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City of Cullman lifts water restrictions

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CULLMAN - The City of Cullman today removed all water restrictions from city water customers. The move comes more than four months after restrictions were first put in place due to a severe drought. According...
Robin Lambert

New Eagle Scouts, leader recognized at awards dinner

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Left to right: Guest speaker Bill McCartney, Chad White, Logan Buckelew, Addison Cofer, Aaron “Trey” Tews III, Zachary Clayton, Dallas Curtis and District Award of Merit recipient Michael Burchett CULLMAN - Boy Scouts and adult...
Brian Bradberry

Cullman Rotary Club members assist in making Cullman Police Department “safe exchange zone” a...

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Left to right: Perry Shields, Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Mike Krassick CULLMAN - Since the introduction of e-commerce and internet sales transactions, robberies, assaults and even murder have been a concern nationwide. Finding a...
Josh McBrayer

A thriller and a thumping: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles win 2A, Area 13...

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BREMEN - It was a thriller and a thumping Thursday night as the Cold Springs Eagles welcomed the Winston County Yellow Jackets to Bremen for a pair of 2A, Area 13 championship games. Cold Springs...
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Strong 4th quarter propels Fairview girls to first area championship since 1996

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FAIRVIEW - Fairview won their first county title in 34 years in the last weekend of January in the Cullman County Tournament at Wallace against Cold Springs. They were looking to end another long...
Josh McBrayer

AHSAA basketball area tournament play: Thursday 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 Thursday night's games, as well as the boys' and girls' sub-regional championship games schedules...
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CCBOE after-school meal program picking up speed

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Image credit: United States Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service CULLMAN COUNTY - In January, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) implemented a new federal program to provide after-school meals for area students. ...
Sharon Windham

Cullman County Spelling Bee rescheduled to Feb. 13

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Some of this year's participants CULLMAN - The Cullman County Spelling Bee, that was scheduled to take place on Feb. 27, has been moved up to Monday, Feb 13.  The event will take place at...

Community veterinarians offering discounted spay and neuter services in February

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CULLMAN - Throughout the month of February, some veterinarians and animal clinics in Cullman County will be offering discounted on spay and neuter services. This is part of a “community service,” according to Cindy at...
Dustin Isom

Cullman City Police Chief Kenny Culpepper addresses local mental healthcare and suicide

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CULLMAN - As we reported last week, Cullman County has seen a frightening increase in the number of suicides in 2017 compared to last year. (See: www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/02/02/cullman-co-sees-frightening-increase-suicides) We sat down with Cullman City Police...
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Remembering Nate: Parents of local suicide victim open up about the impact of loss

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Nate Spicer was only 17 years old when he took his own life. Note: The Tribune does not and will not solicit stories from families in moments of such deep sorrow.  After our first article...
John Hood

Lady Raiders claim 4A, Area 10 title, upsetting Dora 49-46 on the road

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Left to right: Coach Amanda Swann, and All Tournament team members Savanna Derrick, Kate Kent (MVP) and Leyton Seal- All images courtesy of Good Hope Principal John Hood DORA - The Good Hope Lady Raiders...
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Jeff Sessions confirmed as attorney general

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Jeff Sessions testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. (Source: AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (RNN) - The Senate has confirmed Sen. Jeff Sessions as U.S....
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Weather Alert: Severe thunderstorm watch, hazardous weather outlook for Cullman County

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CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for several counties, including Cullman, until midnight tonight. Counties included: Blount Cherokee Colbert Cullman DeKalb Etowah Fayette Franklin Jackson Jefferson Lamar Lauderdale Lawrence Limestone Madison Marion Marshall Morgan St. Clair Walker Winston A HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK is also in effect for the Cullman...
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Chest Medicine of Cullman named Alpha-1 Foundation Clinical Resource Center Program

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Left to right: Nurse Practitioner Kristy Keiffer, Dr. Scott Warner and Nurse Practitioner Glenda Cole CULLMAN - Chest Medicine (CMED) of Cullman, founded by Dr. Scott Warner in 1996, has earned the distinguished honor of...
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Wallace State’s Applied Technologies Division hosting 2nd annual Signing Day Feb. 16

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2016 Technical Signing Day HANCEVILLE –  Wallace State Community College’s Applied Technologies Division is hosting its second annual Career Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day on Thursday, Feb. 16, at the James C. Bailey Center...

