W.C. Mann

Wallace State partners with Kids to Love to create a brighter future for foster...

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Wallace State Mechatronics instructor Keith Tolbert and Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges   HANCEVILLE - At any given time, more than 6,000 children are in Alabama's foster care system. Every year, approximately 200 of them...
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Cullman County EMA issues new emergency plan for Smith Lake Dam

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CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) has issued an updated evacuation plan for areas of the county that could be affected by a catastrophic failure of, or high-volume discharge from,...
W.C. Mann

Cullman honored as “Tree City” for 29th straight year

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Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs with St. Paul's Lutheran School's Gracie Moody, who won first place in her school's Arbor Day poster contest CULLMAN - On Thursday morning, the Alabama Forestry Commission and Extension Service were...
Ethan Lake

FFA Week with Ethan Lake

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Freshmen FFA group after receiving their green hand degrees WEST POINT - At the ripe old age of 27, Ethan Lake has come full circle, well, at least for now. Lake, who is a graduate...
Josh McBrayer

Wenonah ends Lady Aggies’ best-ever season 67-46 in Northwest Regional final

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HANCEVILLE - Not having a healthy Abbi Taylor, along with an ineffective second quarter, was too much for the Fairview Lady Aggies to overcome Wednesday afternoon when they played No. 2 Wenonah for the...
Josh McBrayer

No. 2 Holly Pond tops Locust Fork to win regional; headed to the Final...

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HANCEVILLE - For a half, Locust Fork was not run off the Tom Drake Coliseum floor by the No. 2 ranked Holly Pond Broncos in the Northwest Regional 3A championship game Wednesday afternoon. Defense, a...
Johnny Thornton

7A basketball coming into its own at Northwest Regional

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HANCEVILLE - Class 7A in the Alabama High School Athletic Association is just into its third year. This classification has made a name for itself in the sport of basketball in its short history. A...
Heather Mann

Fire department hot topic for Garden City council

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GARDEN CITY - A large portion of the Garden City Town Council meeting this week focused on the town’s volunteer fire department and services. Of concern is that many of the people who live...
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Tuesday scoreboard and Wednesday schedule, including Holly Pond and Fairview

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Cullman High School's Bearcat News Network covering the action HANCEVILLE - 2017 Northwest Regional championship play continued today. Below are today's scores and tomorrow's schedule, including the Holly Pond boys at 2:15 p.m. and the...
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CCSO makes multiple arrests; meth, ICE, meth lab, pills, firearm seized

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Seven people were arrested over the weekend for various drug charges, including unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, public intoxication and unlawful possession of drug...
Anita Walker

Holly Pond’s Kirsten Campbell to compete in Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen Pageant

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SYLACAUGA – Forty-six young ladies from across the state, including one from Cullman County, will compete for the title of Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen 2017 and $500,000 in scholarships on March 4-5 at B.B....
Andrew Cryer

Community fills Empty Bowls event

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CULLMAN - Beautiful spring-like weather brought people out in droves to First United Methodist Church Cullman (FUMC) on Monday afternoon. The church hosted the 14th Annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner. Guests...
W.C. Mann

West Point Council discusses Hwy 157 turn lane, imposes fine for sewer dumping

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Plans for a new convenience store on the south side of AL 157 in West Point. WEST POINT - On Monday evening, the West Point Town Council once again addressed the upcoming extended deceleration/turn lane...
Josh McBrayer

Monday scoreboard and Tuesday schedule

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HANCEVILLE - Northwest Regional semi-final play wrapped up today and championship play began. Below are today's scores and tomorrow's schedule. Monday scores: 5A G: Wenonah 59, Mae Jemison 37 5A: Mae Jemison 64, Fairfield 49 5A G: Fairview...
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Wallace State baseball wins 4-game series against Wabash Valley; WSCC softball collects three wins...

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Wallace State left-hander Drake Cole (15) pitched in relief during the first game of the doubleheader. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s baseball team continued its early-season success over the weekend, winning a four-game series against...
Josh McBrayer

Lady Eagles come up short against Tanner in regional championship, 66-47

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HANCEVILLE - A nightmare of a second quarter offensively prevented the Cold Springs Lady Eagles from seeing their basketball season extend into another week. Tanner claimed the AHSAA Class 2A Northwest Regional title Monday afternoon...
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44th annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction to be held March 10

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CULLMAN - The 44th annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction will be held on Friday, March 10 at the Cullman Civic Center. Proceeds will benefit local charities, projects and other community causes. Admission to the auction...
Josh McBrayer

