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Obituary: Mary “Marie” Moore

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Funeral Service for Mary "Marie" Moore, age 69 of Holly Pond, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pastors Tim Collier and Charlie Alldredge officiating....
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Obituary: Margaret Ellen Huckeba

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Margaret Ellen Huckeba of Cullman passed away on January 13, 2018 at her residence at the age of 68. She was born in Denver Colorado on June 2, 1949 to Walter and Audrey Peck Firestone....
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Obituary: Trent Lee Parrish

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Funeral services for Mr. Trent Lee Parrish, 28 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2018 in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Cullman Funeral Home is directing. Mr. Parrish was born...
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Obituary: Danny Dewey Mann

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Danny Dewey Mann, 66 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Danny was born on June 16, 1951 in Nauvoo. He was a...
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Obituary: Kathy Gay

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Funeral services  for Kathy Gay, age 55, were held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Witherington officiating. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Gay...
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Obituary: Jack Leroy Tyler

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Jack Leroy Tyler, age 75 of Holly Pond, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 at his residence. He was born, September 2, 1942 to Leroy and Victoria Perry Tyler in Sylacauga, AL. He was...
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Obituary: Charles Howard Skinner

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Charles Howard Skinner, age 85 of Cullman, died January 15, 2018 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born January 3, 1933 to Ezra and Inez Goolsby Skinner. He was preceded in death by...

Barnette, Patterson talk snow days

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Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette, left, and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, right, weigh in on the effects of such a long break in the middle of the school year. /...
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Mayors give updates on winter storm’s effects

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First Avenue Northeast, as seen on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 17. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN COUNTY - On Wednesday, The Tribune checked in with mayors around Cullman County to see how the municipalities were handling this...

Cullman Regional and American Heart Association partner to make Cullman region healthier

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CULLMAN – The American Heart Association (AHA) and Cullman Regional have announced a three-year sponsorship to promote the American Heart Association’s “Healthy for Good” movement. Cullman Regional is dedicated to reducing the number of cardiovascular-related...

Law enforcement, EMA report no major incidents due to winter weather

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These Cullman Police Department vehicles, pictured on Tuesday, Jan. 16, have been used in past snow events to help remove stranded vehicles. / Noah Galilee CULLMAN COUNTY - Tuesday’s bitter cold winter weather brought with...
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Flu shot clinic at Cullman County Health Department

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CULLMAN - As a part of Gov. Kay Ivey's declared State Public Health Emergency last week, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is hosting flu shot clinics statewide. In Cullman, a clinic is...
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Community notes: upcoming events

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CULLMAN - Here are a few area events that are coming up soon, four of them on Thursday. Bonsai for the Beginner, Jan. 18, 10:30 a.m. What: Bonsai for the Beginner with Dr. Bob Wendorf When: Thursday,...
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City, county schools on 2-hour delay Thursday

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CULLMAN - Both Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools are on a two-hour delay on Thursday, Jan. 18. Check back for updates on other delays or closures. Copyright 2018 Humble Roots, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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LifeSouth in emergency need of blood, platelet donations

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CULLMAN -  Due to winter weather and closures this week of offices and mobile units, LifeSouth is currently in emergency need of all blood types and also in need of platelet donors. The local...
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Cullman’s Planet Fitness now open

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Planet Fitness in Cullman is OPEN! The fitness center enjoyed a quiet grand opening on Tuesday. Pictured, today, is manager Corey Lee. Planet Fitness is located at 1727 Second Ave. SW. Find out more at...

Hartselle police chief to run for Morgan County sheriff

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Hartselle Police Chief Ron Puckett, center, has declared his candidacy for Morgan County Sheriff. / Photos courtesy of Puckett’s campaign HARTSELLE - Hartselle Police Chief Ron Puckett, a career law enforcement officer, announced Wednesday morning...

PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats ready to play ball

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Coach Brent Patterson and the Bearcats will travel south to play Fairhope and Daphne on Feb. 19, on Presidents Day. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - It may not feel like it outside right now, but...

Update on road conditions

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CULLMAN - As of 10:15 a.m. Wednesday morning, Alabama State Troopers report, "We are not experiencing any significant hazardous road conditions at this time, other than some secondary roads in rural areas where there...

‘Food talks to me’: Former presidential chef/valet, north AL native Quincy Jackson reflects on...

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Mount Hope, Alabama native Quincy Jackson was in charge of the White House staff kitchen during the terms of three U.S. presidents- Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama, and served as personal...

Complete list: school, business, org. closings; road closings

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Last updated: 1-17-18, 2:24 p.m. CULLMAN - North Alabama, including the Cullman area, remains under a Wind Chill Advisory until noon Wednesday, Jan. 17. Here's a list of delays and closings in The Tribune's coverage area....
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NWS Huntsville: Wind Chill Advisory in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday

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CULLMAN -  The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for the counties of Marshall, Jackson, De Kalb and Cullman until 10 a.m. Wednesday morning. From the NWS: Bitterly cold temperatures and...
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ALDOT: After snowfall, expect icy conditions until temperatures rebound

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MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is continuing to warn Alabamians to expect icy roadways and bridges until temperatures return to above freezing. While all state routes in ALDOT's North Region currently remain open, sub-freezing...

UPDATE: Road conditions

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These Cullman Police Department vehicles, pictured on Jan. 16, have been used in past snow events to help remove stranded vehicles. / Noah Galilee Updated 1-16-18 6:42 p.m. 6:42 p.m. UPDATE from the City of Cullman Woodland...

PREP BASKETBALL: Monday night roundup; schedule changes

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Southside 61, Fairview 59  OT (Boys)   Fairview's boys took part in the Bojangles Shootout at Wallace State, taking on Southside. After holding a 31-21 lead with 4:23 remaining in the first half, thanks to seven...

2018 Alabama general election: candidates; pro-life constitutional amendment

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CULLMAN - Major party candidate qualification for the 2018 Alabama general election opened on Jan. 8.  After the first week, the candidates listed below are known to have qualified for candidacy in the election,...

Ready, set, action! Missoula Children’s Theatre kicks off production week

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Missoula Children’s Theatre’s Tierra Porter, left, and Morgan Summers, right, will be leading kids onstage and backstage, respectively, in this week’s production of “Jack and the Beanstalk” at the Cullman Civic Center. / Nick...
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ALDOT, Alabama EMA: winter weather will bring dangerous conditions

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ALDOT is preparing Alabama roads for winter weather. / Photo, taken Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, is courtesy of photographer Bill Castle/ABC3340.   MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency are warning...

Gov. Ivey issues State of Emergency in preparation for winter weather

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MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency, effective at 6 p.m. Monday, for all Alabama counties in preparation for potential severe winter weather. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter...

Cullman Regional enters joint venture partnership with The Surgery Center of Cullman

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CULLMAN – The Healthcare Authority of Cullman County late Monday announced that Cullman Regional has completed an agreement with the local physician owners (Physician Owners Group) of The Surgery Center of Cullman, LLC for...
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Arrest report: Jan. 12-14

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 12-14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No arrests reported. Arrests for Jan. 12-15 will be reported Jan. 16.   Cullman Police Department Lance, Heather...

(UPDATED) List: Closings and delays due to winter weather

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UPDATED Jan. 16, 2018 CULLMAN - North Alabama, including the Cullman area, remains under a Wind Chill Advisory until 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17. Here's a list of delays and closings in The Tribune's coverage area....
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Winter Weather Advisory in effect Tuesday 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

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CULLMAN -  The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY, in effect from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16 for the counties of Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, De Kalb,...

