The National Weather Service in San Antonio said a “large and deadly flood wave” was barreling down the same river wrecked by floods last summer when two dozen children and counselors were killed at Camp Mystic.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) — East Alabama Medical Center is the first hospital in Alabama to offer a new birthing platform designed to give mothers more comfort, movement and control during labor. The hospital recently installed the Vibwife Birth Platform in every labor and delivery room, making the technology available to every mother delivering at EAMC. Hospital [...]
ATLANTA, July 16 (Reuters) – Lionel Messi was not surprised that Argentina had managed to dig themselves out of a hole once again in their World Cup semi-final against England and book a return to the title decider.
The 39-year-old Argentina captain provided assists for Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez in the dying minutes of Wednesday’s highly charged clash at Atlanta Stadium as the world champions came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory.
That followed extra-time victories over Cape Verde in the Round of 32 and Switzerland in the quarter-finals, as well as a 3-2 win from 2-0 down over Egypt in the last 16 secured by a stoppage-time winner.
“This group doesn’t surprise me,” Messi told reporters after the game.
“I know and we know what we were capable of. People might have had doubts about us because we had players who were very much at their limit, but when we come together and are united, it always gives us an extra boost.
“They inspire each other. They find something they didn’t know they had, and give everything.”
Messi, who said he was thoroughly enjoying the ride at his sixth World Cup and giving no thought to retirement, was looking forward to locking horns with 2010 champions Spain in New Jersey on Sunday.
“It’s a team I know well,” said Messi, who played for Barcelona in Spain for 17 years.
“They have a footballing philosophy and have been playing this way for many, many years.
“I know the players. I’ve played against them, I follow them and several of them are at Barca, the club I love.
“It’s a special match, a World Cup final. I imagine it’s going to be an even contest.”
Messi and his teammates celebrated Wednesday’s victory behind a banner proclaiming Argentina’s ownership of the Falklands/Malvinas, the South Atlantic islands their country fought and lost a war with Britain over in 1982.
Given that history and the wider cultural and footballing rivalry, Messi said it was a match they could not afford to lose.
“We went out there with real determination,” Messi said.
“The fans wanted this victory more than any other because of what it means to face England in a semi-final and reach another World Cup final.”
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
HOGANSVILLE, Ga. (WRBL) — One man has been arrested after firing multiple shots at a vehicle driving on Interstate 85 on Tuesday, July 14, around 11:36 a.m., according to the Troup County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say they have now identified the man as the same suspect involved in the road rage shooting that took place [...]
Columbus will experience spotty storms and rising heat indices through the weekend before a heat dome drives temperatures into the upper 90s next week.
Terrafirma import Justin Strings refused to dwell on another heartbreaking defeat, choosing instead to focus on the positives after the Dyip pushed unbeaten Converge to the limit before falling, 105-103, in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Dyip erased a 16-point deficit late in the game and had two chances to either tie or steal the victory in the closing seconds, but came up just short as Justin Baltazar blocked Aljon Mariano’s layup before Maverick Ahanmisi’s potential game-winning four-pointer missed at the buzzer.
Despite the loss, Strings said Terrafirma proved it could compete with anyone in the league.
“Yeah, I mean, it’s tough,” Strings said. “I kicked it to Mav. I thought it was a really good shot. It was right on the money.”
“It’s tough because two games in a row we’re one possession away from being 3-0. So, on one end, it’s sad because you want to win. But on the other end, we feel good because we’re competing with every team.”
Strings believes the Dyip are only a few adjustments away from turning close defeats into victories.
“We feel like if we clean up a few things, whether it’s turnovers or simple mistakes, we can win these games,” he said.
“So, there’s something for us to build off of, but it definitely gives us motivation for the next game. We’re going to try to come out and compete again.”
Strings once again carried the offensive load for Terrafirma, exploding for 40 points after another high-scoring performance in the previous game.
Still, the American import believes he has yet to fully settle into the PBA and is continuing to develop chemistry with his teammates.
“Maybe. I don’t know,” Strings said when asked if he has already adjusted to the league.
“I feel like I’m still finding my rhythm, finding my groove, and also building chemistry with my teammates.”
While scoring has come naturally, Strings said becoming a complete floor leader remains his priority.
“It’s one thing to come out here and try to score, but it’s also a challenge to get your teammates involved,” he said.
“For me, I’m trying to find that balance of looking for my own offense while also making the right play and finding the open guy.”
“I have to make sure I’m making my teammates better on offense too. Obviously, they brought me in to score, but I want to make sure we’re doing everything we can to get wins. I think we’re moving in the right direction now.”
Converge remained unbeaten behind Justin Arana’s conference-high 31 points, while Juan Gomez de Liaño added 19 as the FiberXers improved to 2-0 despite holding import Jalen Hudson to just two points.
For Terrafirma, however, another narrow defeat offered encouragement that the team is capable of challenging the league’s contenders as it searches for its next breakthrough win. (Jesus Nathaniel Valdez)
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Kenneth Tuffin knocked down his free throws when it mattered the most as Phoenix Fuel Masters pulled off a 98-97 triumph against Meralco Bolts in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Wednesday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
After splitting during his first four trips to the charity stripe, the former Far Eastern University Tamaraws forward converted two free throws with 13 seconds left to give the Fuel Masters a 98-97 upper hand.
Tuffin finished the match with 17 points, including three triples in the opening quarter, to go with seven rebounds to be named Player of the Game as the Fuel Masters moved up to a 2-0 record.
Robert Johnson II top-scored for the Fuel Masters with 26 points, Ricci Rivero contributed 20 markers off the bench, and Jason Perkins chipped in 13 markers in the win.
CJ Cansino paced the Bolts with 18 points, Allein Maliksi added 16 markers, while Brandon Bates, Clifford Hodge, and Raymond Almazan had 14, 13, and 10 points, respectively.
The Bolts were forced to play all-Filipino in their conference debut with their reinforcement Jordon Varnado unavailable due to an injury. (AC)
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