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Raiders get run over by Haleyville, 56-21

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HALEYVILLE - After getting shut out in their homecoming game last week against Winfield, Good Hope looked to ruin the homecoming of the No....
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Cold Springs rushes to victory, 57-20

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BREMEN - Pop quiz, what do you get when you have three rushers combine for 400-plus yards? The answer is a Cold Springs win....
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Bulldogs clinch region 7 in runaway win over Meek

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ADDISON- The Addison Bulldogs claimed the region 7 throne Friday night in a backyard beating of rival Meek, 50-14.           The game was tied at halftime,...

Blue Devils control 2nd half, take down Warriors 42-20

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KIMBERLY - The 3-3 West Point Warriors traveled to Kimberly Friday night to take on region foe, 4-2 Mortimer Jordan. The clock hit zero...
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J.B. Pennington blanks Vinemont 41-0, clinching 3A, region 6 playoff berth

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VINEMONT - J.B. Pennington was able to overcome an ankle injury to senior running back Trey Griffin by putting the football into many different...
Howard Cole

Broncos run wild over Bulldogs, 40-16

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HOLLY POND - After last week's loss to Locust Fork, Holly Pond played the Hanceville Bulldogs tonight with the hope of turning a 4-2...
Jason Segars

Fairview routs Curry in homecoming game, 42-14

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WEST POINT - Fairview returned to the scene of last week’s upset by West Point tonight, temporarily playing their home games at West Point...
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Saturday Event Guide- Oct. 8

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It's a jam-packed October Saturday! We've highlighted many of the fun events going on around the area. Events are listed below, but be sure to...
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Wallace State news roundup: CDL training, Showcase 2016 and a successful job fair

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From left, are Brandon Lindsey, Ethan Alexander and Brian Moody. They have each completed their CDL training through Wallace State’s program after enrolling at...

4th Annual Bikers Against Cancer motorcycle ride set for Saturday morning

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CULLMAN - On Saturday, Oct. 8 the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation (CCBBF) will host their 4th Annual Bikers Against Cancer event at Cullman...

Update 3: Wildfire in southwest Cullman County now contained

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Update: Oct. 7, 5:59 p.m. At this time, the fire has been contained. "The fire is burning to the breaks and going out," said...
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Cullman Fire Rescue: Burn permits suspended in city of Cullman

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ATTENTION: ISSUANCE OF BURN PERMITS HAS BEEN SUSPENDED. Effective immediately, Cullman Fire Rescue and the Fire Marshal’s office will no longer issue burn permits within...

UPDATE: Wildfire still burning in southwest Cullman County; Up to 600 acres burned

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Multiple agencies fighting raging wildfire in southwest Cullman County

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See Oct. 7, 9:30 a.m. update here: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2016/10/07/update-wildfire-still-burning-southwest-cullman-county-600-acres-burned UPDATED: 12:50 A.M. The fire is still going strong, according to Bethsadia Fire Chief Maurice Reynolds. The American Red...

Enjoy a Friday night out in Cullman!

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CULLMAN - If you are looking for something to do in Cullman tonight, you are in luck! There are a handful of events happening,...

Wallace State Nursing program officially receives award

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The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing received the National League for Nursing’s Center of Excellence Award at the recent NLN Education Summit....
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Fairview defeats Cold Springs to win county JV volleyball tournament

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HANCEVILLE - Fairview got a very good test from Cold Springs in the Cullman County junior varsity volleyball championship Thursday at Lane Horton Gymnasium,...

Updated: Standoff in New Canaan over; suspect in custody

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Image courtesy of The Arab Tribune Updated Oct. 6, 7:37 p.m. NEW CANAAN - A standoff between a man and officers from the Arab Police Department...
Josh McBrayer

Area preview- week no. 8

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Hanceville Bulldogs (2-5, 1-3) @ Holly Pond Broncos (4-2, 1-2) 3A, Region 6 Thomas-Michelfelder Field - Holly Pond Friday 7 p.m. SERIES: Hanceville leads 22-11 LAST TIME: Hanceville defeated...
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Suspect arrested in Wednesday night murder in Phelan

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PHELAN - Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators on Thursday arrested Windell Joe Campbell, 59, of Cullman for the murder of Edwin Lee Wood,...
Wendy Sack

Sequence Health bringing 128 jobs to Cullman

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Pictured is Sequence Health CEO John Richmond. HANCEVILLE - The mood was jovial as a crowd gathered Wednesday at Wallace State Community College to hear...
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Oktoberfest 2016: Bigger and better

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CULLMAN - Oktoberfest this year is full of new activities and twists on traditional Cullman Oktoberfest traditions. Michael Kimbrough, member of the Oktoberfest Board,...
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2016 Oktoberfest has officially begun!

