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Ashland man charged in Cullman County child abuse case

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Shannon Dewayne Waldrop (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - An Ashland man has been arrested and charged in a Cullman County child abuse case. Shannon Dewayne Waldrop, 35, was arrested on Wednesday. According to the Cullman...
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St. Paul’s student Carter Daily wins inaugural Cullman County Fair Spelling Bee

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Spelling Bee winners Destiny Siegel, third place; Carter Daily, first place and Jordan Graham, second place, with Cullman Lion Randy Kraft (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - On Wednesday evening, the Cullman Lions...
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Wallace State student Amie Willoughby spending week at NASA’s Langley Research Center

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Wallace State student Amie Willoughby is participating in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program’s visit to Langley Research Center in Virginia this week. Shown are Willoughby, center, and Wallace State math instructors, from...
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Cullman Regional’s 4th annual Trunk or Treat Oct. 25

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Employees of Cullman Regional’s Emergency Department dressed up as “Old MacDonald” characters for the 2017 event. CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s fourth-annual Trunk or Treat event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 from 4-7...
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Yip, yip, hooray! Fair dog show showcases canine talent

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Savannah Bischoff with her Australian Cattle Dog, Skye (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - The dog show, hosted by the Cullman County 4-H Club, drew a large crowd to the Cullman County Fair’s...
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Arrest reports: Oct. 9-10, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 9-10, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 Ball, Kareem, 18 first-degree...
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Cullman Regional Family Care Clinic hosting walk-in flu shot clinic

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CULLMAN – Cullman Regional’s Family Care Clinic is hosting a walk-in flu shot clinic in October and November. According to the hospital, most major insurance providers will cover the cost of the vaccination. The...
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‘All these years later’: Crane Hill couple who met at the fair 58 years...

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John and Geneva Sellers enjoy the view from the top of the Ferris wheel at the Cullman County Fair (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - Wednesday was the annual Senior Day at the...
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Man drives off road, wrecks at Hwy. 278 gas station

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A Cullman man is facing criminal charges after wrecking a vehicle at the Johnson's Pure gas station on U.S. Highway 278, just east of St. Bernard Preparatory School, and attempting to fight a Cullman...
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Arrest reports: Oct. 9, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 9, 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 Creel, Patrick...
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MIDDLE SCHOOL/JV FOOTBALL: Good Hope MS, JV teams pick up road wins over West...

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Tuesday night football (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune) Good Hope 34, West Point 12 (MS) The Raiders’ running game, led by Russ Wooten, Konner Stevens, Jed Clements and Charlie O’Neil, started out strong, wearing down...
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Cullman youth bring home awards from Alabama National Fair Livestock Show

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Evan Roden of Cullman exhibited the Supreme Grand Champion Market Lamb at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 7. His lamb was also Champion Heavyweight Market Lamb. He is shown with his father, Rusty, and Youth...
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4th annual Caring for Cullman concert set for Oct. 18

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CULLMAN - On Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Cullman High School auditorium, Good Samaritan Health Clinic (GSHC) will host its fourth annual “Caring for Cullman” concert featuring Triumphant Quartet and the...
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Hanceville’s Abigail Long crowned 2018 Miss Cullman County Fair Queen

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Hanceville High School's Abigail Long- 2018 Miss Cullman County Fair Queen (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - Hanceville High School's Abigail Long was crowned 2018 Miss Cullman County Fair Queen Tuesday night at...
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Think Pink luncheon focuses on breast cancer awareness

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Cancer survivor and Cullman Regional Foundation Executive Director Maria Stanford with her son, Jack. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - Cullman Regional hosted its “Think Pink” luncheon recently at Top of the Town...
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Battleground’s Daniel White’s melons break records…again

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Daniel White, of Battleground, poses with "Don," his 288-lb., state-record-setting watermelon.  (Photo courtesy of Daniel White) Battleground resident Daniel White’s melons are breaking records- again. One of this year’s crop weighed in as the new...
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Battleground’s Daniel White’s melons break records…again

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Daniel White, of Battleground, poses with "Don," his 288-lb., state-record-setting watermelon.  (Photo courtesy of Daniel White) Battleground resident Daniel White’s melons are breaking records- again. One of this year’s crop weighed in as the new...
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Arrest reports: Oct. 5-8, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 5-8, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 through Monday,...
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Jacobs proclaims ‘Dysautonomia Awareness Month’ in Cullman

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L-R: Kyle Guess, Athan Landman, Sean Landman, Cassidy Landman, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Kasen Johnson, Cory Johnson, Karlee Johnson and Heather Johnson CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday officially proclaimed the month of October...
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MIDDLE SCHOOL/JV FOOTBALL: Vinemont rolls past Falkville, 32-6, in MS game; late touchdown lifts...

