Alabama
2 students hospitalized after apparent tornado strikes Dothan, Alabama school
Two students in Dothan, Alabama were hospitalized Monday when an apparent tornado struck Dothan Preparatory Academy, causing significant damage to the roof of the school’s gymnasium.
Five students were injured when the storm struck just before 12:45 p.m. local time, Dothan fire officials confirmed to USA TODAY. The Montgomery Advisor − a part of the USA TODAY Network − reported that the damage occurred around 1 p.m. local time.
Dothan Fire Department Deputy Chief Chris Etheredge said that the rest of the school, which serves seventh and eighth graders, suffered minor damage. Dothan City Schools Superintendent Dennis Coe said in a statement that the storm also caused damage to PASS Academy and Dothan City Virtual School.
The district, located about 105 miles southeast of Montgomery, confirmed that all students and staff had been accounted for.
Crews are surveying the area east of the school for damage and power is being restored to the area, Etheridge told USA TODAY. The USA TODAY Power Outage Tracker shows that as of 3:30 local time, over 3,100 people in Houston County, where Dothan is located, are without power.
“No doubt: the quick actions taken by staff and students saved lives today and caused few injuries at DPA and the adjacent schools,” Coe said in the statement.
The Dothan Police Department posted on Facebook that the reunification point for parents to pick up their children is Doug Tew Recreation Center.
This is a developing story.
A firefighter in Alexandria is being recognized for going above and beyond after helping a resident both during and after a medical emergency. According to the Alexandria Fire Department, crews responded to a medical call Saturday involving a person suffering from a heat-related illness while mowing their lawn. Firefighters arrived, assessed the patient and provided medical care before the individual was transported to a hospital for further evaluation. While on scene, Lieutenant Colton Brown noticed the resident’s lawn had only been partially mowed before the medical emergency occurred. Wanting to ease the burden on the patient and their family, Brown stayed behind and finished mowing the lawn so the resident would not have to worry about it when returning home. The Alexandria Fire Department praised Brown’s actions, saying his willingness to help reflects the dedication, compassion and commitment firefighters bring to the community every day.
Department officials thanked Brown for making a difference and helping someone during a difficult time.
Florida Dachshund puppy survives rattlesnake bite
Keeley, a dachshund puppy, was in her own backyard in April when she encountered a rattlesnake and was bitten in the face.
A rattlesnake sighting can turn an ordinary hike into a memorable story. But the snakes aren’t showing up by chance.
World Atlas recently identified seven rattlesnake-infested locations in Alabama where these reptiles are known to live, and each offers a mix of habitat features they seek for shelter, hunting and basking.
What kind of habitats do rattlesnakes prefer in Alabama?
Rattlesnakes don’t really “infest” places so much as they move into landscapes that already work for them: quietly, predictably and usually out of sight.
In Alabama, that often means a familiar set of ingredients such as patches of forest that offer cover, sunny openings for warming up and nearby water that keeps prey species active.
Add in leaf litter, fallen logs, sandy soils, rocky edges or tangled undergrowth and you’ve got a system that supports both snakes and the small animals they feed on. The result is a kind of shared space of trail networks, river corridors, pine stands and canyon edges where people and rattlesnakes are simply using the same terrain for very different reasons.
How many rattlesnake species are in Alabama?
According to Outdoor Alabama, three types of rattlesnakes can be found in the Yellowhammer State:
- Timber Rattlesnake
- Pigmy Rattlesnake
- Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Each species differs in size and prevalence. The Eastern diamondback is the largest, reaching up to 7 feet, though most adults are 4 to 5 feet long, and is now uncommon and possibly threatened in the state. The pygmy rattlesnake is much smaller, at 15 to 24 inches, and includes three subspecies: the Carolina, dusky and western pygmy. The timber rattlesnake is the most common species in the state and ranges from 36 to 60 inches in length.
World Atlas’ 7 rattlesnake-infested areas in Alabama
- Gulf State Park
- Conecuh National Forest
- Little River Canyon National Preserve
- Natchez Trace Parkway
- Russell Cave National Monument
- Cahaba River Park
- Oak Mountain State Park
What to do if you see a snake
First rule: don’t panic.
