New arrest in spa case | 2nd Chick-fil-A this fall | West Point High opens multipurpose facility


Cullman Today – August 21, 2025

Here’s what’s making news in Cullman this morning:
🔎 New arrest in Infusion Wellness and Spa investigation — CPD arrests Kody Ray Smith; owner Whitney Cheatham was charged Aug. 16; Kelvin Neil Cheatham remains wanted
🍗 Second Chick-fil-A coming to north Cullman — opening mid-November at 5411 Alabama Highway 157; hiring begins the week of Sept. 15
🏫 West Point High opens multipurpose facility — first of its kind in the county for band, football and school events

➕ Plus:
⛳ Auburn’s Jackson Koivun earns the McCormack Medal; Walker Cup in September
🏈 Alabama QB Ty Simpson named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm watch list
⛪ St. Paul’s hosts Gottesdienst German service — Mon., Sept. 30, 6 p.m.
👮 Wallace State Police to host FBI-LEEDA Executive Leadership Institute in spring 2026
🏞️ East Side Park upgrades advance — inclusive playground, courts, dog park and more
🐾 Pet of the Week: “Amber,” a 3-month-old tortoiseshell ready for adoption
☀️ Weather: Partly sunny today near 88°, slight afternoon shower possible. Tonight partly cloudy around 68°.
🕊️ Obituaries: Ronald Dale Woodard; Dezmond Thomas Rickman; JoEllen “Jody” Leigh Carnes; Edsal Earl Flanigan Sr.

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