Cinematographer Brandon Swanson had just started the camera on an epic interview setting when something caught my eye “Do you have something on your hand?” I asked Bishop Most of us react when a bee is in our immediate vicinity and almost everyone reacts when one lands on their hand lifting her hand closer to her face to get a better look at the bee crawling across her knuckles Bishop’s low-key, inquisitive approach to things that make the rest of us squirm helps make her a wonderful interpreter of subjects as complicated and abstruse as geology Geologist Ellen Morris Bishop in Hells Canyon in June 2024 and is perhaps best known as the author of “In Search of Ancient Oregon: A Geological and Natural History.” The groundbreaking 2004 book is a survey of the forces that brought what we now know as Oregon up from the depths of a primordial Pacific Ocean. The readable, general audience book won the Oregon Book Award for best nonfiction that year “I was in Portland one evening,” Bishop recalled. “And I was walking past the Schnitz and on the marquee it said, ‘John McPhee tonight,’ and I was a big fan of reading John McPhee’s ‘Basin and Range' and his other books about geology I managed to get one of the last seats in the nosebleed section.” The fact that McPhee had filled the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall for a talk about a book on the grindingly slow processes that formed the landscape of North America blew her mind “This is like a whole sold-out thing!” she marveled Bishop realized there was a big audience that was as curious about the world around them as she was but likely had no geology background. That insight spurred her to write “In Search of Ancient Oregon.” as well as our “Oregon Field Guide” tour through the landscape traces the story of how the land mass we now call Oregon was underwater until fairly recently in geologic terms Some 280 million years ago, a chain of volcanoes formed along the subduction zone at the edge of the Pacific tectonic plate. These island arcs rode along as the Pacific plate migrated north and eastward from their original latitude of modern-day central Mexico The islands eventually collided with the North American plate about 130 million years ago As they were pushed up against the vast new continent some of Oregon’s first dry land took shape in what is now the northeastern corner of the state That a subject as esoteric as plate tectonics became a popular science hit was due in part to Bishop’s evocative and beautiful photography and the Imnaha River canyons in Eastern Oregon “My parents are both artists,” Bishop explained the New York couple’s precocious only child was given free range and learned to feel at home in the wild “We would go for walks in the woods and my parents were always pointing out the colors and the patterns and the different varieties of rocks And so I got interested from an aesthetic point of view.” the iconic mountain of the Wallowa's Eagle Cap Wilderness Like other peaks in the core of the wilderness it is composed of granitic rocks that were generated by the heat of the Wallowa Terrane's ancient collision with present-day Idaho on the North American tectonic plate Bishop developed a rich understanding of composition which she combined with her instinctive fascination with all things mechanical and love of the natural world “To combine the creative thought of art and creative thought of science is a very cool thing,” she said or thought that girls could make good scientists in the 1960s I was pestering the local earth science teacher to let me into his ninth-grade earth science class and he she signed up for a college correspondence course in geology from the University of Arizona and was immediately hooked Bishop found herself as one of only two women majoring in geology “It was a different row to hoe,” Bishop remembered but characterized her male classmates as “welcoming.” “We went off on field trips and had a great time And there would be a much shorter line at the women’s restroom.” Along with teaching gigs at local colleges and managing Eastern Oregon ranches with her late husband David Bishop she found herself in the perfect spot for a lifelong exploration of the region’s diverse and complex landscape and we’re always finding out new things in science,” Bishop explained A close-up look at a stretched rock resulting from the high-heat high-impact collision of the Wallowa Terrane island arc with the North American tectonic plate some 130 million years ago Bishop reveals these ideas in photos of wide landscapes as well as macro examinations of rocks both of which hold clues to Oregon’s earliest origins Bishop hauled a sledgehammer up a hillside just on the Idaho side of the Snake River and whacked off a hunk of green-gray rock she showed us evidence of the geologic process by which Oregon first appeared and it has little white crystals in it and that’s a mineral called plagioclase,” Bishop explained “The composition tells us that this came from an island arc or at least from the same kind of subduction zone process.” That an ordinary-looking rock can reveal a 280-million-year-old story was no surprise to Bishop “They have a superb story to tell if you listen to them with a great deal of patience and fortitude,” Bishop said Those characteristics appeared to still be in active use a good two minutes after the bee landed on Bishop’s hand “It’s a sweat bee,” she concluded after watching the bee work its way across her palm “It’s actually in the wasp family and just having a wonderful time I’ll have a really clean hand when I get home.” Tags: Oregon Field Guide, Science & Environment, Geology, Oregon Stand with OPB and protect independent journalism for everyone Listen to the OPB News live stream (opens new window)Streaming Now Waukesha County Board Supervisor Richard Morris is being remembered for his wisdom caring for the community and being friendly to everyone according to the Waukesha County Medical Examiner's Office He served the Lisbon and Merton communities as District 3 supervisor County Board Chairman James Heinrich said Morris' death was unexpected and it was an honor to serve with him Richard Morris served Waukesha County with integrity," Heinrich said in a released statement and devotion to our community will be greatly missed It has been an honor to serve alongside him and his sudden loss leaves us all deeply saddened." Morris had been a county supervisor since 2012 and served on the Finance, Land Use and Parks Committee and Environment Committee, according to the Waukesha County website. He spent nearly five decades on the Town of Merton Plan Commission He previously served as Town of Merton chairman for 14 years and had been a town supervisor Morris brought good agricultural insight to the boardMorris was known for his passion for representing his area and his love of agriculture "He will be missed on the board," Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel saying Morris brought a "good connection on agriculture" to the county board Morris earned bachelor's and master's degrees in agriculture education from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville He was a vocational agriculture teacher for eight years before transitioning to a career in dairy and cash crop farming a supplier of lawn and agricultural equipment for Waukesha and Oconomowoc and I have great respect for him," Waukesha County Board District 1 Supervisor Steve Styza said Morris was an adjunct member of American Legion Post 289 an advocate for sustainable agricultural practices through his involvement with Farmers for Lake Country and also served on the Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission "I just saw him last Tuesday (April 22)," Euclide said Euclide said Morris was "a great man who really cared about the community." If he had to describe Morris in three words Gaughan said Morris was cooperative with his colleagues and everyone liked him "He was very easy to get along with and very approachable and that is not always easy in an elected position." More: WCTC offers career-ready technical education without a hefty price tag More: Kohl's fires CEO Ashley Buchanan over improper business deals with romantic partner. What to know about why he was fired, pay package. Cathy Kozlowicz can be reached at 262-361-9132 or cathy.kozlowicz@jrn.com. Follow her on Twitter at @kozlowicz_cathy but not enough to win over Mike Budenholzer Welcome to our Phoenix Suns Season in Review series where we take a closer look at each player who suited up during the 2024–25 campaign and what each player can do to take the next step heading into next season When the Phoenix Suns signed Monte Morris in free agency last offseason the 2023–24 Suns sorely lacked anything resembling quality point guard play known for his impeccable assist-to-turnover ratio—the “Count of Monte Assist/TO”—was supposed to bring stability to a position that had been in disarray It felt like a step in the right direction A player whose skill set mirrors Morris’ in many ways only with a higher profile and a promise from head coach Mike Budenholzer that he would be the starter The Disease of What If starts to creep in when you think about what could’ve been if Morris had gotten a longer leash he looked every bit the quality contributor he was expected to be He was a steady hand with a bit more defensive grit than Jones even if he shares the same size limitations Morris feels like a victim of the Suns’ broader roster mismanagement both at the front office level and on the bench He never really had a chance to leave his fingerprints on the season he wouldn’t have been the magic fix for all the Suns’ problems But it sure would’ve been nice to see a little more of Monte $2.1 million veteran minimum salary and will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason Monte Morris was a regular part of the Phoenix Suns’ rotation and just 0.4 turnovers across 13 minutes per night scoring 12 points on four different occasions and reaching double figures in eight of his 45 total appearances his struggles from deep—shooting just 30.4% from beyond the arc—became a growing concern Morris was phased out of the rotation entirely Ball security was Monte Morris’ calling card and the primary reason Phoenix brought him in and deliberate in his reads — a stark contrast to the cross-court gamble passes that plagued so many of his teammates Morris wasn’t looking to