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WSCC Theatre: ‘Mary Poppins’ auditions Aug. 27 for kids ages 9-14

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“Mary Poppins” (Walt Disney Pictures/Photofest) HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Theatre program will host auditions for the roles of Jane and Michael Banks for its upcoming production of “Mary Poppins.” Auditions for children...
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Southeast Gassers roar through Baileyton Dragstrip

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Gassers race during the Southeast Gassers Association Return to 1967 Championship Drag Race at the Baileyton “Good Time” Dragstrip Saturday. BAILEYTON – Hundreds of racers and race fans alike filled Baileyton “Good Time” Dragstrip for...
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Vinemont High School Class of 1988 30th Reunion

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The Vinemont High School Class of 1988 will hold its 30th Reunion on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. at the All Steak.  The cost is $35 per person and can be sent in...
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Trevor Slayton graduates U.S. Air Force basic military training

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Trevor Slayton United States Air Force Airman Trevor M. Slayton recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military...
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Cullman Community Theatre returns with ‘The Music Man’

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Tyler Skinner (as Harold Hill) and Sarah Jane Skinner (as Marian Paroo), center, during Saturday’s matinee performance of the Cullman Community Theatre’s production of “The Music Man” CULLMAN - After a hiatus of many years,...

Cullman​-area vendors invited to showcase goods at Tractor Supply’s Fall Farmers Market

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CULLMAN - Tractor Supply Company in Cullman​ is inviting all local growers, crafters and artisans to showcase their homemade and homegrown goods at its Fall Farmers Market on Saturday, Sept. 22. Vendors with expertise in everything...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Addison Bulldogs hungry for another playoff run

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2018 Addison Bulldog football team, cheerleaders and coaches (Bill Miller Photography) ADDISON - Football is back, and in Addison and that means it’s time for blue and gold crowds to fill A.G. Hicks Stadium and...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Younger Bearcat squad, Plunkett have top 10 aspirations

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2018 Cullman Bearcat football team and cheerleaders (Lifetouch Photography) CULLMAN - This fall will bring a lot of changes for the Cullman Bearcats as they look to fill several positions on the field, but the...
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Meek High School Band of Champions planning royal halftime show

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A member of the Meek High School Band of Champions plays drums during after-school band practice at Meek High School ARLEY - Meek High School's Band of Champions may be smaller than many in the...
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Addison marching band plans to rock halftime

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Jim Head (left), Addison High School band director, helps tune students during after-school band practice at Addison High School. ADDISON - Addison High School Band Director Jim Head and his students have a halftime...
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Plunkett, McCain headline community luncheon

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Hanceville High School Head Football Coach Cody McCain speaks to community members during the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s August Community Luncheon Friday at the All Steak Restaurant. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune) CULLMAN -...
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Bus tour spotlights United Way agencies’ role in our community

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Sarea, a student of HOPE Horses, Inc., rides Prince, a 24-year-old quarter horse, during her session on Thursday. (Christy Perry for The Tribune) CULLMAN - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) invited members of...
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Forum: What’s needed to attract workers to Cullman County?

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Albert von Pelser (center), Cullman Chamber Talent Recruitment Taskforce member and plant manager at REHAU, speaks to community members during the Cullman Area Community Needs Forum Thursday at Cullman City Hall. (Hayden Hyatt for...
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Aderholt challenger Lee Auman meets with Cullman area constituents

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Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, Lee Auman, speaks at a town hall meeting at the Cullman Civic Center Thursday evening. (Christy Perry for The Tribune) CULLMAN - Democratic candidate for U.S. House of...
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Arrest report: Aug. 16, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 16, 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 Peek, Daniel...
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AL unemployment rate holds steady at 4.1%; Cullman Co. dips to 3.5%

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MONTGOMERY - Alabama Department of Labor Sec. Fitzgerald Washington on Friday announced that the preliminary, seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate for July is 4.1 percent, which is unchanged from June’s rate, and equal to...
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2019 Farm-City calendars, featuring local student’s art, available for pre-order

