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🌱 Cullman police investigate fatal pedestrian crash on 2nd Avenue NW.

Cullman, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Cullman! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Cullman police investigate fatal pedestrian crash on 2nd Avenue NW.
  • What troopers say happened in Thursday’s fatal Cullman County crash
  • What’s still ahead at Cullman’s Oktoberfest this weekend?

Also on today's calendar: Cullman Oktoberfest-Geisterführung. Cullman Historic Haunts Walk. Oct. 3. and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 76, low: 63.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Donna Butler of Cullman was killed Thursday night after being struck by (mycullmantv.com) — A Cullman woman, Donna Butler, died after being struck by two vehicles while crossing 2nd Avenue NW Thursday night, and police are still investigating the crash. Officers responded around 9:21 p.m., and Butler later died at a local hospital, with the Cullman Police Department’s Traffic Homicide Unit handling the ongoing case.
   

2. Cullman woman killed in crash after being struck by two vehicles (wvtm13.com) — A 73-year-old Cullman woman died Thursday after her car was hit by two vehicles on Alabama 69 at Cullman County 747, about nine miles east of Vinemont. State troopers say she was not wearing a seat belt when a Cullman driver’s Ford Focus struck her Hyundai, which was then hit by a Baileyton man’s Ford F-250. The crash remains under investigation.
   

3. Ribbon cutting, keg tapping, more kick off Cullman Oktoberfest 2026 (cullmantribune.com) — Cullman’s 2026 Oktoberfest is in full swing this weekend at Depot Park, with free admission, multiple biergartens, rides, contests, and live music. Events continue through Sunday, including races, wiener dog competitions, family activities, and headline performances, all centered right in downtown Cullman for residents to enjoy.
   

4. Oktoberfest Walking Tours continue this weekend (cullmantribune.com) — Cullman residents can still join free Oktoberfest walking tours this weekend, starting at the Cullman County Museum downtown. Three themed routes explore local history, dramatic town stories, and stained-glass church art, with appearances from current Burgermeister Edgar Veigl and sign-ups offered on a first-come basis before each tour.
   

5. PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman falls to Jasper 31-6 in region matchup (cullmantribune.com) — Cullman High’s Bearcats fell 31-6 to Jasper in Thursday’s region football matchup, despite big kickoff returns and a first-half touchdown. The game, televised as the AHSAA Game of the Week, saw penalties and stalled drives hurt Cullman, which now turns its focus to a road game at Gardendale next Friday.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday October 3
  • Oktoberfest Run 2026
    Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, 301 2nd Ave SW, Cullman
    8:00 am
  • Gatorade XC Classic (Jesse Owens)
    Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
    8:00 am
  • Farm Kids Club – Turtles, Tortoises, and Terrapins (Cullman) →
    North Alabama Agriplex - John T. Williamson Heritage Center, 1714 Tallyho St SW, Cullman
    10:00 am
  • Bama Baroque
    Grace Episcopal Church, 305 Arnold Street NE, Cullman
    4:00 pm
    • Tuesday October 6
  • VB @ Susan Moore w/ Corner
    Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Whether you’re trick-or-treating, driving, or celebrating at home, follow these simple tips to keep the fun spooky—not scary.
    Reflective costumes, flashlights, slower speeds, and careful candy checks can make all the difference. Have a happy and safe Halloween! Read our… (Nextdoor )
  • The Tenth Annual “Share Your Smile with Alabama” photo contest seeks to promote oral health by featuring photographs of third grade students’ smiles.
    Read our full news release at tinyurl.com/38re4mh3. (Nextdoor )
  • Outback Steakhouse posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Cullman. Apply here.
  • Serra Automotive Group posted a job opening for Assistant Parts Manager in Cullman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cullman here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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