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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Population growth attracts new businesses to La Vergne
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WKRN) — According to the U.S Census data, 38,000 people called La Vergne home in 2020. Now, the city has 42,000 residents, with Mayor Jason Cole only expecting that number to grow. As people continue to choose La Vergne, more and more businesses are opening in the city. On Wednesday, May 28, Chipotle opened its doors. Meanwhile, an Aldi grocery store opened just a month ago. These are just two examples of the many stores setting up shop in the area. SEE ALSO | New mixed-use development could come to La Vergne Mayor Cole told News 2 that approximately 11,000 homes are set to be built at the intersection of Waldron Road and Blair Road. In addition, the surrounding road is set to become five lanes, which are all examples of how a city—known as the Gateway to Rutherford County—is becoming a growth hotspot. 'We see Nashville pushing out due to high taxes, at the same time we see people moving in from other states like California, Texas and New York,' Cole said. 'Then we also have a group that's moving from outside the country, we've got residents that I've that are naturalized citizens from Iraq, Afghanistan and different parts of the Middle East.' However, the challenge the city is reportedly facing revolves around improving city services, such as fire and police. Cole said he expects the city to reach a population of 60,000 people in the next 10 years, which will spur even more restaurants, retail and other industries to the area. 'This is the hot bed of Middle Tennessee,' Cole added. 'I can see future boards building upon our successes and bringing in other retail, bringing in more quality and setting new standards beyond what we've set.' ⏩ To give a perspective of how La Vergne has changed, Cole said he remembers when his community only had one yellow light when he first moved to the city 35 years ago. Now, city council has given Starbucks the green light for construction, and Panda Express is reportedly on its way for development. Also, many city services are relocating to the new Public Works and Community Development Services Facility. To learn more about La Vergne's future growth, . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Record
14 hours ago
- Daily Record
Mum of missing Cole Cooper pleads for 'boy wearing puffer jacket' to come forward
Wendy Stewart has issued a desperate plea for a boy seen wearing a puffer jacket on the night he vanished to come forward, as police continue a major search across Falkirk. The mum of missing teen Cole Cooper has pleaded for a boy wearing a 'puffer jacket' on the night he was last seen to come forward, as his family continues their search for answers. Wendy Stewart made a public appeal on Thursday, asking the boy to come forward. The mum said the boy was seen walking with another male from Longcroft towards Bonnybridge in Falkirk on Wednesday, May 7. Police say this is the day Cole was last seen at around 8.45pm on the A803 at the intersection with Cumbernauld Road. Mum Wendy said: 'I am pleading for the young boy that was seen on Wednesday May 7, who was wearing a puffer jacket, to please come forward to me. 'You are not in trouble, but I am begging you to come forward so that, as a family, we can rule out events of that evening. 'This boy with the puffer jacket was walking from Longcroft towards Bonnybridge with another male. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. 'So if you both can come forward — you will be helping a family that is distraught and wants answers, and wants to rule out specific events that took place on that evening. 'You can message me directly. Thank you.' Her emotional appeal comes one day after detectives revealed that the 19-year-old had asked a school friend for a lift at that time. Cole was last seen by his family on May 2 or May 3 and was captured on CCTV at around 6am on May 4 in Longcroft, Falkirk, after unsuccessfully trying to access his father's house following a party in Denny. Several days later, on the evening of May 7, he was seen again by a friend when he asked for a lift. He was reported missing by his family two days later, on May 9. According to police, the school friend said there were no concerns about Cole's welfare on May 7 and that he was not given a lift. Cole is described as around 5ft 10ins tall, of medium build, with short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black puffer-style jacket and black jogging bottoms. Detectives said the investigation remains a missing person's inquiry, not a criminal probe. A major search has included helicopters, divers, digital and financial investigators, and analysis of 1,000 hours of CCTV footage, alongside door-to-door enquiries at more than 220 homes. Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
