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Meet Officer John Anderson, the American Legion’s Police Officer of the Year

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Cullman Police Officer John Anderson (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - Cullman’s American Legion Post 4 recently awarded its Police Officer of the Year award to Cullman Police Officer John Anderson. Anderson currently...
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Community Spotlight: Mary Ellen Jones

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Mary Ellen Jones (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) It was the early 1930s when the Dust Bowl devastated Oklahoma and caused once hopeful farmers to seek new opportunities for their families. Mary Ellen McAfee...
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Cullman High Class of 1993 planning 25th anniversary weekend

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The Cullman High School Class of 1993 is getting together for its 25th reunion the weekend of Oct. 5. On Friday, Oct. 5, the class will meet in the stadium at 7 p.m. for the...
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5 injured in crash in Holly Pond

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A two-vehicle crash snarled traffic in Holly Pond Friday night. Five people were injured. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) HOLLY POND - Five people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Holly Pond Friday night....
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Caring for the Caregiver: Grace Place training event equips ministry volunteers and loved ones...

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Robin Dill demonstrates how volunteers can help patients paint, even if they can’t hold a paintbrush. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - Grace Episcopal Church’s Grace Place (GP) has for months now offered...
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Making the grade: Welti Elementary, Fairview Middle teachers named among top 25 in state

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Welti Elementary faculty (Photo courtesy Gina Marie Webb) CULLMAN - Niche.com, an online rating group described by Forbes Magazine as a kind of “Yelp” for education, has included several Cullman area schools in its “2019...
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West Point’s musical theater program continues under new directors

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West Point’s theater department performed Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” in the spring. Shown left to right: Wardrobe (Jamie Myers), Cogsworth (Brendan Williamson), Chip (Parker Lawrence), Mrs. Potts (Kim Harbison) and Lumiere (Micah Coucke)...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope wins in defensive affair with Carbon Hill, 20-12

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CARBON HILL - Good Hope (4A, Region 5) traveled to Carbon Hill (3A, Region 4) to kick off the 2018 season Friday night, and the Raiders brought home the 20-12 win. The first drive saw...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos stampede over New Hope, 26-13

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Holly Pond Head Coach Mike Bates, center, speaks to Holly Pond and New Hope players after Friday night's game. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) HOLLY POND - The opening game of the season for...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Defense carries Vinemont to 29-18 win over East Lawrence

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TRINITY - It was a battle of the Eagles Friday night, but it was the visiting Vinemont Eagles (3A, Region 5) who pulled out the victory, topping the Eagles of East Lawrence (3A, Region...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Addison Bulldogs hang on to beat Curry, 20-12

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Addison running back Weston Smith runs the ball Friday night at Curry High School. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune) JASPER - The Addison Bulldogs (2A, Region 7) opened their season on the road Friday...
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PREP FOOTBALL: McCain Era starts with a bang with Bulldogs’ 48-14 rout of Sumiton...

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Hanceville running back RJ Evans sprints down the sideline for a big gain in Friday night's 48-14 win over Sumiton Christian. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – The 2018 season for Hanceville (Class...
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$5 Jewelry & Accessories Sale Sept. 13-14 at Cullman Regional to benefit Hospice of...

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CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Hospice and its fundraising arm, Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. are partnering with Masquerade Fundraising on Thursday, Sept. 13 from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 14 from...
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No. 16 Wallace State volleyball, 9-time defending ACCC champion, opens 2018 season on Friday

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Members of Wallace State’s volleyball team are, front row, from left, Lexie Riggins, Maya Jones, Katie Edwards, Alex Wiggins, assistant coach Kheala Roberts, head coach Randy Daniel, manager Macy Green, Madison Turner, Courtlyn Barber...
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Hanceville amends zoning ordinance, prepares to act on neighborhood issues

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The Hanceville City Council on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council worked through a busy agenda during a protracted session at city...
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PREP FOOTBALL: West Point outplays Fairview, 55-27, in 2nd annual Brandin’ Iron Bowl

