63rd annual Cullman County Fair underway
CULLMAN - The 63rd annual Cullman County Fair got underway Thursday afternoon with the raising of the Cullman Lions Club’s new 12 -by-18-foot American flag on the fairground’s new flagpole. Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs was joined by members of the Cullman City Council and...
Step right up! Cullman County Fair opens today
The Cullman County Fair will run from Sept. 21-30. / Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - The smell of funnel cakes and candy apples will fill the air Thursday night, when the 63rd annual Cullman County Fair opens its gates at 5 p.m. at the Cullman...
For a good cause
Triumphant Quartet / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Good Samaritan Clinic held its third annual Caring for Cullman Concert this week at Cullman High School, featuring two gospel acts with local connections. As crowds filled the venue, the event was expected to raise more than...
An afternoon with author Delos Hughes
Author, Dr. Delos Hughes, right, speaks to a guest at Sunday’s book signing and discussion event at the Cullman County Museum. / Drew Green
CULLMAN - On Sunday, even though it took place in the midst of a pop-up storm, a crowd of people showed...
Fr. Martin declares Bernard Blues and BBQ a success
Christopher Rosko of Hoover accepts a $10,000 check from Saint Bernard Prep School President, Father Joel Martin. Rosko was the grand prize winner of the 2017 Bernard Blues and BBQ Giveaway. / Joyce Nix
CULLMAN - The first ever Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival is...
Files from Yesteryear: 1933 and 1952
From the files of 1933:
Doctor Dodson and daughter, Jane and Doctor J.C. Martin and daughters, Eunice and Grace left, on Wednesday, for a visit to the World’s Fair, in Chicago.
Maurice Norwood spent Monday afternoon, in Birmingham. Henry Wilhite and son, Verbon spent the past...
Cullman County Fair Parade this Saturday
CULLMAN - It’s fair parade time again! The Cullman County Fair Parade is this Saturday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m.
This year’s parade will follow the usual route up Second Avenue Southwest / U.S. Highway 31 from First Baptist Church to Arnold Street Northwest, between...
Goat Island rakes in the awards at state competition
Goat Island earned two bronze medals, one gold and placed second among all beers in the competition. / Photo courtesy Goat Island Brewing
CULLMAN - Old Mr. Richter would be proud. On Saturday afternoon at the Alabama Craft Beer Festival in Florence, Cullman’s Goat Island...
Rhythm of the Fall: area marching bands, part 4
Dual Drum Majors Layla Finley and Jeremiah Wilson / William Johnson
BREMEN - In our final installment of “Rhythm of the Fall,” we drop in on the Cold Springs Royal Blue Band, led by director William Johnson.
Members:
“The Royal Blue of Cold Springs High School has...
Gorgeous fall weather brings hundreds to Bernard Blues and BBQ
Beautiful fall-like weather welcomed hundreds of visitors to the Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival at St. Bernard Saturday and Sunday. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Hundreds of people made their way to St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School this weekend to enjoy the first of...
Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival Saturday, Sunday
CULLMAN - Saint Bernard Prep School's new fall arts, crafts and music festival, the Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival, is this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10, from on the campus of Saint Bernard Abbey and Prep School. The festival will run from 9...
Oktoberfest 2017 schedule set, Burgermeister named
CULLMAN - Plans for Oktoberfest 2017 are rounding out nicely, with a month to go. Last year’s event was the largest the city has seen, and members of the Oktoberfest Committee hope to see the record broken again. They shared the following with us.
Burgermeister
On...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts presents ArtsKids! programs
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts department announces its new ArtsKids program for area students in grades 3-8. The first session, SingKids! will be held during Fall 2017 semester.
“ArtsKids is a new outreach program offered through our Fine and...
Sharing the benefits of yoga: Sept. is National Yoga Month
CULLMAN - September is National Yoga Month and Cullman yoga practitioners are gearing up for an awareness campaign emphasizing the national observance to educate the public about the health benefits of yoga and how it inspires a healthy lifestyle.
“September was chosen because it seemed...
