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    PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles drop regional battle with Winston County 35-0

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    BREMEN, Ala. – After handling Shoals Christian a week ago, the Cold Springs Eagles were back on their home field Friday night to host...

    Vinemont teen dies after motorcycle crash

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    CULLMAN, Ala. –An 18-year-old Vinemont resident died after a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, on Interstate 65 near...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 6, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    10th annual Smith Lake Park Bass Fest set for Oct. 7

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The 10th annual Smith Lake Park Bass Fest will take place this Saturday, Oct. 7. It will kick off at safe...

    Pet of the week: Boone

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Boone, an approximately 4-year-old male Redbone Hound mix with a warm red coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal...

    3Sixty Jeep Club offering ‘paw up’ this Halloween

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – As the community prepares for countless Halloween parties, trunk-or-treats and traditional trick-or-treating, one nonprofit is standing above the rest by not...

    Partial solar eclipse expected Oct. 14

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Calling all astrological enthusiasts, sky gazers and space cadets! Cullman is in the direct eclipse path of the next partial solar...

    COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope edges Fairview 3-2 to claim 3rd...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It took five, hard-fought sets to pull it off, but the Good Hope Lady Raiders were able to capture their third...

    EES Principal Melanie Harris honored by Ivey for National Principals Month

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School Principal Melanie Harris recently made a stop in Montgomery to celebrate National Principals Month with Alabama Gov. Kay...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 5, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 5, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Jacobs proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa Month in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Local Alpha Delta Kappa members Lisa Hullett and Linda Walker (of the Beta Delta Chapter) and Mary Ellen Pinion (of the...

    Little Pink Dress benefit raises $25K

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Shades of pink are splashed all around; guests are dressed in blush and Barbie pink. Tables are adorned with sequin runners...

    Sacred Heart hosting Blessing of Pets this Saturday

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – For people with pets, it’s hard to imagine life without them. They become more than pets; they truly become family and...

    Cullman County Fair opens today

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    Breakdown of fair costs CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Fair comes around every October, and more importantly to school-aged kids, so does Fair Day....

    Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 4, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 4, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Drug trafficking, assault with bodily fluids arrests made

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Two local men are facing charges after separate, unrelated incidents that occurred on Sept. 28.   In the first incident, Cullman County Sheriff’s...

    Cullman County Fair opens this Thursday

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Fair, hosted by the Cullman Lions Club, opens this Thursday, Oct. 5, with the opening ceremony at 5...

    Peinhardt Living History Farm legacy; Farm Days Oct. 14-15

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Peinhardt family has been teaching and inspiring the younger generations for nearly three decades at the Living History Farm in...

    J. Calvert Farms: Sunflower central

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    DODGE CITY, Ala. - Tucked into the small backroads of Dodge City, J. Calvert Farms is a small family owned farm that has been...

    PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison splits tri-match with Danville, West Morgan

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    DANVILLE, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Danville High School to take on the hosting 3A Hawks and the 4A West Morgan Lady Rebels in...

    COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Aggies edge Holly Pond 3-2; West Point,...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament resumed at Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium Tuesday night and the top-seeded Lady Aggies went back...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 3, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 3, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    More than 170 participate in Oktoberfest 5K and 10K

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Over 170 people registered for Oktoberfest 5K and 10K races on Saturday put on by WellStone of Cullman.  One of those participants...

    Holly Pond mayor responds to social media controversy over denied fundraising...

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. — Holly Pond Mayor Carla Hart on Monday took time to respond to the recent controversy over the town government’s decision to...

    Oktoberfest sees 45% attendance increase

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    CULLMAN, Ala– It seems all of Cullman is a bit quieter this week as the city recovers from an action-packed weekend. The Warehouse District...

    Gottesdienst: A service of the Word as our forefathers knew it

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – As the community came together to celebrate Oktoberfest and the beginning of the city’s 150th anniversary this past weekend, dozens of...

