Pet of the Week: Finish the school year with a great Grady!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Grady is a 1.5 - 2-year-old Blue Tick Hound. He’s a lively medium-to-high energy pet, a vocal guy who likes to announce his arrival! He’s not a...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Butler County
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, "The 67-County Alabama Garden Party," will spotlight different counties each week. Each county will get its own "quilt block," along...
Relay For Life Wrap-Up Party To Cap A Huge Year For Fundraising
CULLMAN – This Thursday, June 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church, Cullman Relay for Life will hold its final significant gathering of the year.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Relay for Life Team Spirit Wrap-Up Party, but according...
Big heart, tiny ways: meet Baileyton’s Orby Shedd
Orby Shedd at his home in Baileyton / W.C. Mann
BAILEYTON - There is a man named Shedd whose accomplishments are well-known in east Cullman County. State Rep. Randall Shedd . . . is his nephew. Orby V. Shedd is a quiet, unassuming man who...
Cullman Caring for Kids Remembers Children Lost to Abuse, Continues Fighting for Others
CULLMAN – The local non-profit organization, Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK), along with a few dozen advocates and supporters, gathered around the courthouse recently to pray for the leaders of the county. A balloon release followed to remember those lost, and to send a...
Cullman Christmas Festival and Market Celebrates a German Christmas Market Tradition
CULLMAN - Local area churches came together today to host an outdoor Christmas Festival and Market. The parishioners from St. John’s, St. Paul’s, and Christ Lutheran pulled together to make the day a huge success. The 2nd Annual Cullman Christmas Festival and Outdoor Market...
Want to learn about aquaponics?
One of the hottest topics in agriculture right now is aquaponics. Aquaponics is a form of farming that integrates aquaculture and hydroponics (growing plants without soil) to provide homegrown fish and vegetables. An aquaponics workshop will take place April 11 from 9:30 a.m. to...
Remembering Nicholas: 4th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run
First-place team, The Tennessee Valley Elite, l-r: Joey Franklin, Chase Prater, Jake Guthrie, Tucker Adkison and Jackson Tucker
CULLMAN - The fourth annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run was held Saturday morning on the campus of St. Bernard Preparatory School. Many friends, family and community members...
Staycation: The Secret Bed & Breakfast
Guests come here frazzled from the real world and leave relaxed.”
Kris Thomas, innkeeper
LEESBURG - While the school children are out for summer vacation, their parents will be super busy with all the extra activity around the house. June, July and August can get mighty...
North-Central AL Young Democrats host Community Fun Day at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN - The group is still in its infancy, but the North-Central Alabama Young Democrats (NCAYD) are already making a name for themselves locally in Cullman, Walker and Blount counties, the three areas they represent, and statewide within the Alabama Young Democrats chapter.
NCAYD hosted...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Kuchengarten
KITCHEN GARDENS are a timely topic to explore as we move toward Easter Sunday and traditional Good Friday plowing and planting. In 1870s, Colonial Cullman, Alabama, the “kuchengartens” of the German American settlers were often shaped like a cross. This four-square design originated from...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Osterfeuer (Easter bonfire)
Easter holidays in Colonial Cullman of the 1870s, the time of our folktale, “WUNDERGARTEN,” were celebrated as they were in Germany, the homeland of most of the county’s residents. It was both the joyful day of resurrection on the Christian church calendar, and the...
Stone Bridge Farms to host Easter weekend gospel music extravaganza
CULLMAN, Ala. – Stone Bridge Farms, a picturesque 186-acre property known for its breathtaking landscapes and acclaimed restaurants, is set to host a gospel music-filled Easter “Resurrection Celebration.” The event, titled “He’s Alive,” is scheduled for the weekend of April 8-9, 2023, and promises...
Homespun medicine
Homesteaders Director Shannon McBride and Dr. Pat Glover
CULLMAN - Dr. Pat Glover calls herself an “escapee from mainline medicine.” She really is a physician, with an active license in Florida, but she has chosen to focus her work on alternative medicine and herbology. Recently,...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Lawrence County
The Alabama honeysuckle border was inspired by an 18th century, Southern applique quilt.
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, "The 67-County Alabama Garden Party," will spotlight...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Shelby County
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, "The 67-County Alabama Garden Party," will spotlight different counties each week. Each county will get its own "quilt block," along...
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...
