Wallace State softball home opener set for Thursday

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Wallace State’s softball team HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s softball team hosts its first home game of the season on Thursday, welcoming 14th-ranked Chattanooga State for...

Wallace State Quiz Bowl team earns second straight trip to nationals

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The Wallace State Community College Quiz Bowl team earned a spot in the National Academic Quiz Tournaments’ Community College Championship in Chicago, Ill., March...

‘Black Panther’ gets 5/5 stars

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“Black Panther” is the latest addition to Marvel’s cinematic universe and stars Chadwick Boseman as T’challa. Directed by Ryan Coogler, “Black Panther” picks up...

Fighting the ‘right fight’: Good Hope teen reaches out to children...

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13-year-old Tripp Taylor speaks at Daystar Church. / Courtesy of Taylor family GOOD HOPE - When Robert Taylor lost his sister Ashley Taylor to a...

Trimble woman arrested for elder abuse and neglect

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Tina Marie Turney / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office TRIMBLE - A Trimble woman was arrested Friday, charged with second-degree elder abuse and neglect, third-degree domestic...

Arrest report: Feb. 16-19

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 16-19. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Adkins, Jamie Rae, 33 failure to...

Severe Weather Sales Tax Holiday this Friday-Sunday

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MONTGOMERY - Alabama is observing its seventh annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday this weekend. It will run from Friday, Feb. 23 through Sunday,...

West Point council back to business after recent controversy

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The West Point Town council met Monday, Feb. 19. / W.C. Mann WEST POINT - After confusion over the wording of an online report about...

Security Check: Hanceville Schools review security plans with police, sheriff’s office

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Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, standing, addresses members of the Hanceville Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff's Office, Hanceville Fire and Rescue and others, including...

Empty Bowls feeds the hungry

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For $10, guests received hot, homemade chili, a grilled cheese sandwich and a drink. Guests also got to take home an original handmade bowl....

NORTHWEST REGIONAL: Phil Campbell eliminates Cold Springs Lady Eagles, 46-29

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HANCEVILLE - After falling just one game shy of advancing to Birmingham last season, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles were in that same situation...

NORTHWEST REGIONAL: Dragons topple Aggies, 64-42

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Fairview’s Cameron Guthrie (22) / Nick Griffin HANCEVILLE - The Fairview Aggies’ season came to a close at 17-15 Monday morning after falling to the...

NORTHWEST REGIONAL: Wenonah ends Lady Aggies’ season, 54-38

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Fairview's Valentina Klocker (23) / Nick Griffin HANCEVILLE - The Fairview Lady Aggies fell in their round of Sweet 16 matchup with Wenonah Monday morning...

Files from Yesteryear: 1940 and 1957

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From the Files of 1940: Loretta Parris, age five, of Vinemont, Route Two, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Parris...

NORTHWEST REGIONAL: Hanceville upsets no. 5 Holly Pond, 65-59

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Hanceville’s Zeke McDonald (3) goes hard against a wall of Holly Pond defense Saturday night in the 3A Boys Northwest Regional. / Nick Griffin HANCEVILLE...

15th annual Empty Bowls event set for Monday

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Guests get to take home an original, handmade bowl. / Tribune file photo CULLMAN - It’s time again for one of the most popular annual...

PREP BASEBALL: New Aggie team ready to hit the diamond

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The Fairview Aggies will open their baseball season on Feb. 20 at home against Brewer.  / Tribune file photo FAIRVIEW - Opening Day is fast...

Obituary: John William Marlow

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John William Marlow, 91, was born on October 7, 1926, to William Odas and Annie Bell Runge Marlow. He passed February 14, 2018, at...

Obituary: Margaret Edna Morton

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Funeral services for Margaret Edna Morton, 93, of Hanceville will be held Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel,...

Sweet! Big Spoon Creamery coming to Mae’s Food Hall

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CULLMAN - Ready your sweet tooth: Big Spoon Creamery is coming to Mae's Food Hall. Mae's made the announcement on its Facebook page early...

Move over Pyeongchang, it’s the Toddler Olympics!

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Lindley, Guy and Colton, three of Saturday's Toddler Olympics winners / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The 2018 Winter Olympics are happening now in Pyeongchang, South...

NORTHWEST REGIONAL: Lady Raiders knocked off by Danville, 49-39

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Good Hope's Erika Woodall (1) drives toward the basket on Saturday in the 2018 Northwest Regional. / Bill Piper HANCEVILLE - The Good Hope Lady...

Celebrate Arbor Week – plant a tree!

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MONTGOMERY - the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) encourages all Alabamians to join in this year’s observance of Arbor Week, which runs from Monday, Feb.19...

NORTHWEST REGIONAL: Meek falls to South Lamar, 58-46

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Meek’s Payton Key (20) getting a shot off against South Lamar Friday night in the Northwest Regional Tournament at Wallace State. / Nick Griffin HANCEVILLE...

Obituary: Wendell Jeff Smith

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Wendell Jeff Smith, 81, of Cullman, passed away on February 15, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, William J Smith and Verla...

Obituary: Jerald Henry McMurrey

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Funeral services for Jerald Henry McMurrey, 76, of Hanceville are Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Union Grove Baptist Church, Bobby Waddle officiating, with interment...

Obituary: Shirley Ann Coggins

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Memorial Graveside services for Mrs. Shirley Ann Coggins, age 75, of Cullman, are incomplete at this time, but will be announced later. Shirley was born...

Cullman Lions Club’s annual Fish & Ham Dinner set for March...

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The Cullman Lions Club will host its annual Fish and Ham dinner on Saturday, March 3 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Cullman Middle...

Trooper G.W. Parker recognized for heroic actions in Cullman wreck

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Alabama State Trooper G.W. Parker was honored Friday with a resolution from the Alabama House of Representatives, commending him for saving Cullman resident Donny...

Arrest report: Feb. 15

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 15. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Chapman, Colby Michael, 20 second-degree rape Copeland,...

Wallace State recognizes Phi Theta Kappa spring inductees

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Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has welcomed one of its largest groups this semester. / WSCC HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa...

Fairview High on ‘soft lockdown’ following online threats

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Updated 2-16-18 9:30 a.m. FAIRVIEW - Fairview High School is currently on a "soft lockdown" following online threats according to Ed Roberson, chief financial officer...

1 dead after wreck at CR 437 and Smith Lake

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CULLMAN COUNTY - One person died following a single-vehicle wreck on County Road 437 Thursday night. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said that...

CATA shows off programs at bustling Open House

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Students from CATA's heating and air conditioning program were on hand to speak to visitors at Thursday night's Open House. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN -...

Vehicle runs into lake on County Road 437; occupants rescued

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See updated story here: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/02/16/1-dead-after-wreck-cr-437-and-smith-lake Updated 2-15-18 9:30 p.m. CULLMAN COUNTY - Multiple emergency personnel responded Thursday night when a car ended up in Smith Lake...

Chief Culpepper celebrates 40 years with Cullman Police

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Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, right, received a custom-made 40-year pin, presented by Councilman and Public Safety Committee Chairman Andy Page, and a standing...

NORTHWEST REGIONAL: Lady Eagles eliminate Lamar Co., 59-41; Hill on fire...

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Cold Springs' Elizabeth Hill (3) led her team, and the game, with 30 points. / Nick Griffin HANCEVILLE - The Cold Springs Lady Eagles knocked...

(Updated) TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE: Bojangles’ closes its doors unexpectedly on Valentine’s Day

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Crews were onsite on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 taking down the signs from the Bojangles’ building on Cherokee Avenue. The restaurant closed unexpectedly late...

Holly Pond Fair Queen contestants named

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Pictured are the contestants for the 2018 Holly Pond Fair Queen Representative Pageant. Seated: Kirsten Campbell, Leah Tarvin and Molly Gambrill; standing: Abrey Norman...

Arrest report: Feb. 14

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Barnett, Santanna Marie, 27 failure to...

Cullman Regional Airport’s Harrison appointed to NATA committee

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Ben Harrison / Photo courtesy of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, www.cullmanchamber.org VINEMONT - Cullman Regional Airport General Manger Ben Harrison has been selected...

Obituary: Donald Gene Stewart

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Funeral services for Donald Gene Stewart, 71 of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2018 at Mt. Grove Baptist Church at Hanceville,...

Obituary: Charles Warren Cordes

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Charles Warren Cordes of Cullman passed away on February 9, 2018 at the age of 96. He was born in Cullman on March 10, 1921...

Obituary: Sandy Fenske

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Funeral Service for Sandy Fenske, age 59 of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Obituary: Margie Ann White Burns

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Funeral service for Margie Ann White Burns, 68, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...

Obituary: Margie Ann White Burns

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Funeral service for Margie Ann White Burns, 68, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...

County schools see increase in attendance after flu shutdown

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette reported on Wednesday that attendance numbers are up system-wide for both students and staff after...

NORTHWEST REGIONAL: Schedule for local teams; play starts Thursday

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CULLMAN -  The annual Northwest Regional Tournament gets underway on Thursday at Tom Drake Coliseum on the campus of Wallace State Community College. Six...

Cullman native challenging Robert Aderholt for US House seat

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Cullman native Anthony Blackmon is challenging incumbent US Rep. Robert Aderholt for his seat in the US House of Representatives. / Photo Courtesy Anthony...

Hanceville’s Jordan Lowery graduates basic training

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United States Air Force Airman Jordan Lowery graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive,...

Arrest report: Feb. 13

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 13. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Bartlett, Michael Shawn, 40 third-degree domestic...

Gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson spends the day in Cullman

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Gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson stopped at Johnny’s Bar-B-Q for lunch on Tuesday. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson made several stops...

2 arrested on drug distribution charges

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William Sturgeon, Jr., left, and Jennifer Guthery, right / Cullman Police Department CULLMAN -  Cullman Police this week arrested two people on drug distribution charges....

Residents vote to establish town of Berlin

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When the community center reopened after the vote count, Patrick Bates, who has led the two-year effort to incorporate Berlin, spoke briefly to reporters....

Saint Bernard students bake king cakes for Fat Tuesday

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Left to right: Andrew Sweeney, Ben Swalley, Eva Barck and Irena Biedenstein CULLMAN - Fat Tuesday was in full swing at Saint Bernard Prep School...

SUB REGIONAL ROUNDUP: Bulldogs, Aggies, Broncos advance to Sweet 16

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CULLMAN - Tuesday was another night of sub-regional play for local basketball teams, with some varsity boys’ squads looking to advance to the Sweet...

SUB REGIONALS: Holly Pond outworks Colbert Heights, 87-69

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HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Broncos eliminated Colbert Heights Tuesday night, 87-69, behind a barrage of 3-point shots to punch their ticket to...

It’s a yes: Berlin residents vote to incorporate

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BERLIN - Two years of planning came to fruition today, with the residents of Berlin voting to incorporate their community to become the town...

City moves closer to more loft apartments; new traffic lights going...

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Council President Pro Tem Jenny Folsom, Councilman Clint Hollingsworth and Mayor Woody Jacobs at Monday night's Cullman City Council meeting / W.C. Mann CULLMAN -...

County dismisses 2 companies from pending litigation

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning authorized County Attorney Chad Floyd to dismiss two parties from the County’s pending litigation against...

Arrest report: Feb. 12

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Coots, Tyler Steve, 23 third-degree domestic...

TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE: Garlan Gudger, Jr. talks state senate run

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Southern Accents owner and Cullman City Council President Garlan Gudger, Jr. is challenging incumbent Alabama Sen. Paul Bussman, R- Cullman for the Alabama District...

City of Cullman honors police, firefighters and CHS Theatre

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Members of Cullman Fire Rescue were among those honored at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - At its regular meeting...

Cullman Police bust forgery operation; 4 arrested so far

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Left to right: Christopher Allen Haynes, Chad Thomas Wallace, Gregory Wade Wallace and Galon Wesley Parker / Cullman Police Department CULLMAN - The Cullman Police...

SUB REGIONALS: Lady Aggies, Lady Eagles, Lady Raiders advance to Sweet...

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The Lady Aggies are headed to the Sweet 16. / Sammy Confer FAIRVIEW - Several local teams were in sub-regional action Monday night, looking to...

Pet of the Week: help Lewis find his forever home

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to this week’s Pet of the Week, Lewis. He’s a mixed-breed dog whom Ruttkay...

Good Hope council awards $26K to schools

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Good Hope High School Principal John Hood, in white, accepts $14,000 for his school from Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett. / Nick Griffin GOOD HOPE...

Cullman Regional’s Hospice establishes Mitchell Investment Fund for indigent patients

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Pictured from left to right, Gary Mitchell, representing the estate of Vervil Lovene Mitchell; Nell Dunlap, chair of Hospice of Cullman County Inc. Board;...

Arrest report: Feb. 9-11

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 9-11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Bailey, Jon Austin Hilton, 34 failure...

Chess Bedsole headlines packed Cullman GOP meeting; candidate list

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Candidate for Alabama attorney general, Chess Bedsole, headlined the latest meeting of the Cullman County Republican Party. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman County...

Galloway crowned Miss Wallace State 2018

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Samantha Galloway of Fyffe, second from left, was crowned 2018 Miss Wallace State by the most recent title holder, Jordan Johnson, left, during the...

Obituary: Herman Albert “Sonny” Voigt Jr.

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Funeral services for Herman Albert “Sonny” Voigt Jr., 87, of Hanceville are Monday, February 12 at 1:30 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Pastor Sandy...

Countdown on for Berlin incorporation vote

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Patrick Bates talks to a visitor about the advantages of an incorporated Berlin. Berlin residents head to the polls on Tuesday. / W.C. Mann BERLIN...

Colony council swears in 2 new members

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L-R: Colony Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Johnson, Mayor Donnis Leeth and new council members Mary Parker and Samuel Ashford.  / Photo courtesy...

Files from Yesteryear: 1940

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From the Files of 1940:   Hanceville Happenings Mr. and Mrs. Martin Chappell and daughter, Gail and Mrs. M.T. Coniff, of Birmingham and Mrs. M.G. Little, of...

Give your home the farmhouse look

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Signs, both vintage and reproductions, are a hallmark of the farmhouse look. / Loretta Gillespie Gone are the days of country blue kitchen cabinets or...

Great chili for a great cause

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Cullman Regional’s Cullman EMS hosted its third annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 10. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Cullman EMS hosted its...

Obituary: Ellis “Rip” Baker

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Ellis "Rip" Baker of Cullman Alabama passed away February 9, 2018 at the age of 92. He was born in Cullman on February 26,...

Obituary: Troy Melvin Ellis

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Troy Melvin Ellis, 59 of Addison, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Brookwood Medical Center. Troy was born on November 28, 1958...

Local hotel employees trained to spot signs of human trafficking

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Kathy Wilson displays tattoos commonly used to “brand” victims of trafficking. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - This week, employees of Cullman’s Hampton Inn met at...

Obituary: Randall Wyatt Putman

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Graveside services for Randall Wyatt Putman, 63, of Center Hill will be held Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Center Hill Cemetery. Mr....

Night to Shine: special needs community enjoys magical night

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A guest and his date arrive at the Night to Shine Prom Friday night at Fairview: the Grace Place. / W.C. Mann FALKVILLE - On...

Topre announces $80M expansion; Ivey in Cullman

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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...

Alabama Farmers elect new, recognize longtime leaders; Cullman County’s Jeremy Calvert...

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From left are Federation President Jimmy Parnell, Cullman County’s Jeremy Calvert and Federation Horticulture Division Director Mac Higginbotham. MONTGOMERY - More than 600 farmers representing...

AREA TOURNAMENTS: Tigers, Saints, Broncos, Aggies claim area titles

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The Fairview Aggies knocked off the top-seeded Hayden Wildcats 82-79 in a shootout Friday night to take home the 5A, Area 12 title. /...

AREA TOURNAMENT: Aggies topple top-seeded Hayden, 82-79, for area title

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Fairview's Cameron Guthrie (22) / Nick Griffin HAYDEN - The Fairview Aggies knocked off the top-seeded Hayden Wildcats 82-79 in a shootout Friday night to...

County GOP releases final list of qualified candidates

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Southern Accents Architectural Antiques owner and Cullman City Council President Garlan Gudger, left, is challenging incumbent Alabama Sen. Paul Bussman in the upcoming primary...

4 fun Saturday events

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CULLMAN - Here are four fun events coming up tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 10. Cullman EMS 3rd Annual 911 Chili Cook-Off Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cullman Regional’s Cullman...

Arrest report: Feb. 8

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Bailey, Jon Austin Hilton, 34 failure...

Holly Pond Lions Club holding 2nd annual Beans & Greens Dinner...

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The Holly Pond Lions Club is hosting its second annual Beans & Greens Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 10. The event will take place in the...

Chamber reception celebrates local industry, economic success

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Dale Greer, director of the Cullman Economic Development Agency, asked County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney to join him as he talked about their...

Hanceville council discusses impending closure of city pool

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HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council met Thursday night, and the planned closing of the city pool was discussed in greater detail. Hanceville Parks...

AREA TOURNAMENTS: Bulldogs, Lady Eagles, Lady Raiders, Lady Aggies claim area...

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The Hanceville Bulldogs beat Carbon HIll, 66-37, to claim back-to-back 3A, Area 12 titles. / Norman Bush HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Bulldogs hosted the Bulldogs...

Berlin incorporation vote less than a week away

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Berlin residents at one of the first meetings held about the possibility of incorporation, back in April 2016. / Tribune file photo BERLIN -  In...

Arrest report: Feb. 7

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 7. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Brown, Cody Weston, 26 probation violation-...

Multiple drug arrests made in separate cases

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Left to right: Angel Johnson, Matthew Childers, John Goings and Brandon Laney / Cullman Police Department CULLMAN -  The Cullman Police Department (CPD) reported multiple...

Alabama School of Fine Arts in concert tonight at Betty Leeth...

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HANCEVILLE - The orchestra, choir and jazz ensemble from the Alabama School of Fine Arts will be in concert tonight, Thursday, Feb. 8, in...

UNA: 7 local students earn degrees; Fall 2017 Dean’s List

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FLORENCE - Seven Cullman-area students received degrees from the University of North Alabama recently. Holly Lynn Hutto, B.A., cum laude Samuel Avery Dotson, B.S. Kimberly Townson Hall,...

24 local students earn degrees from University of Alabama

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TUSCALOOSA - Twenty-four Cullman-area students received degrees from The University of Alabama during its winter commencement on Dec. 16. Those students were: Grace Louise Alexander, of...

Wallace State’s Applied Technologies Division hosting 3rd annual Signing Day Feb....

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Signing letters of intent with the Machine Tool Technology last February were Austin Dibble, Bailey White, Baylon Lesley, Cameron Flippo, Christopher Widner, Colton Terry,...