Alabama SoS Wes Allen launches ‘Heroes at the Polls’

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen on Thursday launched the “Heroes at the Polls” initiative.“Safe, secure and transparent elections are the...

Local Alfa agent Debra Sims wins statewide award

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Local Alfa Insurance Agent Debra Sims was recently honored with the 2023 Top Life Producer Award for Alabama at the company’s...

Files from yesteryear: 1937, 1954

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From the files of 1937 On Tuesday, August 17, the W.C. Griffith Gin at Hanceville had the privilege of processing Cullman County’s first bale of...

PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont advances to area finals with 51-33 win over...

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VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles are hosting their area tournament for the first time in 15 years they and tipped things off with...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point downs Brewer 73-43 to advance to area...

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WEST POINT, Ala. – The Lady Warriors were back home Saturday night to tip off this year’s 5A, Area 15 Tournament and they punched...

Celebrate the season of love locally

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Whether you are itching to take your valentine out for a lush, sophisticated dinner or surprise them at work with a...

‘Thank you for choosing Cullman’

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Chamber event celebrates industry leaders, growth CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Industry Appreciation event Thursday at Cotton Creek...

Black panthers: Uncovering another big cat mystery

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — From high-school mascots to the Marvel Universe, black panthers have appeared in many forms in today’s culture. However, is this...

CPD’s Dean retiring after 31 years

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Officer Matt Dean will officially retire from the department March 1, after 31 years and two months in law...

Justice Department secures agreement with Alabama landlord Randy Hames to resolve...

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Justice Department announced Friday that it has reached an agreement with Randy Hames, an Alabama landlord who owned and managed rental properties...

Ivey announces Port of Mobile’s nearly $100B impact on Alabama economy 

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday in an event with the Port Authority, announced the Port of Mobile’s economic impact on Alabama’s...

PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville falls to Etowah in area tournament 25-23

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Class 4A, Area 11 tournament tipped off at Hanceville Friday night and the Lady Bulldogs faced Etowah with a chance...

PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs advances to area finals with 71-34 win...

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BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles tipped off their postseason run at home Friday night in the opening round of the 2A,...

Obituary: Mitchell Blake White

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Graveside service for Mitchell Blake White, age 42, of Fultondale, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 at Valley Springs Cemetery. Cullman...

Obituary: Marie Ditto

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Funeral service for Marie Ditto, age 83, of Pinson, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home-Cemetery...

Obituary: James Nelson Kelley, Jr.

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James Nelson Kelley, Jr. age 92, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at his residence.  He was born Dec. 3, 1931 to...

Obituary: Patsy Louise Barber-Vance

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Arrangements for Patsy Louise Barber-Vance, age 68, of Falkville, are incomplete at this time. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Patsy was born...

Obituary: Margaret Elliott

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Funeral services for Margaret Elliott, 83, of Logan, AL, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 at Cullman Funeral Home chapel...

Obituary: Mary Sue Goodwin

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Arrangements for Mary Sue Goodwin, age 85, of Cullman, are incomplete at this time. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Mrs. Goodwin was...

Obituary: Kenneth Oneal Nunnelley

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Arrangements for Kenneth Oneal Nunnelley, age 72, of Baileyton, are incomplete at this time. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Mr. Nunnelley was...

Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 2, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

ACES: Alabama timber market trending upward after rocky year  

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — After a rocky 2023, the Alabama timber market is expected to begin trending in the right direction in 2024. However,...

91 Short Track hosting inaugural Icebreaker Race to welcome 2024 season  

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, 91 Short Track in Hanceville will be kicking off its inaugural season with its first-ever Icebreaker Race.   91...

Pet of the week: Howl about with Howard 

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CULLMAN, Ala– Howard, an approximately 6-year-old male hound mix with a cream and tan coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.   Howard...

PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Put 110% effort in all things I do, on...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview volleyball player Tara Evans finished her sophomore season last year and the Lady Aggies finished runner-up in the county tournament....

