Cullman County Parks and Rec

70 anglers hit Smith Lake for 3rd annual Fishing for a Cure 4ALS Tournament...

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TRIMBLE - Thirty-five boats took to Smith Lake Saturday for the third annual Fishing for a Cure 4ALS Tournament. Conditions at sunrise were cloudy, then turned into sunshine with the temperature hitting the low...
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Billy Bob’s Stories and Stuff: To catch a mockingbird

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Those silly dogs of mine will chase anything that moves and a few things that don’t. They rarely catch the things they chase except the ones that don’t move. The non-moving objects have included...
The Good Sarmaritan Health Clinic

2nd Annual Caring for Cullman Concert set for Sept. 19

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CULLMAN - Christian music, country and Broadway fans will be delighted to know that local artists, Eric Bennett and Paige Harbison, will be performing at this year’s second annual Caring for Cullman Concert, brought...

2nd Annual Caring for Cullman Concert set for Sept. 19

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CULLMAN - Christian music, country and Broadway fans will be delighted to know that local artists, Eric Bennett and Paige Harbison, will be performing at this year’s second annual Caring for Cullman Concert, brought...
Owen Anderson

Meek Tigers fall just shy, 28-22

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TRINITY - The Meek Tigers traveled north to West Morgan High School to face off against the Decatur Heritage Christian Academy Eagles (DHCA) Friday night, after dropping a close contest at home against Lynn...
Sammy Confer

Raiders’ comeback falls short in 35-24 loss to Hamilton

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GOOD HOPE - This was a big region game for Good Hope as they looked to avoid going 0-3 on the season and 0-2 in the region in their game against Hamilton. But the...
Howard Cole

Stampede at Susan Moore as the Broncos win 34-28

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BLOUNTSVILLE - After a narrow loss to the J.B. Pennington Tigers last week, the Holly Pond Broncos traveled to Susan Moore for the Bulldogs' homecoming. The home team was 0-2 for the season and...

Hanceville pulls out a thriller over Vinemont, 28-22

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HANCEVILLE - Making plays on both sides of the football in the fourth quarter was the key to carry the Hanceville Bulldogs to a thrilling 28-22 victory over the Vinemont Eagles Friday night at...
Heith Yearwood on Twitter

West Point manhandles Springville, comes out on top 42-10

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WEST POINT - The West Point Warriors hosted the Springville Tigers tonight and both very physical teams showed their tenacity early on. Springville messed up on their first play, fumbling at their own 27-yard line,...
Josh McBrayer

Addison Bulldogs survive Sumiton Christian, 24-21

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SUMITON - It was a perfect night for football when the No. 8 Addison Bulldogs took to the road to face the Sumiton Christian Eagles. Addison won the toss and elected to defer to the...
Joe R. McElroy

Cullman drops second regional game in two weeks, loses 52-28 to undefeated Oxford

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CULLMAN – Oxford and Cullman came out swinging in the first quarter, each scoring on their first two drives, but Oxford kept on the gas, defeating Cullman 52-28. Though the Bearcats jumped out to a...

UPDATED: Pedestrian struck and killed on Highway 157 W in front of Logan’s Roadhouse

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Last updated Sept. 10, 5:15 p.m. CULLMAN - A pedestrian was hit and killed on Highway 157 West in front of Logan's Roadhouse Friday evening. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed that Reuben Doss, 55,...
Andrew Cryer

Dodge City Town Council talks blood drive, neighborhood watch and new ISO rating

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DODGE CITY - The Dodge City Town Council held a regular meeting on Thursday evening, where they discussed the Town’s blood drive, forming a neighborhood watch and receiving their Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating.   Mayor...
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CCBOE members recognized for academic achievements

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CULLMAN - Members of the Cullman County Board of Education were recognized and honored at the regular board meeting Thursday evening. All board members participate in the Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) Academy, which...
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Shedd weighs in on passage of BP legislation, Mac McCutcheon

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MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley signed a compromise bill on Thursday to use Alabama’s BP settlement funds to pay off a portion of the state’s debt, fund Medicaid and improve roads in Baldwin and...
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Wrong-way fleeing driver charged in fatal crash

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WARRIOR, Ala. (AP) - A driver has been charged after authorities say he refused to stop for police and went the wrong way before crashing into another vehicle, killing one person. Citing jail records, news...