Lady Aggies punch their ticket to 5A Northwest Regional title game

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HANCEVILLE - Fairview enjoyed a great deal of success Monday afternoon in a 59-46 victory over Lawrence County to advance to the AHSAA Class 5A Northwest Regional championship game. Now comes the biggest challenge for...
Heather Mann

Fairview theater’s #Viral has powerful message for audience

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FAIRVIEW - Mark Dobbs, Fairview High School theater teacher and director of Fairview Theater Works, put together a simple yet powerful performance over the weekend at the school's auditorium. With assistant director Leah Rodriguez,...
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Registration for outdoor programs now open at CP&R

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CULLMAN – Cullman City Parks and Recreation has several outdoor programs registering now for adults and children. Youth Outdoor Adventure, Kayaking Classes for beginner and intermediate boaters and Community Garden Classes are all open...
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I-65 N at Exit 318 will be down to 1 lane on Tuesday and...

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CULLMAN - Interstate 65 northbound at Exit 318/Lacon will be down to one lane from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on both Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT)....
WSCC

Wallace State’s Applied Technologies Division hosts 2nd annual Signing Day

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Signing letters of intent with the Machine Tool Technology were Austin Dibble, Bailey White, Baylon Lesley, Cameron Flippo, Christopher Widner, Colton Terry, Dylan Jones, Eli Jackson Denney, Jeremiah Childs, John Davidson, Joshua Pope, Matthew...
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Prep softball preview: Veteran Lady Bearcat squad looks for another deep playoff run

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It was a tough loss for the Cullman Lady Bearcats as they came up short to Southside, 6-2, in the semifinals of the loser’s bracket in the 2016 6A State Softball Tournament on May...
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Profiles in Faith: Hearts for missions at Etha Baptist Church

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2016 mission trip to Nicaragua CULLMAN - Etha Baptist Church can be a little hard to find: it has a Cullman address, but is located about midway between Fairview and Eva.  It may be a...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1939 and 1957

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From the Files of 1957:   Cold Springs Boy Makes Record with Corn Crop Jack Rice, President of Cold Springs F.F.A. Chapter, proved that corn can be economically grown in this section. Last year, he raised 135...
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Part 3: There but for fortune: a mother’s story

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  This is the true story of heartache, physical, sexual and alcohol abuse, love, hate, financial burdens and finally, finding joy, happiness and hope.   We trust that you will understand why the names and some of...
Durell Davis

This week in Cullman history (Feb. 14-21)

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This week in Cullman history (Feb. 14-21) On the night of Friday, Feb. 17, 1956, a tornado struck Cullman County. No fatalities occurred, but there was widespread property damage to homes, barns and cars. Roof...
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Inside Cullman’s mental health system

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Chris Van Dyke, executive director of the Cullman Mental Health Authority/Mental Healthcare of Cullman CULLMAN - For our last installment on mental health and the frightening 2017 suicide surge in Cullman County, the Tribune...
Josh McBrayer

Saturday scores and Monday schedule

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HANCEVILLE - Northwest Regional semi-final play continued today at Wallace State Community College's Tom Drake Coliseum. Below are Saturday's scoring recap and Monday's schedule. Saturday's scores: 4A G: West Limestone 44, Good Hope 23 4A: Cordova 72,...
Josh McBrayer

Northwest Regional nail biter: Broncos pull out a 71-66 victory over Lauderdale Co.

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HANCEVILLE - Holly Pond was challenged strongly Saturday afternoon by Lauderdale County in the AHSAA Class 3A Northwest Regional semi-final, but the Broncos survived the scare by the Tigers 71-66 and will return to...
WSCC

Wallace State welding instructor Jim Thompson to judge 2017 US Invitational Weld Trials next...

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Wallace State welding instructor Jim Thompson HANCEVILLE –  Wallace State welding instructor Jim Thompson has been selected to judge the 2017 US Invitational Weld Trials in Decatur next week. The six-day event is at the...
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Trinity Lutheran Church welcomes new associate pastor

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Rev. Dr. Carl L. Beckwith and family HANCEVILLE - On Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, Trinity Lutheran Church in Hanceville installed and welcomed their new associate pastor, Rev. Dr. Carl L. Beckwith. The service was officiated...
Josh McBrayer

West Limestone pulls away from Lady Raiders to win Northwest Regional semi

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HANCEVILLE - An experienced West Limestone Lady Wildcat team got control of the second half to end Good Hope's playoff run by a 44-23 victory in the semifinals of the AHSAA 4A Northwest Regional...
CCSO

“A short-term solution to a long-term problem”: Sheriff Gentry weighs in on mental health...

