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Swingin’ seniors turn out for Alabama Strawberry Festival Senior Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Strawberry Festival Senior Day, hosted by the Cullman County Commission on Aging and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism, took place Thursday, May 2, at the Festhalle. The day was just for seniors, allowing them to cut loose and enjoy fellowship with their peers before the crowds of thousands swooped in and took over in and around the Festhalle and Depot Park Friday and Saturday. Seniors were treated to their own version of the Strawberry Festival, with adult and elder care organizations setting up informational booths and giving away treats and prizes to the guests who stopped by for information...
Come shop with me: The Pink Boot Boutique
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local mother and now boutique owner Shayla Waldner said she wanted to change her resume from “stay at home mom” in 2023 to entrepreneur. She started The Pink Boot Boutique at the end of October that year. “My husband was a travel welder for eight years and I was with him for the last three years,” Waldner said. “We had our daughter in Houston, Texas, (got) engaged in Florida and then married in Alabama. We pulled off the road about a year and a half ago to start my husband’s own private contracting business in welding and begin the...
This place in Cullman offers a delightful range of chicken dishes
Cullman's Slim Chickens, at 1711 Cherokee Ave SW, is well-known for its extensive menu of delectable foods. This well-known restaurant has gained recognition for its tasty chicken selections, assortment of sauces, and hearty sides. Here, we look at a few of the most well-liked recipes that keep patrons coming back for more.
Pet of the week: Sweet Tulip
CULLMAN, Ala. – You could certainly try to tiptoe past this Tulip without falling in love, but her magnetic personality and antenna ears are sure to complicate that attempt. Tulip is an approximately 3-year-old gentle mix of Shepard and Beagle with a short tan and black coat and deep mahogany eyes. She is a loving and affectionate dog, always eager to please her human companions. Her ears are the windows to her sweet soul, pointing and moving to and fro with every emotion. She is also quite intelligent and can be trained easily, making her a great addition to any family. While...
Hanceville Public Library kitchen gets overhaul
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Public Library employees and volunteers will be able to provide snacks and refreshments for the many groups that use the library, thanks to a grant that allowed the library to perform a major overhaul of its kitchen and breakroom area. The grant was from the same organization that aided the library in the construction of its Reading Garden in 2022 – the Alabama Mountains, Rivers & Valleys Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council. The grant, intended for community enrichment projects, is available once a year. As soon as the clock ran out on the mandated 12 months after the Reading Garden grant,...
Slim Chickens donates over $1.5K to The Link
CULLMAN, Ala. – During the early months of 2024, the management and staff at Slim Chickens in Cullman started searching for ways to give back to the community and make a difference in the lives of patrons. The restaurant began a “Share the Love” campaign, with $1 of every chicken and waffles purchase in February set aside for The Link of Cullman County. The Link is a nonprofit resource for struggling community members and families. Recently, thanks to the campaign, Slim Chickens donated more than $1,500 to The Link. One of the restaurant’s owners, Jessie Barrett, handed over a check...
This place in Cullman offers a taste of local charm with its homemade burgers
Cullman's Augusta's Sports Grill is a warm and inviting place with a menu of delicious foods that have received praise for their flavour and quality. This locally owned business is well-liked by both locals and visitors because of its welcoming atmosphere and versatile cuisine. It also takes pleasure in its pleasant service.
‘It’s a community garden in every sense’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The southwest side of Cullman is a bustling, densely populated residential area. One lot on the corner of Logan Street Southwest and Cleveland Avenue Southwest is home to a neatly arranged series of raised concrete planter boxes – the Logan and Cleveland Community Garden. Area residents can reserve these boxes, test their green thumbs and cultivate their own gardens. Volunteers from the Cullman County Master Gardeners and First United Methodist Church, along with residents, came out to the garden last week and performed their annual “cleanup” day in preparation of incoming planting weather, pruning shrubs, trees and bushes...
This Place in Cullman Offers an Authentic Taste of Southern Comfort
Situated on Highway 157 in Cullman, Lawlers Barbecue is a well-liked hangout for people who are in the mood for real Southern barbecue. Barbecue lovers should definitely check out this restaurant, which has received great ratings from both residents and tourists for its amazing flavours and large portions.
Low-cost spay/neuter certificates available
CULLMAN, Ala. – Arab-based nonprofit God’s Feral Felines, focused on reducing cat overpopulation, has been awarded a $2,500 grant by national nonprofit Petco Love. This investment supports the organization’s efforts in Marshall and Cullman counties to offer spay and neuter services at reduced costs. Petco Love has been a significant player in animal welfare since 1999, investing millions in adoption and other lifesaving initiatives. Its commitment extends to helping local organizations like God’s Feral Felines ensure that no pet is unnecessarily euthanized. “Our investment in God’s Feral Felines is part of more than $15 million in investments recently announced by Petco Love...
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