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Jamarques Lawrence Announces Transfer From Nebraska To Rhode Island, Hammond Requests NLI Release | ABC6
URI landing a big addition out of the transfer portal Tuesday while also losing a commitment from an incoming recruit.
Nebraska transfer Jamarques Lawrence announcing his commitment to transfer from Nebraska to Rhode Island. The 6’3” guard averaging 6.9 points and 2.5 assists per game this past winter in 34 games for the Cornhuskers. He brings two years of eligibility with him to Kingston.
First commitment out of the transfer portal tonight for #URI (via IG).
Former Nebraska guard Jamarques Lawrence is coming to Kingston.
Averaged 6.9 points & 2.5 assists per game this season for the Huskers.
Two years of eligibility left for the 6’3” New Jersey native. @ABC6 pic.twitter.com/weDEUI55HX
— Nick Coit (@NCoitABC6) April 17, 2024
Later Tuesday night, 24/7 High School Hoops reporting guard Ben Hammond has requested his release from his National Letter of Intent with URI. Hammond will reportedly reopen his recruitment. Change in the program since Hammond’s commitment, including the departure of assistant coach Kenny Johnson to Georgetown (who recruited Hammond), is likely the reason for the decision.
NEWS: 2024 4⭐️ Ben Hammond tells me he’s requested a release from his NLI and will reopen his recruitment.
Hammond is a tough, crafty lead guard who has great shiftiness and burst with the ball in his hands. A good finisher around the basket and a shotmaker from the outside.… pic.twitter.com/BeUlfEoVLU
— 24/7 High School Hoops (@247HSHoops) April 17, 2024
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Rhode Island man crashes into house in Raynham after apparent medical episode
A car crashed into a home in Raynham Tuesday afternoon.
Police said they responded to a report for a vehicle that crashed into a home shortly before 1 p.m. on Broadway Street.
Officers at the scene said they found a sedan that had crashed into the lower brick portion of the home.
Investigators said a man from Rhode Island appeared to suffer from a medical episode before leaving the roadway and crashing into the home.
Police said the driver suffered non life-threatening injuries. He was transported to Boston Medical Center – South in Brockton.
Officers said the home was empty at the time of the crash.
The Raynham Building Department responded to assess the home for structural damage.
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The crash is under investigation.
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RI Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life winning numbers for Jan. 12, 2026
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 12, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Jan. 12 drawing
05-27-45-56-59, Powerball: 04, Power Play: 2
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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Jan. 12 drawing
21-23-24-28-39, Lucky Ball: 01
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Winning Numbers numbers from Jan. 12 drawing
Midday: 3-5-2-8
Evening: 4-3-6-1
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Winning Wild Money numbers from Jan. 12 drawing
05-08-09-22-30, Extra: 11
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
- Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
- Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Vincent “Vinnie” Medeiros – Newport This Week
Vincent “Vinnie” Medeiros, 72, of Newport, RI, completed his final round and stepped off the green on January 4, 2026, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center after a month-long illness surrounded by his family.
One of Vinnie’s greatest joys in life was golf, which teed off his education and early career. At 15, he began work as a caddy at Wanumetonomy Country Club in Middletown, later moving to the Pro Shop. As a result of his time there, he was awarded a full scholarship and attended Roger Williams College in Bristol, RI, with a major in History. He also attended the PGA Business School I in Florida and continued his career in the Pro Shop at Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington, RI, for five years.
After leaving the golf world, Vinnie began a long and dedicated career as a defense contractor supporting the US Navy at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC). Over a span of 43 years, he worked for four different contractors. Before his retirement in July 2025, he worked with MIKEL, Inc. as a System Engineer/Data Manager in the Acoustic Data Center (ADC) Library, where he supported information and data for Virginia and Seawolf class submarines.
Vinnie was beloved by family and friends for his sense of humor; he was a jokester, known for silly antics and his “commitment to the bit.” Those who called his landline were often greeted by his answering machine saying, “This is A1 Pizza; leave a message.” When accepting an invitation to family events, he always followed up with, “I’ll bring the chouriço pizza.”
He was an active member of his community, particularly within his neighborhood, the Fifth Ward. After 47 years of calling it home, he had woven himself into the fabric of the neighborhood. Alongside a group of fellow fifth-warder friends, he designed baseball caps for the residents of “5W” to proudly don.
Vinnie was a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend. He embodied what it means to give the shirt off his back to anyone in need without expecting or wanting recognition for his generosity. He quietly took care of the people in his life when they needed him simply because that was his nature. Vinnie was also known for his deep love and compassion for animals, especially his dogs. He could often be found strolling around King Park, enjoying the view and fresh ocean breeze with his loyal canine companion, Molly. He cherished each of his dogs and honored them through regular donations to various charities for the wellbeing of animals.
Vinnie is survived by his siblings, Virginia Dobson (Charles) of Coventry, RI; Margaret Elliott (Edward) of Portsmouth, RI; and Diane Larson (Nels) of Goose Creek, SC. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Jeffrey Dobson, Danielle Beagen, Nicolas Medeiros, Jessica DeMello, Tara Ecenarro, Sunny-Dae Larson, and Lilly Larson-Daniels, as well as 7 great-nieces and -nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Manuel P. Medeiros; his mother, Anna M. Medeiros; and his brother, Manuel V. Medeiros.
Visiting hours will be held Friday, January 9 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St, Newport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 10 at St. Augustin’s Church, corner of Carroll & Harrison Ave, Newport at 10:00 am. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Vincent’s name to the Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, RI 02842, potterleague.org/donate/ or to HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, 1085 N. Main St, Providence, RI 02904, hopehealthco.org/ways-to-give/donatenow/.
For online tributes, please visit oneillhayes.com.
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