Sheriff’s Office celebrates local senior’s 90th birthday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office likes to be involved in the community in more ways than just keeping law and order. On...
Fortunes told, crystals sold at new metaphysical supply shop
CULLMAN, Ala. – The weather was dreary, yet no less magical for opening day of new metaphysical supply shop Magickal Remedies. As its name...
All that jazz
CULLMAN, Ala. - “With all that all of us have been through over the past few months- emotionally, physically, at work, at home, at...
A Round of Applause for the (Cullman County) Joy-Givers: Phil Cabri and daughters
HOORAY FOR THE JOY-GIVERS! We always need more smiles, music and laughter. The “local” version of this fun series salutes those seriously unsolemn people,...
Cullman arts fans enjoy ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ with Cullman Civic Ballet
CULLMAN, Ala. - The recently formed Cullman Civic Ballet (CCB), under the direction of Brooke Desnoes and with the help of Cullman Parks, Recreation...
Cullman Sportscards & Fun Shop opens new location
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Sportscards & Fun Shop officially opened the doors of its new location in downtown Cullman Wednesday morning and owner Johnny...
Unification marks historical evening for Lions, Lioness clubs
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Installment Dinner for The Lions and Lioness Club marked a historical change for the organization Monday evening at Stonebridge. What...
Protect your home from freezing and broken pipes this winter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cold weather and harsh wind chills are a dangerous combination for residential homes and commercial businesses - every year, frozen and...
‘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...
Pet of the Week: Shake paws with Carl!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Carl!
Carl--Mini Rottie; approx. 1.5 yo;...
2nd Friday downtown celebrations return June 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - After the 2020 hiatus, people are ready to head back out, and the City of Cullman is eager to accommodate. On...
A Round of Applause for the Joy-Givers: The most joy-giving joy-givers of 2020
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...
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...
‘Best of Bama’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing has added another honor to its collection as it expands its brewing operation in south Cullman, being recognized...
2022 Annual Polar Bear Plunge draws first-time divers at The Cullman Wellness and Aquatic...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center held its annual Polar Bear Plunge Saturday morning, Jan. 8. The event allows anyone willing...
Ideas: American Peace Garden
CULLMAN, Ala. - An oasis is defined as something that provides refuge, relief or pleasant contrast. Local artist Ben Johnson South (Bendigo) is currently...
Sister city connection
Claudia and William Lowery visited the Cullman County Museum last October when the City was putting up the German Christmas Pyramid. They got their...
Vinemont Eagle Marching Band takes crowd on a trip through the heyday of MTV
VINEMONT, Ala. - Last Friday, the Vinemont Eagles recorded an impressive win against Tarrant High School and supporting them every step of the way...
‘The Beast Who Came to School’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman student Ronin Peavy is a humble young writer in his second-grade class at West Elementary School. When asked if he...
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...
LIST: Christmas church services
CULLMAN, Ala. - With less than a week left until Christmas, many churches are preparing worship services while keeping in mind the COVID-19 guidelines....
Cullman Community Theater presents ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’
CULLMAN, Ala. - "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" is a musical with a book by Lawrence Kasha and David Landay. Set in the late...
Do you Remember? The Calico Shop
CULLMAN, Ala. - If you were in Cullman from the late-50s to the mid-80s, chances are you wore something or received something hand sewn...
Local author and former CHS teacher holding book reading and signing at Karma’s Coffeehouse
CULLMAN, Ala. - Retired Cullman High School teacher and now, best-selling author, Dorenda Doyle, will present a reading and signing of her newly published...
Cullman Ballet Theatre School performs holiday classic ‘The Nutcracker’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Ballet Theatre School presented its first full production of “The Nutcracker,” where all performances quickly sold out. There were...
Young members of No Fences Cowboy Church with servants’ hearts host outreach
FALKVILLE, Ala. - No Fences Cowboy Church in Falkville is on a mission to teach an invaluable lesson to its young parishioners—the positive impact...
‘Just show up’; Cullman woman to compete in 2023 World Deaf Jiu-Jitsu Championship
CULLMAN, Ala. – She’s no stranger to competition. Melissa Haynes, a deaf and partially blind Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) fighter from Cullman, has a black...
Bringing out the Best: Young chefs share French recipes to raise funds for United...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As COVID-19 puts more people at home and not at work, charitable and relief agencies can struggle to keep up with...
Pottery shop in Hartselle to offer Beginner Pottery Throwing Classes
CULLMAN, Ala. – Keramos, a pottery shop in Hartselle, will be offering a Beginner Pottery Throwing Class on each Friday of the month, starting...
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...
Where to tune in for online Easter services
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the start of the pandemic, many people were hopeful that the quarantine and social distancing protocols would only be in...
