Barnette honored statewide | Small Business Week | $20K for student support

Cullman Today – Tuesday, May 5, 2026   Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: ⭐ Dr. Shane Barnette named North Alabama's rising star superintendent 🛍️ Cullman proclaims Small Business Week 💚 Stephen K. Griffith Memorial Committee donates $20,000 for student mental health support   ➕ Plus: 🥎 Hanceville softball advances to the Class 3A, Area 12 championship 🏃 Cold Springs girls win the Class 2A track and field state title 👻 A ghost walk brings history to downtown Cullman 💐 Floriography hosts a bouquet pop-up at Karma's Coffee House 🎓 Local students earn Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation scholarships 🎉 Arley Day Festival set for Saturday, May 16 ☔ Weather: Today starts mostly cloudy and turns cloudier through the afternoon, with a high near 75. A 30% chance of showers moves in after 1 a.m. tonight, with a low around 61. 🕊️ Obituary: Jimmy R. Freeman   📍 Watch weekdays at 6:30 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube 📲 Website: https://CullmanTribune.com 📰 Subscribe: https://tribune.store 📱 App: https://cullman.app