Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here WDHN - wdhn.com (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett will remain with Berkshire Hathaway as chairman of the board when vice chairman Greg Abel takes over as CEO to begin 2026 The board of directors at the cash-rich conglomerate voted Sunday to keep the legendary 94-year-old investor as head of the board a decision likely to relieve investors worried about Berkshire’s remarkable winning streak as the U.S and global economies are beset by tariff shocks financial turmoil and a growing risk of recession The board in the same meeting also approved Buffett’s chosen successor as CEO Buffett said he would step down from that top spot at the end of the year Berkshire Class B shares fell more than 5% Monday after hitting an all-time high on Friday praised the transparent way Buffett announced the transition at the meeting and believes investors can have confidence that he isn’t going anywhere “Retaining the position of Chairman means he can continue to mentor Greg and the Berkshire leaders while also providing additional intellectual capacity when the inevitable time for more major capital allocation occurs,” Sykes said Buffett turned a Massachusetts textile company into a sprawling but nimble conglomerate that owns everything from Daily Queen and See’s Candies to BNSF Railway and giant insurers Warren’s reputation grew with it as shares of Berkshire Hathaway climbed steadily exceeding major indexes by wide margins and returning an average 19.9% each year versus 10.4% for the Standard & Poor’s 500 The decision to continue with the Oracle of Omaha as head of the board differs from the succession plan laid out for after Buffett’s death The billionaire has long said that Howard Buffett the second-born of the investor’s three children should become chairman when he is gone to protect Berkshire’s culture will take over as CEO as big questions hover over the company but he has already been managing all of Berkshire’s non-insurance businesses since 2018 Buffett himself has said President Donald Trump’s tariffs were a big mistake There are also worries that Berkshire might not able to avoid the fate of most conglomerates—forced to break up to recapture focus Then there is Berkshire’s $348 billion in cash Buffett says he doesn’t see many bargains to invest that money in now but assured some of the estimated 40,000 attendees of the company’s celebratory weekend annual meeting in Omaha that one day the company would be “bombarded with opportunities.” has already shown he is a more hands-on manager than Buffett by asking managers tough questions and encouraging them to collaborate with other subsidiaries when it makes sense He will now take on oversight of the insurance businesses and responsibility for investing the company’s cash Vice Chairman Ajit Jain will stay on for now to help manage the insurance businesses that include Geico and massive reinsurers like General Re Abel told shareholders Saturday that he wouldn’t change the Berkshire’s approach to investing Maintaining Berkshire’s fortress-like balance sheet will always be a priority Buffett endorsed Abel by saying he would keep all of his shares that give him control of 30% of Berkshire Hathaway and praised Abel during the shareholder meeting. “It’s way better with Greg than with me because I didn’t want to work as hard as he works and I can get away with it because we’ve got a basically good business — a very good business — and I wasn’t in danger of you firing me by virtue of the ownership and the fact that we could do pretty well,” Buffett said “But the fact that you can do pretty well doesn’t mean you couldn’t do better The CEOs of Berkshire subsidiaries who report to Abel have always praised his management style that holds them accountable while allowing them autonomy who worked with Abel at Berkshire’s utility unit for years before he took over the candymaker six years ago said Abel makes sure he’s considered every contingency “He’s allowed me to make a lot of decisions that he may or may not have agreed with but he’ll support us at the end of the day no matter what as long as we’re operating with integrity and principles and the long game,” Egan said Buffett has always delegated the decisions about how to distribute his fortune to others by giving shares annually to the Gates Foundation and four family foundations run by his children The Gates Foundation has received the biggest donations worth more than $40 billion since he started giving away his fortune in 2006 He said last summer that his three children will decide how to distribute his remaining fortune after his death but that the Gates Foundation won’t get any more donations at that point has his own foundation through which he has donated billions to humanitarian and food security causes including helping coffee farms in El Salvador and war-torn Ukraine Howard Buffett’s foundation expects to top $1 billion in gifts to Ukraine — more than most countries — later this year Tributes to Buffett came tumbling in over the weekend praising his investment savvy and folksy management style have been inspired by his wisdom,” Apple CEO Tim Cook posted on X “It’s been one of the great privileges of my life to know him.” JP Morgan’s CEO Jamie Dimon