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‘Lasting Impressions: Fossils & Artifacts’ at Hanceville library
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville welcomed Education Curators Christian Wysmulek and Richard Trammell from the Alabama Department of Archives & History on July 22. The pair presented “Lasting...
Empty Bowls feeds multitude
CULLMAN, Ala. - First United Methodist Church hosted the 21st annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner Monday, Feb. 16. The crowd enjoyed...
Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner returns Feb. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 21st annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner will take place Monday, Feb. 16, from 4-6:30 p.m. at First...
21st annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County event set for Feb. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. — The 21st annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner will take place Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, offering the community an...
COLUMN: Winning the 4th quarter
I left the doctor’s office, got into my car and began screaming obscenities at the top of my lungs. I have had enough. When...
COLUMN: The 3rd week in October
The third week in October is one of my favorite weeks of the year. No, I’m not talking about a game…I’m talking about fall,...
Anytime Fitness Cullman to celebrate 10-year anniversary with community block party – Aug. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – With 10 years of success under its belt, Anytime Fitness Cullman is celebrating the major milestone with a party for the...
Karma’s celebrating 10 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - Karma's Coffee House is celebrating 10 years in business this month with a schedule full of exciting events and reflections on...
COLUMN: Cake-baking day is one of the best
I’m wondering if Saturdays have always been cake-baking day. That seemed to have been the case when I was a child, and now, many...
COLUMN: A biography with a different ending
I did not grow up in a family of readers. Oh, I don’t mean my family was illiterate. My parents could read; they simply...
Files from Yesteryear: March 29, 1928
From the files of March 29, 1928
CLASSIFIED ADS
ONE CENT A WORD ADS *
FOR SALE—Two good Horses and an automobile. Cash or terms. G. W....
Empty Bowls coming this Monday, Feb. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 20th annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner will take place Monday, Feb. 17, from 4-6:30 p.m. in Hearin...
COLUMN: A nice little snow-cation
Well, I said, “Let it snow,” and it did. Thankfully, this one was no blizzard, but it was deep enough to make some snow...
Library hosting Empty Bowls event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) will host an event in partnership with Empty Bowls of...
Letter to the Editor: Help us fill the empty bowls in Cullman County
It is hard to believe that 20 years ago the first Empty Bowls of Cullman County dinner was held on Nov. 17, 2003. From...
Hele Bowls hosting canned food drive, free Christmas meal
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hele Bowls is hosting a canned food drive now through Dec. 16, to benefit The Link of Cullman County.
Owner Sarah Morrow...
‘We hope to make this Thanksgiving a little brighter’
Hele Bowls to serve up free Thanksgiving plates
CULLMAN, Ala. - This Thanksgiving, local restaurant Hele Bowls will be opening its doors to provide free...
Empty Bowls 2025 seeking volunteers with full hearts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Empty Bowls of Cullman County is one of the largest annual fundraisers for Cullman Caring for Kids. The annual dinner of...
Vinemont holds inaugural Farmers and Makers Market
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont welcomed in the warm weather and took advantage of the sunshine on Saturday, May 11, at...
Cotton Pickin’ Pottery Co.: Keeping traditions alive
WEST POINT, Ala. - A trio of potters are preparing to take the 2024 festival and craft season by storm, impressing crowds with their...
Auburn legend Mike Kolen passes away
AUBURN, Ala. – Nicknamed "Captain Crunch" for his rugged tackling, former Auburn linebacker Mike Kolen passed away Wednesday at the age of 76.
A 1985...
PREP BOWLING: ‘Practice with a purpose’: West Point’s Kevin Vance bowls perfect game
CULLMAN, Ala. -- After a great season bowling with the Warriors this winter, West Point senior bowler Kevin Vance put together another stellar performance...
Empty Bowls: Good food for a great cause
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hearin Hall at First United Methodist Church (FUMC) was lined wall to wall with tables and chairs on Monday evening, Feb....
Chickening out with Keramos Ceramics and the Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - Families and children sat around paper-lined tables at the North Alabama Agriplex on Saturday, Feb. 3, chatting and swapping stories as...
