Obituary: Kimberly Smith

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Graveside services for Kimberly Smith, 50, of Cullman are Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Bethsadia Baptist Church Cemetery.  Mrs. Smith passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019.  Cullman Funeral Home directing. She was preceded...

Opioid Training Institute coming to Cullman July 24

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AUBURN, Ala. – The Opioid Training Institute (OTI), a collaborative program offered by the Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy (HSOP) and the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), will conduct a training session...

CCSO to offer Church Safety Class July 25

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) will host a Church Safety Class Thursday, July 25 at 6 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church (30 County Road 1184, Cullman, AL 35057). The class...

Local bounty: A look at local farmers’ markets

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Agriculture is Cullman County's largest industry, and residents have no shortage of local produce during the growing season. While some places bring local customers to the farms - such as "you...

3 Cullman County residents Top 10 finalists for Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Pageant

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Three women from Cullman County are top 10 finalists for the 36th annual Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Pageant. The ladies are Ms. Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center Ruth Brigham, Ms. The...

Arrests and incidents reported July 11, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsJuly 8 public intoxication, disorderly...

Wallace State announces partnership with Kubota Tractor Corporation

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) on Thursday announced a new partnership with the Kubota Tractor Corporation.  According to a WSCC press release: Wallace State’s Diesel Technology program is partnering with the Kubota...

Cullman Co. man facing negligent homicide charge in Louisiana wreck

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Editor's note: This story is reprinted by The Tribune with permission of Louisiana's The Advocate. https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/crime_police/article_36e40cdc-a31d-11e9-8f8f-c7fc0c5b6f1d.html The truck driver, Howard Lyons, 61, of Cullman County, was arrested and booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison...

Local athletes headed to Montgomery for 23rd annual All-Star Sports Week

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The AHSAA’s 23rd North-South All-Star Sports Week is on the horizon and we have nine local athletes and a coach making their way to Montgomery to participate in the week’s competitions. Cullman High School’s...

Fire damages camper on CR 700

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday evening, firefighters from Berlin and Johnson’s Crossing were dispatched to the 1400 block of County Road 700, where the initial report indicated that a small shed and pull-behind camper...

(Updated) Elderly woman killed in wreck on U.S. 278 W

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Updated 7-10-19 at 10 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle wreck at U.S. Highway 278 West and County Road 831 Wednesday evening has left one person dead. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the...

Obituary: Roger Oneal Wright

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Roger Oneal Wright of Hanceville passed away July 9, 2019 at the age of 71. He was born Oct. 9, 1947 in Cullman to Henry and Parthena Rusk Wright. He is a Vietnam veteran and he...

Obituary: Randy Michial Britt

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Randy Michial Britt was born Jan. 23, 1948 and passed away July 9, 2019. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Brenda Britt, his parents JD and Thessal Britt and an infant sister...

Obituary: Donna Carolyn Young

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Funeral services for Donna Carolyn Young, 60, of Cullman, were Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL on Friday, July 12, 2019. Cullman Heritage Funeral...

‘You can thank me by being a good American’

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‘You can thank me by being a good American’   Christy Perry     CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman resident Gerry Howard is a Vietnam veteran who served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. He...

Debate over golf cart use leads to heated Vinemont council meeting

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Updated with audio 7-10-19 9:52 p.m. VINEMONT, Ala. - Emotions ran high Tuesday evening at the South Vinemont Town Council meeting as community members debated recent allegations regarding a teen driving a golf cart on...

Editorial: ‘Make me look good, now!’ A guide to positive media relations

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More than half the time I conduct interviews, the episode concludes with the interviewee saying one of two things (actually the same thing in two different ways): “Make me look good, now!”  And yes, most...

Arrests and incidents reported July 10, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No incidents or arrests...

6 days out, Smith Lake boater still missing

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SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL, Ala. – The search for missing boater, 26-year-old Kelsey Starling of Troy, continues with no new developments Wednesday, July 10, according to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division Northern...

Colony mayor: ‘The library will not be closed’

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COLONY, Ala. - Eleven days after the Colony Town Council voted not to renew a contract with the  North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments (NARCOG) for a town librarian, Mayor Donnis Leeth announced,...

Obituary: Danny Sanderson

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Mr. Danny Charles Sanderson, 69, of Danville passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2019 at his residence surrounded by family and friends. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2019 at Enon Baptist...

