Pet of the Week: Meet sweet Isabell

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Isabell is a Brittany Spaniel mix who’s around 1.5 years old, a cutie with tiny ears as...

Vinemont High team sweeps InSPIRESS competition

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VINEMONT, Ala. - A team from Vinemont High School swept a recent InSPIRESS (Innovative System Project for the Increased Recruitment of Emerging STEM Students) competition in a program sponsored by the University of Alabama...

COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 16

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Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 378,369 (+566 since yesterday) Probable cases in AL: 104,199 (+317 since yesterday)   Total...

Obituary: Elvie Ophelia Freeman

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Funeral services for Elvie Ophelia Freeman, 94, of Cullman, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. prior...

Obituary: Gwendolyn F. Headrick

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A funeral service for Gwendolyn F. Headrick, 83, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at Mountain Grove Congregational Christian Church in Hanceville. Pastor Jason Reeves and Dr. Ralph...

ALDOT warns motorists against nonessential travel through Friday

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency advise motorists that existing icy conditions on roads across much of north  Alabama may be prolonged by temperatures near...

‘He’s blessed us real good’

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On Feb. 16, 1951, a young couple from Cullman County traveled to Mississippi to say, “I do!” Today, Skip and Dean Gregory are celebrating 70 years of marriage. On Valentine’s Day, to the couple’s...

Twisting up smiles

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SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Pioneer Bakery in South Vinemont kicked of Valentine’s weekend Saturday morning with a little fun for the kids. Tracy’s Balloons visited the new cafe to twist and assemble colorful and...

COVID-19 case update: Feb. 15

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Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 377,803 (+505 since yesterday) Probable cases in AL: 103,802 (+169 since yesterday)   Total...

Cullman Police: Traffic crashes in city down 14.5% in 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on Monday reported that vehicle crashes dropped to 839 in the city in 2020 from 982 in 2019, a reduction of approximately 14.5%. While traffic was thinned...

Obituary: Elbert Lee Overton

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Funeral services for Elbert Lee Overton, 84, of Fairview, Alabama, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 at the Cornerstone Revival Center.  The interment will follow at Etha Baptist Cemetery.  Pastor Jeremy...

Obituary: Mary Frances Ballard Creel

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A private family service will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 for our precious mama, sister, and friend Mary Frances Ballard Creel, 84, of Hanceville. Her nephews Chris Barnett and Jon Creel will be...

Obituary: Dorothy L. King

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Funeral services for Dorothy L. King, 71, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Center Hill Cemetery. Visitation...

ADPH: Cullman Co. Health Dept., others closed Tuesday; vaccine appointments rescheduled

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Monday evening announced that county health departments in the Northern, West Central and part of the Southwestern Public Health Districts will be closed...

PREP BASKETBALL: Sub-Regional games moving due to winter weather

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Icy weather is making its way into town and road conditions are growing worse as it approaches. Due to travelling concerns, most of this week’s sub-regional basketball games are being pushed...

Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 15, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 15, 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...

Sheriff Gentry advises, ‘stay home’ during winter weather 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a 20-plus vehicle pileup along U.S. Highway 231 in Morgan County early Monday morning, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry is urging residents to stay home if they do not have...

Cullman County Commission declares state of emergency due to weather

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, in a special called meeting on Monday morning, declared a state of emergency due to the winter storm, effective immediately. The County's declaration comes on the heels...

ALEA: If you must drive, use extreme caution

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Weather forecasts are calling for a mix of wintry precipitation during the next 24 hours, with a mix of ice and snow across the state of Alabama. The Alabama Law Enforcement...
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(Updated) Latest on area’s Winter Storm Warning

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Updated 2-14-21 10:08 p.m. Here’s the latest on the Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Huntsville: Counties included: Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin AL, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Cullman, Moore TN, Lincoln TN, and...

ALDOT: Motorists strongly urged to avoid travel into Wednesday

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency advise motorists that freezing rain will likely coat roads with ice in north and west-central Alabama beginning tonight. Furthermore,...

