The Refuge Church hosts annual Fishing Rodeo
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Refuge Church in East Point, Alabama, off Highway 278, hosted their annual Fishing Rodeo Saturday morning. The rodeo kicked off at...
Summer Safety: Memorial Day Weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Going into Memorial Day Weekend, many people have plans to travel and celebrate with friends and family. However, it's important to...
Five WWI veterans to be honored at special ceremony today
CULLMAN, Ala. - Five men will be honored Saturday morning at a ceremony at the Cullman Veterans Memorial Park hosted by the American Legion...
Editorial: Laying stress at the door
As a certified yoga instructor who has taught for over seven years, Beverly Dotesy found her neighboring passion in massage therapy. She had always...
Cullman Community Theatre hopes for summer show, summer theater camp coming in June
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre announced this week via social media, “Cullman Community Theatre's Summer Season is on! Due to very recent updates...
Go Fish, Alabama! teaches basics of fishing
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Have you ever wanted to learn the basics of fishing, but didn’t know where to begin? The Alabama Department of Conservation...
Veteran Memorial: James Walter Brock III
James Walter Brock III was born December 1, 1946 in Cullman County. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served during the...
Upcoming Memorial Day weekend events
CULLMAN, Ala. - There are several events happening around Cullman County this Memorial Day weekend. While Memorial Day has become a time that many...
“He’s a miracle!”
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tuesday was a birthday Ron Mann will never forget. It’s a miracle, according to his doctors, that he is able to...
The halls of knowledge: Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - When you walk into the Cullman County Public Library, you are greeted by a rush of cool air and quiet, but...
Hanceville prepares to host Inaugural Grilled Cheese Festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A fun day is planned this Saturday in downtown Hanceville as they celebrate one of the most beloved comfort foods--grilled cheese!...
‘Brother Joseph, Brother Joseph!’ coming this Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Ave Maria Grotto at St. Bernard Abbey has earned its place as one of the top must-see tourist destinations in...
LifeSouth to host Cullman City versus Cullman County annual blood drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will host the Annual Cullman City vs Cullman County Blood Drive June 4 from 8 a.m. to...
Editorial: The policies of starting over
There are few things that we as people seem to love less than change. The disruption to our daily patterns, motions and moments rattles...
CATA cosmetology student wins with Alabama-inspired design
CULLMAN, Ala. - Elyse Koloski from the Cullman Area Technology Academy Cosmetology Department recently won the “Feel Your Fantasy” competition hosted by Beauty Cast Network,...
East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church celebrates 100 years of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bright and early Sunday morning, the congregation of East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church gathered for a twofold celebration: the annual recognition...
Victim Services seeks to bring Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - For victims of sexual violence in Cullman County, access to rapid response by forensic personnel trained to deal with the particular...
Veteran Memorial: Rufus B. Humphries and Tolbert L. Humphries
Rufus B. Humphries
Rufus B. Humphries was born on August 12, 1919 in Cullman County. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces and...
Editorial: Our Personal Trainer
“But when he, the Spirit of Truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth.”
John 16:13 NIV
Personal trainers are a wonderful asset in...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The West Less Traveled Birthday Party
John Wayne’s last movie, “The Shootist,” was scheduled for filming in El Paso, Texas but “The Duke,” changed the script to move production near...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Mrs. Cecil Looney of Geraldine was the guest last week of Mrs. Lois Weeks. Mrs. Weeks returned home with her for several days. Mrs....
BONUS Pet of the Week: Make friends with Moxie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare this week, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
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...
Editorial: Music’s comeback in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - While live music may have been a staple for many before the pandemic hit, it has certainly dwindled to a crawl...
COVID-19 – Then and now
With so many COVID-19 restrictions being lifted and more and more people being vaccinated, folks are finally able to return to their normal activities....
Veteran Memorial: Bernice Entrekin
Bernice Entrekin was born December 6, 1895 in Carroll County, Georgia. By the age of 8, his family had relocated to Cullman County and...