Car crash claims life of Holly Pond man

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CULLMAN COUNTY - An early morning wreck on Thursday left a Holly Pond man dead, according to troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). David Byron Thomas, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene...
Bill Piper

Area preview- week no. 4

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Vinemont Eagles (1-1, 0-1) @ Hanceville Bulldogs (1-2, 0-1) 3A, Region 6 Ray Talley Stadium - Hanceville, Friday 7 p.m. SERIES: Hanceville leads 17-13 LAST TIME: Hanceville defeated Vinemont 26-20 in 2015 LAST WEEK: Vinemont lost to Locust Fork...
Josh McBrayer

Lady Raiders sweep tri-county match

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GOOD HOPE- Just two days removed from their first match vs. Holly Pond on their newly minted floor, the Good Hope Raiders suited up once again, this time for a tri-county match with Vinemont...
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Cullman romps past North Jefferson

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CULLMAN - Cullman's seventh- and eighth-grade football teams were superior on the turf at Oliver Woodard Stadium Thursday night. The two squads dominated North Jefferson to remain undefeated on the young season. The seventh-grade team rolled...
CHS Swim Team on Twitter

CHS making a splash and breaking records

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Photo: Colby Hutson, who set new records in each of his events including the men's 100 IM, 50 fly and 50 back. CULLMAN - It was easy to see why swim fans are excited for...
NASA

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx speeds toward asteroid rendezvous

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Photo: A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying NASA’s Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer, or OSIRIS-REx spacecraft on...
The Cornell Daily Sun

Aderholt remarks on 15th anniversary of September 11th attacks

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R- Alabama today released the following statement regarding the 15th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America. “It’s hard to believe it has been 15...
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Zeigler says new Medicaid BP money already lost to the Feds as Alabama fails...

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FAIRHOPE, ALA. – The Alabama legislature just passed a bill to use $120 million of the BP settlement to fill a shortfall in the state’s Medicaid budget. But Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler says “Alabama...

Zeigler says new Medicaid BP money already lost to the Feds as Alabama fails...

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FAIRHOPE, ALA. – The Alabama legislature just passed a bill to use $120 million of the BP settlement to fill a shortfall in the state’s Medicaid budget. But Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler says “Alabama...
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Is the Cullman County Commission misspending tax payers’ money?

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CULLMAN - In the August 24 Cullman County Commission meeting, Commissioner Garry Marchman voted against many of the items on the agenda. Marchman, one of three of the Commission’s members, says he is concerned...
The Guardian

Foxgloves & Fireflies: People are complicated…

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Does it break your heart that Khloe Kardashian sold her house for a mere $5.49 million? Or that her net worth of $20 million allows her to purchase a new home for $7.2 million? What...

Volunteers needed for United Way Day of Caring

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CULLMAN - The United Way of Cullman County’s Day of Caring is coming up next Tuesday, Sept. 13, and several volunteers are still needed. The Day of Caring is a special one-day event that...
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Hanceville triumphs over West Point, 24-8

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WEST POINT - A festive feel was in the air as the West Point Middle School Warriors took the field on Homecoming Tuesday afternoon, but it was the Hanceville Middle School Bulldogs who played...
Noah Galilee

Shooting for success

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CULLMAN – Recently, the Cullman County Home Builders Association held its annual Scholarship Fundraiser Sporting Clay Event at Maple Ridge Gun Club. The showing was one of the best they’ve had, according to CCHA...
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Good Hope Middle School rolls to easy win; Fairview shuts out Good Hope in...

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GOOD HOPE - Good Hope Middle School has been flat out dominant during the past 26 regular season games. Make it 27 games after blowing out Fairview 48-20 last night to start out 2-0...
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Good Hope wins volleyball opener on new gym floor

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GOOD HOPE - Having to adjust without the services of All-County middle blocker Kate Kent, the Good Hope Lady Raiders did just that with a new rotation that clicked in winning the home opener...
GHS teacher Drew Adams on Facebook

Ribbon-cutting ceremony christens new floor in Good Hope gymnasium

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GOOD HOPE - Excitement filled the air Tuesday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to christen a brand new and newly painted hardwood floor at Good Hope Gymnasium. The festivities took place 90 minutes before the...
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Amanda Swann named new girls’ basketball coach at Good Hope High

