Obituary: Ruby Ruth Nichols

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Funeral Service for Ruby Ruth Nichols, 59, of Cullman, will be 3 p.m., Friday, March 26, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. prior to...

PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont sweeps doubleheader against Danville

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VINEMONT, Ala. -- After picking up a win against Danville on the road Monday, Vinemont hosted the Hawks in a doubleheader Wednesday looking to continue its winning streak. Game one saw the Eagles win...

ARCHERY: Vinemont sweeps team titles at Cullman County Championship

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School hosted this year’s Cullman County Championship Tuesday and Wednesday and after two days of competition, the Vinemont Eagles put together a clean sweep, winning the elementary, middle school...
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Arrests and incidents reported March 24, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 24, 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...

Wallace State HIT program ranked among Top 50 in nation

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Health Information Technology program has earned a position among the Top 50 Medical and Coding programs by Intelligent.com, a resource for online degree rankings and higher education...

West Point’s Walker Johnson earns $4K scholarship at Alabama Farmers Federation 2021 Junior Beef...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) proudly reported that West Point student and CCBOE Fast Track participant Walker Johnson earned a $4,000 scholarship for exhibiting the reserve grand champion animal...

Hanceville Elementary students assist FCCLA by collecting plastic lids for recycling

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 HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Students from Hanceville Elementary School gathered Tuesday afternoon to celebrate their efforts to help Hanceville High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) collect plastic lids for a recycling project....

Good Hope Sizzlin’ Seniors hold 1st meeting in a year

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GOOD HOPE, Ala.- They’re back! The Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope took a giant step toward a return to normalcy Tuesday as the group met for the first time since the pandemic shutdown more...

Colony residents express frustration as town council talks on opening gym, annual budget stall...

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COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening argued over everything from the town’s annual budget to the contents of a previous meeting’s minutes, leading Councilman Eric Carwell to threaten resignation and...

CHS opens sensory lab for students

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School is becoming even more creative in finding new ways for students to engage and succeed, with the campus adding a sensory lab to serve as a therapeutic space...

Obituary: Abigail Green

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Funeral service for Abigail Green, 65, of Hanceville will be held at 12 noon Saturday, March 27, 2021 in the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home with Dr. Michael Moore officiating. Burial will follow at...

Obituary: Curtis O. Chapman

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Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Curtis O. Chapman, 83, of Hanceville. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Chapman passed away Monday, March 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born...

Obituary: Charles Winford Gable

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Funeral Service for Charles Winford Gable, 81, of Cullman will be 2 p.m., Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until 2 p.m. prior to the service. Mr....

Obituary: Denise Marie Higgins

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Mrs. Denise Marie Higgins passed from this life on March 22, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Higgins was born May 28, 1962 to Durell and Shirley Campbell Peek. She is survived by her...
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PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview edges Holly Pond at home 7-6; Tuesday scoring recap

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Holly Pond traveled to Fairview for a varsity matchup with the Lady Aggies Tuesday afternoon and both teams clashed for a tight, seven inning thriller that came down to the final...

Cullman’s Jackson Ray earns scholarship to Auburn EAGLES program

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Tuesday was a special day for many people at Cullman High School but none more so than Jackson Ray. Ray was joined by friends, family, teachers, coaches and more in Cullman...

Arrests and incidents reported March 23, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 23, 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...

Alabama Extension launches Crops Report Podcast

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 AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—The Alabama Crops Report Podcast is where the research meets the row. When the armyworms move in or Southern rust conditions are setting in, the Alabama Extension crops team wants to cultivate...

Town of Baileyton presents checks to VFD, Parkside Outreach

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  BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Volunteer Fire Department and Parkside Outreach received some help Saturday afternoon from the Town of Baileyton, with each receiving appropriations presented by Mayor Windell Calloway and the Baileyton Town...

PREP TENNIS: Cullman boys, girls down Athens on the road

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ATHENS, Ala. – Both Cullman’s boys’ and girls’ tennis teams traveled to Athens for a pair of varsity matches Monday night and both squads returned home with wins. The girls posted a 9-0 win...

Whitmire: Different year, same old fight, but a new champion for open government

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   Alabama doesn’t function like other states on a lot of things, but especially when it comes to public records.  Last year, my colleague Amy Yurkanin had a question: How much was the University of Alabama...

