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    Randy Britt vying for Holly Pond Town Council, Place 4

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    HOLLY POND - Holly Pond resident Randy Britt has qualified for Holly Pond Town Council, Place 4 (Safety). “My greatest concern and number one priority...

    Wallace State anglers Ryan Shields, Chayse Freeman fishing in this week’s...

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    Photo: Chayse Freeman, left, and Ryan Shields HANCEVILLE – Wallace State anglers Ryan Shields and Chayse Freeman have circled this week on their calendars since...

    Controlled buy nets Good Hope man

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    CULLMAN - On Monday, July 25, Cullman City Police Department Narcotics Investigators arrested Patrick Ray Wren, 46, of Good Hope for unlawful distribution of...

    Local man Frank Calvert named Alabama Truck Driver of the Year

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    CULLMAN - Frank Calvert, a Cullman native, has been driving a truck for 60 calendar years. Recently, Calvert was voted Alabama Truck Driver of...

    4 Good Hope officials receive Certificates of Election at Monday night...

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    GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council held a regular council meeting on Monday night, with two special guests in attendance, Cullman County...

    2-car incident in West Point Monday evening injures 2

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    UPDATED 9:12 A.M.: ALEA this morning released the names of two people who were injured in a wreck in West Point yesterday evening. Wallace...

    Obituary: Sandra “Sandi” Anita Baker Allen

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    Sandra "Sandi" Anita Baker Allen, 59 of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Walker Baptist Medical Center. Sandi was born on...

    Plans for Cullman Marine Corps detachment moving forward

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    CULLMAN - CEO of Saving Forgotten Warriors Jeremy Hogan is moving forward with plans for a Marine Corps detachment in the Cullman area. As of...

    Obituary: Wilma “Betty” Calvert

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    Funeral services for Wilma “Betty” Calvert, 80, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Minister...

    Hanceville man arrested with 20 grams of ICE

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    HANCEVILLE - On Thursday, July 14, CNET agents with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), along with law enforcement officers from Madison and Morgan...

    Work release inmate killed on job identified as Jerry Lynn Coggins

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    BAILEYTON - The inmate who was killed on Friday, July 22 while on the job in the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) work release...

    Locals participate, honored and recognized during AHSAA All-Star Sports Week

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    MONTGOMERY - Cullman County had its share of people to participate, be honored and recognized during the 20th annual Alabama High School Athletic Association...

    Educator Joey Orr seeking Place 1 on Cullman City School Board

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    CULLMAN - Joey Orr is a mother of three, a teacher with 13 years of experience in the classroom and she holds a master’s...

    Obituary: Herbert Pershing “Mac” McAlpine

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    Herbert Pershing “Mac” McAlpine was born in rural Blount County on July 16, 1919, the fifth child of Alex and Ophelia Roberts McAlpine. He was...

    Obituary: Daniel Parker Gillam

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    Funeral services for Daniel Parker Gillam, age 35 of Vinemont, will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

    Obituary: Jacquelyn Lendman

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    Funeral services for Jacquelyn Lendman, 90, of Hanceville will be held on Tuesday, July 26 at 6 p.m. at Hanceville funeral Home Chapel. Visitation...

    Obituary: Josey Lee Johnson

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    Funeral Services for Josey Lee Johnson, 24, of Cullman will be held on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the Cullman Funeral...

    Obituary: Margaret Virginia Bolan

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    Funeral services for Margaret Virginia Bolan, 87, formerly of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

    Obituary: Justin Dean Hardin

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    Justin Dean Hardin Funeral Services for Justin Dean Hardin, 26, of Cullman will be held on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 2 p.m. in...

    3rd Anniversary Jay’s Ride rolls through Cullman Sunday evening

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    CULLMAN - Bikers and other community members united on the steps of the Cullman County Courthouse on Sunday evening for the Third Anniversary Jay’s...

