Malone Adds Former Providence Head Coach Kim English to UNC's Staff Michael Malone has added former George Mason and Providence head coach Kim English to his staff at North Carolina, according to sources confirmed by TarHeel247. English, who will turn 38 in September, was recently let go by Providence after serving as its head coach for three seasons. With 11 years of coaching experience since his playing career ended in 2015, English brings a mix of collegiate and professional basketball expertise to the Tar Heels. A former two-time All-Big 12 player at Missouri, English transitioned to coaching in 2015 after his playing days concluded. He began his coaching career as an assistant at Tulsa, Colorado, and Tennessee, working under notable mentors such as Frank Haith, Tad Boyle, and Rick Barnes. His playing career included 41 games with the Detroit Pistons and several seasons overseas before retiring as a professional. English’s collegiate coaching journey began at Missouri, where he played for four seasons and became a key contributor. During his time with the Tigers, Missouri reached the NCAA Tournament in each of his four seasons, including a run to the Elite Eight in his freshman year. The team compiled a 107-34 record during his tenure, with English ranking 13th in program history in scoring. His career averages at Missouri were 11.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, with a total of 1,570 points. In 2021, English was named head coach at George Mason, where he led the Patriots to a 34-29 record in two seasons. His first season as head coach included a notable victory, as the team secured its first true road win over a ranked team by defeating Maryland. The Patriots also participated in the NIT during his first year.#george_mason #providence #kim_english #missouri #michael_malone
Tornado Confirmed in Jefferson County, Wind Damage Reported in Winston County After Alabama Storms The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in western Jefferson County on Monday evening as severe storms swept across Central Alabama. The tornado, which occurred southwest of Oak Grove between 7:40 p.m. and 7:47 p.m., had peak winds of 80 mph and traveled approximately 5.83 miles, reaching a maximum width of about 200 yards. No injuries or fatalities were reported. Damage assessments revealed the tornado began south of Lock 17 Road near Betty Hill Road, where several softwood trees were uprooted and power lines were knocked down. The path continued toward Groundhog Road near Woods Creek, where survey teams observed numerous uprooted trees and snapped limbs. Straight-line winds, estimated at 75 mph, caused additional damage along Lock 17 Road and Groundhog Road, particularly in the Providence and Mud Creek communities. In Mud Creek, multiple trees were uprooted, two homes sustained minor roof damage, and a small outbuilding was affected. Broken power poles left lines in roadways for much of the day. The same storm system also caused wind damage in Winston County earlier in the evening. Survey teams noted straight-line wind damage in the Forkville area northeast of Haleyville and in the Ashridge community. The most significant damage occurred near the intersection of Highway 195 and Little Crooked Road around 5:35 p.m., where several structures were impacted. A furniture business lost part of its roof and had a glass door blown out, while a hay shed was flipped onto an adjacent building. A nearby garage sustained roof and siding damage, and a smaller shed collapsed. Uprooted trees and wind speeds of up to 75 mph were reported in the area.#national_weather_service #jefferson_county #winston_county #providence #mud_creek