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CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson kicked off the Oktoberfest 2016 opening ceremony by presenting the colors of the United States and Germany...

Shooting in Phelan area, 1 person dead

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Updated Oct. 5, 11:52 p.m. PHELAN - A shooting in the Phelan area at approximately 9:30 p.m.  Wednesday evening resulted in one fatality. The incident...
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Crunch time approaches for Cullman County youth football

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CULLMAN - Two weeks remain in the 2016 regular season for Cullman County youth football, and playoff hopes are extremely high in each division. These...
Wendy Sack

Daily schedule

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CULLMAN - Oktoberfest is upon us! Below, courtesy of www.CullmanOktoberfest.com, is a detailed schedule for tomorrow through Sunday. To read the history of Oktoberfest...
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West Point takes 1st place in county middle school volleyball tournament

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HANCEVILLE - No. 1 seed West Point went through the Cullman County Middle School volleyball tournament Tuesday without losing a set, taking the tournament...
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Fire Danger Warning issued for north Alabama- effective immediately

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MONTGOMERY - Because extremely dry weather conditions and low humidity have combined to create an atmosphere favorable for wildfires, the Alabama Forestry Commission has...
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Middle School Bearcats dominate Guntersville to cap off perfect season

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CULLMAN - For the second time under current coach Gerald Turner, the Cullman Middle School teams put together an undefeated season of football. It happened...
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Mayor proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa Month

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Pictured, (left to right): Lisa Hullett (Beta Delta Chapter, ADK), Mayor Townson, Linda Creel and Sue Craig (Alpha Theta Chapter, ADK) CULLMAN - On Tuesday,...
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Mayor recognized by Planning Commission

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Pictured: Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson and Planning Commission Chairman Mike Voss CULLMAN - At their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 3, the Planning Commission...
Hannah Ward

Holly Pond council meeting an emotional affair

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Photo: Councilman Paul Brown and Mayor Herman Nail HOLLY POND – On Monday night the Holly Pond Town Council met a little after 7 p.m....
Andrew Cryer

Fairview council meeting turns into informal orientation

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FAIRVIEW - The Town of Fairview was scheduled to hold a council meeting Monday evening, but due to sickness two council members, Henri Derrick...
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West Point edges Curry 3 sets to 2 in thrilling fashion

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WEST POINT- If you are a fan of volleyball then you were in for a treat Monday afternoon as the West Point Lady Warriors...
Hannah Ward

Goat Island brews up some Oktoberfest goodness

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CULLMAN - Friday night, Goat Island Brewing kicked off October with their very first Oktoberfest event. The brewery was bursting at the seams with...
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Raider Domination: Good Hope Middle School finishes 5th undefeated regular season

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GOOD HOPE - Two onside kick recoveries in the first 25 seconds set up two touchdown runs that sparked the Good Hope Middle School...
Hannah Ward

That’s a wrap! for 2016 Cullman County Fair

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CULLMAN - According to Cullman Lions Club members and fair workers, the 2016 Cullman County Fair was a slam dunk. The 62nd year broke...
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Wallace State volleyball notches ACCC wins against Jeff Davis and Southern Union

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Photo: Wallace State’s Tara Miller (6) prepares to set up teammate MaKenzie Bearden in the Lions’ match against Jeff Davis on Sept. 30. HANCEVILLE –...
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Mayor Nail: “Hanceville is ready for the next step”

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Photo: Mayor Kenneth Nail chats with patrons at the C Street Café this summer. HANCEVILLE - As the city of Cullman continues to grow, some...
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Run-off elections set for Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Cullman and Garden City

