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Hanceville Police arrest registered sex offender on drugs, stolen vehicle charges

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David Lee Moore HANCEVILLE - David Lee Moore of Hanceville and Tina Thompson of Cullman were arrested this week in Hanceville, facing charges for drugs, a stolen vehicle and other offenses.  Moore is a registered...
Josh McBrayer

Cold Springs sweeps Fairview at home

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BREMEN - In an early season matchup of two of the top teams in the county, Cold Springs took both the boys’ and girls’ games Friday night at home. Cold Springs 55, Fairview 50 (Boys) Twenty-six...

Lady Raiders, Raiders win home openers

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GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Raiders played their first home game of the season tonight against the Vinemont Eagles. It was a tale of two halves for Good Hope. After trailing at the...
Johnny Thornton

Addison escapes Hubbertville with 30-20 victory, moves to 1A semifinals

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HUBBERTVILLE - Zeb Maze delivered the knockout punch for Addison when he scored on an 11-yard run with 1:14 remaining in the game to send the No. 3-ranked Bulldogs past No. 10 Hubbertville 30-20...
Loretta Gillespie

Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 18: For those who do not cook

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Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 18: For those of you who don't cook, here is a great way to contribute to your office Thanksgiving party. The Countdown Corner has brought you up to the one week countdown,...
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Arrest Roundup: David Olvin Brown arrested for theft; Kenneth Dewayne Johnson for distribution

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Left, David Brown; Right, Kenneth Johnson CULLMAN - Cullman City Police Department (CPD) Investigators Chris Thomason and Justin Craft on Friday arrested David Olvin Brown, 30, of Cullman for first-degree theft of property. Investigators recovered a...
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Wallace State volleyball eliminated from NJCAA Division I national tournament, closes season with 38-4...

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Wallace State freshman Kaylee Maddox (5) celebrates after recording a kill Friday against Mineral Area College. CASPER, WYO. – One of the best seasons in Wallace State volleyball program history came to an end Friday....
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ALGOP statement on Sen. Jeff Sessions’ nomination for U.S. attorney general

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Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama MONTGOMERY - On Friday morning, President-elect Donald Trump announced that U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama will serve in his cabinet as U.S. Attorney General. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued...
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Community mourns sudden loss of beloved resident, Brian “Cowboy” Ferguson

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CULLMAN - The Cullman community was shocked and saddened today by the sudden passing of well-known resident Brian "Cowboy" Ferguson. Condolences have flooded social media all day, with friends sharing memories of the man...
Josh McBrayer

Quarterfinal preview: Bulldogs look to take down Hubbertville Friday night

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Addison Bulldogs (12-0) @ Hubbertville Lions (10-1) Class 1A Wiley Hollingsworth Stadium - Hubbertville Friday 7 p.m. SERIES: Hubbertville leads 2-0 LAST TIME: Hubbertville defeated Addison 18-7 in 1949. LAST WEEK: Addison defeated Spring Garden 42-26, Hubbertville defeated Hackleburg 27-22 RANKINGS:...
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Shedd: We need to implement a hay transportation program now

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CULLMAN - The current drought is really hurting the cattle industry in my legislative district and relief is no where in sight. This week, I met with numerous agribusiness officials in Montgomery, including Alabama...
Josh McBrayer

Hanceville Bulldogs take a bite out of Pennington; Lady Bulldogs falter

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HANCEVILLE - Lane Horton Gymnasium on the campus of Hanceville High School was full of eager hoops fans ready to cheer on their Hanceville Bulldogs Thursday night. Hanceville 46, Pennington 19 (Boys) RJ Evans was unstoppable,...
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Steve and Lisa Lake: 2016 Farm Family

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Left to right bottom row:  Audrey Kate Oldacre, Steve, Kiah, Lisa, & Bryn Lake; Left to right top row:  Ethan Lake, Todd & Emily Oldacre, Heath, & Mandi Lake WEST POINT - Steve and Lisa...
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Jerry and Shirley Bonner named 2017 City Family at Thursday night’s Farm-City Banquet

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Mr and Mrs. Jerry and Shirley Bonner (Photo courtesy of Tommy Warhurst) CULLMAN - The 2016 Farm-City Banquet was held on Thursday night at the Robert E. McGukin Civic Center, where Jerry and Shirley Bonner...
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Wallace State volleyball loses NJCAA Division I national tournament opener to 5th-seeded Salt Lake...

