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Commanders’ Jayden Daniels Gets Blunt About Ravens’ Lamar Jackson
The Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens held a joint practice on Aug. 26 ahead of their preseason finale on Aug. 28. Moreover, it featured two teams with star QBs, as both sides hope their signal-callers can lead them to the postseason after missing the playoffs last season.After the practice session, Jayden Daniels spoke to the […] The post Commanders’ Jayden Daniels Gets Blunt About Ravens’ Lamar Jackson appeared first on HEAVY.
Weekly Entertainment Report: Live music and lively arts, Aug. 27-30 » Nashua Ink Link
"Music is the shorthand of emotion."- Leo Tolstoy
Browns Rookie Filled With Emotion Ahead of Huge Personal Milestone
The quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders has mostly been the story to follow in the offseason on the side of the Cleveland Browns. That is now settled, with Cleveland deciding to go with Watson over Sanders, at least for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against the Jacksonville Jaguars. But Cleveland’s […] The post Browns Rookie Filled With Emotion Ahead of Huge Personal Milestone appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Dodgers Reveal Major Shohei Ohtani Pitching Update During Braves Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced an important update regarding when Shohei Ohtani’s next start as a pitcher will happen. Manager Dave Roberts told the California Post‘s Jack Harris that Ohtani is trending toward a start on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. Shohei Ohtani update: Dave Roberts said he will actually throw his bullpen on Friday, in […] The post Dodgers Reveal Major Shohei Ohtani Pitching Update During Braves Series appeared first on HEAVY.
How to get North Carolina students to love science and math? Ask a NASA astronaut.
NASA astronaut and Artemis II Mission Specialist Christina Koch was honored Wednesday with the Order of the Tar Heel, the highest award bestowed by the North Carolina Commissioner of Labor. Koch, a Jacksonville native and N.C. State University graduate, became the first woman to travel beyond low Earth orbit, and with her crew broke the record for the farthest distance humans have ever traveled in space.
NFL announces offseason version of 'Hard Knocks' will return in 2027, feature an entire division
Senator Rosen, UNLV Host Sports Tourism Discussion with UFC, Las Vegas Raiders, Las Vegas Athletics, and Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Interim President Chris Heavey hosted a roundtable with representatives from Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Las Vegas Raiders, the Las Vegas Athletics, and the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix to discuss the emerging global hub of sports tourism […]
Former FSU QB Thomas Castellanos commits to Texas Tech as Red Raiders get potential Brendan Sorsby replacement
Building Foresight for Earth Science, featuring Lindsey Jacobson
NASA's Earth-observing satellite missions track dozens of features of a changing planet — aerosols, sea levels, land cover, cloud cover — over years and
Fantasy Football Full PPR Rankings: Justin Boone's top-300 players
Here are Justin Boone's overall fantasy football rankings for PPR leagues in 2026.
Tim Curry, of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'It' fame, dies at 80
The legendary British actor reportedly died Tuesday night at his Los Angeles home at age 80.
‘Maine has been through a lot’: Democrats sharpen pitch to women after turmoil in must-win Senate race
A month after he became the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, Troy Jackson is ramping up his appeals to women and voters who care about abortion rights, looking to sharpen a contrast with Republican Sen. Susan Collins that has long been at the center of the race.
Alpharetta Mall May Convert to Mixed-Use Entertainment Center
The North Point Mall may be transformed into a sports-adjacent, mixed-use entertainment center. In a major move for professional sports in Georgia, the Alpharetta City Council voted to approve a vision to transform North Point Mall into a sports-adjacent, mixed-use entertainment district. Its all contingent on the NHL awarding a franchise team to the North Point ...
Dolly Parton dead at 80: Taylor Swift, Jane Fonda and Grand Ole Opry lead tributes after country legend dies from cancer
The passing of the country music legend and philanthropist has sparked a wave of tributes from the world of music, politics, film and beyond.