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CULLMAN -  There are two run-off elections set to take place on Tuesday, Oct. 4, one in the city of Cullman and one in...
Noah Galilee

Tide rolls following slow start, downs Kentucky 34-6

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TUSCALOOSA – Alabama came out sluggish in the first quarter but quickly picked up the pace on Kentucky, handing the Wildcats a decisive 34-6...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1955

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From the Files of 1955: Earnest Swann has gone back to work at the American Bridge Company in Birmingham. Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Hancock and boys...
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Week 7 Recap: September ends with memorable comeback victories; Addison clinches playoff berth

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Nothing can be more satisfying than a comeback victory on the football field. In week seven of the area regular season schedule,...
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Oktoberfest 2016: Annual Combined Community Choirs Concert set for Sunday at Sacred Heart

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CULLMAN - Once again, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Cullman is hosting the annual Oktoberfest Combined Community Choirs Concert, as the highly...
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Close finish for 3rd annual Smith Lake Park Bass Fest

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Photo: Bruce Holcombe and Gary Holcombe came out on top with 16.98 pounds. TRIMBLE - After three years in operation, the Smith Lake Park...
Josh McBrayer

Sweet homecoming for Auburn

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AUBURN - Although the Auburn Tigers have not had their first game away from the confines of Pat Dye Field in Jordan-Hare Stadium yet...
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Saints’ Guthery takes title in Jesse Owens XC Classic

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Photo shows St. Bernard varsity boys' cross country team. DANVILLE - St. Bernard's Casey Guthery claimed his second straight title at the 18th Annual...

UPDATED: Man struck and killed by train overnight in Hanceville identified

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Updated Oct. 1 at 3:30 p.m. According to Kilpatrick, the victim has been identified as Timothy Smothers, 26, of Eva. Smothers was staying in the...
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Foxgloves & Fireflies: Red-eye gravy

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There are two things that I had to struggle to learn how to make. For one thing, my grandmother never used recipes, just a...
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Health fair a big hit at Wallace State Community College

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Photo: Human Services student Olivia Heptinstall and instructor Susan Beck, pose for a photo with with Heads Up program director LaQuentin Ragland during the...

Cold Springs picks up hard fought region win on the road, 26-16

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WALNUT GROVE- It was a wild night full of big plays, turnovers and hard hits as the West End Patriots welcomed the Cold Springs...

Good Hope falls 32-0 to Winfield on homecoming night

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GOOD HOPE - Good Hope was looking to finally get their first win in the region as they took on Winfield Friday night. It...
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Hanceville suffers crushing defeat by Susan Moore, 56-21

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BLOUNTSVILLE - The Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to Blountsville on Friday night looking to come away with an important region victory while erasing a two-game...
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A thriller in Vinemont as Eagles win 35-28

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VINEMONT - Vinemont won a thriller against Priceville tonight, riding the cleats of Garrett Boland. The game saw multiple lead changes and more than five...
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Holly Pond stung by Locust Fork, 37-31

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LOCUST FORK - After a massive homecoming victory against the Asbury Rams last week, the Holly Pond Broncos traveled to Locust Fork to play...
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Running game keys West Point to homecoming victory over Fairview

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WEST POINT - No one will ever forget what Kobe Smith meant to the West Point football team by setting a single-season county record...
Jason Segars

Meek makes a meal out of R.A. Hubbard, 52-15

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ARLEY - The Meek Tigers throttled the R.A. Hubbard Chiefs tonight in 1A region 7 by a score of 52-15. Meek didn’t waste any time...
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Never quit- Cullman knocks off Pell City 25-24

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CULLMAN – Pell City dominated the first half of play tonight, leading Cullman 14-3, but the Cats struck back, downing the Panthers 25-24 to...
Wendy Sack

Cullman area edging closer to water restrictions

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Image: Lake Catoma- Sept. 30, 2016 CULLMAN - Cullman residents are not on water restrictions...yet. But if the area doesn't see rainfall soon, that may...
Josh McBrayer

Fairview takes West Point down in four sets

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WEST POINT - Jim Boyd Gymnasium was buzzing Thursday afternoon. No, it wasn’t all of the homecoming activities going on outside, it was what...

