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    Cullman Probate Judge Begins Issuing Marriage Licenses To Same-Sex Couples

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    CULLMAN – Though the Supreme Court’s decision for every state to award marriage licenses to same-sex couples was announced last Friday, Cullman, along with...

    Field of Miracles Brings Joy to Those with Disabilities

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    CULLMAN – The Field of Miracles was a vision of Chester Freeman, the Park Board, and former Cullman Parks and Recreation Director Jon Hunt,...

    A Brief History of Sacred Heart Church and School

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    CULLMAN – Sacred Heart Church is one of the oldest churches in Cullman. Its two large, cross-topped steeples can be seen from all over...

    Citizen of the Week: Nancy Moore, A Reflection of Sobriety

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    I am extremely grateful for where I am today. I love being a part of life again.” Nancy Moore, One-Year Sober CULLMAN – Nancy Moore is...

    Historic Bomber Plane Set To Land in Cullman, Take Residents Airborne

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    CULLMAN – Cullman Mayor Max Townson announced last Thursday that the renowned World War II B-17 Bomber, Memphis Belle, will be flying into Cullman...

    Cullman County Farmers Market Still Keeps it Fresh after 30 Years

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    Everybody come out to visit, we have some fresh stuff. Everything is grown local. We’d like for you to come participate.” Larry Clark, Local Farmer CULLMAN...

    Crossbones Rock Moe’s BBQ

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    CULLMAN – A local band from Warrior Ala., Crossbones, held a concert at Moe’s Original BBQ, Saturday, June 6. The band played both original...

    Hanceville to Hold Public Hearing on Animal Ordinance Thursday

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    HANCEVILLE – On Thursday, June 25, the Hanceville City Council will have its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. At 6:00 p.m. they will hold...

    CPD Chief on RTS Arrests: ‘This Year is Actually Lower Than...

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    All in all we felt like it was a very successful concert.” Kenny Culpepper, Cullman City Police Chief CULLMAN – The Cullman Police Department, assisted by...

    Religious Profile: Daystar Church’s Pastor Jerry Lawson

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    Although I developed a deep relationship with God as a teenager, I never wanted to be a preacher." Pastor Jerry Lawson, Daystar Church CULLMAN – Jerry...

    “Secret Meals for Hungry Children” Benefits From Local Car Show

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    If it weren’t for the generosity of Scott Spitzer and the Cullman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealership, the car show could not happen.” Brenda Allison,...

    New nursing students attend orientation session at WSCC

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    HANCEVILLE – About 200 new nursing students attended orientation Tuesday at Wallace State Community College. During the day-long event, the students were given information about when...

    WSCC Registration for Mini Term II Begins June 26

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    HANCEVILLE – Registration for Mini Term II at Wallace State begins Friday, June 26 at Wallace State Community College. Summer Mini Term II will run for five...

    Independence Day Car Show To Benefit Fairview Marching Band

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    FAIRVIEW – On July 4th at Fairview Park, the Fairview Aggie Marching Band will hold its first annual car show. The show will begin...

    Multiple Arrests Made in Connection to the Attack of Morris Man

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    CULLMAN – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has arrested three individuals in connection to the beating and robbery of Steven Lee Mosley, of...

    4th Annual Rock The South Has Fans Singing a High Note

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    CULLMAN – Country music wafted through the humid atmosphere during the inaugural day of the Rock the South music festival. Starting at noon and...

    Folk Art Tour Stops at WSCC Museum of Art

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    HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College’s art museum is currently showcasing two influential folk artists’ work. An assortment of pottery pieces by Jerry Brown...

    Mirroring History: Sportsman Lake Playground

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    CULLMAN – Nearly everyone that has grown up in Cullman County has, at some point in time, played on the playground at Sportsman Lake...

    Dairy Queen Opens New Cullman Location

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    The store on Highway 31 has been in the same location for sixty years, so when people say, ‘Let’s go to Dairy Queen’ that’s...

    CCBOE Votes Appleton to be New Staffing Agency for Non-Tenure Teacher...

