A sense of the divine: Ave Maria Grotto lit up for Christmas
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the first time in its 85-year history, the Ave Maria Grotto at St. Bernard Abbey is decked out in Christmas lights...
‘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...
Bentley 50th Wedding Anniversary
Gerald and Beverly Bentley recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 16, 1969 in Moulton, Alabama.
Goat Island Brewery shares several upcoming events on the books for the new year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing has kicked off the year with a bang, as the bookings for January 2022 are already piling up....
10th annual Rock the South dates announced for August 13-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South promoters announced Monday morning that the festival will return the weekend of August 13-14, 2021 after it was...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Chilton 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,...
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...
‘He is an amazing young man’
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Luke Haynes always dreamed of having a job and being able to help people. Five years ago, when Flourish of...
Explore: Cullman’s Depot Park
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman’s Depot...
Local Kraving to expand food delivery services in Cullman area
CULLMAN, Ala. - Have you ever been hit with the need for a delicious Duchess donut, but stuck at work or home? Thanks to...
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...
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 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...
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...
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.
COVID beats: pandemic playlists
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Stay at Home order continues on and people are missing their friends and trying to keep themselves entertained. Music is...
LIST: Area Easter egg hunts
CULLMAN, Ala. - After last year’s quarantined Easter, this year’s festivities should be a welcome return to many of the Easter traditions we hold...
Local truck driver helps save driver from car fire
It was early Sunday morning when James R. Smith Trucking driver Amir Ali saw a motorist waving her arms. What Ali did next was...
St. Valentine’s Day: Just where did it come from?
Love can be a confusing thing, so it’s fitting that the calendar day devoted to love should be the subject of some confusion itself....
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....
Explore: Wide open spaces at Stiefelmeyer Park
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Stiefelmeyer...
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...
Explore: Zip over to Carroll Acres Park
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tucked...
Sweet Tater Festival returns to Smith Lake Park this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s signature agricultural Labor Day event, the Sweet Tater Festival, will take place this Labor Day weekend. The two-day event, scheduled...
Darren Knight and friends visit Cullman Caring for Kids
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Local choir Cullman Women Sing make successful return to the stage with performance: ‘Take...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Women Sing Choir performed its first concert in two years on Tuesday evening at the Seventh Street Baptist Church....
‘Awesome since 1917’: Happy 103rd birthday, Ruth Duke!
WELTI, Ala. - There was snow on the ground and more falling in the Welti community Dec. 12, 1917, so the rain falling Saturday...
‘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...
Missoula Children’s Theatre returning with ‘Sleeping Beauty’; auditions Jan. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT), which has put on locally-cast shows in Cullman for more than 20 years through a partnership with...
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....
Exceptional expertise and wisdom found at Hinkle Shoe Shop
CULLMAN, Ala. - Stepping through the door at Hinkle Shoe Shop is like crossing the threshold into a bygone era, a simpler and kinder...
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...
Local couple discusses adoption journey to grow their family
CULLMAN, Ala. -There’s nothing more exciting for a couple than to bring home a brand-new bundle of joy, and for many, the most successful...
Explore: Art and functionality at Cullman’s Art Park
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
CULLMAN, Ala. - At...
Wallace State professor uncovers lost Civil War history
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Leading up to Black History Month, the just-released Winter 2020 issue of Alabama Heritage Magazine has as its cover story “’Fighting for Freedom’:...
Hanceville pool reopens with new additions and renovations
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Saturday was a big day for swimmers in Hanceville. The Hanceville Pool officially reopened at C.W. Day Park Saturday morning with...
Customers find fragrances, clothes and faith at Lavish Boutique
CULLMAN, Ala.-
Inside Lavish Boutique in Cullman’s Warehouse District, shoppers are sure to
find beautiful clothes and accessories, sweet fragrances and perhaps some divine
inspiration. Near the...
A Round of Applause for the Joy Givers: Dinah Washington
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...
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...
Cullman Historic District home becomes Jurassic Park for a night
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Historic District got a little more historic Saturday night as a home at the intersection of Fourth Avenue Southeast and...
Cullman High School Theatre rakes in honors at Alabama Thespian Festival
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre (CHST) sent 18 students to last weekend’s 2020 Alabama Thespian Festival, known as ThesFest, and they...
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...
Camp Liberty to host the American Hero Music Festival this month
CULLMAN, Ala. - On April 24, the American Hero Music Festival will kick off a series of concerts at Camp Liberty in Battleground. The...
Hank’s Sport Bar and Rumors Deli hosts nationwide talent Jermaine ‘Funnymaine’ Johnson
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday night saw two best of the bests putting on a show for Cullman that was full of one-of-a-kind entertainment, specialty...
‘Outlaw gospel’: Cody McCarver set to perform in Hanceville Jan. 19
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Chart-topping Nashville recording artist Cody McCarver will return to Hanceville Jan. 19 to perform at Mt. Joy Missionary Baptist Church. The...
The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament holds Christmas Open House event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, home to Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, held its Christmas open house all...
Happy 103rd birthday, Mr. Jimmie Davis!
On Jan. 22, 2017, an EF3 tornado ripped through Albany, Georgia toppling a large tree onto attorney Jimmie Davis’ home. Davis had a tough...
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...
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...
Bringing out the Best: Corinth Baptist Church debuts ‘Corinth Community Cupboard’
JOPPA, Ala. – Corinth Baptist Church recently debuted the Corinth Community Cupboard, a food pantry for people in Baileyton, Joppa and Arab who may...
Miss Alabama to compete in Miss USA pageant Nov. 29
TULSA, OK - Miss Alabama, Alexandria Flanigan of Cullman, will be competing in the 70th annual Miss USA pageant to be held on Nov....
Explore: Scenic Sportsman Lake Park
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake...
