Cullman Today, Friday, Oct. 9

0:01 Good morning, Cullman. Thank you for tuning in to Cullman Today. I'm your

0:12 host, Crystal Corley, and today is Friday, October 9th. We have a lot to

0:17 look at at local news today, including a new plan for wastewater at the Vista

0:21 Lago development on Smith Lake, MS Awareness Day in Cullman, and a sweet new spot coming to town. All this plus

0:29 sports, weather, and more. But for now, let's dive into the top stories happening in Cullman today.

0:37 The developer behind Vista Lago on Smith Lake has filed a new plan for how the

0:42 development would handle its treated wastewater. The current state permit allows treated waste water to be

0:49 discharged into Ryan Creek on Smith Lake. The new proposal would instead send that treated water into about 4

0:56 acres of underground drip fields on the property. Lead developer Nathan Stoops says every gallon would still go through

1:04 the same treated plant first. The only change is where the treated water goes

1:09 once it leaves the plant. The Smith Lake Environmental Preservation Committee had called for an alternative to discharging

1:16 into the lake. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management is reviewing the request, but has not yet approved.

1:24 Next up, Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed October 17th as multiple sclerosis awareness day in Cullman. It

1:32 lines up with the Moveover MS walk Saturday, October 17th from 8:00 a.m. to

1:38 noon at Heritage Park on the Olive Street side. The walk is free with live

1:44 music from the Overtones as well as a free breakfast and a Halloween costume

1:48 contest for the kids. Mayor Jacobs says people in our community live with MS

1:54 every day and he wants them to know they have our support. You can register for

1:59 free at msviewsandnews.org. To finish out our top stories, if you love a good beignet, this one's for you.

2:09 Beignetes and Brews is planning a new shop in Cullman, complete with a drive-thru. The company lists the

2:15 location at 1269 Second Avenue Northwest at Redstone Marketplace as coming soon. The shop serves New Orleans style

2:24 beignes made fresh to order along with specialty coffee, breakfast croissants, and more. An opening date has yet to be

2:32 announced. And that's our top stories for today. We'll take a quick break and

2:36 be right back with sports. >>

3:00 >> Hello and welcome back. Now it's time to find out what's going on in the world of

3:03 sports. Cullman fell on the road last night, losing to Gardenell 55 to29. And

3:10 tonight, eight more local teams take the field with the biggest matchup in good

3:15 hope. The Raiders have won five straight and remain unbeaten in region play. They'll host Fairview, which comes in

3:22 riding a twoame winning streak. Elsewhere, unbeaten Addison travels to Cherokee while Cold Springs visits

3:29 Midfield looking to bounce back from its first loss. Hansful heads to Edawal. Holly Pond host Gleno and Vinemont

3:37 welcomes Hoax Bluff. Meek travels to Bell Green and West Point host Hamilton. All eight games are region matchups.

3:46 Kickoff is at seven and you can follow live scores at colemanscoreboard.com. We'll have a full recap of Thursday and

3:54 Friday night's action on Monday. And that covers sports for today, but make sure to check with the Cullman Tribune

4:00 each day for the latest in sports coverage from across the area. We will

4:04 be back right after this message. Still refreshing three different pages to find one score? There is a better

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4:34 Now it's time to speed things up with your four and four. Four stories in

4:38 under four minutes. First up, looking for something fun with the family this weekend? Cullman

4:46 Community Theat's not so scary stories in the park is back. This year's free

4:52 show puts a funny everything goes wrong twist on Frankenstein and Dr. Jackal and

4:57 Mr. Hyde. And the Phantom of the Opera may even make a return. Shows are this

5:03 Sunday and the next two Sundays at 4:00 and 5:30 p.m. at the Cullman Art Park.

