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Expect nighttime lane closures on U.S. 278

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CULLMAN - Road construction is underway on approximately 5.5 miles of U.S. Highway 278 in Cullman County, from just west of I-65, all the way east to the junction of U.S. 278 and Alabama...

Cullman falls in shootout to Westminster Christian

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CULLMAN - Forty minutes was not enough time for the Westminster Christian-Cullman girls’ soccer game, so it came down to a shootout, and the Lady Bearcats were on the short end of it, falling...
Josh McBrayer

Lady Warriors stymied by Hayden

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WEST POINT - It was tough to be a Lady Warrior Tuesday afternoon as the Hayden Lady Wildcats rolled into town for a varsity contest and rolled out with a 13-3 victory. Savannah Woodard had...
Johnny Thornton

Good Hope edges Cullman by 1 stroke in match play

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Cole Pearson CULLMAN - A very competitive round of prep golf took place Tuesday at Terri Pines Country Club between the Good Hope Raiders and the Cullman Bearcats. Cole Pearson, coming off winning the Cullman County...
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Gators in Smith Lake could mean trouble for fishermen and residents

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This photo posted on Facebook appears to show a juvenile American alligator. SMITH LAKE - Residents and sport fishers around Smith Lake appear to be coming into increasing contact with alligators in the lake.  This...
Johnny Thornton

Good Hope ballpark first in county to be ADA-compliant

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From L-R, Cullman County Water & Soil District Representative Robert Harbison; Mike Roden of the Alabama Mountains, Rivers & Valleys Resource Conservation & Development Council; Good Hope High School Principal John Hood; Rep. Corey...
Andrew Cryer

CCCDC awards $50K to Hanceville High; Strandlund resigns

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Bill Strandlund CULLMAN - Hanceville High School got a big hand-up from the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) Monday evening.  The school received a $50,000 grant to go toward much-needed repairs to its track...
Heather Mann

Improving access: Good Hope commission, public hear plan for CR 222/Exit 305

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GOOD HOPE - The City of Good Hope anticipates seeing further increases in development and traffic as a result of opening the interchange on County Road 222 last January, so the City's planning commission...
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Good Hope baseball, softball claim victory on senior night

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GOOD HOPE - Good Hope pulled off a dramatic seventh inning, coming from three runs down to stun playoff-bound J.B. Pennington 4-3 Monday in their final game of the season. The Raiders were handcuffed by...
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Rue21 closing 400 stores, including Cullman location

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CRANBERRY, Pa. - Teen clothing store chain rue21 is closing almost 400 stores, including the Cullman location at 1200 Cullman Shopping Center NW. A statement from the retailer on Facebook over the weekend confirmed the...
Joyce Nix

33rd Annual Bloomin’ Festival this weekend will be largest ever

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Brother Pachomius Alvarado, OSB spends a great portion of his time in St. Bernard Abbey’s Bakery baking divinely delicious cinnamon raisin bread to sell at this weekend’s 33rd Annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts...
W.C. Mann

Update: Mae’s Food Hall taking shape

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Developer Shane Quick isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty to bring Mae’s to life. CULLMAN - “Rock the South” mastermind Shane Quick set his sights on the Warehouse District, and his plans are getting...
W.C. Mann

Cullman Farmer’s Market sees increase in vendors, shoppers

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Shoppers inspect the goods of a record number of vendors at the farmer’s market CULLMAN - The Festhalle Market Platz Farmer’s Market saw brisk business Saturday, as visitors found a record number of vendors selling...
W.C. Mann

April walking tours celebrate Cullman’s history

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Greg Richter prepares to lead Saturday’s tour CULLMAN - As part of Alabama’s bicentennial celebration, Cullman is one of 25 cities around the state hosting Saturday walking tours during April.  At the midpoint of the...
Josh McBrayer

This week in high school sports

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Here's what's going on in high school and area sports this week. BB: Baseball; SB: Softball; SC: Soccer; Track/Field MONDAY: Holly Pond at Hanceville BB 4 p.m. Dora at Cold Springs BB 4:30 p.m. Clements at...
Heather Mann

Fairview Theatre presents “The Seven Torments of Craig and Amy”

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FAIRVIEW - Fairview Theatre Works charmed with their production of "The Seven Torments of Craig and Amy," an unorthodox romantic comedy about a teenage couple who just can't seem to stay together. Thursday night’s...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1918 and 1955

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From the Files of 1918: Marvin Scott, who is on the USS Pennsylvania, will arrive Sunday to spend a few days with his mother, Mrs. W.A. Scott.   The New Cullman Drug Company has opened with a...
Andrew Cryer

In Cullman, former AL Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb hints at 2018 run for...

