No. 1 Cullman whips up on rival Hartselle, 8-1

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CULLMAN - According to Cullman baseball coach Brent Patterson, the Bearcats executed their game plan the way he was hoping Saturday afternoon. The end result was an 8-1 domination of arch rival Hartselle at Bill...

Cullman plays long ball and small ball in 17-6 rout of Brewer

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CULLMAN - Cullman continued to swing hot bats, just like their last game, as they hit three home runs and scored more off some Brewer errors to take home a 17-6 win last night...
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Fairview High School Class of 1972 searching for members

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FAIRVIEW - The Fairview High School Class of 1972 is trying to locate the following classmates for their reunion on Saturday, April 1, 2017. If you have contact information for the following individuals, please contact...

Huge regional job fair in Huntsville March 21

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HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Career Center System, in partnership with WAFF 48 News and the City of Huntsville, will host a regional job fair on Tuesday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m....
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City schools recognize distinguished alumni, teachers of the year

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Image shows Cullman Middle School Teacher of the Year Brent Hill, center. Photos by Jay Betts CULLMAN - Cullman High has ample reason to be proud of its alumni, as evidenced at Friday’s Cullman City...
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Bearcats take 1st, Lady Bearcats 2nd in Cullman Track Classic

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CULLMAN - Cullman utilized greatness in running and field events Friday to take home one championship and claim a runner-up in the other for the 5A-7A division during the Cullman Track Classic at Oliver...
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4th-inning surge lifts New Hope past Vinemont, 9-6

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VINEMONT - It was tough sledding at Mike Cupp Field Friday afternoon as the Vinemont Eagles welcomed the New Hope Indians to town. Vinemont looked as if they were going to put the game away...
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Dodge City man arrested for distribution of marijuana

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CULLMAN - Undercover operations led to the arrest on Wednesday of Stephen Joshua Hughes, 41, of Dodge City for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Cullman City Police Department Investigators Justin Craft, Scott Sanford and...

East Elementary’s inaugural Shamrock Shuffle takes off Saturday morning

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CULLMAN - The inaugural Shamrock Shuffle 5K and 1-mile color run, hosted by the East Elementary School (EES) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), will kick off at 7 a.m. Saturday morning at the school. The...
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Local youth place in Senior Showmanship at Alabama Junior Beef Expo

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Class 4 Senior Showmanship winners at the 2017 Alabama Junior Beef Expo are pictured with Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. From left are Parnell; Hannah Maddox of Collinsville in DeKalb County, first place;...
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Local youth place in Junior Showmanship at Alabama Junior Beef Expo

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Class 14 Junior Showmanship winners (shown above) at the 2017 Alabama Junior Beef Expo are pictured with Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. From left are Parnell; Aaron “Ace” Ashley of Sand Rock in...
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Local youth place in Intermediate Showmanship art Alabama Junior Beef Expo

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Class 12 Intermediate Showmanship winners (shown above) at the 2017 Alabama Junior Beef Expo are pictured with Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. From left are Parnell; Natalie Lovell of Elkmont in Limestone County,...
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Hanceville man arrested for trafficking in illegal drugs

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CULLMAN – A Hanceville man was arrested this week and charged with trafficking in illegal drugs after a traffic stop led to the discovery of 10 mg oxycodone pills. Cullman City Police Department Sgt. Chris...
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Applications being accepted now for 2017 Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy

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Last year's Sheriff's Youth Leadership Academy class CULLMAN - Sheriff Matt Gentry and his staff at the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) have a vision for reaching out to the youth of Cullman County.  It’s...

Morning music: “Macarena”

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"Macarena" This song had the longest climb ever to no. 1 in the history of the charts, but it was worth it. “Macarena” held that position for 14 weeks, tying with six other songs for...
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Good Hope, Vinemont teams win county middle school math tournament

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Good Hope Middle School's seventh-grade team CULLMAN COUNTY - At the recent Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament held at Wallace State, teams from Good Hope Middle School (GHMS) took first place for sixth and...
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Roundup: Full day of action at West Point

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WEST POINT - There was plenty to choose from Thursday afternoon as softball, soccer, baseball and tennis were all competing on the grounds of West Point High School. SOFTBALL: West Point 10, Curry 0 West Point...
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CCBOE recognizes student, staff achievements; approves large expenditures for technology and transportation