Sweet Tater Festival, Cruze Fest wrap up Labor Day at Smith Lake Park
Visitors enjoyed vintage cars under the pines at Cruze Fest at Smith Lake Park on Labor Day. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The final day of the 21st annual Sweet Tater Festival held even more great events and saw an even bigger crowd out at...
Fairview Labor Day celebration: park renamed to honor Randall Shedd
FAIRVIEW - In the 1880s, labor unions fought hard battles for improved working conditions for blue-collar workers. After many fatal strikes, including the infamous Pullman Railcar strike, President Grover Cleveland signed a bill to create a national holiday honoring the social and economic achievements...
Crowds flock to Shrine for Divino Niño Day 2017
HANCEVILLE - On a typical Saturday, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament near Hanceville will host up to 300 visitors. But Sept. 2 was no typical Saturday: on this day the Shrine celebrated Divino Niño Day, a celebration of the child Jesus that...
Sweet Tater Festival underway
CULLMAN - The 21st annual Sweet Tater Festival got underway Sunday and thousands of people from around the state gathered at Smith Lake Park to enjoy the first day of festivities. The park was packed with hundreds of different vendors with one of a...
Labor Day Extravaganza Monday at Fairview Town Park
2016 Labor Day Parade Grand Marshal Charlie Keaton / Hannah Ward
FAIRVIEW - The Faiview Lions Club is hosting its annual Labor Day celebration, the Labor Day Extravaganza, on Monday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fairview Town Park.
Said member Stephanie Giancatarino, "We will...
Files from Yesteryear: 1964
From the Files Of 1964: Around the County
Mrs. Boyd Drake is spending a couple of months in Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Herndon and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Pitts and children spent Sunday, in Decatur, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Junior Herndon.
Luna W. Meadows spent the...
Jazz Band Camp introduces students to jazz music
Ricky Burks, left, leads students through a jazz tune during the annual Jazz Band Camp hosted at Wallace State. / Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Clapping out the beat and sounding out the notes, Wallace State Community College Jazz Band Director Ricky Burks put about two...
Rhythm of the fall: area marching bands prepare for 2017 season, part 3
The Holly Pond Bronco Band performed at Disney World last April. Photo courtesy Evan Curtis/Holly Pond High School
CULLMAN COUNTY - The 2017 high school football season is officially in full swing, and football teams continue to practice and play hard. But others do as...
Files from Yesteryear: 1964
From the Files of 1964:
Mrs. Clemons Father Dies Here Sunday
Robert Woods Blair, age 62, father of Mrs. L.H. Clemmons, died at the Cullman Hospital, on Sunday, after suffering a heart attack that same day.
Mr. Blair and his wife, of Leavenworth, Kansas, were guests of...
Get your tater on: 21st annual Sweet Tater Festival Sept. 3-4
CULLMAN - The 21st annual Sweet Tater Festival is coming up soon. Scheduled for Labor Day Weekend, the festival will take place at Smith Lake Park on Sunday, Sept. 3, and Monday, Sept. 4.
The event, which lasts for two full days, costs just $5...
Profiles in Faith: Fairview teen committed to life of ministry
Macie Burgin, raising funds for her upcoming mission trip to the Philippines / Jennifer Limerick
FAIRVIEW - Macie Burgin is not your typical 15-year-old girl. The Fairview High sophomore and youth member of Temple Baptist Church’s Fairview campus already has a pretty clear vision of...
Rhythm of the fall: area marching bands prepare for 2017 season, part 2
CULLMAN COUNTY - The 2017 high school football season is upon us, and football teams have been working out and preparing for weeks. But others have been preparing as well: our area high school marching bands, who have been working through the stifling heat...
Evelyn Burrow Museum exhibit celebrates artist Andy Warhol
HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College welcomes a special exhibit featuring works celebrating American artist, director and producer Andy Warhol. “FIFTEEN MINUTES: Homage to Andy Warhol, an Exhibition of Sight and Sound” will be on display from August 29...
Local Pilot Club members attend Vegas convention; Cullman’s Wilkerson named district governor
2017-2018 Alabama Pilot Club District Officers: left-right, Beverly Wilkerson, governor (Cullman); Mellissa King, governor-elect (Andalusia); Kay Chandler, treasurer (Decatur); and Peggy Day, secretary (Cullman) / Beverly Wilkerson
CULLMAN - You might have heard of the local Pilot Club. If you haven’t become familiar with them...
