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    Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1936

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    From the files of 1900 John Sutterer has recently added another story to his residence. Miss Sarah Parker is attending commencement exercises in Anniston. John Shannon and...

    ‘Stuff the Bus’ brings in more than 21K school supplies

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County recently completed its seventh annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive. Residents were invited to...

    Allen warns Alabama residents of ‘misleading’ voter registration PSA

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen is warning Alabama residents about what he says is a misleading public service announcement currently airing...

    The Link’s annual gala set for Nov. 1

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will host its annual gala on Friday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Cotton Creek...

    Cullman County Imagination Library celebrates 3 years

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) and the  Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) on Thursday celebrated...

    Gentry will not seek reelection

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Friday, Aug. 2, said he will not seek a fourth term. Gentry addressed media and...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 2, 2024 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Cullman Regional expands pediatric services with new clinic and physicians

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is expanding its pediatric program. Expanded services include new pediatric physicians, a new larger pediatric clinic location and a...

    Student-led podcast, ‘The Mane Topic,’ highlights diverse student life at WSCC

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  In a roar of creativity, students at Wallace State Community College have launched their own podcast, aptly named “The Mane Topic,”...

    Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry will not seek reelection

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Friday, Aug. 2, said he will not seek a fourth term. Gentry addressed media and spectators...

    Pet of the week: The talented Mr. Higgins

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Mr. Higgins is a shepherd mix who is approximately 1 year old. This young boy is an unassuming and remarkable fellow,...

    Elements teams up with Curt’s Closet for back-to-school drive

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Elements Health and Wellness Spa located in the Warehouse District in downtown Cullman has teamed up with Curt’s Closet for a...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 1, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Branch Books now open in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - A family owned bookstore opened a second location, Branch Books, in Cullman this summer.  Branch Books Owners Robert and Cheryl Kahlstorf opened...

    More than 40 graduate from WSCC Occupational Therapy Assistant program

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 40 students from Wallace State Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program were recognized at its annual pinning ceremony...

    Sweet Tater Festival returns Sept. 1-2

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation is making plans and preparing for the introduction of fall with one of its larger festivals:...

    Library celebrates birthday of ‘the boy who lived’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from the Hogwarts Houses of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin took control of the Cullman County Public Library on Wednesday,...

    GOLD! Auburn’s Lee, Team USA finish on top in team competition

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    PARIS – Auburn’s Sunisa Lee and Team USA put on a show Tuesday, winning gold in the women’s artistic gymnastics team competition at the Paris...

    Jacksonville State unveils Loring and Debbie White Football Complex

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    JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Loring and Debbie White Football Complex, a...

    FAITH: ‘No matter what season of life you are in, God...

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    VINEMONT, Ala. – In this interview, Vinemont senior Ashton Kelley talks about her relationship with God and how she has seen it continue to...

    Arrests and Incidents reported July 31, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Worship InStyle Camp returns Aug. 3 at Smith Lake Baptist Church

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Smith Lake Baptist Church and Redeeming Grace Church are joining forces to host the annual Worship InStyle Camp at Smith Lake...

    MASQUERADE! Victim Services planning Oct. 17 Masquerade Ball

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman, a nonprofit that provides crisis response, recovery and prevention programs for families impacted by domestic violence, is...

    Arrests and Incidents reported July 30, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Go Platinum Salon offering free haircuts and supplies to K-12 students...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Go Platinum Salon will host a back-to-school event offering free haircuts and school supplies for K-12 students. The event will be...

    Sticky, sweet fun at the Cullman County Public Library

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library was buzzing with excitement on Monday, July 29. Local beekeeper Heather Sinyard...

    Cullman’s Drew Conway earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Drew Conway of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2024-25 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Conway, a junior at Auburn University majoring in civil engineering, received $1,000 to use...

    Ethos Craft Brewing and Bloom Winery coming to Good Hope this...

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. -  A new entertainment and dining option is making its way to Good Hope. In early fall, Paul White hopes to...

    Cullman’s Juliana Brannon earns $1,000 Alfa Foundation Scholarship

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    Juliana Brannon of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2024-25 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Brannon, a freshman at The University of Alabama majoring in communicative disorders, received $1,000 to use toward...

    Cullman’s Annalee Allen earns $1,000 Alfa Foundation Scholarship

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    Annalee Allen of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2024-25 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Allen, a freshman at Wallace State Community College majoring in poultry science, received $1,000 to use toward...

    Arrests and Incidents reported July 29, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Alabama Football Preseason Ticket Sales Update

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    TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – With just over one month until the start of the 2024 season, five of Alabama football's seven home games are now sold out through...

    Lee, Team USA excel in qualifications at Paris Olympics

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    PARIS – Sunisa Lee and Team USA kicked off the Paris Olympic Games Sunday morning at team qualifications, finishing on top of the leaderboard to...

    Cullman Swim Team places 3rd at ARPA State Championship

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    OPELIKA, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team placed third at this weekend's ARPA State Championship Swim Meet. 83 swimmers strongly represented Cullman and earned top...