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CAPSER, WYO. – Wallace State’s volleyball team dropped its National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I national championship opener Thursday, losing 22-25, 14-25, 16-25 to 5th-seeded Salt Lake Community College at the Casper...
Johnny Thornton

Lady Bearcats win home opener for new coach Hembree; Bearcats romp past Boaz for...

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CULLMAN - New Cullman girls’ basketball coach Josh Hembree watched his Lady Bearcats prevail in their home opener Thursday night, beating the Boaz Lady Pirates 57-36. The difference was the second half with Cullman outscoring...
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Cullman County Schools/Wallace State Dual Enrollment Program showcased at national conference

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Shane Barnette, Dr. Vicki Karolewics and American Association of Community Colleges President Dr. Walter Bumphus CULLMAN - Earlier this month, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Shane Barnette and Wallace State Community College...
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Local nonprofit providing vets a free Thanksgiving meal

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CULLMAN - Jeremy Hogan hopes to give local veterans and their families something special this Thanksgiving season.  He heads up Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW), a nonprofit organization dedicated to making life better for men...
Loretta Gillespie

Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 17: Tools of the trade

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I found this wonderful microplane (sometimes referred to as a mandolin) at Bennett's Home Store a couple of years ago. It quickly became one of my favorite kitchen tools.   Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 17: Today’s countdown...
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Gospel Music Hall of Fame members, The Nelons, join Michael English and friends for...

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TRINITY - The SING Christmas Tour 2016 is coming to Trinity Baptist Church in Trinity, Alabama, located at 1281 Old Highway 24, on Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 pm. Multi Dove Award-winning and Grammy-nominated recording...
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Governor awards $242,004 to assist abuse victims in Cullman County

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MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a grant totaling $242,004 to support the nonprofit agency Victim Services of Cullman, which assists abuse victims in Cullman County. The grants will help Victim Services of Cullman...
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Southern Prep Sports Academy opening in Hanceville

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HANCEVILLE - The opening of Southern Prep Sports Academy, based in Hanceville, has been announced by its athletic director, James Tolbert, who says the academy will encourage and develop the skills needed to bridge...
Johnny Thornton

Promising future for area AHSAA cross country following outstanding 2016 season

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Cross country was very good in the area in 2016 and has a very bright future in the years to come. With the St. Bernard Saints winning a state title for the...
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“American Pickers” to film in Alabama, looking for residents with antique collections

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Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team are excited to return to Alabama! They plan to film episodes of the hit series “American Pickers” throughout the region this winter. “American Pickers” is a documentary series...
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Jump for Troy! Trojans first team in Sun Belt history to crack AP Top...

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TROY - It is a great time to be a college football fan in the state of Alabama. The Alabama Crimson Tide are the no. 1 team in the country and are the favorite...
Loretta Gillespie

Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 16: Welcoming your guests

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Known as both Osage oranges and common horse apples, these lime green beauties fall from the tree just around Thanksgiving and make wonderful decorations. They last about a month outside, longer if the weather...
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Wallace State volleyball begins play Thursday at the NJCAA Division I national championship

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Image/Text Russell Moore, WSCC: Wallace State’s volleyball team breezed through the 2016 Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/Region 22 tournament, capping it Sunday, Oct. 30 with an eighth consecutive tournament championship at Tom Drake Coliseum. HANCEVILLE...
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County joins City in placing residents under water restrictions

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission today announced that the Cullman County Water Department has enacted their Emergency Water Conservation Plan, Phase I. Phase I goes into effect when Lake Catoma, the water source...

