Sarah Jessica Parker won’t be walking the steps of New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5 for the 2025 Met Gala Keep reading to find out why the Sex and the City alum will be absent We couldn’t help but wonder if Sarah Jessica Parker would be attending the 2025 Met Gala Ahead of fashion’s biggest night at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Sex and the City alum revealed she won’t be strutting the iconic steps May 5 in her Manolo Blahnik pumps “I have to work,” the actress told Entertainment Tonight May 2 and I look forward to seeing what everybody does and how they interpret the theme and the homework they did for the assignment.” And though the Just Like That… star won’t have the opportunity to experience the extravagance of this year’s Met Gala she shared insight into how she has approached the assignment in the past “I want to try to really honor the work of the curators and everybody who inspired this moment for those of us who get to attend.” After all, the 60-year-old has walked the famed steps of the Met 12 times since her first appearance in 1995, where she donned a classic thrifted black velvet dress. And if getting her dress secondhand didn’t make her debut outfit iconic enough the actress also opted to do her own hair and makeup As the years went on, she continued to showcase bolder fashion choices with every appearance. At last year’s Met Gala, themed  “Garden of Time,” she was the epitome of elegance with a sheer nude calf-length Richard Quinn dress with a hoop skirt peeking through the mesh she accessorized with a large Philip Treacy hat and Briony Raymond jewelry I don't understand how everyone else didn't spend 7 to 10 months working on it," she told Vogue in 2022 It should be labor-intensive and challenging." To look back at some of the most unforgettable Met Gala moments over the years And if you're wondering how Kim was able to see through the material of her outfit "The whole evening of the Met Ball, Kim couldn't see, and she couldn't breathe," mom Kris Jenner revealed during a November 2021 interview my boyfriend Corey [Gamble] was walking around—we were all together and he was leading her to where we were supposed to go and helping with her ponytail It was suddenly—he was somebody pulling her around and a hairstylist all at the same time." Lil Nas X gives us what's he got until he can't anymore. The singer changed twice during his entrance for the 2021 Met Gala which included a Versace suit made of gold armor Rihanna makes the list time and time again for her groundbreaking fashions, but Rihanna Navy went into a frenzy when the star walked the red carpet of the 2021 Met Gala with boyfriend A$AP Rocky It was fate for the two to arrive as one of the last couples of the evening since they practically shut down the carpet with their adorable entrance but the navy satin slip dress—designed by John Galliano for Dior— was an instantly iconic look We'll keep this short and sweet: Each and every time Rihanna ascends the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Leaked surveillance footage showed the rapper being physically accosted by Bey's little sister in the lift at NYC's Standard Hotel while his wife made no move to intervene prompting the notoriously private trio to release a rare public statement reassuring anyone who was interested (a.k.a. everybody) that they remained a "united family." Though we'll probably never know exactly what caused the altercation Beyoncé's remix of "Flawless" alluded to it when she rapped "Of course sometimes s--t goes down when there's a billion dollars on an elevator." George Clooney and Amal Clooney made their Met Gala debut as husband and wife in 2015 and Amal would return as a co-chair of the event in 2018 Just one week after Beyoncé dropped Lemonade, which shed new light on her and Jay-Z's marital turmoil, the performer showed up to the 2016 soiree without her usual plus-one. (Cue mass hysteria from the Beyhive.) She did have the support of Solange that evening, who coincidentally was dressed in lemon yellow "Still fits...," she captioned the moment on social media Sarah Jessica Parker and the late Alexander McQueen punked out in matching tartan at the Met Gala in 2006 to celebrate "AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion." "I had a terrible experience," she recalled in 2018 "This one celebrity was a complete bitch and was miserable to be around What happens inside the Met Gala stays in the Met Gala, or at least that was Anna Wintour's goal when she banned selfies in 2015. What is this, the Oscars? But two years later, Kylie Jenner's crew gathered in the bathroom to take this sneaky snapshot A Kodak moment that will stand the test of time (and probably didn't involve Kodak) In 2018, Madonna appeared atop the stairs of the Great Hall with an unforgettable production of "Like a Prayer." The performance which also featured the pop icon's rendition of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," fit right in with the event's theme that year "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination." Stairway to heaven Jaden Smith redefined fearless fashion when he brought his freshly chopped dreadlocks with him to the Met Gala in 2017 but also started somewhat of a tradition for the envelope-pushing artist the gold certification plaque for his song "Icon" was his Met Gala date Claire Danes arrived at the 2016 Met Gala in a light blue ball gown fit for a tech-savvy Disney princess It turned out that the Homeland star's Zac Posen confection featured thousands of hand-sewn L.E.D Lady Gaga schooled all comers in the art of "Camp: Notes on Fashion," the theme of 2019's Met Gala, when she arrived in a voluminous pink Brandon Maxwell ballgown that was only the beginning. Several nesting-doll looks later she was down to her luxe skivvies and the crowd was on its knees STARKVILLE — The start of Justin Parker as interim Mississippi State baseball coach couldn’t have gone much better The Bulldogs (29-19, 10-14 SEC) are 4-0 since firing coach Chris Lemonis on April 28. They swept Kentucky (25-20 MSU’s first SEC series sweep of the season MSU run-ruled the Wildcats 14-4 in Game 1 and won with a Joe Powell walk-off single in Game 2 after the May 2 game was postponed Parker said he didn’t notice a difference in Mississippi State’s demeanor in the four games following Lemonis’ firing but it’s hard to deny something has changed the urgency all felt elevated in the four games at Dudy Noble Field So many of them this season under Lemonis backfired and there's not a whole lot of different moves being made,” Parker said I think it was just guys believing in themselves and getting a little bit of wake-up call and responding to it.” It’s not uncommon in sports for a team to play with some extra juice shortly after a coach is fired Mississippi State deserves credit for not folding The Bulldogs have said all along that the NCAA tournament is still the goal They did a lot to keep those hopes alive by sweeping Kentucky MSU’s bullpen was a strength of the team early in the season but ran into trouble the last two series the Mississippi State bullpen didn’t allow a run in 15 innings “You don't just overnight lose your bullpen,” said Parker there's good competitors and there's really good stuff It was just a matter of going back out there and believing in it and competing.” Dotson earned the win in Game 2 and Davis got the win in Game 3 after three scoreless innings The Bulldogs got two important long relief outings in Game 2 from Ryan McPherson and Nate Williams “We got to get ahead for strike one,” Dotson said Center fielder Bryce Chance got two ovations from the Mississippi State crowd during the series The first one came after a sliding catch in left-center field in the fifth inning of Game 1 with MSU leading 5-4 and two runners on base The difficult catch likely prevented two runs from scoring and Chance received a standing ovation while running back to the dugout Mississippi