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Pet of the Week: Help Darla find her forever home

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Andrea Hudson introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Darla is a 1-year-old husky mix. She’s...

Alabama reaches record low 2.8% unemployment rate; Cullman County rate falls...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Sec. Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama reached a new record low unemployment rate in October. Alabama’s...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 15, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Hanceville council talks Christmas plans

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - It will soon look a lot more like Christmas in the city of Hanceville. The city council gave the go-ahead for...

City awarded $350K for Nesmith Park renovation

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced grants totaling $2.6 million will go to 12 Alabama communities to improve outdoor recreational facilities....

New installation unveiled at Cullman’s Art Park

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CULLMAN, Ala. – There was a crowd gathered at Cullman’s Art Park, formerly known as City Park, Thursday afternoon for the unveiling of the...

Community Thanksgiving meals

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, Nov. 16 Church 212 (4690 County Road 437, Cullman) will hold a community resource event and Thanksgiving dinner for...

Hanceville man indicted on murder charge in Aug. 2019 wreck

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CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hanceville man was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 13 after being indicted by a Cullman County grand jury on charges of murder,...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 14, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 14, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

(Updated) Stabbing victim identified, suspect apprehended

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Updated 11-14-19 5:15 p.m. CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - One person is dead and one in custody following what Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry described as...

Cullman Regional Airport’s Ben Harrison chosen to chair NATA subcommittee

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VINEMONT, Ala. - Cullman Regional Airport General Manager Ben Harrison, named last year to the National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) Airport Business Committee (www.cullmantribune.com/2018/02/15/cullman-regional-airports-harrison-appointed-to-nata-committee/),...

Brandin’ Iron serving up free Thanksgiving dinner for veterans Nov. 25

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WEST POINT, Ala. - On Monday, Nov. 25, Brandin’ Iron Steakhouse in West Point will host the fourth annual Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) free...

Farm-City Sweet Potato Cookoff: full results

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Farm-City Committee’s Cherrie Haney shared the full results of the All County Family, Career and Community Leaders of...

Have breakfast with Santa this Saturday

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Local children have two chances to have breakfast with Santa Claus this Saturday, Nov. 16. Details are below. Breakfast with Santa at...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 13, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 13, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Bountiful bags!

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CULLMAN, Ala. – More than 450 women came out last week from the United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) Women United Designer Bag Bingo...

‘We need more people like him today’

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GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The municipal office of the Town of Garden City will be closed at noon Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 in honor...

Vinemont Council adopting children for Christmas Love

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Updated 11-13-19 12:15 p.m. VINEMONT, Ala. - With the holidays just around the corner, Town of South Vinemont officials wanted to do something to give...

Get ready for the 2019 Farm-City Banquet with Stella Parton, Nov....

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 Farm-City Banquet is just around the corner. The event will take place Thursday Nov. 21, 2019 starting at 6:30...

PIG BOWL 2019: Law enforcement tradition returns to support local charities

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A local law enforcement tradition returns after a decade hiatus, to bring together the officers of the Cullman Police Department (CPD)...

Yuletide cheer on display

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Local business owners were busy Friday putting the finishing touches on their holiday decorating before Friday evening’s 2019 Holiday Window Display...

Party with a purpose: Victim Services hosts inaugural Masquerade Ball

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) hosted a night of fun and dancing Saturday at Top of the Town. The inaugural Masquerade...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 11, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

4-way race set for Cullman County Commission Chairman

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Updated 11-11-19 at 2:05 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Candidates had until Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 at 5 p.m. to qualify for the 2020 primary election...

Fall: Time for a garden refresh

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AUBURN, Ala. - As autumn brings cooler temperatures to Alabama, it looks as if summer heat is on the way out. Pleasant weather has...

33rd Annual Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Custom classic cars rolled into Depot Park Saturday for the 33rd Annual Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show...