Obituary: Diann Bailey

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Diann Bailey passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at Hanceville Nursing Home.  She was born March 19, 1951 to Virgil and Imogene Bailey. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer...

(Updated) ATV accident near Cullman-Morgan Co. line; victim has ‘severe’ injuries

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Updated 7-9-19 10:59 p.m. VINEMONT, Ala. - An ATV accident north of Vinemont Tuesday evening along the Cullman/Morgan County line near Lacon has left one person with severe injuries, according to Cullman EMS Director James...

Bowling for Babies!  Upcoming tournament to benefit First Source for Women

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Over two upcoming weekends, the Cullman Bowling Center will host “Bowling for Babies,” a fundraising mixed team tournament to benefit First Source for Women, a faith-based center offering a wide range...

Vinemont’s Courtney Monroe earns degree from Valdosta State University

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VALDOSTA, Ga. - Courtney Monroe, of Vinemont, has earned the Bachelor of Arts in English from Valdosta State University. Monroe was among more than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students who completed the requirements for their...

Stanley named to Spring 2019 Dean’s List at Mars Hill University

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MARS HILL, N.C. - Jared Thomas Stanley, of Hanceville, is one of 333 students named to Mars Hill University's Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at the end of the Spring 2019 semester. To...

Sanders makes Furman University Spring 2019 Dean’s List

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GREENVILLE, S.C. - The following Furman University students from the Cullman area are included on the Dean's List for the 2019 spring semester. Furman's Dean's List is composed of full-time undergraduate students who earn...

Cullman Commission welcomes special visitors

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning had a few special visitors to its meeting as Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas stopped by with Brooksie the Court Dog on her first day...

Arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No incidents or arrests...

Dorothy Newell Rice crowned 2019 Lady Liberty 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Ten of the loveliest ladies in Cullman County competed lasts week at Westminster Assisted Living for the title of Lady Liberty 2019. This is the first year for the pageant, and although the ladies...

Pet of the Week: Spend your weekends with Bernie

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Bernie is a 1-year-old basset hound/bully mix.  He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who’s submissive to...

Meet Brooksie, the Cullman County Courthouse’s new facility dog

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Courthouse on Monday officially welcomed its newest officer, Brooksie, a 2-year-old female labradoodle trained by Service Dogs Alabama (SDA).  SDA head trainer Ashley Taylor, who delivered Brooksie to Circuit...

Tribune brings home 6 APA awards, announces move from 3 to 5 days per...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune on June 29 received six 2019 Alabama Press Association (APA) Media Awards. According to the APA, this year, 90 publications submitted 3,394 entries in the annual contest. The...

Obituary:  Mary Ann Stover

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Mary Ann Stover, 73, of Oneonta, AL was born Feb. 17, 1945 and died July 6, 2019. She worked at BellSouth/AT&T Phone Company until retirement with 30 years of service. Preceding her in death were her...

Obituary: Nita Loyce Tidwell Bullard

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Nita Loyce Tidwell Bullard, 84, of Locust Fork, AL, was born on Nov. 22, 1934 and passed away July 6, 2019 in Blount County, Alabama. Preceding her in death were her husband Leslie Bullard, mother...

Obituary: Jimmy R. Thomas

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Graveside services for Jimmy R. Thomas, 85, of Hanceville, will be Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem East Cemetery with Reverend Russ Fox officiating. Mr. Thomas leaves two sons; Bill (Margaret) Thomas...

Obituary: Sharron Adler

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Graveside services for Sharron Adler, 72, of Hanceville, will be Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Garden City Cemetery with Reverend Brent Hatfield officiating. Ms. Adler leaves her spouse; Tim Hatfield, a...

Obituary: Shelly Dawn Woods

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Memorial services for Shelly Dawn Woods, 47, of Falkville, will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ms. Woods passed away...

Obituary: Walter Ronnie Curl

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Walter Ronnie Curl passed away the morning of July 8, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Pam; daughter and son-in-law, Sheree and Jon Benefield; son and daughter-in-law, Walter Nicholas and Morgan...

Obituary: Nellie Sue Sartin

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Funeral services for Nellie Sue Sartin, 93, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Greg Aldridge officiating; interment in New Home Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Lester Ray Petty

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Lester Ray Petty, 90 of Double Springs, entered into rest Monday, July 8, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019 from 1-2 p.m. at Nichols...