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CULLMAN - In our continuing series on suicide and mental health, the Tribune sat down with Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry to get his perspective. Sheriff Gentry began by noting the differences between true mental...
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Bicentennial kickoff set for March 3

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CULLMAN - Plans for the upcoming Alabama 200, three-year bicentennial celebration are taking shape. The statewide kickoff for the event is March 3, 2017, when towns and cities all over the state will initiate the...
Andrew Cryer

Rep. Randall Shedd talks current legislative session

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MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Legislative Session began on Feb. 7. Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview (Alabama House District 11, which includes portions of Blount, Cullman, Marshall and Morgan Counties), spoke about some of the issues...

Friday night scores and Saturday schedule

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HANCEVILLE - Northwest Regional semi-final play continued today at Wallace State Community College's Tom Drake Coliseum. Below are today's scoring recap and tomorrow's schedule. Friday's scores: 6A G: Athens 60, Minor 53 6A: Austin 91, Bessemer City...
Leanne West

City of Cullman presents VFW with 50 U.S. flags

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Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and VFW member Sam Bates CULLMAN -  Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs today donated 50 U.S. flags, on behalf of the City of Cullman, to Cullman's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214...
CCSO

Sheriff’s office K-9 Deputy AJ tracks down suspect attempting to flee

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K-9 Deputy AJ and K-9 Lt. Joey Cone CULLMAN - A Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) K-9 deputy today tracked down a suspect who was attempting to flee on foot. The suspect, Elijah Blake McDonald,...
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Northbrook Baptist Church hosting trip to Creation Museum

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CULLMAN - May 1-5 a group led by Northbrook Baptist Church Director of Senior Adults Wade Maynard will head out to the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky. The total cost of the trip, including the...
W.C. Mann

CATA showcases career programs at open house event

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  VINEMONT - On Thursday evening the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA, formerly the Cullman Area Career Center) held an open house for prospective students, parents and other interested visitors.  All 18 of the school's...
Andrew Cryer

CCBOE recognizes students, employees; land purchase approved; non-discrimination policy updated

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Students from Welti Elementary School with Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette CULLMAN - Students, along with school system employees, were recognized at Thursday night’s Cullman County School Board meeting.   West Point High School’s Scholar’s...
Josh McBrayer

Thursday night scores and Friday schedule

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HANCEVILLE - Northwest Regional semi-final play kicked off today at Wallace State Community College's Tom Drake Coliseum. Below are today's scoring recap and tomorrow's schedule. Thursday's scores: 7A G: Hoover 52, Bob Jones 42 7A: Hoover 62,...
Josh McBrayer

Cold Springs Lady Eagles edge Red Bay to advance to Northwest Regional 2A championship

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HANCEVILLE - Revenge is sweet, and the Cold Springs Lady Eagles tasted it tonight. Two years ago, they experienced heartache at the hands of Red Bay in the regional finals of the AHSAA Northwest...
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Local students make UA Dean’s, President’s Lists

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TUSCALOOSA - The following students from the Tribune's coverage area made the Dean's List or President's List for the fall semester at the University of Alabama. Addison: Jeremy J Aderholt, Dean's List Arley: Carolina B. Barefield, Dean's List Anna...
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CCBOE staffers talk about mental health resources

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CULLMAN - Continuing our series on the suicide crisis in Cullman County, the Tribune sat down with the Cullman County Board of Education's (CCBOE) Learning Support Specialist Karen Pinion, Secondary Curriculum Coordinator Dr. Susan...
Peggy Harris

Anchor, youth development and leadership, clubs chartered at Vinemont and Holly Pond

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Holly Pond and Vinemont High Schools recently chartered Anchor Clubs, under the leadership of the Pilot Club of Cullman, joining more than 8,000 Anchor members across the world. Pilot Club leaders...
Josh McBrayer

Field set for 2017 AHSAA Northwest Regional

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HANCEVILLE - The 24th annual AHSAA Northwest Regional basketball tournament will be held at Wallace State Community College's Tom Drake Coliseum beginning tonight. The regional champion in each class will move on to the...

