Angel Babcock, Infant Found In Field After Friday Tornado Dies
The little girl found in a field following Friday’s deadly tornado in Southeastern Indiana, has died.
15-month old Angel Babcock died Sunday afternoon at 4pm, at Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville, after her grandparents made the decision to take her off of life support. The baby girl had suffered traumatic brain injuries in the storm. The family consulted with doctors and their pastor before making the decision to disconnect life-support, saying they did not want her to suffer any longer and that it was time for Angel to be reunited with her mother, father, 2-year-old brother and 2-month old sister.
Angel was the only one in her 5-member family to initially survive the tornado that destroyed the mobile home park in New Pekin, Indiana, where they lived. Her mother, Moriah Brough, 20, father Joseph Babcock, 21, and siblings Jayden Babcock, 2, and Kendall Babcock, 2-months-old, died instantly as the storm picked up their trailer and tossed it into the air.
A neighbor in the trailer park had tried to reach the family as the storm barreled in Friday afternoon. He had tried in vain to save them by giving them a bigger place to hide from its wrath. The neighbor was tossed into a field nearby with the family as the winds kicked up to 100+ miles an hour. The neighbor’s last memory of the family as the twister started to tear apart the park was all five huddled together in the hallway of their trailer, praying and holding hands. The neighbor survived the tornado with broken bones.
A public memorial for the family is scheduled for Monday at 3pm at the Life Tabernacle Church in Salem, Indiana.
Family members spoke to the Louisville Courier-Journal about the family and their loss.
Eric Church Is ‘In the Process’ for His Next Album
If you've seen Eric Church lately, you may have noticed that he's grown his beard out a little bit more than usual. That's not because he's gotten lazy abut shaving -- it turns out the beard is part of the musician's process for his next album.
Veteran Reporter Has Emotional Breakdown While Covering Oklahoma Tornado
Dozens of people including children were killed after a massive tornado tore a swath of destruction through an area outside Oklahoma City yesterday. In fact, it was such a terrible scene that local KFOR reporter Lance West broke down while reporting the news.
Country Whuppin’ – Jon Pardi Vs. Eric Paslay
May 21, 2013 3:55 PM Three wins down for Jon Pardi and two more to go to make the Country Whuppin' Hall of Fame. 'Up All Night' gained a very decisive win over Dakota Bradley, and now it faces off with another 'night' song from singer/songwriter, Eric Paslay!
You Can Help the Victims of the Oklahoma Tornado with Donations to the American Red Cross
May 21, 2013 3:35 PM The devastation in Moore, Oklahoma goes beyond comprehension and the death toll, unfortunately, continues to rise after yesterday's massive tornado that all but leveled the town of Moore. All of us in the Tri-State want to do anything we can to help and the best way to help is by making donations to the American Red Cross by calling 812-471-7200 or online at redcross.org/tristate.
Oklahoma’s Country Stars Send Messages to Those Hit by Moore Tornado
Monday's (May 20) devastating tornado in Moore, Okla. touched the hearts of country music's biggest stars, and more than a few were left worrying about friends and family they knew in the area. The state is home to some of the biggest names in country music -- Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, Vince Gill and Blake Shelton are just a few who have roots there, with one superstar having grown up in Moore.
Survivor of Oklahoma Tornado Finds Her Dog During Live Interview
May 21, 2013 1:00 PM I have discovered that when all seems lost and that the darkness of a tragedy overwhelms you, miracles DO happen and prayers are answered.
Evansville Car Thief Drives Recklessly Right In Front Of Police Station [VIDEO]
May 21, 2013 11:15 AM Here's the perfect example of what not to do if you are a criminal and you don't want to get caught. This juvenile car thief not only back his car up for a block into traffic on Martin Luther King Blvd. in Evansville, but then he grazes another car and then speeds off right past the police station in front of a police cruiser. Wow.
Horrific Oklahoma Tornado Captured in Several Raw Videos
The country continues to pray for and help the people devastated by the massive tornado that touched down in Oklahoma on Monday, killing dozens.
Brett Eldredge Wraps Red Tour Dates, Shares What He Learned From Taylor Swift
For 20 minutes on Thursday night (May 16), Brett Eldredge owned the crowd that was still trickling into Houston's Toyota Center to see perhaps the biggest tour of the year -- Taylor Swift's 2013 Red Tour. It was a short set for the country newcomer, but like he did at each of the other 18 shows he played with the superstar, he maxed out every second, walking onstage armed with ammo given to him by his grandfather and Swift herself.
‘The Baby Bachelor’ Brings Cute to Reality TV Thanks to Jimmy Kimmel
May 21, 2013 4:06 AM I love Jimmy Kimmel! But now, I love him even more. With reality shows everywhere, on every channel, leave it to Jimmy to come up with the best parody EVER!!! Jimmy, along with his brother, nephew and some lovely and hilarious toddler girls have come up with 'The Baby Bachelor'. Trust me, you will enjoy THIS much more that you ever did 'The Bachelor'.