COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Broncos top Fairview 58-32, advance to JV...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Tournament got back underway at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Tuesday night, and we tipped things off...

Obituary: Mary Jane Stancil

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Graveside service for Mary Jane Stancil, age 72, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery...

Obituary: Bradley Junior Sapp

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Funeral service for Bradley Junior Sapp, age 49, of Vinemont, will be Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Vernon FCM Church,...

Obituary: DeWayne Eliot Heine

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DeWayne Eliot Heine, age 55, was born to Pam Heine Carter in Minneapolis, MN on Nov. 3, 1968. He went to his heavenly home...

Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 23, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 23, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Obituary: Marie Eddie York

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Marie Eddie York, age 88, of Nauvoo, passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 at Walker Baptist Medical Center. She was born Jan. 1, 1936 to...

Obituary: Jerry David Smith

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Memorial service for Jerry David Smith, age 74, of Vinemont, will be Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, with...

Obituary: Louise Peinhardt Pugh

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Louise Peinhardt Pugh, of Birmingham, passed away at UAB Palliative Care on Jan. 21, 2024 at the age of 84. Ms. Pugh was born Aug....

Tree sale coming to Agriplex Feb. 24

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CULLMAN, Ala. - After surviving the recent ice storm, many residents may be dreaming of warmer temperatures and sunny days spent in the garden....

Lost wages and grocery bills: Now what?

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CULLMAN, Ala. - An estimated 59% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a survey by Charles Schwab. That’s 59% of Americans...

ACES: Pesticide safety: Always read the label  

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Pesticides can be important management tools in crop production. It is important to use pesticides correctly to manage the pest, protect the environment, and...

140 jumpers brave 2024 Polar Bear Plunge

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Brave souls of all ages braved the wintry waters of WildWater at Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism’s 2024 Polar Bear...

COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Fairview punches ticket to semifinals with 64-44 win...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies and Vinemont Eagles battled it out in Monday night’s final county tournament matchup and after building a 32-18...

COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs advances to semifinals with 65-27 win...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cold Springs and Hanceville faced off in the first varsity matchup of this year’s county tournament Monday night and the Lady...

COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope downs Hanceville 66-25, advances to JV...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Hanceville Bulldogs met in Monday night’s second JV Boys County tournament matchup and the Raiders were...

Obituary: Frances Althea Taylor-Vickery

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Frances Althea Taylor-Vickery, 62, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born March 11,...

Obituary: Milton Ray Bolzle

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Funeral service for Milton Ray Bolzle, age 83, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 at St. John's Evangelical...

Obituary: Sister Eleanor Harrison, O.S.B.

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Sister Eleanor Harrison, O.S.B., a Benedictine Sister of Sacred Heart Monastery in Cullman, AL, died peacefully on January 21, 2024, at the monastery, at...

Obituary: Brenda Joyce Wilcutt

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Brenda Joyce Wilcutt, 74, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 21, 2024. Mrs. Wilcutt was born in Leeds, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 1949. Joyce...

Obituary: Tasha Frederick

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Tasha Frederick, age 34, of Dallas, Georgia and formerly of Good Hope, passed from this life too soon on Jan. 3, 2024. Cullman Funeral Home...

COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Vinemont advances to JV Semifinals with 50-31 win...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After icy weather delayed the start of this year’s event, the Cullman County Basketball Tournament finally got underway at Wallace State’s...

Obituary: Lealus Alan Tucker

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Lealus Alan Tucker, age 69, of Hanceville, passed away on Jan. 16, 2024. There are no services planned at this time. Cullman Funeral Home is...

Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 22, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 22, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Never take the ability God gave us for granted’:...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- This was the first full season on varsity for Fairview junior volleyball player Karlie English and she talked about what she...

Alabama’s Nick Dunlap wins PGA Tour Event, The American Express

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LA QUINTA, Calif. – University of Alabama sophomore men's golfer Nick Dunlap became the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event since 1991 when he claimed...

How to beat the chill, without killing the power bill 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – While the worst part of the winter storm week has passed, there are a few more days of freezing temperatures ahead....

Wallace State hosts VEX IQ robotics competitions

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — On Saturday, Jan. 13, Wallace State Community College welcomed 46 teams to campus for VEX IQ robotics competitions for elementary and...

Hanceville Exxon ensures locals receive warm meals

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In most small Southern towns, there’s a hub – a location that attracts retired farmers and their buddies for biscuits and...

Victoria’s Hope opens online storefront

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Victoria’s Hope has joined the ranks of other thrift and vintage boutiques creating an online presence and has officially...

Agriplex announces tiered giving donors for New Home for the Harvest...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex is excited to announce major donors for the New Home for the Harvest Capital Campaign. This includes...

Files from yesteryear: 1937, 1994

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From the files of 1937 Doctor R.B. Dodson is Commander of the American Legion. Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Kirtt, who formerly lived at West Point, have...

Community of all ages comes together in time of need

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CULLMAN, Ala. - When Cullman County was hit with frigid temps over the last several days, and ice made travel treacherous, if not impossible,...

How to beat the chill, without killing the power bill

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CULLMAN, Ala. – While the worst part of the winter storm week has passed, there are a few more days of freezing temperatures ahead....

PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘You have to work hard for what you want...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders had an amazing 2023 volleyball season. They took home the county title, an area championship...

First Source for Women hosting Me and My Gal tea party...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Promising an afternoon of delectable delights, laughter and cherished connections, First Source for Women, a pregnancy resource center in Hanceville and...

Morris Williams running for Cullman County Schools superintendent

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Morris Williams, a lifelong resident and educator, has announced his candidacy for Cullman County Schools superintendent. Williams said he brings a...

Pet of the week: Roxie 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Roxie, an approximately 6-year-old female Shepherd mix with a beautiful toasty tan and coal coat, is available for adoption at Cullman...

Braving the cold for the sake of others

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  Cullman County has effectively been at a standstill for the better portion of a week, thanks to the winter storm that...

Obituary: Jacob Daniel Thomas

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Jacob Daniel Thomas, known to most as “Jake,” passed away on Jan. 17, 2024, at the age of 42. Mr. Thomas was born to...

Obituary: Mary Louise Smith

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Funeral services for Mary Louise Smith, 88, of Hanceville, will be 12 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 at Center Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow...

Obituary: Elouise Thomas

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Funeral service for Elouise Thomas, age 88, of Cullman, is Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Tony...

Obituary: William “Bill” Lay

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William "Bill" Lay, 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Bill was born in California on Dec. 3, 1941 to...

Obituary: Keith Maze

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Keith Maze, age 63, of Arab, born April 15, 1960 to Marlon Maze and Betty Johnson Maze, passed from this life on Jan. 17,...

PREP BASKETBALL: ‘It wasn’t just a team; it was a family’:...

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BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles completed their middle school basketball season not too long ago and finished second in this year’s...

ADEM: Don’t drip faucets if temps are above freezing

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Due to excessive water demand experienced by many public water systems across the state, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is...

‘Icemageddon’ 2024: How Cullman weathered the storm 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County was enveloped in a thick sheet of ice and sleet in the early days of the week, creating the...

COLUMN: Tickets

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I know some of you are going to think I’m out of my mind, and maybe I am. I bought tickets to see the Rolling...

Type 2 diabetes risk factors: What you need to know

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Diabetes is one of the most prevalent and costly diseases in the United States. It affects over 37 million Americans, and most people are...

Obituary: Elizabeth “June” Lee Moore

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Elizabeth “June” Lee Moore passed away peacefully in Auburn, Alabama on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. June was born on June 19, 1933 to Roy Lee...

Obituary: Rodney Lewis Hooper

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Rodney Lewis Hooper, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 15, 2024, at the age of 64. Rodney was born in Blount County, Alabama,...

Obituary: Betty Jean O’Mary Smith

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Betty Jean O’Mary Smith, longtime resident of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her home on January 13, 2024. She was preceded in death...

Obituary: Dorothy “Dot” Ann (Sims) Caldwell

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Dorothy “Dot” Ann (Sims) Caldwell passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Obituary: Elwin Oneal Swann

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Elwin Oneal Swann, age 83, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Elwin was born on Aug. 7, 1940 to Avery...