said Buffett represented “everything that is good about American capitalism and America itself,” and praised his “integrity AP Business writer Bernard Condon is in New York City AP Business Writer Michelle Chapman contributed to this report from New York City Game Recap: Baseball | 5/3/2025 12:00:00 AM Thanks for visiting Get the hottest Fintech Philippines News once a month in your Inbox The Philippine Information Agency revealed that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has received reports that 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(January 7, 2025) – The 2025 softball season is exactly one month away, as North Alabama head coach Ashley Cozart officially announced the full schedule on Tuesday The Lions will play 52 games with 23 of those in Florence 7-9 at the Stinger Classic hosted by Alabama State The premium event of the season is set for Wednesday, March 26 against Alabama, as the Lions will host the Crimson Tide at the Florence Sportsplex. Two years ago, this game drew a school record of 4,009 fans. Tickets can be purchased here Softball season tickets are on sale now at this link The season ticket package only includes the 22 games at Hilda B Anderson Softball Stadium and will not include the Alabama game call 256-765-5466 (LION) or email athleticstickets@una.edu "This year's schedule will be one of the most challenging we have had but one of the most exciting "We play more SEC teams than we ever have and we get to host Alabama at home this year on March 26 I am excited about several of our non-conference games that include Memphis "We will have divisional play in conference this year which will make our conference schedule tougher We are so excited about the challenge and seeing what this team can do." STARTING IN THE CAPITAL: North Alabama will open the 2025 season on Feb 7 with a double-header against Nicholls State and Alabama State to open the Stinger Classic hosted at ASU The Lions will play both teams again the next day UNA has a combined 6-0 record against those teams including four wins over ASUN and two over Nicholls SCENIC CITY SOFTBALL: For the second straight season UNA will play two games against Lindenwood and three against Chattanooga The Lions won three games over Murray State WKU and Jacksonville State at UTC last season UNA's last meeting with Lindenwood came during the 2016 NCAA Division II National Championship season Chattanooga won the only meeting between UNA and UTC last season ROCKET CITY SHOWCASE: The Rocket City Trash Pandas announced a first-time event to take place in the 2025 softball season as the University of North Alabama will participate in the first-ever Rocket City Softball Showcase at Toyota Field on Feb Auburn and Jacksonville State over four days the Lions will begin a multi-game series with Oakland University the Lions will welcome multiple teams for the UNA Tournament the Lions make a return trip to Memphis on March 12 The Lions are 4-0 against the Tigers all-time including three wins on the road at Memphis FINAL NON-CONFERENCE SHOWDOWNS: Once conference play begins March 15 the Lions will only play two more non-conference games This begins with a home game against Tennessee Tech on March 18 followed by the premium event against Alabama on March 26 at the Florence Sportsplex Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Softball | 3/7/2025 9:30:00 PM Thanks for visiting 2025) – The University of North Alabama will honor UNA Hall of Fame coaches Mike D February 1 during UNA's basketball doubleheader inside CB&S Bank Arena Both legendary coaches will be the field namesakes at Bank Independent Stadium The UNA men will play Central Arkansas at 7:45 p.m The field naming ceremony will occur between the two games student-athletes and staff to celebrate this significant naming the Florence-Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau named the field at Bank Independent Stadium Bobby Wallace Field in honor of the Lions' legendary head football coach who saw the team through three Division II National Championships in 1993 Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting ! 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Photo by: Jon Hendricks - Valparaiso AthleticsMomentum Packed - Racers Play Tuesday at UNA4/21/2025 4:48:00 PM | Baseball The Racers have won 12 of their last 13 games Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting 2025) – A hall of fame linebacker is rejoining the North Alabama Football program On Tuesday, University of North Alabama head football coach Brent Dearmon made an addition to his coaching staff with the hire of former UNA standout Michael Johnson Johnson was an All-American in 2008 and 2009 and won National Defensive Player of the Year in 2009 from Daktronics and D2Football.com Johnson was inducted into the UNA Athletic Hall of Fame in 2021 "Michael Johnson is the definition of UNA greatness," said Dearmon "Bringing a hall of famer back home is an awesome feeling Mike's love for UNA and level of toughness will make us even better in all phases of our program." After terrorizing running backs on the gridiron for many years Johnson will now coach the position on Dearmon's staff Johnson was a four-year starting linebacker at North Alabama from 2006-09 and was a four-time