By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy 2 Chainz is officially venturing into the world of cinema with the announcement of his short film Red Clay. Variety revealed that the shot film is co-written by actor Omar Epps VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — One person has been shot in an incident at the gas station on the corner of Clay and Mission in Vicksburg a shooting happened at the Citgo located at Clay and Mission in Vicksburg That victim then drove themselves to an area hospital Several units with the Vicksburg Police Department were at the scene and closed in the area with crime tape was at the scene and confirmed one person had been shot at that location Vicksburg Police Chief Penny Jones released the following statement on the incident: officers with the Vicksburg Police Department responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of Clay Street and Mission 66 was able to drive himself to a local hospital for emergency treatment the victim identified Demarcus Bishop as the individual who shot him The victim stated that Bishop had an ongoing feud with him over a female Demarcus Bishop is wanted for questioning in connection with this incident The Vicksburg Police Department is actively working to locate him and urges anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward and we are pursuing all leads to bring resolution to this case I urge anyone with information related to this incident or the whereabouts of Demarcus Bishop to come forward My department is working diligently to ensure the safety of our community and bring accountability in this case We ask for the public’s help in locating Mr Bishop so that we can move forward with the investigation Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Vicksburg Police Department at 601.636.2511 or call Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).” Man Wanted in Clay Street shooting turns himself in Watch SNYLog In Mets' foundation for pitching success a process five years in the making -- with many to thank Jets Draft Report Card: Grading Gang Green's picks Dart is Giants' future, it's only a matter of time before he's their present Grading the Jets pick of Membou in the draft Grading the Giants pick of Carter Mets' wave of rapidly 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the White House press briefing This light-hearted segment transitions into a serious discussion on the Trump administration's latest deportation plan highlighting the proposal to incentivize self-deportation by covering flight costs and offering financial rewards The hosts analyze the potential effectiveness and ethical implications of this strategy referencing insights from experts like Border Czar Tom Homan and WH Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller The conversation then shifts to the broader issue of immigration law enforcement where Buck emphasizes the challenges of the current system and the need for more stringent measures They also touch on the political dynamics at play particularly the Democrats' approach to immigration and its long-term impact on American society the hosts discuss the recent Formula One event in Miami sharing amusing stories about influencers and mishaps at the event This leads to a broader conversation about sports including Clay's upcoming attendance at the Indy 500 and the cultural significance of various racing events The hour concludes with a breaking news update from the Oval Office where President Trump announces that the 2027 NFL Draft will be held in Washington This announcement is expected to generate significant media attention and public interest especially given the involvement of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the owner of the Washington Commanders Clay and Buck maintain a dynamic and engaging dialogue blending humor with in-depth analysis of current events and political issues This episode is a must-listen for fans of the show offering a mix of entertainment and insightful commentary on pressing topics Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton:  X - https://x.com/clayandbuck 1);}.css-4hf0t5:focus{outline:none;}.css-4hf0t5:hover{border-color:rgba(215 Clay Travis and 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guide through the twisted labyrinth of the human psyche MOORHEAD — I don't know whether to support the idea of a casino near Moorhead or not The discussion and debate has just started and I don't have enough information although that hasn't stopped plenty of folks from stepping up to loudly denounce a project that so far is just a concept with few set-in-stone details There has been brief portions of three governmental board meetings set aside for the White Earth Band of the Minnesota Chippewa to make a preliminary presentation of their plans and ask for support followed by questions from elected officials and some comments from interested citizens .. the opposition from some residents seems virulent It almost seems as if — check me if I'm on the wrong track here — they had their minds made up ahead of time because of who is involved with a prospective casino in Clay County Ask yourself this: If convicted felon Donald Trump proposed building a casino on 280 acres a few miles east of Moorhead would the opposition be so immediate and strong Trump failed at owning casinos and the White Earth band has not It's almost as if something else is at play I'd bet the email inboxes of local elected officials would unravel the mystery One thing we know is the opposition says it's worked up about property taxes If this land is put in trust so an off-reservation casino is built on it Clay County will lose the property tax revenue from it No mind that the option obviously exists for White Earth to make up the difference with payments in lieu of taxes — a common way for property tax revenue to remain on the rolls even if land is designated for a use that doesn't generate property taxes — these folks are riled up the county is going to lose that money the estimated market value of the parcel in question is $2,273,200 That means the 2025 general taxes on White Earth's 280 acres will be — you might want to sit down for this — a whopping $15,100 That is — you might want to stay seated — an even more whopping .03% of the estimated $50,587,557 in property taxes Clay County will collect in 2025 We're talking one raindrop in a five-gallon pail Payments in lieu of taxes (PILT) are