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West Point’s Landon Ray (8) looks on as Rylan Jones (5) hoists Steven Rodriguez (23) in the air during Thursday night’s game against Fairview. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) WEST POINT-   It was perfect...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats win heart-stopper, 28-27, over rival Jasper Vikings

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First-year Bearcats Head Coach Matt Plunkett celebrates with Jayden Sullins during Thursday night's 28-27 win over Jasper. (Joe McElroy for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - The first night of the 2018 season was full of...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs keeps pressure on, beats Meek, 34-20

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Cold Springs running back Ayden Alexander (middle) navigates a sea of Meek players during Thursday night’s game at Cold Springs High School. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune) BREMEN - The Eagles of Cold Springs...
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Cullman Regional to offer minimally invasive robotic surgery beginning in October

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The da Vinci Xi Surgical System, left to right: the da Vinci Xi robot, vision cart and surgeon’s console Cullman Regional needs the community’s help in naming the new robot prior to its first procedure...
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Local churches deliver gifts of food to children at Vinemont Schools

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Vinemont Baptist Church children and youth at the congregation’s “Christmas in August” breakfast.  (Photo courtesy Ann Irani, Vinemont Baptist Church) VINEMONT - Students at Vinemont Elementary School who face food insecurity in their homes have...
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ELECTION 2018: Stadthagen now only candidate on ballot for House District 9 seat

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Scott Stadthagen (Courtesy of Scott Stadthagen for State Representative District 9 on Facebook) MONTGOMERY - After Democrat Terrie Jones Savage withdrew from her race against Republican Scott Stadthagen for the Alabama House of Representatives District...
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Arrest report: Aug. 20-22, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 20-22, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Aug. 20, 2018 Cobbs, Jeremy Ryan,...
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Brittany Wagner, formerly of Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U,’ speaks at WSCC Fall Convocation; employees...

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Adrian Scott, left, was named the 2018 Wallace State Employee of the Year. Scott, the department chair of the Art/Visual Arts Communications program, has served as a Wallace State instructor for 25 years. HANCEVILLE –...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors eyeing 5th straight playoff appearance

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2018 West Point Warrior football team, coaches and cheerleaders (RiverCat Photography) WEST POINT - Football season has arrived and that means the West Point Warriors are eyeing a fifth straight playoff appearance this fall. The...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Younger Aggie team focused on winning

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2018 Fairview Aggie football team, coaches and cheerleaders (Sullivan Photography) FAIRVIEW - After coming up short of where they wanted to be in 2017, the Fairview Aggies have been waiting patiently to get back on...
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Building on tradition: Hanceville’s Bulldog Wall of Fame to debut Friday night

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Local artist Jack Tupper works on the Bulldog Wall of Fame at Hanceville High School. The inaugural Bulldog Wall of Fame induction ceremony will begin just before the band plays the national anthem before...
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Garden City talks law enforcement; applications being accepted for town clerk

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Garden City Mayor Tim Eskew and Mayor Pro-Tem Scott Arnold at this week’s meeting of the Garden City Town Council (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) GARDEN CITY - The Garden City Town Council welcomed...
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‘We’re not giving in; we are digging in’

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Warrior Creek Missionary Baptist Church was destroyed by fire Tuesday night, Aug. 21, 2018. The original structure was built in 1857. (Christy Perry for The Tribune) CULLMAN COUNTY - “We’re not giving in; we are...
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Cold Springs, Parkside Elementary Schools win state awards for reading

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Parkside Elementary School (Tribune file photo) MONTGOMERY - Cold Springs Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School have been named among 50 schools across the state to receive $20,000 each from the Alabama State Department of...
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Arrest report: Aug. 21, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 21, 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 Mathis, Alan...
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Pet of the Week: help Gus find a happy ending to a sad beginning

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CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week: Gus is a 5-year-old pit bull who was rescued by Cullman County Animal Control during an...
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2nd Annual Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival coming Sept. 8-9

