Just ducky: county parks department plans 5K and festival
CULLMAN - This Saturday June 17, starting with registration for the Duck Dash 5K at 6 a.m. and opening of the Duck Drawdown Festival...
2nd Fridays event kicks off summer evening series
CULLMAN - The Festhalle and Warehouse District were hopping Friday night, as the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Cullman Parks and Recreation held...
Plenty to do on Saturday
CULLMAN - If you are looking for something to do in and around Cullman on Saturday, there are plenty of options from which to...
Q&A with Rock the South founder Shane Quick
CULLMAN - This year’s record-setting Rock the South event is in the books, following a weekend packed with crowds, wild weather and superstar performances...
Rock the South continues after projected record opening day
CULLMAN - Arguably Cullman's event of the year, Rock the South lit up the Friday night sky above Heritage park last night. The stage...
Cullman Ballet Theatre’s “Swan Lake” premieres tonight at Wallace State
CULLMAN - Cullman Ballet Theatre will present “Swan Lake” tonight at 7 p.m. at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theater on the campus of Wallace...
1st dive-in movie of the season Thursday night at CWAC
Guests enjoy a dive-in movie at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center last June.
CULLMAN - One of Cullman Parks and Rec's most popular summer...
Wallace State Nursing program hosting CELEBRATE Adult Health and Wellness Fair June 7 and...
HANCEVILLE - The Department of Nursing Education at Wallace State Community College will host two separate adult health and wellness fairs in June to...
This week in Cullman history (May 23-30)
Tribune File Photo/May 23, 1935
Opening of Old Dutch Mill (1935)
On Wednesday, May 29, 1935, the Old Dutch Mill dance club opened its doors. The...
Files from Yesteryear: 1934 and 1937
From the Files of 1934:
Little Mary Landel Carr has been quite ill at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Carr.
Doctor and...
VFW Post 2214 plans Memorial Day activities
Flags displayed along Highway 31 in 2016, put out by members of VFW Post 2214/Image courtesy of Ken Brown
CULLMAN - Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign...
Fairview students chosen for Alabama Shakespeare Festival production
Ally Grund and Aaron Moyland
FAIRVIEW - If you want classical theater in this part of the country, there’s no place like the Alabama Shakespeare...
30th annual Oakville Indian Mounds Park and Museum’s Multicultural Indian Event this weekend
Jim Sawgrass
DANVILLE - Just a short drive from Cullman you’ll find a vastly different culture celebrated each year at the Oakville Indian Mounds Park...
Fairview Theatre Works presents “The Wizard of Oz”
FAIRVIEW - Like many school-sponsored clubs and organizations this time of year, Fairview High School's Theatre Works is drawing the curtains on its performances...
Walker recognized at CMA Music Teachers of Excellence ceremony
Cindy and Jim Walker pose for a photo with Little Big Town’s Jimi Westbrook, center, an alumnus of Wallace State College and former performer...
Saturday event guide: May 6
CULLMAN - Friday was wet and blustery, but good weather is on tap for Saturday. According to the National Weather Service, Cullman will enjoy...
Cullman’s 1st Strawberry Festival took place 78 years ago, in 1939
1939 festival program: ran in the May 4, 1939 Tribune
Cullman’s annual Strawberry Festival was first held in 1939. The first festival was held on...
WWII vet special guest at Wallace State
George Mills, a local WWII veteran, was hosted for a two-hour seminar Tuesday by Wallace State history instructor Leigh Ann Courington. She and her...
Hypnotist entertains for Make-a-Wish Foundation, wants to help veterans
The volunteers’ hypnotic antics included having their arms transformed into giant bunny ears.
HANCEVILLE - Comedic hypnotist Gary Conrad visited Wallace State Community College Sunday...
Final April Walking Tour a total cakewalk
Cakewalk tour guide Ben South
CULLMAN - The last of the historic April Walking Tours was held this weekend, and they ended on a sweet...
Files from Yesteryear: 1918 and 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....
Final April Walking Tour: Ben South’s Cullman Classic Cakewalk
CULLMAN - The last of this year’s free April Walking Tours will be tomorrow, Saturday, April 29, and it’s going to be sweet. Literally.
This...
This week in Cullman history (April 25-May 2): Tornado outbreak of April 27, 2011
Tornado as it passed near Highway 157 after leaving city of Cullman (Credit: Bill Piper)
At least four tornadoes struck Cullman County on April 27,...
Enjoy a free concert featuring WSCC Jazz and Concert Bands Thursday evening
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program will present its annual spring concert on Thursday, April 27, at 7...
Homespun medicine
Homesteaders Director Shannon McBride and Dr. Pat Glover
CULLMAN - Dr. Pat Glover calls herself an “escapee from mainline medicine.” She really is a physician,...