The City of Cullman celebrates German roots with Christkindlmarkt Dec. 17-18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman hosted its first German-themed Christkindlmarkt (Christmas market) on Friday, sponsored by the Town of Cullman. The German theme is an...
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...
Día de Muertos: Tradition when the night comes alive
CULLMAN, Ala. - As many in Cullman prepare for the now largely social celebration of Halloween, and the area’s large Catholic population prepares for...
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...
Cullman Community Theater to present “Arsenic & Old Lace”
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theater returns with its dinner theater production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” at Stone Bridge Farms on Feb. 18-20,...
Bloomin’ Festival returns April 17-18
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a year of COVID shutdowns, St. Bernard Prep’s annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair is returning April 17-18, 2021.
The...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School receives flag flown over U.S. Capitol
CULLMAN, Ala. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, at the request of Nell Dunlap, had the Flag of the United States of America flown over the...
Faith, hope and music
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Place, Grace Episcopal Church’s ministry to persons with dementia and their caregivers, on Tuesday welcomed Dr. Don Wendorf and Dr....
Where my dad taught me: A photography series
This spring at a yard sale, St. Bernard Abbey was selling some outdated student desks. My dad had been a professor at the college,...
Raise the curtain!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Live theater returned to Cullman Thursday with the opening of Cullman High School’s COVID-friendly production of the Steve Martin Broadway hit...
83rd Annual Cullman Strawberry Festival has record number of attendees
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 7 was packed with people looking to buy farm fresh strawberries and enjoy the...
Editorial: Summer recommended reading list
Something magical happens when you first reach for a book. The possibilities become endless and worlds you knew nothing about become visible- fallen cities,...
Wallace State gears up for new virtual reality diesel tech program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) is preparing to launch a new diesel tech program this summer with a curriculum that will...
Local band ‘Don’t Think Twice’ to play show at Cullman venue/restaurant Valley Tavern and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local band “Don’t Think Twice” will be appearing at Valley Tavern and Grille Friday, Jan. 21. Valley Tavern and Grille is...
Drive-in good time
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 1,800 vehicles drove in Friday to Cullman’s York Farms, with concertgoers excited to see Country Music Hall of Famer...
Trio of Cullman High School bands play to packed house for Spring Concert
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Band performed their annual Spring Concert on Thursday night at Cullman High School.
In a packed auditorium, the...
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...
My view: There’s plenty to do!
The COVID-19 pandemic continues, and most are still waiting for their turn to receive the vaccine. This doesn’t mean you have to be idle...
Allison Bright of Cullman Power Board included in TVPPA’s 2022 Women in Power recognition
CHATTANOOGA, TN. - The Tennessee Valley Public Power Association recently recognized 10 of their “women in power” who are leading local power companies in...
A Round of Applause for the Joy-Givers: Central Alabama Theater and the top 100...
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...
West Elementary enchants with ‘A Christmas Carol’
CULLMAN, Ala. – West Elementary spread the message of kindness and Christmas cheer with its performance of “A Christmas Carol” Tuesday evening. West’s production...
Elementary students give musical performances at Vinemont Music and Art Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Vinemont Elementary School K - 5th grade classes gave performances at the first Vinemont Music and Art Fair on Tuesday....
“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...
Big move with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Theatre Works (FTW) director Mark Dobbs’ students asked for a musical, and he listened. This April, a countywide cast and...
Bringing out the Best: Center Hill Baptist reaches out to children, nursing home residents
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Center Hill Baptist Church has been keeping itself busy during the pandemic shutdown. Last week, members spent two days distributing activity...
Dreher’s hosting Christmas Eve Bubbly Brunch and New Year’s Eve Party
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dreher’s Cocktail Bar and Restaurant will be celebrating Christmas Eve with their new Christmas Eve Bubbly Brunch on Friday, Dec. 24....
Hartselle based Cedar Grove Farms hosting French Alpine Christmas shopping event
HARTELLE, Ala. - It’s beginning to look a lot like French Alpine Christmas at Cedar Grove Farms, located in Hartselle. The shop and barn...
‘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....
Cullman Community Theatre announces their 2022 production
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) has made its first formal announcement of the 2022 season, stating, “We are so excited to...
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...
Hanceville Nursing & Rehab residents share what makes Easter special
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The residents of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab recently participated in an Easter egg hunt. Residents, staff and even Dr. Henry Beeler...
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,...
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...
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...
Smith Lake Park celebrates 50 years with Memorial Day Festival
Saturday marked a very special day at Smith Lake Park as crowds poured in to help honor the countless men and women that have...
The show WILL go on!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Wayne Cook, director of Cullman High School Theatre, took to social media Thursday to announce that the department’s production of Steve...
