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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Yahoo
Boy in Wisconsin invites police to lemonade stand, reopens later for officers to enjoy drinks
BROWN DEER, Wis. (WFRV) – A boy in Wisconsin earned a shoutout after he treated officers to a sweet and kind refreshment on a hot and humid day. The Brown Deer Police Department posted on Facebook, talking about a boy named Keaton, who invited officers to have some lemonade. Professional Log Rolling takes center stage in northeast Wisconsin with local pros Unfortunately, at the time, officers were busy with several service calls, and they missed out on Keaton's official hours. But Keaton still welcomed the police to come by, even after he closed up for the day. 'Thanks for the delicious lemonade, Keaton—especially on this hot and humid day,' the post said. All in all, everybody got a happy moment, from Keaton getting to meet officers and the police getting a nice refreshment after a long day's work. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Edinburgh Reporter
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Jameson joins Flyers from Clan
Canadian forward Keaton Jameson will join Britain's oldest professional ice hockey club for the 2025/26 season, switching from Scottish rivals, Glasgow Clan. The 27-year-old spent the three seasons before that in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL), icing in 165 games and registering 86 points (31 goals and 55 assists) for Fort Wayne Komets, Utah Grizzlies and Norfolk Admirals. Keaton said: 'I'm excited to be joining Fife. The new ownership and coaching staff are committed to doing things the right way and are taking all the necessary steps to have a successful season. I can't wait to get the season started.' The player has also played with the University of Manitoba Bison of USports and is also described as a natural leader. Jamie Russell, Flyers' coach, said: 'Keaton is an honest player who thinks the game well.' Max Birbraer, Flyers' president and general manager, said: 'When we set out to build this team, one of the main objectives was to be a hard team to play against. Keaton is exactly that. 'Described by ex-teammates and coaches as a true workhorse and a leader, Keaton will log big minutes and play in various key situations.' Like this: Like Related
Miami Herald
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
HBCU Contender to Face DII Titan in Week Zero Classic
The stage is set. On August 30, 2025, at historic Legion Field, in Birmingham, Alabama, Clark Atlanta University will face DII powerhouse Valdosta State in the Week Zero Labor Day Classic. A game that should be circled on the calendars of all HBCU football fans. What makes this game even more electric? It's more than just football. The Week Zero Classic is a multi-day cultural celebration that includes celebrity flag football, live concerts, food festivals, and esports tournaments. And at the heart of it all is one of the most intriguing matchups of the 2025 season: an emerging HBCU contender versus one of Division II's most decorated programs. Just two years ago, Clark Atlanta University football was struggling, finishing the 21023 season winless at 0-10. But the hiring of head coach Teddy Keaton changed everything. Keaton, a proven program builder with previous stops at Stillman and Allen University, wasted no time flipping the culture. In 2024, Clark Atlanta shocked the conference with a 7–3-1 record and a trip to the SIAC Championship Game-their first in over a decade. The engine behind the Panthers' resurgence? Quarterback David Wright, who threw for 3,271 yards and 31 touchdowns. Wright was named SIAC Offensive Player of the Year, and Keaton took home Coach of the Year honors. Now, the Panthers are no longer just a feel-good story. They're a legit contender-and their Week Zero test might be their biggest yet. Valdosta State is the gold standard of DII football. With four national championships (2004, 2007, 2012, 2018) and countless Gulf South titles, the Blazers have dominated the division for over two decades. But 2025 marks a new chapter. Former head coach Tremaine Jackson-a rising star in coaching circles-recently accepted the head job at FCS HBCU Prairie View A&M, creating a ripple effect through the program. While Valdosta remains loaded with talent, the departure opens the door for challengers-and Clark Atlanta aims to kick it in. This game is also the first of two back to back marquee matchups for Valdosta against rising HBCU powers. The Blazers will face Johnson C. Smith University the following week in Charlotte. Games that could help close the gap between PWI dominance and HBCU resurgence in DII football. The Week Zero Labor Day Classic is the ultimate fusion of culture, competition, and community. Celebrity Flag Football Game featuring top athletes, entertainers, and influencersBBQ Festival hosted by Thyron Mathews, with 150 vendors bringing their bestDJ Spinoff and TUF Music Festival, where music meets nightlifeUltimate Fan Zone & Esports Dome-a 4,000-seat interactive fan experienceAutograph sessions, alumni mixers, and comedy legends like Nephew Tommy and Bill Bellamy The post HBCU Contender to Face DII Titan in Week Zero Classic appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
