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ALEA urges motorists to drive with extreme caution in winter weather

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MONTGOMERY – With a mix of wintry precipitation forecast this week in Alabama, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) encourages motorists who must drive to use extreme caution and to expect roadways to be...
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UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning now in effect Tuesday from midnight to noon

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HUNTSVILLE - The U.S. National Weather Service in Huntsville has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch for the Cullman area to a Winter Storm Warning. The warning is in effect from midnight to noon on...
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Obituary: Vicki Lynn Maddux Childers

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Vicki Lynn Maddux Childers, 59, of Holly Pond, passed away on Jan. 26, 2019. She was born April 10, 1959, to James Sr. and Margaret Callahan Maddux. Ms. Childers was a loving person. She was...
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Obituary: Cecil ‘Sonny’ Van Leverich Jr.

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Memorial services for Cecil ‘Sonny’ Van Leverich Jr. will be Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at 1 p.m., at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Joe Shane officiating. Mr. Leverich passed away Jan. 26, 2019. He was...
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Obituary: Nettie Mae Bates

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Nettie Mae Bates, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 at Woodland Village in Cullman, AL. She was born in Fort Benning, Georgia on June 8, 1936, the third child of seven (first daughter)...
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Winter Storm Watch Monday night through Tuesday midday

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HUNTSVILLE - The U.S National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Winter Storm Watch for an area including northern Alabama, beginning Tuesday at midnight and lasting through Tuesday at noon. Counties included in the...
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67-County Alabama Garden Party: Madison County

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Quilt block (left): The Alabama honeysuckle border was inspired by an 18th century, Southern applique quilt. This caption will stay the same each week. Recipe (right) for Madison County Rocket Salad with Hot Bacon...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1958

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From the Files of 1958: Garden City News Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dillashaw and daughter, of Pontiac, Michigan, are visiting relatives here. They were called here for the funeral of Mrs. Dillashaw’s stepfather, John Sims, of...
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Stadthagen announces town hall events

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CULLMAN - Alabama Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle will host three town hall events across the 9th District in early February. All events are open to the public. Stadthagen said the events will give the...

Good Hope topples Hanceville 65-47 to capture first County Championship since 2010

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Noah Fendley (30) posted 17 points in Good Hope's 65-47 win over Hanceville Saturday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – In our final title match of the Cullman County Tournament, the top...
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West Point man charged with selling meth

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David Leonard Daniels (Cullman Police Department) WEST POINT -  A West Point man was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 22, charged with three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance for allegedly selling methamphetamine. David Leonard...

West Point knocks off Fairview 50-48 to win varsity girls’ County Championship

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Micah Oldacre (21) drives past a Fairview defender in West Point's 50-48 win over the Lady Aggies Saturday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – The Lady Warriors and Lady Aggies tipped off...

West Point holds off Vinemont 38-32 to capture JV Boys’ Championship

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West Point's Elvis Arroyo (5) lays one in during the Warriors' 38-32 win over Vinemont Saturday evening. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – A pair of lower-seeded squads duked it out for the...

Lady Warriors defeat Lady Eagles 53-43 to claim JV Girls’ Title

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West Point's Summer Mendoza (2) drives to the basket during the Lady Warriors' 53-43 win over Cold Springs Saturday afternoon. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – In Saturday’s second championship bout, the top-seeded...

West Point tops Fairview 36-21 for 9th grade county championship

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Isaac Hoffpauir (40) goes up between two Aggies defenders during West Point's 36-21 win over Fairview Saturday afternoon. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – Championship Saturday at the Cullman County Basketball Tournament tipped...
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Explosive response to 2019 Rock the South lineup

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Fans enjoy the show at Rock the South 2018 at Heritage Park. This year’s festival has moved to a bigger location and fan response to the 2019 lineup has been double that of previous...
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Wallace State Diesel Technology students Zachary Benefield, Kyle Keck inaugural recipients of Alabama Trucking...

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Wallace State students Zachary Benefield and Kyle Keck were recognized this week by the Alabama Trucking Association as recipients of the inaugural scholarship in the program. Pictured, are, from left, Wallace State President Dr....
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Young entrepreneurs learn from local business leaders

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Local CEOs Kyle Willoughby (Willoughby Roofing), Leah Bolin (Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce) and Shane Quick (Premier Productions) shared business knowledge with high school entrepreneurs this week at an event at Wallace State. (W.C....

Hanceville edges out West Point in OT 70-67; matchups set for championship Saturday

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Romain Pochon (2) attacks the basket during Hanceville's 70-67 win over West Point Friday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – In Friday’s night-cap from the Cullman County Basketball Tournament, (2) Hanceville battled...

