Pet of the Week: Help Remmy find his forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay informed us that Peanut, a recent Pet of the Week, has been adopted; and...
Baileyton Council adding new security measures for community
BAILEYTON, Ala – The Baileyton Town Council considered
adding security cameras to the town’s facilities to help reduce theft,
vandalism and drug use. Harold Nelson, owner...
Help your dog beat the heat this summer
The summer heat can be dangerous for people and it can also be extremely dangerous for dogs. A dog's inability to sweat can make...
Celebrate safely: a look at proper fireworks usage
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Independence Day approaches, many fireworks enthusiasts are stocking up on pyrotechnics for their own backyard displays. As these can present...
LIST: Cullman-area 4th of July family events
CULLMAN, Ala. - Here's a look at some 4th of July activities going on around the county. If you know of an event not...
Tim Scott Recreational Trail at Duck River Reservoir wins national award
CULLMAN, Ala. - During Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting, Mayor Woody Jacobs took time to recognize the Cullman Economic Development Agency and Cullman...
Obituary: Harry William Collins
On Monday, June 24, 2019, Harry William Collins, 85, of Cullman, AL, went to be with the Lord.
He was survived by his wife of...
West Point Baptist Church reaches out with music and ice cream
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Baptist Church invited its community in for a special evening of fellowship, music and a little ice cream...
Simcoe Masonic Lodge Swamp John’s Dinner Friday, 4-7 p.m.
The Simcoe Masonic Lodge will host a Swamp John's Dinner Friday, June 21, from 4-7 p.m. at the Simcoe Masonic Lodge at 2659 County...
‘It feels like a high school prom’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman area seniors gathered at the Donald E. Green Senior Center gym Tuesday evening for Jammin’ in the Gym. It was...
Obituary: Robert Charles Davis
Robert Charles Davis, 50, of Jasper, entered into rest June 17, 2019.
He was born June 10, 1969. “Bubba” or “uncle Bo,” as he was...
Obituary: Bernice Mae Pratt-White
Bernice Mae Pratt-White, 90, of Arley, entered into rest Saturday, June 15, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Bernice was born June...
Wallace State Health Science faculty earn recognition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Several Wallace State Community College Heath Science faculty members have been recognized by community and professional organizations for their outstanding efforts.
Donna...
East Cullman Baptist Assoc. rolling out VBS for nursing homes
CULLMAN, Ala. - As churches all over Cullman County launch into Vacation Bible School (VBS) programs for area youngsters, one group is gearing up...
Senior Spotlight: Meet the Dodsons, part 2
Read part one at www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/29/senior-spotlight-meet-the-dodsons.
By the early ‘70s, Radginal and Judy Dodson were happy at home with their two young sons, Barry and...
Obituary: Nancy Elizabeth Cornelius
Nancy Elizabeth “Betty” Moore Cornelius, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the age of 82. She was born, at...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Butler 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,...
Vacation Bible School programs kicking off around the county
Updated 5-30-19 12:05 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Churches throughout Cullman County are gearing up for Vacation Bible School. Here is a list of VBS events...
Senior Spotlight: Meet the Dodsons
Vinemont Mayor Radginal Dodson was a senior at West Point when he met junior Judy Caudle in Geometry class.
“He tormented me, but he had...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Autauga 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 Gymnastics & Cheer Academy’s Warheads and Starbursts finish first at U.S. Finals
PENSACOLA, Fl. – Wednesday night was a historic one for Cullman Gymnastics and Cheer Academy (CGCA). Two of its competitive cheer squads, the Starbursts...
SPRING FOOTBALL: Vinemont hosts Good Hope, Danville for spring Jamboree
VINEMONT, Ala.
- Danville, Good Hope and Vinemont all competed in spring games at Vinemont
High School Friday night. In the first game, the Raiders shut...
Art Park eyeing amphitheater following Dinner on First
CULLMAN, Ala. – It was a perfect evening for a pretty party at the fourth annual Dinner of First Friday night in Cullman’s Warehouse...
Cullman Community Theatre back with ‘Oklahoma!’; auditions Monday, Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - After success with “The Music Man” last summer, the revived Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) is ready to crank things...
3 years gone: Foul play suspected in Jordan Wilson’s disappearance
CULLMAN, Ala. – “There is foul play suspected,” said Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry.
Wednesday, May 15 marked three years since Jordan Lee Wilson disappeared....
‘My Alabama’ exhibit features photographs from John Dersham
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is winding down an exhibition featuring the photographs of acclaimed Alabama photographer...
Hanceville’s Richard L. Campbell graduates USAF basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Richard L. Campbell recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an...
Hanceville’s Alex Campbell named Cullman County Student of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville High School senior Alex Campbell was recently named the Cullman County Student of the Year by the Cullman Area Chamber...