Cullman City Parks and Rec collects awards at state parks and rec conference

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CULLMAN – Cullman City Parks and Recreation was recognized recently at the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association’s state conference with two awards: Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs received the Chester Freeman Park Board Award and...
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EDITORIAL: ATRIP2 and how it will affect Cullman County

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The following editorial was submitted by Association of County Commissions of Alabama Executive Director, Sonny Brasfield: Tomorrow morning millions of folks in Alabama will turn the switch, throw the car in reverse and head out...

“Historic Alabama Courthouses: A Century of Their Images and Stories” by Delos Hughes

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ALABAMA - Professor of politics (emeritus) at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, Delos Hughes has gathered a wonderful pictorial collection of courthouses in Alabama, those wonderful buildings which were and are the...

Hanceville defeats Vinemont, 57-43, to advance to championship Thursday

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HANCEVILLE - After defeating Oakman to clinch the area title Jan. 13, Hanceville looked to get off to a quick start in the first game of the night against the Vinemont Eagles. That was...
Josh McBrayer

AHSAA basketball area tournament play: Tuesday scores and boys’ championship schedule

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) basketball area tournament play continued tonight. Below are the results of Tuesday night's games, as well as the area boys' championship games schedules (italicized). 1A, Area...
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Cold Springs turns back St. Bernard 57-42; Eagles to meet Winston Co. for 2A,...

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BREMEN - Cold Springs got the breathing room they needed in the third quarter to put away the St. Bernard Saints 57-42 Tuesday night in the semifinals of the AHSAA Class 2A, Area 13...
Josh McBrayer

Breaking records and chasing titles; Holly Pond dominates Susan Moore, 117-42

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HOLLY POND - It was total domination from the opening to the final horn Tuesday night as the Holly Pond Broncos took care of the Susan Moore Bulldogs in the first round of the...
Heather Mann

Holly Pond water receives excellent report from ADEM

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HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council had a packed agenda at this week’s meeting. After opening statements, financial report approval and the welcoming of public comments, the council dove right into their...
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Obituary: Bobby Rasco

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Mr. Bobby Rasco, 77 of Fairview, passed away Sunday evening in Huntsville. Mr. Rasco was born in Marshall County to Dewitt and Sybil Miller Rasco. Mr. Rasco was predeceased by his parents. He is survived...
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Wallace State’s Winston County Works program certifying students in CDL and welding classes

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The current CDL class at the Winston County Works program includes, from left, Justin Rowe, Danny Crump and Roger Travis. They make up the 4th class to enroll in the CDL training program. DOUBLE SPRINGS...
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Wallace State basketball teams reel off 3rd consecutive home conference sweep

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Wallace State sophomore Jaylen McCoy (20) pulls up for a jumper in the Lions’ win over Gadsden State on Monday. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s basketball teams pulled off their third consecutive home conference sweep on...
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The Cullman County Public Library System, part 1: the early years (1890-1946)

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CULLMAN - The main branch of Cullman County’s public library system- located at 200 Clark St. NE- is a well-known local landmark. However, the library did not always reside at its current location- in...
Heather Mann

Finances a priority at Fairview Town Council meeting

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FAIRVIEW - Finances were the topic at hand for a large portion of Monday night’s town council meeting in Fairview. Council members were briefed on financial reports concerning the general town fund, street fund,...
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Piano Recital Featuring UA School of Music Professor Dr. Kevin T. Chance

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HANCEVILLE - Dr. Kevin T. Chance, assistant professor of piano and chair of the Gloria Narramore Moody Piano Area at the University of Alabama’s School of Music will have a piano recital on Thursday,...
W.C. Mann

More residential lofts coming to downtown Cullman

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CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met Monday evening, and with an abbreviated agenda, approved two conditional use requests for property rezoning, the first of which was for loft apartments on Second...
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AHSAA basketball area tournament play: Monday scores and girls’ championship schedule

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) basketball area tournament play began tonight. Below are the results of Monday night's games, as well as the area girls' championship games schedules (italicized). 1A, Area...
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Cold Springs dominates, Winston County survives; sets up showdown in 2A Area 13 finals

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BREMEN - It was smooth sailing for the Cold Springs Lady Eagles and the Winston County Lady Yellow Jackets in the first round of the girls 2A Area 13 Tournament Monday night. Cold Springs 70,...
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Fairview, West Point roll to easy wins; will play for area championship

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FAIRVIEW - It is now area tournament time for Cullman County teams. Fairview's girls are hosting the Class 5A, Area 12 tournament for the first time. They, along with county foe, West Point, rolled...
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Obituary: Wanda Garrison

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Wanda Garrison, 81, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, formerly of Double Springs, entered into rest on February 4, 2017. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 1pm at Fairview Cemetery in...
Andrew Cryer

Voter registration hot topic at Feb. Cullman Co. Republican Party meeting with Sec. John...

