Baileyton “Good Time” Drag Strip
BAILEYTON – You looking for a good time? Then head out to the races in Baileyton, Alabama!
The Baileyton “Good Time” Drag Strip was started back in 1966 by Mr. Jack Walker, who named drag strip because he wanted everybody to have a “Good Time” while...
‘A family that scares together sticks together’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Zach and Jessica Lee began with a jack-o-lantern 13 years ago, as a way to celebrate their daughter’s Nov. 1 birthday, leaving their porch light on for Halloween night. Zach Lee dressed up and sat motionless in a chair yielding a...
3rd annual Cullman’s BIG Latch On this Saturday
The Global BIG Latch On is an organization whose goal is to normalize breastfeeding.”
Ashlee Wright
CULLMAN – This Saturday, Aug. 6, the third annual Cullman’s BIG Latch On will take place at Sportsman Lake Park at 10 a.m. Breastfeeding women from throughout Cullman County are...
Summer Reading Program a Success at Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Public Library system has enjoyed another successful Summer Reading Program this year. Thanks to the expertise of librarians Karen Laney and Renee Ryan, who together took the bull by the horns and created a host of exciting activities for...
Pair O’ Docs Horse Farm hosting summer camp
BREMEN, Ala. - Pair O’ Docs Horse Farm will hold a summer camp July 18-22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for kids ages 6-14. (Lunch will not be provided.) Attendees will go through a “horse school,” where they will learn all about horse care, anatomy,...
Book sale at Hanceville Public Library March 18
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Public Library will host a book sale on Saturday, March 18, beginning at 9 a.m. All books will be 25 or 50 cents.
Proceeds from the sale will benefit its children's program.
For more information, call Hanceville Public Library at 256-352-0685.
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Weekend holiday happenings (starting Friday morning!)
CULLMAN - Below is a list of Christmas events for you to enjoy this weekend, beginning Friday morning at 9 a.m. For more details, visit www.CullmanTribune.com/calendar.
(Some text provided by individual event organizers)
Friday, Dec. 1-Saturday, Dec. 2
Holly Market, 9 a.m. at the Cullman Civic Center
Cullman...
Fairview Lions and community enjoy fantastic weather and good, family-friendly fun
Pictured left to right are the Guess sisters, Pat, Linda and Janice and friends.
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Lions Club held their first (of what they hope will be the annual) Spring Fling this weekend at Fairview Community Park. More than 500 people attended the...
Alabama Vaccination Rate Ranks 6th Highest in Nation
CULLMAN – There has been much fear and controversy over the past several years in relation to vaccines and growing outbreaks in different parts of the country. New laws have been passed in several different states in regards to vaccination requirements in schools, with...
St. John’s 2016 Grover Reeves’ Community Thanksgiving Day Meal today at 11 a.m.
CULLMAN - More than 100 volunteers and approximately 30 drivers will serve 80 turkeys, gallons of dressing, vats of cranberry sauce and mountains of Cullman sweet potatoes today at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church in Cullman.
An army of volunteers and the Community Thanksgiving Meal...
Cullman Caring for Kids faces food supply shortfalls as summer approaches
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids, a child abuse prevention agency best known around the area for its food bank, is about to enter one of its busiest times of the year as kids come home from school for the summer. As he...
Local group hosts Autism & Special Needs Awareness Day at Heritage Park
Winners of the special needs walk display their medals and trophies.
CULLMAN - On Saturday, members of the Cullman Autism and Special Needs Family Support Group gathered at Heritage Park in Cullman for a fundraising 5K run and walk, and all around fun day. There...
Baileyton enjoys annual Christmas celebration
Children look over tables full of gifts at the Town of Baileyton's Christmas celebration on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. / Heather Mann
BAILEYTON - Christmas is a time for friends and families to gather together, and what is a community but one big family? Many...
CP&R Announces Community Wellness Day
CULLMAN – To kick off the community’s health and wellness goals for 2016, Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) will host Community Wellness Day, a completely free event, on Jan. 2 at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center.
On Community Wellness Day, admission to the Wellness...
