Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
This dry season threatens the water supply in Cullman and Cullman County.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crouen are visiting relatives here,...
Downtown Hanceville sees new life
HANCEVILLE - As the sun beamed down on a new day in Hanceville on Thursday, city leaders and members of the community came together...
Community Wellness Day
CULLMAN – This past Saturday, the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center celebrated their first annual Community Wellness Day. Folks from all over Cullman County...
Master Gardener class completes beautification project outside of Cullman County Extension Office
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Master Gardener’s class recently finished a 14-week class full of learning and fellowship. The group came up with...
Cullman City Police Chief Kenny Culpepper addresses local mental healthcare and suicide
CULLMAN - As we reported last week, Cullman County has seen a frightening increase in the number of suicides in 2017 compared to last...
24th Annual EvaBank Midnight Run set to take off Friday night
CULLMAN - Get ready to get your glow on at the 2016 EvaBank Midnight Run on Friday, Aug. 19 at 11:59 p.m. The race...
Cullman moving forward with $1.5M Center of the Arts Community Theatre project
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman is moving forward with a $1.5 million renovation and expansion of The Center of the Arts Community Theatre, a...
FAITH: ‘I want to be a light and an example of God’s goodness’: Holly...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond High School's Sofia Hays just began her sophomore year in August, and in this interview, she discusses her...
FAITH: ‘We are called to be like Jesus’: Addison’s Kinsley Nuss reflects on her...
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison High School's Kinsley Nuss just kicked off her junior year, and in this interview, she discusses her faith, starting with...
Art in the Park this weekend at City Park; future plans to be unveiled
CULLMAN - Cullman City Parks and Recreation (CP&R) will host the annual Art in the Park event this Saturday, April 15 from 9 a.m.-3...
2nd Annual Caring for Cullman Concert set for Sept. 19
CULLMAN - Christian music, country and Broadway fans will be delighted to know that local artists, Eric Bennett and Paige Harbison, will be performing...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the Files of 1900
J.W. Griffin spent Tuesday in Falkville. Dan Reinschmidt, of Columbus, Georgia arrived in Cullman the first of the week.
George W....
Five names added to Cullman WW1 memorial after Tribune reporter discovers forgotten warriors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following World War I, Cullman County’s citizens followed the widely-practiced and time-honored tradition of inscribing the names of their fallen warriors...
Tom Hendrix, man behind Tom’s Wall, passes away
FLORENCE - Tom Hendrix, the man behind Tom's Wall in Florence, has died, according to a report from WAAY-TV: "According to family members, Hendrix...
Files from Yesteryear: March 15, 1928
From the files of March 15, 1928
HOLLY POND ITEMS
Holly Pond, March 13—Seems like rainy weather is the order of the day.
Mr. and Mrs. Lovie...
Cullman’s Carolina Beach Shaggers hosting event April 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sherry and Tommy Boatright have brought the vibrant tradition of Carolina Shag dancing to the Cullman community. After hosting group lessons...
After 31 years, Elaine Fuller retires from Cullman County Museum
Elaine Fuller and her family. L-R: daughter Jenny Malke, husband Wayne Fuller, grandson Casey Harbin, Elaine Fuller, son Jay Fuller and daughter Suzanne Harbin...
Funny Things from Yesterday: It’s tough being a househusband around our house
A few years ago, Granny, my sweet little wife for many years, worked for the state and had to travel out of town. She...
Day Trippin’: Harmony Park Safari
Ahhh, summertime! The kids are out of school and after last year’s COVID-19 summer, they’re probably super excited to do something fun this year...
Morning music: “You Make Me Feel Like Dancin’”
This is the third installment of a new weekday morning post called "Morning music." From The Tribune's Loretta Gillespie: "We are about to make...
‘Smiles for Life’ campaign to benefit Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. – Summer is coming. Tans are getting darker, clothes are getting brighter and teeth are getting whiter. That last bit is thanks...
Files from Yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the Files of 1936:
Everyone is disappointed that schools are closing from lack of funds. Students will not be promoted.
Misses Opal Lee and Virginia...
Have Dinner with the Dead for a great cause
CULLMAN - If you are a fan of the hit AMC show “The Walking Dead,” you have surely been counting down the days until...