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This poster, drawn by West Point Elementary School’s Lyric Antone, is featured in the 2019 Farm-City calendar. (Alfa Farmers) MONTGOMERY - Alabama Farm-City 2019 calendars featuring winning posters, essays and multimedia projects from students across...
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Aggie Band adds electronics for this fall’s marching season

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Fairview High School band members line up while practicing marching during their band camp at Fairview High School. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune) FAIRVIEW – The Fairview High School (FHS) Aggie Band completed a long,...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville, McCain hungry to hit the field

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2018 Hanceville High School football team and coaches (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) HANCEVILLE - Last season was a disappointing one for the Hanceville Bulldogs and this year’s team is hungry to hit the field...
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Cullman County Republican Women welcome AL Supreme Court Associate Justice Tom Parker

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Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Tom Parker speaks to the Cullman County Republican Women this week. (Heather Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Women (CCRW) welcomed Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos eyeing a home playoff experience

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2018 Holly Pond Bronco football team and coaches (Sullivan Photography) HOLLY POND - After posting a 7-4 record in 2017 and taking another trip to the playoffs, the Holly Pond Broncos have big goals for...
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Holly Pond Bronco Band prepares to perform familiar hits

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Holly Pond High School band members practice their half-time show during band camp at Holly Pond High School. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune) HOLLY POND – High school football is not the only thing set...

Hanceville man charged in rape of minor child

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Francisco Martinez (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) Updated 8-16-18 at 4:14 p.m. Late Thursday afternoon, a spokesperson for the Cullman County Sheriff's Office said that investigators have determined that Martinez is undocumented, sharing, "We have been working...
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St. Bernard Prep begins new school year with renovations, 3 new faces

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Left to right: Will Drake, Jennifer Glassford and Michael Kastner CULLMAN - Students at St. Bernard Prep School arrived on campus on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, to participate in a day of orientation for the...
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Arrest report: Aug. 13-15, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 13-15, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 Arnold, Nancy Belew,...
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CCBOE holds first budget hearing for fiscal year 2019

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) this week at its regular meeting heard from Ed Roberson, chief financial officer, who conducted the first of two required public budget hearings for fiscal...
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First look: planning underway for Cullman’s annual Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 3

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Reenactors from Wallace State portray various World War II figures at a press conference for this year’s Cullman Veterans Day Celebration. The press event took place Wednesday at Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post...

‘Modern-day general store’ Ashley Mercantile opens in Warehouse District

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Sherrie Ashley, left, and Ryne Ashley, right, stand behind the counter on Wednesday, opening day of Ryne and Heather Ashley’s new store Ashley Mercantile. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune) CULLMAN - The Warehouse District welcomed...
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Lavish Boutique opens in Warehouse District

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Lavish Boutique is located in the Warehouse District, in the old Rumors Deli location. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune) CULLMAN - Lavish Boutique officially opened its doors Wednesday in Cullman’s Warehouse District. The store, described...
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Cullman County DHR hosting Foster Care Expo this Saturday

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Earlier this year, pinwheels representing Cullman County foster kids covered the front lawn of the DHR office. (Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - This Saturday, the Cullman County Department of Human Resources (DHR) will host its...
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Maresh denied youthful offender status in Osborn murder, implicated co-defendant in crime

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Andrew Maresh, who was arrested for the murder of Daniel Ray Osborn II in March, on Tuesday was denied youthful offender status in the crime. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - On Tuesday afternoon, Andrew...
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Colony council looks to future development for the town

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The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening discussed plans for town development. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) COLONY - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council had no agenda items and voted on no motions,...
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Arrest report: Aug. 14, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 14, 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 Chaffin, Carroll...
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Vinemont council approves changes to community center rental pricing

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Vinemont Town Council members discuss town business during Tuesday night’s meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune) VINEMONT – Tuesday evening, members of the Vinemont Town Council discussed bill payments, new equipment purchases and changes to...