Bail bonds, part 2: the law enforcement perspective

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CULLMAN - In a continuation of our series about understanding bail bonds, the Tribune sat down with Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry to get a law enforcement/Cullman County Detention Center point of view. When suspects...
W.C. Mann

Colony Council visited by First Source for Women, finalizes plans for upcoming special events

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Mayor Donnis Leeth and FSW Director Catherine Bethell   COLONY - The Colony Town Council held its regular meeting Tuesday evening, with Mayor Donnis Leeth and council members Margaret Jamelle Dimbo, Curtis Johnson and Myra...
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Plans submitted for new Academy Sports + Outdoors store in SW Cullman

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CULLMAN - City officials are still not confirming, but plans have formally been submitted to the Cullman City Planning Commission: Academy Sports + Outdoors wants to build an almost 63,000-square-foot facility at 1807 Cherokee...

Colony to host National Weather Service storm spotter class

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COLONY - On Thursday, March 2, the Town of Colony will host a storm spotter class presented by the Huntsville office of the National Weather Service (NWS) and sponsored by the Cullman County Emergency...
Andrew Cryer

City revenue up, expenses down; cuts to 2 big projects

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CULLMAN - Sales tax revenue was up by .5 percent, while expenses were down 7.5 percent in the city of Cullman for the last quarter of 2016, as compared to the same time in...
Kenneth Nail

Victim in Tuesday night’s fiery crash ID’d

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GARDEN CITY - The victim in Tuesday night's fiery, fatal crash in Garden City has been identified. David Rouse, 32, of Cullman County, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Cullman County Coroner...
Josh McBrayer

Road to state title goes through Holly Pond: Broncos destroy Carbon Hill, 123-50

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HOLLY POND - It was a banner night for the Holly Pond Broncos as seniors Dawson Foust, Matt Cahoon, Drew Jones, Tanner Duke, Jacob Jones, Andrew Shaw, Michael Lambert and Bailey Smith took the...

Hanceville’s season ends in OT loss to Locust Fork, 68-64

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HANCEVILLE - After defeating Carbon Hill to win the area championship five days ago, Hanceville was looking to advance to the regionals at Wallace State with a win over Locust Fork. It was a...

NORTHWEST BOYS’ SUB-REGIONAL: Tuesday scores and regional schedule

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) northwest sub-regional play wrapped up tonight, with the qualifying boys' teams. TUESDAY SCOREBOARD: 2A: Cleveland 66, Cold Springs 50 3A: Holly Pond 123, Carbon Hill 50 3A: Locust Fork...

Cleveland eliminates Cold Springs, 66-50, in 2A northwest sub-regional

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COLD SPRINGS - Cleveland took advantage of a cold second quarter by the Cold Springs offense, defeating the Eagles 66-50 Tuesday in the Class 2A Northwest Sub-Regional playoff. The Eagles scored two baskets quickly to...
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History of the Cullman County Public Library System: Part 2: An era of changes...

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CULLMAN - 1945- 1970 was an era of big changes for Cullman’s library. In addition to increasing their collections, the library finally got its first board in 1946.  This was partly due to the...
WSCC

Wallace State Sonography boosts Cullman Christian School students’ knowledge of sound

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Students in Charlotte Heatherly’s physical science class from Cullman Christian School recently visited the Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography program as part of their lessons on sound. HANCEVILLE — Ninth and 10th graders...
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Inmate trash detail cleaning up county roads

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CULLMAN - Pretty weather and warm temperatures are back in the forecast and the Cullman County Inmate Trash Detail, being supervised by a Cullman County Sheriff's Deputy, has begun picking trash and litter up...
Heather Mann

Bartlett hopeful Doss Bridge will re-open next week; Good Hope discusses finances

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GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council spent their first February meeting focusing on finances. After and invocation from John Harris and the approval of the last meeting's minutes, questions were raised about...
Cullman County

County Commission lifts all water restrictions

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CULLMAN - County water customers are no longer under water restrictions. At Tuesday's Cullman County Commission meeting, Cullman County Water Department Manager Randall Waldrep reported that Lake Catoma, the county's water source, has risen...
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New impeachment resolution accuses Gov. Bentley of misusing campaign funds

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Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Cullman and Gov. Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY (WSFA) - A new impeachment resolution will be floated around the Alabama House of Representatives Tuesday, accusing Gov. Robert Bentley of misusing campaign funds and not following...
WSCC

Friendly game of basketball kicks off Spring 2017 Learning Communities at Wallace State

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Wallace State cheerleaders Kevin Williams and Kenna Alexander root for the faculty/staff team. HANCEVILLE -  A friendly game of basketball kicked off the Spring 2017 Learning Communities events at Wallace State Community College. The student...
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Bentley awards grant to assist elderly, disabled abuse victims

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MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $1.9 million grant to provide care services for elderly and disabled victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation. The Alabama Department of Human Resources is using the funds...
Josh McBrayer

Lady Eagles close out home schedule in style; drop Altamont 87-42 to punch ticket...