    Little blessings, big impact 

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. — When you become a parent, countless decisions fall onto your plate. Which car   seat should you pick? Breastfeed or formula feed? Cloth diapers or disposables? As the adage says,   "You can do everything 'right' and they'll still eat the french fry off the minivan floor." Some choices   are fleeting, soon forgotten. Others, however, are momentous and merit thorough consideration.   Childcare stands out as a paramount decision. Who will watch your child while you work? Can they   offer the same tender care and affection you provide? For those fortunate to have Ashlee Wright and   Little Blessings Preschool as an option, the answer is a resounding "yes."   Founded in 2014, Little Blessings Preschool emerged from a mother's concerns. Wright said she sought   more than the status quo for her son's preschool experience. She envisioned an environment in which  her child wasn't just a statistic but could learn at his unique pace, free from the confines of   standardized education. Not finding a suitable establishment in her vicinity, Wright embarked on her   own journey, transforming her maternal aspirations into a thriving preschool.   Little Blessings, she explained, champions the Montessori philosophy, catering to infants and children   from 6 weeks to kindergarten. Wright and her team incorporate a Montessori-inspired curriculum,   emphasizing individual-paced learning.    "I don’t believe in standardized testing. I believe education should be fun. Education should not be just books and tablets....

    COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond, Good Hope, West Point advance on...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament tipped off at Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium Monday night and after day one, the semifinals...

    PREP VOLLEYBALL: No. 1 Addison sweeps Decatur Heritage

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    ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs, the top ranked team in Alabama class 1A, hosted area foe, Decatur Heritage Lady Eagles. Addison won all...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 2, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct., 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Cullman County Youth Football Week 5 scoring recap

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week five of the youth football season is now in the books and the playoff picture is slowly starting to take...

    PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles claim titles at...

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    BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s annual Kudzu Hills Invitational was hosted at Cold Springs High School Saturday morning and both the Eagles and Lady...

    Local business spotlight: By Grace Beauty and Wellness

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – When Kayra Everett and Jen Woodard started the joint venture of opening an aesthetic and wellness salon, they were bound and...

    Curt’s Christmas: Spreading the love

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - It is officially fall in Alabama, and although it is only October, thoughts of Christmas are on the minds of parents...

    Designer Bag Bingo set for Nov. 9

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) is gearing up to host its annual Designer Bag Bingo event, this year with...

    Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950

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    From the files of 1936 This dry season threatens the water supply in Cullman and Cullman County. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crouen are visiting relatives here,...

    Seniors swing and shout at Oktoberfest Senior Day

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    CULLMAN, Ala– The Hofbräuhaus was packed as hundreds of seniors piled in for a day of laidback Oktoberfest celebration on Friday, Sept 29, 2023....

    Participants enjoy 14th annual Candlelight Walking Tour

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The 14th annual Candlelight Walking Tour was held Thursday, Sept. 28,  opening night of Oktoberfest. Michael Sullins and Julie Burks hosted...

    2023 Oktoberfest underway

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Visitors to Cullman this weekend may see a very different Warehouse District than what they're used to…men in funny-looking overalls (lederhosen),...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats fall late at Mortimer Jordan 24-20

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    KIMBERLY, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats made the drive south to Jefferson County to take on the Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils in a closely...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Addison topples Good Hope on the road 22-17

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Addison traveled to James W. Shabel Stadium in lovely Good Hope, Alabama to play a fun, physical non-region game Friday...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville handles Lawrence County for homecoming 32-17

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs welcomed the Red Devils of Lawrence County to Ray Talley Stadium to cap off their homecoming week Friday...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs collects 44-12 homecoming win over Shoals Christian

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    BREMEN, Ala. – It was homecoming night at Cold Springs High School Bremen and the Eagles capped off the week with a matchup against...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Glencoe pulls away to top Holly Pond 49-18

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Glencoe Yellow Jackets came swarming into Holly Pond to face the Broncos Friday night and after falling behind 6-0...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Blocked extra point lifts West Point to 27-26 OT...

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    DOUGLAS, Ala. – The West Point Warriors made the trip to Douglas to take on the Eagles Friday night and four quarters weren’t enough...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Arab falls at Fort Payne 38-14

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    FORT PAYNE, Ala. – The Arabian Knights were back on the road Friday night for a battle at Fort Payne and the Wildcats were...

