Good News Notes: “First graders at an Alabama elementary school are being hailed as heroes for taking quick action to help their teacher during a medical emergency. “It was scary for me because I knew that they were going to have to see something probably that they didn’t need to,” said Tracy Hodges, a first-grade teacher at…
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Clowns Without Borders takes laughter to conflict zones
Good News Notes: “Born in 1993 from the belief that laughter can ease pain, Clowns Without Borders International sends jokesters, mimes and circus specialists to refugee camps, conflict zones and sites of historical tragedies around the world. Performances have taken place at schools, town squares, ferry terminals, bus stops, beaches and underground shelters, said Naomi Shafer,…
Willie McDonald hailed as a hero for saving lives during Jonesboro tornado
Good News Notes: “Willie McDonald and his family were on their way to his cousin’s house when the tornado touched down in Jonesboro. The EF-3 ripped through several businesses in town including Academy Sports & Outdoors. Willie’s quick thinking and courage is credited with saving several lives. ‘We were on Race Street at the red…
Officer presented with Medal of Bravery for heroism in hotel fire
Good News Notes: “Officer Justin Lancaster was presented with the Medal of Bravery at the Jackson Town Council meeting on Tuesday, February 18. The commendation stems from an incident on November 18, 2019, when Officer Lancaster responded to a late-night fire at the Rusty Parrot Lodge. Lancaster arrived at the scene ahead of fire and…