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PREP SOCCER: Young Lady Bearcat squad goes 0-3 in Shamrock Invitational

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The Lady Bearcats played the Pell City Lady Panthers Saturday morning. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman Lady Bearcats went 0-3 in this year’s Shamrock Invitational, falling to Homewood 4-0, East Limestone 2-0 and...

Cullman attorney Randy Hames charged with additional counts of human trafficking

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Cullman attorney Randy Hames, shown here in his mugshot from Saturday, March 10, 2018, has been charged with additional counts of human trafficking. / Cullman County Sheriff's Office Updated 3-10-18 at 10:05 p.m. CULLMAN - Local...

3 charged with trafficking meth

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Left to right: Danny Tucker, Billy Warden and Allen Mickle / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office CRANE HILL -  A search warrant executed at a Crane Hill residence on Friday resulted in three men being charged...

Fairview High pageants March 16, 17

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Fairview Fair Queen Pageant contestants are, left to right: Meagan Miller, Kennedy Chambers and Bailey Parker. Not pictured: Angelina Wallis / Fairview High School FAIRVIEW -  The Fairview High School Fair Queen Pageant is scheduled...
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Spring forward!

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Daylight saving time in Alabama will begin at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 11. Don’t forget to set clocks forward one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. This is also a great...

Sneak peek of Cullman’s Fire Station No. 3

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Chief Edward Reinhardt took The Tribune on a tour of Cullman Fire Rescue’s newest station on Alabama Highway 157. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt recently announced that his department’s...
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‘Service above self’: Cullman Rotary holds annual auction

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Guests look over items in the live auction Friday night. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - The Cullman Rotary Club held its 45th annual fundraising auction Friday evening at the Cullman Civic Center. An average of around...
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COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Warriors grab 2018 title from Fairview, 8-4

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West Point's Hunter Persall, left, with Matthew McDonald (23), who racked up two of his eight strikeouts in the bottom half of the first inning and held the Aggies scoreless for six straight innings...
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Wallace State’s Dianne Wood named Student of the Year by Alabama Chapter of American...

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Dianne Wood was recently named the ACF’s Birmingham Chapter Student of the Year. Wood will graduate from Wallace State in May. HANCEVILLE – Dianne Wood was ready to pursue a passion. After two decades of juggling...
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Arrest report: March 8

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Beebe, Davon Treshawn, 19 FTA- no tag/ tag...
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Cullman ranks as no. 5 micropolitan in US

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In Cullman, Gov. Kay Ivey and Topre America President Hideo Shimizu cut the ribbon on Topre’s new building, and celebrated the company’s newly-announced $80 million expansion project, on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. / W.C....

Fields addresses local Democrats; strong words on Bussman, school shootings

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James Fields talks to county Democrats about his campaign and various platform issues on Thursday night in Cullman. / W.C. Mann Updated 3-9-18 at 11 a.m. with a response from Sen. Paul Bussman. CULLMAN - On...

Cullman Regional to host ‘Sleep Well, Stay Well’ seminar March 15

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CULLMAN - Why is sleep so important to your overall health? In the short term, a lack of adequate sleep can affect judgment, mood, the ability to learn and retain information, and may increase...
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PREP SPORTS: Thursday night scoring roundup

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Thursday night scoring roundup Addison 23, Meek 20 (BB) Bulldogs 3-3  Next game: March 12 v. Winston County Tigers 0-3 Next game: March 10 v. Winston County Jefferson Christian 15, St. Bernard 8 (BB) Saints 0-6 Next game: March 12 v. Falkville Cullman...
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COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Hanceville, Good Hope, West Point dominate

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West Point's Cameron Bates (8) slides safely into third base in Thursday night's game against the Vinemont Eagles. / Nick Griffin HANCEVILLE - Day one of the 2018 Cullman County Baseball Tournament is in the...

Huntsville man pleads guilty to attempting to provide material support to ISIS

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Aziz Ihab Sayyed / Madison County HUNTSVILLE - Earlier this week, a one-count information was filed charging Aziz Ihab Sayyed, 23, of Huntsville, Alabama, with attempting to provide services and personnel, namely himself, to the...