Cullman woman, Arab man charged with capital murder in death of Birmingham couple

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Kristen Gullion, left, and Zachary Phillips, right (WVTM13) BIRMINGHAM -  A Cullman woman and Arab man have been charged in connection with the death of an elderly Birmingham couple, police announced Tuesday night. The Tribune's Birmingham...

County Commission approves new method of collecting delinquent property taxes

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Cullman County Revenue Commissioner Barry Willingham, right, on Tuesday speaks to the Cullman County Commission about a new method for collecting delinquent property tax. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune) CULLMAN – The Cullman County Commission...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont Eagles have something to prove

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2018 Vinemont Eagle football team with coaches and cheerleaders (Sullivan Photography) VINEMONT - This fall will be a big one for the Vinemont Eagles. Coming off a 2-8 finish last season, the Eagles are waiting...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope Raiders return with experience, determination

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2018 Good Hope Raider football team with coaches (Joe McEachern Photography) GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Raiders are gearing up for a playoff run this fall. After finishing 4-6 last season and coming up...
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Pet of the Week: Help Nimbo find his 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. If you were at the Furry 5K at Depot Park last Friday evening, you might have...
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Arrest report: Aug. 13, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 13, 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 Arnold, Nancy...
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Cullman’s Friends of Frankweiler hear from students about recent trip to Germany

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Cullman’s Lexie Marks, left, and Kevin Killen, right, recently visited Germany as ambassadors for Cullman’s Friends of Frankweiler. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - On Sunday afternoon at the Cullman County Museum, Cullman’s Friends...

Gudger steps down; Jenny Folsom now Cullman City Council president

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Garlan Gudger passes the gavel to Dr. Jenny Folsom at Monday night's Cullman City Council meeting. Alabama Senator-elect Gudger stepped down as president of the council and Folsom assumed the role. (Hayden Hyatt for...

CCSO arrests 2 for crimes against children in separate cases

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James Hinman, left; Brandon Combs, right (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested two men, in separate incidents, for crimes against children. On Friday, James Tyler Hinman, 37,...
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Van crashes into Baileyton Dollar General

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A van crashed through the front of the Baileyton Dollar General early Monday morning. (Heather Mann for The Tribune) BAILEYTON - A van crashed into the Dollar General in Baileyton around midnight Monday morning. The...
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ADPH reports ‘several’ cases of Zika, West Nile viruses in Alabama

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MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Monday reported investigations of several cases of Zika and West Nile virus in Alabama residents. “Mosquitoes can transmit viruses when they bite, causing illnesses that...
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ELECTION 2018: Stadthagen poised to win House District 9 seat after Democrat opponent withdraws

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Republican candidate for Alabama House of Representatives District 9, Scott Stadthagen, speaks at his campaign kick-off rally in Hartselle in June 2017. (Tribune file photo) MONTGOMERY - After Terrie Jones Savage withdrew from the race...
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Arrest report: Aug. 9-12, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 9-12, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Able, Judy Renea, 60 public intoxication Antunez-Flores, Jose...
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3 St. Bernard Abbey monks profess solemn vows

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Br. Dominic Lee, Abbot Cletus Meagher, Br. Pachomius Alvarado, and Br. Paschal Pautler CULLMAN - It was a grand celebration at St. Bernard Abbey on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 as three monks made their Profession...

Jack Aces show raises more than $4K for nonprofit; club fund-raises for member

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Jack Aces President Derrick Barton (Christy Perry for The Tribune) CULLMAN - Car and motorcycle enthusiasts filled the street near Moe’s Original BBQ in downtown Cullman Saturday afternoon and evening for the fourth annual Jack...
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Berenice C. Serpas, MD joins Cullman Regional Family Care Clinic

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Berenice C. Serpas, MD (Cullman Regional) CULLMAN - Board-certified family physician Berenice C. Serpas, MD, has joined the Cullman Regional Family Care Clinic. She is is a graduate of the University of Montemorelos in Montemorelos,...
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Make your voice heard: Community Needs Forum series kicks off Aug. 16

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CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center's Talent Recruitment and Housing Taskforces have been hard at work pinpointing how to make Cullman County the best possible place to live, work...
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Sunshiny successful Saturday for Fairview Band

