Obituary: Hazel Evelyn Kuykendall

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Hazel Evelyn Kuykendall was born February 17, 1932 in Marks, Mississippi to H.R. Estridge and Bertha Inez Gilmore Estridge. She passed from this life...

MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Good Hope downs Hanceville 35-21 to win county...

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BREMEN, Ala. – Good Hope and Hanceville returned to Cold Springs High School Saturday to battle it out for this year’s county tournament championship...

MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Fairview edges Cold Springs 33-30 to claim back...

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BREMEN, Ala. – For the second consecutive season, the Fairview Lady Aggies are Cullman County Tournament Champions. The Lady Aggies fell behind Cold Springs...

Vinemont Elementary hosts ‘Christmas Around the World’ 

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VINEMONT, Ala. – It was standing room only on Wednesday morning, Dec. 13, in the Vinemont Elementary School gym as parents watched eagerly, filming...

It helps them be lovers of reading’ 

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Library hosts weekly storytime  CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library offers a variety of programming aimed at readers of all interests. For those...

‘It was so magical’

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Falkville hosts inaugural Christmas parade FALKVILLE, Ala. - The town of Falkville held its first Christmas parade Tuesday night, and saw a huge turnout. Mayor Ken...

Inaugural Sydni Helms-Hipp Memorial Barrel Race Dec. 16

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Sydni Helms-Hipp is remembered by all as a bright, caring young woman who loved her family, community and Jesus. Her life...

PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits county matchups at Meek

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ARLEY, Ala. – Addison traveled a few miles south to take on a big county rival in the Meek Tigers. The Lady Bulldogs dropped the...

PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors earn area wins over Lawrence County

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WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors hosted the Lawrence County Red Devils for a pair of area games Friday night and both varsity squads...

PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats down D.A.R. 66-59, Sharpe’s 32 leads Lady Bearcats...

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CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman was back at home at Bearcat Arena Friday night to host a pair of varsity matchups against D.A.R. and both...

Obituary: Dorothy Ann Brown

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Dorothy Ann Brown, age 88, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. Dorothy is survived by her daughter Brenda Kay (Robert Keith)...

Obituary: Carlyn Georgia Welch

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Graveside service for Carlyn Georgia Welch, 93, of Cullman, will be Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Cullman Memory Gardens, with Pastor...

Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 15, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 15, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CCSO arrest roundup

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including: Nov. 28 Deputies arrested Christopher Shaun Graves, 40,...

Cullman City School Board names Teachers of the Year

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CULLMAN, Ala. – At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Cullman City School Board recognized the system’s 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year....

Cullman’s Lauren Grace Evans named to ‘The 87’ by Troy University 

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TROY, Ala. – Lauren Grace Evans of Cullman has been selected by Troy University as a member of "The 87."  The 87, formerly Who's Who,...

WSCC instructor Susanna Heinze shares passion for biology with millions on...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — In an era dominated by internet media, Wallace State Community College biology instructor Susanna Heinze, has harnessed the power of YouTube...

Pet of the week: Romp around with Rogelio 

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CULLMAN, Ala– Rogelio, an approximately 2-year-old male miniature oinscher with a spotted caramel and ebony coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal...

Wreaths Across America ceremony at Cullman City Cemetery Dec. 16

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CULLMAN, Ala. – National Wreaths Across America Day is this Saturday, Dec. 16, and the Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American...

Obituary: Johnny Harvey Shaw

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A Celebration of Life service for Johnny Harvey Shaw, 85, of Crane Hill, will be Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at 4 p.m. at Cullman...

CPD’s Shop with a Cop coming this Saturday

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‘It is just as rewarding for the officers involved’ CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department’s longest running community policing event, Shop With a Cop,...

Wagon Trail Med-Serv awarded medical cannabis business license

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CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman County’s Wagon Trail Med-Serv was one of five integrated facility applicants awarded medical cannabis business licenses by the Alabama Medical Cannabis...

Obituary: Thomas Edward Watkins

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Thomas Edward Watkins, age 82, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at Cullman Health Care Center. He was born Dec. 4,...