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Updated 3-19-17 Michael Lindsey, Superintendent Shane Barnette and Kayse Fondren CULLMAN - Thursday night’s meeting of the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) was headlined by two main events. Up first was the recognition of several...
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Burrow Museum receives grant from Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association

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Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association President Tami Reist and Evelyn Burrow Museum Director Donny Wilson HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College was recently awarded a $2,000 grant by the Alabama...
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Big 4th inning helps propel Good Hope to 6-3 win over Hanceville

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HANCEVILLE - A low-scoring affair for the first three innings between Good Hope and Hanceville was starting to look like a pitcher's duel between Good Hope's Deven Gowens and Hanceville's Josh Loggins, but the...

West Morgan claims Fairview Golf Invitational title; Aggies’ McKelvy the low medalist

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FAIRVIEW - Thirteen prep golf teams and 13 individuals took to Cross Creek Golf Course Thursday afternoon for the annual Fairview High School Golf Invitational. West Morgan made the best of an afternoon with temperatures...
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Athens pair arrested for vehicle break-in on I-65

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Robert Lee Holt, 46, of Athens and Vivian Mullins Posey ,43, of Athens CULLMAN - Two people have been arrested and charged with unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Cullman County Sheriff’s Office(CCSO)...
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AL Dept. of Ag issues order banning exhibition and sale of poultry due to...

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MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has banned the sale of poultry due to concerns about avian influenza. ADAI Commissioner John McMillan on Wednesday issued an order (see below) banning...
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Cullman PALS preparing for spring cleanup and beautification awards

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PALS President and Cullman County Economic Development Director, Cherrie Haney CULLMAN - The Cullman County chapter of People Against a Littered State (PALS) met Thursday morning at the Cullman County Economic Development office, with two...
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Morning music: “Put Your Records On”

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One of the best singers Britain has produced in decades, Corinne Bailey Rae is a breath of fresh air. She's gonna guide you right on in to work with a smile on your face...

Cullman artist/writer salutes Alabama 200

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CULLMAN - Alabama turns 200 years old in 2019 and the birthday celebration, dubbed Alabama 200, has begun. Cullman, Alabama- based artist, Ben Johnson South, known as “The Alabama Aphorist,” is adding a savory...
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Mo’s Joes and the Sunflour Bakery & Eatery: Cullman Business District’s new coffee shop...

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Co-owner Jon Montgomery CULLMAN - Cullman’s newest beverage and snack shop is a family affair.  Mo’s Joes is the project of proprietors Jon and Frances Montgomery, and daughters Morgan (the manager; The family calls her...
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Regional school archery tournament coming to Hanceville High School March 16-17

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HANCEVILLE - On Mar. 16-17, Hanceville High School will host a National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) regional archery tournament.  Competition will run from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. both days, with awards...
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Fairview Alumni Association’s $10,000 drawdown set for March 18

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FAIRVIEW - Mark your calendars for March 18. That’s when, in the Fairview High School lunchroom, the $10,000 Fairview Alumni Association Drawdown will take place. The event will get underway with a meal at...
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Morning music: “Here Comes the Sun”

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I was in the ninth grade when this song hit the airwaves, It was such a happy song that you'd have a hard time believing that anybody could be blue if they tuned in...
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Vinemont council up in arms over Air Evac contract

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VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council met Tuesday evening, with Mayor Radginal Dodson and all council members present, along with Town Attorney Roy Williams.  Several items were on the agenda, but an item not...
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Going, going, gone! Lady Cats belt 4 homers in 17-0 rout of Oakman

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CULLMAN - The bitter, biting cold did nothing to slow down the Cullman Lady Bearcats; Olivia Schwaiger was red hot in the circle, pitching a perfect four-inning game. The Lady ‘Cats backed her up...
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Bartlett declares April “Fair Housing Month” in Good Hope

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GOOD HOPE - Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett this week signed a proclamation declaring the month of April “Fair Housing Month.” April 11, 2017 will mark the 49th anniversary of the passage of Title...
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Prep sports: Some Tuesday games postponed, moved due to weather