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...
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....
Spring bulbs not blooming? Plan for next season
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Spring is just around the corner. As the sun shines brighter and the weather becomes warmer, people start to see...
Explore: Hanceville’s Veterans Memorial Park
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Tucked...
Spreading ‘Rumors’: Cullman Community Theatre takes on Neil Simon’s grown-up comedy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) will take on four new projects in one with its production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors” at Stone...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Printer’s Ink Birthday Party
Hearst Castle, aka “San Simeon,” is a National Historic Landmark in California built on 40,000 acres of privately owned, Hearst family property. All the...
Turn & Burn Bungee & Dance Fitness officially open
CULLMAN, Ala. - Turn & Burn Bungee & Dance Fitness hosted an open house Dec. 28, featuring bungee fitness class demonstrations, the opportunity to...
“And They Call it Puppy Love…”
Animal Assisted Therapy Program Visits Nursing Home Residents
CULLMAN – Recently, eight dogs spent their afternoon at Cullman Health & Rehab Center for an animal...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1936
From the files of 1930
Miss Eunice Butler has recently graduated from Alverson Business College in Birmingham.
Mrs. John Luyben and Mrs. F. Mallery were joint...
Cullman Ballet Theatre School offering Summer Dance Classes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Ballet Theatre School (CBT) is offering the opportunity for all ages, from young children to adults, to attend Summer Dance...
Cullman County Animal Shelter closes down for deep clean amidst COVID-19 concerns
CULLMAN, Ala. -
As the county takes precautions to protect residents and reduce the spread of
COVID-19, many animal lovers are becoming concerned for the county's
four-legged residents....
Funny Things from Yesterday: Thanksgiving
I thought I would write something this week that has more meaning than a funny story.
There are a lot of things about Thanksgiving that...
Half Shell Oyster House to open in Cotton Creek Warehouse
CULLMAN, Ala. – One of the top seafood restaurants in the Southeast is coming to Cullman. Half Shell Oyster House, “where Southern cuisine meets...
Arley Senior Center Christmas party taking place Dec. 6
ARLEY, Ala. - The Arley Senior Center will be holding a bingo, potluck and silent auction Christmas party at the Arley Fire Department on...
Files from yesteryear: 1951
From the files of 1951
New Harmony News
Charley Benefield was buried at New Home last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Carmon Maze spent last week with relatives...
Files from Yesteryear: Dec. 13, 1945
From the files of Dec. 13, 1945
To and FroBy EAGLE EYE
Only a short distance makes a lot of difference in the depth of snow....
Colt Ford on Rock the South: ‘We’re going to have a big time, I...
Colt Ford is happy to be returning to the Rock the South stage after first performing in Cullman back in 2014. The professional golfer...
Grilled Cheese wins the day at Hanceville’s inaugural Grilled Cheese Festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A huge crowd came out Saturday to Hanceville’s Downtown to enjoy a day dedicated to America’s go-to comfort sandwich. The inaugural...
History of the Cullman County Public Library System: Part 2: An era of changes...
CULLMAN - 1945- 1970 was an era of big changes for Cullman’s library. In addition to increasing their collections, the library finally got its...
Files from Yesteryear: 1957
From the Files of 1957:
Akers Family Reunion
The annual Akers family reunion was held on June 16 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.M....
Touch A Truck event brings families from all over the county to Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Touch A Truck, hosted by Cullman Electric Cooperative, took place at the Cullman County Fairgrounds Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00...
2022 Annual Polar Bear Plunge draws first-time divers at The Cullman Wellness and Aquatic...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center held its annual Polar Bear Plunge Saturday morning, Jan. 8. The event allows anyone willing...
Op-Ed: What an experience at the Cotton Row 5K!
For Memorial Day, several of my gym fitness friends and myself ventured to the Cotton Row 5K in Huntsville.
What an experience!
The 5K event featured...
FAITH: ‘God’s in control’: Holly Pond’s Bellah Carr reflects on her faith
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond High School's Bellah Carr is about to start her junior year, and in this interview, she discusses her...
52 ODES TO JOY: BOOK JOY
ODE TO BOOK JOY
Books are magic transportable.