LIST: Weather-related cancellations

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As cancellations are announced due to inclement weather, they will be posted here (latest on top): Cullman County Commission *Cullman County offices will be open tomorrow, Feb. 17, 2021 at regularly scheduled times. *Sanitation will run tomorrow....

Files from Yesteryear: 1936, 1950

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From the files of 1936: Joe C. Sapp spent Monday in Birmingham. Coroner J. Grady Moss has a sprained ankle. Professor and Mrs. Joe Ray, of Hanceville, were in Cullman on Saturday. Mrs. Conrad Howard and Miss Trichel...

Local students named to Auburn University Dean’s List

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AUBURN, Ala. – More than 30 area students were named to the Auburn University Dean’s List for the fall 2020 term. To meet Auburn University’s requirements for inclusion on the Dean’s List, the student...

A Round of Applause for 365 American Joy-Givers in 2021: The Good Sports Birthday...

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What great AMERICAN JOY-GIVER said this? “Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. I stand and rejoice...

Cullman Career Center Work-Based Learning program offers pathway to industry

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Kalub Garnett, with a little effort and a good work ethic, is currently in training for his second promotion at Royal Technologies, a company at which his first job came as...

Obituary: Melvin Wallace Miller

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Funeral services for Melvin Wallace Miller, 82, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 in the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will...

Icy roads a risk across Alabama through Tuesday

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) advise motorists that icy road conditions are possible across much of the state as widespread freezing occurs late...

Ivey awards funds to 17 agencies that assist domestic violence victims

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Seventeen nonprofit agencies across Alabama whose primary focus is to assist domestic violence victims will receive additional financial assistance through the state’s Domestic Violence Trust Fund, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday. Among...

‘We love and miss them’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Valentine’s Day is upon us and in a typical year, area seniors would be at their local senior centers enjoying parties and voting for kings and queens for the special day....

Choose the perfect roses this Valentine’s Day

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many traditions are associated with Valentine’s Day year after year. One of the most popular is providing roses for loved ones. It is often disappointing when the beauty of roses...

Cullman Regional Wound Healing Center spotlights wound healing, prevention during American Heart Month

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CULLMAN, Ala. — The Wound Healing Center at Cullman Regional is recognizing American Heart Month by offering information and tips to educate patients about heart health and chronic wounds. Each year nearly 700,000 Americans are...

(Updated) CCSO: 1 dead, 1 injured in Holly Pond ‘altercation’

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Updated 2-13-21 10 a.m.   Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has identified the deceased as Ollie Earl Justice, Jr., 74, of Mobile.   HOLLY POND, Ala. - One person died and one was injured in what the...

Prevention, early detection keys to fighting cancer

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CULLMAN, Ala. - February is National Cancer Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting the importance of early detection and prevention of the disease. Dr. Michael M. Garcia with the Clearview Cancer Institute...

PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope takes 50-48 thriller over Oneonta to win 4A, Area 11...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After splitting their first two meetings in the regular season, Good Hope and Oneonta clashed once again Friday night but this time, the 4A, Area 11 championship was on the...

Obituary: Brenda Kay Dodson Middleton

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It is with great sadness that the family of Brenda Kay Dodson Middleton announces her slipping from these earthly bonds to Heavenly perfection Feb. 11, 2021 surrounded by her family. Mama Brenda, as her family...

Obituary: Helen Ruth Summers

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Funeral services for Helen Ruth Summers, 71, of Cullman, Alabama will be Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow the service at Good Hope Cemetery.  Rev....

Obituary: Virgle Charner Marlow

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Graveside services for Virgle Charner Marlow, 84, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Flint Creek Cemetery with Tommy Blackwood officiating. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr....

(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Hang out with Opossum!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare right now, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Opossum is a 1.75-2-year-old yellow lab mix. She has...

ALDOT prepping for possibility of icing

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is monitoring weather forecasts and preparing for potentially icy conditions on roadways across much of north Alabama.   Current forecasts indicate the strongest possibility for such conditions...

