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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Tragedy as young mom, 27, dies in horrific accident leaving behind devastated husband and four children
A 27-year-old mother was killed in a horrific boat crash that sent her flying overboard, leaving behind a heartbroken husband and four young children. Brittney Sherman, of Wilmer, Alabama, was on a boat with her family in Bayou Sara near Saraland when tragedy struck. The 20-foot Avid Center Console carrying the Shermans collided with a 26-foot Regulator Center Console on Sunday just before 6pm. Brittney was hurled into the muddy water - where her body was recovered by a search team the following morning around 11am. She was found about 100 yards from where she fell in the bayou, People reported. Her husband, Cody, suffered serious injuries and one of their kids, Carson, is in critical condition, according to a GoFundMe made on Cody's behalf. Boat operators Robert Lofton, 19, who was driving the Sherman family, and Jerry Hocutt Jr., 52, were unharmed by the deadly crash. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Patrol Division is investigating the cause of the accident and no charges have been filed. Brittney's loved ones have been left to mourn the selfless mother, with Cody sharing a tear-jerking post about navigating single fatherhood while grieving his wife. 'My baby and our baby,' he wrote, referring to a photo of Brittney and one of their kids. 'Brittney I love you more than anything in this world. I promise to take care of these babies for you sweetheart! I know that you are up there watching over us. 'Please show me how to do this. I'm not sure how I'm gonna make it and I'm gonna do my best to make you proud. I love you until we meet again!!' Cody also posted a picture of his son who was injured as well, writing: 'Everyone please pray for my baby boy will make a full recovery. 'This little boy is the toughest person I ever met. Daddy loves you and we will get through this this!!' Brittney's best friend since childhood, Lindsey Cooper, shared online that Brittney and Cody were high school sweethearts. She wrote: '15 years with Cody just wasn't long enough. A true love story. They adored each other so much.' Other statements about Brittney commended her for her devotion to her kids, with one woman calling her 'one of the BEST moms' and 'most genuine' people she has ever known. Another friend described her as 'the sweetest person,' adding 'this world lost a person that we should all strive to be every day.' The GoFundMe has already raised more than $68,980 for 'medical bills, food, or just keeping things going,' according to the page. 'Cody Sherman and his family are going through something no one should ever have to face. After a tragic boating accident, their world has been shattered,' the fundraiser reads.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Mobile County murder suspect arrested after deadly shooting
UPDATE (3:15 p.m.): has learned new details in the case of a Wilmer woman arrested after sheriff's deputies say she shot a man with a shotgun. The Mobile County Sheriff's Office responded to the shooting just before 11 p.m. Tuesday at a home on Mort Road in Wilmer. When deputies got inside the home, they found the victim, 58-year-old Andre Griffin, with a gunshot to the head, and his hands in casts. He was pronounced dead at the scene. News 5 has learned that the victim and the suspect, Velma Edwards-Nix, 62, were in a relationship, and they were living together. Nix told deputies Griffin tried to choke her, prompting her to shoot him before she went to a neighbor's home to call 911. Nix was booked into Metro Jail at 4:45 Wednesday morning. PREVIOUS STORY MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile County Sheriff's Office deputies have arrested a woman accused of shooting a man to death in Wilmer. Why is the Alabama child abuse registry easy to get on but hard to get off of? Deputies responded around 10:51 p.m. Tuesday to the 14000 block of Mort Road in response to a reported shooting. LOCATION: There, they found Andre Griffin, 58, dead inside the home with a gunshot wound to his head and both hands in casts, an MSCO news release said. Velma Edwards-Nix, 62, who reportedly lived in the home with Griffin, 'stated Andre tried to choke her and she got her shotgun and shot Andre,' the release said. 'After she shot him, she ran to her neighbor's home and they called 911.' UPDATE: Okaloosa County School District responds after teacher's arrest for allegedly having sex with a student Deputies arrested Edwards-Nix and charged her with murder. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
With charger funding under threat, ChargePoint's Eaton deal is bet on a 'better product,' CEO says
While President Trump and the House Republicans attempt to pull the plug on President Biden's EV charging funding, ChargePoint (CHPT) and industrial energy giant Eaton (ETN) are trying to keep the spark alive. The two companies are cementing a partnership whereby Eaton will provide technology solutions "behind the meter," as ChargePoint says, meaning grid updates, connections to utilities, and tech needed to install chargers, whether at homes, job sites, or retail locations. ChargePoint stock was up 5% in early trading. ChargePoint CEO Rick Wilmer believes new build-outs are necessary, despite the new administration balking at spending on new chargers. Threats to funding led to charger installations across the US dropping by more than 21% in the first quarter, according to Energy Department data. "Every building on the planet that has electricity now potentially can provide fuel,' Wilmer said in an interview with Yahoo Finance. "That isn't the case with liquid fuel, so retail, especially, is now realizing that, 'If I can provide fuel as a new benefit to people that come to my retail establishment, I can capture more of them now.'" ChargePoint sells chargers and network infrastructure to residential or commercial property owners and offers servicing contracts if needed. Unlike other charging companies, ChargePoint does not own or operate its chargers. Part of that service offering is all the behind-the-grid