Do you remember? The Martin Twin
The year was 1966 and a young heartthrob, Sean Connery, had recently returned as 007 James Bond in “Thunderball.” Shortly after the movie’s release,...
Time to control pesky, painful pest of the lawn
In the winter months, we look forward to the days we can go barefoot on the lawn. However, lawn burweed is a pesky, painful...
Short film ‘Down’ produced in Cullman County to be released Jan. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – Seventh Summit Productions, a film production studio based out of Hartselle, will release its latest short film, “Down,” on Vimeo, Facebook...
Senior Spotlight: Beanbag baseball beatdown brewing
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - A showdown of epic proportions has been set for Feb. 25 as the Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope travel to Fairview...
All that jazz: CHS student musician achieves All-State honor
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School sophomore percussionist Jacob Dye made history recently. Dye was selected to be a part of the Alabama Bandmasters...
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....
‘I feel comfortable in a small church’
BREMEN, Ala. - On Sunday evening, Mt. Joy Missionary Baptist Church, located south of the Bremen community in west Cullman County, welcomed “Outlaw Gospel”...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the Files of 1900
J.W. Griffin spent Tuesday in Falkville. Dan Reinschmidt, of Columbus, Georgia arrived in Cullman the first of the week.
George W....
Funny Things from Yesterday: Robert Jr.’s trip to the emergency room
As I have mentioned before, as a youngster Robert Jr. was a good little con artist. I’m glad he changed his ways before he...
North Alabama Quartet Convention returns to Cullman, continues Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - After success in its initial outing last year, the North Alabama Quartet Convention returned to Cullman Friday, hosted by Temple Baptist...
Wallace State’s ArtsKids! programs hosting BroadwayKids! and StudioKids! for spring 2020
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - There is still time to join in
with the Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing
Arts sessions for BroadwayKids! and StudioKIds! during the spring
2020 semester.
BroadwayKids! meets on...
Happy 100th, Idell Williams!
CULLMAN, Ala. - A very happy 100th birthday to the lovely Idell Williams, who hit the milestone Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020.
Williams enjoyed a surprise...
Wallace State professor uncovers lost Civil War history
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Leading up to Black History Month, the just-released Winter 2020 issue of Alabama Heritage Magazine has as its cover story “’Fighting for Freedom’:...
Burrow Museum to present free screening of ‘Community First, a Home for the Homeless’...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College will present a free screening of “Community First, a Home for the...
‘Has-Beens’ claim 1st Sizzlin’ Senior beanbag baseball victory
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope met Tuesday for pizza, popsicles, bingo and another spirited game of beanbag baseball. After...
‘This is the future of growing’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex talked hydroponic gardening this week, welcoming Cullman County Master Gardener Michael Weems to its Living Landscapes program....
The Alabama Garden Party Trail
The Cullman Tribune celebrated the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, “The...
‘Outlaw gospel’: Cody McCarver set to perform in Hanceville Jan. 19
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Chart-topping Nashville recording artist Cody McCarver will return to Hanceville Jan. 19 to perform at Mt. Joy Missionary Baptist Church. The...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Clean your plate and you can have some dessert
It seems like a few years ago folks could get together much easier for family gatherings and visits than we can nowadays. I can...
Files from Yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the Files of 1936:
$75,000 dollars have been approved for Alabama to help drought-stricken families.
G.W. Thom, of Hanceville, has announced his candidacy for the...
Ailey II- the next generation of dance- to perform at Wallace State Feb. 11
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Over the next six months Ailey II is traveling around the globe inspiring audiences in more than 30 cities. The tour...
Do you remember? Showbiz Pizza Place!
Many businesses and restaurants have come and gone in Cullman over the years, but for kids of the 1980s, one particular place was the...
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...
Missoula Children’s Theatre returning with ‘Sleeping Beauty’; auditions Jan. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT), which has put on locally-cast shows in Cullman for more than 20 years through a partnership with...
Hydroponic gardening class coming Feb. 6
As my mobility has decreased, I have looked for ways to keep gardening at some level. I think vegetable gardening in particular is both...
Funny Things from Yesterday: I got beat on my sandwich trade
Some of you who are as old as I am can remember the time before schools had lunchrooms. Those were the days that were...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Houston County
The Cullman Tribune celebrated the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, “The...
Files from Yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the Files of 1936:
The Jetton reunion held on the Fourth of July had forty people present, including some relatives from Blount County.
Mrs. Charlie...
Caring for poinsettias all year
NORMAL, Ala. - Poinsettias are an iconic indoor winter plant. The vibrant red, white and green colors make this plant a popular choice around...
‘Uncut Gems’ an unrelenting experience grounded by Sandler’s performance; Griffin’s score: 8/10
“Uncut Gems” is the latest film written and directed by the Safdie brothers, Josh and Benny Safdie, and stars Adam Sandler as Howard Ratner,...