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Monday-night football in Vinemont (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune) Vinemont 32, Falkville 6 (MS) The Eagles didn’t waste any time finding the end zone on their opening possession as Isaac Moody started with a 52-yard...
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MIDDLE SCHOOL/JV FOOTBALL: Vinemont rolls past Falkville, 32-6, in MS game; late touchdown lifts...

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Monday-night football in Vinemont (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune) Vinemont 32, Falkville 6 (MS) The Eagles didn’t waste any time finding the end zone on their opening possession as Isaac Moody started with a 52-yard...
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Good Hope passes sewer rate increase

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Good Hope City Hall (Tribune file photo) GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night voted to increase the City’s sewer rates. Mayor Jerry Bartlett said, “The average customer will likely see an...
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Dogs big and small come out for Oktoberfest

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Three dachshunds compete in Saturday’s Wiener Dog Races at Oktoberfest as part of the Cullman Kiwanis Club’s K-9s-4-a-Kause event at Depot Park. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - Oktoberfest got a big boost...
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SCHOLARS’ BOWL SCOREBOARD: Oct. 4 high school matches

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HANCEVILLE - Results are in from Thursday’s high school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State. Round one Hanceville 220 - Holly Pond 50 West Point 390 - Fairview 50 St. Bernard 200 - Vinemont 150 Good Hope 270 -...

Wallace State Mini Term II registration Wednesday, Oct. 10, classes begin Oct. 11

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HANCEVILLE – Registration for Wallace State Community College’s fall semester Mini Term II classes takes place Wednesday, Oct. 10 and Thursday, Oct. 11. Classes begin Oct. 11. Wallace State has a variety of options, including...
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Arrest reports: Oct. 5-7, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 5-7, 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 Smith, Evon...

Vinemont man who was facing manslaughter charges dies after weekend crash

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Updated 10-8-18 11:15 a.m. CULLMAN - A Vinemont man has died as a result of an early Sunday morning automobile crash. Alabama State Troopers identified the man as Brandon Adam Hamm, 33. The single-vehicle wreck happened...
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YOUTH FOOTBALL: Week 7 scoring roundup

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The Holly Pond fireplug squad takes the field Saturday. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - Week seven of Cullman County youth football is done, and the teams are looking toward the playoffs as...

10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Christine Chamblee Nishimura

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Clockwise from left: Christine Chamblee Nishimura (412 Public House); the Bunny Melon cocktail, created by Christine Chamblee Nishimura of 412 Public House (Christine Chamblee Nishimura); Patrick Dempsey as “McDreamy,” Dr. Derek Shepherd, on “Grey’s...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1955

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From the files of 1955: James Ernest Owen, 55, was killed instantly on Friday morning, while working on a forty foot electric pole on Route Ten, Cullman. He fell from the pole, some thirty or forty...
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(Bonus) Pet of the Week: help Patton find his forever home

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is getting full!  Volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to an extra Pet of the Week: Patton is a bull terrier mix (yes, that Patton, whose own bull terrier,...
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Goat Island Brewing celebrates Oktoberfest with 3 more medals

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Col. Cullmann watches Goat Island’s Mike Mullaney secure the handle to the Duck River Dunkel tap at the Oktoberfest opening ceremony Wednesday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - After seeing its official...
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MOVIE REVIEW: Hardy saves lackluster ‘Venom’; 6/10

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“Venom” is directed by Reuben Fleischer and stars Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock/Venom. This is the latest edition in the modern wave of comic book genre films, but unlike some of the ones that...
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Greg, Jacob Pugh nab $10K grand prize at 5th annual Smith Lake Park Bass...

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Greg and Jacob Pugh took home first place and $10,000 at the fifth annual Smith Lake Park Bass Fest, with a total weight of 15.50 pounds. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - There...
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Last evening to enjoy Oktoberfest!

