Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the Files of 1900
G.W. Hancock killed a rattlesnake in his yard a few days ago, which measured four and one-half feet long, eight...
A Round of Applause for the Joy Givers: Duchess Donuts
HOORAY FOR THE JOY-GIVERS! We always need more smiles, music and laughter. This fun series salutes those seriously unsolemn people, places and things that...
‘It ain’t your grandma’s Halloween market!‘
Dodge City Tattoo Company hosting 2nd annual Halloween & Horror Art Market
CULLMAN, Ala. – In the midst of trunk-or-treats and pumpkin patches, genuine Halloween...
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!...
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1954
From the Files of 1904:
Married Sunday at 3 p.m. were Miss Addie Smith and Wiley Burks.
C.W. Holmes, formerly of Unity is now a businessman...
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,...
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...
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...
Senior Spotlight: Christmases past
The Tribune stopped by The Folsom Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare to speak with the ladies on “Diva Hall” this week. We asked them...
Files from yesteryear: 1905, 1935
From the files of 1905
The Ladies Symphony and a number of friends met at the M.L. Robertson home on the 27th.
Presenting the program of...
Fairview seniors treated to Valentine’s lunch
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Senior Center received a gift of love Thursday morning from their neighbors at Kingdom Life Church. The group was...
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,...
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...
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,...
Pet of the Week: Share a smile with Salvatore!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Salvatore!
According to Ruttkay, Salvatore is...
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...
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...
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...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Life as Opera Birthday Party
“Opera is when a guy gets stabbed in the back and, instead of bleeding, he sings,” wrote American joy-giver, Robert Benchley. Another music critic...
Local author, Natasha Noel, debuts children’s book: ‘The Booger Boy’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman resident Natasha Noel has recently published her first children’s book. She has signed with U.S.-based publisher, Words Matter Publishing, a...
October 2021 events you won’t want to miss
CULLMAN, Ala. - This October, there are loads of activities for friends and family of all ages throughout Cullman. As most know, October ushers...
Files from yesteryear: 1918, 1938
From the files of 1918
Mrs. John Lewis and children, of Birmingham, are the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Linton.
Colonel and Mrs....
Files from yesteryear: 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...
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...
The power of an attitude of gratitude
Gratitude is often discussed by families on Thanksgiving Day as we gather around the dining room table and take turns citing what we’re thankful...
Files from Yesteryear: 1932, 1933
From the files of 1932:
Miss Mildred Kinney was hostess at the Entre Amies meeting Thursday evening.
The Fidelity Club met recently with Misses Marie and...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Creating Joy Birthday Party
“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” These words, spoken by U.S. First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, inspire all to create joy and cultivate optimism...
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,...
Fairview ‘Recycled Teenagers’ trounce competition in bean bag baseball championship
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Recycled Teenagers came out on top and took home the Comfort Care Bean Bag Baseball Championship over their cross-county...
Wallace State Singers offering singing Valentines
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Singers from Wallace State Community College are offering singing Valentines for those who would like to express their...
Cullman County Marching Band Exhibition sees traditional return after last year’s COVID restrictions
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 38th Annual Cullman County Band Exhibition took place this past Saturday at Cullman High School’s Oliver Woodard Stadium. The yearly...
Guild Mortgage cuts ribbon on new Cullman office
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Woody Jacobs and others from within the community filled the sidewalk on First Avenue...
52 ODES TO JOY: The Fun S.U.N.S. Longevity Diet
ODE TO A FUN, HEALTHY DIET
Try as I might,
A fun, healthy diet
Seems an oxymoron in daylight
And a darker mystery...
Files from Yesteryear: 1937, 1954
From the Files of 1937:
October is here -the month of witches, black cats and spooks. Already at Fairview High we are looking forward to...
Funny Things from Yesterday: I had my hearing tested
Several years ago, I was told that I could not pass a flight physical because I could not hear. I don’t know why they...
WWII veterans stars of this year’s CHS Jazz Band Big Band Dance
CULLMAN, Ala. - A magical night was had Friday, courtesy of the Cullman High School Jazz Band, at the 24th annual Big Band Dance...
“I believe in Cullman”
CULLMAN, Ala. - Six years ago, Dinner on First started as a fundraiser for a handicapped-accessible playground. Thanks the pandemic last year, the event...
Berlin Volunteer Fire Department Pancake Breakfast With Santa fundraiser thanks sponsors for successful turnout
BERLIIN, Ala. - The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department held a Pancake Breakfast with Santa fundraiser on Saturday. The event took place from 7:00 a.m....
CHS crowns Miss Southerner, 2020 Fair Queen Representative
Cullman High School wishes to congratulate the following winners from our 2019-2020 Miss Southerner Pageant and 2020 Fair Queen Representative Pageant.
Mary Elizabeth Barker was...
Funny Things from Yesterday: The electric glider
In the late l940s and early 1950s there was a lot of outdoor furniture in use. Houses built before this time did not have...
