Andrew Cryer

Hanceville Fall Fest sees influx of thousands Sunday afternoon

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HANCEVILLE - Hanceville’s sixth annual Fall Fest took place Sunday afternoon, with hordes of people filling the downtown streets. Early estimates are that there were at least 3,000 people, many of whom were in...
Joyce Nix

Dyron’s Lowcountry to host dinner for Saint Bernard Prep

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CULLMAN - Dyron’s Lowcountry in Mountain Brook, Alabama will host a Wine Dinner benefitting Saint Bernard Prep School, on Monday, Nov. 7 from 6-8 p.m. Five courses will be prepared by Chef Randall Baldwin and...
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Hanceville woman killed in weekend crash on I-65

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WARRIOR - A 28-year-old Hanceville woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 on Saturday. Alicia Jean Harris was a passenger in a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe that overturned on the interstate, 2 miles...
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“Oorah!” West Point’s newest Marine, Michael Olson

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WEST POINT - Michael Olson, graduate of West Point High School’s class of 2016, knew before his senior year even started that he would be serving his country, with his eyes set on joining...

I-65 lane closure planned for bridge deck repair near exit 318, Nov. 1-3

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HUNTSVILLE -The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that the outside northbound lane of Interstate 65 about one mile north of Exit 318 at Lacon will be closed from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov....
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Files from Yesteryear: 1940 and 1957

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From the Files of 1940: Lutheran Ladies Aid Meets At Church On Tuesday afternoon, December 10th, the Lutheran Ladies Aid met at the Lutheran Church. A beautiful program was presented. Scripture was read by Mrs. Ernest...
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Halloween safety tips from Chief Culpepper, Sheriff Gentry and the NSC

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CULLMAN - With the fall season comes Halloween, and of course, trick-or-treating. Cullman City Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry offer words of advice to those participating in this year’s...
Elaine Willingham

Elaine Willingham on taking third place at Ms. Senior America

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Pictured: (l-r) Elaine Willingham, her daughter Anna Lanier and husband Dan Willingham CULLMAN - It was certainly an event to remember for Elaine Willingham. As one of the top ten finalists, she was chosen as...
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Wallace State volleyball wins 8th consecutive ACCC tournament championship

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Wallace State volleyball won its eighth consecutive Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/Region 22 championship on Sunday after sweeping Faulkner State. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team breezed through the 2016 Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/Region...
W.C. Mann

Fairview Lions host Halloween festival and movie night

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FAIRVIEW - On Saturday evening, the Lions Club of Fairview put on its first Halloween festival at Fairview Community Park.  The event featured pumpkin painting and a pumpkin decorating contest, coloring, a costume contest...
Loretta Gillespie

Wedding on a budget

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With minutes to spare before time for the big moment, Beth glances back over her shoulder at her daughter, Alicia, who strikes a dramatic pose to coax a smile from her mom, who would...
W.C. Mann

Now more than ever, caring is needed

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Javon Daniel, director of Cullman Caring for Kids, offers answers to the problem of child abuse and neglect. CULLMAN - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) is a very busy organization.  When Director Javon Daniel took...
Andrew Cryer

VEX Robotics competition at Holly Pond High draws teams from across Alabama

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HOLLY POND - Cullman County’s first VEX Robotics competition was held Saturday at Holly Pond High School (HPHS). Fifteen teams from across the state came to compete in the Star Struck State Qualifier, which...
Loretta Gillespie

Foxgloves & Fireflies: Winter care and feeding of houseplants

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This time of year is transitional for people and plants. When it’s time for us to get out warm sweaters and scarves, it’s also time to bring plants indoors for the winter. Even when temps...
Josh McBrayer

No.15 Auburn cracks the “Vaught,” escapes Ole Miss with a win

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OXFORD - Ole Miss Rebel quarterback Chad Kelley set an Ole Miss record for most career 300-yard passing games tonight, but it was not enough to overcome the Auburn Tigers, who put up 554...
Josh McBrayer

No.15 Auburn cracks the “Vaught,” escapes Ole Miss with a win

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OXFORD - Ole Miss Rebel quarterback Chad Kelley set an Ole Miss record for most career 300-yard passing games tonight, but it was not enough to overcome the Auburn Tigers, who put up 554...
W.C. Mann

East Side Baptist Church Fall Festival: reaching beyond the walls

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CULLMAN - East Side Baptist Church (ESBC) held its annual Fall Festival Saturday afternoon.  ESBC has been holding these festivals for years at the church, but planners decided to make a change this time...
Noah Galilee

Intense ending to CCYFA championships, as Cullman Cyclones, Good Hope Raiders and Cullman Bearcats...