CP&R kicks off September’s Concerts in the Park series
CULLMAN - Thursday was a busy night at Heritage Park in Cullman; balls were flying, runners were jogging and a crowd was gathering for the first free Concerts in the Park event this month.
Shelby Williams, athletic director at Cullman City Parks and Recreation, as...
Look Ahead Foundation 5K Run is a Big Success
CULLMAN – A warm morning and sunny skies greeted all the participants the morning of the Look Ahead Foundation 5K Race. Approximately 70 runners showed up to run and help children from broken homes receive a higher education.
Children come from all different types of...
Veterans Day celebration expanding to include bigger flight experiences and a Rosie the Riveter competition
We are going fully immersive this year. Participants will have the opportunity to watch a 40-minute film about a mission, and then ride in the plane and ‘conduct’ that mission.”
Col. Ken Brown
CULLMAN – It was a celebratory atmosphere at the Cullman VFW post on...
28th annual Cullman County Christmas Parade Saturday
The Hanceville Senior Center float was one of many in the 2016 Cullman County Christmas Parade. This year’s parade will take place on Saturday at noon. / Tribune file photo
HANCEVILLE - It’s that time of year again. Christmas season is upon us, and around...
Get fit at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN - Sportsman Lake Park is a local favorite for many, especially those who want to take a nice, brisk walk with some beautiful scenery. With the addition recently of exercise equipment stations along the 3.1-mile walking trail around the lake, getting a great...
Colony provides school supplies for 28 children
COLONY – Colony concluded its annual summer program with a back-to-school event.
The event capped off a summer program that gave 28 registered students all the supplies they will need for the new school year.
“I went to Wal-Mart, loaded up a couple of buggies, we...
Second Annual Team Crew Charity Event Promises to Be Bigger and Better
CULLMAN – Cystic Fibrosis affects approximately 30,000 people in the United States alone. It is a life threatening condition that is the result of a defective gene that causes large amounts of mucus to accumulate in the lungs, pancreas and other organs. One of...
Family of Cullman High School 2021 grad Allie Heaton say their goodbyes as she departs for Army boot camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - “This all seems so surreal,” Jessica Henderson said Monday morning as she was moments away from seeing her daughter Allie Heaton depart for Army boot camp. Heaton, a 2021 graduate of Cullman High School, was recently featured in The Tribune’s Books...
October 2021 events you won’t want to miss
CULLMAN, Ala. - This October, there are loads of activities for friends and family of all ages throughout Cullman. As most know, October ushers in the series of months that contain the most holidays for the year. From October 1st – January 1st, there...
2nd Fridays no. 3 in the books
Cullman Rocks, Cullman City Rocks and Hanceville Rocks all set up a free rock-painting area near one of the music stages at Friday night's 2nd Fridays event. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - The local street fair known as 2nd Fridays has become a popular summertime...
Brooks’ Place Helps Those Who Cannot Help Themselves
CULLMAN – There is a two-story house in Cullman just by the middle school that does incredible work. The small and unassuming house has been filled with immense amounts of pain, but also works everyday to turn that pain into healing. Brooks’ Place is...
Baileyton set to host 3rd annual Family Fun Day
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The third annual Baileyton Family Fun Day is set for Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Baileyton Park. Admission is free.
The event will feature a host of activities for kids of all ages, such as a bounce house...
Rock and Glow 5K takes over Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN – Hundreds of runners gathered at Sportsman Lake Park Saturday night to participate in the third annual Rock and Glow 5K.
The event is not an intense running competition. Rather, it is an opportunity for those who want to wear a lot of glow...
Local couple gathers Christmas toys for children in coordination with CCSO
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office was honored to welcome Angelia Selvage and John Cox earlier this week to share the most recent status for donated toys for the Christmas season.
According to Sheriff Matt Gentry, for several years, they have worked to...
Dodge City Knows How to Ring In 2015
DODGE CITY – On December 31, 2014, Life Church in Dodge City hosted their 3rd annual Big Ball Drop and New Year’s Eve Bash. The event featured live music from the band HopeAlive, retro indoor putt-putt golf, an inflatable castle for the little ones,...