SBI: No info about officer-involved shooting to be released at this time

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Officials with Alabama's State Bureau of Investigation are not releasing any details about Tuesday's officer-involved shooting in Cullman County. The incident happened on County Road 1223 (Old 31 Highway), between Simmons...

Wallace State Lady Lions pick up two wins over weekend; WSCC men fall to...

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HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s women’s basketball team notched a pair of wins over the weekend in Americus, Ga., defeating Denmark (South Carolina) Technical College and Cape Fear (North Carolina) Community College. Sophomore guard Kelsey Houston...
W.C. Mann

Local farm preserves family heritage

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Melanie Glasscock tends the cattle on the farm that has been in her family since the 1800s. HOLLY POND/BERLIN - Melanie Glasscock is a busy lady.  She is a full-time instructor at Wallace State, where...
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Cold Springs boys, girls roll to easy wins in season and home openers against...

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BREMEN - Triston Chambers and Josh Freeman will be deeply missed by the Cold Springs faithful as they accounted for more than half of the Eagles’ offense the four years they were there. Now,...
Josh McBrayer

Broncos roll, Lady Broncos fall

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HOLLY POND -  It was a tale of two games for Holly Pond Tuesday night as the Broncos took care of business against the West Point Warriors, while the Lady Broncos faltered against the...
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Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 15: Freezing desserts for Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 15 By making your cakes, pies and cookies ahead of time you can save literally hours of work. Most cakes freeze very well, in fact, some experts advise freezing them any...
Johnny Thornton

Fairview Lady Aggies survive late comeback to defeat Arab 63-60; Aggies fall 72-48

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FAIRVIEW - A rematch between the Fairview and Arab varsity girls one week after the two opened the season against each other was a different story from the previous assignment in which the Lady...
W.C. Mann

Good Hope City Council discusses property and infrastructure development, taxes, holiday plans

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GOOD HOPE - On Monday evening the Good Hope City Council held a meeting at Good Hope City Hall.  The meeting was for information and discussion; no votes were taken.  Mayor Jerry Bartlett and...
Johnny Thornton

Hard-working Emme Willoughby signs with UAH

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COLD SPRINGS - Considered one of the hardest working high school basketball players in the area, Cold Springs' Emme Willoughby will look to her senior season with the Lady Eagles, beginning this week, then...
Wendy Sack

Cullman City Council awards multiple bids, approves several items; allocates more than $5 million

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CULLMAN - The City of Cullman approved some high-dollar items at last night’s city council meeting. Chief among them were the awarding of bids for the Downtown Streetscape project and the new water and...
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BREAKING NEWS: Officer-involved shooting on County Road 1223

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CULLMAN COUNTY -  A source from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) has confirmed that there has been an officer-involved shooting within the last hour. The shooting occurred on County Road 1223 (Old 31...
W.C. Mann

Let’s Pretend Hospital: Wallace State educates area students on medical matters

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Students get hands-on with a well-equipped firefighter. HANCEVILLE - From Nov. 14-17, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) is hosting its eighth annual "Let's Pretend Hospital" (LPH) program for Cullman County first graders.  The free program...
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Saints, Lady Saints falter on the road

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BLOUNTSVILLE - It was a tough night for the Saints and Lady Saints, with both teams falling on the road at J.B. Pennington. J.B. Pennington 49, St. Bernard 39 (Boys) Defense would best describe the first...
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Raiders jump to 4-0; Lady Raiders net 1st victory for new coach Amanda Swann

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ARLEY - Getting control of the fourth quarter by a 22-7 advantage, the Good Hope Raiders remain undefeated one week into the new basketball season.  The Raiders took down the Meek Tigers 66-49 Monday...
Loretta Gillespie

Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 14: Painting your Halloween pumpkins for Thanksgiving

