Julien Baker is putting her health first The country duo announced that "due to recent events," Baker is "prioritizing her well-being and taking time to focus on her health," adding and we understand the disappointment this may cause for fans USA TODAY has reached out to representatives of Baker for more information Boygenius confirms it's going on a hiatus days before the supergroup's Grammys debut During a joint interview with Baker on "The Daily Show" in March Torres explained the record was in the works for five years and came together after she texted Baker about collaborating on a country album during the COVID-19 pandemic "Julien was the first person I thought of because she's from Tennessee Carlos Santana postpones second concert after contracting COVID-19 best rock song and best alternative music album In February 2024, Boygenius confirmed during a secret show in Los Angeles that they would be going on hiatus The duo was next scheduled to perform this evening (Sunday Revisit the review of Torres’ 2024 solo album, What an Enormous Room, and the interview “Julien Baker on Being Queer, Southern, Christian, and Proud.” Due to recent events, Julien Baker is prioritizing her well-being and taking time to focus on her health. Therefore, the Julien Baker & TORRES ‘Send A Prayer My Way’ Tour has been canceled. This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the disappointment this may cause for fans. We deeply appreciate your understanding. Refunds and ticketing information will be provided by the original point of purchase. Thank you for your continued support and compassion. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBAKER (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim from a deadly shooting at a party in Baker Sunday evening Emergency officials say one person was pronounced dead and another facing life-threatening injuries EBRSO identified the deceased as Gad Davis According to a spokesperson with the sheriff’s office One of Davis’ relatives then allegedly exchanged gunfire with the shooter The injured man was taken to the hospital in critical condition No other names have been released at this time No charges are expected against the relative Click here to report a typo Click here to subscribe to our WAFB 9 News daily digest and breaking news alerts delivered straight to your email inbox Adam Baker (pictured) will be replaced by Christian Foyer. Daniel LÃb/picture alliance via Getty ImagesChief executive Adam Baker is leaving the Audi Formula 1 project by mutual agreement with Christian Foyer taking over his duties on the engine side Foyer has joined the management board of Audi Formula Racing the entity responsible for the hybrid powertrain in the new role of chief operating officer Former Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto is head of the overall project with Jonathan Wheatley who joined Swiss-based Sauber in April from Red Bull leading the race operations as team principal last in the constructors' standings after six races are becoming the Audi factory team next season when the sport also starts a new engine era Audi's engines are being built in Bavaria but Sauber/Audi are also setting up an engineering base in Britain "We would like to thank Adam Baker for his commitment over the past years," said Gernot Doellner "He played a decisive role in shaping the overall strategic concept for the entry of Audi into Formula 1 and got the development of the power unit in Neuburg off the ground we are now bringing a proven expert in process structures in F1 powertrain development into the project "His experience will help ensure the synergistic cooperation and necessary speed on the journey we have embarked upon regarding the debut." Baker was a veteran of the former BMW Sauber team a project that soured and led to BMW's departure in 2009 The New York Giants showed obvious interest in the 2025 NFL Draft’s running back class They brought several of the top runners in for “30” visits and there was a definite theme. Each of the running backs brought in were physical, downhill runners and the team ultimately selected Cam Skattebo out of Arizona State — arguably the most physical back in the draft The Giants have also reportedly signed Elon running back Rushawn Baker as an undrafted free agent 220 pounds and sporting a downhill running style Baker is a New York Native and a star around the Rochester area and was named first team All-State as a senior His college career started at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania before transferring to Elon in North Carolina prior to the 2024 season Can the Western New York native stick with Big Blue Baker is an interesting prospect from an athletic standpoint He sports a compact physique at 5-foot-10⅞ inches Baker posted a very good 1.52-second 10-yard split as well as a 38½-inch vertical leap both of which line up with the good initial burst he shows on tape Baker runs with solid vision and patience behind the line of scrimmage He does a really good job of anticipating defenders and giving his offensive line time to establish their blocks He has a powerful lower half and does a good job of dropping his pad level into contact around the line of scrimmage as well as using quick feet to make subtle adjustments to his pathing Baker’s burst allows him to exploit quickly closing holes while his strength and contact balance let him survive contact around the line of scrimmage His ability to navigate the trash around the line of scrimmage could make him the type of back who can keep an offense on schedule While he was able to out-athlete his competition at the CAA Baker is ultimately a one-cut downhill runner He won’t be confused