Hanceville council gets update from HPD

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long on Thursday night updated the mayor and city council about an incident that occurred early Thursday morning that resulted in the arrests of five individuals for...
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Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 12, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 12, 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...

Ivey signs 3 priority bills into law

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed House Bill 170, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville; House Bill 192, sponsored by Rep. Bill Poole, R-Tuscaloosa; and Senate Bill 30, sponsored by Sen....

PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Garner signs with Jacksonville State

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – There was a celebration in the library at Fairview High School Friday morning as another standout Aggie signed to continue their athletic career at the next level. Levi Garner is taking...

Annual Empty Bowls event postponed to 2022

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CULLMAN, Ala. – One of the area’s most popular annual events since 2003, the Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner, will not take place this year. The announcement was made Wednesday by Javon...

Dodge City Town Council bids farewell to Murray Lowe

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DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday accepted the resignation of Councilman Murray Lowe, whose family will be relocating away from the town. Before the vote, Murray, who has served...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders take down Oneonta 40-29 to win 4A, Area 11 title

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ONEONTA, Ala. – Good Hope made quick work of Curry in the opening round of the 4A, Area 11 Tournament Monday night but had a tougher task ahead of them in the area championship...

PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs edges Falkville 63-53 in OT to claim 2A, Area 13...

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BREMEN, Ala. – After routing Winston County in the opening round of the 2A, Area 13 Tournament Monday night, the Lady Eagles were back on their home floor Thursday night to play for an...

Obituary: Thomas Charles Fillinger

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Thomas Charles Fillinger fulfilled the work God planned for him from before creation and was called home to heaven by his Savior on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. Tom served his Lord as a pastor and...

COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 11

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Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 374,746 (+1,145 since yesterday) Probable cases in AL: 102,824 (+358 since yesterday)   Total...

Obituary: Jamie Lee Ponder

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Memorial service details for Jamie Lee Ponder, 78, of Vinemont, Alabama are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. Mrs. Ponder passed from this life Feb. 10, 2021 at UAB...

Obituary: Byron H. Smith

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Graveside services for Byron H. Smith of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Riverside Cemetery in Hanceville. Mr. Smith was born in Birmingham, Alabama Jan. 13, 1987 to Berney and Donna...

Obituary: J.L. Gillentine

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Memorial services for J.L. Gillentine, 88, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at Immanuel Baptist Church. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Gillentine passed away Wednesday, Feb....
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Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 11, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 11, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents Feb. 8 theft of property;...

‘OnTo College’ founder John Baylor visits CHS for ACT prep

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Forget cheering for touchdowns or defense — the Cullman High School “pep rally” this week was all about ACT test prep. OnTo College Founder John Baylor made a stop at Cullman High...

B&E, pursuit ends in arrests of 5 in Hanceville

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  An early morning pursuit in Hanceville ended with the arrests of five individuals Thursday.   According to the Hanceville Police Department (HPD), the five suspects were observed breaking and entering into vehicles on...

Vinemont community welcomes Pioneer Bakery

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SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Pioneer Bakery in South Vinemont has quickly become a favorite destination for breakfast and lunch. Wednesday afternoon, the parking lot was filled with cars and trucks and the tables full...

‘We need the community’s help’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) announced on Wednesday that it is facing a serious shortfall in its annual funding campaign that will affect the amount of support it can give...

(Updated) 1 killed, 1 injured in Bremen wreck

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Updated 2-11-21 1:17 p.m. BREMEN, Ala. – One person was killed and one injured in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Alabama Highway 69 and County Road 54 Wednesday afternoon. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L....

Dusty Baker leaving Commission on Aging: ‘It’s bittersweet.’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - After six years leading the Cullman County Commission on Aging, Director Dusty Baker has stepped down. His last day will be Friday, Feb. 12, and he calls his decision “bittersweet.” The...

Ivey awards $350K grant for 24th St. improvements

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the City of Cullman has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $350,000 for road improvements and to improve...

