‘We’ve got to go back to what small communities used to be’
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont Schools will host their annual back-to-school event, the second annual Freedom Fest, on school grounds Friday, Aug. 5 from 5-8 p.m. The free event will include food, school supplies, inflatables, face painting, games, live music and a car show. Teachers,...
Meet Courtney Ferguson, 21st Century Mom
Photo shows Brian, Gavin and Courtney Ferguson.
CULLMAN - June Cleaver wore pearls, pantyhose and high heels on the beloved show “Leave It to Beaver.” She was our televised ideal of motherhood in the 1950s, when only one-third of women were a part of the...
Files from Yesteryear: 1954
From the Files of 1954:
Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Henry celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on August 21st. Their children are: Harold Henry, Mrs. Lois Holcombe, Mrs. Vera Berry and Mrs. Verna Butler.
Added to the list of those “over 80,” who are helping the Cullman...
Religious Spotlight: Meet Dr. Ralph Andrews – Pastor of Good Hope Baptist Church
My number one priority is preaching. Preaching is not only something that I enjoy doing, it is what God has called me to do.”
Dr. Ralph Andrews, Pastor of Good Hope Baptist Church
GOOD HOPE – Please allow me to introduce Dr. Ralph Andrews, pastor of...
Cullman Regional now offering newest technology in total knee & hip replacement with Stryker’s Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Surgery Program
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is the first hospital in central Alabama to offer robotic-arm assisted total knee and total hip replacements with its Mako System. This latest advancement in joint replacement surgery transforms the way total knee and hip replacements are performed.
The demand...
Energized, Exercised and Ready to Help Others
CULLMAN – On April 16, the National Obesity Foundation (NOF) awarded Sara Linkous of Cullman the NOF Humanitarian Award, which included a free bariatric procedure. After her weight loss surgery, she is slimming down, living healthy and helping others.
“After years of trying to lose weight...
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...
Christmas through the eyes of a child: Children’s Christmas Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
The cast at the dress rehearsal Thursday afternoon
CULLMAN - Almost every church, be it high church or low church, traditional or contemporary, from the classical parish hall to the rented storefront, has its Christmas traditions. This time of year, we see "hanging of the...
Cullman Regional welcomes family physician Nicole Shaw, MD
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional welcomes Nicole Shaw, MD to the Cullman Regional Medical Staff. Shaw is a board-certified family physician. She is a graduate of the University of South Alabama and completed her family medicine residency at UAB-Huntsville.
Shaw is dedicated to treating the whole...
Hundreds Flock to the Shrine for Healing Service
HANCEVILLE – People came out in droves to attend a special healing Mass in Hanceville on Wednesday. The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament hosted the service at their beautiful Lourdes Grotto. The weather was perfect and the Mass was beautiful.
“Today we had the...
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Elks, New Year’s Eve-Eve at Goat Island
The Cullman Elks Lodge will hold a New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball Sunday evening. / Cullman Elks Lodge
CULLMAN - Where do you and yours plan on ringing in the new year? Below are two local options.
Goat Island Brewing Pre-New Year’s Eve Party
Saturday, Dec. 30,...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936
The Vinemont 4-H Club elected officers at the school on Wednesday. President-Marie Drake, Vice-President- Dorothy Lawrence, Secretary-Daisy Edge, Cheer Leader-Myron Nesmith and Song Leader-Naomi DeMonia. They made baking powder biscuits and ended the meeting doing a cheer.
Leroy Box died in Texas. He leaves a...
St. Bernard opens school with service of commitment and blessing
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a moment of wonder and excitement mixed with a bit of emotional anxiety as 136 students at Saint Bernard Preparatory School made their way to the Abbey Church on the opening day of school. In addition to the United...
Dead on: Walker Stalker Con Atlanta
ATLANTA - ‘For fans, by fans.’ This is the motto of Walker Stalker Con. This Sunday I had a chance to experience what this meant as both working media and as a fan, and let me tell you, the motto could not have rung...
CP&R Therapeutic Rec Program holds barn party on Saturday
CULLMAN - The Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) Therapeutic Recreation Program hosted a Barn Party at HOPE Horses, Inc. on Saturday, April 30. With the perfect mid-spring afternoon weather, fun games, face painting, hot dogs and horses, the party was an event that couldn’t...
