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USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Elite, 4-star DL Carter Gooden has 'great' official visit to Michigan State this week
Elite, 4-star DL Carter Gooden has 'great' official visit to Michigan State this week An elite defensive lineman from the east coast just finished up a "great" official visit to Michigan State this week. Carter Gooden of Marion, Mass. just wrapped up an official visit to Michigan State earlier this week, and considered it a "great" visit. Gooden posted on his social media X account about his experience at Michigan State following the visit, with his post including photos as well. Check out Gooden's post below: Gooden is considered one of the higher-ranked prospects Michigan State is currently pursuing in the 2026 class. He is listed as a four-star prospect and holds a recruiting rating of 93 on 247Sports. Gooden ranks as the No. 9 defensive lineman and No. 1 player from Massachusetts in 247Sports' rankings for the 2026 class. He is also listed as the No. 69 player overall in the class. Gooden has received interest from a number of big-time schools, and has a busy slate official visits on his calendar. According to 247Sports, Gooden has now visited Michigan State, Arizona State, UCLA and Rutgers, and he is also scheduled to still visit Virginia, Penn State, North Carolina and Boston College. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
A Kentucky county's recovery from opioid crisis could be a model for Tennessee
Mandy Gooden grew up in a town that had one of the largest addiction rates in the country, with over five times the OxyContin distribution per capita than the national average in 2000. After struggling with her own opiate addiction that began with a prescription after surgery in North Carolina, Gooden found recovery in that same hometown – Harlan, Kentucky. Now, the faded buildings lining Harlan's downtown are filled with posters for recovery groups, prevention events and nightly AA meetings in an alleyway beside the local bank. Though the county still had a far higher overdose death rate than the national average in 2021, for the past three years, treatment efforts have increased. And the number of deaths has dropped. Harlan has established positions devoted to recovery, a recovery-focused drug court, transport programs and reemployment services. Day after day, Gooden has been part of that change. Now in long-term recovery, she helps others recover through a position funded by opioid settlement money. Over the next 18 years, Harlan is expected to receive over $10 million in additional funds from pharmaceutical companies and distributors who exacerbated the opioid crisis, according to the Kentucky Attorney General's office. 'In Harlan, sober is the new cool,' said Gooden. Gooden manages local cases classified under Casey's Law, shorthand for the Matthew Casey Wethington Act for Substance Abuse Intervention. It was instituted in Kentucky in 2004 after the 23-year-old Casey died from a heroin overdose. The law helps families petition courts to get treatment for loved ones who are unwilling or unable to do so themselves. Harlan's success in recovery may provide a model for rural Tennessee communities as the state prepares to receive over $1.2 billion in abatement funds over the next 18 years. Dr. Stephen Patrick, former director of Child Health Policy at Vanderbilt, has been a part of efforts to outline how communities should use these funds, though guidelines for spending are lacking, he said. More: Tennessee part of another opioid settlement. How much will it get? The money will aid recovery efforts. But for some, it will come too late. As the coal industry declined through the 1990s, poverty and unemployment soared in Harlan, with over 25 percent of the county's population of about 25,000 falling below the poverty line. Tom Vicini, president and CEO of drug prevention and recovery organization Operation UNITE, said some unemployed coal miners sold their prescriptions to support their families or to buy more drugs themselves. Opinion: The opioid crisis is crushing Tennessee. Our senators can help. As Gooden and others worked to create an anti-addiction program, Kateena Haynes, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Appalachia, advocated for children who've experienced what she calls 'horrific situations and circumstances.' 'They think that, 'You know, my parents haven't had a job, and I'm not going to have a job, and so why don't I just use drugs?'' Haynes said. 'I think that the greatest thing that we do is just to give kids hope.' The Harlan drug court has also stepped in, providing rehabilitation. Amber Stepp said she landed her first job through the drug court in 2021 after struggling with an OxyContin addiction. '[Drug court workers] taught me how to grocery shop; they got me to get a bank account; they just taught me to live a normal and productive life,' said Stepp. 'They inspired me to find something I wanted to do and something that I'm passionate about and make that my career.' She became a peer support specialist, someone who is in successful recovery, trained to support others struggling with addiction. She also helps run local recovery meetings and Harlan's coalition of Operation UNITE, organizing community outreach events to prevent addiction. Through efforts led by Dan Mosley, Harlan has further advanced opportunities for people who may not otherwise be able to access recovery. As Harlan's Judge-Executive, Mosley helped establish the Harlan County Drug Summit in 2019. He developed Ride for Recovery, which pays community action agencies or private transit providers to transport someone to recovery if they are unable to. Harlan also provides job reentry services. 'If we pretend that everyone that has made a mistake as it relates to their addiction should get some sort of economic death penalty where they can never get a job again, we will never overcome this problem,' said Mosley. 'They were loved back to life here.' Originally from Nashville, Virginia Hunt is currently a journalism and biology student at Northwestern University with a special interest in public health reporting. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: TN could learn from a KY county's fight against addiction | Opinion
New York Post
24-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Dwight Gooden wants to help Juan Soto get through Mets struggles: ‘Never been through this before'
