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🌱 How the downtown Stiefelmeyer Building fire is impacting Cullman today
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In today's newsletter:
- How the downtown Stiefelmeyer Building fire is impacting Cullman today
- See how a $1.5M theater project could reshape downtown Cullman
- What $6 million in new classrooms means for Cullman County students
Also on today's calendar: The Pantry at The Link and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Very warm with sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 83, low: 47.
- Sunday: Cooler; windy in the morning, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Historic downtown Cullman landmark destroyed in fire, affecting businesses and traffic (256today.com) — A major fire has destroyed the historic Stiefelmeyer Building in downtown Cullman, forcing early dismissal for Cullman City Schools, rerouting traffic, and knocking out power for nearby businesses. Firefighters spent hours containing the blaze, which displaced up to 15 businesses and erased one of the city’s oldest commercial landmarks. Officials say the cause remains under investigation as the community absorbs the loss. 
2. Community theater receives $750K ARC grant for building renovation (cullmantimes.com) — Cullman has secured a $750,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant, matched locally for a $1.5 million project to turn the former First United Pentecostal Church downtown into a 200-seat Community Theater Center. City leaders say the venue will anchor local arts groups, boost already surging tourism, and support dozens of nearby downtown businesses with year-round performances and events.
3. Cullman County Schools invest nearly $6 million to expand capacity (abc3340.com) — Cullman County Schools are spending nearly $6 million on new classroom additions at the Child Development Center and Hanceville Middle School to ease overcrowding and replace aging buildings. The projects add permanent classrooms, libraries and storm shelters, phasing out portables and improving safety and learning conditions for local students without taking on new debt.
4. PREP SOCCER: Meharg scores twice as Cullman seals area with 3-0 win over Mortimer Jordan (cullmantribune.com) — Cullman High’s boys soccer team clinched the area title at home with a 3-0 win over Mortimer Jordan, highlighted by two goals from Grayson Meharg. Coming off the girls’ 8-0 rout, the Bearcats controlled the match and now turn their focus to next week’s first-round state playoff matchup.
5. Three Alabama high school students honored as APT's 2026 Young Heroes (aldailynews.com) — A Cullman High School student is among three Alabama teens honored as Alabama Public Television’s 2026 Young Heroes, each receiving a $10,000 scholarship and other prizes. The story highlights how Cullman’s Grayson Gay and the other honorees overcame serious health and personal hardships, and shares their college plans and advice for younger students. Their interviews will air on APTV’s Capitol Journal: Week in Review.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Scott Ivey - Solo Acoustic
Puckett's Restaurant, 6076 AL-157, Cullman
7:30 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Cullman Ballet Theatre School 53rd Annual Recital Performances
Hartselle High School Auditorium
1:00 pm -
Varsity Baseball vs. Good Hope
Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
4:30 pm -
Business After Hours: Birdie Box
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce , 1929 2nd Avenue SW , Cullman
5:00 pm -
The Pantry at The Link
The Link of Cullman County , 708 9th St SE , Cullman
9:00 am -
Softball @ Falkville V
Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
4:30 pm -
The Pilot Club Fashion Show & Luncheon
The Venue at Cotton Creek .
11:00 am -
2026 Young Professionals Entreprenuer Panel
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce
11:30 am
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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JV Baseball @ Addison
Vinemont Middle School Cullman, AL 35057
4:30 pm -
V/JV Baseball @ Addison
Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
4:30 pm -
Scott Ivey - Acoustic
Puckett's Restaurant , 6076 AL-157 , Cullman
12:30 pm -
Cullman Ballet Theatre School 53rd Annual Recital Performances
Hartselle High School Auditorium
1:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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