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      Our number one goal is to take care of these kids.” Wendy Crider, CCBOE Board Member CULLMAN – Cullman County School’s non-tenure teacher aides received the notification...

    CAAWA Superheroes Rescue Local Animals

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    CULLMAN – CAAWA, the Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association, is a band of individuals whose job is to rescue and save the neglected and...

    School Resource Officers Protect Cullman County’s Youngest Citizens

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    CULLMAN – School Resource Officers are the individuals who protect children when their parents are unable to be around. Not only do they protect...

    WSCC Wraps New Bus in Lion Pride

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    HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College recently acquired a new bus, that was designated to be covered in an orange and blue WSCC Lions...

    Mopars on the Street Car Show Benefits Hungry Children

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    CULLMAN – Pentastar South Car Club hosted their 8th Annual Mopars on the Streets Car Show on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Cullman Chrysler...

    Augusta’s Sports Bar Gearing Up for Three-day Block Party

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    CULLMAN – With Rock the South just a few days away, local establishment Augusta’s Sports Bar is preparing for its own country bash as...

    Singer/Songwriter Bennett Glasscock Plays it Cool in Latest Competition

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    CULLMAN – Local musician Bennett Glasscock has entered his second Guitar Center sponsored challenge. In February of last year, Bennett was selected as a...

    Bench Back Billboards Brings Local Businesses to the Block

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    CULLMAN – Bench Back Billboards is a Cullman-based company that provides advertising space to local businesses wanting to get their name out in front...

    Religious Spotlight: Reverend John Bussman of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

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    There's nothing like being the instrument through which God brings a little child or an adult into His Church.” John Bussman, Pastor at St. Paul’s...

    Relay For Life Wrap-Up Party To Cap A Huge Year For...

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    CULLMAN – This Thursday, June 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church, Cullman Relay for Life will hold its...

    Cullman Man Killed After Colliding with a Tractor-trailer Hauling Hazardous Material

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    CULLMAN – The Cullman Police Department, along with Alabama State Troopers, Cullman EMA and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office are currently working a deadly collision...

    Hanceville Holds June 11 City Council Meeting

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    HANCEVILLE – A regular Hanceville City Council Meeting was held at City Hall, Thursday at 7 p.m. The meeting began with roll call and approval...

    Citizen of the Week: Steve Cummings – Winning by Being Different

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    CULLMAN – Steve Cummings is no stranger to Cullman; his family owned and operated Cummings Sporting Goods for many years. He has worked in...

    Hanceville’s Summer Reading Program has Children Rubbing Elbows With Local Heroes

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    HANCEVILLE – Last Tuesday began the first day of Hanceville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. The day’s theme was ‘Hometown Heroes’ and the children...

    Five Pounds of ICE nabbed in Dodge City Following Two-Month Investigation

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    DODGE CITY – On Tuesday, agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), along with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), arrested...

    Adding Character to the Mix: Castille Character Camp Merges Virtue and...

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    CULLMAN – Last Saturday at Heritage Park, Jeremiah Castille led the second day of his annual Character Camp. Castille, who has been the chaplain of...

    Summer Youth Classes Offered at Wallace State Community College

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    HANCEVILLE – Summer break has just started for area students, but there are plenty of opportunities for them to keep learning, while having a...

    Local Artist Adds Depth to Community Prayer Room

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    CULLMAN – In the Arnold House on Arnold Street behind Grace Episcopal Church is a community prayer room that is open 24 hours a...

    Mirroring History: Big Bridge

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    BREMEN – Summertime is here, and people will soon be headed to Smith Lake to enjoy all the fun there is to be had...

    CPD Weighs In on Lovelocks

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    The bottom line is, it could be a problem at some point in the future, but it’s not a problem now.” Chief of Police Kenny...

    Religious Spotlight: Mitchell Williams, Pastor of First United Methodist Church

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    The tornadoes of 2011 wrecked some of our building, especially the sanctuary, but we recovered with unity, grace and joy." Mitchell Williams, Pastor of First...

    Domestic Violence Incident Turns into Shooting at Dodge City Petro Lube;...

