CHRIS JACKSON

KALAMAZOO, MI — Maria Brennan and her staff at Victorian Bakery are always busy. There’s no question Valentine’s Day cranks up the volume some, but that’s one challenge that’s always welcome for Brennan. “We’re sort of lower down the totem pole on Valentine’s Day, with chocolatiers and so many people buying flowers,” she said. And Valentine’s Day Specials, featuring Victorian Bakery goods can also be picked up at Cherri’s Chocol’art in downtown Kalamazoo on Monday, Feb. 14. Victorian Bakery is closed on the actual holiday.

The banged-up Tennessee Titans will have their leading receiver back with A.

With no-one else to cover the evening shift, Chris Jackson says he had to close the restaurant at 5pm Tuesday. On Wednesday, he was fired.

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Derrick Henry scored his third touchdown with 3:05 left, and the Tennessee Titans stopped Josh Allen on a fourth-down quarterback sneak in the final seconds to beat Buffalo 34-31.

This year’s Michigan vs. Michigan State football matchup on Oct. 30 in East Lansing will kick off at noon, the Big Ten announced.

Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesPrince Harry and Meghan Markle have hit back at claims that they have “reignited a rift” with the royals by “publicly attacking” the queen.Their lawyers, Schillings, have written to at least one major British newspaper saying that the claims are “false and inaccurate,” a source at one paper told The Daily Beast.The claims, similar to those made yesterday in The Daily Beast, dominated the front pages of major British newspapers Thursday. They were based on a new chapter

Today’s position: defensive backMel Tucker was a defensive back at Wisconsin and his foundation is as a secondary coach. Now heading into his second season as Michigan State’s head coach, he is facing a rebuilding project in the secondary, especially at cornerback. Shakur Brown, the Spartans’ top cornerback last season, left early for the NFL while four others at the position transferred. That’s where Brown started the first two games of the season before returning to cornerback for the final five games. Michigan State’s secondary will look at lot different than last season, especially at cornerback where the room was retooled through the portal.

The Duchess of Cornwall expressed hope that the country is over the worst of the Covid pandemic as she and the Prince of Wales ditched their face masks for a royal visit. Her comment came during an impromptu walkabout in the grounds of Exeter Cathedral, where she met members of the public in numbers not seen for more than a year. But the Duchess sounded a cautious note, telling one well-wisher the nation had to be careful and another that she had not quite got round to shaking hands with people

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice speaks during the State of the State Address in the House Chambers of the West Virginia State Capitol Building in Charleston, W.Va., on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson)CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking $3.2 million in penalties from Appalachian coal mines owned by West Virginia Gov. The U.S. and several states settled and signed a consent decree with the companies in late 2016 to resolve allegations of Clean Water Act violations from Justice-owned mines in Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. The defendants named in the new filing are Southern Coal Corporation, Premium Coal Company Inc., and Justice Coal of Alabama. A lead attorney for the companies and the governor's office did not immediately respond to emails seeking comment.

The former Michigan State cornerback announced Thursday evening he is transferring to Washington State. The redshirt sophomore entered the transfer portal on Dec. 24 after not being part of the team at the end of the season. Jackson had 10 tackles, including two for a loss, and one pass break-up in nine career games with two starts. “Chris hasn’t been with the team and I really don’t anticipate him being back with the team this season,” Tucker said on Dec. 15. Related Michigan State football stories:QB Hamp Fay, a ‘top target’ signee for Michigan State, ready for dream to become realityMichigan State kicker Matt Coghlin says he’s coming back for 2021 seasonMichigan State TE signee Kameron Allen ‘scrambling’ after earning late spot as early enrolleeMichigan State FB/TE Max Rosenthal transferring to IllinoisFormer Michigan State RB Anthony Williams Jr. transferring to Akron

Tucker’s debut season was severely complicated by COVID-19 and Michigan State finished 2-5. Snow, the son of former Michigan State point guard Eric Snow and the nephew of former Michigan State All-American linebacker Percy Snow, should contend for playing time in the secondary as a sophomore. Michigan State starting tackle Naquan Jones is entering the draft and won’t return for a sixth year but there’s returning experience at the interior of the line. As mentioned above, Michigan State has very little experience returning at linebacker so there’s an opportunity to step up. Related Michigan State football stories:Spartans in the NFL: Raequan Williams records first sack to cap rookie seasonMichigan State WR Tre’Von Morgan enters transfer portalFormer Michigan State LB Jeslord Boateng transferring to AkronMichigan State DE Drew Beesley says he’s returning for 2021 seasonMichigan State CB Chris Jackson enters transfer portal

