Veteran Memorial: Staff Sgt. Jerold Jerome Shelton

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Staff Sgt. Jerold Jerome Shelton  Jerold Jerome Shelton was born Oct. 27, 1947, in Cullman County. He was the son of Ms. Luesyble Shelton. By the time he finished high school, he had moved with...

Four ways Fourth of July fireworks can harm our pets

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NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Fourth of July is just a day away! While many of us may want to kick back and enjoy a firework show at the end of the day, it’s...

365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Greatest Birthday Party on Earth

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“Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages…welcome to “The Greatest Birthday Party on Earth!” The circus is about to begin!  Let our joy-givers lead you to the three-rings of clowning and amazing feats of wizardry...

Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1951

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Mr. and Mrs. Collidge Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Hughes visited Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Woodard, in Haleyville on Sunday.  Reverend Lewis Eidson is home from the Cullman Hospital, after undergoing an appendectomy on...

Obituary: Joyce Maire Swann

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Mrs. Swann passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at St. Vincent's Hospital. She was born March 22, 1956 in Colorado to Roy and Ruby Welch. She is preceded in death by her husband: Timmy...

Obituary: Hunter Joe Cutcher

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Hunter Joe Cutcher, 27, of entered into rest on Friday, July 2, 2021. Mr. Cutcher was born January 6, 1994. Hunter had a few great loves, his family, especially his little girls, and a love...

Obituary: Etoile Duncan Roberson

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Etoile Duncan Roberson, 87, of Cullman passed on July 2, 2021 to become a messenger (her words).Mrs. Roberson was born in Taylors, SC. She was well known for her joyful spirit and her unceasing...

Veteran Memorial: Preston Hewlett Kilgo

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Preston Hewlett Kilgo  Preston Hewlett Kilgo was born Jan. 31, 1933, in Cullman County. He was the son of Preston H. and Edith Rae (McManus) Kilgo. Shortly after graduating from Cullman High School in 1950,...

Exercise your food freedom during Fourth of July weekend

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Fire up the grill, grab a few sparklers and get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.  While the patriotic weekend is typically filled with fireworks and hot dogs, there...

Cullman County Board of Education personnel notes, June 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. -   Resignations  Lynda M. Carter, Child Development Center Part-time Homebound Teacher, Resigned April M. Burgess, Cold Springs High Counselor, Resigned  Preston Mark Dobbs, Fairview High Teacher, Retirement Justin Blake Calvert, Good Hope High Bus Driver, Resigned Edward Wilson...

Colony citizens hope to place marker at town cemetery following listing on Alabama Historic...

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COLONY, Ala. - Earlier this year, Colony Cemetery achieved a listing on the Alabama Historical Commission’s Historic Cemetery Register, and a group of local citizens is hoping to place a permanent historical marker at...

Obituary: Jonda Ann Allison Self

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Jonda Ann Allison Self, 66, of Blountsville, passed away on July 1, 2021. She was born November 28, 1954, to Eugene Coy Allison, Jr. and Mary June Stevenson Allison. Ann was born and raised in...

Obituary: Luther Erice McDonald

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Luther Erice McDonald, age 74, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Luther was born January 7, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama to Ocie and Mae Gamble McDonald. Luther is survived by daughter:...

Obituary: Michael Shawn Bartlett

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Funeral service for Michael Shawn Bartlett, 43, Hanceville, will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. prior to...

Obituary: Ted Blair Ratliff

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Ted Blair Ratliff, age 83, of Carthage, MO, formerly of Cullman, died June 30, 2021. He is survived by his wife: Marie S. Ratliff; daughters: Melissa K. Moore and Robin Bridges; three grandchildren and four...

Obituary: Debra Sue Lawson

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Funeral service for Debra Sue Lawson, 67, of Holly Pond, will be 2 p.m., Monday, July 5, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m....

ATF promotes fireworks safety

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives wants the public to be safe during the Fourth of July. Understanding the dangers associated with illegal or improperly used/manufactured fireworks can prevent...

Registration now open for Cullman City Head Start in 2021-2022 school year

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Registration is open now for Cullman City Head Start’s 2021-2022 school year, hosted at the Cullman City Primary School campus in Cullman.  The program serves children 3-4 years of age, and is...