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    DODGE CITY – A domestic violence incident escalated to a shooting at the Dodge City Petro Lube Sunday evening around 6 p.m. Michael Dakota...

    Citizen of the Week: Local Body Builder Kelley Burgess Achieves High...

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    I got into bodybuilding because I was driving home one day and could feel my belly hanging over my pants and jiggling with every...

    Cullman Tractor Supply Hosts Pet Adoption Event

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    We just do the best we can with what we have to change things for the better for the animals in Cullman County.” Sue Jones,...

    Local History: Traveling Thomas Jefferson Yeager

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    CULLMAN – Thomas Jefferson Yeager loved adventure. As a matter of fact, he never stayed in one place for very long. During the late...

    Dr. Susan Patterson to Replace Dr. Doreen Griffeth as Cullman City...

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    CULLMAN – At a special called meeting Thursday afternoon by the Cullman City School Board, Dr. Doreen Griffeth officially resigned as superintendent following her second year...

    Bikers Against Cancer: Cullman County Bosom Buddies Set to Ride on...

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    CULLMAN – Saturday, June 6, will mark the 3rd Annual Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation Charity Motorcycle Ride. The cost is $20 per rider...

    Russell Marine Makes a Splash: State’s Largest Boat Dealer Comes to...

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    Here at Russell Marine Smith Lake, we offer boat sales, service, on water service, a parts department, and a fully stocked wakeboard proshop, with all the watersports toys...

    WSCC Hosts 17th Annual Hanceville Antique Tractor & Engine Show

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    HANCEVILLE – On Saturday, the 17th Annual Hanceville Antique Tractor & Engine Show was held at Wallace State Community College. The event hosted an...

    4th Annual Music Fest and Car Show to benefit Daystar House...

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    CULLMAN – Director of Daystar House Women’s Shelter Mary Leone knows how important fundraisers are. Leone helped start the Annual Music Fest and Car...

    Annual Castille Character Camp Begins Friday

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    CULLMAN – For the eighth year, the Castille Character Camp will be held in Cullman at Heritage Park. The camp, which is mainly for...

    Tyler Steel to Headline Local Country Music Concert Saturday

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    CULLMAN – On June 6 at the Beech Convention Center in Cullman, the up and coming country music singer Tyler Steel will perform. The...

    Hanceville Holds May City Council Meeting

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    HANCEVILLE – A regular Hanceville City Council meeting was held Thursday, May 29 in the Hanceville City Hall at 7 p.m. The meeting began...

    Scholarship remembers uncle killed in boating accident

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    HANCEVILLE – The day Zina Stansberry lost her Uncle Joe Brock in a tragic boating accident almost three years ago was the worst day of her...

    Religious Spotlight: Faith Tabernacle Church’s Brother Lummie Speakman

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    I consider the biggest challenge would be seeing so many people pass up the opportunity the God of Heaven has given them.” Brother Lummie Speakman...

    ‘Fast Track for Industry’ Gives High School Students Career Jumpstart

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    This program is very important not only for Cullman County Schools but for Cullman County.” Dan Sheets, Director of Communication for Cullman County Schools CULLMAN –...

    Subject Apprehended in Bremen Shooting Incident; Victim in Stable Condition

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    Updated 06/01/2015 2:30 a.m. BREMEN – Just before noon Sunday the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting call near 417 Co Rd 109...

    ‘Y’all of Fame’: Ben South’s New Play Celebrates Southern Culture

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    CULLMAN – After working on a research project for a telephone company, Ben Johnson had a lot of data. He had studied the people...

    Bettina Pearson Higdon: A Brilliant Woman

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    I remember her as being one of the best librarians at the Cullman Public Library that they ever had....always helpful, always friendly.” Charlotte Rumore CULLMAN –...

    Police Body Cameras: The Silent Witness

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    The body camera is a silent witness between the officer and whoever he is dealing with.” Sergeant Jeffery Warnke, Patrol Sergeant CULLMAN – People in public...

    Mirroring History: Hanceville High School Principals

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    HANCEVILLE – Mr. J. R. Edmondson was the principal at Hanceville High School from at least 1948 until 1950. Edmondson Hall, a part of...