Cullman Regional offering $2K sign-on bonus for paramedics

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional announced Wednesday it is offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus for paramedics for the Cullman EMS Ambulance Team. “EMS Services across Alabama and throughout the United States have been experiencing staffing...

PREP TENNIS: Cullman men, women defeat Oneonta 8-1, 9-0

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Both the men’s and women’s Cullman High School Tennis teams hosted Oneonta for a pair of varsity matches Tuesday night and both squads collected a pair of convincing wins. The Lady...

East Elementary students use robots for one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day cards

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CULLMAN, Ala. - How do you put a little something extra into your homemade Valentine’s Day card? Team up with a robot and some paint to give it a little extra design flair. That was...

Hanceville man killed in Blount County crash

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BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - A Hanceville man was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in Blount County. Alabama State Troopers said Byron Holland Smith, 34, was fatally injured when the 2016 Ford Escape...
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Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 10, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 10, 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...

‘You’ve got to be thankful’

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CULLMAN, Ala. – It has been almost a full year since former three-term (1987-2005) Cullman County District Attorney Len Brooks and his wife, June Brooks, the former chair of the Wallace State Community College...

Colony council talks fire, emergency response in community

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COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council’s Tuesday meeting became an informal referendum on the community’s volunteer fire service, with officials and audience members sharing concerns about an apparent lack of response to emergency...

Who can get a COVID-19 vaccine in Cullman County? And where?

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Updated 2-10-21 2:21 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, and many readers have asked who is eligible and where vaccines are available in Cullman County. Here is what we know as of...

PREP BASKETBALL: Addison’s season ends with 47-46 loss to Winston County

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ADDISON, Ala. – The top-seeded Addison Bulldogs were upset at home by Winston County (WCHS) after dropping a 47-46 overtime battle with the Yellow Jackets. The Bulldogs had defeated the Yellow Jackets on three separate...

Obituary: Linda Stone

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A graveside service for Linda Stone of Bremen will be at noon Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 at Valley View Cemetery in Arkadelphia, AL. Reverend Ricky Adams will be officiating. Mrs. Stone is the daughter of...

Obituary: David Earl White

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David Earl White, 71, of Cullman died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. He is survived by his wife Claudette G. White; sons Daniel White (Rick) and Dustin White; step-sons Christopher Gentry (Belinda) and Kevin Gentry (Kelley);...

Obituary: Kathy Ann Welch

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Graveside services for Kathy Ann Welch, 58, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 at Shelton Grove Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Ray Ponder will be officiating. Mrs. Welch is survived by her...

Obituary: Charles Harbison

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Charles Harbison of Logan, AL, passed away peacefully at his home Feb. 6, 2021 at the age of 72. Charles was preceded in death by his daddy Chalmer Harbison. Charles is survived by his wife of...

Obituary: Wynelle Duke

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Wynelle Duke, 91, of Holly Pond, passed away Feb. 8, 2021. She was born March 21, 1929 in Blount County to Thomas William and Ada Little Duke. Miss Duke was an elementary school teacher. Her...

Obituary: Harry Elzy Bivins

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Funeral services for Harry Elzy Bivins, 70, of Cullman will be at noon Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Mt. Olive Church with Bobby Bentley officiating; interment in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Visitation will be from...

Vinemont honors late J.D. Marcum

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SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont Town Council honored the late J.D Marcum Tuesday evening. Marcum, who served as a council member and was a former mayor, died in November 2020 at the...

PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope races past Hanceville 76-38 to advance to area championship, Adams...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Area tournament action resumed across the state Tuesday night and a pair of local squads clashed in this year’s Class 4A, Area 11 bracket. The Hanceville Bulldogs made the quick...

Walmart announces list of stores where eligible Alabamians can get COVID-19 vaccine

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines through the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program Feb. 12, 2021, according to a media release from the company. Multiple Walmart and...
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Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 9, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 9, 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...

As vaccine rollout continues, locals talk 2nd dose

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Frontline health care workers and nursing home residents were among the first group (Phase 1a) eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Parts of the next group (Phase 1b), including law enforcement,...

