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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Dianne Twilley Rodriguez

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Memorial services for Dianne Twilley Rodriguez, 54 of Hanceville are incomplete at this time and will be announced later. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge...
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OBITUARY: Emmie Dot Albright Bolzle

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Graveside service for Emmie Dot Albright Bolzle, 81, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, January 15th at Hebron Church of Christ Cemetery. Cullman...
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OBITUARY: Sarah M. Phillips

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Mrs. Sarah M. Phillips passed away January 11, 2015 at her residence. She is 66 years old. She was born December 17, 1948 to...
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OBITUARY: Ottis Lavon “Sweat” Sweatmon

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Ottis Lavon "Sweat" Sweatmon passed away January 10, 2015 at Walker Baptist Medical Center. He was 68 years old. Funeral Services will be held January...
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OBITUARY: Lois Looney Dollar

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Funeral Services for Lois Looney Dollar, passed away on January 11, 2015 at the age of 98 at Daffodil House in Tuscaloosa, AL. She...
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The Cullman County Electric Membership Corporation

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CULLMAN – Each year the month of December is filled with beautiful Christmas decorations. Brilliantly colorful lights are swirled around trees and line rooftops...
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Truckers Can Find Great Food on the Road Again

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HANCEVILLE – Just off the Hanceville exit on I-65, next to the Shell Station, there is a little known restaurant. It has been there...
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What Time Is It? Tax Time

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CULLMAN – Someone once said that the only two things you must do in this life is die and pay taxes. If you are...
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DHR Selected to Receive $41 Million Child Care Grant

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MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced the Alabama Department of Human Resources, Child Care Services Division(DHR) has been selected to receive an Early Head...
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OBITUARY: Terry Ray Hendrix

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Funeral service for Terry Ray Hendrix, 50, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
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OBITUARY: Bobby Fred McCormick

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Funeral services for Bobby Fred McCormick, 81, of Cullman will be Monday, January 12, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, Sam...
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Healthcare Of The 1920s and 1930s

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VINEMONT – In the early 1900s, sanitariums were places where people afflicted with Tuberculosis (TB) were taken and placed so that they may receive...

Dodge City Seniors Love to Visit

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DODGE CITY – Every Tuesday, the Dodge City Senior Citizens group gather together at the Town Hall’s basement, or the Community Center, to share...
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OBITUARY: Janie Jacobs

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Funeral Services for Janie Jacobs, 95, are incomplete and will be announced at a later time. Ms. Jacobs passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015, at...
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Thurman Pope

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Funeral Services for Thurman Pope, 74, are incomplete and will be announced at a later time. Mr. Pope passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015 at...
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Terry Hendrix

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Funeral Services for Terry Hendrix, 50, are incomplete and will be announced at a later time. Mr. Hendrix passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015, at...

OBITUARY: Ms. Patricia Ann Horsley Doyle

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Funeral services for Ms. Patricia Ann Horsley Doyle, age 76 of Birmingham will be Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 1 p.m. from Moss-Service Funeral...
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OBITUARY: Ms. Maranda Desirae Maddox

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Funeral Services for Maranda Desirae Maddox, age 20 of Cullman, will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the New...
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OBITUARY: Mary Gladys House

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Funeral services for Mary Gladys House, Age 92, of Vinemont, formerly of New Orleans will be 2 p.m. Monday, January 12th at St. Boniface...
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Cashier at Bethel Exxon Reddystop Robbed at Knifepoint

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BETHEL - A cashier at the Bethel Exxon Reddystop came face to face with a robber armed with a hunting knife early Friday afternoon...
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OBITUARY: Julius Waymon Guthrie

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Funeral services for Julius Waymon Guthrie, 91, of Cullman, will be Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Missionary Grove Baptist Church with...

It’s A Tough Job, But Someone’s Got to Do It

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CULLMAN – With the increase in crime throughout the United States, law enforcement is in high demand. As much as we depend on our...
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Start the New Year Healthy

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CULLMAN – We all want to stay fit and healthy, and with the New Year just underway you may feel a new resolve to...

Fire crews work to extinguish fire at Ruby Tuesday

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CULLMAN - Small fire at Ruby Tuesday stops meals for the evening. "No damage to the interior of the building from what we can see...

The Art of Lettering with Joyful Papery

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CULLMAN - Have you ever seen a quote that really stuck with you, or helped you through a difficult time? Most of us have, and...
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OBITUARY: Vivian Eloise Howard

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Funeral services for Vivian Eloise Howard, age 79 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
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OBITUARY: Leisha Deann White

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Funeral services for Leisha Deann White, 36, of Warrior will be held on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...

