Alabama
Comeback Complete: Alabama Softball Walks Off Mississippi State 7-6
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Trailing by 5 runs with simply six outs to go, issues weren’t trying good for Alabama softball. The staff had managed simply 5 hits by means of the primary 5 innings, and left the bases loaded within the backside of the fifth.
To make issues worse, Mississippi State tacked on one other run within the high of the sixth to construct the five-run lead. That is when the Rhoads magic began to kick in.
Alabama hit two dwelling runs within the backside of the sixth to tug the sport inside two. Ally Shipman hit a house run within the seventh to make it a one-run sport, and some batters later freshman Megan Bloodworth delivered a two-RBI double to stroll off the Bulldogs for the second evening in a row.
The No. 2 Crimson Tide took the sport and the collection over Mississippi State with the 7-6 comeback win Friday evening.
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After going almost three years with out a walk-off, Alabama has carried out it twice in as many days towards the Bulldogs.
Jaala Torrence bought off to a tough begin within the circle, and Alabama trailed 5-0 within the second inning. Alex Salter got here in to alleviate her and stored Alabama within the sport permitting zero earned runs and 5 hits in 5.1 innings pitch. Montana Fouts bought the ultimate out of the seventh in aid and earned the win.
Shipman, Kaylee Tow, Bailey Dowling and Jenna Lord all had dwelling runs within the sport for the Crimson Tide as a part of the comeback effort. Dowling and Shipman at the moment are tied for the staff lead with eight dwelling runs, and it was Lord’s first dwelling run of her Alabama profession.
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Alabama teacher worker’s compensation bill moves forward
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Alabama teachers are one step closer to having worker’s compensation.
Senate Bill One passed the Finance and Taxation Education Committee Wednesday. It’s now heading to the full Senate for consideration.
While the worker’s comp benefit has been in the conversation for years now, the 2024 bill didn’t make it past the legislative finish line last year.
AEA’s Government Relations Manager says she hopes this is the year teachers can get the injury protection.
If a K-12 educator gets hurt on the job right now, they must file the injury with their school within 24 hours and oftentimes use sick leave and PTO. They then have to cover the expenses and bills on their own and seek reimbursement later, which sometimes isn’t even approved.
Dr. Allison King says this new benefit could help with recruitment and retention in the education sector, but more importantly, it fills a need.
“Some people don’t think of, always of, education as an industry where people get hurt a lot, but truthfully, they do,” said Dr. King. “Our folks are on the frontlines everyday. Sometimes it’s teachers dealing with student assault or breaking up fights, anything like that that they’re dealing with. Our administrators deal with those same things. Even our custodians or CMP employees deal with injuries. They have more labor intensive roles in the schools that can create injuries from time to time.”
The bill is sponsored by Senator Sam Givhan. If enacted, it would allow injured educators to continue receiving their salary for up to 90 days and it would help cover medical expenses.
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Alabama faces severe weather risk today, Saturday: Here’s the statewide forecast
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Strong to severe storms will be possible across Alabama today and tonight, according to the National Weather Service.
NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has increased the risk for part of south and central Alabama. Forecasters added a Level 3 out of 5 — or enhanced — risk for those areas in the latest forecast update.
The strongest storms could have damaging wind gusts capable of taking down trees and power lines, heavy rain, and a tornado or two.
And that’s not the only severe weather threat this week. Forecasters are also monitoring for another, possibly more substantial severe weather threat on Saturday as a strong cold front moves through.
The National Weather Service said more heavy rain will also be possible, with an additional 2 to 3 inches possible in areas of the state over the next few days. Flood watches have been issued for parts of north and central Alabama.
Here’s the rainfall forecast through Saturday morning:
An additional 2 to 3 inches of rain could fall on parts of Alabama from now until Saturday morning.NWS
TODAY
Strong to severe storms will be most likely this afternoon through tonight in north and central Alabama, according to the weather service.
South Alabama could have an additional round of storms this morning from about 10 a.m. through 4 p.m., according to the weather service in Mobile.
Today’s storms could have wind gusts as high as 60 mph and heavy rain. A tornado or two will also be possible.
The Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a Level 3 out of 5 risk for severe weather for parts of south and south-central Alabama, including Montgomery, Troy and Greenville.
Much of south and central Alabama today has a Level 3 risk today and parts of north Alabama and southeast Alabama will have a Level 1 risk. (See the severe weather forecast for today at the top of this post.)
A Level 3 (or enhanced) risk means that scattered to numerous severe storms will be possible. A Level 2 (or slight risk) means that scattered severe storms will be possible. A Level 1 (marginal) risk means isolated severe storms will be possible.
More rain is also expected statewide today, and it could cause river flooding and localized flash flooding.
Flood watches have been issued for parts of central and north Alabama and will last until 4 a.m. Thursday.
The north Alabama counties under a flood watch are Cullman, Marshall, Jackson and DeKalb.
The central Alabama counties under a flood watch are Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa and Walker.
SATURDAY
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All of Alabama could have to deal with more severe storms on Saturday. And areas in west Alabama could have an enhanced risk.SPC
The weather service said another threat for severe weather will be possible on Saturday as a cold front moves through the state.
The Storm Prediction Center as added an enhanced risk for severe weather for part of west Alabama for Saturday in its latest forecast update. The rest of the state has a Level 2 risk.
The weather service said tornadoes, damaging winds and heavy rain will again be possible. The additional rain could also increase concerns about flooding.
The timing for Saturday’s storms looks to be from the afternoon through the overnight hours, according to forecasters.
Here’s more on today’s weather concerns from the weather service offices throughout the state:
NORTH ALABAMA
CENTRAL ALABAMA
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Here’s a look at timing for stronger storms today.NWS
SOUTH ALABAMA
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Here’s what forecasters are expecting for south Alabama today.NWS
Alabama
Mexican cartels are smuggling Alabama red snapper – Tuberville, Britt fight back with new law – Yellowhammer News
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With over 12,000 employees and an annual statewide impact of $1.1 billion, Alabama’s fishing industry is vital to the state’s economic standing.
However, those achievements are under threat from outside sources that could severely damage one of Alabama’s key industries.
According to U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, cartels in Mexico have been funding and backing fishermen who are catching American red snapper, smuggling the fish back into Mexico, and then reselling it to American consumers for often a cheaper price than fish caught by American anglers.
To halt the encroachment on the fishing industry, both lawmakers have helped to reintroduce the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act to ensure that only American caught fish are available for consumers.
The legislation would allow a field test kit to be used to accurately ascertain whether fish were caught in U.S. or foreign waters, giving federal and state law enforcement officers the ability to identify the origin of the fish and confiscate illegally caught red snapper and tuna before it is imported back into the U.S.
On Monday, the bill advanced out of the Senate Commerce Committee.
“Senate Republicans are committed to putting America first, which requires legislation that protects hardworking Americans, including our tremendous Gulf of America red snapper fishermen and food producers in Alabama,” said Britt. “These Alabamians deserve fairness when fishing and selling their products in the market.”
Sens. Tuberville, Britt advance law to combat illegal red snapper trade in support of Alabama industry
“Advancing the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act is a first step to protecting Alabama’s fishermen and putting cartel-backed poachers on notice for their illicit activities in the Gulf. This legislation will help ensure a level playing field for our fishermen and send a strong message to Mexico that illegal actions will no longer be tolerated.”
Tuberville echoed Britt’s sentiments on the importance of protecting Alabama’s fishing industry.
“Alabama lands 34 percent of all recreationally caught Red Snapper in the Gulf,” Tuberville (R-Auburn) said.
“Unfortunately, our domestic Red Snapper industry is being undermined by Mexican fishermen who are illegally catching American snapper in the Gulf, smuggling them into Mexico, and then reselling the same fish back to American consumers. In addition to taking business away from Alabama’s fishermen, many of the profits from these illegal fishing operations are funding the cartels. I’m proud to join Senator Cruz in introducing the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act to stop illegal Red Snapper from flooding our markets and bankrupting our great fishermen.”
Each year, about 100,000 red snapper are harvested off of Alabama’s coast, accounting for almost a third of the total recreational harvest in the Gulf of America.
Austen Shipley is the News Director for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @ShipleyAusten
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