Arrests and Incidents reported November 13, 2024  

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 13, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Jones Chapel VFD gets new ladder truck

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JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department received its new ladder truck on Oct. 17.   Chief Clint Thrasher said the ladder...

Annual Lights of Love program to honor Jerry Lawson

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CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman Regional Foundation’s Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 6...

Christmas Tour of Homes coming Dec. 8

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Share Club of Cullman Christmas Tour of Homes will take place on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1-5 p.m. in the...

Local man dies in single-vehicle crash 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man died in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday, Nov. 12, near HomTex on U.S. Highway 31. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified...

Duck River Baptist hosting 20th annual Thanksgiving Community Meal today

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Duck River Baptist Church invites the Cullman community to its annual Thanksgiving Community Meal on Wednesday, Nov. 13, beginning at 5...

Wallace State Cross Country teams place 3rd, 4th at NJCAA Championships

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Community College Cross Country teams made strong showings this weekend at the National Junior College Athletic Association DII...

Obituary: Robin “Puddin” Elizabeth Thrailkill

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Robin "Puddin" Elizabeth Thrailkill, age 63, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024.  Puddin is survived by her husband, Joseph Thrailkill; her...

Obituary: Frances Eulala McCain

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Frances Eulala Murphree McCain, age 98, of Alabaster, Alabama formerly of Eva Alabama passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024. Frances was born in...

Obituary: Patty Alldredge Smith

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Funeral service for Patty Alldredge Smith, age 80, of Cullman, is Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, officiated...

Arrests and Incidents reported November 12, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 12, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Kid Rock, Nickelback, Hank Williams Jr. To headline Rock the South...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Peachtree Entertainment on Tuesday announced that Kid Rock, Nickelback and Hank Williams Jr. will headline Rock the South June 19-21, 2025, in Cullman. "Known as The Biggest Party In The...

Cullman Christkindlmarkt unveils exciting new attractions, expanded ice rink

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CULLMAN, Ala. — Guests at this year’s Cullman Christkindlmarkt can experience thrilling new attractions, including Alabama's largest Ferris wheel, a massive tubing slide and...

Fairview honors local veterans

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. -  Fairview High School hosted its annual Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 8. Teacher and program organizer Whitney Haynes said there...

‘We hope to make this Thanksgiving a little brighter’

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Hele Bowls to serve up free Thanksgiving plates CULLMAN, Ala. - This Thanksgiving, local restaurant Hele Bowls will be opening its doors to provide free...

‘Everybody has the ability to be a superhero’: Local veteran organizes...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cross Creek Golf Course hosted a Veterans Golfer Appreciation event Monday, and the course was packed with players enjoying a perfect...

Rediscovering ‘real bread’: Women’s Whole Grain Conference Nov.14

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BAILEYTON, Ala. - Bailey’s Bread is set to host the Women’s Whole Grain Conference on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m.-noon. The conference will...

PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont splits season openers against Madison County

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VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont tipped off its season at home against Madison County Monday night and split a pair of varsity matchups against the...

PREP BASKETBALL: Addison Lady Bulldogs drop season opener to Corner

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ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs tipped off their season at home against the 5A Corner Lady Yellow Jackets Monday night and lost...

Obituary: Frances Youngblood-McNutt

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Funeral services for Frances Youngblood-McNutt will be 2 p.m., Saturday, November 16th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hanceville. Burial will follow the service at...

Arrests and Incidents reported November 11, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Festive feast

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Trying to channel your inner chef this holiday season? Consider diving into some traditional German and Bavarian dishes to make the holiday season extra...

Obituary: Dortha “Dottie” Nell Hembree

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After 96 years of life lived to the highest, Dortha “Dottie” Hembree stepped from this world into heaven on November 10, 2024, in Cullman,...

Obituary: Eva Faye Duffie

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Funeral Service for Eva Faye Duffie, age 81 of Logan, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Betty Childers Pugh

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Graveside services for Betty Childers Pugh, 92, were held at Mt. Zion Cemetery on November 10, 2024. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home facilitated the service.  Mrs....

