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Chamber announces 5-year plan for community growth

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CULLMAN - A project to formalize a community-wide strategic plan to guide the growth and development of the Cullman area is underway. The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Chamber President...
CPD

Report of armed subject leads to meth manufacturing arrest

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CULLMAN - A report of a possible armed subject walking on Denson Avenue near U.S. Highway 278 led to the arrest of a Cullman man for unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance on Monday. Cullman...
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Warriors lose heartbreaker, Lady Warriors stay perfect

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WEST POINT - It was a full night of action Monday as the West Point Warriors played host to the Lawrence County Red Devils in high school hoops action. Lawrence County 68, West Point 67 If...
Suzy Dubot

Foxgloves & Fireflies: Savers of strings and other things

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I spent all day yesterday in my attic. Hunching over to avoid the gabled beams, I labored for hours packing away Halloween and Thanksgiving/fall decorations, stacking items collected over a lifetime to the rafters. I...
Andrew Cryer

Holly Market draws record crowds, in spite of wet weather

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Vendor Jackie Wade CULLMAN - It was a drizzly weekend, but that didn’t keep the droves away from this year’s Holly Market at the Cullman Civic Center. The market, formerly called the Christmas Arts and...
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Planning Commission denies Foresite/Verizon’s request for cell tower in Stiefelmeyer Park neighborhood

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CULLMAN - The Cullman City Planning Commission on Monday evening unanimously denied Foresite/Verizon Wireless' request to build a 120-foot, monopole design cell tower on Meadowview Circle in the Stiefelmeyer Park neighborhood in northeast Cullman. The...
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WSCC graduate Katie Fine, owner of Karma’s Coffee House, among the youngest entrepreneurs in...

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Katie Fine, who attended Wallace State from 2009-2011, is the owner of Karma’s Coffee House in Cullman.  CULLMAN - Katie Fine made it a point to participate in campus activities when she was enrolled at...
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Happy 86th birthday to one of Cullman’s finest: Tom Drake

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Then Alabama Gov. "Big Jim" Folsom and Tom Drake, right The Cullman Tribune would like to take this opportunity to wish a very Happy Birthday to one of Cullman County’s most colorful figures, Tom Drake,...
Office of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley

Drought emergency No Burn Order lifted statewide

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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley and Interim State Forester Gary Cole on Monday have rescinded the statewide Drought Emergency ‘No Burn’ Order which has been in effect since early November. Officials with the Alabama...
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West Point High School Fine Arts to present “All I Want for Christmas is...

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WEST POINT - The West Point High Fine Arts program is up to something, and it’s good! On Dec. 10 and 11 in the West Point auditorium, West Point High School Director of Bands...
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The King Tribute Live presents “Christmas with Elvis” with Stephen Freeman and the Real...

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When: Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Cullman Civic Center Details: Freeman will make his first ever appearance in Alabama at the Cullman Civic Center on Friday, December 9 with one show at 7:30 p.m. ...
W.C. Mann

United Way calls on Cullman to fill Santa’s sleigh for area’s hungry children

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CULLMAN - During the holiday season from Thanksgiving to Christmas, most of us at some point find ourselves in a state of saturation: too much shopping, too much stuff, way too much food.  But...
Andrew Cryer

An EPIC celebration of the holidays and Cullman’s future business leaders

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CULLMAN - This weekend, Emerging Professionals Impacting Cullman (EPIC) held an Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at Top of the Town. The night, including live entertainment provided by Burke Buster Music, a photo booth, food,...
Johnny Thornton

Recap and look ahead: half dozen teams off to good start in area play

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Having the best record in area play allows high school basketball teams an opportunity to get in extra games at home when the postseason format starts in early February. From the first...
W.C. Mann

Cullman Community Band’s senior member enjoys a life filled with music

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Dr. Robert Orr, full-time musician, part-time retiree! GOOD HOPE - Robert Orr has been retired for 21 years, but you'd never know it by talking to him.  At 88 years of age (he was specific:...
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Gov. Bentley awards $2.4 million for emergency housing assistance

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MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded $2.4 million in grants to help homeless Alabamians find immediate housing and to assist others who are in danger of becoming homeless.  Included is a $204,150 grant...
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No. 1 Alabama routs No. 15 Florida 54-16 in the SEC Championship Game

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Shared via our media partnership with WBRC FOX6 News ATLANTA, GA. (WSFA) - The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide remained undefeated on Saturday by defeating the No. 15 Florida Gators 54-16 in the SEC Championship...
W.C. Mann