Give snakes several feet of space and back away slowly. Never try to handle, capture or kill them — many bites happen when people try to intervene.
Even a snake that appears dead can still bite reflexively, so always leave it alone to avoid accidental bites.
What to do if you’re bitten by a snake
Snake bites are rare, but they do happen. If it does, your response matters.
Act quickly, but stay as calm as possible:
- Call 911 or get to the nearest emergency room immediately.
- Keep the bitten area still and positioned at or slightly below heart level to slow the spread of venom.
- Remove tight clothing or jewelry near the bite before swelling starts.
- Try to remember the snake’s appearance, but don’t go back looking for it.
Jennifer Lindahl is a Breaking and Trending Reporter in Alabama for USA TODAY’s Deep South Connect Team. Connect with her on X @jenn_lindahl and email at jlindahl@usatodayco.com.
Cord Rager pitched seven shutout innings and the OU baseball team rolled to a 9-0 win over seventh-seeded Alabama on Saturday in Omaha, Nebraska, in the largest shutout at the College World Series since 2002.
The Sooners (39-22) set the tone early with two runs in the first inning on Trey Gambill’s two-run double.
Catcher Deiten Lachance scored the first of those runs, limping home after having rolled his ankle earlier in the inning on second base. Lachance stayed in the game and scored twice more, including on his two-run home run in the sixth inning off Alabama starter Tyler Fay that gave the Sooners a 5-0 lead.
OU added four more runs in the eighth on Brendan Brock’s two-run double and Dasan Harris’ two-run single.
Rager allowed just three hits and struck out eight batters.
The Crimson Tide (42-20) will face the loser of Saturday night’s Georgia-Texas game on Monday afternoon in an elimination game.
Meanwhile, the Sooners will face Bulldogs-Longhorns winner at 6 p.m. Monday.
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College World Series Game 3 live score updates: Oklahoma vs. Alabama
| ▫ | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | – | F |
| OU | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | – | 9 |
| ALA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 |
FINAL: OU 9, Alabama 0 | Sooners crush Crimson Tide in CWS opener
LJ Mercurius works a second scoreless inning in relief as OU wraps up the largest shutout in the CWS since 2002.
The Sooners will face the Georgia-Texas winner at 6 p.m. Monday night in the winners’ bracket.
—Jeff Patterson, sports editor
Middle of the 9th: OU 9, Alabama 0 | Sooners retired in order
Sam Mitchell retires the side on just 13 pitches for the Tide.
—Jeff Patterson, sports editor
End of the 8th: OU 9, Alabama 0 | LJ Mercurius faces the minimum in relief
Cord Rager’s day is over. After giving up a leadoff single, LJ Mercurius gets a strikeout and double play to get out of the inning.
—Jeff Patterson, sports editor
Middle of the 8th: OU 9, Alabama 0 | Sooners open the floodgates on the Tide
The Sooners bat around in the eighth, scoring four runs off Ashton Crowther and Evan Steckmesser.
Brendan Brock had a two-run double and Dasan Harris had a two-run single for the Sooners, who are cruising toward a Monday night showdown against either Texas or Georgia.
—Jeff Patterson, sports editor
Take a bow, Cord Rager.
The OU freshman left strikes out the side in what is likely his final inning in the CWS opener.
If he’s done, Rager’s final line will be seven shutout innings with just three hits, no walks and eight strikeouts.
—Jeff Patterson, sports editor
Middle of the 7th: OU 5, Alabama 0 | Ashton Crowther perfect in relief of Tyler Fay
Ashton Crowther puts the Sooners down in order in relief of Tyler Fay, who gave up five runs and six hits in six innings.
—Jeff Patterson, sports editor
End of the 6th: OU 5, Alabama 0 | Cord Rager keeps rolling along
Cord Rager works around a one-out single from Bryce Fowler to make it through six scoreless innings on just 72 pitches. His ERA for the season has now dropped to 4.76.
