Cullman Today – October 6, 2025
Here’s what’s making news this morning:
🚨 Smith Lake — Grand jury indicts MLF pro Flint Davis on manslaughter and assault charges in April crash
🛣️ Hanceville — Billy J. Smith, 44, killed in predawn U.S. Highway 31 crash
🏫 Wallace State — Teamwork spotlight: top-three national ranking; lawmakers deliver $28M+ in extra facility funding and $10M+ for workforce/dual-enrollment
➕ Plus
🏈 Sports: Vinemont erupts for a school-record 78–42 win; Fairview outlasts Russellville 35–28; Cold Springs blanks West End 28–0; Good Hope 48–8; Addison 45–0; Meek 58–6; Cullman falls 24–0 at Hartselle
🌲 Field trips return to Forty Acre Wood Nov. 1 (grades 1–7; $10/student; teachers free)
🤝 Rise & Shine Hope Ranch offers no-cost rest and renewal for local heroes
🌾 $150K in ag scholarships statewide; Cullman’s Luke Troutman among honorees
🎬 “The College Tour” films at Wallace State Oct. 7–9; Lunch & Learn Oct. 9
☀️ Weather: Passing showers early, then sunshine; high near 81. Warmer Tuesday with late-day storms possible
🕊️ Obituaries: Jayne Byrd “Cha Cha” Autry; Billy James Smith; Sharron Diane Gibson Jenkins
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Here’s what’s making news this morning:
🚨 Smith Lake — Grand jury indicts MLF pro Flint Davis on manslaughter and assault charges in April crash
🛣️ Hanceville — Billy J. Smith, 44, killed in predawn U.S. Highway 31 crash
🏫 Wallace State — Teamwork spotlight: top-three national ranking; lawmakers deliver $28M+ in extra facility funding and $10M+ for workforce/dual-enrollment
➕ Plus
🏈 Sports: Vinemont erupts for a school-record 78–42 win; Fairview outlasts Russellville 35–28; Cold Springs blanks West End 28–0; Good Hope 48–8; Addison 45–0; Meek 58–6; Cullman falls 24–0 at Hartselle
🌲 Field trips return to Forty Acre Wood Nov. 1 (grades 1–7; $10/student; teachers free)
🤝 Rise & Shine Hope Ranch offers no-cost rest and renewal for local heroes
🌾 $150K in ag scholarships statewide; Cullman’s Luke Troutman among honorees
🎬 “The College Tour” films at Wallace State Oct. 7–9; Lunch & Learn Oct. 9
☀️ Weather: Passing showers early, then sunshine; high near 81. Warmer Tuesday with late-day storms possible
🕊️ Obituaries: Jayne Byrd “Cha Cha” Autry; Billy James Smith; Sharron Diane Gibson Jenkins
📍 Watch weekdays at 6:30 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube
📲 Website: https://CullmanTribune.com
📰 Subscribe: https://tribune.store
📱 App: https://cullman.app