‘There is something down here worth coming to see’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In a small unassuming office on Commercial Street in Hanceville, a stack of books “to be read” continues to grow as...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Ice skating on the sidewalk
This is the time of year that weather conditions can change drastically and roads and sidewalks can glaze over if conditions are right. So...
Files from Yesteryear: 1930, 1950
From the Files of 1930:
Miss Eunice Martin will attend Hamilton College in Lexington, Kentucky, this fall.
Miss Eleanor Lee will attend Judson College, this fall.
Misses...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Cullman 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: Geneva 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,...
Senior Spotlight: Meet Londalene Young Jean
Londalene Young was a young girl from Holly Pond when her family moved to California near the end of World War II. Her father...
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...
Cullman Community Theatre plans for 2020 season; informational meeting Jan. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre (CCT), after reforming in 2018 and putting on successful productions of “The Music Man” (2018) and “Oklahoma!” (2019),...
#IAmCullman: Ravi Patel at the Cherokee Chevron
With this feature, The Cullman Tribune is kicking off a special series highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a...
‘What’s your favorite thing about Christmas?’
The Tribune asked several people out and about, “What’s your favorite thing about Christmas?” Here are their responses.
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A sense of the divine: Ave Maria Grotto lit up for Christmas
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the first time in its 85-year history, the Ave Maria Grotto at St. Bernard Abbey is decked out in Christmas lights...
Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament celebrates 20 years
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament near Hanceville celebrated its 20th anniversary last week. The Shrine was officially dedicated and...
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ an entertaining, but messy conclusion to the Skywalker...
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” returns director J.J. Abrams, and Chris Terrio joins Abrams as co-writer. Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega and...
‘A Nutcracker Story’ enchants sold-out crowds
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday evening was filled with enchantment for those lucky enough to get a seat to the sold-out performances of “A Nutcracker...
Senior Spotlight: ‘Hee Haw’ headed back to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The zany residents of “Kornfield Kounty” are planning a return to Cullman to perform “The Hee Haw Show.” They invite you...
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,...
Funny Things from Yesterday: I’ve found them! I’ve found our Christmas presents!
Seems like today children don’t look forward to Christmas like we did when we were growing up. Back in those days, we only got...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1930, 1936
From the Files of 1900:
Miss Minnie Boyd and J. Adams were married on August 6th.
Otis and Avery Kinney took in the singing at Sandlin’s...
Sweet sounds of the season
CULLMAN, Ala. – Seed-Harvest Music Academy brought holiday cheer with its fifth annual Cullman Christmas Sing-Along Concert this week at St. John’s Evangelical Church.
Seed-Harvest...
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...
West Point Theatre students excel in 1st trip to state theater festival
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School recently saw three of its students return with superior ratings from the school's first trip to...
Fairview bands, theatre wow with 2nd annual Scenes & Songs Christmas Show
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - After the success of the program's debut last year, Fairview High School Theatre and the beginner, middle school and high school...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Escambia 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: 1900, 1956
From the Files of 1900
Henry Rehling, well-known and highly esteemed farmer, died here on Wednesday.
J.R. Griffin and little son spent Wednesday in Birmingham.
A number...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Asleep behind the kitchen stove
Well, winter is upon us and these cold nights sure do make the heat from a wood-burning heater feel good. There seems to be...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Colbert 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 High brings Christmas cheer with ‘Elf: The Musical’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday evening, Cullman High School Performing Arts premiered “Elf: The Musical” to an excited crowd at the high school auditorium....
West Point Theatre celebrates the season
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School Theatre on Thursday evening put on its Christmas concert, with some holiday entertainment and a little...
‘Elf: The Musical’ opens Friday at Cullman High School
CULLMAN, Ala. - Need some Christmas cheer? Cullman Performing Arts may just have the answer! On Friday evening, the Cullman High School (CHS) theater...
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...
St. Bernard Abbey monks greet Alabama clergy in Rome
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saint Bernard Abbey’s Father Bernard Denson and Brother Dominic Lee, who are both studying in Rome, were honored to join the...
Northbrook kids investigate uproar in Bethlehem with ‘Arrest These Merry Gentlemen’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday evening, the Northbrook Baptist Church children’s ministry performed its production of Little Big Stuff’s “Arrest These Merry Gentlemen,” the...
‘Knives Out’ a funny, suspenseful, unique murder mystery; Griffin’s score: 9/10
"Knives Out" is written and directed by Rian Johnson and features an enormous, star-studded cast. Daniel Craig, Ana De Armas, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Left behind
In the world of technology, things have really changed in the last few years. I remember when the first computers came out. They were...
Files from Yesteryear: 1956
From the Files of 1956
Walter News
Arthur Sutton spent Thursday and Friday in Montgomery.
