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Good morning, readers, this is what's happening in your county today:
Traffic:
City Street patching crews will work on Lakehill Dr. NW, Broadway St., Edgewood Dr. NW, and Demoris Ave. NW.
Weather:
Today will be sunny, with a high near 77. Tonight we’ll be treated to showers and thunderstorms. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.
Best bets:
Americold luncheon for all former employees, spouses and friend will be at 1:15 p.m. at Ryan’s Family Steakhouse, 1720 Cherokee Ave. SW, Cullman 35055. Dutch treat.
Wallace State Community College in Hanceville announces it will host a site review for initial accreditation of the Practical Nursing Program and continuing accreditation of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The community is invited to meet the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) team and share their comments about the program in person at a public meeting scheduled for 4 p.m. in the Burrow Center on campus.
10 Things to Know for Today
By the Associated Press
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (times in EDT):
1. AGGRESSIVE OBAMA REBOUNDS, ROMNEY HOLDS FIRM
AP’s Ben Feller described the crackling debate as an almost desperate competition of ideas and claims between two men who badly want the job.
2. BINDERS FULL OF WOMEN
The line by Romney inspired its own Twitter account, (at) Romneys—Binder, which had more than 12,000 followers before the debate ended.
3. WHO’S FIGHTING THE REGIME IN SYRIA’S LARGEST CITY
If they win, the rebels’ blend of poverty, religious fundamentalism and anger could define the future of Aleppo, and perhaps the rest of the country.
4. CUBA’S TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS LOOSENED
Scrapping the detested exit visa after half a century means Cubans can leave the nation anytime as long as they have a passport and permission from the country they want to enter.
5. HOW CITIGROUP COULD CHANGE UNDER NEW CEO
Analysts say likely moves include: More cost-cutting, more shrinking and more focus on boring, traditional banking, such as making loans.
6. IT’S A HOT VERSION OF EARTH
Astronomers discover a planet just outside our solar system that is similar to ours in size — but its surface may be like molten lava.
7. WHAT’S UP APPLE’S SLEEVE
Invites went out for an event next Tuesday, where the company is expected to announce the release of a smaller iPad.
8. WHY BIN LADEN’S DRIVER IS CLEARED
An appeals court overturned the conviction of Salim Ahmed Hamdan because material support for terrorism was not a war crime under international law when he committed the act.
9. WHEN THE DICTIONARY WAS WRONG
The Macquarie Dictionary is broadening its definition of “misogyny” — from a hatred of women to include entrenched prejudice against women — after Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard was accused of hyperbole.
10. YANKEES ON BRINK OF ELIMINATION IN AL PENNANT
Justin Verlander took a shutout into the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat New York 2-1 for a 3-0 lead in the American League championship series.
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The Times' Morning Update for Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012
Early weather, traffic and community news
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Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51 (UPDATED)
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph.
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Home, sweet home: U.S. Army Charlie Company returns to Cullman (Updated: With Video)
U.S. Army Capt. Heath Brown has three children, but until Monday afternoon, he’d only met two of them.
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Arrests, incidents reports for May 17-19, 2013
Here is a look at the incidents that were reported to the Cullman City Police Department for Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
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Collapse closes Smith Lake road
Residents who live on Smith Lake and travel County Road 950 will have to find an alternate route until further notice.
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Postal food drive successful for Cullman Caring For Kids
The Postal food drive on Saturday, May 11 gave over 6,000 pounds of food to Cullman Caring For Kids that will be donated to 500 families each month.
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Appointed super bill could pass on final day of session
With just one day left , local legislators hope a local bill to change the Cullman County Board of Education superintendent from elected to appointed will be able to pass before time runs out in the current legislative session.
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The Times' Morning Update for Monday, May 20, 2013
Good morning, readers, this is what's happening in your county today:
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Commissioners pleased with hiring in-house attorney
After years of partnering with a local law firm for legal representation, the county has opted to go a different route.
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Council applies for bridge repair grant at Eightmile Creek Bridge
City officials are seeking a grant to repair a local bridge that is barely rated as usable and on the verge of being closed or condemned by the state.
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Forever Wild an option for county schools’ Section 16 land
Cullman County school officials would consider the state’s Forever Wild program as a selling option for some valuable land on Smith Lake, though the board is still eyeing a variety of avenues to leverage the asset.
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