PREP SOFTBALL: Young Lady Bulldogs ready to hit the field in 2021

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ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison Head Coach Lana Hines is hopeful that the 2021 season will be better than the 2020 season that was cut short due to COVID-19. Coach Hines will be fielding a varsity...

Good Hope talks unnamed CR 222 development

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council agreed Monday night to draft a resolution to be voted on at its next meeting regarding an agreement with the City of Cullman about an...

Cullman council: Traffic signal coming to dangerous intersection, large housing development coming to Bolte...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved the rezoning of property along Bolte Road Southeast to allow for the construction of a subdivision of small-lot, single-family houses, as well as...

PREP BASKETBALL: Addison falls at Falkville 69-61

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FALKVILLE, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs, the third seed in the area, visited the no. 2 seed Falkville for the opening round of the area tournament Monday night and came out on the...

Obituary: James Ray Nettles

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James Ray Nettles, beloved husband, father, grandfather, deacon, and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a brief illness. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Virginia Paulette Nettles....

Obituary: William David Duke

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William David Duke of Cullman, Alabama passed away Feb. 4, 2021 at the age of 64. He was born April 21, 1956 in Cullman to Argus and Hollie Wilbanks Duke. He is preceded in death...

Obituary: Stephen (Stevie) Copal Woods

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Stephen (Stevie) Copal Woods, 58, of Costa Mesa, California, passed away Jan. 24, 2021 in Costa Mesa. A viewing will be held Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 starting at 11 a.m. and ending at 11:30 a.m....

Obituary: Jean McAnnally

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A graveside service for Jean McAnnally of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home. Mrs....

Obituary: Johnnie Mack Parker

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Johnnie Mack Parker, 79, died Feb. 2, 2021 while residing in an assisted living facility in Birmingham, Alabama, where he resided the past four years. He was born Sept. 11, 1941 in Cullman, Alabama to...

Obituary: Gracie Hembree Grissom

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Gracie Hembree Grissom, 104, of Cullman passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 at Morningside Assisted Living of Cullman. Her husband Hubert A. Grissom, Sr. predeceased her.              She is survived by daughter Jenny G. Folsom of...

Word whiz!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Saint Bernard Preparatory School eighth-grader Carter Daily won the Cullman County Spelling Bee Monday night. The winning word? “Sibilant” Daily is something of a word whiz around Cullman County. He won the inaugural...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point routs Russellville 81-42, advances to area tournament finals

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WEST POINT, Ala. – The postseason has arrived and officially got underway Monday night with the opening round of area tournaments across the state. The West Point Lady Warriors were one of several local...

WSCC: No. 20 Volleyball remains perfect after sweep; No. 14 Softball notches wins over...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s 20th-ranked volleyball team remained perfect this season with a pair of wins Sunday against Coastal Alabama-East and Northwest Mississippi Community College. The Lions are 8-0 overall and 5-0 in Alabama...

COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 8

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Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 371,771 (+715 since yesterday) Probable cases in AL: 101,577 (+210 since yesterday)   Total...

Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 8, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents Feb. 4 trespassing; CR 1428 ...

Local students named to Dean’s, President’s Lists at UA

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -  A total of 13,128 students enrolled during the fall 2020 term at The University of Alabama made the Dean's List with academic records of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale),...

Sen. Richard Shelby will not seek 7th term

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Longtime U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama on Monday announced that he will not seek a seventh term in office. Shelby, 86, has served in the U.S. Congress for 42 years, first...

UA System Board of Trustees renames George C. Wallace Building at UAB

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama System on Friday unanimously approved the renaming of the former George C. Wallace Building on the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus....

Hanceville’s Carl Quist named to Holy Cross fall 2020 Dean’s List

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WORCESTER, Mass. -  Carl Quist of Hanceville was named to the College of the Holy Cross fall 2020 Dean's List. A member of the Class of 2023, Quist is majoring in Classics. Quist was among...