St. Bernard’s Griffin, Sweeney named National Merit finalists

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Saint Bernard seniors Gigi Griffin, of Birmingham and Andrew Sweeney, of Madison CULLMAN - Two Saint Bernard Preparatory School seniors have advanced as finalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. Gigi Griffin and Andrew...
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Arrest report: March 7

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 7. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Cree, Jonathan Dwayne, 29 second-degree bail jumping- possession...
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WSCC baseball opens conference play on road today; tennis, golf updates

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Wallace State sophomore Check Freeman sets up for a return in the Lions’ match vs. Marion Military Institute on Tuesday. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s baseball team has approached conference action and begins pursuit today of...

CCSO hosts regional self-defense training course

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SSGT President Johnny Lee Smith (black shirt) talks about common physical confrontations encountered by law enforcement officers. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - From Wednesday through next week, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is hosting...

Cullman Christian School taking steps toward accreditation

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CULLMAN - Cullman Christian School (CCS) has applied for accreditation with AdvancED, the governing body of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). “This is a significant step for Cullman Christian School,” said CCS...

Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team finishes 7th nationally at NAQT Community College Championship

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Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team members are, from left, Elivia Jones, Caleb Still, Zakk Waddell, Paul Knetter, Ross Wallace and Derik Arendall. Not pictured is Brett Hogan. HANCEVILLE –  Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team finished...

Holly Pond talks repair projects, welcomes circuit judge candidate Melvin Hasting

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Attorney Melvin Hasting, Republican candidate for Cullman County circuit judge, spoke to the Holly Pond Town Council this week. Hasting is running against incumbent Martha Williams in the Republican Primary on June 5. /...
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Arrest report: March 6

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Cornelius, Walter John III, 29 manslaughter Dobbs, Ricky Eugene,...
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Rock the South: lineup, security and Heritage Park

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CULLMAN - Rock the South (RTS) will return to Cullman June 1-2 with an impressive lineup of stars.  Headliners Thomas Rhett and Eric Church will be joined by classic country/southern rockers Hank Williams Jr....

Pet of the Week: help Jade find her forever home

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to our Pet of the Week Jade, an adult shepherd/husky mix.  She’s laid back with a low energy level, and submissive. Ruttkay related that...

UPDATE: Flanigan, Thursby charged with 2016 murder of Leslie Clements

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Jerome Flanigan, left, and Kayla Thursby, right, have been charged with the 2016 murder of Leslie Clements. / Cullman Police Department CULLMAN -  Two people this week were arrested and charged with the September 2016...

Cullman County man charged with selling meth

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Nicholas Aderhold / Cullman Police Department CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit on Monday arrested a Cullman County man for allegedly selling methamphetamine. According to the CPD, Nicholas Heath Aderhold, 39, of the...

PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview holds off Hanceville, 11-6; Tuesday night roundup

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FAIRVIEW -  Fairview and Hanceville faced off in Tuesday night softball action. After jumping out to a big lead, the Lady Aggies held off a late Lady Bulldog rally to take the game, 11-6. Katie...

Man charged with manslaughter in death at Stony Lonesome OHV Park

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Walter John Cornelius III / Cullman County Sheriff's Office CULLMAN - A man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of 21-year-old Hannah Nicole Bates. Walter John Cornelius III, 29, of Altoona...

Holly Pond couple arrested for child abuse after death of juvenile

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Jennifer Fortner, left; Kenneth Fortner, right / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Updated 3-7-18 at 4 p.m. HOLLY POND - A man and woman from Holly Pond have been arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse following...

PREP SOCCER: Bearcats, down starters, fall to Sparkman, 3-1

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Cullman’s Washington Sheffield (21) / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman Bearcats fell to Sparkman 3-1 Tuesday night in Oliver Woodard Stadium in a game that head coach Casey Harbin described as “unconventional.” The ‘Cats...

UPDATE: 2nd person arrested for murder of Leslie Clements; Kayla Thursby picked up in...

