St. Bernard Abbey monks greet Alabama clergy in Rome
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saint Bernard Abbey’s Father Bernard Denson and Brother Dominic Lee, who are both studying in Rome, were honored to join the...
Northbrook kids investigate uproar in Bethlehem with ‘Arrest These Merry Gentlemen’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday evening, the Northbrook Baptist Church children’s ministry performed its production of Little Big Stuff’s “Arrest These Merry Gentlemen,” the...
‘Knives Out’ a funny, suspenseful, unique murder mystery; Griffin’s score: 9/10
"Knives Out" is written and directed by Rian Johnson and features an enormous, star-studded cast. Daniel Craig, Ana De Armas, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Left behind
In the world of technology, things have really changed in the last few years. I remember when the first computers came out. They were...
Files from Yesteryear: 1956
From the Files of 1956
Walter News
Arthur Sutton spent Thursday and Friday in Montgomery.
Mrs. H.H. Segler and Mrs. W.R. Gable, of Cullman, spent Saturday...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Lamar 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,...
Cullman Women Sing takes audience on emotional journey
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Women Sing presented its winter concert, “With a Voice of Singing,” Thursday night at Seventh Street Baptist Church. The concert...
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...
Senior Spotlight, Christmas: ‘Spend as much time with them as you can’
Have you ever asked your parents or grandparents what they want for Christmas and heard, “I don’t need anything; as long as you are...
Local musician Jesse Priest selected for Dolly Parton’s #JoleneChallenge
CULLMAN, Ala. - Holly Pond graduate and local musician Jesse Priest has been selected by Dolly Parton and the producers at Netflix to be...
Wallace State Performing Arts wows with Christmas Spectacular
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Thursday evening, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Fine and Performing Arts put on its annual Christmas Spectacular at the Betty...
What is Advent?
On Sunday, Dec. 1 (technically at sundown on Nov. 30), Christians of older traditions in the western world entered the season of Advent, an...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Hale 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,...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Etowah 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,...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts to present annual Christmas Spectacular
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts program will stage its annual Christmas
Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in the...
Reserve your Christmas wagon rides at the Shrine
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A Christmas tradition, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament is again offering free wagon rides in December. See the tranquil...
Surviving Black Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Retail Association (ARA) reported back in February that the 2018 November-December holiday shopping season saw $12,069,764,995.28 spent in Alabama...
What are you thankful for this year?
The Tribune asked people who were out and about Wednesday: What are you thankful for this year? Here’s what we heard.
Happy Thanksgiving! How it became a national holiday
Most Americans are familiar with the story of the 1621 thanksgiving feast between the Pilgrims and the native Wampanoag people of Massachusetts, though details...
Senior Spotlight: Meet Herbert Johnson
Although Herbert Johnson now spends most of his time at home with his petite but feisty tabby cat named Wompas, he spent most of...
SIZZLIN’ SENIORS: Ladies whoop up on the men in bean bag baseball
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope participated in their first “Friendsgiving” celebration Tuesday with some great food, a penny auction...
Clergy celebrate Thanksgiving with St. Bernard Prep
CULLMAN, Ala. - The students, faculty and staff of St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman celebrated their annual Thanksgiving service Wednesday before the Thanksgiving...
Files from Yesteryear: 1956
From the Files of 1956:
Garden City News
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Chappell and daughter, Patty Ann, of Chicago, Illinois spent the weekend with Mr. and...
Funny Things from Yesterday: An unexpected squeeze
It was great to be dismissed from the Hanceville Nursing Home Sunday morning. If I had been able, I would have jumped up and...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Clay 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,...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Cleburne 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,...
Northbrook Baptist Church prepares to ship thousands of shoeboxes to Operation Christmas Child
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday afternoon, The Tribune paid a visit to the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child (OCC) drop-off center at Northbrook Baptist...
Hopewell Baptist hosts annual community Thanksgiving meal
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hopewell Baptist Church opened its doors for a free Thanksgiving meal for the community Wednesday night. Church members prepared enough turkey...
Trip to Alaska among travel opportunities offered by Wallace State Alumni Association in 2020
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Trips planned by the Wallace State Community College Alumni Association in 2020 extend beyond the boundaries of the continental United States....
A look into our past: Found ledgers of J.A. Callaham, part 2
Read part 1 at www.cullmantribune.com/2019/11/16/a-look-into-our-past-found-ledgers-of-j-a-callaham.
Within the ledgers of Jared Alexander (J.A.) Callaham are many detailed lists and cherished words of wisdom. Besides being...
Files from Yesteryear: 1939
From the Files of 1939:
Hanceville Happenings
Funeral services for Mr. J.W. Rice, 84-year-old resident of Hanceville, Route Three, who passed away on December 1st,...
Funny Things from Yesterday: The small car wash
Friday was bath day at Hanceville Nursing Home. This turned out to be the best shower and cleanup I’ve had since being put down...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Lee 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,...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Bullock 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,...
A look into our past: Found ledgers of J.A. Callaham
VINEMONT, Ala. - When Steve and Carol Wunderlich were recently tasked with cleaning out Steve’s family’s homestead, they never imagined the treasures they would...
Home(s) for the holidays
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Share Club of Cullman’s 2019 Christmas Tour of Homes is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1-5 p.m. This year’s...