Obituary: James D. “Smokey” Johnson

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Funeral service for James D. “Smokey” Johnson is Monday, November 11, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with Dustin Johnson officiating....

Holiday hosting on a budget

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The holidays are a time for gathering with loved ones; however, hosting can add unwanted stress to the holiday season. Whether you are cooking...

4 simple ways to stay healthy this holiday season

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*Anytime you are beginning a new workout regimen or program, always have clearance or consult with your doctor if you have any pre-existing cardiac...

Obituary: Jeffrey Louie Horton

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Funeral services for Jeffrey Louie Horton of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Thursday, November 14th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the...

Welcome to Dinovember! Join the T-Rex Tea Party Nov. 16

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Welcome to Dinovember! With November marking the start of Dinosaur Month, the Cullman County Public Library System has announced an exciting...

COLUMN: What can I get for this?

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I’ve noticed in recent years, even though I’ve paid for a motel/hotel room in advance, the check-in clerk always wants my credit card for...

5th annual Christmas Market at Cornerstone Revival Center coming Nov. 16

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cornerstone Revival Center is set to host its fifth annual Christmas Market on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., an...

Files from yesteryear: 1918, 1938

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From the files of 1918   Mrs. John Lewis and children, of Birmingham, are the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Linton. Colonel and Mrs....

PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview, West Point earn wins at 5th annual Fairview...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The fifth annual Fairview Tip-Off Classic was hosted at Fairview High School Saturday, and we had several local teams in the...

PREP BASKETBALL: Addison Lady Bulldogs preparing to tip off 2024-25 season

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ADDISON, Ala. – This year’s Addison Lady Bulldogs team is returning a lot more experience to the court than they had just a season...

Wallace State Future Foundation raises record $384,621 at annual luncheon

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation raised a record $384,621 at its 20th annual Student Investment Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 7....

Hanceville man killed in crash

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CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Hanceville man is dead following a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3:25 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Alabama State...

New restaurants, drive-thru coffee shop coming to Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Several new restaurants are coming to Cullman, including Half Shell Oyster House, 7 Brew, Dunkin’ Donuts, Outback Steakhouse and a second...

West Elementary hosts annual Veterans Day program

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CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary hosted its annual Veterans Day program on Thursday, Nov. 7, with two performances by its fifth graders. Military veteran and...

40-plus years of service: Honoring Jackie Horton

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - Jackie Horton has been serving meals to homebound seniors for more than 40 years from the Holly Pond Senior Center....

PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Fairview fends off Carver Birmingham 15-12...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After capping the regular season undefeated a week ago, the Fairview Aggies were back home at Dafford Smith Stadium Friday night...

PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Good Hope advances with 42-12 win...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders were back home taking on the Hatton Hornets in the first round of the 4A state...

PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Cold Springs falls at No. 5 Winston County...

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DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – Cold Springs traveled to Winston County for a round one matchup Friday night and the Yellow Jackets scored early and...

PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison falls at Berry 54-38

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EAST BERRY, Ala. – Addison made the trip to Berry for a round one matchup against the Wildcats Friday night and the Bulldogs were...

PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont eliminated by Lauderdale County 24-0

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ROGERSVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to face the Lauderdale County Tigers in the first round of the 3A state playoffs Friday night and unfortunately...

PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Late stop lifts Meek over Hubbertville 14-8

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ARLEY, Ala. – The Tigers rode a 7-game win streak into their first-round playoff matchup with Hubbertville and they kept things rolling Friday night...

PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats fall at No. 2 Parker 35-0

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Cullman hit the road for round one of the 6A state playoffs Friday night and unfortunately for Bearcat fans, they ran...

Obituary: Sheila Venable Dill

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Sheila Venable Dill, age 68 of Cullman passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, Cullman Regional. She was born November 4, 1956, to David...