Bonsai for beginners: Dr. Bob Wendorf to teach class Jan. 18

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CULLMAN - Maybe you really should put more thought into the gifts you give. You never can tell when a gift will turn into a hobby that leads to a fascination for that gift...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1938

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From the Files of 1938: Kelton Whaley, of Vinemont, tells that his brother-in-law, Tom C. Thomason, who is a salesman in the Carolina region, happened upon some excitement, recently. In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, he picked...
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PREP BASKETBALL: JV Cold Springs Lady Eagles win; JV boys, varsity girls and...

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BREMEN - It was a busy slate of games at Cold Springs tonight as the Eagles and Lady Eagles took on Locust Fork. Cold Springs 42, Locust Fork 38 (JVG) The Cold Springs' JV girls came...
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Chamber’s State of the State Luncheon set for Jan. 19

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The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the State Community Luncheon is set for Friday, Jan. 19 at the All Steak Restaurant. The event will be in the banquet room from 11:30...
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Cullman Co. offices closed Monday; City offices open

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CULLMAN - Cullman County offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 in observance of Robert E. Lee Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. County Sanitation will run normally. Cullman City offices will...

Human Trafficking Awareness Month in full swing

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Karma’s Coffee House owner Katie Fine and Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairwoman Kathy Wilson at the task force’s table at the coffee shop Thursday / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - January is Human Trafficking...

Growing in faith: Desperation Church expanding to new location

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This architectural rendering shows the future Desperation Church building that will be located on Old Hanceville Highway (Third Avenue Southeast) at King Edward Street. / Andy Heis CULLMAN - Desperation Church has become a fixture...
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How new Toyota/Mazda plant will benefit Cullman

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L-R: Alabama Secretary of Commerce Greg Canfield, Mazda Motor Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Masamichi Kogai, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Limestone County Commission...
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2 suspects in hours-long manhunt charged; more charges pending

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Tei Ti Taimi, left, and Jason Stevens, right CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) on Saturday afternoon announced charges against the two men who were the subjects of an hours-long manhunt late Friday...

‘Giving back to the community that loved him’: Curt’s Closet moves closer to completion

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Kicking off Curt’s Closet’s first sorting day were (L-R): Denise Williams, Courtney Herron, Christy Patterson, Brenda Rush, Ashley Wilson and Carrie Bentley. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - As an ongoing tribute to her late son...

Cullman Regional responds to Ivey’s State Public Health Emergency declaration

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CULLMAN - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday declared a State Public Health Emergency due to this season's widespread outbreak of the influenza virus. Cullman Regional’s Lindsey Dossey on Friday responded, saying, “The best...
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PREP BASKETBALL: Friday night scoring roundup

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Cullman 63, Carver (B'ham) 52 (Boys) Cullman welcomed the Carver Rams to the Cullman campus after the Bearcats' game against Randolph got canceled due to the flu at the school in Huntsville. After a close...
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Obituary: Erin Reya Miller

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Funeral service for Erin Reya Miller, 35, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in New Prospect Cemetery, Chaplain Sidney Aaron and Bro....
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Obituary: Floyd Connell, Sr.

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Funeral services for Floyd Connell, Sr., 92 of Cullman, will be 9 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Chapel, with interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Rev. Larry Duke will be officiating....
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Obituary: Peter Alden Tackett

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Peter Alden Tackett, 76, of Good Hope, formerly of Mulvane, Kansas, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018. "Pete" was a retired master sergeant of United States Air Force. He was a lifelong member of the...
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Obituary: Martha Dodd Shirey

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Martha Dodd Shirey, 84, of Muscle Shoals, formerly of Haleyville, was surrounded by her loved ones when she entered into rest on January 10, 2018 at Helen Keller Hospital. Martha was born on September 5,...
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Obituary: Ellen M Kelso

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Ellen M Kelso, 91, passed away January 8, 2018. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday,...
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Obituary: Debra June Shedd Hicks

