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    Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 9, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 9, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Attorney asks for continuance on multifamily dwelling request

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The conditional use request for multifamily dwellings on John Cooper Drive S.E. off Old Hanceville Highway was withdrawn by attorney Matthew...

    Robb Holladay warns students of vaping hazards

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Students from Cullman Middle School and Cullman High School received a lesson on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from an atypical teacher. Robb...

    Wallace State partners with Fairview High School to provide free haircuts...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is partnering with Fairview High School to provide free haircuts to students. Students in Wallace State’s Salon...

    Cullman Area Chamber Launches New Search for President/CEO

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    Cullman, Ala. - The Cullman Chamber Board of Directors is committed to building a thriving community by working with city and community leaders to best meet the needs of our community. After several months of searching for a permanent leader of the organization, the Board announced today that they are re-opening the search for a new President/CEO.   The Chamber search committee did receive several applications; however, none of the applicants met the requirements outlined by the Board as necessary to continue moving the organization forward. Therefore, the Board has decided to conduct a full executive search in order...

    City of Good Hope breaks ground on Love’s Travel Stop

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – A crowd of local elected officials and representatives from all over Cullman County gathered near the 305 exit on County...

    ‘Spread the Love’ with the United Way

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County encourages residents to “Spread the Love” to their neighbors and friends by donating to its...

    Books and Brews coming Feb. 15

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Books and Brews, presented by the Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County, is slated to return to Goat Island...

    PREP SOCCER: West Point Warriors, Lady Warriors earn wins at St....

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – West Point made the short trip to St. Bernard for a pair of varsity matchups against the Saints and Lady Saints...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Addison advances to area tournament title game with 62-34...

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    ARLEY, Ala. – Addison traveled to Meek High School Tuesday night as the Tigers were the host for the Area 13 tournament. Second place Addison...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Big 2nd half leads West Point past Russellville 61-45

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors tipped off the Class 5A, Area 15 tournament against Russellville Tuesday night and after a...

    PREP BASKETBALL: No. 3 Holly Pond advances to area finals with...

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos tipped off the 2A, Area 13 Tournament on their home court Tuesday night and after a...

    Wallace State hosts ACCS Military and Veterans College and Career Workshop

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College welcomed a number of active military, veterans and their family members Thursday, Feb. 2, to an ACCS...

    Rocking with the Eagles: Concert, spaghetti dinner to benefit band

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    BREMEN, Ala. – Rocking with the Eagles, a concert and spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Cold Springs schools’ band programs, is set to take place...

    Jacobs proclaims Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Approximately 100 Cullman High School student athletes joined Cullman City Schools Athletic Director Mark Stephens, Victim Services of Cullman Counselor Lauren...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Addison advances to area finals with 55-21 win over...

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    ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the state area 13 tournament, being they were the area champs. The first game saw the...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders handle East Lawrence 57-12 to advance to...

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The top-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders hosted this year’s 4A, Area 13 Tournament and tipped off their postseason run with...

    PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Cold Springs pulls away from Cleveland 77-30,...

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    BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles tipped off the 2A, Area 11 Tournament at home Monday night and punched their ticket to...

    Obituary: Rayburn Austin Parker

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    Rayburn Austin Parker, 87, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at his residence. He was born Sept. 4, 1935. Rayburn graduated from...

    Jones named to Lee University Dean’s List

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    CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Lee University congratulates Alyssa Jones of Arab, Alabama, on earning Dean's List honors during the fall 2022 semester.   Dean's List recognition is...

    St. Bernard to host Open House Feb. 23

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman is hosting Open House Thursday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for students entering grades...

    Obituary: Scott Alan Hunt

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    Funeral service for Scott Alan Hunt, 46, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

    Remlap man killed in crash

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    BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – A Remlap man was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. Alabama State...

    Hall, Millican earn degrees from Mississippi State University

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    MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Nearly 1,500 students were on the fall 2022 Graduation List at Mississippi State University.   Local students who earned degrees are:    Robert Hall...

    BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Lincoln Highway’ by Amor Towles

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    “The Lincoln Highway” is Amor Towles’ third novel. His previous books are “The Rules of Civility” and “A Gentleman in Moscow.” All three are bestsellers. Set in 1954,...

