Foundry Farm grant | First Baptist sanctuary grows | Tankersley launches bid

Cullman Today – Thursday, April 2, 2026   Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 🚜 The Foundry Farm receives a $1 million federal grant for expansion ⛪ Cullman First Baptist Church's new sanctuary takes shape 🗳️ Dr. Stewart Tankersley launches his campaign for Alabama lieutenant governor   ➕ Plus: 🏀 Auburn faces Illinois State tonight in the NIT semifinals 🎵 Press Rewind Vintage Audio and Wilde Vintage team up in Cullman 🎯 The Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament returns Saturday at Vinemont Middle School 🎓 Wallace State hosts the All The Hats conference 🐶 Pet of the Week: Oliver, a Chihuahua-terrier mix at the Cullman County Animal Shelter 🕊️ Obituaries: Linda Sue Haney; William "Bill" Edward Bynum Jr.; Larry Eugene Strickland; Hannah Marie Hunt; Mary Magdelene Wood Strandlund ☀️ Weather: Today looks sunny and warm, with a high near 83. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 63. Friday stays warm with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 82. Friday night turns partly cloudy with a low around 62.   📍 Watch weekdays at 6:30 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube 📲 Website: https://CullmanTribune.com 📰 Subscribe: https://tribune.store 📱 App: https://cullman.app