Ever heard of a ‘gurn’?
CULLMAN, Ala. -Through March 15, the Wallace State Community College Theatre program will present “Big Fish the Musical” based on the 1998 book “Big Fish: A...
A lasting impact: Fred Heinze to be honored at St. Paul’s Lutheran School Alumni...
CULLMAN, Ala. - When St. Paul’s Lutheran School holds its annual Alumni and Friends Dinner and School Auction at Terri Pines April 18, longtime...
German Axe Throwing Co. to hold grand opening on July 9 to celebrate building...
CULLMAN, Ala. - German Axe Throwing Company has been operating as the original axe throwing and mechanical bull riding venue in Cullman since February...
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...
Chambers Fall Festival in the works for September
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sept. 25, Chambers Farm & Garden Supply will be hosting a fall festival for the entire community. The event will...
Fairview Class of ’63 resumes lunch meetings
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - After their 50th class reunion, the Fairview Class of 63’ began meeting for lunch almost every month. Little did they know...
A Round of Applause for the Joy Givers: Minnie Pearl
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...
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...
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 High brings Christmas cheer with ‘Elf: The Musical’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday evening, Cullman High School Performing Arts premiered “Elf: The Musical” to an excited crowd at the high school auditorium....
‘Elf: The Musical’ opens Friday at Cullman High School
CULLMAN, Ala. - Need some Christmas cheer? Cullman Performing Arts may just have the answer! On Friday evening, the Cullman High School (CHS) theater...
Farmhouse Midwifery raising standard of care for pregnant women
CULLMAN, Ala. - Laura Reeder is a certified professional midwife and an Alabama licensed midwife. She is one of three licensed midwives in Cullman....
‘Her spirits are good, she’s crazy strong’: Meet Grayson Goodwin, Warrior of Hope
CULLMAN, Ala. – For mother Renee Hodge, the world changed Jan. 10, 2020 when her 16-year-old daughter, Grayson Goodwin, complained of chest pain.
Grayson was...
Daystar Church to distribute food across region in February
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Daystar Church, with campuses in Good Hope and Hartselle, has been selected as a distribution point for an upcoming Coronavirus...
Confederate Memorial Park to host Civil War Living History & Skirmish
Marbury, Ala. - Confederate Memorial Park, a historic property of the Alabama Historical Commission, will host a special living history event on Saturday, April...
#IAmCullman: Meet Chef Rico Nishimura
With this feature series, The Cullman Tribune is highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman
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Kornfield Kounty comes to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Folks filled the Donald E. Green Active Adult Center Thursday afternoon for a hand-clapping, knee-slapping, foot-stomping, side-splitting good time as the...
Bringing out the Best: You’ve been egged!
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School second grader Ava Whatley has been busy this past week “egging” her friends’ and relatives’ houses. With lots...
Workouts with a purpose
ADDISON, Ala. – Southern Style CrossFit Owner Misty Thomas has recently begun offering modified training sessions for a local teen. The gym, located in...
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)...
‘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....
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....
She Reads: ‘The Silent Patient’ by Alex Michaelides
Let me begin this review by simply saying, y’all, I could not put this one down. This week, the book of choice has been...
Art of survival: Persevering through the COVID-19 shutdown
CULLMAN, Ala. - The ripple effects of COVID-19 closures have impacted just about everyone, and local artists are no exception. Many artists rely on...
Bringing out the Best: Northbrook Baptist Church Caring Center going strong
CULLMAN, Ala. - Northbrook Baptist Church has, for a long time, maintained an outreach called The Caring Center at 1629 Second Ave. NW (Highway...
Living Alabama history: North Alabama Agriplex to host celebrated Gee’s Bend Quilters Feb. 27
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex has special programs planned for this Thursday, Feb. 27, when it hosts celebrated Gee’s Bend Quilters Mary...
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...
Remembering Porter: Michael Heatherly talks about winning St. Paul’s Impact Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School in March named alumnus Michael Heatherly as the recipient of its second Impact Award, said to be...
Senior Spotlight: Ruth Brigham, pt 2
In 1951, Harold and Ruth Brigham moved their young family from Washington D.C. to Cullman County. They would call Hanceville home and eventually have...
Smith Lake Park Fireworks and Music Festival sees successful 2021 return
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Smith Lake Park was packed with visitors Sunday for its annual fireworks and music festival. While many took to the...
Senior Spotlight: Myrna Tuggle – dedicated to her work
ADDISON, Ala. - Myrna Tuggle is a fixture of Addison, AL. She has lived there her entire life, except for a few years spent...
2nd Fridays bringing the party July 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – The July edition of 2nd Fridays will be held this Friday, July 8, bringing live music, activities, food, a farmers’ market,...
Senior Spotlight: Chatting with Polly Easterwood, part 2
Polly Easterwood may have been reluctant about moving to Holly Pond several decades ago, but now there is no place she would rather call...
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...
Join ‘Mama Duke’ tonight on Facebook!
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Christmas Eve, we hope everyone will join The Cullman Tribune as an incredibly special guest reads “The Christmas Story” about...
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...
Taking the American Challenge
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The east Cullman County town of Holly Pond has spent a few days hosting students and leaders from bicycle tour...
Hydroponic gardening class coming Feb. 6
As my mobility has decreased, I have looked for ways to keep gardening at some level. I think vegetable gardening in particular is both...
Rock the hair!
CULLMAN, Ala. - His curly blonde locks are a whole lot country, a little bit rock and roll and have landed him in the...
Explore: Cullman Veterans Memorial Park a place to reflect
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
CULLMAN, Ala. - To...
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...
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,...
#IAmCullman: Sylvia and Tulsa from Duchess Bakery
With this feature series, The Cullman Tribune is highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman
Many...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