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Kayla Thursby, top left, and Jerome Flanigan, bottom left, have both been charged with the September 2016 murder of Leslie Clements, right. (Mugshots courtesy of the Cullman Police Department. Photo of Leslie Clements courtesy...
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PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bearcats fall to Hayden, 6-1

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Cullman’s Sydney Holder pitches while Kennedy Wren guards first Tuesday afternoon. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - Cullman softball hosted the Hayden Wildcats Tuesday afternoon for a regular season matchup that was played tight for five innings...
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Arrest report: March 5

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 5. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Bowers, Richard Lynn, 62 possession of drug paraphernalia Duke,...

Jerome Flanigan charged with 2016 murder of Leslie Clements

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Jerome Flanigan, bottom left, has been charged with the September 2016 murder of Leslie Clements, right. Flanigan was taken into custody by the Cullman Police Department on Sunday night, top left. / Nick Griffin LATEST...
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Ivey unveils ‘Smart on Safety Initiative’ aimed at protecting schoolchildren

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Gov. Ivey signs Executive Order 713 during the “Smart on Safety Initiative” press conference Tuesday in Montgomery. (Photo: Governor’s Office, Jamie Martin) MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday unveiled her “Smart on Safety Initiative,”...

Bussman talks current term, his hopes for next

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Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman is up for re-election this year. Bussman said his main accomplishments have been in economic development, infrastructure and education. If re-elected, he said his focus will be on education. /...

Cullman council moves forward on AGCOR Steel

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Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett talks to the Cullman City Council about an incentive plan to re-locate AGCOR Steel to Good Hope.  The plan requires concessions from the City of Good Hope, the City...
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PREP SPORTS: Monday night scoring roundup

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Holly Pond 8, Hanceville 1 (SB) Lady Broncos 3-4  Next game: Tuesday @ J.B. Pennington  Lady Bulldogs 1-1 Next game: Tuesday @ Fairview Brewer 7, West Point 3 (SB) Lady Warriors 1-5-1 Next game: Tuesday @ Danville Homewood 13, West Point 2...
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PREP BASEBALL: Saints shut out by Broncos, 11-0

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Holly Pond's Jacob Ring (24) slides to safety in Monday's game against Saint Bernard. / Nick Griffin HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Saint Bernard Saints Monday afternoon in a matchup that...

PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs routs Vinemont, 15-2

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BREMEN - Cold Springs and Vinemont faced off in Monday night softball action, and Cold Springs took the game easily, 15-2. Cold Springs struck first in the opening inning. Crimson Gann hit a one-out single,...

CWAC announces expanded hours

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CULLMAN – “In order to better serve our members, patrons and the community, the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center (CWAC) will be expanding its hours of operation effective immediately,” said a press release from...
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Arrest report: March 2-4

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 2-4. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Barnett, Jonathan Wayne, 46 third-degree domestic violence Beard, William...
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Local attorney Randy Hames charged with human trafficking

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Cullman attorney Randy Hames, shown here in his mugshot from Monday, March 5, 2018, has been charged with two counts of second-degree human trafficking. / Cullman County Sheriff's Office CULLMAN - Local attorney Randy Allan...

Cullman Regional hosting RN Recruitment Open House March 17

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CULLMAN - With Cullman Regional’s expansion projects nearing completion, the hospital is adding more career opportunities in nursing. Nurses who are interested should join Cullman Regional on Saturday, March 17 for an RN Recruitment...

West Point band’s 35th annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo funds the arts

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Three little cowboys look on at this weekend’s Stars and Stripes Rodeo. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - On Friday and Saturday evenings, the West Point High School band boosters hosted their annual Stars and Stripes...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1957

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From the Files of 1957: Mr. and Mrs. Alton Hinkle are the parents of a daughter, born on January 24th, at Cullman Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Levon Clay are the parents of a baby daughter. Mrs. Amos...
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State candidate Pate headlines Cullman GOP meeting; change of election results venue

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Saturday morning’s featured speaker was Rick Pate, who is running for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - It’s campaign season, which means the monthly Cullman County Republican Party breakfasts are...
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PREP SPORTS: Saturday scoring roundup

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Hanceville 10, Cold Springs 0  Hanceville 15, Cold Springs 1 (BB) (DH) Bulldogs 4-2   Next game: v. Holly Pond @ Hanceville (Cullman County Tournament) Eagles 1-6   Next game: v. Good Hope @ Hanceville (Cullman County Tournament) Hartselle 8,...

