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    Annual Purple Heart memorial service remembers local heroes HARTSELLE, Ala. - On Saturday, Aug. 10, Chapter 2212, the Joe Hooper, Medal of Honor, Chapter of...

    Cullman Police officer recognized for apprehension of wanted suspect

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – A crowd of Cullman Police Officers stopped by City Hall Monday evening as the City honored one of their teammates for a...

    West Point Back-to-School Bash a slam dunk

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    WEST POINT, Ala. - The town of West Point helped the community’s students run away from the back-to-school blues on Saturday, Aug. 10. The...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 13, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 13, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Sherry Boatright, Barbara Whitehead inducted into Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -  The Donald E. Green Active Adult Center was abuzz with celebration on Monday, Aug. 12, as two of its cherished members,...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont ready to hit the field this fall

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    VINEMONT, Ala. -- August is here, school is back in session and that means football season is just around the corner. All of our...

    New CCPS playground set to open

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The finishing touches are being put on the new playground at Cullman City Primary School, with the expansive new amenity set...

    West’s Community Block Party returning for 2nd year

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - With the success of its 2023 event, the West Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is bringing back the Community Block...

    Cullman Swim and Dive Team holds end of season banquet

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim and Dive Team held its end of the season banquet at Stone Bridge Farms, graciously sponsored by Traditions Bank, last. At the banquet, each...

    Commission on Aging to host Spaghetti Fundraiser Aug. 22

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -  The Cullman County Commission on Aging will host the 2024 Spaghetti Fundraiser at the Cullman Senior Center on Thursday, Aug. 22,...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 12, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    FAITH: ‘I want to be that light for them’: Hanceville’s Mattie...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville's Mattie Keith will be a sophomore this school year and, in this interview, she shared her story about how God...

    PREP FOOTBALL: West Point preparing to hit the field this fall

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – All of our local teams are getting ready to kick off the upcoming football season and at West Point High...

    13 graduate Wallace State as registered sonographers

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program recently celebrated the success of 13 students in its OB/GYN pathway with a...

    CCSO, commission purchase 80 life-saving AEDs

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Cullman County Commission recently made what the CCSO called a “substantial investment” into the...

    Cullman County CASA urgently seeks compassionate volunteers to be advocates for...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County CASA, a nonprofit program under Cullman Caring for Kids, is urgently seeking volunteers to join its mission of advocating...

    Cullman County Farm-City Banquet scheduled for Nov. 21 at Loft 212

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Farm-City Committee is pleased to announce the annual Cullman County Farm-City Banquet, set to take place on Thursday,...

    Cullman County Republican Women hosting planning meeting Aug. 13

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Republican Women will host a planning meeting at the VFW in Cullman on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6...

    First Source for Women to host inaugural Tinsel & Timber event

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit First Source for Women (FSFW) on Thursday, Nov. 14, will host a new fundraiser, Tinsel & Timber. The event...

    ALEA: Drive responsibly, arrive safely this school year

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Schools across the state are back in session, or will be soon, meaning heavier traffic and busier morning commutes. This school...

    St. Bernard Prep School teachers and staff gather for in-service meeting

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The teachers and staff of St. Bernard Preparatory School recently convened for their annual in-service meeting, beginning the day with a...

    Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1950

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    From the files of 1900 The Polytechnic College will close Friday and the scholars will picnic at Blue Hole on Saturday. Mrs. Judge Fuller and pretty...

    Celebrating tradition: Amy McAfee Wood named 2024 Burgermeister of Cullman Oktoberfest

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - In the heart of Cullman, where tradition and community run deep, Amy McAfee Wood has been named the Cullman Oktoberfest 2024...

    Peinhardt Farm Days scheduled for Oct. 19-20

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Peinhardt Living History Farm Foundation will host Peinhardt Living History Farm Days over two days again this year. Peinhardt Farm...

    Cullman Regional Airport partners with U.S. Department of Energy for UAS...

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - Cullman Regional Airport has been working in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) user facility...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers hungry for postseason return in 2024

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    ARLEY, Ala. – Football season is fast approaching and at Meek High School, Head Coach Daniel Evans and the Tigers are preparing to kick...

    Cullman Regional Airport ‘breaks ground’ on expansion project, accepts $1M ADECA...

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - Cullman Regional Airport officials on Thursday, Aug. 8, ceremoniously “broke ground” on a major renovation of its terminal apron and new...

    Double the Chick-fil-A?

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Recently, the Chick-fil-a in Cullman went through a complete overhaul, leaving some consumers without their favorite chicken meals.  At the most recent...

    2nd annual 3Sixty Jeep Club Rally coming in September

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    BATTLEGROUND, Ala. - Local group 3Sixty Jeep Club will host its second annual Jeep Club Rally Sept. 13-15 at Camp Liberty in near Battleground. The...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 9, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 9, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Mulberry Fork access upgraded at Garden City River Park

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    GARDEN CITY, Ala. - One of Alabama’s most popular paddling destinations recently received a significant upgrade. State and local officials celebrated the opening of...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope preparing to kick things off this fall

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Football season is right around the corner, and all of our local teams are gearing up for another season on...