Time-honored tradition Decoration Day observed across Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Decoration Day, an annual observance still common throughout Cullman and North Alabama, has a history steeped in tradition, honor and...
Pet of the Week: Go exploring with Vera!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Vera is a 1-1.5-year-old hound/terrier/Cur mix. She...
WSCC Broadway Night returns to the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s Fine and Performing Arts department broke their nearly 18-month long hiatus Thursday night with the return of “Broadway Night.”...
Hanceville Nursing and Rehab chapter of the Red Hat Society celebrate their completed community...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The ladies of the Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Red Hat Society (RHS) were all smiles Friday morning as they sat outside...
Sportsman Lake Winter Wonderland officially open for season
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 21st annual Sportsman Lake Winter Wonderland is officially open for the holiday season (see days and hours below). The ribbon...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Wonderful World Birthday Party
“The Wonderful World of Disney,” a hugely popular television show on Sunday nights for 25 years, gathered America around a tribal fire for magical...
Foundry Farm unveils new chapel
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - More than 175 people attended the ribbon cutting for the new chapel at The Foundry Farm near Holly Pond on...
Enjoy a January Wintry, Fireside Supper
Last year, my brother-in-law, Ben Johnson South, conceived the “67-County Alabama Garden Party,” a weekly series published by his hometown newspaper, The Cullman Tribune. ...
Funny Things from Yesterday: They brought the twins over
Things have changed a whole lot since I was a very young boy growing up. We didn’t have a refrigerator until I was about...
Healing the mind, body and soul: Manifest Yoga and Wellness holds grand opening
CULLMAN, Ala. - Perhaps you’ve noticed the changes to the little cinderblock building just south of Handy TV and Aaron’s Rentals on Hwy 31...
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...
(Editorial) Nutrition is key: Recipes for boosting immunity and overall wellness
The road to a healthier you starts with your nutritionally-sound diet choices and making those choices a habitual lifestyle. Along with elevating your heart...
Cullman First Baptist Church food pantry offers extra help for families in need
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 2009, Cullman First Baptist Church (CFBC) has operated a food pantry for families in need around Cullman, and its important...
Infusion Wellness & Spa offering IV therapy in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Whitney Cheatham, a registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a background in endoscopy, post-surgical and home health services...
ADMH calls for entries for 2021 Capitol Showcase
Alabama Department of Mental Health
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Since 2005, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) has hosted the Capitol Showcase, a consumer art...
St. Bernard’s 2021 Bloomin’ Festival considered a huge success
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a year of COVID shutdowns, St. Bernard Prep’s annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair returned April 17-18, more than...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1930
From the Files of 1900:
Leroy D. Box, of Beat 12 was in the city on Monday.
Jeff Griffin and family left for Oklahoma, on Wednesday.
Miss...
Taking care of tomatoes
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Tomatoes are by far the most popular plant in the vegetable garden but can also be the most problematic. Eliminate the questions...
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...
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...
Hanceville Antique Tractor and Engine Show returns to Wallace State June 12
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – On Saturday, June 12, the City of Hanceville will celebrate the history and heritage of big wheels, horsepower and torque at...
‘All of the residents love mom’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Shirley Rhodes was recently honored for her more than two decades of service at The Neighborhood at Cullman (formerly Morningside...
Hallmark’s Annual Countdown to Christmas in full swing
STUDIO CITY, Ca. - The Hallmark Channel is widely known for its knack for pulling at heartstrings during the holiday season, and this year...
She Reads: ‘Of Women and Salt’ by Gabriela Garcia
“Of Women and Salt” by Gabriela Garcia, follows Jeanette, a young woman who is battling addiction and in search of the deeply hidden truths...
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,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1932
From the files of 1902:
Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Crider, formerly of Loretto, now of Jefferson County, were visiting friends here last week.
Mrs. Casper Arnold,...
‘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...
Cullman goes ‘veddy British, y’all!’
The cast and friends of Cullman's original musical/comedy “The One-Liner American Diner” (on the left: Rodney Basenburg, Concetta Lovoy Kreps, Hannah Crider and Justin...
Spring break: local events
CULLMAN, Ala. - With spring break next week, many families will be looking for fun things to do. Of course, there are the beaches...
Drinkard Development breaks ground for new cinema in Albertville
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – After a weekend of rain, the sun finally came out as Drinkard Development broke ground Tuesday afternoon of what will become...
First Splash-In movie at WildWater on Thursday evening
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s new premier water park, WildWater, will host its first movie night on Thursday evening, bringing fun for the whole family...
Straw bale gardening great alternative to planting a garden
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Farmers and gardeners have been using compost for thousands of years, but that doesn’t mean it always has to be...
Cullman Community Theatre returns for 2020 season with ‘Rumors,’ ‘Hello, Dolly!’ and more
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) kicked off its 2020 season Tuesday evening with an information and membership registration meeting at the Cullman...