Addison set for annual 4th of July celebration
ADDISON, Ala. – The annual Independence Day celebration in Addison kicks off Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m. Several activities are planned throughout the day. The festivities begin with a parade to go through the town at 10 a.m.
Following the parade, event goers...
Meet Folk-Art Craftsman, Ernie Pannell
I just design them for the kids, and I love kids, so it’s what I do for them.”
Ernie Pannell, Craftsman
CULLMAN – In a tiny lot on the side of Highway 278 West often sits a gentleman selling wooden furniture and fixtures out of a home-made...
Short film ‘Down’ produced in Cullman County to be released Jan. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – Seventh Summit Productions, a film production studio based out of Hartselle, will release its latest short film, “Down,” on Vimeo, Facebook and YouTube Jan. 31, 2020.
Writer, director and producer David Nemeth shared, “Seventh Summit Productions was founded in 2016 as a...
Rain went away, runners came out to play at last night’s EvaBank Midnight Run
CULLMAN - The 24th annual EvaBank Midnight Run was an absolute smash last night, with the torrential rains clearing out about an hour before start time. Cullman City Parks & Rec brought back the black lights and color stations this year; the only difference...
Senior Spotlight: Cullman’s John Tillman, part 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a year in the jungles of Burma, World War II was coming to an end and it was time for John Tillman to return home to Cullman. He arrived home on the General Collins, the same ship that took him...
C.A.S.T. for Kids Smith Lake Park set for Sept. 19
Updated 6-24-20 at 2:02 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s C.A.S.T. for Kids Smith Lake Park event is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 from 8 a.m.-noon. Space is limited, so participants are encouraged to sign up soon. The event is free for participants.
The Tribune...
Ghostbusters: Werewolf Division helping charities around the state
CULLMAN - Groups like Ghostbusters: Werewolf Division travel around the state of Alabama, attending charity events and raising money for various causes while also sharing their love of Ghostbusters, the popular film franchise.
Ghostbusters has its own special subculture of organizations and groups. Ghostbusters: Werewolf...
Historic Arkadelphia Home Dressed for Christmas
We are very thankful and blessed to be adding just a little of our family history to the 141 years of history and memories that have already been made in this beautiful home.”
Shannon Ary, homeowner
ARKADELPHIA – The Drennen Home, or the House on the...
Green Thumbs Wanted: New Community Garden Takes Root
This is definitely a community effort and I am excited that the Housing Authority has been so willing to do this.”
Rachel Dawsey, North Alabama Agriplex Director
CULLMAN – The Cullman Housing Authority and the North Alabama Agriplex have been working together on a Community Garden....
Folk Art Tour Stops at WSCC Museum of Art
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College’s art museum is currently showcasing two influential folk artists’ work. An assortment of pottery pieces by Jerry Brown and paintings by Mose Tolliver are on display at The Evelyn Burrow Museum of Art through July 2.
Both artists are Alabama...
Files from Yesteryear: 1934, 1954
From the Files of 1934:
Spencer Speegle, who is attending summer school at A.P.I., spent the weekend at home.
Miss Lola Beth Francisco, of Nashville, Tennessee is the guest of Miss Margaret Deppe.
Miss Susan Christian is enrolled at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, for the summer....
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 20: Recipes that really work, part 2
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 20:
Turkey thawing ALERT!!!! If your turkey is 10 pounds or less, or if you have a frozen turkey breast, take it out of the freezer by Monday night and let it thaw in the refrigerator.
If your turkey is more than...
Sign-Ups Underway for CP&R’s Spring 2016 Programs
CULLMAN – The Cullman City Parks and Recreation Department (CP&R) has an activity to meet almost every Cullmanite’s need. Buckle up for a year packed with programs and events for all ages. Whether you are a parent, a college student who wants learn a...
The Legend of the Christmas Spider
CULLMAN – Spiders in your Christmas tree? Sounds like something you’d want to avoid. But this reporter learned something new this holiday season.
A couple weeks ago I attended an arts and crafts show at the Cullman Civic Center. As I weaved in and out...
Rain? No problem! Dinner on First goes off without a hitch
Danny McAfee, left, shares a laugh with Dyron's Lowcountry Chef Randall Baldwin, right. Dyron Powell, owner of Dyron's Lowcountry, is shown in the background chatting with guest Billy Troutman.