A first-hand account of tumultuous times, part 2

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Ms. Pearl Jackson Green / contributed Read Part 1 here. Ms. Pearl Jackson Green wears many hats. No pun intended, but the lady has a hat collection that rivals any duchess. And she has worn many...

Chicken dinner Sunday to support Holly Pond Band

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Holly Pond High School 2017-18 Bronco Band / Courtesy Holly Pond HS/Facebook HOLLY POND - Sunday is a bad time for poultry in Holly Pond, as the Bronco Band is hosting its semi-annual chicken dinner....

Cullman Lions’ annual Fish and Ham Dinner a hit

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Lions and Leos form a meal assembly line in the Cullman Middle School lunchroom for Saturday’s annual Fish and Ham Dinner. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - Saturday was a beautiful day for a fish fry,...
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PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats bruised on the road at Hartselle, 8-2

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A swing and a miss during Saturday's Cullman at Hartselle game. / Nick Griffin HARTSELLE - The Cullman Bearcats suffered a tough loss on the road against the Hartselle Tigers Saturday afternoon. The ‘Cats got...

Workforce solutions: confronting local housing shortage

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CULLMAN - As Cullman continues to grow, finding its workforce and population places to live is becoming more of a challenge.  Even the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is embarking on a study, according...
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2 busted for selling meth in Cullman County

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Tonya Monk Beasinger, left; Steven Keith Graves, right / Cullman Police Department CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) this week arrested two people for allegedly selling methamphetamine. Tonya Monk Beasinger, 43, of...

3 local men arrested for multiple vehicle thefts

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Left to right: Jacky Lee Nunnelley, Tyler Mark Hankins, Alexander Douglas Quick / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office CULLMAN - Three local men were arrested this week in connection to multiple vehicle thefts. The Cullman County...
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Cullman’s Keith Twitty earns CLCP designation

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AREA safety manager Michael Kelley, left, and AREA president and CEO Fred Braswell, right, congratulate Keith Twitty, center, on his recent Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) designation. MONTGOMERY - Keith Twitty of Cullman, who works...

Hanceville business leaders brainstorm with Chamber, Economic Development

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Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Director of Business Development Brian Poole and Cullman County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney listen to Hanceville business and organizational leaders at a meeting on Friday. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE...
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Obituary: Randall Earl Bowen

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Funeral service for Randall Earl Bowen, age 63 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 04, 2018 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Don Froelich officiating; burial at Union Hill....
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Obituary: Henry Melvin Brazelton

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Graveside services for Henry Melvin Brazelton, 65, are Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Ready Cemetery in Toney, Alabama. Mr. Brazelton passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab. He...
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Obituary: Kenneth Ray Hardin

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Kenneth Ray Hardin, 47, of the Brooklyn Community, passed away at his home. Mr. Hardin was born August 3, 1970 in Flint, Michigan to Bobby Lee and Marlin Jane (Moore) Hardin. Kenneth is preceded in...
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Obituary: Roger Dewayne Deaver

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Funeral service for Roger Dewayne Deaver, age 53 of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Panama Baptist Church with Greg Aldridge officiating. Burial will be at Panama Cemetery....

‘Butterflies of Alabama’ program Tuesday at Agriplex

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Eastern Tiger Swallowtails call Cullman County home. / Paulette H. Ogard The North Alabama Agriplex continues its Gosse Nature Lecture Series on Tuesday, March 6 with “Butterflies of Alabama.” The butterfly program is free to...
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PREP SPORTS: Friday scoring roundup

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BB= baseball; SB= softball Addison 19, Lindsay Lane 9 (BB) Bulldogs 1-1  Next game: Saturday @ Holly Pond- 10 a.m. Boaz 5, Good Hope 4 (SB) Pleasant Grove 9, Good Hope 3 (SB) Lady Raiders 1-3  Next game: Saturday v. Cordova...

PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats lose close one to Gadsden City, 3-2

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CULLMAN - The Lady Bearcats hosted Gadsden City Friday night for what ended up being a nail-biter of a match in the final few minutes after a slow first half. Cullman dropped its second match...

45th annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction is March 9

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Guests peruse items at last year's Cullman Rotary Club Auction. / Tribune file photo CULLMAN -The 45th annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction will be held on Friday, March 9 at the Cullman Civic Center.  Doors...

4-way stop now in place at dangerous Hanceville intersection

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New stop signs greet motorists approaching Edmondson Road on Alabama Highway 91. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE - Crews from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) on Friday installed stop signs to create a four-way stop...
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Arrest report: March 1

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Barrett, Shannon Troy, 45 possession of drug paraphernalia Cox,...

Hospice of Cullman County seeking volunteers

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CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Hospice of Cullman County is looking for volunteers to assist in a variety of areas. Opportunities include: Patient care volunteers – Assist caregivers with running errands, chores, shopping, meal preparation, visiting or...

Saint Bernard Prep students pray the Stations of the Cross

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Deacon Tim Vaughn, far right, completes Station 14 at the Stations of the Cross prayer service on Wednesday. Altar boys are Josh Chiodo, Christian Peterson and Lexiss Gallegos. Cullman students at Saint Bernard Prep gathered...
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Gov. Kay Ivey signs statewide ridesharing bill into law

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Gov. Kay Ivey waves from the seat of an Uber/Lyft car, before riding to ceremonially sign HB190 at the state Capitol in Montgomery, Thursday, March 1, 2018. HB 190 was sponsored by Rep. David...
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Old-fashioned games help Cullman Primary School earn ‘School of Distinction’ honor

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Old-fashioned games helped Cullman City Primary School earn the "School of Distinction" honor. / Cullman Primary School CULLMAN - On Monday, Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) was recognized as a School of Distinction by the...

McMillan makes campaign stop in Cullman

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Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan made campaign stop in Cullman Thursday. McMillan is running for state treasurer. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - On Thursday morning, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John...
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2 Alabama journalism icons to be inducted into Hall of Honor

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Kathryn Tucker Windham, left; Paul Davis, right / Courtesy of the Alabama Press Association Kathryn Tucker Windham and Paul Davis, both icons in Alabama community journalism, will be inducted into the Alabama Newspaper Hall of...
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WSCC women’s golf wins Northeast Alabama Invitational title

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Wallace State’s women’s golf team won the Northeast Alabama Invitational this week in Scottsboro. Pictured are, from left, Dalys Mullican, Michaela Bryan, Anna Seahorn, Annalee Stephens and Anna Williams. Stephens was the tournament’s low...
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Arrest report: Feb. 28

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Aldridge, Dana Jean, 38 FTA- driver’s license not...
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Troopers: Multiple wrecks on I-65 in Cullman County

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama State Troopers are working multiple wrecks on Interstate 65 in Cullman County. According to Troopers, there are three wrecks. I-65 northbound is down to one lane at mile marker 291. I-65 southbound is...
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Obituary: Sonny J. Cook

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Sonny J. Cook, 86, of Yakima left his family February 4, 2018 at Astria Regional Hospital in Yakima, Washington. Sonny was born January 27, 1932 to Clyde and Elsie (Couch) in Cullman, Alabama. Sonny served in...
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Obituary: Wilna Sue Tucker Searcy

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Wilna Sue Tucker Searcy, age 79, left behind a beautiful sunny, blue-sky day on February 26, 2018 as she stepped into the glorious Kingdom of Heaven. Her battle with Pneumonia and Septic Shock left...
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Obituary: Kenneth Ray Hardin

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Kenneth Ray Hardin, 47, of the Brooklyn Community, passed away at his home. Mr. Hardin was born August 3, 1970 in Flint, Michigan to Bobby Lee and Marlin Jane (Moore) Hardin. Kenneth is preceded in death...
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Obituary: Justin William Stapler

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Justin William Stapler of Hanceville Alabama passed away on February 25, 2018 at the age of 34. He was born in Cullman on June 12, 1983 to Tommy and Cathy Stapler. He was the owner/operator...
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Obituary: Grady Clarence Powe

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Funeral service for Grady Clarence Powe, age 81 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Larry Brown and Alton Bailey officiating; burial at...
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Obituary: Hannah Bates

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Funeral service for Hannah Bates, age 21, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jerry Lawson officiating. Burial will be at Bethsadia Cemetery....
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Obituary: William Woljevach

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William Woljevach, age 76 of Vinemont, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born, April 24, 1941 in Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include...