Thousands flock to Smith Lake for food, fun, and fireworks
SMITH LAKE - Despite the heat and humidity, Smith
Lake Park once again saw a crowd of thousands throughout its annual Fireworks
and Music Festival.
The festival featured all-day live entertainment from
artists Donny James, Trey Lewis, Ben Myrick, Matt Bennet, Justin Holt, and
Christian Gann, as well...
Area veterans enjoy a day of fun
Photo shows members of Fallen Heroes Bowfishing.
This is the first Appreciation Day we have ever done together. There has been too much separation between the American Legion and the VFW in the past; we are both here for the same reason.”
Dan Raley
CULLMAN – Local...
Loomis Bros. Circus bringing “FUNtasticTour” to Cullman
Get ready for the beauty, laughter and excitement when “Alabama’s Favorite Circus,” Loomis Bros.Circus, makes their annual winter return to Cullman Feb. 3-5 with their 2017 “FUNtasticTour.” Performances will take place at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center, located at 17645 U.S. Highway 31...
Editorial: A love letter to my son
As I strolled around the Cracker Barrel gift shop Monday night, I passed a display that’s been there for a long time; one that I never really thought about. It was a display of T-shirts, cups and other items representing the branches of the...
Editorial: What Do Moms Want?
Mother’s Day is just a week away and compared to last year’s quarantined Mother’s Day, this year, shopping and planning a special day for your mom should be much easier. All of Cullman’s local shops and restaurants are open and eager to help you...
That’s a wrap! for 2016 Cullman County Fair
CULLMAN - According to Cullman Lions Club members and fair workers, the 2016 Cullman County Fair was a slam dunk. The 62nd year broke records in attendance and the amount of funds collected. Cullman Lions Club member Jerry Bonner said, "It’s been a wonderful...
‘Christmas at the Grotto’ returns with expanded schedule
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Abbey’s Ave Maria Grotto, Cullman’s most popular attraction and one of Alabama’s must-see tourist destinations, will open evenings following Thanksgiving for the third installment of “Christmas in the Grotto.” The multi-weekend festival will see the Grotto park covered in...
Mount Nebo Baptist Church holds first post-COVID-19 VBS
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mount Nebo Baptist Church in Vinemont held their Vacation Bible School this week as they continued their passionate mission of outreach. The theme this year was Concrete & Cranes, and it was a huge success. With their VBS programs that have...
Veterans Helping Veterans- The Birth of a Nonprofit
Things have changed since 9/11. Our government has failed our veterans in so many ways. They like to say that things have fallen through the crack, but this is healthcare; it should not have fallen through the crack. This is someone’s son, daughter, husband...
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree
CULLMAN - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and that means it is time to deck your halls. The first order of business for any home during the holidays is to find and decorate the perfect tree. Finding a tree that is perfect...
Several summer events scheduled for special needs community
CULLMAN - The Cullman Autism and Special Needs Family Support Group has several group activities planned for this year’s summer break in addition to their regularly scheduled events.
Bowling
Their special events for the summertime include summer bowling held on June 9 and 23 and July...
Big tree, big crowd
The 41-foot-tall Christmas tree was a sight to behold, especially after the “snow” began to drift down from its top. / W.C. Mann
Man, what an amazing night!”
Cullman Parks and Recreation Director Nathan Anderson
CULLMAN - It was a night to remember in downtown Cullman Friday,...
Goat Island Brewing Co. benefit for Haleigh Moore and her fight against cancer
CULLMAN — A fundraiser was held over the weekend at Goat Island Brewing Co. to benefit Haleigh Moore and her fight against cancer. Moore has been battling a rare form of cancer known as MPNST (malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor), and treatments have been...
Shedd makes surprise presentation at Fairview band event
Photo: Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, presents Nathan Kilgo, band director and Jonathan Watwood, band booster president with a $2,000 check from the State of Alabama for new uniforms.
All of us parents were in tears today as Rep. Randall Shedd presented the band a check...