State scored eight runs for the comfortable lead on Kentucky Chance made a leaping catch at the wall in the first inning to perhaps save a home run or at least prevent the runner at third base from scoring Chance scored the winning run in Game 2 and hasn’t committed an error in 45 starts this season Joe Powell is turning into a clutch hitterPowell started all three games of the series at catcher and played well in the field and at the plate Powell provided another clutch hit on May 4 punching a two-run single in the sixth inning for a 4-1 lead MORE: Can Justin Parker lead Mississippi State baseball to NCAA tournament? What latest projections say Powell threw out a runner attempting to steal a base in Game 3 and limited Kentucky Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_. The next Parker's Kitchen that could sprout in the Augusta area will be hard for people to miss. Developers are asking Columbia County for adjusted zoning requirements to allow construction of the convenience store's new location at the corner of Washington Road and Bobby Jones Expressway. At one of the area's busiest intersections, 3700 Washington Rd. is currently occupied by a shuttered Walgreens pharmacy, one of an estimated 500 nationwide that were expected to close in 2025. The stretch of Washington Road in front of 3700 supports an annual average daily traffic of more than 30,000 vehicles, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Parker's Kitchen representatives would like the county's 30-foot buffer requirement suspended so vehicles can better access neighboring residential street Caribe Drive on the next block. Plans call for the Walgreens building to be demolished on the 1.75-acre piece of property to make way for a 6,065-square-foot Parker's Kitchen. The property is still owned by Walgreens. In February, Parker's Kitchen unsuccessfully asked Columbia County for a variance to permit a billboard within 500 feet of existing billboards. The proposal at that time was to construct at a different location, across the street at 208 Bobby Jones Expy., the former locations of US Auto Sales and Martinez Urgent Care. The Columbia County Planning Commission is scheduled to consider the new Parker's Kitchen request at its May 15 meeting. Advertising freshly prepared hot food and clean restrooms, Parker's Kitchen opened its first Augusta store in June 2024 at 3661 Mike Padgett Hwy. Parker's Kitchens also have opened at 3645 Wheeler Rd., Augusta; 4102 Windsor Spring Rd., Hephzibah; 5095 Washington Rd., Evans; 5170 Columbia Rd., Evans; and 925 Husk Box Way, Grovetown. The pair are pictured here with Tom's father at the Queen's Cup polo at Windsor in 1992 As Queen Camilla reflects on 20 years of marriage to King Charles – and soon to be two years on the throne – her son Tom Parker Bowles has also been looking back opened up to Gabby Logan about his appreciation for Her Majesty’s role ‘Your parents matter,’ he said of his mother and his father, Brigadier Andrew Parker Bowles, on Logan’s podcast, The Mid Point. ‘My parents are getting older. Birth, death and taxes are the definites in life – it matters.’ Parker Bowles then spoke candidly about growing up with Queen Camilla, revealing that Her Majesty has been ‘a great mother’ to him and his sister, Laura Lopes. ‘If my mother asks for something, you try your best,’ he said. ‘She's been a great mother to us.’ Now, the tables have turned somewhat, as Parker Bowles told Logan: ‘We're there for them as well,’ he said of his parents. ‘As they get older, you appreciate what they've done.’ Queen Camilla with her two children, Laura Lopes and Tom Parker Bowles, at the launch of her son's cookery book in September 2024 Theirs has been a great royal love story, but it hasn’t always been described as such. In Tatler’s June issue, Hardman speaks with those closest to the King and Queen, including the Princess Royal and Annabel Elliot, as he delves into their incredible relationship But the author admitted that, when you’re young, you take your parents for granted – my children are that age now,’ he explained with a laugh. ‘They only ring if it’s: “Can I get some money, please, Dad?”’ Parker Bowles shares two teenage children with his ex-wife, the fashion editor Sarah Buys It’s not the first time that Tom Parker Bowles has opened up about growing up with Queen Camilla as a mother. During the release of his cookbook, Cooking and the Crown, he shared some stories of his bucolic family life at the family home – the 8,000-acre Bolehyde Manor in Wiltshire where the family lived between 1973 and 1986 Queen Camilla speaks to Tom Parker Bowles during a reception to mark the launch of the Queen's reading room medal at Clarence House on 25 March, 2025 Charles and Camilla were married in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall on 9 April 2005 When his parents separated in 1995, however, this idyllic pastoral childhood took a more troubled turn after the press caught wind of his mother’s relationship with King Charles, then the Prince of Wales. 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Read our Privacy notice LeBron James and Sarah Jessica Parker will not be attending the Met Gala this year Both confirmed their absence before this year’s annual fundraiser tonight at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, honoring the forthcoming exhibit, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star, who was named as an honorary co-chair for the gala, took to X this morning to share the news, writing: “Unfortunately because of my knee injury I sustained at the end of the season I won’t be able to attend the Met Gala in NY tonight as so many people have been asking and congratulating me on My beautiful powerful Queen will be there holding the castle down as she always has done,” he added been one of the most anticipated stars to look out for every year told Entertainment Tonight that she could not attend but will still be watching “I have to work,” she said during the May 2 interview and how they interpret the theme and the homework they did for the assignment.” James and Parker are two of the many A-listers who have announced they will not be at tonight’s event Jennifer Lopez will also be skipping out on the fundraiser the outlet reported that Lopez is busy shooting her upcoming film Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz have also reportedly pulled out of attending the 2025 Met Gala, according to an insider who spoke to The Sun. The sudden change of plans comes amid ongoing rumors that Brooklyn is fighting with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham. Citing sources, TMZ reported that the former professional soccer player “refused” to celebrate his birthday with his son and daughter-in-law last Saturday. According to The Sun, the events of this past weekend are why Brooklyn and Nicola have decided to stay home tonight. “They cancelled plans to attend the Met because they really intended to be at David's party on Saturday,” the source said. “But Brooklyn is really upset that blame for the rift has been leveled at Nicola. She has never told him what to do and has been nothing but supportive — she's a loyal wife.” Another notable absence this year will be SZA. The singer is currently on the Grand National Tour with Kendrick Lamar, which is currently in Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field. Because of tonight’s performance, she won’t be able to walk this year’s carpet. Her post also included her favorite memories of the annual fundraiser, while showing photos of her many outfits throughout the years. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas baseball's list of players out with injuries could be shrinking this coming weekend against LSU Head coach Dave Van Horn hosted his monthly Swatters Club lunch Monday at the Fayetteville Public Library and reserved a few minutes of his discussion with the fans in attendance to address his team's health Here's a look at Van Horn's updates on five players prior to the No. 2 Razorbacks' (40-9 The TCU transfer has dealt with a lingering hamstring issue all season and tweaked it on a failed pickoff attempt in Arkansas' 6-4 loss to Florida on April 25 "It's pins and needles with him whenever he's running," Van Horn said More: Three things we learned about Arkansas baseball after sweeping No. 1 Texas More: 'Best player in the country': Wehiwa Aloy's two-way prowess wows Arkansas baseball Maxwell didn't play in the final two games against the Gators or the more-recent sweep over No Van Horn said Monday that Maxwell 'might be available' to face LSU Carson Boles was Maxwell's replacement against the Longhorns and is hitting .321 with 17 runs and 16 RBIs He hit a two-run homer Thursday night to open the scoring in a 9-0 victory over Texas Coil hasn't pitched since March 23 with a back injury The original target for a return was the final series of the regular season against Tennessee but Van Horn indicated the timeline has moved in favor of the Razorbacks and he'll be ready to go," Van Horn said of Coil's availability against LSU Two MRIs on Wiggins' right elbow did not reveal a tear to which Van Horn said 'thank goodness' at the Swatters Club we probably wouldn't have had him next year which means he probably wouldn't pitch here much Arkansas doesn't expect the freshman to be available for the remainder of the season Van Horn said there's a chance Wiggins returns if Arkansas is playing into late June at the College World Series three saves and 20 strikeouts in 14 innings Van Horn announced Souza will undergo surgery on his torn right shoulder next week The sophomore sustained the injury sliding into third base in the Razorbacks 13-3 win over Georgia on April 11 Souza posted a .250 batting average with four homer The freshman was the initial replacement for Souza at second base but Fraser is now dealing with a back injury that bothered him in high school Van Horn said Fraser will undergo two tests Monday and will likely miss a week or two Fraser has a .255 batting average with 12 RBIs Arkansas moved Cam Kozeal to second base and played Reese Robinett at first this weekend against Texas The move paid off as Robinett hit two home runs in a 13-8 win Saturday that clinched the sweep Jackson Fuller covers Arkansas football, basketball and baseball for the Southwest Times Record, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at jfuller@gannett.com or follow him @jacksonfuller16 on X Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInALBANY (WALB) - Albany Technical College celebrated the grand opening of the Dr Parker Transportation Academy with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Named after the late visionary leader in technical education 22,344-square-foot facility marks a major step forward in workforce development for Southwest Georgia The state-of-the-art academy features cutting-edge labs and industry-grade equipment tailored for training in automotive collision repair and diesel technology “This new facility gives the students an opportunity to see new things as well as be exposed to new equipment and the newest technology available That way they will be prepared to go into the industry and be prepared to work,” said Elliott Bonds an Auto Collision Repair Instructor at ATC the need for diesel specialists and mechanics is higher than ever and we foresee this facility helping to be a big part in filling that void,” said ATC President President Griswold hopes the students that come to Albany Tech for automotive collision repair and diesel technology will stay in Southwest Georgia to practice their craft and help those in need throughout the region “We hope all of our graduates remain here in Southwest Georgia We have a number of industries and private businesses that are hiring our students With our Marine Corps Logistics Base here and several auto-collision repair shops yes we want our students to stay here in Southwest Georgia,” continued the President revealed that she and her family will be giving 27 scholarships worth $1,000 each to students studying auto collision repair and diesel equipment technology “He always was trying to find ways to keep them from dropping out of school he always would ask what kind of things do the students need to complete their education and get a job,” said Sandra Parker Parker Transportation Academy will open for its first round of students on June 2 Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? 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Please include the article’s headline in your message Parker School joined 152 of the top quiz bowl teams from small public high schools at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago in Rosemont for the 2025 Small School National Championship Tournament to determine who was the top team interscholastic activity for teams of four students It is the national version of the game that is often locally called Scholastic Bowl Quiz bowl teams use buzzers to answer questions about science The matches feature a blend of individual competition and team collaboration since no individual player is likely to be an expert in all subject areas Participation in quiz bowl both reinforces lessons from the classroom and encourages players to develop new intellectual interests Parker School sent two teams to the 2025 SSNCT Francis Parker entered two of the 13 Illinois teams competing at the national championship Francis Parker A finished the preliminary rounds with a 7-3 record Francis Parker B finished the preliminary rounds with a 4-6 record The A team defeated Miami Valley from Dayton by the narrow margin of 250-225 during round 8; defeated Paideia B from Atlanta 245-240 during round 15; and defeated Early College at Guilford B from Greensboro by the narrow margin of 200-180 during round 3 and defeated Riverfield Country Day from Tulsa Francis Parker A spent three playoff games on the brink of elimination and Early College at Guilford B from Greensboro Francis Parker B was on the brink of elimination when they defeated Indiana Academy A from Muncie The A team finished in 11th place in the Open Division The Traditional Public Schools Division champion was the A team from West Point High School Cullman The Open Division champion was the A team from St The 2025 Small School National Championship Tournament (Open Division)'s field featured 66 teams from 28 states and South Korea Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker How to watch California high school boys lacrosse: La Jolla vs La Jolla High School will host Francis Parker School How to watch Francis Parker vs. La Jolla boys lacrosseFrancis Parker and La Jolla will match up on Tuesday, May 6, at 6 p.m. PT. 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All NFHS Network events are available to watch online at and through the NFHS Network Mobile Apps for iOS and Android and TV Apps for ROKU Urquhart and the daughter of the late Benjamin and Gladys (Westgate) Parker She was born in New Bedford and lived in Marion for most of her life before moving to Wareham 8 years ago She graduated from Wareham High School and Bridgewater State University Urquhart worked as an Elementary School Teacher at Rochester Memorial School and later at the Hammond School in Wareham She loved gardening and growing hydrangeas Urquhart and his wife Anne of Marion; her twin sister Marjorie Borsari of Marion; 5 grandchildren 2025 at Chapman Funerals & Cremations – WAREHAM A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute For directions or to share a memory, visit: www.chapmanfuneral.com The mission of Neuse News is to provide hyper-local news to communities in or near the Neuse River Basin via a web-based platform and subsequent print publications We will do so with no online subscription fees and no subscription to the Associated Press We will provide valuable information to consumers that will help them lead more productive lives as citizens Subscribe to our FREE Neuse