Ivey presented with Roadmap to STEM Success

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MONTGOMERY, Ala.  – Gov. Kay Ivey this week was presented with a plan to improve STEM education across the state and create a workforce...

‘Cullman County does an awesome job at taking care of our...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – West Elementary held its annual Veterans Day program Friday, featuring the Cullman Police Department Honor Guard, fifth grader Isabella Pipes singing...

Annual Lights of Love program set for Dec. 5

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation will host its annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Thursday, Dec. 5...

‘The biggest thing we do all year is our Veterans Day...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond’s elementary, middle and high schools came together Friday morning to honor more than 50 local veterans with their...

CATA Culinary Arts students serve up award-winning sweet potato recipes

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday of this week, Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Culinary Arts students competed in the All County Family, Career and...

CHS hails heroes; Bearcat band headed to NYC

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Updated 11-8-19 at 9:16 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Veterans were honored Thursday at Cullman High School during an afternoon assembly in the school’s auditorium, where...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 8, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Baileyton Senior Center honors local veterans

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Updated 11-8-19 at 9:19 p.m. An earlier version of this story said seniors were served chicken and dumplings from Parkside School. The meal was...

Turning the tables: Farm-City Committee feeds area school Child Nutrition Program...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - They get up as early as 4 a.m. each weekday, and are at work by 7, preparing hundreds of breakfasts and...

‘They’re still loved, no matter the situation’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Temple Baptist Church’s homeless ministry, Unsheltered International, will be delivering free Thanksgiving meals Saturday, Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. until 2...

Ivey announces record number of Alabama foster care adoptions

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that Alabama again reported a record number of foster care adoptions. In Fiscal Year 2019,...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 7, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 7, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Latest health department scores

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the latest health scores reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) for food establishments in Cullman County.   Establishment...

Diabetes is 8th leading cause of death in Alabama

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Each November, communities across the country observe National Diabetes Month to bring attention to diabetes and its impact on millions of...

Heroes honored

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A touching ceremony was held Wednesday at the Donald E. Green Active Adult Center in honor of Cullman area veterans, followed...

Community Happenings: Nov. 7-9

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Thursday, Nov. 7 Cullman Regional Free PAD Screening Clinic 7 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Colonel Cullmann Room in POBII at Cullman Regional Free Peripheral Artery Disease screening....

Pet of the Week: Help Impy find his forever home

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune welcomes Andrea Hudson from the Cullman County Animal Shelter, who is joining our Pet of the Week partnership, and...

Wallace State Alumni Association hosting Santa’s Workshop Painting Fundraiser

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association will host a Santa’s Workshop Painting Fundraiser Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 5:30-8:30 p.m., on...

Christmas Coalition aims to help Baileyton families

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BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Christmas season is upon us and for many it can be a worrisome and stressful time of year. The Parkside...

Designer Bag Bingo raises $15K for United Way

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Loft 212 was full of hopeful ladies Tuesday night for the United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) Women United Designer Bag...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 6, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Hanceville Civic Center gets ‘gussied up’ thanks to WSCC

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Civic Center got some special attention Monday as part of the Clean Home Alabama initiative. The Alabama Community College...

33rd Annual Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Show this Saturday

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Rain, sleet or snow, they’ll show! The annual Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Show, with classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and everything in-between,...

Ivey awards $22K grant to Agriplex for solar panels

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $367,050 to help local governments, public schools and nonprofit groups cut expenses by making...

Baileyton talks town hall, park, Christmas

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BAILEYTON, Ala.- Baileyton’s new town hall is nearing completion, with cabinets, trim and flooring going in soon. The town council Monday night discussed the...

Addison man charged in connection with stolen tractor, farm equipment

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ADDISON, Ala. – An Addison man was arrested Tuesday, charged in connection with a stolen tractor and other farm equipment. According to the Cullman County...

Newk’s Eatery opens in downtown Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s newest restaurant, Newk’s Eatery, officially opened for business Monday. It’s open Sunday-Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 10:30...