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GOOD HOPE - Right before school began, Good Hope girls’ basketball coach Michael Oldacre announced his retirement after 16 seasons with the Lady Raiders, posting 316 victories and three Cullman County championships. Principal John Hood...
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No. 19 Wallace State volleyball breezes through Ohio weekend tournament

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HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s 19th-ranked volleyball team dominated in the Owens Community College Invitational over the holiday weekend, winning six matches to remain undefeated on the young season. The Lions (8-0) beat Jackson (Michigan) College,...
City of Cullman

Mayor proclaims Sept. 17-23 “Constitution Week” in city of Cullman

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Pictured, (left to right): Patricia Kahler, Linda Schgier, Mayor Townson and Rhonda Van Zandt CULLMAN - On Tuesday, Sept. 6 Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson officially proclaimed the week of Sept. 17-23 “Constitution Week” in...
WSCC

Wallace State hosts “Back to Class Bash” for its students

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Photo: Wallace State student James Arnold, left, contemplates a move as he plays outdoor checkers with Zach Glenn.   HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s Alumni Association, Student Government Association and Success Coaches hosted a “Back to Class...
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Camp Liberty to host event, Rockin’ America’s Heroes, Sept. 24

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BATTLEGROUND - On Sept. 24 the gates of Camp Liberty will open at 10 a.m. for an all-day event called Rockin’ America’s Heroes, a launch party for The Valkyrie Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated...
Hannah Ward

Labor Day fun in Fairview, thanks to the Fairview Lions Club

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FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Lions Club hosted a Labor Day car show and family fun event in the glorious shade of community park on Wesley Avenue Monday. The venue helped lessen the 90-degree heat,...
Hannah Ward

2016 Sweet Tater Festival biggest yet

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SMITH LAKE PARK - The sunny weather had a great influence on Cullman County Parks & Rec’s Fourth Annual Sweet Tater Festival Sunday and Monday. According to CCP&R Director Doug Davenport this year saw...

Billy Bob’s Stories and Stuff: I’ve had that surgery

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Occasionally, someone will ask me how many times I’ve been in the hospital.  For a little fun, I often reply, “Oh, I’ve lost count, but probably thousands of times.”  They usually look at me...
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3 fun Labor Day events

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Fairview Lions Club Labor Day Celebration and Car Show- Car registration starts at 7 a.m., parade at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5 at the park on Wesley Avenue across from the Fairview Superette. Car registration...
Andrew Cryer

Fallen Vietnam soldier remembered in Baileyton

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Photo: Charles Shedd, left and Peggy Cole stand proudly with the new sign for the bridge honoring their late brother, Alton Shedd.   I still miss him after 50 years and it’s an honor to get...
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Mac McCutcheon to speak in Cullman on Sept. 13

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Women (CCRW) have announced that newly-elected Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, Rep. Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia will be the special guest speaker at their monthly meeting on...

On the topic of headlines…

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Last night we posted a news story about the grand opening of the new Cullman County Democratic headquarters in Cullman. The headline of that story, "Cullman's with Her! Democratic HQ opens in Cullman," has...
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Auburn drops heartbreaker to No. 2 Clemson

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Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson, center, runs the ball in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)   AUBURN - With a weekend...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1918, 1935 and 1938

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From the Files of 1918: One hundred and fifty-nine of Cullman’s promising young men have been called to go in training for military service under the selective draft. Americans are in the thickest of battle-new registrations...
Andrew Cryer

Democratic HQ opens in Cullman

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Photo: l-r, Donnis Leeth, new mayor of Colony; Nancy Worley, chair of the Alabama Democratic Party; Ron Crumpton,candidate for U.S. Senate; Karen Johnson, with the Cullman County Democrats; Roger Duke, with the North Central Alabama...
Bill Piper

Week 3 Recap: tough beginning for local teams in start of regional play

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CULLMAN - Of the 10 teams The Cullman Tribune/Cullman Sense covers on a regular basis in high school football, only two were able to win on opening night of regional games in the Alabama...
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20th Annual Sweet Tater Festival kicks off tomorrow