Free libraries make them quite affordable.
It is well-known but still reportable,
Libraries need us...
Sirens vs. radios vs. device apps: which should you use?
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - As residents across the county seek safety during bad weather, The Tribune sought input from various sources about the value...
Hanceville Nursing & Rehab residents share what makes Easter special
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The residents of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab recently participated in an Easter egg hunt. Residents, staff and even Dr. Henry Beeler...
Pet of the Week: Shake paws with Carl!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Carl!
Carl--Mini Rottie; approx. 1.5 yo;...
Seed-Harvest Music Academy opening new classes
Students perform at Seed-Harvest’s 2017 spring concert. / Seed-Harvest Music Academy on Facebook
Edited 7-24-17 to update age ranges and pricing.
CULLMAN - After unveiling an...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1920 and 1936:
From the files of 1920:
Apple pickers are busy now in the Mellon Orchards near Anniston. Three thousand trees on 35 acres are expected to...
‘What makes Cullman feel like home?’
What makes Cullman feel like home? We asked around the county and received answers filled with pride and a strong sense of community spirit....
St. Paul’s to honor alumnus Michael Heatherly with Impact Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Cullman has named alumnus Michael Heatherly as the recipient of its second Impact Award.
Heatherly went on...
Local Musician Spotlight: Case Graham
CULLMAN, Ala. - Case Graham is a local musician with an excellent reputation for his guitar skills. His style is a combination of rock and metal mixed with groove funk, layered with heavy jazz...
“The 100 Deadliest Days”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the U.S. has entered the “100 deadliest days” for teen drivers, the period from...
West Point High Performing Arts celebrates season
West Point Performing Arts put on its second annual Christmas Spectacular over the weekend. / W.C. Mann
WEST POINT - On Sunday afternoon, the performing...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936
The Cullman County High School was closed on April 1, 1936, due to lack of funds. Mrs. Oldacre spoke to the student body on...
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...
‘Clothed in Cullman’ – a mother’s pain turned into triumph in her son’s memory
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ashley Wilson and her sister-in-law, Helen Lewis, chose the Saturday before Mother’s Day to hold their first Clothed in Cullman fundraiser...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic hosts health expo
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Good Samaritan Health Clinic on Friday, June 28, partnered with staff of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System to host a...
Hanceville emergency personnel give demonstrations at the Library’s Summer Reading Program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Fire and Police Department’s with the Cullman Air Evac team visited the Hanceville Library on Wednesday during their Summer...
What’s on your Christmas reading list?
Christmas is a blink away! It’s time to grab a cup of hot cocoa and savor the holiday magic with a great book.
Want a...
Wallace State Theatre to present ‘Xanadu’ March 13-15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Roll into the disco era with Wallace State Community College’s Theatre program as it presents “Xanadu” March 13-15 at the Betty...
RTS 2016 Announces 38 Special, Joe Diffie and Kane Brown
CULLMAN - Southern rock legends 38 Special, country icon Joe Diffie and new star Kane Brown join the Rock the South 2016 lineup. RTS...
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...
Cullman Regional now offering newest technology in total knee & hip replacement with Stryker’s...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is the first hospital in central Alabama to offer robotic-arm assisted total knee and total hip replacements with its...
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,...
Letters from Home tour coming to Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann will be traveling the country performing one show in each of the United States as the...
FAITH: Cullman’s Thomas Norwood talks about his faith and religious influences
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman senior Thomas Norwood is very thankful to have a relationship with Jesus Christ, and that has helped him become the...
Colony unveils 5 Alabama Bicentennial murals
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony held a special Alabama Bicentennial celebration Saturday, unveiling five murals depicting the community’s history, churches and people....
CHS pageant hopefuls
On Saturday, Feb. 22, Cullman High School will host the 2019-2020 Miss Southerner Pageant and the 2020 Fair Queen Representative Pageant.
The History of Red Hill School
CULLMAN – Next door to the North Alabama Agriplex is an old wooden schoolhouse. Hanging on the wall for all to see is a...
Several summer events scheduled for special needs community
CULLMAN - The Cullman Autism and Special Needs Family Support Group has several group activities planned for this year’s summer break in addition to...