Auburn legend, College Football Hall of Famer Terry Beasley passes away

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AUBURN, Ala. – Terry Beasley, a prolific pass catcher whose Auburn receiving records have lasted more than a half century, has passed away at the age...

PREP SOCCER: Warriors kick off season with 10-0 win over Danville,...

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WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point kicked off its soccer season at home against Danville Thursday night and the Warriors got things started with...

Obituary: Carla Ann Towe

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Funeral Service for Carla Ann Towe, age 75, of Decatur, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

County Commission ends emergency declaration

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday, Jan. 30, held an emergency called meeting to end the emergency declaration it set in...

Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 1, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Op-Ed: Cullman Tribune Debate Series picks back up with county superintendent...

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Since wonderful Covid locked us down for a while before excessive safety measures were put in place, The Tribune debates have been an event...

Obituary: Jerry Edwin Yeager

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Celebration of Life Service for Jerry Edwin Yeager, age 76, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at Cullman...

The Crossing hosting ‘Raise a Hallelujah’ benefit singing 

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - On Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, The Crossing will holding its  Raise a Hallelujah” benefit singing at Fairview Methodist Church.   The Crossing is...

Unsheltered International 1 step closer to completing ‘The Village’ 

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JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - With the property graded and staked, Unsheltered International is one step closer to opening its tiny home housing project, “The...

Cullman County Spelling Bee buzzing into town Feb. 5 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Winners. W-I-N-N-E-R-S. Winners. That’s what all the student competitors headed to the Cullman County Spelling Bee are. Each bested his or...

Cullman Attorney Randy Hames on trial in federal court following dismissal...

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Local attorney Randy Allan Hames, 81, on Monday went on trial in federal court in Huntsville on charges of violating the...

PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders pull away to defeat Addison 88-65

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After cutting down the nets in Tom Drake Coliseum Saturday night, Good Hope was back at Wallace State Wednesday night for...

PREP BASKETBALL: No. 2 Good Hope tops No. 1 Lauderdale County...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- After collecting their third straight county championships at Tom Drake Coliseum Saturday night, the Good Hope Lady Raiders returned to Wallace...

Obituary: Billy Thomas Sterling

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Billy Thomas Sterling, age 93, of the Sardis Community, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 at Princeton Medical Center in Birmingham. He was born July...

Obituary: Laura Denise Stuckey

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Laura Denise Stuckey, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 26, 2024, at the age of 57. Ms. Stuckey was born in Michigan, on...

Obituary: Richard Lee Sizemore

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Richard Lee Sizemore, age 70, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. Richard was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on July...

Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 31, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 31, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Ashton Story of Hanceville part of UA cheer, dance teams that...

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama all-girl and co-ed cheerleading teams each placed second at the UCA National Competition held at Walt Disney...

All-County Cheerleaders recognized

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Many Cullman County student athletes were honored at the Cullman County Basketball Tournament Friday night, Jan. 26. Several local cheerleaders were named...

PREP SPORTS: ‘We play as a family and as a team’:...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview freshman Kailyn Redding represents the Aggies in both track & field and volleyball and she’s coming off great seasons in...

ACES: Is nicotine pouch use the next vaping?  

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — From Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Football League to news networks and social media, nicotine pouches have made...

Forever Wild Board commits to feral hog mitigation  

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As the Forever Wild Land Trust (FWLT) is preparing for its first meeting of the year on Feb. 1, 2024, in...

7th annual Hanceville Irish Festival set for March 16

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – As the weather warms up and spring makes its way to Alabama, several communities in Cullman are gearing up for fun...

Obituary: Ronald Elbert Mann

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Ronald Elbert Mann, born on May 25, 1947 in Cullman passed away on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at the age of 76 surrounded by...

Obituary: Marion Lynn-Parker

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Funeral services for Marion Lynn-Parker, 81, of Bremen, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at Bremen Baptist Church. Burial will follow the...