score when he attacked matchups; he was simply trying to set up the offense Morris posted a 108.3 defensive rating on the season especially considering he logged just 571 minutes and spent much of that time running with the mop-up squad the main concern with Monte Morris is his size even if he does bring a little physicality to the table his three-point shooting took a noticeable step back Morris shot just 36% from deep this season a dip from the 42.4% mark he posted with the Timberwolves the year before For a team that desperately needed floor-spacing and shooting from its backup guards the door could open for the Suns to re-sign Monte Morris keeping a steady ball-handler on the roster Did his brief stint in Phoenix boost his value on the open market Or will he look back on a season marred by dysfunction and decide he’s better off elsewhere It feels like a true 50/50 shot that the Suns bring him back Monte Morris never really got much of a chance to make an impact on the Suns this season You can point the finger at Mike Budenholzer What Budenholzer saw day after day in practice clearly didn’t convince him to keep Morris in the regular rotation He lost his spot as the coach grasped for answers the kind who can help you survive an 82-game grind and make a positive impact along the way Could that be corrected next season if the Suns bring him back That’ll come down to how the front office sees its vision for the roster and whether Morris fits into it If you’re looking for a steady identity piece Morris still feels like the kind of guy who can fill that role The Morris Jeff Pelicans basketball team practice at the Morris Jeff Community School gym that once was the Joseph S Morris Jeff began a long career with the New Orleans Recreation Department in 1947 was a pioneer in establishing recreational and educational programs for Black children during segregation Jeff graduated from McDonogh 35 High School and Xavier University then earned a master’s degree in physical education and recreation from the University of Michigan He began a long career with the New Orleans Recreation Department when it was formed during Mayor deLesseps “Chep” Morrison’s administration in 1947 He was later named head of what was called the "colored division” serving Black children “I started as a supervisor at Shakespeare Playground,” Jeff told The Times-Picayune in 1990 “After one year as a (playground) supervisor I became an administrator in the program and moved to City Hall.” Jeff also worked many years with the New Orleans public school system then was appointed the school system’s physical education consultant the New Orleans City Council voted to rename the Municipal Auditorium in his honor who served as director of the city Department of Human Services from the 1970s through the 1990s Morris Jeff Community School opened as a charter school it serves students from pre-K through 12th grade the city council voted to rename Behrman Park in Algiers as Morris F.X Some of the original McKenzie’s recipes were purchased by the Tastee Donuts chain Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application passed away to his Eternal Home peacefully on Thursday to the late Reed Clark and Ruth Holt Clark Morris was employed with Bassett Furniture for many years Morris attended Buffalo Ridge Pentecostal Holiness Church and served as the deacon and usher for many years Clark is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Nicole Clark and Nathan Clark; one brother Emma Newman; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and Delcie (Jeff) Miller; several precious at Buffalo Ridge Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Doug Shuff Burial will immediately follow in the church cemetery The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m Memorial donations may be made to Buffalo Ridge Pentecostal Holiness Church Moody Funeral Home in Stuart has been entrusted with the services and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com 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 Ninth Circuit reversed the District Court’s judgment and the panel’s decision finding that the District Court had specific personal jurisdiction over Shopify which could significantly increase the number of jurisdictions in which e-commerce companies can be sued even when the company’s globally or nationally accessible website does not have a forum-specific focus Plaintiff Brandon Briskin is a California resident who used his iPhone’s browser to purchase athletic wear from an online storefront He alleges that during the checkout process the online platform required him to submit personal identifying information Allegedly believing that the storefront generated the payment form over a secure connection he submitted the personal identifying information he was submitting his private data not only to IAB MFG but also to Shopify although he never viewed the relevant “Privacy Policy,” had he done so the policy would not have mentioned Shopify “an e-commerce platform that facilitates online sales for merchants,” and that Shopify had installed “cookies” on his mobile device when he first viewed an item for purchase These cookies allegedly tracked and stored Briskin’s personal information his payment information and the location where the transaction was completed Briskin alleges that Shopify then shared his private data with third parties without disclosure Briskin’s putative class action complaint District Court for the Northern District of California alleges that Shopify’s conduct violated data privacy and access laws and constituted unfair deceptive practices dismissed the case on the ground that it lacked specific personal jurisdiction over Shopify (Briskin had not asserted general personal jurisdiction) a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit affirmed the District Court’s ruling did not “expressly aim [its] suit-related conduct at [California].” The panel held that: When a company operates a nationally available e-commerce payment platform and is indifferent to the location of end-users the extraction and retention of consumer data does not subject the defendant to specific jurisdiction in the forum where the online purchase was made The Ninth Circuit voted to rehear the appeal en banc A bipartisan group of 30 states and Washington absent jurisdiction over e-commerce companies like Shopify they would be unable to enforce their consumer protection laws against such companies which use the internet to avail themselves of local marketplaces the court applied the “effects test” drawn from the Supreme Court’s decision in Calder v which requires that the defendant commit an intentional act that is (i) expressly aimed at the forum state and (ii) causes harm that the defendant knows will be suffered in the forum state The parties disputed only the second prong of this test and the court found that Shopify “expressly aimed its conduct at California through its extraction and commercial distribution of the California consumers’ personal data in violation of California laws.” Shopify argued that it did not expressly aim its conduct at California because it operates nationwide and thus was “agnostic as to the location in which it data-mines the consumers’ personal identifying information.” But the Ninth Circuit rejected this argument holding that the “express aiming” prong of the Calder test does not require “differential targeting,” i.e. which had required a “forum-specific focus.” The court also emphasized that Shopify conceded that its geolocation technology allowed it to know that Briskin’s device was in California when the cookies were installed the court rejected Shopify’s argument that the relevant jurisdictional contacts must be “the defendant’s contacts with the forum State itself not its contacts with persons who reside there.” The Ninth Circuit found that where the plaintiffs were “the only link” between the defendant and the forum state Shopify was meaningfully connected with the forum state in a more than “random [K]nows about its California consumer base conducts its regular business in California interacts with them as an intermediary for its merchants installs its software onto their devices in California The Ninth Circuit also found that Briskin’s claims arise out of Shopify’s contact with Briskin’s device which Shopify allegedly knew was in California and that the claims also relate to Shopify’s California contacts because the alleged injury would tend to be caused by Shopify’s contacts with California merchants and consumers the Ninth Circuit found that the District Court’s exercise of specific personal jurisdiction over Shopify would not violate traditional concepts of fair play and substantial justice the court rejected Shopify’s argument that personal jurisdiction in this context would be unfair because it “could lead to specific jurisdiction in all 50 states.” Although Shopify’s argument “may be true,” the court explained expansive jurisdiction is “not unfair [] if the contacts Shopify makes in all 50 states are like its California contacts.” Briskin could have far-reaching effects for e-commerce companies that collect data through a globally or nationally accessible website such companies could subject themselves to specific personal jurisdiction in a forum whenever they provide services to consumers in that location regardless of their platform’s geographical focus or lack thereof e-commerce platforms could be subject to litigation in every forum in the country at least when the site operator has technology allowing the operator to know a user’s location or when the site operator extracts a user’s data for commercial purposes represents a departure from courts’ typical reluctance to find personal jurisdiction where products offered nationwide enter the forum due to a purchaser’s actions alone Although Briskin is now established law in the Ninth Circuit it remains to be seen whether courts in other jurisdictions will follow suit E-commerce companies would do well to monitor such developments and consider whether they can distinguish the jurisdictional facts of the case from those that were dispositive in Briskin Disclaimer: This Alert has been prepared and published for informational purposes only and is not offered, nor should be construed, as legal advice. For more information, please see the firm's full disclaimer ExpandPlants and vases that will be for sale at the Morris Area Garden