Chris Jackson began the season as a starter but wasn’t with the team by the end. The Michigan State redshirt sophomore cornerback entered the transfer portal, a program spokesman confirmed on Thursday. “Chris hasn’t been with the team and I really don’t anticipate him being back with the team this season,” Tucker said. Entering the portal doesn’t mean a player has to transfer but allows them to be contacted by other schools. Related Michigan State football stories:Michigan State LS Jude Pedrozo enters transfer portalFinal grades for Michigan State football’s 2020 seasonMichigan State’s Antjuan Simmons, Shakur Brown named second team All-Big Ten by APSpartans in the NFL: Le’Veon Bell has most productive game since joining Chiefs as role could expandIntriguing Michigan State QB competition takes center stage heading into 2021

NEW YORK (AP) — A decade after publishing his memoir “Decoded,” Jay-Z is forming a more lasting partnership with the book industry. Roc Nation, the entertainment company founded by the rapper, is starting an imprint with Random House called Roc Lit 101. In a joint announcement Tuesday, Random House and Roc Nation promised “books at the dynamic intersection of entertainment and genre-defying literature.” Among the initial releases for next summer: “Till the End,” a memoir by the retired pitching star CC Sabathia; and music journalist Danyel Smith’s “Shine Bright,” a story of Black women in music that combines memoir, criticism and biography. Future releases will include a book by Meek Mill on “criminal justice and survival,” memoirs by rappers Yo Gotti and Fat Joe and fantasy fiction from rapper Lil Uzi Vert, along with everything from cookbooks to children’s stories. Roc Lit 101 will be led by Chris Jackson, the publisher and editor-in-chief of the Random House imprint One World and a recent recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Center for Fiction; and Jana Fleishman, executive vice president of Roc Nation.

Michigan State was already shorthanded in the secondary. And then redshirt junior starting cornerback/nickelback Shakur Brown announced Monday night he is declaring for the NFL draft. With Michigan State winding down a season heavily impacted by COVID-19, the team could be without Brown and others who opt to sit out against Maryland. “We’ve had some discussions, but the discussions I’ve had with those guys they’re just private discussions right now,” Tucker said. “I don’t have any news.”Related Michigan State football stories:Spartans in the NFL: Joe Bachie makes NFL debut with Philadelphia EaglesWhat to watch for Michigan State football on early signing dayESPN recruiting director credits Mel Tucker for ‘exceptional job’Up Next for Michigan State: Losses and cancellations make for rough month for MarylandMichigan State RB Jordon Simmons rushes for career high after missing two games

Michigan State is without a key member of its secondary and may not get him back. Redshirt sophomore cornerback Chris Jackson is no longer with the team as the Spartans (2-5) close the regular season on Saturday (7:30 p.m., BTN) at Maryland (2-3). “Chris hasn’t been with the team and I really don’t anticipate him being back with the team this season,” Michigan State coach Mel Tucker said on Tuesday afternoon. He returned to play against Northwestern and Ohio State before being out again last week in Michigan State’s 39-24 loss at Penn State. With Jackson out, Michigan State will be shorthanded in the secondary at Maryland.

NEW YORK – A decade after publishing his memoir “Decoded,” Jay-Z is forming a more lasting partnership with the book industry. Roc Nation, the entertainment company founded by the rapper, is starting an imprint with Random House called Roc Lit 101. In a joint announcement Tuesday, Random House and Roc Nation promised “books at the dynamic intersection of entertainment and genre-defying literature." Future releases will include a book by Meek Mill on “criminal justice and survival,” memoirs by rappers Yo Gotti and Fat Joe and fantasy fiction from rapper Lil Uzi Vert, along with everything from cookbooks to children's stories. Roc Lit 101 will be led by Chris Jackson, the publisher and editor-in-chief of the Random House imprint One World and a recent recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Center for Fiction; and Jana Fleishman, executive vice president of Roc Nation.

NEW YORK – Author James McBride and editor Chris Jackson were among those honored Thursday night by the Center for Fiction. Jackson, whose authors range from Ta-Nehisi Coates to Bryan Stevenson, was given the Medal for Editorial Excellence Award. Jackson runs the One World imprint of Penguin Random House. The Center for Fiction awarded its First Novel Prize to Raven Leilani for “Luster,” the story of a young Black woman's affair with a married, middle-aged white man. Finalists included this year's Booker Prize winner, Douglas Stuart's “Shuggie Bain.”

