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    Opinion: Go Green Regardless of Your Stance

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    Climate change has become a phrase that can spark a debate in no time at all. The debate of whether or not mankind is...

    Grant Brown Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser Held with Swamp John’s

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    HANCEVILLE – The family and friends of Grant Brown have been working hard to raise the money to send one lucky Hanceville student to...

    Berlin Sunshine Club Holds Its Largest Easter Egg Hunt to Date

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    BERLIN – If you felt a rumble in the earth near Berlin on Saturday, it wasn’t an earthquake. It was the pounding of little...

    Annual Easter Egg Hunt to be Held at Sportsman Lake Park

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    CULLMAN – The Saturday before Easter, April 4, Sportsman Lake Park will be hosting an Easter egg hunt. In the past, local radio station...

    Cullman County Takes Home Top Farm-City Award Three Years Running

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    CULLMAN – The Cullman County Farm-City Committee has become a dynasty, claiming the Overall Best Farm-City Committee Award for the third straight year for excelling in...

    Red Cross Asks for Pillows and Blankets

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    CULLMAN – The American Red Cross hosted a “pillow fight” on Saturday, outside of Walmart, in an effort to gather supplies for their new...

    Serra Visser Nissan Sponsors Easter Scavenger Hunt

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    CULLMAN – Starting around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, people participating in Serra Visser Nissan’s Easter Extravaganza will receive Facebook messages giving them...

    Healing Through Awareness: Cullman Caring for Kids Hopes to Raise Awareness...

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    From January 2014 to January of 2015, Cullman County DHR had 852 cases of abuse and neglect.” Nancy Bryant, CCK Assistant Director CULLMAN – April is...

    Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q Celebrates 30th Birthday By Giving Back...

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    We don’t do traditional advertising. What we call our advertising budget is what we do in good wills for the community.” Beth Kibler, Jim N’...

    Clarkson Covered Bridge Re-opens After Renovation

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    BETHEL – The construction crew is finally finished and all their equipment has been removed from the area. Clarkson Covered Bridge is once again...

    Cyclists Team Up To Support Relay for Life on April 11

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    CULLMAN – On Saturday, April 11, cyclists will gather at Hardee’s in the Cullman Shopping Center to raise money for a local Relay for...

    Possible Lightning Strike Sends Vinemont Woman to CRMC

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    VINEMONT – A possible lightning strike in Vinemont has sent one woman to Cullman Regional Medical Center for observation. "Yes we did," confirmed Sheriff Matt Gentry....

    Turning Tragedy into Hope: 5K Run Honors Grant Brown with Memorial...

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    HANCEVILLE – It was a brisk spring morning at Wallace State on Saturday as 17 participants ran the 5K course through the campus. The...

    CP&R Branches Out to the Arts, Will Host Art in the...

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    We have the best recreation facilities, the best schools, the best athletics, and it is time for us to step up our games in...

    New United Way Board Offers Exciting Opportunity for Youth to Help...

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    CULLMAN – The United Way of Cullman County is reaching out to young professionals of the area to participate in their new program, the...

    Meet Mazzie: The Furry Face of Werner’s Trading Company

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     “She rings the bell at the door when she wants to go outside and has her own hut, or hiding place, under the counter...

    H.O.P.E. Enjoys New Home: Equine Therapy Organization Begins Lessons at New...

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    CULLMAN – David Poynor had a vision in 2007 of a therapeutic program that would help individuals with disabilities have access to a unique...

    Mirroring History: Anderson Motel

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    CULLMAN – Located on Highway 31, the Anderson Hotel was the weary traveler’s home away from home. The memorable site continues to be as...

    Hot Days and Cool Treats: Self-Employed Cullman Ice Cream Truck Driver...

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    I’ve been in several different trucks; I’ve worked for the same company for years. I decided I wanted to work for myself, so I...

    Do You Know These Historic Facts About Cullman?

