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Cullman moves to clarify lakefront rules as questions emerge over fines

CULLMAN, Ala. (WBMA) — Property owners around Cullman's water supply lakes could soon have a clearer set of rules governing what they can do on their land, but questions remain about who has the authority to enforce those regulations and collect fines. During its Nov. 9 meeting, the Cullman...

Cullman, AL · 17h
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The Cullman Tribune

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PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Good Hope, Vinemont and Addison to host playoff games as Cold Springs visits Lexington

CULLMAN, Ala. – Vinemont will play for its first state quarterfinal berth since 1993 on Friday, Nov. 13, when Fayette County visits for the first football meeting between the schools. Good Hope also gets its first home game of the postseason, against ninth-ranked Deshler. Cold Springs travels to Lexington for a meeting of 10-win teams, and unbeaten Addison hosts Sulligent with their all-time series tied at three wins apiece. All four second-round games in the Alabama High School Athletic Association playoffs kick off at 7 p.m. Central. Rankings are from the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s final regular-season poll. Class 4A — No. 9 Deshler (9-2) at Good Hope (8-3) Good Hope and Deshler meet for the first time Friday at James W. Shabel Stadium. The Tigers went 7-0 in Region 7, including a 55-14 win at West Point, and held Central of Clay County to one touchdown in a 24-7 first-round victory. The Raiders earned their home date with a 24-21 double-overtime win at Fairfield. Parker Johnson’s 15-yard touchdown run helped Good Hope build a 14-0 lead, but Fairfield tied the game in regulation and answered Karson Hollis’ touchdown in the first overtime. An interception on Fairfield’s next possession gave

Cullman, AL · 1d

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2 vacant homes in Brighton destroyed by fire

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Two vacant homes in Brighton were destroyed by fire overnight. Birmingham Fire and Rescue said the fires happened just after midnight on Huntsville Avenue. No injuries were reported. A cause of the fires is under investigation. Get news alerts in the Apple App Store and Google...

Birmingham, AL · 17h
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Report Card Day a memorable one for Franklin County Schools

Report card day was a special one for Franklin County Schools Superintendent of Education Greg Hamilton as the Alabama Department of Education's 2025-26 state report cards were released Thursday, as five of the system's nine schools received 'A' overall grades. The entire Franklin County Schools system received an overall 89,...

Franklin County, AL · 1d

The Alabama Initiative for Independent Journalism

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Blue still trails after final vote tally, will request recount in County Commission race

Democrat Camara Blue closed the gap with incumbent Commission President Jimmie Stephens but still trailed by 392 votes in the final but still-unofficial vote count. Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom for the City Built to Change the South. Donate today to help Birmingham stay informed. Camara...

Birmingham, AL · 3d

The Cullman Tribune

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Cullman Chamber’s 4th annual Cookie Crawl set for Nov. 14

CULLMAN, Ala. – Grab your walking shoes and your sweet tooth. One of Cullman’s most delicious holiday traditions is back. The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host its fourth annual Cookie Crawl, presented by Visit Cullman, on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or while supplies last. The event is part of the Cullman Area Christmas Open House, a holiday tradition since 1990. The best part? It’s completely free. How it works Families can pick up their Cookie Crawl box on Friday, Nov. 13, from 4-6 p.m. Each box comes with a list of participating Chamber member businesses. Then on Saturday, it’s time to make your way around Cullman, stopping at each business to collect a cookie along the way. There is a limit of one free Cookie Crawl box per family, and boxes are available while supplies last, so early birds may want to plan ahead. Shop local, one cookie at a time The Cookie Crawl is a fun way to kick off the holiday season, discover local businesses and support the places that make Cullman special, all while filling a box with festive treats. “Shop local. Collect cookies. Celebrate Christmas in Cullman!” the Chamber said in

Cullman, AL · 17h

The Cullman Tribune

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Best in Show: Cullman Theatre wins for ‘James and the Giant Peach’; see it Nov. 13-14

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School Theatre hosted the District 3 Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival on Nov. 7. The group won Best in Show for its one-act production of “James and the Giant Peach,” which is based off of Roald Dahl’s children’s classic by the same name. Director Wayne Cook told The Tribune, “We have won the state One Act festival with Best in Show three out of the last four years. We have won Best in Show at state four times total.” Winners attend the Walter Trumbauer State Festival at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Dec. 4-5. CHS Theatre has been to state from winning Best in Show at District 3 Trumbauer competitions all but one year since 2014. “It’s an important thing for us to do well at District. Hosting it is especially nice. We get to share our school and community with students from all over north Alabama,” said Cook, who explained it has been several years since they last had the opportunity to host the District 3 competition. “The students from other communities seem to like coming to Cullman!” Of “James and the Giant Peach,” he said, “It’s a great kids’ show and

Cullman, AL · 1d

The Trussville Tribune

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Knight named president pro tem as Jefferson County Commission begins new term

by Scott Buttram, publisher BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Trussville resident Joe Knight will serve as president pro tempore of the Jefferson County Commission for its new four-year term, and he will lead the committee that oversees county finance and emergency management. The commission was sworn in Wednesday, Nov. 11, by Judge Hobdy, as state law requires. […]

Jefferson County, AL · 9h