All-Gulf South Conference four-time All-Super Region 2 and two-time All-American for the Lions Chosen first-team All-American by Daktronics and second-team by D2football.com as a junior in 2008 Johnson followed with first-team All-American selections by Daktronics Football Gazette and the Associated Press as a senior in 2009 He was also voted National Defensive Player of the Year by Daktronics and D2Football.com in addition to being named the Gulf South Conference Defensive Player of the Year Johnson was part of a UNA senior class that had a combined 44-7 overall record to rank as third winningest senior class in school history The Class of 2009 was ranked nationally in the Top 11 for 54 straight weeks — every week that they were part of the UNA program The Lions had four straight seasons with 10 or more wins and made four straight NCAA playoff appearances Johnson finished his career with 365 total tackles He signed a free agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks in 2010 and later signed with the Kansas City Chiefs "I am blessed with the opportunity to join Coach Dearmon's staff," said Johnson "Coming back home to UNA to give back to the university and community that poured into me is an absolute dream I'm excited about the journey and looking forward to UNA Football putting out a great product this fall Thanks for visiting the University of North Alabama Department of Athletics announced a new partnership with Residence Inn by Marriott located at 1000 Sweetwater Avenue in Florence This partnership is beneficial to anyone associated with UNA This includes a special discount on rooms when booking through the promotional link Residence Inn will donate $5 to UNA Athletics The promotion is only valid at the Florence location "Residence Inn is not only committed to elevating UNA Athletics, but also to engaging the Shoals community," said UNA Director of Athletics Dr. Josh Looney "We are excited to partner with Residence Inn allowing anyone associated with UNA to receive a discounted rate while also supporting our athletic programs." Fans can click here to take advantage of the UNA promotion at Residence Inn Thanks for visiting The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday warned that an entity named UNA Financing Corporation is fraudulently using the name and logo of the central bank and its employees and officers to collect fees and personal information the BSP said the scheme involves the collection of fees and personal information allegedly to secure its clearance for loan releases “The BSP clarifies that it is not connected to The BSP further emphasizes that in performing its official functions neither the BSP nor its personnel will solicit money or request information that could compromise financial accounts,” the advisory read “To guard against such illegal claims The BSP also urged the public to verify information from entities and individuals claiming to be connected with the central bank and report such activities to law enforcement agencies for investigation and appropriate action {{gallery.imageDetails.images.0.description}} Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting ⭐️Parking Info for tomorrow's game vs. Alabama⭐️We encourage everyone to pre-purchase tickets and parking for smoother access into the facility and priority lots! 🔗 https://t.co/9v9JtgQjAE pic.twitter.com/xuy6AGb7Jf UNA vs. Alabama GAME WEEK! We highly encourage fans to pre-purchase tickets and parking ahead of time (credit card only). Concessions available (cash and credit card) and Donut NV will be in the parking lot!Don't miss out on all the fun! 🦁🥎🎶🔗https://t.co/9v9JtgQjAE pic.twitter.com/Fh0bC2ZfFD Thanks for visiting Silent killer: Contractor corruption blamed for deadly NAIA Ford Everest crash — and this time, it’s personal Katrina Ponce Enrile’s birthday bash with Manila’s elite Loan scam warning: BSP disowns links to UNA Financing US asks judge to break up Google’s ad tech business Consumer group urges Marcos to order audit of Meralco’s books from 2005 to 2024 amid rising power costs Legal clouds clear: With Sobrepeña out, Camp John Hay attracts P248M in new investments The soul of Senigallia: Where land, sea, and flavor unite at Uliassi Mozart chocolate row leaves bitter taste in Austria Cat sole survivor of 115-meter fall in US canyon Katinko maker opens PH’s first pharma ecozone in Tarlac; 13 firms sign on Dizon says old system broken: DOTr to tighten road safety measures, limit bus driving hours after fatal crashes Scottie Scheffler finishes Byron Nelson -31 for first win of ’25 The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is urging the public to be extra careful and double-check any information coming from groups or people who say they’re linked to the central bank This warning comes after the BSP learned that a company called “UNA Financing Corporation” is allegedly misusing the BSP’s name and logo this UNA Financing Corporation is asking for fees and personal details claiming it’s needed to get BSP approval for loan releases The BSP wants to be crystal clear: ““The BSP clarifies that it is not connected to “The BSP further emphasizes that in performing its official functions neither the BSP nor its personnel will solicit money or request information that could compromise