Labor Day fun in Fairview, thanks to the Fairview Lions Club
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Lions Club hosted a Labor Day car show and family fun event in the glorious shade of community park on Wesley Avenue Monday. The venue helped lessen the 90-degree heat, making the occasion quite enjoyable.
The President of the Fairview Lions...
Saturday event guide: May 6
CULLMAN - Friday was wet and blustery, but good weather is on tap for Saturday. According to the National Weather Service, Cullman will enjoy sunny skies with a high of 73. In addition to the full slate of activities going on at the Strawberry...
Hanceville children enjoy a special treat as the library wraps up its summer reading program
I liked the helicopter because my dad is a paramedic.”
8-year-old Cailyn from Georgia
HANCEVILLE – The Hanceville Library’s Summer Reading Program came to an end on Tuesday, and the group celebrated the last day with special treats such as ice cream cones, soft drinks, a...
Freedom Celebration lights up the night in Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - During the evening of Independence Day, crowds filled Randall Shedd Fairview Town Park as the town’s First Baptist Church hosted its 18th annual Freedom Celebration.
Dr. David Chambers, Pastor of Fairview First Baptist Church, told The Tribune, “First Baptist Church of Fairview...
Christ Covenant Presbyterian Holds Public Forum on Raising Christian Children
CULLMAN – A public forum was held at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church recently to discuss raising Christian children in the modern age. Speakers for the night were radio personality Rick Burgess from the Rick and Bubba Show and Larry Taunton, director of the Fixed...
Hanceville prepares to host Inaugural Grilled Cheese Festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A fun day is planned this Saturday in downtown Hanceville as they celebrate one of the most beloved comfort foods--grilled cheese! The inaugural Grilled Cheese Festival is being organized by Hanceville’s downtown merchants and the unique festival plans on having activities...
Divine Mercy Retreat July 8-10 at The Shrine
HANCEVILLE – Everyone is invited to The Divine Mercy Retreat - The Closeness of God given by Father John Paul Mary Zeller, MFVA. The retreat will take place the weekend of July 8-10 at The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville.
Father John Paul Mary is...
Chambers Fall Festival in the works for September
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sept. 25, Chambers Farm & Garden Supply will be hosting a fall festival for the entire community. The event will be held from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the lot behind Chambers at 404 McNabb Drive SW across from...
Smith Lake Park celebrates 50th anniversary with a bang
CULLMAN, Ala. – Smith Lake Park celebrated its 50th anniversary Monday by hosting its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Festival. Admission was free and attendees enjoyed food, music, games and the always popular golf cart parade. The park was packed all day, and the...
Cullman County Fair Association presents check to calf project recipients
(Photo: Jim Howard) Pictured, front row, (left to right): Steve Singleton, Fair Board treasurer; Shelby Sellers, recipient; Jay Conway, Cullman County Extension Office and Richard White, Fair Board president. Back row, (left to right): Charlie Powell, Cullman Lions; Kyle Barnett, dad; Steve Cartee, Fair...
Saturday Event Guide- Oct. 8
It's a jam-packed October Saturday!
We've highlighted many of the fun events going on around the area. Events are listed below, but be sure to click on the links for full details! Have a great weekend!
☼ Oktoberfest 2016: Sacred Heart School Street Sale and Festival
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Family, Friends and Fun at the Christmas Parade!
CULLMAN - The Cullman Christmas Parade was a great success! Folks came to enjoy the holiday floats, Christmas characters, the tree lighting ceremony and great productions by the Cullman High School theatre department.
Rebecca Branch, chair of the Christmas in Cullman Board said, “Everything has...
2 fundraisers set for Hanceville teen fighting cancer
I know what it's like to be a cancer mom, and I know they'll appreciate the help and support.”
Karen Cook
HANCEVILLE - In Oct. 2015 Hanceville’s Alexis “Lexie” York was diagnosed with a rare form of childhood cancer, Rhabdomyosarcoma. It is a type of sarcoma,...
Step right up! Cullman County Fair opens today
The Cullman County Fair will run from Sept. 21-30. / Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - The smell of funnel cakes and candy apples will fill the air Thursday night, when the 63rd annual Cullman County Fair opens its gates at 5 p.m. at the Cullman...