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Below is the current schedule for tonight's prep sports. Some games have been moved or postponed due to tonight's cold temperatures. St. Bernard at Lindsay Lane BB 2:30 p.m. Vinemont at Oakman BB...
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Stop Movement Order issued on certain poultry in Alabama amid 3 avian influenza investigations

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MONTGOMERY — State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Frazier in consultation with Commissioner John McMillan today issued a stop movement order for certain poultry in Alabama. “The health of poultry is critically important at this time,”...
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Vinemont woman perishes in early morning fire

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VINEMONT - An early morning house fire claimed the life of a Vinemont woman. The incident happened at approximately 2 a.m. Tuesday on County Road 1367 in the Vinemont community. Rebecca Self, 45, was pronounced...

Former Cullman County Sheriff David Laney dies at 60

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CULLMAN - Former Cullman County Sheriff David Laney passed away early this morning at his home. He was 60 years old. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick says Laney died of natural causes. Laney served as...
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Bird flu infects poultry at 3 sites in north Alabama

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Update: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/03/14/stop-movement-order-issued-certain-poultry-alabama-amid-3-avian-influenza (REUTERS) - Bird flu has infected poultry at three sites in northern Alabama shortly after being found at two farms in neighboring Tennessee, and more chickens have been culled to contain the virus,...
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Attention all nerds: Happy Pi Day!

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Welcome to March 14, or 3.14, commonly known in math geek circles as “Pi Day.” “Pi” or π is the Greek letter that represents the English letter P.  In geometry, the P stands for “perimeter,”...
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Morning music: “Oh Happy Day”

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"Oh Happy Day" is a spiritual song that will move you for many reasons...the beat is astounding, the heart and soul of the song are exuberant; it spreads through your spirit, and will give...
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Happy birthday to Candi Staton, Colony’s international star

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COLONY - Canzetta Maria "Candi" Staton was born March 13, 1940 in Colony, Alabama and is an multiple award winning American soul and gospel singer, best known in the United States for her 1970...
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(UPDATED) NWS Huntsville: Freeze Warning expanded

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CULLMAN -  The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FREEZE WARNING, in effect from 9 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, March 14 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 15 AND from 9 p.m. Wednesday night...
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Jonathan Allen signing a big hit among Tide faithful

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Tide star Jonathan Allen poses with a fan on Saturday, March 11 at Outfitters Cullman. CULLMAN - Agents Justin Crisler and Jeremy Ragland brought a very special guest to town over the weekend; Outfitters Cullman...
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Wallace State’s Alpha Chi Tau Chapter earns REACH status, Distinguished Honors in Action Project...

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Brandon Smith, left, and Dr. Stacey Sivley HANCEVILLE –  Wallace State math instructors Dr. Stacey Sivley and Brandon Smith were recently recognized for earning REACH status for the Alpha Chi Tau Chapter of their Phi...
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Alabama’s unemployment rate rises to 6.4%; Cullman Co. among lowest at 5.7%

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MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January unemployment rate is 6.4%, up from December’s revised rate of 6.3%, and above January 2016’s rate of...
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CCSO asking for help identifying truck and individuals

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The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying the truck and the two individuals in these photographs. They are believed to have broken into a vehicle on I-65. Please contact Investigator...
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National Junior Honor Society initiated at Saint Bernard Prep

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Doss Bridge on Beech Grove Road officially reopened

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Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett with Justin Schuman and Wes Hastings of Carcel and G Construction, who oversaw the project   GOOD HOPE - After being closed for almost five months, Doss Bridge on Beech Grove...
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Catching up with American Legion Post 4; Swamp John’s today at 4

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L-R: Scott Bealer (district chaplain), Charles Wunderlich (Sons of the American Legion), Frederick Arceneaux (Squadron 4 commander), Dan Raley (commander, Post 4) and Don Reid (post adjutant)   GOOD HOPE - Cullman American Legion Post 4,...
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Victim in Sunday night’s fatal collision in Berlin ID’d

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Updated 3/13 8:56 a.m. BERLIN - The victim in Sunday night's fatal traffic collision at U.S. Highway 278 East and County Road 747 has been identified. Donnie Ray Hardiman, 65, of Arley was pronounced dead...
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Morning music: “Young Hearts Run Free” by Cullman County’s Candi Staton

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We have a very special edition of Morning Music today! A native of Hanceville/ Colony, Candi Staton is a hometown girl who made good, but has never forgotten her roots! A couple of years ago,...
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This week in high school sports

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CULLMAN - Here's a breakdown of this week's area high school sports schedule. BB: Baseball; SB: Softball; SC: Soccer; TK: Track Monday: Holly Pond at Good Hope BB 4 p.m. Hanceville at Carbon Hill BB 4:30 p.m. Oakman at...

