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Cullman Today – Friday, July 24, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 📞 Cullman County deputies warn residents about a fake warrant phone scam demanding money 🏆 Wallace State welding instructor Randy Hammond named 2026 NC3 Lincoln Electric Instructor of the Year 📈 Cullman County Economic Development Assistant Director Tiffany Oldacre earns a leadership certificate through Auburn University's GEDI program ➕ Plus: 👓 Reduced-cost eye exams and eyeglasses coming to Cullman 🎶 Wallace State gospel performers prepare to take their production to Scotland 💍 Hobert and Nell Thomas prepare to celebrate 79 years of marriage 🎉 Willow Path marks 35 years of service to the Cullman community ⛈️ Weather: Today brings early fog and scattered storms, with highs in the mid-80s and lows around 71. Saturday will bring more showers and storms, with a high near 86. Sunday looks mostly sunny and warmer, with a high near 90. 🕊️ Obituaries: Sarah Ann Stallings Owen; Diane Patterson Entrekin; David Ray Douglas; Kelton Faye Baker Micciche 📍 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

Cullman Today – Thursday, July 23, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 📱 Gov. Kay Ivey creates a commission to study screen-based instruction in Alabama classrooms 🛣️ Cullman County approves its fiscal year 2027 road plan and airport funding requests 💧 Cullman approves $5.09 million in financing for drinking water system improvements ➕ Plus: 🏈 Vinemont football aims for a third straight playoff appearance 🏛️ Hanceville library brings Revolutionary War history to life 🚒 Cullman firefighters place second in a regional competition 🐘 Cullman County Alabama alumni earn Emerging Chapter of the Year 🐱 Pet of the Week: Sambo, a playful 4-month-old tuxedo kitten 🌧️ Weather: Showers and storms remain possible today and tomorrow, with highs near 85 and lows around 71. 🕊️ Obituaries: Winfred Seay; Gregory Lee Bryant; James Loyd Gramann; Johnny Ray Grantham 📍 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

Cullman Today – Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 🚒 Two Cullman Fire Rescue personnel deployed to Texas with a Swiftwater search-and-rescue team 📚 Cullman High School's Class of 2027 posts the school's strongest ACT performance in recent years 🤝 Wallace State welcomes 12 new businesses to its Powerful Partnerships program ➕ Plus: 🏐 Vinemont's Nora Burks discusses faith, leadership and volleyball 📅 Cullman City Schools shares a family travel guide aimed at reducing student absences ☀️ Young readers explore solar power at the Shirley Burden Public Library 🔥 Wallace State introduces women to welding careers during a free workshop 🥨 Little Lederhosen Day brings family-friendly Oktoberfest fun to the Cullman County Museum 🌤️ Weather: Today will be mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90 and a possible afternoon storm. Showers and storms become more likely tonight with a low around 70. Tomorrow will be partly sunny with a high around 86. 🕊️ Obituaries: Roland Hankey; Fernando Aleman; Susan Dawn Whitehead 📍 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

🌜✨ As the stars begin to twinkle over Cullman, it's time to settle in for another enchanting episode of "Bedtime Stories," presented by Cullman Today. Tonight, gather your little dreamers as Janet Chandler reads Puppy Dog Pals - 5-Minute Stories: Hissy's Big Day. 📚🛌 Our ongoing Bedtime Stories series opens up a universe of imagination for children and adults alike. With each installment, a cherished member of our community steps into the role of the evening's storyteller. Their diverse voices come together to share stories that comfort, captivate and ignite curiosity. So put on pajamas, fluff up the pillows, and curl up with your kiddos as we deliver a delightful dose of nightly narrative magic.  Let "Bedtime Stories" by Cullman Today be the gateway to sweet dreams and a peaceful night—for our children and the child in every one of us. 🌟📖  #BedtimeStories #CullmanToday #NightlyNarratives #CommunityStorytime

