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    Colony summer kids’ program going strong; efforts to fill empty council...

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    Last week, students got to construct an electronic circuit to power a light. / Patricia Ponder COLONY - The latest Colony Town Council meeting included...

    “Operation Broken Heart IV” locks up child predators

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    MONTGOMERY - Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task forces around the country, including the Alabama Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, hosted by the...

    Return to the Great Smoky Mountains: Pigeon Forge

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    A panoramic view of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park along the south side of Gatlinburg shows evidence of substantial recovery in both the...

    Cullman Red wins Dizzy Dean 6U district title

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    Cullman Red wins the Dizzy Dean 6-Under District V title. Coaches are Keith Glass, Charley Shadeck, Coley Hicks and Justin Gobble./ Johnny Thornton CULLMAN -...

    Yutaka gives back

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    Employees of Yutaka Technologies spent Friday cleaning Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic as part of Honda’s National Week of Service. / Andrew Cryer CULLMAN -...

    Funeral services held for Garden City Councilman Gene Norman

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    The stock car that Gene Norman raced in for the final time three weeks ago in Arkadelphia / Johnny Thornton HANCEVILLE - Funeral services were...

    Friends raising funds for woman hurt in Holly Pond wreck

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    Skylar Bolton was badly injured in a car wreck on June 9. / Courtesy of Stephanie Morton CULLMAN - Friends of a local woman who...

    Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer raises almost $34K

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    CULLMAN - The 6th Annual “Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer” 3-D Archery Tournament took place at the Cullman Community Archery Park on June 10-11. Bowhunters...

    Public class wraps up week of human trafficking awareness training

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    Judge Kim Chaney, left, presents Scott Santoro with the Department of Homeland Security a few tokens of appreciation for his work this week in...

    Role models: young players learn from CHS baseball team

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    Young baseball players flocked to the Cullman High School baseball camp this week for a chance to meet and learn from their favorite Bearcats....

    Foxgloves & fireflies: propagating mums

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    I just read an article about how people waste money. There were a lot of things in the article like bottled water, expensive clothes...

    Former astronaut heads Elks Lodge Flag Day observance

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    Brigadier Gen. Robert L. Stewart, a former U.S. astronaut, addresses the crowd at the Cullman Elks Lodge Wednesday evening. / Andrew Cryer CULLMAN - The...

    Bulldog Band’s ‘Show of Wheels’ this Saturday

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    The Hanceville High School band is raising money to buy new uniforms. / Hanceville High School Band on Facebook   HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville High School...

    Mopars cruise into Cullman for annual show, raise $3,300 for hungry...

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    CULLMAN - It was a weekend packed with car shows in Cullman, and one of the biggest was the annual Mopars on the Street...

    St. Bernard, Vinemont girls hoop it up in Winston County play...

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    Vinemont coach Lance Lay talks with the Lady Eagles during their game vs. Winfield. / Johnny Thornton DOUBLE SPRINGS - Coming to Winston County for...

    6 Good Hope anglers headed to nationals

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    Tucker Putman, left and Will Dickerson / Rena Skinner Putman on Facebook   EUFAULA - Good Hope's Tucker Putman and Will Dickerson punched their ticket to...

    Midway Medical Clinic in Holly Pond re-opens

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    Midway Medical Clinic is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and is located at 111 Brooklyn Road in Holly Pond. Appointments can be made...

    McDonald’s to give away 400 backpacks in Cullman area

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    BIRMINGHAM - McDonald’s of Central Alabama has announced the third year of its successful McDonald’s McBackpack Giveaway. Over two weekends, July 27-29 and August...

    State back-to-school sales tax holiday moves up to July

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    Image courtesy of the Alabama Retail Association CULLMAN - To make sure that everyone can do their shopping before the start of the school year,...

    Check out Elevate Cullman, area’s newest women’s fitness studio

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    Instructors Morgan Moore, Rachel Eidson and Rachel McPhillips / W.C. Mann   CULLMAN - It’s an exercise place, and it’s next door to the Duchess Bakery,...

    Dr. Wayne Williams named principal of Cullman Christian School

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    Dr. Wayne Williams / Leeanna Smith Cullman Christian School is proud to announce the hiring of Dr. Wayne Williams as principal. "I have worked for over...