    North-Central AL Young Democrats host Community Fun Day at Sportsman Lake

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    CULLMAN - The group is still in its infancy, but the North-Central Alabama Young Democrats (NCAYD) are already making a name for themselves locally...

    2 confirmed fatalities in collision on U.S. Hwy 278 E between...

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    UPDATED 5:30 p.m. ALEA investigators have identified the third person in today's head-on collision as Kimberly Mason, 40, of Holly Pond. Mason is listed...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1933, 1953

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    From the Files of 1933:  Winners in the baby contest on Wednesday evening were: Betty Rose Biggers, daughter of Mrs. Alvie Gibbers, sponsored by Marjorie...

    Addiction: Wrap-up

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    CULLMAN - Back in May, we begin weekly installments examining addictions and their impact on the lives of people in our community. This week,...

    2nd Chance Sanctuary readies cats for adoption

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    Photo: Gracie is one of about 15 cats at 2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary. BLOUNT COUNTY – As the sun beats down on Sandra Shaffer's...

    Cullman team eliminated in USSSA Summer Showdown semifinals

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    CULLMAN - Success by the North Alabama Crusaders, a 16-under softball team from Cullman, was had until the semifinal round of the United States...

    Area veterans enjoy a day of fun

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    Photo shows members of Fallen Heroes Bowfishing.   This is the first Appreciation Day we have ever done together. There has been too much separation between...

    MEGA Cash Drawn Down raises funds for hospice

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    CULLMAN – On Thursday night in the John G. Cullmann Room in Cullman Regional Medical Center, Hospice of Cullman County held its annual MEGA...

    Alabama’s June unemployment rate is 6%

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    MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced yesterday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate is 6.0%, unchanged from May’s...

    Local youth train with Olympian Willie Smith

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    COLD SPRINGS- For everything there is a beginning and The Cullman Tribune was on hand to witness what may be the beginning of a...

    CHS soccer coach Harbin recognized in Montgomery

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    CULLMAN - Cullman Bearcats boy’s head soccer coach Casey Harbin picked up a little more hardware Friday night as he was recognized at the...

    AGA Women’s Stroke Play Tournament brings 49 to Terri Pines

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    CULLMAN - Forty-nine golfers across the state have spent three consecutive days facing humid conditions in the 26th Annual Alabama Golf Association Women's Stroke...

    Sheriff, Dodge City residents discuss recent attacks on cops

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    If people don’t know who their deputies are, then we are failing. There are places that see law enforcement and the citizens as two...

    Talent Search program receives $415,000 grant to help area students

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    HANCEVILLE - A program that helps students who may not normally think they could attend college do just that has been extended at Wallace...

    Work release inmate killed on the job

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    CULLMAN - An inmate was killed today while on the job in the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) work release program. “At approximately 10:29 a.m....

    Townson, Jacobs go head-to-head in mayoral forum

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly community luncheon on Friday provided a forum for Cullman incumbent mayor Max A. Townson and...

    Two motorcyclists deceased following high-speed ride around Cullman city, county

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    UPDATE: Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick on Friday morning identified the two victims who were killed in a motorcycle wreck Thursday evening as Justin...

    Dodge City Town Council meets; all members running unopposed next month

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    DODGE CITY - A regular Dodge City Town Council meeting was held on Thursday night, with all members present. All five members of the...

    Bearcat GROWLS at Depot Park Aug. 13

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    CULLMAN - Several local organizations are coming together to support students who need help with school supplies. Bearcat GROWLS (Growing Resources for Our Winning...

    New “Twenty-Four Seven” Bible study for grades 7-12

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    Photo shows Bible study organizer, Noah Carpenter. CULLMAN - Local community member Noah Carpenter has created Twenty-Four Seven – a Bible study - which he...

    Friday Fun: July 22

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    Moving Sale Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23, 8 a.m.-? Household items, tools, crafts, winter clothes, books, some furniture, etc. 711 Ninth Ave. SE...