with a scatback or a burner at the NFL level and he was rarely used as a receiver — though that might not mean he can’t catch It seems unlikely that Baker will stick with the Giants’ 53-man roster Tyrone Tracy is likely entrenched as the starter with Devin Singletary likely sharing reps to keep both healthy and fresh while Cam Skattebo picks up the tough yardage The bigger question is whether Baker can do enough to to force Eric Gray or Dante Miller off the roster bubble The Giants might keep two backs on their practice squad so Baker’s best bet is to show that he’s more dependable option than Gray Baker’s game could strike a balance between Tracy’s elusiveness between the tackles and Skattebo’s ability to pick up the tough yards Having a player who could spell either Tracy or Skattebo could appeal to the Giants — or make him a useful emergency option to keep around Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application She was the daughter of the late Hugo Dowlen Watts and Minnie Sue Watts She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law Tricia Baker Hosford (fiancé Marcel van Eldik) of Chapel Hill; grandson Richard Dowlen Hosford (Madison); granddaughter Isabella Faith Hosford niece Denise Belt (Edgar Machado Martinez); nephew Jim Ramsay; and great-nephews Tyler and Tanner She was blessed with musical piano talent at the age of five she began working for Harpeth National Bank she began playing for community events and churches throughout Williamson County and Marshall County and she continued to play for two different churches until July 2024 Marcella enjoyed spending time with her friends Visitation with the family will be on Thursday from 4 pm to 8 pm at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home Memorials can be made to Lewy Body Dementia Foundation Williamson Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Click to watch This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors BAKER - East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Deputies have identified the victim of a shooting at a family crawfish boil in Baker on Sunday and another man were shot inside the home near the corner of Rolling Acres Drive and Plank Road A relative of Davis then exchanged gunfire with that man He was in critical condition after the shooting The man who shot Davis may face charges when he is released from the hospital Whether Davis' relative will face charges is still under investigation Teresa Baker, a 2008 graduate of Fordham’s visual arts program, has been named a 2025 Guggenheim Fellow—one of 198 artists and scholars to receive the prestigious fellowship this year “Receiving the Guggenheim is an incredible affirmation of support and belief in my practice and a reminder of the importance of process which pushes the work forward,” Baker said Baker grew up across the northern plains of the United States where her father’s job with the National Park Service—as the first American Indian superintendent of a national park—took the family to areas around sites like Chickasaw National Recreation Area As a member of the Mandan and Hidatsa tribes of North Dakota Baker was surrounded by Indigenous art and storytelling as a child but it wasn’t until she began her studies at Fordham that she decided to pursue her own artistic path “I had no idea I wanted to be an artist when I went to Fordham for undergrad. At the time, my biggest mission was to just get to NYC,” she told Autre magazine in 2022 “I took an art class [and] something clicked … I ended up working with incredible professors who both challenged and supported my work.” One of those professors was Stephan Apicella-Hitchcock, now head of the visual arts program consistently asking probing questions to her peers and regarding her own production,” he said “The Guggenheim Fellowship is further confirmation of her extraordinarily smart artistic practice Her mixed-media practice combines natural and artificial materials Much of her recent work uses an Astroturf base with elements ranging from yarn and spray paint to wood branches and animal hide She experiments both with geometry and geography with irregularly shaped pieces that resemble land carved by human borders and lines and curves that evoke rivers and paths “Mapping the Territory,” Baker’s 2024 solo show at New York’s Broadway Gallery, was praised by The New York Times for its “sublime beauty.” “You can sense the vastness of that landscape in her works which suggest aerial views of Earth,” the reviewers wrote They’re not geographically precise documents intended to exert control They offer an expansive sense of land as something not just seen or claimed Baker is represented by de boer, Los Angeles and her work has been exhibited at institutions like the American Academy of Arts and Letters in New York The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York and the Portland (Maine) Museum of Art recently acquired her work Last fall, one of Baker’s pieces, Sunset Turns South, was included in “Amarcord,” a group show at Fordham’s Ildiko Butler Gallery featuring work by more than 30 visual arts alumni from the past three decades Chartered in 1925, the Guggenheim Foundation offers its fellowships to help “artists and scientists at the highest levels of achievement pursue the work they were meant to do.” Past recipients in the fine arts field include Isamu Noguchi Sign up to receive the latest news from Fordham University There was an air of uncertainty as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the 2023 NFL offseason Despite winning the NFC South for the second-straight season the team suffered an early exit from the playoffs and legendary Quarterback Tom Brady