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Wallace State’s Aviation/Flight Technology program invites public to airport during World Helicopter Day Aug....

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Wallace State’s Aviation/Flight Technology program is celebrating World Helicopter Day on Sunday, Aug. 19. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Aviation/Flight Technology program is celebrating World Helicopter Day with an event on Sunday, Aug. 19 at the...
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Arrest report: Aug. 2-5

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 2-5. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Aug. 2 Ballard, Teresa Darlene, 52 FTA- negotiating...
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Churches come together for prayer walk at Hanceville schools

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After praying at the flagpole in front of the high school and middle school, participants walk toward the elementary school in back. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) HANCEVILLE - Early Sunday evening, members of Hanceville’s...
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Cullman Regional Urgent Care Center offering back to school and sports physicals for $25

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CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Urgent Care Center is offering no-appointment-needed school and sports physicals for $25. Cullman Regional’s school and sports physicals include a physical health examination, height and weight check, rang of motion...
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City school board announces last personnel changes before start of new year

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Cullman High School (Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - At a special called meeting Friday morning, the Cullman City School Board took up several last-minute items before the start of the new school year next week,...
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Caring for the Caregiver: Grace Place offers training for those who watch over people...

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Robin Dill, author and founder and former director of Grace Arbor in Lawrenceville, Georgia, will lead the Caring for the Caregiver event at Grace Episcopal Church’s Grace Place Aug. 22-23. (courtesy photo) CULLMAN - Family,...
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Bikers visit schools across county to promote prayer, Pledge of Allegiance

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Alabama Sons of Liberty Riders President Joe Alverson and his granddaughter kneel beside one of the signs they placed during Saturday’s Cullman County God and Country Ride. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) CULLMAN - Several...
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CCBOE holds Teacher Institute; Holly Pond High named 2018 Cullman County High School of...

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Good Hope High School/Cullman Area Technology Academy graduate Breanna Allen, center, with her health science instructors Tracy Smith (L) and Adriann Basch (R) (Photo courtesy CCBOE) CULLMAN - On Thursday morning, 800 faculty and staff...

Inaugural Hannah Bates Memorial Bass Fishing Tournament sees huge turnout

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Organizers and a few of the participants pose for a photo at Saturday’s inaugural Hannah Bates Memorial Bass Fishing Tournament at Smith Lake Park. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) TRIMBLE - Saturday was a special...
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Urologist Erik Wallin, MD joins Cullman Regional medical staff

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Dr. Erik Wallin CULLMAN - Urologist Erik Wallin, MD has joined the Cullman Regional medical staff. Wallin is a robotic-trained, board-eligible urologist. He is a graduate of Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio and completed medical...
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Reasonable doubt: Crystal Bulliner acquitted on all charges in 2014 death of Vincent McGough

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Crystal Lynn Bulliner (original mug shot from the Cullman County Detention Center) CULLMAN - Late Friday evening, Cullman resident Crystal Lynn Bulliner and her defense attorney Melvin Hasting won a decisive victory when a jury...
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Vinemont man killed in early morning wreck on Eva Road

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VINEMONT - A single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning claimed the life of a Vinemont man, according to Alabama State Troopers. The incident occurred at 3:15 a.m. on County Road 1435 (Eva Road), 5 miles...
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Bill Smith Buick GMC wins 2017 Dealer of the Year Award

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Bill Smith Buick GMC General Manager Andy Cole, center, and his staff pose with their 2017 Dealership of the Year Award. CULLMAN - Local automobile dealership Bill Smith Buick GMC was honored recently with a...
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Hanceville’s 10th annual Kids’ Night Out a booming success

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Wilma Whateley, center, attended the event with her family, “We’ve had so much fun!” (Heather Mann for The Tribune) HANCEVILLE - To help students celebrate the start of a new school year and enjoy one...
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Sisters give birth just 61 minutes apart

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Sisters Courtney Carpentier, left, and Morgan Bailey, right, who are 21 months apart, gave birth this week just 61 minutes apart. Carpentier holds her son Reece; Bailey holds her daughter Mia. (Christy Perry for...
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Karma in Cullman hosting back-to-school event for in-need families Saturday

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CULLMAN - Local nonprofit Karma in Cullman is hosting an event Saturday to assist families with back-to-school needs. Karma, implementing what it calls a “pay it forward” clause, is asking participants to donate blood...
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Arrest report: July 30-Aug. 2

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 30-Aug. 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Monday, July 30 Addison, Byron Timothy, 43 unauthorized...
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Cullman Police arrest 5 for meth distribution

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Top, left to right: Tonya Cunningham, Kathy Woods; bottom, left to right:  Selena Cofer, Donald Hill, Regina Swain (Cullman Police Department) CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) recently arrested five people...

