Files From Yesteryear: From The Files of 1900:
Arthur and Walter Oden are at the bedside of their father, Captain E.J. Oden.
Reverend Anson West has about recovered from an illness.
D.L. Aldredge of...
Veteran Memorial: PFC Aubury Elwyn Foust and PFC Wilson B. Foust
Wilson Boyd Foust was born April 15, 1920 and Aubury Elwyn Foust was born May 19, 1924 in Blount County to Luther and Neoma...
Retired Army SSGT. Clinton Baker becomes first resident of new veteran housing complex Connie’s...
CRANE HILL, Ala. - It was June 22, 2021 when retired Army SSGT. Clinton Baker prayed, “Lord, find me a home or take me...
Restoring Women: recovery group shares stories
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman-based Restoring Women Outreach Inc. is defined by director Summer Burden as “a 12-step-based sober living program for women serving Cullman...
The people behind the Hay People
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each fall, Cullmanites mark the times with colorful mums around downtown, and the annual appearance of the hay people is a...
Cullman’s Oktoberfest starts Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. - This Thursday evening, Cullman will kick off its 40th Oktoberfest at the Festhalle, tapping the kegs, striking up the band and...
Chambers 1st Annual Fall Festival has strong first-time turnout
CULLMAN, Ala. - Chambers Farm & Garden Supply held their 1st Annual Fall Festival Saturday with over 50 total vendors present. The event saw...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Breakfast at Tiffany’s Birthday Party
Breakfast at Tiffany’s is now a literal “thing,” not just the title of a Truman Capote novella and an Audrey Hepburn movie. Inside Tiffany...
Files from Yesteryear: From The Files Of 1950:
A couple of bootleggers made the mistake of driving with lights too dim. When officers stopped the vehicle to investigate the lights, they smelled...
Vinemont Eagle Marching Band takes crowd on a trip through the heyday of MTV
VINEMONT, Ala. - Last Friday, the Vinemont Eagles recorded an impressive win against Tarrant High School and supporting them every step of the way...
Hanceville Music Fest features popular country band Confederate Railroad as headliner for Saturday event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A small but lively crowd came out to Hanceville’s Veterans Park Saturday night to enjoy the Hanceville Music Fest featuring country...
Veteran Memorial: Staff Sgt. Ronald Hugh Hall
SSgt Ronald Hugh Hall
Ronald Hugh Hall was born June 11, 1945 in Cullman County. He grew up in Cullman and joined the United States...
Chambers Fall Festival to take place this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week, Chambers Farm & Garden Supply will be hosting their First Annual Fall Festival for the community Saturday, Sept 25....
365 JOY-GIVING AMERICANS for 2021: The Playin’ With Fire Birthday Party
When fire-hot lightning strikes sandy beaches, naturally occurring glass sculptures are often created below the melted sand. Sandy beaches surround all sides of Seattle,...
Files from Yesteryear: 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, before leaving for California,...
Cullman native Maud Parker shares her secrets to a long, healthy life after celebrating...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Maud Nelyne Manning Medlock Parker celebrated her 103rd birthday on Wednesday, September 15. She had many wonderful memories to share with...
Bonus Pet of the Week: Become besties with Holly!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Sept. 13-17
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health is recognizing the important role direct support professionals play in supporting individuals with intellectual, developmental and...
Laura Crandall Brown Foundation announces 9th Annual ‘A State of Teal’ Awareness Campaign and...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - This September, in recognition of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, the Laura Crandall Brown Foundation (LCBF) will initiate its 9th annual A...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Whatcha’ Got Cookin’ Birthday Party
We cruise through acres and acres of red dirt, northern Alabama cottonfields to our destination for “The Whatcha’ Got Cookin’ Birthday Party.” In the...
Files From Yesteryear: From the Files of 1930
The County Board of Education has moved into its newly remodeled building, which is one of the finest in the state.
Mrs. T.A. Smith had...
‘Their work is fantastic’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Though getting students to work at core subjects like math and reading are obviously critical this school year, Cullman Middle School...
Pet of the Week: Share some love with Valentine!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter‘s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Valentine is a 2-year-old terrier mix. She...