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Paul Skenes, Pirates Not Speaking Yet About Contract Extension
PHOENIX — The Pittsburgh Pirates are about to reach a crisis point when it comes to the future of the franchise. Do they sign stellar starting pitcher Paul Skenes, the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year, for at least five seasons to cover his pre-arbitration and arbitration years, or do they trade him before he even gets to that point? Advertisement More from If they don't trade or sign him, his price in each of his three arbitration years could prove to be very prohibitive for a franchise that has a $114.2 million payroll for tax purposes this season per Spotrac, which is 26th in Major League Baseball. That's the second-lowest payroll in the National League to Miami's $85.2 million. Skenes, who is earning a second-year minimum salary of $875,000 this season, has not yet held contract talks with the Pirates, the right-hander said after earning the win in a 10-1 drubbing of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday at Chase Field. 'That hasn't happened,' Skenes, the No. 1 draft pick from 2023 out of LSU, said. 'This is about the here and now. I'm not in any rush for a decision to be made like that. I don't think they are, either.' Advertisement Skenes is this decade's Gerrit Cole, as far as the Pirates are concerned. Cole was picked first overall by the Pirates in the 2011 draft and was ultimately traded to the Houston Astros in 2018 before he could reach free agency—something that still irks Cole. The right-handed pitcher went on to sign a nine-year, $324 million contract with the Yankees in 2019; he is out this season and into next after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. That deal was way too rich for Pittsburgh's blood then, and it certainly would be even at half that amount now. Skenes, turning 23 on Thursday, is constrained by the early restrictions the collective bargaining agreement places on young players. Even Detroit's Tarik Skubal, who won the American League Cy Young Award last year, is a little more advanced, making $10.15 million this year after signing a one-year contract to avoid arbitration. He has one more year of arbitration before heading into free agency in 2027. Skenes? 'I'm tied up until 2030, I think,' the Pirates ace said. And already the trade rumors are rolling. Does he pay any attention to all that? Advertisement 'What trade rumors?' he said. 'I don't think any of that is for real.' But unless the Pirates make a contractual overture, the rumors will persist. One would think it would be in the Pirates' best interest to do something long-term at what might now be a discount price. For example, the Diamondbacks signed outfielder and speedster Corbin Carroll in 2023 at age 22 for eight years, $111 million, wiping out his arbitration years and early free agency, which doesn't begin by rule until a player has finished his sixth season. That gives the club more control and the player some much-needed security. MLB contracts are guaranteed if a player is hurt. In Skenes' case, he was the NL All-Star starter last year at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas and a player the Pirates would want to build around, you'd think. Advertisement 'No doubt,' Pirates manager Don Kelly said. 'A [player like] Paul Skenes doesn't come around very often, maybe ever. There are few pitchers like that. When I was younger I got to play with [Justin] Verlander and [Max] Scherzer. You see the same thing in Paul. He's definitely the kind of guy you want to build around.' But that depends upon the Pirates and their thrifty ways. The club's assistant general manager Bryan Stroh was on the road trip but declined to make himself available to answer questions about the subject. In essence, the Pirates don't get much of an attendance bump when Skenes is starting at PNC Park as opposed to the rest of their home schedule. They average 17,120 fans a game at PNC Park, 26th in MLB, and 18,937 in the five starts thus far this season that Skenes has made—and that includes the 37,713 who showed up on April 19 in a loss to Cleveland when the team gave away a Skenes bobblehead. Demand was so high for the bobblehead that fans lined up early across the Roberto Clemente Bridge into downtown Pittsburgh. Initially, only the first 20,000 through the gates were to obtain the prized possession. But when owner Bob Nutting saw the commotion, he guaranteed a bobblehead to all fans in attendance handing out a voucher when fans scanned their tickets. It was such a great