Obituary: Dewel McGriff

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Mr. Dewel J. McGriff, 93, of Decatur transitioned from this earth to his heavenly home  Monday, July 8, 2019.  He was born Nov. 18, 1925 in Holly Pond, AL, the son of James Matthew and...

Good Hope moves forward with land purchase for park expansion

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council Monday night voted to move forward with the purchase of the 33.68-acre Dvorak property adjacent to Municipal Park. The expansion, which will connect the park...

Cold Springs’ Maddie Mitchell wins gold at FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim

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BREMEN, Ala. - Members of Cold Springs High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) joined more than 8,500 FCCLA student leaders, members and advisers at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim,...

Vinemont’s Cooper participates in 21st Alabama Governor’s Youth Leadership Forum

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Vinemont resident Emylee Cooper recently participated in the 21st annual Alabama Governor’s Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) on the campus of Troy University. The five-day event – sponsored by the Alabama Department of...

Arrests and incidents reported July 8, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsJuly 3 trespassing; CR 1360 domestic...

Hanceville man charged after 15 grams of meth found in car

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies on July 4 arrested Christopher Shaunn Bell, 29, of Hanceville after 15 grams of methamphetamine were allegedly found in his vehicle following a traffic stop.            According...

(Update) Smith Lake search ongoing for missing boater Kelsey Starling

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SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL, Ala. - The search for missing boater, 26-year-old Kelsey Starling of Troy, continues with no new developments Monday, according to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division Northern District Assistant...

67-County Alabama Garden Party: Perry County

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The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, “The 67-County Alabama Garden Party,” will spotlight different counties each...

127th annual Cullman County Courthouse Singing Convention coming July 13-14

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CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14, Cullman will celebrate what has become a unique tradition in Alabama: the state’s last regular courthouse singing convention.  Singers from all over the state, across...

Falkville woman killed in crash near Vinemont

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VINEMONT, Ala. - A single-vehicle crash at 7:25 a.m. Sunday, July 7 claimed the life of a Falkville woman, according to Alabama State Troopers. Shelly Dawn Woods, 47, was killed when the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder...

Fire destroys cottage at Stone Bridge Farms

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple agencies responded to a fire at Stone Bridge Farms early Sunday evening, where a cottage in the northeast corner of the property had caught fire.  Firefighters from Hanceville Fire and Rescue, Cullman...

Obituary: Jimmy Greathouse

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Funeral services for Rev. Jimmy Wayne Greathouse, age 78, will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Warrior,...

Two vehicle accident in Simcoe sends three to hospital

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SIMCOE, Ala. - A Sunday afternoon wreck in Simcoe had Gold Ridge firefighters working hard, and led to the medical transport of three injury victims. The accident involved two small cars, reportedly a Kia...

Accident in Holly Pond leaves two with minor injuries

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - Shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon, two minivans collided at the intersection of State Hwy. 91 and U.S. Hwy. 278 in downtown Holly Pond, resulting in two minor injuries. Cullman...

BREAKING: Wife accidentally shoots husband during road rage dispute; currently jailed without bond

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BREMEN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene shortly after a call came into dispatch regarding a road rage incident that turned potentially deadly on Co Rd 160 in Bremen, Saturday evening....

Freedom Celebration lights up the night in Fairview

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - During the evening of Independence Day, crowds filled Randall Shedd Fairview Town Park as the town’s First Baptist Church hosted its 18th annual Freedom Celebration. Dr. David Chambers, Pastor of Fairview First...

BREAKING: Man shot following possible road rage incident in Bremen; victim transported to UAB

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Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry stated, “Yes, we had a shooting but it’s in the early stages of the investigation. Once any or possible charges can be confirmed I will let you know.” BREMEN, Ala....

UPDATE: Search continues for missing boater Kelsey Starling of Troy

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SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL - In a press release issued by Sgt. Chad Pate, ALEA-Marine Patrol Division, Northern District Assistant Commander, the search for missing boater, Kelsey Starling of Troy, is still underway. "Search efforts...

(Bonus) Pet of the Week: King seeking his palace!

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay informed us of happy happenings: our last two Pets of the Week, Chip and Remmy, have both been adopted, continuing a joyful and exciting trend. Other recent...

Locals fill Addison for annual 4th of July Celebration

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ADDISON, Ala. – After Thursday morning’s parade and a chance to cool off, locals and visitors sat down in the cool shade at Alexander park to enjoy an afternoon of music, snow-cones, and candy...

