A once-beloved sports reporter who stepped away from television to become a teacher was found dead inside her Alabama home, along with her husband, in what authorities believe was a murder-suicide — while their 3-year-old son was discovered nearby.
Christina Chambers, once a familiar face on WBRC 6’s sports desk, and her husband, Johnny Rimes, were discovered at their Hoover family home shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday, according to the station.
Their 3-year-old son was also at the home but was found unharmed, according to the Hoover Police Department.
Christina Chambers and her husband, Johnny Rimes, were found dead inside their Alabama home in what investigators believe was a murder-suicide, while their young son was found safe nearby. Facebook
Chambers, a renowned reporter and broadcast journalism teacher at Thompson High School, was admired by her community and honored as the Alabama Scholastic Press Association Advisor of the Year in 2024, according to her Facebook page.
Alabaster City Schools recognized Chambers’ dedication and the “meaningful connections” she built with her students, crediting her for taking the school’s burgeoning broadcast program to unprecedented levels.
Chambers’ tenure at Thompson High School was marked by remarkable achievements: guiding the school to a journalism sustainability award, mentoring two students who became Alabama Journalists of the Year, leading her team to a SkillsUSA State Championship in Broadcast News, and earning two All-Alabama Overall Broadcast Awards, according to WBRC 6.
Chambers was a well-known sports reporter at WBRC 6. Facebook
“As a beloved member of the Warrior Nation Network, Christina brought her deep knowledge and love of sports reporting to Friday nights, leaving a lasting impression on students, colleagues, and viewers alike,” wrote Dr. Wayne Vickers, superintendent for Alabaster City Schools.
“She was a cherished part of the Warrior family, and we extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to all who are grieving this profound loss.”
Chambers came aboard WBRC 6 in 2015 and quickly became a mainstay on its “Sideline” segment, where she brought local sports to viewers with exciting live coverage from the field.
She didn’t just cover sports from the sidelines — according to the outlet, Chambers also reported on the very marathons she was running, bringing viewers right into the action.
In 2021, Chambers stepped away from WBRC 6 to pursue a career in teaching at a local high school. Facwbook
Chambers transitioned to full-time teaching in 2021 but kept her ties to WBRC 6, reporting as a freelance contributor for “Sideline” during the recent football season.
Chambers’ path to WBRC 6 included stints at WLTZ NBC38 in Columbus, Georgia, and Comcast Sports Southeast in Atlanta. At CSS, she covered Auburn University sports and remained a devoted Tigers fan even after moving on, according to her Facebook.
Chambers remained a steadfast supporter of her alma mater, the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In her final Facebook post, she praised the Blazers for their hard-fought win in the “Battle of the Bones.”
Chambers was a four-year competitor on UAB’s Division I track and field team, balancing athletics with academics to graduate in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, according to her profile.
Known for her passion for long-distance running, Chambers completed three Boston Marathons and ran in races around the world, with her next Boston Marathon planned for 2026.