One last conversation with a living legend: Margot Tanner
Margot Tanner displays one of the numerous original works of art she has created. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - This week, the Cullman community will bid farewell to a woman with a remarkable story, who has created a series of other remarkable stories in her...
Local organizations prepare for Operation Christmas Child
Drop-off locations this year for Operation Christmas Child include Crosshaven Church, Northbrook Baptist Church, Fairview First United Methodist Church and Cullman’s Chick-Fil-A. Churches will accept boxes Nov. 13-20, and Chick-Fil-A will accept boxes Oct.26-Nov. 11. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - Earlier this week, David Ozment...
Depot Day a way for United Way to get the word out
The inflatable water slide was a huge hit with the kids at Saturday's Depot Day at Depot Park. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Saturday morning, folks from around Cullman were invited to Depot Park to enjoy free community fun and learn about the services...
Files from Yesteryear: 1953 and 1964
From the Files of 1953:
Pioneer Lady Dies Here
Mrs. Dan Heck, age 82, one of Cullman’s pioneer citizens, died here this week, after being in ill health for the past year. Mrs. Heck, the former Rosellen Parker and her late husband celebrated their golden...
Plant It: Buckeye bush
Buckeye bush / Loretta Gillespie
I knew that buckeye bushes grew in Alabama, and that they had beautiful red flowers, but I never would have seen them up close, in the wild, if it hadn’t been for an interview I did in Limestone County last...
Rhythm of the fall: area marching bands prepare for 2017 season
The Vinemont Eagle marching band prepares for the 2017 marching season. / Courtesy Skylar King
CULLMAN COUNTY - As the new school year cranks up, many are looking forward to the kick off the 2017 high school football season. Football teams have been busy for...
2nd Fridays no. 3 in the books
Cullman Rocks, Cullman City Rocks and Hanceville Rocks all set up a free rock-painting area near one of the music stages at Friday night's 2nd Fridays event. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - The local street fair known as 2nd Fridays has become a popular summertime...
Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival set for Sept. 9-10
The Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10. / Joyce Nix
CULLMAN - Saint Bernard Prep School is adding a fall festival this year: the Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival. This arts, crafts and music festival will be held...
Plant it: Show-stopping Clematis
Grown in fertile soil, with medium moisture, and well-drained containers, in full sun to part shade, these vining plants are showstoppers. Best suited for sunny locations where the flowering parts of the vine are in sun, they will also flower to a lesser extent...
Run, color, repeat
Many EvaBank Midnight Run participants chose to be doused in colorful neon powder. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The 2017 EvaBank Midnight Run 5K has come and gone and hundreds of people from all over the area came out to show their support as either...
Celebrate Cullman returns bigger than ever
Downtown Cullman was swarming Friday night with residents and tourists enjoying the return of Celebrate Cullman. The kids enjoyed free rides. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, Celebrate Cullman returned to the downtown retail district after a brief pause. Begun as a way...
1st canned beers roll off the line at Goat Island Brewing
John Richter and daughter Lisa Richter Mullaney celebrate a new era for their family’s beer recipe. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - When William Frederick Richter’s original late 1800’s Richter’s Saloon beer recipe was discovered in a downtown Cullman attic and turned over to the crew...
Composting creates healthy soil
Worms are a sure sign of healthy soil. / Courtesy of wjpa.net
Composting creates richer, looser and more organic soil, is easier to work with and ensures that your plants will get more of the nutrients they need to be vigorous and healthy.
Composting can be...
Peinhardt Homesteaders plan schedule for remainder of 2017
On Sunday, Aug. 20, a class called 'Raising Rabbits on the Homestead' will be taught. / Photo courtesy Heather Grantland, Peinhardt “Homesteaders”/Facebook
CULLMAN - The Peinhardt 1930 Homesteaders met Sunday afternoon to plan their event schedule for the fall, and here’s what folks can look...
Files from Yesteryear: 1964
From the Files of 1964:
Hanceville Happenings
Culture Club
The Hanceville Culture Club met on Thursday, January 23, with Mrs. Joe Sawyer as hostess. Refreshments were served as the guests arrived. The president, Mrs. J.D. Plunkett, presided over the meeting. The devotional was given by Mrs. David...