Area business hosting autism event and launching support group
CULLMAN – On Saturday, May 21 from noon- 4 p.m. Warren’s Home Décor, LLC will host an autism awareness fundraiser. All money from the store’s event, Bouncing for Dollars, will go to support the Cullman Autism & Special Needs Family Support Group. The event...
Holly Pond celebrates Christmas with community parade, annual Christmas Cards in the Park
HOLLY POND - On a chilly Saturday afternoon, the Holly Pond Civitan Club put on its Christmas parade with the help of local officials and churches, the Holly Pond and Berlin fire departments, local businesses and organizations and the Holly Pond High School band. ...
Cullman County Library Is Spreading the Love to its Patrons
CULLMAN – February is known as the month of valentines and love, but the Cullman County Public Library System refers to it as “Love My Library” month. This means that from February 1-28, 2015 the library is granting amnesty, or forgiveness for fines. In...
Pet Emergencies After Hours – What Do You Do?
CULLMAN – Your dog just fell over and is having difficulty breathing or maybe your cat is lethargic and cannot get up on its own. It’s late at night and your veterinarian is closed until 8 a.m. the next day. You feel your pet...
Fairview Lions host Halloween festival and movie night
FAIRVIEW - On Saturday evening, the Lions Club of Fairview put on its first Halloween festival at Fairview Community Park. The event featured pumpkin painting and a pumpkin decorating contest, coloring, a costume contest and of course, plenty of candy. Right down the sidewalk,...
A scary good time at Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - Thousands of excited trick or treaters and their parents packed the Cullman Regional parking lot Thursday evening for the hospital’s third annual trunk-or-treat event. The event saw more than 8,000 people participate in 2016 and this year's event saw at least that...
Cullman City/County Schools close Thursday, among other agencies
CULLMAN – Both Cullman City and County Schools will be closed on Thursday due to the immense amount of snowfall. Both Dr. Doreen Griffeth (City School superintendent) and Dr. Craig Ross (County School superintendent) said no classes will be held Thursday, Feb. 26.
Warming Shelter:...
Local couple adopting 3 children from Congo; business holding fundraiser to support them
For couples who are struggling with why God would not let them have children, we think the better question to ask is what children has God already prepared for you to have? Be open to what God wants to do in your life and...
CP&R hosting Family Campout at Heritage Park this weekend; Nov. 9 is deadline to sign up
CULLMAN – Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) will host their first-ever Family Campout at Heritage Park on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12. The event will start at 7 p.m. on Friday and conclude at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning.
Families with children ages 15 younger...
Ground Zero Men’s Conference held at Wallace State Saturday morning
With the conference, our goal, locally, is to try to motivate men to be engaged and get back involved in their families, get back involved with their kids and their community and do whatever they need to do to be leaders.”
Sen. Paul Bussman
HANCEVILLE -...
Run, Walk, Dance and Glow!
This is a great 5K, both for the local runner and for families looking to have a fun, healthy, happy time.”
Lauren Estes
CULLMAN – Sportsman Lake Park’s Rock & Glow 5K will take place on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 7-11 p.m. The event will not...
Holly Pond Christmas Parade Dec. 9; ‘Cards in the Park’ through Dec. 31
Holly Pond’s annual Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 9. / Tribune file photo, 2016
HOLLY POND - In cooperation with the merchants of Holly Pond and the Town of Holly Pond, the Holly Pond Civitans are sponsoring this year’s Christmas Cards in...
11th Annual Colton’s Cookout for a Cure
Today we are finding a cure for cancer, we are fighting cancer and we have a lot of different programs to offer, too.”
Haley Marecle
CULLMAN - On Saturday, April 9, Werner’s Trading Company hosted the 11th Annual Colton’s Cookout for a Cure to benefit the...
‘Brother Joseph, Brother Joseph!’ coming this Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Ave Maria Grotto at St. Bernard Abbey has earned its place as one of the top must-see tourist destinations in Alabama, but this Sunday, it will offer a little something more as local artists Ben South and Donna Drake hold...