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WEST POINT - An intense rivalry had an intense ending Saturday evening to conclude the Cullman County Youth Football Association championships at West Point Stadium.   Pee wee championship: Cullman Cyclones 16, Cullman Bearcats 8 In the...
Tim Sullivan

Fairview High coach and principal reflect on coming home to Dafford Smith

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Legendary coach Dafford Smith waves to the crowd of Aggie faithful just prior to kickoff on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, Fairview's first game back at Dafford Smith Stadium since 2013. FAIRVIEW - There are new...
Andrew Cryer

Large crowd enjoys Happy Homes community appreciation event Friday evening

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Round 2 entertains the crowd Friday night at Happy Homes Real Estate's customer appreciation event. CULLMAN - Happy Homes Real Estate in Cullman held their fourth annual Community Appreciation Day Friday evening, with free...
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Wallace State volleyball sweeps Faulkner State, one win away from 8th consecutive ACCC championship

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Wallace State libero Emily Wilson serves to Southern Union in their match Friday. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team is one win away from an 8th consecutive Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) championship. The Lions swept...
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Cullman’s Betty Leeth Haynes named 2016 Honorary Ms. Senior America

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Edwina Chappel, left, and Betty Leeth Haynes, who traveled together to Atlantic City for this year’s Ms. Senior America pageant For the past 19 years Betty Leeth Haynes has upheld and typified the standards set...
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Medendorp earns certification as a Simulation Educator

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Mary Medendorp talks with Wallace State Community College nursing students as they prepare for a simulation inside the Simulation Center’s operating room. Medendorp recently earned her certification as a Simulation Educator from the Society...
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Sports Profile: Addison’s volleyball dynasty

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BIRMINGHAM - When it comes to Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) volleyball, two Bama schools have dominated the court for more than a decade. One is Bayside Academy out of Mobile. The Admirals have...
Bill Piper

Warriors win a close one on the road, drop Lawrence County 28-21

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MOULTON - From the opening kickoff to the final seconds of the game, West Point showed the heart and determination that earned them a spot in the 5A state playoffs. West Point received the ball...
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Bulldogs pull away late to defeat Raiders, 32-13 in season finale

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GOOD HOPE - Hanceville and Good Hope faced off Friday night at James W. Shabel Stadium. It has always been testy at times between these two teams, and tonight was no exception. It was...
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Perfect 10: Addison wraps up regular season against Winston County, 57-28

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DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Addison Bulldogs entered the final week of the regular season looking to cap off a perfect season against their rivals from down Highway 278, the Winston County Yellow Jackets, who...
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Fairview dismantles county rival Holly Pond, 62-25

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HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Broncos found themselves facing their long-time Cullman County rival, the Fairview Aggies, in their last regular game of the season tonight. With playoff decisions already made, this game...
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Chelsea downs Cullman in final regular season game, 45-38

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CULLMAN – With the first pass of the evening by Cullman’s Owen Lovell picked off and quickly converted to points, it was set to be a long night and hard fight for the Bearcats,...
Jason Segars

Fumbles hurt Eagles in loss at Danville, 39-28

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DANVILLE - The Cold Spring Eagles took on the Danville Hawks tonight in the final week of regular season football at Smith/Owens Stadium. The Eagles fell short to the Hawks in a score of...
Andrew Cryer

More than 2,000 come out for CRMC’s 2nd annual trunk or treat

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CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) held its second annual trunk or treat event Thursday evening, with more than 2,000 people coming out to take part in the festivities, many of whom were...
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(Updated) 2 search warrants net 3 arrests in West Point community

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******Editor's Note: This story has been updated. It was brought to the attention of The Cullman Tribune / CullmanSense editorial crew that the arrest article published on Friday, Oct. 28 had inaccuracies due to...
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Aderholt statement on new FBI probe into Hillary Clinton’s private email server

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WASHINGTON, D.C.- United States Rep. Robert Aderholt, R- Alabama on Friday released the following statement regarding the news the Federal Bureau of Investigation is reopening its investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email server. “I was...
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More than 1,000 wildfires since Oct. 1– dry conditions worsen as ‘No Burn...

