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In today's newsletter:

  • How Cullman’s giant Christmas arch could reshape holiday tourism downtown
  • Which Cullman neighborhoods saw the most crime reports this past week?
  • How Alabama’s new medical marijuana rules will play out in Cullman

Also on today's calendar: Cullman Community Lions Club Meeting and 1 more event.

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 53 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 57, low: 44.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 60 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cullman Christkindlmarkt's walk-on Christmas arch is world's largest (cullmantribune.com) — Cullman has unveiled a record-breaking walk-on Christmas arch at Depot Park, now the signature feature of the growing Christkindlmarkt. City leaders say the towering structure honors Cullman’s German heritage, draws hundreds of thousands of visitors, and could generate tens of millions in local economic impact while becoming a beloved annual holiday landmark.
   

2. Arrests and Incidents reported December 15, 2025 (cullmantribune.com) — Law enforcement agencies in Cullman and Cullman County have released detailed reports of recent arrests and incidents, including drug charges, domestic violence, thefts and traffic-related offenses. Residents can see where crimes occurred, which agencies handled them, and how busy local deputies and officers have been over the past several days.
   

3. Alabama approves medical marijuana licenses. Here's what's legal (montgomeryadvertiser.com) — Cullman is slated to get one of Alabama’s first medical cannabis dispensaries, operated by CCS of Alabama, as the state finally moves its long-delayed program forward. Residents should know that only registered patients can buy non-smokable products like capsules, tinctures, and creams, while recreational marijuana remains illegal with significant penalties for possession.
   

4. St. Bernard students sponsor local children in need for Christmas (cullmantimes.com) — Students at St. Bernard Prep are teaming up with Cullman ministry Curt’s Closet to sponsor five Cullman County children in need this Christmas, turning grief into service. Their school-wide effort honors late classmate Sarah Cumbie and supports a beloved local nonprofit that continues to brighten holidays for families across the county.
   

5. LOCAL SPORTS: West Point's Maddox Chapman named Athlete of the Week (cullmantimes.com) — Cullman-area hoops fans can celebrate West Point senior Maddox Chapman, who dominated three recent games to earn Athlete of the Week honors. The roundup also spotlights strong performances from Cullman, Good Hope, Fairview, Hanceville, Vinemont, Holly Pond, Addison, and Cold Springs players, giving local readers a quick look at who’s heating up on the court.
   

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