Newsletter! she is the queen – the center of the universe for each day’s celebration Sandra is the only one with a birthday in May We have so many birthdays in such a short time that we often resort to group celebrations to find a way to observe them all She has the only birthday in May – and she never lets us forget She looks forward to cards … and presents … and food we can easily count six mothers in our immediate family: my mom Irene Since Sandra is the queen mother of this vicinity she gets to wear the equivalent of the crown Erma Bombeck wrote a book titled “Motherhood: The Second Oldest Profession.” Even though the book appeared in 1983 I still marvel at her insights into the human condition Bombeck claims that guilt is the gift that keeps on giving That observation started me wondering: Do mothers have a special school that teaches them how to use guilt as a weapon Do mothers receive a book that maps out various guilt trips I know how busy you are … and you have so many important things to do.” the subtlety – the implication that somehow putting earning a living before a visit with mom cheapens the value of spending time with mom we have the mother’s universal curse: “I hope you have a child … just like you.” I look with amusement at my children and their children They all have at least one just like they were as children One has a child who doesn’t like school – just like she hated school Another has a take-care big sister – just like she was Still another has a stubborn child who folds her arms and drops her head when she is instructed to do something – just like she did the holiday that gives us a chance to consider the affections – and ironies – of life I am happy to report that Sandra has stopped the guilt trips She has come to value every moment our children and grandchildren can spend with us – especially her Sandra has given so much of herself to her family She was the model for motherhood that influenced our daughters into becoming the mothers they are today I can only hope that when our granddaughters take the plunge into motherhood I wish her Happy Birthday – and Happy Mother’s Day Mike Parker is a columnist for the Neuse News. 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Mike Parker is a columnist for Neuse News. mparker16@suddenlink.net This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Tigers Add Proven Scorer Sincere Parker from McNeese State May 01 Parker Jefferson made plans to visit Gonzaga early last week and arrived in Spokane on Thursday sharing photos from his campus tour on social media It didn’t take the three-star center and former Minnesota signee much longer to take the next step with Gonzaga 230-pound three-star prospect who reopened his recruitment after the Golden Gophers made a coaching change committed to Mark Few and the Zags on Friday morning all I was hearing was ‘You’re a Gonzaga type of guy,’” Jefferson told Tipton “Now that I finally got to get to campus and meet the staff I look forward to seeing The Kennel rocking this year and I’m excited to be playing under such an incredible coach in coach Few.” The Texas native who spent last season at Inglewood (California) High School chose Gonzaga over Rutgers another program that recently hosted Jefferson on an official visit Jefferson picked Minnesota over his other finalist but also had a handful of high-major offers from schools like Arkansas The forward was released from his NLI (National Letter of Intent) after Minnesota fired Ben Johnson and hired Colorado State’s Niko Medved Jefferson is considered a three-star prospect by On3.com and 247Sports.com but he’s a top-150 recruit according to On3’s database as well as the website’s No Gonzaga now has two high school signees in its 2025 recruiting class as Jefferson joins four-star wing Davis Fogle a native of Anacortes who recently completed his senior season at Phoenix’s Compass Prep If Jefferson isn’t a redshirt candidate for the Zags as a freshman he’ll presumably come in as the fourth option in a loaded frontcourt that returns All-West Coast Conference First Team forward Graham Ike and Braden Huff who joined GU’s starting lineup for the final three games last season who played sparingly off the bench last year should be primed for a bigger role as a sophomore Jefferson has already drawn Drew Timme comparisons with his playing style and Texas roots The forward grew up in the Dallas suburb of Waxahachie and attended Waxhachie High School averaging 16.7 points and 9.5 rebounds as a junior before transferring to Inglewood High to play against better competition Jefferson was named to the All-Ocean League First Team after scoring 30 points in five games notching 17 double-doubles and recording a triple-double soft touch around the rim and exceptional passing ability for his size and position but has demonstrated some 3-point shooting range – something that could separate him from Timme While describing Jefferson’s game in a recent scouting report “Jefferson has good size with a frame that projects as he continues to mature His range extends beyond the three-point line with consistency but he is still young with a September 2006 birthday there is a skill and IQ foundation to build on.” Jefferson comes from a basketball background with mother Carrie formerly playing at Arkansas Older brother Michael played at Iona and sister Kaylee played at Sam Houston State was a former left tackle for Arkansas’ football team The Zags should have top-end talent and depth in the frontcourt entering the 2025-26 season but will likely still address other spots on the floor with their six remaining scholarships and postional needs at both wing and guard Theo Lawson can be reached at (509) 459-5584 or theol@spokesman.com Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below Gifts processed in this system are tax deductible Subscribe to our Gonzaga Basketball newsletter to stay up with the latest news © Copyright 2025, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox and more info about our products and services © 2025 CNBC LLC. All Rights Reserved. A Division of NBCUniversal Data also provided by FL – A Palatka pastor is facing serious criminal charges after allegations surfaced of an inappropriate relationship with a child The case has left the local faith community reeling with former church members expressing shock and disappointment Pastor Leo Parker of Emerge Church surrendered to the Palatka Police Department after detectives issued a warrant for his arrest The investigation began after police received a report earlier this month regarding Parker’s alleged conduct with a minor Detectives interviewed multiple individuals and collected physical evidence as part of their inquiry Parker is accused of engaging in sexual acts with a child who was between the ages of 12 and 18 during the alleged incidents The victim reported that the inappropriate behavior began when she was just 12 or 13 years old and continued for several years She described being shown explicit material touched inappropriately during church trips and coerced into sexual acts at various locations including church property and public parks The victim stated she tried to report the abuse to a church youth leader at age 16 and other digital evidence as part of the case The arrest has deeply affected the congregation and the surrounding neighborhood Neighbor Doris Clark described the situation as “pathetic and pitiful.” Alvoid Maple Sr. said he was stunned by the accusations but noted that rumors had been circulating among church members “And now God going to deal with it,” Maple Sr expressed disbelief that the man who once preached to him could be facing such charges and we try to put our trust in these pastors But sometimes you have to be suspicious of things because they flesh just like everybody else,” Barnett said Parker was initially held on a $100,000 bond but was released Thursday afternoon The Palatka Police Department is continuing its investigation and has not