Community Wellness Day

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CULLMAN – This past Saturday, the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center celebrated their first annual Community Wellness Day. Folks from all over Cullman County...
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OBITUARY: Dudley “Sonny” Wayne Chandler

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Mr. Dudley "Sonny" Wayne Chandler passed away Tuesday January 6, 2014 at his residence. He is 88 years old. Mr. Chandler was born April...
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OBITUARY: Marie Blackwood

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Funeral Services for Marie Blackwood, 94, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Doug...
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OBITUARY: Delores Jean Durham

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Funeral services for Delores Jean Yates Durham, age 82 of Huntsville, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Cullman Heritage...
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OBITUARY: Christopher James Kelly

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Christopher James Kelly, age 53 of Eva, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at his residence. He was born January 13, 1961 in...
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OBITUARY: Albert D. Helms

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Funeral services for Albert D. Helms, 67, of Hanceville will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
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OBITUARY: Eric Carson Tubbs

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Funeral services for Eric Carson Tubbs, 36, of Cullman will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...

Wallace State Community College athletics to add women’s golf in August 2015

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Russell Moore, WSCC contributor HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College will add a women’s golf team beginning with the 2015-16 academic year, announced Wallace State...
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Multicar collision sends Bremen man to UAB NICU

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BALDWIN - A multicar collision on U.S. Hwy 278 West occurring shortly before 4 p.m. Monday injured two separate drivers, sending one person to UAB,...
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OBITUARY: Doyle Ray Dufie

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Funeral services for Doyle Ray Duffie, 74, of Hanceville will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
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OBITUARY: Kathy Brown Whitfield

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Funeral services for Kathy Brown Whitfield, 56 of Hanceville will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 11 a.m. in Hanceville Funeral Home...
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OBITUARY: Norma Athlene Wren

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Funeral services for Norma Athlene Wren will be Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at 1 p.m., at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with interment in...
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OBITUARY: Ellis ‘J.R.’ Johns

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Funeral services for Ellis ‘J.R.’ Johns will be Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Rev. Darryl Bailey officiating, interment in...
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OBITUARY: Larry Joe Entrekin

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Funeral Services for Mr. Larry Joe Entrekin, age 77 of Cullman, will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 in the...
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OBITUARY: Mary Jane Irby

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Mary Jane Irby passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Biloxi, MS September 18, 1930 to Seaborn and...
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Dodge City Knows How to Ring In 2015

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DODGE CITY – On December 31, 2014, Life Church in Dodge City hosted their 3rd annual Big Ball Drop and New Year’s Eve Bash....
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OBITUARY: Lois M. Long

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Mrs. Lois M. Long of Huntsville Alabama, formerly of Cullman Alabama passed away on January 1, 2015 at Huntsville Hospital at the age of...
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Polar Bear Plunge and Free Access to Fitness Fun

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CULLMAN – On Saturday, January 3, 2015, the Cullman Wellness and Aquatics Center will offer folks a full day of health and fun. This...
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A Fair View at Fairview

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CULLMAN - Senator John Sparkman was born December 20, 1899 in Hartselle, AL. He was the seventh of 11 children of Joseph Whitten and Julia...
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Free Admission To CWAC On Community Wellness Day

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CULLMAN – The Cullman Wellness and Aquatics Center has had great success in the last five years: from hosting state-wide swim meets, to meeting...
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An Artist Among Us

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CULLMAN – Shirley Roy at USA Healthcare is quite the artist. She passes the time by drawing and coloring pictures of the workers on...

OBITUARY: Lila Andrews

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Lila Andrews, 84, of Cullman passed away peacefully on January 2, 2015. A devoted mother and grandmother, she is preceded in death by her...

OBITUARY: Lura M. Basinger

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Funeral services for Lura M. Basinger, 87, of Hanceville will be held on Monday, January 5, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...

OBITUARY: Sandra G. Butts

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Funeral services for Sandra G. Butts, 69, of Hanceville will be held on Monday, January 5, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...

Looking Ahead to 2015

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CULLMAN - Cullman has seen a lot of changes in only a year’s time. 2014 has been a great year for growth, both economically and within...