Homegrown Music Festival This Saturday, April 30 at WSCC
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College is holding a party for its 50th anniversary in the form of a family-friendly music festival complete with activities and entertainment for all ages.
The Homegrown Music Festival will be held on Saturday, April 30, starting at 10 a.m.,...
Sweet Potato Drop this Saturday at the Agriplex
CULLMAN - The North Alabama Agriplex is hosting another family-friendly, volunteer opportunity. The Sweet Potato Drop will be held this Saturday, May 21, beginning at 9 a.m.
The event will be a chance for Cullman citizens of all ages to come together to help those...
A morning with Ophelia and James Fields
COLONY, Ala. – On most mornings, Ophelia Fields, 86, can be found at the Colony Senior Center playing dominoes with her many dear friends. They enjoy their morning coffee while keeping up with each other’s families and friends. On a recent morning, she was...
3rd Anniversary Jay’s Ride to take place this weekend
CULLMAN - On May 21, 2014, Jerry "Jay" Kendall, Jr. was struck and killed by a teen boy who was driving distracted. In July 2014, a special rally, Jay’s Last Ride, was held in his honor. Jay’s Last Ride was a free rally to...
Colonel Cullmann invites you to his 193rd birthday celebration!
CULLMAN – It’s not every day you get to celebrate someone’s 193rd birthday, but on Thursday, June 30, you can do just that, with the founder of our town, Colonel Johann Cullmann. The party will start at noon at Festhalle. Everyone is invited to...
Slip sliding away
It’s easy! All you have to do is flop on your belly and fly!”
6-year-old Ansley
CULLMAN – A giant slip-n-slide on a brutally hot day? Yes, please! On Friday, children from all over Cullman met at Nesmith Park and took turns sliding across the massive...
Festhalle Farmer’s Market gets New Hours and Activities
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CULLMAN – Cullman Parks & Recreation announced recently the reopening and revitalization of the...
Arab’s 2nd Annual Sugarfest sees great weather and huge turnout
ARAB, Ala. - The 2nd Annual Sugarfest was held Saturday, Sept. 4 at Arab City Park. The festival kicked off at 8 a.m. and lasted until 10 p.m., with many events including the Sugar Rush 5K, Cornhole Tournament, Sugar High Rides and Amusements, Sweetie...
Go fly a kite!
FAIRVIEW - On April 1 at 11 a.m. Peggie Knop of Fairview will continue a two-decades-old tradition of hosting a kite flying day at her home.
“This all started when my niece and her friends were in children’s church and they wanted to go flying...
Hunting eggs, finding joy at Field of Miracles
Egg hunters bring in their baskets for counting Wednesday at the Field of Miracles.
CULLMAN - It was a day of joy at the Field of Miracles, as Cullman Parks and Recreation’s (CP&R) Therapeutic Recreation Program hosted its annual special needs Easter egg hunt with...
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Arab’s 2nd annual SugarFest!
ARAB, Ala. - After an overwhelmingly successful inaugural celebration in 2019, residents of Arab were looking forward to the next iteration of the Arab SugarFest. Unfortunately, health and safety concerns during 2020 led to the cancellation of the second attempt. However, the City of...
Summer fun in Baileyton Town Park
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Town of Baileyton will kick off the first of several special events at the town’s park this Saturday with Baileyton Fun Day. The Baileyton Town Council met Monday night and gave updates on what should be a great day for...
Summer Day Camp offered for grades K-7 at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Continuing Education program is offering Summer Day Camp for area children entering kindergarten through seventh grade in the fall. Divided into three age groups, the camp will be held for children in kindergarten through second grade on June...
Saturday event guide: April 15
CULLMAN COUNTY - It's Easter weekend, and the weather is gorgeous. Get out and enjoy one of these fun Saturday events!
As always, if you know of an event we don't, send us an email at news@cullmansense.com. Find all of our events at www.cullmansense.com/calendar.
7 a.m.-2...
Nov. 5 Veterans Day program to be historically-rich, high-flying affair
CULLMAN - Cullman’s Veterans Day celebration is shaping up to be something spectacular this year, and it’s all going down this Saturday, Nov. 5 at Sportsman Lake Park and Cullman Regional Airport. Alabama Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey will join Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson...