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Use your newly gilded pumpkin with rustic or shabby chic decorations, or as a formal centerpiece. Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 14 If you bought pumpkins and ornamental gourds for Halloween and they are still firm, you...
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Topsy turvy, wild weekend of college football

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NATION - When the college world turned on their collective televisions Saturday morning, the college football playoffs were pretty much set with most top teams playing games that looked very winnable on paper. But...
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Wallace State Physical Therapist Assistant program earns 100% pass rate

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The Wallace State Community College Physical Therapist Assistant program earned its fifth overall and third first-time 100 percent pass rate for graduates taking their National Physical Therapy Examination. Pictured are 2013 graduates Casey Cooley,...
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Man pleads guilty to 2014 murder of sex offender in Berlin

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CULLMAN - Jay Maynor, 43, of Cullman pleaded guilty today in Cullman County Circuit Court to murder and attempted murder, charges stemming from the June 2014 murder of Raymond Earl Brooks, 59, of Berlin...
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Mayor proclaims “Retired Teachers’ Day” in Cullman

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Pictured L-R: Dr. Donald E. Green, Kay Callan, Mayor Jacobs, JoAnne Minnitt CULLMAN - Cullman’s retired educators were recently recognized with a proclamation signed by Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaiming Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, “Retired...
Andrew Cryer

Care for Claire Bear: group raises more than $5,000 for local toddler battling cancer

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  CULLMAN - Family, friends and local residents gathered this weekend to raise funds for a local 23-month-old girl who has captured the heart of the community. Money raised at the event will go toward...
Johnny Thornton

Good Hope Raiders, Fairview Lady Aggies enjoy 3-0 start for 1st week of area...

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Good Hope's new basketball coach Drew Adams must be thinking he is in a dream and will not want to wake up from it. Taking over the Raiders' program, the youngest coach...
Loretta Gillespie

Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 13: Gathering centerpiece materials

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Look for grasses and twisted twigs for your arrangements. Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 13: Little things add up when preparing for holiday dinners. There is so much intensive labor on the day proceeding the holiday, and...
Mary Laskody

Area remains smoky; two fires currently in Cullman County

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Grass fire in Crane Hill community on Sunday (photo supplied by reader Mary Laskody) Updated 11/14/16 at 8:18 a.m. At this time all fires within Cullman County are contained. Residual smoke is still present from fires...
Josh McBrayer

Round 2 recap: Bulldogs not ready to close out football season

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ADDISON - Knowing they would be given a challenge for the entire game, the Addison Bulldogs stood up and passed the test Friday in the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 1A playoffs. The...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1903, 1933 and 1953

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From the Files of 1903: Miss Agnes Imbusch has entered Notre Dame College in Cleveland, Ohio. Miss Maude Jones left yesterday to enter school in Nashville. Professor Tom Wood and Miss Wallace have been elected to teach...
Andrew Cryer

Local activist hosts sexual education reform forum

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Tori Partridge CULLMAN - Local education reform activist Tori Partridge, 17, of Phelan held an open forum recently at Victim Services of Cullman to discuss the Alliance for Healthy Youth (AHY) and their mission both...
Loretta Gillespie

Foxgloves & Fireflies: How to grow healthy, happy succulents

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Succulents require little care, and they reward you with beautiful foliage and occasional blooms. The popularity of succulents has exploded over the past couple of years. That might be because these are such unusual looking,...
Andrew Cryer

Cullman County Ducks Unlimited holds annual banquet

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CULLMAN - Cullman County Ducks Unlimited (CCDU) held their annual banquet Thursday evening at Terry Pines County Club to raise funds for waterfowl protection and wetland preservation. The group fundraised through tickets, sponsorships, raffles...
Loretta Gillespie

Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 12: Setting the Thanksgiving table

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Give your centerpiece a lift with a small stump, adding dried flowers, leaves or small pumpkins to hide any uneven spots. This gives your centerpiece presence, but make sure your guests can maintain eye...
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Lady Saints take 3rd, Lady Eagles 4th in state 1A/2A cross country championships

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OAKVILLE - Local runners Leahrose Mami of St. Bernard, Camilla Chambers of Holly Pond and Alex McDonald from Fairview made a lasting impression Saturday during the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Cross Country...
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Saints take state 1A/2A title in cross country, Guthery takes 1st place; Bearcats claim...