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MONTGOMERY - Since the first of October, a total of 1,028 wildfires have destroyed 11,232 acres across the state of Alabama. And the situation is only getting worse as there is no rain in...
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STATE CHAMPS! Addison claims 4th straight state volleyball title

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Image Credit: Mark Almond, AL.com- Click here to see more of Mark's photos on AL.com. BIRMINGHAM - Addison was taken to the brink Thursday night, fighting for their fourth consecutive Alabama High School Athletic Association...
Noah Galilee

Fright night delight

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CULLMAN – The majestic landscape of Stone Bridge Farms was transformed into the dark side as the venue played host to the annual Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) Therapeutic Recreation Family Halloween Party Tuesday...
Joyce Nix

Saint Bernard Prep to host two open house events

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2016-17 Saint Bernard Ambassadors Front row, (left to right): Katelyn Cowie, Isabella Cline, Cecilia Pautler, Anna Faulk and Alison Gongre. Second row, (left to right): Yesmin Leon, Darby Dickinson, Morgan Matz, Irina Biedenstein, Carly Tombo,...
W.C. Mann

Hanceville City Council discusses finances and upcoming events

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The Hanceville City Council prepares to meet Thursday evening. HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council held its regular meeting at Hanceville City Hall Thursday evening.  Mayor Kenneth Nail and all current council members were present. After...
WSCC

WSCC Future Foundation hosting annual Student Investment Luncheon

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HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation will hosts its 12th annual Student Investment Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Tom Drake Coliseum on the Hanceville campus. The luncheon is the...
Helen Sturgeon

The haunting of 201 Main Ave. continues

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Image: “This picture is of my grandfather, Charles Otis York, his brother Horatio York, sister Clara York and Horatio's future wife Eva Otte. The picture was taken in front of the house. Notice the...
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“Dead” serious about “The Walking Dead,” Walker Stalker Con invades Georgia World Congress Center

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ATLANTA - On the heels of the highly anticipated season seven premiere of “The Walking Dead,” last Sunday, the stars of the show, along with thousands of fans, will converge on the Georgia World...
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As ACCC postseason begins, WSCC volleyball sophomore trio from Thompson High savoring final season...

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Wallace State volleyball sophomores, from left, Tara Miller, Kelsea Bivins and August Newberry each played at Thompson High School before joining the Lions. Wallace State enters the conference tournament as a No. 1 seed...
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Feeding the hungry in east Cullman County: Carpenter’s Cabinet opens in Holly Pond

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Carpenter's Cabinet founder Chris Warnick and Holly Pond Office Director Laura Symonds cut the ribbon, officially opening the center for business. HOLLY POND - Chris Warnick is a man who knows what he's talking about...
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Police investigating shooting on west side of Cullman

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CULLMAN - The Cullman City Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened early Wednesday morning on the west side of town. According to Lt. Jody Martin, the incident occurred in the parking lot of...

Phase II water restrictions now in place

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CULLMAN - The level of Lake Catoma has reached 15 feet below full pool. Therefore, Phase II of the City of Cullman's Water Conservation Plan is now in effect for all City of Cullman...
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Wallace State makes list of top producers of healthcare professionals in nation

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HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College again earned a place on the list of Community College Week’s Top 50 Associate Degrees: Health Professions and Related Programs. Community College Week is a bi-weekly publication of...
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Addison headed to AHSAA 1A state championship series

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BIRMINGHAM - A loss in the North Super Regional volleyball finals to Decatur Heritage got the attention of the Addison Lady Bulldogs. In their appearance Wednesday in the Class 1A state tournament at the Crossplex,...
Andrew Cryer

First Baptist Church’s First Fest kicks off days of trunk-or-treat events around town

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"Ghost City," set up by Charlene Dix and the First Baptist Preschool CULLMAN - Cullman First Baptist Church (FBC) held its third annual First Fest on Wednesday evening, kicking off days of trunk-or-treat events being...
Bill Piper

Area preview- week no. 11

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Cold Springs Eagles (5-4) @ Danville Hawks (4-5) Smith/Owens Stadium - Danville Friday 7 p.m. SERIES: Cold Springs leads 8-5 LAST TIME: Danville defeated Cold Springs 21-20 in 2015. LAST WEEK: Cold Springs lost to Cleveland 28-0; Danville defeated...
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Wallace State Theatre presents “Singin’ in the Rain” Nov. 3-6

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Students from Wallace State Community College’s Drama program prepare for an upcoming performance of “Singin’ in the Rain.” The classic musical will be performed Nov. 3-6, in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre at Wallace...
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Zeigler: Wording of Amendment 6 does not inform voters that impeachment would become harder

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Image credit: Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser MONTGOMERY – With two week to go before the election, State Auditor Jim Zeigler says the wording of Amendment 6 on the Nov. 8 ballot is “completely insufficient.” “Voters cannot...
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Lady Aggies win Elkmont Invitational, Aggies place 2nd; Cold Springs and West Point preparing...