Cullman Today – Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: ⚖️ Former Cullman attorney Sara Baker is back in jail after a judge revoked her bond over allegations she committed a new criminal offense while awaiting trial. 🏗️ Cullman County Schools breaks ground on a new STEM Academy expected to serve county and city students beginning in August 2028. 📈 Council President Pro Tem David Moss Jr. says Cullman's growing tourism industry is creating jobs, strengthening the economy and improving residents' quality of life. ➕ Plus: 🏈 Addison football enters 2026 with championship expectations after a 12-win season and Class 1A semifinal appearance. 🥎 Sprout Fiber and Cullman Electric will face Curt's Closet in a community softball game benefiting local children and teens. 🩺 Wallace State introduces young students to nursing during its first Little Lifesavers Camp. 🚗 Cullman County seeks public input on a new road safety action plan. 🌱 Berlin Farmers Market celebrates Sweet Grown Alabama Day. ☀️ Weather: Patchy fog gives way to sunny and hot conditions today, with a high near 91 and heat index values around 101. Tonight will see increasing clouds and a low near 74. Tomorrow will remain hot with a high around 90, with showers and storms possible after lunchtime. 🕊️ Obituaries: Jennifer Elaine Roberson; Judith Veal Garrison; Melba Faye Kugler; Laura Sue Glenn; Daphne Elaine Speegle Langley; Linda Louise Trevarthen 📍 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

🌜✨ As the stars begin to twinkle over Cullman, it's time to settle in for another enchanting episode of "Bedtime Stories," presented by Cullman Today. Tonight, gather your little dreamers as Janet Chandler reads Hogs Hate Hugs! 📚🛌 Our ongoing Bedtime Stories series opens up a universe of imagination for children and adults alike. With each installment, a cherished member of our community steps into the role of the evening's storyteller. Their diverse voices come together to share stories that comfort, captivate and ignite curiosity. So put on pajamas, fluff up the pillows, and curl up with your kiddos as we deliver a delightful dose of nightly narrative magic.  Let "Bedtime Stories" by Cullman Today be the gateway to sweet dreams and a peaceful night—for our children and the child in every one of us. 🌟📖  #BedtimeStories #CullmanToday #NightlyNarratives #CommunityStorytime

Cullman Today – Monday, July 20, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: ✈️ Cullman Regional Airport Director Ben Harrison heads to the Farnborough International Airshow to pursue aerospace investment and expansion opportunities ⏰ U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt backs permanent daylight saving time while raising concerns about darker winter mornings 🎶 Wallace State prepares to take "I Am a Pilgrim" from Cullman to Scotland's Edinburgh Fringe Festival ➕ Plus: 🏈 Conner Scott steps in at quarterback as Brian Simmons begins a new era for Fairview football ⭐ West Point Intermediate named a National Gold Star School 🌽 Market at the Maze opens applications for vendors, makers and food trucks 📚 Cullman County Schools announces First Class Pre-K openings at Hanceville, Harmony, Vinemont and Welti ⛳ Registration opens for the Cullman Regional Foundation's Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Tournament ☀️ Weather: Mostly sunny and hot today with a few chance showers and thunderstorms and a high near 90. Heat index values will be near 101. Mostly clear tonight, with a low around 73.  Tomorrow will be sunny and even hotter, with a high near 92. 🕊️ Obituaries: Mary Lou Chancey Harris; Gina Ann Howard 📍 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

🌜✨ As the stars begin to twinkle over Cullman, it's time to settle in for another enchanting episode of "Bedtime Stories," presented by Cullman Today. Tonight, gather your little dreamers as Debra Reynolds reads The Thank You Book. 📚🛌 Our ongoing Bedtime Stories series opens up a universe of imagination for children and adults alike. With each installment, a cherished member of our community steps into the role of the evening's storyteller. Their diverse voices come together to share stories that comfort, captivate and ignite curiosity. So put on pajamas, fluff up the pillows, and curl up with your kiddos as we deliver a delightful dose of nightly narrative magic.  Let "Bedtime Stories" by Cullman Today be the gateway to sweet dreams and a peaceful night—for our children and the child in every one of us. 🌟📖  #BedtimeStories #CullmanToday #NightlyNarratives #CommunityStorytime