Obituary: Edna Faye Rollins

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Edna Faye Rollins, age 83, of Addison, Alabama, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. There...

Arrests and Incidents reported November 8, 2024 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Lady Tan’s Circle of Friends’ by Lisa See

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Lise See’s latest novel is set in China in the Ming Dynasty of the 15th century. The novel opens with 8-year-old Tan Yunxian being trained...

Pet of the week: Meet Fancy

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Fancy, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, is small Beagle with an enormous heart. She is approximately 8 years old...

Fairview council talks park plan progress

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, was called to order by Mayor Keith Henry and opened with an...

Cullman Fire Rescue responds to house fire in SW Cullman 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Rescue responded to a house fire shortly after 8:45 Thursday night, Nov. 7.   According to Fire Chief Darren Peeples,...

PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats tip off season with wins

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Both of Cullman’s varsity squads hosted season openers at Bearcat Arena Thursday night and both teams tipped off their seasons with...

Obituary: Richard “Rick” Wayne Thomas

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Richard (Rick) Wayne Thomas, age 67, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.  Rick is survived by his wife, Janice Thomas; his...

Arrests and Incidents reported November 7, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

The fellowship of the cookie: 2nd annual Cookie Crawl commences Nov....

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the Christmas Open House Cookie Crawl for a second year on Saturday,...

Cullman Christkindlmarkt introduces Ferris wheel, expanded attractions

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CULLMAN, Ala. — This holiday season, visitors of the Cullman Christkindlmarkt can experience the festivities from a new perspective - nearly 110 feet above...

Baileyton council sees 2 resignations

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BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway called the Baileyton Town Council’s monthly meeting to order on Monday, Nov. 4, with Councilman Greg Griffin opening...

Wallace State Nursing holds annual Let’s Pretend Hospital

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education welcomed the first of more than 1,000 students to its annual Let’s Pretend...

4 Wallace State Volleyball players recognized with postseason awards

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Four Wallace State Community College Volleyball players have been recognized by the Alabama Community College Conference for postseason awards, as voted...

Obituary: Hugh C. Shelton, Sr.

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Funeral Service for Hugh C. Shelton, Sr., age 81 of Hanceville, will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Shelton Grove...

Arrests and Incidents reported November 6, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 6, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Cullman City Council accepts $1M grant for airport construction

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, Nov. 4, passed a resolution to accept grant funds in the amount of $1 million...

Alabama Power, ADCNR team up to build offshore reefs

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With landfills reaching capacity, what could be a better way to repurpose decommissioned equipment than using it to build habitat for Alabama’s great offshore...

Obituary: Ricky Lynn Goble

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Ricky Lynn Goble, age 69 of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Cullman Regional. He was born, March 20, 1955 in...

Alabama residents anticipating fall color as temperatures drop

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The weather is not the only thing that is changing in Alabama. Along with lower temperatures, fall colors are also...

Thousands gather for Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Despite a day filled with overcast skies and canceled flight shows, the Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration saw an impressive turnout...

Cullman County voters nix 15% medical marijuana tax

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Local Amendment 1, which would have levied a 15% tax on medical marijuana, did not pass. The additional tax would have benefited...

Obituary: Belinda Miller

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Funeral Service for Belinda Miller, age 59 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home;...

Obituary: Patricia Faye Evans

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Funeral Service for Patricia Faye Evans, age 69 of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Lalton R. Miller

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Lalton R. Miller, 84, of Falkville, AL passed away on November 2, 2024. A memorial service will be held at the Cullman Funeral Home...

‘Empower, Transform, Inspire’: Evolve Fitness opens new location in Cullman

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Updated Nov. 5, 2024, at 6:05 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – A crowd of friends, family and fitness enthusiasts gathered on Second Avenue Southeast Saturday morning...

Arrests and Incidents reported November 5, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 5, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Freed-Hardeman University student from Arab selected as 2024 homecoming court representative

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HENDERSON, Tenn. -  Eighteen Freed-Hardeman University students have been chosen by their peers to proudly represent their school as members of FHU's 2024 homecoming...

