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OPINION: A Letter to My Fellow Republicans

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My Fellow Republicans, My name is David Andrews. I am a loyal supporter. Tomorrow is primary day. We will go to the polls and select our favorite candidate for president. I am proudly supporting Marco...
St. Bernard Prep

Chinese Festival Celebrated at St. Bernard

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CULLMAN - On Feb. 19, St. Bernard Preparatory School students traveled across campus to experience a taste of Chinese culture.  The event was presented by the Chinese international students, Mandarin and Chinese Culture classes...
Will Hogue

OPINION: What is Going on with Kanye and What is He Doing?

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CullmanSense reporter Will Hogue, based in NYC, has some thoughts on Kanye West, and he wants you to hear them. NEW YORK CITY - There was something picturesque about Kanye West standing at Madison Square...
ABC News

OPINION: Why I Am Voting for Donald Trump

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Why I am voting for Donald Trump: Trump’s company of $10 billion has a larger budget than 15 other U.S. states’ budgets that are managed by governors and state legislatures. Trump is one of only two...
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INTERVIEW: Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2016 Inductee Bobby Meyer

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CULLMAN - Compared to the majority of my colleagues in the wonderful world of sports writing, I admittedly have less experience than most, holding my position for a mere five years. However, in that...
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Obituary: Deborah Gay Gillon

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Funeral Service for Mrs. Deborah Gay Bahr Gillon, age 60, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Northside Baptist Church. She will lie in state one hour prior...
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4D Family Farm Spring Celebration

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CULLMAN - On Friday and Saturday, March 25-26 and Saturday, April 2, 4D Family Farm will open to the public for its Spring Celebration for the fourth year in a row. The celebration, which will...

Professional Women’s Fashion Show and Luncheon: “Dancing in the Street”

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The women in this club are single, married, all ages, business owners, stay at home moms, professional women, retirees, all with big hearts and generous natures, with one purpose in mind- to give help...
John Merrill

Secretary of State Releases Details on SEC Primary Election Night Reporting

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MONTGOMERY - On March 1, the Office of the Secretary of State John Merrill will conduct a project to collect and report results for the state’s Primary Election. The election night results will be...
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Peter Nassetta, Deacon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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Many young people find themselves disinterested in attending church when they get away from home, but that never happened to me.” Peter Nassetta   Photo: Deacon Peter Nassetta poses with his grandchildren after Mass. CULLMAN - Deacons play...
WSCC

No. 15 Wallace State men’s basketball has won multiple ways as ACCC regular season...

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This team has been a lot of fun to coach. We have a lot of enjoyable guys to be around, and they’ve taken pride in being the best they can be since the first...
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Obituary: Ralph Glenn Parvin

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Mr. Ralph Glenn Parvin, of Vinemont, passed away on February 26 at the age of ninety-two.  As was his wish, he spent his last days peacefully at home, surrounded by his family and with...
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Obituary: Delisa Pearson

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Memorial services for Delisa Pearson, 61, of Hanceville are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Ms. Pearson passed away Thursday, February...
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Obituary: James Allen Kilgore

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Funeral Service for James Allen Kilgore, age 61 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at New Hope #2 Baptist Church, with viewing one hour prior to service. Pastor...

MISSING PERSON: Glenda Cofield Mahler, 42, of Cullman- UPDATE: FOUND

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URGENT: Missing Person The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is trying to locate Glenda Cofield Mahler, 42, of Cullman. She was last seen at her residence on County Road 703 by family when she left to go...
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Obituary: Shirley Jean Cooper

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Shirley Jean Cooper entered into rest February 26, 2016. Complete obituary and arrangements will be announced at a later time.
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Sweet B’s of Cullman to Compete in 11th Annual AWF Wild Game Cook-Off at...