Cullman Today – Friday, July 17, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 🎭 Cullman moves forward with a $1.5 million renovation and expansion of the Center of the Arts Community Theatre 📈 Four Cullman County professionals complete intensive economic development training at Auburn University 🏛️ Council President Kim Hall and Councilman Paul Schaffer outline plans for stronger city operations and future growth ➕ Plus: 🏀 Vinemont athlete Arleigh Thomason shares how her faith guides her life on and off the court 🎓 Cullman native Annalee Allen earns a $1,000 Alfa Foundation scholarship 🐛 Master Gardeners explain how to find and remove destructive hornworms 📰 Former Tribune publisher Charlotte Fowler Miller Rumore's legacy spans journalism, history and public service 🏅 Cold Springs FCCLA students earn national gold ratings, while adviser Stephanie Blair receives a national award ☀️ Weather: Today will be warm with increasing clouds and scattered afternoon storms, with a high near 88. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 71.  Saturday brings sunshine and a few possible afternoon storms, with a high near 89. Sunday will be partly sunny before storms become more likely during the afternoon. 🕊️ Obituaries: Ford Eugene Van Wert Jr.; Ronald Eric Casey; Sharron Annette Entrekin #CullmanToday #CullmanNews #MorningBrief #CullmanAL #LocalNews

🌜✨ As the stars begin to twinkle over Cullman, it's time to settle in for another enchanting episode of "Bedtime Stories," presented by Cullman Today.   Tonight, gather your little dreamers as Janet Chandler reads Look at the Moon. 📚🛌 Our ongoing Bedtime Stories series opens up a universe of imagination for children and adults alike. With each installment, a cherished member of our community steps into the role of the evening's storyteller. Their diverse voices come together to share stories that comfort, captivate and ignite curiosity. So put on pajamas, fluff up the pillows, and curl up with your kiddos as we deliver a delightful dose of nightly narrative magic. Let "Bedtime Stories" by Cullman Today be the gateway to sweet dreams and a peaceful night—for our children and the child in every one of us. 🌟📖 #BedtimeStories #CullmanToday #NightlyNarratives #CommunityStorytime

Cullman Today – Thursday, July 16, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: ⚖️ Cullman attorney Sara Baker taken into custody after bond revoked 🏆 Visit Cullman named Alabama Tourism Organization of the Year 🏛️ Colony seeks infrastructure grant as residents report power concerns #CullmanToday #CullmanNews #MorningBrief #CullmanAL #LocalNews ➕ Plus: 🏈 West Point prepares for a tough new region and another playoff push 🎭 Summer theater camp helps young performers build confidence and stage skills 🩸 The Link seeks donors for its July 27 community blood drive 🔬 Cullman students explore hands-on learning at Summer STEM Camp 🐱 Pet of the Week: Dusty Rose, a playful 12-week-old calico kitten with a big personality ☀️ Weather: Today will be mostly sunny with afternoon storms possible and a high near 86. Tonight looks mostly clear with a low around 70. Friday will be mostly sunny with another chance of afternoon storms and a high near 88. 🕊️ Obituaries: Judy Ann Moctezuma; Jody Lee White 📍 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

🌜✨ As the stars begin to twinkle over Cullman, it's time to settle in for another enchanting episode of "Bedtime Stories," presented by Cullman Today.   Tonight, gather your little dreamers as Janet Chandler reads Little Owl's Love. 📚🛌 Our ongoing Bedtime Stories series opens up a universe of imagination for children and adults alike. With each installment, a cherished member of our community steps into the role of the evening's storyteller. Their diverse voices come together to share stories that comfort, captivate and ignite curiosity. So put on pajamas, fluff up the pillows, and curl up with your kiddos as we deliver a delightful dose of nightly narrative magic. Let "Bedtime Stories" by Cullman Today be the gateway to sweet dreams and a peaceful night—for our children and the child in every one of us. 🌟📖 #BedtimeStories #CullmanToday #NightlyNarratives #CommunityStorytime

