Planning the perfect picnic
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Spring has sprung. The weather is warming up and nature is starting to teem with new life. Since Friday was National Picnic Day, it is the perfect excuse to enjoy the spring weather with a family picnic. So, grab a...
Event this weekend for Vinemont’s Anna Hughes
On behalf of Denise and myself we are overwhelmed and humbled by everyone's kindness and generosity. We are extremely thankful. May God bless all."
Randy Hughes
CULLMAN - With her devoted parents by her side day after day at UAB’s Spain Rehabilitation Center, Anna Hughes, the...
Local youth perform to raise money for Cullman Regional nursery and pediatric care
HANCEVILLE - Since the For Kids' Sake Variety Show debuted in 1993, the show has helped raise more than $100,000 for Cullman Regional’s nursery and pediatric care. The show gives children all throughout Cullman County the chance to showcase their talents while helping other...
You Reap What You ‘Sew’
CULLMAN - We all have hobbies that we enjoy from photography to quilting to hunting. Inez Macon, a resident of USA Healthcare, spends her days sewing and hand making dolls during her free time. Inez has been making the dolls for about a year...
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...
Fright night delight
CULLMAN – The majestic landscape of Stone Bridge Farms was transformed into the dark side as the venue played host to the annual Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) Therapeutic Recreation Family Halloween Party Tuesday evening.
With plenty of minions, police officers and even a group...
Young Stars Burn Bright at For Kids’ Sake Variety Show
HANCEVILLE – For more than 20 years, the For Kids’ Sake Variety Show has brought a wonderful opportunity for youth in the Cullman area to showcase their talents. Children and teens from every corner of Cullman took the stage at the Betty Leeth Haynes...
2016 Oktoberfest has officially begun!
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson kicked off the Oktoberfest 2016 opening ceremony by presenting the colors of the United States and Germany while the national anthem was played by the Hanceville High School German Band. The opening prayer was administered by Chaplain...
Circus Promises Big Family Fun
CULLMAN – A new year has brought the Loomis Bros Circus back to town and families across the county are welcome to come join in the fun. The show will be in town for two days only on February 1 and 2 with all...
Farm Y’all goes off without a hitch
CULLMAN - Children petting animals, adults pushing strollers with dozing babies, folks visiting, or just sitting on benches doing a little people watching, vendors selling and others carving fruits and vegetables, and the highlight of the festival, giant pumpkins and watermelons which draw lots...
Perfect weather for Saturday’s Strawberry Festival
Crowds filled Depot Park, the Festhalle and all the space between.
CULLMAN - Whatever evil the weather did to day one of the 2017 Strawberry Festival, it more than made up for on day two. Where Friday was cold, windy and rainy, Saturday saw bright...
Special day for diabetic children this Saturday
CULLMAN - The Cullman Community Lions Club will hold their annual Family Fun Day for Diabetic Children this Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This year's theme is "Horsing Around with Camp Seale Harris," and the event will take place at Hope Horses, Inc.
Activities will...
Hanceville Fall Fest sees influx of thousands Sunday afternoon
HANCEVILLE - Hanceville’s sixth annual Fall Fest took place Sunday afternoon, with hordes of people filling the downtown streets. Early estimates are that there were at least 3,000 people, many of whom were in costumes to celebrate Halloween. The festival was centered around Hanceville...
Area Children Preparing for Their Chance on Stage
This program gives children the ability to perform on stage for the first time and get experience in the arts at a young age to help them see if this is something they would like to do in the future.”
Waid Harbison, marketing, programs & events...
Fun with Kids on New Year’s Eve
CULLMAN - While most couples will be having a fun night out on the town and celebrating New Year’s with friends, some Cullmanites may choose to stay home with their little ones. Maybe you can’t find a babysitter, or perhaps you are over the...
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...
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. ...
63rd annual Cullman County Fair underway
CULLMAN - The 63rd annual Cullman County Fair got underway Thursday afternoon with the raising of the Cullman Lions Club’s new 12 -by-18-foot American flag on the fairground’s new flagpole. Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs was joined by members of the Cullman City Council and...
Plenty to do on Saturday
CULLMAN - If you are looking for something to do in and around Cullman on Saturday, there are plenty of options from which to choose. Things are happening in many different municipalities, starting early and going into the night.
We've listed the events we know...
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...
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...