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Beautiful weather set the stage for a fun and successful event. (Heather Mann for The Tribune) FAIRVIEW - A sunny Randall Shedd Community Park was filled with visitors, vendors and vehicles from all around Cullman...
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Duck Drawdown Festival raises funds for Sportsman Lake Park

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Hundreds of numbered rubber ducks wait to be drawn during the second annual Duck Drawdown Festival. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune) CULLMAN – Sportsman Lake Park was filled on a beautiful Saturday for Cullman County...
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Gearing up for the gridiron: 10 Cullman area teams ready for some football

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L-R: Hanceville OL Colin Long, Good Hope RB Matt Dixon, Vinemont WR Hudson Wood, Addison LB Gage Gilliland, Cullman OL Jordan Ray, Cold Springs TE Francisco Ayala, Meek WR Caleb Aaron, West Point QB...
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Maybe the biggest 2nd Fridays celebration yet packs downtown Cullman

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Organizers said Friday night’s 2nd Fridays event might be the biggest one yet. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - On Friday evening, downtown Cullman saw what might be its biggest 2nd Fridays celebration yet,...
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2nd Fridays Furry 5K aids Wallace State Cross Country teams

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The 2nd Fridays Furry 5K and 1-Mile Family Dog Walk brought out serious runners and families alike, along with dogs of all shapes and sizes. (Heather Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - After being discontinued...

3 fun Saturday events

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CULLMAN - Here are three fun events going on around the Cullman area on Saturday. 4th Annual Fairview Band Car & Tractor Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Randall Shedd Community Park in Fairview will be filled with...

Addison Elementary motivates students with artwork

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A motivational mural by Amber Williams of Artsy Amber Designs in Cullman is displayed in the boys’ restroom at Addison Elementary School. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune) ADDISON – Students at Addison Elementary are greeted...

Bearcats old and new turn out for alumni soccer games

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Friday night’s games saw players, coaches and fans from years past come out to re-connect and compete for bragging rights. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) CULLMAN - Hundreds of Bearcat Soccer fans and alumni filled...

Judge Bob Vance speaks at Cullman Democrats meeting

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Judge Bob Vance, who is running for chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, speaks at the Cullman County Democrats meeting Thursday night. (Christy Perry for The Tribune) CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats held...
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Arrest report: Aug. 9, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 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 Williams, Courtni...

Cullman County woman arrested with murdered Birmingham couple’s car in Miami; Arab man arrested...

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Kristen Gullion, left, and Zachary Phillips, right (WVTM13, Facebook) LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/08/14/cullman-woman-arab-man-charged-capital-murder-death-birmingham-couple Updated 8-10-18 8:50 p.m. MIAMI - Authorities in south Florida arrested two people this week in connection with a double homicide in Birmingham. Kristen Gullion,...
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Nuss appointed to Hanceville City Council

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Jimmie Nuss, left, is sworn into office by Hanceville City Clerk Tania Wilcox Thursday evening. Nuss is filling the council seat left vacant by former councilwoman Sharon Porter. (Heather Mann for The Tribune) HANCEVILLE -...
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Students from Vinemont High InSPIRESS team travel to Washington, D.C.

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Vinemont High School’s Abby Sikes, left, and Derrick Ransom at NASA headquarters in July. (courtesy photo) VINEMONT - Back in December, Vinemont High School’s InSPIRESS team won its division in the InSPIRESS Competition at The...
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Dodge City discusses little pantry, construction project

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Members of the Dodge City Town Council discuss a payment issue with members of a business during Thursday’s town council meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune) DODGE CITY – The Dodge City Town Council met...
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Cullman Regional hosting Adult Vaccinations Seminar Aug. 16

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CULLMAN – Cullman Regional is hosting an Adult Vaccinations Seminar lunch and learn program on Thursday, Aug. 16 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dr. Kathryn Pettit, director of the Cullman Regional Urgent Care Center, will share...
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Op-Ed: Fight hunger in Alabama by protecting food assistance and strengthening school meals

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The thought of a hungry child moves all of us to want to help. Alabamians are among the most generous people in the nation. We give generously to charities fighting childhood hunger, including food...