Arab’s 2nd Annual Sugarfest sees great weather and huge turnout
ARAB, Ala. - The 2nd Annual Sugarfest was held Saturday, Sept. 4 at Arab City Park. The festival kicked off at 8 a.m. and...
‘Completely unacceptable’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Biden administration’s rapid withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan has drawn strong reactions across the country. The disaster at Kabul’s...
Sweet Tater Festival caps off summer at Smith Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - For most people, Labor Day Weekend is the official send off to summer, but in Cullman County, it is also a...
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...
House Plant Collective announces Cullman pop-up
CULLMAN, Ala. - Calling all green thumbs! House Plant Collective has announced a plant-loving pop-up in Cullman on Sept. 18, with their Plant Bus....
Bonus Pet of the Week: Learn some new tricks with Monroe!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Crazy for Loving You Birthday Party
America has loved “Grandma” Moses and her art from the moment we saw one of her joy-giving paintings. For “The Crazy for Loving You...
Files from Yesteryear: From the Files of 1900
R.W. Riley of Joppa was here on Monday.
A.J. York attended the sheriff’s convention, in Montgomery, this week.
Doctor J.S.O. Whitson, of the “Free State of...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School announces judges for inaugural Golden Apron Competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Golden Apron Cook Off Competition, sponsored by Werner’s Trading Company, is just around the corner! We hope to see everyone...
Sweet Tater Festival to take place over Labor Day weekend
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The 25th Annual Smith Lake Park Sweet Tater Festival will take place this Labor Day weekend. The two-day event will...
Pet of the Week: Relax in the shade with Gramps!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Gramps is a 10-year-old Lab mix. He...
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...
Local author releases new mystery novel
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local author Reba Whitley has released her new book titled, ‘The Mountain Shack Mystery.’ Whitley was born and raised in Cullman...
Oktoberfest announces the 2021 Burgermeister: Casey Harbin
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School teacher and coach Casey Harbin has been passed the baton as Burgermeister for the 2021 Cullman Oktoberfest. With...
Veteran Memorial: Paul G. Absher
Paul G. Absher was born March 7, 1921 in Cullman County. His parents were Isaac and Hattie Absher of Steppville (Hanceville). His father was...
‘Back in the saddle’
HOLLY POND, Ala. - As the Holly Pond Bronco Marching Band performed last Friday, they did so under the direction of their new leader....
Editorial: The Policies of Starting Over – Forgiving Yourself
I have never been able to see the forest from the trees. At 5’2, I have needed to stand on my toes to see...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Ringy-Dingy Birthday Party
It’s late-August and we are cooling off with the joy-giving, cool kids on a giant ice ring at “The Ringy-Dingy Birthday Party.”
The United States...
Files from Yesteryear: From The Files Of 1950 and 1900
In observance of Youth Week in Cullman, a group of high school and college students became city officers for a day on Tuesday.
They were:...
Editorial: Plagiarism – The heist of ideas
Plagiarism—quite possibly the dirtiest word in academics and journalism. Oxford Languages defines plagiarism as “the practice of taking someone else’s work or ideas and...
Friends of the Public Libraries to host 2nd Annual Book It – Friends of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County will be hosting their 2nd Annual Virtual 5K Run/Walk and One Mile...
Tales of Your Tails Summer Writing Competition winners announced
CULLMAN, Ala. - The winners of the Tales of Your Tails Writing Competition were announced at Cullman County Public Library on Wednesday. This competition...
Cullman sees 100,000 for back-to-back weekend events
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman and surrounding areas saw two huge weekends which hosted around 100,000 people with events at York Family...
She Reads: ‘Then She Was Gone’ by Lisa Jewell
Though I cannot speak much to what exactly I was expecting from “Then She Was Gone,” author Lisa Jewell’s name has come up several...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Singin’ in the Rain Birthday Party
“We’re singin’ in the rain, just singin’ in the rain. What a glorious feeling, we’re happy, again. We’re laughing at clouds, so dark up...
Files from Yesteryear: From the Files of 1930
The first crate of Cullman County strawberries was sold by D.C. Chambers of Route One, Cullman this week for $5.50.
William M. Dean of Arkadelphia...
Wallace State Alumni profile: Dr. Olivia Walker began her academic path at Wallace State,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Dr. Olivia Walker’s path to opening her career door began at Wallace State Community College.