    WSCC’s Braxton Light, Blake Rivera drafted by Chicago Cubs, San Francisco...

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    Braxton Light was drafted by the defending World Series-champion Chicago Cubs in the 24th round on Wednesday./ Russell Moore HANCEVILLE – Wallace State pitchers Braxton...

    Cold Springs girls go 2-0 in Cullman play day

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    Coach Tammy West of Cold Springs with her team in a timeout / Johnny Thornton CULLMAN - Cold Springs continued intense play on Wednesday, visiting...

    Construction contract awarded for Crane Hill substation, senior center

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday awarded Triple J Construction the bid for construction of the new senior center and sheriff’s office...

    Parker-Adams resigns as Holly Pond girls’ basketball coach

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    Parker-Adams seen here at this Monday's Falkville play-day series / Johnny Thornton HOLLY POND - Holly Pond girls' basketball coach Paige Parker-Adams abruptly submitted her...

    City school board approves contract for CMS storm damage repairs

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    The Cullman City School Board met early Wednesday morning at a special called meeting. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - At a special called meeting early...

    Letter to the editor: open letter to district attorney

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    Editor's note: Below is a letter to the editor sent to The Tribune. The letter is a copy of a letter reader Emily Hayes...

    Meek hires David Norwood as new football coach; other coaching news

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    David Norwood/ The Jasper Daily Mountain Eagle   ARLEY - Meek High School has hired David Norwood as its new football coach, replacing Lance Archer who...

    Annual Flag Day celebration tonight; former U.S. astronaut special guest

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    Astronaut Robert L. Stewart in untethered flight / NASA   CULLMAN - The Cullman Elks Lodge will hold its annual Flag Day celebration, a patriotic and...

    First Wallace State CELEBRATE event a success, second event June 14

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    Wanda Creel has her blood pressure checked during the CELEBRATE Adult Health and Wellness Fair hosted by the Wallace State Community College Department of...

    Lady Bulldogs start well at West Morgan play day

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    No. 5 Kierra  Merriweather shoots from the line vs. Red Bay. / Johnny Thornton TRINITY - Kelly Pickett was the catalyst for the Hanceville Lady...

    Cold Springs and Locust Fork girls in another nail-biter

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    Cold Springs' Camryn Crider at the line vs. Locust Fork / Johnny Thornton TRINITY - Cold Springs and Locust Fork have established a new girls'...

    Arrest of 3 in Good Hope leads to 2 trafficking charges

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    Rachel Ann Reeves, Charles Cameron Simmons and Steven Andrew Waters / Cullman Police Department GOOD HOPE -  Local authorities made a substantial drug bust recently,...

    Cullman’s Heatherly drafted by Cincinnati Reds; former Bearcat Thompson going to...

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    Heatherly pitching in the 2016 AHSAA 6A state championship series/ Josh McBrayer CULLMAN - Jacob Heatherly didn't have to wait long Tuesday to hear his...

    CPD receives automated external defibrillator from Fraternal Order of Police

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    FOP representative Ronald Ultz presents the AED to Capt. J.P. White / Heather Mann   CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department on Tuesday morning received an...

    Just ducky: county parks department plans 5K and festival

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    CULLMAN -  This Saturday June 17, starting with registration for the Duck Dash 5K at 6 a.m. and opening of the Duck Drawdown Festival...

    Man being investigated for involvement in fatal wreck arrested on unrelated...

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    CULLMAN - Brad Meeks, 27, the man at the center of the investigation into the crash that killed Cullman High School student Curtis Wilson,...

    Wallace State anglers Josh Butts, Reid Conner win 2017 Carhartt Bassmaster...

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    Reid Conner, left, and Josh Butts hoist their trophies after winning the 2017 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Wild Card Championship over the weekend./ Bassmaster...

    Plenty of play to go around for Lady Raiders

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    Good Hope coach Amanda Swann and the Lady Raiders during a timeout vs. Oakman/ Johnny Thornton FALKVILLE - Good Hope had plenty of personnel in...

    Lady Broncos working hard to replace 2 valuable scorers

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    Elizabeth Miller at the line in the second half of Holly Pond's win over Falkville/ Johnny Thornton FALKVILLE - Replacing two outstanding scorers from the...

    Endowed scholarship created in honor of James Meherg

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    Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics presents a certificate to James W. Meherg about the formation of the James W. Meherg Endowed...