    1st free summer meal program sees success, will end on July...

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    CULLMAN - The first free summer meal program, provided by the Cullman City Schools Child Nutrition Program, was deemed a great success during the...

    EvaBank Midnight Run 2016 set to take off Aug. 19

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    Photo: Runners enjoying last year’s Midnight Run CULLMAN - Get ready to get your glow on at the 2016 EvaBank Midnight Run on Friday, Aug....

    Dale Seals seeks 2nd term as mayor of Fairview

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    I'm a servant of the people for the people. I want to do the best job I can for everyone in the town and...

    National Weather Service issues heat advisory

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    HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has just issued a heat advisory for the counties of  LAUDERDALE-COLBERT-FRANKLIN AL-LAWRENCE-LIMESTONE-MADISON-MORGAN- MARSHALL-CULLMAN-LINCOLN- INCLUDING THE CITIES...

    Cullman County Fair Association presents check to calf project recipients

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    (Photo: Jim Howard) Pictured, front row, (left to right): Steve Singleton, Fair Board treasurer; Shelby Sellers, recipient; Jay Conway, Cullman County Extension Office and...

    Pokémon Go event set for Sept. 24

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    CULLMAN - Chances are you have seen numerous people wandering through town, heads down, staring at their phones, playing the newest mobile game craze,...

    The Movie Factory – defying the odds since 1995

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    CULLMAN - When Donna Garrett first came to Cullman, she already owned two Movie Factory stores. In 1995 she opened her first location in...

    Teens from Cullman’s sister city, Frankweiler, Germany, have arrived!

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    It is really beautiful here and I am really enjoying my stay.” Verena Rong   CULLMAN – The Cullman Friends of Frankweiler organization welcomed special guests, 17-year-old...

    Stiefelmeyer Park gets new playground

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    CULLMAN – Stiefelmeyer Park on Eighth Avenue Northeast has received a new playground.           The new equipment was installed as part of Cullman City Parks &...

    UPDATED: Ethics commission reverses decision; Brown’s name WILL appear on ballot

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    UPDATE: THURSDAY, JULY 21 AT 12:10 P.M. (see updated documents below as well) "I have received verification from the Alabama Ethics Commission that Bobby Brown...

    DEEZ Vapes in Cullman

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    CULLMAN - Cullman has a new kid on the block in the vape department. DEEZ Vapes, owned by Steven and Kimberly Siegel, opened its...

    Bearcats ready to claw their way back to the top

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    CULLMAN - It was an up and down year for the Cullman Bearcats in 2015, going 6-4 and getting booted from the playoffs in...

    City aggressively addressing WWTP odor problem; several election certificates issued

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met on Tuesday evening where they issued several election certificates and moved forward to combat the issue raised...

    Tawana Canada seeking 2nd full term as mayor of Dodge City

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    Dodge City is my much-loved hometown and I am honored to be a part of its history.” Tawana Canada   DODGE CITY - Tawana Canada has announced...

    Breaking News: Fairview football stadium still 8 weeks away from completion

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    FAIRVIEW - Fairview High School’s football stadium has been in construction now for much longer than anticipated, with the most recent report stating that...

    3rd Anniversary Jay’s Ride to take place this weekend

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    CULLMAN - On May 21, 2014, Jerry "Jay" Kendall, Jr. was struck and killed by a teen boy who was driving distracted. In July...

    Kim Hall named CHS principal at today’s school board meeting

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    CULLMAN - While the East Elementary School Archery Team was honored and recognized for winning a world championship, other big news came from Tuesday's...

    Alabama State Capitol illuminated blue this week to honor law enforcement

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    MONTGOMERY- Gov. Bentley on Monday announced the Alabama State Capitol will be illuminated blue every night this week to honor the men and women...

    Garden City Town Council notes- July 18

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    GARDEN CITY – The Garden City Town Council came together on Monday evening for a regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with a call...

