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Wallace State volleyball wraps up ACCC regular season with perfect mark

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Wallace State sophomore Katie Edwards (6) attempts to hit the ball over the net in a match this season. HANCEVILLE - Wallace State volleyball has once again completed a perfect regular-season march through the Alabama...
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Cullman Police Department trunk-or-treat event set for Oct. 31

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Image from the 2017 Trunk or Treat at the Cullman Police Department. This year's event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-8 p.m. (Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department will...
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‘We are not leaving Cullman’: Krystal looking for new home

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The Krystal sign lies in the parking lot of 1701 Second Ave. Monday morning. The restaurant location closed Sunday night. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) Updated 10-22-18 4:36 p.m. CULLMAN - Krystal in Cullman closed...

Arrest reports: Oct. 15-21, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 15-21, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Antonio Santiago, Ivan,...
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Wallace State Future Foundation plans for annual Student Investment Luncheon Oct. 31

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A five-day, four-night trip of New York is one of the 11 options for the winner of the Premier Winner’s Choice package to choose from if they have the winning bid at the 14th...
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For Kids’ Sake Variety Show auditions set for Nov. 13, 15

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Photo courtesy of Cullman Regional CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Foundation has announced that auditions for next year’s  For Kids’ Sake Variety Show will take place on Nov. 13 and 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in...
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10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Will Justice Drake

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Poet Will Justice Drake (Photo by Mayce Hodges) In this creative new weekly series, local author, artist and all-around entertaining and eccentric (not to mention classy!) Southern gentleman Ben Johnson South introduces Cullman Tribune readers...
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Karma in Cullman gearing up for holiday service projects

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Karma in Cullman served more than 400 at its 2016 Community Thanksgiving Dinner. (Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - Local charity Karma in Cullman, an organization that provides food and other necessities to people in need,...
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Rain can’t dampen Mud Creek Arts and Crafts Festival

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Wood carvings for sale at one of the many vendor booths at the Mud Creek Arts and Crafts Festival Saturday in Hanceville (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE - The ninth annual Mud Creek...
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Preserving a way of life: Peinhardt Farm Day 2018

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Visitors stroll the grounds of the Peinhardt Living History Farm on Saturday during the annual Peinhardt Farm Day. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - On Saturday, Peinhardt Living History Farm put on its...
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CULLMAN COUNTY YOUTH FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Championship and third-place matchups set

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The Cullman Bearcats shut out the Good Hope Raiders in the pee-wee game Saturday, earning a spot in the pee-wee championship game next Saturday. (Sammy Confer for the Cullman Tribune) VINEMONT - Saturday started the...
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PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Holly Pond’s Chambers, Cullman’s Thompson, Lady Saints claim first-place finishes at...

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Members of the St. Bernard Lady Saints squad compete Saturday at the St. Bernard Oktoberfest Invitational. The Lady Saints finished first in the girls’ 1A-3A division. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN – Nearly...
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Walk for Freedom spotlights human trafficking

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Human trafficking survivor Charity Pittman (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - “This is a silent walk, we’re walking for those without a voice,” this year’s Freedom Walk organizer, Stephanie Wood, said to those...
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‘Absolutely Alabama’ host Fred Hunter entertains at chamber luncheon

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Left to right: Chamber Board Member Shirley Quattlebaum; Chamber Vice-Chair, Tourism Ben Harrison; Chamber Director of Tourism Roger Steele; “Absolutely Alabama” host Fred Hunter; Chamber Chair Susan Copeland (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN...
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Caring for Cullman concert raises funds for Good Samaritan

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Triumphant Quartet was entertaining, as always, at Thursday night’s Caring for Cullman concert. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - A crowd gathered Thursday evening at the Cullman High School to hear good music...
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‘I am fine! Fine and revved up!’ Gov. Ivey makes whistle-stop campaign visit to...