Pet of the Week: Pick a winner with Winnie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Winnie is a 1.5-year-old German Shepherd mix....
Fairview FFA string band wins state competition
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - At the 93rd annual Alabama FFA State Convention, held virtually this week, Fairview High School’s FFA string band took home top...
Veteran Memorial: Allie Snider
Allen “Allie” Snider was born Aug. 13, 1894 in Blount County, Alabama. The Snider family lived in Hanceville. His father, George Franklin Snider, served...
Veteran Memorial: Henry Paul Grusnick
Henry Paul Grusnick was born June 10, 1888, in Cullman to German immigrants. Grusnick joined the United States Army, and the young Private was a...
Bubbling up in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Calling all who love anything soapy, sudsy and splendidly scented! Magnolia Soap & Bath Co has arrived in Cullman and they...
Frankweiler Fountain flows again!
CULLMAN, Ala. - To celebrate the twinning of Cullman and its German sister city Frankweiler, the Cullman German Club built the Frankweiler Fountain on...
Veteran Memorial: Edward Morris Pike
Edward Morris Pike was born July 10, 1949, in Cullman County and lived in Hanceville. He enlisted in the United States Army and served...
‘The struggle is real’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Middle School students were recently challenged to discuss and recognize the problems facing our community — and some decided to...
Over $2,000 raised by MadeLyme
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Thirteen-year-old Madeline Hill, of Walter, continued her efforts Saturday to raise awareness and money to combat Lyme disease by hosting a...
Welti’s Preston Cook receives $500 scholarship in NASP National Virtual Archery Tournament
WELTI, Ala. - Welti Elementary School’s Preston Cook was selected to receive a $500 scholarship this week following his participation in the National...
Cullman Caring for Kids unveils new mobile food bank
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids on Friday unveiled its newest tool in the fight against hunger among families in need: a mobile...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Bossypants Birthday Party
This week, our “BOSSYPANTS Birthday Party” is in a factory in Queens, New York City. Hey now, don’t be so bossy about it, this...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Shaw Breaks Leg
Ronald Shaw, 16, member of the Hanceville football squad, received a broken leg in the third quarter of the Bulldogs game with...
Annual baby bottle fundraising drive underway for First Source for Women
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Faith-based pregnancy resource service First Source for Women has begun its annual baby bottle change fundraising drive. The monetary collection...
Fairview seniors treated to fun day in the park
FAIRVIEW, Ala.- It's been well over a year since the Recycled Teenagers of Fairview have been able to gather at their senior center. However,...
East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church to celebrate 100 years
Photo with cars is the current church building, one without cars is the original before the renovations over the years.CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday,...
Bound for the Million Dollar Band
WEST POINT, Ala.- West Point High School senior Kellen Drinkard is a young man with many talents, so talented in fact, that he has...
“Getting back to where it’s supposed to be”
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s east side recently welcomed a new shop that is likely to become a popular stop for folks who enjoy eating...
Dodge City opens new playground at Ray Park tomorrow
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Dodge City Mayor Tawana Canada announced Thursday afternoon that new playground equipment for Ray Park near Town Hall will be...
West Point High School band becomes fourth in Cullman County to score all ‘superior’...
CULLMAN, Ala. - We recently reported that three local high school band programs had received all superior ratings from the Alabama Music Educators Associations...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School 2nd annual Alumni and Friends Dinner and School Auction set...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Alumni and Friends Dinner and School Auction is their largest fundraiser of the year. It is a fantastic evening...
Wallace State’s Evelyn Burrow Museum premieres Country Legends Rediscovered exhibition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is proud to premiere the Country Legends Rediscovered – an exhibition of...
Veteran Memorial: Albert R. Howard
Albert R. Howard was born December 28, 1924 in Cullman County and listed Cullman as his hometown. He enlisted in the United States Army...