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TALLADEGA - Talladega Superspeedway is known for its rich auto racing history with tales of the Allison family and the Alabama Gang, discussions of the pros and cons of restrictor plate racing and Dale...
Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton to Make Campaign Stop in Alabama

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MONTGOMERY - Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill confirmed this morning that Hillary Clinton will make a campaign stop in Alabama. On Saturday, Feb. 27, Clinton is scheduled to hold a “Get Out the...
WSCC

Entries sought for local art show at Wallace State

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HANCEVILLE -  Wallace State Community College is seeking entries for its annual “Arts in April Celebration” planned for April 4-30 at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. The theme for the 2016...
State of AL

Alabama Attorney General to Speak at Cullman County Republican Breakfast March 5

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CULLMAN - Republican Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange will be the featured speaker at the March breakfast meeting of the Cullman County Republican Party. The meeting will take place on Saturday, March 5, at...
City of Hanceville

Hanceville City Council Meets Thursday Night; Crime, AirEvac Among Topics

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HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville City Council came together for their twice monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb 25 at 7 p.m. at Hanceville City Hall. The meeting was called to order and Councilman Jimmy...

Obituary: Mary Glenn Schuler

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Funeral Service for Mary Glenn Schuler, age 72, of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Sacred Heart Church with Father Patrick Egan, OSB officiating; burial at Good Hope...
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Obituary: Jerry Phillips

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Funeral services for Jerry Phillips will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home. Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama. Visitation will be held on Friday,...
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Obituary: Michael Coy “Mike” Cates

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Funeral services for Michael Coy “Mike” Cates, 61, of Bremen will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Cold Springs Baptist Church; Harce Swann officiating; with interment in the adjoining...
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Obituary: Buddy J. Andrews

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Funeral Service for Mr. Buddy J. Andrews, age 67 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Fairview with Rev. C.J. Andrews and Dr. David...
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Obituary: Carolyn Lucille Otto Trawick

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Carolyn Lucille Otto Trawick left this life on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 with family by her side at her home in Crane Hill, AL. Born May 15, 1936 in Birmingham, AL to Calvin C....
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March 1 Primary: What You Need to Know; Trump, Rubio, Cruz and Clinton in...

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CULLMAN - Alabama will be joining six other southern states on Tuesday, March 1 in what’s being called the “SEC primaries.” While the presidential primary has been the hot topic, Cullman residents have many...
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2016 AHSAA Northwest Regional Tourney in the Books

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HANCEVILLE - Another year of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament is now in the record books. Traditions continued with teams that normally take home regional titles, doing so. Lauderdale County's...
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Cullman Named Tree City USA for 28th Consecutive Year

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Pictured: Poster Contest 2nd Place Winner Elijah Pittman (East Elementary); Poster Contest 1st Place Winner Myra Arnold (East Elementary); Mayor Max A. Townson, Arborist Darrell Johns, Tree Commission Chairman Everett Wier, Albert Mayo of...
Amy Leonard

Cullman County’s Rich and Bountiful Resource: The North Alabama Agriplex

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CULLMAN - Cullman is a place with a rich history with many tales of origin passed down through the generations. The beginnings of the North Alabama Agriplex, an unfunded state agency providing agricultural education...
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ADOL Releases More than $85 Million in Tax Credits to Employers

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MONTGOMERY - Alabama Department of Labor Commissioner Fitzgerald Washington announced today that nearly 33,000 Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) certifications, representing a potential $85,932,400 in tax credits, were released in January by the Department...