ruled out the possibility of additional victims Authorities are encouraging anyone with information or concerns to reach out the Palatka community is left grappling with the fallout from the arrest of a once-trusted religious leader Police are urging parents and others who may have information about Parker’s conduct to contact the Palatka Police Department Survivors of sexual abuse by religious leaders often face confusion and fear about what steps to take next attorney Mike Haggard discusses the legal options available to those harmed by a pastor offering clear guidance on reporting abuse and finding support during a difficult time when someone comes forward with allegations of abuse against a pastor in Florida Esq.: The first thing is to ensure their safety and well-being it’s important to contact law enforcement so the allegations can be properly investigated Survivors should also reach out to an experienced sexual abuse attorney who can help them understand their rights and guide them through the process Banville: What legal options are available for survivors beyond the criminal process Haggard: Survivors can pursue a civil lawsuit against the individual and the institution if there was negligence in supervision or failure to protect Civil cases can help survivors seek compensation for the harm they’ve suffered Our firm offers confidential consultations and supports survivors every step of the way Banville: How do you support clients through what can be a very difficult process Haggard: We provide a compassionate environment for survivors to share their story we take the case to trial to fight for the justice and compensation our clients deserve If your family has been impacted by abuse from a trusted church leader Our legal team is committed to standing with survivors and their loved ones confidential consultation and let us help you understand your rights and options Your call could be the first step toward healing and accountability https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/god-going-deal-with-it-palatka-pastor-faces-child-sex-abuse-charges/GEXYRTXVFVDPFDQVXZ2LPZXQSE/ Mr. Banville is a personal injury attorney who has experience in handling auto accidents, work injuries, medical malpractice, dog bites, slip and falls, and representing survivors and victims of sexual abuse. Mr. Banville is affiliated with law firms in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, D.C., and Maryland. Abuse Guardian Please do not include personal details in your comment. To message the author privately instead, click here does not create an attorney–client privilege By clicking Send you agree that the submission of this information does not create an attorney client relationship No attorney client relationship is created until a written agreement is signed This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply pic.twitter.com/S1RUyswqsQ Go Zags https://t.co/hOB3j9IWAR After three-star recruit Parker Jefferson wrapped up his official visit to Spokane this Friday morning he committed to Gonzaga right then and there He was one of the top uncommitted players left in the 2025 class and will be joining four-star guard Davis Fogle in the Zags’ incoming freshman class 230-pound power forward/center decommitted from the Minnesota Golden Gophers after coach Ben Johnson was fired Texas native played his senior year of high school basketball with Inglewood Jefferson went on to average 16.3 points on a 53 field goal percentage Gonzaga does a wonderful job of developing bigs similar to what they did with another Texas native in Brooklyn Nets forward Drew Timme all I was hearing was ‘You’re a Gonzaga type of guy.’ Now that I finally got to get to campus and meet the staff I knew right away this is where I belong.” - Parker Jefferson via On3’s Joe Tipton there is a skill and IQ foundation to build on.” – On3’s Jamie Shaw on Parker Jefferson Gonzaga’s 2025-26 frontcourt will consist of: It’s a healthy mix of veterans and young talent who are long and athletic this group will be considered one of the best in the country This moves coach Mark Few’s 2025-26 roster to nine scholarships filled of the 15 spots available it’s much too early for the Jefferson to decide to redshirt or not After getting off the phone with his agent Ryan Murphy of Endurance Sports (who says that Jefferson is on his way back home at the Spokane International Airport) The Slipper Still Fits hopes to learn more about the 18 year old’s future soon Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga University graduate from the Bay Area.. Dwyane Wade, Udonis Haslem, Steve Nash, and Candace Parker will join the NBA on Prime Video team as analysts for next season, Prime Video Sports announced Monday Wade, Nash, and Parker will serve as in-game and studio analysts, while Haslem will be a studio analyst. Nash's addition was reported last week Haslem spent his entire 20-year career with the Heat "Time Out with Dwyane Wade" and "The Why with Dwyane Wade." Wade also has minority ownership stakes in the Utah Jazz and the WNBA's Chicago Sky Haslem is a three-time champ and made the 2003-04 All-Rookie team The 44-year-old averaged 7.5 points and 6.6 rebounds in his 879 NBA contests joined the Heat as the vice president of basketball development He also began working as a television analyst on NBA TV and ESPN in 2024 Parker played 16 WNBA seasons between the Los Angeles Sparks The 39-year-old has been working as a broadcaster since 2018 Parker served as an analyst and commentator for NBA on TNT in 2018-19 and for the 2019 NCAA men's national championship she signed a multi-year extension with Turner Sports to continue her roles with NBA on TNT Parker became the first female color commentator for the NBA All-Star Game in 2023 An argument in the employee only section of the Walmart in the Butler North shopping plaza late April 30 ended with one person being shot and hospitalized in critical condition According to a Gainesville Police Department arrest report entered the employee area of the store at 2900 SW 42nd St where he got into a "verbal altercation" with the victim and a witness shows the victim punch Parker once in the face Parker then takes out a pistol and fires multiple rounds at the victim State: Florida begins prosecutions under new law intended to protect law enforcement from harassment unaware that Parker had allegedly just shot someone ordered him to the ground in order to check for weapons The report describes a chaotic scene as "everyone was running out thinking there was an active shooter." The arrest report notes that Parker was allowed to leave the scene but later turned himself in just before 2 a.m Three witnesses reported seeing Parker shoot the victim with a fourth reportedly being told by the victim who shot him Police later found the pistol used in the alleged shooting in "plain sight on the passenger seat of Parker's car." The vehicle was impounded and secured for evidence was booked into the Alachua County jail at about 6:30 a.m former FBI Special Agent and Fox contributor Nicole shares her firsthand experiences and perspectives on the internal culture and political dynamics within the FBI 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 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 2025 big man Parker Jefferson verbally committed to the Gophers last November he requested a release from his Letter of Intent (LOI) and he has now landed at college basketball powerhouse Gonzaga NEWS: 2025 Top-150 recruit Parker Jefferson has committed to Gonzaga, his agent Ryan Murphy (@Ryanmurphhoop) told @On3Recruits. The 6-10 center was previously signed to Minnesota. https://t.co/IZFNFEI2uU pic.twitter.com/JvRHdh5jwk Listed at 6-foot-9, Jefferson was very productive at Inglewood High School as a senior, averaging 16.3 points, 11.2 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game. The latest 247Sports Composite ranks him as the 164th-best player in the class of 2025. Jefferson was accompanied by Jacob Ross and Kai Shinholster in Johnson's final 2025 high school recruiting class. Shinholster opted to remain with the Gophers, but Ross is still looking for a new school. Jefferson was viewed as their top commit, and he will now play for future Hall of Fame head coach Mark Few. 