Clucknbrew community tailgate party to take place Saturday
CULLMAN – Football season has officially arrived. Time for kickoffs and tailgate parties. Time to throw back some beers with friends while cheering on your favorite sports team. With this season comes something to make it even more spectacular: Cullman City Parks and Recreation...
Complete Streets: making Cullman pedestrian-friendly
Streets are a vital part of livable, attractive communities. Everyone, regardless of age, ability, income, race, or ethnicity, ought to have safe, comfortable, and convenient access to community destinations and public places–whether walking, driving, bicycling, or taking public transportation. But too many of our...
Cullman Co. Christmas Parade rolls through Hanceville
The 28th annual Cullman County Christmas Parade rolled through Hanceville on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. / W.C Mann
HANCEVILLE - On Saturday afternoon, the city of Hanceville all but closed down for just a little while, as the annual Cullman County Christmas Parade rolled through...
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...
Fairview Lions hosting free outdoor movie nights in May, June
Stock image: eatseehear.com
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Lions Club continues its commitment to family-friendly community activities at Fairview Park with a free outdoor movie night this month and next.
For the month of May, the movie will be “Trolls.” On May 13, at 7:30 p.m., families...
Colony Carpenter’s Cabinet grab-and-go to offer grab-and-go meals starting Wednesday, June 2
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony office of Carpenter’s Cabinet will start its summer feeding program on Wednesday, June 2 and running through Aug. 11, 2021, offering grab-and-go meals from the pantry at the Colony Educational Complex, 151 Byars Rd. near Town Hall. The first...
Hopeful Children Gather for a Chance at a Part in the Fun
CULLMAN – Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of Aladdin were held on Monday at the Cullman Civic Center. The auditorium was packed with anxious parents and excited kids from ages 5 to 18.
“The children will audition for about two hours,” said Kelly...
Fairview gearing up for Spring Fling April 1
FAIRVIEW - Last year, representatives of the Lions Club of Fairview told the Tribune that they hoped to increase the number of family-friendly community activities in their town, and they are staying true to their word.
On Saturday, Apr. 1, the Lions will host a...
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...
Family reunions and the importance of tradition
CULLMAN - Not so long ago family reunions were common in the area, with most remembering them from their childhood days. Members of a family would arrive with their children, their children’s children and covered dishes for an afternoon of fellowship, laughter and even...
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,...
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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The 62nd Annual Cullman County Fair is now open!
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Fair officially kicked off today at 5 p.m. with a flag-raising ceremony, as well as a ribbon cutting. The event included various community leaders, including District Judge Kim Chaney, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, Cullman City Police Chief Kenny...
2016 Fall festivals, Halloween events and trunk or treats
Updated Oct. 31, 2016
2016 Fall Festivals, Halloween Events and Trunk or Treats
Events added daily as we receive them.
Please visit our online calendar for full details for each event!
www.cullmansense.com/calendar
Monday, Oct. 31
Light the Night, 6 p.m.
The Link of Cullman County/ Church at The Well
708 Ninth St....
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...
Friday Fun: July 15
Fairview HS Class of 1963 Reunion
Friday, July 15 at noon at Waterbrook Restaurant, 10645 U.S. Hwy 278 E in Holly Pond. For more information, call 256-339-3451.
Swamp John’s Dinner
Friday, July 15 from 4-7 p.m. at Tri-County Volunteer Fire Department. Plates $10. Money will go to...
Community, holiday spirit on full display in Good Hope
Girl Scouts from Troop 10438 walk in the Good Hope Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. / Nick Griffin
GOOD HOPE - Saturday was a festive one around Cullman County, and particularly in the city of Good Hope, where people lined up along the...
Third Annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run
CULLMAN - With the prerace event area filled with young racers currently involved in the local schools’ track teams, competitors in their early 20s who were teammates of Nicholas Fillinger and who shared his passion for the sport and folks of all ages running...
Bearcat GROWLS prowls into Depot Park
This event is a way the community can come together to help make sure every child has a great start with the right tools. Every child deserves that.”
Mary Hovater
CULLMAN – Depot Park was hopping on Saturday afternoon, as the new event, Bearcat GROWLS, took...
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...
Staycation: Muscle Shoals
MUSCLE SHOALS - At just around an hour drive away is one of America’s best kept secrets: Muscle Shoals.
It has been the subject of documentaries, it’s the Motown and Sound City of the south, the birthplace of American legend Hellen Keller (okay, that’s technically...