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Freddie Day Catering has been serving up yummy German food all week at Oktoberfest. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - Oktoberfest 2018 is winding down. If you haven't been out yet, you have...
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Tiny and Petite Miss Cullman County Fair Princesses crowned

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Left: 2018 Tiny Miss Cullman County Fair Princess Autumn Rose Cook; right: 2018 Petite Miss Cullman County Fair Princess Maggie Phillips (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - The 2018 Tiny Miss Cullman County...
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3 million miles: Local Wal-Mart driver celebrated for 3 million accident-free miles

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Cullman Wal-Mart driver Ken “Moose” Phillips crosses the “finish line” marking 3 million miles driven without an accident. Phillips was recognized with a celebration on Thursday and will soon have his very own custom...
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Howell, Cook tie for title of 2018 Cullman County Fair Queen of the Kitchen

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Left to right: Cullman Lion Dennis Berse, Queen of the Kitchen Monica Howell and Cullman Fair President Charlie Childers (Janet Chandler for The Cullman Tribune) Left to right: Cullman Fair President Charlie Childers, Queen of...
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St. Bernard Prep holds Senior Dedication Mass

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Front row (l-r): Kim Gao, Mya Agnello, Adrian Smith, Abbot Cletus Meagher, Samantha Silva_Elliot Deep, Phoebe Coccia and Gin Zheng; second row (l-r):  Fr. Linus Kluscarits, Chenyan Shi, Gracie Loyd, Christine Lauwerth, Andie Zatarain,...
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PREP FOOTBALL: North Jackson handles Aggies, 78-12

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STEVENSON - Fairview (Class 4A, Region 7) traveled to Jackson County to take on the North Jackson Chiefs (Class 4A, Region 7) in hopes of keeping their playoff chances alive. After getting off to...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Northside hands Good Hope first loss of the season, 42-27

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The Good Hope Raiders offense struggled to keep pace in Friday night’s loss to the Northside Rams. (Preston Prewett for The Cullman Tribune) NORTHPORT - Good Hope traveled to Tuscaloosa County to battle the Northside...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats fall in overtime, 19-16, to Athens

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Cullman’s Jayden Sullins (23) fights for yardage in the ‘Cats 19-16 OT loss to Athens. (Joe McElroy for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN – Cullman was explosive in the first half Friday night, but several defensive...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Jasper dominates West Point, 54-20

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West Point running back Hunter Persall speeds past a Jasper defender during the Warriors’ 54-20 loss to the Vikings. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) JASPER - The Jasper Vikings Improved to 5-1 on the...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos pick up 36-10 region win over Locust Fork

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Several Bronco defenders team up to bring down the Hornets’ ball carrier in Holly Pond’s 36-10 win over Locust Fork. (Howard Cole for The Cullman Tribune) HOLLY POND - Holly Pond started off on an...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Meek picks up 36-14 homecoming win over Brilliant

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Bradley Vickery (63) and Meek teammates line up for the coin toss before their 36-14 victory over the Brilliant Tigers. (Ryan Guthery for The Cullman Tribune) ARLEY - It was a battle of the Tigers...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Colbert Co. hands Addison first region loss, 35-8

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Addison’s offense struggled to find the end zone in the Bulldogs’ 35-8 loss to Colbert County on the road. (Photos courtesy of Jacob Cole/TimesDaily) LEIGHTON - Ethan Smith ran for 382 yards on 33 carries...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville hammered by Midfield, 70-18

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BIRMINGHAM – It was a long night on the road for the Hanceville Bulldogs, who traveled to Birmingham to face the Midfield Patriots in a regional bout that saw the home-standing Patriots put down...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles fall to Fultondale, 33-12, at home

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Eagles Head Coach Stephen Robinson talks with his offense during Friday night's loss to Fultondale. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) VINEMONT – The Eagles played a tough, physical game at home against Fultondale Friday...
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Arrest reports: Oct. 4, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 4, 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 Byrne, David...
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Cullman County Sheriff’s Office donates more than $15K to local schools

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Sheriff Matt Gentry, center, is pictured with Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, to his right, and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, to his left, along with members of the Cullman...
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Bigger, brighter, fresher: Cullman County Fair officially open