Obituary: James Lynn Daniel

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Arrangements for James Lynn Daniel, age 67, Cullman, are incomplete at this time. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Mr. Daniel was born...

Obituary: Michael Patrick Dye

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Funeral service for Michael Patrick Dye, age 49, of Logan, is Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with...

Holly Pond man charged with possession, dissemination of child pornography  

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  A Holly Pond man was arrested by the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation Thursday, Jan. 25. Jacob “Jake” Harris, 24, is charged...

Local man arrested for child pornography

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man was arrested by the State Bureau of Investigation on Thursday, January 25. Jacob “Jake” Harris, 24, of Holly Pond...

Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 30, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CCSO arrest roundup

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Recent arrests made by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office include: Jan. 25 Deputies executed a warrant on Bradford Neal Meeks, who is currently...

#BartonStrong event raises over $20K to benefit Jack Aces rider

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday, Jan. 27, saw more than 1,000 attendees come out to Brick Haven to show support for Jack Aces Motorcycle Club...

Good Hope High Scholars Bowl headed to nationals

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope High School Scholars Bowl is headed to Chicago to compete for the national title at the National...

Vinemont Bunny Trail coming this Easter 

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VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont unveiled a new addition to its Christmas celebrations in 2023: a tinsel trail around the perimeter...

Faith: The Gathering at Karma’s Coffee House

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The back room of Karma’s Coffee House in Cullman’s Warehouse District is bustling with customers stuck in deep conversation, visiting with friends and waiting...

PREP BASKETBALL: No. 10 Cullman handles Decatur 71-43, Lady Bearcats rally...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena Monday night to host a pair of big area games against Decatur and both...

Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 29, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Obituary: Jordan Christopher Wilkins

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Jordan Christopher Wilkins, age 26, of Addison, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at his residence. He was born Sep. 15, 1997 to James and...

Obituary: Gerald Brown

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Gerald Brown, age 91, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. Gerald was born on Aug. 1932, to Samuel Harma Brown...

Obituary: Douglas Gamble

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Graveside services for Douglas Gamble, 85, of Hayden, will be 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 at Garden City Cemetery. Visitation will be prior...

Obituary: Misty Annette Dempsey

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Misty Annette Dempsey, 39, of Double Springs, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at her residence. She was born July 9, 1984. Misty’s world revolved...

Obituary: Jason Daniel “Pork Chop” Cofield

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Jason Daniel “Pork Chop” Cofield, 46 of Arab, Died Saturday Jan. 27, 2924 at his residence. Jason was born Aug. 10, 1977 in Marshall County,...

PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘When you work together, nothing can stop you’: Fairview’s...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview junior volleyball player Ralie Gaines completed her third season on the JV team and has had a great experience so...

CCSO arrest roundup

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Arrests made by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) recently include: Jan. 11 Deputies arrested Christopher Lee Gamel, 35, of Arab, on a...

UA Million Dollar Band, with 3 local members, shines in Rose...

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama's Million Dollar Band performed in the Rose Bowl parade on New Year's Day. Dr. Ken Ozzello,...

Education notes 

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University of the Cumberlands  In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to...

Cullman Primary Care joins Complete Health

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Primary Care has joined the Complete Health primary care group. The acquisition brings Complete Health's total locations in Alabama to...

Obituary: Jordan Christopher Wilkins

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Jordan Christopher Wilkins, 26, of Addison, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at his residence. He was born Sep. 15, 1997 to James and Wanda...

Obituary: Ronald Dale Steele

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Funeral Service for Ronald Dale Steele, age 59, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. today, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Linda Jean Walmsley

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Funeral service for Linda Jean Walmsley, age 78, of Cullman, will be Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel,...

Obituary: Marvin Carl Ermshar

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Memorial service for Marvin Carl Ermshar, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Cullman Seventh-Day Adventist...