Local potter Sandra Heaven talks Empty Bowls
CULLMAN, Ala. – For 19 years, Sandra Heaven has been throwing (the process of shaping clay on a pottery wheel) bowls to benefit her...
Restaurateurs, ranchers and foodies gather for inaugural Taste of Cullman event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Dedicated restauranteurs and chefs, local ranchers and growers and those who just love a good bite to eat gathered at Wallace...
Saint Bernard students create Old Testament-era oil lamps
CULLMAN, Ala. - This week, the students of Saint Bernard Preparatory School's Society of St. Jerome embarked on an enlightening journey by crafting reproductions...
Local potters gearing up for Empty Bowls; volunteers needed
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local potters are gearing up for Empty Bowls, which will take place Feb. 19, 2024, and they need your help! The...
Celebrating in the Wundergarten: Cultivate Cullman ice cream
“Never ask a woman who is eating ice cream straight from the carton how she’s doing.”
I LOVE WOMEN and one reason is because they...
‘Southern hospitality and the will to help one another has no boundaries’
Hele Bowls raising funds, collecting donations for Maui wildfire victims
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hele Bowls, a local island-inspired favorite for colorful and fresh poke and...
Summer animal safety: What the law says, what vets recommend
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama is no stranger to heat or humidity. With a high heat advisory nearly every day last week as well as...
2023 Bloomin’ Festival breaks records
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 39th Annual Bloomin’ Festival at St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School was a smashing success! The two-day arts and crafts...
Lessons learned at Wallace State helped build business
This is one in a series of stories celebrating Community College Month during April.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — In the half-dozen years since he graduated from...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Cullman Erdbeerfest May 6
“Guten Morgen, Fritz, when are you and Frau Ruehl hosting the Erdbeerfest, this year?” I could imagine overhearing such an exchange this morning when...
February 2023 health department scores
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Health and graded on every aspect of the business.
Below are...
Community gathers for Empty Bowls
CULLMAN, Ala. – Touching the heart of many on Monday was the return of Empty Bowls of Cullman County, which raised money for the...
Empty Bowls returning after 2-year hiatus
CULLMAN, Ala. - Organizers are excited to present Empty Bowls of Cullman County to the community on Monday, Feb. 20, after a two-year hiatus....
Bloomin’ Festival set for April 22-23, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. - While the South may be experiencing some of the coldest temperatures of the year, St. Bernard is warming up for the...
Vinemont father, son battling cancer
VINEMONT, Ala. - Wendy Smithson wasn’t prepared for what fall 2022 would look like when her son, and then her husband, were diagnosed with...
6th annual Bernard Blues and BBQ celebrates artisans
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School hosted its sixth annual Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival over the weekend. The popular festival featured arts,...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. TEAS
TEA FOR TWO
Picture you upon my knee
Just tea for two
And two for tea
Just me for you
And you for me alone.
- Music by Vincent Youmans;...
Bernard Blues and BBQ returns Oct. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The sixth annual Bernard Blues and BBQ event hosted by St. Bernard Prep School will take place Saturday and Sunday, Oct....
52 ODES TO JOY: MORE F-WORDS
F-WORDS ̶̶ there are so FLIPPIN’ many FANTASTICATIOUS ones! Here are a few more fun, FLAVORFUL faves after all of these from the former...
Grant establishes UAH as hub for statewide university high-performance computing
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, will become the Alabama hub for...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. GIVING
“If you have no charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble.”—Bob Hope
HILARITY FOR CHARITY is a perfect example of...
52 ODES TO JOY: BLOOMIN’ JOY
ODE TO BLOOMING
Stealthily, they commanded the hill,
Though no cannons nor bombs were booming.
No movement detected, all seemed deadly still.
Then,...
52 ODES TO JOY: YOU & JOY BIRDS
ODE TO JOY BIRDS
The singing kind are such joy birds,
One rarely hears a whiner.
Chirping, tweeting, hummingbirds
Make a fine day...
‘Making right choices’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is in the midst of a two-week rollout of inclusiveness, communication and anti-bullying training for staff and students...