Nothing but smiles at the 2nd annual Ridin’ for Residents Jeep Parade
CULLMAN, Ala. - Residents of several area nursing homes and assisted living facilities were all smiles Saturday as they were visited by close to...
PALS committee accepting nomination for the 2021 Beautification Awards
The Cullman County People Against A Littered State committee is busy making plans to recognize the efforts of the many businesses that work hard...
Deer: Attract or deter?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Deer in residential areas—homeowners either love the friendly visitors or wish they would leave plants alone. While hunting season has...
78-year-old earns college degree after decades of pursuing her dream
Vivian Cunningham graduated from Samford University at the age of 78 on May 8. There was no easy path to her degree, and long...
Devotion – Dressing for the day
“Put on the full armor of God; so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11...
Over vs. under watering house plants
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Wouldn’t it be nice if house plants could talk? That would certainly make caring for them easier. Many people feel...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Wonders of America Birthday Party
America has many natural wonders: our national parks and forests, majestic mountains, giant Redwoods and Sequoias, Louisiana bayous and the Florida Everglades. And, thanks...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954:
Dear Sir:
I wish to extend my congratulations on the eightieth birthday of The Cullman Tribune. The writer is a bit older, having been born...
Alabama historical site Brindley Cemetery restored and rededicated
CULLMAN, Ala. - A rededication of the Brindley Cemetery was held Friday afternoon with the descendants of Mace Thomas Payne Brindley (Brindley Mountain namesake)...
City of Hanceville recognizes local teen’s efforts in raising awareness for Lyme Disease
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Madeline Hill, 13, was recognized by the City of Hanceville Thursday evening at their council meeting. Hill contracted Lyme Disease while...
‘The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery’ opens at St. Bernard, shows continue Friday...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School’s Drama Department premiered “The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery” Thursday evening at the Byre theater on...
Superior scores for three area band programs
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three local high school band programs are celebrating this week after earning superior ratings from the Alabama Music Educators Association’s Music...
Relay Day – A community coming together against cancer
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed Friday, May 7, 2021, “Relay Day – A Community Coming Together...
Mother’s Day: Local mothers share what they’d love the most!
Mother’s Day is this Sunday and before you head out the door to select the perfect card or gift, listen to what these local...
Cullman Strawberry Festival a big success
CULLMAN, Ala. - For 82 years, the city of Cullman has celebrated the area’s prolific strawberry crops and, after facing the COVID shutdown of...
‘A community arts event unlike any you’ve ever attended’: Cullman playwright to release interactive...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mother's Day 2021 will be the online debut of a new "community arts event" from the mind of Cullman-based playwright Ben...
Food that touches the soul
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- “Food that touches the soul.” That’s how the owner of Merriweather’s Soul Food describes what you can expect at their new restaurant...
Editorial: Time to check your wall heaters
I consider myself quite lucky after discovering a fire in my living room Monday afternoon. For anyone with older homes with built-in electric wall...
Veteran Memorial: William Howard Gunter
William Howard Gunter listed Bremen as his hometown when he enlisted with the United States Marine Corp. He served in the Korean War and...
Veteran Memorial: Leo Dwaine Andrews
Leo Dwaine Andrews was born June 25, 1932 in Cullman County and called Vinemont home. Andrews enlisted in the United States Navy and served in...
St. Bernard Prep Drama presents ‘The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery’ May 6-8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Saint Bernard Prep Drama Department returns to the stage after the 2020 shutdown with the one-act play “The Murder Mystery...
New license allows hunting of feral swine, coyotes at night
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - With Gov. Kay Ivey’s signature this week, new legislation will provide hunters in Alabama with another opportunity to harvest two specific...
Editorial: What Do Moms Want?
