April is National Donate Life Month, a time to raise awareness for organ donation.
Rather than evil genius, the antics of Braden Strowthers and his crew of two are more like criminally-minded versions of Laurel and Hardy.
Symaria Glenn's family made the decision to donate her organs after she died and ended up saving five people's lives. One of them was the life of her father.
A good memoir should be more than an autobiography and less than a confessional but contain elements of both. As a reader, I am less interested in being overwhelmed with family trauma and pathos except when it informs the greater tale being told. Quite often, it is the memoirs that feature an excess of pathos More
The 35-year-old actress donated one of her kidneys to her best friend Gomez, 31, back in 2017, though their once-bright friendship ultimately devolved. The once-besties were said to be 'feuding' at one point before they ultimately reconciled in 2023. Raisa appeared on The Art of Kindness podcast with Robert Peterpaul, where she was asked what her biggest act of kindness was
Out in West Texas, a pair of aspiring novelists and enterprising small-town newspaper owners, Barbara Brannon and Kay Ellington, were dismayed by the number of publications that were dropping book sections, cutting critics, and otherwise decimating literary coverage, especially in the Lone Star State. By the 2010s, “93 percent of the state’s newspapers offer no […]
An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper transitioned from traffic detail to life-saving measures when he encountered a gunshot victim this past winter.
Amidst the chaos of a bustling Mexican motorway, a poignant scene unfolded that showcased the remarkable bond between humans and animals. A courageous woman, fueled by an unwavering sense of empathy and a profound love for all living creatures, embarked on a perilous mission to rescue a stranded dog from the throes of danger. The air thick with the symphony of honking horns and revving engines, she faced the daunting task with determination etched upon her features, her heart beating
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — A Pittsburg woman is dead following a car crash Saturday evening. It happened just after 9:00 p.m. on K-3 at mile marker 1 - also known as 630th Avenue in Girard. The Kansas Highway Patrol says a vehicle driven by Ann Marie Edgett, 53, was traveling northbound when it went off []
Stray animals are abundant, especially in other countries. Their plight is heartbreaking and that is why stories like this one are incredibly inspirational. While on vacation, Amy and her close friend expected a typical trip filled with sightseeing and enjoyment. However, their plans changed dramatically when they encountered a desperate stray dog seeking help. The pup came up to them and gently pleaded for pets and medical care. Amy immediately felt a connection with the dog, whose pitiful...
"Sometimes you start a book and never end it" - a day in the life of 911
She was among the first to ever officially work for Doorway, which supports young homeless people across Nuneaton and Bedworth