‘Pops for a purpose’: Frios open in downtown Cullman

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Frios Gourmet Pops Owner Kristy Keiffer, right, and an employee hold a sign for the new shop Friday. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune) CULLMAN - Few things are greater than a delicious, frozen treat on...
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Saturday’s Cullman County ‘God and Country Ride’ to advocate for prayer in schools

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CULLMAN – Saturday will be a big day for the Alabama Sons of Liberty as they, alongside the Christian Motorcycle Association, will be traveling on the Cullman County God and Country Ride to all...
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Ivey announces 200 official Alabama Bicentennial Schools, including Good Hope High, Vinemont Elementary

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MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday the 200 schools selected as official Alabama Bicentennial Schools. Good Hope High School and Vinemont Elementary School were among those named. Ivey was joined at the announcement by...

Annual Good Hope Back 2 School Bash fills Municipal Park

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Jobe Pruett,8, charges through the slip n' slide during Good Hope's Back 2 School Bash Thursday afternoon. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) GOOD HOPE - Good Hope’s annual Back 2 School Bash saw an excited...
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Jersey Mike’s Subs to Open First Cullman Location

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CULLMAN – Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open in Cullman on August 8. Franchise owner Joseph Livengood and operating partner DeWayne Boyd will hold a grand opening and...
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Back in Business: Retail Revival in Downtown Hanceville

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HANCEVILLE - When talking about what downtown Hanceville was like just a few years ago, a remarkable number of people have applied the same adjective: “dead.” There certainly were businesses around, and some doing...
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Goat Island Brewing Co. benefit for Haleigh Moore and her fight against cancer

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CULLMAN — A fundraiser was held over the weekend at Goat Island Brewing Co. to benefit Haleigh Moore and her fight against cancer. Moore has been battling a rare form of cancer known as...
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Arrest Report: July 31

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 31. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Arrest report not made available by CCSO   Cullman...
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Gov. Ivey awards Community Development Block Grant to extend sewer service for new business...

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MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $200,000 Community Development Block Grant to the city of Good Hope to assist in extending sewer service to a new business that will create 25 jobs. The city...
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Cullman Middle School band camp builds music and marching skills

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CULLMAN – Members of the Cullman Middle School (CMS) band met Wednesday for their third day of band camp. The band is preparing for its performances during the upcoming middle school football season.   CMS Band...
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FORMER COUNTY COMMISSION CHAIRMAN JAMES GRAVES PLEADS GUILTY TO SEXUAL ABUSE

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CULLMAN – On Tuesday morning, as jury selection was supposed to be getting underway, former Cullman County Commission Chairman James Graves prevented a trial by pleading guilty to sexual abuse in exchange for probation.  According...
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Arrest Report: July 30

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 30. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Arrest report not made available by CCSO   Cullman...
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Cullman City Council Honors EMA Director Phyllis Little and Retiring Museum Director Elaine Fuller

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CULLMAN – On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council took time from resolutions and ordinances to recognize two long-time local officials. Council Public Safety Committee Chairman Andy Page, accompanied by Assistant Police Chief Craig Montgomery...
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Trial Underway in 2014 Drug Overdose Death; Jury Selection Set to Begin in Former...

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CULLMAN - On Monday, Officials at the Cullman County Courthouse seated a jury which heard opening statements in the trial of Cullman resident Crystal Lynn Bulliner for the death of Vincent McGough due to...
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Local officials meet with British MP David Duguid during stop in Cullman

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CULLMAN – Mr. David Duguid, of the Scottish Conservative Party and a Member of British Parliament (MP) for Banff and Buchan since June 2017, recently visited Cullman with U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt. Mr. Duguid...
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Arrest Report: July 26-29

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 26 through July 29. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Addison, Byron Timothy, 43 Unauthorized...