    In spite of stiff competition, Hanceville tractor show sees good turnout

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    Sherman Roberts had the oldest operational tractor at the show, a 1939 Farmall “H” / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE - Who would have thought that a...

    Cullman hosting Dept. of Homeland Security human trafficking training event

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    CULLMAN - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security defines human trafficking as “a form of modern-day slavery, and involves the use of force, fraud,...

    For Curt: friends and family gather to celebrate life of CHS...

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    Guests were asked to sign a “CW” for Curt’s mother, Ashley Wilson./ W.C. Mann CULLMAN - On Sunday afternoon, the Cullman Elks Lodge was the...

    Cradle of love

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    Last week I went down to Landersville, a wide spot in the road between Moulton and Russellville. There isn’t even a caution light there...

    This week in Cullman history (June 6-13): Air Force Exhibit Comes...

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    One of the trailers used at the Air Force exhibit / June 6, 1946 Cullman Tribune   On June 12-13, 1946, Cullman played host to the...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1916, 1936 and 1950

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    From the Files of 1916 W. Tom Vandiver spent Monday in Birmingham. The Honorable George Parker spent Wednesday at Brilliant. A dance was enjoyed at the Growlers...

    New CEDA director Dale Greer reflects on transition

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    Dale Greer / Cullman Economic Development Agency   I see Cullman continuing to grow, continuing to prosper.  I think we’ll be very progressive, but I think...

    Nominations for Burgermeister 2017 open now, due July 1

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    2016 Burgermeister, Rev. John Richter / Andrew Cryer CULLMAN - Cullman’s annual Oktoberfest celebration is scheduled for Oct. 4-8 this year, and nominations for Burgermeister...

    GoFundMe page set up for son of couple killed in Holly...

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    Saxon Levi Waid, 3, the son of a couple killed in a wreck near Duck River Bridge / GoFundMe CULLMAN COUNTY - A GoFundMe page...

    Cullman Bearcats win Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation High School Championship

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    L-R: Keaton Kinney, David Dueland, Cameron Glasscock, Lawson Graves, Cy Lambert and Houston Smith / Image provided by Mark Stephens EUFAULA - To become the...
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    2nd Fridays event kicks off summer evening series

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    CULLMAN - The Festhalle and Warehouse District were hopping Friday night, as the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Cullman Parks and Recreation held...

    Hard work and fun at Castille Character Camp

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    Matt Townson, left, and Taira Ugarkovich, right, present Jeremiah Castille, center, with a check for $2,500 from the Cullman Savings Bank Foundation to the...

    City Parks and Recreation urges patience for Heritage Park repairs

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    The Heritage Park soccer fields some time prior to this year's Rock the South/ Cullman Parks and Recreation We want to reassure you that Heritage...

    City vs. County: teams go head-to-head for community blood drive

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    The staff of the courthouse donation bus CULLMAN - There are many ways to help people, and the most common way is to donate to...

    Plenty to do on Saturday

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    CULLMAN - If you are looking for something to do in and around Cullman on Saturday, there are plenty of options from which to...

    Coroner ID’s 2 victims in Friday’s Duck River Bridge area crash

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    CULLMAN COUNTY - Two people died as a result of a three-vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 278 East, just east of the Duck River...

    2 dead, multiple injuries in wreck near Duck River Bridge

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    Updated article: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/06/09/coroner-ids-2-victims-fridays-duck-river-bridge-area-crash Update 5:34 p.m. U.S. 278 has re-opened. Update 5:02 p.m. ALEA is reporting that a second person has died. Two confirmed fatalities. The...

    Tractor and engine show hot topic of quiet Hanceville council meeting

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    Display at the 2015 show / City of Hanceville   HANCEVILLE - With Mayor Kenneth Nail out of town, the Hanceville City Council held its regular...

    Autopsy results say blunt force trauma cause of 1-year-old’s death

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    1-year-old James Lee Sanson died on May 31, 2016. / Image courtesy of WVTM 13 CULLMAN - After more than a year, the official autopsy...

    Update: Thursday afternoon Blount County crash kills 2

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    BLOUNT COUNTY - Two people are dead following a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 278 near mile marker 102 in Blount County Thursday afternoon....