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BREMEN - It was the last time Emme Willoughby stepped foot on the Cold Springs floor as a Lady Eagle, and she made the most of it, dropping in 25 in an 87-42 drumming...

Fairview holds on to win, 55-48, over Pleasant Grove, advances to regionals for 3rd...

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FAIRVIEW - Fairview looked to punch their ticket to the Northwest Regionals for the third consecutive season, but it was not an easy road to get there as they took on the Pleasant Grove...
Josh McBrayer

NORTHWEST GIRLS’ SUB-REGIONAL: Monday scores and regional schedule

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) northwest sub-regional play began tonight, with the qualifying girls' teams. Boys' sub-regional games are tomorrow night at 7 p.m. MONDAY SCORES: 1A Girls: Holy Spirit 78, Addison...
W.C. Mann

Cullman Middle School’s Jadon Li wins Cullman County Spelling Bee

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CULLMAN - The 91st annual Cullman County Spelling Bee was held at Temple Baptist Church Monday evening, and Jadon Li, a seventh grader from Cullman Middle School, took the top prize. Li will represent...
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Leyton Seal’s basket sends Good Hope Lady Raiders to Northwest Regional

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GOOD HOPE - Good Hope forward Leyton Seal converted a missed 3-pointer by Savanna Derrick into a game winner for the Lady Raiders, pulling out a thrilling 40-38 victory over Winfield in the Northwest...
WSCC

Wallace State baseball extends winning streak to 8 games; WSCC softball wins pair at...

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HANCEVILLE – Conner Daniel’s bloop single lifted Wallace State baseball to its second walk-off victory in three days in the Lions’ 8-7 seven-inning win over Northeast Mississippi in Monday’s doubleheader opener. Wallace State (8-1) rallied...
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Bail bonds, part 1: letter of the law

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CULLMAN COUNTY - In response to our readers’ questions concerning bail bonds, specifically how amounts are determined, we dug into the matter and will present a four-part series. In this first part, we present...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1957

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From the Files of 1957: Beal Rites Held Funeral services were held, at Enon, on January 1st, for Mrs. Della Mae Beal, age 56, of Route Two, Vinemont. The Reverend Gus Buttram conducted the services...
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Obituary: Linda Gail Griffin

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Funeral service for Linda Gail Griffin, 62, will be held Monday, February 13, 2017 beginning at 11 am at Moss Service Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on...
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Obituary: Juanita Scott

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Graveside service for Juanita Scott, 74, will be held Monday, February 6 beginning at 11 am at Holly Pond Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home directed.  
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Obituary: Jack Hill Garnett

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Funeral services for Jack Hill Garnett, age 81 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Fairview with Bro. David Chambers and Bro. Gene Higginbotham officiating;...
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Obituary: Bertha Lee Flanigan

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Funeral services for Bertha Lee Flanigan, 78, of Hanceville will be Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church; with interment in the Colony Cemetery. Visitation on Saturday from...
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Obituary: Tammy McKenzie Davis

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Funeral services for Tammy McKenzie Davis, age 54 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Cullman Heritage Chapel with Dr. Tim Lipsey and Rev. Clyde Ledlow officiating; interment in...
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Obituary: Donald David Patton

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Donald David Patton, 83 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation in Double Springs. Mr. Patton was born on May 9, 1933 in Double Springs, Alabama....
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2017 Northwest Regional basketball tournament schedule

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Fairview celebrates Friday night after defeating West Point, 67-63, to claim the area 5A, Area 12 championship. HANCEVILLE - The 24th annual AHSAA Northwest Regional basketball tournament will be held at Wallace State Community College's...
Andrew Cryer

Shedd, Harbison want to know what you think of Gov. Bentley

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Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope and Rep. Randall Shedd, R- Fairview CULLMAN - Members of Cullman's legislative delegation took to social media on Sunday to voice their concern over Gov. Robert Bentley's appointment of Attorney...
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Part 2: There but for fortune: a mother’s story

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  This is the true story of heartache, physical, sexual and alcohol abuse, love, hate, financial burdens and finally, finding joy, happiness and hope. We trust that you will understand why the names and some of...
Steven Porter

