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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...
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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 you...
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Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

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CULLMAN - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and that means it is time to deck your halls. The first order of business...
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OBITUARY: Joseph Todd Hanners

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Funeral service for Joseph Todd Hanners, 28, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Monday, November 24th, 2014 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
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Breast Cancer Stamp Sales Excel Thanks to Cullman Residents

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CULLMAN - The Cullman Post Office had their best success yet in breast cancer stamp sales and has the community of Cullman to thank...
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Small Businesses are Thankful for Customers and Friendship

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CULLMAN - Small businesses are the lifeblood of any community. They are essential to its survival and equal to a thriving economy. Not to...
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New K9 Trained for Patrol Work with CPD

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CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department just introduced the new patrol dog, Recon, a Belgian Malinois, who will be two years old in January....
Wallace State softball sophomores Brooke Kinsey, left, and Kaitlyn Whitehead have signed to play for the Blue Mountain College Lady Toppers, beginning with the 2016 season. Also pictured are, from left, Wallace State softball coach Jayne Clem and Blue Mountain coach Kevin Barefield.

Wallace State softball’s Brooke Kinsey, Kaitlyn Whitehead sign with Blue Mountain College

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HANCEVILLE - Wallace State softball sophomores Brooke Kinsey and Kaitlyn Whitehead signed with the Blue Mountain (Miss.) College Lady Toppers on Monday. Kinsey, a first...
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OBITUARY: Uyless Stewart

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Funeral services for Uyless Stewart, 80, of Cullman will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel;...
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OBITUARY: Barry Keith Cagle

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Graveside Services for Barry Keith Cagle, age 56 of Cullman, will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Eidson Chapel...
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OBITUARY: Clifford Lee Glenn

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Funeral services for Clifford Lee Glenn, age 72, will be Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 12 Noon at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Interment...
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OBITUARY: Stephen Russell Freeman

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Funeral service for Stephen Russell Freeman, 18, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m., Friday, December 5th, 2014 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev....
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OBITUARY: Pearl Ruth Golden

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Mrs. Pearl Ruth Golden passed away November 30, 2014 at her residence. She was 87 years old. Funeral Services will be held December 3, 2014...
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OBITUARY: Alyce DeArman

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Funeral Services for Alyce DeArman, age 55 of Cullman, will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 1 p.m. in the Mt Zion...
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School bus collision sends 6 Fairview students, 2 others to hospital for evaluation

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FAIRVIEW - At approximately 3:30 p.m. a school bus carrying students from Fairview Elementary, Middle and High School was involved in a traffic collision...
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OBITUARY: Oletta Calvert Graves

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Funeral services for Mrs. Oletta Calvert Graves, age 90 of Cullman, will be Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 1 p.m. from Moss-Service Funeral Home...
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OBITUARY: Herman Henry Williams Jr.

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Mr. Herman Henry Williams Jr. passed away November 28, 2014. He was 70 years old. Funeral Services will be held December 1, 2014 at 2...
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: A.W. “Simon” McGinnis

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Mr. A.W. "Simon" McGinnis, 83 of Holly Pond, passed away tonight at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family. Complete arrangements for Mr. McGinnis...
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OBITUARY: Wilma Swann Tolbert

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Funeral services for Wilma Swann Tolbert, 92, of Athens will be held on Monday, December 1, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
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Did You Know Sears & Roebuck Sold Houses?

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CULLMAN - The beautiful white home was built in the early 1900s by Mr. Valentine Preston Brandon. But Mr. Brandon didn’t cut the timber...
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Shop Small and Local This Saturday

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CULLMAN - It is a great time to turn a profit for businesses during the holidays. Black Friday is very lucrative for most businesses,...
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OBITUARY: Rev. Bueford Wayne Haynes

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Rev. Bueford Wayne Haynes of Cullman Alabama passed away on November 26, 2014 at his residence at the age of 80. He was born...
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OBITUARY: Stella M. Wynn

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Mrs. Stella M. Wynn of Jacksonville Florida, formerly of Baileyton passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 23, 2014 at her residence at...
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OBITUARY: Ollis Q. Hancock

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Funeral services for Mr. Ollis Q. Hancock, age 91 of Hanceville will be 2 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2014 at Ryan's Creek Baptist Church,...

Technical Foul on Oneonta Coach Saves the Game for Cold Springs Lady Eagles

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DANVILLE - Victory for the Cold Springs Lady Eagles in the quarterfinal round of the 7th annual Danville Thanksgiving Tournament Wednesday night got locked...

Car chase ends at Cullman Walmart; no injuries reported

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CULLMAN - Deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office, along with officers with the Cullman Police Department, worked jointly in an effort to track...
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OBITUARY: Robert Frederick Cupp

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Funeral services for Robert Frederick Cupp, 69, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m., Friday, November 28th, 2014 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev....
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OBITUARY: Ruth S. Kennemur

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Ruth S. Kennemur passed away November 23, 2014 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was 74 years old. She was born June 22, 1940 to...
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OBITUARY: Amy Denise Chambers Shoemaker

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Amy Denise Chambers Shoemaker passed away November 24, 2014 at her residence. She was 52 years old. Graveside services will be held Tuesday November 25,...
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Sponsor a Child this Christmas

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CULLMAN - Every child should have the Christmas of their dreams, and Standard Furniture is helping to make those dreams come true this holiday...
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A Hot Meal in a Caring Community

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GOOD HOPE - Good Hope is once again offering a delicious hot meal to all on Thanksgiving. This is an annual event held by...