Tour European wines with Gervais & Lulu
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new experience for choosing wine is available to the residents of Cullman County. Gervais & Lulu started with a dream...
Local business spotlight: Pierce & Petal
Ever a familiar face when stopping into Southern Accents and Architectural Antiques, Heather Gudger is a woman with an eye for detail. When the...
Volunteer spotlight: Waid Harbison
When Waid Harbison took the position as executive director of the United Way of Cullman County, he had one goal: to give back and...
‘Spreading Christmas cheer, 365 days a year!’
Alabama author hosts storytime at Hanceville Public Library
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Public Library’s children's area was packed Wednesday morning for a few reasons:...
Music City Strings comes to Christkindlmarkt
CULLMAN, Ala. – The young violinists of semi-professional Music City Strings donned their best period yuletide apparel and braved the chilly winds to deliver...
‘The officers are just as excited as the kids’
Shop with a Cop 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – There seemed to be a uniformed officer down nearly every aisle on Saturday morning at Cullman’s south...
TheraPlay hosting sensory-friendly Santa event this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Photos with Santa are a trademark of the Holiday season, with bustling malls with bright fluorescent lighting, excited chatter and laughter...
Senior spotlight: Remembering ‘Rowdy’ Ruby Elsberry
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Hanceville Senior Center is a bit less rowdy these days as the “rowdiest of the bunch,” Ruby Elsberry, passed away...
Have a holly jolly Christmas with Snead’s Farmhouse Dec. 9
VINEMONT, Ala. - If they’re not out already, break out the boots, jackets and gloves, because it’s almost time for Christmas on the Farm...
‘I have always had a passion for the people, their stories and their timepieces’
CULLMAN, Ala. – With decades in the business and hundreds of restored timepieces under his belt, Michael Taylor is beyond a tinkerer, and no...
How to ‘sleigh’ your holiday card
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The holiday-card season is here. Soon, mailboxes will be filled with greetings and warm wishes. When it comes to making...
Christmases past: Basch family tree lives on
CULLMAN, Ala. – For 44 years, the sight of a giant, spinning tree glowing in a window greeted motorists as they entered Cullman from...
Veteran spotlight: William Carter
In celebration of Veterans Day, Tribune reporter Cayla Grace Murphy sat down with veterans at Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 for rapid-fire...
Cullman Ballet Theatre School to perform ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 2-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Ballet Theatre School is gearing up for its third annual “Nutcracker” performance Dec. 2-3 at Hartsell High School.
Owner and Instructor...
Karma’s Express opens on Main Ave.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Karma’s Coffee House has officially thrown its hat in the ring of food trucks serving the Cullman area with its newest...
Sportsman Lake Winter Wonderland officially open for season
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 21st annual Sportsman Lake Winter Wonderland is officially open for the holiday season (see days and hours below). The ribbon...
Gamer Geeks hosting free community Thanksgiving meal
CULLMAN, Ala. – Thanksgiving is a season of gratitude, family and feasting, but while many are slicing sweet potato pies and arguing with family...
2023 Festival of Trees begins Dec. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s fall and the trees have our full attention! Phyllis Hain, volunteer consultant for the Cullman Tree Commission, stated, “As my...
HAY Mamas hosting Christmas Bazaar this Saturday at Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. – In the hustle and bustle of holiday season and in a culture seemingly focused on instant gratification, a group called HAY...
Behind the Rack Consignment sale coming to Cullman Nov. 16-18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heather Stewart and her consignment sale, Behind the Rack Consignment, had been offering deep discounts on high-quality secondhand children’s items in...
‘They pay it back tenfold’
Find your next best friend at the animal shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune has run its Pet of the Week feature with the Cullman...
Designer Bag Bingo brings in more than $30K for United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. – Laughter hung in the air as hundreds of women filled into The Venue at Cotton Creek on Thursday evening, Nov. 9,...
