Prescription-fraud arrest: 25 charges | $347K for Jack’s in Fairview | Dodge City road fixes


Cullman Today – August 18, 2025

Here’s what’s making news in Cullman this morning:
🚔 CPD: Cullman woman faces 25 charges in forged-prescription, drug-trafficking case
🍔 Fairview secures $347K for sewer upgrades to support new Jack’s; opening targeted for early 2026
🛣️ Dodge City approves tractor purchase and road work; Park Road repair estimated at $190K

➕ Plus:
🧓 ‘Staying Alive’ ’70s Senior Health Fair — Sept. 18, 9:30 a.m.–noon, Active Adult Center (free lunch, vaccines)
🎭 Packed forum shapes plans for Cullman Community Theatre at the historic church site
⚾ “Cullman Oktoberfest Takeover” packs Toyota Field; benefits Curt’s Closet
🚨 Cullman EMA hosts regional FEMA Basic PIO training
🏈 Sports: Bearcats open Friday at Oliver Woodard Stadium vs. Bob Jones under new Head Coach Trent Walker.
☀️ Weather: Sunny and hot today, high near 94. Heat Advisory from 10 a.m. today through 8 p.m. Tuesday.
🕊️ Obituaries: Elma “Joyce” Frye VanMeter; Patricia Dean-Ponder

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