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5 days ago
- Business
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Lebanon native returns to perform at Summer Fest
Lebanon High School 2015 grads might remember Chase Wright as a soccer player and track athlete. He even ran track for four years at DePauw University while he pursued a degree in economics. However, in his junior year in college Wright went in a totally different direction. 'The first time I sang was with Pixie Playhouse when I was 5. I sang 'God Bless America' for a 9/11 memorial service,' Wright said. 'A few years later I sang in a talent show at the 4-H Fairgrounds but then I didn't sing publicly again until I was in college. One of my favorite artists said he didn't start playing guitar until college and I think we often believe 18 is too late to pursue something like this, but it gave me confidence. I started singing and playing the guitar every chance I got.' An internship at a large corporation's finance department during his junior year of college made it official. Wright knew, though he'd always had an interest in business and entrepreneurship, perhaps he could use his skills in a different way. 'I had such a good time playing and I felt there might be more to this, so I decided to take the next 18 months to really devote my time to music,' Wright said. 'It was like a risk-free trial.' And it paid off. After posting videos on Instagram and Facebook, Wright was approached by a professional in Nashville, encouraging him to attend a writer's workshop. Three weeks after graduating with the economics degree, he had landed in 'Music City U.S.A.' The independent artist has released two albums in the past six years, with another on the way. He's earned 320 million cumulative streams worldwide and was named Spotify's 'Hot Country Artist to Watch,' among other accolades. Wright said it's the perfect pairing between passion for creativity and his love for entrepreneurship. 'I think I'm most passionate about running the business. There are so many things I can't control, but one thing I can is how hard I work,' he said. 'It's such a mentally tough business with so many ups and downs but I can continue to post videos and photos and reach people. Obviously, I love going to a writing room with the potential to write an original song that will be around forever. I have that chance every single day, which is super cool.' This weekend, the musician is headed back to his hometown to take the stage at Summer Fest in downtown Lebanon. 'I think it's awesome,' Wright said. 'It'll be great to see familiar faces I haven't seen in years; teachers I had growing up and family. Lebanon is also in a great central spot and I've had some fans say they're coming in to see the show. It's awesome to be able to bring other people into Lebanon too.' Wright will head out to the merchandise table after his performance Saturday evening to visit with fans and reunite with Lebanon friends and family. Summer Fest is a free family-friendly event in downtown Lebanon from 6 to 10 p.m. May 30 and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 31. Wright will close out the event on May 31, taking the stage at 8 p.m.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Health
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'I never let it dictate my life': Nic Enright makes MLB debut 2 years after cancer diagnosis
CLEVELAND — Shortly after Guardians reliever Nic Enright had his name called for the first time to enter a major league game, he had to pause before he got to the mound so Comerica Park could play "God Bless America" before the inning. It allowed him to take a few extra moments of reflection. It had been quite a journey. Advertisement Enright made his MLB debut on Sunday, May 25, in a 5-0 Guardians loss to the Detroit Tigers. Two and a half years earlier, he had been diagnosed with cancer, and it threatened to end his baseball career. Then, on Sunday, he reached the game's pinnacle. "A day like [Sunday] makes the long, winding journey that it's been all worth it," Enright said. "On Friday, being able to tell my wife and my parents in person, seeing it wash over their face, that's a moment I'll be able to cherish for the rest of my life." Guardians right-hander Nick Enright throws a pitch against the Tigers, May 25, 2025, in Detroit. Nic Enright details discovery of Hodgkin's lymphoma On the morning of Dec. 18, 2022, Enright woke up with what he described as a crick in his neck. When the discomfort persisted, he went to the emergency room the next day. Advertisement Doctors ran tests for 48 hours on the two small bumps on his neck. Then they came in and delivered the scary diagnosis: He had Hodgkin's lymphoma. Cleveland Guardians pitcher Nic Enright poses for a photo during the team's media day, Feb. 22, 2024. "Me and my now wife are sitting there in the hospital room [thinking], 'There's no way, I feel great,'" Enright said, adding that they began looking at the common symptoms and realized he had all of them, from the eczema on his elbows to night sweats to bumps on his eyelids. "And we were like, 'Oh, man, this is real.'" Enright has spent the last 2½ years undergoing several rounds of immunotherapy. He's gone through 12 treatments, normally in spurts every few months, in addition to all the many check-ups, scans and blood work. He has four rounds coming up this offseason. Advertisement Through all the treatments, and the struggle and side effects that come with it all, Enright couldn't help but wonder: should he keep playing? "There were some dark days, and that's when I leaned on the people around me," he said. "There were some moments … where me and my wife were sitting there and we're like, 'Is this all worth it?' Am I doing the right thing?'" Nic Enright makes MLB debut with Guardians All of it, the struggle and the stress for not only him but his family, led to the moment in Detroit, where he completed the dream of playing in the major leagues. "When I jogged in, we stopped for a minute to play "God Bless America," so I was standing out there with the umpire, being able to just kind of collect my thoughts, take a deep breath," Enright said. "I used that time to just kind of think of everything that had gone on these last couple of years, all the obstacles I've been through, everything that [my family] has overcome. Advertisement "And when the song finished, I was like, let's go play baseball." Columbus Clippers pitcher Nic Enright high fives catcher Bryan Lavastida to celebrate a 3-0 win over Omaha in the season opener on April 3, 2024. Enright was terrific in his