6th Annual Cullman Area Tourism Awards highlight stories of Cullman’s most famous tourist destinations

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CULLMAN, Ala. - In celebration of the achievements of the businesses and venues that have helped make Cullman County a more popular tourist destination, and to share the stories behind some of the most...

Search called off until Saturday for 26-year-old missing Troy woman; Decatur man jailed for...

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SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL, Ala. - Marine Patrol Troopers, multiple law enforcement agencies, and search and rescue agencies will resume their search for a missing Troy woman in the Rock Creek area of Smith Lake...

Obituary: Avon Harold Tubbs (updated)

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Avon Harold Tubbs, 95 of Cullman, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Tubbs was a business owner here in Cullman and retired from Hanna Steel. He loved vegetable gardening...

Obituary: Donald Paul “Donnie” Logsdon

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Donald Paul "Donnie" Logsdon, 54 of Addison, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Cullman Regional. Donnie was born on July 6, 1964 in Louisville, Kentucky to Wayne Logsdon and Jeanie Ruth...

Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Powe

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Mary Elizabeth Powe was born on July 10, 1925 and passed away on July 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Edith Roberts Fuller; husband, James Howard Powe; and...

Obituary: Noel Richard Harris

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Funeral service for Noel Richard Harris, age 60, of Hanceville, will be at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Barbara Trussell officiating; interment in Holly Pond...

Obituary: Linda Gail Fike

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Linda Gail Fike, 62, of Double Springs, entered into rest on July 4, 2019 at Huntsville Hospital.Mrs. Fike was born on February 7, 1957, in Haleyville, Alabama. Linda was a member of The Rock Family...

Pets on Parade at Downtown Merchants Association celebration coming up July 12

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CULLMAN, Ala. - This coming Friday, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will enjoy another of its increasingly popular 2nd Fridays summer celebrations, and the Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) is joining the Chamber...

Thousands flock to Smith Lake for food, fun, and fireworks

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SMITH LAKE - Despite the heat and humidity, Smith Lake Park once again saw a crowd of thousands throughout its annual Fireworks and Music Festival. The festival featured all-day live entertainment from artists Donny James, Trey Lewis,...

Tyson: recent road spills not a health threat

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - As it continues to confront lawsuits and other legal issues related to an early June wastewater spill than contaminated miles of the Mulberry Fork and a short portion of the Sipsey...

Search continues for missing boater on Smith Lake; Crane Hill Chief describes initial response...

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SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL, Ala. – On Friday, the search continued for a boat passenger missing since a two boat collision on Smith Lake Thursday evening. The incident, which occurred just west of Crane Hill across the county line...

Search continues for missing boater on Smith Lake

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SMITH LAKE – On Friday morning, searchers resumed their efforts to locate a missing boater who disappeared on Smith Lake late in the evening of July 4, after a boating accident. A two-boat collision...

Colony does not renew NARCOG contract for town librarian, library faces possible temporary closure

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COLONY, Ala. – After a special called meeting last Friday, on Monday the Town Council of Colony delivered to North Central Alabama Council of Governments (NARCOG) Senior Community Service Employment Program...

Mystery deepens around Cullman Casting accident as contractors fail to appear for meetings with...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Two days after an underage worker died in a fall from the roof of Cullman Casting, the primary roofing contractor still cannot name two subcontractors allegedly involved in the project; and the victim’s coworkers,...

Locals pack Heritage Park for annual Cullman Fireworks Festival

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CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman Fireworks Festival is in the books and things got underway at Heritage Park at 5 p.m. when families poured on to the soccer fields to enjoy inflatables, give-aways, food vendors, competitions...

Obituary: Billy Ray Pitts (awaiting update)

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Services for Mr. Billy Ray Pitts 80, of Hanceville will be announced later by the funeral home. Mr. Pitts died Thursday, July 4, 2019 after an extended illness.

Troop banners keep memories alive in Addison

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ADDISON, Ala. - Reminders of those who have sacrificed for our freedoms are currently on display throughout the Town of Addison. Images of area veterans are displayed on beautiful banners along the streets...

New Hope #2 Baptist Church holds first 4th of July community event

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – For the first time, New Hope #2 Baptist Church joined the list of Independence Day community events on Wednesday night. New pastor Austin Rowell stated that the event had only had two weeks...