Patterson comments on rumors of alleged lockdown at CHS

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CULLMAN - Multiple concerned citizens reported a possible lockdown of Cullman High School late this morning. We have confirmed that the school is not...
Josh McBrayer

Addison Bulldogs hold off Decatur Heritage 26-21, remain undefeated

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TRINITY - Chandler Cookenmaster had a performance Thursday night that he and the Addison Bulldogs will not forget for a very long time. The senior...
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Wallace State’s Campus Ministries conducts “See You at the Pole” gatherings at both campuses

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Image: Wallace State nursing student Jay Terry led Wednesday’s “See You at the Pole” session, leading a devotion and the opening prayer. HANCEVILLE - Wallace...
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Checking in with Cullman’s NYC model, Dae Spradlin

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CULLMAN - Dae Spradlin, local Cullman resident and high school student, recently walked in several fashion shows at New York Fashion Week in New...
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McCutcheon announces members of House Driver’s License Review Committee

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Photo: Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview MONTGOMERY – Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia on Thursday announced the members of the House Interim Committee on...
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Wallace State volleyball continues to roll in ACCC play; WSCC golf teams each finish...

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Photo: Wallace State’s Abby Borden (14) squares up to assist teammates in Wednesday’s match vs. Gadsden State. Borden finished with 30 assists; Wallace State...
Ty Parker

Beginner band program launched at Harmony School

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Photo: Ty Parker teaching new band students at Harmony School LOGAN - For those unfamiliar, Harmony School is a community school near Logan and Crane...
Andrew Cryer

“What’s Next Cullman?” civic engagement meeting held at Agriplex

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CULLMAN - The David Mathews Center for Civic Life (DMC) held its first of three forums in the city of Cullman in efforts to...
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Pairings set for Cullman County Volleyball Tournament

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HANCEVILLE - Pairings are set for the 2016 Cullman County Volleyball Tournament, after coaches gathered for a meeting Wednesday evening at A.J.'s Steakhouse. Fairview earned...
Wendy Sack

Council making plans for congestion around city schools; October proclaimed Pro Bono Month

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CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met on Monday evening, where the two biggest items discussed were relieving traffic congestion around the Cullman City...
Bill Piper

Area preview- week no. 7

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Addison Bulldogs (6-0, 3-0) vs. Decatur Heritage Eagles (4-1, 2-0) 1A, Region 7 Thursday 7 p.m. West Morgan High School Stadium - Trinity SERIES: First meeting LAST WEEK: Addison...
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7th and 8th grade Bearcats remain undefeated

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CULLMAN - Another assignment, another victory for the Cullman Middle School football teams. Cullman's seventh grade took care of Arab 24-6 and the eighth graders...
Hannah Ward

2016 Cullman County Fair Queen crowned

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CULLMAN – The 2016 Cullman County Fair Queen Pageant was ablaze with loveliness and talent. The eight contestants presented their very best when they...
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CHS to participate in USA Baseball National High School Baseball Invitational in 2017

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CULLMAN - A special meeting of the Cullman City School Board was held Tuesday morning, when Cullman High School was given permission to contract...
Andrew Cryer

City of Good Hope approves 2016/17 budget, 3 percent raises

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Photo: Councilman John Harris and Mayor Jerry Bartlett GOOD HOPE - On Monday evening, the Good Hope City Council met for a regular meeting, with...
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City donates 50 U.S. flags to VFW

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Photo: VFW member Sam Bates and Mayor Max A. Townson CULLMAN -  The mayor and city council recently purchased 50 U.S. flags to donate to...
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Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society raising awareness about heroin usage for college...

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HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter - the college’s math honor society - adopts a college project each academic year and is...
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Cullman Regional offers most advanced breast cancer screenings

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CULLMAN - Mammograms are essential for all women, but 40 percent of women in the U.S. have dense breast tissue, which can hide abnormalities...
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Program graduates visit WSCC’s Electronics Technology Department to offer professional advice, encouragement

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Photo: Daniel Wilhite, left, and Mavon Copeland both recently visited Wallace State’s Electronics Technology Department, discussing a handful of career topics with the program’s...
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Rockin’ America’s Heroes kicks off Valkyrie Initiative

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BATTLEGROUND – Over the weekend, Camp Liberty hosted Rockin’ America’s Heroes, a launch party for the Valkyrie Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the...