debut, striking out three in two scoreless innings. It was almost too much for him to believe, given the events that acted as difficult prerequisites to get there. "I kind of just stepped down in the tunnel and took a moment just to be like, 'Man, this really happened. It wasn't a dream,'" he said. "That was really special." It was a storybook moment. Enright was given No. 59 to wear, the same number that used to belong to Carlos Carrasco, who battled leukemia while he played in the major leagues. Last weekend also happened to be "Strike Out Cancer" weekend in Detroit. Advertisement Enright standing on a major league field was a victory in itself. And every time he jogs out of the bullpen, it'll continue to be a win, regardless of the actual result that day. "Everything I've gone through these last couple of years, to me it's just a testament that while this disease is a terrible one, I never let it control me," Enright said. "I never let it dictate my life." Now, his message to anyone who will listen is get anything you're worried about checked out, and don't let it define you. "That's why sports can be a great metaphor for life — you don't have to be a professional athlete to go through this," Enright said. "The biggest thing was not letting it control me and not letting it dictate how I was going to live my life. Advertisement "So that's the biggest thing for anyone else who's going through something similar to this — to not let it consume you and not let it become everything you are." This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Guardians reliever Nic Enright makes MLB debut with Hodgkin's lymphoma
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
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LCG launches LafayetteNOW app; emergency alert system
LAFAYETTE, LA (KLFY) – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and the Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) announced the official launch of LafayetteNOW, a modern emergency alert notification system designed to deliver timely, critical updates to the public when it matters most. As hurricane season is approaching, LafayetteNOW will provide a step forward in keeping the public informed and safe through direct-to-device alerts. From severe weather warnings and critical road closures to public safety incidents and emergency preparedness efforts, the system is built to ensure residents receive real-time information, helping them act quickly and stay safe. With the app available to Lafayette residents, Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet looks forward to the app's accessibility for everyone in a critical time of need. 'Public safety is our top priority, and that starts with making sure every resident of Lafayette Parish has access to timely, reliable information,' Boulet said. 'LafayetteNOW will be a critical tool to help us keep our community safe, aware, and prepared.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now This initiative also introduces new opportunities for residents to subscribe to additional updates such as transit alerts, PARC notifications and alerts from participating municipalities within Lafayette Parish. 'LafayetteNOW represents a major step forward in how we serve Lafayette Parish—before, during, and after emergencies,' Jamie Boudreaux Chief Communications Officer, said. 'It's more than simply sending alerts. It's about putting vital, trustworthy information directly into the hands of our residents so they can make informed decisions and stay connected to what's happening around them.' Signing up is simple and free. To start receiving LafayetteNOW emergency alerts in Lafayette Parish,text JOIN LFTALERT to 31002 today. For more information, visit Best Buy to open at midnight for Nintendo Switch 2 launch Collision 'sport' trending on social media turns deadly Dozens more Rite Aid locations slated to close, court filing shows Woman sings 'God Bless America' every day at noon for 5 years RFK Jr. ends COVID shot recommendation for healthy kids, pregnant women Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
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General Brown student competing at national spelling bee
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WWTI) – A north country seventh-grader will be looking to continue his success at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Micah Sterling, who is a student in the General Brown Central School District, is 12 years old and is a veteran for previous spelling bees. Sterling first qualified for the event in 2022, when he was nine years old. Last year, he finished 22nd out of 250 students. This is year is a banner year for the bee, as it's the 100th edition of the event. 'It feels great. Just representing my school, my region. It's really fun,' Sterling told Nexstar's Washington, D.C., affiliate. The spelling bee starts today and the finals will be on Thursday. Judge halts Trump administration effort to ax New York congestion pricing Collision 'sport' trending on social media turns deadly Dozens more Rite Aid locations slated to close, court filing shows General Brown student competing at national spelling bee Woman sings 'God Bless America' every day at noon for 5 years Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-05-2025
- Automotive
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Fatal crash after fleeing police in St. Tammany
LACOMBE, La. (WGNO) — A man is dead following a police chase in St. Tammany Parish, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. A St. Tammany Parish Patrol Deputy attempted to stop a Porsche after an alleged traffic violation near the Airport Road exit of Interstate 12. The driver failed to stop and proceeded westbound. The deputy lost sight of the Porsche. More arrested, accused of helping escaped inmates after Orleans Parish jailbreak The vehicle was later found crashed into the tree line at the Lacombe exit. The man was pronounced dead on the scene. The St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office took possession of the body and will release the man's identity at a later date. The driver reportedly had open warrants through the 22nd Judicial District more Rite Aid locations slated to close, court filing shows Woman sings 'God Bless America' every day at noon for 5 years Former owner of local oilfield consulting service sentenced for money laundering 11 injured after boat explodes near Fort Lauderdale: 'Tossed people into the water' Salmonella outbreak: Cucumber products sold at Walmart, Kroger stores recalled Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