Good Hope handles Fairview 70-51 to advance to championship game

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Good Hope's Noah Fendley (30) shoots over an Aggies defender during the Raiders' win over Fairview Friday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – For our first varsity boys’ matchup of Friday night,...

Cold Springs knocks off Fairview to advance to JV girls’ title game

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Cold Springs' Kyla Aaron (20) puts up a three in the Lady Eagles' win over Fairview Friday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – The junior varsity girls tipped off Friday night’s Cullman...
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Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 25, 2019

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 25, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents None reported   Arrests None reported   Cullman Police...
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Gov. Ivey and Blue Origin team break ground on new world-class engine production facility

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Pictured is a Blue Engine 4, or BE-4, which will be manufactured at Blue Origin's Huntsville facility. (Photo courtesy of Blue Origin) HUNTSVILLE – Gov. Kay Ivey joined members of the Blue Origin team to...
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Jake Owen, Morgan Wallen, Colt Ford, Jimmie Allen, Travis Denning, Hardy coming to Rock...

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CULLMAN -  Six acts were added to Rock the South 2019's lineup Friday morning: Jake Owen, Morgan Wallen, Colt Ford, Jimmie Allen, Travis Denning and Hardy. The acts round out this week's artist announcements...

Council recognizes Hanceville Middle School football team; pavilion repairs to begin

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The Hanceville Middle School football team poses for a photo with the Hanceville City Council at Thursday night’s council meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Middle School Bulldog football team...

Cullman Regional showcases positive growth, new robotic surgery capabilities

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Urologist/Robotic Surgery Director Dr. Erik Wallin talks to a guest about Cullman Regional’s new da Vinci Xi robotic surgery device, which has been in use at the hospital since October 2018. (W.C. Mann for...

Obituary: Robert “R.C.Cullman” Carl Phillips

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Robert Carl Phillips, known to his friends as “R.C.,” passed away Jan. 23, 2019 at the age of 92. Following junior high school at Good Hope and two years at Cullman High, he was drafted...
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Obituary: James I. Forester

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Funeral services for Mr. James I. Forester, 72, of Dodge City, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Mickey and Michael Presley will officiate. Interment will follow...

Golden’s last-second basket lifts Fairview to 45-43 win over Hanceville

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Payton Golden (4) led the Lady Aggies with 12 points in their 45-43 win over Hanceville Thursday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – In our night cap from the Cullman County Tournament,...
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Lady Warriors top Lady Eagles 68-58 to advance to varsity girls’ championship game

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Lexi Shadix (1) posted 21 points in West Point's win over Cold Springs Thursday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – In Thursday night’s second Cullman County Basketball Tournament showdown, (1) West Point...

Lady Warriors rout Holly Pond 45-18 to secure JV girls’ title game spot

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Sidney Smith led the Lady Warriors with 14 points in their 45-18 win over Holly Pond Thursday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – In our first matchup from the Cullman County Basketball...

Apply now for spring 2019 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 the fall 2017 academy. (Cullman Tribune file...
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Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 24, 2019

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 24, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents Jan. 22 public intoxication, disorderly...
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Judge Michelle Thomason to discuss veterans court at Wallace State event

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Baldwin County District Judge Michelle Thomason HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College will welcome Baldwin County District Judge Michelle Thomason as a special guest speaker on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 9:30 a.m. in the Burrow...
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Wallace State’s John Wilson named Chef of the Year by Alabama Chapter of American...

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Wallace State Chef John Wilson, right, advises Wallace State student Brye Forbes in preparation for last year’s SkillsUSA national competition. HANCEVILLE –  Wallace State Chef John Wilson has been named the 2018 Chef of the...
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Mental health care program underway to aid Cullman County inmates

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WellStone Behavioral Health CEO Chris Van Dyke is seen here addressing the Cullman County Commission about the Stepping Up Initiative last summer. The program officially began this month. (Cullman Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - On...
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Cullman Police investigating armed robbery at Hwy. 278W/I-65 Chevron; 1 injured

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Image from the Chevron’s video surveillance system shows one of the suspects. See the full video below. Updated 1-24-19 at 4:49 p.m. CULLMAN - Cullman Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the...

Kid Rock coming to Rock the South

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CULLMAN -  Kid Rock will be performing at Rock the South 2019. The announcement was made Thursday morning. Kid Rock joins already announced acts Florida Georgia Line, Brooks & Dunn and Mitchell Tenpenny. Rock...
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Remembering Rev. Jim Walker (1933-2019)

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Shown in 2016, left to right, are Mike Sparks, former Wallace State Singers and Concert Choir director; Rev. Jim Walker, founder of the school’s music program; and Tiffany Richter, current WSCC Singers and Concert...

PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville cruises past Vinemont to advance to semi-finals

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Romain Pochon (2) goes up for a dunk during Hanceville's 69-35 win over Vinemont Wednesday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – To cap off Wednesday night’s action from the Cullman County Tournament,...
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PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs holds off comeback from Lady Broncos to advance to semi-final...

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Camryn Crider (12) finished with a game-high 20 points in Cold Springs' 55-43 win over Holly Pond Wednesday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – In Wednesday night’s varsity girls’ matchup from the...
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PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview bests Good Hope in OT, 34-31, to get to 9th-grade boys’...

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Fairview's Parker Martin (3) led the Aggies with 11 points in their 34-31 win over Good Hope Wednesday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – The second game of Wednesday night’s Cullman County...
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Cold Springs, Vinemont High Schools receive $50K grants from CCCDC

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) awarded Cold Springs and Vinemont High Schools $50,000 each at its monthly meeting Tuesday night. Cold Springs will use the funds for its library, while...
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Obituary: Melvin Glenn Nickelson

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Melvin Glenn Nickelson of Falkville, Alabama passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 at his residence. He was born Dec.  30, 1942 to Luther and Massie Mae Sparks Nickelson. Mr. Nickelson is preceded in death...
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Obituary: Mary Evelyn Calvert

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Mary Evelyn Calvert of Cullman passed away Jan. 22, 2019 at the age of 87. She was born Oct. 16, 1931 to Thomas and Avis Middlebrooks Massey. Mrs. Calvert worked at Americold for many years....
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Obituary: Helen Marie Forstmann Davenport (updated)

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Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Marie Forstmann Davenport, 90, of Cullman are Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Seventh Street Baptist Church, Rev. Bill Ellis and Rev. Eric Martin officiating, with interment...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point knocks off Vinemont 33-14 to advance to 9th grade boys’...

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West Point's Ethan Gammon (2) drives to the basket during the Warriors' 33-14 win over Vinemont Wednesday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – We tipped off Wednesday’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament action...
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Obituary: Helen L. Mikeal

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Funeral services for Helen L. Mikeal, 74, of Hanceville are Friday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro. Paul Campbell officiating, with interment in Ellenburg Cemetery.  Visitation on Thursday from 6-8...
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Obituary: Betty Bryan McFarland

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Betty Bryan McFarland passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at Summerford Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 27, 1930, to Crawford Jackson and Laura B. Bryan. She is preceded in death by her husband,...
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Obituary: Sonja Josephine Burke

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Funeral Service for Sonja Josephine Burke, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Lathem officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage...
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I-65 N lane closure at Lacon planned for Thursday, Jan. 24

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HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the northbound outside lane and shoulder at Exit 318 (U.S. 31 Lacon) in Morgan County will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m....
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Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 23, 2019

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 23, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents None reported Arrests None reported   Cullman Police...
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County commission talks elevators, addresses mental health services for inmates

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The Cullman County Commission met most recently on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met Wednesday morning with 14 items on its agenda, plus one...
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Cullman TOPS celebrates 50 years

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Joan Corriher and Candy Wachter from Cullman TOPS (contributed) CULLMAN - The Cullman chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is celebrating 50 years of being part of the community. TOPS described itself as “a support...
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Colony recognized by Morehouse School of Medicine for community garden

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Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth displays the award presented to Colony by Morehouse School of Medicine for the development of the town’s community garden. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) COLONY - As the Colony Town...
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Rock N Roll Sushi opens today in Cullman

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Artwork and music create a unique atmosphere at Cullman’s Rock N Roll Sushi. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - A full house of family and friends was treated to a pre-grand opening event...

PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors hold off Eagles comeback to advance to semi-final round

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Kolton Sapp (1) drives to the basket for two points during West Point's win over Cold Springs Tuesday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – In Tuesday night’s final showdown from the Cullman...