    COLUMN: Arguments

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    One of the most memorable lines I ever heard in high school was delivered to my friend Randy when he got into a heated...

    BOOK REVIEW: ‘A Happier Life’ by Kristy Woodson Harvey

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    “A Happier Life” is narrated by two family members. In present day, Keaton Smith starts her story about her boyfriend and career woes in New...

    Op-Ed: The time has come for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission...

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    Published without edits The time has come for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) to fulfill its promise and deliver medical cannabis to the patients...

    Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1950

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    From the files of 1930 The bodies of two Cullman County soldiers arrived home, Emory McConnell and Ulysess Yeager. Mr. Jessie Smith is erecting a cotton...

    Velvet Summer brings new look to Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High graduate and Vinemont resident Samantha Sanford had a vision to create a color block-style store that featured all things...

    From serving to selling and everything in between

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Bill Fisher spent 25 years and one month in law enforcement before retiring in September 2023.  Bill (called Mr. Bill by many)...

    Hanceville City Council approves CCTV bid

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 25, the Hanceville City Council approved a bid to install more and update...

    By Grace Beauty & Wellness celebrates 1 year with ladies’ night

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s newer medical spas, By Grace Beauty & Wellness, hosted a celebratory event geared toward the ladies on Thursday...

    Hanceville council schedules public hearing considering tattoo studios

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At the last meeting of the Hanceville City Council on July 11, the council tabled discussions on updating the City’s current...

    St.  Andrew’s hosting Back-2-School Bash Aug. 4

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Andrew’s Global Methodist Church in Cullman is hosting its Back-2-School Bash on Sunday, Aug. 4, from 2-4 p.m. St.  Andrew’s...

    Keeping Cullman beautiful: Meet the ‘flower girls’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs at a recent city council meeting complimented a team of women he termed  Cullman’s “flower girls,” noting...

    Arrests and Incidents reported July 26, 2024 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Good Hope’s Back-to-School Bash Aug. 1

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. The City of Good Hope will host its annual Back-to-School Bash on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 5-7 p.m. at Good Hope’s...

    FAITH: ‘God has given me the opportunity to shine His glory,...

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    WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point's Patton Fell is preparing to start her junior in August and in this interview, she discussed some of...

    City announces completion of RR crossing safety upgrade

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman on Wednesday, July 24, announced the completion of a major safety upgrade at the Arnold Street Southeast...

    Pet of the week: Bow (wow) down to King Arthur!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Arthur is German Shepherd who is approximately 2 years old.  This kingly shepherd is low to medium energy. He is beautiful inside,...

    Arrests and Incidents reported July 25, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Cullman’s Emma Hankey trained for a future in Economic and Community...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Emma Hankey, a rising senior at Cullman High School, was one of twenty-five high school seniors to attend the fifth Huntingdon...

    Wallace State Nursing hosts job fair for students

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Nearly two dozen employers were on hand recently to recruit more than 100 Wallace State Nursing students nearing the end of...

    Hillside Ninety-One hosting family friendly Summer Vendor Market Aug. 3

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Hillside Ninety-One is set to host its Summer Vendor Market on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Located at...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘You can do anything that you put your heart...

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    BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior Maci Brown made a lot of memories on and off the basketball court during her high school years...

    New school year: Open house info

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The new school year is quickly approaching, with Cullman City Schools commencing on Wednesday, Aug. 7 and Cullman County Schools following...

    Arrests and Incidents reported July 24, 2024 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 24, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Cullman Dive Team wins ARPA State Championship

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    OPELIKA, Ala. -- The Cullman Dive Team was in Opelika for the ARPA State Diving Championship Wednesday and they toppled Madison and Boaz to...

    Local mother travels to Texas to seek care for unborn baby

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman resident Holliann Letson was enjoying a typical pregnancy with her second daughter, Evelyn. At her 18-week anatomy scan – the...

    BOOK REVIEW: ‘The First Lie Wins’ by Ashley Elston

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    “The First Lie Wins” is a thrilling mystery. Evie Porter seems to be a typical Southern woman living the dream in Louisiana. She and her boyfriend,...

    State and local officials cut ribbon on Garden City River Park...

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    GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, representatives from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and other local leaders gathered...

    City of Good Hope adopts new building codes, talks Back to...

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved an ordinance...

    COLUMN: Nudity, noise and dangerous toys

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    I have been yelling like a…well, a grumpy grandfather. It’s embarrassing really – yelling for quiet. But it’s necessary when you have a houseful...

    6 Wallace State teams earn NJCAA Academic Team of the Year...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Six athletic teams at Wallace State Community College have been honored with NJCAA Academic Team of the Year designations for the...

    Arrests and Incidents reported July 23, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 23, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Community invited to 2024 Cullman County Prayer and Pledge Ride Aug....

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2024 Cullman County Prayer and Pledge Ride, hosted by 3Sixty Jeep Club, Alabama Sons of Liberty Riders and The Christian...

    The Link of Cullman County hosts Rockin’ Good Grocery Giveaway

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    CULLMAN, Ala, - On Saturday, July 20, The Link of Cullman County partnered with Greater Good Music to host its annual Rockin’ Good Grocery...

