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Diabetes education program starts May 11

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CULLMAN - With the overwhelming prevalence of diabetes in our local community, education is the key to prevention and treatment to help those who...
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St. Bernard, Cold Springs in Contention after First Day of AHSAA Track & Field...

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CULLMAN - After the first day of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Track & Field Meet at Oliver Woodard Stadium, two local schools...
Sharon Schuler Kreps

CHS Band presents spring concert

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Tonight's concert was out of this world!” Stacey Johnston-Parmer, band parent   CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, May 5, the Cullman High School band held their annual...
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Obituary: Betty Veigl Schafer

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Funeral services for Betty Veigl Schafer, age 85 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
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Obituary: Avery Berlin Biggs

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Avery Berlin Biggs was born on April 10, 2014 to Jonathan and Maranda Biggs. On April 30, 2016 Nana brought wings to Avery Berlin...
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Obituary: Dale VanKeuren

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A Memorial Service for Mr. Dale Henry VanKeuren, age 59 of Crane Hill, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2015 at...
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Obituary: Oscar Herbert Bradford

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Funeral services for Oscar Herbert Bradford, age 86 of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Moss Service Funeral Home...
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Obituary: Garie Sue Williams

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Graveside services for Garie Sue Williams, 46, of Arkadelphia will be held on Thursday May 5, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Bethesda Cemetery. Hanceville Funeral...

Community Events: Friday, May 6

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FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.   Rummage Sale Friday, May 6...
Lila Keller Schwaiger

Lady Bearcats 6A, Area 15 Champions

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CULLMAN - It took only an hour and 20 minutes for the Cullman Lady Bearcats to end Hartselle's domination on the softball field in...
Bethany Kerr

City Planning Commission- May Meeting Notes

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CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met Monday, May 1 in the City Hall Auditorium, hearing input on three subdivisions and approving...
WSCC

Take prerequisite courses this summer for fall admission to EMT paramedic program

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Photo: Allen Patterson is the head of the Wallace State Emergency Medical Services program. HANCEVILLE - Students wishing to enter the Wallace State Emergency Medical...
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Restoring Women Outreach hires program director, first full-time employee

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CULLMAN - Opening its doors in 2011 to women who most in society had already closed the door to, Restoring Women Outreach (RWO) specializes...
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Cemetery Legislation- A letter from Rep. Shedd

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CULLMAN - State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview today released the following letter to his constituents.   My legislation to address the situation at Cullman Memory Gardens...
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Gov. Bentley signs Leni’s Law, decriminalizing medical marijuana oil

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley on Wednesday signed legislation into law to allow medical marijuana oil in the state. The law, which...
Sharon Schuler Kreps

Cullman’s 7th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

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Special Olympics is one of my passions. It’s one of the things I love, it’s one of the things I enjoy doing.” Lt. Rex Sorrow   CULLMAN...
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Community Events: Thursday, May 5

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FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.   National Day of Prayer Thursday,...
Josh McBrayer

A special day for some special athletes

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CULLMAN - It is not unusual to find Oliver Woodard Stadium, on the campus of Cullman High School, bustling with activity, both on the...
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Free meal program launching this summer

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CULLMAN - The Cullman City Schools Child Nutrition Program today announced that they will be hosting a free meal program this summer. The Summer...
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Sweet Revenge: CHS upsets defending state champ Fort Payne Wildcats 2-1

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FORT PAYNE- It was a beautiful night on the pitch as the Cullman Bearcats took the field against the defending 6A state soccer champion...
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Community Events: Wednesday, May 4

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FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.   Cullman Spring Cleanup Week May...
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Lady Bearcats shut out Decatur 10-0 in round 1 of 6A, Area 15 Tournament

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CULLMAN - As Tuesday's opening round game of the AHSAA Class 6A, Area 15 Tournament moved to the later innings, the confidence of the...
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6A Playoffs: Cullman eliminates arch rival Hartselle

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CULLMAN - Owen Lovell is known to many who follow high school baseball for his ability as a power hitter. But Lovell has another part...
Sharon Schuler Kreps

Mayor Makes “Teacher Appreciation Week” Proclamation; Dr. Susan Patterson Awards Teachers of the Year

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Education makes dreams come true and we appreciate our teachers for the efforts they make to ensure each child reaches their full potential when...
Sharon Schuler Kreps

Baileyton Town Council meets; Air Evac insurance agreement signed, seniors raising funds to honor...