Upsets Take Center Stage in Class 6A Title Games at NW Regional

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HANCEVILLE - It didn't pay to be the favorite in Class 6A of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Northwest Basketball Regional Tournament Tuesday. Two upsets reigned at Tom Drake Coliseum, beginning with the...
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Obituary: Tammy Rene Goodwin

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Funeral arrangements for Tammy Rene Goodwin are incomplete at this time. Moss-Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary: Venora Brannan Ray

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Funeral Service for Venora Brannan Ray, age 91 of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Bro. Jimmy Peyton officiating; burial at Welti Cemetery. Cullman...
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Obituary: Maxine Durham

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Funeral services for Mrs. Maxine Durham, age 78 of Vinemont, will be 2 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Delwin Kilgo officiating. Burial will follow at Missionary Grove Cemetery. Mrs....
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Obituary: Mark K. Davis

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Mark K. Davis passed away at his home on February 21, 2016. He was born in Tallahassee, FL. to Therman Davis and Barbara Jean Sharpton. Mr. Davis was cremated and there are no local...
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Obituary: Sherrel E. Hancock

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Sherrel E. Hancock, 83, of Vinemont passed away Saturday Feb. 20, 2016 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born October 22, 1932 in Cullman County to Thomas Albert Hancock and Lillian Victoria (Shedd)...
Cullman County

Commission Meeting Held; New Businesses in Baileyton and Dodge City

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission meeting, held Feb. 23, was thorough and efficient with Kerry Watson, Place 1, Garry Marchman, Place 2 and Chairman Kenneth Walker in attendance. All thirteen items of new...
Cullman County Museum

Cullman’s Judge Annie Lola Price Was a Woman Ahead of Her Time!

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CULLMAN - On Oct. 24, 1901, Annie Edson Taylor, a school teacher from Michigan, became the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across...
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Obituary: Michel McCombs

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Funeral arrangements for Michel McCombs are incomplete at this time. Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Obituary: Ray Morris Clark, Jr.

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Ray Morris Clark, Jr., 58 of Houston, entered into rest on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Ray was born on April 26, 1957 in Guilford, North Carolina. He worked in construction...
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Obituary: Lola Mae Hood Ergle

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Lola Mae Hood Ergle, 90 of Haleyville, entered into rest on February 20, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Ergle was born on November 10, 1925. Lola was a member of Liberty Grove Missionary Baptist Church...
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Obituary: Jimmy Wayne Hamm

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Jimmy Wayne Hamm, age 55 of Bremen, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. He was born June 27, 1960, in Troy, Alabama, to parents Gary and Avis Rodgers Hamm. Mr....
Amy Leonard

Cullman City Council Meeting Held, Montgomery New Assistant Chief of CPD

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Photo shows Cullman City Chief of Police Kenny Culpepper, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson and Cullman City Assistant Chief of Police Craig Montgomery. CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met Monday, Feb. 22 at 7...
WSCC

No. 12 WSCC softball has perfect weekend in Gulf Shores; WSCC baseball wins three...

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HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s 12th-ranked softball team was perfect at the Sun Chief Classic tournament over the weekend, reeling off five victories in Gulf Shores. The Lady Lions (13-15) collected wins over Georgia Highlands, Walters...
UNA

UNA Lions: Walk-Off Wonders

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FLORENCE - College baseball season has just started but already the University of North Alabama is showing that they are a force to be reckoned with. The Lions have had a tremendous first week...
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More on Remembering Harper Lee

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Ms. Alice and Ms. Nelle were all about empowering women even back before that became the popular thing to do. Ms. Nelle was a great woman who loved to sit and talk to my...
CCSO

Welfare Checkup Leads to Sex Offender Arrest

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BERLIN - On Friday, Feb. 18, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Nathaniel Scott Pilgrim, 24, of Berlin, a registered sex offender, for chemical endangerment of a child and unlawful possession of drug...
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Prep Sports Schedule Feb. 22-26

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Monday, Feb. 22   Baseball Cullman vs. Sparkman 4 p.m. Holly Pond @ Locust Fork 4 p.m. West Point vs. Hanceville 6 p.m. Softball West Point vs. Arab 4:30 p.m. Soccer St. Bernard vs. Brewer 5 p.m.   Tuesday, Feb. 23 Baseball Fairview vs. Albertville 4:30 &...
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Tom Sawyer Musical at St. Bernard