officially retired for good The Bucs began their search for the next leader of the franchise Baker Mayfield made Tampa Bay his home After a training camp battle with Kyle Trask he won the job and the Krewe has never looked back Mayfield has put up career numbers wearing a Bucs' uniform he became just the second quarterback in Bucs' history to throw 40 or more touchdown passes in a single season Mayfield threw for 4,500 yards that same year—the fifth-highest single-season total in the franchise's history he ingrained himself into the very fabric of the community let's revisit the three most memorable performances Baker Mayfield has delivered as a Buccaneer—starting with No View photos of WR Emeka Egbuka's first day as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the exclusive Season Pass Member only "Welcome to the Krewe" event at AdventHealth Training Center Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the exclusive Season Pass Member only 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers arrives for his first day at AdventHealth Training Center Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chief Public Relations Officer Nelson Luis during his first day at AdventHealth Training Center 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers meets General Manager Jason Licht during his first day at AdventHealth Training Center 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first day at AdventHealth Training Center 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his first day at AdventHealth Training Center 2025 - 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Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers meets with Director of Player Personnel Shane Scannell at AdventHealth Training Center 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and College Scout Brian McLaughlin at AdventHealth Training Center and National Scout Andy Speyer at AdventHealth Training Center 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and General Manager Jason Licht at AdventHealth Training Center 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his press conference at AdventHealth Training Center 2024 | NFC Wild Card Round 2023-2024 Playoffs vs This is a game no one will forget anytime soon The Bucs entered the game winning their third-straight division championship after a 9-0 win in Carolina the team failed to score more than 13 points in their last two games League-wide experts questioned if the offense would regain the momentum they built in the second half of the season After a tough loss to the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football The Buccaneers could not afford another misstep with the NFC South up for grabs The Bucs' first two touchdowns were scored by Mike Evans, increasing his total to 11 on the season. Mayfield found Jalen McMillan in the end zone twice extending the rookie's scoring streak to four games Payne Durham also caught his first touchdown before promptly launching it into the crowd a pivotal performance in his march toward another 1,000-yard milestone It was the fourth time the Bucs scored 40 or more points that season Mayfield finished the game with as many touchdowns as incompletions Mayfield's five passing touchdowns tied his career-high the other time being in 2020 when he led Cleveland to a 37-34 victory over the Bengals he threw for 359 yards—the fifth-highest total of his career The Falcons would fall to the Commanders the same night giving control of the NFC South back to the Buccaneers The Bucs would finish the job the following week When you think of some of the most iconic venues in all of professional sports With over 400 regular season games played and 25 playoff matchups hosted the grounds have seen many memorable moments Mayfield did something no one has ever seen in Green Bay He became the first visiting quarterback with a perfect passer rating in the Frozen Tundra The Buccaneers entered the game following two-straight wins looking to get back to .500 for the first time since Week Seven 75-yard touchdown drive that ended with a 19-yard touchdown pass to Evans The Bucs went into halftime up three and then switched into high gear Mayfield threw three passing touchdowns in the next half His 381-yard performance was his highest single-game total as a Buccaneer and second-most of his career Mayfield was one of just eight quarterbacks to post a perfect passer rating over the previous five seasons he is the only quarterback to achieve that feat on the road at Lambeau Go behind the scenes with Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-round draft pick Emeka Egbuka during his first 24 hours in the league tours the Bucs facility and meets the Krewe Phase II of the Buccaneers' 2025 offseason workout program began on Monday including on-field work and instruction leading up to mandatory minicamp from June 10-12  developed an unconventional draft process to identify talent with an emphasis on character That shift has led to unparalleled success for the franchise and its culture Bucs fans have questions about first-round reactions spots on the depth chart that need attention the Buccaneers' second-round pick in last week's draft is on the way back from hip surgery and GM Jason Licht told ESPN's Pat McAfee that Morrison should be cleared for the start of training camp in July A look back at Baker Mayfield's finest games as a member of the Krewe View images from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Phase 2 Week 1 Workouts on Monday In the series "Mid-Round Gems" on NFL Network Bucky Brooks discusses how CB Jacob Parrish is the perfect fit for Todd Bowles' defense GM Jason Licht joins 'Path to the