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Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republicans held their monthly meeting over the weekend, welcoming special guest. Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill. Merrill, who was elected in Nov. 2014,...
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Flourish of Cullman hosting a night of food, fun and beer at Goat Island

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CULLMAN - On Feb. 17, starting at 6 p.m. at Goat Island Brewing, Flourish of Cullman will hold its first fundraising event since organizing in October 2016. The event, called “Flourish of Cullman Seeking Cultivators,”...
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Feb. is National Heart Month: Cullman Regional to host seminar, give free heart disease...

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CULLMAN - According to Cullman Regional, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Cullman County. February is National Heart Month, and the hospital is hosting several events, including free heart disease screenings,...
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Wallace State athletics roundup: Golf season preview; baseball & women’s tennis weekend recaps

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Freshman Tempie Ennis returns a serve against Snead State over the weekend. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s men’s golf team gets the 2017 spring season underway today at Eastern Florida State College’s Titan Invitational in Melbourne,...
Heather Mann

Sacred Heart Youth kick off Relay for Life fundraising campaign

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CULLMAN - The youth of Sacred Heart Catholic Church have begun their second annual Relay for Life campaign. The group held a fundraiser over the weekend to help raise money toward their initial goal...
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Saint Bernard athletes presented rings

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(Left to right): Coach Tim Vaughn, Coach Stephen Calvert, Dominic Pautler, Marco Tona, Caleb Guthery, Casey Guthery, Andrew Sweeney, Jalen Lee, Josh Chiodo, Coach William Calvert and Father Marcus Voss CULLMAN - Saint Bernard athletes...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1957

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From the Files of 1957 Hanceville Happenings Holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clate Hamrick were Mr. and Mrs.  Bert Hamrick, Mr. and Mrs. Quinnon Holmes and son and Mrs. Jack Waldrop and children, all of...
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This week in Cullman history (Jan. 31- Feb. 6)

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This week in Cullman history (Jan. 31- Feb. 6) On Feb. 2-3, 1996, Cullman County experienced a large ice storm. Rain began falling on the night of Feb. 2, freezing almost immediately, and was followed...

Three area middle schools qualify for state scholar’s bowl tournament

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman County will be well represented in upcoming scholastic competitions.  Two area high schools, Holly Pond and Good Hope, qualified for the Alabama Scholastic Competition Association's (ASCA) Scholar's Bowl state championship...
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Special guests have a ball at Holly Pond- West Point game

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WEST POINT - West Point High School rolled out the welcome mat to members of the Cullman County Center for the Developmentally Disabled (CCCDD) Friday night, in between senior night and the varsity basketball...
Bill Piper

AHSAA basketball area tournament play begins Monday

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CULLMAN COUNTY- Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) basketball area tournament play begins tomorrow. Below is the schedule for the week.   Monday: 1A, Area 12 (G) @ Addison Addison vs. Meek/Lynn winner 6:30 p.m.   2A, Area 12 (G)...
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Bonkers for bees!

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CULLMAN - Ever play in a bed of clover when you were a child? If not, that might have been because the little blooms of the clover were almost always covered with honey bees,...
Loretta Gillespie

A tribute to my friend, Tom Drake

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Tom Drake and his best buddy, Miss Minnie   Did you ever wonder if people dance in Heaven? What about pets, do you ever wonder if there are pets in Heaven? If so, then Tom Drake is...
Heather Mann

Focus on: Restoring Women Outreach

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Director Summer Blalock and program graduate Betty Dunn CULLMAN - Ever since its beginning in 2011, Restoring Women Outreach has been helping women recover from substance abuse and addiction. The program began when executive director...
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Obituary: Sara Darlene Smith