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Sweet Licks Dixieland Jazz, seen here at 2017's festival, will perform from 10 a.m.-noon on Sunday, Sept. 9. CULLMAN - The second annual Bernard Blues and BBQ Arts and Music Festival will be held on...
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Tree commission reports on storm damage, ‘urban decay’

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CULLMAN - The Cullman Tree Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at Cullman City Hall. Chairman Everett Wier and members Peggy Harris, Nona Moon, Jan Barnette and Michael Sullins were present,...
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City school board reviews proposed 2018-19 budget

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Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, center, presented Aaron Sparks and Principal Kim Hall a Cullman County PALS Beautification Award for Cullman High School. CULLMAN - On Tuesday, the Cullman City School Board held the first of...
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Inaugural Cullman County Schools Media Day held ahead of start of football season

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Each high school in the Cullman County Schools system had players, coaches, band directors, band members, cheer coaches and cheer captains in front of a microphone Tuesday morning for the inaugural Cullman County Schools...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Meek Tigers aiming for back-to-back playoff appearances

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2018 Meek Tigers football team and coaches (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) ARLEY - After posting a 7-4 record and making it to the postseason in 2017, the Meek Tigers have back-to-back playoff trips on...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs Eagles looking to bounce back in 2018

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2018 Cold Springs Eagles football team, coaches and cheerleaders (McEachern Photography) BREMEN - The 2017 season was one that the Cold Springs Eagles would like to forget and after spring training, summer workouts and fall...
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Fairview woman charged with trafficking hydrocodone

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Kim Mardis (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) FAIRVIEW - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) last Thursday arrested Kim Nunnelley Mardis, 54, of Fairview. Mardis is charged with trafficking in illegal drugs. According to the Cullman...
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Arrest report: Aug. 20, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 20, 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 Gibson, Erica,...
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Friends ride to remember Wayne Mills

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Gary “Sarge” Sargeant, top left, owner of Hawg Engineering, gets ready to ride in memory of his friend, slain country music star Wayne Mills, right; Kara Clark, bottom left, performs at Hawg Engineering on...
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Cullman DHR Foster Care Expo draws prospective parents

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In the kids’ activity area outside, Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas demonstrates his cotton candy skills. CULLMAN - On Saturday morning, around 100 current and prospective foster parents met in Christ Hall at St. John’s Evangelical...
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West Point receives favorable audit, discusses placement of food pantry

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CPA Tony Turbyfill (left), of Segroves & Brewer, PC, goes over the Town's audit with the West Point Town Council during its meeting Monday evening. WEST POINT - West Point Town Council members were briefed...
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Berlin swears in 5th and final council member

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Bud Reed is sworn in to the Berlin Town Council, Place 5 by Notary Jane Bates during the Berlin Town Council's August meeting Monday evening. Also shown, left to right: Mayor Patrick Bates and...
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Warrior Marching Band preparing upbeat show with new director

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West Point High School Warrior Marching Band percussionists play during their band camp at West Point High School. WEST POINT – The West Point High School Warrior Marching Band, as with two other bands in...
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Ivey establishes statewide group to prepare Alabama for maximum participation in 2020 U.S. Census

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Gov. Kay Ivey, on Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, signs Executive Order 715, which establishes the Alabama Counts! 2020 Census Committee. MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday signed an executive order establishing a state-level committee...
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Dozens graduate WSCC Nursing program; applications for Spring 2019 being accepted

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Wallace State Nursing graduates Terry Beasley and Hannah Vandiver light their lamps in advance of taking the Nightingale Pledge. HANCEVILLE - More than 70 students from the Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education...
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Father Bernard Denson, O.S.B., ordained to the priesthood

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L-R: Deacon Rhodes Bolster, Bishop Robert Baker, Father Bernard Denson, Abbot Cletus Meagher, Deacon Justin Ward CULLMAN - On Saturday, July 21, the monastic community of St. Bernard Abbey was joined by the sisters of...
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Arrest report: Aug. 16-19, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 16-19, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 Aaron, Amos Moses,...
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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...