    Files from yesteryear: 1954

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    From the files of 1954  Sergeant First Class Taylor Weldon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weldon, spent a few days at home last week...

    Obituary: Margaret Brown Hale

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    Margaret Brown Hale, a resident of Cullman, Alabama, was born September 8, 1947, in Barbour County, Alabama. She departed this life on Feb. 2,...

    Early release law goes into effect; 1 inmate freed from Cullman...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – A new state law, based on a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature in October 2021, which amended a law passed...

    Obituary: Judy Ann Puckett

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    Funeral services for Judy Ann Puckett, of Hanceville, will be 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Gary Waddell...

    WellStone announces mental health hiring event Feb. 10

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    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Mental health and substance abuse remain the no. 1 health concern across the state, yet an ongoing shortage of mental health...

    East Elementary students use robotics to create unique art

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School used rolling robots to create artwork, as part of the school’s broader robotics and coding curriculum.  Young...

    ‘They all deserve to feel special’

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School (FHS) students lined up in a converted classroom to await their turn to be pampered at the Shaggie...

    CCBOE: Faulk, Swindall named AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and America's First Federal Credit Union (AmFirst) recognize a teacher and staff member each month.  This month, those honors...

    Obituary: Donald “Don” Richard Zehr, Sr.

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    Funeral service for Donald "Don" Richard Zehr, Sr., age 82, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at Pleasant...

    Obituary: Ida Lee Hodge

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    Ida Lee Hodge, 82, of Arley, passed away Feb. 3, 2023 at her residence. She was born Aug. 6, 1940. Ida was an author, poet,...

    PREP BASEBALL: ‘Enjoy every minute of it’: Good Hope’s Russell Wooten...

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders baseball team are preparing to hit the diamond once again and the only senior on this...

    Valentine’s Day guide for Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The clock is ticking for local lotharios and dutiful spouses to finalize Valentine’s Day plans. We explore various options on differing budgets...

    St. Bernard receives TVA grant for STEM project

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School was recently awarded a $5,000 grant as part of a $1 million grant program from the Tennessee...

    Pet of the Week: Betty Sue

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is the small and lovable Betty Sue, who is already housetrained!  The young miniature...

    ALSDE: Special education records to be destroyed

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) has scheduled certain special education records to be destroyed March 31, 2023. Records to be...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville splits senior night matchups with Cold Springs

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It was Senior Night at Lane Horton Gymnasium and Hanceville’s Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs faced off against Cold Springs in their...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Area tournaments tipping off Monday

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Brackets for next week’s area tournaments have been released and most of our local teams will tip off their postseason campaigns...

    Local students named to Mississippi State University President’s, Dean’s Lists

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    MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Mississippi State University congratulates 4,174 students who were named to the fall 2022 President's List. Students on the President's List...

    To bee or not to bee

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Bees and other pollinators are integral to our ecosystem and food supply. Whether keeping bees as a hobby or for profit,...

    Cullman Regional welcomes neurologist, sleep medicine specialist Kenneth Murray, MD

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional recently welcomed neurologist and sleep medicine specialist Kenneth Murray, MD to the Cullman Regional Medical Group.   Murray received his bachelor’s...

    ‘The grief just comes in waves’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – A new grief support group, “Broken Parents: Healing Through the Loss of a Child,” will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 7, in...

    Albertville man killed in crash

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    MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. – An Albertville man was killed in a two-vehicle crash at approximately 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. Alabama State Troopers identified...

    North Alabama Agriplex brings the love in February

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex continues to bring educational and exciting classes to naturalists of all ages. In February, classes will cover...

    4 Cullman High School students recognized as JSU Emerging Scholars

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    JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University has announced its Emerging Scholars for fall 2022, honoring high school students who have earned a 3.5 GPA...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs collects senior night wins over West Point

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    BREMEN, Ala. – It was Senior Night inside Jesse George Gymnasium at Cold Springs High School Tuesday night and the Eagles and Lady Eagles...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders rally to top Susan Moore 74-68, Lady Raiders...

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. –The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders returned home to D.E. Ryan Gymnasium Tuesday night after competing in last week’s Cullman...

    Heroin, meth discovered during separate traffic stops leads to trafficking charges

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies had a busy few days, resulting in four drug trafficking charges following two separate traffic...

