Cullman Today – Friday, Aug. 14, 2026

Cullman Today – Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: ⚖️ Former Cullman County detention deputy Payton Rohrscheib files a federal lawsuit alleging Sheriff Matt Gentry and Capt. Phillip Harris unlawfully seized and searched his cellphone after he reported what he believed was a cybersecurity vulnerability 💧 ADEM explains why Vista Lago would be the first NPDES-permitted direct wastewater discharge into Lewis Smith Lake 📞 Cullman Police warn residents about fraudulent fundraising calls claiming to support Shop with a Cop or other CPD programs ➕ Plus: 🗳️ Cullman County Democrats set their quadrennial organizing meeting for Aug. 22 🚌 ALEA urges drivers to slow down and stay alert as students return to school 🤝 Spotlight on Zach Lee and his years of service to the Cullman community 🍽️ Cullman Senior Center seeks volunteers to deliver meals to homebound residents 🥵 Weather: Cullman County is under a Heat Advisory through 7 p.m. Sunday. Today will be sunny with a high near 94 and a heat index around 105. Saturday reaches about 95, with Sunday near 96. 🕊️ Obituaries: Patricia Ann Walden 📍 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