    Vinemont man killed in Cullman County plane crash

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    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – A Vinemont man was killed in single-engine plane crash in Cullman County Friday morning, Sept. 29, 2023. Cullman County Coroner...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 29, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 29, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

    Pet of the week: Get ready to read with Tucker

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Tucker, an approximately 5-year-old male heeler mix with a whimsically spotty coat is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.  Tucker,...

    Duck River Dam lawsuit settled in Cullman’s favor

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Earlier this year, the City of Cullman quietly concluded a six year-long lawsuit against the construction company and engineers who built...

    Hanceville City Council approves 2024 budget

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council held its final September meeting at Hanceville City Hall and after a lengthy review of the city’s...

    PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point sweeps Russellville on senior night

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – Thursday night was Senior Night inside Jim Boyd Gymnasium at West Point High School, and the Lady Warriors celebrated the...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 28, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 28, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Haynes Farms brings services, sunshine to Cullman County

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Whitney Haynes is a Fairview High School teacher, mother of six, cross-country coach and local business owner. She and her husband...

    Gotta catch ’em all: Gamer Geeks brings Pokémon tournaments to Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The air was rife with competitive edge as players of all ages settled in for a long night at Gamer Geeks...

    Fair parade, Cullman County Band Exhibition this Saturday

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Fair Parade will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. and last approximately two hours. The...

    Cullman county man arrested following shooting incident over livestock

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    CULLMAN CO., Ala. — A Cullman County man was arrested after allegedly firing shots at individuals attempting to corral livestock near Cullman Camp Ground...

    Crimson Tide in the NFL Spotlight: Week 3

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    Former Alabama players make an impact in Week 3 of NFL season TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The National Football League concluded Week 3 of the regular season...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 27, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 27, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

    ‘We are more like family than just a team’: Cullman’s Zadria...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman senior dance line captain Zadria Thompson will be heading into her third and final season on the dance line and...

    Kallhoff gives quarterly report to city council

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its regular meeting Monday evening welcomed Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff, who gave his quarterly...

    2023 Cullman High homecoming court

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    The court included, left to right, Sophia Helms, Cerenity Reynolds, Ava Flores, Kate Bradberry, Anna Hill, Lane McLeod, Avery Orr, Saley Winn, AliceAnn Kontogeorge,...

    14th annual Oktoberfest Candlelight Walking Tour this Thursday

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The 14th annual Oktoberfest Candlelight Walking Tour is set to kick off in front of the Cullman Depot (304 First Ave....

    Sacred Heart School to host annual German Festival Sept. 30

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Sacred Heart School will host its annual German Festival this Saturday, Sept. 30. The festival kicks off at 10 a.m. on...

    PREP VOLLEYBALL: No. 3 Good Hope sweeps Hanceville, Decatur Heritage

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The third-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders faced off against Hanceville and Decatur Heritage at home in a tri-match Tuesday night and...

    Taylor man killed in single-vehicle crash

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    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – A Taylor man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:50 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, in Cullman...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 26, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 26, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Duck River Dam lawsuit settled in Cullman’s favor

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Earlier this year, the City of Cullman quietly concluded a six year-long lawsuit against the construction company and engineers who built the...

    October is Beef Month in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday proclaimed the month of October Beef Month in the city of Cullman. October has been...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘Be a good person and show people the love...

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to West Point senior multi-sport athlete JD Cochran about his junior seasons and what he’s...

    Saint Bernard students create Old Testament-era oil lamps

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - This week, the students of Saint Bernard Preparatory School's Society of St. Jerome embarked on an enlightening journey by crafting reproductions...

    2023 Oktoberfest schedule of events

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The season of schnitzel, sauerkraut, pretzels and prost is officially upon us. With Oktoberfest kicking off this week, and this year...

    Harmony buzzing over Outdoor Classroom certification

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    LOGAN, Ala. – Harmony School is soaking in the much-deserved recognition of receiving certification from the Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) as an official Outdoor...

    City of Cullman celebrating 150th anniversary with season of grand festivities

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -  The City of Cullman is eagerly gearing up to honor its 150th anniversary with a season of remarkable festivities set to...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 25, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 25, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    PREP FOOTBALL: ‘Play every play like it’s your last’: Cold Springs’...