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CULLMAN - The 20th Annual Sweet Tater Festival kicks off at Smith Lake Park tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 4 and continues Monday, Labor Day, Sept. 5. The festival will run from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. both...
Cullman High School on Twitter, @cullmancats

Cullman varsity, Arab junior high winners at Bearcat 2-mile run

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Photo: Cullman High School Varsity Girls and Boys CULLMAN - Oliver Woodard Stadium took on a different look than normal Saturday morning with the Cullman High School Bearcat 2-mile cross country run. The event featured 14...
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Bulldogs bulldoze Mustangs 60-16

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ADDISON - The first regional game for the Addison Bulldogs proved to be plenty for them to handle as they advanced to 3-0 this season with another win this week against the Southeastern Mustangs. Addison...
Sammy Confer

Good Hope falls 20-0 to Fayette County in 1st area game this season

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FAYETTE - Good Hope looked to start out 1-0 in the region tonight. Instead, turnovers and penalties derailed them and they fell 20-0 to the Fayette County Indians. After starting out slowly on their first...
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Meek loses close contest to Lynn, 13-6

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ARLEY - The Lynn Bears improved to 3- 0 Friday night as they traveled to Arley to face the Meek Tigers. The Bears sought revenge, after Meek trounced them last year, 70 - 7....
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Heartbreaker in Holly Pond

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HOLLY POND - Expectations were high for the Holly Pond Broncos' third game of the season Friday night, which was also their home opener. After breaking their 29-game losing streak last year, the Broncos...
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Wild 4th quarter propels Locust Fork by Vinemont 35-20

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VINEMONT - It was a wild fourth quarter in the 3A, Region 6 opener between undefeated Locust Fork and unbeaten Vinemont Friday evening at Mark Smothers Stadium. The final 12:00 produced four touchdowns, two lead...
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Updated: Shots fired reported on County Road 623

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CULLMAN - Officials with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office received a report of shots fired on County Road 623 in Cullman County at approximately 11 p.m. Friday evening. According to the CCSO, at this time,...
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Foxgloves & Fireflies: if granny had a leaf blower

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The leaves are just starting to turn orange on my sugar maples, and some are already falling. It makes me think of my Granny. I can just see her raking leaves as hard as...
Josh McBrayer

Fultondale overpowers Hanceville 59-8

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FULTONDALE- It was a tough night for the Bulldogs of Hanceville as they traveled to Fultondale to take on the Wildcats. Hanceville started the game on their own 30 as a result of a Fultondale...
Cullman High School on Twitter, @cullmancats

Bearcats struggle, falling 44-21 to Albertville

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ALBERTVILLE – The Class 6A Region 7 clash between Albertville and Cullman had its moments of flair but yellow flags and penalties punished the Bearcats as they dropped a big road game 44-21. Albertville jumped...

Saturday Event Guide- Sept. 3

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Divino Niño Day at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament- starts at 7 a.m. On behalf of the Nuns of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration and the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament...
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Saturday Event Guide- Sept. 3

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Divino Niño Day at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament- starts at 7 a.m. On behalf of the Nuns of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration and the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament...
WSCC

Wallace State volleyball wins at Lawson State, extending ACCC winning streak to 30 matches

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HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s 19th-ranked volleyball team swept Lawson State on the road Wednesday night, winning 30-28, 25-14, 25-18. Wallace State, the seven-time defending Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) champion, has won 30 conference matches...
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Birds of a feather

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PELHAM - Ever hear the haunting call of an owl on a dark night? That could be a barn owl, or maybe what your grandparents called a ‘hoot’ owl. Or maybe you’ve heard a...
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Call from concerned citizen results in discovery of significant forgery operation; 4 arrests made

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CULLMAN -  Cullman City Police officers on Monday arrested four people and shut down a significant forgery operation as a result of received a call from a concerned citizen. The caller reported suspicious males in...
Andrew Cryer

CP&R kicks off September’s Concerts in the Park series

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CULLMAN - Thursday was a busy night at Heritage Park in Cullman; balls were flying, runners were jogging and a crowd was gathering for the first free Concerts in the Park event this month. Shelby...
Wendy Sack

8th Annual Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments Golf Tournament set for Oct....

