Coffee grounds – from the mug to the garden
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – After enjoying a hot cup of joe in the morning, what can be done with all the used coffee grounds?...
Grand re-opening celebration held at Art Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) on Thursday officially reopened Art Park off Main Avenue on the city’s west side....
North Alabama Quartet Convention returns to Cullman May 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Quartet Convention, which has enjoyed great success over the last two years, had to be postponed from its...
After more than ten years, Harmony School returns to the ball field
LOGAN, Ala. - Saturday, April 17 saw the first opening day at Harmony School's ball field in more than ten years. Crowds flocked to...
Cullman Caring for Kids holds awareness event at Heritage Park
Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) held an awareness event at Heritage Park Wednesday in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month, decorating the park with...
A decade later, Bo Jackson still ‘Bikes for Bama’
AUBURN, Ala. – Nearly 10 years ago, two-sport legend Bo Jackson called on celebrities, friends and fans to cycle through communities devastated by a...
Married at 17: couple returns to Cullman to celebrate 56 years together
CULLMAN, Ala. - As he walked across the yard to pick her up for the first time, she turned to her aunt and said,...
Ultimate Fair to return to Good Hope April 21
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Ultimate Fair is returning to Good Hope this week! The fair will run Wednesday, April 21 through Sunday, April...
St. Bernard’s 2021 Bloomin’ Festival considered a huge success
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a year of COVID shutdowns, St. Bernard Prep’s annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair returned April 17-18, more than...
Liven up spring gardens with perennial plants
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – All gardeners know that no spring garden is complete without perennial plants. Adding different textures, colors and shapes, perennials can...
Editorial: The guide to ‘one-uppers’
We all know someone who seems compelled to ruin any and every conversation. I call them the one-uppers. Regardless of your experience, they feel...
365 American Joy-Givers for 2021: The Good Ship Enterprise Birthday Party
The setting for “The Good Ship Enterprise Birthday Party” could have been on the Good Ship Lollypop with Shirley Temple or another good ship,...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1904 and 1934
From The Files Of 1904:
George Markland has bought a lot on Highlands, with the view of building a nice residence.
Some very naughty boys cut...
Cullman industries and businesses need workers, job fair coming April 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman area industries and businesses are in need of workers, and local agencies are teaming up to bring supply and demand...
Colony Parks and Recreation up and running
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Councilwoman Jasmine Cole, the youngest member of the council and in her first term, drew praise from members and attending...
Camp Liberty to host the American Hero Music Festival this month
CULLMAN, Ala. - On April 24, the American Hero Music Festival will kick off a series of concerts at Camp Liberty in Battleground. The...
Courtney’s Dance Artistry wins big at major dance event
CULLMAN, Ala. - In Birmingham last weekend, Courtney's Dance Artistry competed against dozens of dance studios from around the area and state for prestigious...
Pet of the Week: This one’s a Dandy!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Dandy is a 1.5-year-old Lab/Terrier mix. He’s...
Wallace State Jazz Band presenting Big Band Dance April 16
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Jazz Band is proud to announce the return of its Big Band Dance Friday, April 16 at the...
Mythology comes alive at East Elementary School’s ‘Gallery Walk’
CULLMAN, Ala. - A recent art project reached across history — and grade levels — at East Elementary School, as sixth graders brought their...
LTCV helping to keep Cullman County clean
CULLMAN, Ala. – Litter Trash Clean-up Volunteers (LTCV), a new group focused on cleaning up local areas in order to beautify the region, was...
Senior Spotlight: Ruth Brigham, pt 2
In 1951, Harold and Ruth Brigham moved their young family from Washington D.C. to Cullman County. They would call Hanceville home and eventually have...
Celebrate Earth Day with Author Dr. Bill Deutsch, cofounder of Alabama Water Watch, for...
Cullman, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex, a local nonprofit dedicated to educating and promoting Alabama’s agriculture and future sustainability, is hosting a...
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...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1917
Marriages:
August 19 – Ledmon L. Pugh, 23, to Aubrey Casen, 20.
August 20 – Luther Seibenhener, 21, to Elvia Pruett, 16.