    OP-ED: Short-term inconvenience vs. long-term improvement

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    In January of last year, Governor Kay Ivey awarded $18.2 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to fund infrastructure improvements and upgrades all...

    5 local students earn degrees from University of Alabama

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    TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama awarded over 1,650 degrees during its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10, 2022.  Local graduates include:  Jacob Adams of...

    The Stampin’ Elephant opens in Hanceville

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Located on Commercial Street in downtown Hanceville, The Stampin’ Elephant opened its doors with grandeur and grace on Friday, Jan. 27....

    CHS band student Hornsby finalist in AMEA Young Composers Competition

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    CHS Principal’s Newsletter: “Congratulations to Cullman Band student Caden Hornsby for being selected as a finalist in the Alabama Music Educators Association’s Young Composers...

    Local students named to University of Alabama President’s, Dean’s Lists

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    TUSCALOOSA, Ala  - A total of 12,791 students enrolled during fall semester 2022 at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List...

    Pellet gun found on CHS campus

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – After a pellet gun was found in a Cullman High School trash can during the weekend’s cleaning, school administrators are investigating...

    Wallace State hosts robotics tournaments

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Wallace State Community College welcomed more than 40 teams to campus this past weekend for VEX IQ robotics competitions for elementary...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview splits senior night matchups against Priceville

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Monday night was Senior Night inside Joe Shults Gymnasium as Fairview took on Priceville and the Aggies ended up splitting their games...

    Nail proclaims International Clergy Week in Hanceville

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Maylor Kenneth Nail and the Hanceville City Council, during its last meeting in January, voted to proclaim the first full week...

    County commission rejects bid for HVAC upgrades

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – At a brief special-called meeting on Thursday, Jan. 26, the Cullman County Commission voted to reject the sole bid for Cullman...

    Hanceville’s Carl Quist named to College of the Holy Cross fall...

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    WORCESTER, Mass. - Carl Quist of Hanceville was named to the College of the Holy Cross fall 2022 Dean's List.  A member of the Class...

    Foundry Farm unveils new chapel

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    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. -  More than 175 people attended the ribbon cutting for the new chapel at The Foundry Farm near Holly Pond on...

    2 area students named to FHU Dean’s List

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    HENDERSON, Tenn. - Freed-Hardeman University has released the names of students who made the President's and Dean's Lists for the Fall 2022 semester. To...

    Henderson wins award at Distinguished Young Women of Alabama event

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Distinguished Young Women (DYW), formerly known as America's Junior Miss, is a national nonprofit organization that provides scholarship opportunities to high...

    Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930, 1950

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    From the files of 1900  M. Dickerman has purchased the sawmill, belonging to W. Turney, near Vinemont.  Doctor W.A. Barclift, of Hartselle, is having a cottage...

    2 local UA Early College students named to fall 2022 Director’s...

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    TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 501 students enrolled in UA Early College during fall semester 2022 at The University of Alabama were named...

    COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Hanceville takes 64-63 OT thriller over Good Hope to...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We capped off Championship Saturday at the Cullman County Tournament with the varsity boys’ finals and it was another good one...

    COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Raiders capture back to back county crowns with...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and Cold Springs, both the top-ranked teams in their respective classifications, clashed in Saturday night’s first varsity championship game...

    JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Pace’s buzzer-beater leads Fairview 40-37 championship win over...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Our second championship game from the Cullman County Tournament Saturday afternoon was another JV matchup and this one featured the West...

    JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond downs Fairview 38-29 to claim county...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We tipped off the first of our four county championship games at the Cullman County Tournament Saturday with the JV Girls...

    Broadway Night set for Feb. 9 at Wallace State

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Students in Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts programs are preparing for its annual Broadway Night set for Feb....

    CCSO weekly arrest roundup

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -  The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last week, including:   Thursday, Jan. 19  Deputies served a warrant on Marlan...

    ‘Keeping It Real’ program provides 9th graders glimpse into adulthood

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School ninth graders learned a valuable lesson this week – money doesn’t go as far as they thought it...

    Foundation receives $100K to fund Curtis James Wilson Memorial Legacy Endowed...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Future Foundation recently received a $100,000 check from Curt's Closet Executive Director Ashley Lee Wilson to help fund...