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    CULLMAN – Did you know that our town’s founder Colonel Johann Gottfried Cullmann’s original home was located where Just for Looks and Berkley Bob’s...

    The Link of Cullman County Continues towards $20,100 Goal, Creates Virtual...

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    CULLMAN – The Link of Cullman County is a faith-based, non-profit organization that supports the needs of our neighbors through goal setting, career advising...

    Couponing Classes Offered to the Masses: Fancher Tutoring Service Helps Make...

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    I’ve spent more than 30 hours collecting all you need to know to begin your coupon journey in a convenient kit that will not...

    Suspect Leads CNET on Short Pursuit Ending with Apprehension

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    WHITE CITY – Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry confirmed a car chase involving CNET, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Hanceville PD and Cullman City PD...

    Getting Healthy to Help Others: Local Humanitarian Seeks Community’s Votes to...

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    I feel that having weight loss surgery would help to get the weight off faster and that will allow me to serve our community...

    Cooking to Love: Augusta’s Sports Grill Carries on a Family Legacy

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    Some people say they love to cook, but I think my grandmother cooked to love, and we’re carrying on that legacy.” Debbie Veres, Co-owner of...

    City of Cullman Designated ‘Tree City’ for 27th Straight Year

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    CULLMAN – On Wednesday morning, March 18, in front of City Hall, Mayor Max A. Townson led students and citizens of Cullman in celebration...

    Stop the Sneezing and Sniffles: Cullman’s Dr. Adam Harrison Discusses...

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    CULLMAN – On Thursday, March 19, Dr. Adam Harrison of Cullman Internal Medicine spoke at Cullman Regional Medical Center’s Spring Fever Lunch and Learn...

    Cullman Police Officers Recognized for Service

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    A law enforcement agency is only as good as the men and women who serve in it.” Kenny Culpepper, Cullman City Police Chief CULLMAN – During...

    Mayor Proclaims April 2015 “MS Awareness Month”

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    CULLMAN – On Friday, March 20, 2015, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson proclaimed the month of April 2015 "MS Awareness Month." The proclamation was...

    “The Most Heartwarming Film of 2014” Joins WSCC’s Southern Circuit Tour...

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    Victim Services of Cullman Reaches Out to Homeless Community and Domestic...

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    CULLMAN – When you think of Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC), you probably know that their prime objective is to help rehabilitate and protect...

    Colon Cancer Awareness: A Few Hours of Your Life Might Just...

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    They probably could have caught this much earlier if I had gone in when I was supposed to get my colonoscopy.” Windell Turner, Colon Cancer...

    Small Children Reach Large Goal: Mrs. Stidham’s Kindergarten Class Collects 1,003...

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    CULLMAN – Young children can make big things happen. Take, for example, Mrs. Stidham’s kindergarten class, also known as the ‘Pony Class’. The group...

    OPINION: Anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma Reminds Us to Keep...

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    CULLMAN – Fifty years ago, people of color were subjected to abhorrent treatment in our state, and while it is still not something many...

    Mirroring History: Eureka Hotel and Rexall DrugStore Becomes Cullman Savings Bank’s...

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    CULLMAN – The Eureka Hotel and Rexall Drugstore was located at the intersection of 1st Street SW and 4th Street SW in downtown Cullman....

    Agriplex Holds Dinner and Silent Auction

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    CULLMAN – The North Alabama Agriplex is a magical place where children learn, play and grow as they explore their natural world. Farm Kid’s...

    The Antique Market of Cullman: Quaint New Business Filled with Bits...

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    CULLMAN – There is a new business in town and it is full of antiques and Cullman history. The Antique Market opened its beautiful...

    John W. Sparks: Cullman County’s 15th Sheriff Killed in the Line...

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    CULLMAN – John W. Sparks served as Cullman’s 15th sheriff and the only sheriff to die in the line of duty. He was a...

    Local Elementary Teacher and Musician Inspires Children for Decades with ‘The...