Op-Ed: It’s time to put fentanyl dealers behind bars
I’m certain that many of you have heard about the drug fentanyl in the news these last few years, the powerful opioid similar to morphine or oxycodone but 100 times more powerful than both of those drugs and much more addictive and deadly.
Fentanyl’s original...
Files from Yesteryear: 1957
From the Files of 1957:
Mrs. Nancy Knight, Mrs. R.P. Newman and Miss Loe Mae Knight spent Sunday afternoon visiting Mrs. Charlie Vincent in Cullman and Mr. and Mrs. Austin Weaver and children in Berlin.
Mrs. J.M. Allred is ill at her home this week.
Mrs. George...
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...
Farm City Tour 2016 set for this Thursday
CULLMAN - This year’s Farm City Tour takes place on Thursday, Oct. 27. The group will meet at the Civic Center, where the tour takes off at 8:30 a.m. Tour-goers should pre-register by contacting co-chairs of the event, Ashley Graves at 256-775-6258 or Travis...
Local country star Lane Maury to perform at The Cotton Gin Saturday night
GOOD HOPE - Saturday night, May 14, at The Cotton Gin is guaranteed to be an entertaining and maybe even a bit of a rowdy night. Local country sensation, Lane Maury, is slated to begin picking and grinning at 6 p.m., and his music,...
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...
Saint Bernard hosting classical guitar concert Sept. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School will host classical guitarist Giovanni De Chiaro this Sunday, Sept. 25. The program will begin at 7 p.m. in the Abbey Church and all are invited.
Preceding the guitar concert, Saint Bernard Prep School’s Jazz Band,...
Morning music: “I Can See Clearly Now”
Good morning! What more perfect song for today than this 1972 chart buster by the guy who discovered Bob Marley! Open your sunroof, put on your shades and turn your newspaper up LOUD ! It's Friday, y'all !!!
"I Can See Clearly Now," written and...
Cullman Community Band rings in the season
Neal McLeod plays solo trombone in “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The 50-plus member Cullman Community Band delighted the crowd at the Cullman Civic Center on Sunday with its annual Christmas concert. Director/Conductor Garry Taylor led the band through a...
Render Aid Alabama hosting Winter Wellness Festival Feb. 24, seeking additional vendors
CULLMAN, Ala. – Render Aid Alabama is one of Cullman’s newer nonprofits and is on a mission to “normalize compassion for humanity.” It hopes to help spread the love by hosting its inaugural Winter Wellness Festival on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Cullman County...
Composting creates healthy soil
Worms are a sure sign of healthy soil. / Courtesy of wjpa.net
Composting creates richer, looser and more organic soil, is easier to work with and ensures that your plants will get more of the nutrients they need to be vigorous and healthy.
Composting can be...
Desperation Church holds first Sunday service in new building
CULLMAN, Ala. - The parking lot of Desperation Church’s new building was completely full for the opening Sunday. There were even attendants directing cars for parking along the street and surrounding lots.
During the 9:30 a.m. service, Pastor Andy Heis spoke about when he lost...
The Busy Bee Café celebrates four years of post-tornado business
Photo shows Busy Bee Cafe Owner Kitty Spears and her son Kyle.
CULLMAN - Saturday morning on April 30 finds the Busy Bee Café filled to the brim with breakfast patrons at each table, booth and counter seat. Short stacks of pancakes along with platters...
14-year-old Lexie York claims God is bigger than cancer
I don’t know why you get so worked up. God told me I’m going to be fine; cancer is not going to kill me.”
Lexie York
CULLMAN - Meet Lexie York, a beautiful 14-year-old girl who is in the fight of her life. In October 2015...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts presents ArtsKids! programs
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts department announces its new ArtsKids program for area students in grades 3-8. The first session, SingKids! will be held during Fall 2017 semester.
“ArtsKids is a new outreach program offered through our Fine and...
Vinemont Baptist Church preparing to celebrate 100th anniversary
VINEMONT, Ala. - On Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, Vinemont Baptist Church will celebrate 100 years of service to its community.
As the congregation prepared, local historian, church member and former Vinemont Principal Dr. Jane Teeter shared the history of the church: “Vinemont Baptist Church was...
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...
Files from Yesteryear: 1907, 1992
From the Files of 1907
Hanceville News
Misses Kate and Mary Stender, of Cullman, spent Sunday with parents, in Hanceville.
Miss Dela Matthews returned Saturday from a visit to friends in Cullman.
