Cullman City Schools scores record 97 | New county commissioners | Christmas gift drive

❄️ UPDATE: The National Weather Service has upgraded to a Freeze Warning for tonight and Saturday night, with lows as cold as 26. Protect pipes, plants and pets.

Cullman Today – Friday, Nov. 13, 2026

Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning:

🏫 Cullman City Schools earns record-high 97 on Alabama State Report Card

🏛️ Kenneth Walker and Richard Barnett sworn in as Cullman County commissioners

🎁 Kids Loving Kids seeks Christmas donations for local children; registration open through Nov. 23

➕ Plus:

🏀 County basketball teams win six of eight games at Veterans Day Tip-Off Classic

🏈 Playoff Friday: Vinemont, Good Hope, Cold Springs and Addison battle for quarterfinal spots

🎄 Cullman County Senior Christmas Party reservations now open

🎅 Baileyton announces Dec. 4 Christmas tree lighting

🥞 Berlin Volunteer Fire Department plans Pancake Breakfast with Santa

🎄 Good Hope seeks entries for its "Be the Light" Christmas parade

☀️ Weather: Sunny and cold today, with a high near 51. Saturday brings sunshine and a high near 52, with warmer temperatures arriving next week.

🕊️ Obituaries: Tina Marie Whiting; Loretta Jean Lowe

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