Plant It: The care and feeding of roses
Knock Out roses / Alabama Cooperative Extension
Caring for rose bushes doesn’t have to be intimidating, no matter what you’ve heard.
First off, choose good stock; make sure the rose you buy is suited for your location; in other words, if you purchase a climbing rose,...
Area kids get hands-on at local art camp
Local artist Laura Walker held her art camp at The Link of Cullman County this year, where several area kids participated. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - Some say that encouraging creativity in children can often lead to a better future. Expanded imaginations can come up...
Southern gospel tradition: Joyful Hearts 25th anniversary homecoming Aug. 5
Southern gospel group Joyful Hearts will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a homecoming gospel singing on Saturday, August 5 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
CULLMAN - The rafters out at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church will probably vibrate a little on August 5, thankfully not from...
Movie Review: ‘Atomic Blonde’ has great action, suffers a bit on plot
"Atomic Blonde," in theaters now, is directed by David Leitch, half of the director duo behind the John Wick films. "Atomic Blonde" stars Charlize Theron as MI6 agent Lorraine Broughton and James McAvoy as Berlin station chief, David Percival. The film is based on...
ALS nonprofit holding arts and crafts fair this weekend
CULLMAN - Nonprofit group Fishing 4 a Cure 4 ALS is doing something new. In addition to its annual bass tournament, which is held in the fall, a vendor arts and crafts fair is happening this Saturday, July 29, from 5-9 p.m. at the...
Movie Review: ‘Dunkirk’ focuses on the moment, not the characters
Christopher Nolan's latest film, "Dunkirk" is about the mass evacuation that took place in Dunkirk, France in 1940 during World War II. The film stars Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Kenneth Branagh and Mark Rylance among many other supporting characters.
From a technical standpoint, "Dunkirk" is...
Cullman library receives grant for August Alabama Bicentennial art project
Cullman’s Alabama 200 Committee Chairman Drew Green presents a grant check to Cullman County Public Library’s Janice Cook and Cullman County Public Library System Director Sharon Townson. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday morning, the Cullman Alabama 200 Committee presented the Cullman County Public...
Files from Yesteryear: 1964
From the Files of 1964:
Charles H. Klein Rites Saturday - Prominent Businessman 40 Years
Charles H. Klein, age 68, prominent businessman here for over 40 years, died on January 23rd, following a several weeks illness.
A graduate of Mississippi A and M College, Mr....
Plant it: Orange Lucifer
These exuberant flowers are a brilliant, vibrant orange, even more deeply colored at the edges. They begin to flower about a week later than “Lucifer,” from which they were bred. / Loretta Gillespie
Crocosmias (C. × crocosmiiflora), or “Orange Lucifers” feature delicate tubular or star-shaped...
Seed-Harvest Music Academy opening new classes
Students perform at Seed-Harvest’s 2017 spring concert. / Seed-Harvest Music Academy on Facebook
Edited 7-24-17 to update age ranges and pricing.
CULLMAN - After unveiling an orchestra and jazz band for homeschooled students earlier this month, the Seed-Harvest Music Academy will debut new and revised classes...
Rock hiding and hunting movement sweeping Cullman County
Krimson Mumford and her prize at Garden City Town Hall / Photo courtesy Emily Roberson, Hanceville Rocks
CULLMAN COUNTY - At various places around Cullman County this summer, kids of all ages are scouring parks, public flower beds and green spaces, and other places to...
Files from Yesteryear: 1903 and 1933
From the Files of 1903:
Fred Betz is building two cottages for rent.
Miss Julia Bauer went to New Orleans on Tuesday, to attend the carnival.
C.A. Stiefelmeyer and W.H. Heck left this week for Northern markets.
Reverend C.E. Sheibe and John Engel left on Tuesday, to a...
Plant it: Black-eyed Susan vine
Black-eyed Susan blooms are typically warm orange or lemon yellow, and sometimes a darker, more mustard-colored bloom with a characteristic dark spot in the center, although different varieties can be red, orange, red-orange, white, pale yellow or bright yellow, with or without the characteristic...