promotion that the Pirates are planning to give away a Paul Skenes Superman bobblehead for their game against the Texas Rangers at PNC Park on June 22. Advertisement Perhaps that's to avoid these kind of attendance results: 8,291 to see Skenes pitch in an April 8 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals and 13,633 to see Skenes lose to the Chicago Cubs on May 1. The largest crowd to see Skenes pitch this season was 53,055 at Dodger Stadium on April 25. The right-hander excelled that night by pitching into the seventh inning in a win, holding the Dodgers to no runs, five hits while striking out nine on 108 pitches. Similarly, on Wednesday he allowed no runs on four hits while whiffing seven on 96 pitches before Kelly plucked him with two out in the seventh in front of another strong road crowd of 25,202. If he's more popular on the road and less of a payday at home, the Pirate might as well trade him than extend. But that all remains to be seen. Advertisement 'It's all probably a long way away,' Skenes said. 'We have a good core and good opportunity to do so something significant in Pittsburgh.' Is this where he wants to be long term? 'I don't know,' he said. 'Just hear them out.' Best of Sign up for Sportico's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Joe Cole suffers wardrobe malfunction celebrating Chelsea goal and causes £3000 of damage but says ‘I ain't paying'
Cole gave his verdict on the future of one player Cole runnings Joe Cole suffers wardrobe malfunction celebrating Chelsea goal and causes £3000 of damage but says 'I ain't paying' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JOE COLE suffered an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction as he celebrated Chelsea becoming Conference League champions. His former club came from behind to beat Real Betis 4-1 in Wroclaw, Poland, and become the first club to complete the set of Uefa competitions. 3 Joe Cole suffered a wardrobe malfunction as he split some tea while celebrating a Chelsea goal 3 He was appearing on the TNT Sports show with Steve Sidwell, left, and Michail Antonio, middle Credit: Getty 3 Chelsea beat Real Betis 4-1 in Poland to be crowned Conference League champions Credit: Getty However, Cole's enthusiasm to celebrate as Chelsea scored came back to bite him. Watching the game from the TNT Sports studio in the 40,000 Wroclaw Stadium, Cole looked sharp as he wore a brown suit and white shirt for his TV duties. He was appearing alongside West Ham star Michail Antonio and ex-Chelsea team-mate Steve Sidwell, as well as presenter Emma Dodds. And a clip shared to the broadcasters social media pages showed how the 43-year-old celebrated one of the Blues' goals, before he had an unfortunate incident. READ MORE IN CHELSEA CHELSEA RATINGS Cole Palmer single-handedly turns final around as Malo Gusto is hauled off Cole was seen jumping up and down with his arms in the air when Chelsea grabbed a goal. The beaming former midfielder then went to Sidwell to hug him over the table. But his animated response to the goal prompted Dodds to try and intervene to stop him knocking over some drinks on the table. She was seen grabbing a microphone, but not before the contents of a cup of tea had been knocked over on the table in the chaos. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Cole turned around and noticed the mess which saw his face go from jubilation to horror before he is heard saying: "Oh no my tea." He then picked it up and took a swig before looking for some napkins to clean up the table which was drenched in liquid. Moment Chelsea & Real Betis fans CLASH in Poland launching bottles & smoke grenades hours before Europa Conference final After returning into camera shot, Cole then picked up a microphone and showed it to the camera. Cole then joked: "[That's] About three grands worth. "I ain't paying." Chelsea won the match thanks to goals from Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Jackson, Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo. But Cole heaped praise on "genius" Cole Palmer, who had notched two assists to turn the game around following Abde Ezzalzouli's first half strike for Betis. Cole said on TNT Sports: "Cole Palmer, absolute genius. We don't produce these players. "They don't fall off trees. He took the game by the scruff of the neck tonight and made it happen. "There aren't many players in world football who can do what he does." Cole, who was a Champions League runner-up with the Stamford Bridge outfit in 2008 - the last major Uefa final the team were defeated in - added: "Chelsea is a huge club at this level. "And what I would say, for these young players and this team to win a trophy, it's going to take them to the next level. "But it's not about that