Heritage Shoppes moves forward | County approves incentive | Cook earns state honor
Release Date: 08/13/2026
Bedtime Stories – Janet Chandler reads The First Day of School
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🌜✨ 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 The First Day of School. 📚🛌 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,...
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Cullman Today – Friday, Aug. 14, 2026
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Cullman Today – Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 Here’s what’s making news in Cullman this morning: ⚖️ Former Cullman County detention deputy Payton Rohrscheib files a federal lawsuit alleging Sheriff Matt Gentry and Capt. Phillip Harris unlawfully seized and searched his cellphone after he reported what he believed was a cybersecurity vulnerability 💧 ADEM explains why Vista Lago would be the first NPDES-permitted direct wastewater discharge into Lewis Smith Lake 📞 Cullman Police warn residents about fraudulent fundraising calls claiming to support Shop with a Cop or other CPD programs...
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Bedtime Stories – Debra Reynolds Butler reads The Pigeon Finds A Hot Dog
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🌜✨ 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 Butler reads The Pigeon Finds A Hot Dog. 📚🛌 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...
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Heritage Shoppes moves forward | County approves incentive | Cook earns state honor
The Cullman Tribune
Cullman Today – Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 Here’s what’s making news in Cullman this morning: 🛍️ Cullman City Council moves forward with The Shoppes at Heritage Park, a planned 156,000-square-foot development expected to include 15-20 businesses 🏛️ Cullman County Commission approves its own incentive agreement for the Heritage project in a 3-2 vote 🎭 Cullman High School Theatre Director Wayne Cook is named Alabama’s 2026 Troupe Director of the Year ➕ Plus: 🚗 RESRG Automotive Alabama plans a nearly $11 million expansion expected to create 180 full-time jobs 🌉 Cullman...
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Bedtime Stories – Brenda Allison reads The Big Slide
The Cullman Tribune
🌜✨ 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 Brenda Allison reads The Big Slide. 📚🛌 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...
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Smith Lake wastewater permit | New shopping center | Community Connect
The Cullman Tribune
Cullman Today – August 12, 2026 Here’s what’s making news in Cullman this morning: 💧 ADEM issues what it says is the first NPDES permit allowing a direct treated-wastewater discharge into Lewis Smith Lake 🛍️ Cullman city and county leaders approve incentives for The Shoppes at Heritage Park, a new shopping center expected to bring national retailers to the area 🚒 Cullman Fire Rescue launches Community Connect, allowing residents and businesses to share important information with first responders ➕ Plus: 🏈 Fairview carries its winning standard into a new era under head...
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Bedtime Stories – Janet Chandler reads Katy's Last Minute Book Report
The Cullman Tribune
🌜✨ 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 Katy's Last Minute Book Report. 📚🛌 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...
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909 honor Christina Chambers | Whaley plans SRO expansion | Family loses home in fire
The Cullman Tribune
Cullman Today – Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026 Here’s what’s making news in Cullman this morning: 🏃 More than 900 runners and walkers honor Christina Chambers at the inaugural Twilight 5K 🏫 Sheriff-elect Chad Whaley outlines plans to expand school resource officer staffing and training 🔥 Community rallies around a Blountsville family of six after a fire destroys their home ➕ Plus: 🏈 Cold Springs prepares for a new region and a quarterback battle ahead of the 2026 season 📚 Cullman County library updates policies to meet new state requirements 🛠️ CATA lands a new contract...
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Bedtime Stories – Brenda Allison reads Little Blue Truck
The Cullman Tribune
🌜✨ 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 Brenda Allison reads Little Blue Truck. 📚🛌 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...
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Cullman High opens STEM center | R-4 zoning changes advance | Fairview student gives back
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Cullman Today – Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 Here’s what’s making news in Cullman this morning: 🔬 Cullman High officially opens its new STEM and career tech center 🏘️ Cullman planners recommend changes that would prohibit new detached single-family homes in R-4 districts 👑 Fairview student Jesslyn White uses her state pageant title to support children entering foster care ➕ Plus: 🏈 Good Hope returns QB Parker Johnson after a third-round playoff run 📚 Wallace State partners with area libraries to strengthen family literacy 🥕 Fall vegetable planting season begins across...
info_outlineCullman Today – Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026
Here’s what’s making news in Cullman this morning:
🛍️ Cullman City Council moves forward with The Shoppes at Heritage Park, a planned 156,000-square-foot development expected to include 15-20 businesses
🏛️ Cullman County Commission approves its own incentive agreement for the Heritage project in a 3-2 vote
🎭 Cullman High School Theatre Director Wayne Cook is named Alabama’s 2026 Troupe Director of the Year
➕ Plus:
🚗 RESRG Automotive Alabama plans a nearly $11 million expansion expected to create 180 full-time jobs
🌉 Cullman moves ahead with more than $20.3 million in funding for the St. Bernard Bridge replacement
🎩 Mr. Larry brings his final summer library magic show to Hanceville
👜 United Way seeks sponsors for its 2026 Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser
🎒 Cullman VFW hosts its third annual Back-to-School Bash
🐶 Pet of the Week: Socks, a 2-year-old Beagle-Terrier mix looking for a new home
☀️ Weather: Mostly sunny and hot today, with a 20% chance of afternoon storms and a high near 93. The heat index could reach 104. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 75. Friday will be sunny with a high near 94 and a heat index as high as 106.
🕊️ Obituaries: Delancy Huffstutler Gardner
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