Mrs. H.H. Segler and Mrs. W.R. Gable, of Cullman, spent Saturday...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Lamar 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 Women Sing takes audience on emotional journey
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Women Sing presented its winter concert, “With a Voice of Singing,” Thursday night at Seventh Street Baptist Church. The concert...
History of Blount Springs: Historian Greg Burden speaks at Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. – Blount Springs was a thriving community in the past when the Jackson House (or the Blount Springs Hotel) was open for...
Senior Spotlight, Christmas: ‘Spend as much time with them as you can’
Have you ever asked your parents or grandparents what they want for Christmas and heard, “I don’t need anything; as long as you are...
Local musician Jesse Priest selected for Dolly Parton’s #JoleneChallenge
CULLMAN, Ala. - Holly Pond graduate and local musician Jesse Priest has been selected by Dolly Parton and the producers at Netflix to be...
Wallace State Performing Arts wows with Christmas Spectacular
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Thursday evening, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Fine and Performing Arts put on its annual Christmas Spectacular at the Betty...
What is Advent?
On Sunday, Dec. 1 (technically at sundown on Nov. 30), Christians of older traditions in the western world entered the season of Advent, an...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Hale 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: 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,...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts to present annual Christmas Spectacular
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts program will stage its annual Christmas
Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in the...
Reserve your Christmas wagon rides at the Shrine
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A Christmas tradition, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament is again offering free wagon rides in December. See the tranquil...
Surviving Black Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Retail Association (ARA) reported back in February that the 2018 November-December holiday shopping season saw $12,069,764,995.28 spent in Alabama...
What are you thankful for this year?
The Tribune asked people who were out and about Wednesday: What are you thankful for this year? Here’s what we heard.
Happy Thanksgiving! How it became a national holiday
Most Americans are familiar with the story of the 1621 thanksgiving feast between the Pilgrims and the native Wampanoag people of Massachusetts, though details...
Senior Spotlight: Meet Herbert Johnson
Although Herbert Johnson now spends most of his time at home with his petite but feisty tabby cat named Wompas, he spent most of...
SIZZLIN’ SENIORS: Ladies whoop up on the men in bean bag baseball
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope participated in their first “Friendsgiving” celebration Tuesday with some great food, a penny auction...
Clergy celebrate Thanksgiving with St. Bernard Prep
CULLMAN, Ala. - The students, faculty and staff of St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman celebrated their annual Thanksgiving service Wednesday before the Thanksgiving...
Files from Yesteryear: 1956
From the Files of 1956:
Garden City News
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Chappell and daughter, Patty Ann, of Chicago, Illinois spent the weekend with Mr. and...
Funny Things from Yesterday: An unexpected squeeze
It was great to be dismissed from the Hanceville Nursing Home Sunday morning. If I had been able, I would have jumped up and...
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: Cleburne 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,...
Northbrook Baptist Church prepares to ship thousands of shoeboxes to Operation Christmas Child
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday afternoon, The Tribune paid a visit to the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child (OCC) drop-off center at Northbrook Baptist...
Hopewell Baptist hosts annual community Thanksgiving meal
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hopewell Baptist Church opened its doors for a free Thanksgiving meal for the community Wednesday night. Church members prepared enough turkey...
Trip to Alaska among travel opportunities offered by Wallace State Alumni Association in 2020
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Trips planned by the Wallace State Community College Alumni Association in 2020 extend beyond the boundaries of the continental United States....
A look into our past: Found ledgers of J.A. Callaham, part 2
Read part 1 at www.cullmantribune.com/2019/11/16/a-look-into-our-past-found-ledgers-of-j-a-callaham.
Within the ledgers of Jared Alexander (J.A.) Callaham are many detailed lists and cherished words of wisdom. Besides being...
Files from Yesteryear: 1939
From the Files of 1939:
Hanceville Happenings
Funeral services for Mr. J.W. Rice, 84-year-old resident of Hanceville, Route Three, who passed away on December 1st,...
Funny Things from Yesterday: The small car wash
Friday was bath day at Hanceville Nursing Home. This turned out to be the best shower and cleanup I’ve had since being put down...
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,...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Bullock 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,...
A look into our past: Found ledgers of J.A. Callaham
VINEMONT, Ala. - When Steve and Carol Wunderlich were recently tasked with cleaning out Steve’s family’s homestead, they never imagined the treasures they would...
Home(s) for the holidays
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Share Club of Cullman’s 2019 Christmas Tour of Homes is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1-5 p.m. This year’s...
Files from Yesteryear: 1939
From the Files of 1939:
Hanceville Happenings
Horace Griffith and grandson, Vann Gamble spent Sunday in Birmingham, with Mrs. Griffith, at the Highland Avenue Baptist...
Funny Things from Yesterday: My first bath in the nursing home
Rudene and I had good plans for a weekend of rest and relaxation. We were going to go to Auburn on Thursday and wait...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Crenshaw 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: 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,...