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    CULLMAN – Tim Clemmons is the music teacher for both East and West Elementary schools. Back in the ‘80s he created a song that...

    The Link of Cullman County ‘Flourishes’: Praise given to God for...

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    CULLMAN – The Link of Cullman County celebrated all that God has done in 2014 through their ministry non-profit by hosting their annual event...

    Cullman Civitan Club’s Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction Benefits Local Charity

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    CULLMAN – The Cullman Civitan Club held their Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction on Friday at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church's Fellowship Hall....

    “Yours Eternally: Letters of a Lifetime” – Ben Johnson South’s New...

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    HANCEVILLE – “Yours Eternally: Letters of a Lifetime” is a brand new play written by local playwright Ben Johnson South. It made its debut...

    Religious Leader Spotlight: Reverend John Richter – A Teacher at Heart

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    I love the moment the light bulb turns on and someone gets it. It’s that moment when someone realizes, ‘Oh, that’s what God is...

    The Luck of the Irish: Crowds Enjoy St. Paddy’s Day in...

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    CULLMAN – There is a lot of fact and fiction behind why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and what the true meaning behind the holiday...

    2nd Fridays Kicks Off

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    I love that Cullman can finally have events like this. We have evolved so much in the past five years.” Ashley Love, 2nd Fridays Attendee CULLMAN –...

    Cullman County Awarded Over $27,000 for Emergency Food and Shelter

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    CULLMAN – Congress has appropriated $120 million to supplement and expand emergency food and shelter programs. Each jurisdiction's award is based upon the jurisdiction's...

    A Guide to St. Patrick’s Day in Cullman

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    CULLMAN – Local restaurants are offering big fun and entertainment for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Live music, giveaways and drink specials are...

    Spring Cleaning is Right Around the Corner

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    CULLMAN – Despite all the snow and ice lately, spring is just around the corner. Flowers will begin to bloom and the grass will...

    IRS Scam Bullies Local Residents

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    CULLMAN – A growing scam has been spreading rapidly across the nation, and has affected some residents of Cullman County and surrounding areas. The...

    CP&R Hosting Parent/Child Night Out

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    CULLMAN – A family night out can be one of the best ways to bond together. CP&R will be holding a Mother/Daughter PJ Party and...

    OBITUARY: Richard Earl Evans

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    Mr. Richard Earl Evans of Cullman Alabama formerly of Anniston passed away on March 6, 2015 at his residence at the age of 80....

    OBITUARY: Charles Ray Edge

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    Funeral services for Charles Ray Edge, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2015, at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev....

    UPDATED: HPD Escapee Apprehended by Birmingham PD at St. Vincent’s Hospital

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    UPDATED: 9:20 P.M. CULLMAN – Following several hours of searching by most all Cullman City and County law enforcement agencies, Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long...

    UPDATED: Juvenile Runaway Brought to CCDC by Citizen

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    UPDATED 11:03 P.M. CULLMAN – Early Friday morning Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry was asking for the public's help in locating a local runaway. That call...

    New Shanghai Circus Comes to WSCC

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    HANCEVILLE – On Tuesday, March 17, at 7 p.m., the New Shanghai Circus will perform in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre at Wallace State...

    East Side Baptist Church Invites All to Celebrate Easter

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    I was radically saved and called to preach at the age of seventeen years old, a junior in high school, and started pastoring Southern...

    Vinemont Eagles Baseball Team to Hold 1st Annual Pancake Breakfast and...

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    VINEMONT – The Vinemont Eagles Baseball team will host their 1st Annual Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction Saturday, March 14 in the school lunchroom....

    Mirroring History: From Cullman County School to Cullman County Courthouse

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman County Courthouse’s current location was vacant until the year 1920 when it became home to a two-story brick building, which...

    Former Alabama First Lady Marsha Folsom to Star in Ben South’s...

