Tyler Redmond

1 week ago | wrbl.com | Tyler Redmond

Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Thomas — affectionately known as “The Big Hurt” –– has come a long way from his roots in Columbus. Yet, as he sits down for a one-on-one conversation, it’s clear that the Fountain City has never left him. “I was here about seven months ago,” Thomas says, referencing his most recent visit to the newly renovated minor league ballpark in Columbus. “I saw the renovations going on. I heard it’s the Clingstones now—it’s fitting.

3 weeks ago | wrbl.com | Tyler Redmond

COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) – When Tommy Smith was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis back in 2012, his family reacted like any family would. Rallying together around Smith, and that gracious support from his community has benefited Smith in more ways than he can express. ALS robs the body of the ability to walk, talk, eat, work, and in the worst cases the ability to breathe. Relatively, Tommy Smith has been lucky. Where most cases of ALS have a 2-5 year life expectancy, Smith is on year thirteen.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Tyler Redmond

COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) – When Tommy Smith was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis back in 2012, his family reacted like any family would. Rallying together around Smith, and that gracious support from his community has benefited Smith in more ways than he can express. ALS robs the body of the ability to walk, talk, eat, work, and in the worst cases the ability to breathe. Relatively, Tommy Smith has been lucky. Where most cases of ALS have a 2-5 year life expectancy, Smith is on year thirteen.

1 month ago | wrbl.com | Tyler Redmond

COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) – Jarvis Jones was a leader for Carver’s 2007 state championship team. There was no question that he had the potential to advance to the next level and beyond, as he was one of the highest recruited linebackers in the nation. Jones would live up to that potential, becoming a standout at Georgia and later being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2013. At Georgia, he was the 2012 SEC Defensive Player of the Year award. In his collegiate career, he picked up 28 sacks.

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Tyler Redmond

COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) – Jarvis Jones was a leader for Carver’s 2007 state championship team. There was no question that he had the potential to advance to the next level and beyond, as he was one of the highest recruited linebackers in the nation. Jones would live up to that potential, becoming a standout at Georgia and later being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2013. At Georgia, he was the 2012 SEC Defensive Player of the Year award. In his collegiate career, he picked up 28 sacks.