Wallace State’s Diesel by Distance program hosting Open House events in July and August

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Diesel by Distance program is hosting multiple Open House events during July and August on select dates at the Diesel Technology building.   The first Open House was Thursday,...

R.E. Garrison Trucking opens new downtown office

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday was a day of celebration for R.E. Garrison Trucking as representatives from the City Planning Commission, the Chamber of Commerce, the City Council along with Mayor Woody Jacobs and Sheriff...

Arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No incidents or arrests reported. Cullman...

Cullman foster home Pilot Light Home currently in search of live-in foster family

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The beds at the Pilot Light Home in Cullman currently stand empty and the search is on by the Pilot Light Home Board to find a foster family for the home....

Hello, Dolly!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - After the 2020 hiatus, Cullman Community Theatre returns later this month with a production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic “Hello, Dolly!”   Licensing agency Concord Theatricals said that the show “bursts with...

Westminster Assisted Living experiences farm living with a visit from Step-by-Step Petting Zoo

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The “gobble gobble” of a fat turkey could be heard all-around as the courtyard as Westminster Assisted Living was transformed Thursday afternoon to the Westminster barnyard. Residents of the assisted living...

Obituary: Alma Ruth Gartman

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Funeral services for Alma Ruth Gartman will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Mt. Zion Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Reverend Greg Bailey will be officiating....

Obituary: Rondle Black

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Funeral services for Rondle Black of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Mt. Joy Missionary Baptist Church in Hanceville. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation will be...

Obituary: Debra Sue Lawson

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Funeral Service for Debra Sue Lawson, 67, of Holly Pond, will be 2 p.m., Monday, July 5, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m....

Obituary: James Verbon Stidham

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Graveside service for James Verbon Stidham, 88, of Vinemont will be 10 a.m., Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Flint Creek Baptist Cemetery in Vinemont, AL.  Reverend Steve Rodgers will officiate the service. Cullman Funeral Home...

Guest Editorial: Protecting Alabama’s waters requires more than lawsuits

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Recent heavy rains put the spotlight on one of the most common yet difficult to resolve environmental concerns – untreated or partially treated sewage leaking into our rivers, lakes and streams....

Arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents June 28 criminal mischief; CR 1223unlawful...

NASA named best place to work, No. 1 for COVID-19 response

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WASHINGTON - For the ninth consecutive year, the Partnership for Public Service has ranked NASA as the Best Place to Work in the Federal Government among large agencies and, new for 2020, has also...

Wallace State Community College fully open for fall semester

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College returned to normal operations earlier this year and is gearing up for a robust fall semester with new programs, classes and activities on campus, and options that...

Cullman Regional nurse recognized with DAISY Award

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional recently presented the DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award for Extraordinary Nurses to Katie Weber, R.N. – 5 East, for the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care she provided to...

Urban Cookhouse offers healthy, local menu options

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Urban Cookhouse has opened its doors in Cullman and is quickly becoming a huge hit! Lisa Goodwin and Keith Goodwin co-own the building located at 914 2nd Ave NW where they...

‘Best of Bama’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing has added another honor to its collection as it expands its brewing operation in south Cullman, being recognized as one of the “Best of Bama” by Alabama Magazine....

Obituary: Gean Howard Lecroy

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Funeral services for Gean Howard Lecroy will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery. Reverend Trueman Davis will be officiating. Visitation will...

Obituary: Willie Thomas Harrington

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Memorial services for Willie Thomas Harrington will be Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. He was born July 18, 1942 and passed away on June 28, 2021. Visitation...

Obituary: Hollis Conn

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Hollis Conn, age 79, of Cullman died Tuesday, June 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents: T.V. and Hattie Estell Mewborn Conn; daughter: Patricia Fay Conn; daughter-in-law: Theresa Conn; five brothers:...

Obituary: Elizabeth Turrentine

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Elizabeth Turrentine, 66, of Vinemont, formerly of Addison, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth was born on September 15, 1954 in West Hollywood, Florida....