World of imagination

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BAILEYTON, Ala. - Kids will be headed back to school in less than two weeks, and at Parkside School in Baileyton, the students will see some exciting new features. Parkside Principal Richard Orr and...

​‘High-energy’ halftime show planned for Cold Springs

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Cold Springs marching band members play music from their halftime show during band camp at Cold Springs High School. COLD SPRINGS – Band camps are in full swing throughout Cullman County, and The Tribune caught...

2 years in a row: Rumors Deli to be named an Alabama Retailer of...

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CULLMAN - After having to close down, pack up, move out and relocate, and after having to go through a property renovation project that took two tries just to get past the City of...
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Bearcat Band entertains with preview of fall show

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Members of the Cullman Bearcat Band march during the band’s end of band camp show Friday night. (Christy Perry for The Tribune) CULLMAN - The Cullman High School Bearcat marching band wrapped up band camp...

‘Pride of Hanceville’ previews halftime show for community

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Jesse James (top right), director for the Pride of Hanceville Band, prepares to pray with band members before the band's end of band camp preview performance at Hanceville High School. (Hayden Hyatt for The...
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Profile: Kat Daddy’s BBQ and Grill

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Kat Daddy’s BBQ and Grill owner Patrick Watson, center, reacts after cutting the ribbon at his restaurant. The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held the ribbon cutting to welcome Watson as a member. (Andrew...

Almost 40 turn out for CCSO Women’s Self-Defense Class

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Deputy Chad Whaley speaks at Thursday night's self-defense class. (Christy Perry for The Tribune) CULLMAN - Almost 40 women on Thursday evening attended the first of a two-part self-defense class conducted by the Cullman County...
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Arrest Report: July 26

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 26. 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 Pennington, Tommy C.,...

COOLFEST draws crowd downtown

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Local farmers sold fresh, Cullman-grown produce on Thursday at COOLFEST. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - On a warm Thursday afternoon, Cullmanites came downtown for the North Alabama Agriplex’s first COOLFEST.  Folks shopped for...
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Hanceville City Council says tearful farewell to Councilwoman Sharon Porter

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Left to right: Hanceville Mayor Pro Tem Jimmy Sawyer, Councilman Charles Wilson, Councilwoman Kim Brown, Councilwoman Sharon Porter and Councilman Justin Pruett. Porter was presented a plaque for her service. The plaque read, "Presented...

Chamber offering seminar as ridesharing service Lyft expands to Cullman area

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Image courtesy of Lyft CULLMAN - Catching a lift is about to get a whole lot easier in the Cullman area. Months after Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s signing of statewide ridesharing legislation, Lyft is preparing to...
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Bearcat Band ramping up for exciting season

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Christopher Smith, director of bands for Cullman High School, leads Cullman High School Band members in marching exercises during their band camp at Cullman High School. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune) CULLMAN – The Cullman...
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Unsung heroes: Cullman County Schools maintenance crews prepare for new school year

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Phillip White and Ricky Smith check an electrical multimeter at Holly Pond Middle School. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN COUNTY - The 14 facilities/maintenance crew members employed by the Cullman County Board of Education...

MISSING CHILD ALERT: 15-year-old missing from Madison

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UPDATE: 7-27-18, 3:37 P.M. This alert has been canceled. The child has been located. EMERGENCY MISSING CHILD ALERT FROM THE ALABAMA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY: The Madison Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating...
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Arrest report: July 23-25

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 23-25. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office July 23 Bagwell, Westley Lamar, 37 violation of domestic...
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Hanceville gearing up for Kids’ Night Out, complete with fireworks

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Hanceville’s annual Kids’ Night Out back-to-school celebration will take place on Friday, Aug. 3. This year, the City has added fireworks to the event. (Tribune file photo) HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville will hold...
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Gold Ridge man killed in Thursday morning crash

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CULLMAN - A car crash early Thursday morning claimed the life of a Gold Ridge man. Joseph Dale Spradlin, 55, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick. The...
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‘Pride of Hanceville’ preparing for new season

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Jesse James, Hanceville High School band director, looks on as students march during band camp at Hanceville High School. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune) HANCEVILLE – The Pride of Hanceville Marching Band kicked off its...
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Wag your tail over to Paws for a Cause on Aug. 4 at Rumors...

