Fairview principal leaving | Remembering Johnny Thornton | Pulling for Survivors

Cullman Today – Tuesday, April 28, 2026   Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 🎓 Fairview High School will begin searching for a new principal as Dr. Brad Stapler announces his departure 🕊️ Cullman remembers longtime sports broadcaster Johnny "The Flash" Thornton 💪 Pulling for Survivors raises support for The Willow Path at the Strawberry Festival   ➕ Plus: ⚾ Cullman advances in the playoffs with an 11-0 win over Southside 🎓 Addison's Kiah Lake signs with Bevill State 🏈 Kaleb Heatherly earns a shot with the Indianapolis Colts 📚 Cullman Electric and TVA support local libraries with books and technology 👗 Pilot Club fashion show raises funds for community organizations 🏫 Wallace State honors its Student and Teacher of the Year 📖 A local learning center blends academics with life skills 🌦️ Weather: Showers and storms likely today and tonight, with more rain possible tomorrow. Highs near 79. 🕊️ Obituaries: Mary Anita Fleischamel; Jerry Marlin Cornelius; Shelby Ann Barker; Kenneth Lavon Willoughby   📍 Watch weekdays at 6:30 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube 📲 Website: https://CullmanTribune.com 📰 Subscribe: https://tribune.store 📱 App: https://cullman.app