Author: Leslie Scotland-Stewart

WEBSTER PARISH, La. (KSLA) – A new facility to accommodate female inmates is being constructed on Penal Farm Road in Minden, marking a significant improvement over the existing women’s jail located on the 4th floor of the courthouse. This current facility, which has served its purpose for approximately 70 years, is becoming increasingly difficult and expensive to maintain due to its outdated plumbing and electrical systems. Webster Parish officials report that the existing jail requires frequent repairs, leading to rising costs for taxpayers. “The plumbing is old. The electrical is old. We needed to get this jail out of the…

Marcus Hunt Jr. Appointed as Head Coach for Clinton College Women’s Basketball Clinton College has officially announced the appointment of Marcus Hunt Jr. as the new head coach of its women’s basketball team. This development marks a significant step for the college as it seeks to enhance its athletic program. Background and Coaching Experience Hunt joins Clinton College following a successful tenure as an assistant coach at Shorter University, where he contributed to player development and overall program advancement for three seasons. Prior to that, he held a similar role at Blue Mountain College (now known as Blue Mountain Christian…

The Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) has welcomed Elliot Chapman, a 28-year-old coach from Lancaster, England, as its inaugural head women’s soccer coach. This marks a significant step for both Chapman and the program as he embarks on his coaching career in his tenth year in the United States. Chapman made the journey across the Atlantic to play soccer, starting his collegiate experience at North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) in Mason City. During his two-year tenure there, he developed his skills in a competitive Division I junior college environment. He then transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Superior, where…

Fiji’s Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign has faced a significant setback with the suspension of hooker Bitila Tawake. On Tuesday, Tawake was issued a four-match ban following a dangerous tackle during her team’s recent match against Scotland. The incident occurred on Saturday in Manchester, where Tawake received a 20-minute red card for a shoulder-to-head tackle aimed at Scotland’s Elis Martin. After an initial disciplinary hearing on Sunday resulted in a three-game suspension, Tawake’s appeal led to a full hearing on Monday. The outcome confirmed a four-game suspension, although the fourth match could be waived if she successfully completes World Rugby’s…

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The WKU women’s golf team completed the first two rounds of the Boilermaker Classic on Monday, hosted by Purdue. The competition, taking place in West Lafayette, Indiana, saw the Lady Toppers currently positioned in a tie for 10th place, just two strokes behind the ninth place as they head into the final round on Tuesday. Performance Overview The Lady Toppers recorded a score of 303 (+15) in the first round, followed by a 305 (+17) in the second round. They are currently tied with North Florida. Senior Sydney Hackett stands out for WKU, finishing the day…

USA Cadet Women’s National Team Triumphs Against Canada Bauru, Brazil – On September 1, the USA Cadet Women’s National Team kicked off their campaign at the U15 Pan American Championship with a narrow 10-9 victory over Canada. The game showcased a thrilling finish, with McKenna Mack scoring the decisive goal with just 35 seconds remaining, earning her the match MVP title. Match Highlights The game featured a back-and-forth scoring pattern, highlighted by the following statistics: Final Score: USA 10, Canada 9 Quarter Scoring: USA: 3, 2, 2, 3 Canada: 2, 0, 3, 4 Key Players In addition to Mack’s crucial…

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) represents the most aggressive subtype of breast cancer and significantly impacts African American women, who face a higher incidence of this disease. A pivotal study spearheaded by researchers at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center addresses this important issue by exploring the genetic factors relevant to TNBC in this demographic. The lead author, Dr. Song Yao, MD, PhD, along with a team of collaborators, published their findings in the esteemed journal Nature Genetics. Through comprehensive whole-exome and RNA sequencing, the researchers established an extensive mutational profile derived from 462 African American women diagnosed with TNBC. The analysis…

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Ole Miss women’s golf team, currently ranked No. 23, finds itself in a commanding position after two rounds at the Boilermaker Classic, leading the tournament with a cumulative score of 578 (+2). The Rebels maintain a narrow two-stroke advantage over second-place Indiana. Freshman Matilda Björkman has emerged as a standout performer for Ole Miss, finishing the second round at two-under par, positioning her tied for second place individually. Björkman’s stellar performance began with an impressive five-under 67 in her opening round, where she quickly surged to the lead by scoring birdies on four of her…

NEW YORK (AP) — In a standout performance at the U.S. Open, Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez advanced to the women’s doubles quarterfinals by securing a victory over the 12th-seeded pair of Ekaterina Alexandrova and Zhang Shuai. The match, held on Monday at a packed Louis Armstrong Stadium, ended with scores of 6-3, 6-4. This dynamic duo, who had not teamed up prior to this tournament, gained a wild-card entry and have now maintained an unbeaten streak of three matches, remarkably not dropping a set in the process. “We’re on the same wavelength, and hopefully we can keep it going,”…

The Maryland Women’s Heritage Center, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the history and contributions of women, is set to dissolve due to a lack of funding and challenges in attracting volunteers, according to executive director Diana Bailey. Located at 333 N. Charles St., the center shared a building with the former Woman’s Industrial Exchange, a historic venue where women sold handmade goods and baked delights in the late 19th century. The center claims to embody the unique stories of Maryland women, serving as the nation’s first comprehensive state center of its kind. Founded to honor the contributions of women throughout…