    2 Birmingham residents charged with drug trafficking in Cullman County

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Two people from Birmingham were arrested in Cullman County on Tuesday, Jan. 24, and both are facing three counts of drug...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects senior night wins over St. Bernard

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    ADDISON, Ala. -- It was Senior Night at Addison on Friday, as they hosted the men and women's teams from Saint Bernard, and it...

    COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Hanceville edges Holly Pond in 57-50 thriller to advance...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders secured their place in Saturday’s county championship game with a win over Fairview Friday night and Holly...

    COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Raiders fend off Fairview 70-64, advance to county championship...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Both spots in this year’s County Championship Game were up for grabs Friday night and the Good Hope Raiders claimed the...

    TVA asks for comments on proposed transmission project in Arab

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    ARAB, Ala. - The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is asking for public input on proposed transmission system improvements to prepare for growth and increase...

    City Schools hold community forums for strategic plan

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools hosted two community forums this week and is set to hold another next week to encourage the public...

    Cullman EMS 6th Annual 911 Chili Supper & Cook-Off Feb....

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -  Cullman EMS will host its sixth annual 911 Chili Supper & Cook-Off Saturday, Feb. 18, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the...

    Summer Food Service Program sponsor signup begins

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Many families depend on school meals to provide nourishment to their children during the school year. At the culmination of the...

    2nd Annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament this Saturday

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    VINEMONT, Ala. – Everyone is invited to join in the Second Annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 28, in the Vinemont...

    Wallace State Performing Arts announces scholarship audition dates

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts programs will hold scholarship auditions on Feb. 3 and March 3 from 8...

    COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs punches ticket to county finals with 49-45...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Our nightcap at the Cullman County Tournament Thursday night was another varsity girls semifinal matchup. Cold Springs squared off against Fairview...

    COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Raiders advance to county finals with 72-38 win...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Thursday night’s first varsity matchup at the Cullman County Tournament featured the top-seeded Good Hope Lady Raiders and the West Point...

    JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond knocks off Good Hope 35-26 to...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Thursday night’s first Cullman County Tournament matchup was a JV Girls semifinal battle between the Lady Broncos of Holly Pond and...

    CCSO arrest roundup

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has made numerous arrests recently, including:   Tuesday, Jan. 17  Deputies arrested Derrick Lynn Vincent, 35, of Cullman,...

    Cullman City Council introduced to new CHS coach

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    CULLMAN Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday met Cullman High School’s (CHS’) new varsity football head coach Danny Stiff. Cullman City Schools...

    Secret Hat Society: CCPS teachers wear hats as reminder of educator...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s no secret that teachers wear several different hats at school, so to channel that metaphor into reality, Cullman City Primary...

    Around town with Cullman County seniors

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    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – Two stops at Cullman County senior centers on Tuesday gave a bird’s eye view of why our community is special...

    CCBOE names Suzy Berryman new CSFO

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at a special-called meeting on Wednesday approved a request to hire Suzy Berryman as...

    COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Broncos roll past Vinemont 61-49, advance to semifinals

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Our second Cullman County Tournament contest Wednesday night was another varsity matchup and this time it was the Holly Pond Broncos...

    COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Warriors advance to semifinals with 52-33 win over...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The first matchup of our Wednesday night doubleheader was an opening round battle between the West Point Lady Warriors and the...

    Cullman’s Anna Haynes named to Kennesaw State’s Dean’s List

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    KENNESAW, Ga. - Anna Haynes of Cullman has been named to Kennesaw State University's fall 2022 Dean's List in recognition of academic achievement.  Majoring in...

    8 local students earn degrees from Jacksonville State University

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    JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Nearly 600 students were awarded degrees as part of Jacksonville State University's fall 2022 commencement on Dec. 16, including the following:  Ronni...

    Arab’s Jason Byrd earns degree from Harding University

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    SEARCY, Ark. - Jason Byrd of Arab is one of more than 400 students who received diplomas and were recognized as Harding University graduates...

    2 local students named to Harding University’s Dean’s List

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    SEARCY, Ark. - The following students are among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the Dean's List for grades achieved during the...