Files from Yesteryear: 1939
From the Files of 1939:
Hanceville Happenings
Horace Griffith and grandson, Vann Gamble spent Sunday in Birmingham, with Mrs. Griffith, at the Highland Avenue Baptist...
Funny Things from Yesterday: My first bath in the nursing home
Rudene and I had good plans for a weekend of rest and relaxation. We were going to go to Auburn on Thursday and wait...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Crenshaw 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,...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Elmore 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,...
CHS Theatre hosts district Trumbauer Festival, racks up awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over the past weekend, Cullman High School Theatre (CHST) played host to the Alabama Conference of Theatre’s District Three Walter Trumbauer...
‘To me, community is built around a school’
LOGAN, Ala. – “It’s just for community,” said Logan Preservation Foundation Treasurer Amy Shadrick Saturday at the annual Greens, Beans and Music event, “just...
‘Dowling was a huge part of Crane Hill’s identity’
CRANE HILL, Ala. - The yearly reunion of Dowling Junior High School students was held Saturday in Crane Hill at Dowling Memorial Park, the...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Coffee 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,...
Funny Things from Yesterday: The BOOGER MAN will get you
There may not be any such thing as a B-O-O-G-E-R, man but I believe there is. I know most of you have been told,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1919, 1939
From the Files of 1919:
Miss Alberta Ziegler entertained a few of her friends at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ziegler...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Winston 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,...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Choctaw 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,...
Bentley 50th Wedding Anniversary
Gerald and Beverly Bentley recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 16, 1969 in Moulton, Alabama.
‘Spooky’ seniors enjoy Halloween costume party in Dodge City
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Senior Center was filled Tuesday morning, as spooky seniors came dressed up for a fun Halloween costume...
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,...
Good Hope Sizzlin’ Seniors heat up Halloween
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope knew exactly what to do on a cool and cloudy pre-Halloween day. Throw a...
‘God is All’: Margot Tanner returns to Cullman to promote book, share stories
CULLMAN, Ala. - Margot Tanner, longtime advocate of all things German in Cullman, returned to the city Saturday to promote and sign copies of...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Out of the mouths of babes
Baseball and football have always been the big games in the United States. We have memories of the great players in both sports.
In baseball,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1954
From the Files of 1954:
According to Marvin Ashwander, there will be a coon-on-log contest at the Guyles Combs pond on July 24th, at Steppville.
Mr....
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Marshall 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,...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: DeKalb 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,...
Whoooo? Owls a hoot at North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex was a hoot Thursday morning, literally, with the main attraction being owls! Volunteers from the Alabama Wildlife...
2019 Caring for Cullman Concert could be a record breaker
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Good Samaritan Health Clinic (GSHC) on Tuesday evening held its annual Caring for Cullman Concert in a new venue at...
Survivor’s Story: ‘In all things, God is good’
Siusan Peek was just 32 years old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had not begun receiving yearly mammograms and had no...
Funny Things from Yesterday: A vacation at the lake
Since the weather has changed from blazing hot to much cooler, I decided to use one last vacation story before bathing suits are put...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Cherokee 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,...
Dead End Haunted Trail promises frighteningly good time
Take a drive down to 191 County Road 741 and you’ll see an
unpaved road that leads to a “dead end” sign; keep driving and...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Tallapoosa 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,...
A spooky good tour with the Southern Ghost Girls
Cullman-based Southern Ghost Girls Tours and Paranormal Investigations has been busy this October as Halloween approaches. The ladies, dressed in their signature Victorian gowns,...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Talladega 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,...
Happy 102nd birthday, Mr. Davis!
Jimmie Davis celebrated his 102nd birthday Tuesday afternoon with a party at Westminster Assisted Living. Davis, the former mayor of Albany, Georgia, shared a...
Funny Things from Yesterday: The baptism
Since I am Baptist, I like to occasionally tell of a funny incident that happened in a Baptist church. A preacher friend told me...
Swim for MS going strong in 2nd year
CULLMAN, Ala.
-- My mom, Judy Shirey, was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) over 20
years ago and I wanted to do a fundraiser in honor...
Citizens Bank & Trust hosts 4th annual Citizens Business Summit
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala.
- Citizens Bank &
Trust held its fourth annual Citizens Business Summit
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019 at the Lake
Guntersville State Park.
The keynote speaker
was Andy Andrews,
author...
6th Annual Cullman Area Tourism Awards highlight stories of Cullman’s most famous tourist destinations
CULLMAN, Ala. - In
celebration of the achievements of the businesses and venues that have
helped make Cullman County a more popular tourist destination,...
CrossFit Cullman’s 3rd annual 4th of July Throwdown coming up this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Fourth of July is on the horizon but after your holiday plans are complete, you’ll have a chance to...
Ms. Senior Alabama Donna Harris and Ms. Senior Cullman County Phyllis Hain reflect on...
CULLMAN,
Ala. – Ms. Senior Alabama Donna Harris and Ms. Senior Cullman County
Phyllis Hain are representing not only our amazing senior community but...
Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures now open in Cullman
CULLMAN - On Monday morning, April German, who created Victoria’s Hope (VH) last year as a way to help single parents and families in...
Food Safety Tips for your 4th of July Festivities
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Summertime
cookouts are filled with fun and family, especially those on or near national
holidays. This fourth of July, serve up some food safety...