Obituary: Ryan Alan Ferguson

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Memorial service for Ryan Alan Ferguson, 42, of Baileyton, Alabama will be 1 p.m., July 10, 2021, at Grace Baptist Church. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ferguson family. Mr. Ferguson was born September...

Arrests and incidents reported June 30, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 30, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No incidents or arrests reported. Cullman...

Firework shows near you this 4th of July season

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CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - With July 4 falling on a Sunday this year, the area firework celebrations are spread out over the long holiday weekend. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to plan...

Cullman City Council approves Regional Airport improvements

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council passed two resolutions Monday evening concerning Cullman Regional Airport, allowing the facility to improve its runway and make takeoffs and landings safer.  The first resolution awarded the bid...

Cullman Regional names new Chief Marketing Officer

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CULLMAN, Ala.— Cullman Regional announced Tuesday that health care veteran Todd Goodall has been named as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Goodall has worked closely with Cullman Regional to drive business development in a...

Young Warriors participate in West Point boys & girls basketball camp

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WEST POINT, Ala. – Basketball season is still a few months away for local schools, but the summertime is always a great opportunity for players and teams to connect with the next generation of...

Unification marks historical evening for Lions, Lioness clubs

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Installment Dinner for The Lions and Lioness Club marked a historical change for the organization Monday evening at Stonebridge. What was once an evening of celebration for the Lions Club...

Pouring on the STEAM

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Given the demands of the modern career field, a growing number of educators consider early exposure to opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, or STEAM, to be of increasing...

Meet Professor Karl O. Waussie!

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has added a new furry friend to the family!  Professor Karl O. Waussie (Dr. Waussie) is the name of the new Aussiedoodle puppy recently donated to the college....

Obituary: Randy L. Bright

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Funeral services for Randy L. Bright, of Cullman, Alabama will be Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Shelton Grove Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Ray Ponder will officiate....

Editorial: Don’t feed the ducks

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A few years ago, I was employed in an area which harbored a substantial feral cat colony, 20 or so, with kittens. I was disgusted after showing up to work one day, only to...

Arrests and incidents reported June 29, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 29, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No incidents or arrests reported. Cullman...

Pet of the Week: Cool off with Tipper!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:  Tipper is a 1.5-year-old Great Pyrenees mix. She’s a lively-but-not-hyper, medium-energy pet who is mastering her leash...

New principal named at Hanceville Elementary School

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Tuesday approved the hiring of Stacie Olinger to be the new principal of Hanceville Elementary School. Olinger has been an educator for 21 years...

Cullman City Council approves Sunday alcohol sales

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening suspended its regular rules of order to pass an ordinance that will allow alcohol sales from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Sundays in...

Good Hope City Council reports on American Rescue Plan funds, details upcoming events

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GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The City of Good Hope will soon receive some help with wastewater and sewer with money from the American Rescue Plan. Councilmember Terry Schabel reported, “The Federal government, they are going...

‘Love, Honor, Cherish’

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WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School Principal Heith Yearwood and his wife, West Point High School counselor Amanda Yearwood, recently decided that their stories as a couple might be worth telling, and...

Obituary: Ryan Alan Ferguson

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Memorial Services for Ryan Alan Ferguson, 42, of Baileyton, Alabama are being planned and will be announced later.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ferguson family. Mr. Ferguson was born September 17, 1978 to...

Obituary: Myrtis Iona Godsey

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Myrtis Iona Godsey, age 89, of Haleyville, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Lakeland Community Hospital. Mrs. Godsey was born on November 11, 1931 in Haleyville, Alabama. Myrtis loved to go to church. She...

Obituary: Randell Mann

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Randell Mann, 64, of Bear Creek entered into rest on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Mann was born December 24, 1956 in Haleyville, Alabama. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 12...

Obituary: Herbert Glover

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Herbert Glover, age 85, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Herbert was born October 12, 1935 to Hershel and Dellie Chronister Glover. Herbert is survived by son: Gary Glover (Carolyn); sisters:...

Obituary: Kathleen Gregory

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Kathleen Gregory, age 97, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021. Kathleen was born December 9, 1923 to David and Clara Pierce Lawrence. Kathleen is survived by her daughters: Diana Lee,...