Wednesday Morning Links
Morning, all! Logan O’Hoppe was thankful to get optioned to AAA, saying it gave him a chance to reset and “find himself.” Jack Leiter has been experiencing fatigue in later innings during his rehab outings, opening the possibility that he will be used out of the bullpen when he returns to the big league club. […]
Maine’s U.S. Senate race to include 6 write in candidates
If neither Republican Sen. Susan Collins nor former Democratic Maine Senate President Troy Jackson get over 50% on election night, the tallies will go to a ranked choice count.
Tigers can clinch series win vs Rays on Wednesday afternoon
The Detroit Tigers snapped their six-game losing streak on Tuesday night with a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park. Jackson Jobe was not incredibly sharp, but combined with the bullpen, the pitching staff stymied the visitors’ bats while a two-run homer from Max Clark helped power the good guys to the […]
Bachelorettes are donning hats, taking Jackson by storm
Jackson’s Western-chic aesthetic, famous Cowboy Bar and stunning Teton backdrop have landed it a spot on ideal bachelorette destination lists.
Nvidia earnings could reveal its fastest-growing business isn't chips: Chart of the Day
Wall Street is focused on Nvidia's GPUs, but the faster-growing story is sitting beside them.
Jaguars Reveal Awesome New Rivalries Uniforms For 2026
From teal-gloss helmets to neighborhood-inspired prints, Jacksonville’s new alternate look honors the "904" area code and the "Bold City" team’s 1995 roots.
SEC v. LSU? Lane Kiffin's brazen approach raises question of whether league would sue its own school
‘The Dog Stars’ review: Ridley Scott’s postapocalyptic drama falls short
"The Dog Stars," starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley, is a modest movie limited in scope, writes our reviewer.
Dolly Parton, beloved country music icon, dies at 80 after 'brief battle with cancer'
Dolly Parton, the beloved singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, has died, her family said on Tuesday. She was 80 years old.
Klay Thompson, 36, on joining the Heat: 'a redemption season'
The 36-year-old guard agreed to a buyout with the Mavericks in order to sign with the Heat.
Lewis Line Names Jackie Trimble Director to Expand Entertainment Practice
Lewis Line has appointed Jackie Trimble as director of entertainment, adding an experienced entertainment publicist to its leadership team as... Read More
North Carolinians Continue to Trust Elections Close to Home More Than Elections Across the Nation, Catawba College-YouGov Survey Finds
Catawba College is ranked #4 among the best colleges in the South. Located in historic Salisbury, NC, it is a private, coeducational liberal arts college established in 1851. Our mission is to enrich the educational experiences of students and to prepare them for productive, meaningful lives of purpose. Our campus consists of over 30 buildings on 276 acres, a beautiful blend of neogothic architecture set on a shaded hillside adjacent to its own ecological preserve. We are just two hours from the Appalachian Mountains and four hours away from some of the best beaches on the Atlantic Coast.
Politics & Power: Congress in flux — New faces, high stakes, shifting power
Rick Mullaney, head of the Jacksonville University Haskell Public Policy Institute, joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on this week’s episode of Politics & Power to discuss the November midterms. How new faces, new fault lines, and turnover and turnout could decide the Congressional balance of power.
College sports' eligibility crisis is sprawling well beyond LSU, football and basketball — 'It's beyond unfair. It's heartless.'
Lewis Line Appoints Jackie Trimble as Director to Lead Growing Entertainment Division
Today, Lewis Line, the Gen-Z-owned public relations firm based in LA, announces the appointment of Jackie Trimble as Director of Entertainment, where she will lead strategy and execution as the firm expands from music into the wider entertainment industry.
Lewis Line Appoints Jackie Trimble as Director to Lead Growing Entertainment Division
/PRNewswire/ -- Today, Lewis Line, the Gen-Z-owned public relations firm based in LA, announces the appointment of Jackie Trimble as Director of Entertainment,...