Club's sale on Wednesday (Photo provided by the Morris Area Garden Club) The Morris Area Garden Club is hosting a plant Proceeds are used for the MAGC’s scholarship funds decorated cups and saucers with planted succulents and other plants The MAGC has been around for more than 15 years and its members and guests meet on the third Wednesday of every month from February to November The next meeting features Kim Goodwin, a Sales Representative from Bailey Nurseries Territory. Goodwin will present about “Hardy Rock Star Plants.” Anyone with questions can email magardenclub@gmail.com Michael UrbanecMichael Urbanec covers Grundy County and the City of Morris, Coal City, Minooka, and more for the Morris Herald-News Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network leaving behind a quiet but powerful legacy of love Zac may have seemed distant or reserved to those who didn’t know him well—but to his family and close friends he was a deeply caring and dependable young man with a strong spirit and a kind heart He loved his family fiercely and found joy in the simple things—time outdoors He had a deep appreciation for earning money Zac was proud of the opportunities he found while working offshore and showed a true curiosity and work ethic in everything he did and never hesitated to lend a helping hand His goal this year was to own his own boat—a dream that reflected both his ambition and love for life on the water Zac will be remembered for his unwavering dedication and the love he shared with those closest to him His absence leaves a hole that cannot be filled but his memory will always be held close in the hearts of those who knew and loved him Kamrin Frankens and Aynslee Morris; niece to be Asa Frankens and Rowen Frankens; and numerous extended family A gathering of Zac’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m with interment to follow at Fellowship Cemetery surround this grieving family with Your loving arms and grant them the strength to face the coming days.” I didn’t get the chance to know Zac but from what I see and hear of him he was a Great young man Our sincerest condolences for your profound loss of your wonderful son Sending prayers for the family during this difficult time Zac was very quite and respectful hard working young man on the Titan so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son You and the entire family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time I only knew Zack for a short period of time I lost my baby brother Jacob Johns he was 20 years old I don’t know how it happened or what was going on in y’all’s world But I’m just extending my condolences to the family of the lost I’m sorry for the pain it’s caused I don’t have anything to give except my prayers I love you MM♡ I know you are strong & will get thru this but a mom should NEVER go thru a situation like this I’m with you in spirit even tho I’m not there to hug you We are sending you big hugs & even bigger prayers for comfort & I understand words won’t make it better but I am hear if you need someone to call and sit quietly on the other end May the peace of God cover you & your family in this difficult time We are so very deeply sorry for the loss of Zac Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and friends May God surround you all with comfort and peace I send my family’s Condolences and prayers for your family’s loss may he rest in peace Continued prayers for everyone that loved Zac He touched so many lives w his bright smile and website in this browser for the next time I comment Beaumont - McFaddin Ave. Beaumont - Major Dr. Nederland ©Broussard's Mortuary 2017-2025 Built By Americom Marketing It's time to vote for the Morris/Sussex Athlete of the Week Read about the performances that stood out and let us know who you think should be the Athlete of the Week in the poll at the bottom of this page Nominations were provided by coaches and are presented in alphabetical order 32 digs – including the 300th of his career – and three aces in the Rams' four straight-set victories and 2 caused turnovers in Hackettstown's 20-12 victory at South Plainfield on April 3 Furst had a 8.75 goals-against average and made 23 saves as St Hale went 4-for-10 – including the 100th hit of his career – with two walks and a run scored as Jefferson went 1-2 last week Walter Hedblom-GreenBoonton junior jumper/thrower Hedblom-Green had the second-best javelin mark (176-1) at Morris County Relays helping Boonton win the event for the second year in a row Rotundo earned the victories as West Morris defeated Chatham and Madison in the Morris County Tournament 200 of his career – in 13⅓ innings over the Wolfpack's three games last week Trilling allowed 30 goals and made 31 saves and scooped up 11 ground balls in Kittatinny's three losses Wallkill Valley freshman catcher/third baseman Adrian ValenciaHackettstown senior sprinter and anchored Hackettstown to victory in the 4x400 (school record 3:24.49) at the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Championships on May 1 try refreshing the link or clearing your browser cache If you are viewing the poll in the X/Twitter app try viewing it on the Daily Record or New Jersey Herald app or on DailyRecord.com or NJHerald.com a nonprofit that runs the Island’s only homeless shelter will have a new interim director with the resignation of its current executive director Morris resigned from his position effective April 30 Morris was named executive director in August of 2024 Coast Guard Academy’s School of Leadership and Management will succeed Morris as interim executive director effective May 12th “On behalf of the board and all at Harbor Homes I want to thank Brian for his contribution to our organization and wish him well on the next phase of his career,” Jennifer Frank president of the Harbor Homes board of directors In a press release issued by the nonprofit on Monday there was no reason given for Morris’ resignation Morris worked as a mental health and substance use disorder access coordinator at Island Health Care; he also worked with Martha’s Vineyard Community Services as a recovery coach and supervisor of the Recovery Coach Program Bellissimo has served on the boards of the M.V the Dukes County Housing Authority and the West Tisbury Housing Bank he said that he is looking forward to the job “I’m looking forward to working with Harbor Homes its dedicated staff and the Vineyard community as a whole to address the Island’s homeless crisis,” Bellissimo said in a statement “I’ve long admired the work done by Harbor Homes and am pleased to have the opportunity to have a positive impact in the work they already do With the resources and compassion that characterize our Island I believe we can work together to make sure that no one on the Vineyard is unhoused.”  He told the Times that he plans to stay in the position until a permanent executive director is selected “I plan to stay on as long as the board and staff and community need me and until we can find a permanent ED for the role,” he said Frank said that Bellissimo will be a good fit for Harbor Homes “We have full confidence in Mike as he steps into the role of interim ED,” Frank said “He strikes the perfect balance of experience and passion for supporting the unhoused As the board begins a comprehensive search for the permanent executive director Mike is the stabilizing force and knowledgeable leader that we feel lucky to count as part of our team We are confident Mike will ensure continued progress toward our mission and a smooth transition.” The MV Times comment policy requires first and last name for all comments he saw the university become a NESCAC and NCAA powerhouse After 10 years leading Tufts’ athletics programs to national recognition, John Morris, director of athletics, is leaving the university to become CEO at Collegiate Sports Connect Tufts won five NCAA team national championships and 27 individual national championships as well as 32 team championships in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) including five first-time championships in the last five years In 2021-22, the Jumbos won the Learfield Directors’ Cup for the first time in school history earning Tufts the recognition as the most successful Division III athletics program in the nation The university also placed within the top five for the Directors’ Cup out of more than 400 Division III colleges and universities for five years even though the school had never placed in the top five prior to 2015 Morris was also recognized as a 2023 NACDA Division III Cushman & Wakefield Athletics Director of the Year Tufts’ student-athletes have reached new heights under John’s leadership,” says Tufts President Sunil Kumar “We are very grateful to John for the commitment to excellence that he has brought to the university a commitment that has benefitted everyone in our community we hope to maintain and build on the remarkable record of accomplishments that John has achieved during his time leading our athletics program.” John has been a transformational leader,” says Ted Tye “He has taken Tufts Athletics to new heights in terms of performance the quality of the total student-athlete experience We look forward to building on the nationally recognized programs that John has strengthened Tufts is the only NESCAC school to have a winner of this award—and the only Division III institution with two winners he has always sought to provide “the best possible student-athlete experience and ensure that the field of play is not only a place for winning championships but also a classroom for learning life lessons and a place for creating lifelong friendships and memories.” Tufts’ athletics facilities have undergone a major transformation since 2015 A variety of state-of-the-art facilities have been constructed to enhance the student-athlete and fan experience Other major capital projects include significant improvements at Ellis Oval (with synthetic turf major renovations of Cousens Gymnasium lobby and coaches’ offices Morris speaks with fondness about his work with the coaches and staff “It’s hard to express how grateful I am for the last 10 years and the opportunity to know and work alongside the amazing Tufts student-athletes As I embark on an exciting new professional adventure I feel lucky to take with me so many wonderful friendships and Jumbo memories,” he says.  and it has been a pleasure to collaborate with so many great colleagues and friends over the years,” Morris adds “And I owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Ted Tye and so many Tufts alumni and friends who have supported our efforts so loyally over the last 10 years.” will serve as interim athletics director.  “We celebrated all of our successes and tackled all of our challenges as a team and as a family and that’s what made it all so fun and rewarding,” Morris says “The athletics department will move ahead seamlessly under the outstanding leadership of Alexis Mastronardi as interim athletics director I look forward to attending as many Jumbo games as I can as one of Tufts’ biggest fans.” We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money The family of Charles "Chuck" Morris created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories lovingly known as "Chuck" by fam.. You can reach us 24/7/365 at (302) 731-5459 Copyright © 2025 Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home and Crematory Mayor: Run-off between Mouton and West.Councilmember At-Large: Turner and Williams Ward 1: CrenshawWard 2: HilliardWard:3 Sherwood Warren — A former Lumberton High School football player is remembered as a loving son 19-year-old Zachary Morris died early Wednesday morning in a Hardin County collision crashing into a utility pole and then a large tree He leaves behind his loving family who shared photos with KFDM You can see Zac in the middle wearing his Lumberton Raiders jersey Another photo shows Zac with his father and family They all played a critical role in his life He graduated from Lumberton High School and worked offshore for Transocean and also for a restaurant in Lumberton Zac's grandparents shared some of their photos with KFDM playing football for Lumberton High School telling us "we're all missing him." Visitation is Monday at Broussard's in Silsbee Is there anybody having a better softball season in Washington than this talented junior Henthorn shut down/lit up three 2A GSHL opponents winning two games in the circles while striking out 28 batters in 15 total innings and accumulating at least two hits in each game against Columbia River Henthorn has won 11 games and socked 13 home runs this season beating out Richland softball player Emmalee Mohr Hazen boys track and field: Became Washington's all-time leader in the 300-meter leader with his time of 36.24 seconds at a KingCo dual meet breaking Lyricc Lopez's record time (36.26) Andrews is reigning Class 3A champion in the event as well Liberty of Issaquah boys track and field: Among the state leaders in all three sprints (100 junior won the 110-meter hurdles in state-leading (and PR) 13.44 seconds which just missed all-time Washington record Cascade Christian boys soccer: Tallied a season-high four goals and an assist in the Cougars' lopsided win over King's Three of those goals came in the second half including a pair of scores on penalty kicks Mount Si softball: UW signee might do a lot of things in sport - but never this again Also homered later in the week against Moses Lake and Sammamish Lake Washington baseball: Extended his scoreless streak to 17 innings by tossing a five-inning no-hitter against KingCo foe Mount Si He struck out seven batters in notching a victory in his third consecutive outing Cashmere baseball: Tossed six no-hit innings of shutout baseball striking out 14 batters to get the Bulldogs going in a 1A SCAC sweep of Connell The junior also laced a double from the bottom of the order Camas boys track and field: He finally surpassed Washington pole vault legend (and idol) Casey Carrigan (17 feet 41/2 inches) in becoming the all-time leader Went 17-5 in his first try at a 4A GSHL dual meet against Union to eclipse 56-year-old record Richland softball: Cranked a big home run and drove in four RBI in 4A/3A MCC sweep of Kennewick Also pitched four shutout innings to earn the win in the first game of the doubleheader East Valley of Spokane softball: Senior infielder went off against unbeaten 2A GSL Deer Park and driving in five runs in toppling the Stags TODD MILLESTodd Milles is a Regional Editor for SBLive Sports © 2025 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER After another fun week of the high school softball season it's time to look back on the best performances Read about the players who stood out last week and let us know who you think should be the Morris/Sussex Player of the Week in the poll at the bottom of this page The senior pitcher struck out 39 total batters across three games including two shutout wins in the Morris County tournament Biggio earned a no-hitter while striking out 15 in a 2-0 first round win over Morristown on Tuesday Biggio tossed a one-hitter with 15 more strikeouts in a 9-0 win quarterfinal over Pequannock The sophomore pitcher tossed 26 total innings and earned three wins in four games for the Bulldogs Eutermarks allowed four total earned runs across the four games including no earned runs allowed in wins over Eastern Christian and Parsippany with 34 strikeouts Eutermarks had five hits in 12 at-bats at the plate with a home run Pope JohnThe junior catcher went 2-for-2 with two RBIs and three runs scored in a 10-0 win over High Point on April 28 Fuchs had a single and a home run as the Lions opened up an 8-0 lead in the first three innings The senior outfielder went 5-for-11 with two runs scored and two RBIs as the Golden Eagles went 4-0 for the week Rady drove in two runs during a 5-3 win over Mount Olive in the first round of the Morris County tournament on Tuesday Rady stole four bases in a 9-5 win over Cedar Grove on Thursday Morris CatholicThe junior pitcher tossed consecutive no-hitters to advance the Crusaders to the Morris County semifinals Reisinger struck out 15 across seven innings in a 4-0 win over Butler in Tuesday's first round Reisinger also homered and tossed five perfect innings striking out eight in a 10-0 win over Morris Hills in Friday's quarterfinals The junior catcher had four hits and drove in seven combined runs this week for the Golden Panthers Shikhman had an RBI single and scored a run in a 6-1 win over Becton on April 28 driving in three runs during a 6-5 upset of Roxbury in the first round of the Morris County tournament Shikhman drove in three more runs a day later in a 13-2 win over North Bergen Parsippany HillsThe sophomore pitcher came through in three games this week for the Vikings Siminoff drove in three runs during a 10-0 win over Morristown Beard in the preliminary round of the Morris County tournament on April 28 Siminoff also allowed only two hits across five scoreless innings in the win Siminoff struck out 12 in a three-hit shutout of Dover in which she also had a two-RBI triple at the plate The senior pitcher had a pair of Morris County tournament wins this week to lift the Falcons to the tournament semifinals Skrek tossed a one-hitter and struck out nine in a 6-0 win over Whippany Park in the first round on Tuesday Skrek allowed two earned runs and struck out three in a 4-3 win over Randolph The junior infielder reached base five times during an 11-6 win over Manville on April 28 scoring three runs and stealing five bases in the victory Gianna Licursi singled in two runs; Madison Manco singled twice; and Gianna Catania walked and drove in a run as the sixth-seeded Jefferson Township High School softball team topped third-seeded Randolph in the quarterfinal round of the Morris County Tournament there Friday Jefferson (15-1) will play seventh-seeded Montville in a MCT semifinal at 5 p.m The MCT championship game is slated for Saturday Kama Skrek pitched a six-hitter with three strikeouts Skrek hurled a one-hit shutout with nine strikeouts and no walks and also doubled in two runs as Jefferson defeated 11th-seeded Whippany Park in a first-round MCT game at home April 29 Emmagrace Bartels was 2-for-3 with two doubles two RBI and two runs and Weber was 2-for-2 with a double and two runs to key the decision Here’s how other Jefferson teams fared recently: Mike Struck singled in a run and scored; Dylan Rockey and Josh Hale each singled twice; and Jake Small singled and scored as ninth-seeded Jefferson bowed to eighth-seeded Pequannock Jefferson (10-6) had advanced with a 6-3 decision over 24th-seeded Parsippany Hills in the preliminary round at home April 25 The Falcons were led offensively by Nick Do (2-for-4 Jefferson is seeded eighth for the MCT and is scheduled to play host to ninth-seeded Randolph in a first-round contest Tuesday The Falcons improved to 7-5 with a 12-2 win at Vernon on Thursday Jamison Reid (four saves) and Wesley Mancias (zero saves) led the way The 11th-seeded Falcons dropped a 16-5 decision to sixth-seeded Mountain Lakes in the second round of the MCT there April 28 Samantha Kepler had two goals and Riley Strauch added a goal and an assist to pace the offense Jefferson (6-4) will play host to Madison at 4:30 p.m Zachary Geise shot a team-low 83 and was followed by Lucas Studnick (84) Ryan Saletto (86) and Michael Baumann (95) as Jefferson placed 13th of 24 teams in the MCT on April 30 at Flanders Valley Golf Course Samantha Cocca shot a 52 and was followed by Jefferson teammates Erin Nimbley (58) Katherine Blair (60) and Phoebe Szekula (61) as the Falcons finished ninth in the MCT on April 23 at Flanders Valley Golf Course Kiley Shatzel won the high jump with an effort of 5-4 and was followed by Julianna Caruso to highlight the Jefferson girls at the Morris County Relay Championships on Thursday afternoon Benjamin Janitz was the highest place-winner among Jefferson boys placing 13th in the 400-meter hurdles in 1:01.90 Matthew Frick was right behind in 16th place in 1:02.69 Morris and Drummond Highlight A-10 End of Season Awards May 01 We have a Draw Pod as Jordan Morris goes out with another injury as the Sounders take a 1-1 result in Colorado Already have an account? Sign in Already have an account? Sign In RUMORS that the Queen of Pop was dating a Jamaican former footballer started circulation in the summer of 2024 Here's everything we know about Madonna's boyfriend Akeem Morris and their relationship so far Akeem Morris was born on May 2 He is a former soccer player who was thrust into the public spotlight when he started dating iconic pop star Madonna Akeem moved to New York to attend Stony Brook University between 2014 and 2018 where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and government Akeem played for the school's soccer