Cullman RV park to add recreational water feature

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Water park will be largest of its kind in Alabama  CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a bid from The Entertainment Group, LLC, dba Union Aqua Parks, in the amount...

Cullman City Council creates court diversion program

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 CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed an ordinance to establish a pretrial diversion program for Cullman’s municipal court. The ordinance was approved after suspension of rules of procedure to...

New convenience store to be built in Good Hope

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A new convenience store is coming to County Road 222 in Good Hope across from the Palomino RV Resort. Mayor Jerry Bartlett said at Monday night’s council meeting, “Last Monday night,...

Obituary: Pete V. Mallard

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Pete V. Mallard, 84, of Holly Pond, passed away on March 21, 2021. He was born November 20, 1936, in Jefferson County, to Leonard and Nora Woods Mallard. Mr. Mallard is preceded in death by...

Obituary: Gwenda S. Robertson

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Gwenda S. Robertson, 73 of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Gwenda was born on March 12, 1948 in Arley, Alabama. She was a...

Obituary: Billy Ray Lee

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Mr. Billy Ray Lee of Vinemont passed away March 20, 2021 at the age of 82. He was born in Cullman January 21, 1939 to Claude and Esther Hamrick Lee. A Celebration of Life Funeral...

Obituary: Oren “Junior” Brooks

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Funeral services for Oren “Junior” Brooks of Hanceville, Alabama will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Garden City Cemetery. Reverend James Fields...

Obituary: Billy Ray Graves

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Funeral services for Billy Ray Graves, 86, of Hayden, AL will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Graves Gap Cemetery in Hayden. Dr. Sammie Reid...

PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman extends win streak with 13-9 comeback win over Boaz; Monday scoring...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After going 4-0 at the Times Daily Tournament in Florence last weekend, Cullman returned home to take on Boaz Monday night and extended its win streak to five games with a...

Arrests and incidents reported March 18-21, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 18-21, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents March 18 burglary; Hwy. 278...

Whitmire: Alabama is dead last for open records. The Legislature could fix that.

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You’ve probably heard something like this before: another national ranking, another instance when Alabama ranked dead last. But I promise you, this one is different, and by the end of this column, I’ll explain how. A...

NATIONAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL FACTS WEEK: Linking Students with Scientists and Experts to Counteract...

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Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) celebrates and supports the annual National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW®), along with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National...

Wallace State volleyball coach Randy Daniel reaches 500 career wins with Lions; basketball, softball...

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HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State volleyball coach Randy Daniel reached the 500-win mark over the weekend, and the 17th-ranked Lions clinched their 13th straight Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) regular-season title. The Lions racked up five match...

Pet of the Week: Relax with Eric!

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  CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Eric is a 1.25-1.5 year-old Flat Coated Retriever. He’s a seriously laid-back, low-energy pet whom Ruttkay describes...

Ready to Sizzle: Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope to resume limited activities

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  GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope are back!! After a year of senior centers restricting in person meetings due to COVID-19 restrictions, Governor Kay Ivey’s latest order allows senior centers...

10th annual Rock the South dates announced for August 13-14

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South promoters announced Monday morning that the festival will return the weekend of August 13-14, 2021 after it was put on hold in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. “We are...

NASA, SpaceX sign joint spaceflight safety agreement

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - NASA and SpaceX have signed a joint agreement to formalize both parties’ strong interest in the sharing of information to maintain and improve space safety. This agreement enables a deeper level...

Senate passes historic $7.6B Education Trust Fund budget

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate on Thursday passed the $7.67 billion Education Trust Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2022, the largest education budget in state history. The budget, SB189, sponsored by Senator Arthur...

BONUS Pet of the Week: Can you find a spot for Patches?

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 CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Patches is a one year-old Aussie/Border Collie mix. He’s...

A Round of Applause for 365 American Joy-Givers in 2021: Fred and Fannie’s Neighborhood...

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We are headed to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to celebrate this week’s American joy-givers birthday party in a recreated set of the popular WQED children’s television show, “Mister Roger’s Neighborhood.” Fred Rogers in his signature cardigan...