2nd Fridays event kicks off summer evening series
CULLMAN - The Festhalle and Warehouse District were hopping Friday night, as the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Cullman Parks and Recreation held this year’s first 2nd Friday event downtown. The events will take place, you guessed it, on the second Friday of...
Special night of singing and worship for Hanceville teen
This is such a huge blessing and it couldn't have come at a better time; we are down to one car again and we have decided to get Lexie a better wheelchair.”
Amanda Kilgo
CULLMAN - David, The Giant Slayer Ministries held a benefit service for...
The Link holds 3rd annual Reverse the Cycle Sprint Triathlon
CULLMAN – On Saturday, The Link of Cullman County held its third annual Reverse the Cycle Sprint Triathlon, with 118 athletes competing for first place.
The event, including swimming, biking and running, was held throughout Smith Lake Park and along nearby roads, such as County...
Biggest event yet for this year’s Smith Lake Park Fireworks and Music Festival
The fireworks brought tears to my eyes. Only in America can we celebrate the Fourth of July with such a beautiful display of fireworks!”
Cindie Wilson
CULLMAN – Smith Lake Park held its annual Fireworks and Music Festival on Saturday, opting to hold the event on...
Community Band Wows at This Year’s Christmas Concert
That’ll get your blood flowing! That was excellent!”
Joshua Agnew, the night’s emcee
CULLMAN – Small woodwind and brass ensembles played as the Cullman High School auditorium filled up on Monday night, Dec. 14 for the Cullman Community Band Christmas concert. Starting promptly at 7 p.m.,...
Locals fill Addison for annual 4th of July Celebration
ADDISON, Ala. – After Thursday morning’s parade and a chance to cool off, locals and visitors sat down in the cool shade at Alexander park to enjoy an afternoon of music, snow-cones, and candy eating from all the candy thrown out during the annual...
Giddyup! West Point band’s 34th annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo this weekend
CULLMAN - Strap on your spurs and head out to the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center this Friday and Saturday for the 34th Annual Ford IPRA Stars and Stripes Rodeo, put on by the West Point Band Boosters.
Tickets are on sale now at Jack’s...
Local nonprofit hosts concert, severely in need of help to continue supporting area vets
CULLMAN - Local nonprofit agency Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) played host to a fundraising effort on Saturday night where Todd Simpson and Mojo Child played to a small but loyal group. Jeremy Hogan, SFW founder, is concerned about the future of the organization as...
Princess Lillie
HOLLY POND, Ala. - “She came out of the womb smiling,” Kelly Handley said of her daughter Lillie. “She has always been very loving, and she smiles through everything and has since the day she was born. She has been so strong and brave...
“The 100 Deadliest Days”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the U.S. has entered the “100 deadliest days” for teen drivers, the period from Memorial Day to Labor Day during which an average of over seven people per day will die in teen driving-related...
Enjoy a Friday night out in Cullman!
CULLMAN - If you are looking for something to do in Cullman tonight, you are in luck! There are a handful of events happening, in addition to the regular Oktoberfest festivities.
Two German dinners are available, one at The Busy Bee Cafe and the other...
Camp Liberty postpones Freedom Fridays
BATTLEGROUND - The Freedom Fridays program at Camp Liberty was set to begin tonight, Aug. 12, but had to be postponed due to technical difficulties.
“I sincerely regret to announce that Freedom Friday will be postponed this evening due to technical difficulties,” said Joseph Land...
Fairview’s 16th annual Freedom Celebration: small town delight
The fireworks display capped off a day of fellowship at Fairview Community Park. / Heather Mann
FAIRVIEW - The community of Fairview, like many across the country, held a 4th of July celebration on Tuesday. Despite less than pleasant weather soon before, the 16th annual...
New Hope #2 Baptist Church holds first 4th of July community event
HOLLY POND, Ala. – For the first time, New Hope #2 Baptist
Church joined the list of Independence Day community events on Wednesday night.
New pastor Austin Rowell stated that the event had only had
two weeks of planning put into it (as he came into the...