used regularly in Minnesota counties to make up for land purchased by the federal or state governments often for conservation or wildlife purposes the federal lands marked by the green and white signs it will collect $161,663 in PILT in 2025 split between the U.S the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Clay County Housing and Redevelopment Authority This wouldn't be the county's first rodeo when it comes to a parcel of land coming off the tax rolls The tribe has indicated it's willing to work with the government entities involved as this process moves forward Back-filling lost property taxes will surely be a negotiating point We've said it before and we'll surely say it again multiple times: There are legitimate questions about whether the White Earth band should build a casino here They need to be asked and answered satisfactorily The loss of a slice of property taxes probably shouldn't rank high on that list Do you believe I could make the swim from Alcatraz to San Francisco or would I drown/be eaten by sharks — Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) May 5, 2025 Do you think I could make the swim or would I drown? https://t.co/ZhkT9gVI57 — Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) May 5, 2025 I hate all of you. https://t.co/quE0kyvyhd — Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) May 5, 2025 You can turn your flute into a snorkel. pic.twitter.com/33PlBUNkAJ — Conservmn (@conservmn) May 5, 2025 Former FBI special agent based in Miami and Fox contributor, Nicole Parker, joined Clay and Buck. Some days, a totally unexpected topic takes over the show. Today was one of those days. Watch Clay and Buck kick off Monday’s show — which just happened to fall on Cinco de Mayo. President Trump says he wants to reopen the prison at Alcatraz. Deputy White House Chief of Staff — and possibly the next National Security Adviser – says you ain't seen nothing yet. VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — A man wanted in connection with a May 4 shooting on Clay Street has turned himself in, Vicksburg Police Chief Penny Jones confirmed Demarcus Bishop voluntarily surrendered to the Vicksburg Police Department without incident Sunday night around 10 p.m “I would like to express my appreciation for the community’s cooperation and for Bishop’s peaceful surrender,” Jones said in a statement Bishop turned himself in and that this situation did not escalate further We remain committed to seeing justice served and ensuring the safety of all Vicksburg residents.” Sunday near the intersection of Clay Street and Mission 66 the victim identified Bishop as the shooter telling authorities the altercation stemmed from an ongoing dispute over a woman Police previously stated Bishop was last seen driving a blue four-door sedan and urged the public to assist in locating him the department is continuing to investigate the situation Anyone with additional information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Vicksburg Police Department at 601-636-2511 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477) FTC is refunding Consumers Misled by Publishers Clearing House Police seek suspect in shooting at Clay and Mission in Vicksburg Amber York demonstrating at last year's Spring Pottery and Craft Market at the Meetinghouse Clay Center The Meetinghouse Clay Center will host its fifth annual Spring Pottery and Craft Market on Saturday The one-day outdoor market will feature local vendors selling handmade pottery The center will be hosting a number of pottery artists showcasing a wide range of ceramic work including Meetinghouse Clay Center resident artists Amber York Shannon Gallagher and Heather Ramp; and guest artists Elisa Sullivan will present her forged and stamped silver and mixed metal jewelry Joining the event for the first time will be Lori Dawn Ceramics and local jeweler Debbi Rogers who harvests and hand carves local shells to create jewelry In addition to a selection of ceramics and jewelry visitors will be able to enjoy live music by James Davis from 1 to 3 PM; pottery demonstrations and studio tours throughout the day; flowers by Andrea Thorrold of Seaspray Flowers and Liz Hanchuruck of Han Picked Flowers; and small bites including oysters and lobster rolls by Cataumet Fish The Meetinghouse Clay Center is at 1340 County Road Registration for summer classes and children’s camps is also underway; parents and caregivers are welcome to check out the studio ask questions and pick up a class schedule Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist A look back at what was making headlines years ago An e-newsletter with Bourne news sent each Wednesday Receive notices of breaking news for the Upper Cape An e-newsletter with Falmouth news sent each Tuesday A Monday morning e-newsletter with stories that readers might have overlooked in Friday's editions and a roundup of the stories that attracted the most attention on the Enterprise's website during the past week An e-newsletter with Mashpee news sent each Wednesday An e-newsletter with Sandwich news sent each Wednesday An e-newsletter sent on Thursdays highlighting local entertainment for the coming week A good news e-newsletter delivered every Saturday morning.   A Friday e-newsletter with headlines from all four Upper Cape towns Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Game Recap: Baseball | 5/2/2025 10:55:00 PM | Anthony Fiorella | Athletic Communications 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 He will perform two Canadian shows in Toronto and Vancouver BY Karlie RogersPublished May 5 Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cautious Clay has announced an international tour in support of his upcoming album The Hours: Morning, which arrives May 16 via Concord.  The tour will begin in Boston, MA, on September 30. Following a handful of American dates, the artist born Joshua Karpeh will make his way north for a performance at Toronto's Axis Club on October 7 before returning stateside. He will head back up to Canada for a show at Vancouver's Hollywood Theatre on October 18 and will continue the rest of his tour into December in the UK and Europe.  