City seeks input on 5-year plan | Students build ‘digital lockers’ | DHR expands Imagination Library


Cullman Today – August 22, 2025

Here’s what’s making news in Cullman this morning:
🗺️ City seeks public input on 2026–31 strategic plan — survey live now
🎒 East Elementary students design “digital lockers” with Canva and AI avatars
📚 DHR expands Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library — Alabama foster children (0–5) auto-enrolled

➕ Plus:
🏈 Auburn to mark “Pat Dye Field” at the 25s; debut Sept. 6 vs. Ball State
⚠️ EMA warns of Amazon “refund for recall” text scam — delete, don’t click
🤖 4-H robotics interest meeting Sept. 4 (VEX IQ and V5)
🎣 Bassfest returns Oct. 4 to Smith Lake Park — $15,000 top prize
🎟️ Cullman High issues new stadium rules (no backpacks, no re-entry; adult required through 8th grade)
☀️ Weather: Mostly sunny today near 88; spotty storms Saturday; lows upper 60s
🕊️ Obituaries: Glenn Allen Ward; Calvin David Ramey

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