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Former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Sue Bell Cobb, addresses the Cullman County Democrats CULLMAN - Former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Sue Bell Cobb, says she’s not ready to give...
W.C. Mann

Huge day for CP&R: Art in the Park festival sees City Park renamed “Art...

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Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially unveils plans for the renovation of City Park, now renamed “Art Park” CULLMAN - It could not have been a bigger day in the tiny southwest corner of the city...

Cullman Baseball winning streak ends in Hartselle; Cullman Softball falls in Mortimer Jordan

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HARTSELLE – Cullman's eight-game winning streak was put to rest on Saturday afternoon by arch-rival Hartselle 4-1 at Sparkman Park. The No. 2 team in Class 6A was on the road for the third consecutive...
Leanne West

Jacobs proclaims “Parental Alienation Prevention Week” and “Bubbles for Love Day” in city

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CULLMAN -  Recently, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the week of April 23-29, 2017 "Parental Alienation Prevention Week” and April 25, 2017, "Bubbles for Love Day" in the city of Cullman. The proclamation reads...
Erika Finley

Tribute to Barry Manilow: Jim Witter to perform at Wallace State April 20

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HANCEVILLE - Nashville artist Jim Witter will present “I Write the Songs,” a show full of beloved tunes from the iconic Barry Manilow that the Cullman Community Concert Association says “will make you smile...
W.C. Mann

New Holly Pond business offers services for trucks, tractors and more

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Ricky Cason, Sr., QuickSilver service manager HOLLY POND - A very mobile local business has found a home in Holly Pond.  QuickSilver Diesel Repair and Welding offers an array of services for automobiles, big rigs,...

Saturday event guide: April 15

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CULLMAN COUNTY - It's Easter weekend, and the weather is gorgeous. Get out and enjoy one of these fun Saturday events! As always, if you know of an event we don't, send us an email...
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West Point boys, girls fall to Arab via mercy rule

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WEST POINT - It was a rough day for West Point as the Warriors and Lady Warriors fell to the visiting Arab Knights and Lady Knights. Arab scored early and often taking a total of...
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CPD: Quick thinking by patrol officers leads to recovery of stolen firearms

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Matthew Childers, left and Chase Johnson, right CULLMAN - The Cullman City Police Department (CPD) says quick thinking by some of the department's patrol officers led to the recovery of firearms stolen from Wilborn Outdoors...

Bizarre ending to Cullman-Pisgah game; Lady Bearcats shut out Pinson Valley

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MORRIS - Victory for the Cullman Lady Bearcats slipped through their grasp on a bizarre ending against Pisgah during the North-South Softball Challenge at Mortimer Jordan High School Friday afternoon. Cullman was leading 5-1 heading...
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Container gardening

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Containers flank the sides of this gazebo. Planted with prolific "Marguerite' sweet potato vine and hot pink and white impatiens, they add height as well as color to the deck. When faced with the challenges...
W.C. Mann

Hanceville OKs bid on civic center AC, signs off on dam evacuation and downtown...

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Mayor Kenneth Nail hands the signed Smith Lake Dam evacuation plan over to Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little. HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council welcomed Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Phyllis Little...
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Morning music: “Glory, Glory, When I Lay My Burden Down”

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At first you might think you are listening to another version of "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" and it is very similar, but "Glory, Glory, When I Lay My Burden Down" is not about...

Fairview sweeps West Point, clinches 5A, Area 12 championship

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FAIRVIEW - West Point kept their chances of clinching the 5A, Area 12 championship alive when they defeated Fairview, 9-3, on Tuesday. Tonight, the Aggies got their revenge and then some as they not...
W.C. Mann

Remembering the victims: Cullman Caring for Kids marks Child Abuse Awareness Month

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The blue ribbons on signs, light posts and cars around town represent the bruises suffered by victims of child abuse. CULLMAN - It was a somber gathering this week as Javon Daniel and Cullman Caring...

Fairview completes a sweep of championships in the Cullman County Golf Tournament

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CULLMAN – Fairview's domination in the Cullman County High School Golf Tournament continued Thursday at Cross Creek Course with three more championship trophies heading toward the campus. The Aggies stayed on top in their division,...

