City seeks input on 5-year plan | Students build AI ‘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   📍 Watch weekdays at 6:30 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube 📲 Website: https://CullmanTribune.com 📰 Subscribe: https://tribune.store 📱 App: https://cullman.app