Tag: Lifestyle
Pet of the Week: Strike up the band with Banjo!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Banjo is a 2-year-old Catahoula/hound mix. He...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Carnegie Hall Birthday Party
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE. Only the most-accomplished performers play Carnegie Hall. Built in 1891 by the philanthropist visionary...
Cullman Master Gardener’s distribute sweet potatoes to non-profit organizations in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex hosted the Cullman County Master Gardener’s meeting Wednesday morning. The Gardeners welcomed Adrienne Standridge, coordinator for the...
Hartselle based Cedar Grove Farms hosting French Alpine Christmas shopping event
HARTELLE, Ala. - It’s beginning to look a lot like French Alpine Christmas at Cedar Grove Farms, located in Hartselle. The shop and barn...
Community Thanksgiving meals taking place in the Cullman area this season
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – There are several community meals will be taking place in Cullman to celebrate Thanksgiving. Below is a list of some...
Local author, Natasha Noel, debuts children’s book: ‘The Booger Boy’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman resident Natasha Noel has recently published her first children’s book. She has signed with U.S.-based publisher, Words Matter Publishing, a...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The O Happy Day Birthday Party
“Oh Mickey, you so fine.” At “The O Happy Day Birthday Party,” we’ll see ya round like a doughnut with Mickey Mouse, Georgia O’Keeffe,...
Pet of the Week: Enjoy a movie with Polly!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Polly is a 1.75-2-year-old Shepherd mix. She...
‘American Pickers’ to film in Alabama
NEW YORK, NY. – “The American Pickers” are excited to announce their return to Alabama! The History Channel’s hit television series is making plans...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Stars and Stripes Forever Birthday...
Royal Princess Grace Kelly grew up in a charming two-and-half-story American Colonial-style house at 3901 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. This is our destination for...
Hallmark’s Annual Countdown to Christmas in full swing
STUDIO CITY, Ca. - The Hallmark Channel is widely known for its knack for pulling at heartstrings during the holiday season, and this year...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Trick or Treat Birthday Party
The invitation for “The Trick or Treat Birthday Party” this Halloween weekend suggested fun costumes inspired by the American West—“YEEHAW, y’all come as your...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Tonight Show Birthday Party
(Announcer): “From ‘Television City’ in beautiful Burbank, California—It’s ‘The Tonight Show Birthday Party’ with Johnny Carson and this week’s special, joy-giving guests: singer/songwriter Katy...
‘He is an amazing young man’
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Luke Haynes always dreamed of having a job and being able to help people. Five years ago, when Flourish of...
Editorial: Parenting—It’s not a contest
Here’s a question for you: Why do we, as humans, feel the need to go completely overboard when it comes to everything to do...
An in-depth guide to local fall fun
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Fall is finally here and with it are many fun seasonal events! From craft shows to fall festivals, there are...
October 2021 events you won’t want to miss
CULLMAN, Ala. - This October, there are loads of activities for friends and family of all ages throughout Cullman. As most know, October ushers...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The JOY to the Max Birthday...
The Reynolda House Museum of American Art in Winston-Salem, NC is our destination for “The Joy to the Max Birthday Party.” Completed in 1917,...
Senior Day makes a return to the 2021 Cullman County Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - Senior Fair Day 2021 was back Wednesday after being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. The Coca-Cola Theater was full...
Begin deer season with food safety in mind
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Withdeer season opening Oct. 15, Mark Smith, a wildlife scientist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, says hunters need a game plan to...
Plant Bus makes first-time visit to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – After rescheduling due to rain, Houseplant Collective finally able set up their Plant Bus at Dreher’s Cocktail Bar and Restaurant Saturday...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The I Love Saturday Night Birthday...
We are in Bedford, New York about an hour north of Manhattan for “The I Love Saturday Night Birthday Party.” Set amid 250 acres...
COVID-19 Halloween safety tips for 2021
COLUMBUS, OH - Recently, the Columbus Department of Health released a list of tips on how to make trick-or-treating and other Halloween festivities safer...
Hanceville Nursing and Rehab chapter of the Red Hat Society celebrate...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The ladies of the Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Red Hat Society (RHS) were all smiles Friday morning as they sat outside...