Strong second half propels Arab girls by Cullman 3-2 in prep soccer

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CULLMAN – Arab was a different team on the girls' soccer field Thursday afternoon after having a tough first half with the Cullman Lady Bearcats. Cullman controlled the opening 35 minutes with two goals by...
Heather Mann

Benefield, Whateley retiring from Holly Pond High School

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Luette Benefield, left, and Wilma Whateley HOLLY POND - Holly Pond High School has seen several new teachers in the past few years. New teachers for agriculture and physical science came this year, and last...
W.C. Mann

Hunting eggs, finding joy at Field of Miracles

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Egg hunters bring in their baskets for counting Wednesday at the Field of Miracles. CULLMAN - It was a day of joy at the Field of Miracles, as Cullman Parks and Recreation’s (CP&R) Therapeutic Recreation...
W.C. Mann

Berlin moves closer to incorporation

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Patrick Bates opens the incorporation petition for a resident who wishes to sign BERLIN - Patrick Bates, who heads up the effort to incorporate Berlin, held a meeting Tuesday evening at the Berlin Community Center...
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Plenty at stake in local high school baseball Thursday

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Area baseball play comes to a close on Thursday with four local teams involved in hotly contested affairs. Playoff berths are at stake for the Fairview Aggies, Good Hope Raiders and West...
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Fairview in the clubhouse with the lead after round 1 of county golf tournament

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FAIRVIEW - After 18 holes of the Cullman County High School Golf Tournament, the Fairview Aggies are in the clubhouse with the lead. Playing the first round at Chesley Oaks, the Aggies carded a 339...
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Fairview, Cold Springs, Holly Pond victors in day 1 of JV county softball tournament

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GOOD HOPE - With the varsity division of the Cullman County Softball Tournament now in the record books, the junior varsity stepped on center stage Wednesday at Good Hope High School with one-sided domination...
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West Point High has top 5A scholars’ bowl team in Alabama

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The West Point Scholars’ Bowl team with their awards at the state tournament WEST POINT - At Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham this month, the scholars’ bowl team from West Point High School (WPHS)...
W.C. Mann

Cullman Regional breaks ground on new urgent care center

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Cullman Regional President/CEO James Clements and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs CULLMAN - Back in late January, Cullman Regional President/CEO James Clements announced plans for a new urgent care center. Today, that center is one step...
Leanne West

Jacobs proclaims April 2017 “Community College Month” in city

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CULLMAN - On Monday, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the month of April 2017 "Community College Month" in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation was Dr. Vicki Karolewics, president...
Leanne West

Xtreme Allstars recognized by Cullman mayor and council

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CULLMAN - At this week’s Cullman City Council meeting, the mayor and city council formally recognized the Cullman Gymnastics & Cheer Academy's Xtreme Allstars for their accomplishments at the U.S. Finals Cheer & Dance...
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Art in the Park this weekend at City Park; future plans to be unveiled

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CULLMAN - Cullman City Parks and Recreation (CP&R) will host the annual Art in the Park event this Saturday, April 15 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. In the past, Art in the Park has taken...
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Going “Places”: Cullman native chasing musical dreams to Tennessee

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MURFREESBORO - Shannon McNeal lived in Alabama, then Tennessee, then Alabama again, then Georgia, then Alabama again . . . again.  Then she started fourth grade.  In a highly mobile childhood, she had at...
Heather Mann

Good Hope OKs EMA’s emergency evacuation plan for Smith Lake Dam

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GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council welcomed Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Phyllis Little this week. Little presented the EMA’s updated evacuation plan for areas of the county that could...
Andrew Cryer

Republican Women host ALGOP Chairwoman Terry Lathan

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ALGOP Chairwoman Terry Lathan CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Women hosted a special guest Tuesday evening. Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) Chairwoman Terry Lathan joined the group. Lathan began by praising Cullman for its strong Republican...

Norton’s pinch-hit sacrifice fly lifts Cullman to 1-0 area win over Brewer

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CULLMAN - It was Senior Night in Cullman as the Bearcats took on the Brewer Patriots in an important area game. Both teams had trouble scoring runs through seven innings and it was a...
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Lady Warriors reign supreme in Cullman County Softball Tournament

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GOOD HOPE - The second and final day of the 2017 Cullman County Softball Tournament got underway Tuesday afternoon with some fantastic action. Up first on the day was the winner’s bracket final that...