team and later joined Oyster Bay United FC based in New York — a US Premier Division side the competes in the Northeast Conference Since then, the couple has been seen together at various events, including intimate birthday celebrations and high-profile fashion shows. Though the relationship between Madonna and Akeem Morris didn’t become public until mid-2024, they reportedly met during a photoshoot for Paper Magazine in August 2022. Their connection grew stronger over the following months, with Madonna posting affectionate tributes and photos. Madonna posted a heartfelt message describing him as her "favorite Taurus" as well as snaps of them hugging and dancing at his party Akeem posted his own memories from the event captioning his post "Thank you wifey" — sparking engagement rumors Their relationship so far has included glamorous outings, such as attending Milan Fashion Week together Then in January 2025, Madge was spotted rocking a huge diamond ring during a trip to Tokyo with Akeem They were joined on the holiday by Madonna's children Lourdes, 28, Rocco A source said: “Madonna is happier than she has been in a long time "Her romance with Akeem has been a real whirlwind but they are so in love “She’s not back from her trip yet but her pals wouldn’t be surprised if it really is an engagement ring.” which offers bespoke bridal bands among its jewellery Madonna was previously married to actor Sean Penn, 64, from 1985 to 1989, and then director Guy Ritchie West Morris Mendham Mock Trial Team Honored; Latino Legal Pioneers Exhibit Unveiled The West Morris Mendham High School mock trial team winners of the Morris County Mock Trial Competition for an unprecedented 20th consecutive year were honored yesterday in the historic courtroom of the Morris County Courthouse for placing second out of 216 teams in the 2024-25 statewide Vincent J Apruzzese High School Mock Trial Competition hosted by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation The team will represent New Jersey next week at the National High School Mock Trial Championship taking place May 7-10 in Phoenix, stepping in after state champion Mainland Regional High School was unable to attend View More Photos from the 2025 Morris County Law Day Ceremony Morris County Commissioners Douglas Cabana and Thomas Mastrangelo congratulated the team and presented certificates of honor alongside Morris County Bar Foundation President Linda Mainenti Walsh who also recognized and presented awards to each student “This program teaches students how to debate with discipline think strategically and build logical arguments we have the privilege of celebrating these promising young leaders who have embraced and excelled in these skills,” said Commissioner Cabana The West Morris Mendham team included Nathan Acheampong The team was coached by teacher Eric Heditsch, in his 26th year Julia Sun also took first place in the courtroom artist competition. Nikki Knarr of Vernon Township High School earned an honorable mention and Joana Jayanth of Chatham High School placed second in the court reporter contest The 2025 Law Day theme, “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many One,” inspired the program. Morris/Sussex Vicinage Assignment Judge Stuart A “Law Day reminds us to rededicate ourselves to shared national ideals of liberty The Constitution enshrines our collective responsibility to one another and the 2025 Law Day theme urges us to take pride in a constitution that bridges our differences to bring us together as a united nation,” said Judge Minkowitz In his keynote address, New Jersey Supreme Court Associate Justice Michael Noriega reflected on the unifying power of the words “We the People.” “This courtroom belongs to all of us,” said Justice Noriega “Justice must not only be done but must also be seen to be done which keeps the system honest and accountable If you can’t see how decisions are made it’s difficult to know that you can trust them.” The event opened and closed with performances by the chorus ensemble of the Mayo Performing Arts Center audition-based teens who sang the national anthem and other selections. The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard presented the colors trial court administrator for the Morris/Sussex Vicinage attendees gathered in the jury assembly room for the opening of the “Hispanic/Latino Pioneers in the Law” exhibit celebrating the contributions of Hispanic legal professionals including Appellate Division Judge Martiza Berdote Byrne and former Morris County Bar Association President John Paul Velez. The exhibit The 2025 Law Day event was sponsored by the Superior Court of New Jersey and the Vicinage Advisory Committee on Diversity in collaboration with the Morris and Sussex County Bar Associations the Morris County Bar Foundation and the Hispanic Bar Association Among those attending in person and virtually were Morris County Sheriff James Gannon Morris County Deputy Public Defender Susan McCoy Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling and Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi celebrated annually on May 1, was established by President Dwight D Eisenhower in 1958 as a day of national dedication to the principles of government under law Photo: Front row (l-r) Sheriff James Gannon New Jersey Supreme Court Associate Justice Michael Noriega Commissioners Thomas Mastrangelo and Douglas Cabana Back row (l-r) Attorney-coach William Connelly New Jersey Supreme Court Associate Justice Anne M Patterson and Morris County Bar Foundation President Linda Mainenti Walsh Newsletter sign-up and archive MIAMI-DADE COUNTY – A Homestead man was arrested Wednesday on accusations that he raped a 97-year-old woman who is a hospice patient Leer en español According to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office the victim’s niece is her legal guardian and confirmed that the victim suffers from an illness Deputies said the victim is now in hospice care and the suspect often assists with her care when the hospice staff is not around a nurse recently notified the victim’s niece that she noticed some kind of discharge coming from the victim’s vagina The victim told deputies that she became concerned and hid a Ring camera in the victim’s bedroom the niece received a Ring notification at about 2 p.m alerting her that someone was in the victim’s bedroom Deputies said the niece then viewed the feed and saw Morris raping her aunt Morris was arrested on a charge of sexual battery on a victim who is physically incapacitated he was being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center where online jail records listed his bond as “to be set.” Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Amanda Batchelor is the Digital Executive Producer for Local10.com TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Closed Captioning / Audio Description Contact Us Careers at WPLG Terms of Use Privacy Policy Public File FCC Applications EEO Report Do Not Sell My Info 1.0 Host Exhibit Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC., a Berkshire Hathaway company. Bridgette and James Morris opened Passage Church in Southlake May 12. (Courtesy Bridgette Morris) Jonathan Bradshaw Morris was born on February 19 and passed away of natural causes in Salt Lake City and he seemed to absorb and retain almost everything he learned He attended Salt Lake Community College and Utah State University One of the best times of his life was when he helped build a school in Kenya His strongest personal trait was his concern for the feelings of others He is survived by Ranae Sanders Morris (mother) Matthew Morris (brother) and Evie (his rescue dog) Interment will follow at Larkin Sunset Lawn cemetery For those unable to attend the service in person Please click the Watch Service button above The Morris family invites you to share heartfelt condolences and treasured memories through an audio guest book Please call 801-288-3828 to leave a personal message We love you all and miss you as we are far away in St George You’re on your mission on the other side of the veil now We love you and will miss you until we meet again❤️ We are so sad to hear of the loss of your dear sweet Jonathan We pray for your amazing family at this difficult time that you will be given strength and understanding May you feel the loving arms of the savior wrapped around you The many memories of his life and love that you shared will serve as a great comfort to you as you celebrate his life it seemed you were too good for this world I'm grateful to have known Jonathan through his teenage years Always up for a chat over a burger and shake I have wonderful memories of his inquisitive mind and caring spirit during those conversations Many condolences from us to the Morris family Brad and family-I am praying for y’all and sending love I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear son Brad and RaNae: Absolutely shocked to hear this sad news about Jonathan We have so many fun memories from when the kids were young growing up across the street from each other May your wonderful memories of Jonathan be a blessing (as we say in our faith) We are all sending you virtual hugs and strength from the Seattle area Delbarton lacrosse will begin its Morris County Tournament title defense as the No The Green Wave was recognized at the coaches' meeting on April 29 West Morris and Morris Knolls filled out the top five all of which received byes and await second-round opponents The semifinal doubleheader is scheduled for May 10 at Chatham's Cougar Field This file will be updated all tournament long with scores and future schedules (12) Parsippany Regional at (5) Morris Knolls (14) Morristown Beard at (3) Mountain Lakes One of the best things about the championship part of the season is seeing teams finally breakthrough after a long drought and some close finishes in recent years So that's why you had to feel good for the Morris Knolls girls when they leveled up to win their first Morris County Relay Championship since 2006 on Thursday night at Randolph High.  The Golden Eagles won four events and scored in 10 events as they racked up 67 points to edge runner-up Roxbury for four points for their first county relay crown in 19 years.   