Put Dwight 'Doc' Gooden in the camp of those not worried about Juan Soto's long-term Mets future. Soto, 26, is off to a lackluster start to his Mets tenure after signing a record 15-year, $765 million contract in the offseason – including a 0-for-5 performance in the team's 7-5 loss to the Dodgers in 13 innings at Citi Field on Friday night. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free Advertisement Gooden, whose number is retired by the Mets after helping them win the 1986 World Series, isn't too concerned with Soto hitting just .236 with eight homers, 21 RBIs and a .787 OPS, though 182 at-bats. He believes Soto set such a high standard for himself during his career that fans' expectations were raised to an all-world level with him. 'He set the bar so high his first six years, when expectation is going to be there, and then you throw in the contract he just signed, everybody's expecting everything,' Gooden told TMZ. 'Unfortunately, every little thing that happens now, they point at him with a lot of stuff.' Gooden added that he'd love to have a chat with Soto and believes he just needs 'somebody in his ear to let him know it's gonna be OK.' Advertisement Soto has been scrutinized for more than just poor performance at the plate, with his hustle also coming into question last week after not busting it out of the box on two occasions. He didn't run hard on ground out to second against the Yankees last Sunday and then again on a long single off the Green Monster in Fenway during the series opener against the Red Sox on Monday. 3 The Mets' Juan Soto (22) grounds out in the 10th inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field, Friday, May 23, 2025 Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Soto stated after the game in Boston that he was 'hustling very hard' while manager Carlos Mendoza said he would have a chat with his superstar. Advertisement Soto was also dropped from second to third in the Mets lineup for their finale against the Red Sox on Wednesday and again on Friday night. Soto struck out in his first two at-bats on Wednesday night without swinging at a single pitch. He told The Post's Jon Heyman that he's just still getting used to his new Mets situation. 3 Dwight Gooden waves to fans as he walks out of the K corner onto the field at Citi Field in April 2024. Carlos Toro / New York Post 'It takes time,' Soto said Friday. 'It's not that easy to adjust to a place. Definitely, some places are easier to adjust to than others.' Advertisement Soto's agent Scott Boras told Heyman that 'wearing the crown' of a mega-contract also takes some adjusting to for Soto. 3 Mets outfielder Juan Soto (22) walks back into the dugout on Friday night. Robert Sabo for NY Post Gooden seems to agree. 'He earned that [contract], but now he's in a situation where he should be able to relax, you would think, but the added pressure does play a part,' Gooden said. 'It just takes time sometimes, because we forget he's 26 years old, and you know, he's never been through this before.'
New York Post
13-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Dwight Gooden is keenly aware of what Paul Skenes is capable of
Access the Mets beat like never before Don't miss Mike Puma's text messages from Queens and beyond — he's giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Mets. Sign up Now Dwight Gooden never would've admitted it at the time. He knows Paul Skenes probably won't admit it now — four decades after Gooden's dazzling rookie year in 1984 and the encore that ended with a Cy Young Award in 1985 — as the Pirates' ace, either. But Gooden knew his starts carried extra weight. In front of sold-out crowds at Shea Stadium or road venues, he recognized — heck, embraced even — that fans bought tickets to see him. To watch him strike out 10 or more hitters. To throw a complete game. To record a shutout. Once everyone started taking a 19-year-old rookie seriously, Gooden's outings turned into must-watch events. 'Everybody was there to see you, man,' Gooden told The Post. 'It was your show.'
Int'l Business Times
02-05-2025
- Business
- Int'l Business Times
Texas Lawmaker Wants Crypto ATMs Installed In Federal Buildings
Rep. Gooden said the initiative may also raise more awareness for people new to crypto He said crypto has already 'becoming an integral part of the global financial system' Gooden said the initiative aligns with President Trump's bid to make America a crypto superpower A Republican representative has urged the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to install cryptocurrency ATMs within federal buildings across the country, saying it will not only foster innovation but will also enhance the infrastructure of public services. For Rep. Lance Gooden of Texas, the GSA should explore the potential of the initiative that he believes will benefit Americans in the long run. Crypto ATMs in Federal Buildings Provide Convenience Among Other Benefits: Gooden In a letter sent Thursday to GSA Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian, Gooden wrote how crypto, albeit still an emerging sector, has already "become an integral part of the global financial system" and many people rely on cryptocurrencies for various financial transactions. For Gooden, installing crypto ATMs across federal buildings will provide: Improved accessibility Better convenience, particularly for citizens in underserved areas with limited access to traditional financing Public education opportunities, especially for those interested in the emerging industry Greater access to the growing, diverse consumer base of crypto users Proper Implementation a Necessary Move Though Gooden was focused on highlighting the potential benefits of installing crypto ATMs across the country's federal buildings, he also reiterated the importance of implementing such an initiative in the most effective manner. He said implementation plans should focus on the following aspects: Security Compliance Consumer protection Clear guidelines for installation Clear rules for crypto ATM operation Robust identity verification Transparency in transaction fees The GOP congressman went on to urge the GSA to collaborate with regulators, industry experts and tech providers to ensure that relevant industry standards are applied and anti-money laundering guardrails are prioritized in the initiative's planning stage. "Expanding accessibility to crypto ATMs within federal buildings aligns with President [Donald] Trump's vision of positioning the United States as a global leader in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology," he reiterated. He said that by embracing his proposal, the country is taking a major step toward cementing the United States' status as a global superpower in the rising digital financial landscape. As Gooden reiterated in his letter, Trump has embraced blockchain and crypto since deciding to run for president a second time. After taking power, he has since signed a crypto executive order and has also repeatedly reaffirmed his commitment to the burgeoning industry and its lively community.