Draft' to discuss Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2025 rookie class and selecting first-round draft pick WR Emeka Egbuka Senior Writer/Editor and Staff Writer/Reporter Brianna Dix talk about all the latest Bucs news in this week's edition of Bucs Insider The team discussed the Bucs' reported UDFA the NFC South's draft classes and their overall thoughts on the 2025 NFL Draft a look at how Tampa Bay's roster shakes out on the defensive side of the ball As first-round pick Emeka Egbuka joins the Buccaneers offense what will he add to the club's receiving corps a look at how the roster shakes out on the offensive side of the ball creating some room on the 90-man offseason roster View highlights from the incoming 2025 NFL Draft class of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Buccaneers' brass received a favorable review post-draft from a variety of outlets The Saints have a new head coach in 2025 and already have a potential change at quarterback brewing thanks to a Derek Carr shoulder injury and a high draft pick at the position Team Reporter Casey Phillips & Senior Writer & Editor Scott Smith discuss the Buccaneers' official 2025 NFL Draft class sharing what makes these six rookies exciting additions to the Krewe View images from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Phase 1 Week 2 Workouts on Monday The National Football League will release its full 272-game 2025 regular season schedule on Wednesday and single game tickets to the highly-anticipated Bucs' 50th season will go on sale that same evening at New London Specialty Care in New London he was the son of Malcolm and Thelma Orfield Baker LeRoy worked for Winegard for over 50 years He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and watching sports especially Iowa Hawkeye women's basketball and the Chicago Bears He was a huge Caitlin Clark and Walter Payton fan.  Survivors include his long time partner of 40 years Angela Wilkerson of Donnellson; step-daughter Stephen Wagner both of Burlington; grandchildren Samantha (Dustin) Walljasper of Donnellson and Lily Wilkerson of Wapello; 11 great grandchildren Jean West and Charlie West; and numerous nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents; son Keokuk National Cemetery with Pastor Calvin West officiating Full military honors will be rendered by the Keokuk Area Honor Guard Subscribe Now A young Alabama chef brings community and flawless croissants to a funky strip By John T. Edge April/May 2025 The noisy crowd on the Birmingham sidewalk turns reverent as they pass through Last Call Baking Company’s dusty-pink door bound for a case stacked with croissants baked until they turn a deep shade of mahogany Carrying a cup of coffee from up the street As the morning line shrinks and the stock of pastries does This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Ralph Wooten and his wife are on their way to his chemotherapy appointment at nearby UAB Medical Center “I wanted to start my day with a treat,” he tells me gesturing to a brown paper bag stamped with Last Call’s neo-Gothic logo and stuffed with a caramel-domed and sea salt–sprinkled kouign-amann Open since 2022, set on a redeveloped block on downtown’s northern edge in the shadow of a graffiti-tagged expressway overpass, Last Call anchors a three-storefront strip of businesses that showcase everyday excellence and youthful obsession. At the top of the block, June Coffee looks like it was put together by a cabinetmaker Owner Jimmy Truong and his crew get the details right Cortados come in faceted glasses that feel heavy in the hand A small pastry case tucked beneath the counter displays a subset of Last Call’s best June sometimes provides a backdoor path to a great croissant.) Both June and Zephyr hum with good energy, but Last Call is the dynamo. Inside the concrete-floored space, two proofing boxes and two narrow refrigerators line the far wall. A battleship-gray stand mixer squats alongside, looking like a rescue from a grade school cafeteria kitchen. The vibe is so stripped-down it might as well be punk. So is the attitude. When Last Call sells out, it closes. Sometimes that happens just a couple of hours after opening. At the center of the room, sticks of butter rise from an oversize wooden table like toy building blocks. Chanah Willis, the elaborately tattooed, twenty-eight-year-old proprietor, stands before that table. Wrapped in a black apron, a black-and-white kerchief on her head, she shapes dough that fermented for twenty-four hours before her crew folded it layer atop buttery layer, employing a technique bakers call lamination. Willis grew up in Chelsea, thirty minutes south of Birmingham. Her mother is a hobbyist painter. Her father, a practicing Christian with a Jewish background, is a musician and works at a theology school. As a child, Willis traveled with him when he staged Passover seders at Baptist churches in Alabama towns such as Pell City and Gadsden. Her calling came early. By age ten she was rolling out choux pastry in the family kitchen. Strawberry-stuffed cream puffs came next. Before returning to pastry, she studied art and worked as a bartender. (Last Call’s name gestures to those late nights slinging drinks.) On this Tuesday morning, Willis is making coffee scrolls, crenellated rounds iced with a slurry of coffee and sugar. Three or four people usually work alongside her. Today, Jonathan Henderson, an ardent hiker, rolls triangles of gleaming dough around batons of chocolate. Behind the counter, Jaclyn Robbins, who also sings in the band Trooper, greets all with charm. “How is your morning so far?” she asks a young mother in black leather pushing a baby carriage. Croissants, which Last Call serves in plain, ham-and-cheese, chocolate, and almond varieties, are Willis’s ongoing obsession. (After eight visits over the past two years, it’s one I share.) To explain, she gets her phone out to scroll through the research and development photos she takes of croissants, cut in half to reveal the inner layers. “A great croissant should have a pull to the crumb at the center,” she tells me, zooming in on an image. “And the interior should explode out from that center.” What begins as an explanation quickly becomes a passionate recitation of the promise Willis makes to each customer who stands in line. “When you bite,” she says, “the inside should be soft like an angel’s hair, and the outside should shatter like shrapnel.