Wet weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Cullman County Christmas Parade

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HANCEVILLE - What a day for a parade!  "Months and months of drought, and now it rains," complained one observer in the crowd.  But the complaints were all made with smiles, as the Hanceville...
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Lady Saints pick up big win; Boys fall

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CULLMAN - It was a tale of two halves for the St. Bernard Saints in their first home area game against Winston County. After having a big first half, the Saints' offense went cold...
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Take a Christmas Tour of Homes 2016 on Sunday, Dec. 4

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CULLMAN - This year’s Share Club Christmas Tour of Homes promises to be filled with wonderful ideas that you can take home and incorporate into your own décor. The tour is Sunday, Dec. 4,...
Johnny Thornton

Broncos, Lady Eagles remain undefeated after Friday night play

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COLD SPRINGS - Like the night before with Hanceville, Holly Pond got a good challenge in the first quarter by Cold Springs on Friday evening. Like the night before, the Broncos took control of the...
W.C. Mann

City kicks off Christmas season in style

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CULLMAN - On Friday evening, thousands of Cullman area residents lined downtown streets for the city's annual Christmas parade, then filled the stretch from Depot Park to the Festhalle to celebrate the season in...
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Cats, Lady Cats fall to Brewer

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CULLMAN - It was a tough night on the hardwood for the Cullman Bearcats and Lady Bearcats as Brewer came calling and left with wins in both the boys’ and girls’ contests.   Brewer 53, Cullman...
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Wallace State’s women’s basketball breezes by Blue Mountain College JV

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HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s women’s basketball coasted past Blue Mountain (Miss.) College JV on Friday, receiving scoring contributions from 13 players en route to a 92-27 victory at Tom Drake Coliseum. Sophomore Kelsey Houston poured...
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Sheriff’s Office nets liquid meth and active meth lab in 4 arrests

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CULLMAN COUNTY - This week, agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) arrested four people on drug charges, in two separate incidents, resulting in the seizure of 19 grams of liquid methamphetamine, a...
Office of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley

Drought emergency ‘No Burn’ order to remain in effect statewide until further notice

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MONTGOMERY - The statewide drought emergency ‘No Burn’ order declared by Gov. Robert Bentley in early November will remain in effect until conditions change sufficiently to reduce the occurrence and frequency of wildfires, according...
CPD

Winston County man arrested for meth distribution

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CULLMAN - A Winston County man was arrested in Cullman Thursday for two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Preston Cheyenne Johnson, 34, allegedly sold Cullman Police Department narcotics investigators methamphetamine in two...
W.C. Mann

Emotions run high at Bethsadia VFD board meeting

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Bethsadia VFD Chief Buddy Carden and former assistant chief Maurice Reynolds agree to meet Saturday. BETHSADIA - On Thursday evening the board of the Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) met amid high department and community...
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Alabama Department of Labor obtaining convictions for unemployment compensation fraud

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MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Thursday that the department has successfully prosecuted several Alabamians for unemployment compensation fraud. The following individuals were charged with first-degree theft of property for...
John Drake

Cullman High School Broadcast Network: Bringing Cullman High School (and more) to you

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Abbie Kate Hancock, Carter Bowen, Noah Fondren and Wheeler Eastman broadcasting a bowling game. CULLMAN - Evolution is a necessity in the world of news and communication, no matter the level in which you are...
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Cullman Police Department’s Shop-with-a-Cop event set for Dec. 17

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Image courtesy of Cullman Police Department, 2014 CULLMAN -  This year, the Cullman City Police Department (CPD) will hold its fourth annual Shop-with-a-Cop event on Saturday, Dec. 17. The event, which is part of a year-round...
Johnny Thornton

Holly Pond tops Hanceville, improving to 7-0; Lady Bulldogs best Lady Broncos

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HANCEVILLE - Holly Pond coach Mitch Morris pointed out that the Broncos have had some slow starts in recent games on the hardwood. They had the same experience Thursday night at Lane Horton Gymnasium,...