EAST LANSING – Michigan State will feature a depleted secondary for Saturday’s game against Indiana. Live updates: Michigan State takes on No. Michigan State is missing six total players who started at least one game this season. Michigan State athletics releases weekly COVID-19 testing numbers but they’re not sport specific. “There’s really nothing we can talk about there.”Related Michigan State football stories:Michigan State missing trio of starting defensive backs vs. IndianaIndiana QB Michael Penix Jr. presents ‘talented’ and ‘tough’ challenge for Michigan StateMichigan State athletics reports rise in positive COVID-19 resultsMichigan State vs. Indiana: Scouting report, predictionMichigan State to honor George Perles with block ‘S’ helmets vs. Indiana

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Michigan State is attempting to win back-to-back road games and will apparently do so without four players who have started at least one game this season. Wide receiver Tre Mosley, tight end Matt Dotson, center Matt Allen and cornerback Chris Jackson were not dressed for the Spartans (1-1) in warmups before Saturday’s game (noon, ESPN) at Iowa (0-2). Allen traveled but didn’t dress against the Wolverines and Michigan State coach Mel Tucker on Tuesday said he was “banged up.” It’s unclear why Jackson and Dotson are apparently unavailable. Live updates: Michigan State back on the road at IowaMichigan State athletics releases weekly COVID-19 testing numbers but they’re not sport specific. Carrick and Bueter were both dressed for warmups at Iowa.

Iowa 49, Michigan State 714:44: If you’re not out raking leaves yet, Michigan State and Iowa continue to trade punts. Iowa 42, Michigan State 73rd Quarter6:18: Michigan State and Iowa trade 3-and-outs. Iowa 42, Michigan State 78:47: The good feelings don’t last long for Michigan State. Iowa 42, Michigan State 710:06: Michigan State appeared to start the second half in disaster by allowing an Iowa scoop and score. Iowa 21, Michigan State 014:16: In danger of things getting out of hand here for Michigan State.

The undefeated Titans are healing up from the NFL’s first COVID-19 outbreak. DeCastro will miss his third game of the season after sustaining an abdominal injury last week against Philadelphia. Johnson, Pittsburgh’s second-leading receiver, is out because of a back injury suffered on a punt return last week. Cincinnati also will be missing starting defensive tackle D.J. Eagles: RT Lane Johnson, WR DeSean Jackson, WR Alshon Jeffery, CB Avonte Maddox, S Marcus Epps, LB Duke Riley, QB Nate Sudfeld.

Malcolm Butler intercepted two passes, the second he returned 68 yards, and both set up short touchdowns for Tennessee. “They were ready to go and at the same time we beat ourselves,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said. Allen's pass went off Andre Roberts' hands right to Butler, and he returned the interception 29 yards to the Bills 16. Tennessee led 21-10 at halftime after Tannehill ran in from 10 yards seconds before the half. Safety Micah Hyde denied the Bills got caught looking ahead to the defending Super Bowl champs.

Jeudy is active for the Bucs game as Denver quarterback Jeff Driskel makes his first start while Drew Lock recovers from a shoulder injury. Cardinals: QB Brett Hundley, WR Christian Kirk, RB Eno Benjamin, OL Mason Cole, OL Josh Miles, DL Leki Fotu. ___CHICAGO AT ATLANTABears: CB Duke Shelley, OG Arlington Hambright, NT Daniel McCullers, WR RIley Ridley, OLB Trevis GipsonFalcons: WR Julio Jones, CB A.J. Browns: WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, CB Greedy Williams, LB Jacob Phillips, Olivier Vernon, Evan Brown and WR Rashard Higgins. Brown, CB Chris Jackson OLB Derick Roberson, C Aaron Brewer, TE Geoff Swaim, DT Matt DickersonVikings: WR Tajaé Sharpe, WR K.J.

The environmental footprint of a private jet is also much greater than that of a commercial plane. "Private jets are similar to commercial jets except they fly with less people, so therefore the footprint (per person) is much higher," Gilliam explained. "Private jets consume 10 times more per person than commercial jets," she said. To maintain a high level of much-needed protection, we provided them with a private jet flight," he posted on Twitter. "You expect them to travel private, but that clashes with their mission to help save the planet," Fitzwilliam told CNN.