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OAKVILLE - Cold Springs' quest to three-peat as the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) 1A/2A cross country state champs was denied Saturday by local rival, St. Bernard Prep School. On a sunny afternoon...
W.C. Mann

Historic preservation group tours Cullman

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Museum Events Coordinator Julie Burks and Trust VP Bo Osborn CULLMAN - If you see strangers wandering around Cullman this weekend, staring at old buildings and taking pictures, it's okay. They're on our side.  On Friday,...
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Single-vehicle crash claims life of Hanceville man

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CULLMAN COUNTY - A Hanceville man was killed Friday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash southwest of Dodge City when the vehicle he was driving left the roadway and struck a pole. The incident occurred...
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Raiders win on late 3; Lady Raiders fall in Swann’s debut

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DANVILLE – Even though it is still early, there is something different about the Good Hope Raiders this season. They are more confident and calmer than in years past. They are a more disciplined...
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Alabama Retail Association predicts state holiday sales to top $11.4 billion

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MONTGOMERY – The holiday season is officially here, and retailers are ready for their busiest few weeks of the year. This year, the Alabama Retail Association predicts holiday sales in the state could reach as...
Josh McBrayer

Solid 2nd half lifts Addison to 42-26 victory and into the quarterfinals of the...

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ADDISON - Big plays by Zayne Guthrie and Gage Gilliland early in the third quarter enabled the No. 3 ranked Addison Bulldogs to come from behind and defeat the No. 6 ranked Spring Garden...
Josh McBrayer

Championships up for grabs in Saturday’s AHSAA state cross country meet

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OAKVILLE - Two schools that have battled each other through the regular season now get one final opportunity to go at it with the grand prize waiting for the winner. Cold Springs High School and...
W.C. Mann

St. Bernard Prep School holds special Veterans Day celebration

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Retired Navy Rear Admiral Jack Natter, Marine vet Roy Drinkard and Fr. Bede Marcy.  Fr. Bede holds Drinkard's 1938 SBPS diploma. CULLMAN - On Friday morning, St. Bernard Prep School (SBPS) held ceremonies and a...
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Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 11: Do-ahead list

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Countdown Corner If you have ever waited until the last minute to do your Thanksgiving shopping, you know the strain that comes when you put everything off for too long. Your holiday doesn’t have to...
Josh McBrayer

Local veterans honored at West Point High School

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WEST POINT - It was a unique morning on the campus of West Point High School Thursday when students and faculty alike paid homage to veterans of the United States Armed Forces. As students and...
W.C. Mann

Holly Pond students honor local veterans

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WWII veteran Earl Howard tells stories over breakfast. HOLLY POND - On Thursday morning, Holly Pond High School (HPHS) invited local veterans to breakfast at the school.  The event, put on by the Key Club...

Fairview boys, girls sweep Hanceville

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FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Aggies looked for their first win in the early part of the season after falling to Arab in the season opener. They got it Thursday night, against the Hanceville Bulldogs....
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Meth and cash seized from residence

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CULLMAN - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) on Thursday arrested Jonathan Leamon Lee, 36, originally of Byron, Georgia for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, attempt to commit controlled...
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Saints, Lady Saints fall at home

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CULLMAN - It was tough sledding for both the boys’ and girls’ squads of St. Bernard when Southeastern came calling Thursday night.   Southeastern 60, St. Bernard 37 (boys) Christian Peterson scored 31 of the 37 St....
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List of Veterans Day discounts

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CULLMAN - Many stores and businesses across Cullman are offering discounts to area veterans in honor of the Veterans Day holiday. Below is a list of just a few. Discounts specific to Veterans on Veterans...
Johnny Thornton

