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2 transported to Cullman Regional following lightning strike at Smith Lake Park

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Updated 7-20-19 8:36 p.m. TRIMBLE, Ala. - Two people were transported to Cullman Regional following what officials are saying was a lightning strike near the beach area of Smith Lake Park. “A female took a...

Fire destroys cottage at Stone Bridge Farms

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple agencies responded to a fire at Stone Bridge Farms early Sunday evening, where a cottage in the northeast corner of the property had caught fire.  Firefighters from Hanceville Fire and Rescue, Cullman...

Two vehicle accident in Simcoe sends three to hospital

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SIMCOE, Ala. - A Sunday afternoon wreck in Simcoe had Gold Ridge firefighters working hard, and led to the medical transport of three injury victims. The accident involved two small cars, reportedly a Kia...

Accident in Holly Pond leaves two with minor injuries

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - Shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon, two minivans collided at the intersection of State Hwy. 91 and U.S. Hwy. 278 in downtown Holly Pond, resulting in two minor injuries. Cullman...

BREAKING: Wife accidentally shoots husband during road rage dispute; currently jailed without bond

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BREMEN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene shortly after a call came into dispatch regarding a road rage incident that turned potentially deadly on Co Rd 160 in Bremen, Saturday evening....

Freedom Celebration lights up the night in Fairview

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - During the evening of Independence Day, crowds filled Randall Shedd Fairview Town Park as the town’s First Baptist Church hosted its 18th annual Freedom Celebration. Dr. David Chambers, Pastor of Fairview First...

BREAKING: Man shot following possible road rage incident in Bremen; victim transported to UAB

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Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry stated, “Yes, we had a shooting but it’s in the early stages of the investigation. Once any or possible charges can be confirmed I will let you know.” BREMEN, Ala....

(Bonus) Pet of the Week: King seeking his palace!

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay informed us of happy happenings: our last two Pets of the Week, Chip and Remmy, have both been adopted, continuing a joyful and exciting trend. Other recent...

Locals fill Addison for annual 4th of July Celebration

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ADDISON, Ala. – After Thursday morning’s parade and a chance to cool off, locals and visitors sat down in the cool shade at Alexander park to enjoy an afternoon of music, snow-cones, and candy...

Thousands flock to Smith Lake for food, fun, and fireworks

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SMITH LAKE - Despite the heat and humidity, Smith Lake Park once again saw a crowd of thousands throughout its annual Fireworks and Music Festival. The festival featured all-day live entertainment from artists Donny James, Trey Lewis,...

Tyson: recent road spills not a health threat

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - As it continues to confront lawsuits and other legal issues related to an early June wastewater spill than contaminated miles of the Mulberry Fork and a short portion of the Sipsey...

Search continues for missing boater on Smith Lake

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SMITH LAKE – On Friday morning, searchers resumed their efforts to locate a missing boater who disappeared on Smith Lake late in the evening of July 4, after a boating accident. A two-boat collision...

Colony does not renew NARCOG contract for town librarian, library faces possible temporary closure

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COLONY, Ala. – After a special called meeting last Friday, on Monday the Town Council of Colony delivered to North Central Alabama Council of Governments (NARCOG) Senior Community Service Employment Program...

Troop banners keep memories alive in Addison

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ADDISON, Ala. - Reminders of those who have sacrificed for our freedoms are currently on display throughout the Town of Addison. Images of area veterans are displayed on beautiful banners along the streets...

New Hope #2 Baptist Church holds first 4th of July community event

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – For the first time, New Hope #2 Baptist Church joined the list of Independence Day community events on Wednesday night. New pastor Austin Rowell stated that the event had only had two weeks...

Holly Pond community sending local team to World Series

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HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond's 12-and-under baseball team is heading to the Dizzy Dean Baseball World Series in Southaven, Mississippi. The Broncos qualified for the state tournament after making it through the Dizzy...

Wallace State students win two SkillsUSA gold medals and six medals overall at national...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College students Jacob Humphrey, Chase Blakey and Benjamin Brownlee each earned gold medals at the 55th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Ky., over the...

Afternoon, evening thunderstorms possible July 4th

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Seasonably warm conditions are expected this Fourth of July, with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms possible, mainly during the afternoon and early evening. Showers and storms are then expected to gradually increase across...

Cullman courts are going to the dogs!

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Alabama a national leader in use of facility dogs to ease stress in courts; coming to Cullman soon MONTGOMERY - Alabama’s courts are going to the dogs at an ever-increasing rate, and it’s a great...

Ms. Senior Alabama Donna Harris and Ms. Senior Cullman County Phyllis Hain reflect on...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Ms. Senior Alabama Donna Harris and Ms. Senior Cullman County Phyllis Hain are representing not only our amazing senior community but reminding everyone that grace, intelligence, strength, faith and hard work...

AMBER ALERT: Catalina Rimpsey (2 years) Last seen July 3, 2019 in Anniston, AL

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ANNISTON, Ala. – The State of Alabama has issued a Child Abduction Emergency, Amber Alert. The Calhoun County, AL Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency ask for your assistance in locating, Catalina Chloe Rimpsey, a black...

Arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents July 1 burglary; CR 1338harassment;...

Addison set for annual 4th of July celebration

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ADDISON, Ala. – The annual Independence Day celebration in Addison kicks off Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m. Several activities are planned throughout the day. The festivities begin with a parade to go through...

Municipality Closings for July 4th

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The following list shows which Municipality offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day tomorrow.  Baileyton – Closed from July 4 to July 7  Berlin – Closed July 4, only open on...

