Cullman Today – Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 👮 Chief Deputy Brett Holmes retiring; Major Matt Hogue promoted 🏛️ Cullman City Council recognizes city employees and local achievements 🛍️ Dodge City joins Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday; human trafficking awareness proclamation ➕ Plus: 🏀 Vinemont edges Good Hope 61-59 for the No. 2 county seed 🏀 Addison splits with Curry — boys win 74-55, girls fall 45-32 🏆 County tournament brackets are set — all games at Tom Drake Coliseum at Wallace State 💳 Alabama EBT cards will block online and out-of-state purchases by default starting Thursday, Jan. 22 🍲 Empty Bowls chili dinner: Monday, Feb. 16, 4–6:30 p.m., at First United Methodist Church — $15 tickets benefit Cullman Caring for Kids ☕ Sugar & Steam in Holly Pond: In-house baked goods and specialty coffee drinks, plus catering and local delivery within five miles for qualifying orders 🏫 Cullman Middle School celebrates Phase II expansion ☀️ Weather: Today, showers likely around midday with a high near 50. Tonight, a few showers early, then clearing and colder with lows around 21. Tomorrow stays sunny but chilly with a high near 36. 🕊️ Obituaries: Jacki Marie Jacobs; June Evelyn Jones; James Cecil "Jimmy" Jones 📍 Watch weekdays at 6:30 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube 📲 Website: https://CullmanTribune.com 📰 Subscribe: https://tribune.store 📱 App: https://cullman.app