CULLMAN - Once again Cullman has shown its true colors, and they don’t run in the...
Richter’s celebrates 70th anniversary
Old family photos can be found throughout the Richter’s store.
CULLMAN - In 1947, the first O.F. Richter & Sons opened for business in Cullman. That location, 219 Second Avenue NE, was home to Richter’s until the business moved to its present location, 308 First...
Charity Basketball Clinic to Help Vinemont Child Get Diabetic Alert Dog
CULLMAN — On Saturday, October 24th, there will be a one-day basketball clinic for boys and girls in kindergarten through 8th grade. Directed by former Vinemont High School players, Josh, Jared and Jay Hembree, the clinic will feature past and present players and coaches...
Citizen of the Week: Joann Walls
My advice is to never give advice but set a good example for the younger generation.”
Joann Walls
HANCEVILLE – Hanceville’s Joann Walls may be a petite little lady, but she is been a huge part of the town for many years. She has served on...
Duo combines talents to write “Serendipitous”
Bethany Kerr and Elena Caudle are the artist and writer of "Serendipitous," a book featuring Kerr's pencil sketches paired with the poems written by Caudle. They are taking donations for copies of the books to be given to children at Children's Hospital in Birmingham,...
Plant it: Orange Lucifer
These exuberant flowers are a brilliant, vibrant orange, even more deeply colored at the edges. They begin to flower about a week later than “Lucifer,” from which they were bred. / Loretta Gillespie
Crocosmias (C. × crocosmiiflora), or “Orange Lucifers” feature delicate tubular or star-shaped...
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...
Author and Star of Book Visiting Deb’s Bookstore
CULLMAN – If it is 10 a.m. on Saturday and you’ve just left the Farmer’s Market with your kids and don’t want to go home just yet, stop by Deb’s Bookstore to see Dianne Burch and the star and inspiration of her new book,...
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...
Child advocacy in leather and chrome: Bikers Against Child Abuse
Local BACA members at a community outreach event at the Highway 157 Wal-Mart
HOLLY POND - When children are the victims of abuse, even the arrest or removal of the abuser may not make everything right. They often continue to live in fear of the...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. LIFELONG LEARNING
“WOOK! WOOK!”, a double exclamation, were my first words. I was mimicking my hyper-observant, deeply curious mother as she pointed out discoveries -“LOOK! LOOK!” - which she found interesting and thought might engage my sponge of a brain. Whether by genetics or pedagogy, her...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Fayette County
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, “The 67-County Alabama Garden Party,” will spotlight different counties each week. Each county will get its own “quilt block,” along...
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...
St. Bernard Monks Walk to End Alzheimer’s
CULLMAN – The monks of St. Bernard Abbey and the family of Br. Anselm Kuehler are humbly asking for the community's help with a destructive disease. On October 3rd, a team of six monks, Br. Leo, Fr. Joel, Br. Raphael, Br. Dominic, Br. Paschal,...
Jesse Priest kicks off Heritage Park’s free Concerts in the Park series
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s September, and that means Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism has kicked off its annual free Concerts in the Park series at Heritage Park. Last night, local favorite Jesse Priest performed an acoustic set for a relaxed crowd gathered around...
Lifting Spirits
CULLMAN – This Saturday people from all over Cullman County came together for a good cause. The event, a fundraiser benefitting HopeKids, was held at the Cullman County Elks Lodge and was hosted by Relentless power lifter participant Josh Smith.
The local band, Round 2,...
Jerry and Shirley Bonner named 2017 City Family at Thursday night’s Farm-City Banquet
Mr and Mrs. Jerry and Shirley Bonner (Photo courtesy of Tommy Warhurst)
CULLMAN - The 2016 Farm-City Banquet was held on Thursday night at the Robert E. McGukin Civic Center, where Jerry and Shirley Bonner were named the 2017 City Family.
The banquet, which officially kicks...
‘Know your talents and strengths, and play to them’; Cullman matriarchs gather to share insights
CULLMAN, Ala. – Matriarchs of Cullman gathered in the banquet room of the All Steak on March 16 to share stories, insight and wisdom. The event was hosted by Les Dames, a local nonprofit focused on mentoring and bridging gaps between women in our...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 16: Welcoming your guests
Known as both Osage oranges and common horse apples, these lime green beauties fall from the tree just around Thanksgiving and make wonderful decorations. They last about a month outside, longer if the weather is cold.
