Hanceville weighs police return | South Cullman KFC closes | Logan Avenue work

Cullman Today – Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 🚓 Hanceville could soon learn whether it can obtain insurance coverage for a future municipal police department 🍗 South Cullman KFC closes, ending the Kohl and Weir family's 58-year history with the chain 🚧 Logan Avenue water and sewer work brings daytime road closures through Friday ➕ Plus: 🏥 Cullman High School welcomes new athletic trainer Patrick Johnson 🛣️ Colony looks for options after missing out on a Rebuild Alabama road grant 🌊 Volunteers prepare for the Sept. 18 Renew Our Rivers Smith Lake cleanup 🍠 Sweet Tater Festival celebrates its 30th year at Smith Lake Park 🚗 Ryans Creek Baptist Church plans its fifth annual car show Aug. 29 ☀️ Weather: Sunny today with a high near 93 and a heat index up to 99. Tomorrow stays sunny with a high near 93, but the heat index could reach 103. 🕊️ Obituaries: Mary Nell Johns; Justin Rex Mosley; J.D. Smith; Michael Lee Newsome 📍 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