John Sterling played 36 seasons and 5,631 games as Yankees radio voice
NEW YORK (AP) — John Sterling was honored during an on-field ceremony after retiring as the New York Yankees announcer after 36 seasons. Sterling, who turns 86 on July 4, was presented with a jersey numbering 5,631, which represents the number of regular and postseason games he has played as the team’s radio play-by-play voice. A clip of his most memorable call was played. Paul O’Neal, Bernie Williams and Derek Jeter paid tribute via video. Tino Martinez presented sterling silver Yankees cuff links, and broadcast partners Michael Kay and Suzyn Waldman presented engraved silver microphones. Haley Swindall Steinbrenner, granddaughter of the late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, handed the jersey to Sterling, who was surrounded by her family.
Morgan Wallen says he’s ‘not proud’ of his actions following his recent arrest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music star Morgan Wallen says he’s “not proud” of his actions after being accused of throwing a chair off the roof of a six-story bar. He said he accepted responsibility. The “One Thing at a Time” singer publicly responded on social media Friday to his arrest in Nashville two weeks ago. He was charged with three felony counts of reckless endangerment and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct and is due in court May 3. He wrote to X that he “didn’t feel it was appropriate to check in publicly until I made up with some people.” He is currently on tour and has a concert scheduled for Saturday in Mississippi.
Third temporary channel opens for ships to Port of Baltimore after bridge collapse
BALTIMORE (AP) — A third temporary channel for boat access to the Port of Baltimore has opened as workers continue to remove debris from the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed after being hit by a cargo ship. . Port officials announced Friday access to an alternate waterway northeast of the collapsed bridge. The port master says his 15% of pre-collapse commercial activity should be restored once the new channel opens. Efforts to restore broader access to the port continue. The opening of the channel to allow most maritime traffic to flow again is expected towards the end of this month. The March 26 collapse killed six people.
Former Arkansas Governor and Senator David Pryor dies at age 89
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former Arkansas governor David Pryor, one of the state’s most beloved and active politicians, has died at the age of 89. His son, former two-term Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor, said the Democrat died of natural causes in Little Rock on Saturday surrounded by his family. David Pryor was considered one of the Democratic giants in Arkansas and remained active in public life after his retirement, including serving on the board of the University of Arkansas.
Federal authorities investigate cockpit visit by Rockies coach during United flight
DENVER (AP) — Federal authorities are investigating an unauthorized in-flight cockpit visit by a Colorado Rockies coach during a United Airlines charter flight. Footage has surfaced showing Rockies hitting coach Hensley Meulens sitting in the cockpit of a flight from Denver to Toronto on April 10th while it was at cruising altitude. The airline said Friday that the visit was a “clear violation of our safety and operations policies” and had been reported to the Federal Aviation Administration. Authorities have increased scrutiny of United after recent accidents, including an engine fire and a tire falling off a plane.
More than 2,100 people evacuated as Indonesian volcano spews ash
MANAD, Indonesia (AP) – More than 2,100 people living near an erupting volcano on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island have been evacuated. Authorities ordered them to leave, citing the risk of ashfall, rockfall, hot volcanic clouds and a possible tsunami. Indonesia’s Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Center has recorded at least three eruptions since Friday afternoon, with the eruption column reaching a maximum height of 3,900 feet. Manado’s international airport remains temporarily closed due to volcanic ash spewing into the air. Satellite images from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency show volcanic ash spreading in multiple directions, covering Manado and northern Minahasa.
Grammy Award-winning singer and American Idol alumnus Mandisa dies at age 47
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Mandisa, the contemporary Christian singer who appeared on “American Idol” and won a Grammy for her 2013 album “Overcomer,” has died. She was 47 years old. A representative for the singer told The Associated Press that the singer was found dead at her home in Nashville on Thursday. Her cause of death is not yet known. Mandisa achieved stardom when she finished in 9th place on 2006’s “American Girlfriend Idol.” In 2014, she won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for her fifth album, Overcomer. She has spoken openly about her struggle with depression, and she released her memoir detailing her experiences with severe depression, weight-related issues, the coronavirus pandemic, and her faith.
Catholic priest resigns from Michigan church over criticism of gay author
BEALE CITY, Mich. (AP) – A Catholic priest has resigned as pastor of a church in a small community in mid-Michigan. It comes after weeks of controversy after a gay author regretted reading his book to preschoolers. Gay rights activists regularly hold protests outside St. Joseph the Worker Church in Beale City. The retirement of the Rev. Thomas Held as pastor was announced this week. The bishop of the Saginaw Diocese said Held would be unable to “bring unity” to the diocese. In March, local author Dominic Thrasher read from his book The Adventures of Cece and the Sheriff. Held appeared to apologize on Facebook and said a “new vetting system” would be in place.
The FAA is investigating after another plane was told to cross the runway from which it was taking off.
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) – The Federal Aviation Administration says it will investigate after a plane at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was directed to cross the runway where another plane was beginning to take off. . The FAA said the JetBlue flight was beginning its takeoff roll Thursday morning when air traffic controllers directed a Southwest Airlines flight to cross the same runway. Southwest Airlines flight 2937 was bound for Orlando, Florida, and JetBlue flight 1554 was bound for Boston. JetBlue said it aborted the takeoff after another plane attempted to cross the runway and said it would work with federal authorities to investigate the incident. Southwest Airlines said it is working with the FAA to “fully understand the situation.”
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