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BAILEYTON - A regular Baileyton Town Council meeting was held on Monday night at Baileyton Town Hall. After normal housekeeping items, the council got...
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Leadercast 2016 aimed at building visionary community leaders

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CULLMAN - Indian visionary Mahatma Gandhi taught, “If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes...
Holly Pond Robotics

Holly Pond Robotics Team bewildered at lack of support from U.S. Rep

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HOLLY POND - Holly Pond’s VEX Robotics Team has been making news all year long. The young men, Dexton Jones, Zachery Ayres and Rylan...
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Wallace State softball wins 10th ACCC/Region 22 tournament championship; Dailey named MVP, Benson ACCC...

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ALABASTER - Wallace State’s softball team needed five minutes Monday to put a bow on its 10th Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/Region 22 tournament...
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Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick: “Heroin-related deaths are up 200% compared to the same...

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT from Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick Heroin/Opioid Abuse is a SERIOUS problem in Cullman County. ***Heroin-related deaths are up 200% compared to the...
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Community Events: Tuesday, May 3

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FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.   Cullman Spring Cleanup Week May...
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Wallace State CLT students celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals Week

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Photo: Wayne May, left, and other students in the Wallace State Clinical Laboratory Technician program watch as fellow student Gregory Vance competes in a...
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SoHo Sassy Studio to debut in Vinemont Thursday evening

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VINEMONT - Vinemont will be the place to be this Thursday evening as SoHo Sassy Studio celebrates their Grand Opening with a Paint and...
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Cullman’s Wilson Shoots a 69 to Win AHSAA 6A Sub-State Crown

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CULLMAN - Luke Wilson had nerves of steel in facing adverse weather conditions once again this prep golf season. Playing in the Alabama High School...

Two Arrested in Connection to Vehicle Break-ins

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CULLMAN - On Sunday, May 1, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigators arrested Kelly Thomas Schmidt, 41, of Hanceville and William Michael Hollis, 34,...
Harvest Farm

Farm-fresh produce from your very own farmer

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CULLMAN - Not so long ago backyard gardens were the norm in Cullman. Some tomato and okra plants, a few corn stalks, along with...
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Service Above Self: Griffin McCravy

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CULLMAN - The Cullman Rotary Club’s Service Above Self Banquet was held on April 28, and Cullman High School’s Griffin McCravy was an award...
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News from the Pond with Jimmie Dean Carnell

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Photo: The Holly Pond Lions Club completed their work on the Veterans Memorial at the Holly Pond Cemetery just in time for First Sunday...
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Notes from CCBOE special-called meeting on April 28

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CULLMAN - On April 28, the Cullman County Board of Education held a special-called board meeting where the additional $68,862 needed for Fairview High...
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Keselowski wins a bumpy GEICO 500

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Photo: Brad Keselowski celebrates his GEICO 500 win in Gatorade Victory Lane at Talladega Superspeedway. This marks Keselowski's fourth win at the mammoth 2.66-mile...
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Lady Cats fall, Cats advance

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CULLMAN - The weather finally cooperated Saturday morning as the Cullman Bearcats and Lady Bearcats took to the pitch to take on the Albertville...
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Community Events: Monday, May 2

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FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.   Cullman Spring Cleanup Week...
Jason Leonard

The Busy Bee Café celebrates four years of post-tornado business

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Photo shows Busy Bee Cafe Owner Kitty Spears and her son Kyle.   CULLMAN - Saturday morning on April 30 finds the Busy Bee Café filled...
Sharon Schuler Kreps

WSCC hosts music festival as part of 50th anniversary celebration

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The Wallace concert band was great. The Wallace Singers were fantastic and the Wallace choir was phenomenal! I had an awesome time listening to...

2-Year-Old Child Drowns in Pool

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GOOD HOPE – Jeremy Kilpatrick, Cullman County coroner, announced sad news this morning when he discussed the death of a 2-year-old child from the...
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Cullman Pulls off Huge Upset En Route to Runner-up Finish in Pre-State Blowout

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CULLMAN - Cullman can say they were battled tested in the pre-state blowout they hosted at Heritage Park. The Lady Bearcats faced a stout group...
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Community Events: Sunday, May 1

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Here's what's going on in Cullman on Sunday, the first day of May!   Good Hope Decoration Good Hope Public Cemetery will hold its annual Decoration Weekend...
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Cullman Co. Rescue Squad Hosts Car Show

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We couldn’t do without the Cullman County Rescue Squad.” Ann Nuss CULLMAN - On Saturday, April 30, the Cullman County Rescue Squad held a car show...
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CP&R Therapeutic Rec Program holds barn party on Saturday

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CULLMAN - The Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) Therapeutic Recreation Program hosted a Barn Party at HOPE Horses, Inc. on Saturday, April 30. With...