Dodge City moves forward with drainage plans for CR 216, welcomes local Girl Scouts
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday evening discussed the plan and project proposal for replacing the drainage structure under...
Arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Register now for summer programs at the North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex offers several programs this summer. Below are a few.
May 4: Farm Kids Club- Attracting Birds to your...
Obituary: Danny “Donnie” Ray Weaver
Funeral services for Danny "Donnie" Ray Weaver, 67, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
‘Cullman Women Sing’ makes beautiful music
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Women Sing held its Spring Concert recently at Grace Episcopal Church. The concert was free to the public and one...
Victoria’s (Soap)! Southern Scents produces custom line of bath and body products to benefit local charity Victoria’s Hope
CULLMAN, Ala. - Nine months ago, April Bowen German started Victoria’s Hope, a charity for single parents to honor her mother, Victoria Hammond Hankey,...
Temporary street closings for Strawberry Festival
Arnold Street, between First and Second Avenues North East, are now closed and will remain closed all day Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, 2019...
Life-saving Cullman firefighters honored by Cullman City Council
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council recognized the skills and efforts of five Cullman Fire Rescue staffers credited with helping...
Obituary: Ronnie “Ron” Jay Ivey
Funeral services for Ronnie "Ron" Jay Ivey, 60, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Ainsworth appoints Gudger to ATRIP-II Committee to oversee road and bridge projects
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth has appointed Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman to the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (ATRIP-II) Committee, the...
PREP GOLF: Lady Aggies win 9th straight County Championship, Good Hope and Fairview win boys’, JV titles
CULLMAN, Ala.
– The 2019 Cullman County Golf Tournament is in the books and for the ninth
consecutive year, the Fairview Lady Aggies are your champions...
‘By God’s grace’: ABC Family Medicine celebrates grand opening in Dodge City
DODGE CITY, Ala. - ABC Family Medicine in Dodge City held a formal grand opening Saturday.
The practice opened for business back on Feb. 18,...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 16, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 16, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Cullman Police confronted suspect hours before deadly Saturday night shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department is still in the preliminary stages of investigating the murder of Thomas “Tommy” L. Piper, 49. Piper...
(Photos) Strawberry Festival Pageant winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 Strawberry Festival Pageant took place this past week. Below are all the winners.
Queens
Infant Shortcake Queen Charley Smith; Parents Jacob...
Obituary: Millard Eldrege Horton
Millard Eldrege Horton, 81, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born March 28, 1938, in Cullman County, to...
A special stop on our ’67-County Alabama Garden Party,’ where we discover a Lost Garden of the Old South in Morgan 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,...
Evelyn Burrow Museum opens new exhibit, ‘Illuminations: Art that Makes the Spirit Soar’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College announces the opening of “Illuminations: Art that Makes the Spirit Soar.”
The collection...
Thank You, VISTAs! AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers recognized
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex and Wallace State Community College celebrated National Service Recognition Day this week by providing lunch for all...
Cullman PALS accepting nominations for Beautification Awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County’s chapter of People Against a Littered State (PALS) is taking nominations through April 30 for area businesses to be...
FEATURE PHOTO: Celebrating with the girls
Left to right are Christy Perry, Inez Ruehl, Luiceille Cargo, Mary Ellen Jones, Deannie Geiger and Sarah Mann (seated). (Seth Miller for The Cullman...
Holly Pond High School crowns pageant winners
Holly Pond High School Fair Queen Representative August Floyd (Photos courtesy of Sullivan Photography)
Junior Miss Bronco
Winners in the Junior Miss Bronco Pageant were: 2nd...
Get to know the Cullman Brewers Guild
Left to right: Bryan Benefield, April Benefield and Preston Prewett were winners in the quarterly home brew competition. First-place winner Jeff Taylor couldn’t attend...
The Golden Dixie Chicks focus on love
Valerie Cagle, Jeanie McCombs, Becky Hudson and Helen Cary (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
The Golden Dixie Chicks got together recently to welcome a...
Senior Spotlight: Meet Mrs. Inez Eidson Ruehl
Inez Ruehl will turn 100 on March 27, 2019. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Inez Eidson Ruehl will be celebrating her 100th birthday on...
Pilot Club celebrates completion of Pilot Light Home’s renovation, 100th birthday of Pilot Club charter board member Inez Ruehl
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Pilot Club of Cullman hosted an open house Wednesday at its newly renovated Pilot Light Home. The service organization celebrated...
Pet of the Week: Have a Lap? You need to meet Bella!
CULLMAN - A little good news from the Cullman County Animal Shelter to kick things off: recently shared “Amelia Er” has been “hired” as...