Cullman City Council talks Christmas

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening issued the permit for the city’s upcoming Christmas in Cullman Parade and Tree Lighting...

Nosey the Elephant: Liebel Family’s custody appeal dismissed

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LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ala. - Late Monday, the Lawrence County Circuit Court dismissed the custody appeal of Hugo and Franciszka Liebel, owners of the Liebling...

Chicken Salad Chick clears hurdle to bring chain to city

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Monday evening approved a site plan for a Chicken Salad Chick restaurant to be...

Shedd receives AARC Legislative Leadership Award

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GULF SHORES, Ala. - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview was recently presented the 2019 Legislative Leadership Award by the Alabama Association of Regional Councils (AARC)...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 4, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

(Updated) House ‘complete loss’ in fire on CR 813, no injuries

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Updated 11-4-19 10:40 a.m. CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Multiple departments responded to the scene of a fully-involved structure fire in the 9400 block of County...

Ivey announces Alabama’s participation in 2020 Girls Go CyberStart Challenge

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that Alabama will participate in the 2020 Girls Go CyberStart Challenge. The Girls Go CyberStart Challenge...

Westminster Assisted Living community yard sale Monday, Nov. 4

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Westminster Assisted Living will have a community yard sale Monday, Nov. 4 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The money raised will benefit...

Gobble, gobble: ‘Turkey Time’ at the Agriplex

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Saturday morning was an exciting introduction to fall for the North Alabama Agriplex’s Farm Kids Club. The topic for November was...

Conditions take toll, but Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration still draws...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Veterans and their supporters from across the region gathered Saturday morning in Veterans’ Park at Sportsman Lake for the 2019 Cullman...

(Updated) Blaze damages Louisiana-Pacific in Hanceville

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Updated 11-2-19 7:11 p.m. HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Multiple departments responded to a fire at the Louisiana-Pacific Corporation plant just south of Hanceville Saturday afternoon. Hanceville...

Capt. Jeff Clemons announces bid for commission chairman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff's Office Capt. Jeff Clemons on Saturday officially announced his bid for Cullman County Commission Chairman. Below is Clemons' announcement,...

‘Dodge City wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Doc’

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DODGE CITY, Ala. – When driving into Dodge City, you'll notice new signs erected along Alabama Highway 69. The portion of the roadway in...

Vinemont 5th graders raise more than $1K for American Legion

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VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont Elementary School’s fifth graders braved the chilly weather Friday morning to participate in a walk-a-thon to benefit the American Legion....

Heroes’ Dinner honors local combat veterans; Veterans Day observances today

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday evening, Cullman took time to honor its veterans, especially those who served in combat, at its annual Heroes’ Dinner...

Agriplex kicks off Nov/Dec events with Turkey Time

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All events take place at the North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Talley Ho St., Cullman, AL 35056, 256-297-1044, unless otherwise noted. To register, go to...

ACES: Watch out for Black Widow spiders this fall

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AUBURN, Ala. - Black Widow spiders are some of the most recognizable spiders. The shiny black body and red hourglass marking on the female...

‘We look forward to this every year’

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope City Hall turned into a fun and spooky destination Thursday afternoon as trick or treaters were welcomed by...

Surgical Arts surgeons, staff join Cullman Regional Medical Group

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Surgical Arts physicians and staff have joined Cullman Regional Medical Group, the Cullman Regional’s employed physician group. With the addition of...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 1, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 1, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Fun for kids of all ages: Westminster Assisted Living welcomes trick...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The residents of Westminster Assisted Living had a magical Halloween as droves of trick or treaters came out to visit Thursday...

Designer Bag Bingo coming up Nov. 5

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Only a handful of tickets remain for the upcoming United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) Women United Designer Bag Bingo event...

Cullman County CASA spreads Halloween fun, awareness

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CULLMAN, Ala. – A frighteningly good time was had at the inaugural Cullman County CASA Trunk or Treat Tuesday evening. Cullman County CASA (Court Appointed...