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Debra June Shedd Hicks was born August 24,1956 and passed away January 8, 2018. Diagnosed in 2012, Debra proceeded to fight and win against metastatic breast cancer until she decided THE CANCER had had...
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Obituary: Beverly Ann White

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Beverly Ann White, 76, of Vinemont, died on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husbands, John H. White and Ted Warnke; her parents, Ervin A. and Wilma Jean Persall...
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Obituary: Gregory Scott Privett

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Gregory Scott Privett, 59 of Cullman, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at his home. He was born on February 13, 1958 in Caribou, Maine. Gregory graduated from Addison High School in 1976...
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Obituary: Cindy Annette Zak

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Memorial service for Cindy Annette Zak, 53, of Cullman will be announced at a later date. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Zak passed away January 7, 2018.

Update on shooting and manhunt in Holly Pond / Walter area

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Tei Ti Taimi, left, and Jason Stevens, right LATEST: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/01/13/2-suspects-hours-long-manhunt-charged-more-charges-pending Updated 1-13-18 4:18 a.m. The suspects, Tei Ti Taimi and the now-identified Jason Stevens, have been located and arrested. ------- Updated 1-13-18 1:15 a.m. According to the Cullman County Sheriff's...
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Arrest report: Jan. 11

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Boatright, Joshua Allen, 39 third-degree domestic violence- third-degree assault Cox, Calvin James, 27 public intoxication Hagghard, Joseph Franklin, 28 failure...

Dodge City votes to maintain Town employees’ salaries

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The Dodge City Town Council met on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. / Nick Griffin Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story stated that Dodge City employees would be getting a 2-5 percent pay raise....

Hanceville annexes Hopewell Church, cemetery; fire department issues addressed

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Hanceville Fire Chief Rodger Green explains the need for a new fire engine to the council at its Thursday night meeting. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE - It was a busy evening during a protracted meeting...
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Good Samaritan Health Clinic enrolling uninsured patients in Colony this Saturday

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COLONY - On Saturday, Jan. 13, representatives from the Good Samaritan Health Clinic will be at Colony Town Hall from 10 a.m. until noon to sign up eligible non-insured county residents for its services.  Certain...
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PREP BASKETBALL: Thursday night scoring roundup

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West Point v. Hayden / Photo courtesy of Bill Piper Fairview 60, Curry 12 (Girls) The Lady Aggies easily took care of business at home against Curry to improve to 15-6 overall. They remain perfect at...
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ALDOT prepared for approaching winter weather

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MONTGOMERY – With temperatures dropping below freezing and rain predicted for Friday through early Saturday, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) encourages motorists to drive with extreme caution and to monitor road conditions before...

PREP BASKETBALL: Saints, Lady Eagles win in Vinemont

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VINEMONT- The Vinemont Eagles started hot Thursday night against the St. Bernard Saints. Katch Johnson scored the first six Eagle points on a pair of threes, prompting a St. Bernard timeout. Coming out of...

Pet of the Week: Brutus is ready for the Great Outdoors

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to Brutus, an 18-month-old male terrier hound mix that was confiscated from his former owner in an animal cruelty case. Now, things have changed....
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Big heart, tiny ways: meet Baileyton’s Orby Shedd

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Orby Shedd at his home in Baileyton / W.C. Mann BAILEYTON - There is a man named Shedd whose accomplishments are well-known in east Cullman County.  State Rep. Randall Shedd . . . is his...

Widespread flu outbreak prompts Gov. Ivey to declare State Public Health Emergency

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MONTGOMERY - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday declared a State Public Health Emergency due to this season's widespread outbreak of the influenza virus. Acting State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris is expected to...
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Arrest report: Jan. 10

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Bevington, Brian Alan, 50 second-degree criminal trespassing unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle (3 counts) Duke, Donna...
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4-way stop coming to notorious Hanceville intersection

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HANCEVILLE - After multiple deadly accidents, the latest on Jan. 4, 2018, and a wave of community action reaching out to state authorities from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to the office of...