Morris Knolls came agonizingly close to winning finishing second by thee points to Mount Olive with contributions across multiple events,'' said Morris Knolls head coach Peter Staluppi "It was a close meet against a very talented Roxbury team and the outcome came down to the final event-the 4x400 relay-as field event results were still coming in I told our team before the meet to keep doing exactly what they've been doing all season which was to stay focused and process oriented I believe we have the toughest athletes in the county and any team looking to beat us would have to bring their absolute best I reminded them that the plan was in place we just need to execute Never give up - That's one of our mindset principles and we say it before every practice. "I am incredibly proud of what our athletes have accomplished so far The message on the back of our team shirts says everything is earned,' and they are absolutely living that out I'm excited to see how we finish the season." The victory by completed a county relay sweep for Morris Knolls!!   the Morris Knolls won their girls championship at the Morris County Freshman/Sophomore Relays Here is a breakdown of the results for the Morris Knolls girls at the Morris County Relays Shuttle Hurdle Relay - 1:06.86 (1st place) - Juliana DeCongelio 4x100 Meter Relay - 49.30 (1st place) - Makenzie Adams 4x200 Meter Relay - 1:46.32 (1st place) -Makenzie Adams 4x1600 Meter Relay - 22:06.27 (2nd place) - Cassie Graham 4x800 Meter Relay - 10:23.63 (5th place)- Cassie Graham Distance Medley Relay - 12:59.86 (4th place) - Cassie Graham Triple Jump Relay - (6th place) - Savannah Jacobs Team Discus  - (1st place) - Trisha Patel Team Javelin - (4th place) - Elena Ramos Team Shot Put - (2nd place) Alexis Saladino Shows Off Lacy Bra Under Sheer Top During Boyfriend Akeem Morris' 29th Birthday Party: PhotosSource: @madonna/InstagramMadonna celebrated boyfriend Akeem Morris’ 29th birthday in a sheer top Madonna made a statement for boyfriend Akeem Morris’ birthday bash The 66-year-old music icon stepped out in style to celebrate Morris' 29th, wearing a silky champagne-colored outfit that included a sheer belted top, revealing a lacy bra underneath The Queen of Pop looked every bit the glam legend as she paired the look with her platinum blonde curls Madonna celebrated Akeem Morris’ 29th birthday in a sheer top and satin set Madonna posed with Morris and YG Marley at the event Another snap showed the couple making their way down a dimly lit staircase, with Morris — who’s Jamaican-born and works as a model, boxer and soccer player — close by her side. He kept things casual in a vintage Kareem Abdul-Jabbar jersey, dark shades and blue track pants. The two looked effortlessly cool as they exited together The singer posted a loving tribute calling Akeem Morris her 'favorite Taurus.' the "Hung Up" singer was seen cozying up on a couch with three of her kids — 19-year-old Mercy and 12-year-old twins Stella and Estere A sweet moment was captured mid-party when her boyfriend hugged the singer tightly. Madonna closed her eyes and returned the embrace. In another pic, she was sitting right on his lap. “Happy Birthday to my favorite Taurus,” she wrote in the caption of her Instagram post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madonna (@madonna) Madonna has 'has fully integrated Akeem [Morris] into her life and family,' a source said sharing a collection of photos and clips from the party He showed love to the singer and thanked her with a heartfelt shout-out “All I can say is thank you. Thank you wifey ❤️,” he wrote on May 4. He added, “Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with me last night. Thank you to those who worked behind the scenes to create such an unforgettable vibe. It meant so much to have the people I love and respect all in one room. It was a special night, and the energy in the room was nothing but love.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by AK (@akkmorris) The public outing comes as the couple’s romance continues to make waves — especially because of their nearly 40-year age gap Although reports surfaced that Madonna and Morris had quietly broken up in October "Madonna ran into the same issue with this boytoy as she has with all of her recent men. The age difference became an issue. They come from different time periods,” a source told Daily Mail at the time Madonna also took a photo with YG Marley at the event But things have taken a turn since then, as the couple reportedly rekindled their romance earlier this year The source added, “He’s very respectful of all her kids and doesn’t try to throw his weight around or ever tell them what to do. It might sound really awkward considering he’s the same age as Lourdes, but they’re all so used to their mom having a much younger boyfriend that it doesn’t faze any of them.” Link to XLink to InstagramOpt-out of personalized ads © Copyright 2025 OK!™️. A DIVISION OF MYSTIFY ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INC. OK! is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Ward's borderline obsession with chasing greatness was something the Titans identified throughout the pre-draft process North Texas head coach Eric Morris was the first to see potential in Ward after discovering him as a no-name recruit at a 2019 Incarnate Word throwing camp The then-head coach at UIW convinced the strong-armed raw quarterback to accept a scholarship to the program Not that Ward really had alternative options Ward's journey really began there at Incarnate Word an off-the-beaten-road program in San Antonio but Ward was nowhere near a complete prospect given his experience in the run-heavy "Wing-T" offense in high school a circumstance that prevented the West Columbia native from having any resemblance to a normal recruiting process On a mission to familiarize ourselves with Ward's historical upward trajectory Titan Sized recently spoke with Coach Morris Coach Morris and Incarnate Word offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich swiftly embarked on a journey to develop Ward from raw thrower of the football to technical assassin following his arrival on campus While the world was struggling with the Covid-19 pandemic coach Morris saw an opportunity for Ward to thrive behind the scenes in unnatural circumstances It was a mere coincidence that paid dividends “Footwork was the biggest thing in the beginning," Coach Morris told Titan Sized he never had played in shotgun [formation] before He’s always had such a naturally gifted arm He had just never really played in an offense out of the shotgun before His feet were a little out of whack at times It was about honing in on his footwork to start." the natural gifts were evident as coach Morris and Leftwich focused on correcting the technical warts of Ward's skill set The off-script magical ability that would eventually lead to Ward throwing for 4,313 yards and 39 touchdowns at Miami this past season was already revealing itself in spurts who he helped recruit and coach at Texas Tech “Cam is like [Patrick] Mahomes at times,” Coach Morris continued “He gets away with some things because he can drop his arm to crazy angles He can do freakish things with his arm talent We slowed everything down and built the mechanics from the ground up.” Even with Ward’s footwork qualifying as a positive work-in-progress there were still elements of the offense Ward had to master Morris played for legendary college football head coach Mike Leach at Texas Tech Morris' playbook drew inspiration from Leach's "Air Raid" offense The Air Raid system is heavily reliant on quarterback and wide receiver chemistry requiring post-snap adjustments based on coverage Asking a quarterback who was fresh out of the Wing-T offense to master the Air Raid was a tall task for a developmental project who had little-to-no experience reading coverage but tall tasks have never prevented Ward from perfecting the challenge at hand Ward’s development benefited from adjusted guidelines due to the Covid-19 pandemic "When Cam first started learning the offense we weren’t allowed to do any 11-on-11 due to the pandemic," Coach Morris added "The first two-to-three weeks after he arrived That allowed him to mentally adjust to the game call his reads out and see the [offense] in a slowed-down environment "We were eventually allowed to practice seven-on-seven where Cam could practice [what he learned] against the shell of a defense We started playing 11-on-11 nearly three months later We were shocked by where he was [at that point] Cam is also a kid like Patrick [Mahomes] who spends a ton of time in the meeting room He wants as much knowledge as possible." Titans head coach Brian Callahan is now tasked with crafting an offense that best takes advantage of Ward’s abilities he isn't shy about what he likes and doesn’t like Mere moments after hearing his name called 1 overall quarterback asked Callahan to incorporate “Switch Verts” into the playbook Switch Verts is another staple play-call of the Air Raid offense Ward’s request to incorporate the play into Tennessee’s playbook perfectly captures his maturation from raw project to master of whatever offensive system coach Morris put in front of him “He’s a big Four Verticals guy," Morris said "He wants to push the ball down the field and show off his arm talent He didn't have the opportunity to do that in high school He’d have no hesitation [telling you what he likes] "That [Switch Verts] was his best play He was able to rip seams better than any QB I've ever been around That’s something they didn’t really run at Miami [until he got there] I thought Miami offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson did a great job incorporating some of the things Cam really liked He runs that [Four Verticals] better than any QB I’ve been around." The consistent year-to-year improvement is something Coach Callahan identified on tape Having worked with quarterbacks like Joe Burrow and Peyton Manning Callahan knows what it's supposed to look like “You saw him get better every year, and that was the thing that I went back to,” Callahan recently told Albert Breer and he had a little less talent around him But he became more disciplined every year he played Morris isn't intimately familiar with Coach Callahan or his offense but he felt extremely confident in the match between Callahan and Ward throughout private conversations with his star pupil throughout the pre-draft process "Cam expressed terrific confidence in Callahan during their pre-draft meetings," Morris told Titan Sized He didn’t feel like [the Titans] would try