—Jeff Patterson, sports editor
Middle of the 6th: OU 5, Alabama 0 | Deiten Lachance blasts two-run HR despite injured ankle
OU catcher Deiten Lachance rolled his ankle stepping on second base in the first inning, but there was no doubt that the former hockey player would be staying in the game. It’s a good thing he did. He smoked a two-run homer to left field off Tyler Fay to score Camden Johnson and extend the Sooners’ lead to 5-0.
—Jeff Patterson, sports editor
End of the 5th: OU 3, Alabama 0 | Alabama breaks up Cord Rager’s no-hitter
Freshman left-hander Cord Rager took the mound in the bottom of the fifth inning having not allowed a hit. Then the Crimson Tide ambushed him with back-to-back sharp singles. With runners on first and second with no outs, Rager induced a timely double play, started by first baseman Dayton Tockey. Rager got another ground-ball out to end the inning.
— Joe Mussatto, columnist
Middle of the 5th: OU 3, Alabama 0 | Eric Hines makes diving catch
Alabama left fielder Eric Hines made a diving catch, robbing Jason Walk of a multi-base hit. Alabama pitcher Tyler Fay has settled in, keeping the Sooners off the scoreboard in consecutive innings.
— Joe Mussatto, columnist
End of the 4th: OU 3, Alabama 0 | Cord Rager keeps Alabama hitless
Don’t tell anyone, but Cord Rager has held the Crimson Tide hitless through four innings. The Sooner lefty has been economical, only needing 46 pitches — 32 of which he’s thrown for strikes. Rager has only allowed one base runner, and that was on a hit by pitch.
— Joe Mussatto, columnist
Middle of the 4th: OU 3, Alabama 0 | Sooners go quietly
Brendan Brock drew a one-out walk. Brock was caught stealing to end the inning. Alabama’s Tyler Fay finally got through an inning without allowing a hit.
— Joe Mussatto, columnist
End of 3rd: OU 3, Alabama 0 | Camden Johnson makes highlight defensive play
OU pitcher Cord Rager hasn’t allowed a hit through three innings. Credit third baseman Camden Johnson for keeping the no-no alive. Johnson made a diving stop at third base before firing to first for the second out of the inning. Rager has only thrown 34 pitches.
— Joe Mussatto, columnist
Middle of 3rd: OU 3, Alabama 0 | Sooners add to lead
Jason Walk walked to lead off the inning. Then he ran to second for a stolen base. OU’s leadoff man has reached in all three innings. Camden Johnson hit a sharp single to right field, giving the Sooners runners on the corners with no outs. Deiten Lachance grounded into a double play, scoring Walk. Lachance is still hobbling after turning his ankle in the top of the first. He had no hope of beating out the double play.
— Joe Mussatto, columnist
End of 2nd: OU 2, Alabama 0 | Cord Rager cruising
OU freshman Cord Rager already has four strikeouts — all of them coming off his curveball. Rager has only allowed one baserunner, and that was a hit by pitch.
— Joe Mussatto, columnist
Middle of 2nd: OU 2, Alabama 0 | Sooners sat down after leadoff single
Dasan Harris flew to first base, reaching on an infield single to lead off the inning. Alabama pitcher Tyler Fay struck out Dayton Tockey and got Kyle Branch to ground into a double play.
— Joe Mussatto, columnist
End of 1st: OU 2, Alabama 0 | Cord Rager starts strong
Sooner freshman Cord Rager started in a 1-0 hole before throwing his first pitch as he was called for a pitch-clock violation. No matter. Rager, a 6-foot-6 lefty, struck out the Alabama lead-off man. Rager recorded two strikeouts and induced a pop-up in an efficient opening frame.
— Joe Mussatto, columnist
Middle of 1st: OU 2, Alabama 0 | Sooners take early lead on Trey Gambill’s two-run double
The Sooners saw the ball well. Jason Walk and Jaxon Willits lined a pair of singles to center field. Deiten Lachance, who reached on a fielder’s choice, rolled his ankle when advancing to second base on Willits’ single. Trainers checked on Lachance, but he stayed in the game. He came around to score, but was not moving well. Senior Trey Gambill doubled to drive in Lachance and Willits. Looks like the scorching bats OU swung in the regional and super regional rounds traveled to Omaha.