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The 2018 Cullman County Fair opened Thursday. The fair will run through Saturday, Oct. 13. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - On Thursday afternoon, the 2018 Cullman County Fair opened with a ribbon...
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Seniors enjoy bingo, music and more at packed Oktoberfest event

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Members of the Irondale Senior Activity Center pose for a photo at Thursday's Cullman Oktoberfest Senior Day. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - Seniors from Cullman and throughout the area came out Thursday...
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Pedestrian hit by 18-wheeler on Hwy. 278 W in Cullman

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A pedestrian was hit by this 18-wheeler Thursday night on U.S. Highway 278 W in Cullman. (Courtesy of the Cullman Police Department) Updated 10-4-18 10:33 p.m. CULLMAN - A pedestrian was hit by an 18-wheeler on...
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Cullman Police: 5 arrested on drug charges in 4 separate cases

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Left to right, top, then bottom: Trevor Nunnery, Sarah Rose Adcock, Mikayla Delaine Burleson, Millard Terry Kendrick III and Kathryn Marie Scoggins. The last photo shows items recovered from the Kendrick/Scoggins arrests. (Cullman Police...

Fair queen pageant set for Oct. 9

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(Top row, left to right) Chrissi Smith, Good Hope; Caty Hoffpauir, West Point; Angelina Wallis, Fairview; Desmarie Moore, Cold Springs; (Bottom row, left to right) Allbany Douglas, Vinemont; Abigail Long, Hanceville; Eryn Rainwater, Cullman;...
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Arrest reports: Oct. 1-3, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 1-3, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 Bryan, Alan Lavon,...
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Academy Sports not coming to Cullman

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CULLMAN - Academy Sports + Outdoors will not build a store in Cullman. The company cited a change in national corporate strategy as the reason for the decision. “We are disappointed that Academy ultimately decided...
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4 Cullman County youth bring home awards from Alabama National Fair Livestock Show

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Austin Alexander of Cullman County won Charolais Division Grand Champion Heifer at the 2018 Youth Beef Cattle Show in Montgomery Sept. 30. Contest judge was Barb Ohlrichs of Norfolk, Nebraska. Alexander is pictured with...
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Pet of the Week: Help Delta find her forever home

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CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week: Delta is almost a year old and no one quite knows what she is, beyond “sweet”...
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64th annual Cullman County Fair starts today

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This year’s Ferris wheel (Photo courtesy of the Cullman Lions Club) CULLMAN - The smells of cotton candy, funnel cakes and caramel apples…the bright lights and sounds of the midway…the 64th annual Cullman County Fair...
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OKTOBERFEST 2018: The keg is tapped!

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Miss Oktoberfest 2018, Emma Pierce of St. Bernard Prep School (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - On Wednesday evening, Cullman took a few minutes to focus its attention on the Festhalle, as the...
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Yum! Frios Pops debuts new flavor from official Oktoberfest brew

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2018 Burgermeister Ben Harrison, left, and 2017 Burgermeister John Dean, right toasted with their Dunkel Pops at Wednesday night’s Oktoberfest opening ceremony. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - In time for Oktoberfest, Frios...
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Scholars’ Bowl Scoreboard: Oct. 2 middle school matches

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HANCEVILLE - Results are in from Tuesday’s middle school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State. Round one Cold Springs 200, Parkside 110 Fairview 230, Holly Pond 95 Vinemont 270, Good Hope 70 Harmony 160, Hanceville 130 Round two Holly Pond 165,...
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Cullman woman facing charges in train, SUV collision

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The wrecked SUV of Nicole Douglas, who drove the vehicle in front of a train Tuesday evening. (Courtesy of the Cullman Police Department) CULLMAN - More details emerged Wednesday about the events leading up to...