    Pet of the week: Meet Stewart (Little)

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Stewart (Little) is a Blue Tick Beagle who is approximately 4 years old. This low-energy handsome gentleman may be compact, but don't...

    Ivey appoints members to newly established Alabama Workforce Board

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey this week made appointments to the newly established Alabama Workforce Board and its Executive Committee. Ivey’s office said...

    Holly Pond Town Council hears good news about sewer system 

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday got an update from Tyler McKellar of Living Water Services about plans for...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 8, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Honoring sacrifice: Annual Purple Heart memorial service Aug. 10

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    HARTSELLE, Ala. - The Finis J. Self Chapter 2212 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart will host its annual memorial service to...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond preparing to kick off 2024 season

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. – Football season is fast approaching for all our local teams and in Holly Pond, the Broncos have been hard at...

    Vinemont High Class of 1994 holds 30-year reunion

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont High School Class of 1994 recently came together to reminisce about the “good old days” at its 30-year reunion. The...

    REHAU unveils $66M paint line in Cullman, creating 50 new jobs

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – REHAU, a leading global provider of polymer-based innovations and systems in the construction, automotive and industry sectors, unveiled its new $66...

    Judge Nicholas says retirement rumors untrue

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    CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas responded to rumors of impending retirement Wednesday, saying that he has no plans to vacate the...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 7, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    WSCC Nursing recognizes more than 100 graduates at pinning ceremony

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education celebrated the accomplishments of more than 100 students Thursday at its second pinning...

    Cullman Regional: Quality initiatives are saving lives

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    The following is a media release received from Cullman Regional printed as-is: With multiple active quality initiatives in place including one that is credited with...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville gearing up for 2024 season

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Fall has arrived, meaning students are returning to school, the leaves will begin falling soon and football season is right around...

    Skydive Alabama’s Bamafest coming to skies near you

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    VINEMONT, Ala. – The biggest event of the year for Skydive Alabama is quickly approaching:  Bamafest will take place Aug. 29- Sept. 2 at...

    Precinct 27 moved back to White City Community Center

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at a special-called meeting on Monday, Aug. 5, voted to move voting Precinct 27 from the Johnson’s...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 6, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 6, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Library ends Summer Reading Program with record numbers

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Over the summer, the Cullman County Public Library System held a Summer Reading Program across its branches, hosting guest readers, hobbyists...

    84 kids receive free haircuts, school supplies at Go Platinum Salon...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - With a line packed out the door with families taking advantage of the generous opportunity provided by Go Platinum Salon, Kristen...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Addison ready to kick off 2024 season

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    ADDISON, Ala. – Football season is back in Addison and Head Coach David Smothers is entering his 13th season with the Bulldogs. Smothers currently holds...

    Hanceville man arrested for methamphetamine trafficking

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department arrested a Hanceville man and charged him with trafficking in methamphetamine following a traffic stop on Aug....

    Cullman County’s McClellan, Haynes win ribbons at state Women’s Leadership Division contest

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    Contests honor creative creations of skilled sewers, crafters MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A steady stream of Alabama Farmers Federation members cycled through displays of quilts, table...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 5, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 5, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    ACES: Manage now for next year’s blueberries

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    AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — As summer continues to sizzle, blueberry season is fizzling out in Alabama. Most blueberries in central Alabama hit peak production...

    FAITH: ‘God has a plan for you’: West Point’s Emma Kimbril...

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    WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point's Emma Kimbril will be a senior will school begins this fall and she has seen her faith continue...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats preparing to kick off 2024 season

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s August, and that means it’s just about time to kick things off and get football season underway. All of our...

    Cullman Police Department announces retirement of Chief David Nassetta

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    CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman Police Department on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, announced the retirement of Chief David Nassetta at the end of this...

    (Updated) Case dismissed against men accused of attempted kidnapping at Sportsman...

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    Updated Aug. 20, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Two men who were charged with second-degree attempted kidnapping earlier this month saw the case...

    WSCC Radiation Therapy celebrates graduation of 2nd cohort

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Radiation Therapy program celebrated its second cohort of students, with 16 students receiving their pins at a...

    Legislation introduced to protect Alabama’s underwater forest

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. -  U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, recently introduced the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary Act. This bill would preserve a submerged...

    WSCC celebrates Dental Assisting Class of 2024

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Dental Assisting program recently celebrated the accomplishments of graduating students with a ceremony attended by family,...

    Alabama launches new physician training program to address doctor shortage

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners recently announced that applications are now...

    ‘We look forward to it ever year’: Cullman hosts Delta McKenzie...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The grounds of St. Bernard have been packed throughout the weekend with fans and archers from all over the globe competing...

    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...