909 honor Christina Chambers | Whaley plans SRO expansion | Family loses home in fire

Cullman Today – Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 🏃 More than 900 runners and walkers honor Christina Chambers at the inaugural Twilight 5K 🏫 Sheriff-elect Chad Whaley outlines plans to expand school resource officer staffing and training 🔥 Community rallies around a Blountsville family of six after a fire destroys their home ➕ Plus: 🏈 Cold Springs prepares for a new region and a quarterback battle ahead of the 2026 season 📚 Cullman County library updates policies to meet new state requirements 🛠️ CATA lands a new contract with DEX Imaging 🌾 North Alabama Agriplex prepares for its 10th annual Harvest to Home fundraiser 💐 West Family Farms offers U-pick flower sessions in Eva 🌦️ Weather: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms today, with a high near 89 and heat index values up to 101. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 73. Tomorrow brings another 40% chance of showers, with thunderstorms possible after 10 a.m. and a high near 90. 🕊️ Obituaries: Margaret Lou Harris; Elizabeth Denijean Sandlin 📍 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