(UPDATED) American Proteins to pay $50,000 fine for violations including Mulberry Fork acid spill

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Updated 12/1/16 at 6:33 p.m. HANCEVILLE - The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) on Wednesday released a consent order against American Proteins in Hanceville. The company has agreed to pay a civil penalty of...
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Duo combines talents to write “Serendipitous”

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Bethany Kerr and Elena Caudle are the artist and writer of "Serendipitous," a book featuring Kerr's pencil sketches paired with the poems written by Caudle. They are taking donations for copies of the books...
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Final bids for Brooks’ Place Parade of Trees silent auction Dec. 1

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CULLMAN - The Brooks’ Place annual Christmas Parade of Trees silent auction will take final bids on Dec. 1. Auction winners will be announced at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Thursday evening. The...
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Wallace State’s ‘2+2’ poultry science program receives donation from Peco Foods, Inc.

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Pictured are front row, from left, Wallace State Agricultural Production/Horticulture instructor Anthony Hilliard, Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Wallace State Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges and Wallace State biology instructor Melanie Glasscock....

Cullman Christmas events and celebrations

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Updated 12/14/16 at 6:46 p.m.   Friday, Dec. 2- Friday, Dec. 23 Winter Wonderland Sportsman Lake Park will be hosting its annual Winter Wonderland light display during the month of December, beginning on Dec. 2 and ending on...
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Crash claims life of much-loved Addison student-athlete

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WINSTON COUNTY - Addison High School student Will Gunnin, 16, died in an automobile crash Tuesday evening, four days after he and his Bulldog football teammates played Pickens County in the Alabama High School...
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Valley Grove man arrested for selling meth

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CULLMAN - Cullman Police Department (CPD) Narcotics Investigators Chris Thomason and Justin Craft on Monday arrested Jammy Lee Guthery, 43, of Valley Grove for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Investigators previously purchased methamphetamine...
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(Updated) Local group heading up Gatlinburg relief effort

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CULLMAN - Local organization Karma in Cullman is coordinating relief efforts for victims of the fires in Gatlinburg. "Karma in Cullman is working on gathering items to aid in relief efforts for Gatlinburg, Tennessee," said...
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List of Cullman County storm shelters

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Below is the current list of Cullman County storm shelters, per the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA). Community Shelter List by cullmansense on Scribd
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Rain brings short-term relief for wildland firefighters, but Alabama not out of drought yet

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MONTGOMERY - Although rainfall amounts varied across the counties of the state last night, it is expected to give only short-term relief to the wildfires burning recently in Alabama. According to Interim State Forester...
Andrew Cryer

Good Hope council at odds on funding subdivision infrastructure

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GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council held a regular meeting this week, where the council, alongside Grady Parsons of Living Water Services, discussed the future of Good Hope’s utility system, raising the...
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Tuesday night county basketball games to be rescheduled

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman County Schools called off all extracurricular activities for Tuesday, including a series of prep basketball games, due to the possibility of severe weather affecting the area from Tuesday night into...
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Local group announces relief effort for Gatlinburg

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Members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol help rescue people from wildfires Monday night. (Image: Tennessee Highway Patrol) CULLMAN - Local organization Karma in Cullman today announced relief efforts for victims of the fires in Gatlinburg.  "Karma...
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Update: Local man remains in UAB Burn Unit following Vinemont fire

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Keith Chumley and his daughter, Brittany Hamm VINEMONT - For Brittany Hamm, daughter of Vinemont house fire victim, Keith Chumley, Thanksgiving was bittersweet. She spent the most of the day at the University of Birmingham...
Johnny Thornton

Hartselle teams overcome double-digit halftime deficits to stun Cullman

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CULLMAN - Victory by the Hartselle basketball teams Monday night was earned the old-fashioned way against their rival, the Cullman Bearcats. Both teams wiped out double-digit deficits at halftime and returned home to Morgan County...
W.C. Mann

Cullman City Council recognizes CHS cheerleaders, passes new pay scale

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Councilwoman Jenny Folsom presents the council's resolution to CHS cheerleading coach Erica Ball, with the team and staff in attendance. CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met Monday evening, with several orders of business before...

(Updated) Woods fire reported on County Road 700 / Bolte Road

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Update 9:03 p.m. Dispatch reports that the fire was contained, but has rekindled. Firefighters are back on scene. The area is 10 County Road 700/ Bolte Road. CULLMAN - Another fire has been reported in...
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Georgia woman arrested outside Cullman Wal-Mart for trafficking

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CULLMAN - A Georgia woman was arrested Sunday at a Cullman Wal-Mart store after Cullman Police Department Officer Matt Hollingsworth responded to a call of a possibly intoxicated female on the premises.  Hollingsworth located the...
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(Updated) Huge brush fire burning in Bremen area