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stinson Breads (@stinsonbreads) Small bakeries now flourish across the South, fueled by earnest intent and hard work. From their storefront, opened last April in downtown Opelika, Alabama, near the college town of Auburn, Stinson Breads founders Matthew and Anna Claire Stinson turn out bourbon coffee twists and genuinely sour loaves of sourdough that have become the daily bread for this neck of the state John T. Edge, writer and host of the television show TrueSouth, began contributing to Garden & Gun in its first year of publication. He is the author of The Potlikker Papers: A Food History of the Modern South but Julian Van Winkle III provides the lowdown on the sketchiest explanation Experts share the proportions and tricks they swear by the craveable reason behind her Just Keep Flipping method The future of conservation in the South just got a little bit brighter—and not just for salamanders but they’re the craftsmanship of local crustaceans called lawn lobsters The drawls are receiving a lot of flak across the internet but a North Carolina linguist argues they’re actually pretty accurate Brenda lived a vibrant life dedicated to faith Brenda was the loving wife of her devoted husband Walter “Bud” Martin Their 57-year partnership was a testament to love they traveled the world with their cherished friends Brenda leaves behind four beloved children: son Walter “Chuck” Martin and his wife Jennifer; son James “JR” Martin and his wife Jolanta; daughter Stacy Chaney and her husband Jerry; and daughter Dena Martin and her husband Her legacy continues through her 11 grandchildren—Megan and Amity—and four great-grandchildren She worked as a beautician and spent many years with the State Convention of Baptists where her passion for ministry and mission work shone brightly Brenda served on mission trips and continued her mother’s legacy by giving Bibles to those in need Her infectious spirit brought life (and antics) to every event leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her Brenda was an active member of the Red Hat Society where she cherished time with dear friends and was always ready to host gatherings or grab coffee and unwavering faith will be deeply missed but forever treasured by her family A celebration of her life will be held at a Hall-Baker Funeral Home with burial to follow in Maple Hill Cemetery Plainfield.  Visitation will be held on Saturday May 10 the family requests donations to a local women’s ministry or mission organization in Brenda’s honor Image: dan / FreeDigitalPhotos.net — Purdue University has received a $20 million commitment from Greg (BS pharmacy ’99) and Amy Baker to support research in a new center within the College of Pharmacy The facility will be called the Center for Health Analytics and Therapeutic Intelligence This commitment represents one of the largest research gifts in the history of the college “We are ever grateful to Greg and Amy Baker for their generous gift on 2025 Purdue Day of Giving and a transformative advancement of the ‘Victories & Heroes’ campaign It has the power to both elevate the university’s research and improve the health and well-being of people everywhere,” said Purdue President Mung Chiang “The College of Pharmacy has been central to Purdue’s mission of excellence at scale — driving world-class innovation and serving communities across Indiana and beyond Thanks to the support of industry leaders like the Bakers and through the One Health strategic initiative we’re building a future where Boilermaker breakthroughs transform lives.” The Center for Health Analytics and Therapeutic Intelligence will leverage real-world data artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to revolutionize the way medications are studied more equitable and optimized therapeutic decisions for individuals and populations Additional giving opportunities will soon be available within the center These include the naming of the center itself and its director position “The Bakers share Purdue’s bold vision for reimagining health care and this foundational commitment will strengthen the vital role our university plays as we seek to continuously improve patient outcomes,” said Eric Barker Purdue’s vice president for health affairs and the Jeannie and Jim Chaney Dean of Pharmacy “The new center will become a cornerstone of our college and the university’s One Health initiative as we intensify our efforts to tackle health care challenges head-on through research Greg Baker is founder and CEO of AffirmedRx a pharmacy benefit management (PBM) company based in Louisville PBMs are companies that manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health insurers and employers After spending more than 20 years as a pharmacist Baker formed AffirmedRx in 2021 because he believed the established PBM system could be improved to help more Americans live better lives through affordable