Fatal traffic incident at Hwy. 278 and County Road 747

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BERLIN - A fatal traffic incident occurred tonight at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 East and County Road 747 in the Berlin community. The three-vehicle incident happened at approximately 6:45 p.m. The roadway is closed...

Dodge City council welcomes 2 special guests

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DODGE CITY - The Dodge City Town Council welcomed two special guests to its latest meeting- Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Phyllis Little and Executive Director of the First Source for Women...
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Foxgloves & Fireflies: A little thought with eyes

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I have a friend who was revived after being coded, and later on her sister, who is a nurse, looked up the hospital records to see how long she was "gone." We were all shocked...

Files from Yesteryear: 1936 and 1956

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From the Files of 1936: The E.C. Kinney Store, at Blount Springs, was robbed of about $100.00 worth of flour, lard, etc. on Monday  night. The Cullman Ice Factory has been awarded the contract to ice...
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Cullman Regional to host colon cancer awareness seminar

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Dr. William E. Smith CULLMAN - According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States.  Early diagnosis can often lead to a complete...
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Harmony School getting ready for spring in outdoor classroom

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LOGAN - Harmony School will be holding an Outdoor Classroom Workday on Tuesday, Mar. 21.  Students, parents, faculty and community volunteers will be building pollinator and butterfly gardens, planting native plants and trees, establishing...
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CCSO reminds public of availability of Nixle Alert System

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office would like to remind the citizens of Cullman County about the availability of the Nixle Alert System. You can sign up to receive Nixle Alerts from the Cullman...
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Corner edges Good Hope in Umpires’ Association Championship

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VINEMONT - Good Hope's quest to take home the championship in the 16th annual Cullman Umpires’ Associations Softball Invitational was denied Saturday afternoon when the Lady Raiders suffered a 3-0 loss to the Corner...
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Cullman Rotary Club holds annual fundraising auction

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Cullman Rotary Club President Dale Greer CULLMAN - Crowds filled the Cullman Civic Center on Friday evening for the Cullman Rotary Club’s 44th annual fundraising auction.  Hundreds of items were available through silent and open...

Cullman holds off Hazel Green late, wins 2-1

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CULLMAN - Cullman took on Hazel Green on day two of the Cullman Shamrock Invitational. It was a very physical game between both teams, and Cullman took advantage of some sloppy passing by the...
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Wallace State’s women’s basketball team closes season at 22-10 after ACCC tournament semifinal loss

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Wallace State freshman guard Gabby Hill (14) looks to maneuver around a Shelton State defender in their game Thursday. BIRMINGHAM – Wallace State’s women’s basketball had its season end Thursday at the Alabama Community...
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Be prepared: spring tornado season is upon us

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CULLMAN - Alabama’s spring tornado season is upon us. Spring tornado season is typically defined as lasting from the beginning of March to the beginning of May. However, tornadoes can and do occur earlier...
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NWS Huntsville: Frost Advisory from 3-7 a.m. Saturday morning

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CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FROST ADVISORY for an area including Cullman County from 3-7 a.m. Saturday morning. The advisory is in effect for the counties of Lauderdale, Colbert,...

Fairview takes county baseball title with 9-1 triumph over West Point

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GOOD HOPE - Good hitting and strong pitching on a cool Friday night carried the Fairview Aggies past the West Point Warriors 9-1 in the Cullman County High School Baseball championship at Good Hope...
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Driven to be better: Local emergency responders practice driving techniques in advanced computer simulators

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Cullman Fire Rescue Division Chief Brian Bradberry stands outside the simulator   CULLMAN - It takes more than a driver’s license and a badge to drive an emergency vehicle.  It takes lengthy training (Cullman firefighters will...
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Local law enforcement officers raising funds for Special Olympics; catch them Saturday at south...