    Cullman City Council approves purchase of building to house Cullman Community...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, July 22, 2024, approved the purchase of the facilities of the former Clark Street Church...

    Rock the South sees 50K attendees

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock the South saw around 50,000 attendees at this year’s three-day festival over the past weekend. The Cullman Police Department handled things...

    COLUMN: Tips for deer season prep from local hunter Nick Rice

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    October will be here before we know it, and we all know what that means, bow season opener. July is a great time to...

    Cullman City Council approves purchase of historic church for future Community...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - In a significant move to enhance the cultural and performing arts landscape of Cullman, the Cullman City Council on Monday, July...

    Arrests and Incidents reported July 22, 2024 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    APTAT on the Road stops in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Accessing Potential Through Assistive Technology (APTAT) on the Road made a stop at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center on Tuesday,...

    Victory Cheer Academy introducing new Victory Gymnastics program in September

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Victory Cheer Academy recently announced the launch of its new gymnastics program, Victory Gymnastics, with evaluations scheduled from Aug. 20-23, from...

    Cullman Tractor Supply hosting Plant-A-Seed event

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tractor Supply store is inviting young gardeners to its Plant-A-Seed event for a free opportunity to learn the basics of gardening...

    ‘It means a lot to us’: 138 participate in 11th annual...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The 11th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run was hosted at St. Bernard Saturday morning and the falling rain didn’t stop a...

    Files from yesteryear: 1930

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    From the files of 1930 Presidents of the various organizations on the Cullman County High School campus are Boys Council – Juel Lee, Girls Council...

    Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – A crowd of friends, family, former teammates, coaches, fans and more gathered at Stonebridge Farms Saturday night for this year’s Cullman...

    UPDATE: Pedestrian killed on I-65 Saturday morning

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - A single-vehicle crash involving two pedestrians resulted in the death of one. The crash occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. Saturday, July...

    CPD provides overnight update from Rock the South

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock the South is rolling into its third and final day Saturday and Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta said Friday night...

    Pedestrian struck, killed on I-65 Saturday morning

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    Updated July 20, 2024, at 10:10 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - A single-vehicle crash involving two pedestrians resulted in the death of one. The crash occurred...

    Wallace State hosts engaging STEAM Camp for elementary students

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Camp for area elementary school students at...

    Jacksonville State breaks ground on Randy Owen Center for the Performing...

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    JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University (Jax State) celebrated a momentous occasion on Tuesday with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Randy Owen Center for...

    Cullman City Schools partners with city parks for STEM camp

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Young learners from kindergarten through eighth grade spent a couple of weeks this summer learning everything from how to design roller...

    Vinemont Council holds special-called meeting to discuss pending litigation

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council held a special-called meeting on Tuesday, July 16, at which the council went into executive session to...

    Meet Kenneth Cornelius, new director of Cullman County Parks and Recreation

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation (CCPR) has a new director following the retirement of former director Doug Davenport. Brought on in...

    Rock the South weather delay

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    According to the Cullman County EMA, there will be a 30-minute weather delay at Rock the South due to a lightning strike in the...

    Arrests and Incidents reported July 19, 2024 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 19, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    County Commission recognizes work of parks and rec staff

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on July 16 recognized the Cullman County Parks and Recreation team for its efforts...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘Hard work pays off. Never, ever quit’: Fairview’s Laci...

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior Laci Segrest competed for both the volleyball and track-and-field teams during her time at Fairview and in this interview,...

    Alabama to name football field after legendary head coach Nick Saban

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    TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama will formally recognize seven-time national champion head football coach Nick Saban by naming the field inside Bryant-Denny Stadium...

    Pet of the week: Meet sweet and loving Ms. Clara!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - While just approximately 4-5 years old, Ms. Clara is a Terrier-mix looking for the perfect home. She exhibits medium to high energy...

    Fa-So-La: Shaped note singers gather for 130th Cullman County Courthouse Singing...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Latecomers rushing through the lobby of the courthouse to reach the elevators could hear the opening notes reverberating throughout the building...

    Local law enforcement reports smooth sailing through day 1 of Rock...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office shared that it’s been smooth sailing thus far through day one...

    Arrests and Incidents reported July 18, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 18, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Commission talks road equipment

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -  At the July 16 meeting of the Cullman County Commission, Cullman County Engineer Philip Widner updated the commissioners on the state...

    Cullman City Council moves forward on Depot Park, civic center projects

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved improvements to Depot Park and the new OmniPlex Sports and Civic Center project.  The...

    Cullman police and fire departments gear up for Rock the South

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Officers of the Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Fire Rescue met Tuesday afternoon and again on Wednesday...

    RTS press conference: ‘Have a plan and take precautions, but obey...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office hosted a Rock the South press conference/safety meeting on Wednesday, July 17, at the CCSO Training...

    Cullman Swim Team finishes runner-up at ARPA District II Meet

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    GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team placed second out of nine teams at the ARPA District II Swim Meet held in Guntersville last weekend....