Obituary: Roy Wayne Stevenson

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Roy Wayne Stevenson, 62, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Thursday morning, Dec. 14, 2023. Mr. Stevenson was born in Booneville, Mississippi, to James...

Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 14, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 14, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

TheraPlay hosting sensory-friendly Santa event this Saturday 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Photos with Santa are a trademark of the Holiday season, with bustling malls with bright fluorescent lighting, excited chatter and laughter...

Commission approves rate increases for Smith Lake Park, Stony Lonesome 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its monthly meeting on Dec. 12 approved price increases for camping and park admission fees.   Cullman County...

Baileyton hosts 4th annual Christmas Drive-Thru 

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BAILEYTON, Ala. – Young residents of Baileyton enjoyed another festive event during the holiday season as hundreds of cars lined around the Baileyton Volunteer...

Hanceville Elementary hosts ‘Christmas Around the World’

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School Assistant Principal Emily Brown wanted to bring something special to her students this year, and what better way...

Obituary: Howard Crawford Adams

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Howard Crawford Adams, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at the age of 55. Mr. Adams was born to...

Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 13, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 13, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

EES opens the wardrobe to Narnia just in time for Christmas

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CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School transformed into a lovely Christmas wonderland in recent weeks, as teachers and staff took part in a hallway...

Christmas on the Farm

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VINEMONT, Ala. - Families flocked to Snead’s Farmhouse for its Christmas on the Farm event Saturday, Dec. 9. The warmish sunny afternoon was the...

Vinemont hosts Christmas in the Park

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SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont held its third annual Christmas in the Park event on Saturday, Dec 9. A looming...

Wagon Trail Med-Serv, LLC receives medical marijuana integrated facility business license

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), at its meeting on December 12, 2023, ranked applicants and voted to award medical cannabis business...

PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond splits varsity matchups with Falkville

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HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Falkville Blue Devils in a pair of region games Tuesday night and Holly Pond ended up...

PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont fends off Fairview 60-50, Lady Eagles collect 44-33...

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VINEMONT, Ala. — The Fairview Aggies made the brief trip over to Vinemont High School for a pair of county matchups Tuesday night and...

Obituary: Elvina Judy Dodd

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Elvina Judy Dodd, 71 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at her residence. She was born July 4, 1952, in White House...

Obituary: Jan Callan Massey

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Funeral service for Jan Callan Massey, age 71, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Kathy Sue Campbell

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Kathy Sue Campbell, 64 of Double Springs, Alabama, passed away Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Hendrix Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was born May 22, 1959,...

Obituary: Carol Lynn Russell Fowler

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Carol Lynn Russell Fowler, 50, of Bremen, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 Carol was born on a Naval base in Spain. She graduated...

Obituary: Detlef Herbert Peter

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Arrangements for Detlef Herbert Peter, 73, of Hanceville, are incomplete at this time.    Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Mr. Peter was...

Obituary: Johnny Ray Quick

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Funeral service for Johnny Ray Quick, 66, of Cullman, is Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 at 6 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel. Visitation will...

Full ride: St. Bernard’s Andrew Tombo awarded prestigious scholarship

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CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard Preparatory School recently announced the remarkable achievement of one of its exceptional seniors, Nicolas “Andrew” Tombo, who has been...

Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 12, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 12, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

A last walk down (around) memory lane   

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Middle School’s (CMS) signature round building was opened one last time to the public on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 10, 2023,...

Senior spotlight: Remembering ‘Rowdy’ Ruby Elsberry 

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Hanceville Senior Center is a bit less rowdy these days as the “rowdiest of the bunch,” Ruby Elsberry, passed away...

Pancakes with Santa!

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BERLIN, Ala. - Local families and children were lined up before 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec 9, for the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Pancakes...

CCBOE rolls out new driver’s ed vehicles

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from three lucky Cullman County high schools will be practicing their driving skills in style as their new driver’s education...

(Updated) St. Joseph Dr. NW to undergo repairs starting Tuesday morning

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Updated Dec. 12, 2023, at 6:01 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved an emergency bid for reclamation and repaving of...