Fantastic weather brings optimistic crowd to Hanceville’s 4th annual Irish Festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The city of Hanceville celebrated its Irish heritage Saturday with the fourth annual Hanceville Irish Festival, enjoying perfect weather and a...
Southern Style CrossFit Gym comes to Addison
ADDISON, Ala. - Misty Thomas was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 31. Her doctor told her to stay active and strong...
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church completes roof renovation, looks forward to return of in-person worship
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s has something wonderful to show its congregation when it finally returns to worship in-house: repairs and to the church’s...
Beer, Bands & Bingo ‘perhaps the biggest since its inception’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bingo players were elbow to elbow at Goat Island Brewing Saturday, July 8, dotting called spaces, hoping for a chance to...
‘Brother Joseph, Brother Joseph!’ at Ave Maria Grotto
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday afternoon, artists Ben South and Donna Drake premiered their children’s musical “Brother Joseph, Brother Joseph” in the Ave Maria...
Files from Yesteryear: 1920
From the Files of 1920:
The cost of maintaining United States troops in Germany was $175,000.00 a day in 1920.
Hugh Lee Tipton, Venora House, Marvin...
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,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1905, 1935
From the Files of 1905:
Work on the new Baptist church in West Cullman is progressing nicely.
S.A. Hamilton has moved back to Cullman from Hartselle.
J.E....
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...
Dirty Dawg Pet Spa & Rescue attends Howl-o-ween in downtown Cullman (Updated)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dirty Dawg Pet Spa & Rescue gathered beside the local Busy Bee Café and set up their tent to participate in...
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...
Haynes Farms brings services, sunshine to Cullman County
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Whitney Haynes is a Fairview High School teacher, mother of six, cross-country coach and local business owner. She and her husband...
Federal, state programs guarantee boating access
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Hank Weldon is a native Alabamian and a traveling man. As a director of student and junior tournaments for Bass Anglers...
A Round of Applause for the (Cullman County) Joy-Givers: Jesse Priest
Jesse Priest will be LIVE at Southern Eats (221A Second Ave. SE, Cullman) at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 for an open-to-the-public tasting of...
A Round of Applause for the Joy-Givers: ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
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...
A Round of Applause for the Joy Givers: Kinky Friedman
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...
She Reads: 2022 Recommended Reading List
CULLMAN, Ala. - Well, here we are, we have made it to the conclusion of 2021 and as we’re introduced to 2022, we might...
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...
Nightmares on the streets of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Halloween- a day of the year when candy is handed out freely, knocking on a stranger's door is encouraged and nobody...
J. Calvert Farms: Sunflower central
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Tucked into the small backroads of Dodge City, J. Calvert Farms is a small family owned farm that has been...
Lenten Fish Fry Dinners begin tonight at Sacred Heart
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Knights of Columbus will offer their annual Lenten Fish Fry Dinners to the public...
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce holds 78th Annual Meeting and Garden Party
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held the 78th Annual Meeting and Garden Party Tuesday evening at Stone Bridge Farms. The...
Susan Moore hosting inaugural Christmas parade Dec. 11
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - The town of Susan Moore in Blount County is holding its first ever Christmas Parade and Festival. The festival will...
‘The show must go on’: Marching bands adjust to socially-distant practices
CULLMAN, Ala. – From a performer’s perspective, “The show must go on,” but the COVID-19 pandemic has made that challenging. Cullman High School Band...
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,...
#IAmCullman: Meet Patti Morrow Ward
With this feature series, The Cullman Tribune is highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman
“I’m really...
SPOTLIGHT: Food trucks of Cullman
The Street Kitchen
Hannah Chambers is no stranger to working in a fast-paced kitchen. After working as a short-order cook at her aunt’s cafe for...
What are you thankful for?
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Tribune reached out this week to folks across the county with a simple question: “What are you thankful for?”...
Small Businesses – Why Shop Local?
People may often see the terms “shop local” or “buy small” used in advertisements, on bumper stickers and in-store signs. These terms are also...
A Night to Shine: Prom treats special needs community to celebrity experience
FALKVILLE, Ala. – On Friday evening, Fairview Church of God, “The Grace Place,” in Falkville hosted its fourth annual Night to Shine Prom for...
Cullman County Museum April Walking Tours preparing for five weekends (UPDATED)
CULLMAN, Ala. – This spring will mark the 10th anniversary of the Cullman April Walking Tours and with five weekends this year, the Cullman...
The Man in Brown: Johnny ‘Cash’ Collins delights customers at his owners’ store
CULLMAN, Ala. - An employee at Jeweler’s Cut Jewelry & Pawn is stealing the hearts of all the store’s customers. With his soft chocolate...
Drink water to beat the summer heat
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Drinking water may be the best way to beat the hot Alabama temperatures that arrive with summer. With temperatures routinely...