Branded by Christ Cowboy Church holds Faith, Family, & Fireworks Extravaganza in Good Hope

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – To kick off the week leading up to Independence Day, Branded by Christ Cowboy Church held its first-ever Faith, Family, & Fireworks Extravaganza Sunday night. Led by pastor Scott Guthery,...

Garden City, local churches celebrate freedom with community fireworks show

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GARDEN CITY, Ala. - On Sunday evening, Garden City got a jump on the Independence Day holiday by holding a community fireworks show at the town’s park. The event was put on by Garden...

Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures now open in Cullman

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CULLMAN - On Monday morning, April German, who created Victoria’s Hope (VH) last year as a way to help single parents and families in need, opened her new thrift shop in Cullman. The ministry...

Inaugural Children’s Miracle Network Benefit Ride

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Saturday yielded a good turnout for the first Children’s Miracle Network Benefit Ride at the Southern Wal-Mart located on Olive Street. All the money raised from the ride will go to...

Arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No incidents or arrests reported. Cullman Police Department Incidents July 1 fourth-degree...

Pet of the Week: Help Remmy find his forever home

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay informed us that Peanut, a recent Pet of the Week, has been adopted; and that one of our canine clients, thanks to inter-agency cooperation...

Baileyton Council adding new security measures for community

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BAILEYTON, Ala – The Baileyton Town Council considered adding security cameras to the town’s facilities to help reduce theft, vandalism and drug use. Harold Nelson, owner of Sweetwater Security Systems, addressed the council about their services and...

🚨Smith Lake Park Traffic Information🚨

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will be responsible for traffic control following the fireworks show at Smith Lake Park Thursday, July 4th, 2019. After the fireworks display has ended traffic...

Arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2019

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Maggie Darnell CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents June 27 trespassing, resisting arrest; CR...

Arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents May 16 theft of property; Industrial Park...

2019 Cullman City & County Blood Drive

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Join us for our annual Cullman City & County Blood Drive on Friday, June 7, 2019, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Cullman City donation sites are Dick's Sporting Goods and Wal-Mart North...

Art Park eyeing amphitheater following Dinner on First

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CULLMAN, Ala. – It was a perfect evening for a pretty party at the fourth annual Dinner of First Friday night in Cullman’s Warehouse District. This year’s dinner, hosted by Cullman Parks, Recreation and...

Exotic pet expo returns to Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Exotic animal vendors from all over the country gathered at the Cullman Civic Center Saturday morning to showcase their animals and animal accessories. More than 30 vendors from places like Michigan, Louisiana, and Indiana,...

Obituary: Louise Shedd

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Louise Shedd, 86, of Baileyton, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019.  She was born August 18, 1932, to Rufus and Molly Jones Garrett. Louise owned and operated a home daycare for many years. She loved...

Cullman Community Theatre back with ‘Oklahoma!’; auditions Monday, Tuesday

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CULLMAN, Ala. - After success with “The Music Man” last summer, the revived Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) is ready to crank things up again with another large-cast, crowd-pleasing classic.   CCT Director...

Obituary: Dwain Winston Moody

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Dwain Winston Moody, 87, of Double Springs, entered into rest on May 17, 2019 at Walker Baptist-Brookwood in Walker County, Alabama. Dwain was born on November 16, 1931, in Covington County, Alabama. He proudly served his...

Obituary: Linda Faye Speer

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Linda Faye Speer, age 71, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.  Linda is survived by her daughter Candy Speer; and her son Nicky Joe Speer (Saundra); her brother Jerry Day (Kay)....

Obituary: Morris Edward Scott

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Morris Edward Scott, age 80, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024.  Morris is survived by his beloved wife, Sue Owen Scott; his daughter Angela Scott; his sons Mark (Fran) Scott, Chris...

Obituary: Clarene Francis Reid

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A graveside service for Clarene Francis Reid, 96, of Hanceville will be 3 p.m. Friday December 6th at Valley Springs Cemetery.    Mrs. Reid was born September 1, 1928 to the late Arthur Lee Hulsey...

Obituary: Wesley Wilson Trapchak, Jr.

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Wesley Wilson Trapchak, Jr., age 59, of Cullman, died on Sunday, December 1, 2024.  Memorial service information for Wesley will follow soon.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.  Wesley was born April 20,...

Obituary: Mary Kay Leipert

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Mary Kay Leipert, a devoted mother, grandmother, and sister, passed from this life on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the age of 77.   Born on April 12, 1947, in Hanceville, Alabama, Mary led a...

Obituary: Rebecca Ann Handley

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Memorial service for Rebecca Ann Handley, age 42, of Cullman, will be Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Bro. Steven Stringer. A memorial gathering will be...

Obituary: Mrs. Betty Rae Wren

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Betty Rae Wren departed peacefully from this world to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 1 from her home in Clanton, Alabama with family at her side. During her long and fruitful life,...

Obituary: Nancy Lou Schaefers

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Nancy Lou Schaefers, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024.  Nancy is proceeded in death by her parents, Ira Hurbert Dunn, Nora Gladys Oaks and her husband of 60 years,...

Obituary: Mark Allen Johns

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A private family memorial service for Mark Johns, age 60, of Cullman, will be held at a later date.  Mr. Johns passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, and was born Monday, January 20, 1964,...

Obituary: Emily Annette Balcomb

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Emily Annette Balcomb, of Baileyton, Alabama, entered the presence of our Lord on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the age of 70. Mrs. Balcomb was born in Jefferson County, Alabama, on November 2, 1954,...