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Upgrade now. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH) the global leader in motion and control technologies today reported results for the quarter ended March 31 that included the following highlights (compared with the prior year quarter): “Our third quarter performance demonstrates the strength of our business and our global team’s ability to continue to deliver record results,” said Jenny Parmentier “All reported businesses showed substantial margin expansion and helped us surpass 26% adjusted segment operating margin for the first time We also produced record earnings per share generated record cash flow from operations We recently announced a 10% increase in our quarterly cash dividend and are committed to our strategy of actively deploying capital to drive shareholder value including acquisitions and increased share repurchase activity "The resiliency of our portfolio coupled with the power of our business system has enabled us to consistently deliver strong results through business cycles With our decentralized structure and the agility of our global teams we are confident in our ability to manage through macroeconomic uncertainty We are fully committed to achieving our fiscal year 2029 financial targets.” This news release contains non-GAAP financial measures Reconciliations of adjusted numbers and certain non-GAAP financial measures are included in the financial tables of this press release Guidance for the fiscal year ending June 30 About Parker HannifinParker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin Notice of Webcast Parker Hannifin's conference call and slide presentation to discuss its fiscal 2025 third quarter results are available to all interested parties via live webcast today at 11:00 a.m A replay of the webcast will be available on the site approximately one hour after the completion of the call and will remain available for one year To register for e-mail notification of future events please visit investors.parker.com Note on Orders The company reported orders for the quarter ending March 31 All comparisons are at constant currency exchange rates with the prior year quarter restated to the current-year rates Diversified Industrial comparisons are on 3-month average computations and Aerospace Systems comparisons are on rolling 12-month average computations Note on Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresThis press release contains references to non-GAAP financial information including (a) adjusted net income; (b) adjusted earnings per share; (c) adjusted segment operating margin for Parker and by segment; (d) adjusted segment operating income for Parker and by segment and (e) organic sales growth adjusted segment operating income and organic sales measures are presented to allow investors and the company to meaningfully evaluate changes in net income earnings per share and segment operating margins on a comparable basis from period to period and organic sales growth are not measures of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP we believe that they are useful to an investor in evaluating the results of this quarter versus the prior period Comparable descriptions of record adjusted results in this release refer only to the period from the first quarter of FY2011 to the periods presented in this release This period coincides with recast historical financial results provided in association with our FY2014 change in segment reporting A reconciliation of non-GAAP measures is included in the financial tables of this press release Forward-Looking StatementsForward-looking statements contained in this and other written and oral reports are made based on known events and circumstances at the time of release are subject in the future to unforeseen uncertainties and risks these statements may be identified from the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “expects,” “targets,” “is likely,” “will,” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions and may also include statements regarding future performance Parker cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these statements It is possible that the future performance may differ materially from expectations Among other factors that may affect future performance are: changes in business relationships with and orders by or from major customers including delays or cancellations in shipments; disputes regarding contract terms changes in contract costs and revenue estimates for new development programs; changes in product mix; ability to identify acceptable strategic acquisition targets; uncertainties surrounding timing successful completion or integration of acquisitions and similar transactions; ability to successfully divest businesses planned for divestiture and realize the anticipated benefits of such divestitures; the determination and ability to successfully undertake business realignment activities and the expected costs thereof; ability to implement successfully business and operating initiatives price and execution of share repurchases and other capital initiatives; availability cost increases of or other limitations on our access to raw materials component products and/or commodities if associated costs cannot be recovered in product pricing; ability to manage costs related to insurance and employee retirement and health care benefits; legal and regulatory developments and other government actions including related to environmental protection and associated compliance costs; supply chain and labor disruptions including as a result of tariffs and labor shortages; threats associated with international conflicts and cybersecurity risks and risks associated with protecting our intellectual property; uncertainties surrounding the ultimate resolution of outstanding legal proceedings including the outcome of any appeals; effects on market conditions difficulties entering new markets and economic conditions such as inflation interest rates and credit availability; inability to obtain required governmental and regulatory approvals; changes in the tax laws in the United States and foreign jurisdictions and judicial or regulatory interpretations thereof; and large scale disasters Readers should also consider forward-looking statements in light of risk factors discussed in Parker’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30 2024 and other periodic filings made with the SEC In-depth analysis and commentary on today's biggest news stories as only the BBC can deliver BBC "Newshour" covers everything from the growth of democracy to the threat of terrorism with a fresh Most legislation to raise the minimum wage in Pennsylvania doesn’t survive a committee vote but two years ago a bill passed the House but stalled in the Senate Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker joined 32BJ SEIU workers outside city hall to call on legislators in Harrisburg to allow the city to raise their own minimum wage on April 29 Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia asked hundreds of residents about what’s holding them back from earning more money – in short it is stability The commission is recommending sweeping changes that would reduce taxes on employees and significantly cut business taxes Pennsylvania Republicans have pushed back hard on higher minimum wage bills over the years some representatives introduced amendments to carve out nonprofit employees or allow workers to opt out by signing an agreement with their employer to accept lower wages Kathy Rapp spoke against raising state minimum wages saying it would hurt small businesses in counties she represents in Northwestern Pennsylvania like Forest County — which is among the poorest in the state The median household income in Forest County was $50,000 in 2023 the median household income is roughly $60,000 and in Pennsylvania “Those small businesses, Mr. Speaker, cannot afford an increase in the minimum wage. Some of them already pay higher than the minimum wage. But if you want to make a county like Forest County even poorer, then this is the bill that can do it,” Rapp said on the house floor during debate in June 2023 This year, the House minimum wage legislation was introduced by State Rep. Roni Green, who represents neighborhoods in both North and West Philadelphia. 