    Dodge City Days all day Saturday

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    DODGE CITY - Dodge City Days is rolling into town tomorrow. Said Dodge City Mayor Tawana Canada, the town holds the event so community...

    Troopers: Texting and driving may have been factor in fatal crash...

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    VINEMONT - Alabama State Troopers say texting while driving could be a factor in the crash that killed a Lacey’s Spring woman Thursday afternoon. Samantha...

    Fairview girls open play-day season with a win and a loss

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    Fairview coach Mary Hartline draws up a play during a timeout. HARTSELLE - The Fairview Lady Aggies are without senior center Abbi Taylor, an all-county...

    Hwy. 278 closed both ways at mile marker 102 in Blount...

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    Updated article: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/06/09/update-thursday-afternoon-blount-county-crash-kills-2 Update 6 p.m. Troopers confirm one fatality in this two-vehicle wreck. Road still blocked. BLOUNT COUNTY - U.S. Highway 278 remains closed as...

    Brad Meeks, insurance companies answer charges in Curt Wilson wrongful death...

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    Editor's note: This story has been updated (see italicized text) to provide clarity. 6-13-17 CULLMAN - On May 18, Ashley Wilson, mother of Curtis James...

    UPDATED: Victim ID’d in wreck on CR 1435

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    Updated article here: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/06/08/troopers-texting-and-driving-may-have-been-factor-fatal-crash-vinemont Updated 6-8-17 at 6:35 p.m. Kilpatrick has identified the victim as Samantha Wilkerson, 27, of Lacey's Spring. VINEMONT - At least one...

    Close losses for Good Hope in play day series

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    Good Hope coach Drew Adams talking with his team during a timeout. HARTSELLE - Good Hope had victory in its grasp twice on Thursday in...

    “Street Outlaws” fans: the Reaper is coming to Baileyton this Saturday

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    The heavily modified 1968 Camaro, SS “Reaper,” will be in Baileyton this Saturday./ Reaper SS on Facebook   BAILEYTON - The Discovery Channel show “Street Outlaws”...

    Hill named new Danville girls’ basketball coach

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    Danville coach J.J. Hill with his team HARTSELLE - Danville girls' basketball coach Paul Wilson stepped away from the game in February after his Lady...

    Cullman welcomes Champion Sports Medicine with official ribbon cutting

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    Cullman Center Manager Lisa Armstrong and property owner/developer Roy Drinkard CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning the Cullman Chamber of Commerce, along with Mayor Woody Jacobs...

    9 area students graduate from Samford University; 12 named to Dean’s...

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    BIRMINGHAM - Nine area students received a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees from Samford University recently. Graduates are: Carissa Faith Crider, of Arab, earned a Bachelor...

    Wallace State graduate David Hinds begins BioTrain internship at HudsonAlpha

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    David Hinds, left, graduated from Wallace State in May and is currently interning at HudsonAlpha in Huntsville. HANCEVILLE - David Hinds was one of the...

    City vs. County blood drive set for Friday

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    Claudina Massey gives blood at last year’s City vs. County event / Tribune File Photo CULLMAN - This year’s City vs. County blood drive will...

    Aiming for fun: CP&R archery camp underway

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    CULLMAN - Cullman Parks and Recreation’s archery camp got underway this week, with campers learning from head instructor Anthony Parker all the things they...

    Bearcats, Bulldogs and Saints hoop it up at Wallace State

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    St. Bernard guard Caleb Guthery trying to advance the ball against Cullman's Noah Bussman (5) at the Wallace State summer shootout HANCEVILLE - Tom Drake...

    Colony hosting fashion show to benefit senior center

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    Ms. Barbara Ward will be one of the models for the show/ Ethel Alexander COLONY - The Town of Colony is hosting a fashion show...

    Delivery mix-up leaves Cullman Caring for Kids scrambling for summer resources

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    Empty and nearly empty shelves in the Cullman Caring for Kids pantry could spell disaster for needy families in the Cullman area.   CULLMAN - Summer...

    Hanceville’s Knapsacks for Kids program reflects on busy school year

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    Staff and volunteers pray together before getting to work.   HANCEVILLE - The school year has officially come to a close, and the staffers and volunteers...

    Movie review: “Wonder Woman” best movie from DC extended universe so...