    Citizen of the Week: Lowell Henderson – Master Woodworker, Motorcycle Rider,...

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    HANCEVILLE – Meet Hanceville's Lowell Henderson: a Southern gentleman, master woodworker, motorcycle rider and freelance writer. Lowell is a devoted family man. He and...

    Agriplex Teaches ‘Lasagna Gardening’

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    CULLMAN – Last Tuesday, a class geared towards teaching individuals how to begin and maintain a garden using the “Lasagna Gardening” format was held...

    [VIDEO] CWAC’s New Forty Foot Tall Waterslide to Open Saturday

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    UPDATED: Four Cullman High School Seniors Involved in Hwy 31 Wreck

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    UPDATED: 05/28/2015 - 4:46 p.m. CULLMAN – The wreck on U.S. Hwy 31 South occurred just south of the City of Cullman, around 1 p.m. From Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick: ...

    Christine Alka: Chinchilla Wizard

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    CULLMAN – Christine Alka is a local resident who owns and operates a chinchilla breeding, rescue, rehabilitation, and babysitting service. Christine first began working...

    10 Non-Compliant Sex Offenders Arrested During Compliance Checks

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    CULLMAN – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made the arrests of the ten non-compliant sex offenders while conducting compliance checks on the 225 registered sex offenders...

    Smith Lake Park Celebrates Memorial Day

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    TRIMBLE – Smith Lake Park hosted a two day Music Festival over the Memorial Day weekend, May 23rd and 24th. There were arts and...

    Summer Library Program Returns

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    CULLMAN – The Cullman City Public Library is starting up its annual Summer Program in June.  The program has served the children of the city...

    Religious Spotlight: Meet Steve Britt, Pastor of Northbrook Baptist Church

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    My biggest challenge as leader of the church is to understand why God would allow someone like me to know and serve someone like...

    UPDATED: Inmate captured; alleged girlfriend taken into custody

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    RANDOLPH COUNTY – Saturday, May 23rd, 2015, at approximately 12:53 p.m. Inmate Joshua James Lay, 37 years old, of Vinemont, AL, was captured within...

    Inmate Worker Walks Away from Detention Center, Girlfriend Believed to Have...

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    CULLMAN – On Friday, May 22nd, 2015, at approximately 7:53 p.m., an inmate worker walked away from the Cullman County Detention Center while cleaning...

    Citizen of the Week: Cliff Powell Teaches How to “Pray Hard...

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    I know that God placed this opportunity into my life to share my story in a way that can reach lost and hurting people...

    Keeping an Eye on Motorcycle Safety

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    CULLMAN – Motorcycles have come a long way since their invention. Now, riders have less to worry about  when they cruise down the street...

    Distracted Driving: A Deadly Epidemic

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    CULLMAN – Today, most people's lives are quite busy. Their minds and hands are constantly doing something, which is generally a good thing, except...

    Knapsacks for Kids Feeds Hungry School Children

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    CULLMAN – Knapsacks for Kids is an organization that feeds starving children in Cullman County. Melissa Betts, children’s minister at First United Methodist and...

    Veterans Memorial Park Honors Local Heroes

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    CULLMAN – Memorial Day is a federal holiday and is meant to remember the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces....

    Mirroring History: Cullman City Mayors

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    CULLMAN – The Mayor is the most visible of the city's elected officials and is held publicly accountable for the performance of city government....

    Night Rides at Stony Lonesome OHV Park Begin Saturday

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    We want to provide the best possible riding experience money can pay for.” Tyler Lindsey, Stony Lonesome OHV Park Manager BREMEN – This Saturday, May 23,...

    Work Release Program Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Helping Cullman Community

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    CULLMAN – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hosted a celebration for the 10 year anniversary of the Work Release Program this past Wednesday. Cullman...

    Goat Island Brewing: The Beer Next Door

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    CULLMAN – Watch out, Back Forty Beer Co. and Good People Brewing Co., there’s a new brew in town. Cullman is getting its first...