Bond revoked in human trafficking case

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Kenneth Loyd Woods (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - On Thursday afternoon, Kenneth Loyd Woods, the first Cullman County resident to be charged with human trafficking, saw his bond in that case revoked after a...
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Cullman PD makes more meth arrests

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Joseph Mickle, left; Franklin Turner, right (Cullman Police Department) CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department on Thursday evening reported more methamphetamine arrests. The first occurred on Tuesday, Aug. 7, when the department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU)...

Roy E. Garrison, founder of R.E. Garrison Trucking, passes away at 96

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Roy E. Garrison (courtesy R.E. Garrison Trucking) CULLMAN - Roy E. Garrison, founder of Cullman's R.E. Garrison Trucking, has passed away. The company announced Garrison's passing on its Facebook page Thursday evening. Garrison passed away...
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Packed Friday night on deck for downtown Cullman

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CULLMAN - Downtown Cullman will be the place to be Friday afternoon and into the evening. Events include this month’s 2nd Fridays festival, the inaugural Cullman Area 2nd Fridays Furry 5K & 1-Mile Family...
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Arrest report: Aug. 6-8, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 6-8, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 Bridgmon, Michael Lewis,...
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On display: Cullman Regional Airport hosts Alabama aviation history exhibit

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Visitors can walk through the exhibit and sit in airplane seats to enjoy an interactive video presentation on the history of aviation in Alabama. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) VINEMONT - Alabama’s rich history includes...
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Altec pledges donation for scholarships for 3 WSCC programs

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Representatives from Altec present a check to Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics to establish the Altec Scholarship Fund. The scholarship will benefit students in Collision Repair, Diesel Technology and Welding. Pictured...
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School back in session

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Stacey Jolley's homeroom gears up for to start of the school year on Wednesday. (Heather Mann for The Tribune) HOLLY POND - Cullman County Schools were back in session Wednesday morning with the usual hectic...

Cullman Regional Foundation announces 27th annual Golf Extravaganza

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CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Foundation will hold its 27th annual Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Extravaganza on Monday, Sept. 10 at TP Country Club.   The Golf Extravaganza includes several events such as a morning and...
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How CCSO school resource officers spent their summer vacation

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Sheriff Matt Gentry with his team of school resource officers: front row, left to right: Deputy Matthew Rutherford, Deputy Chad Whaley, Sgt. Randall Chambers, Gentry, Deputy Boyd Posey and Deputy Jim Butts; back row,...

Daystar Children’s Ministry donates $1K to Curt’s Closet

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Pictured are Ashley Wilson and a few members of the Daystar Kids Leadership Team: Front row from left: Taylor King, Ashley Wilson and Nicole Patrick. Back row: Steve Patrick - Daystar family life pastor,...
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Arrest report: Aug. 7, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 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 Mickle, Joseph...

Man charged with manslaughter in New Canaan shooting death

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Kenneth Malone (Cullman County Sheriff's Office) CULLMAN - Kenneth Don Malone, 58, of New Canaan was arrested Wednesday and charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Joshua Adam White, 35, of Guntersville. The shooting...
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Jersey Mike’s opens in southwest Cullman

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Jersey Mike’s officially opened for business on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune) CULLMAN - Jersey Mike’s officially opened for business Wednesday morning, when Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs cut the ribbon on...
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Pet of the Week: Sweet Hank needs a 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: Hank is a 1-year-old hound mix.  He’s a laid-back, low-energy pet with a possible future as...
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Apply now for fall session of CCSO Citizens’ Academy

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Sheriff Matt Gentry talks about the use of firearms by law enforcement officers as instructor Sgt. David Nunn gets ready to bring students to the line during last fall’s Academy. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN -...

‘Come Soar with Us’: Vinemont Schools embark on 50th anniversary celebration as new school...

