Former Cold Springs coach pleads guilty | Fentanyl trafficking charge | Town park upgrades

Cullman Today – Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: ⚖️ Former Cold Springs teacher and head girls' basketball coach Paige Parker Adams pleads guilty to two felony school employee sex offenses and three misdemeanor charges involving a student 🚔 A woman faces a fentanyl trafficking charge after Cullman County sheriff's deputies report finding about 4 ounces of suspected fentanyl during a traffic stop 🏞️ Fairview leaders consider a long-term plan for town park improvements, including playground upgrades, walking trails and an amphitheater 🛣️ Holly Pond moves forward with park improvements, security cameras and plans for repairs to Turkey Hop Road West ➕ Plus: 🏈 Meek returns an experienced lineup after three straight playoff appearances under head coach Daniel Evans 🛍️ Blueberry Gal Boutique celebrates its grand opening in Cullman 🏃 Christina Chambers Twilight 5K brings temporary road closures to southwest Cullman tonight 🎓 Wallace State honors nearly 40 Occupational Therapy Assistant and Diagnostic Medical Sonography graduates 💼 Flourish of Cullman is hiring job coaches to help individuals with differing abilities find and maintain employment ☀️ Weather: Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 88 and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3 p.m. Saturday brings a 50% chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10 a.m., and a high near 88. Sunday will be mostly sunny with a high near 89 and a 20% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. 🕊️ Obituaries: Jason Earl Adair; Bonnie Jean Bradford; Julius Gladston Willcutt 📍 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