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...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021—The April Shower of Stars Birthday Party
The lush, verdant setting for our “April Shower of Stars Birthday Party” is in Kentucky. Loretta Lynn proudly hails from this state, but instead...
Cullman Caring for Kids: Cullman Lions help out; ‘Southern Momma’ coming to town
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) has plenty of good news to report these days, celebrating a large contribution that will help...
Annual Empty Bowls event postponed to 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – One of the area’s most popular annual events since 2003, the Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner, will not take...
UA: Bill O’Brien named offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama head football coach Nick Saban announced the addition of Bill O'Brien to the Crimson Tide coaching staff on Thursday as the...
A Round of Applause for the Joy-Givers: A books & birthdays party with American...
Dolly Parton greets you at the door with a big, warm hug and the first words out of her mouth are, “I love that...
ADPH: Keep health and safety foremost for Halloween festivities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Protecting families, friends and communities from contracting and spreading the novel coronavirus COVID-19 is a major concern for Alabama families in...
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...
UPDATED LIST: Cullman area Halloween/fall events
Updated 10-31-20 at 12:32 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Dead End Haunted Trail
191 County Road 741 (As long as it’s not storming, a little rain will...
Extension: Continue to monitor for Chronic Wasting Disease
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The approaching deer season is on the forefront of almost every hunter’s mind. With the excitement of a new season,...
Terry Shabel announces candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Terry Shabel on Tuesday announced his candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 1. The Municipal Election will take place...
More than meets the eye: The Man Cave Market is a nursery, and so...
VINEMONT, Ala. - For years, twin brothers Pat and Chris Thompson would kick back after a long day making flower deliveries to florists around...
Editorial: College in the time of COVID-19
Since August of 2017, I've been surrounded by orange and blue and calls of "War Eagle." Auburn became my second home (though Cullman will...
Empty Bowls raises whopping $24K for Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on Thursday afternoon learned the final total and received the proceeds from the 17th Annual Empty Bowls of...
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(Left to right) Empty Bowls of Cullman County Committee Member Martha Burchell, Cullman Caring for Kids Executive Director Javon Daniel, Empty Bowls Coordinator Tanya Shearer, Committee Member and chili chef Bobby Nolen, Cullman Caring for Kids Assistant Director Nancy Bryant and Cullman Caring for Kids Board Member Alan Walker pose for a picture as Shearer presents Daniel a check for $24,000, the most Empty Bowls has ever raised for Cullman Caring for Kids. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
Cullman Lions Fish and Ham Dinner a roaring success
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Lions Club on Saturday enjoyed the benefits of a good reputation, good menu, long-standing tradition and beautiful weather for...
Empty Bowls, full hearts
CULLMAN, Ala. – Monday night’s 17th annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner saw a large crowd come through First United Methodist Church...
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Left to right are potters Patti Bostick, Sister Mary Adrian McLean and Lynn Jetton at Monday night’s 17th annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Made with love
CULLMAN, Ala. - Potters and volunteers were busy Friday afternoon at Cullman First United Methodist Church, washing the bowls that will be used at...
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Guests at Monday night’s 17th annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner will each get to take home a hand-thrown pottery bowl like this one, shown off by a potter Friday afternoon at Cullman First United Methodist Church. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
Obituary: Donna Clay
It is with great sadness that I announce the peaceful passing of my mother-in-law, Donna Clay, 96, Jan. 27, 2020.
She was born Sept. 11,...
‘Voice of Hope’ Roy Nagle speaks at Relay For Life kick-off meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – Relay For Life of Cullman County had its 2020 kick-off meeting Thursday. welcoming participants and guests to First Baptist Church in...
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...
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,...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Clay 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,...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Lee 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,...
North Alabama Agriplex teaches kids about agriculture at Garden Camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - With school out for the summer, many organizations around Cullman County are continuing to promote education during the break. One of these...
Vinemont celebrates history
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Elementary celebrated the town’s history Saturday in conjunction with the ongoing Alabama 200 Bicentennial celebration. Chosen as one of the...
Handmade: A guide to St. Bernard’s 35th annual Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard is preparing to host its 35th annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair April 6-7. The juried event, which...