Obituary: Ronald Laverne White

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Ronald Laverne White, age 83, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ronald was born in Cullman, Alabama on Nov. 30,...

Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 11, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 11, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Surprising origins of America’s Christmas tradition

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The celebration of Christmas as we know it today has a surprisingly storied history, with the first recorded instance of the church celebrating Christmas...

COLUMN: Comics – they ain’t funny!

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It was a horrible, sickening phone call. Within a few seconds, my hopes and dreams were crushed like someone stepping on a Coke can....

Obituary: Gary Wayne Goggans

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Gary Wayne Goggans, age 67, of Double Springs, passed away, Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. He was born March 6, 1956...

Obituary: James Theodore Melton

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James Theodore Melton, 93, of Hanceville, AL passed away on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab. He was born July 28, 1930...

CCBOE names Roden, Davis November Employees of the Month

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and America's First Federal Credit Union recognize two employees each month. For November, those employees were Holly Pond High...

PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Help the younger ones reach their full potential’: Hanceville’s...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville's volleyball team improved a lot this season and junior Karys Henderson was one of several players that put together a...

TROJAN TAKEOVER – Troy Athletics announces fan activities surrounding Birmingham Bowl

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TROY, Ala. – Troy Football is making history with its Birmingham Bowl appearance as the back-to-back Sun Belt Conference champions are the first Sun...

Holiday safety tips from local law enforcement

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department provided a series of helpful tips to keep homes and yourselves safe...

CHS adds weather station as engineering students showcase 3D print skills...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is partnering with a weather institute to host a cutting-edge weather monitoring station on campus, with students taking...

Holly Pond Robotics Team ends spectacular 1st season

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - Students at Holly Pond Middle and Elementary Schools have a new extracurricular team on their roster this year – Robotics....

Files from yesteryear: 1933, 1952

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From the files of 1933 Mrs. J.E. Pierce and son, Leroy of Cullman, spent the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Nesmith at...

PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders fall to Hartselle at Randy Jones Classic

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WEST POINT, Ala. -- The inaugural Randy Jones Classic was hosted at West Point High School Saturday and several local squads were participating in...

Obituary: Joyce Lynn Stewart

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Joyce Lynn Stewart, age 60, passed away on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 at her residence. She was born, March 10, 1963 to J.W. McLeroy...

Obituary: Allen Howard Allred

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Funeral services for Allen Howard Allred, 83, of Hanceville, will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023at Hanceville Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11...

Obituary: Pauline Elliott Nuss

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Graveside services for Pauline Elliott Nuss, 83, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023 at Center Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Nuss was born...

Obituary: Justin Dewayne Crumbley

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Justin Dewayne Crumbley, a loving father, son, brother, and friend to many, passed away on Dec. 7, 2023, at the age of 44. Justin...

Obituary: Jon Alexander Roberts

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Memorial service for Jon Alexander Roberts, 26, of Cullman, will be Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 at 5 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with...

Obituary: David Anthony Lee Schultz

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Funeral service for David Anthony Lee Schultz, 47, of Cullman, is incomplete at this time. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Mr. Schultz...

Obituary: Nelson Keith Buchanan

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Memorial service for Nelson Keith Buchanan, 79, of Cullman, is incomplete at this time.    Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Mr. Buchanan...

Obituary: Leigh Ann Johnson

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Memorial service for Leigh Ann Johnson, 42, of Addison, is Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Rev....

‘We can honor her by continuing to do good in this...

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Remembering Victim Services Executive Director Carol Horstman CULLMAN, Ala.– The halls of Victim Services of Cullman are a bit quieter this month after executive director...

PREP BASKETBALL: Addison downs Winston County 51-34, Lady Bulldogs fall 71-32

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ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison basketball teams hosted their neighbors from Central Winston County who just happen to be their archrivals, the Winston County...

PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles split area openers against...

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BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs was back home Friday night to host a pair of area matchups against Southeastern and the Eagles split their...