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Gov. Ivey addressed a crowd of supporters from the front steps of the Cullman County Courthouse Friday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - On her way to Huntsville Friday evening, Gov. Kay...
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Alabama Gourd Show continues Saturday at civic center

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Crafted gourds in all shapes, sizes and colors are on display at the Alabama Gourd Show. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN -  The 20th annual Alabama Gourd Show continues Saturday at the Cullman...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles mauled by Tigers at home, 34-14

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Vinemont’s offense had trouble moving the ball during Friday night’s loss to J.B. Pennington.(Ryan Guthery for The Cullman Tribune) VINEMONT - It was a long Friday night for the Eagles as they hosted the Tigers...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies eliminated from playoff contention with 41-12 loss to Randolph

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Fairview’s Parker Martin evades tacklers during the Aggies’ loss to Randolph Friday night. (Gary McGriff for The Cullman Tribune) FAIRVIEW - On a night made for high school football, the Randolph Raiders traveled down from...
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PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls on the road to Corner in defensive battle, 14-6

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West Point running back Hunter Persall runs through a pair of defenders in the Warriors’ 14-6 loss at Corner Friday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) DORA - The West Point Warriors (Class 5A,...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Late comeback not enough for Eagles; Cold Springs falls to Tarrant, 34-27

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Eagles Head Coach Rod Elliott talks to his team during a timeout in Friday night’s matchup with Tarrant. (Destiny Campbell for The Cullman Tribune) FULTONDALE - The Cold Springs Eagles (Class 2A, Region 5) hit...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope shuts out region foe Curry, 27-0

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The Raider offense put up 27 points in Good Hope’s shutout win at Curry Friday night. (Preston Prewett for The Cullman Tribune) CURRY - The Good Hope Raiders topped region foe Curry Friday night in...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville handed 40-20 loss by Fultondale

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Photo courtesy of Alisha Jones HANCEVILLE – Fultondale was able to jump out to a quick start in Ray Talley Stadium Friday night when the Wildcats took down Hanceville 40-20, outscoring the Bulldogs 33-6 in...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman falls to undefeated rival Hartselle, 20-7

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Bearcat running back Jayden Sullins sprints away from Hartselle defenders during Cullman’s 20-7 loss to the Tigers Friday night. (Aaron Sparks) HARTSELLE – It was a tough Friday night for the Bearcats, who just couldn’t...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Meek Tigers fall 28-6 to Marion County in penalty-laden game

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Meek's Nelson Martin rips off a big gain during the Tigers' 28-6 loss to Marion County Friday night (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) ARLEY – The Tigers came up short at home Friday night,...
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Wallace State’s Medical Assistant program recognized at Hanceville City Hall during MA Recognition Week

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Pictured are, front row, from left, students Erin Williams, Andrea Big-Powers, Kristin Hart, Baylee Chrietzberg, Whitney Buettner, Morgan Griffin, Ashley Faulkner, Jazmin Bobo, Nicole Smith; second row, from left, Casey Westmoreland, Angel Quinn, Shelby...

Fairview Lions Club 3rd Annual Harvest Festival and Movie in the Park Saturday, Oct....

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The Fairview Lions Club is hosting its third annual Harvest Festival and Movie in the Park. Randall Shedd Community Park (across from school) at 5 p.m. We will be showing the brand new HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3! We...
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Arrest reports: Oct. 17-18, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 17-18, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No reports provided.   Cullman Police Department Wednesday, Oct....
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9th Annual Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, Oct. 20 in Hanceville

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9th Annual Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival in historic downtown Hanceville Saturday, Oct. 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival is a Hanceville Civitan project, and all proceeds benefit the Hanceville schools. Admission is...
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Peinhardt Farm Day Saturday, Oct. 20 in Cullman

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Peinhardt Living History Farm opens its 40 acres of family farm to the public on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The entire family can enjoy hands-on experiences from hay rides, farm animals,...
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Cullman County Sheriff’s Office recovers 2 vehicles from Smith Lake

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Vehicles recovered were a 2007 GMC Yukon and a late 1980s or early 1990s Mercury Grand Marquis. It appears both vehicles had been in the lake for many years; the Grand Marquis could have...
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Walk for Freedom human trafficking awareness event Saturday, Oct. 20

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Join us as we Walk For Freedom in Cullman, Alabama. Saturday, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. in front of the Cullman County Courthouse We believe that every step we take locally leaves footprints globally. Every dollar...