Man, in U.S. illegally, busted for trafficking meth in Cullman County

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Juan Carlos Jimenez-Alcarez / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office HANCEVILLE - A man who the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office said is in the United States illegally was arrested last week near Hanceville for trafficking in methamphetamine. According...

Sign up now for Cullman County Sheriff’s Citizens Academy

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CULLMAN -  The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is now accepting applications for the next session of its popular Citizens’ Academy. The nine-week program begins on Feb. 20 and will meet on Tuesday evenings...
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Tutors meet students, faculty at WSCC Student Resource Center open house

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Wallace State’s Spring 2018 student tutors are, front row, from left, Nancy Tyree, Amanda Matthews, Alex Carter, Ryan Davis and Alex Morrison; back row, from left, Hunter Rusk, Connor Franks, Ben Smith, Isaac Vacheresse...
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Cullman Farm-City youth awards

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These Cullman Farm-City youth winners were selected from more than 400 students across Cullman County by the Cullman Farm-City Committee. Outstanding Youth Award Winners for Cullman County are selected each year based on citizenship, community...

Cullman man killed in single-vehicle wreck on Eva Road

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VINEMONT - One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Vinemont Wednesday night. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said Randy Joe West, 40, of Cullman was pronounced dead at the scene. The wreck...
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PREP BASKETBALL: Updated schedule due to weather concerns

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Some area high school basketball games have been moved around due to the threat of winter weather on Friday. Below is the updated schedule, as of 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. Thursday, Jan. 11: Addison...

Armed robbery at O’Reilly Auto Parts in Hanceville Tuesday night; HPD searching for suspect

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HANCEVILLE - Hancevile Mayor Kenneth Nail and the Hanceville Police Department are asking for any information the public might have about an armed robbery that occurred at the O'Reilly Auto Parts store at 836...

Evelyn Burrow Museum opens ‘Color Explosion’ exhibit

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A Tuscan landscape is one of the subjects of paintings on display at The Evelyn Burrow Museum from the collection of Mississippi artist Bewey Bowden. The exhibition “Color Explosion” can be seen now through...

PREP BASKETBALL: Brackets announced for 2018 county tournament

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2018 Cullman County Basketball Tournament Coordinator Ronnie Barnes announces this year’s brackets on Wednesday afternoon. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman County Basketball Tournament is right around the corner and will be back in...
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Arrest report: Jan. 9

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 9. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Abbott, Kalyn West, 25 judge’s order- possession of drug paraphernalia judge’s order- unlawful possession of a controlled...

It’s official: Toyota-Mazda selects Alabama for $1.6 billion auto plant with 4,000 jobs

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MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey joined Toyota and Mazda leaders today to announce that the automakers have selected Huntsville, Alabama, as the site of their new joint-venture manufacturing plant. The new plant will have the...
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Thank you! from The Tribune staff

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Patricia Bentley and Belle from CAAWA with donations given to the organization. The staff of The Cullman Tribune would like to give a big thank you to all of you who donated to our inaugural...
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Wal-Mart Foundation donates $40K to Good Samaritan Clinic

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Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic recently received a $40,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation through its State Giving Program.  Pictured are Good Samaritan Health Clinic Executive Director Jolanda Hutson, front left, and board chairman Teri...

Gentry responds to lawsuit against him, 48 other sheriffs

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Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry / Tribune file photo CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry responded late Tuesday to a lawsuit filed on Friday, Jan. 5 by the Southern Center for Human Rights and...
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PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville girls, Good Hope boys get wins; scoring roundup

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Hanceville's Raiden Morgan (13) takes a shot from the free-throw line Tuesday night against Good Hope. / Norman Bush GOOD HOPE - Tuesday night was a full night of hoops in Good Hope, with the...
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Relay for Life kick-off event Thursday

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It is almost time for another exciting kick-off event for Relay for Life. The event will be Thursday, Jan. 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church in Cullman.  We...