Good Hope man charged in connection with stolen car, drugs

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  A Good Hope man is being held in the Cullman County Detention Center without bond following his arrest Thursday by Cullman...

Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 31, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 31, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

‘I have enjoyed my time here’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, the City of Cullman said an official farewell to Rick Fulmer, its Building, Planning and Zoning director of the...

Therapeutic Rec members enjoy Halloween at Stone Bridge

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A fantastic night was had at Stone Bridge Farms Tuesday at Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism’s Therapeutic Recreation Program Halloween...

Cullman Veterans Day Celebration set for Saturday

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“There’ll be a whole lot of veterans in one place where you can just walk around and say, ‘Hey, thank you very much.’ That’s...

Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 30, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 30, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

(Update) 2-year-old boy dies following accidental shooting

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2-year-old boy who was involved in an accidental shooting Saturday, Oct. 26 in the Johnson's Crossing community has died. Cullman...

A frighteningly good time: CPD Trunk or Treat draws huge crowd

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD), with the help of sponsor Merchants Bank, turned its parking lot and front lawn into a...

Country’s tallest Weihnachtspyramide goes up, and up, at Cullman County Museum

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman is now home to the country’s tallest Weihnachtspyramide, thanks to months of planning by the Cullman City Council and Cullman...

Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 29, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 29, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Inmate who attempted suicide succumbs to injuries

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The man taken to an area hospital late Friday night, Oct. 25 after attempting suicide in the Cullman County Detention Center...

Pet of the Week: Give canine companionship Another Chance

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Good news from the Cullman County Animal Shelter: Donna Ruttkay shared that the last two Cullman Tribune Pets of the Week...

Trick or treat with area senior citizens

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CULLMAN, Ala. - There are several wonderful stress-free options for trick or treaters this year at the many amazing nursing home and assisted living...

Cullman City Council moves forward on airport improvement project

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening voted to apply for airport improvement funding assistance from the Alabama Department of Transportation...

Good Hope honors late Johnny Harris, presents donations to area schools,...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala.- On a night dedicated to remembering the late Johnny Harris, the Good Hope City Council also, fittingly, presented checks giving back...

Cullman Police Department promotes Trey Higginbotham to sergeant

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CULLMAN, Ala. - At Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting, Councilman Andy Page, chairman of the Public Safety Committee, Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and...

(Updated) Baileyton mom charged with 3 counts capital murder

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Updated 10-30-19 5:58 p.m. Editor's note: The Tribune reported Tuesday that Tapia is facing two capital murder charges. Court records revealed today she is facing...

Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 28, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 28, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Growing hemp in Alabama: Informational meeting set for Nov. 4

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The latest United States Department of Agriculture Farm Bill allows for the production of hemp throughout the United States.  Historically, hemp was grown as...

Ivey awards more than $1.4M to 7 Alabama Drug Enforcement Task...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced more than $1.4 million in grants is being awarded to continue the fight to reduce...

Newk’s Eatery to open in Cullman Nov. 4

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CULLMAN, Ala.  – Newk’s Eatery, named “America’s Favorite Fast-Casual Chains“ by Restaurant Business Magazine, will open in Cullman at 410 Second Ave. NW (U.S....

(Updated) Morgan Co. escaped inmate captured with missing Moulton teen

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Updated 11-4-19 6:55 a.m. DECATUR, Ala. - The Morgan County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), on its Facebook page, said its investigators are "actively pursing leads along...

(Updated) ‘Dangerous’ escaped inmate captured by Lawrence Co. authorities

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UPDATE: York is back in custody. MOULTON, Ala. - John Allen York, 28, a man previously charged in Cullman County with multiple charges, including making...

‘As a company, we appreciate our associates’

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CULLMAN, Ala. – While many stayed inside Saturday, about 900 people- employees of Alabama Cullman Yutaka Technologies (ACYT) and their families- gathered in a...