Good News Notes: “If you thought the NFL’s commitment to pageantry would be stifled because the NFL Draft was moved to a virtual environment, then you probably spent the first 15 minutes of the event in quite a surprised state. Roger Goodell, broadcasting live from his basement, kicked things off with some supportive words to…
Month: April 2020
Asian Otter Pups Born at Florida Jacksonville Zoo
Good News Notes: “The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has four new Asian small-clawed otter pups running around their facility. The adorable little otters — two males and two females — were born on Dec. 28 but had been kept behind the scenes with the rest of their family to give them time to grow and…
A scuba diving group is making face masks out of recycled ocean plastic
Good News Notes: “In a win-win for sea animals and humans, a scuba diving group is turning plastic water bottles that once polluted oceans into face masks for people to protect themselves against the coronavirus. The face masks are made by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), in partnership with Rash’R, a company that sells…
Robert Plant Gives Big Donation to Company Making PPE
Good News Notes: “Robert Plant is doing his part in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic by donating to a company that’s making scrubs for medical professionals on the frontlines. U.K.’s The Shuttle reports Plant donated “thousands of pounds” to MG Sportswear, a clothing manufacturer near his home in England that’s switched production from school, sport and…
Billie Eilish Adopts Her Quarantine Foster Puppy
Good News Notes: “Singer Billie Eilish has always been a huge dog lover. The 18-year-old pop star has shared lots of videos of her cuddling with shelter dogs, but during the COVID-19 quarantine, she’s become even more dedicated to helping dogs. On her Instagram story, she encouraged fans to foster dogs during their time at…
Hallmark Star Jill Wagner Welcomes First Child at 41
Good News Notes: “Actress Jill Wagner is a first-time mom! Last week, Wagner, 41, and husband David Lemanowicz welcomed a baby girl, who they named Army Gray. She weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz., and measuring 20 inches long. Jill told People magazine, ‘She was conceived on July 4 so we wanted a patriotic name and…
Lloyd Pierce focuses on basketball community, giving back during NBA hiatus
Good News Notes: “Just like the rest of us, the Hawks’ head coach has much more time at home while social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic, with the NBA suspending its season March 11. He’s holding team Zoom meetings on Sundays, hopping in more small-group meetings that are led by assistant coaches and getting game film…
Brookgreen Gardens’ Lowcountry Zoo remains open; new baby otters make their debut
Good News Notes: “The newest members of Brookgreen Gardens’ Lowcountry Zoo made their first appearance to the public on Friday. Visitors to the zoo were able to watch the new baby otters in their natural habitat. Brookgreen welcomed the North American River Otters in January, and since then, zookeepers have been treating the pups and…
Gov. Pritzker recognizes Rochelle distillery for helping out healthcare workers
Good News Notes: “During Saturday’s press briefing, Governor Pritzker gave credit to many businesses he called an example to the rest of the state. Governor Pritzker called efforts displayed at Kennay Farms “a sign of hope” in these trying times. Kennay Farms in Rochelle has been making hand sanitizer for weeks. They began selling it…
NFL news: Colin Kaepernick contributes to coronavirus relief in communities
Good News Notes: “Colin Kaepernick hasn’t been given another chance in the NFL, but that isn’t stopping him from doing charitable work off of the gridiron. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Kaepernick made a sizable donation to help the relief efforts in POC communities. In an attempt to help people of color that have been affected by…