Unisun Sports Announces Landmark Multi-Conference Media Rights Agreement with ESPN
Jacksonville, Fla. – On behalf of the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the United Athletic Conference (UAC), Unisun Sports announced a groundbreaking long-term media rights agreement with ESPN, marking the first time multiple NCAA Division I conferences have joined together under a unified media rights deal.
'Stamptown’s' Jack Tucker turns late-night clown carnage into Netflix special
Stamptown’s debut Netflix special out on Tuesday captures a chaotic mash-up of vaudeville, circus and clowning, filmed at Hollywood’s Montalbán Theatre during Netflix Is a Joke Fest.
Unisun Sports Announces Landmark Multi-Conference Media Rights Agreement with ESPN
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On behalf of the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the United Athletic Conference (UAC), Unisun Sports announced a groundbreaking long-term media rights agreement with ESPN, marking the first time multiple NCAA Division I conferences have joined together under a unified media rights deal.
Neuroradiology notches $100M in NIH funding, most among imaging subspecialties
Knowing which subspecialties secure federal research funding is crucial to guiding mentorship strategies and specialty-level investments, experts write in JACR.
NFL fans make their picks in the South divisions
This week our SB Nation Reacts surveys gauged who NFL fans believe will win the AFC South and the NFC South. A year ago the Houston Texans were dethroned as AFC South Champions by the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Indianapolis Colts got off to a hot start but faded after quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a season […]
SCOREBOARD | Northeast Florida high school sports for Aug. 24-29
The Times-Union rounds up high school sports scores and results across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida for Aug. 24-29, 2026.
Dae'Quan Wright's eligibility fight highlights another huge college sports problem: Coaches refuse to say 'no'
I tried to upgrade myself to business class without my kids. It did not go well
Chalk it up to a failed experiment.
Edmonton Star Forward Speaks about Coach Mike Babcock
Before Mike Babcock coached a game for the Columbus Blue Jackets, he was dismissed from the organization.Now, he steps into his fourth head coaching job in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers in a few weeks at training camp.According to star forward Leon Draisaitl, this is the coach that the Oilers need to get over […] The post Edmonton Star Forward Speaks about Coach Mike Babcock appeared first on HEAVY.
NEA Women in Business: Molly Houseworth Jackson
Residence: Blytheville Education: A 1996 graduate from Arkansas State University and 1999 certified hotel administrator, certified general manager with Hilton, Choice Hotels, and Intercontinental Hotel Group Professional background: As chief...
Why politicians are punchlines at the Edinburgh Fringe
There was a time when satire had an easier gig. Politicians said something ridiculous, comedians made fun of them, audiences laughed, and everyone went home. Subscribe Now the joke is often the headline. In a world where the unbelievable regularly makes the news, where politics can veer into parody before the comedians have had time to write the punchline, you might reasonably wonder: is satire running out of material? Not in Edinburgh. At the Fringe, I can confirm satire has a pulse, even in a relentless and rapid news cycle. Politicians as punchlines Take NewsRevue, the world’s longest-running live sketch show, where politicians are turned into punchlines at industrial speed. Its latest target? Andy Burnham - or, more accurately, his doppelganger, pictured below in the middle. The joke, he tells us, is that there have been so many politicians coming and going that even satire risks suffering from political fatigue. But perhaps that revolving door is precisely why comedy matters. When the news cycle moves faster than our ability to process it, comedians can hold up a mirror - and make us think twice. Small talk Take Ayoade Bamgboye, the Saturday Night Live UK star who won the Best Newcomer prize at last year’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Her Fringe debut was critically acclaimed; this year she is turning her attention to one of Britain’s most baffling social rituals: small talk. Share It’s a reminder that satire doesn’t always need a politician in its sights. Sometimes the