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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Tanya Arnold

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...
Rachel Bryant

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...
Josh McBrayer

Addison Lady Bulldogs dominate, claim 1A, Area 12 title

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ADDISON - It was just another day at the office Monday afternoon as the defending 2A (now in 1A) state volleyball champions, the Addison Lady Bulldogs, dropped the Brilliant Lady Tigers in straight sets...
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West Point council approves budget, talks community improvement

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Construction of West Point's new fire station is set to be complete in about eight months. Photo from Oct. 11, 2016. WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council held its regular monthly meeting on...
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West Point council approves budget, talks community improvement

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Construction of West Point's new fire station is set to be complete in about eight months. Photo from Oct. 11, 2016. WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council held its regular monthly meeting on...
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COUNTY CHAMPS! Good Hope’s 38-8 victory gives Raiders 4th middle school title in 5...

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GOOD HOPE - Linebacker Jared Pugh returned a Hanceville interception 40 yards for a touchdown with 2:55 remaining, sealing Good Hope's 38-8 dominance of the Bulldogs and putting the finishing touch on the Raiders’...
Hannah Ward

Bosom Buddies ride for cancer for 4th year

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CULLMAN – At Cullman Regional Medical Center, 99 bikers and 49 co-riders lined up to ride. Who were they riding for? They were riding for mothers, fathers, family and friends. They were riding for...
Rachel Dawsey

Peinhardt Farm Day coming this Saturday

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CULLMAN - The pig, sheep, baby chicks and bunnies are getting used to school kids petting them every day.  The mules are pulling the covered wagon of school kids singing "Old MacDonald Had a...
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Local duo starts child-hunger initiative

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Photo, l-r: Cullman County Commissioners Garry Marchman and Kerry Watson, Ben South, Melissa Betts and Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker CULLMAN - As everyone prepares for the Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, there is...
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Elaine Willingham excited for Atlantic City

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Left to right: Dan Willingham (husband), Elaine Willingham, Jason Willingham (son), Anna Lanier (daughter), Clara Lanier (granddaughter), David Lanier (son-in-law), Violet Lanier (granddaughter) Not pictured: grandson Liam Lanier, granddaughter Esther Lanier and son Daniel Willingham   CULLMAN...
Josh McBrayer

The Road to Birmingham: AHSAA volleyball post-season schedule

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CULLMAN - Postseason play for volleyball in the Alabama High School Athletic Association begins Monday and Tuesday with the first segment, area tournaments. Classes 1A-3A will play on Monday with the 4A-7A to play Tuesday....
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Week 9 Recap: Complete playoff picture unclear

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CULLMAN COUNTY - With one week left in regional play for Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) football, the complete playoff picture is still unclear. From The Cullman Tribune coverage area, the Addison Bulldogs are...
Josh McBrayer

Cyclones sweep Aggies heading into playoffs

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CULLMAN - In the fall, Saturdays are reserved for football and that was obvious at Cullman High School as fans flocked to Oliver Woodard stadium to see the Cullman Cyclones take on the Fairview...
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Discussing a “Southern family saga”

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Former Welti native, Charlotte Thomas March, will be one of 10 authors at this year's annual Moulton Reading in the Garden on Oct. 18. When Charlotte Thomas March was growing up in the farming community...
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Praying for peace and mercy

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Participants gathered at Hamby Park in Hanceville at noon Saturday for the third annual Rosary Rally. HANCEVILLE - Concerned citizens gathered for a rally Saturday in Hanceville, but there were no banners with elephants or...

Cullman Democrats hosting several area events

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats gathered for their October meeting recently to discuss pressing issues about the local party and recent events throughout the country. The group plans to send aid to states hit...
Andrew Cryer

Crowds enjoy Hanceville’s Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival

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HANCEVILLE - Historic downtown Hanceville was abuzz on Saturday, as crowds enjoyed the 7th Annual Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival. The breezy and slightly cooler weather made for a great day for those...
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Local teams wrap up regular season in Cullman tournament

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CULLMAN - Cullman County Tournament champion Fairview and runner-up Good Hope joined Cullman in the Lady Bearcats' annual pre-area volleyball invitational tournament Saturday. Nine schools battled it out through round-robin play followed by a tournament...
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St. Bernard wins Oktoberfest Classic small school title

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CULLMAN - Things were rather normal for area cross country runners as they participated in the 8th annual St. Bernard Prep School Oktoberfest Classic Saturday morning. St. Bernard and Cold Springs went head to head...
W.C. Mann