This week in Cullman history (April 18-25)
This week in Cullman history (April 18-25)
From the April 11, 1946 edition of the Cullman Tribune
On Saturday, April 20, 1946, James Folsom- also known...
Files from Yesteryear: 1955
From the Files of 1955:
Fred Harbison won the Grand Championship at the Beef Show with a shorthorn steer. Mary Wood won Reserve Champion with...
Morning music: “Rock the Boat”
When I worked at Saturn on an assembly line for 10 hours a day, we used to play games that we made up to...
33rd Annual Bloomin’ Festival this weekend will be largest ever
Brother Pachomius Alvarado, OSB spends a great portion of his time in St. Bernard Abbey’s Bakery baking divinely delicious cinnamon raisin bread to sell...
April walking tours celebrate Cullman’s history
Greg Richter prepares to lead Saturday’s tour
CULLMAN - As part of Alabama’s bicentennial celebration, Cullman is one of 25 cities around the state hosting...
Files from Yesteryear: 1918 and 1955
From the Files of 1918:
Marvin Scott, who is on the USS Pennsylvania, will arrive Sunday to spend a few days with his mother, Mrs....
Huge day for CP&R: Art in the Park festival sees City Park renamed “Art...
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially unveils plans for the renovation of City Park, now renamed “Art Park”
CULLMAN - It could not have been a...
Tribute to Barry Manilow: Jim Witter to perform at Wallace State April 20
HANCEVILLE - Nashville artist Jim Witter will present “I Write the Songs,” a show full of beloved tunes from the iconic Barry Manilow that...
Saturday event guide: April 15
CULLMAN COUNTY - It's Easter weekend, and the weather is gorgeous. Get out and enjoy one of these fun Saturday events!
As always, if you...
Morning music: “Glory, Glory, When I Lay My Burden Down”
At first you might think you are listening to another version of "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" and it is very similar, but "Glory,...
Art in the Park this weekend at City Park; future plans to be unveiled
CULLMAN - Cullman City Parks and Recreation (CP&R) will host the annual Art in the Park event this Saturday, April 15 from 9 a.m.-3...
Going “Places”: Cullman native chasing musical dreams to Tennessee
MURFREESBORO - Shannon McNeal lived in Alabama, then Tennessee, then Alabama again, then Georgia, then Alabama again . . . again. Then she started...
Cullman area music historian’s recordings featured in production of “She Stoops to Conquer”
“She Stoops to Conquer” was performed at Liberty University.
LYNCHBURG, Va. - Neal Brasher, who teaches accents and dialects as assistant professor of Theatrical Arts...
Local group hosts Autism & Special Needs Awareness Day at Heritage Park
Winners of the special needs walk display their medals and trophies.
CULLMAN - On Saturday, members of the Cullman Autism and Special Needs Family Support...
Files from Yesteryear: 1918 and 1938
From the Files of 1918:
Doctor C. Stewart is attending court in Huntsville this week.
A dance was enjoyed by the younger set at Quartette Hall,...
Saturday event guide: April 8
CULLMAN - Here's a list of several events happening around town on Saturday, April 8. Find all events, and submit your own, at http://www.cullmansense.com/calendar.
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Morning music: “Roll with It”
This song literally helped us make it through the night...the first time I ever heard it was about middle way through the 90s. I...
Morning music: “You Make My Dreams Come True”
Good morning, Cullman! If this song doesn't make you feel good, you should make an appointment with your doctor because something is wrong! It's...
Dress-up contest to close out Elvis tribute concert series this weekend at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Fans of Elvis Presley can enjoy the final night of Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts’ concert series paying tribute to the...
This week in Cullman history (March 28- April 4): Super tornado outbreak of April...
Super outbreak of April 3, 1974
On April 3, 1974, Cullman was struck by a destructive EF4 tornado. The tornado was part of a large...
Files from Yesteryear: 1935 and 1938
From the Files of 1935:
Cullman’s strawberries are moving faster than usual. Prices are ranging around $3.00 or better per crate. Seventeen carloads and thirty-five...
Colors of Cancer Day has Cullman seeing pink
Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation Executive Director Mary Dyer, surrounded by firemen
CULLMAN - Despite a chilly morning, spirits were high as the Cullman County...
Gearing up for Bloomin’ Fest 2017
Talmadge Butler
CULLMAN - This year’s Bloomin’ Fest Arts and Crafts Fair at St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman is just in time for all...
Cullman Walking Tours begin this weekend
Tours meet at the museum steps at 10 a.m. each Saturday in April.
CULLMAN - Get ready to start walking and talking, Cullman!
Annual, statewide walking...
