The Cullman Tribune

Smith Lake Park shooting arrests | Cullmann birthday | Back-to-school tax holiday

Cullman Today – Friday, July 3, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 🚨 Two arrested after shots fired during disturbance at Smith Lake Park 🏛️ Cullman County Museum honors founder John G. Cullmann's birthday 🛍️ Back-to-school sales tax holiday set for July 17-19 ➕ Plus: 🌾 Parkside principal Caleb Elrod selected for A.L.F.A. Leaders 🎶 Summer concerts continue at Art Park every Thursday in July 🚁 Huey helicopter rides coming to Smith Lake Park on July 4 🐾 Pet safety reminders ahead of Independence Day fireworks 🎆 Hanceville America 250 celebration set for July 25 ☀️ Weather: Today will be hot and mostly sunny, with highs near 93 and heat index values up to 103. A few afternoon showers or storms are possible. Tonight, a chance of showers and storms remain, with a low around 74. Independence Day looks mostly sunny and hot, with highs near 93 and another chance for a few showers or storms. 🕊️ Obituaries: Cheyenne Rebecca Hilbert; Melvin Ray Barbee; Brittney Lynne Campbell; Cary van Mark Bennett 📍 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

Bedtime Stories – Cassie Ward reads The Story of Ferdinand

🌜✨ 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 Cassie Ward reads The Story of Ferdinand. 📚🛌 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

Smith Lake Park shooting | Run for Good 5K | Fireworks safety

Cullman Today – Thursday, July 2, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 🚨 Cullman County Sheriff's Office investigates a shooting near Smith Lake Park 🏃 First Run for Good 5K supports Good Samaritan Health Clinic 🎆 Officials urge fireworks safety ahead of the Fourth of July ➕ Plus: 🥨 Cullman seeks nominations for Oktoberfest Burgermeister and Christkindlmarkt Parade grand marshal 🔬 Cullman Christian School launches new Science Club 💼 Community job fair set for Thursday, July 9 🐶 Pet of the Week: Minnie — a 4-month-old German Shepherd at Cullman County Animal Shelter ☀️ Weather: Today will be hot, with a high near 95 and heat index values up to 106. A few showers or storms are possible late this afternoon. A slight chance of storms remain tonight with a low around 75. Friday stays hot and sunny, with another chance of afternoon storms, high near 94. 🕊️ Obituaries: Herman Leon Haney; Christopher Wayne Williams 📍 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

Bedtime Stories – Janet Chandler reads Hensel and Gretel: Ninja Chicks

🌜✨ 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 Hensel and Gretel: Ninja Chicks. 📚🛌 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

Heat advisory continues | Workforce Pell launches | Cullman firefighters train

Cullman Today – Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 🥵 Cullman County EMA urges heat safety as dangerous temperatures continue 🎓 Alabama launches Workforce Pell approval process for short-term training 🚒 Cullman Fire Rescue sharpens skills with hands-on firefighter training #CullmanToday #CullmanNews #MorningBrief #CullmanAL #LocalNews ➕ Plus: 🥎 Bentley Childers reflects on her Hanceville athletic career 🏅 Sheriff's Youth Leadership Academy graduates its largest class yet 📚 Wallace State enrolls students in new Social Work Technician program 💙 Megan Little receives Future Philanthropist Scholarship 🎤 Cullman's Got Talent to support local libraries ☀️ Weather: Today will be sunny with a high near 93, but heat index values could reach 105. There is a chance of afternoon showers and storms. Tonight looks partly cloudy with a low around 75. Thursday will be mostly sunny and hotter, with a high near 95. 🕊️ Obituaries: Jerry Dale Holmes; Doug Farley; Gladys Mae Wisener; Shelbie Dean Harris; Julia Edwards Wyatt 📍 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