tonight. It's about a group of young footballers, young coaches, coming together and achieving something. "Don't be looking down your noses at this." Cole also gave his transfer verdict on loan star Sancho, who Chelsea have the option to sign from Manchester United for £25million or face a £5m penalty to not sign him. He said: "I think Jadon is a really great player and I think he's done well. "He's been rotated in and out a bit but I want to see Jadon playing. You want a player like that in your squad. It will come down to a financial decision I imagine but I really like him." Asked specifically whether the winger had done enough to justify a permanent move, Cole said: "Yes I do. "This is a kid who went to Dortmund and was a superstar as a kid. It wasn't working at Man United but he's done well, he's got his career back on track at Chelsea. "I think there's more to come from him as well." Manager Enzo Maresca said discussions about Sancho's future would be held in the coming days. Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Joe Cole suffers wardrobe malfunction celebrating Chelsea goal and causes £3000 of damage but says ‘I ain't paying'
JOE COLE suffered an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction as he celebrated Chelsea becoming Conference League champions. His former club Advertisement 3 Joe Cole suffered a wardrobe malfunction as he split some tea while celebrating a Chelsea goal 3 He was appearing on the TNT Sports show with Steve Sidwell, left, and Michail Antonio, middle Credit: Getty 3 Chelsea beat Real Betis 4-1 in Poland to be crowned Conference League champions Credit: Getty However, Cole's enthusiasm to celebrate as Watching the game from the TNT Sports studio in the 40,000 Wroclaw Stadium, Cole looked sharp as he wore a brown suit and white shirt for his TV duties. He was appearing alongside And a clip shared to the broadcasters social media pages showed how the 43-year-old celebrated one of the Blues' goals, before he had an unfortunate incident. Advertisement READ MORE IN CHELSEA Cole was seen jumping up and down with his arms in the air when Chelsea grabbed a goal. The beaming former midfielder then went to Sidwell to hug him over the table. But his animated response to the goal prompted Dodds to try and intervene to stop him knocking over some drinks on the table. She was seen grabbing a microphone, but not before the contents of a cup of tea had been knocked over on the table in the chaos. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Cole turned around and noticed the mess which saw his face go from jubilation to horror before he is heard saying: "Oh no my tea." He then picked it up and took a swig before looking for some napkins to clean up the table which was drenched in liquid. Moment Chelsea & Real Betis fans CLASH in Poland launching bottles & smoke grenades hours before Europa Conference final After returning into camera shot, Cole then picked up a microphone and showed it to the camera. Advertisement Cole then joked: "[That's] About three grands worth. "I ain't paying." Chelsea won the match thanks to goals from Enzo Fernandez, But Cole heaped praise on "genius" Advertisement Cole said on TNT Sports: "Cole Palmer, absolute genius. We don't produce these players. "They don't fall off trees. He took the game by the scruff of the neck tonight and made it happen. "There aren't many players in world football who can do what he does." Cole, who was a Champions League runner-up with the Stamford Bridge outfit in 2008 - the last major Uefa final the team were defeated in - added: "Chelsea is a huge club at this level. Advertisement "And what I would say, for these young players and this team to win a trophy, it's going to take them to the next level. "But it's not about that tonight. It's about a group of young footballers, young coaches, coming together and achieving something. "Don't be looking down your noses at this." Cole also gave his transfer verdict on loan star Sancho, who Chelsea have the option to sign from Manchester United for £25million or face a £5m penalty to not sign him. Advertisement He said: "I think Jadon is a really great player and I think he's done well. "He's been rotated in and out a bit but I want to see Jadon playing. You want a player like that in your squad. It will come down to a financial decision I imagine but I really like him." Asked specifically whether the winger had done enough to justify a permanent move, Cole said: "Yes I do. "This is a kid who went to Dortmund and was a superstar as a kid. It wasn't working at Man United but he's done well, he's got his career back on track at Chelsea. Advertisement "I think there's more to come from him as well." Manager Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge
