4, 2019.

Obituary: Randy Nolan Moses

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Mr. Randy Nolan Moses, 65, of Horton passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.  No services are planned.

Obituary: Robert Leon Watson

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Robert Leon Watson, 92, of Nesmith entered into rest on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at his home. Mr. Watson was born on Sept. 22, 1926. Complete...

Obituary: Chase Alexander Williams

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Chase Alexander Williams, 16, of Double Springs, entered into rest on May 6, 2019. Chase was born on Oct. 10, 2002 in Montgomery, Alabama. He...

Obituary: James Ernest Shaw

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Graveside services for James Ernest Shaw, 71, of Jasper, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Corinth West Cemetery. Cullman Heritage...

Wallace State’s Culinary Pride Club wins Gumbo Gala trophy for 3rd...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. –  Wallace State’s Culinary Pride Club has won the Gumbo Gala trophy for the third consecutive year. Wallace State’s Culinary team won the...

Wallace State holding commencement exercises May 10

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and President Vicki Karolewics will host Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Tom Drake Coliseum,...

Arrests and incidents reported May 8, 2019

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

Holly Pond to install new speed limit, school zone speed limit...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Tuesday night spent a good portion of its meeting discussing new speed limit signs...

CDC’s accessible playground underway; funds still being raised

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CULLMAN, Ala. - After lots of waiting, hoping and fundraising, the Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) is seeing its new accessible playground start...

Obituary: Billy Edwards

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Billy Edwards, 89, of Oneonta, AL was born on Oct. 12, 1929 to the late W. F. and Ethel Sims Edwards and passed away...

Obituary: James Carl Horne

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Memorial services for Mr. James Carl Horne, 92, of Cullman are on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 10 a.m. at West President Church of...

Obituary: John “Thad” Bates

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John “Thad” Bates of Cullman passed away May 6, 2019 at the age of 91. He was born June 1, 1927 in Cullman to Robert...

Obituary: Delilah Faye Perry

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Graveside services for Delilah Faye Perry, 84, of Hanceville, will be at Hopewell Cemetery at a later date.  Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...

PREP GOLF: Fairview’s Lawson qualifies for State Tournament

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GADSDEN, Ala. - The Fairview Lady Aggies were at Silver Lakes Golf Course for the North Sub-State Regional Tournament in Gadsden on Tuesday and...

Hooper joins staff at St. Bernard

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Bernard community welcomed Tyler Hooper (SBP ’07) to the Alumni and Development Office of the school in April.  Hooper,...

Pet of the Week: You’ll love Lucylou!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. Lucylou is a 1-year-old terrier mix, jet...

WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s tennis, baseball and softball updates

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HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s women’s tennis team had three players earn singles victories this week at the National Junior College Athletic Association Division...

Arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2019

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

PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats gearing up for semi-final matchup at Hueytown

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CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s May, which means the Cullman Bearcats are deep in the AHSAA State Baseball Playoffs chasing another state title. For the sixth straight...

2nd annual Kids’ Summer Showcase Tuesday

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CULLMAN, Ala. – There’s always the same question when the school year comes to an end: What are the kids going to do over...

Community Happenings: Tuesday, May 7

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Lunch at VFW Post 2214 Everyone come to Tuesday's lunch at the VFW Post in Cullman. Starts at 11:30, $5 per plate. We have carryout...

Marchman addresses Baileyton Council on new 10-cent fuel tax increase

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BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council welcomed Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman to its Monday night meeting to help clarify what, if any,...

‘Clothed in Cullman’ raises more than $18K for Curt’s Closet

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CULLMAN, Ala.  - Hundreds of Cullman-area residents turned out at the Cullman Civic Center Saturday to shop, eat and show their support for Ashley...

Obituary: Randall Keith Blackwood

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Graveside services for Randall Keith Blackwood, 52, of Cullman, were Monday, May 6, 2019 at Crossroads Cemetery with Tommy Blackwood officiating; interment in Cross...

Obituary: Paul Dudley Freeman

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Dr. Paul Dudley Freeman, DMD, 64, of Hanceville, died Sunday, May 5, 2019. Paul was a deacon at Northbrook Baptist Church, his beloved church. He...

Obituary: Billie Jo Motes

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Billie Jo Motes, 86, was born on Nov. 15, 1932 and passed away on May 5, 2019. A graveside service will take place Wednesday, May...

