In a devastating and unforeseen tragedy, former longtime Alabama high school football sideline reporter Christina Chambers, who dedicated over a decade to covering the state’s vibrant sports scene, has passed away at age 38 following a reported domestic violence incident that authorities are investigating as a murder-suicide.
Chambers and her husband, Johnny Rimes, 41, were discovered dead from gunshot wounds in their Hoover, Alabama residence on Highland Manor Court, leaving the community reeling from the sudden loss of a beloved broadcaster known for her infectious passion.
The couple’s bodies were found around 9 a.m. on December 16, 2025, after a family member arrived for a welfare check when they missed a scheduled event, triggering an immediate emergency response from Hoover police and medics.
Both were pronounced dead at the scene, while their 3-year-old son was found unharmed in the home—a poignant glimmer of solace amid the heart-wrenching circumstances that have amplified the profound sorrow surrounding this case.
Chambers, celebrated for her energetic sideline presence, spent years reporting on Friday night lights across Alabama and Georgia, captivating audiences with her genuine enthusiasm and sharp insights into local and collegiate athletics.
Her extensive career included key roles at WBRC, where she became a fixture on the “Sideline” program, freelancing even into the 2025 season, and later mentoring young journalists as a broadcast teacher at Thompson High School.
The incident, described by officials as stemming from domestic assault, underscores the hidden shadows that can eclipse even the brightest lives, sending shockwaves through the tight-knit Alabama sports journalism world.
As tributes flood in from colleagues, former students, and fans alike, the community unites in tears and prayer, mourning the vibrant spirit gone too soon and holding hope for the young child left in the wake of unimaginable grief.