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    Official “Wonder Woman” film poster from wonderwomanfilm.com   CULLMAN - "Wonder Woman," directed by Patty Jenkins, is the origin story for one of DC Comics’ flagship...

    Walker Stalker Con: Zombies overtake Nashville

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    Norman Reedus, right, who plays fan-favorite Daryl, interacts with a fan.   NASHVILLE - What do you get when you combine thousands of passionate fans and...

    West Point tops Locust Fork, Cold Springs in girls’ hoops

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    Lexi Shadix of West Point shoots from the line vs. Locust Fork. WEST POINT - Two quality programs were unsuccessful in slowing down West Point's...

    An evening of classic cars with Dixie Duds downtown

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    CULLMAN - One of downtown Cullman’s newest merchants, Dixie Duds and Décor, is hosting a classic auto show to benefit Desperation Church. This Saturday,...

    Meek soars, Vinemont goes 0-2 in play day series

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    VINEMONT - Meek could not have asked for a better start on their first play day at Vinemont. They beat the Eagles, 57-31, in...

    Incredible comeback paves way for Lady Bulldog win at Hartselle play...

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    No. 10 Kelly Pickett at the line for Hanceville HARTSELLE - A victory with a thrilling ending is enjoyable, regardless if it’s during a summer...

    (Update) Mental illness factor in late-night car chase on CR 437

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    CULLMAN COUNTY - New details emerged this morning about a late-night car chase involving the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) that ended in a...

    Bohannon gets warm welcome in Tuscaloosa

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    Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne with Brad Bohannon, right / Image courtesy of University of Alabama Athletics on Facebook TUSCALOOSA - New Alabama baseball coach...

    Q&A with Rock the South founder Shane Quick

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    CULLMAN - This year’s record-setting Rock the South event is in the books, following a weekend packed with crowds, wild weather and superstar performances...

    Good Samaritans: Lowe’s employee and CPD go above and beyond to...

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    Lowe’s Associate Jeremy McKenzie works on a stranded RTS fan’s electric wheelchair.   CULLMAN - Much has been said about the problems that the rain caused...

    Council tables measure to expand Special Events District, holds Rock the...

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met Monday evening with a single item on its agenda, and that was tabled until next month.  Thanks...

    South Plaza site plans approved by Cullman City Planning Commission

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    CULLMAN - On Monday evening the Cullman City Planning Commission met before a larger than normal crowd to consider eight subdivision measures and three...

    (Updated) Car chase ends in crash at County Road 437 and...

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    Updated 6-6-17 at 10:30 a.m. http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/06/06/update-mental-illness-factor-late-night-car-chase-cr-437 Updated 6-6-17 at 1:18 a.m. CULLMAN COUNTY - A car chase involving the Cullman County Sheriff's Office ended in a...

    West Point girls go 2-0 in Falkville; Good Hope has highs...

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    West Point's Olivia Ball shoots FT vs. Danville FALKVILLE - West Point girls’ basketball coach John Welborn could compare Monday's performances of Lexi Shadix and...

    CPD reports 52 arrests over 2-day Rock the South event

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    CULLMAN - All in all, the Cullman Police Department is happy after this weekend’s 2-day Rock the South festival. A total of 52 arrests...

    Annual farm tour invites kids to meet what they eat

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    CULLMAN - On June 14-15, the North Alabama Agriplex will again offer its original summer educational program Touring Farms for Kids. Director Rachel Dawsey talked...

    Reminder: Cullman County offices closed Monday in observance of Jefferson Davis’...

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    CULLMAN - Cullman County offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, June 5 in observance of the birthday of Jefferson Davis. County sanitation routes will...

    Get in the ball!

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    Knockerballs on display at Smith Lake Park last weekend   CULLMAN - Cullman County has seen many new businesses in the past year. One business, Knockerball...

    Hurricane season begins

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    The track Hurricane Danny took in 1985- Courtesy of NWS Huntsville “Suddenly, the wind tipped the whole cabin over- carried everything out to sea…. The...

    Huntsville developer makes move into Cullman with South Plaza project

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    Artist’s conception of South Plaza shopping center   CULLMAN - Samples Properties is a real estate development company that has enjoyed success in the Huntsville area,...

    U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks has harsh words for Democrats at area...

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    U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks talks about the American economy.   CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Party held its monthly breakfast meeting at the Cullman Elks...