Cullman County unemployment rate falls to 3.1%; state’s holds steady at 4.1%

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MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey’s office released the state’s latest unemployment numbers Friday morning. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate is 4.1 percent. Cullman County’s rate, still the second lowest in the state,...
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Pedestrian victim identified in Thursday night crash on Hwy. 278 in Cullman

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CULLMAN - An elderly pedestrian using a walker was struck and killed by a truck hauling a trailer on U.S. Highway 278 West, just east of West Elementary School shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday....
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Kay Ivey making campaign stop in Cullman this evening, Friday, Oct. 19

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will make a campaign stop in Cullman tonight, Friday, Oct. 19. (Photo courtesy of Governor's Office, Sydney A. Foster) CULLMAN - Gov. Kay Ivey will make a campaign stop in Cullman...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Friday night football preview

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The Bulldogs' defense allowed minus-5 yards and picked off three Wildcats passes in the first half of Addison’s 44-0 win at Tharptown Thursday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - There are only...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Addison makes easy work of Tharptown, 44-0

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The Bulldogs' defense allowed minus-5 yards and picked off three Wildcats passes in the first half of Addison’s 44-0 win at Tharptown Thursday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) THARPTOWN – It was a...
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(Update) Pedestrian struck, killed by truck on U.S. 278 W by West Elementary

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Photo courtesy of Joey Duncan LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/19/pedestrian-victim-identified-thursday-night-crash-hwy-278-cullman Updated 10-18-18 9:38 p.m. CULLMAN - An elderly pedestrian using a walker was struck and killed by a truck hauling a trailer on U.S. Highway 278 West, just east...

Pedestrian struck by truck on U.S. 278 W by West Elementary

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LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/18/update-pedestrian-struck-killed-truck-us-278-w-west-elementary CULLMAN - A pedestrian has been struck by a truck with a trailer on U.S. Highway 278 West, just east of West Elementary School. Cullman Police Traffic Homicide Investigator Joey Duncan said the...
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2-day 2018 Alabama Gourd Show starts Friday morning in Cullman

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2018 Alabama Gourd Show: October 19 & 20, 2018 (Friday and Saturday) Theme: “Gourds Under The Sea” Location: Cullman Civic Center, 510 Fifth Ave. SW, Cullman, AL 35055 Admission: FREE Show hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both...
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U.S. Attorney’s Office hosting opioid crisis town hall meeting Tuesday at Cullman Civic Center

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BIRMINGHAM – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama will join with school and government officials in Cullman on Tuesday, Oct. 23, for a town hall meeting to discuss the opioid...
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Ivey awards $291K grant to Cullman Co. for Stony Lonesome facility

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Gov. Kay Ivey awarded the Cullman County Commission $291,294 to construct a bathhouse/restroom facility at Stony Lonesome OHV Park. (Tribune file photo) MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey's office on Thursday announced the awarding of $2.7...
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Food pantry opens in Colony; award named in honor of Cullman County Economic Development’s...

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Carpenter’s Cabinet President Chris Warnick  and Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, center, cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the town’s community food pantry at the Colony Educational Complex Wednesday. (W.C. Mann) COLONY -...
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Wallace State recognizes Phi Theta Kappa fall inductees

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Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa honor society recently welcomed its fall inductees. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently welcomed new members during its annual fall induction ceremony. Phi Theta Kappa is...
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With new stop by Popeyes, Cullman back on Greyhound bus line

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Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, representatives from Greyhound and others gathered inside the Chevron/Popeyes to cut the ribbon on Cullman’s new Greyhound bus line stop at the...
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SCHOLARS’ BOWL SCOREBOARD: Oct. 16 middle school matches

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HANCEVILLE - Results are in from Tuesday’s middle school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State.  According to West Point coach Lee Henry, his team saw a second-round challenge from Cold Springs but continued its...
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Charges dismissed against former Cullman High Principal Bouldin; previous guilty verdict vacated

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Former Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin, right, thanks his attorney Champ Crocker, left, at a Wednesday afternoon post-trial debriefing at Crocker’s office. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning,...