YOUTH FOOTBALL: Week 6 scoring roundup

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CULLMAN - Week six of Cullman County youth football is in the books. Here’s how the games played out. Good Hope Raiders 42 (5-1), Cold Springs 0 (2-4) (Fireplug) Good Hope dominated on both sides of...
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Arrest reports: Oct. 2, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 2, 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 Simmons, Felicia...
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2018 Cullman Oktoberfest schedule of events- Wednesday, Oct. 3

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Cullman Oktoberfest events are going on now, but festivities officially kick off tonight at 6 p.m. with the opening ceremony. Below is the schedule of events for Wednesday, Oct. 3. *Unless otherwise noted, all events...
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More details emerge in train, SUV collision

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Emergency personnel on the scene where an SUV and train collided on County Road 715 Tuesday evening (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) LATEST UPDATE HERE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/03/cullman-woman-facing-charges-train-suv-collision CULLMAN - More details are emerging about the events...
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Ugandan Kids Choir to perform Oct. 11 at Wallace State

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Members of the Ugandan Kids Choir HANCEVILLE – The Ugandan Kids Choir, a group of 10 talented Ugandan children, will be performing at Wallace State Community College on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 11 a.m., in...
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Cullman Economic Development Agency wins 2 international awards for recent projects

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Cullman Economic Development Director Dale Greer (Tribune file photo) ATLANTA - At the annual conference of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in Atlanta on Tuesday, the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) received gold and...
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PREP VOLLEYBALL: Fairview picks up area win at Good Hope; Cullman defeats Lady Raiders...

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Cullman's Gracie Apel (2) tips one back over the net in the Lady Bearcats' win over Fairview Tuesday night. Also pictured, Fairview's Katie Ball (2) (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) GOOD HOPE – The...
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1 injured in SUV, train collision

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Emergency personnel on the scene where an SUV and train collided on County Road 715 Tuesday evening (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - One person was injured when an SUV collided with a...
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Arrest reports: Oct. 1, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 1, 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 Sloan, Britney...
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Wallace State’s Kathy Buckelew selected to represent ACCS on committee

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Kathy Buckelew HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College English Instructor Kathy Buckelew has been selected by Chancellor Jimmy Baker to represent the Alabama Community College System on the Area I and II Academic Committee —...
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Harrison celebrates family heritage as 2018 burgermeister

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On Monday afternoon, Harrison stopped by Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs’ office long enough to grab a selfie with Jacobs’ administrative assistant Leanne West.  (Photo courtesy Leanne West) CULLMAN - For Cullman Regional Airport General Manager...
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Miss Cullman Area Pageant fills shelves of Curt’s Closet

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Ashley Wilson embraces community service winner Molly Anne Lindsey, who brought in 786 donated items for Curt’s Closet.  (Photo courtesy Alabama Pageants) CULLMAN - If you think beauty pageants are just about makeup, hairspray and...
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Victim Services of Cullman welcomes October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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CULLMAN - Victim Services of Cullman welcomes October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic...
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Cullman council passes $102M FY 2019 budget; city prosecutor, engineer named

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On Monday evening, the council got a special visit from 2018 Oktoberfest Burgermeister Ben Harrison (center). (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - On Monday evening, with the deadline right in front of it,...
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PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs boys, girls sweep Kudzu Invitational; Bearcats, Lady Bearcats grab...

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Cullman’s boys took second place during Saturday morning’s Cold Springs Kudzu Hills Invitational. (Photo courtesy of Ed Huddleston) COLD SPRINGS – The Cold Springs boys’ and girls’ cross-country squads claimed first place in the small...
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Wallace State volleyball registers 5 ACCC victories in 5 days, remaining perfect in conference

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Wallace State discusses strategy during a timeout. HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s volleyball team registered five conference victories over a five-day span, capping the busy stretch on Sunday. The Lions (18-5, 9-0 Alabama Community College Conference)...
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Cullman veteran, educator, Oktoberfest organizer James Swofford passes away

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James L. Swofford CULLMAN - Cullman veteran, educator and Oktoberfest organizer James L. Swofford passed away on Saturday. Below is Mr. Swofford's obituary from Moss Service Funeral Home. June 26, 1920 – September 29, 2018 James Lee...
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High-speed chase in Cullman ends in arrest of 2, discovery of longtime forgery operation

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Brittney Sloan, left; Nakeishia Briggs, right (Cullman Police Department) CULLMAN - A high-speed chase down Alabama Highway 157 in the early morning hours of Monday, Oct. 1 ended in the arrests of two Huntsville women...
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Arrest reports: Sept. 27-30, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 27-30, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 Bennefield, Jeremy Alvis,...
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Colony ready to enroll food pantry recipients; volunteers needed