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CULLMAN - The thespians of St. Bernard Prep will perform “Tom Sawyer: The Broadway Musical” this week, Feb. 25-27. Showtimes are 6:30 on Thursday, Feb. 25; 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26; and 2:30...
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AHSAA Northwest Regional Tournament Hits Half-Way Mark

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HANCEVILLE - Excitement has been a part of the 2016 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament, even without a Cullman County school getting to the round of 16 for the...
Darrell Hicks

Darrell Hicks, Candidate for Cullman County Commission Chairman

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CULLMAN - Darrell Hicks wants to be the next Chairman of the Cullman County Commission. Hicks, former Cullman County Associate Commissioner, Place 1, said that one of the main reasons that he’s trying to get...
Danica Lee Tankersley

Desperation Church Small Groups: The Sisterhood

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Photo shows The Sisterhood, a small group that meets on Thursday nights at different members' homes. CULLMAN - Before making it through the door of a welcoming home on Thursday night in Cullman, the air...
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Obituary: Betty Dillard Fortenberry

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Betty Dillard Fortenberry, 77 of Huntsville, entered into rest on February 18, 2016. Mrs. Fortenberry was born on February 16, 1939. Betty was a retired teacher of 39 years. She was a faithful member of...
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Obituary: Henrietta Brewer Posey

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Henrietta Brewer Posey of Cullman, Alabama passed away on February 18, 2016 at Cullman Regional Medical Center at the age of 74. She was born on September 2, 1941 in Winston County to John...
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Obituary: Billy Hugh Horton

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Billy Hugh Horton was born in Vinemont, Al. on April 9, 1931 to Floyd and Trudie Horton. He graduated from West Point High School in 1950. He was a Corporal in the Army and served...
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Obituary: Elton Jones

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Complete arrangements and obituary information for Elton Jones will be announced Monday afternoon. Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Obituary: William Edward Calhoun

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Funeral service for William Edward Calhoun, 80, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rickey Scott, Rev. Chuck David, and Rev. Dwayne Harbison officiating, with...
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Obituary: Sandra Dee Johnson

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Memorial Services for Sandra Dee Johnson, age 53 of Cullman will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Vinemont Christian Church, with Bro. Brian Hawkins officiating. Cullman Funeral Home Directing. Sandra was born...
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Obituary: Edward Vickery

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Funeral arrangements for Edward Vickery, 90, are incomplete at this time. Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sharon Schuler Kreps

East Elementary Hosts Archery Tournament

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Today I was shooting and I realized it was important to take your time. The more you take your time, the more you will hit the bull’s-eye and get good shots.” Kathleen Davis, third-grade student...
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“Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning”

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Dyanna Taylor is an accomplished filmmaker with five Emmys. It was an honor to have her on our campus to screen this film, which was a labor of love about her late grandmother, photographer...
Amy Leonard

Memory Gardens Meeting Draws Big Crowd at City Hall

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The turnout was good and we had a large crowd. Everybody had a chance to speak and we listened. We’ll take what they said, try to address the concerns and make tweaks on the...
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The Link of Cullman County’s Annual Event & Auction

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We can't wait to share with you all God has done this past year through the ministry of The Link of Cullman County.” Dawn Owens, founder and executive director   CULLMAN - The Link of Cullman County’s...
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Southern Rock Racing Series at Stony Lonesome March 11-12

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CULLMAN - On Friday and Saturday, March 11-12, the first race in the Southern Rock Racing Series will be held at Cullman’s Stony Lonesome OHV Park. The SRRS will hold its event at Stony...
Amy Leonard

Repair work on U.S. 278 slope to begin Monday, Feb. 22, weather permitting

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Current conditions pose no immediate danger to the traveling public; however, foot traffic is advised to remain clear of the slopes, retaining wall and any other areas indicated off-limits by signs or barriers. ALDOT...
Bryan Sellers

Remembering Harper Lee

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Ms. Alice and Ms. Nelle were all about empowering women even back before that became the popular thing to do. I bet she’s up in heaven right now with my daddy and Ms. Alice...
WSCC