financial accounts,” it added If you think you’ve encountered illegal activity please report it to the police or other law enforcement agencies so they can investigate Elevate your understanding of the Philippine business landscape and gain insights into worldwide markets by subscribing to our dedicated channels and exclusive interviews with industry leaders directly on Viber Stay informed and empowered with our Email Newsletter delivering curated content right to your inbox Don’t miss out on crucial updates and trends shaping economies and businesses both locally and internationally Join Bilyonaryo’s community today by clicking the button below to subscribe and stay ahead in the dynamic world of business 2024) – The University of North Alabama basketball programs announced a new partnership with Lost Pizza Co as the restaurant will host a weekly "UNA Basketball Night" live radio show The show will air each Tuesday night from 6-7:30 p.m. during basketball season, beginning this Tuesday, Dec. 3. The first segment will be The Candi Whitaker Show from 6-6:45 p.m. followed by The Tony Pujol Show from 6:45-7:30 p.m "Voice of the Lions" Benjamin Ray will host the show which will broadcast live from Lost Pizza and on 93.9 FM The Score Fans are encouraged to attend the live show from downtown Florence or listen locally or worldwide on 939thescore.com Shoals is located at 201 North Seminary Street in downtown Florence The restaurant is owned and operated by Chuck McCarty "Lost Pizza Shoals is excited to host the UNA Basketball radio show," said McCarty "We hope to see you on the patio each week as we get up close and personal with these dynamic coaches and their respective programs The first 45 minutes will cover all things UNA women's basketball The Lions are off to a 3-3 start in her first season at UNA including impressive wins over UT Martin on the road and Sun Belt opponent South Alabama at home "Lost Pizza is in the heart of downtown Florence making it the perfect spot to host our UNA Basketball Night," said Whitaker "I look forward to seeing our loyal fans downtown each Tuesday 93.9 The Score and everyone associated with the show for making this possible." The final 45 minute segment will feature UNA men's basketball with seventh-year head coach Tony Pujol including a road win at Air Force to open the season and a pair of victories over UT Martin and Louisiana-Monroe "First and foremost, a huge 'thank you' to Chuck and the entire Lost Pizza family for graciously hosting The Tony Pujol Show," said Pujol "By spotlighting both the men's and women's basketball programs this show creates a unique opportunity to bring our community and university closer together It's not just about the game; it's about connecting with the fans celebrating the hard work of our athletes and strengthening the ties that make the Shoals community so special." Thanks for visiting 2025) – The University of North Alabama baseball team heads to Pearl Louis Billikens in Trustmark Park for games five through seven of the year Saturday will now see a double header starting at 1:00 p.m and the second game will follow 40 minutes after The Sunday matchup with begin as scheduled at 12:00 p.m the series moved to a neutral site with UNA serving as site host PITCHING PINGETON, ASUN PITCHER OF THE WEEK: The Atlantic Sun Conference announced senior right-handed pitcher Anthony Pingeton as the ASUN Pitcher of the Week for the first week of the season Pingeton got the nod to start game three of the Army series this past weekend faced no more than three batters through the first five innings and finished with an .053 opponent batting average TRUSTMARK PARK: Trustmark Park is located in Pearl home to the Mississippi Mud Monsters of the Frontier League The Mud Monsters were born in September 2024 after the Mississippi Braves relocated to Columbus will have a professional baseball team for the 21st year in a row after the initial 20 year run from the Braves ROAD WARRIORS: North Alabama is in the process of building Mike D. Lane Field at Bank Independent Stadium, which is currently scheduled to be ready in April. The Lions will play on the road and at neutral site venues until then. For more information, click here to square off against their next SEC opponent in the Tennessee Volunteers on Feb Thanks for visiting Austin Peay State University women's tennis team is headed back to the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament for the third consecutive year as it faces No 3 North Alabama in the first round at 4 p.m - Austin Peay State University women's tennis team is headed back to the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament for the third consecutive year as it faces No 6-3 victory over Paloma Goldsmith on court six 7-3 ASUN) most recently fell 4-3 to North Florida on April 13 The Lions dropped the early doubles point and won three singles matches on courts three 6-4 as Mathilde Delaney defeated UNF's Gabriella Goyins Lena Karlovcan rounded out the Lions' score with a 1-6 The Governors and the Lions most recently battled on March 14 as the Lions took a 5-2 win at the Governors Tennis Courts The Govs took the early lead but took just one singles win with Torrealba's 6-0 This marks the fifth all-time meeting of the two teams Thursday's