Albertville blanks Cullman girls 1-0 to win 6A, Area 14 regular season title

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CULLMAN - Heather Choron drove the ball through the hands of goalkeeper Ashley Grace with 21:31 left in the second half to propel Albertville past the Cullman Lady Bearcats 1-0 and take home the...
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Wallace State’s Lacasse, Willoughby earn All-Tournament honors as Lions finish 3rd at ACCC/Region 22...

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Brandon Lacasse, left, and Chip Willoughby were All-Tournament selections. SCOTTSBORO – Wallace State’s Brandon Lacasse and Chip Willoughby earned All-Tournament recognition as the Lions finished third at the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/Region 22 Championship...

West Point dashes Fairview’s hopes of clinching 5A, Area 12 playoff berth

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WEST POINT - West Point was determined to not let county rival Fairview clinch a playoff berth Tuesday evening on the Warrior diamond. In a critical 5A, Area 12 game for both sides, West Point...

Man killed in Tuesday morning collision near Parkside School

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Updated 4-11-17 5:45 p.m. BAILEYTON - A Cullman County man was killed early Tuesday morning in a two-car collision on County Road 1595 (Grandiflora Road) near Parkside Elementary School in the Baileyton community. Joshua Drake Smith,...
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Glory days: CHS baseball alumni day

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CULLMAN - Cullman's current baseball team stepped aside last weekend to allow former Bearcats to relive their glory days in the second annual Alumni Day at Bill Shelton Field. The activities featured a home run...
W.C. Mann

Candid discussion: state and local officials take part in lively town hall forum

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L to R: County Commissioner Kerry Watson, Alabama House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, Sheriff Matt Gentry, Rep. Randall Shedd, Rep. Corey Harbison, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail, County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette, County Commissioner Garry...
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Work begins on U.S. 278 to AL 69 junction

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CULLMAN - Road construction has begun on U.S. Highway 278 in Cullman County. The project affects Highway 278, from just west of I-65, all the way east to the junction of 278 and Alabama...
Josh McBrayer

Cullman County Softball Tournament starts with a bang

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GOOD HOPE - It was a perfect 64 degrees Monday morning as the 2017 Cullman County Softball Tournament got underway on the campus of the host team, the Good Hope Lady Raiders, who took...
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Swann’s game-winning, 7th-inning single lifts Cullman to 4-3 win over rival Hartselle

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CULLMAN -  The Cullman Lady Bearcats rallied in the bottom of the seventh after trailing 3-2 and a Bailey Swann game-winning single propelled them to a 4-3 win over the Hartselle Lady Tigers. Through the...
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WSCC baseball wins series vs. Shelton State as Putman recognized for milestone; WSCC men’s...

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Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, far right, presents coach Randy Putman with a plaque recognizing his recent accomplishment. Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, looks on. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s 13th-ranked baseball team captured its fourth...
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Lawmakers, leaders react to Bentley’s resignation, Ivey as new governor

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ALABAMA - Reactions from lawmakers and leaders around the state are pouring in following the resignation of Alabama's 53rd governor, Robert Julian Bentley. Bentley resigned amidst allegations he covered up an affair with an...
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Search of Berlin home results in trafficking arrest

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BERLIN -  Two people were arrested late last week after officers with the Cullman City Police Department (CPD) executed a search warrant at a home on County Road 1605 in the Berlin community. On April...
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Kay Ivey sworn in as Alabama’s 54th governor

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MONTGOMERY, AL (WBRC) - Alabama Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey was sworn in as the state's 54th governor on Monday, April 10, following the resignation of Robert Bentley. Ivey was elected in 2010 after holding the office...

Gov. Bentley will resign, plead guilty to misdemeanor charges

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MONTGOMERY, AL (WBRC) - Alabama's 53rd governor, Robert Julian Bentley, will resign from office amidst allegations he covered up an affair with an aide and will plead guilty to misdemeanor charges instead of felony charges in...
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Cullman area music historian’s recordings featured in production of “She Stoops to Conquer”

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“She Stoops to Conquer” was performed at Liberty University. LYNCHBURG, Va. - Neal Brasher, who teaches accents and dialects as assistant professor of Theatrical Arts at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, wanted to show the...
W.C. Mann

Update: Chief Reinhardt on Cullman’s new fire station

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Concept image of Cullman Fire Station No. 3 CULLMAN - The Tribune recently got an update on Cullman Fire Rescue’s (CFR’s) new Fire Station No. 3 from Chief Edward Reinhardt, Jr.  The four-bay facility is...
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This week in high school sports

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Here's a look at what's going on in the world of high school sports this week in the Cullman area. BB: Baseball; SB: Softball; SC: Soccer; GF: Golf MONDAY: Cullman County SB Tournament @...
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ALGOP Steering Committee calls on Bentley to resign immediately

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MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) Steering Committee, in a resolution passed today, called upon Gov. Robert Bentley to step down from his office.  The resolution states: The ALGOP Steering Committee calls upon Governor Robert...