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CULLMAN - Whether your pet has paws, hooves, scales or feathers, you will want to be at Rumors Deli Saturday, Aug. 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for Paws for a Cause. All proceeds will...
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COOLFEST starts Thursday afternoon in downtown Cullman

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Old-time musician Craig Mann enjoying some cool-of-the-evening front porch time at a festival in Eufaula earlier this year. (courtesy photo) CULLMAN - COOLFEST is almost here, and you just have to remember 412:  be around...
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Future still bright for Vinemont 12U team after falling in day two of World...

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The Vinemont 12U softball team and coaches made it all the way to the Dizzy Dean Fastpitch World Series this month. (Photo courtesy of Cathy Evans Johnson) VINEMONT - Vinemont's 12-and-under softball team advanced to...
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New Wallace State Dance Program begins this fall, headed by former American Ballet School...

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Brooke Desnoës HANCEVILLE - Brooke Desnoës, founder and artistic director of the Academie Americaine de Danse de Paris, today known as the Académie de l’Art de la Danse et de sa Pédagogie (AADP), is returning...
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Arrest report: July 24

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 24. 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 Woods, Kathy M.,...
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Hanceville’s Wakefield stepping down after 13 seasons to take HMS principal job

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Coach Daniel Wakefield looks on during Hanceville's game against Lauderdale County in the Northwest Regional on Feb. 21, 2018. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)  HANCEVILLE - After 13 seasons, Hanceville High School basketball coach Daniel...

County school board welcomes new faces

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Cullman County School Board meeting attendees mingle Tuesday evening. (Heather Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - The Cullman County Board of Education officially welcomed many new faces to the county schools at its July meeting,...
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Former Bearcat Thompson shines on mound in Birmingham

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Former Bearcat Keegan Thompson was on the mound in Birmingham Tuesday night for the Tennessee Smokies, facing off against the Birmingham Barons. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) BIRMINGHAM - Former Bearcat great Keegan Thompson was...

Saying goodbye: Southern Starlets closing after 35 years, 2 generations of twirlers

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Shirley Beshears with some of her Southern Starlets students (Photo courtesy Shirley Beshears) CULLMAN - On Tuesday, July 17, Southern Starlets Baton and Dance Studio Founder/Owner Shirley Byrd Beshears posted a heartbreaking message for her...
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CARTS driver wins national award; commission rejects FEMA project

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Wade Hancock (center), a Cullman Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) driver, is presented with a certificate of achievement for his performance during the 2018 National Community Transit Roadeo by the Cullman County Commission at...
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Dr. Allen Jarzombek joins Cullman Regional Urgent Care staff

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Dr. Allen Jarzombek (Cullman Regional) CULLMAN - Cullman Regional has welcomed board-certified family physician Allen Jarzombek, M.D., to its medical staff. Jarzombek is a graduate of Texas A&M University and completed medical school at the University...
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Hannah Bates Memorial Scholarship started at Wallace State Community College

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Family and friends of Hannah Bates have established a scholarship fund in her memory through the Wallace State Future Foundation. On hand for a presentation are from left: her father, Lionel Bates; friend, Jayclyn...
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Rhythm of the fall: 3 new band directors in Cullman County

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Left to right: Bobby Patrick, West Point High School; Jesse James, Hanceville High School; Melanie Gonzales, Good Hope High School (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune) CULLMAN – Three different Cullman County High Schools have new...
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Good Hope’s Back 2 School Bash set for Aug. 2

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GOOD HOPE - The City of Good Hope is hosting the city’s seventh annual Back 2 School Bash on Thursday, Aug. 2 from 5-7 p.m. at Good Hope Municipal Park. Students and their families...
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Arrest report: July 23

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 23. 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 Wheeler, Alex H.,...
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Historically cool: North Alabama Agriplex shares 10 ways Alabama has stayed cool for the...