Bearcat GROWLS at Depot Park Aug. 13
CULLMAN - Several local organizations are coming together to support students who need help with school supplies. Bearcat GROWLS (Growing Resources for Our Winning Local Schools), an event whose organizers hope will become an annual one, will take place at Depot Park on Saturday,...
2016 Sweet Tater Festival biggest yet
SMITH LAKE PARK - The sunny weather had a great influence on Cullman County Parks & Rec’s Fourth Annual Sweet Tater Festival Sunday and Monday. According to CCP&R Director Doug Davenport this year saw the greatest turnout the festival has ever had. Davenport attributed...
2017 Safe Kids Expo encourages child safety- and lots of fun
CULLMAN - On Saturday, Brooks’ Place celebrated its 14th annual Safe Kids Expo at Sportsman Lake Park in Cullman. The event, sponsored by several area organizations and businesses, featured free food and drinks, child ID kits and services, Cullman Fire and Police vehicles, the...
Letter from Private Glenn R. Reid from Boot Camp
Reporter Sharon Schuler Kreps shares a private family letter.
GOOD HOPE - The following letter was written by my grandfather, Glenn Ray Reid, on July 2, 1941. He had just joined the Army and left for parts unknown to begin his boot camp training. The...
Depot Day a way for United Way to get the word out
The inflatable water slide was a huge hit with the kids at Saturday's Depot Day at Depot Park. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Saturday morning, folks from around Cullman were invited to Depot Park to enjoy free community fun and learn about the services...
Doosie Day 2016 rained out Saturday, to begin 11 a.m. Sunday morning
Our goal is to make a stand against epilepsy by raising money for research as it is funded extremely low compared to the number of people affected. We also want to raise awareness of epilepsy because there is a lot of misinformation out there.”
Heather...
Family fun at Peinhardt Farm Day
CULLMAN - A day of exploration, education and above all plain old fun awaited all who came to Peinhardt Living History Farm Saturday. The farm held its annual Farm Day, celebrating rural life and the agricultural industry in the 1930s and 40s. On this...
Agriplex hosts Sweet Potato Drop, volunteers bag more than 9,000 pounds of potatoes for local agencies
CULLMAN - Saturday morning over 60 volunteers showed up to help with the North Alabama Agriplex’s Sweet Potato Drop event. Volunteers bagged potatoes to be distributed to local agencies.
The event was the Agriplex’s second of this nature so far this year, the first being...
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...
Christmas in Cullman Open House set for Nov. 11-13
CULLMAN – The Christmas in Cullman board will be hosting Cullman’s annual Christmas Open House Friday through Sunday, Nov. 11-13. Local businesses will be offering special discounts, sales and in-store events as part of the weekend.
Participating businesses are:
Finder’s Keepers – Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Margot’s...
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...
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...
Cullman County Schools canceled Thursday due to winter weather
CULLMAN – Each day this week parents have waited to hear if their children would be attending school on time, on a delayed schedule, or if their child's classes would be canceled altogether, as was the case Thursday, January 19.
“In the interest of doing what...
Giving Back: Good Hope leaders serve Thanksgiving dinner to their community
Councilman Taft Dillashaw, Coach Alan Scott and members of the GHHS football team wash dishes.
Tribune reporter W.C. Mann shares his experience at yesterday's eighth annual Good Hope Community Thanksgiving Meal.
GOOD HOPE - In the Bible we are told, "The greatest among you will...
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 -...
4D Family Farm Spring Celebration
CULLMAN - On Friday and Saturday, March 25-26 and Saturday, April 2, 4D Family Farm will open to the public for its Spring Celebration for the fourth year in a row.
The celebration, which will be from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. all three days, will include...
News from the Pond: Mrs. Ruth Smith celebrates her 100th birthday
Photo: 1-year-old Maddie Claire Shedd, her grandpa Rep. Randall Shedd and Mrs. Ruth Smith
An excerpt from this week's installment of News from the Pond, by Jimmie Dean Carnell:
A very exciting time was held on Friday, July 29 at the Holly Pond Senior Citizens Site,...
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...
Carmike 10 Hosts Sensory-Friendly Movie for Area’s Special Needs Citizens
The movie was great; it had some wonderful life lessons in it. All ages that were there enjoyed it, including myself.”
Sabrina Hudson, Cullman resident
CULLMAN — On Friday, Dec. 4, Cullman Carmike 10 had a sensory-friendly showing of “The Good Dinosaur” for individuals and their...