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    HANCEVILLE – On Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m., Ben Johnson South’s new play, “Yours Eternally: Letters of a Lifetime” will premiere. The play...

    Cullman Savings Bank: A Business with Lots of Change

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    CULLMAN – Towering over the city of Cullman stands a wonderful piece of the community’s history, Cullman Savings Bank. The bank was originally known...

    CP&R Community Garden Coming in March

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    Cullman City Parks & Recreation has shown a long history of bringing in new and innovative facilities and programs into our community with multiple...

    ‘Carly’s Law’ CBD Oil Drug Trials to Begin

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    BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) – Last Tuesday afternoon, Michelle Graham stood in the lobby of the Civitan building on UAB's campus with tears brimming in...

    Dale Greer Discusses the Work of the Alabama Workforce Council at...

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    HANCEVIILLE – In July of 2014, Gov. Robert Bentley appointed industry leaders, educators and others to work on the Alabama Workforce Council. The council’s...

    American Bulldog Charity Show Honors Young Boy

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    But just because a dog isn't the prettiest or doesn't walk exactly right doesn't mean it's not the best dog ever to someone who...

    Chamber Hosts Seminar on Using Facebook & Social Media to Build...

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    You don’t need millions of fans, you just need to start with three or four people who want to hear what you have to...

    Annual Autism Walk and 5K Returns to Hanceville April 11

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    HANCEVILLE – While many may be aware of the condition of autism, there is still much work to be done in the way of...

    A Little Black Dress & Lots of Fun

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    The event focuses on women. Just everyone coming together for a girl’s night out and having a good time." Dr. Vicki Hawsey Karolewics, President of...

    Why You Should Care About Net Neutrality

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    You have probably heard the term before, and chances are the term slipped by you. It’s easy enough to understand, but it is has...

    LeNa` Powe of West Alabama Speaks on Helping Communities Help Their...

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    CULLMAN – Industry and training were on the menu at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s February Community Luncheon this past Friday. With industry...

    More than Cookies: Girl Scouts Serve Positive Impact to Community

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    CULLMAN – February and March have always been the season for selling cookies, according to Girl Scout Leadership Experience Manager Debbie Hicks. However, Hicks, who...

    New Davidson Homes Offer A piece of luxury

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    CULLMAN – With several expansions happening all around in industrial and retail businesses alike, the Cullman area is pulling in more newcomers to our...

    Lifting Spirits

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    CULLMAN – This Saturday people from all over Cullman County came together for a good cause. The event, a fundraiser benefitting HopeKids, was held...

    Weiss Cottage: Cullman’s Oldest Home

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    CULLMAN – In the heart of downtown Cullman, located at 401 1st Ave. SW, there sits a little white house. The house, although delicate...

    Ice Storm 2015: Cullman Becomes Frozen For the Second Time in...

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    We appreciate everyone's patience as we make these weather calls based on the information that we receive.” Dr. Doreen Griffeth, Cullman City Schools Superintendent CULLMAN – Old Man Winter...

    Turning Experience into Passion

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    CULLMAN – Everyone these days seems to fancy themselves a photographer. Social media has made it easier than ever to share and lightly edit...

    Singing Through Time

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    HANCEVILLE – On Friday, Feb. 27, the Wallace State Singers presented “Disney Through the Decades” for a crowd that consisted of lots of happy...

    Putting Cullman to Work: City and County Come Together to Host...

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    The city and county work very close together anyway, and our job together is to promote industry in any way we can. This would...

    Mirroring History: From the Palace Saloon to Luyben & Boike

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    CULLMAN – In 1900, the Palace Saloon once stood on the corner of what is now Highway 278 and 1st Avenue. Eventually the Palace was...

    Quentin Nigg: Telling an alternate history

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    HANCEVILLE – One doesn’t have to look very far to find extraordinary people in Cullman County. For example, Hanceville’s Victorian Manor assisted living facility...

