Flock review turns to Hanceville | Utility rates approved | Tribune earns 39 statewide honors

Flock review turns to Hanceville | Utility rates approved | Tribune earns 39 statewide honors

Cullman Today – Thursday, July 9, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 📷 The Tribune's Flock camera review continues with Hanceville and Wallace State 💧 Cullman City Council approves new sanitation, sewer and water rates 🏆 The Cullman Tribune, Community Matters and Cullman Today earn 39 statewide honors ➕ Plus: 🎓 Wallace State and Athens State create a new early childhood education pathway 🚧 ALDOT seeks public input on Alabama's long-term transportation plan 🎂 Cards requested for Roy Drinkard's 106th birthday 🐱 Pet of the Week: Macie Moo — a calm and affectionate tortoiseshell cat, ready for a loving home 🕊️ Obituaries: Nathaniel Putnam Hutchinson; James Wheeler Daniel; Jean Wynn 🌤️ Weather: Today starts with patchy fog before turning mostly sunny, with a high near 88 and a chance of afternoon showers and storms. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 71. Tomorrow looks mostly sunny and hotter, with a high near 89 and showers and storms possible after lunch. 📍 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 – Robert Lindsey reads Wherever You Go... I Go

🌜✨ 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 Robert Lindsey reads Wherever You Go... I Go. 📚🛌 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

Flags lowered for fallen firefighter | Lake Catoma ramp reopens | Willow Path fundraiser

Cullman Today – Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 🕊️ Flags at Cullman City Hall lowered as Alabama honors fallen wildland firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson 🚤 Lake Catoma boat ramp will temporarily reopen this weekend while improvement work continues 🎷 The Willow Path plans a New Orleans-inspired "Night in the French Quarter" fundraiser #CullmanToday #CullmanNews #MorningBrief #CullmanAL #LocalNews ➕ Plus: 🎶 Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts presents "I Am a Pilgrim" 🍎 Cullman County Schools students will receive free breakfast and lunch this school year 🚒 Hanceville Fire Department hosts firefighter physical ability testing ⚠️ Cullman Electric linemen receive work zone safety training ☀️ Weather: Today looks mostly sunny and warm, with a high near 88 and a chance of afternoon showers and storms. Tonight, storms could linger before midnight, with lows around 70. Tomorrow brings more summer sunshine, with another chance of showers and storms and a high near 89. 🕊️ Obituaries: Gary Lee Aris; Susan Marie Smith; Timothy Irvin Hogland; Harold Lee Wilhite 📍 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 – Beverly Wilkerson reads A Little Emotional

🌜✨ 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

Strawberry Festival wins Best of Bama | Minuteman statue | Flock camera review

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