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Updated 5:44 p.m. According to Cullman County Fire and EMS Dispatch, there are eight departments still on the scene battling the fire; however, "It is contained at this time." High winds are keeping the fire...
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Community Photo of the Day- Nov. 28, 2016

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Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry recently received the 2016 PALS Governor's Award for helping reduce litter on the roads in Cullman County. Cullman County Sheriff's Office deputies and inmates helped remove, as of the award...
Johnny Thornton

Thanksgiving holiday hoops over; regular season resumes

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CULLMAN - Three local basketball teams feasted on the opposition during Thanksgiving week and remain undefeated as December quickly approaches. Holly Pond was as sharp as a ball club could be three weeks into the...
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Hanceville Knapsacks for Kids changing kids’ lives one bagful at a time

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HANCEVILLE - Hunger is a bigger problem in Cullman County than we would like to think.  In a recent interview, Laurel Moffatt of the North Alabama Food Bank stated that around 4,800 Cullman County...
W.C. Mann

Cullman Community Band makes good music fun for everyone

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CULLMAN - Garry Taylor is really into music.  He is known to Cullman area residents as the retired band director for Cullman High School.  And when a man who has spent a good part...
Josh McBrayer

Sweet home Alabama: Tide cruises to 30-12 victory over Auburn

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TUSCALOOSA - It was indeed sweet home Alabama as the No. 1 team in the nation, the Alabama Crimson Tide, defeated the No. 13 Auburn Tigers in the 2016 Iron Bowl by a score...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1928

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From the Files of 1928: S.V. Davis, of Crane Hill, was in town on Saturday. Gene Thompson, of Vinemont, was in town last Friday. S.V. Waller was a business visitor to Hartselle. Mrs. H.S. Wallace spent Wednesday afternoon...
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The Link to celebrate “Giving Tuesday” Nov. 29

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CULLMAN - The Link of Cullman County is excited to announce that because of three generous donors, individuals who wish to give from now until midnight on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29, can do so...
Johnny Thornton

Bulldogs’ season ends in Reform; Pickens County wins 1A semifinal 23-6

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REFORM - Pickens County prevented Addison from reaching its goal of a trip to the 1A state championship game, defeating the Bulldogs 23-6 Friday night in the Alabama High School Athletic Association semifinals. A 19-yard...
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Hanceville PD to get new patrol vehicles

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HANCEVILLE - Recently, the Hanceville City Council approved its new budget.  Among the items included are eight new patrol vehicles for the Hanceville Police Department: a modified Ford Explorer for each full-time patrol officer...
Andrew Cryer

Hanceville City Council makes several appointments, discusses holiday events

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HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council held a regular meeting recently to welcome returning and new appointees to various commissions and boards.  The following appointments were made by the council: Joann Walls was appointed for a...
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34th Annual Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament: Mortimer Jordan comes out on top; Hanceville, Good Hope,...

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HANCEVILLE - The 34th Annual Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament is officially in the books. Cold Springs and Hanceville started the final day off with a great game, decided in the fourth quarter as Hanceville took...
Bethsadia VFD

Mass resignation at Bethsadia VFD, leaving area with no EMS or active certified firefighter...

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BETHSADIA - A mass resignation at the Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department occurred this week, with seven members leaving their jobs due to a multitude of reasons, all detailed in a letter sent to the...
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Health & Wellness: Hiking

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Aristotle once said, “In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.” Residents in Cullman County and the surrounding areas are lucky to have areas such as Hurricane Creek Park and Duck River...

60th Annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament: Day 2

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HOLLY POND -  After stuffing themselves with a Thanksgiving Day feast, fans of hoops filled the stands at Holly Pond High School for the second day of action in the 60th Annual Holly Pond...
W.C. Mann

Colony Town Council meets, works toward filling empty seats and improving facilities

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COLONY - The Colony Town Council met Tuesday evening at Colony Town Hall.  Present were Mayor Donnis Leeth, Clerk Patricia Ponder and all current council members: Jamelle Dimbo (Finance), Curtis Johnson (Parks and Recreation)...
Andrew Cryer

Cullman County Community Development Commission awards $46K in grants for November

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met recently to distribute grants for the month of November. The amount available for distribution this month was $145,992; however, $100,000 was put into reserve. Funding...
Andrew Cryer

Group serves more than 400 at 3rd Annual Gold Ridge Community Thanksgiving Dinner

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GOLD RIDGE - On Thanksgiving Eve, a handful of volunteers got up bright and early to feed those in need a Thanksgiving meal. Myra Walker, of Cullman, alongside Karma in Cullman, a local charity...
Loretta Gillespie

How-To: Making a rag garland (contest time!)