Rock the hair!
CULLMAN, Ala. - His curly blonde locks are a whole lot country, a little bit rock and roll and have landed him in the...
Pet of the Week: Take some tea with Percy!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Percy is a 6-year-old Great Pyrenees mix....
Editorial: I Love How I Drive
My best friend of nearly a decade visited me this past week. He lives in Mississippi and though we try to have face-to-face visits...
She Reads: ‘A Simple Favor’ by Darcey Bell
Long time, no see, readers. We are picking after She Reads’ small hiatus and hitting the ground running with this week’s story, ‘A Simple...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Twistin’ Party
We are twistin’ and turnin’ on a plywood structure built atop a barber chair. This gyrating contraption was created in the early days of...
Restoring Women: recovery group shares stories
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman-based Restoring Women Outreach Inc. is defined by director Summer Burden as “a 12-step-based sober living program for women serving Cullman...
The people behind the Hay People
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each fall, Cullmanites mark the times with colorful mums around downtown, and the annual appearance of the hay people is a...
Cullman’s Oktoberfest starts Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. - This Thursday evening, Cullman will kick off its 40th Oktoberfest at the Festhalle, tapping the kegs, striking up the band and...
Chambers 1st Annual Fall Festival has strong first-time turnout
CULLMAN, Ala. - Chambers Farm & Garden Supply held their 1st Annual Fall Festival Saturday with over 50 total vendors present. The event saw...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Breakfast at Tiffany’s Birthday Party
Breakfast at Tiffany’s is now a literal “thing,” not just the title of a Truman Capote novella and an Audrey Hepburn movie. Inside Tiffany...
Hanceville Music Fest features popular country band Confederate Railroad as headliner...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A small but lively crowd came out to Hanceville’s Veterans Park Saturday night to enjoy the Hanceville Music Fest featuring country...
Chambers Fall Festival to take place this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week, Chambers Farm & Garden Supply will be hosting their First Annual Fall Festival for the community Saturday, Sept 25....
365 JOY-GIVING AMERICANS for 2021: The Playin’ With Fire Birthday Party
When fire-hot lightning strikes sandy beaches, naturally occurring glass sculptures are often created below the melted sand. Sandy beaches surround all sides of Seattle,...
Cullman native Maud Parker shares her secrets to a long, healthy...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Maud Nelyne Manning Medlock Parker celebrated her 103rd birthday on Wednesday, September 15. She had many wonderful memories to share with...
Bonus Pet of the Week: Become besties with Holly!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
Laura Crandall Brown Foundation announces 9th Annual ‘A State of Teal’...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - This September, in recognition of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, the Laura Crandall Brown Foundation (LCBF) will initiate its 9th annual A...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Whatcha’ Got Cookin’ Birthday Party
We cruise through acres and acres of red dirt, northern Alabama cottonfields to our destination for “The Whatcha’ Got Cookin’ Birthday Party.” In the...
Pet of the Week: Share some love with Valentine!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter‘s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Valentine is a 2-year-old terrier mix. She...
Arab’s 2nd Annual Sugarfest sees great weather and huge turnout
ARAB, Ala. - The 2nd Annual Sugarfest was held Saturday, Sept. 4 at Arab City Park. The festival kicked off at 8 a.m. and...
‘Completely unacceptable’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Biden administration’s rapid withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan has drawn strong reactions across the country. The disaster at Kabul’s...
Sweet Tater Festival caps off summer at Smith Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - For most people, Labor Day Weekend is the official send off to summer, but in Cullman County, it is also a...
ALEA encourages everyone to end the summer safely this Labor Day...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As the final holiday of the summer draws near, many Alabamians are preparing for an extended fun-filled weekend with friends, family...
House Plant Collective announces Cullman pop-up
CULLMAN, Ala. - Calling all green thumbs! House Plant Collective has announced a plant-loving pop-up in Cullman on Sept. 18, with their Plant Bus....
Bonus Pet of the Week: Learn some new tricks with Monroe!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Crazy for Loving You Birthday...
America has loved “Grandma” Moses and her art from the moment we saw one of her joy-giving paintings. For “The Crazy for Loving You...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School announces judges for inaugural Golden Apron Competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Golden Apron Cook Off Competition, sponsored by Werner’s Trading Company, is just around the corner! We hope to see everyone...