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Photo: Fairview's is one of 26 volunteer fire departments in Cullman County. CULLMAN - The 8th Annual Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments Golf Tournament will be here before you know it. The event...
Josh McBrayer

Cullman pounds Hartselle, 58-16

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Photo: After downing Hartselle 58-16, the 8th-grade Cullman Bearcats celebrate. CULLMAN - Unless you live under a rock, you know that Cullman vs. Hartselle, no matter what they are playing, is one of the biggest...
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After 66 years, Korean War POW to be laid to rest in Cullman

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Updated Sept. 14, 11:07 a.m. CULLMAN - Cpl. Larry M. Dunn's long journey home will finally be complete on Sept. 17, when the soldier's remains will be laid to rest here in Cullman County.  Dunn, who...
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Corner rallies to take tri-match from St. Bernard, West Point

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WEST POINT - Corner found a way to rally from deficits in both of their assignments in the volleyball tri-match at West Point Thursday, stunning the host Lady Warriors in a tiebreaker after they...
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Area preview- week no. 3

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Cullman Bearcats (1-1, 0-0) @ Albertville Aggies (2-0, 0-0) 6A, Region 7 opener McFord Field - Albertville, Friday 7 p.m. SERIES: Albertville leads 19-16-3 LAST TIME: Cullman defeated Albertville 58-21 in 2011 LAST WEEK: Cullman defeated North Jackson 45-14,...
Baton Rouge Community College

Wallace State Community College conducting donation drive for Baton Rouge Community College flood victims

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HANCEVILLE – After the April 2011 tornadoes, Wallace State Community College understands how drastically Mother Nature can affect a campus and its employees. Therefore, Wallace State is currently conducting a donation drive to assist Baton...
Andrew Cryer

Cullman County Democrats announce HQ grand opening

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats in conjunction with the North Central Alabama Young Democrats (NCAYD) will be hosting a Grand Opening event Saturday, Sept. 3 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for the Cullman Democratic...
Hannah Ward

Suicide Awareness town hall meeting held in light of increased number of suicides across...

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CULLMAN - Mental Healthcare of Cullman hosted a town hall meeting at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday which brought to the community’s attention the escalation in the numbers of suicides in...
WSCC

Wallace State student Alexander Perez sparks college’s donation drive for Baton Rouge, LA flood...

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Wallace State Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges, left, shakes hands with Alexander Perez.   HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Aviation/Flight Technology student Alexander Perez knows first-hand how flooding can be devastating and life-altering.  Perez and his family...
LeeAnn Garrison

Foxgloves & Fireflies: grandmothers

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Photo: "This is my daughter, Eva "Sassy." She was about 5-6 years old in this photo. She loves to play in the mud!” LeeAnn (and Todd) Garrison of Mt. Hope   Growing up, I had the...
Andrew Cryer

Young professionals talk keeping talent in Cullman

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CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals group, YPCullman, met on Tuesday evening, and the topic was a hot one: how to keep young professionals from leaving the Cullman area.  The...
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2 arrested for burglary; property recovered

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CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators this week arrested Benjamin Scott Guthrie, 30, of Mt. Olive for five counts of burglary, five counts of receiving stolen property, and unlawful possession of prescription...
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Fairview has good day at Brooks XC invitational

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FLORENCE - A busy week for Fairview High School on the cross country course started Tuesday with the Aggies claiming first place and the Lady Aggies taking the runner-up berth in the Brooks High...
Josh McBrayer

Oakman downs Vinemont in four sets

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VINEMONT- The Vinemont Lady Eagles took the court Tuesday night against the Oakman Lady Wildcats in their area 12 volleyball match up. Vinemont came out of the gate strong, winning the toss and controlling...
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CCBOE calls special meeting, suspends employee for 10 days

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CULLMAN - In a special called meeting of the Cullman County School Board Tuesday afternoon, the lead topic was the recommendation by Superintendent Shane Barnette to suspend an employee for 10 days without pay,...
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Tajuan McCarty to speak in Cullman

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force, District Attorney Wilson Blaylock and Judge Kim Chaney will present special guest Tajuan McCarty, founder of The WellHouse in Birmingham, on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at...
Ellen Hall

Get to know the Cullman County Master Gardeners Association

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CULLMAN - Many of you may have noticed the garden on First Avenue Southeast, between Sixth and Seventh Streets, in Cullman. That garden was created for the entire community by the Cullman County Master...
Andrew Cryer

A night of recognition at Cullman City Hall

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CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met on Monday evening, recognizing the Cullman High School Boys’ soccer team for their state championship, the East Elementary archery team for their city, county, regional, state and...
Good Hope Middle School on Facebook

Good Hope claims 28-0 win over Holly Pond in season opener

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Good Hope Middle School football team photo courtesy of Good Hope Middle School on Facebook GOOD HOPE - No one has been able to take down the Good Hope Raiders in the past four years...

