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5 things to know: Once-missing Georgia Tech student paralyzed, mom says

Diane Hubert, the mother of a missing Georgia Tech student found alive Monday morning, posted this photo of her son on her public Facebook page. “[James is] awake,” she wrote. “Running lots of tests. Pray for speedy recovery.” (Credit: Facebook)
Diane Hubert, the mother of a missing Georgia Tech student found alive Monday morning, posted this photo of her son on her public Facebook page. “[James is] awake,” she wrote. “Running lots of tests. Pray for speedy recovery.” (Credit: Facebook)
Oct 20, 2015

Here are five things you need to know tonight:

1. Katherie Webb, former beauty queen and wife of Cincinnati backup quarterback A.J. McCarron, doesn't appreciate that the NFL Network aired a segment featuring a lot of Bengal behinds and a few third and shorts. [Read more]

2. Georgia Tech student James Hubert remained in the intensive care unit at Grady Memorial Hospital Tuesday, recovering from a long list of injuries his family said he suffered when he was attacked and beaten Friday night. [Read more]

3. A North Carolina woman who netted $88 million (after taxes) in a February Powerball drawing has spent $9 million to keep her boyfriend out of jail. [Read more]

4. With Mayor Kasim Reed looking on, Buckhead speculator Rick Warren was sentenced to 30 days in jail for housing code violations in Atlanta Municipal Court Tuesday. [Read more]

5. Tonight's forecast? Clear, cool and calm.

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