Obituary: Christina Marie Cason Hopper

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Christina Marie Cason Hopper, 30, was born on Nov. 19, 1988 and passed away on May 4, 2019. Visitation will be May 7 from 11...

Obituary: Melvin Talley

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Mr. Melvin Talley, 83, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019.  Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Obituary: Guin Andrews

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Guin Andrews, 83, of Addison, entered into rest Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Folsom Health and Rehab in Cullman. Mr. Andrews was born on Aug....

Check that receipt! Some area stores collecting repealed half-cent tax; corrections...

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See update in video below! CULLMAN, Ala. - After the Cullman County Commission voted to enact a half cent sales tax increase on March 12,...

Arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2019

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

PREP SOFTBALL: Regional Tournaments coming up this week for local teams

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Five local squads are headed to regional tournaments this week after their strong showings in their area tournaments and each one is looking for a spot...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crews to repair I-65 guardrail at Lacon Tuesday-Thursday, May...

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that crews will be repairing guardrail on Interstate 65 northbound just north of...

STATE TENNIS RECAP: West Point, St. Bernard, Cullman qualify after sectional...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The St. Bernard Boys Tennis Team recently competed in the Boys 1A/3A state tournament in Montgomery. The Saints qualified for state after finishing runners-up...

Community Happenings: Monday, May 6

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Hanceville Kids’ Fish-O-Rama 4-7 p.m. at Veterans Park in Hanceville; Free and open to all kids old enough to hold a fishing pole.   Cullman City Planning...

Wallace State’s Rotaract Club makes donation for ‘Tame the Hunger’ drive

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Rotaract Club members know what it means to “give back.”Wallace State’s Rotaract Club, the student level of...

The past comes alive at Good Hope’s Alabama Bicentennial Festival

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The rich history of Good Hope was celebrated Saturday at the There’s Good Hope in Alabama Festival. The students and...

Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force: Childhaven striving to keep kids...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Childhaven is a nonprofit, Christian children's home that serves abused and neglected teenagers and their families in Alabama.  The organization serves...

Arizona’s Dean Rojas wins MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage 5 event...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The world’s 80 best anglers spent the past week competing on Smith Lake in Major League Fishing’s (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Stage Five...

Cullman Relay For Life raises more than $14K

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Hundreds gathered at the Cullman County Fairgrounds Friday evening for the 2019 Relay For Life event to celebrate cancer survivors, honor...

67-County Alabama Garden Party: Conecuh 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,...

Teach a Child to Fish Day a hit at Sportsman Lake

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park was full of young anglers Saturday morning for Pond Hopper Nation’s Teach a Child to Fish Day with...

Wiggins, Matt and Jordan Lee eliminated after Saturday’s Knockout Round

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After waiting through a rain delay early Saturday morning, 40 anglers hit Smith Lake for the knockout round of Major League Fishing’s (MLF)...

Cullman woman killed in I-65 crash

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman was killed early Saturday morning in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 65, 1 mile east of Dodge City. Christina...

STATE TRACK MEETS: Saints, Lady Saints finish as 1A runners-up, state...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – They had to work through a quick schedule to dodge the rain but when this year’s 1A-3A State track meet was over, St....

A store with a mission: New King’s Home Thrift Store opens...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The King’s Home Thrift Store held a grand opening celebration in Hanceville Thursday, opening in place of the old Jimmie Hale...

Addison’s Jesse Wiggins, Cullman’s Matt and Jordan Lee headed into Saturday’s...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - After his monster day on the water Wednesday in the Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Stage Five, Addison's Jesse...

Obituary: Jamie Quinn

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Jamie James Lawayne Quinn of Hanceville passed away on May 2, 2019 at the age of 39. He was born Dec. 13, 1979 in...

Obituary: Thomas H. Graves

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Mr. Thomas H. Graves, 95, of Hanceville, passed May 2, 2019 in Hanceville, Alabama. Mr. Graves was born to Vernard and Lou Liettela (Morrow) Graves...

Obituary: Sandra Sue Hildreth Hutchens

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Sandra Sue Hildreth Hutchens, 75, of Crane Hill died Thursday, May 2, 2019. She was the youngest daughter of 10 children. Sandra is survived by her...