PREP TENNIS: Lady Bearcats win at Wilson Warrior Tournament

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FLORENCE, Ala. – Cullman traveled to compete at this weekend’s Wilson Warrior Tournament in Florence and the Lady Bearcats posted 49 points to return home with a win. The boys put together a solid...

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Local standouts compete at Cullman Classic

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CULLMAN, Ala. – 63 schools were in the field at this year’s 1A-7A Cullman Classic and there were plenty of local athletes that stood out among the pack. Cullman’s boys finished highest among local...

Files from Yesteryear: 1930

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From the Files of 1930:   Kenneth Legg, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Legg is recovering nicely after breaking his leg two weeks ago.   The marriage licenses issued on March 20, 1930 included Howard...

Obituary: Patricia Darlene Haas

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Patricia Darlene Haas of Blairsville Georgia, formerly of Cullman passed away March 17, 2021 at the age of 57. She was born May 17, 1963 in Cullman to James K. and Ruth Butler Morton....

Ivey announces locations for National Guard mobile vaccination clinics

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey Thursday announced the locations for the Alabama National Guard’s (ALNG’s) mobile vaccination clinics across 24 rural counties. As part of Ivey’s activation of the ALNG to support the...

PREP BASEBALL: Aggies fall to Danville at home 4-0; local scoring recap

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After a wet and rainy week across the state, the Fairview Aggies were able to get back on their home diamond Saturday to host the Danville Hawks. Unfortunately for the home...

ADMH calls for entries for 2021 Capitol Showcase

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Alabama Department of Mental Health   MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Since 2005, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) has hosted the Capitol Showcase, a consumer art show. Individuals with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders...

Cullman Farm-City promotes National Agriculture Day

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  CULLMAN, Ala. - National Agriculture Day, commonly referred to as National “Ag” Day, is coming up on March 24, and Cullman County’s Farm-City folks are gearing up for a series of events around the...

‘Southern Momma’ Darren Knight and friends coming to Cullman Caring for Kids March 31

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 CULLMAN, Ala. - If you like Southern comedy, Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) has a special treat for you! The child advocacy agency, best known for its high-traffic food pantry, will hold a fundraising...

Local Kraving to expand food delivery services in Cullman area

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Have you ever been hit with the need for a delicious Duchess donut, but stuck at work or home? Thanks to Local Kraving, a new delivery service in Cullman, there is...

Escaped convicted murderer Leo Chavez apprehended

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Early Friday evening, escaped Cullman County Detention Center inmate Leo Chavez- listed in Blount County court records as Leo Chavez-Santiago with the shorter name as an alias--was taken into custody near...

Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Richardson

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Elizabeth Ann Richardson, of Cullman, passed away March 19, 2021 at the age of 54. She was born in Huntsville Alabama September 3, 1966. Survivors are: husband: Roger Richardson, daughter: Brittany Hodge, sons: Robert Hodge...

Obituary: Shirley Carnell

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Funeral service for Shirley Carnell, age 79, of Madison, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bradley Griggs officiating; burial at Enon Baptist Cemetery. Cullman Heritage...

Obituary: Elizabeth Jane James

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Funeral service for Elizabeth Jane James, age 68, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 2021 at New Hope North Baptist Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs....

Obituary: Robert Wesley Heatherly

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Graveside service for Robert Wesley Heatherly, age 83, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Cullman City Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Heatherly passed...

Obituary: Vera Parker Harris

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Vera Parker Harris, age 86, of Gardendale, AL, went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2021 following a lengthy illness.  She is survived by her daughter, Donna Harris DeLoach; her grandson,...

Arrests and incidents reported March 19, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 19, 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...

Hawley wants to leave turkey hunting legacy

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At the recent Alabama Conservation Advisory Board meeting in Montgomery, one of the people who took advantage of the opportunity to address the Board was David Hawley of Livingston, Alabama. At that meeting on...

Survivor story: Noted human trafficking expert to offer training in Cullman County

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Kathy Wilson, director of the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force, announced that Amy Joy, a human trafficking survivor who went on to become a social worker, psychologist and lecturer on...

Cory Cooperwood, a former 2-time NJCAA All-American at Wallace State, savoring time with program...