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 16:
So far, if you have...
‘I’m going to call you Lola’
CRANE HILL, Ala. – Lynn Haynes’ broken heart was mended at the Crane Hill Senior Center Friday, Oct. 21, when she was presented with a dog. Yet, despite its yapping, responsive tail wagging and heartbeat, the new pup comes without the hazards and mess...
Berlin Sunshine Club Holds June Meeting
BERLIN – The Berlin Sunshine Club met June 18th at the Berlin Community Center. After announcements and prayer requests, the minutes for May were read by Recording Secretary Gail Wood.
Vice President Patty Martin presided over the business session and the meeting.
Hostess Gifts were won...
Meet Local Artist Shaina Cruz, Airbrush Extraordinaire
CULLMAN – Cullman is full of hidden gems of artistic ability; one of these gems is Shaina Cruz’s airbrushing service. With an impressive portfolio and years of hands-on experience, Cruz can give a number items a personal artistic touch.
Cruz has been airbrushing for virtually...
‘It feels like a high school prom’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman area seniors gathered at the Donald E. Green Senior Center gym Tuesday evening for Jammin’ in the Gym. It was the third in a series of weekly dances scheduled at the center during the month of June.
This week’s Jammin’ in...
Southern gospel tradition: Joyful Hearts 25th anniversary homecoming Aug. 5
Southern gospel group Joyful Hearts will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a homecoming gospel singing on Saturday, August 5 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
CULLMAN - The rafters out at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church will probably vibrate a little on August 5, thankfully not from...
A Day in the Life of a Cullman City Firefighter
CULLMAN – Firefighters have a rewarding, but undeniably tough job. Risking their own safety to rush to the aid of others is a sacrifice that should not be understated. Children across the country watch their large, shiny trucks in awe as they race down...
Get to know the Cullman Brewers Guild
Left to right: Bryan Benefield, April Benefield and Preston Prewett were winners in the quarterly home brew competition. First-place winner Jeff Taylor couldn’t attend the meeting, but bottles of his chocolate milk stout did, and one even survived long enough to make it into...
Behind the scenes: Share Club of Cullman
Beautiful Christmas décor on this year’s Christmas Tour of Homes
CULLMAN - This time of year, there is a lot of hustle and bustle, the weather turns sharply colder and people are often preoccupied with their Christmas shopping, parties and trips out of town. But...
Cullman Community Band’s senior member enjoys a life filled with music
Dr. Robert Orr, full-time musician, part-time retiree!
GOOD HOPE - Robert Orr has been retired for 21 years, but you'd never know it by talking to him. At 88 years of age (he was specific: "88 years and 7 months!"), he has earned his rest;...
Drew Green named chairman of Cullman’s Alabama Bicentennial Committee
Last week the Cullman Alabama Bicentennial Committee met for the first time to discuss the upcoming state bicentennial. The state is branding it “ALABAMA 200.” State director of the event, Jay Lamar, came up from Montgomery to kick off the planning stages of the...
‘Just show up’; Cullman woman to compete in 2023 World Deaf Jiu-Jitsu Championship
CULLMAN, Ala. – She’s no stranger to competition. Melissa Haynes, a deaf and partially blind Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) fighter from Cullman, has a black belt in karate and two years of competitive jiu-jitsu grappling experience. She could take on a match blindfolded – which...
More than 60K turn out to Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. – Temperatures were in the low 90s and the heat index was near 100 when the gates opened at this year’s Rock the South Friday. Thousands of country music fans of all ages descended on the venue, and the general admission area...
10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Will Justice Drake
Poet Will Justice Drake (Photo by Mayce Hodges)
In this creative new weekly series, local author, artist and all-around entertaining and eccentric (not to mention classy!) Southern gentleman Ben Johnson South introduces Cullman Tribune readers to the creative thinkers and doers in the Cullman community.
“10...
Huge day for CP&R: Art in the Park festival sees City Park renamed “Art Park”
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially unveils plans for the renovation of City Park, now renamed “Art Park”
CULLMAN - It could not have been a bigger day in the tiny southwest corner of the city of Cullman. After a run at Heritage Park, Cullman City...