Tickets go on sale this Friday (May 9) at 10 a.m. local, following presales beginning this Wednesday (May 7) at 10 a.m. local time. See the full itinerary below, and check out the rest of Exclaim!'s Canadian concert listings here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cautious Clay (@cautiousxclay) Be the first to get our biggest stories delivered to your inbox. Rapper 2 Chainz is making a bold move beyond music and into the world of film. His new short film, Red Clay, was recently announced and made its debut at the Atlanta Film Festival. As Variety reports the project is co-written by actor Omar Epps and directed by Christopher Nolan Jones 2 Chainz shared what inspired him to make the film: always hoping people feel empowered to overcome anything and bringing Nook and Bub’s story to life—everyday folks fighting to survive—means everything to me Creating this with Omar Epps was truly legendary.” a teenager played by Christopher A’mmanuel who is navigating life with a mother struggling with drug addiction Nook dreams of escaping their harsh reality the film also stars Rutina Wesley and Jaylan Ragin Omar Epps explained the deeper message behind the film: “My inspiration to write this film came from the need to unpack brutal truths and showcase the complexities of why black and brown communities normalize trauma It’s my hope to inspire conversations which motivate people to have more grace This isn't 2 Chainz's first step into acting—he previously appeared in the TV series BMF and the 2022 movie The Enforcer While it’s not yet clear if the film will be released to the public its debut suggests a powerful new chapter for the artist Download the app to LISTEN LIVE wherever you are and connect with us like never before The popular barbecue festival- BBQ and Barrels- is this Friday and Saturday in downtown Owensboro This year's two-day event will be capped by a FREE country music concert featuring 90s Country icon Clay Walker and up-and-coming country star Drew Baldridge BBQ & Barrels gets underway Friday May 9th and the streets of downtown Owensboro will be lined with church cooking teams Here's a look at the official map and some of the highlights of the schedule Clay Walker and Drew Baldridge will take the stage at 6pm WBKR has a special VIP section right in  front of the stage you have to have passes and we have your chance to win them all week long here on The Country Station Be listening for your chance to win daily in the following hours: 6am When you hear one of those Clay Walker cues-to-call you'll win a pair of passes to WBKR's VIP section at the show We also have an exclusive chance for you to win passes online If you're having trouble getting through on our phone lines Fill out the registration form below and you may win a pair of passes online We'll announce our online winners at 7:50am The popular barbecue festival- BBQ and Barrels- is this Friday and Saturday in downtown Owensboro, KY. This year's two-day event will be capped by a FREE country music concert featuring 90s Country icon Clay Walker and up-and-coming country star Drew Baldridge.\nRead More BBQ & Barrels gets underway Friday Curtis also opens ..."},"payload":{"is_sponsored":false}}},"categories":{"82":{"id":"82","name":"Popular","podcasts":["43034875","26940277","269097531","25100459","57927691","29319113","24992238","27959911","190281406","68519170"]}},"categoryIds":[],"episodes":{"274121877":{"id":274121877,"podcastId":57927691,"podcastSlug":"1119-the-clay-travis-and-buck","title":"Hour 3 - Nicole Parker FBI Special Agent","duration":2210,"isExplicit":false,"isInteractive":false,"description":"Nicole Parker She highlights the controversial reassignment of agents who were photographed kneeling during the George Floyd protests in 2020 emphasizing the division between what she terms \"FBI one\" and \"FBI two.\" Nicole criticizes the politicization and social justice initiatives within the FBI arguing that these actions undermine the agency's core mission and integrity The conversation delves into the changes brought by the leadership of Kash Patel and Dan Bongino who are working to unify the FBI and eliminate politically motivated behaviors Nicole recounts her experiences during the Miami division and discusses the impact of DEI (Diversity and Inclusion) hiring practices on the FBI's operational standards She also reflects on the cultural shift within the FBI particularly under the Obama and Biden administrations and the challenges faced by agents committed to upholding the Constitution without political bias the show touches on recent geopolitical events including a missile attack on Israel by Houthi rebels highlighting the ongoing threats faced by the nation The hosts discuss the implications of these attacks and the support provided by international organizations to aid affected communities Clay Travis and Buck Sexton humorously debate the feasibility of swimming from Alcatraz to San Francisco with listeners weighing in on the challenge The show also covers the NFL's announcement of the 2027 draft being held on the National Mall showcasing the intersection of sports and politics emphasizing the division between what she terms "FBI one" and "FBI two." Nicole criticizes the politicization and social justice initiatives within the FBI The coach of the Japanese tennis player boasts after his player clinched her first clay title by winning the WTA 125 in Saint-Malo where he talked about the importance of this tour for his player and the shift in perspective after winning her first title on clay Despite Osaka's rocky start on this surface the Mutua Madrid Open being her first tournament where she was defeated in the early stages by Lucia Bronzetti (6-4 they decided last minute to participate in the French tournament which ultimately brought her an unexpected joy two weeks ago because Naomi lost in the first round in Madrid she entered the tournament with a first-round loss which is always tough in terms of confidence clay has never been a surface where she has played well the pressure was very high for her," Mouratoglou affirmed the Frenchman emphasized that the main goal was to gain experience for what was coming on the clay: "That's what we needed It's what she needed to start the clay season well and she also needed to feel good on the surface." Despite her uneven start on clay before traveling to France her coach never stopped believing in his student: "I think the training block we did on clay at the Mouratoglou Academy after Miami was great That's exactly what we wanted to achieve in Saint-Malo I had no doubt that Naomi would play very well on clay." two fast surfaces that suit her rapid and aggressive style of play it's a matter of