to restrict him or his playmaking [ability] in any way They’ve expressed tremendous belief in Cam." A vision that Ward will relentlessly pursue improvement like he did from Incarnate Word to Miami The Titans fully expect history to repeat itself © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands “You saw him get better every year, and that was the thing that I went back to,” Callahan recently told Albert Breer Coach Eric Morris details Cam Ward's shocking transformation from zero-star recruit to No is designed to provide general insights and is not tailored financial advice Our commentary is rooted in historical data and analyst projections and is not intended to serve as specific investment guidance It does not formulate a recommendation to purchase or divest any stock and does not consider individual investment objectives or financial circumstances Be aware that our analysis might not incorporate the most recent price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative information GuruFocus holds no position in the stocks mentioned herein Glenn Morris suffered a bone infection that led to a leg amputation calling the procedure “a massive relief" from an "extreme amount of pain" May 5, 2025Madonna might be 66 years old but she seems to be proving the "age is only a number" adage to be true She just had the time of her life celebrating her much-younger boyfriend Akeem Morris,' birthday -- who just turned 29 The singer shared a series of images from the party and her choice of attire left little to the imagination She wore a bra covered by a sheer top paired with satin pants in a look that practically screams celebrity energy but it's safe to say Madonna took center stage at this bash Captioned with, "Happy Birthday to my favorite Taurus ♉️ @akkmorris .Thank you @ygmarley for joining us 🇯🇲 🖤🇯🇲🖤🇯🇲 One Love……..," it's clear she had a memorable time we are nostalgic because it's been 1 year since your show in Rio You are wonderful and continue to pave the way 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷😍" "You look stunning😍 🤯 and he gave his leading lady a nice shout out in the caption Thank you wifey ❤️ Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with me last night Thank you to those who worked behind the scenes to create such an unforgettable vibe It meant so much to have the people I love and respect all in one room and the energy in the room was nothing but love Blessings to @ygmarley for the performance 🇯🇲" 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Around 6 p.m. on Nov. 28, 2023, a white Ford Escape pulled out of rush hour traffic on Figueroa Street, stopping along the curb outside Fixins Soul Kitchen. A man stepped out of the Ford, wearing a dark jogging suit with white trim, white sneakers and a baseball cap with the words “No F— Given” on the front. A black balaclava covered his face as he entered the restaurant. L.A. Live’s security cameras captured what happened next: In front of about 20 diners and employees, he walked up behind a man eating alone at the bar, aimed a pistol with two hands and shot him in the back of the head. At a court hearing Wednesday, Los Angeles Police Department detectives revealed how they identified the alleged shooter and a second man accused of coordinating what police called a “very well-orchestrated execution.” Detectives testified that surveillance footage, license plate readers and an analysis of cellphone and car location data helped solve the case — but only partially. California The alleged assassins behind several recent murder-for-hire cases in Los Angeles were sloppy, authorities say, leaving behind a trail of evidence that links the killings to Chicago gang disputes. It remains a mystery why the two defendants, alleged gang members with prior convictions for violent crimes, would target Sidney Barrett Morris, who until shortly before his death held a high-level post at Cal State Northridge. In search of a motive, detectives got a search warrant for the victim’s CSUN email account, court records show. Morris’ colleagues told detectives he’d been investigating players on the school’s men’s basketball team who’d been accused of sexual misconduct and harassment. His co-workers theorized the investigation had something to do with his homicide. The tip went nowhere, the lead detective told The Times. A review of public records related to Morris, 43, revealed no obvious signs of a life in distress. No rancorous divorces or business disputes, restraining orders or recent financial trouble — nothing connecting him to the two men accused of his murder. “I’ve been screaming to the D.A. myself: ‘What is the motive?’” Theida Salazar, a lawyer representing one of the suspects, said in an interview. “My client’s got no ties to this guy.” Morris’ killer could have hardly picked a more conspicuous place to commit murder. L.A. Live is bristling with cameras. Armed with a clear shot of the getaway car’s license plate, authorities found the Ford Escape two days later, set ablaze on the side of a road in Palmdale. The Hertz rental had burned down to its frame, precluding the collection of DNA evidence, Det. Joshua Byers of the LAPD’s Robbery Homicide Division testified at the hearing Wednesday. Some police officials are pushing back after a wealthy community gifted the department scores of controversial, high-tech cameras that scan license plates. Police license plate readers showed the Ford was in South Los Angeles the morning that Morris was killed, Byers wrote in a search warrant affidavit reviewed by The Times. Detectives obtained footage from that morning, which showed a woman park the Ford outside a building on 2nd Avenue before entering one of the units. The unit was rented by a man named Santana Jermaine Kelly, Byers wrote. Kelly, then 49, had been released from prison in 2019. According to a 2001 probation report reviewed by The Times, the Baldwin Village native was a longtime member of the Rollin’ 40s gang nicknamed “Ice Man.” Santana Kelly, shown in a 2018 photograph, is charged with orchestrating the murder of Sidney Barrett Morris. (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation) First arrested at 16 for carjacking a woman, Kelly went in and out of the California Youth Authority and state prison until 2000, when he was charged with following Asian patrons of the Hollywood Park Casino to their homes and robbing them, the report said. After serving 19 years of a potential life sentence for fleeing police, Kelly was released, court records show. The morning that Morris was killed, Byers wrote, Kelly was seen in the surveillance footage with two distinctive hats. He wore the baseball cap later seen on the shooter, the detective wrote. He was also holding a wide-brimmed straw hat that detectives saw on the footage from L.A. Live, obscuring the face of the getaway driver. At the South L.A. building, detectives also caught a glimpse of the killer’s face, Byers testified. A man entered Kelly’s unit wearing the same clothing as the shooter. “Mask, jacket, pants, shoes — everything is identical,” Byers testified. Phillip Clark, shown here in 2015, is charged with shooting Sidney Barrett Morris as he ate dinner at Fixins Soul Kitchen on Nov. 28, 2023. (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation) At L.A. Live, the killer was careful to cover his face. But in South L.A., he pulled down his balaclava, Byers testified. Detectives identified him as Phillip Pasco Clark, then 33, a convicted robber and burglar. Arrested on suspicion of Morris’ murder on March 22, 2024, Clark called a woman from jail. “I ain’t never shot nobody,” he declared in the recorded call, which was played in court. Nor, he said, had he ever been to L.A. Live. Clark said he told the detectives that, as a member of the Carver Park Compton Crips, he didn’t get along with the “40s,” a reference to Kelly’s gang. Federal prosecutors say the fearsome reputation of the Rollin’ 60s gang allowed Eugene “Big U” Henley to intimidate businesses and people for decades. The woman, furious, told Clark he shouldn’t have said anything. “Stop talking!” she yelled. “I don’t shoot people,” Clark said. “I’m a robber. I love you.” Detectives arrested Kelly the same day at his Palmdale home, about 10 miles from where the getaway car was torched, Det. Martin Mojarro testified. Inside his black Dodge Durango, detectives found the baseball cap from the video, Byers said. Searching through Kelly’s phone, Mojarro testified, he found two videos time-stamped a month before Morris was killed. The detective recognized where they were filmed: an alley behind the Westchester apartment complex where Morris lived. “This is the place,” Kelly said as he drove around the building, according to Mojarro. “Hmmm. It’s kind of secure. There’s red cameras. So he’s tight-knit. As you can see, there’s cameras everywhere.” The second video showed a parking garage beneath Morris’ building. “I think it’d be better to get him at the other location,” Kelly said, according to Mojarro. Kelly and Clark have both maintained their innocence. The getaway driver, whose face was covered by the straw hat, remains unidentified, according to Byers’ affidavit. Although detectives made arrests within four months of Morris’ death, they were still no closer to knowing the motive. Morris went through financial problems in the past. He declared bankruptcy in 2013, stating in a petition that his $76,000-a-year salary as human resources administrator at the University of San Diego couldn’t cover the $224,000 he owed in student debt, unpaid taxes and personal loans. But Morris’ fortunes had seemingly improved by 2019, when he was hired as CSUN’s director of equity and compliance with a $150,000 salary, according to school records reviewed by The Times. By 2023, his annual pay had risen to $185,000. He had also opened a restaurant, B-You, about three blocks from L.A. Live. Some of Morris’ colleagues at CSUN theorized his death was connected to his work. Acting on their tips, Byers in April 2024 wrote a search warrant for his CSUN email account. The powerful prison syndicate known as the Aryan Brotherhood has moved to expand its reach, testimony and court records show, relying on gang called Public Enemy Number 1, for brutal killings, kidnappings, and drug deals on the streets of Southern California. Before his death, Morris was investigating the CSUN men’s basketball team, Byers wrote in a search warrant