Saturday Event Guide- April 30

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Saturday, April 30, is PACKED with all kinds of events! If you know of something we don't, please email us at news@cullmansense.com. Listings are...
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Thunderstorm Ends Cullman Pre-State Softball Tournament Early

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CULLMAN - Getting some cooperation from the weather allowed half the field of the 2016 Cullman High School Pre-State softball tournament to get a...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1905, 1930, 1935, 1955

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Each week, we're going to share a few items from The Cullman Tribune's archives. It may not be "important" news, but we think it's...
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Hanceville City Council Meets; Transgender Restroom Ordinance to be Considered

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HANCEVILLE - A regular Hanceville City Council meeting was held last night, and the hot button issue of transgender restroom legislation was discussed. The...
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Community Events: Friday, April 29

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FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.   Cullman City Board of...
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Wallace State’s Applied Technologies Division Hosts Inaugural Signing Day

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Photo: Signing letters of intent to join the Salon and Spa Management program are: Shayla Denney, front row, center and Leslie Pecina, both of...
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WSCC softball’s Taylor Beshears setting new single-season school records as Lady Lions begin postseason

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HANCEVILLE - Wallace State softball freshman Taylor Beshears zipped past the program’s single-season RBI record in early April. With the postseason beginning for Wallace State...

BREAKING NEWS: Charges Against CHS Principal and Assistant Principal Upgraded; Both Men to be...

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UPDATED 3:40 p.m. Dr. Susan Patterson, Superintendent of Cullman City Schools, has issued the following statement: The internal investigation has been completed in relation to the...
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My Story: Leanne H. West

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From The Cullman Tribune, April 28, 2016 edition:   April 27, 2011 – My Story Leanne H. West   I will always remember April 27, 2011, along with everyone...
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Nursing alumni gather to learn and reminisce

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Photo: Wallace State Nursing graduates Marcia Tillman, Virginia Henderson and Paula Burks were among the dozens of nursing alumni and area nurses who attended...
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Aggie Band to Hold Yard Sale May 7

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FAIRVIEW - On Saturday, May 7 at Fairview Town Park, the Fairview High School marching band will hold a community yard sale from 8...
Sharon Schuler Kreps

Dancing in the Street

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We’re just delighted that the women in Cullman love to do this and have supported us.” Peggy Harris, Pilot Club of Cullman   CULLMAN – On Wednesday,...

Judge in Case Against CHS Principal Recuses Himself

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CULLMAN - The judge in the case against Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin this morning recused himself from the case. District Judge Wells...
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Community Events: Thursday, April 28

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FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.   Cullman Farmers Market –...
Sharon Schuler Kreps

Good Hope City Council Meets, County Road 469 Agreement Reached

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GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council met Monday night, and County Road 469 was the topic of the night. Specifically, paying for...

Drug Bust Nets Meth, Cash; Suspect Charged with Trafficking

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CULLMAN - On Tuesday, April 26, agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) arrested Irina Gouchtchina Roberson, 37, of Cullman. Roberson was charged...

Man Shot by Police Tuesday Night Identified

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CULLMAN - The man who was shot last night by a Cullman City Police officer has been identified as 38-year-old Billy Joe Martin. Martin...
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Community Events: Wednesday, April 27

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FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.   Cullman Pilot Club Spring...
David Guthrie

FIVE YEARS LATER: Remembering April 27, 2011

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CULLMAN - April 27, 2011 is a day that we will never forget, when tornadoes ripped through Alabama and right through the heart of...
Josh McBrayer

Kobe Smith takes his game to the next level, signs with Huntingdon College

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WEST POINT - The library at West Point High School was packed Tuesday morning as star running back Kobe Smith signed his name on...
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Good Hope Bound for Sub-State after 3rd Place Finish in Sectional

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CULLMAN - Good Hope was pleased to get qualified for the Alabama High School Athletic Association Golf Sub-State after coming in third during the...

Officer-Involved Shooting After Suspect Pulls Revolver on Police

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CULLMAN - An officer-involved shooting occurred at Austin Avenue and Interbitzen Street in Cullman Tuesday night after a suspect pulled a revolver on police....

Officer-involved Shooting at Corner of Austin Avenue and Interbitzen Street

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CULLMAN – "We had an officer-involved shooting. Two Cullman City Police officers stopped a suspect who was believed to be involved in a high-speed...
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It’s Official! Former City Council President Woody Jacobs to Run for Mayor

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CULLMAN - Although the deadline for formal announcements is not until July 5, former Cullman City Council President Woody Jacobs has announced his intention...
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Parks Foundation to Host Dinner on First Fundraiser

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CULLMAN - The Cullman City Parks and Recreation Foundation Board will be hosting its inaugural Dinner on First event to raise funds for the...
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Homegrown Music Festival This Saturday, April 30 at WSCC

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HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College is holding a party for its 50th anniversary in the form of a family-friendly music festival complete with...
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Hanceville’s Annual Fish-o-Rama Set for April 30, May 6