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HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Cory Cooperwood has come full circle with the Wallace State men’s basketball program. Cooperwood, the former two-time NJCAA Division I All-American at Wallace State, has returned to Hanceville, serving as an assistant coach...

Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts to present “Spring Under the Stars” March 30

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. —The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program announces, “Spring Under the Stars,” a performance featuring the Wallace State Singers, Jazz Band, Concert Band and Concert Choir. The outdoor concert...

Cullman Regional receives emergency CON approval for expansion project

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Health Care Authority of Cullman County/ Cullman Regional Board of Directors this week announced that they have received Emergency Alabama Certificate of Need (CON) approval to add an additional 30...

NWS: At least 1 EF-1 tornado in Cullman County Wednesday

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 CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Weather Service (NWS) Huntsville office sent a damage assessment team to inspect areas of Cullman County hit by Wednesday night’s storms, and issued a preliminary statement late Thursday afternoon...
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Four prisoners escape Cullman County Jail; convicted murderer at large

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Early Tuesday evening, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reports, four inmates escaped from the Cullman County Detention Center by slipping through an air vent near a shower and breaking through...

Obituary: Charles Edward Denton

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Funeral service for Charles Edward Denton, 81, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Bro. Steven Sutter and Bro. Ryan Key officiating with interment in...

Obituary: Charles Champ Kasten, Jr.

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Charles Champ Kasten, Jr., 60, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at his residence. Charles was born June 10, 1960 in Morgan County to Charles and Mary Kasten, who preceded him in...

Obituary: Eleanor Ruth Dodd Green

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Funeral service for Eleanor Ruth Dodd Green, 84, of Falkville, will be 1PM, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Enon Baptist Church.  The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11am to 1pm. ...

Obituary: Margaret Wilma Cofield

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Margaret Wilma Cofield, 84, passed away on March 16, 2021. She was born June 29, 1936, in Cullman County, to Jim and Beatrice Johnston Breedlove. Ms. Cofield worked many years on the production line at...

Obituary: Christopher Eugene Owens, Jr.

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Funeral service for Christopher Eugene Owens, Jr., 16, of Crane Hill will be at 2 p.m., Friday, March 19th, 2021 at Bethlehem West Baptist Church with interment in Sulphur Springs Baptist Cemetery. Bro. Paul...

Foundation: ‘Don’t discriminate against religious schools

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Foundation for Moral Law  MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Foundation for Moral Law, an Alabama-based nonprofit dedicated to the defense of religious liberty, filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court urging the Court to...

Arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents March 15 unlawful possession of...
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Cullman Research Center holds grand opening

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“Today's Research...Tomorrow's Medicine”    On Tuesday Cullman Research Center, located at 909 Graham St. SW Suite C, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony arranged by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce.  The event saw...

Commission declares April as Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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 CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission proclaimed the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. At Tuesday night’s meeting, Nancy Bryant with Cullman Caring for Kids and...

Sen. Gudger talks about lottery vote, new bills

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 MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Mar. 9, the Alabama State Senate considered a bill that would have opened the door for a citizens’ vote on a state lottery, as well as other forms of gambling....

Can’t go on the field trip? East Elem. brings the field trip to the...

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CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS CULLMAN, Ala. - Field trips have largely gone by the wayside this year due to safety precautions around the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean students won’t be visiting a few of...

Cullman City School Board says farewell to Patterson

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  CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, the Cullman City School Board noted that the day’s meeting was the last for Dr. Susan Patterson as system superintendent. An amendment to Patterson’s contract was approved, under which...

B.A.S.S. postpones day 1 of Bassmaster Elite at Pickwick Lake

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FLORENCE, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials made a decision to postpone the first day of competition at the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Pickwick Lake as increased current caused by severe weather and high sustained winds are...

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Are Preparing For Inclement Weather

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  MADISON, Ala. - In the coming days, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will continue to work with local hospitals, providing them with blood products. It’s important to note that blood is a priority during a...

‘It’s critical for folks not to let their guard down’

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Cullman County facing severe weather threat from Wednesday morning through early Thursday  CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - National Weather Service (NWS) Huntsville office Senior Meteorologist Andrew Pritchett told Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) and local...

Cullman Electric Co-op ready to restore power

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 CULLMAN, Ala. – As residents prepare for yet another round of thunderstorms and high winds following Monday’s storms and Tuesday’s early morning flooding in parts of the county, the Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) is...

CPD warns public of unsafe parking underneath the city parking deck

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    CULLMAN, AL. - Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper issued a statement Wednesday morning imploring residents not to use the city parking deck for shelter during the storm.     Cullman Police Department is asking that residents seeking...

Statement from Cullman County Schools following death of West Point High School student

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The West Point community as well as the entire Cullman County School System family is mourning the loss of Christopher Owens, a sophomore who died Tuesday afternoon in a wreck. Owens, 16, is the...
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Cullman Power Board ready to respond in case of outages

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Those responsible for keeping the power on for the residents inside the city limits of Cullman have been preparing for possible outages connected with a strong storm system pushing its way...

Tornado safety tips from State Farm Insurance

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During the peak of storm season, our greatest concern is for the safety of everyone who will be affected by a storm. State Farm encourages all residents in the projected path of any storm...

Obituary: Anthony Steven “Andy” Hyde

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Anthony Steven “Andy” Hyde, age 46, of Haleyville, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama. He was born November 3, 1974 to Teresa “T.C.” Benefield and Rodney Hyde. A...

Obituary: Doyle William Brown

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Doyle William Brown, of Cullman, passed away March 15, 2021 at the age of 92. He was born February 19, 1929 in Cullman to David Edward and Pearl Levins Brown. Mr. Brown worked for...

Obituary: Clinton Lee McGriff

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Clinton Lee McGriff passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his family, on March 15, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee. Clint is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Pat and Roberta Yeager and an aunt, Janice...

Single motor vehicle collision claims life of 16-year-old driver

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CRANE HILL, Ala. – A single motor vehicle collision along County Road 940 claimed the life of a 16-year-old male early Tuesday afternoon. According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, the male was an...

PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats open area play with 5-0 win over Decatur

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After sweeping a doubleheader against Madison Academy in dramatic fashion Friday night, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field on a rainy Tuesday evening to open up area play against...

‘Expect 3 rounds’: EMA director addresses Wednesday’s impending severe weather

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Phyllis Little updated the Cullman County Commission during its work session Tuesday afternoon on the severe weather expected in the Cullman area Wednesday through...

Arrests and incidents reported March 16, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 16, 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...

Community Storm Shelters open during tornado warnings (updated)

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The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) offered this updated list of available storm shelters ahead of Wednesday’s storms. Storms from around 5 a.m. Wednesday through 3 a.m. Thursday will be significant and could...

Raffle raises funds for Hanceville Fire & Rescue

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 HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Amanda Duke was the lucky winner of a vacation recently, thanks to a raffle held by Hanceville Fire & Rescue. The drawing was held Sunday afternoon at the Hanceville Fire Station...

Fantastic weather brings optimistic crowd to Hanceville’s 4th annual Irish Festival

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 HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The city of Hanceville celebrated its Irish heritage Saturday with the fourth annual Hanceville Irish Festival, enjoying perfect weather and a noticeable increase in attendance from past years. It was a...

CCCDC student welcomes dad home from Air Force with the help of classmates

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 CULLMAN, Ala. - When the classmates of 8-year-old Hayden Herron heard that his father, William Herron, would be returning from his overseas deployment with the United States Air Force, they knew exactly what they...

West Point council talks striping of CR 1141

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  WEST POINT, Ala.- West Point Mayor Gerald Schafer at Monday night’s council meeting reported that part of the striping on County Road 1141 has been done at a cost of just more than $11,400.   “Maybe...

Berlin receives $100K grant for reconstruction of CR 1600, takes next step toward community...

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 BERLIN, Ala. - On Monday evening, Berlin Mayor Patrick Bates shared with his town council the news that local legislators have secured a $100,000 grant to reconstruct County Road 1600, including laying of a...

Obituary: Kerlista Pugh Brock

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Kerlista Pugh Brock, born February 5, 1934, went to be with her father on March 14, 2021. She was 87 years young. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday March 19, 2021...

Obituary: Gary Lynn Brooks

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Funeral services for Gary Lynn Brooks of Hanceville will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hanceville. Burial will follow at Garden City Cemetery. Visitation will be...