Community remembers local veteran, KIA in Vietnam

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If family or friends of any soldier killed in wars who lived in my district will come to me with a plan, I will get it through the legislature to name a bridge, highway...
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Secondary tornado season approaching

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CULLMAN - Alabama’s secondary tornado season is just around the corner, so now is a good time to begin reviewing severe weather safety and get a plan in place. While the chances of experiencing...
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Donations made to Wallace State Nursing in memory of C.J. Burney

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Photo: Suzanne Harbin, left, director of advancement, and Dr. Vicki Karolewics, president of Wallace State Community College, accept donations from Dr. Melvin Smith and Lavell Thrasher in memory of longtime college supporter C.J. Burney....
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Victoria Banks to perform at Wallace State Sept. 13

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NASHVILLE – Live On Stage and the Cullman Community Concert Association have announced award-winning songwriter Victoria Banks as part of their 2016 - 2017 concert season. In a world where authenticity often takes a...
Loretta Gillespie

Farm Y’all goes off without a hitch

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CULLMAN - Children petting animals, adults pushing strollers with dozing babies, folks visiting, or just sitting on benches doing a little people watching, vendors selling and others carving fruits and vegetables, and the highlight...
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Eagles fall short in hostile environment to Berry, 26-24

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BERRY - After a heartbreaking loss last week, the Cold Springs Eagles tried to rebound this week as they traveled to Fred Webster Stadium to take on the eager Berry Wildcats.  This was the...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1934, 1994

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From the files of 1934 County Chairman, G.W. Ponder has called a meeting of the Republican Executive Committee, on Saturday, at the courthouse. Miss Theresa Weissend and Roy Ragland were married, on Saturday, at Sacred Heart...
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Pond rolls over Brindlee Mountain

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GUNTERSVILLE - The 2016 high school football season has been good to the Holly Pond Broncos. For the first time since 2004, the broncos have started the season 2-0. The green and white dismantled...
Loretta Gillespie

Canning with Jan Gillespie

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CULLMAN - Growing, harvesting and preserving your own food can be rewarding on many levels. For starters, it gives you more control over what goes in your food, allowing you to control salt and...
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St. Bernard teams victorious in Twilight Classic

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MONTEVALLO - St. Bernard Prep School took its cross country teams to the University of Montevallo Early Bird Twilight Classic on Friday evening, and the Lady Saints and Saints returned home with plenty to...
Bill Piper

Week 2 recap: dominating the game and the scoreboard

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Winning by large margins and domination on the field plus the scoreboard were the trends for area prep football in the second week of the 2016 regular season. The Fairview Aggies and...
Hannah Ward

Red Door Café hosts free pancake breakfast for a great cause

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CULLMAN – The Red Door Café had a great turnout Saturday morning at their free pancake breakfast for donations to Knapsacks for Kids. Cullman County folks turned out to enjoy stacks of delicious pancakes...
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Cold Springs boys and girls finish 2nd in Pepsi Cross Country Invitational

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MOULTON - Expected to challenge from the start of the cross country season, the Cold Springs Eagles did just that Saturday morning in the Pepsi Cross Country Challenge Invitational hosted by Lawrence County High...
Andrew Cryer

Johnsons Crossing VFD celebrates 40 years with appreciation day

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JOHNSONS CROSSING - The Johnsons Crossing Volunteer Fire Department (JCVFD) celebrated their 40th year of service Saturday by holding their annual Appreciation Day. The celebration lasted from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., with free refreshments...
Bill Piper

Cullman trounces North Jackson 45-14

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CULLMAN - The weather delay had no effect on the Cullman Bearcats Friday night as they zoomed past the North Jackson Chiefs 45-14. Week one might’ve been a slow start for the Bearcats’ success,...