‘The Nutcracker’ to be performed at Wallace State Nov. 17-19
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College's Allegro Dance Theatre will partner with Ballet South and the Cullman Community Young Singers to present the...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
Joe C. Sapp spent Monday in Birmingham.
Coroner J. Grady Moss has a sprained ankle.
Professor and Mrs. Joe Ray, of Hanceville,...
Cullman’s 33rd annual Christmas Open House Nov. 10-12
CULLMAN, Ala. - When the Hay People disappear and the Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration is over, Cullman locals know that can only mean...
‘We just wanted to honor our veterans past and present’
West Elementary fifth-grade class entertains veterans at Active Adult Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – A hundred or more lined into the Donald E. Green Active Adult...
The Link recognizes volunteers, kicks off giving season
CULLMAN, Ala. – Guests were greeted by a visual display of statistics celebrating The Link of Cullman County’s achievements as its annual gala kicked...
Locals embark on Farm-City Bus Tour
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local participants had the chance to get up close and personal with
some of Cullman’s agritourism farms on Wednesday, Nov. 1, as...
Files from yesteryear: 1954
From the files of 1954
Mrs. Cecil Looney, of Geraldine, was the guest last week of Mrs. Lois Weeks. Mrs. Weeks returned home with her...
Caring for Cullman Concert: ‘This is a huge event for us’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hundreds walked through the doorways of Northbrook Baptist Church on Tuesday evening, Oct. 24, for Good Samaritan Health Clinic’s (GSHC’s) signature...
WSCC Alumni accepting reservations for “To Kill a Mockingbird” performance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association is accepting reservations for a planned trip to Huntsville to see Harper Lee’s “To...
Victim Services raises over $30K at Masquerade Ball
CULLMAN, Ala. – The lights of Loft 212 twinkled and reflected off countless beaded gowns and feathered masks Thursday evening, Oct. 19, as Victim...
Files from yesteryear: 1904, 1954
From the files of 1904
Miss Annie McConnell has returned to her studies in Tuscaloosa.
Mrs. Joseph Rudder returned Wednesday from an extended visit in Knoxville.
Captain...
Best in show
Local teen shines at 17th Annual Mr. Painterman ‘Rhythms of Color’ Art Fest & Student Art Competition
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hundreds poured into The Harbert...
Nightmares on the streets of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Halloween- a day of the year when candy is handed out freely, knocking on a stranger's door is encouraged and nobody...
Dodge City Tattoo Company sees hundreds at Halloween and Horror Art Market
DODGE CITY, Ala. – While many local tattoo shops boast Friday the 13th specials for flash art and piercings, Dodge City Tattoo Company has...
‘Murder on the Silver Screen’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hundreds poured into Stone Bridge Farms’ Browne Stone Centre dressed to the nines in three-piece suits and perfectly bedazzled gowns on...
Local business spotlight: Infusion Wellness & SPA
CULLMAN, Ala. - Infusion Wellness & SPA’s new brick-and-mortar location is open, and although some offerings are familiar favorites, many are unique.
Owner/Operator Whitney Cheatham...
‘It ain’t your grandma’s Halloween market!‘
Dodge City Tattoo Company hosting 2nd annual Halloween & Horror Art Market
CULLMAN, Ala. – In the midst of trunk-or-treats and pumpkin patches, genuine Halloween...
3Sixty Jeep Club offering ‘paw up’ this Halloween
CULLMAN, Ala. – As the community prepares for countless Halloween parties, trunk-or-treats and traditional trick-or-treating, one nonprofit is standing above the rest by not...
J. Calvert Farms: Sunflower central
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Tucked into the small backroads of Dodge City, J. Calvert Farms is a small family owned farm that has been...
Little blessings, big impact
GOOD HOPE, Ala. — When you become a parent, countless decisions fall onto your plate. Which car
seat should you pick? Breastfeed or formula feed? Cloth diapers or disposables? As the adage says,
"You can do everything 'right' and they'll still eat the french fry off the minivan floor." Some choices
are fleeting, soon forgotten. Others, however, are momentous and merit thorough consideration.
Childcare stands out as a paramount decision. Who will watch your child while you work? Can they
offer the same tender care and affection you provide? For those fortunate to have Ashlee Wright and
Little Blessings Preschool as an option, the answer is a resounding "yes."
Founded in 2014, Little Blessings Preschool emerged from a mother's concerns. Wright said she sought
more than the status quo for her son's preschool experience. She envisioned an environment in which
her child wasn't just a statistic but could learn at his unique pace, free from the confines of
standardized education. Not finding a suitable establishment in her vicinity, Wright embarked on her
own journey, transforming her maternal aspirations into a thriving preschool.
Little Blessings, she explained, champions the Montessori philosophy, catering to infants and children
from 6 weeks to kindergarten. Wright and her team incorporate a Montessori-inspired curriculum,
emphasizing individual-paced learning.
"I don’t believe in standardized testing. I believe education should be fun. Education should not be just books and tablets....
Local business spotlight: By Grace Beauty and Wellness
CULLMAN, Ala. – When Kayra Everett and Jen Woodard started the joint venture of opening an aesthetic and wellness salon, they were bound and...
Haynes Farms brings services, sunshine to Cullman County
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Whitney Haynes is a Fairview High School teacher, mother of six, cross-country coach and local business owner. She and her husband...
Gotta catch ’em all: Gamer Geeks brings Pokémon tournaments to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – The air was rife with competitive edge as players of all ages settled in for a long night at Gamer Geeks...
Oktoberfest in Cullman: Bridging Bavarian roots and Alabama traditions
CULLMAN, Ala. — As autumn leaves transition to golden hues, Cullman takes on a distinctly Bavarian atmosphere, embracing its roots in Oktoberfest, a renowned...
Senior spotlight: Meet Angie Carter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet local pageant queen, senior citizen advocate and community member Angie Carter. The Cullman Tribune recently sat down for a Q&A...
‘Mayberry Goes to Hee Haw’ again Oct. 26
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hundreds of fans of classic family friendly comedy piled into the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre at Wallace State Community College on...
Cullman’s Little Free Pantry needs your help
CULLMAN, Ala. – Even with the recent 1% drop in grocery tax, area food banks and free pantries are struggling to keep up with...
Monograms Plus hosting ‘Girls Day Out’ this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Monograms Plus, a cornerstone in Cullman for gift giving and treating yourself, is celebrating its 24th year of business by hosting...
‘We want people to leave here feeling positive about themselves!’
Golden Hour Studio opens
CULLMAN, Ala. – A trio of women has teamed up to empower others and make them comfortable in their own skin....
Victoria’s Hope celebrates grand opening after 5 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - When Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures was founded in 2018, founder April German was bound and determined to create a silver...
Sweet Tater Festival returns to Smith Lake Park this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s signature agricultural Labor Day event, the Sweet Tater Festival, will take place this Labor Day weekend. The two-day event, scheduled...
West Elementary community block party Aug. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – The West Elementary Parent Teacher Association is closing out the dog days of summer with a ton of fun in the...
Troop 219 promotes 3 young men to rank of Eagle Scout
CULLMAN, Ala. – The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), and only an estimated...
‘Every person showed up to provide their support to the seniors in our community
Trivia through the Decades brings over $7K for Cullman County Commission on Aging
CULLMAN, Ala. – The competition was intense and the pressure immense as...
Harris, Brown inducted into Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
CULLMAN, Ala. – A group of senior adults was honored Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, with induction into the 2023 class of the Alabama Senior...
Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County set to host ‘Murder on the...
CULLMAN, Ala– Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman (FPLCC) will be transporting Cullman to old Hollywood, but it’s not as glamorous as it...
Tomato Pie with Blackened Quail top dish at AWF Finals
A down-home dish that utilized Alabama native species of wild game and vegetables was crowned champion recently at the Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) Wild...
Alabama Mushroom Society collects 46 fungi specimens at Sportsman Lake ‘Mycoblitz’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dozens of budding and seasoned naturalists of all ages converged on Sportsman Lake Park’s Wildflower Garden on Saturday, Aug.19, 2023, with...
‘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...
Vinemont seeing increased attendance at monthly senior lunches
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont seniors gathered once again in the Vinemont Community Center for a few hours of lunch and activities hosted by the...
‘Moana Jr.’ coming to Cullman in October
CULLMAN, Ala– While temperatures may be finally cooling off come autumn, Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST), along with Cullman Community Theatre (CCT)...
‘It just kind of felt right to come back to my community’
Perspective Eye Care and Eye Wear hosts grand opening brunch
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dr. Kelsie Graffagnino is offering Cullman a new perspective on optometry –...
‘We got a hunk-a-hunk-a burnin’ love for these seniors!’
Woodland Haus residents celebrate walking 252 miles to Memphis
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dozens of residents at Woodland Haus on Wednesday, Aug. 16, celebrated the feat...
Venza, Goat Island team up to recognize nurses
CULLMAN, Ala. – Nurses of all ages descended on Goat Island Brewing late Saturday evening to ditch the scrubs, let loose and relax. With...
Files from yesteryear: 1950
From the files of 1950
Funeral services were held on Friday, at Hopewell for Mrs. Ruby Dial McNeal, who died in Birmingham, on November 16.
Reverend...
Monograms Plus holds soft opening in new location
CULLMAN, Ala. – Monograms Plus held its soft opening at the store’s new location Friday, July 21.
Owner Lynsey Todd said she was very excited...
Beer, Bands & Bingo ‘perhaps the biggest since its inception’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bingo players were elbow to elbow at Goat Island Brewing Saturday, July 8, dotting called spaces, hoping for a chance to...
Cullman Sportscards & Fun Shop opens new location
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Sportscards & Fun Shop officially opened the doors of its new location in downtown Cullman Wednesday morning and owner Johnny...
Cullman welcomes Hello Sunshine Boutique
CULLMAN, Ala. – Anne Freeman and Amanda Martin have joined forces to offer unique, affordable customized boutique pieces to Cullman at Hello Sunshine Boutique....
Holly Pond welcomes new business BNF Metals
HOLLY POND, Ala. – On Friday, June 16, BNF Metals held its grand opening at its new location at 11615 U.S. Highway 278 E...
Pet of the Week: Joey
CULLMAN, Ala. – Joey, an approximately 8-year-old chihuahua mix with a dusty tan coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
He is...
‘We are glad to be able to help promote these health services’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Food trucks, live music and dozens of tents packed with representatives from local nonprofits set the scene at the United Way...
Pups and Pints raises nearly $2.5K
CULLMAN, Ala. – People and pups alike had a pawsitively perfect time at the inaugural Pups and Pints fundraiser on Saturday, June 3. The...
Files from yesteryear: 1937
From the files of 1937
Teachers
Hanceville – J.R. Edmondson, Principal, James Cooper, Frances Fraser, Joe Ray, Dixie Christian, Beatrice Alexander, Mrs. Lucille Rowell, Beulah Caudell,...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – ‘Alabama is an Arboretum’
Dear Alabama Arboretum Ambassador, yes, that means YOU and all of us from Governor Ivey to the youngest child in our state who just...
Files from yesteryear: 1937
From the files of 1937
County Board of Education: R.E. Moore, Superintendent; Doctor J.G. Daves, President; T.F. Gladney, Vice- President; Judge Tankersley; A. Pinkerton and...
Files from yesteryear: 1937, 1954
From the files of 1937
October is here -the month of witches, black cats and spooks. Already at Fairview High we are looking forward to...
Obituary: Jimmie Lynn Carden
Jimmie Lynn Carden, 67, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away from this life on April 26, 2023 at his residence. He was born Nov. 14, 1955,...
Files from yesteryear: 1936
The Vinemont 4-H Club elected officers at the school on Wednesday. President-Marie Drake, Vice-President- Dorothy Lawrence, Secretary-Daisy Edge, Cheer Leader-Myron Nesmith and Song Leader-Naomi...
‘They deserve a chance’; Pet of the Week feature leads to 90% adoption rate
Pet of the Week feature leads to 90% adoption rate
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Tribune has hosted its Pet of the Week feature for several...
3rd annual Clothed in Cullman event coming May 11; Dinner and auction to raise...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Curt's Closet is set to host its third annual Clothed in Cullman dinner and auction fundraiser at Stone Bridge Farms on...
Fortunes told, crystals sold at new metaphysical supply shop
CULLMAN, Ala. – The weather was dreary, yet no less magical for opening day of new metaphysical supply shop Magickal Remedies. As its name...
‘The story continues’: Cullman area seniors meet for faith, fellowship at Senior Egg Hunt
VINEMONT, Ala. –Neither inclement weather earlier in the week, nor a change in location, nor canes and walkers were going to stop Cullman area...
ADMH: April is Autism Acceptance Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Join the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) as it celebrates Autism Acceptance Month. Throughout the month, ADMH and partners, such...
‘Smiles for Life’ campaign to benefit Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. – Summer is coming. Tans are getting darker, clothes are getting brighter and teeth are getting whiter. That last bit is thanks...
April Walking Tours begin this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s an annual tradition, and it begins this Saturday at the Cullman County Museum: the Alabama Tourism Department’s April Walking Tours....
Inaugural Kaleb’s 5K Run coming April 8: Event to raise awareness for limb loss,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Get out and run for a great cause at the inaugural Kaleb's 5K Run Saturday, April 8, at 8 a.m. at Depot...
Egg hunt, food, fellowship for seniors at Cullman County Agricultural Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – UPDATE: As of 4/3/2023, the Senior Egg Hunt originally planned to be hosted at Sportsman Lake Park has moved to the...
Group enjoys meeting at Peinhardt Living History Farm
CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of the Cullman Historical Society enjoyed a change of scenery at their meeting on Sunday. The group usually meets at...
All about seeds
Library hosts gardening event, announces seed swap
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library recently hosted an event with the Cullman County Extension Office...
‘Just show up’; Cullman woman to compete in 2023 World Deaf Jiu-Jitsu Championship
CULLMAN, Ala. – She’s no stranger to competition. Melissa Haynes, a deaf and partially blind Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) fighter from Cullman, has a black...
TheraPlay hosts inaugural sensory-friendly Easter event
CULLMAN, Ala. – Field of Miracles was dotted with pastel eggs and stations were set up with temporary tattoos, ring toss and bounce houses...
Pups & Pints coming in June
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will host its inaugural Pups & Pints fundraiser at Goat Island Brewing on Saturday, June...
Cullman Community Young Singers experiencing revitalization
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Community Young Singers is experiencing a revitalization. Director Cindy Pass said her passion for starting the program in 2019 was...
Cullman Homeschool Connection hosts fused glass workshop
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Homeschool Connection recently hosted a fused glass workshop directed towards area teens.
Teens learned about different types of fused glass and...
Granny Squares at Guy Hunt Library
Pat Hicks (Cayla Grace Murphy for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Pat Hicks is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to textile-related...
Local business spotlight: Family-owned Jones Brother’s Services
ARLEY, Ala. - Jones Brother's Services, LLC is a small, family-owned business that provides dump truck hauling of non-hazardous materials in Winston, Cullman and...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Quilted pan-roasted vegetables
CULLMAN QUILTS inspired the art style I used to illustrate the folktale, “WUNDERGARTEN” (see the Cullman Quilts poster, available at Leldon’s in the Warehouse...