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Sara Darlene Smith, 62, of Haleyville, entered into rest on February 3, 2017 at St. Vincent's Hospital. Mrs. Smith was born on December 12, 1954 in Haleyville. Darlene was a member of Philadelphia Deliverance Tabernacle....
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Local athletes show up and show out at State Indoor Track and Field Championships

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Cullman's Garrison Hill took the top spot in the 6A pole vault; it was Hill’s second straight gold.  BIRMINGHAM - Several local schools sent participants to the State Indoor Track and Field Championships at...
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Obituary: Martha Nell Bolding

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Funeral service for Martha Nell Bolding, 92, will be 11am Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at Cullman Heritage Chapel, interment Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, February 6 from 3:30 pm – 8 pm...
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Obituary: Francis M. Kane Jr.

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Funeral services for Francis M. Kane, age 52 of Cullman, will be Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with Father Patrick Egan, O.S.B. officiating; interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Cullman...
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Obituary: Rodger Helms

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Funeral Services for Rodger Helms, 60, will be Monday, February 6, 2017 at Moss Service Chapel at 11 a.m. with interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Rev. Tommy Graves officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:30...
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Obituary: James Bennie Bonds

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Visitation will be January 6 from 12 pm - 2pm at the funeral home. Funeral services for James Bennie Bonds, 87 of Cullman, will be 2 pm Monday, February 6, 2017, at Cullman Heritage...
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Obituary: Linda Reynolds Shadrix

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Linda Reynolds Shadrix passed away February 2, 2017 at the age of 60. Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 6, 2017 at Moss Service Chapel at 2 pm with interment at High Rock Methodist...
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Obituary: Rayfol Gevon “Ray” Mosley

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Funeral services for Rayfol Gevon “Ray” Mosley, 60 of Eva, will be 3:30 pm Monday, February 6, 2017, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in Emeus Cemetery. Bro. Anthony Clark will be...
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Obituary: Thomas Edwin Drake

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Thomas Edwin Drake passed away at Cullman Regional Medical Center on February 2, 2017. He was born on December 5, 1930 in Falkville, Alabama to Douglas Drake and Gracie Powell Drake Jones. He is preceded...
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Obituary: Leslie Lynne Easterling

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Funeral service for Leslie Lynne Easterling, 48, will be held Sunday, February 05, 2017 beginning at 3 pm at Etha Baptist Cemetery, located at 8417 County Road 1545, Cullman, AL 35058-1184. Visitation will be...
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Obituary: William Dale Newman

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Memorial service for William Dale Newman, 62 of Cullman, will be 12:00pm Sunday, February 5, 2017, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Newman passed away...
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Obituary: Faye Shull Rutledge

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Faye Shull Rutledge passed away Feb. 1, 2017, at Woodland Village. She was born Nov. 15, 1937, in Decatur. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Madgie Shull; and sister, Sandi Wilhite....
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Obituary: Charles David Speegle

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Charles David Speegle of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on February 1, 2017 at the age of 69. Charles Speegle was born on June 4, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama to T. K. and Vivian Hutson Speegle. He...
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Obituary: Donald Hugh Pope

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Funeral service for Donald Hugh Pope will 3:30 pm. Saturday, February 4 at Moss-Service Chapel, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating with burial at Flint Creek cemetery. Visitation was Friday at the funeral home.
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Obituary: Wanda Marie Parker

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Wanda Marie Parker, age 70 of Cullman, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born January 26, 1947 to the late O.L. White and Dona Stevens White. She was...
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Sanctuary cities, ethics reform and mental healthcare: ambitious goals from Cullman’s legislative delegation

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L-R: Rep. Corey Harbison, Rep. Randall Shedd and Sen. Paul Bussman CULLMAN - Members of Cullman’s legislative delegation to Montgomery were among the special guest speakers at Saturday’s Cullman County Republican meeting. The trio, Sen....
Andrew Cryer

Circus comes to town

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CULLMAN - To the delight of many, the Loomis Bros. Circus made its annual winter return to Cullman Friday night, with the 2017 “FUNtasticTour.” It was a packed house at the Cullman County Agricultural...