Cullman, through a visitor’s eyes
This week, Linda Alexander visited the Cullman County Museum for the first time. She was intrigued by the vast wealth of information to be found there. / Loretta Gillespie
Although this wasn’t Linda Alexander’s first trip to the city of Cullman, it was the first...
Artists’ Alley adds new flair to growing 2nd Fridays
In Artists’ Alley, visitors can shop for works by local artists, and even watch some work live. / W.C. Mann
At the end of the day, it’s more than a festival. It’s helping the people of our community to be successful.”
Leah Bolin, president, Cullman Area...
Aiming for no. 1: Catfish N Que faces the judges
The staff of Catfish N Que accepts their finalist plaque from the Alabama Farmers Federation. L-R front: Mike “Papa” Link, Salina Link, Leigh Ann Pannell, Joey Pannell, Tiffany Campbell, Amanda Conrad; L-R back: Sid Nelson, Fred Hunter, Townsend Kyser, Jim Allen
CULLMAN - On Thursday,...
2nd dive-in movie of the season Thursday night at CWAC
Guests enjoy a dive-in movie at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center last summer. / Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - The second of one of Cullman Parks and Rec's most popular summer events, the Dive-In Movies, will take place tomorrow, Thursday, July 13.
The movie "Sing"...
‘The Science of Alabama History’
CHS coach and science (and now history) teacher Kyle Morris / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday morning, representatives of communities and organizations across north Alabama gathered at the Benedictine Sisters’ Retreat Center in Cullman to talk about how people and groups can participate in...
Cullman’s Catfish N Que 1 of 4 finalists in Bama’s Best Catfish Restaurant Challenge
Cullman’s Catfish N Que is one of four finalists in the statewide Bama’s Best Catfish Restaurant Challenge. Alabama Catfish Producers is sponsoring the second annual contest.
More than 250 customer nominations were received. The other three finalists are David’s Catfish House in Atmore, Orrville Farmer’s...
125th annual singing convention draws capacity crowd to courthouse
Music comes from all directions as the song leader directs from the center. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Over the weekend, Cullman celebrated what has become a unique tradition in Alabama: the state’s last courthouse singing convention. Singers from all over the state, and some...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1930 and 1950
From the Files of 1900:
Vick Clark is among the clerical force at the Racket Store.
Ed Daniel has opened a restaurant in the old Speegle store building.
George Parker, Junior, went to Montgomery to witness a street fair, yesterday.
E.E. Burnum, of West Morgan is visiting his...
Plant it: blue chalk sticks
This plant is a real eye-catcher. With blue plants a rarity in nature’s green-on-green palette, the blues and burgundies are always superstars.
This is especially true for blue chalk sticks (Senecio vitalis "Serpents"), also known as blue chalk fingers. This attractive, easy-care succulent with stems...
Movie Review: ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
Official movie poster/ Marvel Studios
“Spider-Man: Homecoming,” directed by Jon Watts, is the latest addition to the Marvel cinematic universe. The fun flick stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker/ Spider-Man.
The plot revolves around Parker attempting to balance his normal relationships at school with his attempts...
125th annual singing convention coming to courthouse this weekend
This year’s convention is receiving special attention as part of the state’s bicentennial celebration.
CULLMAN - On Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9, the Cullman County Courthouse will host its 125th annual singing convention, continuing a tradition that began in 1893. Once a common...
Desperation Church treats community to fireworks, much more
Patriots of all ages came dressed in their best red, white and blue. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Many came out for the fireworks, but there was much more going on at Heritage Park on the 4th of July as Desperation Church hosted its fifth...
Fairview’s 16th annual Freedom Celebration: small town delight
The fireworks display capped off a day of fellowship at Fairview Community Park. / Heather Mann
FAIRVIEW - The community of Fairview, like many across the country, held a 4th of July celebration on Tuesday. Despite less than pleasant weather soon before, the 16th annual...
Yummy, cooling summer salads and dressings
Loretta’s Poppy Seed Dressing / Loretta Gillespie
In the hottest months of summer, especially in the South, we learned long ago to serve as much cold food as we could for meals that were often eaten outside at church suppers or at family reunions or...