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    BREMEN, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs junior Matt Williams about the experience he gained last season and what it...

    PREP BASKETBALL: ‘True joy is found in the Lord’: Phoebe Jones...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Phoebe Jones about her junior season with the Holly Pond Lady Broncos as well as...

    UAB: 5 silent symptoms of ovarian cancer

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - As with other cancers, the earlier the diagnosis of ovarian cancer is given, the greater the chance can be for a...

    Cullman County Youth Football Week 4 scoring recap

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week four of the youth football season is now in the books and there were some huge games that went on...

    COLUMN: Old theatre, old memories

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    I recently went to see singer Jackson Browne perform at the Alabama Theatre in downtown Birmingham, and a curious thing happened. After the first...

    ADCNR: Wetumpka man arrested for killing black bear in Elmore County

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    Black bear is a protected species in Alabama Black bear NOTE: This is NOT the black bear that was killed in Elmore County. (Billy Pope,...

    ACES: A home gardener’s mum survival guide

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    AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many people associate garden chrysanthemums, or mums, with the beginning of autumn. These floral features are already occupying garden centers...

    Hardman settling in as CDC principal

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – This year Trett Hardman took over as principal at the Cullman County Child Development Center, replacing Chris Chambers, who retired after...

    Files from yesteryear: 1904, 1934

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    George Markland has bought a lot on Highlands, with the view of building a nice residence. Some very naughty boys cut the German Society flags...

    Fairview’s Whaley: ‘I love it here’

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School recently welcomed its new principal, Dr. Johnny Whaley, to the community. Whaley is from Cullman and is a...

    ‘It is about us – our community as a whole’

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    Hanceville hosts Kids’ Night Out  HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville hosted one final community event Thursday evening, Sept. 21, before the arrival of fall festivals and...

    Ball celebrates Burgermeisters past and present

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    CULLMAN, Ala— There were lederhosen and dirndls as far as the eye could see through the banquet room of the All Steak Restaurant Thursday...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Addison downs Waterloo on the road 51-20

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    WATERLOO, Ala. -- Addison traveled about as far to the northwest corner of Alabama as you can go and still be a resident of...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats handle Lee-Huntsville for homecoming 40-7

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – After a couple weeks on the road, the Cullman Bearcats were back home at Oliver Woodard Stadium for homecoming Friday night and the...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders fall to Etowah in 28-21 OT thriller

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders were back home Friday night hosting a big regional matchup against Etowah and four quarters weren’t...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview races past West Point 42-14

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – The seventh annual Brandin Iron Bowl was hosted by West Point this year and the Warriors welcomed in the Fairview...

    Ivey proclaims National Hunting and Fishing Day

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday, Sept. 21, signed a proclamation celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day, which is Saturday, Sept. 23,...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops region battle with Susan Moore 35-16

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    VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back home for another regional matchup against Susan Moore, but they were plagued by turnovers throughout the...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs fall at No. 2 Cherokee County 55-0

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    CENTRE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs hit the road for a regional battle at Cherokee County Friday night and unfortunately for Bulldog fans, the...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls to Locust Fork on the road...

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    LOCUST FORK, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles hit the road Friday night for a regional matchup at Locust Fork but unfortunately for Eagle...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Arab drops 1st game of season at Scottsboro 28-14

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    SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – The Arabian Knights made the trip to Scottsboro for a critical regional matchup and after taking a 14-0 lead in the...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Southeastern pulls away to top Holly Pond 35-6

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    REMLAP, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos traveled to Remlap, Alabama to take on Southeastern Friday night and despite trailing by just one score...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Meek mauls Phillips for 72-16 homecoming win

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    ARLEY, Ala. – Meek returned to Tiger Stadium Friday night to host this year’s homecoming game against Phillips Bear Creek and the Tigers celebrated...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 22, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 22, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

    PREP CHEER: ‘Be a valuable asset to the team’: Vinemont’s Maggie...

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    VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont sophomore Maggie Payne is cheering on the varsity squad for the first time this season and she's had an incredible...