medications focuses on transparency and patient-centric care contrasting with traditional PBMs by passing 100% of rebates to clients a separate PBM founded in Louisville in 2024 She previously served as vice president for pharmacy networks and clinical integration at AffirmedRx and the companies share similar goals and core values Both organizations are also public benefit corporations — a rarity in the PBM industry — meaning they are committed to generating social and public good while operating in a responsible and sustainable manner I know this university has shaped my family and our investment is one way we hope will shape the future for the College of Pharmacy and One Health,” Greg Baker said “We believe in the university’s power to lead and we believe in the people leading our passions Eric Barker as well as Dan Bolsen and John Dinkens from the Purdue for Life Foundation have earned our trust through their vision and values That’s why my family is all-in on this center.” The Bakers were also eager to align their contribution with Purdue Day of Giving the university’s annual social media-driven fundraising effort which they have been following for many years president and CEO of the Purdue for Life Foundation “We are humbled by the incredible generosity of Greg and Amy Baker and their decision to give on Purdue Day of Giving adds special meaning to an important event Gifts like theirs galvanize the Purdue community — alumni students and friends alike — around a shared purpose This is a powerful reminder of what it means to be a Boilermaker.” Blazing a new trail for early-stage innovation: Purdue announces creation of Low Institute for Therapeutics (LIFT) through a generous gift by Phil and Joan Low One Health: Control of protein folding strikes at the root of disease One Health: A ‘digital twin’ model for predicting cancer outcomes Purdue aims to speed evolution of pharma manufacturing in collaboration with Lilly and Merck By Thor Christensen The news was announced Sunday in a post on Baker’s Instagram that said she “is prioritizing her well-being and taking time to focus on her health … This decision was not made lightly and we understand the disappointment this may cause for fans.” In past interviews Baker has talked about depression and other mental health issues she’s experienced The tour, which began in April, included Denton’s Sarah Jaffe playing bass a role she also performed on Baker and Torres’ country-folk debut album Send a Prayer My Way Torres — born Mackenzie Scott — teamed up with Baker in 2024 after the latter had won three Grammys with her side project News RoundupsCatch up on 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Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines Please read the guidelines before participating Mount Baker’s Annalee Cohn describes herself as technical Although softball is a sport that has a lot of failure Cohn has been in love with it since she began playing T-ball.  “Softball means a lot to me as I spend a lot of time doing it,” said Cohn one of seven Mount Baker seniors on the roster this season “It is important to me because of all the connections I have made with my teammates and other schools in the county She believes that being coachable is what has made her the competitive player she is “I am lucky to have some good coaches and take what they say and apply it,” she said “You have to want to show up every day Cohn and the Mountaineers have appeared at the 1A state tournament twice She placed fourth as a freshman in 2022 and was named a first-team all-Northwest Conference selection last year after batting .533 with 49 hits and 32 RBIs Mount Baker’s shortstop leads Whatcom County in hits (28) fourth in doubles (6) and fifth in RBIs (19) “It’s nice to receive these awards,” Cohn said but it is important to not focus on all that.”  Cohn has been focusing on achieving her goal of reaching the state tournament in her final season She believes she can support the Mountaineers to the 1A state tournament with her hard work “I want to end the season without having any regrets,” she said.  she hopes to travel south and play with some of her friends at Edmonds Community College Nick Zeller-Singh is CDN's sports reporter; reach him at nickzellersingh@cascadiadaily.com; 360-922-3090 ext Email newstips@cascadiadaily.com or Call/Text 360-922-3092 Get Pollstar News and more delivered right to your inbox with Pollstar Daily Pulse By signing up, you agree to Pollstar’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Singer-songwriter Julien Baker is canceling her summer tour with Torres to prioritize “her well-being” and “focus on her health,” according to a statement posted on social media May 4 Baker and Torres released a country project Send A Prayer My Way last month and a summer tour in support of that album the pair had hinted that more dates for that tour would be announced this week Julien Baker is prioritizing her well-being and taking time to focus on her health the Julien Baker & TORRES ‘Send A Prayer My Way’ Tour has been canceled We deeply appreciate your understanding,” the statement reads in part Refunds are being provided at the point of purchase Two earlier stops on the tour — at Ohio University in Athens and at Knoxville Tennessee’s Big Ears Festival — were canceled in March due to a concussion sustained by an undisclosed band member Though the headline tour dates — which were announced through mid-May — some of the duo’s festival stops later in the summer remain listed on Baker’s website by Marshall Griffin | May 4 A state lawmaker from southwest Missouri is joining the Trump Administration has been chosen by President Donald Trump to become the Director of the USDA’s Rural Development office for Missouri and other economic development tools to rural communities across the state Baker said on Facebook that he has left the Missouri House and begins his new job Monday and a relentless drive to serve his community.” It also said the new directors will focus on finding ways to empower rural America and unleash economic prosperity Missourinet is a division of LEARFIELD Subscribe here to get our latest news and information delivered to your inbox © Learfield News & Ag, LLC. 