The Cullman Tribune

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The Cullman Tribune podcast highlights current news from around Cullman County.

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August 18, 20264 min

Bedtime Stories – Debra Reynolds Butler reads The Pigeon Needs A Bath

🌜✨ 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 Needs A Bath. 📚🛌 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

August 17, 202615 min

Cullman makes Hallmark Top 25 | City Schools rank among state's best | Vista Lago questions

Cullman Today – Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 🎄 Cullman is named one of 25 finalists in Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Town Contest 📚 Cullman City Schools ranks in Alabama's top 10 in English Language Arts, Math and Science 💧 The Tribune's continuing Vista Lago review separates what the wastewater permit establishes from questions that remain ➕ Plus: 🏈 Vinemont takes on East Lawrence in preseason jamboree action 🎒 Hanceville Knapsacks for Kids seeks support after packing 3,800 weekend food bags last school year 🤝 Auburn's Cary Center, the Cullman Area Chamber and Wallace State team up for nonprofit training 🚁 Cullman Police unveils a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter 🚒 Hanceville Fire Rescue adds an infrared sauna as part of its firefighter health and safety efforts 🌡️ Weather: Dangerous heat continues today with a high near 96 and heat index values as high as 108. There's also a chance of thunderstorms late this afternoon and tonight, with a low around 74. Tomorrow sees sunny skies and a high near 92. 🕊️ Obituaries: Glenn E. 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

August 17, 20266 min

Bedtime Stories – Valerie Lewis reads Make A Trade, Charlie Brown

🌜✨ 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 Valerie Lewis reads Make A Trade, Charlie Brown. 📚🛌 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

August 16, 20263 min

Bedtime Stories – Heather Wood reads Tad And Dad

🌜✨ 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 Heather Wood reads Tad And Dad. 📚🛌 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

August 15, 20267 min

Bedtime Stories – Janet Chandler reads The First Day of School

🌜✨ 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, 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

August 14, 202612 min

Cullman Today – Friday, Aug. 14, 2026

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 ➕ Plus: 🗳️ Cullman County Democrats set their quadrennial organizing meeting for Aug. 22 🚌 ALEA urges drivers to slow down and stay alert as students return to school 🤝 Spotlight on Zach Lee and his years of service to the Cullman community 🍽️ Cullman Senior Center seeks volunteers to deliver meals to homebound residents 🥵 Weather: Cullman County is under a Heat Advisory through 7 p.m. Sunday. Today will be sunny with a high near 94 and a heat index around 105. Saturday reaches about 95, with Sunday near 96. 🕊️ Obituaries: Patricia Ann Walden 📍 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

August 14, 20263 min

Bedtime Stories – Debra Reynolds Butler reads The Pigeon Finds A Hot Dog

🌜✨ 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 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

August 13, 202615 min

Heritage Shoppes moves forward | County approves incentive | Cook earns state honor

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 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 📍 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

August 13, 20263 min

Bedtime Stories – Brenda Allison reads The Big Slide

🌜✨ 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 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

August 12, 202615 min

Smith Lake wastewater permit | New shopping center | Community Connect

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 coach Brian Simmons 🩺 Wallace State celebrates more than 120 nursing students at its August pinning ceremony 🚗 ALEA says Alabama's student driver license eligibility rules under Taylor's Law have not changed 🎄 Hanceville seeks vendors and entertainment for its Holly Market this December 🌹 Cullman Community Theatre holds youth auditions Saturday for Disney's "Beauty and the Beast JR." ☀️ Weather: Today will be mostly sunny with a slight chance of afternoon storms and a high near 90. The heat index could reach 101. Tonight sees a slight chance of storms with a low around 73. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny and hotter, with a high near 92 and heat index values up to 103. 📍 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