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ELKMONT - Fairview ended their regular cross country season on Tuesday in the Elkmont Invitational. The Lady Aggies ran their way to a first-place finish while the Aggies came in second out of 10...
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Movie Review: “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” 3/5 stars

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Image: Paramount Pictures Directed by Edward Zwick, who directed such films as “Blood Diamond” (2006), “The Last Samurai” (2003) and “Legends of the Fall” (1994), the new film “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” subjectively underperformed....

Former CHS principal Bouldin appeals guilty verdict

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CULLMAN - Former Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin on Tuesday appealed Cullman County Circuit Judge Martha Williams’ bench trial verdict of guilty, asking for a new trial by jury. A March 13, 2017...
Andrew Cryer

A celebration of Max, recognition of the brave and investment in Cullman’s future

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Councilman Johnny Cook, Mayor Max A. Townson, Councilwoman Jenny Folsom, Councilman Andy Page and Councilman Clint Hollingsworth at Monday's Cullman City Council meeting. CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council held a regular meeting on...
W.C. Mann

Bids opened for new wastewater facility on Eva Road

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Representatives from the City of Cullman and the architectural firm Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood begin opening bids at Cullman City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016. CULLMAN - On Tuesday afternoon at Cullman City Hall,...
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Farm City Tour 2016 set for this Thursday

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CULLMAN - This year’s Farm City Tour takes place on Thursday, Oct. 27. The group will meet at the Civic Center, where the tour takes off at 8:30 a.m. Tour-goers should pre-register by contacting...
W.C. Mann

Hundreds come out for Trump Victory Bus stop in Cullman

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Crowds greet the Trump Victory Bus as it pulls up in front of the Cullman County Courthouse Tuesday morning. CULLMAN - On Tuesday morning downtown Cullman was a beehive of activity as local supporters prepared...
WSCC

Spain Park High finishes first in North Alabama BEST Robotics debut, Good Hope Middle...

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Image: Good Hope Middle School celebrates after they learn they’ve advanced to Auburn in December for the regional competition. HANCEVILLE - Spain Park High School put together an impressive debut at the 2016 North Alabama...
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3 arrests made for setting fires during a drought emergency

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Three people were arrested on Friday for setting fires, in two unrelated incidents. There has been a No Burn Order in place in 46 counties in north and central Alabama, including...
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Grammy and Dove Award-winning artist David Phelps to perform in Decatur on Nov. 3

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DECATUR - The unmistakable sound of multi-Dove and Grammy Award-winning recording artist, David Phelps will be featured in Decatur on Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Decatur Baptist Church, at 7 p.m. Once a childhood musical...
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Community leaders and citizens turn out to honor Mayor Townson

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Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson and his wife, Kay Townson, at today's reception CULLMAN - Max Townson has spent the last eight years as mayor of the city of Cullman, and along with the city...
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I-65 lane closure planned for bridge deck repair near Hartselle

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HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the outside southbound lane of Interstate 65 at milepost 324.5, south of Thompson Road in Hartselle, will be closed from 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday,...
Tim Sullivan

Week 10 Recap: Half of Cullman County teams qualify for playoffs after final week...

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Fairview's 21-17 victory over Springville Friday night had a playoff atmosphere even though neither team is bound for the 2016 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) postseason. The air was electric because...
Andrew Cryer

Are you up for the Haunted Maze in Eva?