Warriors take down Eagles 64-36, Lady Warriors top Lady Eagles 72-17, in season openers

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VINEMONT - West Point coach Randy Jones made defensive adjustments at halftime that worked in neutralizing Vinemont's offense, allowing the Warriors to pull away from the Eagles 64-36 in their season opener Thursday night. Vinemont...
W.C. Mann

CCBOE recognizes Cold Springs FFA String Band, talks business

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Superintendent Shane Barnette talks with board member Wendy Crider. CULLMAN - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) held its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening, where the first order of business was the recognition of...
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New members officially join Cullman City School Board

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Back row, l-r: Lee Powell, Jason Neal and Chris Branham. Front row, l-r: Suzanne Harbin, Dr. Susan Patterson and Joey Orr. Photo courtesy of Cullman High School on Twitter. CULLMAN - Three new members officially...
W.C. Mann

Holly Pond welcomes Hessaire at ribbon cutting for new facility

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Founder Jack Hess and President Jerry Fan cut the ribbon to open Hessaire's new facility in Holly Pond. HOLLY POND - On Thursday morning, representatives of Holly Pond, Cullman County Economic Development, the Cullman Area...
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Local Democrats hosting State Rep. Patricia Todd tonight

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats, alongside the North Central Alabama Young Democrats (NCAYD), are hosting their monthly meeting tonight, with special guest, Alabama State Rep. Patricia Todd, D-Birmingham. Todd represents District 54 in...
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Unbeaten Bulldogs take on Spring Garden Friday in round 2 of the playoffs

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Spring Garden Panthers (10-1) @ Addison Bulldogs (11-0) Class 1A A.G. Hicks Stadium - Addison Friday 7 p.m. SERIES: First meeting LAST WEEK IN FIRST ROUND: Addison defeated Shoals Christian 63-20, Spring Garden defeated South Lamar 40-14. SPRING GARDEN: 2nd...
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The Evelyn Burrow Museum hosts exhibit of Laura Willingham Walker paintings

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“Just Coffee, Please” is one of Laura Walker’s pieces from her Funny Farm Animals series, and was inspired by a photo. HANCEVILLE - Visitors to the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts at...
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Gobble, gobble: Wallace State’s Culinary Pride Club selling Thanksgiving meal this month

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HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College’s newly-formed Culinary Pride Club is hosting a Thanksgiving fundraiser. The Thanksgiving meal includes a 12-pound turkey, three pounds of dressing and a quart of giblet gravy for $29.95. Pumpkin pies...
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Election night recap, hoops-style

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CULLMAN COUNTY - While many were focused on the presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, others divided their time for the first Tuesday of the 2016-17 high school basketball regular season. Good Hope...
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Wallace State athletics has three players sign Division I scholarships during early signing period

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From left, Wallace State baseball’s Peyton Hayes, left, signed with Murray State; Blake Schilleci, right, signed with Auburn University on Wednesday. Wallace State softball's Taylor Beshears signed with Jacksonville State. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State baseball...
Johnny Thornton

Jackson, Elrod sign letters of intent with Troy University track and field

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Tanner Jackson and Austin Elrod CULLMAN - Cullman High School Principal Kim Hall was honored to see seven student-athletes sign NCAA letters of intent Wednesday. While five were representing the sport of baseball, two got the...
Johnny Thornton

Cullman baseball players sign with Alabama, Auburn, Mississippi State and Troy

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Left to right, Noah Fondren, Carter Bowen, Jacob Heatherly, Owen Lovell and Levi Thomas CULLMAN - Five Cullman High School seniors have spent wonderful times together on the baseball diamond for the past two years....
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Sheriff offering free firearms safety class this Tuesday, Nov. 15

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is hosting a free Citizens' Firearms Safety Class on Tuesday, Nov.15 at 6 p.m. at Cullman City Hall. The class will focus on safely handling your weapon,...
Wendy Sack