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tour has been canceled so Baker can “prioritize her well-being” and “focus on her health.” Here’s the full post: Refunds and ticketing information will be provided by the original point of purchase Thank you for your continued support and compassion She recovered from that illness pretty quickly though; here’s hoping she feels better again soon A post shared by Julien Rose Baker (@julienrbaker) The most important stories and least important memes Julien Baker & Torres performed during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday An artist that just performed at the annual High Water Festival in North Charleston's Riverfront Park has canceled the remainder of their tour An artist who just performed at the annual High Water Festival at North Charleston's Riverfront Park has canceled the rest of the shows of an ongoing tour Julien Baker & Torres took the stage on Saturday The pair had been on tour less than a week supporting their new joint country album "Send a Prayer My Way," with more May dates on the schedule Baker, who also performs as a solo artist and is one third of indie pop trio boygenius alongside Lucy Dacus and Phoebe Bridgers posted on social media that the decision was not made lightly but was due to health concerns Julien Baker is prioritizing her well-being and taking time to focus on her health," said the statement posted May 4 on both artists' social media pages the Julien Baker & Torres 'Send A Prayer My Way' Tour has been canceled We deeply appreciate your understanding."  Refunds and ticketing information are said to be provided by the original point of purchase and the next show now listed on the website is the Green River Festival on June 20 Festival goers during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday Julia Rogers sits on a blanket with friends during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday Festival goers take a nap during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday Michael Barnes (left) and Allie Barnes blow bubbles during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday Boats are seen in the Cooper River during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday Lauren Reynolds lays out on the dock during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday play with their blankets during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday Brayden Gunter and Jade Winne play cards during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday Festival goers take a selfie during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday A baby with headphones on listens at High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Sunday A festival goer takes a nap during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday Julia Tampellini drinks a beverage near the Cooper River during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday Festival goers kiss during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday Jazz Festival pins are seen on a hat during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday people could walk across the pedestrian bridge at North Charleston Riverfront Park's High Water Festival on April 26 Colby O’Brien is kissed by Erin Murphy during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday The disco tower shone during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday A couple dances by the water at sunset during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday Festivalgoers sit in the grass during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Sunday Kat Yoffie and Julia Rogers wear matching hats during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday Charleston band Easy Honey opened High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday Evan Honer performed during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday Medium Build performed during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday Joy Oladokun performed during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday Amos Lee performed during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday Joy performed during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday The Backseat Lovers performed during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday Lord Huron performed during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Saturday Ethan Tasch performed during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Sunday Gigi Perez performed during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Sunday The War and Treaty performed during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Sunday Wild Rivers performed during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Sunday Trampled By Turtles performed during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Sunday Waxahatchee performed during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Sunday Fans were loving Counting Crows' performance during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Sunday Counting Crows performed during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Sunday Flipturn performed