Mrs. Fred Hassenphlugg was quite sick the past week. She is better at this writing.
Mr. Frank...
Funny Things from Yesterday: It scared his mule
If you have ever heard the expression, “It scared my mule,” you probably wondered where it came from and what it means. I have a theory on this expression.
The expression probably started when people used a horse or a mule and buggy for transportation....
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Couples out on Sunday afternoon or night were:
Ann McKoy and J.W. Cadle,
Pat Schaefer and Roger Gentry,
Jean Morgan and Darrell Mulaney,
Judy Wesson and Perry Tucker,
Brenda Dunlap and Bob Humphrey,
Alice Lane and David Howell,
Sandra Griffin and Charles Knighten,
Alice Chandler and David Knight,
Glenda Calvert and Wade...
Senior Spotlight: Meet the Dodsons, part 2
Read part one at www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/29/senior-spotlight-meet-the-dodsons.
By the early ‘70s, Radginal and Judy Dodson were happy at home with their two young sons, Barry and Tracy. Radginal and Judy both worked hard to provide for their boys while creating wonderful family memories. Life was good....
POP Goes the Farmer’s Market
CULLMAN - The North Alabama Agriplex is partnering with Festhalle Farmer’s Market and Cullman County Extension to implement a national children’s program at the market for the 2016 season, which begins on April 2. Power of Produce, or POP for short, aims to increase...
Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week Nov. 12-19
Image courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse
CULLMAN - This month, sites in the Cullman area will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child's National Collection Week, Nov. 12-19.
Cullman families, churches and groups are busy transforming empty shoeboxes...
Get ready to rock with the West Point Warrior Band
WEST POINT, Ala. - To prepare for the 2019 marching season, members of the West Point marching band are channeling their inner rock stars.
Director Bobby Patrick described the show as "some of the biggest classic rock songs ever on one football field at the...
Rescheduled Second Friday celebration tonight in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s as easy as 1-2-3: 1st Avenue Southeast will host the city’s popular 2nd Fridays celebration on the third Friday of June. That’s tonight!
Downtown Cullman’s 2nd Friday celebration, put on COVID hiatus in 2020 and postponed last week due to the...
Addiction: Wrap-up
CULLMAN - Back in May, we begin weekly installments examining addictions and their impact on the lives of people in our community. This week, in part eight, we wrap up the series.
Which drug addiction is being discussed in the following quote?
“Gradually things got worse....
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church hosts 1st Birmingham Diocesan Day of Liturgical Formation
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church hosted the first Birmingham Diocesan Day of Liturgical Formation last weekend. Over 600 volunteer members from every church in the North Alabama Diocese attended the day-long training sessions which covered lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and liturgical musical...
CRMC Announces 30-Bed Expansion; Dr. Vincent F. Bergquist Healthcare Professional of the Year
Photo shows CRMC CEO James Clements and Dr. Vincent F. Bergquist.
It is a very exciting time at CRMC. “The hospital’s growth in service area and increase in volume, particularly from inpatient visits, support the need for the expansion.”
CRMC Board Chair Judy Butler-Patterson
CULLMAN - On...
Remembering Rev. Jim Walker (1933-2019)
Shown in 2016, left to right, are Mike Sparks, former Wallace State Singers and Concert Choir director; Rev. Jim Walker, founder of the school’s music program; and Tiffany Richter, current WSCC Singers and Concert Choir director. (Courtesy of Wallace State Community College)
CULLMAN - Taking...
Files from Yesteryear: 1933, 1992
From the Files of 1933
This year Easter comes on the nineteenth day of April. The seniors at Cullman High School are planning for class day and graduation. Mr. Killingsworth announced that Flora Baker is Valedictorian and Dorothy Reinstodler is Salutatorian of the Class of...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930
From the files of 1900
Miss Fannie Watts of Etha is attending music school at Holly Pond.
D.E. Jones is postmaster at Jones Chapel.
The sixth annual session of the West Cullman Singing Convention was held at Bethlehem West on August 3, 4 and 5.
J.M. Wilks presided....
Rock the South 2017: Sam Hunt to perform
CULLMAN - Organizers for 2017's Rock the South music festival on Monday morning announced that Sam Hunt will be performing.
This year's Rock the South will take place June 2-3 at Cullman's Heritage Park.
The next artist announcement is expected on Friday, Jan. 13.
Find out more...