Music City Strings comes to Christkindlmarkt
CULLMAN, Ala. – The young violinists of semi-professional Music City Strings donned their best period yuletide apparel and braved the chilly winds to deliver...
The Evelyn Burrow Museum hosts exhibit of Laura Willingham Walker paintings
“Just Coffee, Please” is one of Laura Walker’s pieces from her Funny Farm Animals series, and was inspired by a photo.
HANCEVILLE - Visitors to...
2022 Miss Southerner and Fair Queen Representative pageants held at CHS Saturday evening
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School hosted the 2022 Miss Southerner and Fair Queen Representative Pageant Saturday evening in the Cullman High School Gym....
Launching the Alabama Arts Recovery Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Alabama State Council on the Arts announces a special grant application opening on Thursday, July 1. The Alabama Arts Recovery Program is...
‘The officers are just as excited as the kids’
Shop with a Cop 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – There seemed to be a uniformed officer down nearly every aisle on Saturday morning at Cullman’s south...
All about seeds
Library hosts gardening event, announces seed swap
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library recently hosted an event with the Cullman County Extension Office...
2nd annual West Point High School Dinner Theatre showcases talent
CULLMAN, Ala. – Stone Bridge Farms was filled with talent Monday evening as the second annual West Point High School Dinner Theatre took place,...
Senior Day makes a return to the 2021 Cullman County Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - Senior Fair Day 2021 was back Wednesday after being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. The Coca-Cola Theater was full...
Morning music: “Young Hearts Run Free” by Cullman County’s Candi Staton
We have a very special edition of Morning Music today! A native of Hanceville/ Colony, Candi Staton is a hometown girl who made good,...
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...
Southern born and Southern bred: WSCC wows with opening of ‘Stars Fell on Alabama’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts on Thursday evening opened “Stars Fell on Alabama,” a joint effort of the community college’s...
History of Blount Springs: Historian Greg Burden speaks at Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. – Blount Springs was a thriving community in the past when the Jackson House (or the Blount Springs Hotel) was open for...
Files from Yesteryear: 1918 and 1938
From the Files of 1918:
On September 22nd, Mr. and Mrs. Asa B. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Herzig, Miss...
Do you remember? The Martin Twin
The year was 1966 and a young heartthrob, Sean Connery, had recently returned as 007 James Bond in “Thunderball.” Shortly after the movie’s release,...
‘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...
ALEA encourages everyone to end the summer safely this Labor Day weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As the final holiday of the summer draws near, many Alabamians are preparing for an extended fun-filled weekend with friends, family...
Files from Yesteryear: Sept. 13, 1962
From the files of Sept. 13, 1962
Notes Of A Cullman High Senior . . .
Eureka! We did it! Yes, I mean in the Magazine...
“If You Build It”: Wallace State Shows Last Independent Film in Series
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Hartselle High School Theatre to present ‘Big Fish: School Edition’ April 7-12
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Hartselle High School Theatre will present its spring production of “Big Fish: School Edition” April 7-12 at the Hartselle High School auditorium. The show is for...
Files from yesteryear: 1934 and 1954
From the files of 1934:
Mrs. Johnnie Drake, of Route One, Lacon is ill with typhoid fever in the Cullman Hospital.
Miss Clara Werdt is expected...
Wallace State Singers going back in time with ‘That ‘70s Show’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - If the ‘70s groove is your thing, make plans to attend the Wallace State Singers’ upcoming performance entitled “That ‘70s Show.”
“We...
Desperation Church cancels medical debt for more than 2,000 families across state
CULLMAN, Ala. - Desperation Church recently made good on its promise to purchase and cancel the outstanding medical debts of families in need across...
Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts to present ‘Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr.’ May 29-30
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts will present “Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr.,”a nostalgic celebration of Disney dreams, music and magic on...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950:
Lionel Bennefield, of Joppa, had been improving in a Birmingham hospital. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Desser Bennefield could not be reached on Friday...
Sweet success
Alabama Strawberry Festival breaks records
CULLMAN, Ala. — The sweet smell of fresh strawberries and festival food filled the air downtown as crowds poured into...