Dinner and a show: Hanceville school musicians hosting Valentine’s Day dinner

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Hanceville Dog Pound Players HANCEVILLE - On Valentine's Day (That's this coming Tuesday, Feb. 14.  Don't forget it, guys!) the music department of Hanceville High School will host a dinner for the community, featuring live...
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Foxgloves & Fireflies: life in the South

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I was asked recently what I love about life in a small town. It caught me off guard, but after thinking about it, I realized my answer, which was that I love getting to...
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Colony to host Black History Month celebration

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Colony Town Council members are (front) Julian Fields, (center) Jamelle Dimbo, (back, l-r) Mayor Donnis Leeth, Tam Malcolm, Myra Twitty and Curtis Johnson. COLONY - The Town of Colony will celebrate Black History Month at...
Cullman Regional

Cullman Regional CEO earns top healthcare management credential

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James Clements, FACHE, president/CEO at Cullman Regional CULLMAN - James Clements, FACHE, president/CEO at Cullman Regional, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare...
WSCC

Wallace State and Auburn University explore aviation partnership

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Charles “CJ” Hincy, director, Auburn Governmental Affairs; Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman; Earle Thompson, manager, Auburn UAS Program; James Birdsong, Auburn lecturer; Wayne Ceynowa, Auburn chief flight instructor; William “Bill” Hutto, director, Auburn Airport and...
Heather Mann

Cullman pro-life group rallies against Planned Parenthood

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CULLMAN - A pro-life rally gathered Saturday morning in the parking lot of the Cullman County Courthouse. The rally, organized by local woman Katie Thompson, was part of a national movement against abortion and...
Johnny Thornton

Sports feature: Upsets common in prep basketball playoffs

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CULLMAN - Upsets are a regular occurrence in post-season Alabama High School Athletic Association basketball play. Through the first segment of this year's play-off format, 15 of them have occurred in hotly contested area...
W.C. Mann

Hanceville council names Cemetery Rehabilitation Authority, approves upcoming special events

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HANCEVILLE - After a vote at the last meeting to create a Cemetery Rehabilitation Authority, the Hanceville City Council on Thursday voted to appoint three members who were approached and agreed to serve.  The...

Fairview defeats West Point, 67-63, to claim area 5A, Area 12 championship

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HAYDEN - Last year, West Point defeated Fairview in the opening game of the area tournament, ending their season. This year, the Aggies were determined not to fall to them again, with the area...
Andrew Cryer

Baileyton Town Council addresses finances; Dyar new president of mayor’s association

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BAILEYTON -  A big portion of Baileyton’s town council meeting this week focused on the town hall basement. In particular, the almost $6,000 the council says the latest renter, MultiLine Cable Company, LLC, owes...
Josh McBrayer

AHSAA basketball area tournament play: Friday scores and sub-regional schedule

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) basketball area tournament play continued tonight. Below are the results of Friday night's games, as well as the boys' and girls' sub-regional championship games schedules...
Josh McBrayer

Holly Pond hits triple digits (again) to claim 3A, Area 11 title

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HOLLY POND - For the 29th time this year, the Holly Pond Broncos did what they do best- win. The Broncos defeated the Locust Fork Hornets by a final of 101-49 to win the...
W.C. Mann

Honorable Kim Chaney sworn in for fifth term as Cullman County District Judge

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Honorable Kim Chaney straightens his tie as his children look on. CULLMAN - On Friday afternoon, the Honorable Kim Chaney was sworn in for his fifth term as Judge of the Cullman County District Court,...
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Undercover operation leads to meth distribution arrest

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CULLMAN -  A local woman is behind bars after allegedly selling methamphetamine to undercover officers. Cullman Police Sgt. Chris Thomason, Officer Trey Higginbotham and Officer Shannon Cheatwood arrested Jennifer Alicia Tennihill, 30, of Cullman this...
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2 arrested in Cullman for marijuana trafficking

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Dylan Moody, left, and Nicolas Moody, right CULLMAN -  Two men were arrested Thursday in Cullman and charged with trafficking in marijuana. Nicholas Moody, 18, of Cullman and Dylan Moody, 24, of Riverside, California are...
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Convicted felon from Hoover arrested with drugs, firearms in Cullman

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CULLMAN - A Hoover man is behind bars after attempting to trade a shotgun and drugs for a handgun with an undercover officer in Cullman. On Wednesday, Feb. 8, investigators with the Cullman City...
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Warrior man arrested after 3-week burglary spree in Cullman

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CULLMAN - A rash of recent burglaries was solved after Cullman City Police Department investigators conducted an undercover operation. Over the last three weeks, multiple thefts from the parking lot of Lowe’s were reported to...