Morning music: “I Feel for You”
Anyone know who wrote this song? No cheating! Listen and you can hear the way his other songs sound...
"I Feel for You" is a...
Annual Colors of Cancer Day this Saturday
CULLMAN - For Cullman area residents battling cancer, the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation (CCBBF) offers help through financial support for the expenses involved...
Morning music: “River of Dreams”
Hey Morning Music fans! We are back and ready to rock and roll you on your way to work this morning!
Today's song is one...
Files from Yesteryear: 1905 and 1955
From the Files of 1905:
Charles W. Wollenhaupt, formerly of Cullman, was killed when he was struck by a train near Bessemer, on Monday....
This week in Cullman history (March 21-28)
This week in 1984, meteorologist James Spann visited West Elementary School. The meteorologist- who then worked for Channel 13 rather than ABC 33/40- gave...
Rebirth of a theater program: West Point HS Performing Arts presents “High School Musical”
WEST POINT - West Point High School (WPHS) hasn’t had an organized theater program since the 1990s, so expectations for its first restart effort...
“Shrek” delights crowds at Cullman High
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, Cullman High School’s (CHS) Performing Arts gave a public performance of “Shrek: The Musical” at the CHS auditorium. The...
CHS Performing Arts welcomes special guests to “Shrek”
Cullman High student Marie Bean (Ogre Fiona) and special guest Stormi Brock backstage before Thursday night’s performance
CULLMAN - There were some special guests at...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic & Cullman Church of Christ offering free meal and health...
CULLMAN - The Good Samaritan Health Clinic, in partnership with Cullman Church of Christ's monthly outreach program, Loaves and Fishes, will offer free lunch...
Cullman High promises crowd pleaser with spring production of “Shrek: The Musical”
A recent rehearsal for "Shrek: The Musical"
CULLMAN - After last year’s “Beauty and the Beast,” Cullman High School Theatre (CHST) chose to stick with...
Morning music: “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”
Happy first day of spring, y'all! Here's "Can't Stop the Feeling!" by Justin Timberlake.
I knew there was something extra special about Justin Timberlake when...
Files from Yesteryear: 1955
From the Files of 1955:
R.C. Berry, of Vinemont, has a very long gun (65 inches) of the Civil War era, given to him by...
East Elementary’s inaugural Shamrock Shuffle takes off Saturday morning
CULLMAN - The inaugural Shamrock Shuffle 5K and 1-mile color run, hosted by the East Elementary School (EES) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), will kick...
Morning music: “Macarena”
"Macarena"
This song had the longest climb ever to no. 1 in the history of the charts, but it was worth it. “Macarena” held that...
Burrow Museum receives grant from Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association President Tami Reist and Evelyn Burrow Museum Director Donny Wilson
HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community...
Morning music: “Put Your Records On”
One of the best singers Britain has produced in decades, Corinne Bailey Rae is a breath of fresh air. She's gonna guide you right...
Cullman artist/writer salutes Alabama 200
CULLMAN - Alabama turns 200 years old in 2019 and the birthday celebration, dubbed Alabama 200, has begun. Cullman, Alabama- based artist, Ben Johnson...
Morning music: “Here Comes the Sun”
I was in the ninth grade when this song hit the airwaves, It was such a happy song that you'd have a hard time...
Morning music: “Oh Happy Day”
"Oh Happy Day" is a spiritual song that will move you for many reasons...the beat is astounding, the heart and soul of the song...
Happy birthday to Candi Staton, Colony’s international star
COLONY - Canzetta Maria "Candi" Staton was born March 13, 1940 in Colony, Alabama and is an multiple award winning American soul and gospel...
Morning music: “Young Hearts Run Free” by Cullman County’s Candi Staton
We have a very special edition of Morning Music today! A native of Hanceville/ Colony, Candi Staton is a hometown girl who made good,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1936 and 1956
From the Files of 1936:
The E.C. Kinney Store, at Blount Springs, was robbed of about $100.00 worth of flour, lard, etc. on Monday night.
The...
Morning music: “Happy”
"Happy" is a song written, produced, and performed by American singer and record producer Pharrell Williams, from the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack album. It...
Morning music: “I Will Survive”
Ready for the number one dance song ever?
Lauded as the no.1 song of the 100 Greatest Dance Songs in 2000, "I Will Survive"...
Details of 3-year bicentennial celebration announced
Left to right- Gov. Robert Bentley, Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, Sen. Rusty Glover, R- Mobile and Carolyn Feltus (chairwoman of the Mobile Bicentennial Launch...
Morning Music: “Don’t Leave Me This Way”
This song was one of the biggest hits of the disco era. With a driving, rhythmic beat that will have you longing for those...
