Roy Drinkard faces surgery | Wallace State signing day | Autism Acceptance Month

Cullman Today – Monday, April 6, 2026   Here's what's making news in Cullman this morning: 🙏 Cullman rallies around Roy Drinkard as he remains hospitalized and is expected to undergo major surgery today ✍️ Wallace State announces an NC3 technical signing day for students entering workforce programs 🧩 Alabama marks Autism Acceptance Month with a focus on inclusion, understanding and support   ➕ Plus: 🥎 Wallace State softball sweeps Gadsden State 🏀 West Point names Emme Willoughby its new girls basketball coach 🌼 Agriplex plans a Wildflower Walk at Sportsman Lake Park 🐄 Spots remain for the Alabama Grazing Academy on April 10 ✍️ Hanceville library launches a statewide poetry contest 🏠 More host families are needed for international exchange students ☀️ Weather: Today looks really nice, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 68. Tonight stays clear and cool, with a low around 44. Tuesday brings more sunshine and a little warm-up, with a high near 72. 🕊️ Obituaries: Mary E. Shikle; Gay Nell Wilhite; Roger Dale Edmondson; Beverly Lynette Johnson   📍 Watch weekdays at 6:30 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube 📲 Website: https://CullmanTribune.com 📰 Subscribe: https://tribune.store 📱 App: https://cullman.app