— Joe Mussatto, columnist
Junior righty Tyler Fay (11-4, 4.37 ERA) gets the start on the mound for Alabama.
- CF Bryce Fowler
- SS Justin Lebron
- C Brady Neal
- 3B Jason Torres
- DH John Lemm
- LF Eric Hines
- 2B Brennan Holt
- 1B Luke Vaughn
- RF Peyton Steele
Freshman lefty Cord Rager (5-3, 5.20 ERA) gets the start on the mound for OU.
- CF Jason Walk
- 3B Camden Johnson
- C Deiten LaChance
- SS Jaxon Willits
- DH Trey Gambill
- LF Brendan Brock
- RF Dasan Harris
- 1B Dayton Tockey
- 2B Kyle Branch
What time is Oklahoma vs Alabama College World Series game on TV? When is OU baseball game today?
- Date: Saturday, June 13
- Time: 2 p.m. CT
The Oklahoma Sooners and Alabama Crimson Tide will play in College World Series opener Saturday in Omaha, Nebraska.
What channel is Oklahoma vs Alabama on today? How to watch, stream NCAA baseball tournament
The Oklahoma vs Alabama game will be broadcast on ESPN streamed on ESPN+.
The Sooners have posted a 6-1 record so far in the NCAA baseball tournament to reach their first College World Series since 2022.
Which teams advanced in NCAA Men’s College World Series?
- No. 3 Georgia: Swept No. 14 Mississippi State in Athens Super Regional
- No. 5 North Carolina: Beat Southern California in Chapel Hill Super Regional
- No. 6 Texas: Swept No. 11 Oregon in Austin Super Regional
- No. 7 Alabama: Sweep St. John’s in Tuscaloosa Super Regional
- No. 16 West Virginia: Swept Cal Poly in Morgantown Super Regional
- Ole Miss: Swept No. 4 Auburn in Auburn Super Regional
- Oklahoma: Swept No. 15 Kansas in Lawrence Super Regional
- Troy: Swept Little Rock in Troy Super Regional
What are the matchups for Days 1-2 of the NCAA baseball College World Series?
Here’s how the bracket looks as of Sunday, June 7 (dates/times are TBD):
- No. 16 West Virginia vs. Troy
- No. 5 North Carolina vs. Ole Miss
- Oklahoma vs. No. 7 Alabama
- No. 6 Texas vs. No. 3 Georgia
When is the College World Series? What is the 2026 NCAA baseball CWS schedule?
The 2026 NCAA baseball College World Series gets under way with two games at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Friday, June 12.
Here’s the full schedule for the CWS:
All times Central
Friday, June 12
Saturday, June 13
- Game 3: No. 7 Alabama vs. Oklahoma, 2 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)
- Game 4: No. 6 Texas vs. No. 3 Georgia, 7 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)
Sunday, June 14
- Game 5: Troy vs. Ole Miss, 1 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)
- Game 6: North Carolina vs. West Virginia, 6 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)
Monday, June 15
- Game 7: Teams TBD, 1 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)
- Game 8: Teams TBD, 6 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)
Tuesday, June 16
- Game 9: Teams TBD, 1 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)
- Game 10: Teams TBD, 7 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)
Wednesday, June 17
- Game 11: Teams TBD, 1 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)
- Game 12: Teams TBD, 6 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)
Thursday, June 18
- Bracket 1: Teams TBD, 1 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)
- Bracket 2: Teams TBD, 6 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)
Friday, June 19
Saturday, June 20
- CWS finals Game 1: Teams TBD, time TBD, ESPN (Fubo)
Sunday, June 21
- CWS finals Game 2: Teams TBD, 1:30 p.m., ABC (Fubo)
Monday, June 22 (if necessary)
- CWS finals Game 3: Teams TBD, 6 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)
Jeff Patterson is the sports editor for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Jeff? He can be reached at jpatterson@oklahoman.com or on X/Twitter at @jeffpattOKC. Support Jeff’s work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com.
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