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HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville is hosting the annual Fish-o-Rama on Saturday, April 30 and Friday, May 6. April 30 is the Kids'...
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Human trafficking victim shares story with Wallace State students

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HANCEVILLE - It could happen to you. That was one of the points Lynn Caffery made to students, faculty and staff at Wallace State...
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Community Events: Tuesday, April 26

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FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.   Autism Spirit Day Tuesday, April...
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Third-Place Finish Qualifies Aggies for AHSAA Golf Sub-State

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FAIRVIEW - Hunter McKelvy and Hunter Whitehead of Fairview were part of a memorable day Monday in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class...
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Attention Beer Lovers: Goat Island’s Richter’s Pils Among Best in Region

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DECATUR - Craft brewing has made a boom in recent years since legislation passed allowing breweries to sell directly to customers, and north Alabama...

Outpouring of Public Support for CHS Principal, Vice Principal

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CULLMAN -  Last week the community was stunned when Cullman High School Principal and Assistant Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin and Mark Stephens were arrested...
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Pair of Arrests Made for Manufacturing Meth

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CULLMAN - On April 21, Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on U.S. Highway 31 North in...
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Cullman Area Technology Academy Receives V-6 Engine from Toyota in Huntsville

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Photo: Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Alabama donated 45 V-6 engines produced at the Huntsville plant to tech schools in six counties. Shown here are...
Sharon Schuler Kreps

2nd Annual Spring into Summer 5K at CRMC

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Whether it’s running or walking the 5K, taking advantage of our free health screenings, enjoying a few vendors while their kids participate in the...
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Community Events: Monday, April 25

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FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.     Cullman City Council Meeting Monday,...
Sharon Schuler Kreps

Sacred Heart Students Deliver Stellar Performance of “The Lion King Jr.”

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Learning to do the twirl was the hardest part for me. I had to really try to keep up with the others. I didn’t...
Josh McBrayer

Freeman goes down in the second, Cold Springs eliminated from the playoffs

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SECTION - It was a rough day at the office Saturday for the Cold Springs Eagles as they lost the decisive game three of...
Lee Henry

West Point Scholar’s Bowl Team Headed for National Championship

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Front row (l-r): Luke Watson, Zakk Waddell, Billy Ellis, Ross Wallace, Alyssa Price Back row (l-r): Derik Arendall, Austin Frederick, Kohan Lovett, Will Parker, Tom...
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Community Events: Sunday, April 24

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FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.   Bloody Beat 22, Presented...
Hanceville Farmer's Market

Hanceville’s Farmer’s Market Enjoys Opening Weekend

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HANCEVILLE – The brand new Hanceville Farmer’s Market enjoyed its very first day on Friday, April 22. The weather was great and many of...
Sharon Schuler Kreps

West Point Elementary Celebrates Earth Day by Planting Tree

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I remember the first time I heard the term Earth Day. I was a teacher in 1970 and I heard on the radio they...

Armed Robbery at Holiday Inn Express & Suites off Exit 310

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CULLMAN - At approximately 2:08 p.m. this afternoon, April 23, officers from the Cullman Police Department responded to an armed robbery call at the...
Josh McBrayer

Cold Springs fights back in game two, forces a third game Saturday

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SECTION - It took all nine players at the plate and a complete game thrown by Tyler Rice, but Cold Springs kept their playoff...
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Oakman Stuns Area 10 Champion Hanceville with Playoff Sweep

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HANCEVILLE - Coming into the AHSAA state baseball playoffs with eight consecutive losses, the Oakman Wildcats were not fazed that they had only 10...
Sharon Schuler Kreps

Crane Hill: New Senior Center and CCSO Field Station Discussed at Meeting

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Our deputies are in their cars, which is their office and they are going from point A to point B. With us adding an...
Amber Adams

National Ag Day Celebrated Throughout County

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Photo: Fairview School students filled this pickup truck with more than 1,470 pounds of food for Cullman Caring for Kids as part of the...
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Jesse Newsom Appointed Director of Tourism

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Left to right: Jesse, Natalie, Jack and Jenna Kate Newsom CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center yesterday announced the appointment...
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Community Events: Saturday, April 23

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There's a little something for everyone going on this Saturday! FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to...
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Obituary: Connie Keller Hudson

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Funeral service for Connie Keller Hudson will be held Sunday, April 24, 2016 beginning at 2 p.m. at Seventh Street Baptist Church. Arrangements under the...
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Obituary: Timothy Alan Mann

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Timothy Alan Mann passed away April 20, 2016. He was 59 years old. Funeral Services will be held April 23. 2016 at 2 p.m. at...
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Obituary: Marie Anna Godeke

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Funeral services for Marie Anna Godeke, 88, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Cullman First United Methodist Church,...