Touring Farms for Kids wraps up 16th annual session
CULLMAN - In its 16th year, the Touring Farms for Kids Camp ended on Thursday after showing 32 children the ins and outs of farm life throughout Cullman County.
“The purpose of the camp is to provide the children with an education on our agricultural...
Walking for Awareness: Cullman’s Annual Walk for Autism Brings Fun and Awareness
HANCEVILLE – The annual Autism 5K, Walk and Fun Day took place last Saturday at Wallace State Community College. It was a beautiful day to be outside with family, and crowds of people showed up to spread awareness and have fun at all of the...
H.O.P.E. Event to Honor Evelyn Burrow
CULLMAN - This Saturday, November 1 starting at 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., at the Horses Offering People Encouragement (H.O.P.E.) location at 1301 Convent Road NE, there will be a massive event to honor Cullman community benefactor Evelyn Burrow.
Registering for the event begins at...
CCPL happenings
CULLMAN - Set to wrap up next Thursday, this year’s Summer Library Program has been a success thus far with little ones packing the house at the county’s flagship library location on Clark Street in Cullman.
The Cullman County Public Library has a lengthy history...
Veterans Day Celebration wows crowds at Sportsman Lake Park and Cullman Regional Airport
B-17 bomber Aluminum Overcast taxis in after a flight.
CULLMAN - Cullman’s Veterans Day Celebration kicked off bright and early this morning at Sportsman Lake Park, with the opening ceremony including special guests Alabama Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson and Cullman...
Tips for Back to School Success
July is coming to a close and with August on the horizon, back to school shopping and prepping is nearly upon us. It is a bittersweet time for parents as their little ones are preparing to enter school for the first time or are...
15th Annual Fairview Area-Wide Freedom Celebration held tonight
FAIRVIEW – Hundreds backed in and parked their vehicles around Fairview Community Park this Independence Day to watch the community’s annual fireworks display and take part in the 15th Annual Fairview Area-Wide Freedom Celebration.
Families rolled out picnic blankets and lit sparklers in anticipation of...
50 Years Together: Harsh Beginnings Lead to an Amazing Life
CULLMAN – August 22, 2014 is a very special day for my family. It marks the 50th Wedding Anniversary of my parents, John and Mary (Reid) Schuler. Times were really rough in the beginning, and have been hard over the years, but together they...
Large crowd enjoys Happy Homes community appreciation event Friday evening
Round 2 entertains the crowd Friday night at Happy Homes Real Estate's customer appreciation event.
CULLMAN - Happy Homes Real Estate in Cullman held their fourth annual Community Appreciation Day Friday evening, with free food, drinks, balloons and live entertainment for all those in...
Cooking class to be held in Colony
COLONY - Donna Shanklin, a regional extension agent with the Alabama Cooperative Extension Program, will be leading the Rite Bite Cooking School, focused on nutrition, diet and health at the Colony Educational Complex beginning in August.
The six-session class, which will be every Wednesday from...
Agriplex Transforms into Santa’s Workshop
I really love that they are doing this. It’s really great to have something that the home-school kids can do, too. This is one of the things they usually miss out on.”
Lucy Stallings, home-school parent
CULLMAN — On Saturday, Dec. 5, the North Alabama Agriplex...
Perfect Day for a Christmas Parade
HANCEVILLE — A plethora of emergency vehicles from across the area filled Ala. Highway 31 South on Saturday as the City of Hanceville played host to the 26th annual Cullman County Christmas Parade, with Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail taking the lead as Grand Marshal.
“Kenneth...
Therapeutic rec dance classes kick off at civic center
CULLMAN – Cullman City Parks and Recreation’s Therapeutic Recreation Program partnered with The Factory Dance Productions and kicked off a free, six-week therapeutic dance class on Saturday. The class is for individuals ages 6 and up with all types of special needs and abilities...
4th annual MHM Expo draws huge crowds
CULLMAN - For the fourth year in a row, the online Mothers Helping Mothers (MHM) community put on their annual expo in Cullman, this year at the Cullman Civic Center, to allow small business owners the chance to advertise and sell their wares. This...
Addington Chapel UMC clothes closet available to those in need
BREMEN - Most churches have outreach programs that specialize in helping members of their local communities in times of need. Addington Chapel United Methodist Church in Bremen is no exception.
The church makes free clothing available to people, parishioners or non-parishioners alike, on the fourth...
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...
Smith Lake Park Celebrates the Fourth of July
CULLMAN – Smith Lake Park celebrated Independence Day Friday with its exciting annual Fourth of July Festival. Admission was $5 per person, which included the festival, putt-putt golf and the pool.
This festival was packed with entertainment. Vendors were set up as far as the...
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...
Addiction: The game changer, part 2
CULLMAN - “Gradually things got worse. I had tried everything including church, medicine, meetings and jail to stop. I lost everything worthwhile in life. Relationships, jobs, a child, a family, my home (I became homeless), my freedom and most importantly myself. I could not...
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...
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...
City kicks off Christmas season in style
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, thousands of Cullman area residents lined downtown streets for the city's annual Christmas parade, then filled the stretch from Depot Park to the Festhalle to celebrate the season in style. More than 40 floats and vehicles took part in...
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.,...
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...
20th Annual Sweet Tater Festival kicks off tomorrow
CULLMAN - The 20th Annual Sweet Tater Festival kicks off at Smith Lake Park tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 4 and continues Monday, Labor Day, Sept. 5. The festival will run from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. both days.
Admission is $3 per person.
There will be live entertainment, food...
Jack’s partners with Kids to Love, raising funds to support local foster children
HOMEWOOD - Jack’s and Kids to Love expand their partnership and commitment to support local foster children by raising funds at all Jack’s restaurants. Beginning June 1 and lasting through July 26, Jack’s customers can donate to help make a difference within the local...
A beautiful day to fly a kite
Peggie Knop personally invited Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry to Kite Day at her home.
BAILEYTON - For 20 years, Peggie Knop has held Kite Day at her residence. Actively involved in the Welcome Baptist Church, Knop began the Kite Day tradition for members...
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...
Saturday event guide: April 22
CULLMAN COUNTY - The weekend is here, and in Cullman that means plenty of family-friendly events. The National Weather Service is forecasting showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m., partly sunny skies and a high near 81.
Get out and enjoy one of these fun...
Free Concert Series Coming to Heritage Park
CULLMAN – CP&R will be hosting a series of free Concerts in the Park in September at Heritage Park. Concerts will be held each week on Thursday in the month of September at the recognition gardens starting at 6 p.m.
The free concert series will begin...
CCPL summer “Health and Fitness” reading program kicks off June 1
The library is a place to discover new things. Visit the library to see the magic show, and when you leave check out a couple of books on magic tricks.”
Sharon Townson
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Public Library is proud to announce their brand new...
Colony summer program makes educational complex community hub
I’d like for everyone to know about this camp, about the educational complex here in Colony. Since there is no longer a school here in Colony, this building has become somewhat of the community hub, you know? I’d like for more people to know...
Addiction: Food, part 5
CULLMAN - “During elementary school I always played sports, but remained the fat kid. During middle school I continued to play sports and have semi-monitored meal plans, and continued to gain weight. As high school approached I spent 4-5 days a week at the...
Schedule Your Child’s Phone Call from Santa
CULLMAN – Is your child on the Naughty or Nice List this Christmas season? Santa will be making phone calls to Cullman’s good boys and girls this year. Get your child in the Christmas spirit with a free phone call from Santa this Tuesday,...
18th Annual Tractor Show held at WSCC
HANCEVILLE – On Saturday at Wallace State Community College the 18th Annual Hanceville Antique Tractor and Engine Show was held.
The event, which was coordinated by Bonnie Brannan, was special this year because the Alabama Chapter #23 International Harvester Collectors held their state meeting at...
Santa Claus Came to Town Saturday…Good Hope to be Precise!
GOOD HOPE - A thrilling Christmas parade strolled down Highway 69 last Saturday for all the folks near and far to enjoy. Santa Claus lead the way as Herman Reid, Good Hope’s first Mayor, and the parade’s Grand Marshal followed closely behind.
The Good Hope...
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,...
Some unwanted excitement at 2nd Fridays event
CULLMAN - The third Friday night celebration of the summer, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Cullman City Parks and Recreation’s 2nd Fridays Cullman got off to its usual start with shoppers perusing the goods at the Farmer’s Market, kids hopping around in...
Get Personalized This School Year
CULLMAN – The beginning of a new school year is such an exciting and sometimes stressful time. A new routine can be hard to get into, but it can become a comforting constant once it is set. Back to school shopping has been in...