Supporting more than one worthy cause

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Pilot Club members Becky Richardson, Peggy Harris, and Nan Auston catch their breath during a busy morning. CULLMAN - The Pilot Club of Cullman held their annual rummage sale at the Cullman Fairgrounds Friday and...
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Bulldogs feel the sting in 49-35 loss to Hornets

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HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville seniors were looking to go out with a win in their last game played at home, but Locust Fork had other plans as they got by the Bulldogs, 49-35. Locust Fork...
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Rattlers take down Eagles, 50-21

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ATHENS - The Cold Springs Eagles lost a tough one on the road Friday night, 50-21, to the Tanner Rattlers.  The Rattlers celebrated their homecoming with a huge night from seniors Lee Hisbon, Chadarius...
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Bulldogs remain perfect; conquer Chiefs 37-20

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NORTH COURTLAND - The undefeated Addison Bulldogs took on the R.A. Hubbard Chiefs Friday night in an important road game in Courtland looking to solidify their place as the No.1 seed in their region. The...
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Big plays doom Aggies

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HAYDEN - It was a late season homecoming for the Hayden Wildcats Friday night and they made the most of it, winning a shootout with the Fairview Aggies 50-40. Hayden used big plays to...
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Meek upends Southeastern 62-45

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ARLEY - In an exciting back and forth tonight from Meek’s home field, the Meek Tigers outscored the Southeastern Mustangs 62-45. The start of the game was unimpressionable until the 1:40 mark of the first...

West Point erupts for 35 2nd half points; dominates Good Hope, 50-6

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WEST POINT - A close game for the first half became a domination by the West Point Warriors in the second half Friday night against the Good Hope Raiders. The Warriors carried the ball into...
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Bearcats topple Southside-Gadsden 56-35

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CULLMAN – It was a great first quarter of football, with both teams making decent offensive plays and several strong defensive stands, but that’s the closest the game was, as the Bearcats turned it...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1898, 1917 and 1940

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From the Files of 1898: Logan is rapidly becoming an important town. The density of the population of the community may be estimated from the fact that there are 500 school children within walking distance...
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Hanceville City Council readies for Saturday’s Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival

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HANCEVILLE - Saturday’s Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival was on the top of the agenda at this week’s Hanceville City Council meeting. Pam Reid, on behalf of the festival, requested the “partial closure of...
Hannah Ward

Maebell Apel honored with rare Colonel Cullmann Award

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John Apel accepts the Colonel Cullmann Award, Honorary Col. Cullmann medallion and Key to the City from Mayor Max A. Townson on behalf of his mother, Maebell Apel. CULLMAN – At this week’s Cullman City...
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K-9 deputy aids in arrest of man in Bug Tussle

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BUG TUSSLE - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) today arrested John Dennis Smith, 39, of Cullman for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, attempting...

3 arrested in Bremen on drug charges

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BREMEN - Cullman Police Department Narcotics Investigators Chris Thomason and Justin Craft, along with three members of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) today executed a search warrant at...

(Updated) Wildfires still active in Hanceville and Garden City

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Updated Oct. 14, 5:50 p.m. According to Cullman County Fire and EMS Dispatch, two fires remain active at this time. Garden City firefighters are on the scene of the fire at Garden City Cemetery....
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Saturday Event Guide- Oct. 15

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CULLMAN -  We have another packed fall Saturday on deck. Check out the list below and click on the links for full details. Be sure to visit our full online calendar at http://www.cullmansense.com/calendar, where...
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The Aggies are coming home

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FAIRVIEW - After a little more than two long years, the Fairview Aggies are coming home. A state building inspector this morning approved the newly constructed concrete bleachers on the home side of Dafford...
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Tough loss for Broncos on the road, 56-27

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FULTONDALE - Tonight, the Holly Pond Broncos hoped for another win to follow their victory against Hanceville last week. They traveled all the way down to Fultondale to play the Wildcats, but they fell...
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Online hay listing now available for Alabama farmers in face of drought conditions

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MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries in cooperation with the Alabama Agribusiness Council, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the Alabama Farmers Federation are launching an online...
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CCBOE Oct. meeting notes

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County School Board held their October meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11, where several items were discussed and approved.   Approved request from Hanceville Middle School to pay Kim Kanaday $5 per game...
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Best-selling author Garth Stein to visit Wallace State Oct. 19

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HANCEVILLE - Best-selling author Garth Stein (www.garthstein.com) will visit the Wallace State Community College campus on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 9:30 a.m., in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre, located in the Student Center.  Stein is...
Josh McBrayer

