Beau's Law takes effect Oct. 1 | $3M freed up for schools | Cullman recycling changes

Cullman Today – Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 🐶 Beau's Law brings new outdoor dog care, shelter and tethering requirements beginning Oct. 1 🚌 Full school transportation funding to free up more than $3 million annually for systems in Senate District 4 ♻️ Cullman will move to optional curbside recycling with $10 monthly rolling carts beginning in 2027 ➕ Plus: 🏈 Week 2 football: Cullman hosts Hartselle, Cold Springs opens against Vinemont, Fairview hosts Hayden — plus several more local matchups across the area 🚗 Fairview Senior Center hosts its first Car & Craft Show Saturday 🧀 Grace Episcopal's Cheeseball Tasting Tea returns Sunday for its 38th year 🇺🇸 Community and state leaders remember Roy Drinkard as he is laid to rest today 🍠 Cullman County Parks looks ahead to the Sweet Tater Festival, Camp-O-Ween and Winter Wonderland ☀️ Weather: After some early fog, today will be mostly sunny with a high near 89. The weekend stays mostly sunny with highs near 90 and overnight lows in the upper 60s to around 70. 🕊️ Obituaries: Roy Henry Drinkard; Jenifer Johnson 📍 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