The Link closes warming shelter

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Temperatures began to plummet on Monday, Jan. 15, and Cullman County quickly succumbed to the freezing point as roads, vehicles and...

‘Don’t worry, Pour Happy’: Mobile bartending service on the move in...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Mixologists Christine Chamblee and Broc Malcom are no strangers to curating craft cocktails. As favorites behind local bars 412 Public House...

3rd annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament set for Feb. 3  

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VINEMONT, Ala. - Christian Hart will always be remembered as a sports-loving, funny, vivacious 12-year-old Vinemont student. The third annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole...

Half Shell Oyster House to open in Cotton Creek Warehouse 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – One of the top seafood restaurants in the Southeast is coming to Cullman. Half Shell Oyster House, “where Southern cuisine meets...

Desperation Church adds 2 new pastors to Cullman staff

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Desperation Church last Sunday morning announced the recent hiring of two new pastors to assist in day-to-day operations at its Cullman...

Saw Mill Road Productions: Paving the way for future artists

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Two local troubadours are offering up-and-coming musicians and artists real-word experience in the music industry, giving them insight and encouragement into...

Auburn names Derrick Nix Offensive Coordinator, Kent Austin Quarterbacks Coach

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Auburn, Alabama—Derrick Nix has been named offensive coordinator and running backs coach at Auburn, head coach Hugh Freeze announced Wednesday. A native of Attalla, Alabama,...

JSU announces Fall 2023 graduates, releases President’s, Dean’s Lists  

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JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - More than 500 students were awarded degrees as part of Jacksonville State University's Fall 2023 commencement on Dec. 15, including:  Ryan Fannell...

Beach renourishment continues along Alabama coast  

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For those planning trips to Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast for spring break or summer vacation, expect to see an abundance of change for the...

Introducing ‘Cullman Today’ weekday news broadcast 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Today, originally a popular Facebook page, has been relaunched as a news broadcast of the same name that will run...

Avoid freezing disaster: 15 tips from a plumber

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CULLMAN, Ala. - While the promise of snow and freezing temps may sound like a dream to some, others are aware of the lurking...

ALDOT cautions against travel as conditions worsen

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ALDOT advises motorists that travel is hazardous and expected to become more hazardous as conditions worsen tonight in north Alabama. Non-essential travel is strongly discouraged. At...

Winter precipitation ending this morning but bitterly cold temperatures continue

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Winter Weather Advisories will be expiring across eastern and southeastern sections between 9 am – 12 pm. Wind Chill Advisories and Hard Freeze Warnings for...

Start the new year with a pantry cleanout  

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Take advantage of the cold weather and make the time spent indoors productive. Angela Treadaway, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System...

United Way hosts largest Business Alliance Breakfast to date 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The scene was buzzing on Thursday morning at East Side Baptist Church as people poured into the fellowship hall for the...

Cullman’s Peetz earns full ride to Yale  

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CULLMAN, Ala. – For Cullman High School student Sophie Peetz, Yale University was always a dream, never even close to fathomable – in her...

Obituary: Betty Jean O’Mary Smith

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Betty Jean O’Mary Smith, longtime resident of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her home on Jan. 13, 2024.   She was preceded in...

Obituary: Freda Vondalee Rowell

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Freda Vondalee Rowell, nee Bell, age 87, passed away on Dec. 9, 2023, in her home state of Indiana. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service...

Obituary: Windel Lee Brock

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Windel Lee Brock, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024. Windel was preceded in death by his parents Dwight...

Obituary: Jayne Glover Norman

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In loving memory of Jayne Glover Norman, who graced this world with her wit, warmth, and a touch of Southern Sass. Born on Aug....

Obituary: Dewey Orbin Absher

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Funeral services for Dewey Orbin Absher, 93, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 12 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 202 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend...

Scholarship audition dates set by Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students who love to sing, dance, act, play an instrument, or even work behind the scenes may attend upcoming auditions at...

Education notes

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Kendall Rooks awarded degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic Christine Beaudry DAVENPORT, Iowa -  Kendall Rooks of South Vinemont graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree...