Movie Review: In “Baby Driver,” music steals the show, 5/5 stars
Official movie poster / Sony Pictures
CULLMAN - "Baby Driver," written and directed by Edgar Wright, is an action crime thriller starring Ansel Elgort, Jon Hamm, Kevin Spacey, Lily James, Eiza Gonzalez and Jamie Foxx. The two biggest things this film has going for it...
The national anthem: all of it
The Ft. McHenry flag / Smithsonian Institution
CULLMAN - We hear it at almost every high school, college and professional sporting event, at least most of us think we do. When the national anthem is performed, what you’re usually hearing is only one-fourth of the...
This week in Cullman history (June 27-July 4)
4th of July ad for the Cullman Creamery / June 23, 1932 Cullman Tribune
On Tuesday, July 2, 1929, a large hailstorm hit Cullman County. The storm began around 1 p.m., first leaving damage north of the city of Cullman before traveling southeast and causing...
To Jamaica with love
Cullman First United Methodist Church Jamaica Missions Team / Cullman FUMC on Facebook
CULLMAN - Cullman First United Methodist Church just wrapped up its fourth annual mission trip to St. Mary, Jamaica. The team of 22 volunteers left June 17 and returned to Cullman on...
UPDATED: 4th of July celebrations planned across county, starting Saturday
Updated 6-30-17 at 6:09 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Each year when the 4th of July rolls around, families and neighborhoods have get-togethers and barbecues to celebrate the holiday. Below is a roundup of Independence Day festivities to enjoy with the community.
Saturday, July 1: Smith Lake...
Recipes: scrumptious, easy dishes made with vegetables from the garden
Asparagus roll-ups / Loretta Gillespie
This time of year when everything is so fresh, garden dishes for your table are just the thing to bring family together. After all, who doesn’t love fried okra, creamed corn and tomatoes? Add cornbread and sweet tea and you...
Recipes and tips: Homemade ice cream
Vintage ice cream maker / Melinda Cox Hall on Pinterest
It’s that time of the year again. No, not taxes or tags or even graduation, that’s all past us. It’s time for some fun, now, and in the South, that translates as shady porches, tall...
Return to the Great Smoky Mountains: Gatlinburg
New attractions like the “tree-based” family adventure park Anakeesta are appearing along Gatlinburg’s main thoroughfares. / W.C. Mann
GATLINBURG - Right in the heart of Gatlinburg’s tourist district the main road forks, and in the fork sits the iconic (at least to us hill country...
This week in Cullman history (June 13-20)
Ad for the grand opening of the new location of the Copeland Mattress Factory / June 13,1940 issue of The Cullman Tribune
On Saturday, June 15, 1940, Cullman’s Copeland Mattress Factory held the grand opening of its new location. The factory’s new location was five...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900 and 1950
From the Files of 1900:
The Polytechnic College will close Friday and the scholars will picnic at Blue Hole on Saturday.
Ice cream is now sold to People’s Restaurant – ad.
Mrs. Judge Fuller and pretty little daughter, Gladys and Miss Caroline Schlosser visited Birmingham this week.
Oster...
Return to the Great Smoky Mountains: Pigeon Forge
A panoramic view of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park along the south side of Gatlinburg shows evidence of substantial recovery in both the natural and man-made categories. / W.C. Mann
PIGEON FORGE - On Nov. 23, 2016, a fire started in the Great Smoky...
Bulldog Band’s ‘Show of Wheels’ this Saturday
The Hanceville High School band is raising money to buy new uniforms. / Hanceville High School Band on Facebook
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville High School Bulldog marching band is holding its inaugural auto show, the Show of Wheels, this weekend. The fundraiser will be Saturday,...
Mopars cruise into Cullman for annual show, raise $3,300 for hungry children
CULLMAN - It was a weekend packed with car shows in Cullman, and one of the biggest was the annual Mopars on the Street event put on by the Pentastar South Car Club at Depot Park. The show had goals beyond simply sharing participants’...
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 at 9 a.m., Cullman County Parks and Recreation looks to kick off what it hopes will become a signature annual...
