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Man killed in farm accident
Staff reportsA Cullman County man was killed Wednesday while helping bale hay at a farm near Hanceville.
“Some men were bailing hay, and apparently the hay bailer malfunctioned,” said Cullman County Coroner Gary Murphree. “While they were working on it, a man named Mason Nibblett was trapped and was crushed under part of the equipment.”
The accident occurred around 1:40 p.m. Wednesday at a farm on Alabama Highway 91 near Hanceville, Murphree said.
Nibblett, 61, who lives near Hanceville, was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday from injuries he received in the accident.
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Top-ranked Bearcats feel same old blues on road in Russellville
Four turnovers. Two missed field goals. Several blown assignments.
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Top-ranked Bearcats feel same old blues on road in Russellville
Four turnovers. Two missed field goals. Several blown assignments.
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School H1N1 clinics to start Mon.
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Farm family recognized at annual banquet
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Annual Farm-City banquet Thursday at Cullman Civic Center
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Commissioner takes Smith Lake water proposal to town council
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LePard trial pushed to Dec.
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County commission not satisfied with city Duck River contract
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