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A Cullman pup demonstrates how summer coolness is done. He’s available for adoption at the Cullman County Animal Shelter; call 256-734-5448. (Cullman County Animal Shelter) CULLMAN - As they prepare for this Thursday’s COOLFEST, the...
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ARC grant to fund CCBOE vocational program technology

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Instructors in the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA, also known as the Career Center) health sciences program use various simulation devices to give students hands-on experience in health care tasks. (Tribune file photo) CULLMAN -...
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Jack Aces, Elks raise more than $600 for Christmas Love

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Participants in the Jack Aces Riding Club and Cullman Elks Lodge fourth annual charity ride pose for a photo at the Cullman Elks Lodge. (Christy Perry for The Tribune) CULLMAN - The Jack Aces Riding...
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Good Hope amends alcohol ordinance to attract new business

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The Good Hope City Council (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council Monday night approved a change to the City’s alcohol sales ordinance. In a move that the City hopes...
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CCCDC presents $50K check to Good Hope High School

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Pictured left to right: Cullman County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney, Cullman County Economic Development Project Coordinator Tanya Sears, CCCDC board member Jamie Speakman, CCCDC board member Brad Williams, Good Hope High School Principal...

16U Shockwave softball team finishes 2nd at USSSA National Championship

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The 16U Shockwave softball team poses with its second-place trophy at the USSSA C-Class National Championship in Gulf Shores last week. Bottom row, left to right: Hannah Adams, McKenzie Chappell, Dalyn Phillips, Sidney English, Madison...
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Chamber adds Furry 5K & 1-Mile Family Dog Walk to August’s 2nd Fridays event

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CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center’s #WoofLocal movement is ready to take the 2nd Fridays spotlight! Enjoy a night out in beautiful downtown Cullman and lap up our dog-friendly...
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Arrest report: July 19-22

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 19-22. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office July 19-22 Abbott, Kalyn West, 26 FTA- possession of...
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Wallace State WaLLi program hosting Aug. 1 informational meeting

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WaLLi members from Wallace State Community College toured Bryant-Denny stadium and the Paul W. Bryant Museum in Tuscaloosa, with a side trip to Dreamland Bar-B-Que. (WSCC) HANCEVILLE - An informational meeting about the Wallace State Lifelong...
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Friends of Frankweiler welcome Eiflers back to Cullman

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Husband and wife professor/physician team, Dr. Dietmar Eifler and Dr. Reingard Eifler are members of the Friends of Cullman in Cullman’s sister city, Frankweiler, Germany, and are currently enjoying their fifth visit to Cullman....
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From Cheaha to Meaher, state parks diversity abounds

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Cheaha State Park's Callie Thornton takes in the vista at Bald Rock. (Photo by David Rainer) By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources From a shaded retreat on John’s Bay in the Mobile-Tensaw...
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Fairview band to host annual car and tractor show Aug. 11; registration underway

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Cars lined up for the 2017 Fairview Band Car & Tractor Show; this year’s show will be on Aug. 11 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Tribune file photo) FAIRVIEW - On Saturday, Aug. 11, Randall Shedd...

Shannon McNeal enjoys hometown album release party at Rumors Deli

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Cullman native Shannon McNeal was home Friday night for a release party for her new album, “Wilting Flowers and Blooming Dreams.” The event took place at Rumors Deli. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN -...
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New Good Hope Raider Band director preparing students for upcoming season

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Melanie Gonzales, the new band director for the Good Hope Raider Band, stands in front of a Good Hope logo at Good Hope High School. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune) GOOD HOPE – Members of...
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Meet Neil Putman, the revenue office’s newest employee

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Pictured are, back row, left to right: Debbie Harden, Darla West, Marcus Mattison; front row, left to right: Jana Shelton, Neil Putman, Barry Willingham (Christy Perry for The Tribune) CULLMAN - When Neil Putman was...
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PREP SOFTBALL: CHS hires Lawayne Morton to head Lady Bearcat softball program

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Cullman High School's Lady Bearcat softball team has a new coach. Lawayne Morton will take over this season. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) CULLMAN – Cullman High School announced the hiring of Lawayne Morton as...
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Wallace State students represent college at 2018 Student Leadership Institute at Eufaula’s Lakepoint Resort

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Wallace State students attending the 2018 Student Leadership Institute were, front row, from left, Katie Burden, Jada Golden, Emily Dia and Challie Johnson, and back row, from left, Griffin Morris and Truman Boyd. They...
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Cullman unemployment rate jumps up to 4.2%; Alabama at 4.1%

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MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) on Friday released unemployment numbers for June 2018. Statewide, June’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 4.1 percent, up from May’s rate of 3.9 percent, and...