match also marks the first time the Govs and the Lions have met in the postseason 4 Kennesaw State 5-1 in the first round but fell 1-4 to No For news and updates throughout the Governors' season follow the women's tennis team on X (@GovsWTN) and Instagram (@GovsTennis) or check back at LetsGoPeay.com Thanks for visiting but I hadn’t closed my mind to her presence in the sources I’d consulted while researching her parents’ lives and reconstructing the love story that played a prominent role in my narrative—a romance that seemed surprisingly modern The Hawthornes met after each had served a solitary apprenticeship of a decade or more in their profession Nathaniel Hawthorne was among the first American writers of fiction to attempt to make a living by his pen; lack of a steady income was the reason for his three-year secret engagement to Sophia Peabody the gifted painter who’d won his heart with a sketch of one of his characters but they considered themselves married from the date of their engagement and addressed each other in passionate love letters as husband and wife When at last they planned a wedding in July 1842 Nathaniel joked that in performing the ceremony the minister would have to “thrust himself between” them The Hawthornes were older parents with a penchant for idealizing themselves and the Edenic surroundings into which their first child was born a veritable “fairy-land” on the banks of the Concord River “sheltered from the turmoil of life’s ocean,” in Nathaniel’s terms Sophia had suffered a miscarriage during an otherwise blissful honeymoon year and she recorded the loss in words etched with the diamond on her wedding ring into a windowpane of the “moss-grown country parsonage” her husband dubbed the “Old Manse,” rented out to them by their near neighbor Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Man’s accidents are God’s purposes.” Una’s arrival during the second year of their marriage must have been by divine intent Over the objections of friends, who worried the choice was “too imaginative,” the couple adhered to a decision, made before the child’s birth, to name her for the uncommonly virtuous heroine of Edmund Spenser’s epic poem The Faerie Queene the king’s “onely daughter deare.” Nathaniel agreed there was risk in selecting a name that “has never before been warmed with human life,” but in her first weeks Una’s living presence had given it “a natural warmth,” her father claimed He expected that “when she has worn it through her lifetime and perhaps transmitted it to descendants of her own this beautiful name will have become naturalized on earth;—whereby we shall have done a good deed in first bringing it out of the realm of Faery.” Yet the months after Una’s birth brought hardship Sophia nursed her baby and soon also another little girl born that year in Concord to Margaret Fuller’s sister Ellen Nathaniel’s need for paying work in the form of a political appointment—ultimately a customs-house job—drove the Hawthornes from their country retreat They made plans to move to Salem and a house they’d share with Nathaniel’s widowed mother and two unmarried sisters but only Una had been born during “the calm summer of my heart and mind,” as Nathaniel described the Old Manse years in the introduction to his collection of stories published after the move in hopes of recouping his losses Sophia left behind a second inscription on a windowpane marking the former rectory with an indelible image of Una’s infant happiness I read the delicate tracings myself on the day of the reinterment: from a book published in the 1950s by the Columbia professor Vernon Loggins called The Hawthornes Loggins traced the genealogy of  the family through seven generations beginning with Nathaniel’s colonial ancestors and ending with his daughters a little over three decades after her auspicious birth Una herself was engaged to a writer of short stories While visiting Julian’s family at their home on the outskirts of London Una received word that the tubercular Webster had succumbed to illness on a ship bound for Hawaii where he’d hoped to regain his health in advance of their wedding Una’s auburn hair “turned completely white,” Loggins wrote “and the least physical exertion caused fatigue.” Una left Julian’s house for a rest stay at an Anglican convent near Windsor where but before he arrived she was no more.” The story had always seemed improbable to me Excerpted from the book After Lives: On Biography and the Mysteries of the Human Heart by Megan Marshall Created by Grove Atlantic and Electric Literature Masthead About Sign Up For Our Newsletters How to Pitch Lit Hub Privacy Policy Support Lit Hub - Become A Member Lit Hub has always brought you the best of the book world for free—no paywall you'll keep independent book coverage alive and thriving Thanks for visiting Bank Independent and the University of North Alabama (UNA) have announced a new scholarship program aimed at expanding access to higher education for North Alabama residents The partnership provides a 20% tuition scholarship to eligible Bank Independent customers enrolling in undergraduate The initiative is designed to ease financial barriers and strengthen the long-term economic fabric of the region education is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give