Holly Pond community sending local team to World Series

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HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond's 12-and-under baseball team is heading to the Dizzy Dean Baseball World Series in Southaven, Mississippi. The Broncos qualified for the state tournament after making it through the Dizzy...

Wallace State students win two SkillsUSA gold medals and six medals overall at national...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College students Jacob Humphrey, Chase Blakey and Benjamin Brownlee each earned gold medals at the 55th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Ky., over the...

Afternoon, evening thunderstorms possible July 4th

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Seasonably warm conditions are expected this Fourth of July, with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms possible, mainly during the afternoon and early evening. Showers and storms are then expected to gradually increase across...

Cullman courts are going to the dogs!

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Alabama a national leader in use of facility dogs to ease stress in courts; coming to Cullman soon MONTGOMERY - Alabama’s courts are going to the dogs at an ever-increasing rate, and it’s a great...

CrossFit Cullman’s 3rd annual 4th of July Throwdown coming up this Saturday

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Fourth of July is on the horizon but after your holiday plans are complete, you’ll have a chance to drop in on this year’s 4th of July Throwdown...

Ms. Senior Alabama Donna Harris and Ms. Senior Cullman County Phyllis Hain reflect on...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Ms. Senior Alabama Donna Harris and Ms. Senior Cullman County Phyllis Hain are representing not only our amazing senior community but reminding everyone that grace, intelligence, strength, faith and hard work...

AMBER ALERT: Catalina Rimpsey (2 years) Last seen July 3, 2019 in Anniston, AL

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ANNISTON, Ala. – The State of Alabama has issued a Child Abduction Emergency, Amber Alert. The Calhoun County, AL Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency ask for your assistance in locating, Catalina Chloe Rimpsey, a black...

Obituary: Dobie Pope (updated)

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Dobie Pope was born on July 21, 1928 and passed away on July 3, 2019. Dovie Pope, 90 of Hanceville, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 3, 2019. She is preceded in...

Obituary: Nora Phillips

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Mrs. Nora Lea Phillips, 72, of Cullman passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019.  No services are planned at this time.

Obituary: Frank Edward Moore

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Funeral Service for Frank Edward Moore, age 74, of Holly Pond, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Charlie Alldredge officiating; interment in Brooklyn Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Robert Hodge

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Robert Franklin "Doug" Hodge, age 77 of Vinemont, entered into rest on July 2, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 12, 1942 in Winston County. Robert...

Obituary: Mary Hoffman

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Funeral services for Mary Cook Hoffman, 71, of Vinemont are Saturday, July 6 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Greg Aldridge and Rev. Larry Duke officiating, with interment in Panama Baptist Cemetery.  Visitation on...

Obituary: Betty Stringer

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Funeral Service for Betty Sue Stringer, age 79, of Hartselle, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Mac Buttram officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Melvin Sams

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Funeral Service for Melvin Sams, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Dudly Brock officiating; interment in Fairview Methodist Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Community rallying around friend, co-worker and animal rescuer

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Updated 7-10-19 12:40 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – It was Saturday morning June 29 when Chris Torrisi told his mother Nancy Thomas that he would be back in 30 minutes before he left their home in...

Wallace State men’s basketball finishes with top GPA for 2nd straight year; 48 WSCC...

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HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s men’s basketball team is tops in the classroom for the second consecutive year among its counterparts in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The Lions compiled a cumulative...

Arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents July 1 burglary; CR 1338harassment;...

Addison set for annual 4th of July celebration

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ADDISON, Ala. – The annual Independence Day celebration in Addison kicks off Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m. Several activities are planned throughout the day. The festivities begin with a parade to go through...

‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ a near-perfect summer movie; Griffin’s score: 9/10

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“Spider-Man: Far From Home” is once again directed by “Spider-Man: Homecoming’s” Jon Watts, written by Chris McKenna II and Erik Sommers and of course stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker. Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick...

Municipality Closings for July 4th

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The following list shows which Municipality offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day tomorrow.  Baileyton – Closed from July 4 to July 7  Berlin – Closed July 4, only open on...

SWIMMING: Tritons knock off Scottsboro at home

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Tritons were back home to host Scottsboro Tuesday night and Cullman was able to pull away with the win after the boys finished ahead of Scottsboro by 40 points and the girls secured...