Co-op: Planned maintenance outage Monday, Dec. 11 at 10 p.m.

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Electric Cooperative has announced a planned outage on Monday, Dec. 11 starting at 10 p.m. The outage is expected...

CCSO hosts annual favorite, special needs rodeo

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VINEMONT, Ala. – The sun shone bright and clear on Thursday morning, Dec. 7, as bus after bus rolled into the Cullman County Agricultural...

Obituary: Reverend Rufus Warren Wilson

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Reverend Rufus Warren Wilson, age 74, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born...

Obituary: Mary Lou Nix Graveman

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Mary Lou Nix Graveman, 87, of Cullman, Alabama, went home to be with her Heavenly Father and her beloved husband, Joe on Dec. 6,...

Obituary: Joyce G. Dunn Estes White

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Joyce G. Dunn Estes White, age 76, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. Joyce is survived by her daughter Denise Estes;...

Cullman’s Jake Burkey finds success as off-road vehicle titan

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Sometimes finding the right career path means going off the beaten path – literally. That’s the lesson of Cullman, Alabama resident...

Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 8, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Cullman County EMA emphasizes critical need for volunteer firefighters

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) recently shared that many towns and communities in Alabama are facing a critical shortage...

Cullman City Council approves traffic light at Hwy. 278/I-65, rezoning for...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council this week approved resolutions to place a new traffic light at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278...

Santa’s Workshop open for visitors 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a move from its former location on Alabama Highway 157 to a larger building on U.S. Highway 278 West, Santa’s...

Pet of the week: Spend the holidays with LuLu 

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CULLMAN, Ala– LuLu, an approximately 2-year-old female pointer and American Bully mix with a spotted ivory coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County...

Car crashes into Vinemont home causing fire; driver deceased 

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Updated Dec. 8, 2023 at 5:27 p.m. VINEMONT, Ala. - A Cullman man was pronounced deceased after the car he was driving crashed into a...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bulldogs earn 47-30 win over Oakman, Addison drops...

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ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the 3A Oakman Wildcats tonight for a boy and girls' matchup and the crowd was treated to two good...

PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders race past Warriors 88-67, Lady Raiders pull away...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders both returned home to host a pair of varsity matchups against West Point...

Falkville inmate leaves jobsite; authorities ask public for help locating him

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FALKVILLE, Ala. – A trusty (“an inmate granted special privileges as a trustworthy person”) walked off of a jobsite Thursday morning, Dec. 7 in...

Obituary: Kelly Neal Bradford

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Funeral service for Kelly Neal Bradford, age 68, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Auston “Auzz” Riley Thomason

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Funeral Service for Auston "Auzz" Riley Thomason, age 24, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Obituary: Larry Gene Hammack

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Larry Gene Hammack, age 53, of Houston, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Cullman, Alabama. He was born on June 21, 1970 in...

Obituary: Margie Blankenship

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Margie Blankenship, age 79, of Arley, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham. She was born July 6, 1944...

Obituary: Perry Leonard Ashley

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Perry Leonard Ashley, 79, of Cullman, AL passed away on Dec. 4, 2023. Perry was born on Oct. 4, 1944, in Cullman, AL and...

Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 7, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

‘Our community takes care of us, so we like to take...

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Trident Marina hosts Christmas at Smith Lake CRANE HILL, Ala. - Landlubbers and mariners old and young alike gathered on the green of The Grille...

Cullman County Farmers Federation, members recognized during Alabama Farmers Federation Annual...

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Alabama Farmers Federation 102nd Annual Meeting includes elections, awards MONTGOMERY, Ala. - More than 1,300 farmers from across Alabama participated in the 102nd annual meeting...

Ivey reports rebate checks on way to 1.9 million Alabama tax...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that one-time tax rebates authorized in her 2023 budget are now on their way to 1.9 million...

Alabama Shine Co. donates 1st jar of legally produced, post-Prohibition Cullman...

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CULLMAN, Ala– Alabama Shine Co., a newly federally licensed moonshine distillery based off County Road 222 in Cullman donated its first jar of legally...