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Colony’s Educational Complex will house the Carpenter’s Cabinet food pantry and will host volunteer training this Saturday. (Tribune file photo) COLONY - On Sunday, the Town Of Colony issued the following notice: Carpenter’s Cabinet of Colony Food...
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Exotic pet expo points to increasing interest in Cullman area

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A young visitor gets up close and personal with a ferret available from an exotic pet rescue service. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - On Saturday, with competition from multiple community events and...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1938

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From the Files of 1938: Mrs. John Traughber, age 45, of Cullman, Route Six, died on June 3rd. Mrs. Traughber, with her husband, were managers of the South Park Tourist Camp. The funeral services were conducted...
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5 Cullman area students earn degrees from the University of Alabama

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TUSCALOOSA - The University of Alabama awarded some 1,342 degrees during its summer commencement on Aug. 4. Cullman-area graduates included: Traci Janan Blalock, of Hanceville, Master of Social Work Keaton M. Dean, of Vinemont, BS in Chemical...
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10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Jock Leonard

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Clockwise from left: Jock and Teresa Leonard (Jock Leonard); conference table at Leonard Design made from a tornado-felled tree, milled by Southern Accents; metal base fabricated by Apel Steel (Jock Leonard) Frank Lloyd Wright’s...
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Community Profile: Meet Ethel “Deannie” Mosley Geiger

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Ethel “Deannie” Mosley Geiger (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) Ethel “Deannie” Mosley Geiger was born in 1932 in a town 30 miles east of Jackson, Mississippi. The family farm was in a town named...
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Cullman Middle School earns Blue Ribbon Lighthouse Award

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Cullman Middle School (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - Cullman Middle School (CMS) has earned the Blue Ribbon Lighthouse Award from Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Inc. (BRSE). CMS Principal Lane Hill told The...
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Citizens Bank hosts tailgate party

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Cullman’s Citizens Bank on Second Avenue hosted a tailgate party for the community on Friday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - Citizens Bank and Trust held a tailgate party Friday afternoon for the...
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United Way launches ‘Women United’ network

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Attendees at the Women United kick-off learn dance moves at Loft 212 Thursday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - The United Way of Cullman County’s Young Professionals Board invited everyone to a put...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond rolls past Danville for 28-6 homecoming win

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The Holly Pond defense was dominant in the Broncos’ 28-6 win over Danville. (Howard Cole for The Cullman Tribune) HOLLY POND - Under Friday night lights in Holly Pond, the Broncos (Class 3A, Region5) celebrated...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Running game, defense lift Meek to 20-12 win over Sumiton Christian

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Photo by Sammy Confer ARLEY - Meek (Class 1A, Region 6) looked to get back on track at home in a non-regional game against Sumiton Christian (Class 2A, Region 5) Friday and did just that...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Golden Gophers blow by Cullman, 42-7

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Photo courtesy of Cullman High School HUEYTOWN – It was ground-and-pound along with a strong defensive stance from Hueytown that led to the Golden Gophers’ 42-7 win over Cullman (Class 6A, Region 7) Friday night,...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs loses thriller on the road to Appalachian, 35-34

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Houston McCarn (48) celebrates with the Eagles’ defense after sacking Appalachian quarterback Chase Payne (15). (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) ONEONTA – It was a wet, physical, long showdown between the Appalachian Eagles (Class...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs get payback from Eagles, 38-12

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Photo by Ryan Guthery ADDISON- The Addison Bulldogs (Class 2A, Region 7) got the best of the Vinemont Eagles (Class 3A, Region 5) Friday night, 38-12, in front of their home crowd after losing a...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Curry knocks off Hanceville, 27-16

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Photo courtesy of Alisha Jones HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Bulldogs (Class 3A, Region 5) welcomed the Curry Yellow Jackets (4A, Region 5) Friday night, and on the first series Curry came out firing, nailing a...
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Girl Scout Troop 30507 hosts special guest

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Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Ryan Fortenberry visited Girl Scout Troop 30507 at Longview Church in Vinemont Thursday night. He explained the dangers of strangers, gave tips on how the girls can stay safe...

Inmate found dead at Cullman County Detention Center; no foul play suspected

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An inmate was found dead at the Cullman County Detention Center early Friday morning.* (Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - An inmate at the Cullman County Detention Center was found deceased during the early morning hours...