target is simply us civilians - the strange little rules and rituals we have collectively agreed to pretend are normal. Politics and Palestinian identity For British-Palestinian comedian Sami Abu Wardeh, pictured below, comedy has a more urgent job. His new show, Sami Abu Wardeh Hates You, asks who gets to hate, and whether anger belongs to everyone, not just the far right. His comedy confronts politics and Palestinian identity while refusing to surrender the simple business of making people laugh. Shakespeare meets climate crisis And then there is HAM: an “eco-hijacking” of Hamlet, which its creators describe as “a sordid wrestle between a vegan and a sausage-lover”. Shakespeare meets the climate crisis. Meat meets moral panic. The end result? You’ll leave promising to become vegan and swiftly bulk buying Linda McCartney sausages. HAM was created by theatre company Hotter Project, aka Ell Potter and Mary Higgins, pictured below. They say comedy helped them avoid the preachiness sometimes associated with climate activism - using Shakespeare as a vessel for uncomfortable questions about the planet, politics and the way we live. Perhaps that is satire’s secret weapon. It doesn’t necessarily make the world less absurd. It makes the absurdity crystal clear. And at a moment when reality increasingly feels like it has been written by a sketch writer, the Fringe is proving there is still plenty to laugh and cry at. Satire isn’t dead. It’s alive, subletting and having the time of its life at the Fringe. Subscribe Share Channel 4 News Leave a comment
Bears 53-man roster predictions: Week 2 preseason edition
With one more preseason game to go, @jacobinfante24 predicts what the Bears’ 53-man roster will look like in 2026.
Archer Aviation plans downtown Los Angeles vertiport at L.A. LIVE entertainment district
Archer Aviation and AEG have announced plans to develop a vertiport at L.A. LIVE, AEG's sports and entertainment district in downtown Los Angeles adjacent to Crypto.com Arena, with Archer as the distr
Coaches on the hot seat: FSU's Mike Norvell, UNC's Bill Belichick among college football bosses who need to win now
Backed by Brian Kemp, Rick Jackson sticks to outsider message
At a weekend rally, the GOP nominee for governor leaned hard into his anti-establishment pitch, even with Georgia's top Republican for much of the last decade beside him.
The art and science of leadership: AMEDD Civilian Corps chief shares lessons with Team BJACH
Joseph “Chris” Rheney, chief of the Army Medical Department Civilian Corps, visited Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital Aug. 21 to share his "TRUTH" leadership philosophy with the military and civilian workforce. During an interactive leader professional development session, Rheney emphasized the critical role of emotional intelligence, relationship building, and empowering civilian employees to ensure long-term readiness and success across Army Medicine.
Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Awards Winners
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-The Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Awards are presented by the Florida High School Athletic Association. Points are awarded to a school based on its finish in FHSAA State Series competition in each sport in the classification in which it has been assigned to compete. The results are in, and the points have been totaled for the 2025-26 school year. Congratulations to Winter Park (7A), St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) (6A), Ponte Vedra (5A), Bishop Moore (Orlando) (4A), Bolles (Jacksonville) (3A), Benjamin (Palm Beach Gardens) (2A), Victory Christian (Lakeland) (1A), and Williston (1R) for being overall classifications winners!
Recap: Sporting KC falls 2-1 at Atlanta United
Sporting Kansas City (4-14-3, 15 pts.) fell to a 2-1 defeat against Atlanta United (6-12-3, 21 pts.) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday night. Sporting was undone by two first half goals from Tomas Jacob and Fafa Picault before dominating the second half and cutting the deficit through Stephen Afrifa. Head
Dallas-Fort Worth business datebook for the week of Aug. 23
The Dallas Regional Chamber’s Young Professional Spotlight will feature Sarah Jackson, lobbyist for Texas region at Fidelity.
Major career shakeups hit stars of ‘Bridgerton,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ and Slipknot
Nicola Coughlan, David Krumholtz and Sid Wilson each reached major professional turning points this week after years in defining roles.