Law Enforcement Stresses Safety During the New Year’s Eve Celebrations

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CULLMAN - New Year’s Eve comes this week and folks all over Cullman County are making their plans to celebrate. Whether you are spending New...
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Mirroring History: From The Alabama Odd Fellows Home to Childhaven

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CULLMAN - Childhaven’s main building, the original white, four story building was dedicated on April 15th, 1910 as The Alabama Odd Fellows Home. By...
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Local Restaurants in Cullman Offer Food and Entertainment on New Year’s Eve

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CULLMAN - For those who want to spend a night on the town, but do not feel like traveling too far for New Year’s...

Fun with Kids on New Year’s Eve

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CULLMAN - While most couples will be having a fun night out on the town and celebrating New Year’s with friends, some Cullmanites may...
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Married Three Times and an Eloper Every Blessed Time!

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Meet Mrs. Martha Ellen (Spivey) Mote Watson Wright Miss Martha Ellen Spivey was born March 28, 1838 in Warm Springs, GA. She is the daughter...

H.O.P.E. Therapeutic Horsemanship Program Brings In the New Year with a Party

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CULLMAN - H.O.P.E. (Horses Offering People Encouragement) is a therapeutic horsemanship program for people with special needs.  On December 31, 2014 they will host...
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A Style for All is Available at Younique Boutique

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CULLMAN - Across from Sacred Heart School, there is a little boutique that is helping women find the best style for them. We have...

“Tragic situation” leads officer to use deadly force at Holly Pond residence

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HOLLY POND - Shortly after 2:40 p.m. on Saturday December 27, emergency responders along with volunteer fire personnel and deputies with the Cullman Sheriff’s...

Local Artist Expresses Deep Ideas Through Art

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CULLMAN - Local artist Denise Thomas-McCrary has been diving into the world of art since she was a young child. She has been taking...
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Winter is Here, Let’s Trim the Trees

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CULLMAN - With the cold months of winter upon us, it is time once again to prune and trim some trees and bushes. While...
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Family, History and Cullman’s Past: King Pharr Canning Company Honored with Historic Marker

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CULLMAN - On Friday, December 19, 2014, the City of Cullman received a brand new historic marker. Members of the McPhillips family came from...
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You Reap What You ‘Sew’

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CULLMAN - We all have hobbies that we enjoy from photography to quilting to hunting. Inez Macon, a resident of USA Healthcare, spends her...

Open for Business on Christmas

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CULLMAN - It’s Christmas Day and you have a last minute purchase you need to make, or maybe Mom burnt supper and you need...

Jesus is the Reason for the Season: The Nativity Scene

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CULLMAN - In order to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas, Christians all over the world display some sort of nativity scene...

The Christmas Pickle: What’s the Dill?

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CULLMAN - Christmas is full of traditions whether it’s hanging mistletoe out for unsuspecting guests, leaving cookies and milk for Santa Claus, or simply...
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Bennett’s at Christmas

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CULLMAN - As children, we have all been excited and fascinated by Santa, elves, holiday decor and beautiful lights. Many years ago, department stores...
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Church Services on December 24 and 25, 2014

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CULLMAN - Christmas Eve falls on a Wednesday this year and gives everyone the perfect opportunity to have a special time with family and...
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What the Heck is Mistletoe? And Why Do People Kiss Under it?

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CULLMAN - “I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus, underneath the mistletoe last night…” Mistletoe – what the heck is it and why on Earth...
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Cullman Christmas Schedule For County and City

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CULLMAN - With Christmas falling on a Thursday this year, city and county services will be on a slightly altered schedule. Below are all...

Last Minute Shopping for Christmas

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CULLMAN - So tomorrow is Christmas Eve, and you realize that you had one more gift that you needed to get. Perhaps for a game...
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‘Amazing Love’

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CULLMAN - The spirit of giving this holiday season is surely upon the Cullman community as the Cornerstone Revival Center held their biannual benefit...
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CRMC and Cullman Internal Medicine pair for Record Food drive

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CULLMAN - Each year, the CRMC Nurse Navigation Team provides indigent oncology patients and their families with food throughout the holiday season. This year,...

CWAC preparing for Community Wellness Day

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CULLMAN - For over 5 years, the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center has been serving the Cullman community in all of its fitness, aquatic,...

Pets as Presents

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CULLMAN - All over the country this Christmas, people will be going to their local shelters or breeders and bringing home adorable furry friends...
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Journey Church: Real. Life. Purpose.

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CULLMAN - Joey Coots, pastor for 12 years at Journey Church, has great advice for living a real life of purpose. To start, he...
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Make It, Bake It Or Do It Yourself – Create It!