Master Gardeners host Native Azalea and Wildflower Sale
CULLMAN, Ala. – A little bit of after-storm mud wasn't going to stop the Master Gardeners of Cullman County from hosting their Native Azaleas and Wildflower Sale Saturday morning. With funds raised from the sale going toward the continued improvement of the Wildflower Garden...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950 and 1900
From the files of 1950:
Mesdames C.H. Gray, Vann Gibbs, George Burkart, T.Y. Steele and Mary Plunkett visited Mrs. Max Forbis in Huntsville.
Slim Lay and his band played at the Canteen dance on Friday night.
Mr. and Mrs. N.W. Self celebrated their Golden Anniversary on August...
Senior Spotlight: Meet Luiceille Cargo
Luiceille Cargo (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Luiceille Cargo grew up on Sky Ball Mountain and went to Hayden School. She loved her 14 years growing up on the mountain. She and her six siblings worked hard on the farm and loved school and...
The Luck of the Irish: Crowds Enjoy St. Paddy’s Day in Cullman
CULLMAN – There is a lot of fact and fiction behind why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and what the true meaning behind the holiday really is. One thing that is for sure, however, is that here in the United States, we celebrate with vigor...
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...
Camp Liberty: training young men and women for life
BATTLEGROUND - When Col. Joe Land decided to move his privately-owned Camp Liberty from Marion, Alabama, he had no specific intention of moving it to Battleground.
“It was really just a coincidence that we ended up moving from Alabama to another place in Alabama,” Land...
Remember When: Area seniors recall their high school days
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seniors from across the county come to Cullman’s Donald E. Green Senior Center to participate in fun activities and enjoy a few laughs with friends. Last Friday afternoon, they swapped stories from when they were different kinds of seniors. They reminisced...
Meet Mazzie: The Furry Face of Werner’s Trading Company
“She rings the bell at the door when she wants to go outside and has her own hut, or hiding place, under the counter at the front of the store for when she wants some time alone.”
Rob Werner, Mazzie’s Owner and Owner of Werner’s...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Randolph County
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, “The 67-County Alabama Garden Party,” will spotlight different counties each week. Each county will get its own “quilt block,” along...
Getting Healthy to Help Others: Local Humanitarian Seeks Community’s Votes to Win Weight Loss Surgery
I feel that having weight loss surgery would help to get the weight off faster and that will allow me to serve our community more.”
Sara Linkous, Local Humanitarian
CULLMAN – Most everyone wants to be in good shape and live a lifestyle that leads to...
Cradle of love
Last week I went down to Landersville, a wide spot in the road between Moulton and Russellville. There isn’t even a caution light there anymore, although there was when I was a child. Of course back then there was also a one-room schoolhouse, a...
Assisted living residents getting techy
They have learned how to download apps, so we have been learning how to go on YouTube to watch videos, learning to Facetime, searching for places on Google Earth and playing all sorts of games.”
Sharon Ellis
HANCEVILLE – Big things going on at Brookdale Hanceville...
CRMC to Host Free Heart Disease Community Screening
CULLMAN - In recognition of National Heart Month, Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is hosting a FREE Heart Disease Community Screening on Thursday, Feb. 4, by appointment only.
Consider these heart attack risk factors:
Are you over the age of 50?
Do you have high cholesterol?
Does heart...
Files from Yesteryear: 1937
From The Files Of 1937:
Marriages:
October 13 – David M. Morgan,, 36, to Cordelia Harper, 34
and Floyd Chaney, 24, to Molly Roberts, 18.
October 14 – Elzie Thomas, 21,
to Ruby Stone, 22 and Valent Vail Meigs,
20, to Pauline Thompson.
October 15 – Verlie Parker, 28,
to Ottie...
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...
Group trip to Ireland set for May; sign up now
Dublin
HANCEVILLE — Area residents with a little Irish blood running through their veins or anyone who would like to visit the Emerald Isle may want to consider signing up to travel to Ireland with the Wallace State Abroad travel program offered through the Evelyn...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the files of 1900
We are in receipt of a copy of E.T. Paul’s latest and greatest March entitled, “Dawn of the Century March.”
Fifteen cents buys a good broom at The Hustler. – adv.
The Honorable S.J. Griffin made a professional trip to Moulton this...
Legendary Locals of Cullman County
Cullman’s Historic Figures Are Featured
CULLMAN – Cullman has a rich history, and to help spread knowledge of our grand history, a new book has been written. “Legendary Locals of Cullman County,” written by Kay Cagle and Greg Richter, takes a look at many notable...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Jackson County
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, "The 67-County Alabama Garden Party," will spotlight different counties each week. Each county will get its own "quilt block," along...