Roll into some fun with the Cullman Senior Bowling League
Siblings Marcia Tillman, “High Pockets” Drummond and Janet Jean enjoy a laugh Thursday at the Cullman Bowling Center. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN,...
Fashion, history collide at Southern Accents in Cullman
Models hit the runway at Southern Accents Architectural Antiques in Cullman Saturday night for the Build-A-Bride by Heidi Elnora Runway Show. (Christy Perry for...
Grace Episcopal Church welcomes new rector Jay Gardner
Jay Gardner with his wife Paige and son William (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Episcopal Church welcomed James (Jay) Wynn...
Senior Spotlight: Meet 101-year-old Ruth Duke, part 2
Ruth's family, coming from Georgia, 1904 (Contributed)
See part one here.
In 1938, when Ruth Harris married Hanley Duke, the Great Depression was coming to an...
Baileyton sweethearts crowned 2019 King and Queen of Valentine’s Day
Tom Cawley and Linda Cullen (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 2-15-19 at 7:16 a.m.
BAILEYTON - The votes have been counted and Tom Cawley...
Cullman seniors dance the night away
Wilda and Tommy Kohlenberg were honored Saturday night for being the “longest-married” couple in attendance at the Senior Outreach Organization. The Kohlenbergs have been...
St. Bernard’s Abbot Cletus D. Meagher set to retire this year
Abbot Cletus D. Meagher, O.S.B. (St. Bernard)
CULLMAN - In accordance with the law proper to the American-Cassinese Congregation of Benedictine Monks, which stipulates 75...
Senior Spotlight: Meet 101-year-old Ruth Duke
Ruth Duke recently celebrated her 101st birthday. (Contributed)
Ruth Harris Duke recently celebrated her 101st birthday with family and friends. She was born in Welti...
Hee Haw hilarious!
Roy Clark (Tommy Kohlenberg) and Bonnie Cleghorn (Ramona Jones) perform “Send the Light” Monday at the Donald E. Green Senior Center as part of...
It’s Groundhog Day!
Groundhog Day is celebrated in the United States and Canada on Feb. 2. It comes from the superstition of German settlers in Pennsylvania (the...
Senior Spotlight: John Frutiger
John Frutiger shows off his ice pick he saved from the summer of 1962 when he worked at the Cullman Ice Factory. (Christy Perry...
Files from Yesteryear: 1958
From the Files of 1958:
Garden City News
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dillashaw and daughter, of Pontiac, Michigan, are visiting relatives here. They were called here...
Remembering Rev. Jim Walker (1933-2019)
Shown in 2016, left to right, are Mike Sparks, former Wallace State Singers and Concert Choir director; Rev. Jim Walker, founder of the school’s...
Cullman TOPS celebrates 50 years
Joan Corriher and Candy Wachter from Cullman TOPS (contributed)
CULLMAN - The Cullman chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is celebrating 50 years of being...
Senior Spotlight: Baileyton’s Gene Sumner
Gene Sumner and his chiweenie, Abby (contributed)
Baileyton Town Council member Gene Sumner recently celebrated his 90th birthday. He sat down with The Tribune to...
Movie Review: ‘Dragon Ball Super: Broly’ a must-see on the big screen, 9/10
Image courtesy of Funimation Films
“Dragon Ball Super: Broly” is directed by Tatsuya Nagamine, is written by series creator Akira Toriyama and stars most of...
Student musicians participate in Cullman County Honor Bands
Student musicians perform as part of a Cullman County Honor Band at Wallace State. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Herren with Herren Photography)
CULLMAN - Many...
Senior Spotlight: Meet Luiceille Cargo
Luiceille Cargo (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Luiceille Cargo grew up on Sky Ball Mountain and went to Hayden School. She loved her 14...
Files from Yesteryear: 1958
From the Files of 1958:
Johnson Family Reunion
Members of the late Isaac Johnson, Senior family enjoyed a reunion on Sunday, at Brushy Lake, in the...
Wallace State’s Genealogy Collection adding Cullman County History photographs online
A photo of Colonel John Cullmann, founder of Cullman County, is displayed showing Cullmann and his friends enjoying a wine picnic.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace...
The music man: Cullman’s Tony Willingham has taught generations of musicians
Tony Willingham, of Tony’s School of Music, poses for a photo on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. This year marks 50 years of teaching for...
Files from Yesteryear: 1905 and 1930
From the Files of 1905:
Grand jurors for September will be E.A. Cornelius, C.C. Yearwood, S.M. Foust, H.M. White, R.T. Presley, C. Whitfield, J.N. Gill,...
Tribune Tastemakers: 19 things to do in Cullman in 2019
Crowds filled Depot Park during 2017’s Strawberry Festival. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
I asked the Tribune TASTEMAKERS for suggestions on “must-do” things in Cullman to...