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Vinemont Elementary School student council members welcome parents and students to open house. (Christy Perry for The Tribune) VINEMONT - Vinemont Schools, along with others in the Cullman County Schools system, will be starting the...
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Fairview’s Col. Donald Fallin passes 1,200-mile mark on Appalachian Trail

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Col. Donald Fallin holds the American flag at the 1,200-mile mark on the Appalachian Trail. (Photo courtesy Col. Donald Fallin) The Tribune has been following Fairview native Col. Donald Fallin (U.S. Army, retired) as he...
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First day of school: West Elementary

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West Elementary teacher Kelly Hayes ushers students into her classroom on the first day of the 2018-19 school year. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune) CULLMAN – Students, teachers, staff, and, in some cases, parents showed...
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Arrest report: Aug. 6

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 6. 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 Hasting, Kent M....
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Cullman Regional offering free Peripheral Artery Disease screenings Aug. 9 & Sept. 7

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CULLMAN - In recognition of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, Cullman Regional is hosting free PAD screenings on Thursday, Aug. 9 and Friday, Sept. 7 at Cullman Regional. According to the American Heart Association,...
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Paws for a Cause raises more than $2K for area animals

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Animals big and small came out for Paws for a Cause at Rumors Deli on Saturday. (Christy Perry for The Tribune) CULLMAN - The dogs were definitely out Saturday at Rumors Deli’s Paws for a...
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United Way offering tour of partner programs Aug. 15-16

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CULLMAN - On Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 15-16, United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) will host a free tour of its community partners, open to any interested person or group in the community. According to...
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‘Knapsacks for Kids’ programs gearing up for new school year

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CULLMAN - In the aftermath of the April 27, 2011 tornadoes that struck Cullman, First United Methodist Church (FUMC) was called on to help some school kids whose families had not been able to...

Holly Pond council votes to remove rumble strips in favor of less noisy solution

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A citizen of Holly Pond (bottom right) speaks to Holly Pond council members during their monthly meeting at the Guy Hunt Library & Museum in Holly Pond. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune) HOLLY POND -...
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Dangerous intersection petition with more than 2,700 signatures presented to Fairview council

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The final petition to have a four-way stop installed at the intersection of Alabama Highway 69 and Wesley Avenue was nearly two inches thick. (Heather Mann for The Tribune) FAIRVIEW - Following safety concerns about...
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Planning commission paves way for new housing, Yutaka expansion

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The City of Cullman Planning Commission meets in the Cullman City Hall auditorium at 5:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month.  The public is invited to attend. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN...
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WaLLi members volunteer with Meals on Wheels

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Linda Smith, right, delivers a meal to Diann Bailey of Cullman. HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Lifelong Learning Institute (WaLLi) members and good friends Linda Smith and Pat Mitchell, each enjoy the activities and fellowship offered...
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Advice for parents of Kindergartners

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CULLMAN - The start of the 2018-2019 school year is upon us. For most parents, the process is routine, but for the parents of Kindergartners, it is anything but that. Don’t worry though, you’ve...
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TRAFFIC ALERT: I-65 lane closures for guardrail repair

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HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is advising motorists to expect the following lane and shoulder closures for guardrail repairs on Interstate 65 in Morgan and Limestone counties this week, weather-permitting: JUST NORTH...

Camp Liberty intern arrested for rape

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Conner Hays (Cullman County Sheriff's Office) Updated 8-6-18 at 6:40 p.m. BATTLEGROUND - Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Saturday arrested Conner Edward Hays, 19, of Buda, Texas for second-degree rape. According to the...
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Cullman County’s Howard graduates from A.L.F.A. Leaders Program

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Eli Howard of Cullman in Cullman County graduated from the two-year Agricultural Leaders For Alabama (A.L.F.A. Leaders) program in Montgomery Aug. 2. The 17-member A.L.F.A. Leaders Class IV was recognized at the 46th Commodity...
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Cullman County young farmers win awards during annual conference

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Kyle Morris of Hanceville in Cullman County was named a finalist in the statewide Young Farmers Discussion Meet at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 46th Commodity Producers Conference in Montgomery Aug. 4. The Final Four...