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Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Mark Persall and Lt. Rex Sorrow   CULLMAN - This weekend, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Cullman Police Department (CPD) are out in force, for a worthy cause.  Deputies...

Cullman defeats Arab, 2-1, in Cullman Shamrock Invitational

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CULLMAN - In the fourth annual Cullman Shamrock Invitational, Cullman looked to get off to a good start following their 7-3 loss to Albertville just three days ago. They were in a battle against...
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Running wild: Cold Springs’ Cayde Elliott signs track scholarship with Lindsey Wilson College

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Cayde Elliott, second from left in the front, flanked by his family, coaches and members of the Lindsey Wilson coaching staff BREMEN - Clad in the familiar royal blue of the school where he has...
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CCSO deputy and ALEA trooper honored by Sheriff Gentry

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Alabama State Trooper Rodney Wallace, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and Cullman County Sheriff's Sgt. Daniel Cummings CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry today presented commendations to Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Sgt. Daniel...
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Hanceville council discusses jurisdiction, city planning

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Rick Cason addresses the council   HANCEVILLE - Questions of city jurisdiction outside the city limits were on the front burner at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. The City of Hanceville, as do other municipalities...
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Cullman chapter of Sons of the American Revolution forming

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The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) are founding a chapter in Cullman: "We exist to teach our youth about our early American History, to promote patriotism and to support our veterans." Members must prove...
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Recap: St. Bernard soccer

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The St.Bernard girls lost an area game to New Hope yesterday, 3-0. It was 1-0 at half. The St.Bernard boys beat New Hope 10-0. It was 7-0 at half. Scoring for the Saints were Miguel...

Recap: day 1 of the Cullman Umpires’ Association softball tournament

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VINEMONT - If you are a fan of high school softball, Vinemont Sports Complex was the place to be Thursday afternoon as eight varsity teams descended on the fields in hopes of being crowned...
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Morning music: “Happy”

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"Happy" is a song written, produced, and performed by American singer and record producer Pharrell Williams, from the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack album. It also served as the lead single from Williams' second studio...

Fairview gearing up for Spring Fling April 1

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FAIRVIEW - Last year, representatives of the Lions Club of Fairview told the Tribune that they hoped to increase the number of family-friendly community activities in their town, and they are staying true to...

Fairview shuts out Broncos; Good Hope and Hanceville come from behind to win

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GOOD HOPE - Fairview's 20-0 shutout of Holly Pond on Thursday was the only dominant game in the quarterfinal round of the Cullman County High School Baseball Tournament. Good Hope and Hanceville had to produce...

Workshop tomorrow in Cullman for huge job fair in Huntsville March 21

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HUNTSVILLE – The Alabama Career Center System will host a series of job readiness workshops beginning Friday, March 10 and continuing through Thursday, March 16 at Career Centers and other locations located throughout the...
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Leadership Wallace State group meets with acting Chancellor Jimmy Baker; enjoys Economic Development day

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The 2016-17 Leadership Wallace State group visited Montgomery, where they met with acting system Chancellor Jimmy Baker and sat in on a board meeting. They also toured the state Capitol. HANCEVILLE – Over the past...
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Holly Pond High School’s Zackery Reynolds wins state geometry tournament

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I like English and science, but math more than anything.  Numbers speak to me better than words.” Zackery Reynolds HOLLY POND - Zackery Reynolds enjoys running.  He competes in track and field and cross-country for Holly...
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Tip leads to arrest of tri-county burglary suspect; property recovered

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DANVILLE - A Danville man is being held at the Cullman County Detention Center without bond after authorities arrested him for a string of burglaries in Cullman, Morgan and Lawrence Counties this week. Joshua Felton...
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Good Hope impressive in 2nd annual weight meet

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Good Hope girls' weight-lifting team GOOD HOPE - The second annual Good Hope weight meet saw Good Hope themselves place many athletes in the top three, and both the Good Hope girls and boys finished...
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Morning music: “I Will Survive”

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Ready for the number one dance song ever?   Lauded as the no.1 song of the 100 Greatest Dance Songs in 2000, "I Will Survive"  was the FIFA World Cup un-official anthem of the French...
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Wallace State’s women’s basketball team rolls to convincing ACCC quarterfinal victory behind 16 3-pointers

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Wallace State sophomore Morgan Higgins (15) shoots over Alabama Southern’s Johnell Norwood (24) during the first quarter of their ACCC tournament quarterfinal game on Wednesday. HANCEVILLE – A scorching start easily sent Wallace State’s women’s...
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Details of 3-year bicentennial celebration announced

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Left to right- Gov. Robert Bentley, Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, Sen. Rusty Glover, R- Mobile and Carolyn Feltus (chairwoman of the Mobile Bicentennial Launch Committee) signing 1818 Alabama map in front of the Capitol...
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Cullman’s Lawson Schaffer makes an impact for Crimson Tide

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TUSCALOOSA - Cullman native Lawson Schaffer may not get the same number of minutes with the University of Alabama, but that doesn't mean that the former Bearcat standout can't deliver in an impact situation. In...
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Holly Pond Town Council talks infrastructure

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Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver and Town Attorney Dan Willingham HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council met Monday evening, with infrastructure on the agenda: roads, town boundaries, water and sewers. Streets Committee Chair Councilwoman...
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County school bus involved in minor collision, no injuries reported

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Baileyton mourns loss of Councilman Walker Mead

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Image shows full Baileyton Town Council from late 2016: Wendell Peterson, Greg Griffin, Mayor Johnny Dyar, Windell Calloway, Myra Martin and the late Walker Mead. BAILEYTON - The Baileyton Town Council met this week, with...
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Morning Music: “Don’t Leave Me This Way”

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This song was one of the biggest hits of the disco era. With a driving, rhythmic beat that will have you longing for those glitzy disco balls and white polyester suits like John Travolta...
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County baseball tournament to be played Thursday, Friday

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GOOD HOPE - Potential weather issues had the Cullman County Baseball Tournament go on a revised schedule for Wednesday and Thursday. However, a wet Tuesday forced the tournament to go back to a Thursday...
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NWS hazardous weather outlook for this afternoon, evening

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CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK for the counties of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, AL, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb, Cullman, Moore, Lincoln and Franklin,...
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Stars and Stripes Rodeo goes off without a hitch

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CULLMAN - On Friday and Saturday evenings, the West Point Band Boosters presented the 34th Annual Ford IPRA Stars and Stripes Rodeo. Friday night mostly featured special activities for children and families, such as...
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Letter to the Editor: Suicide

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Jeremy L. Kilpatrick, Cullman County Coroner Suicide: an act of self-harm that results in death. There are many reasons a person might have suicidal ideations (thoughts).  Those can stem from substance abuse, diagnosed/undiagnosed mental health issues,...
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Cullman Planning Commission reviews and approves proposed site plan for Academy Sports

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Academy Sports + Outdoors representative Tim Hodes addresses the commission   CULLMAN - On Monday afternoon, the City of Cullman Planning Commission met at Cullman City Hall, with four topics on its agenda, including a proposed...

West Point defeats Hanceville, 7-5, in error-filled game

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HANCEVILLE - It was a back-and-forth game between the West Point Warriors and the Hanceville Bulldogs. There were eight errors in the game between both teams, but West Point overcame their sloppy defense by...
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Fairview council weighs costs of park maintenance, talks new senior center

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FAIRVIEW - With the weather warming up and spring sports starting back, the Fairview Town Council is planning ahead for future maintenance of the community park. After the approval of the minutes from the...
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Morning music: “Everybody Plays the Fool”

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Morning listeners! This morning's selection also has a trivia question...Anyone know whose father was the lead singer of this 1973 hit song by the Main Ingredient? Here's a hint...the son is a very well-known...
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Cullman wipes out early deficit to run-rule Sparkman, 14-4

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CULLMAN -  A patient Cullman baseball team fought off an early four-run deficit to Sparkman, routing the Senators 14-4 Monday night at Bill Shelton Field. A seven-run sixth inning on seven hits, including Owen Lovell's...