The Politics of Falling in Love
Heteropessimism holds that men and women are incapable of understanding one another, foreclosing the possibility of more equal, fulfilling relations between the genders. But romantic love may offer us a way out of a social order in which everyone loses.
Business People
University of Arkansas employee Keith Urbanski recently completed the first of three years of the 40th annual Community Development Institute at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway.
Jaguars WR Meyers Jams Right Hand, Could Miss Joint Practice
Jacksonville’s training camp injury woes continue as Trevor Lawrence’s top target faces a sideline stint, threatening his availability for high-stakes preseason repetitions against the Buccaneers.
WATCH: Politics Today for the week of Aug. 23, 2026
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — On Aug. 23, during the Politics Today episode on KAMR Local 4 News, Jack Kessler reviews several recent political developments and topics of interest in the Amarillo a…
Jaafar Jackson says sequel will tell Michael Jackson's story from his point of view
Jaafar Jackson says a sequel to the biopic "Michael" will tell Michael Jackson's story from his point of view, as producers and the estate weigh how to address past controversies.
‘This is my place of business’ — cakes and coffee in an age of rage
This coffee shop owner is probably within his rights. Yet it must also be acknowledged what Sheehan is doing is far more extreme than what Jack Phillips did in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case.
How a decades-old logger blockade is shaping Troy Jackson’s pitch in Maine’s Senate race
Jackson is trying to win over working-class voters who have drifted away from Democrats. At least one of his fellow former protesters isn’t convinced.
How a Progressive Democrat in Florida Gave Her Party New Hope
Angie Nixon, a state lawmaker from Jacksonville, shocked Democrats in red Florida by soundly defeating her centrist primary opponent. Now comes the hard part.
Panthers Roll Past Jaguars 34-17 in Preseason Matchup
Carolina Finds Its Footing in Jacksonville The Carolina Panthers delivered one of their most encouraging performances of the preseason Friday night, defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-17 at EverBank Stadium. Carolina’s starters made the most of their limited opportunities, while the defense and depth players continued to make plays throughout the game. The Panthers improved to…
Jacob Misiorowski lowers MLB-best ERA in duel vs. Chris Sale as Brewers outlast Braves in defensive showdown
Both Milwaukee and Atlanta backed up their NL Cy Young Award candidates with web gems.
Colts and Falcons join forces in Kicking the Stigma around mental health
Colts Owner & Chief Brand Officer Kalen Jackson and Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan discuss the impact of Kicking the Stigma and the power of partnering with other teams to raise awareness, break down the stigma surrounding mental health and e
Jackson reveals affordability plan while defending business dealings with Georgia
Facing renewed pressure over his business dealings as he runs for Georgia governor, Republican Rick Jackson pledged to end his healthcare contracting with the state by Dec. 31 if he wins the election against Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms.
Rangers' Jacob deGrom reaches 2,000 strikeouts in 2nd-fewest games
The two-time Cy Young Award winner said the achievement was “cool” but added he likely won't reflect on it or other personal milestones until he's done pitching.
CULTURAL ROT: From political hate to healthcare costs
Mike Lee and Tiana Lowe Doescher slam the 'cultural rot' of praising suspected UnitedHealth CEO killer Luigi Mangione after Marc Jacobs offers to style him. They also debate American healthcare costs.
Meghan Markle could return to acting after moving to U.K. with Prince Harry and their children
Apart from a recent cameo in the movie “Close Personal Friends,” the Duchess of Sussex hasn’t done any scripted acting since “Suits.”
Jaguars Set to Take on Panthers in Second Preseason Game
Roster spots hang in the balance as Jacksonville returns home for its second preseason game. Roster spots are on the line, and all eyes will be focused on whether backup QB Nick Mullens can rebound after last week's poor outing.
Novig CEO on why sports prediction markets are 'more fair' than traditional sports betting
Jacob Fortinsky, Novig co-founder and CEO joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk how sports prediction markets differ from the traditional sports betting models.