Peinhardt Homesteaders plan schedule for remainder of 2017
On Sunday, Aug. 20, a class called 'Raising Rabbits on the Homestead' will be taught. / Photo courtesy Heather Grantland, Peinhardt “Homesteaders”/Facebook
CULLMAN - The Peinhardt 1930 Homesteaders met Sunday afternoon to plan their event schedule for the fall, and here’s what folks can look...
Wedding on a budget
With minutes to spare before time for the big moment, Beth glances back over her shoulder at her daughter, Alicia, who strikes a dramatic pose to coax a smile from her mom, who would later shed copious tears of joy.
If you’ve been to a...
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...
Citizen of the Week: Nancy Moore, A Reflection of Sobriety
I am extremely grateful for where I am today. I love being a part of life again.”
Nancy Moore, One-Year Sober
CULLMAN – Nancy Moore is like a breath of fresh air. Her bubbly personality is infectious, and her willingness to help others is extraordinary. However,...
Nine Made-in-North Alabama Christmas Gifts
DECATUR - North Alabama is home to many unique attractions, so when it comes to finding that perfect unique Christmas gift, look no further than North Alabama for one-of-a-kind gifts that are sure to bring a smile to loved ones’ faces.
Here are nine original...
Brushy Pond Founders Day Celebration Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
BREMEN - The Brushy Pond Founders Day Celebration will take place at the Brushy Pond Community Center, 2729 County Road 143, Bremen, AL 35033, tomorrow, Saturday, May 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is hosted by the Brushy Pond Seniors.
Details from...
Recipes and tips: Homemade ice cream
Vintage ice cream maker / Melinda Cox Hall on Pinterest
It’s that time of the year again. No, not taxes or tags or even graduation, that’s all past us. It’s time for some fun, now, and in the South, that translates as shady porches, tall...
THE 67-COUNTY, ALABAMA GARDEN PARTY: St. Clair County
Lakeside in sun-dappled St. Clair County leads to deep thoughts like these: “Make your heart like a lake, with a calm, still surface, and great depths of kindness.” (Lao Tzu) And, “A lake carries you into recesses of feeling otherwise impenetrable.” (William Wordsworth) Then...
Tribune Tastemakers: 19 things to do in Cullman in 2019
Crowds filled Depot Park during 2017’s Strawberry Festival. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
I asked the Tribune TASTEMAKERS for suggestions on “must-do” things in Cullman to enjoy sometime during this new year, and with their input could roster 2,019, but here are 19 superb ones for...
Relay For Life event shaping up to be a fun night
CULLMAN — The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Cullman County event is shaping up to be a fun and inspirational night. The annual event will be held on Friday, May 1, 2015, at the Cullman County Fairgrounds, with the opening ceremony set...
A Study of Hands
It takes all different kinds of people and all different gifts and talents to make a community. I wanted to show people who have went above and beyond in their professions and life to make a better community, but each one of these people...
Talented Young Farmers Shine at Annual Conference
MONTGOMERY – The future of Alabama agriculture looked bright as young farmers took the spotlight Monday night in statewide contests sponsored by the Alabama Farmers Federation.
Winners in the Outstanding Young Farm Family (OYFF) and Excellence in Agriculture contests were announced at the closing banquet...
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...
Hike, Bike or Trike from Ardmore to Atmore and on to Mobile to Benefit Hope House Orphanage in Honduras
CULLMAN - On Saturday, November 8, 2014, Cullman’s own Tony Camardella will be participating in an awareness/fundraiser walk entitled, Shining a Light on Hope Hike, Bike & Trike from Ardmore to Atmore - then on to Mobile. The money raised during this event will...
Crowds enjoy Hanceville’s Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival
HANCEVILLE - Historic downtown Hanceville was abuzz on Saturday, as crowds enjoyed the 7th Annual Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival. The breezy and slightly cooler weather made for a great day for those in attendance.
Lashan Johnson, 44, of Cullman was a vendor at...
What happens on December 26?
CULLMAN - We at The Tribune hope that you had a merry Christmas; but that day is now behind us and Dec. 26, the day of returned gifts, is upon us. Of all those treasures and trinkets that got bought before Christmas, just how...