time: "I think it's just the fact that she has never spent enough time on this surface because she didn't spend much time on the surface so she probably thought her game didn't adapt to clay But there is no obvious reason why she wouldn't play well on this surface it was important to have a solid clay training block And it was important to have enough positive matches on the surface I think now she is ready to play her best tennis on clay." perhaps expectations will rise with an Osaka who now sees in Rome and Paris an opportunity to once again mingle among the best on the planet But the Frenchman believes she has other priorities: "The expectation is that she finally feels comfortable on the surface Because she is convinced she can play well here and then we'll see what happens," a hopeful Mouratoglou concludes This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Mouratoglou avisa con Osaka: "Está lista para jugar su mejor tenis en tierra batida" ASHEVILLE - Highwater Clays, the pioneering riverside clay manufacturer that was among the first to bring pottery to the River Arts District, will be closing in Asheville, the family-run business confirmed for the Citizen Times. The business officially announced its plans on social media to close on April 24 "Earth's best clays" have been made along the Swannanoa and French Broad rivers When Brian and Gail McCarthy started the business as Highwater Center in an old mica plant at 75 Thompson St. He would blend and mold wet clay in 250-pound batches lifting 50 pounds of wet clay out of the mixer at a time and slamming it into shapes for packaging and sale "I did two tons one day — it almost killed me," Brian said the company was mixing and packaging over two tons of clay in around 30 minutes the company could produce around 40,000 pounds of clay in a day Over 6 million pounds of wet clay was produced on site yearly and then sent to between 15,000-18,000 customers across the nation Highwater Clays was the largest producer of wet clay across the American southeast Some clay went to school districts across the region others to local and national potters and artists looking to work with the company's specialized house clay When Tropical Storm Helene hit in September was inundated with six feet of water flowing through it Onge took over the business in the mid-2000s highly specialized machine that produced their specialty clays survived but two machines vital to the company's processing and packaging were partially damaged and parts for repairs would take months to be ordered and received There's nothing in this building and getting it back is extraordinarily cost prohibitive," Jonathan St A remediation company removed mud and muck from the riverside production facility in February a process that flood insurance only "barely" covered The family has just been trying to figure out who might be able to use the dry materials we still have customers driving in and knocking on the door or wandering in to seeundefined can sell them product It's been heartbreaking to say: 'No,'" Jonathan said The McCarthy family moved to Asheville to start the business after a tornado ripped through their home in Wichita Falls Their first home in Western North Carolina was a tent Citizen Times columnist Rob Neufeld would write in 2008 The laborious dough mixing was followed by decades of growth and creativity Brian and Gail were among the first to begin the transformation of Asheville's riverside industrial spaces into the vibrant and bustling River Arts District it's known for today At times Gail "worked a real job" to help the business grow It included launching her own tour company and working at a local hotel as a convention coordinator she too came on full time at Highwater Clays the couple founded Odyssey Center for the Ceramic Arts a school offering art classes and workshops in pottery The next year the couple would be present for the district's first art walk or "Studio Stroll," an event launched in partnership with RiverLink and Asheville Working Press that marked the formal gathering of riverside artists Brian said Gail was "instrumental" in growing the stroll events the duo won the John Cram Arts Leadership Award for their contributions and aid in fostering the growth of the River Arts District One last batch; Florida store still openFlaky and dry the last batch of clay the company made is still stuck in the massive machine where they made their clay like a time capsule from before the storm which required about seven people to operate was part of what made the company different which included three levels with a sifter at the top mixing bowl in the middle and a production line at the bottom It was so highly specialized to the company's clay making process that Jonathan would often have to make repairs by calling multiple people on multiple phones at the same time While the company is closing its manufacturing site in Asheville The hope is that they can still find a way to provid the company's specialized clays to potters across the country "Because [Highwater Clays'] community is bigger than Western North Carolina It's bigger than the Southeast," Jonathan said More: 'Higher density' and 'lower-cost': See new South Asheville apartment project proposal More: Officials say Lake Lure dam 'did its job' during Helene. What comes next for the century old dam? Will Hofmann is the Growth and Development Reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times Email him at WHofmann@citizentimes.com or message will_hofmann.1 on Signal Consider supporting this type of journalism with a subscription to the Citizen Times Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show kicks off with a lively discussion about Cinco de Mayo with Clay expressing his preference for shrimp quesadillas The conversation transitions to the topic of cultural appropriation questioning its relevance and predicting a return to normalcy in societal attitudes highlighting a recent sit-down interview with Donald Trump on Meet the Press They discuss Trump's comments on border security and his critiques of judges and immigration policies Trump's idea of reopening Alcatraz as a prison for the most dangerous criminals sparks a detailed debate about its feasibility and historical context They also highlight how fast Trump is moving in his second term getting things done Clay Travis and Buck Sexton have a humorous debate about Clay's confidence in swimming from Alcatraz