Obituary: William Earl Hale

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Mr. William Earl Hale, 65, of Cullman, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama.   Cullman Funeral Home is honored to handle the arrangements. Mr. Hale was born June...

Arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents June 24 assault; Teem Rd.unlawful possession...

Make more from the food you grow

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY - Each growing season, producers must decide how and where to sell their crops. Farmers markets, grocery stores, roadside stands and wholesale distributors are excellent established options; however, there are new opportunities...

Livestock making the switch to soy? Everything you need to know!

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Did you know? Livestock were on the soy diet before it was cool.  While this may seem a bit surprising, soybeans were a popular forage choice for livestock producers in the...

Obituary: William Gary Kimbrel

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William Gary Kimbrel, 69, of Cullman passed to his heavenly home on June 25, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Oak Level Cemetery. He was saved...

Editorial: ‘It’s just like this for now’

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I heard a phrase the other day that sat with me for a while before it really began to settle. “It’s just like this for now.” It sounds quite simple when you hear it...

Let’s erase e-waste

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Broken or discarded household and industry electronics used for telecommunications, data processing or entertainment are known as electronic waste (e-waste). Chemicals found in e-waste are toxic and can seep into...

365 JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Yankee Doodle Birthday Party

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This week, we are in Manhattan’s famed Duffy Square between Broadway and Seventh Avenue for “The Yankee Doodle Birthday Party.” The décor centerpiece is the bronze statue of George M. Cohan dancing with top...

Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1951

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Oak Level News  Reverend J.S. Shults filled his appointment here on Sunday and Sunday night.  Mrs. Loy Hinkle, Freida and Frances, attended the wedding of their daughter, Reba Faye and Talmadge Vaughn on Saturday night. They...

Obituary: Gladys Emily Bradford

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Graveside service for Gladys Emily Bradford, age 84, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Fellowship Cemetery in Spring Hill with Rev. Roger Pierce officiating.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Veteran Memorial: William Emry McConnell

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William Emry McConnell  William Emry McConnell was born July 21, 1891, in Cullman County to William H. and Martha A. McConnell. He registered for the draft and was called to serve during World War I...

Federal, state programs guarantee boating access

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Hank Weldon is a native Alabamian and a traveling man. As a director of student and junior tournaments for Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, he’s seen a lot of fishing spots.  Few, he...

Extension receives grants to support COVID-19 vaccines

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ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY & AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—The Alabama Cooperative Extension System, representing Alabama A&M and Auburn universities, received grant funding to provide much needed education about COVID-19 vaccines to Alabama residents. The grant money...

Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy graduates 35

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on Friday evening held its annual Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy graduation at the Sheriff’s Office training center, honoring 35 students who took part in this year’s...

Obituary: Marolyn “Jill” Frost

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Marolyn “Jill” Frost, age 67, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away on June 24, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Mrs. Frost was born on January 22, 1954 in Haleyville, Alabama to...

Obituary: Barbara Ann Summerford Miller

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Barbara Ann Summerford Miller of Falkville, formerly of Birmingham, passed away June 24, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born in Cullman September 10, 1932 to Alton and Mae Martin Summerford. She...

Obituary: Julian Anthony “Tony” Pittman

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Mr. Julian Anthony "Tony" Pittman of Cullman passed away June 22, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born in Greenville, Alabama February 18, 1936 to Julian and Florence Pesco Pittman. He was...

Obituary: Cheryl Jo Brenton

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Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Cheryl Jo Brenton, 71, from Hanceville, Alabama, are incomplete and will be announced later.  Mrs. Brenton passed from this life on June 23, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.  She was...

Walter crash claims life of Blountsville woman

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WALTER COMMUNITY, Ala. - The Cullman County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the fatality in a Friday afternoon vehicle crash in the Walter Community. Danna Nicholas, 56, of Blountsville, died when her...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point downs Cold Springs 29-25 at Falkville

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FALKVILLE, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles and West Point Warriors traveled to Falkville Friday to play in their final two play-day games of the summer. West Point took both games over Thompson...