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Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY After taking an official visit to Spokane this week high-upside big man to build with as they plan for the future of the frontcourt with Graham Ike and Braden Huff likely both gone after the 2025-2026 season who recently completed his senior year at Inglewood High School in California averaged over 16 points and 11 rebounds per game while adding more than two blocks a night who previously played at Waxahachie High School before relocating to Southern California earned All-Ocean League honors after posting double-doubles in more than half his games including multiple 30-point efforts and even a triple-double had been building a relationship with Jefferson since his recruitment as an underclassman That foundation proved vital when Jefferson reopened his recruitment following his decommitment from Minnesota The Bulldogs quickly emerged as the frontrunners and Jefferson’s official visit sealed the deal “Gonzaga has a proven history of developing bigs for the NBA and I feel like I fit what they’re looking for,” Jefferson told Athlon Sports during the recruiting process “I know it’ll be a challenge coming in as a freshman but that’s something I look forward to.” Jefferson brings a well-rounded offensive game with soft touch around the basket solid shooting mechanics that stretch out to the perimeter Though not known for explosive athleticism and polish set him apart from many of his peers in the 2025 class His commitment comes at a time when Gonzaga’s roster includes returning starters Graham Ike and Braden Huff along with sophomore center Ismaila Diagne Jefferson won’t be asked to carry the frontcourt immediately but he’s well-positioned to develop behind seasoned veterans before stepping into a larger role in the years ahead With Jefferson on board and fellow 2025 recruit Davis Fogle already signed Gonzaga continues to quietly assemble a class full of high-character high-upside players who align with the program’s 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to discuss her recent release STARKVILLE — Mississippi State baseball held its usual pre-game meeting in left field conducted approximately 15 minutes before first pitch Seventh-year coach Chris Lemonis typically leads it He jogs out from the dugout to meet the players in left field The players then take a knee for a pre-game prayer “I kind of was in the dugout just watching and got goosebumps,” interim coach Justin Parker said It was an impressive first game for Parker, who was hired by Lemonis as the pitching coach last season Mississippi State led 17-0 after four innings tied its most runs scored in a game this season and achieved its eighth run-rule win Memphis (16-28) gave MSU a challenge in the last game on April 1 leading 3-1 in the sixth inning before MSU won 5-3 Parker and MSU players met with reporters following the game for the first press conference since Lemonis’ firing you really have to lean on each other that much more,” senior outfielder Bryce Chance said after batting 2-for-2 with a walk but it's been a weird 24 hours or 36 hours I guess It's super important to lean on each other even more.” Parker said he was informed of Lemonis’ firing shortly after lunchtime on April 28 MSU made the official announcement at 2:24 p.m “The last 24 hours obviously have been a whirlwind and very emotional for our guys,” Parker said it just was back to business when the game started it’s worst 10-game start to conference play in program history It then won consecutive series against South Carolina and Alabama before losing two more series to Florida and Auburn and we're not going to cancel the rest of the season,” he said Parker and MSU players said they still believe it has what it takes to make the NCAA tournament Thirteen or 14 SEC wins has been the target Reaching 13 wins requires MSU to go 6-3 against Kentucky “We just got to play good baseball,” Parker said “The bottom line is we're in the position that we're in because of a lot of what we've done We got to play good baseball in all three phases.”  “We just have to show and play baseball every day,” said designated hitter and pitcher Noah Sullivan after throwing three scoreless innings and reaching base four times but we still have the same goal in mind,” Chance said “We're working to try and get into the postseason right now.” MORE: Mississippi State baseball coaching candidates: 8 options to replace Chris Lemonis Parker didn’t give a direct answer as to whether he’d like to be hired as the full-time MSU coach “It's obviously a destination job here,” he said this is the best ballpark and the best fanbase in college baseball All my thoughts have mostly been on our guys and in our families It certainly is quite the honor and quite the opportunity.” Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_. The Fort Worth Public Library Golden Triangle Branch was an election day voting spot for races in Tarrant County. A person walks near the voting sign May 3. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Regina-based Cochrane Engineering used to have a fairly successful office in Calgary, but three men who were running the structural engineering department were not happy with the emphasis it had in being a multidisciplinary firm. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Article contentBrian Tomecek, Bryan Roney and Ken Little decided to leave and start their own stand-alone, service-oriented firm to specialize and focus purely on their experience and knowledge in structural engineering. It must have seemed a bit of a gamble at the time, but 25 years later TRL & Associates has prospered and currently has a talented and energetic staff of 31 busily working out of its 10th Avenue S.W. office. Tomecek is a principal and senior structural engineer of the firm, with extensive experience in a wide range of building types over the past 31 years. Principal Roney is technical design partner, with a considerable amount of knowledge of construction document production and co-ordination capabilities, and is responsible for project deliverables. He provides project management services to clients, sub-consultants and contractors, and leads the business development team for TRL. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Noon News Roundup will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Little retired six years ago and his partnership position was offered to Jason Finell, a structural engineer with a diverse experience over the past 15 years in wood, steel and concrete building system design. The newest partner in the firm is Jose Mexia, who joined in 2012 after he and his wife moved from Ottawa where he had worked as a structural engineer with Star Engineering and Construction. Mexia graduated with a degree in civil engineering at the Institute of Sonora, Mexico, and earned his master’s degree in civil engineering, with specialization in structural engineering at Carleton University in Ottawa. When the original partners launched their company, they began with fairly small projects, but their reputation was soon recognized and quickly attracted a wide variety of clientele who trusted TRL with bigger undertakings — today it is working on 100 active projects. Its portfolio of more than 5,000 completed buildings includes some highly recognized structures, including the four highrise residential towers at Stampede Station, the Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo, SAIT’s Clayton Carroll Automotive Centre and the Art Smith Aero Centre. The types of jobs are quite diverse, but as a company earns a certain reputation in one area, so come more similar ones. An early challenge for the engineers was adding floors to a former furniture store on 11th Avenue S.W. that Centron Group planned to become the first of its Vintage Towers. Roney says it is difficult to build on top of an existing building, but once Vintage was designed and completed, TRL became the go-to company when similar projects came along. The same can be said for big-box industrial warehousing. TRL has a large portfolio, including the lion’s share of the huge structures in the Balzac area, and it recently began design on a 1.6-million-square-foot warehouse for Dollarama. The company has a lot of experience in the engineering design for schools, including five high schools in a big P3 program partnered with the provincial government and Bird Construction. Other important sectors include multi-family developments, rec centres and mixed-use retail and power centres. TRL worked on the recently completed Oakridge Co-op and is part of the team with the new Greystone Co-op in Cochrane, as well as for an exciting new development called Bridgeport that Qualico Properties is building in Chestermere, which includes 10 acres of retail/commercial. Seniors living has also been a prime sector for TRL engineers, and a major current project is the new 370,000-square-foot Bethany Care facility in the Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill neighbourhood, designed by Zeidler Architecture and being built by Graham Construction. Experience and reputation are necessary to win jobs, but Roney says just as important for engineering companies is the ability to consult — sit down with owners, architects, builders and trades in informative sessions. He says during an interview with a large institution hoping to get the job, he was asked, “Do you have the courage to tell us if we are making a mistake?” He got the job. TRL & Associates is still a private, Calgary company that is proud to celebrate its quarter century of service. David Parker appears regularly in the Herald. Read his columns online at calgaryherald.com/business. He can be reached at 403-830-4622. transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInGAINESVILLE (WCJB) - A former Walmart employee is accused of shooting another employee inside a store in Gainesville Wednesday night a former shot the victim during an argument that turned physical in the employee-only section of the Walmart store in Butler Plaza Family on social media and a GoFundMe identify the victim as Antwain Johnson who was in the store Wednesday night shopping with his wife and kids Witnesses say Parker shot Johnson multiple times in front of his wife and children Parker then ran from the store and put the gun in his car before trying to re-enter and was stopped by police RELATED: Former Gainesville Walmart employee shoots man in store, turns himself in Butler Plaza shoppers told TV20 they’re disappointed to hear of another shooting in Gainesville It’s rare that something like that will happen,” said Amaloe McRath and shoppers are coming and going as normal “There’s no place for violence in our stores and the safety of our customers and associates is always a top priority We’re supporting law enforcement with their investigation.” Parker was booked into the Alachua County Jail on the charge of first-degree attempted murder Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Parker always finds a way to make a look her own while still dressing to theme with aplomb wearing a sculptural Richard Quinn golden birdcage dress for the “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” theme The priority is trying to present properly It’s your responsibility to take care of the elements makeup artist,” she told Vogue ahead of the 2024 Met While we wait with bated breath to see if Sarah Jessica Parker hits the steps for 2025’s “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” let’s take a look back at her many Met Gala appearances SJP turned to British designer Richard Quinn for her 12th Met Gala, dressed like a gilded birdcage in the Garden of Time. “I had gone to the Sargent and Fashion exhibit at the Tate Britain and been inspired by a few works of art I saw there but it was his collection that really seemed to instinctively interpret the theme,” Parker told Vogue ahead of the Met Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images2022: “In America: An Anthology of Fashion”Parker paid homage to the Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley a freed slave who went on to become First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln’s dressmaker SJP and designer Christopher John Rogers designed her extravagant black-and-white gingham dress with one of Keckley’s designs in mind WWD/Getty Images2018: “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination”“Heavenly Bodies” proved a fan-favorite Met thanks to guests’ commitment to the dress code Parker proved one of the most dedicated in a gilded creation by Dolce Alta Moda that was covered in precious stones she also wore a larger-than-life Neapolitan nativity scene Photo: Getty Images2016: “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology”One part Carrie Bradshaw Parker anointed Monse designers Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia as fashion stars (The two are now co-creative directors of Oscar de la Renta.) SJP swapped the de rigueur ballgowns for a pair of sporty shorts and an oversized cameo necklace Larry Busacca/Getty Images2015: “China: Through the Looking Glass”The theme was ‘China: Through the Looking Glass’ and SJP took a rebellious tack in with a flame-like headdress that she wore with a custom H&M ensemble and the combination practically lit up the red carpet Photo: Getty Images2014: “Charles James: Beyond Fashion”Just as accustomed to making an entrance as she is to staging an exit Parker left another lasting impression when she donned a two-tone duchesse satin stunner for the ‘Charles James: Beyond Fashion’ exhibition the designer’s signature is helpfully emblazoned on the train Photo: Getty Images2013: “Punk: Chaos to Couture”The actress called on Philip Treacy for a larger-than-life mohawk that required her to sit on the floor of the car on her ride over to the museum Kevin Mazur2012: “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations”Taking a flowery and feminine look to the next level in Valentino SJP arrived at the 2012 Met in a showstopper Photo: Getty Images2011: “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty”In 2011 Parker honored her friend—and 2006 Met Gala date—Lee McQueen an archival look from Alexander McQueen’s fall 2005 collection Fairchild Archive/Getty Images2010: “American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity”In 2010 SJP tapped into her boho side in a champagne Halston Heritage dress featuring a giant flower tucked into her beachy waves Photo: Getty Images2006: “Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion”In 2006, SJP arrived on Alexander McQueen’s arm wearing a one-shoulder tartan frock that felt perfectly in step with the Anglomania mood of the night WWD/Getty Images1995: “Haute Couture”For Parker’s first Met Gala she kept it simple in a black velvet empire-waisted dress that she told Vogue she thrifted Penske Media/Getty ImagesMore on the 2025 Met GalaMet Gala 2025 Red Carpet Looks: See Every Celebrity Outfit and Dress The Best Dressed Stars From the 2025 Met Gala Everything to Know About the 2025 Met Gala: Theme, Hosts, and More How to Rewatch the 2025 Met Gala Livestream Get live updates on the 2025 Met Gala through our official live blog! 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