Wallace State hosting annual ‘Salute to United States Veterans’ concert Nov....

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College will hold its annual “Salute to United States Veterans” concert on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, at...

‘Fruitful’: The Link honors volunteers

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County on Friday, Nov. 1, hosted its 2024 Gala at Cotton Creek Warehouse. The theme for the...

Fairview High students participate in mock election

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School held a mock election Monday, Nov. 4, ahead of the Nov. 5 General Election. Students from grades nine through...

November events at the library

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Do you enjoy Legos, crafting or even dinosaur tea parties? Well you are in luck, because the main branch of the...

Arrests and Incidents reported November 4, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 4, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

WSCC ATHLETICS: Cross Country teams ranked 3rd, 7th heading into nationals

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s men’s cross country team is ranked third nationally and the women are ranked seventh as the teams...

WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball finishes runner-up at ACCC Tournament

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s Volleyball team finished as runner-up at the 2024 Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Volleyball Championship held this weekend at...

COLUMN: Love locks over the river

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Many rivers have locks, but not only the kind that lower or raise boats in its water. You may have seen them before, but...

FAITH: ‘Be confident in who God calls you to be’: County...

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BREMEN, Ala. – The 2024 Cullman County Fair Queen pageant was held at the County Fair on Oct. 8th and Cold Springs' Avery Gerstman...

Letter to the editor: The Prodigal Nation (A short parable)

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A wonderful Father was there at her birth. He watched as a brave young nation struggled to stand on her feet. Her people were...

Know before you go: Nov. 5 General Election

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2024 General Election is this Tuesday, Nov. 5. “It's important for everyone that is registered in Cullman County to go vote...

Files from yesteryear: 1951

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From the files of 1951 Oak Level News Reverend J.S. Shults filled his appointment here on Sunday and Sunday night. Mrs. Loy Hinkle, Freida and Frances, attended...

Obituary: Pamela Sean Dean

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Pamela Sean Dean, age 58, of Baileyton, Alabama passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her parents: Jerry and...

St. Bernard releases 2nd edition ornament featuring historic Administration Building

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CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School recently announced the release of the second edition in its annual ornament series, following last year’s successful...

Jacobs proclaims November ‘Care at Home Month’ in Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Recognizing the profound impact of home health care and hospice services in the community, the City of Cullman joined the National...

Annual Christkindlmarkt Parade coming Nov. 22

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Christkindlmarkt Parade is set to dazzle attendees with lights, music and holiday spirit on Friday, Nov. 22, at 6:30...

Fairview’s Little Free Library opens

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - A Little Free Library is officially open in Fairview, thanks to a local woman’s initiative. Stephanie Sprouse raised $600 for the completion...

Fall back this weekend!

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Don’t forget to roll your clocks back one hour this weekend! Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 a.m. Enjoy an extra...

PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview caps undefeated regular season with 48-21 win at...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The unbeaten Fairview Aggies made the trip to a packed James W. Shabel Stadium in Good Hope for a highly-anticipated...

PREP FOOTBALL: Meek wraps up regular season with 54-12 win over...

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ARLEY, Ala. – After crushing Vina on the road last week, the Meek Tigers returned home to wrap up the regular season against Carbon...

PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Oak Grove in season finale 57-13

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were back home at Ray Talley Stadium to play their regular season finale against Oak Grove Friday night...

PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond hammers Cleveland on the road 48-13

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CLEVELAND, Ala. – Holly Pond hit the road to wrap up its 2024 season against Cleveland Friday night and the Broncos capped their season...

PREP FOOTBALL: West Point drops season finale at Brewer 35-0

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BREWER, Ala. – The West Point Warriors made the trip to Brewer to play their final game of the season against the Patriots but...

Obituary: Julian Franklin Skinner, Jr.

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Julian Franklin Skinner, Jr., age 87 of Cullman, passed this life on October 31, 2024. Frank (Frankie) was the son of the late Julian...