In spite of stiff competition, Hanceville tractor show sees good turnout
Sherman Roberts had the oldest operational tractor at the show, a 1939 Farmall “H” / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - Who would have thought that a tractor show would face stiff competition from, of all things, another tractor show? Who knew tractors were so popular? On...
Cradle of love
Last week I went down to Landersville, a wide spot in the road between Moulton and Russellville. There isn’t even a caution light there anymore, although there was when I was a child. Of course back then there was also a one-room schoolhouse, a...
This week in Cullman history (June 6-13): Air Force Exhibit Comes to Cullman (1946)
One of the trailers used at the Air Force exhibit / June 6, 1946 Cullman Tribune
On June 12-13, 1946, Cullman played host to the Air Force’s Air Force exhibit. The exhibit was overseen by Capt. Bill Metz, and displayed items relevant to the Air...
Files from Yesteryear: 1916, 1936 and 1950
From the Files of 1916
W. Tom Vandiver spent Monday in Birmingham.
The Honorable George Parker spent Wednesday at Brilliant.
A dance was enjoyed at the Growlers Club rooms on Friday night.
Mrs. A. Dreher will entertain at the Symphony Club on November 23rd.
Claud Griffin spent the first...
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 this year’s first 2nd Friday event downtown. The events will take place, you guessed it, on the second Friday of...
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 choose. Things are happening in many different municipalities, starting early and going into the night.
We've listed the events we know...
Dodge City Days all day Saturday
DODGE CITY - Dodge City Days is rolling into town tomorrow. Said Dodge City Mayor Tawana Canada, the town holds the event so community members can come together and “celebrate our town and how wonderful we are.”
Vendors kick off the event at 8 a.m.,...
“Street Outlaws” fans: the Reaper is coming to Baileyton this Saturday
The heavily modified 1968 Camaro, SS “Reaper,” will be in Baileyton this Saturday./ Reaper SS on Facebook
BAILEYTON - The Discovery Channel show “Street Outlaws” centers on a group of “underground” street racers based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Fans of the show follow the efforts...
Colony hosting fashion show to benefit senior center
Ms. Barbara Ward will be one of the models for the show/ Ethel Alexander
COLONY - The Town of Colony is hosting a fashion show for area senior citizens this Saturday, June 10, at the Colony Educational Complex. According to show coordinator Ethel Alexander, the...
Movie review: “Wonder Woman” best movie from DC extended universe so far
Official “Wonder Woman” film poster from wonderwomanfilm.com
CULLMAN - "Wonder Woman," directed by Patty Jenkins, is the origin story for one of DC Comics’ flagship characters, Wonder Woman. Starring Gal Gadot as the titular character, the movie follows Diana (Wonder Woman) as she grows up...
Walker Stalker Con: Zombies overtake Nashville
Norman Reedus, right, who plays fan-favorite Daryl, interacts with a fan.
NASHVILLE - What do you get when you combine thousands of passionate fans and zombies? Walker Stalker Con.
For the second year in a row, droves of fans descended on Nashville for a chance to...
An evening of classic cars with Dixie Duds downtown
CULLMAN - One of downtown Cullman’s newest merchants, Dixie Duds and Décor, is hosting a classic auto show to benefit Desperation Church. This Saturday, June 10 from 1-7 p.m., the Dixie Duds & Decor Car and Bike Show will take place at 300 Second...
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 from the likes of country megastars Luke Bryan and Sam Hunt. The Tribune checked in with festival founder Shane Quick...
Annual farm tour invites kids to meet what they eat
CULLMAN - On June 14-15, the North Alabama Agriplex will again offer its original summer educational program Touring Farms for Kids.
Director Rachel Dawsey talked about the upcoming event, “Children will learn about farming in Cullman County and North Alabama. Cullman, Alabama is one of...
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 was on fire with talent as well-known acts such as Cody Jinks, Brett Eldridge and Luke Bryan played unforgettable performances....
UPDATED: Vacation Bible Schools kick off around the area
Many area churches have chosen the "Galactic Starveyors" theme for this year's VBS. Image credit: Lifeway
CULLMAN COUNTY - The first week of June brings the beginning of Vacation Bible School events around the county. Below is a list of the VBS events that we...