FOX8 gets 1st look inside new sober living center in Asheboro: ‘Labor of love'
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Susan Hunt runs Keaton's Place in honor of her son, who died from a fentanyl overdose. It's a place for people who are addicted and their families to get resources 24/7. Now, Hunt is ready to take the next step with a brand-new facility to help people in recovery. 'It still hasn't sunk in. We are ready to open. It has been a labor of love,' Hunt said. It's a home on Fayetteville Street in Asheboro. Inside, everything is brand new, thanks to the generosity of the community. Hunt wanted to make sure that even though clients are coming from rehab, those men know they are not just former addicts. They are people who are worthy of a bright future. 'It was a big, huge open room, and we have added five bedrooms,' Hunt said. 'We are just trying to make people successful and get them back to the world they left before they started using drugs and alcohol.' This is not a treatment facility. All the men who live in the facility will be sober. Some will be sober after treatment, and some while they wait for a bed to open to get treatment. 'A lot of times they have known each other on the street or heard about each other, and they say …. 'If you can do this, I know I can do it. It gives them hope,'' Hunt said. Up to 15 men and a full-time house manager can live in the space, but it's more than just a place to sleep. 'We are recovering out loud. This is not going to be a quiet little house where everybody just sits on the front porch and smokes. This is not that. They are going to be out in the community, doing service work,' Hunt said. It will be a revolving door for people to come, stay, get a job, obtain a license, enroll in classes, or take any other necessary steps to move forward. Which is in the name Keaton's Next Step. It's a branch off of Hunt's original organization, Keaton's Place, in honor of her son. 'When you lose a child, I just wanted to curl up and die, so for this to be here is a miracle from God. It is the affirmation I am right where I am supposed to be,' Hunt said. The applications for referrals are out now. Hunt expects men to move in on the exact day she lost her son six years ago. 'This is crazy … That is Keaton. He sends us signs all the time, and God has led us through this,' Hunt said. A space like this is much needed. Hunt said she has already gotten calls from people as far as South Carolina, but the priority will go to Randolph County residents first. The official grand opening will happen sometime in August. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
03-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
HBCU coach gets real about D1 transfers
The college football transfer portal continues to reshape rosters across the country- including at the Division II HBCU level -and Clark Atlanta head coach Teddy Keaton isn't sugarcoating his thoughts. On the latest episode of The Teddy Keaton Show, presented by HBCU Gameday, the coach delivered a raw, unfiltered breakdown of how HBCUs like CAU must navigate the ever-evolving landscape. "It all depends on who that kid is and how much value he's created for himself as an individual," Keaton said when asked if he lets players return after entering the portal. "There's a lot of coaches that have that philosophy to say that their best player got in the portal and they'll say, 'Well, I'm not going to let him come back.' But that's not the way of the world no more." Keaton, whose HBCU squad went from multiple losing seasons to a 7–3 record, emphasized honest conversations and player development over ego. "It's all about the conversation that happens before the conversation," he said. "A lot of coaches don't have exit interviews, meetings with their kids. Can you win with that kid? Can that kid help me keep my job?" The longtime HBCU coach stressed that it's not just about talent-it's about fit, academics, and mindset. "First of all, did he create value for himself wherever he was at?" Keaton said of transfers. "Can he do the academics that is stressed at Clark Atlanta University? Third, is he a good fit?" Keaton also took aim at what he calls "barbershop talk"-the false narratives surrounding former D1 players dropping down to HBCU programs. "And then we don't think about the mindset of a kid when he drops from a ranks of Alabama or Florida or these places and nobody else in that Power Five/ Group of five anywhere else see any value for him. And now he's talking…He's still in that portal and he thinking about, okay, now I'm at D2. 'What is his mindset?A lot of them don't come in with that mindset," he said. "When they come down, they expect to not really work. I'm banking off what I've already did somewhere else… but you find out when you come to D2 that there's a lot of football players." He wrapped the conversation by stressing what makes the HBCU experience unique. "We suffer from that at Division II, because if he fails, it's never going to be his fault. We all, as coaches, try to take it on our shoulders." Watch the full episode on YouTube to hear more of Coach Keaton's unfiltered insights into HBCU football and the transfer era. The post HBCU coach gets real about D1 transfers appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