August 21 – Albert Smith,...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School receives flag flown over U.S. Capitol
CULLMAN, Ala. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, at the request of Nell Dunlap, had the Flag of the United States of America flown over the...
Remembering Porter: Michael Heatherly talks about winning St. Paul’s Impact Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School in March named alumnus Michael Heatherly as the recipient of its second Impact Award, said to be...
West Point High School presents “Shrek the Musical”
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School Theatre returned to the stage Friday with its production of “Shrek the Musical,” which will run...
Looking to their ‘Futures’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre returned to the stage Wednesday evening with the student-produced and choreographed show “Futures” on...
2021 Links for Literacy Golf Tournament tees off Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will host its annual Links for Literacy Golf Tournament Monday, April 12, 2021 at Terri Pines...
Dance returns to Cullman County stages starting this week
ULLMAN and HANCEVILLE, Ala. - As the world reopens from a year of disappointing COVID shutdowns, Cullman County is seeing live arts and entertainment...
Cullman High School to host Miss Southerner/Fair Queen Representative Pageants
CULLMAN Ala. - On Saturday, April 17th at 7 p.m., Cullman High School will host the 2020-2021 Miss Southerner Pageant and the 2021 Fair...
Arab High junior Kennedy Copeland named 4th Congressional District Art Competition’s Best of Show
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – On Tuesday, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) congratulated an Arab High School student following an awards ceremony in Russellville to announce the winners...
Flourish of Cullman holds long-awaited ribbon cutting
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a year of COVID, Flourish of Cullman was finally able to celebrate with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon. Members...
Wallace State gears up for new virtual reality diesel tech program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) is preparing to launch a new diesel tech program this summer with a curriculum that will...
Watch next Space Station crew launch live on NASA TV, NASA app
HOUSTON, Texas – Three space travelers, including NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, are poised to launch Friday, April 9, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in...
Goat Island set to celebrate five years of good beer
CULLMAN, Ala. –Goat Island Brewing today announced their Five-Year Anniversary Celebration. The event, which will include food, music, a special beer release and live...
Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nelly, Ashley McBryde, Jordan Davis, Ingrid Andress, Flatland...
CULLMAN, AL. - What’s billed as the “The South’s biggest party”, Rock the South announced Monday morning what the concert promoters are calling “an...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: Betty, Bette and The Boys Birthday Party
You might have anticipated the setting for the “Betty, Bette and The Boys Birthday Party” would be one of Hugh Hefner’s swanky mansions or...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1937
Mr. Bill Clapp and Geraldine Mugrove surprised their friends by getting married last Thursday. They are residing with Mr. and Mrs. William Clapp, Senior.
Mrs....
Children share why they love Easter
Colin Hyde- age 11
What do you like about Easter? I like the competition about Easter eggs and I really like to find all of...
Wallace State Dance presenting ‘Futures’ April 7
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre will present its spring showcase “Futures” Wednesday, April 7 at 6 p.m. in the...
Bloomin’ Festival returns April 17-18
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a year of COVID shutdowns, St. Bernard Prep’s annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair is returning April 17-18, 2021.
The...
Hanceville Nursing & Rehab residents share what makes Easter special
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The residents of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab recently participated in an Easter egg hunt. Residents, staff and even Dr. Henry Beeler...
Vaccinating pets is crucial in protection against rabies
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Almost always fatal, but easily preventable, rabies is a disease to which humans should always be alert. Transmission of the...
Scale Back Alabama kicks off 2021 program April 5
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The state’s largest wellness program, Scale Back Alabama, kicks off this Monday, April 5, just in time for spring. This year’s...
Top Easter basket picks
Easter! That time of year when we shift back to spending more time outside and enjoying all the wonderful things an Alabama spring has...
LIST: Area Easter egg hunts
CULLMAN, Ala. - After last year’s quarantined Easter, this year’s festivities should be a welcome return to many of the Easter traditions we hold...
Darren Knight and friends visit Cullman Caring for Kids
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CATA greenhouse sale starts April 5
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Horticulture faculty and students are ready to put their green thumbs on display as they...
Alabama Cottage Food Law: The do’s and don’ts
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – From jams and jellies to muffins and cookies, selling certain food items from home is now an option for many...
Veteran Memorials: Pvt. Irving Davis
Pvt. Irving Davis was 26 years old when he was drafted during World War I. He was born in Crane Hill, Alabama and was...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: ‘The Winners Circle Birthday Party’
Brooke Astor was known as “The Queen of New York.” Her beloved country house, “Holly Hill,” in Briarcliff, New York is the regal setting...
WWI Veteran Memorials: Pvt. Johnie Pichelmayer
It was supposed to be the “war to end all wars.” The Great War, as it was referred to at the time, is what...
Local truck driver helps save driver from car fire
It was early Sunday morning when James R. Smith Trucking driver Amir Ali saw a motorist waving her arms. What Ali did next was...
Reminder: Cullman Spring Cleanup next week!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman is reminding residents that next week, March 29 through April 2, 2021 is the City’s annual Spring...
Spring break: local events
CULLMAN, Ala. - With spring break next week, many families will be looking for fun things to do. Of course, there are the beaches...
Good Hope Sizzlin’ Seniors hold 1st meeting in a year
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- They’re back! The Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope took a giant step toward a return to normalcy Tuesday as the group...
Alabama Extension launches Crops Report Podcast
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—The Alabama Crops Report Podcast is where the research meets the row. When the armyworms move in or Southern rust conditions are...
Ready to Sizzle: Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope to resume limited activities
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope are back!! After a year of senior centers restricting in person meetings due to...
10th annual Rock the South dates announced for August 13-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South promoters announced Monday morning that the festival will return the weekend of August 13-14, 2021 after it was...
A Round of Applause for 365 American Joy-Givers in 2021: Fred and Fannie’s Neighborhood...
We are headed to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to celebrate this week’s American joy-givers birthday party in a recreated set of the popular WQED children’s television...
Files from Yesteryear: 1930
From the Files of 1930:
Kenneth Legg, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Legg is recovering nicely after breaking his leg two weeks...
ADMH calls for entries for 2021 Capitol Showcase
Alabama Department of Mental Health
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Since 2005, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) has hosted the Capitol Showcase, a consumer art...
Local Kraving to expand food delivery services in Cullman area
CULLMAN, Ala. - Have you ever been hit with the need for a delicious Duchess donut, but stuck at work or home? Thanks to...
Fantastic weather brings optimistic crowd to Hanceville’s 4th annual Irish Festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The city of Hanceville celebrated its Irish heritage Saturday with the fourth annual Hanceville Irish Festival, enjoying perfect weather and a...
A Round of Applause for 365 American Joy-Givers in 2021: The Moms Birthday and...
“The Greatest Party in American History” may have been the famous “Black and White Masked Ball” created by author Truman Capote, which he hosted...
Files from Yesteryear: 1930
From the Files of 1930:
Sunday, March 2 was the 80th birthday of Mrs. T.M. Gibbs, of Hanceville. The family gathered at the home of...
CHS bands take stage for 2021 Music Performance Assessment
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thursday night was a big night for the Cullman High School Band program as the concert and symphonic bands performed to...
St. Paul’s to honor alumnus Michael Heatherly with Impact Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Cullman has named alumnus Michael Heatherly as the recipient of its second Impact Award.
Heatherly went on...
Avoid planting summer vegetables too early
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—In anticipation of enjoying summer vegetables, gardeners often plant too early causing them to struggle. In Alabama the often-warmer temperatures in late...
Files from Yesteryear: 1920
From the Files of 1920:
On Sunday, September 19, 1920 a big dinner was given at the home of William E. Grimmett, near Good Hope....
Colony holds Black History Month celebration
COLONY, Ala. - The town of Colony on Saturday, Feb. 27 concluded Black History Month with a celebration at its educational complex, inviting members...
Calling our community: West Point’s Maggie Grant, 4, in late stages of acute myeloid...
WEST POINT, Ala. - She told her mother a list of things she dreamed of doing someday- mostly family vacation destinations she hoped to...
‘A really great honor’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman native and artist Bethany Kerr’s talents can be seen in and around Cullman, and now a special portrait she created...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1930
From the Files of 1900:
The length of public schools in this county will be increased this year from three to four and-half months.