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Using a mixture of colors and textures gives your garland a depth and richness. Rag garlands have become all the rage lately. They are easy to make, you don’t have to sew a stitch and...
Josh McBrayer

Bulldogs ready to rumble with Pickens Co. in 1A semifinal Friday night

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Addison Bulldogs (13-0) @ Pickens Co. Tornadoes (10-3) Class 1A semifinal G.S. Spruill Stadium - Reform Friday 7 p.m.   LAST WEEK: Addison defeated Hubbertville 30-20 in quarterfinals Pickens Co. defeated Decatur Heritage 48-12 in quarterfinals SERIES: Pickens Co. leads 4-0 LAST TIME:...
W.C. Mann

Thanksgiving Day run raises funds for West Point playground

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WEST POINT - Local runners and a few not-so-much runners got together Thanksgiving morning to run a challenging course, enjoy a little fellowship and help raise funds for the West Point Elementary School Playground...
Jason Murphree

Community Photo of the Day- Nov. 24, 2016

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#CommunityPhotooftheDay The Cullman Aqua U10 Boys soccer team recently won the Cullman Region and advanced to finish 2nd in the state tournament on Nov. 20. Players: Jake Murphree, Angel Fuentes, Rhett Boyd, Jacob Pierce, Luke Allen,...
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Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament: Day 2

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HANCEVILLE - Day two of the Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament saw three close games and one dominant performance by Mortimer Jordan. In the opening game between the Locust Fork Hornets and the Cold Springs Eagles,...

60th Annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament: Day 1

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HOLLY POND - It is that time of year again. Time to fill up on turkey around the Thanksgiving table then fill up on hoops at the 60th Annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament. The tournament...
Jessica Curtis

Tips for your leftover Thanksgiving feast

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All the work and preparation that goes into shopping, baking, roasting and cleaning up after your Thanksgiving meal results in leftovers. What to do with them? First, if you have a foodbank or a church...
Johnny Thornton

Athens pulls it out over Fairview to win Danville Lady Hawks’ Thanksgiving Classic

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DANVILLE - Athens' Lady Golden Eagles had to reach deep down inside to take home the Danville Lady Hawks’ Thanksgiving Classic championship for the second straight year against the Fairview Lady Aggies. Last year, Athens...
W.C. Mann

Giving Back: Good Hope leaders serve Thanksgiving dinner to their community

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Councilman Taft Dillashaw, Coach Alan Scott and members of the GHHS football team wash dishes. Tribune reporter W.C. Mann shares his experience at yesterday's eighth annual Good Hope Community Thanksgiving Meal. GOOD HOPE - In...
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City, County closed Nov. 24-25; No City sanitation pickup Nov. 24; County sanitation to...

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Per City of Cullman: City offices will be CLOSED Thursday & Friday, Nov. 24-25, 2016, for the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no residential sanitation and recycling pickup on Thanksgiving day (Thursday), but Thursday and...
WSCC

Wallace State Diagnostic Medical Sonography students earn 100% pass rate on physics registry

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography students Leah Price, left, Vi Vo, and Macy Williams conduct an exercise at Wallace State Community College. The three students are members of the Class of 2016 graduating next month. Every...
Loretta Gillespie

St. John’s 2016 Grover Reeves’ Community Thanksgiving Day Meal today at 11 a.m.

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CULLMAN - More than 100 volunteers and approximately 30 drivers will serve 80 turkeys, gallons of dressing, vats of cranberry sauce and mountains of Cullman sweet potatoes today at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church...

Cold Springs, West Point perfect in West Point Girls’ Thanksgiving Tournament

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WEST POINT - Cold Springs' offense, tempo and quick hands proved to be too much for Oakman to handle Wednesday afternoon in the inaugural West Point Girls’ Thanksgiving Tournament. Cold Springs, who had a game...
Loretta Gillespie

Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 23: The day is here!

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Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 23:    So, Thanksgiving Eve has finally arrived, our Countdown Corner has taken you through steps to ensure that you have the best, least stressful holiday ever. Here are a few more...