to San Francisco The conversation then shifts to the broader issue of immigration law enforcement  President Trump shoots down a third term but doesn't imply who will follow him Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton:  X - https://x.com/clayandbuck The show also touches on the movie industry and Trump's proposed tariffs on films made outside the United States emphasizing the impact of high production costs and regulations on Hollywood The hosts share personal anecdotes about classic movies like "The Rock" and "Commando," discussing their filming locations and cultural significance the hosts address the stock market's recent performance noting its recovery and the importance of staying calm during market fluctuations including discussions on FBI agents' actions during BLM protests Clay asks Buck (and the audience) if he thinks he can make the swim from Alcatraz Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 France — Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka claimed her first WTA title since triumphing at the 2021 Australian Open — and on her seemingly worst surface 7-5 Sunday to win L’Open 35 de Saint-Malo — a WTA 125 tournament — and secure her first ever trophy on clay It was also the Japanese player’s first WTA title since she became a mother in July 2023 returning to tennis at the start of the following year “Kinda ironic to win my first trophy back on the surface that I thought was my worst,” Osaka wrote on X “That’s one of my favorite things about life though “Thanks to everyone accompanying me on this journey I know it’s turbulent but it’s also really fun and I’m grateful.” Osaka has two Australian Open and two U.S. Open crowns on hard courts but has a poor record at the French Open and pulled out of the clay-court tournament in 2021 before the second round to take a mental health break The 27-year-old’s clay-court season had started with a loss in the first round of the Madrid Open last month A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome If you or someone you know has a gambling problem A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service to Lois Stinson and the late Scott Tidwell An alumnus of Georgia College and a proud member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity Clay brought the same commitment to his work at Wells Fargo where he dedicated 24 years of exemplary service Clay devoted countless hours to leading community service projects and engaging with the Special Olympics A passionate coach of youth football and baseball he lived for the moments on the ballfields with his sons—those were the instances when he was in his truest element He was devoted to all the players that he coached over the years and loved each one of them Clay will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 20 years Cayden Tidwell and Colin Tidwell; brothers and Kaleb Tidwell (Amy); father-in-law and mother-in-law Larry and Flo Meadows; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Lee and Karen Chancey; and numerous nieces and nephews Clay was preceded in death by his grandmothers Jean Stinson and Joan Tidwell and his grandfather Please visit www.hartsmort.com to express condolences “Can you make it make sense?” Alex Eala asked after her defeat to Iga Świątek at the Madrid Open in April Eala, a 19-year-old emerging talent from the Philippines, was not talking about her three-set loss, but rather a ball mark on the tournament’s red clay courts. Early in the match, Świątek hit a serve that the mark on the clay showed to be out, but no out call came: the electronic line calling (ELC) system determined it to be in Arthur Fils experienced an identical situation against Francisco Comesana “It’s been a few weeks that now we play with the automatic line judges on clay I got one serve that was maybe two or three centimeters out and then you look at the video and it says it’s taking a bit of the line especially at this kind of moment in the match you know that one point is very important and you get robbed like this.” Fils and Eala were describing an increasingly regular occurrence for tennis stars on clay courts: being told not to believe their eyes tennis events played on clay have relied on human line judges calling the bounce of the ball and chair umpires coming down to inspect the marks they leave in the red dirt and it is disagreeing with what the players can see this time to document a shot she believed was in but had been ruled out with Sabalenka disagreeing with a line judge’s call Both players received code violations for unsportsmanlike conduct Zverev insisted in his post-match news conference that there was a “defect in the system” at that moment tennis finds itself in a quandary that cuts to the heart of how people experience the world When two different knowledge systems disagree with each other Hawk-Eye ELC will be used at three of the four Grand Slams and across all men’s ATP Tour and combined ATP and WTA events The Australian Open replaced line judges with the system in 2021 continuing to use ball marks left in the clay to determine whether shots are in or out but they are practically invisible to the naked eye on hard and grass courts chalk can sometimes fly up if a ball lands on or close to a line visible traces can create tension as two systems disagree with each other ELC has a margin of error of a few millimeters but ball marks on clay can be illusory affected by the amount of red brick dust in different parts of the court weather conditions and the shot’s trajectory creating marks of all shapes and sizes that do not always tell an accurate story of the impact Even systems billed as 100 percent accurate which uses cameras to display the ball’s bounce paid for and commissioned an introductory video designed to explain these illusions to players and spectators and the WTA shared it on its channels and briefed its players about some of the quirks of ELC on clay but that hasn’t stopped some of them from raging about perceived injustices the ATP Tour’s X account even responded to a post about the Zverev incident from Tennis TV The ATP said it was unaware of any defect; Hawk-Eye did not respond to a request for comment Ball marks on clay can look different depending on surface conditions It’s one of the reasons we introduced ELC Live across the Tour Learn more 👇 https://t.co/IeVUC9vavY — ATP Tour (@atptour) April 28, 2025 players have tried to let the ball marks speak for