Cullman’s Ornametals Manufacturing honored with North American Copper in Architecture Award

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Metal workers move copper pieces at Ornametals Manufacturing in Cullman. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune) CULLMAN – Cullman’s Ornametals Manufacturing was honored with a North American Copper in Architecture Award for restoration for the company’s...

Grandmother indicted for murder, hindering prosecution in death of Daniel Osborn now facing drug...

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Susan Winton Smith's May booking photo (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) Updated 7-20-18 at 9:49 p.m. FAIRVIEW - Susan Winton Smith, 66, of Fairview, who had been arrested twice on related charges since Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...
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Pets of the Week: multiple pups become available for adoption on same day

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Clockwise, from bottom: Libby and Spock, Chihuahua mixes; Dolphin; Turtle; Sweet Pea (Cullman County Animal Shelter) CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay reported to The Tribune that, due to multiple owner surrenders...
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Area bracing for storms; community storm shelter list included

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CULLMAN - North Alabama is bracing for strong storms Friday night and Saturday. Here's the latest from the National Weather Service in Huntsville. Hazardous Weather Outlook- Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Madison-Morgan-Marshall-Jackson-DeKalb-Cullman-Moore-Lincoln-Franklin TN. This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north...
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Gov. Ivey awards $125K grant to Cullman County Board of Education

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MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey announced $784,991 in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grants to support programs and purchase new equipment that will help students in six public school systems learn skills and technology needed...
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Arrest report: July 19

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 19. 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 Pugh, Ashley C.,...
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After 31 years, Elaine Fuller retires from Cullman County Museum

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Elaine Fuller and her family.  L-R: daughter Jenny Malke, husband Wayne Fuller, grandson Casey Harbin, Elaine Fuller, son Jay Fuller and daughter Suzanne Harbin (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - On Thursday afternoon, the...
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Victoria’s Hope finds home in Dodge City; open house Saturday

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Victoria’s Hope founder April Bowen German said, “Donations keep pouring in.” (courtesy photo) DODGE CITY - Less than two months ago, April Bowen German was trying to start a charity for single parents, to honor...
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Wallace State Alumni Association offering 2 holiday adventures

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A visit to Callaway Gardens to view its Fantasy in Lights display in on the agenda. Photo from www.callawaygardens.com HANCEVILLE - It may be July, but Christmas is just around the corner and the Wallace...
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Christmas in July motorcycle ride Saturday to benefit Christmas Love, Inc.

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CULLMAN - Jack Aces Garage (the Jack Aces Riding Club) and the Cullman Elks Lodge are hosting Christmas in July, a charity motorcycle ride benefiting Christmas Love, Inc., this Saturday, July 21. To ride,...

Christmas in July Friday at CWAC: 5 canned items and $5 per person

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CULLMAN - Visitors to the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center can get in Friday, July 20 for $5 and a donation of five canned food items. That's per person, not per family. Alternatively, guests...
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Vinemont marching band prepares to show off new look, ‘crazy’ halftime show

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Vinemont Marching Eagle Band Director Skylar King instructs woodwind band members during a “mini” band camp at the Vinemont t-ball field this week. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune) VINEMONT – Vinemont Marching Eagle Band members...
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8U West Point Warriors place 5th in state

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The West Point Warriors 8U baseball team brought home a top five finish from the Alabama Dizzy Dean State Tournament in Scottsboro last week. (One member pictured separately because he was not available for...
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Cullman Co. Commissioner Kerry Watson graduate of Alabama Local Government Training Institute

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Kerry Watson (courtesy photo) AUBURN - The Government and Economic Development Institute at Auburn University is delighted to announce that Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson has met all the requirements to be designated a graduate...
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Arrest report: July 18

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Allen, Darryl Scott, 55 third-degree domestic violence-third-degree criminal...