build-out. Wilmer said about 80% of ChargePoint deployments require a grid upgrade, which can mean long lead times because grid upgrades require new equipment that sits "behind the meter." In addition to adding high-voltage charging, there are loads to manage on buildings, like HVAC and lighting, and Wilmer said Eaton is the leader in providing solutions for building out an installation. One of the exciting parts of this deal is the V2X capabilities, which will allow EVs, with their large batteries, to send power back to the grid if need be during peak energy times. "The fact that you can move electric fuel out of a vehicle enables so much opportunity, and that's one of the cornerstones that this partnership with Eaton is based on, now being able to take the energy and a bunch of vehicle batteries and move it back to the grid," Wilmer said. Think of a fleet operator with several EV delivery vans at a fulfillment center. When not in use, the vans can provide energy to the building, defraying energy costs. Wilmer also brought up the example of school buses for local municipalities, as these vehicles often sit unused for long periods, and their batteries can be utilized when parked. It's all exciting stuff for the energy and charging sector. But there's still concern. "It's not helpful. Yeah, it's not helpful," Wilmer said when asked about pending House legislation that would cut charger funding. Despite the shift in Washington, EV sales rose in Q1 by 11.4%, per KBB. That's because the technology is better, Wilmer said. "People are going to move to EVs just because they're better, not because there's a tax credit, not because there's an incentive, not because they're green conscious. They just want a better product," he said. "It's basic market dynamics where, if I can have a better product and it's the right product for my lifestyle, and it's at a good price, I'm going to go with the better product. And I truly believe that is where we're going." Pras Subramanian is a reporter for Yahoo Finance. You can follow him on X and on Instagram. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
With charger funding under threat, ChargePoint's Eaton deal is bet on a 'better product,' CEO says
While President Trump and the House Republicans attempt to pull the plug on President Biden's EV charging funding, ChargePoint (CHPT) and industrial energy giant Eaton (ETN) are trying to keep the spark alive. The two companies are cementing a partnership whereby Eaton will provide technology solutions "behind the meter," as ChargePoint says, meaning grid updates, connections to utilities, and tech needed to install chargers, whether at homes, job sites, or retail locations. ChargePoint stock was up 5% in premarket trading. ChargePoint CEO Rick Wilmer believes new build-outs are necessary, despite the new administration balking at spending on new chargers. Threats to funding led to charger installations across the US dropping by more than 21% in the first quarter, according to Energy Department data. "Every building on the planet that has electricity now potentially can provide fuel,' Wilmer said in an interview with Yahoo Finance. "That isn't the case with liquid fuel, so retail, especially, is now realizing that, 'If I can provide fuel as a new benefit to people that come to my retail establishment, I can capture more of them now.'" ChargePoint sells chargers and network infrastructure to residential or commercial property owners and offers servicing contracts if needed. Unlike other charging companies, ChargePoint does not own or operate its chargers. Part of that service offering is all the behind-the-grid build-out. Wilmer said about 80% of ChargePoint deployments require a grid upgrade, which can mean long lead times because grid upgrades require new equipment that sits "behind the meter." In addition to adding high-voltage charging, there are loads to manage on buildings, like HVAC and lighting, and Wilmer said Eaton is the leader in providing solutions for building out an installation. One of the exciting parts of this deal is the V2X capabilities, which will allow EVs, with their large batteries, to send power back to the grid if need be during peak energy times. "The fact that you can move electric fuel out of a vehicle enables so much opportunity, and that's one of the cornerstones that this partnership with Eaton is based on, now being able to take the energy and a bunch of vehicle batteries and move it back to the grid," Wilmer said. Think of a fleet operator with several EV delivery vans at a fulfillment center. When not in use, the vans can provide energy to the building, defraying energy costs. Wilmer also brought up the example of school buses for local municipalities, as these vehicles often sit unused for long periods, and their batteries can be utilized when parked. It's all exciting stuff for the energy and charging sector. But there's still concern. "It's not helpful. Yeah, it's not helpful," Wilmer said when asked about pending House legislation that would cut charger funding. Despite the shift in Washington, EV sales rose in Q1 by 11.4%, per KBB. That's because the technology is better, Wilmer said. "People are going to move to EVs just because they're better, not because there's a tax credit, not because there's an incentive, not because they're green conscious. They just want a better product," he said. "It's basic market dynamics where, if I can have a better product and it's the right product for my lifestyle, and it's at a good price, I'm going to go with the better product. And I truly believe that is where we're going." Pras Subramanian is a reporter for Yahoo Finance. You can follow him on X and on Instagram. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
BoMel attributes sloppy defensive play for Giants' 11-3 loss to Brewers
Wilmer feeling 'lucky' to have so many RBI opportunities San Francisco designated hitter Wilmer Flores joins Laura Britt and Shawn Estes on 'Giants Postgame Live' after the team's 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday feeling 'lucky' to have so many RBI opportunities originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area 1:50 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