Victim Services welcomes Jessica Atchley as interim executive director

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Atchley as interim executive director. With an impressive background in leadership...

Pre-registration open for CCPS Pre-K program

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Pre-registration is officially open for the Alabama First Class Pre-K program at Cullman City Primary School for the 2024-2025 school year.The...

Cullman 911 thanks community

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The week of Jan. 15-19 was one for the books. An unprecedented freeze sent the county into a tailspin; freezing rain...

Garden and garnish with Alabama Extension’s Harvest of the Month  

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — This year, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Grow More, Give More program is helping gardeners in a brand-new way. Each...

Owner says water restored at West Point Place  

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WEST POINT, Ala. - Residents of West Point Place, a small, locally owned mobile home community, said that since around Jan. 14, their homes...

Files from yesteryear: 1950

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From the files of 1950 Arthur Jack Hyatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Hyatt of Cullman graduated with honors from Florence State Teachers College. Mrs....

COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Raiders claim County Championship with 69-55 win over...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and West Point battled it out in Saturday night’s final County Championship Game and the Raiders put together a...

COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope downs West Point 60-39 to win...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For the third consecutive season, the Good Hope Lady Raiders are Cullman County Champions. Good Hope built a 34-22 lead in...

COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Fairview edges West Point 33-28 to claim back...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point and Fairview clashed in Saturday’s second county title game and for the second consecutive season, the Aggies are JV...

Obituary: Jerry Loyal Blair

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Funeral service for Jerry Loyal Blair, age 86, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: JV Lady Raiders capture county title with 43-32...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We tipped off Championship Saturday the Cullman County Tournament with the JV Girls finals between Good Hope and Cold Springs and...

Jacobs proclaims ‘Catholic Schools Week’ in Cullman 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Mayor Woody Jacobs on Jan. 25, proclaimed the week of Jan. 28-Feb. 3 “Catholic Schools Week” in the city of Cullman....

Hanceville council sets hearing for potential new subdivision  

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its meeting on Thursday, Jan. 25, the Hanceville City Council discussed a potential new subdivision, which would require rezoning and...

United Way hosting 2nd annual ‘Spread the Love’ communitywide food drive,...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – With dwindling stocks at local food banks, the United Way of Cullman County has stepped in for its second annual “Spread...

Hanceville dispatchers enjoying newly renovated office

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Police Department dispatch crew is finally settling into their newly renovated space this week; new chairs and consoles, along...

Sinkhole discovered on County Road 222

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 26, a large sinkhole was discovered along the shoulder of County Road 222. The roadway...

COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point advances to county finals with 51-44...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond and West Point met in Friday night’s final county tournament game with a spot in Saturday’s championship game on...

COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Raiders pull away to top Fairview 58-42, advance...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The top-seeded Good Hope Raiders faced off against Fairview in Friday night’s first varsity boys’ semifinal and after a tight first...

COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point topples Good Hope 49-44, advances to...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point clashed with Good Hope in Friday night’s second JV Boys semifinal game at the Cullman County Tournament and after...

Obituary: Ben Andrew Hoenig

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Ben Andrew Hoenig, age 92, of Cullman, passed from this life peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 at the Folsom Center in Cullman. A...

COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Fairview advances to JV Boys finals with 47-34...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Day four at the Cullman County Tournament tipped off with a JV Boys semifinal matchup between Fairview and Vinemont. The Aggies...

Obituary: Jerry Michael Simmons

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Jerry Michael Simmons, age 72, of Logan passed from this life on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. There are no arrangements at this time. Cullman Funeral Home...

Obituary: Richard L. Olson, LTC (Ret)

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Memorial for Richard L. Olson, LTC (Ret), age 78, of Cullman, is Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Sardis Baptist Church in...

Obituary: Christine Yates

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Christine Yates, age 73, of Cullman, passed from this life on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. Mrs. Yates was born Oct. 12, 1950, to Bascom...