Mother’s Day is just a week away and compared to last year’s quarantined Mother’s Day, this year, shopping and planning a special day for...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The God Bless America Birthday Party
We’re partying at 167 West 12th Street in New York City, in the cookbook-lined library of The James Beard House. Mr. B was “The...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Mr. Persall, who was born in Newton County, Georgia on February 6, 1869, came to Cullman County when he was 19 years old. His...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School adds new fine arts options for 2021-22 school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul's Lutheran School will add private instruction on instruments and ballet to their Fine Arts offerings for the 2021-2022 school...
Cullman firefighter delivers thousands of pounds of food per week to needy across region
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Department Lieutenant Neville Franks has a most worthwhile pastime: for the last six years, he has been distributing food...
Veteran memorial: John D. Mitchell
John D. Mitchell listed Cullman County as his home when he registered for the United States Army. When he served in World War II,...
Veteran memorial: Lovel J. Dye
Lovel J. Dye was born in Cullman County on October 9, 1924. He lived with his family in Baileyton until he entered the military...
Veteran memorial: Lionel F. Smith
Lionel F. Smith was born June 18, 1910 in Limestone County. By 1940, he and his wife Lois Rhea Smith would live on 5th...
Strawberry Festival returns tomorrow! Miss Strawberry Festival Pageant tonight
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Strawberry Festival, one of the city’s oldest celebrations, returns tomorrow after a year of COVID shutdowns, with a promise...
Purchasing seeds from online “yard sale” platforms
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – When purchasing seeds in the store, there is a general trust that what is on the packet is what will...
CCBOE commissions new mural
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new mural now graces the entrance to the Cullman County Board of Education building. The inspirational piece was painted by...
‘Alice in Wonderland’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brooke Desnoes Ballet Academy held its spring production of “Alice in Wonderland” at the Byre theater on the campus of St....
Bandits blown out in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope Sizzlin’ Seniors participated in a couple of spirited games of bean bag baseball Tuesday after enjoying a...
CCSO provides lunch to Good Hope Seniors
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Good Hope Sizzlin’ Seniors were joined Tuesday by Sheriff Matt Gentry and several CCSO officers. The sheriff’s office grilled hamburgers...
Cullman High School Theatre presents “Into the Woods” April 29-May 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – After getting back into the swing of things with “Bright Star” in January, Cullman High School Theatre returns this week with...
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...
How safe rooms save lives
CULLMAN, Ala. - In 2004, Keith and Deborah Crumbley were selected as part of a FEMA grant program to have a safe room installed...
National Weather Service unveils webpage commemorating April 27, 2011 severe weather outbreak
BIRMINGHAM and HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has launched a website to commemorate the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak across Alabama....
Looking back to April 27, 2011
Kenneth Nail, City of Hanceville Mayor
It could have been the worst of days and it was one of the best of days. Cullman, no...
BONUS Pet of the Week: Take a walk with Gracie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
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...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Leaves of Funny Grass Birthday Party
The Great Lawn of Central Park in the middle of bustling Manhattan is the setting for “The Leaves of Funny Grass Birthday Party.” At...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Mrs. Icie Rowe Alley will receive a masters from the University of Alabama on Friday. Richard Johnston and Gloria Florence will be awarded bachelor...
Tenor Saxophone donated to CMS Band Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Middle School Band Program received a new tenor saxophone thanks to the generosity of Ray and Benton Buchmann. Wednesday,...
One man’s passion
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Ave Maria Grotto has, since 1934, been home to the artistry of Benedictine monk Bro. Joseph Zoettl, OSB, who built...
Coffee grounds – from the mug to the garden
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – After enjoying a hot cup of joe in the morning, what can be done with all the used coffee grounds?...
Grand re-opening celebration held at Art Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) on Thursday officially reopened Art Park off Main Avenue on the city’s west side....
North Alabama Quartet Convention returns to Cullman May 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Quartet Convention, which has enjoyed great success over the last two years, had to be postponed from its...
After more than ten years, Harmony School returns to the ball field
LOGAN, Ala. - Saturday, April 17 saw the first opening day at Harmony School's ball field in more than ten years. Crowds flocked to...