Community Profile: Meet Cloyce Talmadge Drake (conclusion)
Talmadge and Virginia Drake (contributed)
Find parts one, two and three at www.cullmantribune.com/keyword/cloyce-talmadge-drake
Cloyce Talmadge Drake and the other members of the 35th Infantry had fought...
Strange New Year’s traditions from around the world
New Year’s Day is here, and people from all over the world are celebrating its arrival by doing some pretty strange things. While people...
Files from Yesteryear: 1930
From the Files of 1930:
Larkin Yates has left for school at Jacksonville.
Lee Holmes was killed in an automobile accident. He was buried in Enon...
New Year’s wit and wisdom from 2018’s Tribune Tastemakers
2018 Tribune Tastemakers: top row, left to right: Jock Leonard, Christine Chamblee Nishimura, Jenna Nelson Culpepper and Will Justice Drake; middle row, left to...
Community Profile: Meet Cloyce Talmadge Drake (part 3)
A prayer card given to Cloyce Talmadge Drake by Gen. George S. Patton; Drake at the Brandin’ Iron Thanksgiving lunch with Josh Speakman; Drake’s...
UNA Honor Orchestra Festival Jan. 11-12
FLORENCE - The University of North Alabama Department of Music will host the UNA Honor Orchestra Festival, Jan. 11 and 12, 2019. This event, in...
Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament holds Christmas Open House
Guests enjoy a wagon ride at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Christmas Open House on Saturday. (Heather Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE...
Peinhardt Homesteaders moving to new day; first meeting Jan. 5
CULLMAN - Peinhardt Farm’s heritage and traditional skills group, Peinhardt Homesteaders, will start the new year on a new day. From Sunday afternoons, the...
Community Profile: Meet Cloyce Talmadge Drake (part 2)
Cloyce Talmadge Drake in Belgium (contributed)
Read part one at https://bit.ly/2LqcHl8 or in the Saturday, Dec. 15 print issue of The Cullman Tribune.
Company I, 320th...
Last-minute gift ideas from 2018’s Tribune Tastemakers
2018 Tribune Tastemakers (contributed)
In his creative weekly series, “10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker,” local author, artist and all-around entertaining and eccentric (not to...
Evelyn Burrow Museum revved up for new exhibition
Left to right: Blue Corvette, by Cheryl Kelley; Indian Summer, by A.D. Cook; A Good Day for a Ride, by Allan Gorman
HANCEVILLE - The...
Community Profile: Meet Cloyce Talmadge Drake (part 1)
Cullman County’s Cloyce Talmadge Drake; the Indian motorcycle Drake drove to Ft. Rucker (contributed)
It was Jan. 7, 1943 when 19-year-old Cloyce Talmadge Drake was...
Files from Yesteryear: 1905, 1935 and 1955
From the files of 1905:
Mark S. Chance is visiting friends in Georgia.
John Burden, of Baileyton, was in the city today.
Willie Griffin is attending the...
10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Pat Sharpton
Pat Sharpton, 2019 president of the Cullman County Master Gardeners, encourages everyone to consider joining the program. (contributed)
In this creative weekly series, local author,...
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ a perfect 10
Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures / www.intothespiderverse.movie
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is brought to you by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creators behind “The...
10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Kathryn Callaway Jones
Kathryn Callaway Jones (contributed)
In this creative weekly series, local author, artist and all-around entertaining and eccentric (not to mention classy!) Southern gentleman Ben Johnson...
‘What Christmas is really about’: Don and Lynelle Wilbanks say their light display, in its 43rd year, is a ‘visual representation of the extraordinary birth of Jesus’
For 43 years, Don and Lynelle Wilbanks have created a beautiful Christmas light display as a gift for the community. The display features a...
10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Laci Dellaccio Schuman
Laci Dellaccio Schuman; Laci Dellaccio Schuman in her store, Southern Eats - Meals to Go (contributed)
In this creative weekly series, local author, artist and...
10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Cindy Phillips
Cindy Phillips; Phillips does a handstand on a polished stone surface at the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament at Our Lady of the Angels...
Files from Yesteryear: 1955
From the files of 1955:
Verle Hill and Miss Carolyn Braphy, of Buffalo, New York were married on December 17th. The wedding took place at...
Woofing for the weekend: Area businesses ‘employing’ family dogs to bring charm to work
Auggie, at Book & Barrel Outfitters, is the Warehouse District’s official cat herder.
CULLMAN - You may have a noticed a wonderful trend happening throughout...
Thanksgiving Service held at St. Bernard Prep
Front row (l-r): Sr. Mary Vernon Gentle, RSM, Nazareth House, Birmingham; Abbot Cletus Meagher, OSB, Deacon Peter Nassetta, Sacred Heart Church; and Deacon Tim...