Walker is currently a physical therapist in...
Editorial: Rock The South 2021- Grey skies and happy times
There is a nearly constant negativity in the Cullman community surrounding the mere existence of Rock the South. This year was no different and...
Pet of the Week: Find a friend in Waffles!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
Editorial – The Policies of Starting Over: Continuing the Conversation
Isn’t it funny how if you hear something repeated enough, it begins to sound like the truth? I am not referring to actual statements...
‘Everyone deserves a home. I just really believe that’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Elizabeth Standifer, a 2021 graduate of Cullman High School, is hoping to shed some light on a subject near and dear...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Bon, Bon, Bon Appetit Birthday Party
We are inspired to greater heights by each of the 365 American joy-givers celebrated in this series, but for “The Bon, Bon, Bon Appetit...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936 and 1900
From the files of 1936
Shirley Martin, 14, of Walter, won the county spelling championship on Wednesday. Juanita Thrift, age 13, of White City was...
Rock The South is here: day one recap
CULLMAN, Ala. - Although Rock The South (RTS) sees a ton of support from local attendees, people come from all over for the Southern...
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Arab’s 2nd annual SugarFest!
ARAB, Ala. - After an overwhelmingly successful inaugural celebration in 2019, residents of Arab were looking forward to the next iteration of the Arab...
Local musician Shannon McNeal returns to Berkeley Bob’s Coffee House for homecoming show
CULLMAN, Ala. - Last Friday evening, Cullman native Shannon McNeal got to play her first homecoming show since November 2019. The show was hosted...
Pet of the Week: Sing a song with Coco!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter‘s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Coco is a 5.5-6-year-old terrier mix. She...
Editorial – The Policies of Starting Over: Stop apologizing
How many times a day do you apologize? I am not talking about when you actually feel as if you did something wrong either....
A legacy of Civil War history – remembering Fred Wise
CULLMAN, Ala. - “He was a people person. He loved the public and he got excited when people came and talked and shared history,”...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The I Can Do Anything Better Birthday Party
“Anything you can do, I can do better. I can do anything better than you…No, you can’t…Yes, I can. No, you can’t. Yes, I...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936:
The August Dahlke residence, nine miles from Cullman on the Jasper Highway, burned around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Alton Perdue’s chicken house burned on Saturday...
Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism announces WildWater
Cullman, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism has recently announced that a new water park, WildWater, will be built in the coming...
She Reads: ‘The Sound of Glass’ by Karen White
I’ve mentioned in other reviews how I am not a fan of love stories, but this week, I found Karen White’s "The Sound of...
Veteran Memorial: PFC Windle Leon McDonald
Windle Leon McDonald was born on December 1, 1922 in Cullman County. He was the son of E.G. and Winnie McDonald. The family lived...
New pavilion at South Vinemont Sports Complex dedicated to Tyler Walker at ceremony
VINEMONT, Ala. - The new pavilion at the South Vinemont Sports Complex was dedicated to Tyler Walker at a ceremony held this past Saturday....
Cullman Tribune print to switch from five to three editions per week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune has recently decided to make the switch from a five-day print schedule each week to a three-day print...
Veteran Memorial: Neil Wade Jones
Neil Wade Jones
Neil Wade Jones was born May 13, 1946 in Cullman County. He lived in Cullman and graduated in 1964 from Cullman High...
Editorial: How the Olympics inspired me
In 1977, my kindergarten teacher asked each of us what we wanted to be when we grew up. Overwhelmingly, the answer was an Olympian....
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Giant Steps Birthday Party
“Destination Moon” is our destination for “The Giant Steps Birthday Party.” We are being given a preview of this exhibition which promises to be...
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...
Cullman County Public Library hosts 2nd Annual Harry Potter Birthday Parade
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library on Friday, held their 2nd Annual Harry Potter Birthday Parade. Though the first parade event was...
Pair of former Wallace State students win $44,500 on FOX’s ‘Beat Shazam’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State alum Emma Wright has been a loyal follower of the FOX game show “Beat Shazam” since its debut in...
Cullman County Public Library hosts cardmaking class for children
CULLMAN, Ala. - Renee Welsh from the Friends of the Public Library continued the library’s summer fun as she led local children in cardmaking...
Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest opens August 2
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The 2022 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries on Monday, August 2, 2021. This year’s contest is a joint...
The Policies of Starting Over – Putting your best foot forward
When in the process of moving forward in life, do you ever find yourself gravitating toward what you ran from in the first place?...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021—The Funny Papers Birthday Party
We’ll see ya in the funny papers collection of the National Museum of American History for our next fun, birthday party. Located on Constitution...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1951
Teen Chatter
Out Friday night were:
Leona Giles and Donald Patrick,
Edigna Edwards and Bob Ward,
Martha Pierce and Raymond Tucker,
Jackie Culver and Kenneth...
Bama’s Best Chicken Tenders: Bobby’s Restaurant rules the roost
EVA, Ala. - In the quest for Bama’s Best Chicken Tenders, one eatery rules the roost — Bobby’s Restaurant in Eva.
The Morgan County institution,...
She Reads: ‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ by Ruth Ware
Last week, I wrote about how I had greatly enjoyed Ruth Ware’s work on, “Into A Dark, Dark Wood” and this week, I have...
Hiding behind a screen – the negative impact of social media
When will I ever learn? I know better, but it’s so hard to fight the urge. I’m talking primarily about indulging in the horrible...
Cullman Florist visits essential workers for Make Someone Smile Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – Flowers can make someone smile, and this week, Cullman Florist is lighting up faces as part of Teleflora’s annual Make Someone...
Veteran Memorial: Alex J. Dillashaw
Alex J. Dillashaw was born Dec. 24, 1923, in Cullman County and lived in Garden City. His parents were Alec Monroe and Lethia Eugenia...
TikTok contest promotes COVID-19 vaccinations before school starts
(Photo from ADPH)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Getting a COVID-19 vaccination can protect you, your family and community, and help end the pandemic. To promote vaccination,...
Veteran Memorial: Jimmy Ray Waldrep
Jimmy Ray Waldrep
Jimmy Ray Waldrep was born December 6, 1945 in Cullman County. His parents were Carvin and Vonda Lee (Galbreath) Waldrep and they...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: ‘The Nanu-Nanu Birthday Party’
This week, we’re in San Francisco at a luxurious, Victorian residence located at 2640 Steiner St. for “The Nanu-Nanu Birthday Party.” This was the...
Files from yesteryear: 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 in Gadsden.
Mrs. Delia Noles...
Hello, Dolly!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre opened its summer production of “Hello, Dolly!” Friday evening at Cullman High School, a year after plans for...
Daytrippin’ – Snead’s Farmhouse
WEST POINT, Ala. - “Never! Never!” is what Judy Snead said without hesitation when asked if she would ever return to an office job....
Veteran Memorial: Leon Nelson Harris
Leon Nelson Harris
Leon Nelson Harris was born November 21, 1925 in Cullman County. His parents were Ele Nelson and Bertha Harris. Leon graduated with...
She Reads: Into A Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
“I am running. I am running through moonlit woods, with branches ripping at my clothes and my feet catching in the snow-bowed bracken.” With...
Veteran Memorial: Drexel Fay Quattlebaum
Drexel Fay Quattlebaum
Drexel Fay Quattlebaum was born April 28, 1925 in Cullman County. His parents were W. M. and Etta Mae (Thornton) Quattlebaum of...
Guy Hunt Library and Museum in full swing for the summer
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Tucked away in Holly Pond, Guy Hunt Library and Museum holds a plethora of literature and learning experiences for children...
Cullman area senior centers receive food box donations from Walmart Distribution
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seniors across Cullman County were able to take home a few extra goodies Thursday afternoon thanks to several pallets of food...
Colony to host talent show, ‘Colony Day’
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Councilwoman and Parks and Recreation Committee chairperson Jasmine Cole announced at Tuesday’s council meeting that, following a successful Fourth of...
Flamingo sightings in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The rumors that have been flying around the City of Good Hope were confirmed by Mayor Jerry Bartlett Tuesday morning....
Pet of the Week: Make friends with Judy!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter‘s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Judy is a 2.5-year-old terrier mix. She’s...
Editorial: The Policies of Starting Over – Patience
It has been a few weeks since I last wrote anything for The Policies of Starting Over, and for this, I feel I owe...