Empty Bowls 2019 raises $14K for Cullman Caring for Kids
Empty Bowls Coordinator Tanya Shearer presents Cullman Caring for Kids Director Javon Daniel a check, bringing the 2019 Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili...
Empty Bowls: ‘One of our best years ever, if not the best’
For a ticket price of $10, guests received hot, homemade chili, a grilled cheese sandwich and a drink, along with a handmade pottery bowl...
Putting the bowls in ‘Empty Bowls’
Left to right: Karl Poirier, Nancy Bryant, Fred Hale, Jayne Roberts and Kyle Ganues pose for a photo while unpacking bowls ahead of Monday's...
16th annual Empty Bowls Chili Dinner coming Feb. 18
For a ticket price of $10, guests will receive hot, homemade chili, a grilled cheese sandwich and a drink, along with a handmade pottery...
A special Christmas wish
Doug, Eli, Tanner and Karen Gaines pose for a photo this week. (Seth Miller for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - A recent letter to Santa...
OPINION: Think before you give, or receive, a pet for Christmas
The holidays season is here, and people are searching for the perfect gifts for friends and family. We have all seen beautiful images of...
No trivial matter: West Point Scholars’ Bowl Coach Lee Henry on skill, luck and...
Lee Henry holds the $9,891.50 Givling check that made his bank suspicious. (Photo courtesy Lee Henry)
WEST POINT - Lee Henry, who teaches at West...
Think Pink luncheon focuses on breast cancer awareness
Cancer survivor and Cullman Regional Foundation Executive Director Maria Stanford with her son, Jack. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional hosted...
Cullman Elks collecting donations to deliver to Hurricane Florence victims
Elks members will be at the Cullman Elks Lodge (1609 Brantley Ave. NW) accepting donations Sunday (Sept. 16) from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and weekdays...
2nd annual Bernard Blues and BBQ this weekend
CULLMAN - The second annual Bernard Blues and BBQ Arts, Crafts and Music Festival is set for this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8-9,...
Packed Friday night on deck for downtown Cullman
CULLMAN - Downtown Cullman will be the place to be Friday afternoon and into the evening. Events include this month’s 2nd Fridays festival, the...
Chamber adds Furry 5K & 1-Mile Family Dog Walk to August’s 2nd Fridays event
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center’s #WoofLocal movement is ready to take the 2nd Fridays spotlight! Enjoy a night...
Pet of the Week: Sweet Sassy looking for her forever home
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay from the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to The Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
“Sassy, a beagle/hound mix, is approximately...
Empty Bowls feeds the hungry
For $10, guests received hot, homemade chili, a grilled cheese sandwich and a drink. Guests also got to take home an original handmade bowl....
15th annual Empty Bowls event set for Monday
Guests get to take home an original, handmade bowl. / Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - It’s time again for one of the most popular annual...
Education spotlight: Cullman Middle School FFA
Cullman Middle School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter was one of just 23 in the state of Alabama to be invited to the...
Karma in Cullman collecting donations for Houston
CULLMAN - Local nonprofit Karma in Cullman is gathering donations for Houston and surrounding areas affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Founder Rachel Bryant shared, "On April...
SEC Media Days: Overview of day 2
HOOVER - Defending Eastern Division champion Florida led the group into SEC Football Media Days Tuesday. The Gators were joined on the agenda by...
Foxgloves & fireflies: propagating mums
I just read an article about how people waste money. There were a lot of things in the article like bottled water, expensive clothes...
3 Warehouse District merchants talk benefits of pedestrian park
The Warehouse District, as seen on April 22, 2017. Image: MoMo She 103
CULLMAN - Today marks the end of a trial run for the...
Community fills Empty Bowls event
CULLMAN - Beautiful spring-like weather brought people out in droves to First United Methodist Church Cullman (FUMC) on Monday afternoon. The church hosted the...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 23: The day is here!
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 23:
So, Thanksgiving Eve has finally arrived, our Countdown Corner has taken you through steps to ensure that you have the...
Foxgloves & Fireflies: Turkey platter obsession
I’m not sure just what started it, but more than likely it was just like any other collection, you just find something that speaks...