Severe weather tax holiday approaching; new alert system coming to Cullman

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CULLMAN - Alabama will hold its sixth annual severe weather preparedness tax holiday, starting Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 at midnight, giving shoppers the opportunity to...
W.C. Mann

Cullman Big Band Dance a swinging success

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CULLMAN - On Friday evening, the Cullman Civic Center came alive with music and dance as hundreds of area youth and adults gathered for the 21st annual Cullman Big Band Dance.  Live music was...
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Part 1: 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...
Josh McBrayer

Harsh homecoming: Good Hope drops pair to Hanceville

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GOOD HOPE- In the last game of the 2016-17 basketball regular season, the Good Hope Raiders had their homecoming as they welcomed the Hanceville Bulldogs to town. It was the RJ Evans show early in...
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St. Bernard defeats Addison behind huge third quarter; Lady Bulldogs win on senior night

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ADDISON - It was senior night for the Addison Bulldogs as they took on the St. Bernard Saints. The girls won easily, 63-26, while the boys fell, 63-44.   St. Bernard 63, Addison 44 (Boys) A big...
Johnny Thornton

Broncos cap near-perfect regular season; Lady Warriors win 21st victory

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WEST POINT - Holly Pond completed a near perfect regular season Friday night; The Broncos, ranked second in Class 3A, won 68-46 over the West Point Warriors at Jim Boyd Gymnasium. Holly Pond finished the...

New, expansive search for Jordan Lee Wilson begins Saturday morning

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Jordan Lee Wilson was last seen by family and friends on May 15, 2016. BREMEN - Saturday morning, a group of approximately 40-45 people will gather at Rices Chapel Baptist Church in Bremen to begin...
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Tomorrow at the Agriplex: Bunnies Galore!

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Tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 4, the North Alabama Agriplex continues its Farm Kid's Club series. Tomorrow's class is "Bunnies Galore!" (Called "Hop to It!" on our website) Class time: 9-10:30 a.m. We will meet bunnies of all...
W.C. Mann

After months of turmoil, peace, as Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department gets back to business

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Kenneth Dees speaks with new Board Treasurer Butch Cupp and his wife after the meeting   BETHSADIA - The Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) board held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening.  Much of the...
Josh McBrayer

West Point soccer teams write their way to victory

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Senior members of the West Point soccer program accept the Powerade Power Through Award from local Coca-Cola managers David Goodwin and Jeff Williams. WEST POINT - It was an exciting day to be a soccer...
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(Update) Cullman County man arrested in pair of Walker County bank robberies

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From Ron Harris, Jasper Daily Mountain Eagle: WALKER COUNTY - A Cullman County man has been arrested and charged with a pair of bank robberies at the Curry branch of First Bank of Jasper. Following an...
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Leldon Maxcy: Making wood look good since 1997

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For the Southern Makers debut, Leldon Maxcy designed and built a 12-foot-tall replica of the state of Alabama, with each of the 67 counties cut out two times, once on reclaimed wood for the...
Josh McBrayer

Hartselle upsets Bearcats, Lady Bearcats

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HARTSELLE- It was dreary outside as well as inside the Hartselle High School Gymnasium Thursday night as the Cullman Bearcats and Lady Bearcats fell to their rivals, the Hartselle Tigers. Cullman started strong in the...
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Cullman County man arrested in pair of Walker County bank robberies

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From our friends at the Jasper Daily Mountain Eagle Arrest made in pair of bank robberies A Cullman County man has been arrested and charged with a pair of bank robberies at the Curry branch of...
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Meet Copper, the newest member of CP&R

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CULLMAN - You may have noticed a new, fuzzier than normal face around Cullman City Parks and Recreation (CP&R) lately. Turns out, there’s a new puppy in town. An adopted brown poodle, to be...
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Good Hope sweeps Vinemont in Thursday night hoops

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VINEMONT - It was senior night for the Vinemont Eagles as they took on the visiting Good Hope Raiders, but things did not go as planned as Good Hope ended up sweeping the Eagles. Vinemont...
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Wallace State baseball opens 2017 season on Friday with DH vs. Motlow State

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Blake Schilleci HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s baseball team opens the 2017 season on Friday, featuring a strong sophomore core in both the pitching staff and lineup. The Lions host Motlow State for a doubleheader on Friday...
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“He was a genuine man.”