Sweet Tater Festival to take place over Labor Day weekend
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The 25th Annual Smith Lake Park Sweet Tater Festival will take place this Labor Day weekend. The two-day event will...
Local author releases new mystery novel
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local author Reba Whitley has released her new book titled, ‘The Mountain Shack Mystery.’ Whitley was born and raised in Cullman...
Editorial: The Policies of Starting Over – Forgiving Yourself
I have never been able to see the forest from the trees. At 5’2, I have needed to stand on my toes to see...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Ringy-Dingy Birthday Party
It’s late-August and we are cooling off with the joy-giving, cool kids on a giant ice ring at “The Ringy-Dingy Birthday Party.”
The United States...
Files from Yesteryear: From The Files Of 1950 and 1900
In observance of Youth Week in Cullman, a group of high school and college students became city officers for a day on Tuesday.
They were:...
Editorial: Plagiarism – The heist of ideas
Plagiarism—quite possibly the dirtiest word in academics and journalism. Oxford Languages defines plagiarism as “the practice of taking someone else’s work or ideas and...
Friends of the Public Libraries to host 2nd Annual Book It...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County will be hosting their 2nd Annual Virtual 5K Run/Walk and One Mile...
Tales of Your Tails Summer Writing Competition winners announced
CULLMAN, Ala. - The winners of the Tales of Your Tails Writing Competition were announced at Cullman County Public Library on Wednesday. This competition...
She Reads: ‘Then She Was Gone’ by Lisa Jewell
Though I cannot speak much to what exactly I was expecting from “Then She Was Gone,” author Lisa Jewell’s name has come up several...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Singin’ in the Rain Birthday...
“We’re singin’ in the rain, just singin’ in the rain. What a glorious feeling, we’re happy, again. We’re laughing at clouds, so dark up...
Wallace State Alumni profile: Dr. Olivia Walker began her academic path...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Dr. Olivia Walker’s path to opening her career door began at Wallace State Community College.
Walker is currently a physical therapist in...
Editorial: Rock The South 2021- Grey skies and happy times
There is a nearly constant negativity in the Cullman community surrounding the mere existence of Rock the South. This year was no different and...
Pet of the Week: Find a friend in Waffles!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
Editorial – The Policies of Starting Over: Continuing the Conversation
Isn’t it funny how if you hear something repeated enough, it begins to sound like the truth? I am not referring to actual statements...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Bon, Bon, Bon Appetit Birthday...
We are inspired to greater heights by each of the 365 American joy-givers celebrated in this series, but for “The Bon, Bon, Bon Appetit...
Rock The South is here: day one recap
CULLMAN, Ala. - Although Rock The South (RTS) sees a ton of support from local attendees, people come from all over for the Southern...
Local musician Shannon McNeal returns to Berkeley Bob’s Coffee House for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Last Friday evening, Cullman native Shannon McNeal got to play her first homecoming show since November 2019. The show was hosted...
Pet of the Week: Sing a song with Coco!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter‘s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Coco is a 5.5-6-year-old terrier mix. She...
Editorial – The Policies of Starting Over: Stop apologizing
How many times a day do you apologize? I am not talking about when you actually feel as if you did something wrong either....
A legacy of Civil War history – remembering Fred Wise
CULLMAN, Ala. - “He was a people person. He loved the public and he got excited when people came and talked and shared history,”...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The I Can Do Anything Better...
“Anything you can do, I can do better. I can do anything better than you…No, you can’t…Yes, I can. No, you can’t. Yes, I...
Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism announces WildWater
Cullman, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism has recently announced that a new water park, WildWater, will be built in the coming...
She Reads: ‘The Sound of Glass’ by Karen White
I’ve mentioned in other reviews how I am not a fan of love stories, but this week, I found Karen White’s "The Sound of...
New pavilion at South Vinemont Sports Complex dedicated to Tyler Walker...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The new pavilion at the South Vinemont Sports Complex was dedicated to Tyler Walker at a ceremony held this past Saturday....