(Updated) Mother, son victims in fatal crash on Hwy. 69 in Cullman County

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama State Troopers said late Tuesday that a Moulton woman and her teenage son were the victims in Tuesday morning's fatal crash on Alabama Highway 69 in Cullman County. The victims have...
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Arrest reports: Oct. 15-16, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 15-16, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No reports provided.   Cullman Police Department Monday, Oct....
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Dyron’s Lowcountry to host benefit dinner for St. Bernard Prep

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Fr. Marcus Voss, director of development; Sonya and Dyron Powell; and Abbot Cletus Meagher, OSB chairman of the board of directors for Saint Bernard Preparatory School in Cullman. CULLMAN - In 2010, Dyron Powell, an...
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BREAKING NEWS: Charges dropped against former Cullman High principal Elton Bouldin

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Former Cullman High School Principal, Dr. Elton Bouldin (center) in court on Tuesday (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN -  In a dramatic courtroom drama Wednesday morning, a mistrial was declared and charges dismissed...
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Rumors Deli named Retailer of the Year 2nd year in a row; new area...

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Rumors Deli owner Annette Harris / Photo courtesy of the Alabama Retail Association BIRMINGHAM - Out of a pool of almost 100 nominees statewide, two Cullman area business owners brought home Retailer of the Year...
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SURVIVOR’S STORY: ‘You have to get on with it’

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Sonya Graham, on her last day of radiation in 2015. Sonya is a breast cancer survivor. (Courtesy photo) Behind her wicked sense of humor and her refusal to take herself too seriously, Sonya Graham is...
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Hanceville man killed in Blount County crash Tuesday

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BLOUNT COUNTY - A Hanceville man was killed as a result of a two-vehicle crash in Blount County on Tuesday. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 31, 2 miles south of Garden City, at...
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COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Fairview knocks off top-seeded West Point in thriller to claim 3rd...

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Fairview's Katie Ball spikes one back over the net during the Lady Aggies' win over West Point in the Cullman County Volleyball Tournament Tuesday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) VINEMONT – For the...
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2 charged with selling drugs in separate cases

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Oliver Tucker, left; James Doss, right (Cullman Police Department) CULLMAN - Cullman Police recently arrested two men on drug charges in separate cases. On Oct. 9, the department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) arrested Oliver Samuel Tucker,...
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West Point passes FY 2019 budget; long-awaited Hwy. 157 turn lane to open by...

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West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, left, speaks at the West Point Town Council meeting Monday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council on Monday night passed the...
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Former CHS principal Elton Bouldin’s re-trial on trespassing charges underway

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Former Cullman High School Principal, Dr. Elton Bouldin (center) in court on Tuesday (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - Former Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin was back in court Tuesday for...
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Voter registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 22

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MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Secretary of State's Office is reminding Alabamians of the upcoming deadline to register to vote in advance of the Nov. 6, 2018 General Election. Alabama voters will come together on November...

Mother, son victims in fatal crash on Hwy. 69 in Cullman County

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama State Troopers said late Tuesday that a Moulton woman and her teenage son were the victims in Tuesday morning's fatal crash on Alabama Highway 69 in Cullman County. The wreck happened...
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Cullman County Forestry Planning Committee receives Outstanding Forestry Planning Committee Award

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Cullman County received the Outstanding Forestry Planning Committee Award for the Northeast Region during the Alabama Landowners Conference Awards Program Oct. 15 at the Marriott Prattville Hotel and Conference Center. Members received a plaque...
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Cullman County’s Stan and Suzanne Wood named Alabama Tree Farmers of the Year

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Stan and Suzanne Wood, center, of Cullman County were named the Alabama Tree Farmers of the Year during the Alabama Landowners Conference Awards Program Oct. 15 at the Marriott Prattville Hotel and Conference Center....

Community with Carol: Flourish of Cullman, Inc.

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Carol Berry, left and Flourish of Cullman, Inc.’s Melissa Dew (Courtesy of Carol Berry) I am excited to partner with the Cullman Tribune to write a new weekly series, “Community with Carol.” This series will...
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(Update) 2 confirmed dead in Hwy. 69 crash

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Two people were killed in a severe crash Tuesday morning on Alabama Highway 69, approximately 2 miles south of Bug Tussle, going toward Jasper. The incident happened around 10 a.m. Cullman...

(Updated) 2 confirmed dead in Hwy. 69 crash

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Update 10-16-18 12:55 p.m. CULLMAN COUNTY - Two people were killed in a severe crash Tuesday morning on Alabama Highway 69, approximately 2 miles south of Bug Tussle, going toward Jasper. The incident happened around...