St. Bernard Prep School Honor Roll

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Semester Average of 95.0 and above 2023-24 Semester I Grade 7 Aaron Cortes-Villegas Sipsey Drake Silas Krische Reise Rigsby Caroline Sanders Grade 8 Norah Bissot Ella Cron Ella Davis Anastasia Hazard Avery Hines Merry-Carmen Pichardo Tony Ranelli Grade 9 Joseph-Benedict...

Scholarship audition dates set by Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts  

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students who love to sing, dance, act, play an instrument, or even work behind the scenes may attend upcoming auditions at...

Colbert County man convicted of capital murder could be nation’s 1st...

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ATMORE, Ala. – Following a federal court ruling, Alabama may become the first state to execute a prisoner by nitrogen hypoxia, which suffocates by...

2023 coroner cases, by the numbers 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick responded to almost 80 cases in 2023 related to deaths by unnatural causes. These include homicide,...

Local potter Sandra Heaven talks Empty Bowls

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CULLMAN, Ala. – For 19 years, Sandra Heaven has been throwing (the process of shaping clay on a pottery wheel) bowls to benefit her...

NWS: Winter Storm Warning for Cullman County until 6 a.m. Tuesday

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service office in Huntsville for Cullman County. It began at 6...

Cullman Electric Co-op prepared for extreme cold weather

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative together with the Tennessee Valley Authority are monitoring the extreme cold weather entering the region and its impact...

Cold weather tips from Cullman Electric Co-op

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Brrr! Extreme cold temperatures are coming our way, which means your home will be working in overdrive to keep you and your...

Commission calls emergency meeting, declares state of emergency for Cullman County 

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Updated Jan. 14, 2024, at 7:22 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Sunday called an emergency meeting to discuss the impending winter...

Obituary: Bryant Perry

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Funeral Service for Bryant Perry, age 83, of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home;...

More than 800 earn places on WSCC President’s, Dean’s Lists

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates 837 outstanding students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall...

CCSO arrest roundup

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple unrelated arrests over the last weekend, including: Jan. 2 Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the...

Town of South Vinemont set to create planning commission  

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VINEMONT, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Jan. 9, the South Vinemont Town Council had the first reading of a proposed new ordinance...

Cullman County Schools names Salazar, Smith 2024 Elementary, Secondary Teachers of...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools would like to congratulate the 2024 Elementary Teacher of the Year and the 2024 Secondary Teacher of the...

Major winter impacts beginning Sunday evening

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CLANTON, Ala. – Sunday 7:30 am, January 14, 2024 Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for counties north of I-20. Advisories...

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: West Point collects area wins over Brewer

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WEST POINT, Ala. -- After traveling to Lawrence County earlier this week, the West Point Warriors returned home Saturday afternoon to take on the Brewer Patriots...

Op-Ed: Unions want to target one of Alabama’s crown jewel industries,...

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Sept. 30, 1993, marked a watershed moment in Alabama history. That is the day Mercedes-Benz went against the grain and chose our state to...

Vinemont council proclaims January Human Trafficking Awareness Month

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VINEMONT, ALA- At its monthly meeting Jan. 9, the Vinemont Town Council  proclaimed January Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The council also discussed several upcoming...

Cullman County VOAD opening additional warming stations Jan. 15-16 

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CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) is pleased to announce it will be able to open four warming stations...

Hanceville council appoints Sawyer mayor  

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville City Hall was packed Thursday evening as residents gathered to hear who would be appointed mayor following former Mayor Kenneth...

Relay For Life kicking off Jan. 18 to gear up for...

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CULLMAN, Ala. –  Relay For Life of Cullman County, known for hosting an annual event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for cancer research,...

The Link searching for volunteers to staff warming shelter Jan. 15-16

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Amid preparations happening through the county in anticipation of the incoming arctic blast, The Link of Cullman County is partnering with...

PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont earns 65-48 win over Susan Moore, Lady Eagles...

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VINEMONT, Ala. — Both the Eagles and Lady Eagles of Vinemont were back home Friday night to host a pair of matchups against Susan...