House fire in Rolling HIlls subdivision

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UPDATE 10:45 p.m. According to Gold Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jerad Guthrie, there was no one in the home at the time of the blaze, and the cause of the fire has not been...
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Local group hosts Autism & Special Needs Awareness Day at Heritage Park

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Winners of the special needs walk display their medals and trophies. CULLMAN - On Saturday, members of the Cullman Autism and Special Needs Family Support Group gathered at Heritage Park in Cullman for a fundraising...
W.C. Mann

2017 Safe Kids Expo encourages child safety- and lots of fun

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CULLMAN - On Saturday, Brooks’ Place celebrated its 14th annual Safe Kids Expo at Sportsman Lake Park in Cullman.  The event, sponsored by several area organizations and businesses, featured free food and drinks, child...
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Former Alabama star John Croyle speaks about Big Oak Ranch and Alabama football at...

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John Croyle speaks with audience members Saturday night, April 8, at Cullman High School. CULLMAN -  There was a star in the house at the Cullman High School auditorium Saturday night. It was none other...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1918 and 1938

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From the Files of 1918: Doctor C. Stewart is attending court in Huntsville this week. A dance was enjoyed by the younger set at Quartette Hall, on Friday evening. Mrs. Annie Kinney has returned from a two-week’s...
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On the move: preemption devices guarantee green lights for Cullman Fire Rescue

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Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, Jr. CULLMAN - When firefighters respond to a call, especially in town, they run a gauntlet of other vehicles in trucks that aren’t designed to be nimble.  They have...
W.C. Mann

Sacred Heart hosts “Living Last Supper”

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Knights of Columbus recreate da Vinci’s “Last Supper” CULLMAN - On Friday evening, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church added to its regular observances of Lent by hosting the Knights of Columbus from St. Elizabeth Ann...
Joyce Nix

Saint Bernard Prep offers driving school to students

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Abigail Curtis, of Cullman, is taking advantage of driving school offered at Saint Bernard Prep. CULLMAN - Saint Bernard Prep School is offering REO Driving School to students wishing to obtain their driving permits and...
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Holly Pond’s Michael Lambert inks scholarship with Huntingdon College

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Coach Mike Bates looks on as Michael Lambert, flanked by his parents Tony and Jennifer Lambert, signs a letter of intent to play football for Huntingdon College. HOLLY POND - Through four years, Michael Lambert...
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Vinemont routs Tanner, 12-4

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VINEMONT - It may have been cold during Vinemont's game against Tanner Friday evening, but the Eagles' bats were red-hot, and a big second inning was key in their 12-4 win over the Tanner...

Cullman tops Northridge in thrilling contest

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CULLMAN - Seven innings were not enough Friday night when the Northridge Jaguars came rolling into town with visions of toppling the Cullman Bearcats. The Bearcats won in extra innings, 4-3. It was a pitching...
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Saturday event guide: April 8

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CULLMAN - Here's a list of several events happening around town on Saturday, April 8. Find all events, and submit your own, at http://www.cullmansense.com/calendar. 6 a.m.-noon Cullman Kiwanis Club 61st Annual Pancake Day at Cullman...
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St. Bernard defeats J.B. Pennington in Friday matinee

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BLOUNTSVILLE - St. Bernard Prep concluded the first week of April successfully on the soccer field, defeating J.B. Pennington 4-1 in a Friday matinee at William Sutton Memorial Stadium. St. Bernard takes momentum into a...
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Cullman County Farm-City Committee wins 5th statewide award

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The Cullman County Farm-City Committee has once again been named the best in the state. For the fifth time, the committee received the Overall Best Farm-City Committee Award during the Alabama Farm-City Awards Luncheon...
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Wallace State Community College participates at ACCS Day Celebration in Montgomery

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Wallace State students, from left, Shiann Harper, Kelci Tuggle and Daniel Lockley represented the college’s SGA group at ACCS Day. MONTGOMERY –  Wallace State Community College had students from both the Hanceville and Oneonta campuses...
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Hammonds lifts WSCC softball to sweep over Calhoun; WSCC women’s golf finishes 5th at...