    Overturned log truck has Hanceville PD rerouting traffic on Hwy 31

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    HANCEVILLE - According to Sheriff Matt Gentry a "log truck overturned in the median" on Hwy 31 in Hanceville. Hanceville Police Department is working the...

    Historic Downtown Hanceville

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    HANCEVILLE – Downtown Hanceville is truly a sight to see, there are so many buildings lining the streets that are filled with old memories....

    A Study of Hands

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    It takes all different kinds of people and all different gifts and talents to make a community. I wanted to show people who have...

    Young Stars Burn Bright at For Kids’ Sake Variety Show

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    HANCEVILLE – For more than 20 years, the For Kids’ Sake Variety Show has brought a wonderful opportunity for youth in the Cullman area...

    Winter Wonderland 2015

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    CULLMAN – The winter storm of 2015 is upon us and people of all ages have been outside enjoying the massive amounts of fluffy...

    UPDATED 3X: Some Cullman County Residents Still Without Power

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    UPDATE: 02/26/2015 7:30 p.m.   (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s); if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;...

    Cullman City/County Schools close Thursday, among other agencies

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    CULLMAN – Both Cullman City and County Schools will be closed on Thursday due to the immense amount of snowfall. Both Dr. Doreen Griffeth...

    How are you enjoying the snow?

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    The first snow of the year has Cullman residents taking advantage of this rare opportunity. Share your snow pictures with us on Facebook. (function(d, s,...

    Cullman City/County roadways deemed impassable

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    CULLMAN - Cullman County EMA has just issued a statement advising residents of Cullman County and city that roadways are now impassable.   (function(d, s, id) {...

    Cullman Police Department to host Coffee with a Cop

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    CULLMAN – Tomorrow on Feb. 26, the Cullman Police Department and members of the community will gather together in an informal, neutral atmosphere to...

    Alabama Vaccination Rate Ranks 6th Highest in Nation

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    CULLMAN – There has been much fear and controversy over the past several years in relation to vaccines and growing outbreaks in different parts...

    County Schools to Close Feb. 20 due to Cold Weather

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    CULLMAN - Cullman County Schools will be closed again tomorrow due to winter weather. Once again in the interest of doing what is best for...

    ABC 33/40 Meteorologist James Spann Coming To Hanceville March 3

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    HANCEVILLE - ABC 33/40 Meteorologist James Spann will be making a stop in Hanceville on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. The public is invited to...

    Frigid Temperatures Cripple Cullman County Schools

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    CULLMAN – Old Man Winter has paid Cullman County a chilly visit this week and along with freezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills, schools...

    Alleged rape, sodomy, and enticing a minor has Fairview volunteer facing...

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    CULLMAN – Allegations of rape, sodomy, and enticing a child under the age of 16 lands a Fairview volunteer basketball coach in Cullman County...

    Cullman County Schools canceled Thursday due to winter weather

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    CULLMAN – Each day this week parents have waited to hear if their children would be attending school on time, on a delayed schedule,...

    Empty Bowls of Cullman County Celebrates 12th Year

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    CULLMAN – The 12th Annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County dinner was held at the First United Methodist Church on Monday. Despite the cold and rainy weather,...

    Guitars and More, LLC Coming to Cullman February 21

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    “There is no solid music store offering out there that carries premium brands so we decided to make a move and Cullman was the...

    Cullman County Library Is Spreading the Love to its Patrons

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    CULLMAN – February is known as the month of valentines and love, but the Cullman County Public Library System refers to it as “Love...

    UPDATED: CCSO Deputy Brian Shadowens struck while conducting traffic stop on...

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    CULLMAN – CCSO Deputy Brian Shadowens has been released from CRMC after he was struck by a passing motorist on the southbound onramp of I-65 at Exit 299. “He has been released...

    February 2015 City Council Meeting

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    CULLMAN - A regular Cullman City Council meeting was held last Monday night in the Lucille N. Galin Auditorium at City Hall at 7 p.m. The...