Brooks & Dunn, Mitchell Tenpenny to perform at Rock the South

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CULLMAN - Country music duo Brooks & Dunn will hit the stage at this year's Rock the South. Also added to the lineup is Mitchell Tenpenny. Both acts were announced Wednesday morning, the second...
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Senior Spotlight: Baileyton’s Gene Sumner

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Gene Sumner and his chiweenie, Abby (contributed) Baileyton Town Council member Gene Sumner recently celebrated his 90th birthday. He sat down with The Tribune to talk about his life and how he came to be...
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Obituary: Jack Edward Thomas

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Jack Edward Thomas, 80, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. He was born to William and Mabel Smith Thomas on Feb. 15, 1938. Jack is preceded in death by his parents, William...
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Obituary: Mildred L. Duke

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Mildred L. Duke of Cullman passed away on Jan. 21, 2019 at the age of 75. She was born April 11, 1943 to John and Tennis Haynes Guthrie. She is preceded in death by...
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Obituary: Asa C. Hartwig

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Funeral Service for Asa C. Hartwig, age 79, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with Pastor Christopher Clark officiating; interment in Cullman City...
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Obituary: James Keener Walker

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James Keener Walker, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 22, 2019. He was born on Sept. 26, 1933, in Altoona, Alabama. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at Cullman Heritage...
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Obituary: Fannie Belle Scott

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On Jan. 19, 2019, Fannie Belle Scott passed away at the age of 85 years. Fannie is survived by one sister, Martha Nell Wildman, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bulldogs handle Lady Raiders 62-36 to advance to semi-finals

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Hanceville's Malia Howell (13) sprints past a pair of Good Hope defenders in the Lady Bulldogs' win over the Lady Raiders Tuesday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – The Lady Bulldogs of...
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Obituary: Pat Bailey Hesterley

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Funeral Services for Pat Bailey Hesterley, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at Fairview Methodist Church, Richard Saylor officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. There will be a...
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Obituary: Bobby D. Pruett

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Graveside services for Mr. Bobby D. Pruett, 64, of Cullman are 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24 at Lawrence Chapel Cemetery.  Visitation on Thursday from 11:30 to 1:30 at Cullman Funeral Home.  Mr. Pruett passed away...
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Obituary: Charlotte June Keese Nelson

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Funeral services for Mrs. Charlotte June Keese Nelson, 79, of Cullman are Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Northbrook Baptist Church, Rev. Wade Maynard officiating, with interment in Oak Level Cemetery.  The...
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Obituary: Jean Sorrell Harbison

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Funeral Services for Jean Sorrell Harbison, 85, of Bremen will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at Ryan’s Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Timothy Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the...
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Obituary: Linwood Gary Williams

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Funeral service for Linwood Gary Williams, 72, of Hanceville will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel with Reverends Bill Leonard and Brandon Striplin officiating. Interment will...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point blows past Hanceville to advance to junior varsity title game

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West Point's Jonathan Fell (24) shoots over a Hanceville defender in the Warriors' 61-24 win over the Bulldogs Tuesday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – Cullman County Tournament action resumed at Tom...
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More on Rock the South discussion from Cullman City Council meeting

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For a second week, Rock the South producers Shane Quick and Nathan Baugh, third and second from right, met informally with local residents after the Cullman City Council meeting Monday night. (W.C. Mann for...
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Catching up with Saving Forgotten Warriors

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Alan Sibley and the Magnolia Ramblers cranked up the crowd during Saturday evening’s fundraiser for Saving Forgotten Warriors at Goat Island Brewing. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - On Saturday evening, Goat Island...
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Pet of the Week: Laid-back Fauna’s looking for her forever home

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CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, whom she described as “my new best friend.” Fauna’s a 4-year-old Golden Retriever/Anatolian Shepherd mix who arrived at...
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Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 22, 2019

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 22, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents None reported   Arrests Jan. 17 Brooks, Jessica...

Community with Carol: Kathy Wilson with the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force

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Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairperson Kathy Wilson, left, with Carol Berry, right (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune) What is human trafficking? That is what Kathy Wilson explained this week on Community with...
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Birmingham Iron chooses local woman as massage coordinator

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Kristie Williams (front, second from left) with her fellow Alliance of American Football league massage coordinators, program Director Sandy Fritz and Assistant Director Luke Fritz in San Antonio last week (Photo courtesy of Kristie...
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Florida Georgia Line returning to Rock the South

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CULLMAN - Florida Georgia Line is headed back to Rock the South. The group was announced Tuesday morning, the first act revealed for this year's festival. See the official announcement below. Copyright 2019 Humble Roots,...

PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview edges out Holly Pond in 57-56 thriller to advance to semi-finals

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Holly Pond's Devyn Tankersley (14) attacks the basket in the Broncos' 57-56 loss to Fairview late Saturday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – In Monday’s night-cap from the Cullman County Basketball Tournament,...
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Cullman City Council passes zoning ordinance modification, hears more about Rock the South

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For a second week, Rock the South producers Shane Quick and Nathan Baugh, third and second from right, met informally with local residents after the Cullman City Council meeting Monday night. (W.C. Mann for...
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Obituary: Clovis “Tom” Thomas Chambers

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Clovis "Tom" Thomas Chambers, 87, of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 20, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on August 20, 1931, in Haleyville, Alabama. He was affectionately...
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Obituary: James “Jim” Howard Cooke

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James "Jim" Howard Cooke, 83, was born March 24, 1935 and passed away January 21, 2019. Complete arrangements and obituary information will be announced Tuesday afternoon. Nichols Funeral Home directing.
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West Point gives $15K to fire department for life-saving equipment

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West Point Fire and Rescue Chief Tim Martin on Monday night demonstrated the use of the LUCAS Power 3 Chest Compression System at the West Point Town Council meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) WEST...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Aggies knock off Vinemont to advance to semi-finals

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Morgan Lindsay (20) shoots over a Vinemont defender in the Lady Aggies' win over the Lady Eagles Monday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – In Monday night’s second County Tournament matchup, seventh-seeded...

PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont knocks off top-seeded Aggies to advance to JV boys’ title game

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Teague Whatley (14) lead all scorers with 22 points in Vinemont's win over Fairview Saturday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament resumed Monday night with three...
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Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 21, 2019

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents None reported Arrests None reported   Cullman Police...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point collects 73-66 win over Deshler in MLK Classic

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West Point's Mackenzie Carter shoots over a Deshler defender in the Lady Warriors' 73-66 win Monday. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – The West Point Lady Warriors hit the floor at Wallace State...
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Cullman woman killed in wreck on Hwy. 31

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CULLMAN - One person died following a wreck in the city of Cullman Monday morning. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Charlotte June Nelson, 79, of Cullman. Kilpatrick said Nelson was...
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Cullman Regional to host National Wear Red Day luncheon Feb. 1

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CULLMAN - Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, we can change that because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke...
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Obituary: Frances Juanita Goggans

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Frances Juanita Goggans passed away January 18, 2019, at the age of 82, in Hueytown, Alabama. She was born December 23, 1936 to Leonard and Essie Viola Staton Bannister. She is preceded in death by...
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Obituary: Arthur A. Smith

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Arthur A. Smith, 94, of Houston, entered into rest on Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Art was born on August 18, 1924 in East Alton, IL. His life...
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67-County Alabama Garden Party: Washington County

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The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, "The 67-County Alabama Garden Party," will spotlight different counties each...

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Wallace State’s basketball teams notch conference sweep against Lawson State

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Wallace State’s Miajah Bullock (3) prepares to skip a pass across court to a teammate. (Photo courtesy of Russell Moore) HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s basketball teams notched a conference sweep against Lawson State on Thursday...

West Point’s Ryder Jones participating in UA’s Cooperative Education Program

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TUSCALOOSA - University of Alabama student Ryder Jones, of West Point, is participating in UA's Cooperative Education Program in spring 2019. Jones is working at Saiia Construction. In the Cooperative Education Program, more than 230...

Obituary: Sandra Paschal

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Funeral services for Mrs. Sandra Marie "Sandy" Paschal, 75, of Cullman are Tuesday, January 22, 2018 at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro. Gary Sartin and Bro. Roger James officiating.  Visitation on Tuesday...
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Obituary: Dale Jewell

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Graveside service for Mrs. Dale Jewell, 61, of Bremen, will be held Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Jewell Family Cemetery in Bremen. Hanceville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Dale passed away at her...
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Obituary: William “Billy” Jesse Wadsworth

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William "Billy" Jesse Wadsworth, of Arley, passed away at his home in Arley and entered heaven on Friday, January 18, 2019. Billy was 53 years old and born on January 8, 1966. He was a...
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Obituary: Jimmy Dale Ray

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Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Dale Ray, age 62. of Dodge City will be held at 12 p.m. on Monday, January 21, 2019 in the Chapel of Cullman Funeral Home. Burial will follow at...
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Obituary: Charles Calvin Lollar

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Charles Calvin Lollar, 91, made his final journey home on January 19, 2019.  He was born on April 12, 1927 to Fred and Lucy Lollar in Flat Creek, Alabama. He retired from the United...
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John Apel honored with Rotary Club’s Service Above Self Award

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Rotarian Jeb Williamson presents the William O. Buettner Service Above Self Award to honoree John Apel.  (Photo courtesy Maria Stanford) CULLMAN - On Thursday, Jan. 17, the Cullman Rotary Club presented its William O. Buettner...