Cullman Council announces Chief Reinhardt’s retirement; multiple annexations approved

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Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, Jr. will retire April 1. / Tribune File Photo CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the Cullman City Council announced that Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, Jr. will retire...

CHS varsity boys top Warriors; West Point’s JV squads and varsity girls outscore Cullman

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Cullman's Zane Manley (15) and West Point's Rylan Jones (5) / Bill Piper WEST POINT - The West Point Warriors hosted the Cullman Bearcats Tuesday for a night full of basketball starting with the two...

PREP BASKETBALL: Saints win 44-36; Lady Eagles victorious, 59-23

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CULLMAN - The first quarter of the hardwood match-up between St. Bernard and Cold Springs was a defensive battle. Neither team could get much going on the offensive side of the court because of...

ASDE publishes school data dashboard; County superintendent responds to preliminary performance report

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The Alabama State Department of Education published its new online dashboard system on Dec. 30, 2017. For now, the system includes only partial “report card” data and partial ACT Aspire results. The state “report...

More than 32 tons of trash collected by Cullman Co. inmates in 2017

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The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Litter Crew worked more than 314 miles of area roads in 2017.  / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office CULLMAN - In 2017, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Litter Crew picked up...

Festival of the Cranes returns this weekend

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Whooping crane / Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture DECATUR - If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary that doesn’t involve lots of mileage or money, consider a short trek up the road...
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Arrest report: Jan. 8

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Freeman, Breanna Reigh, 27 failure to appear- third-degree domestic violence harassing communication (2 counts) harassing communications Goodwin, April...

9 area students graduate from Troy University

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TROY - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the 2017/2018 academic year. Local-area residents who graduated include: Christina Donnell, of Blountsville,...
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Obituary: Henry Clay Smith, Jr.

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Memorial Graveside services for Mr. Henry Clay Smith, Jr.; 66 of West Point, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Cullman City Cemetery, with Bro. Steve Rodgers officiating. Military honors...
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Obituary: Bobby Wallace Byars

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Bobby Wallace Byars was born November 2, 1943 to Jessie Wallace Byars and Lena Gibson Byars Denton. He was a Retired Coal Minor. Mr. Byars passed away on January 6,2018 at the age of...
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Obituary: Vera Mae Clark

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Funeral services for Mrs. Vera Mae Clark, 91 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel burial will follow at New Hope #2 Cemetery,...
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Obituary: Jimmy Mitchell Pigg

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Funeral services for Jimmy Mitchell Pigg, 64 of Cullman, will be 2 p.m Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in East Point Cemetery. Rev. Randy Sellers will be...
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Obituary: Jeremy Odell Young

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Jeremy Odell Young, 20, of Double Springs, entered into rest on January 5, 2018 at Huntsville Hospital. Mr. Young was born on June 7, 1997, in Birmingham. Jeremy loved his son and enjoyed hunting...

Bama win means big business for local print shop

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Hanceville’s Creative Design worked into the wee hours after Monday night’s College Football National Championship game, printing 15,000 Alabama T-shirts. / Nick Griffin HANCEVILLE - National championship games almost always mean busy nights for the...

U.S. Space and Rocket Center: free admission for teachers this weekend

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HUNTSVILLE - Hey, teachers!  Want a chance to get away for a day, brush up on a little science and a little history, and not spend a bunch to do it?  This coming Friday...

Reckless driving stop leads to trafficking arrest

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Christopher Allen Michael Burgess / Cullman Police Department CULLMAN -  Officers with the Cullman Police Department on Saturday arrested a Cullman man for trafficking in illegal drugs. The arrest came after Christopher Allen Michael Burgess,...

WSCC basketball teams notch weekend wins; ACCC play begins Tuesday

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Wallace State guard Xavier Malcom (4) was named the ACCC Player of the Week on Monday after registering 14 points, nine rebounds and six assists in his first start of the season against Arkansas...