Cullman splits non area tri-match

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CULLMAN - The Lady Bearcats split a pair of matches Thursday afternoon, defeating Hayden in straight sets and falling to Meek two sets to one. The first match of the day featured the Cullman Lady...
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Beech Grove Road to close Oct. 20 for replacement of Bavar Creek Bridge

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GOOD HOPE - The long-awaited replacement of the century-old Bavar Creek Bridge in Good Hope will begin on Thursday, Oct. 20.  According to the City of Good Hope, a portion of Beech Grove Road (County...
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(Update) House fire results in total loss; no injuries

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JOPPA - A house fire today in the community of Joppa resulted in the total loss of the residence, but thankfully no one was injured. Multiple volunteer fire departments responded to the blaze on Alabama...
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WSCC volleyball clinches 9th straight ACCC regular season title

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Wallace State sophomore MaKenzie Bearden celebrates a point against Faulkner State on Thursday. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team clinched its ninth consecutive Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) regular season title on Thursday, beating...
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Former CHS principal Bouldin guilty of trespassing

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Dr. Elton Bouldin seen at his trial on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 at the Cullman County Courthouse CULLMAN - Former Cullman High School principal Dr. Elton Bouldin today was found guilty by Cullman County Circuit...

Wildfires along I-65 near mile marker 300 now contained

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Updated Oct. 13 at 3 p.m., According to the Good Hope Volunteer Fire Department, the fires are now contained. All lanes should be open by 3:30. Please continue to use caution in the area until...

Multiple fire departments on scene of Joppa house fire

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See updated story here: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2016/10/13/update-house-fire-results-total-loss-no-injuries JOPPA - Multiple volunteer fire departments are on the scene of a house fire on Alabama Highway 69 in front of New Jerusalem Church, which is located at 16818 Alabama...
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Cullman’s female Marine returns from boot camp

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CULLMAN - Emma Goodwin graduated from Cullman High School in 2016 with her eyes set on serving the country that she loves by joining the United States Marine Corps. Goodwin left Cullman on July...
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Gov. Bentley bans burning in 46 counties, including Cullman

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MONTGOMERY – Gov. Robert Bentley on Wednesday signed a Drought Emergency Declaration due to extremely dry conditions. The declaration, often referred to as a ‘No Burn Order,’ prohibits all outdoor burning for 46 counties...
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Wallace State volleyball hosts Faulkner State on Thursday, looking to secure 9th consecutive regular...

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Wallace State’s August Newberry prepares to dig a Snead State serve in last week’s match as Jamie Pittman looks on. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team is on the brink of clinching its ninth consecutive...
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Wallace State’s Student Government Association distributes backpacks to campus police department as part of...

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Pictured are, from left: Wallace State SGA staff representative Whit Rice, SGA student members Nick Parrott and Kelci Tuggle, Wallace State police officers Brandi Parker, Shane Drake and Jimmy Posey and SGA student members...
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Update: DA declines to prosecute man who shot George Flanigan

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CULLMAN - Cullman County District Attorney C. Wilson Blaylock has declined to prosecute Ronald McLaughlin for the Sept. 17 shooting of George Lamar Flanigan. The Cullman Police Department said in a statement, "The CPD submitted...
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Baileyton man arrested for attempted murder

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CULLMAN COUNTY -  Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators on Tuesday arrested Alexander "Alex" Austin Thomas, 31, of Baileyton for attempted murder, first-degree theft of property and first-degree burglary. According to a statement from the...
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WaLLi proves to be a big success at Wallace State

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Photo: WaLLi member Gloria Lawler learns how to use her smartphone with the help of instructor Jamie Fallin. HANCEVILLE - Just in its first semester, the new Wallace State Lifelong Learning Institute, or WaLLi, is...
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Area preview- week no. 9

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Holly Pond Broncos (5-2, 2-2) @ Fultondale Wildcats (6-1, 4-0) 3A, Region 6 Wildcats Stadium - Fultondale Thursday 7 p.m. SERIES: 1st meeting LAST WEEK: Holly Pond defeated Hanceville 40-16, Fultondale defeated Susan Moore 62-14. Broncos are coming off a...
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Wallace State’s Krigbaum recognized with OTA Award of Excellence

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Photo: Kelly Krigbaum, left, instructor and fieldwork coordinator of Wallace State Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program, was presented the OTA Award of Excellence by the Alabama Occupational Therapy Association. The award was presented...
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Shoals Christian defeats St. Bernard in straight sets

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CULLMAN - It was tough sledding for the St. Bernard Lady Saints Tuesday night as the Shoals Christian Lady Flame took the Region 2, Area 13 match three sets to none. After taking the first...