Hanceville’s Dark Before Dawn Performs at 11th Frame Live
MADISON – Hanceville based band, Dark Before Dawn was the opening act for Shaman Harvest at 11th Frame Live, July 15.
Dark Before Dawn’s sound was professionally balanced; every piece of instrumentation heard on their EP could be heard just as clearly at the venue.
In...
What do teenagers want for Christmas?
CULLMAN - The holidays are upon us, and yet again we do not know what to get. If you have a teenager that you are buying for this year, fear not; we have a list of suggestions that are sure to make this holiday...
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...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900 and 1950
From the Files of 1900:
The Polytechnic College will close Friday and the scholars will picnic at Blue Hole on Saturday.
Ice cream is now sold to People’s Restaurant – ad.
Mrs. Judge Fuller and pretty little daughter, Gladys and Miss Caroline Schlosser visited Birmingham this week.
Oster...
Inaugural Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival Sept. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) will host the inaugural Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival at Depot Park Friday, Sept. 9, from 5-10 p.m., featuring bluegrass artists Cotton Pickin’ Kids, Barefoot Nellie and Cottonmouth Creek.
The CDMA is a nonprofit organization established...
Movie Review: ‘MIB International’ fails to live up to the original; Griffin’s Score 5/10
“Men in Black International” is directed by F. Gary Gray, written by Art Marcum and Matt Holloway and stars Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth as a new pair of MIB agents for the audience to meet. This is the fourth entry in the MIB...
‘Truth in Nature is tight lines, steady aim and a cleansed heart’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Truth in Nature held an educational day for the young men of the Cullman chapter Saturday, June 26. The first half the day began with the boys learning to build picnic tables with the instruction of Chapter Leader Brian Burchett. The...
129th annual Cullman County Courthouse Singing Convention this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday and Sunday, July 8-9, Cullman will celebrate a unique tradition in Alabama: the state’s last regular courthouse singing convention. Singers from all over the state, across the country and even overseas will fill the Cullman County Courthouse’s second-floor district...
Desperation Church treats community to fireworks, much more
Patriots of all ages came dressed in their best red, white and blue. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Many came out for the fireworks, but there was much more going on at Heritage Park on the 4th of July as Desperation Church hosted its fifth...
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...
A Fair View at Fairview
CULLMAN - Senator John Sparkman was born December 20, 1899 in Hartselle, AL. He was the seventh of 11 children of Joseph Whitten and Julia Mitchell Kent Sparkman. He represented Alabama for 42 years in the U. S. Congress, first in the House of Representatives...
Senior Spotlight: Meet Mrs. Inez Eidson Ruehl
Inez Ruehl will turn 100 on March 27, 2019. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Inez Eidson Ruehl will be celebrating her 100th birthday on March 27. She has made a tremendous impact on Cullman through her many philanthropic efforts. She, along with her son,...
Mirroring History: Cullman Municipal Pool
CULLMAN – The Cullman Municipal Pool was located in a lot next to Cullman High School. Not only did it offer endless fun for people of all ages during the long, hot summer days, but it also featured mixed and individual swimming classes. In...
Prayer and Pledge Ride rolls through county
CULLMAN, Ala. – The weather was hot and humid on Saturday morning as motorcyclists donning black leather climbed on their bikes and headed out to the far reaches of the county. The pack of riders, with the first bike flying an American flag, sped...
Mirroring History: Anderson Boats
CULLMAN – Bill and Frances Anderson started Anderson Boats and Motors back in 1959. It was a successful business that lasted nearly 50 years. People from all over the county shopped at Anderson Boats and Motors in search of their dream boats and snazzy...
Files from Yesteryear: 1938
From the Files of 1938:
Kelton Whaley, of Vinemont, tells that his brother-in-law, Tom C. Thomason, who is a salesman in the Carolina region, happened upon some excitement, recently. In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, he picked up an extra passenger, who desired a free ride to...
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...
Cullman hooked on ‘The Little Mermaid’
“You got to purse your lips like this” - Sebastian (Justin Weygand) coaches Ariel (Marie Bean) on how to win over Prince Eric (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, among the hottest and most scarce commodities in the city of Cullman...
Local Artist Expresses Deep Ideas Through Art
CULLMAN - Local artist Denise Thomas-McCrary has been diving into the world of art since she was a young child. She has been taking lessons and exploring her abilities since she was 13. Her art is contemporary, and definitely one of a kind. She...
Sweet Tater Festival sees biggest crowd yet
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Sweet Tater Festival at Smith Lake Park had the biggest turnout in the event’s history, according to Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport.
"Weather has been a huge factor this year," he said. "The warm temperatures were certainly...
Local farm preserves family heritage
Melanie Glasscock tends the cattle on the farm that has been in her family since the 1800s.
HOLLY POND/BERLIN - Melanie Glasscock is a busy lady. She is a full-time instructor at Wallace State, where she teaches biology and poultry science. In her spare time,...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Cullman Erdbeerfest May 6
“Guten Morgen, Fritz, when are you and Frau Ruehl hosting the Erdbeerfest, this year?” I could imagine overhearing such an exchange this morning when I was back among the flowering fruit trees and fiddlehead ferns of the Wildflower Garden at Sportsman Lake in Cullman...
Plant It: The care and feeding of roses
Knock Out roses / Alabama Cooperative Extension
Caring for rose bushes doesn’t have to be intimidating, no matter what you’ve heard.
First off, choose good stock; make sure the rose you buy is suited for your location; in other words, if you purchase a climbing rose,...
Hanceville Irish Festival returns this Saturday, March 18
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville will host its annual Irish Festival along Commercial Street downtown this Saturday, March 18, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
According to organizer Nolan Bradford, there will be between 35 and 50 vendors, with a wide range of handmade one-of-a-kind items and unique...
Entries sought for local art show at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College is seeking entries for its annual “Arts in April Celebration” planned for April 4-30 at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
The theme for the 2016 exhibit is “Spring Upcycle” and participants are invited to create...
Making art, nurturing artists
Ty Parker and a few of his performing arts students showing off progress on West Point High School's stage.
WEST POINT - In a day when arts programs are under increasing threat in schools across the country, some folks see things differently. The people of...
Files from Yesteryear: 1957
From the Files of 1957:
Enon and Hamby’s Chapel
Miss Rosalind Holmes is home from Washington D.C. to spend three weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Holmes and children.
Mrs. Pearl McGukin returned from Cincinnati on Sunday after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Ware.
Joe...
Peinhardt Homesteaders celebrate Christmas, reflect on first year
Mountain Melodies dulcimer band provided live homespun entertainment. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Saturday, the Peinhardt Homesteaders celebrated Christmas at Peinhardt Farm. Homemade Christmas treats abounded, along with handmade gifts and games. Live traditional southern Appalachian style entertainment was provided by Mountain Melodies dulcimer...
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 Courthouse hosts 127th annual singing convention
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, shaped note Sacred Harp singers and traditional music fans filled Judge Kim Chaney’s District Courtroom for the first day of the 127th annual Cullman County Courthouse Singing Convention. The crowd was still slim when the first song was called,...
Rescued dogs await adoption at 2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary
Photo: Chester and KoKo run around Sandra Shaffer’s yard at 2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary, where dozens of dogs are available for adoption.
BLOUNT COUNTY – Two-year-old KoKo is the picture of a young, healthy dog as she runs around Sandra Shaffer's yard at 2nd Chance...
North Alabama Agriplex programs: Sept. and Oct.
All programs take place the North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Talley Ho Street, Cullman, AL 35056, 256-297-1044, unless otherwise noted.
Unless otherwise noted, to register go to www.Agriplex.org and click on the register tab. Follow the link to our new registration system RecDesk.
Sept. 7- Farm...
Seniors enjoy annual health fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seniors from around Cullman County came out Thursday morning to the Donald E. Green Senior Center for the 2019 Retiree and Senior Health Fair. Organized by the Cullman County Commission on Aging and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism, the fair...
Learn How to use Chalk Paint at Cullman’s Vintage West
Bring your own piece to work with, or we can provide something for you – it’s up to you.”
Teresa Daniel, Owner of Vintage West
CULLMAN – Chalk Paint was developed over 20 years ago by Annie Sloan and now it is a famous decorative paint....
Evelyn Burrow Museum opens ‘Color Explosion’ exhibit
A Tuscan landscape is one of the subjects of paintings on display at The Evelyn Burrow Museum from the collection of Mississippi artist Bewey Bowden. The exhibition “Color Explosion” can be seen now through March 31.
HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State...
Veteran Memorial: Corporal David Ray Young
David Ray Young was born March 2, 1930, in Cullman County. He was the son of Harvey and Lillia (Seay) Young of Ebenezer. Young enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Korean War.