Flu hampers West Point Girls’ Thanksgiving Tournament

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WEST POINT - Cold Springs was scheduled to play a doubleheader Wednesday in the last day of the West Point Girls' Thanksgiving Tournament. But the Lady Eagles' first game was canceled due to Guntersville...
WSCC

Wallace State’s 2016 Chancellor’s Award recipients recognized at ACCA Conference banquet

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Wallace State’s Chancellor’s Award recipients were recognized Tuesday at the Alabama Community College Association (ACCA) Conference luncheon in Montgomery. Pictured are, (left to right): Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Dr. Thea Hall, the...
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3 arrested for meth and Suboxone

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VINEMONT -  Members of the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) on Tuesday arrested Jonathan Craig Wilson, 39, of Vinemont, Randy Eugene James, 41, of Cullman and Justina Briann Guthery, 24, of Hanceville after executing...

Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament recap, night 1

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HANCEVILLE - What a way to kick off the 34th annual Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament: three games that went to the wire and one that got really interesting. The Locust Fork Hornets vs. the Dora...
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Birmingham man killed in early morning interstate crash in Cullman County

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CULLMAN COUNTY -  A Birmingham man was killed in an early morning crash on Interstate 65 in Cullman County on Wednesday. According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick, Christopher Walker, 33, was pronounced dead...
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Baldwin man arrested for trafficking

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BALDWIN - Cullman City Police Narcotics Investigators Chris Thomason and Justin Craft, along with Capt. Becky Boyd, on Tuesday arrested James Gorden Adams, Jr., 63, of Baldwin for one count of trafficking in illegal...
The Blount Countian

Couple murdered in Blount County had close ties to Cullman and Hanceville

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Bennie and Faye Moore are seen here in a photo from 2013, when the couple celebrated their 50th anniversary. Image: The Blount Countian BLOUNT COUNTY - Bennie and Faye Moore, who lived in northwest Blount...
Sharon Schuler Kreps

Good Hope prepares for busy holiday season

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Plenty of folks came out to enjoy last year's Thanksgiving meal. The City of Good Hope has some good things going on over the next few weeks, to get its folks into the swing of...
Johnny Thornton

Danville escapes Holly Pond in Lady Hawks’ Classic quarterfinals; Fairview tops West Morgan

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DANVILLE - For most of the second half, the Holly Pond Lady Broncos had tournament host Danville on the ropes Tuesday night in the quarterfinals of the 9th Annual Danville Lady Hawks' Thanksgiving Classic. But...
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Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 22: Ice candles

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Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 22: Ice candles are perhaps the most fun of all the things we’ve done leading up to Thanksgiving! They are amazingly beautiful, totally cost-effective since you are gathering most of the materials...
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Community raising funds for family and victim of Vinemont fire

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VINEMONT -  Through social media, the victim of Saturday night's fatal house fire in the Vinemont-Providence community has been identified by family and friends as Kim Chumley, 51, of Vinemont. Those friends and family...
Vintage West

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday sales

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You’ll discover everything from unique furniture pieces to fine linens and accessories for the home at Vintage West Home. “We are very proud to carry the full line of Magnolia Home from Joanna Gaines...
W.C. Mann

Aiming high and shooting straight: Cullman Sons of Confederate Veterans raise money for local...

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Money round winner Shon Burton JONES CHAPEL - On Saturday morning, groups of armed men converged on the west Cullman County community of Jones Chapel.  There they shot it out for several hours, before giving...
W.C. Mann

West Point Town Council holds first meeting of new session, talks development

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Mayor Kenneth Kilgo prepares to call the meeting to order. WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council held its first meeting since the new council was sworn in earlier this month.  Present were Mayor...
Josh McBrayer

Bearcats win close one; Lady Bearcats stumble

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CULLMAN - In the final game before Thanksgiving tournament play starts on Wednesday, Cullman played host to the Golden Eagles of Athens in boys’ and girls’ action. Cullman 70, Athens 64 In what turned out to...
Johnny Thornton

Cold Springs, West Point come out on top opening night of West Point Girls’...

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WEST POINT - On opening night of the inaugural West Point Girls’ Thanksgiving Tournament, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles and West Point Lady Warriors emerged victorious, while a potential win got away from the...

Free Thanksgiving community meals

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CULLMAN - If you are looking for somewhere to spend Thanksgiving, either to eat, volunteer or both, here are some great options. As always, check our online calendar for an up-to-date listing of community...
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce

Pack, Ship & More adds to growing Highway 157 business district

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CULLMAN - On Nov. 17, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed another new business to the fast-growing business and retail district near the Highway 157/I-65 interchange.  Owners Pam and Steve Baswell cut the...