Recent drop in lumber prices doesn’t tell full story

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – After a year of record-high lumber prices, headlines across the country are reporting a 40% plunge in prices since May. However, this staggering statistic doesn’t tell the full story. The...

Editorial: Has Generation X been lost in the shuffle?

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Over the past several years, there’s been plenty of chatter about generational differences between the boomers, millenials and Generation Z. It's been mostly insults and finger pointing as those involved in the ongoing conversation...

Arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No incidents or arrests reported. Cullman...

Cullman Regional welcomes Cardiologist Sampath Singireddy, M.D. to medical group

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CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes Cardiologist Sampath Singireddy, M.D., to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Singireddy earned his medical degree from NTR University and completed his postdoctoral training in Internal Medicine and...

Upcoming summer events at Cullman County Public Library

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Summer Learning Program at Cullman County Public Library has been a hit with kids and adults alike across the county; however, there is still so much fun to be had...

Alabama-based teachers participate in annual Environmental Conservation Education Teacher Workshop at Camp Meadowbrook

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Conservation District held the annual Environmental Conservation Education Teacher Workshop June 22, 23, and 24 for teachers across Alabama. With teachers coming from all different areas of the...

Canadian geese removed from Sportsman Lake Park

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Locals visiting Sportsman Lake Park on Wednesday and Thursday noticed that the large gaggle of Canadian geese that had covered parts of the lakeshore recently had largely vanished, leaving only a...

Hanceville City Council surplus request, gives update on Hanceville Senior Center construction

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. The Hanceville City Council approved a request Thursday evening by the Hanceville Police Department and Hanceville Fire and Rescue to surplus three vehicles. Currently, demand for vehicles is high and HPD Bob...

PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs, West Point compete in summer play day at Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors and the Cold Springs Lady Eagles took part in a pair of summer play-day games at Cullman. West Point rolled past Section 43-22 in its first...

Veteran Memorial: Bertis Emry Green

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Bertis Emry Green  Bertis Emry Green was born May 14, 1917, to parents Jesse James and Mattie Estelle Green. They lived in the Etha community and worked as farmers. On January 7, 1937, Bertis married...

She Reads: ‘The Maidens’ by Alex Michaelides

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“Edward Fosca was a murderer. This was a fact. This wasn’t something Mariana knew just on an intellectual level, as an idea. Her body knew it. She felt it in her bones, along her...

Troy University professor unveils free virtual film festival for Alabama high school, college students

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TROY, Ala. - An associate professor of design at Troy University has created a free virtual, one-day film festival open to all Alabama high school and college students who are interested in learning more...

Carter Goodwin named NJCAA Division I PING Honorable Mention All-American for second consecutive year

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State men’s golfer Carter Goodwin has been named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I PING Honorable Mention All-American by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) for...

PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Raiders compete in summer play day at Good Hope

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Both the Good Hope Raiders and West Point Warriors participated in a summer play day at Good Hope High School Thursday and both local squads picked up wins in the...

Arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents June 21 unlawful breaking entering motor...

Books to Battalions: Holly Pond, Fairview, West Point

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Caleb Knedlik- Holly Pond Caleb Knedlik is a 2021 graduate of Holly Pond High School and will soon be leaving for the United States Army. Caleb has always been interested in the army, explaining, “My great-grandpa...

Veteran Memorial: Sylvester Patrick Kreps

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Sylvester Patrick Kreps  Sylvester Patrick Kreps was born March 17, 1893 in Butler County, Pennsylvania to Peter Joseph Kreps and Anna (Geibel) Kreps. Sylvester’s mother passed away when he was just 2 years old. His...

United Way of Cullman County to host 4th annual “Stuff the Bus” school supply...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County is partnering with Cullman County and City public schools to collect school supplies during its 4th annual “Stuff the Bus” drive. Kicking off the tax-free back-to-school...

Flanigan acquitted of arson in murder case

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CULLMAN, Ala. — Jerome Flanigan, 39, of Cullman, was acquitted of the charge of arson in the 2016 death of Leslie Clements, but continues to face murder charges, as does co-defendant Kayla Thursby. Flanigan had...