Cullman Today – Friday, July 10, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 🏛️ Vinemont weighs a town hall expansion and Highway 31 funding push 🌐 Fairview tables a Sprout Fiber agreement and opens new pickleball courts 🇺🇸 2nd Fridays brings America 250 festivities to downtown Cullman tonight ➕ Plus: 🏆 Wallace State's Randy Hammond named NC3 Lincoln Electric Instructor of the Year 🎭 Cullman Community Theatre plans "Beauty and the Beast Jr." youth production 🎒 Hanceville PTO launches backpack drive for local students 🦉 RISE Raptor Project brings birds of prey to the Cullman County Public Library ☀️ Weather: Today will be partly sunny, hot and humid, with a high near 90 and a few afternoon showers or storms possible. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 72. Tomorrow brings increasing rain chances and a high near 88. 🕊️ Obituaries: Nathan Ray Thomas 📍 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

🌜✨ As the stars begin to twinkle over Cullman, it's time to settle in for another enchanting episode of "Bedtime Stories," presented by Cullman Today. Tonight, gather your little dreamers as Debra Reynolds reads Don't Let The Pigeon Stay Up Late. 📚🛌 Our ongoing Bedtime Stories series opens up a universe of imagination for children and adults alike. With each installment, a cherished member of our community steps into the role of the evening's storyteller. Their diverse voices come together to share stories that comfort, captivate and ignite curiosity. So put on pajamas, fluff up the pillows, and curl up with your kiddos as we deliver a delightful dose of nightly narrative magic.  Let "Bedtime Stories" by Cullman Today be the gateway to sweet dreams and a peaceful night—for our children and the child in every one of us. 🌟📖  #BedtimeStories #CullmanToday #NightlyNarratives #CommunityStorytime

🌜✨ As the stars begin to twinkle over Cullman, it's time to settle in for another enchanting episode of "Bedtime Stories," presented by Cullman Today. Tonight, gather your little dreamers as Beverly Wilkerson reads A Little Emotional. 📚🛌 Our ongoing Bedtime Stories series opens up a universe of imagination for children and adults alike. With each installment, a cherished member of our community steps into the role of the evening's storyteller. Their diverse voices come together to share stories that comfort, captivate and ignite curiosity. So put on pajamas, fluff up the pillows, and curl up with your kiddos as we deliver a delightful dose of nightly narrative magic.  Let "Bedtime Stories" by Cullman Today be the gateway to sweet dreams and a peaceful night—for our children and the child in every one of us. 🌟📖 #BedtimeStories #CullmanToday #NightlyNarratives #CommunityStorytime

Cullman Today – Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 🍓 Alabama Strawberry Festival named Alabama's Best Music Festival by Alabama Magazine 🇺🇸 New Minuteman statue dedicated at Veterans Memorial Park 📷 Tribune reviews Cullman Flock camera records #CullmanToday #CullmanNews #MorningBrief #CullmanAL #LocalNews ➕ Plus: 🏃 Cullman runner Addison Vogelaar prepares for senior season ⚾ The Link invites Cullman County to the Rocket City Trash Pandas' Hometown Throwdown at Toyota Field 🎆 Smith Lake Park Fireworks Festival draws crowds despite heat 🍅 Alabama Extension warns growers about tomato spotted wilt virus 🙋 Hanceville seeks volunteers for America 250 celebration ☀️ Weather: Today will be mostly sunny and warm, with a high near 88 and a chance of showers and storms. Tonight looks partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Tomorrow brings another warm day with a high near 88 and more afternoon storm chances. 🕊️ Obituaries: Timmy Lemark Hines; Patsy Jo Wilson; Kitty Karla McClendon 📍 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