    Hanceville offers Free Ladies Firearms Class

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    HANCEVILLE – On Saturday, May 30 and Saturday, June 6, the Hanceville Police Department will hold their fourth annual Ladies Firearms Class. At 7:30...

    Wallace State and Cullman County Schools announce the REHAU Academy apprenticeship...

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    CULLMAN – This week, REHAU, Wallace State Community College, and Cullman County Schools announced a new REHAU Academy that will offer paid apprenticeship opportunities to...

    Local Couples Attach ‘Lovelocks’ to Pedestrian Bridge

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    CULLMAN – Across the street from Moe’s Original BBQ sits a small pedestrian bridge which connects 1st Ave SE to 1st Ave SW. This...

    Religious Spotlight: Sandy Niiler, Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church

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    I grew up in a somewhat conservative, traditional family, so even the idea of preaching was foreign to me.” Sandy Niiler, Pastor of Christ Lutheran...

    Pontiac Show Attracts Fans from All Over

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    CULLMAN – This past Saturday marked the 5th annual Pontiac GMC Car Show at Sportsman Lake Park. The turnout for the event was a...

    Traffic Stop Nets Two for Meth

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    CULLMAN – Pursuant to a traffic stop by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) at 6:47p.m., on May 16th, 2015 near Day Gap Road for...

    Tomatoes and Lettuce and Berries – Oh My: Cullman’s Festhalle Market...

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    CULLMAN – The weather is warming up nicely and with warm weather comes all the fresh fruits and vegetables for which Cullman County is...

    Berlin Sunshine Club Holds Monthly Meeting

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    BERLIN – The Berlin Sunshine Club held their annual Easter Egg Hunt for the Berlin community on March 28, 2015. Approximately 130 total parents...

    A Girl’s Day Out: CRAFTED Cullman is a Hit

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    CULLMAN – Tucked away behind the doors of Northbrook Baptist Church in the early morning hours on Saturday was an epic crafting sensation that...

    Citizen of the Week: Local Artist Laura Walker

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    CULLMAN – Meet this week’s Citizen of the Week – Laura Walker. Laura is married to Ryan Walker, owner of Walker Timber Frames and...

    Police Run With Torch from Courthouse to Football Stadium to Recognize...

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    We had a great run and a good time. We had the largest group of runners we’ve ever had, which is about 35 total.” Rex...

    2015 Cullman Area Tourism & Community Improvement Awards

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      In 2014, 1,301 individuals in Cullman were directly or indirectly employed by tourism. That is a 5.7 percent increase over 2013.” Ben Harrison, Tourism Board...

    Mud and Mayhem Collide at Stony Lonesome Mud Run 5K

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    BREMEN – Stony Lonesome OHV Park held its Mud Run 5K last Saturday at 8:30 a.m. The event had a turnout of at least...

    Remembering Cullman’s Founder: The Eulogy of Colonel John Gottfried Cullmann

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    CULLMAN – John Gottfried Cullmann was born on July 2, 1823 and died December 3, 1895. He is buried in the Cullman City Cemetery....

    Girls U11 Soccer Wins State in Team’s First Year

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    CULLMAN – To win a championship is the ultimate goal of most any athlete. State championships are the coveted prize of high school sports....

    Smith Lake Vintage Camper Rally Scheduled for This Weekend

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    CULLMAN – On the weekend of Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17 there will be a vintage camper rally at Smith Lake Park....

    Helping Keep Smith Lake Safe: Boat Safety Awareness & Other Tips...

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    CULLMAN – As summer and all its activities come upon us, we start thinking about getting ready for a day at Smith Lake. It’s...

    TP Country Club Hosts ‘Demo Day’

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    CULLMAN – Golf enthusiasts from all over Cullman came out to TP Country Club to take part in Demo Day. Representatives from three major...

    Wallace State Trio Program Enriches Students’ Lives

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    HANCEVILLE – Wallace State President Vicki Karolewics gave a warm welcome to high school and middle school students at Trio day on Tuesday, May...

    Religious Spotlight: Meet Dr. Ralph Andrews – Pastor of Good Hope...

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    My number one priority is preaching.  Preaching is not only something that I enjoy doing, it is what God has called me to do.” Dr....