Northwest Regional Tournament, Day 1

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HANCEVILLE- The first round of action tipped off for 1A and 6A boys and girls in the Northwest Regional Tournament at Wallace State Community College Thursday, and it was action-packed.   Hartselle 61, Athens 53 (Girls) The...
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Meet Courtney Ferguson, 21st Century Mom

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Photo shows Brian, Gavin and Courtney Ferguson. CULLMAN - June Cleaver wore pearls, pantyhose and high heels on the beloved show “Leave It to Beaver.” She was our televised ideal of motherhood in the 1950s,...
State of AL

Shedd Kills Two County Commission Bills in the House

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MONTGOMERY - State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, led the way on Thursday to kill two legislative bills in the Alabama House of Representatives that he says could raise garbage rates (HB 24) and make...
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Cullman Co. Bosom Buddies to Host Colors of Cancer Day April 2

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You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do” Eleanor Roosevelt   CULLMAN - A...
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YPCullman- New Group for Cullman’s Young Professionals

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We will begin with quarterly socials. Over time, we hope this will evolve into community awareness and concern, committee involvement, entrepreneurial roundtables and eventually leadership roles.” Leah Bolin, Chamber president   CULLMAN - Young professionals in Cullman...
WSCC

Information Session Planned for Future Truck Drivers

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HANCEVILLE -  Wallace State Community College’s Continuing Education department will hold an information session on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 1 p.m., for anyone interested in learning about the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program offered...
CCSO

Execution of Search Warrant Leads to Arrest; Meth Seized

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CULLMAN - Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Kevin Dewitt Garner yesterday for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana, second...

Fifth Annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Feb. 26-28

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CULLMAN - Now is the time for Alabama residents to check their severe weather kits to ensure their readiness for this year’s storm season. The fifth annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which provides...
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2016 AHSAA Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament at Wallace State-Hanceville Feb. 18-20, Feb. 22-24

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HANCEVILLE - The 2016 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament will be held Thursday, Feb. 18 through Saturday, Feb. 20 and Monday, Feb. 22 through Wednesday, Feb. 24 at Wallace...
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Obituary: John D. Tucker

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Funeral services for John D. Tucker, 90, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Tim McCormick officiating with interment in Enon Cemetery. Cullman Funeral Home...
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Shedd Schedules Public Hearing Regarding Cullman Memory Gardens

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CULLMAN - State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, has scheduled a public hearing for this Saturday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. at Cullman City Hall. The purpose of the hearing is “to listen to the...
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Fourth Annual Cullman Spring Family Fun Day

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CULLMAN - On Sunday, March 13, Camp Seale Harris, a part of the Southeastern Diabetes Education Services (SDES), will hold its annual Cullman Spring Family Fun Day at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center...
WSCC

WSCC softball finishes strong on Texas road trip; WSCC men’s golf places 3rd at...

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Photo: Wallace State freshman Maison Goodwin is congratulated by his teammates after his walk-off RBI against Wabash Valley in the series opener. HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s softball team wrapped up a nine-game swing through Texas...
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Unfortunate History for Local Teams and the Northwest Regional

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HANCEVILLE - Over the last 22 years, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) has rolled out the welcome mat for the Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament with several teams from Cullman County as part...
Amy Leonard

Council meeting highlights big news for town’s volunteer fire department

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Fire Engine Four is shown along with new gear. GARDEN CITY - Garden City Town Council met on Monday, Feb. 15 at the Garden City Town Hall. Two topics of note were an $8,000 grant...
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Eagles, Lady Eagles Lose Close Contests

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FLORENCE - It was the girls who took to the floor first Tuesday night as Cold Springs faced Mars Hill in sub-regional tournament action.   Cold Springs 52, Mars Hill 58 (Girls) Bailey West quickly got Cold...
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Obituary: Hilda Jean Pelt Mays