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Wallace State’s Amber Hammonds acknowledges her teammates after hitting a three-run homer in their second game against Calhoun on Thursday. HANCEVILLE – Amber Hammonds finished a combined 6-for-6 with two homers and seven RBIs, and...

Moving forward

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Moving forward... CullmanSense was launched on Dec. 31, 2010 as a daily e-publication and quickly grew into Cullman's only Monday print publication in less than one year. On April 1, 2016, CullmanSense acquired The Cullman Tribune,...
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Shedd wants your input on proposed gas tax

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MONTGOMERY - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview on Thursday evening issued a statement on the proposed gas tax that was introduced in the Alabama House of Representatives the same day. Shedd is asking for input...
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‘To prevent and deter’: Trump’s statement on Syria strike

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By The Associated Press Text of President Donald Trump's statement on Thursday night's cruise missile strike on Syria, as provided by the White House: ___ My fellow Americans: On Tuesday, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad launched a horrible chemical...

Lady Cats dominate Albertville, earn 12-2 mercy rule victory

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CULLMAN - It was chilly Thursday night, but the Cullman Lady Bearcats' bats did not get the memo, scoring 12 runs while bashing four home runs. Cullman jumped on Albertville early in the first. After...
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5th annual Chesley Oaks Girls’ Golf Classic, competitive in spite of strong winds

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FAIRVIEW - A wind advisory presented a difficult challenge to the participants in the fifth annual Chesley Oaks Girls' Golf Classic Thursday afternoon. Facing winds up to 25 miles per hour, gusting to 35 miles...
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Baileyton swears in new council member Gene Sumner

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Baileyton Town Clerk Patricia Gilbert looks on as newly sworn-in Councilman Gene Sumner shakes hands with Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar. BAILEYTON - Almost 60 people came out to witness the swearing-in of Baileyton's newest council...
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Suspect arrested, charged with felony murder, in Baileyton shooting

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) has arrested Robert L. Kimbrough, 27, of Arab for felony murder (AL Code 13A-6-2(a3)) and first-degree burglary in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred in...
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2 out-of-state men arrested for credit card fraud in Cullman

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CULLMAN - One man from South Carolina and one from New Hampshire are behind bars in Cullman after being arrested for illegal possession of a credit card and first-degree criminal possession of a forged...
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Letter to the editor: East Elementary students create Little Free Library

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Good morning! I have a HUGE project that needs publicity within our Cullman community. I am the librarian at East Elementary and I have a group of advanced sixth graders who have just completed a...
W.C. Mann

Push to bring Berlin incorporation to a vote; community meeting Tuesday

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Patrick Bates heads up the Berlin incorporation effort. BERLIN - In 2015, Patrick Bates wasn’t interested in the idea of his community going through the hassle of becoming an incorporated municipality.  After attending a community...

Morning music: “Roll with It”

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This song literally helped us make it through the night...the first time I ever heard it was about middle way through the 90s. I was on an assembly line in Spring Hill, Tennessee. On...
Joyce Nix

Saint Bernard Prep athletes recognized

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Jaden Edge, Emma Tafazoli, Anna Myers and McKenna Kline CULLMAN - Athletes at Saint Bernard were recognized recently for their performances in fall and winter sports during the 2016-17 academic year. Athletic Director William Calvert touted...

Fairview outlasts Hayden on the diamond

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FAIRVIEW - It was a perfect day for baseball Tuesday as the Fairview Aggies welcomed the Hayden Wildcats to town. After a scoreless first, Hayden jumped out to what seemed like an unsurmountable lead. Matt...
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NWS Huntsville: Tornado Watch for Cullman area until 9 p.m.

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CULLMAN - The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for a large area, including Cullman County, until 9 p.m. tonight. Community storm shelters are now open. Alabama counties included: AUTAUGA BARBOUR BIBB BLOUNT BULLOCK...
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Sheriff’s office seeks public’s help finding person of interest in Tuesday’s fatal shooting in...

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance locating Robert L. Kimbrough, also known as "Mater" and "Budder." Kimbrough has been named as a person of interest in the fatal...
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Community storm shelters to open today if Tornado Watch is issued

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CULLMAN - According to the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Cullman's community storm shelters will be opened today if a Tornado Watch is issued. Below is the current list of shelters available. Community Shelter...