Editorial: How the Olympics inspired me
In 1977, my kindergarten teacher asked each of us what we wanted to be when we grew up. Overwhelmingly, the answer was an Olympian....
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Giant Steps Birthday Party
“Destination Moon” is our destination for “The Giant Steps Birthday Party.” We are being given a preview of this exhibition which promises to be...
Pair of former Wallace State students win $44,500 on FOX’s ‘Beat...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State alum Emma Wright has been a loyal follower of the FOX game show “Beat Shazam” since its debut in...
Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest opens August 2
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The 2022 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries on Monday, August 2, 2021. This year’s contest is a joint...
The Policies of Starting Over – Putting your best foot forward
When in the process of moving forward in life, do you ever find yourself gravitating toward what you ran from in the first place?...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021—The Funny Papers Birthday Party
We’ll see ya in the funny papers collection of the National Museum of American History for our next fun, birthday party. Located on Constitution...
Bama’s Best Chicken Tenders: Bobby’s Restaurant rules the roost
EVA, Ala. - In the quest for Bama’s Best Chicken Tenders, one eatery rules the roost — Bobby’s Restaurant in Eva.
The Morgan County institution,...
She Reads: ‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ by Ruth Ware
Last week, I wrote about how I had greatly enjoyed Ruth Ware’s work on, “Into A Dark, Dark Wood” and this week, I have...
Hiding behind a screen – the negative impact of social media
When will I ever learn? I know better, but it’s so hard to fight the urge. I’m talking primarily about indulging in the horrible...
Cullman Florist visits essential workers for Make Someone Smile Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – Flowers can make someone smile, and this week, Cullman Florist is lighting up faces as part of Teleflora’s annual Make Someone...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: ‘The Nanu-Nanu Birthday Party’
This week, we’re in San Francisco at a luxurious, Victorian residence located at 2640 Steiner St. for “The Nanu-Nanu Birthday Party.” This was the...
Hello, Dolly!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre opened its summer production of “Hello, Dolly!” Friday evening at Cullman High School, a year after plans for...
Daytrippin’ – Snead’s Farmhouse
WEST POINT, Ala. - “Never! Never!” is what Judy Snead said without hesitation when asked if she would ever return to an office job....
She Reads: Into A Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
“I am running. I am running through moonlit woods, with branches ripping at my clothes and my feet catching in the snow-bowed bracken.” With...
Guy Hunt Library and Museum in full swing for the summer
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Tucked away in Holly Pond, Guy Hunt Library and Museum holds a plethora of literature and learning experiences for children...
Cullman area senior centers receive food box donations from Walmart Distribution
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seniors across Cullman County were able to take home a few extra goodies Thursday afternoon thanks to several pallets of food...
Editorial: The Policies of Starting Over – Patience
It has been a few weeks since I last wrote anything for The Policies of Starting Over, and for this, I feel I owe...
She Reads: Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler
This is a story that deserves to be spoken about with respect. Author Julie Kibler transports you back and forth through time as you...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Elements of Style Birthday Party
The most famous “kettle hole” in America is the setting for “The Elements of Style Birthday Party.” It was formed by retreating glaciers 10,000-12,000...
Do you believe in the Metal Man?
FALKVILLE Ala. – Alabama certainly has its fair share of urban legends and strange occurrences. Recently, on an adventure through the backroads of Cullman...
‘Truth in Nature is tight lines, steady aim and a cleansed...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Truth in Nature held an educational day for the young men of the Cullman chapter Saturday, June 26. The first half...
Day Trippin’: Gofar USA Park
DECATUR, Ala. - The next stop on our series “Day Trippin’” is Morgan County’s GoFAR USA Park. This unique adventure park was opened in...
Cullman Peach Orchard open for the summer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman Peach Orchard is formally owned by Johnathon Clayton, but is largely a family business. His sister Anita Warner explained...
Taking the American Challenge
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The east Cullman County town of Holly Pond has spent a few days hosting students and leaders from bicycle tour...
Four ways Fourth of July fireworks can harm our pets
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Fourth of July is just a day away! While many of us may want to kick back and enjoy...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Greatest Birthday Party on Earth
“Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages…welcome to “The Greatest Birthday Party on Earth!” The circus is about to begin!
Let our joy-givers lead you...
