Smith Lake Park shooting arrests | Cullmann birthday | Back-to-school tax holiday

Cullman Today – Friday, July 3, 2026 Here’s what’s making news in Cullman this morning: 🚨 Two arrested after shots fired during disturbance at Smith Lake Park 🏛️ Cullman County Museum honors founder John G. Cullmann’s birthday 🛍️ Back-to-school sales tax holiday set for July 17-19 ➕ Plus: 🌾 Parkside principal Caleb Elrod selected for A.L.F.A. Leaders 🎶 Summer concerts continue at Art Park every Thursday in July 🚁 Huey helicopter rides coming to Smith Lake Park on July 4 🐾 Pet safety reminders ahead of Independence Day fireworks 🎆 Hanceville America 250 celebration set for July 25 ☀️ Weather: Today will be hot and mostly sunny, with highs near 93 and heat index values up to 103. A few afternoon showers or storms are possible. Tonight, a chance of showers and storms remain, with a low around 74. Independence Day looks mostly sunny and hot, with highs near 93 and another chance for a few showers or storms. 🕊️ Obituaries: Cheyenne Rebecca Hilbert; Melvin Ray Barbee; Brittney Lynne Campbell; Cary van Mark Bennett 📍 Watch weekdays at 6:30 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube 📲 Website: https://CullmanTribune.com 📰 Subscribe: https://tribune.store 📱 App: https://cullman.app #CullmanToday #CullmanNews #MorningBrief #CullmanAL #LocalNews