Cullman County partners with U.S. Department of Homeland Security to combat human trafficking

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Members of the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force include: (back row, l-r) U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District member, FBI representative, Tenille Garnett, Andria Richter, Judge Kim Chaney, Heather Gable, Shaletia Turbyfield, Scott Carpenter, U.S....
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Wallace State basketball teams drop home games to Cleveland State

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Wallace State freshman Taylor Hollingsworth defends a Cleveland State guard in their game Tuesday night. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s basketball teams lost their games to Cleveland State at Tom Drake Coliseum on Tuesday night. Four days...
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Raiders roll to Vinemont Tip-Off title

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VINEMONT - Good Hope's offense clicked on all cylinders to start the game and stayed strong in romping past Susan Moore 75-51 Tuesday night in the Vinemont Tip-Off Tournament championship. Balanced scoring carried coach Drew...
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Donald Trump elected president

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WASHINGTON (AP) - 2:29 a.m. Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States. The Republican nominee won Wednesday after capturing Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes, putting him over the 270 threshold. Voters eager to shake...

Cullman County election results

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CULLMAN - Election results are in for Cullman County, with a whopping almost 68 percent voter turnout. All of those who ran unopposed have officially been re-elected. These include: C. Wilson Blaylock- Disrict Attorney, 32nd Judicial...
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Cullman man charged with murder in death of woman in Good Hope

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GOOD HOPE – Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators on Monday charged Lawrence Feldman, 47, of Cullman with murder. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has identified the victim as Tracy Edy, 44, of Good Hope. "Last Thursday,...
Heather Mann

Changing of the guard in Holly Pond

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Left to right: Gladys Wisener, Carla Hart, Paul Brown, Bill Oliver, Lou Thomas and Michelle Bell HOLLY POND - Monday night's town council meeting in Holly Pond saw the swearing-in of new mayor Bill Oliver...
W.C. Mann

Fairview welcomes new mayor, council members

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Fairview's new Mayor Keith Henry, Councilman Robert Johnson and Councilman Joseph Black were sworn in by Mayor Dale Seals. FAIRVIEW - On Monday evening the Town of Fairview welcomed its new mayor and council members...
W.C. Mann

Sheriff’s office saddles up for 2016 rodeo

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Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry talks about the 2016 Sheriff's Rodeo CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is getting ready for its annual rodeo, which will take place Dec. 8-10 at the Cullman...
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Winston County and New Hope win semifinal play in Vinemont Girls’ Tip-Off Tournament

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VINEMONT - Winston County guard Kaycie Giamanco made her only field goal of the game count. It came with seven seconds remaining and lifted the Lady Yellow Jackets by Oneonta 48-46 Monday night in...
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Adams wins coaching debut with Good Hope in Vinemont Tip-Off Tournament

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VINEMONT - Drew Adams' debut as varsity basketball coach at Good Hope High School was a success Monday evening as the Raiders pulled out a 52-46 victory over Winston County in the Vinemont Tip-Off...
Andrew Cryer

New mayor, council and jobs in South Vinemont

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Left to right: Joann Oakley, Sonya Mabry, Radginal Dodson, J.D. Marcum, Toni Helms and Shirley Arnett SOUTH VINEMONT - The Town of South Vinemont held an organizational meeting and swearing-in ceremony on Monday evening for...
Wendy Sack

City of Cullman swears in council members and new mayor

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Left to right: Garlan E. Gudger, Jr., John W. Cook, Andy Page, Woody Jacobs, Jenny Folsom and Clint Hollingsworth CULLMAN - The City of Cullman tonight swore in its city council and new mayor for...
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Governor Bentley expands drought emergency declaration to all Alabama counties

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MONTGOMERY – Gov. Robert Bentley on Monday expanded the Drought Emergency Declaration to cover the entire state. Effective 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2016, all 67 counties in the state of Alabama have been...