$1.5M arts center expansion | Cullman leaders train | Council plans for growth

Cullman Today – Friday, July 17, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 🎭 Cullman moves forward with a $1.5 million renovation and expansion of the Center of the Arts Community Theatre 📈 Four Cullman County professionals complete intensive economic development training at Auburn University 🏛️ Council President Kim Hall and Councilman Paul Schaffer outline plans for stronger city operations and future growth ➕ Plus: 🏀 Vinemont athlete Arleigh Thomason shares how her faith guides her life on and off the court 🎓 Cullman native Annalee Allen earns a $1,000 Alfa Foundation scholarship 🐛 Master Gardeners explain how to find and remove destructive hornworms 📰 Former Tribune publisher Charlotte Fowler Miller Rumore's legacy spans journalism, history and public service 🏅 Cold Springs FCCLA students earn national gold ratings, while adviser Stephanie Blair receives a national award ☀️ Weather: Today will be warm with increasing clouds and scattered afternoon storms, with a high near 88. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 71.  Saturday brings sunshine and a few possible afternoon storms, with a high near 89. Sunday will be partly sunny before storms become more likely during the afternoon. 🕊️ Obituaries: Ford Eugene Van Wert Jr.; Ronald Eric Casey; Sharron Annette Entrekin #CullmanToday #CullmanNews #MorningBrief #CullmanAL #LocalNews