Cullman officer charged with domestic violence | Sheriff seeks missing teen | Berlin paving plan


Cullman Today – Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

Here’s what’s making news in Cullman this morning:
🚔 Cullman police officer charged with domestic violence; placed on leave
🔎 Sheriff’s Office asks for help finding missing juvenile Jonathan Victor Smith
🏛️ Berlin approves new maintenance contracts; moves ahead on town parking lot paving plan

➕ Plus:
🏀 Regional hoops: Meek girls advance; Addison boys reach Elite Eight for first time in 54 years; Cold Springs girls roll; Cold Springs boys upset No. 1 Decatur Heritage in OT
☘️ Hanceville Irish Festival: A full day of live music, arts and crafts, food vendors and family fun downtown – Saturday, March 14
📸 The Link mini photo shoots: Quick 10-minute spring or Easter sessions supporting local family programs – March 7–8
🐣 Seniors Easter egg hunt: Prize eggs, lunch and a grand prize for adults 55 and older – Wednesday, March 25
🍽️ Child Nutrition substitute orientation: Training for anyone who wants to substitute in school cafeterias – Wednesday, March 18
☀️ Weather: Today will be mostly cloudy with a high near 70. Tonight stays mostly cloudy with a low around 58, and a slight chance of showers. Tomorrow turns partly sunny with a high near 76, with a slight chance of a shower after noon. Tomorrow night looks wet — showers likely with a chance of a thunderstorm after midnight, low around 57.

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