Cullman Today – Friday, June 26, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 🎁 Toys of Joy seeks early sponsors to help local children this Christmas 🎳 Cullman Bowling Center celebrates 50 years of memories 🇺🇸 Alabama joins America 250 celebration in D.C., with Hanceville planning local festivities ➕ Plus: 🍜 Country Wok owner Kenny Lee brings global flavor to Hanceville 🚒 Hanceville Fire & Rescue to host firefighter CPAT testing July 3 💵 Hospice draw down fundraiser to support patient care 🎬 Weekend family fun: Summer Movies at Art Park and Shrek the Musical ☀️ Weather: Today looks mostly sunny with a high near 88. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 72. Saturday brings more sunshine and a warmer feel, with a high near 89 and heat index values as high as 97. Sunday will be sunny with a high near 91. 🕊️ Obituaries: Debra Evelyn Burns; Rebecca Morris Eakin; Billy Joe Jackson; Gary Lee Lasdon 📍 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

Cullman Today – Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 🗳️ Cullman County runoff results are in, with 7,844 ballots cast locally 🚨 Cullman County EMA Director Tim Sartin takes on a statewide leadership role 🎾 Cullman City Schools puts $500,000 toward tennis court improvements in partnership with the City of Cullman ➕ Plus: 🥎 Hanceville's Kynzlee Farr reflects on faith, leadership and the Lady Bulldogs' run to state 🎹 Restoring Women Outreach sells donated instruments to support recovery housing 🚒 Hanceville library plans fire safety storytime for kids 🎬 Wallace State featured on "The College Tour" ☀️ Alabama EMA urges residents to prepare for extreme heat 🌦️ Weather: Today starts cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then gradually clears with a high near 85. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 72. Tomorrow brings a much better chance of rain, with a high near 82. 🕊️ Obituaries: Joshua Lee Goodin; David Richard Loyd; Susa Diane Wisner Malin; Alton Nail; Gregory Dewayne Williams 📍 Watch weekdays at 6:30 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube 📲 Website: https://CullmanTribune.com 📰 Subscribe: https://tribune.store 📱 App: https://cullman.app

🌜✨ As the stars begin to twinkle over Cullman, it's time to settle in for another enchanting episode of "Bedtime Stories," presented by Cullman Today. Tonight, gather your little dreamers as Stu Studeman reads Cows Can't Jump. 📚🛌 Our ongoing Bedtime Stories series opens up a universe of imagination for children and adults alike. With each installment, a cherished member of our community steps into the role of the evening's storyteller. Their diverse voices come together to share stories that comfort, captivate and ignite curiosity. So put on pajamas, fluff up the pillows, and curl up with your kiddos as we deliver a delightful dose of nightly narrative magic.  Let "Bedtime Stories" by Cullman Today be the gateway to sweet dreams and a peaceful night—for our children and the child in every one of us. 🌟📖 #BedtimeStories #CullmanToday #NightlyNarratives #CommunityStorytime

🌜✨ As the stars begin to twinkle over Cullman, it's time to settle in for another enchanting episode of "Bedtime Stories," presented by Cullman Today. Tonight, gather your little dreamers as Lindsey Dossey reads Goldilicious. 📚🛌 Our ongoing Bedtime Stories series opens up a universe of imagination for children and adults alike. With each installment, a cherished member of our community steps into the role of the evening's storyteller. Their diverse voices come together to share stories that comfort, captivate and ignite curiosity. So put on pajamas, fluff up the pillows, and curl up with your kiddos as we deliver a delightful dose of nightly narrative magic.  Let "Bedtime Stories" by Cullman Today be the gateway to sweet dreams and a peaceful night—for our children and the child in every one of us. 🌟📖 #BedtimeStories #CullmanToday #NightlyNarratives #CommunityStorytime