to their child,” said Bank Independent President Macke Mauldin in an interview with the Huntsville Business Journal “We can make a really impactful difference if we can help other families besides our own That’s what we want to do with this program: help students who want to get an education The scholarship is available to new UNA enrollees who have maintained an active Bank Independent checking account for at least 30 days prior to the semester start and hold an active debit card with a positive balance Current non-customers can still qualify by opening an account and meeting the criteria Mauldin’s commitment to education is shaped by his own family history He described himself as an “average student,” but credited his college experience with shaping his future a World War II veteran who never finished college still benefited from the foundation it provided “He always believed that any exposure to college was better than no exposure at all Our goal is to help those who need it the most.” added that his own education at UNA opened doors in ways he never could have predicted but the exposure to a job I did not know existed that all of a sudden turned into my career,” he said The goal of the scholarship is to open similar doors for a wider group of residents—many of whom might not otherwise view higher education as accessible or affordable This STEM-heavy job market makes advanced education not only beneficial but increasingly necessary for local residents seeking stable Bank Independent’s partnership with UNA is a direct response to that demand Still, educational attainment in the area has room to grow. While over 37% of Huntsville-area adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher—compared to approximately 25% statewide in Alabama and around 32% nationally—there remains a significant population with only a high school diploma or some college but no degree The scholarship seeks to close that gap by reaching nontraditional students “This is an opportunity for anyone who’s ready to take the next step,” said Julie Taylor UNA’s Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management whether they’re just graduating high school or returning to school mid-career.” UNA Provost and Executive Vice President Dr Brien Smith emphasized the mission alignment between the bank and the university “Both institutions have a long history of serving North Alabama,” he said “This program reflects our shared values and our commitment to increasing access to educational opportunity.” The scholarship is not stackable with other UNA institutional aid and applicants must meet the university’s admission standards Mauldin hopes the opportunity will reach a wide and diverse audience—including students who might not see themselves as traditional college material “Education opens doors you didn’t even know were there,” he said hardworking people who just need a path forward Our goal is to help them find it.” As Huntsville continues to grow as a center of innovation and economic opportunity this partnership stands as a model of how financial institutions and universities can work together to build capacity in their communities By bridging the gap between financial institutions and educational access, Bank Independent and UNA are not just investing in individuals—they’re investing in the region’s future. Subscriber Login My Account Become a Subscriber Sign Up For Newsletter Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Search MORE RESULTS Billie Jack Saebens won $16,510 by sweeping the 4-and-Under Pre-Futurity Heading and Heeling titles at the American Rope Horse Futurity Association’s Oil Can Classic April 25 Saebens topped the field aboard Hallle Berry a 2019 red roan mare by Metallic Cat out of One Sparking Time Saebens first laid eyes on Una Furiosa in the catalog of the Triangle Sale two years ago He knew she had “the look”—uphill build Purchased alongside a few other prospects by Shane Boston Una Furiosa was started by Ty Benson before landing in Saebens’ program in late summer of her 2-year-old year “I’ve had her ever since,” Saebens said she’s stood up in the box with her ears forward and waited on me and she’s just cow-bred enough that she’s got feel without being over-reactive.” UNA FURIOSA and @Billie Jack Saebens win the pre-futurity heading tonight with a 912.18 at the @American Rope Horse Futurity Oil Can Classic in Ardmore by Bobby’s Starlight and out of Playin For Fury Keep up with more futurity updates all weekend long thanks to @Cactus Ropes | @Cactus Saddlery | @FastBackRopes | @Equinety | @resistol1927 The Scottsdale Sun Circuit earlier this spring was her debut—she finished second there—and by the Oil Can Saebens said she felt “pretty dang good everywhere.” That maturity showed in the scores: Saebens and Una Furiosa topped the Pre-Futurity Heading’s short round with a 229.71 clinching the win by nearly two points overall so I get to rattle the ones I have pretty hard,” Saebens joked “But I don’t move to the next step until the one I’m on is about perfect And I spend a lot of time away from the box The path with Hallle Berry wasn’t quite so smooth arrived at Saebens’ place after going through a few hands Patience and strategic exposure made all the difference Saebens resisted the