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Reader Jeri Cadle Lee shared this photo with us, along with a note from her father, Jim Cadle, on the passing of Tom Drake today. "I presented Tom with his his 50 year Masonic pin...
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Vinemont welcomes another new business: Vinemont Welding and Fabrication holds ribbon cutting

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Owner Jeremy Harbison, center, cuts the ribbon at his new business, Vinemont Welding and Fabrication. VINEMONT - Vinemont native Jeremy Harbison and his family have for a few years now dreamed of owning their own...

Remembering Tom Drake: Dec. 5, 1930 – Feb. 2, 2017

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Updated to add service information: Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 5 from 1-3 p.m. at Vinemont Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. at Vinemont Baptist Church, with burial to...
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Known drug dealer charged with trafficking meth

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BERLIN - A man authorities refer to as a known drug dealer is behind bars, charged with trafficking methamphetamine. Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA),...
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Cullman Co. sees frightening increase in suicides

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CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman area is suffering an onslaught of a terrifying tragedy.  According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick, the county saw six confirmed suicides in January, with a probable seventh...
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Tools for life: Cullman Area Technology Academy opens doors to public

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Junior Cold Springs student John Campbell practicing the art of welding. If you come here, we're giving you tools.  No matter where you want to take it, this is a great place to start." CATA Principal...
Zach Glenn

SBI and state fire marshal leading investigation into Wednesday night’s fatal fire

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CULLMAN -  The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation, along with the Alabama State Fire Marshal, are now leading the investigation into Wednesday night's fatal house fire in Cullman. Cullman County...
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UPDATED: Man who barricaded himself in home with gasoline confirmed deceased by CPD

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Feb. 1, 2017 at 10:42 p.m. See updated article at: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/02/01/sbi-and-state-fire-marshal-leading-investigation-wednesday-nights-fatal-fire UPDATED Feb. 1, 2017 at 6:38 p.m. Sadly, CPD Chief Kenny Culpepper has confirmed that Frank Kane, the man who barricaded himself in his home...
Johnny Thornton

8 CHS athletes picked up on National Signing Day

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Front row, left to right: McKensi Burks, Kaitlin Cook, Sierra Easterwood, Hunter Brannon, Caleb Lipsey, Meredith McPherson, Hannah Morton, Tiffani Schwaiger Back row, left to right: CHS Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Mark Stephens, CHS...
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Local archers win first tournament of the season

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East Elementary Archery Team CULLMAN - Both the East Elementary School Archery Team and the Cullman Middle School Archery Team won their first tournament of the year, the Bankhead Middle School Warm-Up, on Saturday, Jan....
Emily Rainey

Holly Pond and Good Hope scholar’s bowl teams heading to state

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Holly Pond Scholar’s Bowl Team CULLMAN COUNTY - Two Cullman County high schools will be sending teams to the Alabama Scholastic Competition Association's state small high school scholar’s bowl tournament at Hoover High School in...
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February is the month to love your library

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Public Library System will be granting amnesty during “Love My Library Month,” beginning Wednesday, Feb. 1 and ending Tuesday, Feb. 28. During the month of February, all branches of the...

Wallace State hosting program for women affected by cancer treatments

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HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Salon and Spa Management program is now offering an outreach program through the American Cancer Society that helps women deal with the physical changes brought about by treatments...
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Cold Springs sweeps West Point on senior night

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BREMEN - For six Cold Springs players, tonight was their last regular season game, and they looked to finish on a high note against West Point.   Cold Springs 49, West Point 40 (Boys) Coach Tim Willoughby...
Josh McBrayer

A great night to be an Aggie: Fairview sweeps Good Hope

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FAIRVIEW - Tuesday night was a great night to be an Aggie as Fairview swept Good Hope on senior night at Joe Shults Gymnasium. Action was back and forth to open the boys’ game. Isaac...
Johnny Thornton

Hanceville wins a thriller as time expires; Lady Bulldogs fall to no. 2 Lady...

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HANCEVILLE - An almost heartbreaking loss became a thrilling victory for Hanceville when center R.J. Evans scored as time expired, giving the Bulldogs a 76-75 triumph over the Locust Fork Hornets Tuesday night at...
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Former Catoma Mart owners open The Tan Shack

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Left to right: Real Estate Agent Sadie Black, Danny Freeman and Angela Freeman CULLMAN - The Tan Shack is a new business in town. Located at 1618 Second Ave. SW, the business is enjoying its...