themselves Two-time Grand Slam singles and mixed doubles champion Victoria Azarenka had a serve called long in a doubles match against Demi Schuurs and Asia Muhammad but Schuurs and Muhammad referred to the ball mark and gave Azarenka a first serve This kind of sporting behavior is acclaimed across tennis but in this instance it has wider philosophical consequences for officiating If ELC is determining whether a ball is in or out then ball marks should not be used as part of any decision-making process that requires erasing years of muscle memory not from their strokes by ignoring not just the evidence right in front of them but the knowledge system that they have relied on to understand their sport This discrepancy has played out much longer for spectators A high watermark for the introduction of ELC was the 2004 U.S Open final between Serena Williams and Jennifer Capriati Williams had numerous shots called out that Hawk-Eye showed as clearly in — but the technology was only available to television viewers and was not used in the match Wimbledon employed a Hawk-Eye challenge system Open and Australian Open before line judges were dropped Players could object to calls they disagreed with but were only permitted three incorrect challenges Viewers would therefore see replays of balls called one way In a sport that already poses so many mental challenges it was inevitable that players would sometimes become frazzled when told that they can’t believe what their eyes are telling them — even if they have watched an educational video that explains how and why discrepancies might occur Zverev said umpires were to blame for his two Grand Slam final defeats in a general tirade during a match in Shanghai During the decisive fifth set of that year’s French Open final a second serve from Carlos Alcaraz was called out by a line judge but the chair umpire came down and overruled The Hawk-Eye television replay ruled it out — but within the circa 3mm margin of error for the technology especially when the logic at the heart of players’ arguments against ELC is that their eyes can track a small yellow object moving at over 100mph better than a system designed to do only this said that there can be discrepancies in how well players can adjust based on their tennis background: “For someone like me stopping points and looking at marks mid-point is so much tougher to do than someone who’s played on clay forever,” he told reporters in Madrid “So I really like how we can just play until we hear the call is in favor of ELC because it takes away the emotional element of an umpire not wanting to admit to a mistake “When it’s a little mistake or not even a mistake I prefer to have the Hawk-Eye system than the referee because sometimes referees can be very weak (and would rather not) go there and confirm that they made a mistake,” she told reporters Alex de Minaur and Elina Svitolina agreed that while there will be frustrations with ELC they don’t compare to the old dynamic of disagreeing with an umpire inspecting a mark “I always hated when they came out and their fingers would swirl around,” Keys said in an interview last week “This isn’t going to go how I want it to.” “We have to go back to the normal line judge and to believe in the umpire because now the umpire is not doing anything,” he told reporters in Madrid railed just as much against umpires making their decisions based on what the players believe to be the wrong mark recalled a French Open match five years ago against Roberto Carballés Baena when an incorrect line call on a key point in the fifth set went against him and shifted the momentum of the match Following the incident with Carballés Baena Shapovalov appealed for Hawk-Eye on clay in a post on X “It’s easier to just let it go when it’s a machine — it’s tougher when you see a mark but I still would leave it in the hands of a machine,” he told reporters in Madrid With the discrepancy between ball marks and ELC manifesting on individual shots — and a tiny minority of the total points played across an event — it is as easy to forget that players are being asked to completely recalibrate their understanding of the sport It might be hard for them to erase ball marks from their minds who said after beating Eala that “there’s no point” for players to say whether they prefer ELC or umpires inspecting marks appears to have found her version of acceptance but you go on court and have electronic line calling?” she said in a news conference “There is no time to have your mindset in that way so I’m just going to accept whatever there is.” (Top photo: Marijan Murat / Picture Alliance via Getty Images; Illustration: Will Tullos / The Athletic) Maine (WGME) -- If lobster is your favorite food The "First Annual Ogunquit Lobster Bite Challenge" brought together the best local chefs competing to create the most tasty lobster dish Underneath a tent outside the Ogunquit Playhouse these lobster lovers sampled about as much lobster as they could eat and washed it down with fine wine and champagne those still standing voted in the competition for their favorites and voting turned everyone into a food critic the votes were tallied and the winner was Clay Hill Farm in Ogunquit Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Clay was born to Ernest and Sandra Houdashell in Amarillo Clay attended Randall High School and graduated in 1990 Clay became a bookkeeper for First National Bank He then went on to work in the family business of property management While attending the Amarillo branch of Waylon Baptist University he worked along side Tad Fowler and Brian Smith as a paralegal for six years In 2006 Clay campaigned and was elected Justice of the Peace With a servant’s heart he served the people of Randall County for the next 16 years as JP4 Clay retired from Randall County and joined his brother Scott in his entrepreneurial endeavors Clay became a pilot at a young age and enjoyed learning to fly with his dad He was a devoted father and loved working on cars with his brother and son Clay would have a red work rag hanging out of his pocket He was preceded in death by his grandparents Myron and Irene Gerber Johnny and Della Linville and Father Ernie Houdashell sister Michele (Steve) Snyder and Son Beck Houdashell The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm You are welcome to pay your respects on Sunday at Boxwell Brothers Funeral home from Noon – 5:00pm