Morning music: “Everybody Plays the Fool”
Morning listeners! This morning's selection also has a trivia question...Anyone know whose father was the lead singer of this 1973 hit song by the...
Morning music: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”
This morning's feel good song makes it almost impossible to be sad..."Don't Worry, Be Happy" is one of those tunes that just plain makes...
Wallace State Theatre putting modern spin on “Our Town”
Haley Johnson, left, of Birmingham, and Trey Moody of Hartselle, rehearse a scene from “Our Town” for an upcoming production of the Thornton Wilder...
Files from Yesteryear: 1906, 1936 and 1939
From the Files of 1906:
Corn is so scarce that a great many Georgia families, who arrived here last fall, have had trouble getting enough...
Fun, learning and support for diabetic kids at Hope Horses, Inc.
Hope Horses, Inc. receives a donation from the Cullman Community Lions Club
CULLMAN - For the past few years, Camp Seale Harris has partnered with...
Cullman kicks off Alabama bicentennial celebration
CULLMAN - Choirs sang and bands played as the city of Cullman officially kicked off its observance of the 200th anniversary of Alabama statehood,...
Special day for diabetic children this Saturday
CULLMAN - The Cullman Community Lions Club will hold their annual Family Fun Day for Diabetic Children this Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This...
Morning music: “I Can See Clearly Now”
Good morning! What more perfect song for today than this 1972 chart buster by the guy who discovered Bob Marley! Open your sunroof, put...
Morning music: “Good Morning”
Good morning ! We got ‘cha rolling this morning with Mandisa’s “Good Morning” requested by reader Becky Lee. Thanks for listening and spreading the...
Giddyup! West Point band’s 34th annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo this weekend
CULLMAN - Strap on your spurs and head out to the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center this Friday and Saturday for the 34th Annual...
Morning music: “If You’re Ready, Come Go with Me”
This is the fourth installment of a new weekday morning post called "Morning music." From The Tribune's Loretta Gillespie: "We are about to make...
Morning music: “You Make Me Feel Like Dancin’”
This is the third installment of a new weekday morning post called "Morning music." From The Tribune's Loretta Gillespie: "We are about to make...
Morning music: “Heaven”
This is the second installment of a new weekday morning post called "Morning music." From The Tribune's Loretta Gillespie: "We are about to make...
Files from Yesteryear: 1939
From the Files of 1939:
Mr. John Ivey visited Mr. Hiram Ivey, of Joppa, on Sunday evening.
Misses Jennie Miller and Ruth and Ruby Johnson...
First Source for Women to take services on the road with new mobile unit
The Stork Bus
HANCEVILLE - First Source for Women (FSW), a pro-life pregnancy and parenting resource center in Hanceville, sees around 90 visitors a month. ...
Choosing life: First Source for Women offers help for women facing pregnancy
First Source for Women Director Catherine Bethell
HANCEVILLE - When a woman finds herself in the sometimes frightening circumstance of an unplanned pregnancy, she may...
Tom Hendrix, man behind Tom’s Wall, passes away
FLORENCE - Tom Hendrix, the man behind Tom's Wall in Florence, has died, according to a report from WAAY-TV: "According to family members, Hendrix...
Morning music: “Love Train”
As Thursdays, yesterday was one of the best. Mainly, I think, because before daylight yesterday I heard “Love Train” on the soundtrack of a...
Fairview theater’s #Viral has powerful message for audience
FAIRVIEW - Mark Dobbs, Fairview High School theater teacher and director of Fairview Theater Works, put together a simple yet powerful performance over the...
Files from Yesteryear: 1939 and 1957
From the Files of 1957:
Cold Springs Boy Makes Record with Corn Crop
Jack Rice, President of Cold Springs F.F.A. Chapter, proved that corn can be...
This week in Cullman history (Feb. 14-21)
This week in Cullman history (Feb. 14-21)
On the night of Friday, Feb. 17, 1956, a tornado struck Cullman County. No fatalities occurred, but there...
Inside Cullman’s mental health system
Chris Van Dyke, executive director of the Cullman Mental Health Authority/Mental Healthcare of Cullman
CULLMAN - For our last installment on mental health and...
“A short-term solution to a long-term problem”: Sheriff Gentry weighs in on mental health...
CULLMAN - In our continuing series on suicide and mental health, the Tribune sat down with Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry to get his...
Bicentennial kickoff set for March 3
CULLMAN - Plans for the upcoming Alabama 200, three-year bicentennial celebration are taking shape.
The statewide kickoff for the event is March 3, 2017, when...
CCBOE staffers talk about mental health resources
CULLMAN - Continuing our series on the suicide crisis in Cullman County, the Tribune sat down with the Cullman County Board of Education's (CCBOE)...