Young was a telephone switchboard operator assigned to Headquarters...
Community Note: Happy 100th birthday, Mrs. Wynell Ray Lee!
When The Tribune stopped by to wish her a happy birthday Tuesday, Wynell was proudly wearing a hot pink T-shirt that read “Look Who’s 100- Wynell.” Wynell turns 100 today, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 10-24-18 2:53 p.m.
The Cullman...
Staycation: Birmingham: Discover the new magic!
BIRMINGHAM - Vacation season is upon us, with schools out for the summer and gas prices slowly creeping up. While hopping on a plane and visiting an exotic destination is on the agenda for some families, others of us are content with a budget-friendlier...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic & Cullman Church of Christ offering free meal and health services Tuesday, March 21
CULLMAN - The Good Samaritan Health Clinic, in partnership with Cullman Church of Christ's monthly outreach program, Loaves and Fishes, will offer free lunch and health services tomorrow, Tuesday, March 21, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in Cullman Church of Christ's Fellowship Hall, 4345 Alabama...
‘It was legit Louisiana flavor!’: United Way hosts annual crawfish boil after a 3-year hiatus
CULLMAN, Ala. –The sun was warm and bright and the crawfish deliciously fresh and spicy at Goat Island Brewing Friday afternoon, March 24. The bayou-bred team from Hank's Sports Bar boiled crawfish, shrimp, sausage, potatoes and corn on-site as a fundraiser hosted by United...
Oktoberfest 2016: Annual Combined Community Choirs Concert set for Sunday at Sacred Heart
CULLMAN - Once again, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Cullman is hosting the annual Oktoberfest Combined Community Choirs Concert, as the highly anticipated fall celebration of the community's German heritage begins. The free musical event will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday,...
Fireworks over Garden City
GARDEN CITY - Garden City First Baptist Church hosted its annual, family-friendly fireworks celebration at Garden City Park this evening, where they provided fun for kids of all ages. Inflatables were available for children, along with games of cornhole and tug of war. The...
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...
The bands march on: 26th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival
Central High School band members react after receiving the Silver Division Award from Hanceville Band Director Steven Porter. / Heather Mann
HANCEVILLE - Saturday saw the 26th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival at Hanceville High School, kicked off by a performance of the National Anthem...
Community Profile: Meet Ethel “Deannie” Mosley Geiger
Ethel “Deannie” Mosley Geiger (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Ethel “Deannie” Mosley Geiger was born in 1932 in a town 30 miles east of Jackson, Mississippi. The family farm was in a town named Jones, Mississippi where the family grew vegetables, cotton and raised...
Ghosts come to life at downtown library storytelling event
Dr. Alan Brown, member of the Road Scholars Speakers Bureau for the Alabama Humanities Foundation, presented “Ghost Stories from Alabama College Campuses” at the Halloween day edition of the Cullman County Library’s Fall Brown Bag Lecture Series. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN -...
Fantastic weather brings optimistic crowd to Hanceville’s 4th annual Irish Festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The city of Hanceville celebrated its Irish heritage Saturday with the fourth annual Hanceville Irish Festival, enjoying perfect weather and a noticeable increase in attendance from past years. It was a stark contrast from 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic loomed large....
Files from Yesteryear: 1953
From the Files of 1953:
Simcoe News
Carl Peak celebrated his birthday on Sunday with a surprise birthday dinner.
Douglas Hill, of Birmingham, spent the weekend with relatives here.
Johnnie Hill had as her overnight guests recently, Barbara Jo Pearson, Melba Evans, Gerroldean Schnittker, Evon Aikens and...
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...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Henry 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...
33rd Annual Bloomin’ Festival this weekend will be largest ever
Brother Pachomius Alvarado, OSB spends a great portion of his time in St. Bernard Abbey’s Bakery baking divinely delicious cinnamon raisin bread to sell at this weekend’s 33rd Annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair.
CULLMAN - Preparations are well underway for this year’s Bloomin’...
‘Where else can you find muscadine juice?’
Saint Bernard welcomes visitors for 7th Annual Bernard Blues and BBQ
CULLMAN, Ala. – Attendees and competitors from all across the Southeast gathered on the picturesque grounds of Saint Bernard Preparatory School Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10, for the seventh annual Bernard Blues and BBQ...
