Missing Student Jimmy Gracey: Urgent Search in Barcelona

0:00On this March 19th in Birmingham, here's what is making headlines. A 20-year-old university of Alabama student named James Gracie, known as Jimmy, has been missing in Barcelona, Spain since early Tuesday during a spring break trip. He traveled there to visit friends studying abroad, arriving Monday morning after a weekend in Amsterdam. He got separated from his group that evening, and all contacts stopped after that. Family members shared more details in a recent update. Having Jimmy was not studying abroad himself, but joined buddies for the vacation. His phone has been tracked by authorities, but many questions linger about what have in next. Love ones describe Jimmy as a standout guy, and honors accounting student, fraternity chaplain, hockey player, and devoted son and brother from the Midwest. His sudden silence is totally out of character, heightening everyone's worry after more than 48 hours. Right now, Jimmy's father is in Barcelona, teaming up with local police, while the FBI and State Department provide support from the U.S.

1:02The family back home in the Chicago area has a huge network rallying around his mom and siblings. They're urging anyone in Barcelona or with photos from that night near the club to check their pictures and contact authorities, no matter what. The search presses on, and they appreciate help keeping Jimmy's story in the spotlight. The daily news now is powered by our sponsor. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.