temptation to force the issue with the cow he eased Hallle Berry into a spot behind steers and allowed her to build her confidence gradually “You can’t just kick on ’em when they’re scared of a cow and expect it to fix things,” Saebens explained “I let her ease up there behind cattle Hallle Berry’s flair was evident in Ardmore Her stops and savvy cow sense combined with her undeniable “swag,” as Saebens called it topped the field too: She was second at Buckeye in the Royal Crown earlier this spring and she missed the win at Scottsdale with a leg “She’s capable of being a real horse and a show horse.” With a busy futurity calendar ahead—with major events like the Old West Futurity in June the Gold Buckle Futurities and the ARHFA World Championships in Fort Worth—Saebens is being strategic about hauling “You can sit there and try to ease ’em around and protect ’em but eventually something’s going to come up,” he said than have ’em come unraveled for a hundred thousand dollars at Utah.” patient approach—combined with a string of athletic “I’m just really excited,” he said everything coming up—it feels good.” Hallle Berry 😍🤌😍 ok and @Billie Jack Saebens too That’s a prefuturity SWEEP for Nowata’s own Saebens and his owners at Southern Ranches The Metallic Cat daughter is out of One Sparking Time They were a 902.26 on four worth $10430 for the win Coverage presented all year long by @resistol1927 Sign up for news and updates from The Team Roping Journal and Equine Network This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again Thanks for visiting Alabama — The Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team will return to Toyota Field on Tuesday at 6:05 pm to face off against the North Alabama Lions Tickets start at just $8 and they can be purchased online at trashpandasbaseball.com/rolltide in person at the Wicks Family Foundation Box Office at Toyota Field Alabama will be playing in Madison for the third consecutive season The Crimson Tide holds a 2-0 record at Toyota Field following a 6-3 victory over Belmont on March 26 the Crimson Tide finished the 2024 season 33-24 and made their second straight tournament appearance Alabama made its inaugural appearance at Toyota Field on March 28 we want to continue to do our part to elevate and bring awareness to baseball in the great state of Alabama," said Alabama Head Coach Rob Vaughn "To be able to play in front of the fans in Madison against a great program like North Alabama allows Tide fans in the northern part of the state an opportunity to see our boys compete To be able to do that in a facility like Toyota Field is simply perfect It’s going to be a fun night of baseball.” The North Alabama Lions are scheduled to play four games at Toyota Field in 2025, including a three-game weekend series against Army West Point from Friday, February 14, to Sunday, February 16. The Lions concluded the 2024 season with a record of 18-35-1 the game will be rescheduled for the same time on Wednesday My piece “401: After Winter Must Come Spring,” which I did in downtown Providence with the Avenue Concept I was able to retain full creative direction on that project I love my portrait of Georgia O’Keeffe which is on Wickenden Street across from the gas station She was ninety-three years old in the reference image with lots of sun damage from her time spent in New Mexico That made it challenging and I’m happy with the results And I love the sweet optimism of my “Dream Big I gather a lot of source material through photography I seek out places that have interesting plants and animals I also find a lot of inspiration in books and historical references Libraries and bookstores give me a creative buzz RISD’s Nature Lab is one of my favorite resources on animals And I have fun seeking out historically significant sites “Rosa IKEA,” acrylic on canvas Creativity runs in my family and was always encouraged I started doing them professionally when I began working with Munir Mohammed first as a teaching assistant then as a mural assistant I started doing my own murals professionally when I participated in a small community-based mural project in Beverly I enjoy finding unique items and buying directly from artists RISD Craft and FADED are my top choices for those “Floral Pieta,” acrylic on canvas especially because many of mine have cultural significance Start with a walk to get empanadas at Panaderia Salvadoreña and a cappuccino at Seven Stars. Then work in the studio for most of the day, go for a class or two at Kodokai Dojo, and later go out dancing. If it’s summer, I just want to go straight to the beach (Misquamicut) and stay there. atelier-fuuna.com Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInFLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - Waka Flocka Flame will headline the 2025 Spring Concert at the University of North Alabama according to an announcement from school officials Tuesday night at the school’s fountain lighting known for hit songs “No Hands” and “Hard in da Paint,” will be headlining this year’s concert on April 24 School officials say student tickets are complimentary every year Click Here to Subscribe on YouTube: Watch the latest WAFF 48 news sports & weather videos on our YouTube channel Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting