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Men charged with hate crimes

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:22:00 +0000

By Patrick McCrelessstaff writerCullman Police arrested two locals on hate crime charges Wednesday after they allegedly harassed two black juveniles earlier this month.

In tune

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:59:00 +0000

By Tiffany GreenSTAFF WRITERThe melodies of Christmas tunes could be heard down the halls of Cullman Middle School, as the violin class practiced for the Christmas program.

Keeping track

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:24:00 +0000

By Patrick McCrelessstaff writerMany habitual Cullman County meth users and makers will soon have little choice but to change their ways.

Loading up

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:32:00 +0000

By Patrick McCreless staff writerLouis Adams is a Cullman resident worried about the presidential election’s impact on gun rights — and he is not the only one.

Helping hand

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:01:00 +0000

By Trent MooreStaff WriterEven in the face of a tumultuous economy, two local industries are finding a way to press on.

Putting nap time to bed

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:00:00 +0000

By Trent MooreStaff WriterAs kindergarten curriculum evolves and instructors try to find more teaching time to fit it all in, the established concept of nap time may soon be put to bed.

Looking for answers

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:45:00 +0000

Nearly a thousand people poured into the Cullman County Courthouse — and packed into the hallway, another courtroom, and down the stairs — Thursday night in a search for answers. The crowd, mostly plot and crypt owners, showed up in force for a town hall meeting about the recent closing of the Cullman Memory Gardens cemetery.

Employees called backstabbers

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:43:00 +0000

By Derek PriceCullman Times EditorIn an e-mail announcing policy changes at her office, Cullman County Revenue Commissioner Kay D. Williams-Smith said some of her employees “stabbed me in the back.”

French TV crew comes to Cullman to document James Fields' election

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:32:00 +0000

A French television documentary team traveled to Cullman this week to chronicle the election of James Fields, a black man local voters sent to the State House of Representatives earlier this year.

County has new tool to fight speeders

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:30:00 +0000

The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office now has a new tool to use in the fight against speeding.

Family's 3 sons join the Marines

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:34:00 +0000

A new generation of patriotism begins for the Howell family. Matt and Rena Howell have three sons, and all three have joined the Marines.

Special event honors veterans

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:15:00 +0000

Many local veterans and members of the community turned out for a Veterans Day celebration at the Festhalle Market on Saturday.

Crafts galore

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:31:00 +0000

Melissa Austin, left, of Cullman looks at some of the crafts made by Betty Ray, of Gasden Friday morning at the annual Vinemont Band Boosters craft show held at the Cullman Civic Center. Ray makes clothing, and specializes in doggie clothes. Other items at the show include jewelry, clothing and food. The craft show continues Saturday.

Tour showcases farming, industry

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:33:00 +0000

By Tiffany GreenSTAFF WRITERThe Cullman County Farm-City committee held their annual tour Thursday.

Courthouse controversy

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:08:00 +0000

Until further notice, local residents can no longer utilize the Cullman County Courthouse’s two satellite offices or make payments with personal checks to the revenue commissioner’s office.