affidavit. According to university records reviewed by The Times, a female student accused a basketball player of sexual assault and two other players of retaliation after she reported it in July 2023. Morris also ran a consulting business to provide Title IX compliance training. When he hired his own firm to advise the school at a cost of $12,000, it led some CSUN officials to accuse him of self-dealing, Byers wrote in the affidavit. Morris resigned three weeks before his death. Byers wanted to read Morris’ emails. The notes may “provide insight into the investigations conducted by the victim,” he wrote in his affidavit, as well as reveal “any concerns, threats or fears the victim may have had.” But after reviewing the emails, Byers told The Times, he did not find evidence to connect Morris’ death to his work at the university. Deputy Dist. Atty. Jonathan Chung, who is prosecuting Kelly and Clark, said he still does not know the motive for Morris’ homicide. Carmen Ramos Chandler, a spokeswoman for CSUN, said university officials have “no reason to believe that his death is related to his work.” The school will continue to cooperate with the LAPD, she said, “to bring the perpetrators to justice.” The preliminary hearing for Clark and Kelly will continue May 22. Matthew Ormseth is a reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Before joining The Times in 2018, he covered city news and state politics at the Hartford Courant. Libor Jany covers the Los Angeles Police Department. Before joining the Los Angeles Times in 2022, he covered public safety for the Star Tribune in Minneapolis. A St. Paul, Minn., native, Jany studied communications at Mississippi State University. World & Nation Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map One of the larger new industrial parks in Morris County is about to open for business in one of its smallest towns The Lincoln Equities Group on Tuesday announced the "unveiling" of Lincoln Logistics Morris Plains comprised of nearly 500,000 square feet of space divided between two warehouses off Tabor Road (Route 53) replaces a business campus that was once part of Big Pharma's sizeable corporate presence in the county The buildings demolished there were most recently owned by Johnson & Johnson and before that by Pfizer and Warner-Lambert part of a history that dates back to the 1950s "It's been quite a while and we're excited to welcome them to the community," said Morris Plains Mayor Jason Karr Karr was unaware whether any leases had been signed for the property to date but he said construction was complete and "they received their certificate of occupancy." Inside Lincoln Logistics Morris PlainsThe two rectangular buildings now dominate the stretch of Route 53 connecting Route 10 to Speedwell Avenue and downtown Morris Plains The 66-acre parcel also includes a newer office building PCCP LLC and Vision Real Estate Partners acquired the properties in 2018 for an undisclosed sum. Plans that year to build a fragrance factory at the location were abandoned after fierce opposition from the public flooded planning board meetings with protesting crowds one covering about 225,000 square feet and the other 270,000 Each building features 40-foot clear ceiling heights 35 dock doors (facing each other) and parking for cars and trailers “Our vision was to deliver a state-of-the-art industrial park that will set a new standard for design efficiency and connectivity in the region,” Lincoln Equities CEO Lance Bergstein said in the announcement "With its strategic location and best-in-class infrastructure this project is well positioned to support the evolving needs of a wide range of users across e-commerce Too much warehouse space?The Morris Plains site is opening after a boom in warehouse building in New Jersey and amid signs the need for such space may have already peaked. The share of unused capacity in Garden State warehouses reached its highest level in more than a decade last year thanks to a surge in construction combined with economic uncertainty over the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs demand for shipping and storage has also slipped back toward pre-COVID levels The real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield said in an early January report that the warehouse vacancy rate in northern and central New Jersey at the end of last year was 9% the highest since the first quarter of 2013 The firm noted a “surge in new supply” of 13.1 million square feet of “mostly vacant" warehouse space More: Green Giant of a deal: Why owner of popular grocery brands is staying in Parsippany the exclusive leasing agent for Lincoln Logistics Morris Plains said in the announcement: "We're seeing significant demand for modern scalable industrial space in the Tri-state area superior design and proximity to key transportation routes this development checks all the boxes for top-tier industrial users," Monahan said Three more warehouses are approved in neighboring Parsippany and more warehouse projects are in progress throughout Morris County, including a 585,000 square foot facility replacing the former BASF headquarters building along Route 80 in Mount Olive The same developer is building another 200,000-square-foot warehouse nearby Still, applications for warehouse space also fell significantly in Morris County last year 2024 according to a report by the county Planning Department in April It was the second straight yearly decline for warehouse proposals Warehouse projects peaked in 2022, including an application to build 2.5 million square feet on the site of the former Hercules munitions plant in Roxbury That plan was withdrawn after more than a year of presentations to the Roxbury Planning Board did not generate the rezoning approvals needed warehouse applications thinned from just over 2 million square feet in 2023 to about 726,000 last year after a courageous battle with brain cancer Jane’s warmth and friendly spirit were evident to all who knew her Warren Stone Jr.; and her beloved husband of 52 years Her memory will be lovingly carried on by her three children Sadey and Marshall; and her great-grandchild were the light of her life and she cherished every moment spent with them will remember her as a sister who was always ready with a smile Her presence in their lives was a constant source of joy and comfort She was a graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School She retired as a cook at Cortland Healthcare Center Jane’s interests were centered on the simple pleasures of life She found joy in spending time with her family and friends creating memories that would last a lifetime Her love for going to the movies with her sisters was more than a pastime it was an expression of the bond they shared and the laughter that often filled their outings her laughter will echo in our memories and her love will remain in our hearts forever A celebration of life for all her family and friends will be noon to 3 p.m Please visit www.oakmeadowcremation.com to send condolences to the family | https://www.tribtoday.com | 240 Franklin Street SE 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center 1966 to Virgil and Rita (New) Godbey in Somerset She graduated from Pulaski County High School She worked as the General Manager of Hardee's in Science Hill for over twenty years especially going on yearly vacations to Panama City Beach That was what she looked forward to every year But the most important thing in her life was her grandchildren Nathan & (Shellbie) Powers and Cody Powers; two grandchildren Kevin & (Teresa) Godbey; several nieces and co-workers who will miss her very much Irene Powers; and both maternal and paternal grandparents A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until time for services Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements Morris Ugusuk spent two years in the South Carolina basketball program Ugusuk appeared in 62 games in two seasons and averaged just over 16 minutes per game in those appearances was a key contributor off the bench in his time with the Gamecocks Ugusuk 4.1 points per game and one rebound His best season came in 2024-2025 where he averaged a career high in minutes played (22.3) and shooting percentage behind the arc (40.7 percent) Ugusuk originally joined the South Carolina program as a three star prospect from Drive Basketball Academy in Helsinki in 2023 Ugusuk is the seventh Gamecock to enter the transfer portal since ending the season You can follow us for future coverage by clicking "Follow" on the top right-hand corner of the page. 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Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A 20-year-old Bayonne resident was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated following a crash in Morris County on Saturday officers responded to King Highway and found a vehicle disabled in the middle of the roadway struck several objects on the shoulder causing his vehicle to become airborne and rotate before coming to rest in the middle of the highway Police determined the man was operating his vehicle while impaired and he was charged with a DWI the recipient of the Morris Area Garden Club's scholarship for 2025-2026 (Photo provided by Morris Area Garden Club) The Morris Area Garden Club announced that Sarah Rossi of Morris is the winner of the 2025-26 MAGC scholarship Rossi will study biology with a concentration in botany at Northern Michigan University and will receive $500 after her first semester of college expand her knowledge and positively impact the environment the people around her and educate the public about the importance of plants She has been an active 4-H member for 11 years during which she’s led multiple educational workshops on plant terrariums She also researched and presented projects related to bryophytes native plants and plant propagation at the Grundy County 4-H Fair and Illinois State 4-H Fair She was a three-time 4-H State Fair Floriculture Grand Champion Rossi said she enjoys volunteering at the Brookfield Zoo where she assisted in digitizing herbarium records The MAGC meets at 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month except January. The next meeting is Wednesday, May 21, and it will feature Kim Goodwin, a Sales Representative from Bailey Nurseries Territory. Goodwin will present about “Hardy Rock Star Plants.” Anyone with questions can email magardenclub@gmail.com