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Hilda Jean Pelt Mays, 70 of Hamilton, entered into rest on February 15, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Mays was born March 21, 1945. She enjoyed gardening, reading Louis L'amour books and enjoyed bird watching....
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Obituary: Dodge Roland Davis

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Funeral services for Dodge Roland Davis will be held Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 17, 2016 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at...
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Obituary: Jean F. Sims

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Arrangements for Jean F. Sims are incomplete at this time. Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Obituary: Danita Key Henson

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Arrangements for Danita Key Henson are incomplete at this time. Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Obituary: Jerry Edward Hill, Sr.

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Funeral services for Jerry Edward Hill, Sr., age 70 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Etha Baptist Church and he will lie in state from 12 noon...
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Obituary: Henry L. Taylor

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Funeral services for Henry L. Taylor, 96, of Hanceville will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem East Baptist Church; Russ Fox and grandson Joby Crane officiating; with interment...
Amy Leonard

UPDATE: New Bridge on Hwy. 278 and Co. Rd. 1147

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Photo shows County Road 1147 (Old Highway 278) this morning, Tuesday, Feb. 16. Update (Feb. 17): "For public safety, barriers and no trespassing signs were set up (yesterday) to keep people from walking on top...
Sharon Schuler Kreps

Nasty Weather Can’t Dampen 13th Annual Empty Bowls

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You know, everybody’s $10 ticket tonight will buy $70.00 worth of food which will go to the food bank.” Tanya Shearer, Empty Bowls   CULLMAN - The 13th Annual Empty Bowls Chili Dinner was held on Monday...
Martha Al-Dijaili

Original Seventh Street Baptist Church Bell Rings Throughout Cullman Once More

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Our church history department has a newspaper article written around 1980 which states, in part, that the bell had been misplaced when the present church sanctuary was built in 1950-51. Some 27 years later...
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Obituary: Betty Gelene McDearmond

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Funeral services for Betty Gelene McDearmond, age 83, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Eugene Loyd officiating. Interment in Center Grove Cemetery. Visitation...
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Obituary: Donald Ray Smith

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A memorial service for Donald Ray Smith, age 53 of Cullman, will be at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church at Welti, with Rev. Randy Sellers officiating. Cullman...
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Obituary: Ernestine McGuire Whitman

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Ernestine McGuire Whitman, 75 of Haleyville, entered into rest on February 14, 2016 at Lakeland Community Hospital. Mrs. Whitman was born June 19, 1940. Mrs. Whitman was a member of Posey Mill Missionary Baptist Church....
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Madison Academy Lady Mustangs Overpower Holly Pond in Sub-Regional Play

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HOLLY POND - Having to come on the road for a Class 3A Sub-Regional after they were stunned at home in the area title game to No. 2 Lauderdale County, top-ranked Madison Academy got...
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Sub-Regionals: Lady Aggies Lose a Heartbreaker

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HUNTSVILLE- On a dreary, chilly, rain-soaked night, Fairview made the hour-plus drive up Interstate 65 to take on Columbia in sub-regional action to see who would head to the Northwest Regional. Both teams started out...
St. Bernard Prep

St. Bernard Prep Chinese Class’s Spring Festival This Friday

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Photo shows Chinese dancers from the Confucius Institute of Troy University, who sponsors the event. CULLMAN - Students at St. Bernard Prep School are ringing in the Chinese New Year – the year of the...
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CHS Tennis Action

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Photo shows Emily Mullins. CULLMAN - Cullman High varsity tennis teams played well on Thursday and Friday with impressive wins over 7A Hazel Green and 6A rival Decatur. The varsity boys swept Hazel Green 9-0 on...
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Cold Springs Begins Journey Toward Wallace, Birmingham

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BREMEN - It is simple, win and you are in, lose and you go home. This is the situation facing both Cold Springs basketball squads as they travel to Mars Hill Bible in Florence...