during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Sunday Arcade Fire performed during High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston Sunday High Water Festival took place April 26-27 Thousands came out over the weekend as Lord Huron Counting Crows and more performed over Saturday and Sunday This comes after the duo canceled a handful of shows due to “one of our key members” sustaining a concussion It has not been specified who had the concussion Baker is 29 years old and put on a soulful yet restrained show at the High Water Festival alongside Torres Baker was showcasing scars under a pair of overalls from her top surgery earlier this year She's been making national headlines since March for the official confirmation of her relationship with boygenius bandmate Dacus after sparking rumors of the two dating for more than a year Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: One man is dead and another critically injured after a fight broke out at a Baker area residence Sunday the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said Sheriff's deputies responding to a call about a shooting shortly after 7 p.m found 27-year-old Gad Davis dead of gunshot wounds in a home on Rolling Acres Drive Another man was critically injured by gunfire shot Davis with a handgun during their fight One of Davis' relatives who was at the house then exchanged gunfire with the initial shooter injuring the man The shooter transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries the Sheriff's Office said in a news release Email Ellyn Couvillion at ecouvillion@theadvocate.com Email notifications are only sent once a day News Tips:newstips@theadvocate.com Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com Only about 35 mourners attended the funeral of the trumpeter and singer Chet Baker at Inglewood Park Cemetery By several accounts it was far from a celebration Baker’s daughter by his neglected third wife hissed obscenities at the musician’s last lover as they watched the coffin being lowered Baker had fallen from a hotel window in Amsterdam an accident or a drug deal gone violently wrong He was 58 and plenty of associates were surprised he had lasted that long At his final concert in Rotterdam six days earlier there were just 17 people in the audience and the promoter cut the fee Obituaries could be dismissive of a man whose career as the chisel-jawed Due to recent 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Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) says bighead carp are an invasive species originally imported from Asia in the 1970s to help manage wastewater facility ponds the fish have spread into rivers and lakes across the Midwest ODWC warns that bighead carp are dangerous to native fish populations because they outcompete them for food and habitat The agency encourages anglers who catch a bighead carp not to release it back into the water officials ask that the catch be reported to the department to assist with ongoing research and efforts to manage the species Baker’s latest record is not just a personal milestone — it's also a reminder of the broader environmental challenges facing Oklahoma’s lakes and rivers For more information on how to report an invasive species, visit the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation website For more information on how to report an invasive species, visit the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation website and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox Julien Baker has cancelled her tour with Torres Boygenius star Julien Baker has cancelled the remainder of her joint tour with fellow indie rocker TORRES in order to “focus on her health” A statement posted on Baker’s Instagram page yesterday (4 May) confirmed that the remainder of the Send A Prayer My Way Tour will no longer go ahead “Due to recent events, Julien Baker is prioritizing her well-being and taking time to focus on her health the Julien Baker & TORRES ‘Send A Prayer My Way’ Tour has been canceled,” the post reads Refunds and ticketing information will be provided by the original point of purchase.” Baker’s announcement rounds off by thanking her fans for their “continued support and compassion” Baker and TORRES were meant to perform at the Stable Hall in San Antonio last night but the show was pulled several hours before it was scheduled to go ahead when they performed to a sold-out crowd at Tipitina’s in New Orleans The queer music duo released their debut collaborative country project Send a Prayer My Way on 18 April with the corresponding US tour kicking off in Richmond on 23 April While the statement didn’t expand on the “recent events” which led to the tour cancellation the news comes weeks after the pair were forced to pull out of two shows in March due to an unnamed band member suffering concussion Baker and TORRES were set to perform and speak at Ohio University and at Knoxville’s Big Ears Festival A statement published on Instagram at the time read: “Over the weekend one of our key members sustained a concussion and will need to take the next few weeks to recover Due to this we are forced to cancel the Julien Baker & TORRES’ appearance at Ohio University.” According to Baker’s website she and TORRES will resume playing live with a string of festival dates this summer beginning on 20 June at the Green River Festival in Greenfield Julien Baker is one third of Grammy Award-winning indie super group Boygenius, alongside Phoebe Bridgers and Baker’s recently confirmed partner, Lucy Dacus.Share your thoughts and remember to keep the conversation respectful About us Contact us Advertise Work for us Terms and conditions Privacy policy