The Tribune-Gazette...
A Round of Applause for 365 American Joy-Givers in 2021: The Playful, Positivity Birthday...
The playful “pop-up party tent” is designed by the artist many critics believe to be “The Greatest Architect of Our Time,” Frank Gehry. He...
All that jazz
CULLMAN, Ala. - “With all that all of us have been through over the past few months- emotionally, physically, at work, at home, at...
Arts Infusion: CHS receives $20K Alabama Arts Initiative grant
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School theater department found a way through the pandemic with socially distanced performances and rehearsals, but director Wayne...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the Files of 1900:
M. Dickerman has purchased the sawmill, belonging to W. Turney, near Vinemont.
Doctor W.A. Barclift of Hartselle is having a cottage...
A Round of Applause for 365 American Joy-Givers in 2021: The Blue Jeans and...
Howdy pardner, make yourself comfortable. This midwinter birthday party is beautiful but casual. We are surrounded by the grandeur of Ansel Adams’ large-scale, black-and-white...
Catholic fraternal organization marches through Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, members of Fraternus, a Catholic organization that encourages men to pass along Christian virtues to the next generation of...
Celebrating our history: Colony will hold Black History Month celebration Feb. 27
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony will celebrate Black History Month Saturday, Feb. 27 by creating a temporary community history museum at the...
Socially-distant Ash Wednesday observed at St. Bernard Prep
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gathering together as a school community to observe Ash Wednesday was a bit different on the campus of St. Bernard Prep...
Live concerts returning to Cullman: Kari Jobe, patriotic celebration on deck
CULLMAN, Ala. - Stages will light up this spring as live concerts return to Cullman County. On April 24, Camp Liberty near the Battleground...
‘He’s blessed us real good’
On Feb. 16, 1951, a young couple from Cullman County traveled to Mississippi to say, “I do!” Today, Skip and Dean Gregory are celebrating...
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,...
A Round of Applause for 365 American Joy-Givers in 2021: The Good Sports Birthday...
What great AMERICAN JOY-GIVER said this? “Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women...
Files from Yesteryear: 1916, 1920
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...
A Round of Applause for 365 Joy-Givers in 2021: The Bright Lights Birthday Party
Thomas Edison, one of the American joy-givers whose birthdays we are celebrating this week, was called “The Wizard of Menlo Park, New Jersey.” That...
Wallace State invites visitors to view new online art gallery
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Vibrant self-portraits, innovative photography and dramatic audio – those are some of the creative works you will experience when you visit...
High notes: Students across Cullman County make All-State, All-District bands
Updated 2-6-21 at 2:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Area band students were recently selected for the 2021 Alabama Bandmasters Association (ABA) All-State and All-District Honor...
Birmingham bishop visits Sacred Heart School
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bishop Steven Raica of the Birmingham Diocese visited Sacred Heart School this week. He visited all grades, K-3 through sixth, sharing...
‘Neighbors are still helping neighbors’
CULLMAN, Ala. - After learning of the devastation caused by the Jan. 25 tornado in Fultondale and hearing a sermon Wednesday on the subject...
A Round of Applause for 365 American Joy-Givers for 2021: The Illustrative Americans Birthday...
Illustrative (il-lus-tra-tive) adj/ serving as a true example, designed to illustrate/
“Freedom from Want” is a work of art, cherished by Americans as being one...
Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1932
From the files of 1902:
Since the new bell, recently presented to the M.E. Church South, has been properly hung, its volume and tone are...
Funny Things from Yesterday: The twins visited us yesterday
We had a very pleasant surprise yesterday. Leanna brought the twins by for a visit. We had not seen them since Christmas. This pandemic...
Cullman art students place in State Superintendent’s Visual Arts Show
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School and Cullman City Primary School art and photography teacher Elizabeth Miller announced Thursday that two of her art...
Daystar Church to distribute food across region in February
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Daystar Church, with campuses in Good Hope and Hartselle, has been selected as a distribution point for an upcoming Coronavirus...
Raise the curtain!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Live theater returned to Cullman Thursday with the opening of Cullman High School’s COVID-friendly production of the Steve Martin Broadway hit...
