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    Evelyn Burrow Museum presents ‘Art and the Animal’ national exhibition  

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College announces its newest exhibition, “Art and the Animal” on view through April 15. The...

    Cotton Pickin’ Kids debut 1st album

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Those who had a chance to stop in at Berkeley Bob’s Friday evening were given a talented treat by local band...

    Cullman High School Theatre rakes in honors at Alabama Thespian Festival

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    VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre (CHST) sent 18 students to last weekend’s 2020 Alabama Thespian Festival, known as ThesFest, and they...

    #IAmCullman: Jennifer Murphree of Jen Jen Photography

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    With this feature series, The Cullman Tribune is highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman She saved...

    Westminster residents enjoy Valentine’s Day sock hop

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Poodle skirts, root beer floats and rock & roll took over Westminster Assisted Living for Valentine’s Day Friday afternoon. The guys...

    Funny Things from Yesterday: Shopping at K-Mart with our granddaughter

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    Our little granddaughter, Leanna, was a gentle, pleasant and mild child- except inside a shopping mall or a large department store. Then, she was...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1920

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    From the Files of 1920 Sympathy was extended to the Wash Gorman and the Dee Stricklin families in the passing of two devoted Christian women. The...

    Kornfield Kounty comes to Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Folks filled the Donald E. Green Active Adult Center Thursday afternoon for a hand-clapping, knee-slapping, foot-stomping, side-splitting good time as the...

    Fairview seniors treated to Valentine’s lunch

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Senior Center received a gift of love Thursday morning from their neighbors at Kingdom Life Church. The group was...

    Baileyton seniors crown Valentine King, Queen

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    BAILEYTON, Ala. - A new Valentine King and Queen were crowned Thursday morning at the Baileyton Senior Center. Newlyweds Jerry and Janese Mead were...

    CHS pageant hopefuls

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    On Saturday, Feb. 22, Cullman High School will host the 2019-2020 Miss Southerner Pageant and the 2020 Fair Queen Representative Pageant.

    Senior Spotlight: Chatting with Polly Easterwood, part 2

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    Polly Easterwood may have been reluctant about moving to Holly Pond several decades ago, but now there is no place she would rather call...

    WWII veterans stars of this year’s CHS Jazz Band Big Band...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - A magical night was had Friday, courtesy of the Cullman High School Jazz Band, at the 24th annual Big Band Dance...

    Funny Things from Yesterday: It’s tough being a househusband around our...

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    A few years ago, Granny, my sweet little wife for many years, worked for the state and had to travel out of town. She...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1930, 1936

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    From the Files of 1930: Professor and Mrs. R.E. Moore are building a beautiful new home in South Park. Both the ladies of Saint John’s Church...

    A Night to Shine: Prom treats special needs community to celebrity...

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    FALKVILLE, Ala. – On Friday evening, Fairview Church of God, “The Grace Place,” in Falkville hosted its fourth annual Night to Shine Prom for...

    #IAmCullman: Cullman Survivor Society’s Juanita Pajao

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    With this feature series, The Cullman Tribune is highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman Many people...

    St. Bernard student lauds Trump’s presence at March for Life

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Students and chaperones loaded two buses on the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 to travel with the Diocese of Birmingham...

    Big move with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Theatre Works (FTW) director Mark Dobbs’ students asked for a musical, and he listened. This April, a countywide cast and...

    Do You Remember? The Globe

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    It was “the place to be” back in the 50s and 60s to meet your friends, take your date, show off your car or...

    Senior Spotlight: Chatting with Polly Easterwood, part 1

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    Staying busy is Polly Easterwood’s goal. For the people of Holly Pond, Polly and Felton Easterwood are a staple at basketball games and other...

    Opportunities abound at Agriplex in February, March

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – There is a variety of fun and educational programs coming up at the North Alabama Agriplex in February and March. All events...

    Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts ‘I Love NY’ dinner show, art...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program will offer a night in the “Big Apple” with an “I...

    Funny Things from Yesterday: The missing B.C.

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    I am not the author of this article and I do not know where it came from, but I though some might get a...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1930

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    From the Files of 1900: Leroy D. Box, of Beat 12 was in the city on Monday. Jeff Griffin and family left for Oklahoma, on Wednesday. Miss...

    Luke Combs, Eric Church to headline 2020 Rock the South

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Pepsi Rock the South, one of the largest and longest-running country music festivals in the country, Friday morning announced its highly...

    Cullman Forestry Planning Committee plant sale Feb. 20

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    The annual Cullman Forestry Planning Committee plant sale will take place Thursday, Feb. 20 at the North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Tally Ho St. SW...

    Senior Spotlight: Meet 101-year-old Virgil Henry

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    Mr. Virgil Henry says the secret to a long life is “hard work,” and at 101 years old, who can argue with that? Henry...

    Local talent shines in Missoula Children’s Theatre’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The curtains opened on the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of “Sleeping Beauty” Saturday at the Cullman Civic Center, following a...

    ‘Community First, A Home for the Homeless’ shows life-transforming power of...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In the documentary film “Community First, A Home for the Homeless,” one organization’s unique approach to addressing the homelessness crisis is seeing positive outcomes. The Evelyn...

    Pruning roses promotes vigorous growth

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    AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Roses are red, violets are blue. Roses need pruning; ensure that you do. Warm weather in January has gardeners itching to...

    Funny Things from Yesterday: Mama, look what they’ve done to your...

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    Two weeks ago, we had a celebration meeting for a time of remembering the twinning of the cities of Frankweiler, Germany and Cullman, Alabama....

    Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1950

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    From the Files of 1900 G.W. Hancock killed a rattlesnake in his yard a few days ago, which measured four and one-half feet long, eight...

    Enjoy a January Wintry, Fireside Supper

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    Last year, my brother-in-law, Ben Johnson South, conceived the “67-County Alabama Garden Party,” a weekly series published by his hometown newspaper, The Cullman Tribune. ...

    Happy 101st birthday!

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    Mr. Virgil Henry, who was born Nov. 23, 1918, celebrated his 101st birthday with a host of family and friends. We all count ourselves...

    #IAmCullman: Sylvia and Tulsa from Duchess Bakery

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    With this feature series, The Cullman Tribune is highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman Many...

    Do you remember? The Martin Twin

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    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

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    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....

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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’

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - After success in its initial outing last year, the North Alabama Quartet Convention returned to Cullman Friday, hosted by Temple Baptist...

    Happy 100th, Idell Williams!

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    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    

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    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...

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    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

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    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’

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    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

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    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

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    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...

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    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

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    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...

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    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!

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    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!’...

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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:...

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    “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’

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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!’

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    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

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    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

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    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?’

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    The Tribune asked several people out and about, “What’s your favorite thing about Christmas?” Here are their responses. Copyright 2019 Humble Roots, LLC. All Rights...

    A sense of the divine: Ave Maria Grotto lit up for...

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    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

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    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...

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    “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

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    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

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    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

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    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...

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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...

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    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...

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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’

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    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

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    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

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    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’

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    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

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    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’

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    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

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    "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

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    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

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    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...