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Cullman Today – Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: ⚖️ Four defendants plead guilty in the Hanceville Police Department corruption case; two begin serving time 💧 Vista Lago developers say they're exploring alternatives to the permitted Smith Lake wastewater-discharge plan 🏁 Baileyton's "Good Time" Drag Strip is listed for $1.4 million — but the owner says racing will continue ➕ Plus: 🏈 High school football returns Friday night with eight Cullman-area teams in action 👗 The Cinderella Project hopes to expand its free prom assistance into Cullman County 🎭 Cullman Community Theatre announces its "Beauty and the Beast Jr." cast 🇺🇸 Retired Army Col. Don Fallin completes a 52-mile Iceland trek to support the Cullman County Veterans Hall of Fame 🐶 Pet of the Week: Molly — a 2-year-old Terrier mix available for a $35 adoption fee 🌦️ Weather: Mostly sunny and hot today with a high near 93 and heat index values up to 104. A few showers or storms are possible. Rain chances increase Friday. 🕊️ Obituaries: William Douglas Glasscock; Jimmy D. Dill; Charles Ervin Easterwood; Charlotte McQuaig Collins; Erma Taylor Bates; Anthony Lynn Ellard 📍 Watch weekdays at 6:30 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube 📲 Website: https://CullmanTribune.com 📰 Subscribe: https://tribune.store 📱 App: https://cullman.app #CullmanToday #CullmanNews #MorningBrief #CullmanAL #LocalNews