One New Thing: Supporting Business Professionals in Higher Ed
Jacques Steinberg is a New York Times bestselling author, former New York Times education correspondent and recurring co-host of the “Admissions Beat” podcast. Here is his latest rave on an EdTech resource. The National Association of College and University Business Officers seeks to support and ...
Jaguars make 2 roster moves before second preseason game
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced a pair of roster moves before the team's second preseason game.
Arsenal exploring Yildiz move
Arsenal explore move for Kenan Yildiz, Atletico Madrid trying to finalise Nicolas Jackson signing and Manchester City in talks over Allan Elias, plus more.
Neutrogena responds to Hayden Panettiere backlash, acknowledges making her 'feel unsupported' after she revealed postpartum depression
Hayden Panettiere said Neutrogena tried to drop her after she disclosed postpartum depression, resurfacing scrutiny of the brand after her death.
A County Government Fiasco in Kansas City
A federal indictment in Jackson County, Mo., adds to a pattern of upheaval in the county executive’s office.
PFF wildly underrates Jaguars running back room in NFL rankings
PFF ranked the Jaguars’ running back room last in the NFL, but Jacksonville’s young committee has more upside than the ranking suggests.
This Week in Jacksonville - Business Edition: Ember and Iron owners talk expansion throughout Northeast Florida
How Michael Jackson and Richard Pryor helped ease racial concerns over “E.T. ”(exclusive)
The upcoming book “Stranded on Earth: How Night Skies Became E. T. the Extra-Terrestrial” details how the two entertainers helped the studio before the movie’s release.
Paris Jackson opens up about ‘painful’ electroconvulsive therapy. She’s not alone
Women are still being treated with electroconvulsive therapy, including Paris Jackson. A new study shows that women face the most side effects.
Taxin' Jackson: Troy Jackson Vows to Impose Tax Hike on Small and Midsized Businesses
Troy Jackson would impose a 60.35% combined federal-state tax rate on Maine businesses
Patriots rookie Gabe Jacas progressing under Mike Vrabel’s hard coaching
Gabe Jacas was challenged by his head coach in the preseason opener.
US might look to Swiss for affordable universal health care
A local congressional candidate proposes a Swiss-inspired health care model to lower costs and improve access.
Minor League Recap: LaViolette Breaks Through, Schubart Keeps Rolling
RubberDucks 6, Senators 10 Jace LaViolette is starting to show some life after being promoted to AA. He went 2-5 with a HR and three RBIs tonight. It’s not surprising to see him struggling at a new level. He had a super rought start to the season as well. It wouldn’t surprise me if he […]
2026 MBA To Watch: Jack Wilkins, Warwick Business School
Jack Wilkins, who is graduating from Warwick Business School, has been named a Poets&Quants MBA To Watch for 2026
Jac Caglianone leaves Royals game against A's
Jac Caglianone was hit by pitch in third.
Northwestern AD Mark Jackson Shares Ambitious Goal for Wildcats Athletics
Northwestern's athletic director Mark Jackson is pushing his chips to the center of the table with the Wildcats' new stadium set to open.