    FOX6’s Wes Wyatt special guest in Bremen Monday night

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    BREMEN - Neighbors gathered for their normal monthly neighborhood watch meeting Monday night at the Beat 8 Community Center in Bremen.  This month, they...

    Fishing in Duck River Reservoir? Be patient.

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    CULLMAN - It’s a question we are asked almost weekly: “Can I fish in Duck River Reservoir yet?” According to Cullman Economic Development Agency Special...

    Eller seeking 4th term on Good Hope City Council

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    If a community is going to grow and provide for their citizens, the groundwork for growth in the utility area is vital.” Susan Robinson Eller   GOOD...

    Patrick Dunagan running for Good Hope City Council, Place 2

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    Photo: Patrick Dunagan with son Landon and fiancée, Britney Gato I want to help make Good Hope the best it can be. I have seen...

    UPDATE: Gas leak near Main Ave. contained; one lane reopened

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    UPDATE: The gas leak is contained, but crews are still working to fix the roadway. One lane is functional, but officials are asking those...

    Meeting on July 20 to offer info about short-term health courses...

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    HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Continuing Education program will host an informational meeting on Wednesday, July 20 for anyone interested in learning about...

    Rock Creek Mission – God’s “floating church”

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    Church services are very casual and there’s a good mix of adults, youth and at least 2-3 dogs.” Carol Poupore   SMITH LAKE - Located on the banks...

    2 fundraisers set for Hanceville teen fighting cancer

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    I know what it's like to be a cancer mom, and I know they'll appreciate the help and support.” Karen Cook   HANCEVILLE - In Oct. 2015...

    To the young girl thinking of becoming a nurse…

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    To the young girl thinking of becoming a nurse... The world will speak at you in many ways. You will read how the medical world...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1933, 1992

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    From the Files of 1933 This year Easter comes on the nineteenth day of April. The seniors at Cullman High School are planning for class...

    Run, Walk, Dance and Glow!

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    This is a great 5K, both for the local runner and for families looking to have a fun, healthy, happy time.” Lauren Estes   CULLMAN – Sportsman...

    Addiction: Meth, part 7

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    CULLMAN - Chronic drug abuse can lead to loss of employment, loss of family, homelessness and myriad health conditions leading to death. Methamphetamine use...

    CSYFA speed and agility camp to feature gold medalist Willie Smith

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    COLD SPRINGS - The Cold Springs Youth Football Association (CSYFA) is set to host its first speed and agility camp July 22-23. The camp...

    Raiding the gridiron: Good Hope Raiders on the hunt

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    Photo: Matt Dixon breaks free for a 70-yard TD in this year's spring jamboree game against Addison. GOOD HOPE - Good Hope High School Head...

    Profiles in Faith: Devin Wyman

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    CULLMAN - Devin Wyman is not your typical former football player. Yes, he played at a high level in college. Yes, he made it...

    Good Hope Fishing Team spirit night a huge success at Augusta’s

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    CULLMAN - The parking lot was overflowing with cars Thursday night when the Good Hope Fishing Team held their final fundraiser before their trip...

    Property line dispute source of Brushy Pond shooting

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    BRUSHY POND – At approximately 9:45 p.m. Friday night in Brushy Pond, officers responded to reports of a shooting.  According to Cullman County Sheriff Matt...

    Camp Liberty: training young men and women for life

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    BATTLEGROUND - When Col. Joe Land decided to move his privately-owned Camp Liberty from Marion, Alabama, he had no specific intention of moving it...

    Four fundraisers set for Vinemont teen Anna Hughes

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    CULLMAN - In an outpouring of community support, four fundraisers have been scheduled to aid the Hughes family with the costs of medical care...

    Rescued dogs await adoption at 2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary

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    Photo: Chester and KoKo run around Sandra Shaffer’s yard at 2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary, where dozens of dogs are available for adoption. BLOUNT COUNTY –...
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    Students end art camp with style

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    Photo: Willa Smith stands next to the Indian mural she helped paint at art camp. The mural will soon be given to West Point...

