Cullman Today

Cullman Today – Thursday, June 18, 2026

Here’s what’s making news in Cullman this morning:
🚨Blount County man faces felony animal cruelty charges in Hanceville-area cat poisonings
⚖️ Terry Lelan Turney sentenced to 22 years in 2020 burglary case
⚖️ Tyler Dwight Dooley sentenced to two 99-year terms in 2020 double-fatal shooting
🎓 Cullman City Schools recognizes Isaac Heinze for a perfect ACT score

➕ Plus:
🏅 Wallace State student-athletes earn ACCC academic honors
✝️ St. Paul’s Lutheran School opens enrollment for 2026-27
👑 Elizabeth Smith named 2027 Cullman County Distinguished Young Woman
🏛️ Cullman County Museum offers free admission July 2 for founder’s birthday
🐱 Pet of the Week: Coco — a 3-month-old chocolate tortie
☔ Weather: Today looks soggy, with showers and storms likely and a high near 80. Tonight stays cloudy with more rain possible and a low around 69. Juneteenth brings more showers and storms, with a high near 83.
🕊️ Obituaries: Darrell Ray Maddox; Nancy Elizabeth Baker

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Bedtime Stories – Beverly Wilkerson reads Mindful

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

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Bedtime Stories – Stu Studeman reads Cows Can't Jump

Downtown Cullman rocks around the block

The Cullman community stepped back in time on Friday night, transforming downtown into a block party for the June edition of"2nd Fridays. Hosted by the Cullman Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, the "Rock Around the Block" event drew massive crowds for an evening of family-friendly fun.

Attendees enjoyed a massive classic car show, live music across three different stages, local vendors and a wide variety of food trucks.

If you missed out on the June festivities, mark your calendar! The next 2nd Fridays event will take place on July 2nd, featuring a special patriotic theme to celebrate America's upcoming 250th birthday.