Students, community members welcome at Oct. 5 job fair at Wallace State

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HANCEVILLE - An upcoming job fair at Wallace State Community College is shaping up as an event that will offer students and community members...
Hannah Ward

Local festival celebrates Native American heritage

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CULLMAN – The 19th Annual Echota Cherokee Festival and PowWow was held at Sportsman Lake Park Saturday and Sunday. From those in beautiful headdresses...
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Mayor proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Cullman

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Pictured, L-R: Erin Dover, Donna Jacobs, Mayor Townson and Carol Horstman CULLMAN - On Monday, September 26, 2016, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson proclaimed the...
Andrew Cryer

Newly renovated library rededicated as part of St. Bernard’s 125th Anniversary celebration

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CULLMAN - St. Bernard Abbey and School continued the celebration of their 125th anniversary Sunday with a rededication, blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the...
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Auburn wins wild one, defeats LSU for first SEC win of the year

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AUBURN - With 388 yards of total offense, you are bound to score some points and that is just what the Auburn Tigers did...
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Update: CPD: “Jerome Flanigan and Kayla Thursby have not been excluded”

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CULLMAN - The investigation into the suspicious death of a local woman is still ongoing, and two persons of interest are still on authorities'...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1955

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From the Files of 1955: DeLane Hulsey, Cullman High’s star baseball pitcher, signed with the Saint Louis Cardinals on Monday afternoon. He signed the one...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1955

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From the Files of 1955: DeLane Hulsey, Cullman High’s star baseball pitcher, signed with the Saint Louis Cardinals on Monday afternoon. He signed the one...
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Foxgloves & Fireflies: Propagating garden and house plants

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It’s been a long time a’ comin’ but fall is finally beginning to show up in the early mornings, the leaves have changed to...
Bill Piper

Shootouts, upsets and routs highlight week 6 play

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Two high scoring affairs, one upset, two shutouts and two others dominating play took place around The Cullman Tribune/Cullman Sense coverage...
Hannah Ward

Hanceville City Council meeting notes- Sept. 22

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Photo: John Williams addresses the Hanceville City Council Thursday evening. HANCEVILLE – The Hanceville City Council met for a regularly scheduled meeting Thursday evening, where...
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Lady Saints and Eagles claim team titles in Kudzu Hills Invitational

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BREMEN - A warm Saturday morning greeted more than 1,100 runners in the 12th annual Cold Springs Kudzu Hills Cross Country Invitational. The humid conditions...
Noah Galilee

Domination: Alabama rolls over Kent State 48-0

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TUSCALOOSA – Alabama racked up over 350 total offensive yards in first half to easily put Kent State in a deep 41-0 hole. The Tide...
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Addison survives Vinemont to remain undefeated

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ADDISON - It was homecoming on the campus of Addison High School Friday night as the Bulldogs welcomed the Vinemont Eagles to town. The...
Sammy Confer

Cold Springs over Good Hope 42-39 after wild 2nd half

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BREMEN - The Good Hope Raiders traveled to Bremen to take on the Cold Springs Eagles Friday in their first meeting since 2005. What...
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Marion Karpeles Tortorici- March 15, 1937 – Sept. 21, 2016

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Marion Karpeles Tortorici  March 15, 1937-Sept. 21, 2016   Marion Tortorici of Mountain Brook passed away on September 21 after a 10-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Marion...
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Meek runs over Vina, 46-12

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ARLEY - The Meek Tigers took on the Vina Red Devils in an out-of-region game Friday night in Arley, seeking to improve to .500...
Jason Segars

Aggies enjoy a sweet shutout of Priceville, 49-0

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WEST POINT - The Fairview Aggies (2-3) shut out the Priceville Bulldogs tonight 49-0 as the Aggies hosted at their substitute home field at...
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Clements Colts upset Hanceville Bulldogs 10-7

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HANCEVILLE - A 70-yard punt return for a touchdown by James Malone right before halftime turned out to be the game winner for the...

Cullman makes quick work of Fayette County, 38-14

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FAYETTE – The Bearcats found their footing quickly as they stormed the field in Fayette, taking an easy 17-0 lead to the half before...