5:08 And there's a playground for the kiddos, too, of course. Next, for the

5:13 students, here's a chance to earn some money for school. Cullman BFW Post2214 is inviting middle school and

5:20 high school students to enter two essay contests. This year's theme is What a

5:26 Veteran Taught Me About America. The top national prizes are $5,000 for middle schoolers and a $35,000 scholarship for

5:34 high schoolers. Entries are due October 31st, and you can find details on the

5:39 Cullman VFW Post 2214 Facebook page. Next, you can mark your calendars for

5:46 Cullman Police Department's 9th annual trunk or treat Friday, October 30th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the CPD

5:53 parking lot. Chief Joey Duncan says they'll have about 75,000 pieces of candy, and the officers are

6:00 already having fun getting their trunks and costumes ready. And finally, Alabama trees are getting ready to put

6:08 on their annual fall color show. Alabama Extension says colors typically peak in late October and early November. But

6:16 have you ever wondered what makes leaves change colors? During spring and summer, a pigment called clear

6:23 chlorophyll gives leaves their green color. But as days get shorter and nights get cooler, trees produce less

6:30 chlorophyll, allowing hidden yellows and oranges to shine through. Meanwhile, sugars trapped in the leaves can help

6:37 create those brilliant reds and purples. Alabama extension horiculturist Shane Harris says daylight,

6:46 temperatures, and rainfall all play a role in how colorful the seasons become. And dry conditions can sometimes

6:54 cause leaves to fall before reaching their brightest colors. So, grab your coffee, keep your eye on the trees, and

7:00 enjoy the show. We'll take a quick break before we look at the weather ahead and

7:04 remember the members of our community that we've lost. We'll be right back after this.

7:10 >>

7:24 >> Welcome back. Let's take a moment to

7:41 pause and remember the members of our community who have passed away this week.

7:48 Patricia Anne Hel Corbin, 76 of Cullman passed away Wednesday, October 7th. Visitation will be

7:56 Saturday, October 10th from noon to 2:00 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with

8:01 the funeral service to follow. Bura will be at the Simco Methodist Cemetery.

8:07 Andrew Jacob Sims, 28, of Cullman, passed away Sunday, October 4th. No services are scheduled at this

8:14 time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their friends and families. Now, let's take a look at today's

8:23 weather forecast. We need to talk about Hurricane Isaas. It's expected to make landfall near the

8:33 Alabama Florida coast tonight, then move quickly north right into our neck of the

8:38 woods. The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a flood watch from 1:00 a.m. Saturday until 7:00 a.m.

8:45 Sunday and a high wind watch from 7:00 a.m. Saturday until 7:00 a.m.

8:50 Sunday. We could see 2 to 4 ines of rain with some spots getting even

8:55 more. Winds could gust up to 50 miles per hour and even higher on hilltops.

9:00 That's enough to bring down trees and power lines. So, power outages are certainly possible. There's also a

9:07 low risk of a tornado or two on Saturday. So, today is your day to get ready,

9:12 bring in or tie down anything loose outside, charge your phones, have more than one way to get weather

9:18 alerts, and again, never drive through flooded roads. As for the forecast, today will be

9:25 partly sunny with a high near 82 and a breeze picking up through the

9:29 day. Tonight, the rain moves in after 1:00 a.m. and it could be very heavy at

9:35 times. The good news is it should hold off after Friday night football. And the

9:39 low will be around 57 with gusts up to 35. Tomorrow, rain and possibly some storms

9:46 all day with a high near 70. Winds will pick up through the afternoon with gusts

9:51 up to 45 milesPH. And tomorrow night, more showers and storms with a low

9:56 around 57. Things start to clear out Sunday and just a slight chance of

10:01 showers in the morning and a high near 73. Stay safe, Cullman, and

10:06 we'll keep you updated. That concludes another edition of Cullman Today. Thank you for joining us

10:14 and we'll be back bright and early Monday morning at 6:30 a.m. Until then,

10:19 I'm Crystal Kley and this is Cullman Today. Have a good one, Cullman.