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CULLMAN - Christmas is here and everyone is excited. Children have been marking their calendars for days, counting down to the time Santa Claus...
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Alabama sees second largest reduction of pseudoephedrine sales as meth labs decline

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CULLMAN - Data from the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) shows in 2014 Alabama has seen the second highest reduction of sales...

Kids Shop ‘Til They Drop With Local Cops

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CULLMAN - The Cullman City Police Department has been working hard all year for this day. Saturday was a day to give back to...
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Relay For Life Gets the Christmas Spirit

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CULLMAN - Last Saturday folks all about town had a wonderful opportunity to complete their Christmas shopping while supporting a great cause. Relay For...
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Santa Claus Came to Town Saturday…Good Hope to be Precise!

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GOOD HOPE - A thrilling Christmas parade strolled down Highway 69 last Saturday for all the folks near and far to enjoy. Santa Claus...
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Honoring Local Artists and Serving the Community

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CULLMAN - Chamber for Charities proudly presented their Third Annual Art After Hours last Tuesday at TP Country Club. Both current Chamber members and...

Christmas Lights, Christmas Trees – She Has Lots, If You Please!

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CULLMAN - December has arrived and Christmas is just around the corner, yet the warm weather outside has left many of us feeling around...

Secret Meals Continues Strong

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CULLMAN - No child should go hungry. That is a statement everyone can agree upon, and here in Cullman, local businesses and individuals are participating...
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Cullman EMS Building Keeps Ideal Location

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CULLMAN - The new Cullman Emergency Medical Services building is up and running! An open house and ribbon cutting ceremony was held recently to...

Juvenile Arrested in Connection with Good Hope Threat

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GOOD HOPE – The Cullman County Sherriff’s Office Chief Deputy Max Bartlett announced Tuesday afternoon that an arrest has been made in connection with...

Raiders struggle, Lady Raiders cruise

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GOOD HOPE - Tyler Yearwood of Fairview showed just how dominating a big man can be inside on Monday night when he scored eight...

One Upset Highlights Quarterfinals of Cullman County Middle School Girls Tournament

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COLD SPRINGS – Home court advantage for the Cold Springs Lady Eagles didn't last long in the Cullman County Middle School Basketball Tournament Monday...

“Beefed-up security” for Good Hope High School in response to social media threat

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GOOD HOPE – The anonymous social media platform Yik Yak has caused concern for officials with Good Hope High School, the Cullman County Board...

Cullman Christmas Festival and Market Celebrates a German Christmas Market Tradition

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CULLMAN - Local area churches came together today to host an outdoor Christmas Festival and Market. The parishioners from St. John’s, St. Paul’s, and...
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Southern Accents Hosts Celebrity Cookbook Author Morgan Murphy

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CULLMAN - Southern Accents was the gracious host to author Morgan Murphy on Saturday. Murphy held a unique and very personable book signing while...

Family, Friends and Fun at the Christmas Parade!

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CULLMAN - The Cullman Christmas Parade was a great success! Folks came to enjoy the holiday floats, Christmas characters, the tree lighting ceremony and...
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Christmas Cheer and Children Sang at Hanceville First United Methodist Church

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HANCEVILLE - On Thursday night, the children of Hanceville’s First United Methodist Church’s preschool hosted a delightful Christmas program for the many proud parents,...
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Art and Wine Made the Crowd Feel Fine

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CULLMAN - On a brisk fall evening, dozens of people gathered in the shop of Michael’s Flowers and Design for a night of unique art...
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TP Country Club: Cullman’s Best Kept Secret

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CULLMAN – Imagine long rolling hills and soft green grass, now add shady trees dotting throughout that same land and ponds of all shapes...

Court Referral Officer Arrested on 2 counts Sexual Misconduct, 2 counts Sexual Abuse

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CULLMAN - Friday morning at 9:04 a.m. investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Department arrested Winfred Eugene “J.R.” Vance, 61, while he was working at...
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From Trees to Art

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CULLMAN - Cullman County is home to a variety of talented artists. For example, Mr. Jarrod Smitherman is a Vinemont High School teacher by...
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Grace Café: Free Food and Fellowship

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CULLMAN – If you are looking for an opportunity to socialize, enjoy live music and most of all eat, then plan on visiting Grace...
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Former employee now New Owner of Cutie Patooties

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CULLMAN - There are some stores in Cullman that are old favorites. Establishments that have been around for years and everyone knows the place...