In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to New Life Church Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors The Talons Clay Target Shooting Team completed its third week of competition with a total team score of 208 The team has seen an improved team score for three consecutive weeks the team passed the University of Southern Indiana to take seventh place in the conference standings With two weeks of competition left in the season the Talons could pass Mid Michigan College Gregory Bryant led the team during week three with a 47 first on clay at WTA 125 tournament in Saint-MaloFour-time Grand Slam champion Osaka claimed her first title since winning the 2021 Australian Open The four-time Grand Slam champion won the WTA 125 event by defeating unseeded Kaja Juvan of Slovenia 6-1 The second seed did not face a fellow seeded player on the road to silverware She has seven singles crowns on the main WTA Tour including two Australian Opens and two US Opens This was the 27-year-old’s first success since her most recent major The former world number one will rise to 48 in Monday's new WTA rankings Osaka will be in the main draw of the next Grand Slam Love Tennis?🎾 Relive the best tennis moments from Paris 2024 🏅Get access to unlimited replays, highlights, and live-stream sports events. Matt Jones is joined by Clay Henry in the studio to discuss the Razorbacks' 9-0 victory over top-ranked Texas the 2022 SEC player of the year at Arkansas and analyst on SEC Network+ also joins the show to talk about the Razorbacks' 12-9 victory over No You can subscribe to our podcast on Apple, Spotify or YouTube Clay Henry is the Features Editor for the Hawgs Sports Network He created Hawgs Illustrated magazine in 1992 and was the publisher and executive editor for more than 30 years Henry is a voter for the Heisman Trophy and has been inducted into the Arkansas Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame Matt Jones is the managing editor of WholeHogSports.com and hosts the Hawgs Sports Network Daily Podcast He is a member of the Football Writers Association of America and National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association He has a bachelor's and master's degree in journalism from the University of Arkansas This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2025 audio and/or video material shall not be published rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use The AP will not be held liable for any delays errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son Clayton “Clay” Blaine Stoddard His memory will forever remain in the hearts of those he loved Clay spent most of his life along the Gulf Coast where he developed a lasting love for the water and coastal way of living A proud graduate of D’Iberville High School he went on to earn his degree from The University of Southern Mississippi in 2000 where he was an active member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity Clay built an impressive career in the medical technology field he served as a Contrast Media Business Development Manager for GE HealthCare including the prestigious Top Ranking New Employee Award in Competitive Takeaways in 2024 and drive set him apart in his field and among his colleagues Clay’s greatest passion was his children He was a devoted father to Clayton Blaine Stoddard II (23) and Ava Marie Stoddard (17) with whom he shared countless memories filled with love and laughter or cheering for his favorite college teams Clay lived every moment with zest and heart Collins and Larry Stoddard (Karen); his siblings and Graham Stoddard (Marissa); his nephews Bryan Cavan Stoddard and James Glynn Bradley; his nieces Estella Grey Bradley and Audrey Mae Bradley; and a host of friends who loved him dearly A Christian Prayer Service will be held on Friday Interment will follow at Southern Memorial Park Family and friends are invited to gather to celebrate and honor Clay’s remarkable life and the legacy of love and laughter he leaves behind and easy smile will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know him His love will continue to live on through all the lives he touched donations may be made to Oxford House in honor of Clay Stoddard Checks should be made payable to Housing Services of CH1 with “Clay Stoddard” noted in the memo line Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Clayton “Clay” Blaine Stoddard Clay Bounds Named SBC Men’s Golf Coach of the Year; Three Trojans Earn All-SBC Honors4/29/2025 3:00:00 PM | Golf (M) The MOU is set to expire on 31 December 2025 Emerging mineral processing technology company Zeotech has executed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Jiangsu Mineral Sources International (MSI) Trading an international trading house based in China The MOU outlines the framework for potential offtake or distribution agreements for Zeotech’s low-iron kaolin and bauxitic clay direct shipping ore (DSO) products MSI could purchase 800,000 tonnes (t) of low-iron kaolin DSO 150,000t of pink cosmetic grade kaolin DSO and 1.5 million tonnes of bauxitic clay DSO over five years These commitments could sustain mining operations at Zeotech’s Toondoon Kaolin project in Queensland Zeotech CEO James Marsh said: “We are excited to be able to work with MSI towards a pathway to early cashflow from our ready-to-mine kaolin resources as we continue to progress with the accelerated commercialisation of our AusPozz high reactivity metakaolin project “Toondoon kaolin has an exceptional natural purity which is made especially compelling by including the materially higher-value cosmetic-grade pink kaolin and the bauxitic clay which was initially considered overburden but now can add value to the overall mining project.” Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis The sale of bauxitic clay DSO represents a strategic opportunity for Zeotech potentially providing a revenue stream for a product that would otherwise be stockpiled This could significantly enhance the overall economics of the mining operation The company has been collaborating with Gladstone Ports at the Port of Bundaberg which are well-suited for the bulk kaolin business with the option for either party to terminate by providing 30 days written notice which comprises ML 80126 and EPMs 27395 and 27866 is a high-grade kaolin deposit with an approved mining lease Spanning over 28,000 hectares (ha) and located approximately 20km south of Mundubbera the project is a straightforward open-cut mining operation with minimal overburden Zeotech owns the freehold land covering the entirety of ML 80126 and overlapping the adjacent EPMs This land provides direct access to local roads supporting mining operations and offering potential for future expansion to meet demand Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Sign up now for NowHab's weekday newsletter Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" PLEASANT SPRING DAY: The sky is partly to mostly sunny across Alabama this afternoon with temperatures in the 60s and 70s A few isolated showers could form this evening over the Tennessee Valley otherwise tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 50s Read More it will likely be October before we see weather this nice again across Alabama with a few more clouds the farther north you go as an upper-level low spins over the Ohio River Valley Read More knew he made the right decision to open his own business but it wasn’t until he won the 2023 Birmingham Small Business Week Pitch Competition that he got an additional boost Read More COOL START: Temperatures are in the 40s across much of North/Central Alabama just before daybreak… for some places this will most likely be the last morning with temperatures in the 40s until late September or October Read More Sunday brought Alabama a taste of early spring and a mix of sun and clouds—especially north of the Tennessee River where a few sprinkles are still possible Read More Exceptional Anglers events at Oak Mountain State Park teach basic fishing skills to students with disabilities from Alabaster and Pelham city schools and the Shelby and Jefferson County school systems Read More Sunday brings Alabama a breath of fresh air—literally and figuratively—with cooler temperatures and low humidity replacing Saturday’s storms in a refreshing pattern shift worthy of a “Cool Change.” Read More but dense fog may pose a travel hazard overnight and into Sunday morning across north Alabama and southern Tennessee Read More the severe threat is nearly over in Alabama as storms shift east into Georgia Read More strong storms remain active in eastern Alabama this evening with gusty winds Read More A new severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for northeastern Lee County and heavy rain moving east toward Auburn and Opelika Read More Severe storms continue across east Alabama with warnings active in Chambers County and strong storms impacting several others under Severe Thunderstorm Watch #221 through 10 PM Read More Strong to severe storms continue moving through east-central and southeast Alabama this evening with the threat of damaging winds and frequent lightning continuing through 10 PM Read More Severe storms with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail are moving into Tallapoosa and Chambers counties Read More sometimes intimate but always potentially violent between enslaved people and plantation owners at the close of the Civil War and the dawn of Reconstruction Inspired by research into his own family history set on a remote Alabama plantation called Road's End near the fictional town of Red Clay whose parents were the enslaved valet and cook of the planter John Robert Parker A mysterious elderly white woman shows up at Felix's service then presents herself at the family's house explaining to his granddaughter that she and Felix knew each other as children because once "my family owned yours." The women agree to share what they know about his life when 8-year-old Felix is taken by the plantation owner on what's presented as a trip to town but ends in a shocking death leaving the boy with a terrible secret that would devour the white family's wealth if he failed to keep it Felix's parents have already sacrificed too much to the owner's financial needs — their two older children have been sold "like a litter of hound dog pups" to a Mississippi landowner and Fancher skillfully creates the suffocating atmosphere under which the bereft parents live in close quarters with the people who caused their suffering The horrors of slavery have inspired numerous important novels over the years — from "Uncle Tom's Cabin," published in 1852 Alex Haley's "Roots: The Saga of an American Family" (1976) Toni Morrison's "Beloved" (1987) and Colson Whitehead's "Underground Railroad" (2016) the fear of violence disfigures victims and deforms the hearts of their warders In "Red Clay," Fancher dissects the ways John Robert Parker and his two sons adapt to and excuse their own cruelty the son who takes over the plantation after his father's death "neither an egalitarian nor an abolitionist," who also "saw no reason to be disrespectful or unpleasant to anyone." That will change The mysterious woman at the funeral is Claude's sister who humiliated Felix when they were children by feeding him table scraps out of her hand Because of her childish intuition that he's not telling all he knows about the death he witnessed Fancher weaves a complex mix of good and evil into Felix's ties to the planter's children Claude rescues Felix from the field and makes him a carpenter's apprentice providing him with a skill that gives him a lifetime of financial stability But in the bewildering atmosphere of Reconstruction and Jim Crow Fancher's attention to the sensory details of agrarian life is among the pleasures of reading "Red Clay." Felix's mother makes sumptuous meals a platter of steaming soft-scrambled eggs and a bowl of hot grits with a dollop of yellow butter melting in its center," and a Thanksgiving turkey "scenting the air with the aromas of herbs nuts and fruit...." Felix goes to sleep to the sounds of "an owl hooting a home-brew-fueled argument between two men over a woman they both wanted." who began his journalism career at WSM-TV in Nashville worked as a reporter and editor at The Philadelphia Inquirer and Detroit Free Press then as a communications executive and faculty member at Howard and Temple universities who was born into slavery in Alabama but whose family flourished after the Civil War the author describes his mother's picture of his ancestor as "a fellow with a roguish streak including a taste for good liquor and an eye for the ladies." They are traits that survive in Felix For more local book coverage, visit Chapter16.org an online publication of Humanities Tennessee This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Chattanooga Times Free Press