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EVA - Are you a thrill seeker; do you long for a terror of the night? Then the Haunted Maze in Eva, run by the Wilson family, will be your hair-raising, spine-chilling nerve-racking delight....
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Files from Yesteryear: 1940

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From the Files of 1940:   Holly Pond P.T.A. Meets The Holly Pond P.T.A. met on Tuesday evening, at the high school auditorium. The meeting was presided over by the president, Doctor C.G. Sandlin. Reverend J.T. Spears gave the...
W.C. Mann

Making art, nurturing artists

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Ty Parker and a few of his performing arts students showing off progress on West Point High School's stage.   WEST POINT - In a day when arts programs are under increasing threat in schools across...
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Lead the (Pett)way: Auburn kills Arkansas 56-3

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AUBURN - From their opening possession to the final play, Auburn dominated the Arkansas Razorbacks Saturday afternoon for their third straight SEC win. Coming off their bye week, Auburn looked fresh and ready to...
Noah Galilee

Fireplugs, wee wees and pee wees throw down in the CCYFA semifinals

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WEST POINT - The Cullman County Youth Football Association (CCYFA) semifinals took place on Saturday at West Point Stadium. The fireplug, wee wee and pee wee teams came out to play, working within the...
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Family fun at Peinhardt Farm Day

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CULLMAN - A day of exploration, education and above all plain old fun awaited all who came to Peinhardt Living History Farm Saturday.  The farm held its annual Farm Day, celebrating rural life and...
Chelsea Lambert

Bronco sports and band honor seniors

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Image: Holly Pond High School senior Michael Lambert with his parents, Tony and Jennifer Lambert at Senior Night, Oct. 21, 2016 HOLLY POND - Friday, Oct. 21, was an important evening at Holly Pond High...
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Decatur Heritage upsets Addison in North Super Regional Finals

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HUNTSVILLE - For the North Super Regional championship, No. 2 Decatur Heritage got the best of No. 1 ranked Addison Friday night at the Von Braun Center. The Lady Eagles took the regional crown by...
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Holly Pond escapes Vinemont 27-22, secures spot in the playoffs for first time since...

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HOLLY POND - After last week's loss to Fultondale, tensions were high in the Holly Pond stadium as the Broncos faced their last chance to secure a spot in the playoffs. The Broncos played...
Josh McBrayer

Rough road trip as Cold Springs falls to Cleveland 28-0

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CLEVELAND - It was a tough night for the Cold Spring Eagles as they hit the road to take on the Cleveland Panthers in the second to last game of the 2016 regular season....

Raiders get run over by Bulldogs in 28-7 loss

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GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Raiders were looking for a win in their final region game tonight, which happened to be against Dora. After a low-scoring first half, the Bulldogs’ running game was...
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Meek overpowered by Sumiton Christian, 52-32

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SUMITON - The Meek Tigers ran into a buzz saw Friday night in Sumiton as they took on the Sumiton Christian Eagles. The Tigers were 5-4 heading into the game looking to end their...
Tim Sullivan

No place like home: Aggies pull out 21-17 victory

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FAIRVIEW - Seniors Logan Brooks and Ragan Ashley made sure the only varsity football game they ever played at Fairview's Dafford Smith Stadium would not end in heartbreak. Both were superior running the football Friday...
Jason Segars

Warriors destroy Curry 47-12; clinch No. 3 seed in region 6

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WEST POINT - The West Point Warriors hosted the Curry Yellow Jackets at West Point Stadium in 5A region 6 tonight and sent the Curry team home with an L. The first quarter was all...
Joe R. McElroy

On a mission: Cullman continues to dismantle regional foes, drops Brewer 34-14

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SOMERVILLE – Cullman’s scoring night began and ended with the foot of Tristan Skinner, while the rest of the evening was left to Fletcher Jennings, Caden Winn and Ross Crocker, easily handing Brewer a...
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One-car traffic incident sends Hanceville man to UAB Hospital

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CULLMAN - A single-car incident Friday afternoon sent one man to the hospital. James Scott, 26, of Hanceville, was traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 31 South in front of the old Nicholson File plant when...
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Popcorn and leather: Mary Ashley Rohrscheib, rodeo queen

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Four years ago a friend approached 15-year-old Mary Ashley Rohrscheib with an idea that changed her life. The friend suggested that they sign up for the Rodeo Queen contest. “I wasn’t interested at first, but...
Joyce Nix

St. Bernard teams win Athens Bible XC Invitational to end regular season

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Image: Coach Stephen Calvert, Casey Guthery, Coach William Calvert and Leah Rose Mami ATHENS - The rain had no effect on the performance of the St. Bernard Prep School runners Thursday in the 40th Annual...
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Wallace State’s Connie Briehn participates in NHGRI short course in genomics at National Institutes...