2 Cullman residents charged with 6 counts of animal cruelty

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Summer Figgs, left, and Michael Figgs (Cullman Police Department) CULLMAN - A local man and woman were arrested and charged with six counts each of second-degree animal cruelty Friday after a litter of 6-8-week-old puppies...
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ALDOT’s tentative 5-year plan includes extra lanes for Hwy. 157 in next 2 years

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Alabama Highway 157’s “bridges to nowhere” could soon have somewhere to go; road construction is slated to begin in November 2019. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT)...
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‘This was one of our best years’

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Fairgoers enjoy the swings at the Cullman County Fair. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - The 2018 Cullman County Fair ended Saturday night after 10 days of thrills, exhibits, contests and fun. The...
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CULLMAN COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point, Fairview, Good Hope, Vinemont advance to day 2

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Vinemont's Rachel Hall goes up to defend the net during the Lady Eagles' upset win over Cold Springs in the County Tournament Monday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) VINEMONT – Day one of...
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Virginia woman killed in wreck near Hanceville

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HANCEVILLE – A Virginia woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on County Road 747 near Hanceville Monday morning. Alabama State Troopers said the wreck happened at 6:18 a.m. Troopers identified the victim as Anne...

Friends of Frankweiler sponsoring student for WSCC Singers’ 2019 European tour

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On Sunday, Friends of Frankweiler President Steven Sides presented a $1,600 check to Tiffany Richter, director of the Wallace State Singers, to sponsor one of her students on the group’s European tour in 2019,...
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Hanceville High hosts 27th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival

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Band members react during the awards ceremony at Saturday's Mud Creek Marching Festival in Hanceville. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE - The 27th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival was held Saturday at Hanceville...
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Arrest reports: Oct. 11-14, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 11-14, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 Anderson, Steven Matthew,...
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Youth target teamwork during Alfa Leadership Conference

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Cullman County students Ben Tankersley, Darren Roberts, Thomas Bell and Sydney Babb sharpened leadership skills during the Alfa Youth Leadership Conference at the 4-H Center in Columbiana Oct. 8-9. Tankersley, Roberts and Babb attend...

YOUTH FOOTBALL: Week 8 scoring roundup

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CULLMAN - The final week of the Cullman County youth football regular season is now complete. Below are the results from the games, as well as playoff game times for next Saturday at Vinemont. Good...
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PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles sweep DEW It on the Trail...

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Runners take off Saturday at the DEW It on the Trails cross country meet in Decatur on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Ed Huddleston) DECATUR – Cold Springs’ boys edged out Fairview for the top spot...

Files from Yesteryear: 1955

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From the Files of 1955: Saluting – Finis Saint John was born in Cullman, attended the public schools and the Cullman County High School, Marion Institute, Howard College and the University of Alabama Law School,...
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10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Jenna Nelson Culpepper

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Clockwise from left: Jenna Nelson Culpepper and her husband, Will Culpepper (courtesy photo); Audrey Hepburn in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (Howell Conant/Paramount); Neil deGrasse Tyson (www.haydenplanetarium.org) In this creative new weekly series, local author, artist and...
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SCHOLARS’ BOWL SCOREBOARD: Oct. 11 high school matches

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HANCEVILLE - Results are in from Thursday’s high school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State.  West Point and Good Hope continued their winning streaks, and after an opening week bye, Cullman started its season...
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Fairview Elementary named Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School

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Fairview Elementary School (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) FAIRVIEW - Fairview Elementary School has been named a 2018 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School by Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Inc. (BRSE). BRSE is a non-profit...
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R.E. Garrison holds turkey shoot to raise money for the Stephen K. Griffith Memorial...

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Shooters gather Saturday morning to take part in the inaugural R.E. Garrison Turkey Shoot. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - R.E. Garrison Trucking, through its organization Garrison Gives Hope, hosted the inaugural R.E....
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Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments holds annual golf tournament

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Ed Potter chips onto the green during Saturday’s 10th annual Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments Golf Tournament. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – Nineteen teams teed off at Cross Creek Golf...
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Hamrick, Chambers, Baumbach nab talent show prizes

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Left to right: Chloe Hamrick, McKenna Chambers and Lizzie Baumbach (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - On Friday evening, a small crowd took respite from the packed midway to enjoy the 2018 County...
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Sensory-friendly ‘Mary Poppins’ to take flight

