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Man jumps from Coosa River Bridge, rescued by firefighters and flown to hospital
TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) - A man was hurt after jumping off a bridge in Talladega County Monday morning. In a media release, the Childersburg Fire and Rescue Department says first responders were called to the Coosa River Bridge on the border of Talladega and Shelby Counties just after 11:30 a.m. Monday. Officials say a man jumped from at least 80 feet above the ground off the middle of the bridge. With the help of people who saw him jump, first responders were able to find the man floating on his back near the middle of the river. They say he was in severe pain, and nearly submerged, when firefighters reached him in the river.
Alabama QB Jalen Milroe stops in Mobile for first football youth summer camp
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A familiar face to Crimson Tide fans was in the Port City Sunday afternoon. Alabama star Quarterback Jalen Milroe hosted his first youth football summer camp this weekend. Hundreds of kids laced up and hit the field to get a one-on-one session. The three-day weekend included...
Nursing Alumna Takes Flight in Alaska’s Wilderness
Becky Caron ’05 has charted an exceptional career path as a flight nurse and base chief for LifeMed Alaska at Dutch Harbor on Amaknak Island in Alaska. With nearly 14 years of experience in emergency nursing, Caron's commitment to live and work in remote Alaska illustrates the profound impact of her education.
Report: Alabama Basketball Transfer Kris Parker Set to Visit OSU, OU
It could be a Bedlam battle to land a transfer basketball player from the Crimson Tide. Alabama transfer Kris Parker is set to visit Oklahoma State on July 24 and Oklahoma two days earlier on July 22, according to 24/7 High School Hoops. Listed as a 6-foot-9 guard, Parker redshirted in Tuscaloosa this past season.
Yankees choose shocking Alabama righty with 2024 first-round MLB Draft pick
Ahead of the 2024 MLB Draft, even the experts seemed baffled by the number of directions the Yankees could possibly be tempted to choose with the 26th overall pick. This selection, of course, represented a choice 10 slots below where New York should've been; their first pick dropped 10 spots because of how far they exceeded the luxury tax.
Alabama Man Charged with First-Degree Murder in Stabbing Death of Woman in Kingman, Arizona
In a harrowing incident out of Kingman, Arizona, an Alabama man has been arrested on allegations of murder. According to reports from AZ Family, 59-year-old Anthony James Goodin is charged with first-degree murder following the stabbing of a woman, who was pronounced dead at a hospital nearby. Kingman Police were...
From school supplies to clothing, back-to-school items go tax-free this weekend in Alabama
If you're gearing up for school − or just looking for a break at the register − Alabama's annual back-to-school tax-free weekend will be in effect from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 19, through midnight Sunday, July 21. Certain items will be free from state sales taxes, including pencils,...
Texas now has ammunition vending machines
Upon seeing it, I was taken aback by the uniqueness and innovation of this vending machine. While there are numerous types of vending machines available, this one stood out to me. In grocery stores located in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas, patrons can now purchase ammunition via computerized vending machines. This...
Warning: Lightning In Alabama Kills Cow And Many People Each Year
OK, here's a fact that I bet you are unaware of. Alabama is ranked 3rd in the United States for death by lightning. A poor cow was struck by lightning within 100 yards of a family. Luckily the family found shelter and were safely indoors when it happened. An Alabama...
A man sought in three states was detained during a traffic stop
A suspect wanted in three states was arrested during a traffic stop, Russellville Police announced on Sunday. Billy Joe Williams faced nearly a dozen charges in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, including robbery, assault, and exploitation of an elderly person. Russellville Police reported that Williams tried to hide on the passenger...
Keke Jabbar’s Cause of Death: Friend Claims Reality Star Was Found in Garage
Love & Marriage: Huntsville star Keke Jabbar's friend alleges she died from "carbon monoxide poisoning" after falling asleep in her car. JoAnn Jenkins, a close friend of Jabbar's, shut down rumors regarding the reality TV star's death online. "Keke did not overdose, Keke did not take her own life. Keke...
Melody Marr's journey to conquering substance use through Fort Payne's Day Reporting Center Lite
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — It’s not easy to change your nature, but through intense training and a lot of hard work, Melody Marr, now 51, overcame her bad habits and discovered how to live outside the boundaries of substance use and incarceration. Melody was part of the first graduating class for the Fort Payne Day Reporting Center Lite.
Wiltfong Whiparound: Alabama aims to stay No. 1, recapping big commitments, previewing big announcements
Top football prospects continue to fly off the board at a rapid rate. These blue-chippers are locking in their respective college commitments heading into their senior seasons. In the latest Whiparound we touch on some of the big news over the weekend and look ahead at exciting developments happening on the trail. Alabama moves to […] The post Wiltfong Whiparound: Alabama aims to stay No. 1, recapping big commitments, previewing big announcements appeared first on On3.
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