County commission moves forward on AGCOR deal; abatements for Topre, American Classic

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Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett addresses the Cullman County Commission. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett this week addressed the Cullman County Commission regarding the re-location of AGCOR Steel from Vinemont...

Registration open now for CP&R community gardening programs

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CULLMAN - Registration is now open for Cullman Parks and Recreation’s Community Garden programs. Plots are available at the garden at Nesmith Park. The Community Garden program will begin in March and go through October...

Alabama has largest annual average unemployment rate drop in nation

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MONTGOMERY – Alabama Labor Sec. Fitzgerald Washington on Wednesday announced that Alabama experienced the largest over the year unemployment rate drop, based on annual averages, in the nation. According to data released by the...
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Arrest report: Feb. 27

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Campbell, Joshua Adam, 34 possession of drug paraphernalia unlawful...

WSCC: New RN mobility programs offered for paramedics, radiology technologists and respiratory therapists

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HANCEVILLE - Graduates of several health science programs at Wallace State Community College and professionals in those fields now have an option to advance to earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing...

A first-hand account of tumultuous times, part 1

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Ms. Pearl Jackson Green, second from left, with some of her Delta Sigma Theta sisters in January 2018 / Courtesy of Ms. Pearl Jackson Green Note to Cullman readers about Ms. Pearl’s Good Samaritan in...
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PREP SPORTS: Tuesday scoring roundup

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Lindsay Lane 14, St. Bernard 2 (BB) Saints 0-4 Next game: March 5 @ Holly Pond Sumiton Christian 16, Cold Springs 2 (BB) Eagles 1-4 Next game: March 1 v. West Morgan Oakman 6, Good Hope 1 (BB) Raiders 1-2 Next game:...
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Cullman Regional unveils new fifth floor

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On Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, Cullman Regional officially opened its newly-constructed fifth floor with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - On Tuesday afternoon, Cullman Regional officially opened its newly-constructed fifth floor, a little...

Pet of the Week: help Marla find her forever home

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to this week’s Pet of the Week: Marla, a 1-year-old female red tick hound mix. “Marla is a laid-back companion dog with a low...
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Arrest report: Feb. 26

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Gober, John Paul, 39 DUI Goss, Marcus Ryan, 25 FTA-...

Focus on Cullman’s workforce

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"Keeping it Real" class at Holly Pond High School / Cullman Economic Development Agency CULLMAN - Around Cullman, recent business growth and the increasing number of “Help Wanted” signs has led to speculation that the...
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Changes coming to Stony Lonesome after fatal wreck; father makes emotional plea

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Members of the Cullman County Commission at Tuesday's meeting, where Stony Lonesome OHV Park was the main topic of discussion / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission approved several rule changes for Stony...
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AGCOR making the move to Good Hope

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The Good Hope City Council passed a resolution Monday night to allow Mayor Jerry Bartlett, right, to enter into an agreement with AGCOR Steel. / Nick Griffin GOOD HOPE - AGCOR Steel is moving to...

Hanceville business leaders, local mayors discuss growth with Gudger

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Cullman City Council President and 2018 Alabama Senate candidate Garlan Gudger, left, took part in a meeting on Monday with Hanceville business leaders, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail, Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar and Holly Pond...
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PREP SOCCER: Cullman squads defeat Brewer, 10-0 and 2-0

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Cullman's Johan Fong (16) / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - Both the Bearcat girls’ and boys’ varsity squads hosted the Brewer Patriots Monday night for the first sectional matchup of the season and the Lady Bearcats...