Flock review turns to Hanceville | Utility rates approved | Tribune earns 39 statewide honors

Cullman Today – Thursday, July 9, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 📷 The Tribune's Flock camera review continues with Hanceville and Wallace State 💧 Cullman City Council approves new sanitation, sewer and water rates 🏆 The Cullman Tribune, Community Matters and Cullman Today earn 39 statewide honors ➕ Plus: 🎓 Wallace State and Athens State create a new early childhood education pathway 🚧 ALDOT seeks public input on Alabama's long-term transportation plan 🎂 Cards requested for Roy Drinkard's 106th birthday 🐱 Pet of the Week: Macie Moo — a calm and affectionate tortoiseshell cat, ready for a loving home 🕊️ Obituaries: Nathaniel Putnam Hutchinson; James Wheeler Daniel; Jean Wynn 🌤️ Weather: Today starts with patchy fog before turning mostly sunny, with a high near 88 and a chance of afternoon showers and storms. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 71. Tomorrow looks mostly sunny and hotter, with a high near 89 and showers and storms possible after lunch. 📍 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