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HANCEVILLE - Wallace State biology instructor Connie Briehn recently participated in the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Short Course in Genomics at the National Institutes of Health. Briehn was one of only 25 faculty...
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Good Hope angler wins 1st place in district tournament

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Hagen Speegle shows off his winning bass at last weekend’s ASABFA tournament on Smith Lake. TRIMBLE - Good Hope's Hagen Speegle rose above 135 competitors last weekend at Smith Lake to take home the Alabama...
Andrew Cryer

Holly Pond VEX Robotics team hosting first competition of its kind in Cullman County

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Pictured L-R: Howard Cole, Zachary Ayers, Shawn Johnson, Rylan Griffen (front), Dexton Jones and Mikal Kitchens. Not pictured: Brett Henderson and Kelsey Griffen HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond VEX Robotics team is comprised of...
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Addison moves on to semifinals; Holly Pond falls in 5-game opening set

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HUNTSVILLE - Addison has qualified for the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) volleyball state tournament next week in Birmingham. But on Friday, the Lady Bulldogs still have unfinished business to take care of. The Holly...
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Case closed: AG Strange’s statement on former ALEA Sec. Spencer Collier

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A special grand jury on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 declined to act on allegations against former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Spencer Collier (pictured). MONTGOMERY –This statement is being issued because substantial information related...
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Cold Springs Cross Country again the best in Cullman County

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GOOD HOPE - From the team perspective, no one has been able to dethrone Cold Springs High School from being the best cross country program in Cullman County. The tradition continued on Thursday when the...
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Several fire departments fighting wildfire in Colony

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COLONY - Multiple volunteer fire departments are on the scene of a wildfire near the town of Colony near Interstate 65 and Highway 91. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. Cullman County Fire and...
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Have Dinner with the Dead for a great cause

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CULLMAN - If you are a fan of the hit AMC show “The Walking Dead,” you have surely been counting down the days until this Sunday’s hotly-anticipated season seven premiere! For Cullman’s Rachel Bryant, founder...
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ALDOT: Don’t veer for deer (and other tips)

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MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is warning drivers that the fall and winter months present an increased danger of vehicle collisions involving deer. According to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural...

Bussman explains amendments on Nov. 8 ballot

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CULLMAN - Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman this week took to his Facebook page to explain the amendments that Alabama voters will see on the Nov. 8 ballot. (Click here to see a sample ballot...
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Area preview- week no. 10

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Springville Tigers (1-7, 1-4) @ Fairview Aggies (3-5, 1-4) 5A, Region 6 Dafford Smith Stadium - Fairview Friday 7 p.m. SERIES: First meeting LAST WEEK: Fairview lost to Hayden 50-40, Springville lost to Corner 34-24. Football is back at Fairview...
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Southern Accents named Retailer of the Year

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CULLMAN / BIRMINGHAM – Southern Accents was in the architectural antiques and salvage business long before it became popular. Garlan Gudger, who currently owns and operates the family business, says he can’t remember a...
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Cullman among 28 counties placed under drought emergency

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MONTGOMERY- Twenty-eight Alabama counties, including Cullman, have been placed under a drought emergency in the latest Alabama Drought Declaration issued Tuesday afternoon. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs’ Office of Water Resources updated...

2016 Fall festivals, Halloween events and trunk or treats

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Updated Oct. 31, 2016 2016 Fall Festivals, Halloween Events and Trunk or Treats Events added daily as we receive them. Please visit our online calendar for full details for each event! www.cullmansense.com/calendar   Monday, Oct. 31 Light the Night, 6 p.m. The...
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Fairview, West Point seasons come to an end

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FAIRVIEW - It was a tough day for the Lady Aggies and the Lady Warriors as they both lost in the first round of the 2016 5A Area 12 Tournament, ending their respective seasons.   CURRY...
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Good Hope’s season ends in 4A, Area 10 semifinals

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CORDOVA - Momentum built by Good Hope early in the 4A, Area 10 volleyball semifinal with Dora didn't last through the match Tuesday afternoon. Dora overcame a 23-17 deficit in the second set to win...
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Gentry presents $15,500 to local schools

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CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and the Cullman County Sheriff's Rodeo Committee on Tuesday donated $15,500 to area schools. The presentations were made to Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette and Cullman...
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Saint Bernard Jazz Combo performs for governor’s luncheon

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Pictured: Saint Bernard Band Director, Ken Simpson received a special recognition award honoring the Saint Bernard Jazz Band from Assistant Commissioner James Myrick.  The students received a letter and gift from Gov. Bentley as a thank you for...