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Technical Director Noah Carpenter and Show Director Lauren Salerno are planning what may be north Alabama’s first sensory-friendly theater performance in this year’s production of “Mary Poppins” at Wallace State. (W.C. Mann for The...
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Cullman Savings Bank commits $100K to Cullman County Schools over next 10 years

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Left to right: Cullman Savings Bank Executive Vice President T’aira Ugarkovich, Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, Cullman Savings Bank President/CEO John Riley III, Cullman County Schools Special Projects Coordinator Dr. T.J. Franey...
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Cullman Police investigating alleged drugging, sexual assault

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CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department is investigating allegations of an alleged drugging and possible sexual assault. The incident allegedly occurred on Aug. 11, 2018 at a private residence in the city. Lt. Gene Bates...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Dominant 2nd half leads Raiders to 23-7 win over Haleyville

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The Raider defense showed out in Good Hope’s 23-7 win over Haleyville. (Preston Prewett for The Cullman Tribune) GOOD HOPE - Looking to bounce back after their loss last week, the Good Hope Raiders hosted...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors handled at home by Dora, 50-29

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West Point’s Levi Farley brings down a Dora ball carrier in Friday night’s 50-29 loss to the Bulldogs. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) WEST POINT –West Point’s defense had its hands full Friday night...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Ellis, running game carry Fairview to 31-14 win over West Morgan

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Fairview Quarterback Dayne Black reaches for the end zone in the Aggies’ 31-14 win over West Morgan. (Gary McGriff for The Cullman Tribune) TRINITY - On the first Friday night of the 2018 football season...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Pickens County blows by Meek, 67-20

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REFORM – The Meek Tigers had a long road trip to deal with this week when they hit the road for a regional matchup against the Tornadoes of Pickens County. Meek fell behind early...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops road game to Locust Fork, 38-32

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The Vinemont Eagles came up short on the road in Locust Fork Friday night. (Ryan Guthery for The Cullman Tribune) LOCUST FORK - It was homecoming for the Locust Fork Hornets as they welcomed the...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Running game propels Addison to 43-18 victory over Tanner, securing playoff spot

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Addison clinched its spot in the playoffs Friday night with a 43-18 win over Tanner. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune) ADDISON- Addison (Class 2A, Region 7) looked to rebound from its first region loss...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Winston County drops Cold Springs, 40-8

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The Eagles’ defense lines up against the Winston County front line during Cold Springs’ 40-8 loss to the Yellow Jackets Friday night. (Destiny Campbell for The Cullman Tribune) BREMEN - The Cold Springs Eagles (2A,...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos shut out on the road, 28-0

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Holly Pond’s Jeremiah Holmes (5) fights for the ball in the air with several Tigers defenders. (Howard Cole for The Cullman Tribune) BLOUNTSVILLE - Holly Pond and J.B. Pennington faced off in a 3A, Region...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Trojans hand Bearcats 47-17 loss on senior night

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Cullman quarterback Max Dueland stands in the pocket during Friday night's 47-17 loss to Muscle Shoals. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN – It was senior night in Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday and for...
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Wallace State cross country teams heating up before postseason; men’s golf’s Matt Smith earns...

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Victor Bravo and the Wallace State men’s cross country team finished third recently at the Sewanee Invitational. HANCEVILLE - Wallace State cross country is heating up as the postseason approaches. Both Wallace State teams are coming...
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Arrest reports: Oct. 11, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 11, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No report provided.   Cullman Police Department Overton, Brandon...
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SCHOLARS’ BOWL SCOREBOARD: Oct. 9 middle school matches

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HANCEVILLE - Results are in from Tuesday’s middle school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State.  West Point and Cullman remain undefeated, while Hanceville and Parkside continue to work toward first wins.  Vinemont had a...
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CCBOE celebrates student, faculty attendance achievements

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Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette poses with a group of students who won prizes at Thursday night's school board meeting for perfect attendance. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - On Thursday...
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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Meet Mrs. Wynell Ray Lee, who will be 100 on Oct. 24

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Mrs. Wynell Ray Lee (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) On Oct. 24, Mrs. Wynell Ray Lee will celebrate her 100th birthday! She still lives at home next door to her childhood home and has...