Sea Aggie Researchers Make Evening Fun with Science on the Beach
“The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it’s the one thing all of us share.” – Lady Bird JohnsonOn Galveston Island, beaches rank among the favorite environments to share and study, and, as Texas A&M University at Galveston faculty emphasized last week, are “More Than Just Sand.”A program subtitled “The Secret Life & Value of Sandy Beaches” drew more than 40 people to the Aug. 13 meeting of Surfrider Foundation Galveston, a local chapter of a nonprofit focused on the protection and enjoyment of oceans and beaches.The evening began barefoot with ecology lessons on the sand before moving across Seawall Boulevard for beverages, bites, and more beach talk at an area establishment. Drs. Guilherme Corte and Yasmina Shah Esmaeili show how a mesh bag is used as a sieve to separate organisms from samples of the sand. Credit: TAMUG Divisions of Marketing and CommunicationsNot far from where others were enjoying the attractions at Pleasure Pier, Drs. Guilherme Corte and Yasmina Shah Esmaeili introduced the ecologically curious to species living within the sediments.“When people hear ‘coral reefs,’ they immediately think of fish, live ecosystems, but when they think of sandy beaches, they think party, recreation, vacations – not coastal ecosystems,” said Corte, an assistant professor of marine biology in the College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies at TAMUG.Shah Esmaeili co-founded the Gulf eDNA Network and works with Corte in TAMUG’s Benthic Ecology Lab.“Sandy beaches are indeed great places for leisure and recreation,” Corte said. “Let’s keep enjoying them, because they are awesome. But they are also full of life that we most of the time don’t realize is there.”The married couple soon had the beachcombers measuring the slope with PVC poles, searching for ghost shrimp with a stainless-steel pump, sifting for marine worms and sand fleas, and guessing which species would burrow fastest back into the sand once released.Away from the sand, the focus turned to research from Drs. Ashley Ross ’03, ’10, and Virgie Greb, ’25 and those words from Lady Bird Johnson reminding people that the environment isn’t separate from their daily lives.“It’s about things that we value, mostly our communities, strong local economies, outdoor recreation, cultural connections, and our overall quality of life,” said Greb, a proud BOI – born on the island – Galvestonian, who now works in Austin as a project manager for the Texas General Land Office. “Along our coast, these benefits are deeply interconnected.”Greb and Ross, an associate professor in marine and coastal environmental science with the College of Marine Sciences & Maritime Studies, have studied a variety of ways beaches and the sea are important to Galveston and those who live there. Drs. Ashley Ross (left) and Virgie Greb (standing at right) field questions after their presentation. Credit: TAMUG Division of Marketing and CommunicationsIn 2023, using three survey methods – online for Galveston County residents, in-person at beaches, and paper distributed via city water bills – they collected 732 complete responses, 53 percent from residents and 47 percent from visitors.Most were frequent beachgoers who gave the recreation value of Galveston beaches a “B” and rated amenities such as restaurants, lodging, shopping, and beach access highly. Lower rated were water clarity and restroom facilities.“It’s noticeable that primary residents actually rate water quality higher; they’re more tolerant of hard, turbid water,” Ross said, crediting them with better understanding the natural conditions with the Trinity and San Jacinto Rivers bringing sediments and rich nutrients to the area around Galveston.Island residents also were more likely to understand that “clear” isn’t the same as clean beach water and to know that water quality is regularly tested. Clean means absent of disease-causing pathogens.“We need more education and outreach focused on water quality and the benefits of Galveston beaches and shores and water,” Greb said. “And it’s not just for tourism. There are a lot of people who are very lucky to live on an island with beaches and the bay.”
GameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 12:35 p.m.
Detroit Tigers (61-64) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (61-66) Time/Place: 12:35 p.m., PNC ParkSB Nation Site: Bucs DugoutMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Jackson Jobe (1-1, 6.23 ERA) vs. RHP Paul Skenes (9-11, 3.88 ERA)
Pictures: Sentinel 150 — Politics in Orlando panel discussion
Former Orange County mayors Linda Chapin and Teresa Jacobs; University of Central Florida Political Science Associate Professor Aubrey Jewett, and AdventHealth Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy Michael Griffin answer…
Alvin Kamara reportedly out at least 1 month with sprained MCL, latest Saints playmaker sidelined
N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s history of suing the Trump administration
One of the biggest legal roadblocks preventing President Donald Trump from enacting his policies has come from Democratic state attorneys general.
Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Jackson Jobe vs. Paul Skenes
The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.
Yankees prospect Core Jackson addresses past mistakes
Somerset infielder Core Jackson addressed past incidents that drew national attention and said growth, accountability and baseball define him today.