    Wallace State students attend 2016 Student Leadership Institute at 4-H Center

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    Photo: Wallace State students at the 2016 Alabama Deans of Students SLI were, from left, Jessica Vice, of Blountsville, Nicholas Parrott, of Vinemont, Callie...

    Colony summer program makes educational complex community hub

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    I’d like for everyone to know about this camp, about the educational complex here in Colony. Since there is no longer a school here...

    Holly Pond’s Nail set to retire; Oliver to run for mayor

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    HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council met last night for a regularly scheduled meeting at the Guy Hunt Library and Museum, where...

    Harbin seeking 4th term on city school board

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    CULLMAN - Suzanne Fuller Harbin today officially announced her candidacy for the Cullman City School Board, Place 5. “I want to ensure the continued quality...

    Cullman man, friends, publicly display support for law enforcement

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    CULLMAN - Cullman resident Jamie Speakman has taken it upon himself to show his support for local law enforcement by spray-painting a blue line...

    Cullman’s (and Alabama’s) crumbling infrastructure

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    CULLMAN - As Cullman County continues to recruit new businesses and the retail market improves dramatically, the streets become busier and the once small...

    Cullman Regional welcomes family physician Nicole Shaw, MD

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    CULLMAN - Cullman Regional welcomes Nicole Shaw, MD to the Cullman Regional Medical Staff. Shaw is a board-certified family physician. She is a graduate...

    Hanceville’s Wilcox named City Clerk of the Year for District 11...

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    HANCEVILLE - A regular Hanceville City Council meeting was held on Thursday night, where a special presentation was made. City Clerk Tania Wilcox was...
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    Friday Fun: July 15

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      Fairview HS Class of 1963 Reunion Friday, July 15 at noon at Waterbrook Restaurant, 10645 U.S. Hwy 278 E in Holly Pond. For more information,...

    Wallace State’s Lions’ Pride sessions underway this summer

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    Photo: Wallace State’s Brian Hall, of the HVAC/Refrigeration Department, speaks with a trio of incoming Wallace State students during Lions’ Pride. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State...

    CCBOE fills assistant principal vacancies

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    CULLMAN - Among the items from Thursday's monthly meeting of the Cullman County Board of Education, the board announced the hiring of assistant principals...

    Domestic violence agencies to begin receiving additional funds

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    MONTGOMERY – Seventeen domestic violence agencies across Alabama will begin receiving additional funds to provide services for victims, including Victim Services of Cullman. The Domestic...

    Falkville man busted for multiple vending machine thefts

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    FALKVILLE - Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators early this morning arrested Christopher Lewis Chaney, 33, of Falkville for third-degree theft of property and...

    On the warpath; West Point ready for upcoming football season

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    Photo: West Point overpowered the Vinemont Eagles 31-8 in this year's spring jamboree matchup. WEST POINT - With football season rapidly approaching, West Point...

    Johnston combines education, legal experience as new chair of WSCC paralegal...

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    HANCEVILLE - Emily Niezer Johnston has come full circle in her new role as department chair for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant program at Wallace State...

    Cullman Regional Medical Center announces new branding initiative

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    CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Medical Center has been a part of the community since 1939; however, the services and quality of care provided have...

    OPINION: First Source for Women

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    Photo: Members of First Baptist Church of Cullman giving a check to First Source with funds they raised through our Baby Bottle Boomerang program. Have...
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    Complete painting in one-day art classes through Wallace State program

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    Photo: Wallace State Community College’s Continuing Education department is offering a series of one-day art classes that will teach painting techniques. A class on...

    United Way allocation applications available this week

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    CULLMAN - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) this week announced that nonprofit (501(c)(3)) allocation applications will be available for the 2017-2018 (April-March)...