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🌱 See which Holly Pond Broncos made the All-County football team
You won't want to miss Cullman Christkindlmarkt on the Holly Pond Patch calendar

Hi Holly Pond! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Holly Pond Broncos made the All-County football team
- Cullman community mourns the passing of John Wayman Plunkett
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Holly Pondfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 48 and low of 35 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 60, low: 33.
- Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 56 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ALL-COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAM: Fairview's Harper claims Overall MVP honors; Redding, Drake, Rutherford, Latham take home other top accolades (cullmantimes.com) — Holly Pond High is well represented on this year’s Cullman County All-County football team, with several Broncos earning first-team and honorable-mention spots. Local standouts like Cade Allbright and Miguel Garcia are recognized alongside top performers from Fairview, Good Hope, and other county schools, highlighting a strong season for Holly Pond athletes.
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Find out what's happening in Holly Pondfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Obituary: John Wayman Plunkett (cullmantribune.com) — Holly Pond-area readers are invited to remember Cullman resident John Wayman Plunkett, 55, whose funeral will be held Saturday, Dec. 13, at Antioch Baptist Church with visitation starting at noon. A welder and car enthusiast who loved drag racing, horses, and raising chickens, he is remembered as a devoted husband, father, and Pawpaw to his grandchildren.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Cullman Christkindlmarkt
Depot Park , Cullman
11:00 am - Ragland Boys Varsity Basketball @ Cleveland
Cleveland High School , 71 High School St , Cleveland
7:00 pm - Ragland Boys JV Basketball @ Cleveland
Cleveland High School , 71 High School St , Cleveland
7:00 pm - Cullman, AL – PCA/IPRA – December 12-13, 2025
Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center , 17645 US-31 , Cullman
7:30 pm - Essentials of Volunteer Retention & Recruitment & Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services
Blount County Multipurpose Center , 6700 Co Hwy 1 , Cleveland
9:00 am - nick ray: Drifters Bar in Grill
Drifters Bar & Grill Smith Lake , 173 Co Rd 312 , Cullman
4:00 pm - Christmas Classic 5K and Fun Run
Arab City Park , Arab Historic Village , Arab
5:00 pm - Christmas Classic 5K
Arab City Park, Arab Historic Village , City Park Dr NE , Arab
5:00 pm - Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner at Lucy’s on 3rd, Cullman, Al
Lucy's on 3rd , 208 3rd Ave SE , Cullman
7:00 pm - 7th Annual Christmas at the Grotto
Ave Maria Grotto , 1600 St Bernard Dr , Cullman
5:00 pm - December 15th @ Omniplex
OmniPlex , 1634 Field of Miracles Dr SW , Cullman
5:00 pm - Garden City Town Council Meeting
Garden City Town Hall , 501 1st Ave S , Hanceville
6:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tuesday Tip
Check all holiday lights before using them. Don't overload plugs and turn off decorations when you go to bed or leave the house. (Nextdoor ) - The holiday season can be full of laughter, joy, and good food, but it can also be overwhelming.
For many people, especially those dealing with an eating disorder, this time of year can bring extra stress and pressure. Learn more about eating… (Nextdoor )
- GRIFFIN Recruiters posted a job opening for Forklift SCANNER in Blountsville. Apply here.
- TravelCenters of America posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Hanceville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holly Pond here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hanceville
- Hanceville Robotics Team takes top county honors (cullmantribune.com)
- Arrests and Incidents reported December 10, 2025 (cullmantribune.com)
Cullman
- City of Cullman recognizes Steve Cummings for service (cullmantribune.com)
- Which Alabama city has the best Christmas display? Vote for your favorites in 3 regions (al.com)
- Margaret Ann Nix (hartselleenquirer.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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