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News Reel - 10/7/24

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Asking Grandma To Sleep Over Turns into Big Surprise      A grandchild knocks on her grandparents door after dark and requests that they be able to spend the night. Upon getting approval, several additional guests come pouring in. Is This Too Mean or Perfectly Hilarious? A trolley pub passes by a man who was pulled over by a police officer. The group decides to have a little fun at their expense. Do you think it went too far? This Pupper Is Going Through It The poor dog understands somehow that Mufasa is dead and that Simba is upset. Watch as he empathizes during this emotional scene. Officer Was in Right Place at Right Time Just two doors down conducting other business this police officer heard a cry from a young child who turned out to be autistic and struggling to get out of a pool. Opponents Cannot Stop This Determined Baller Though much shorter than the kids on the other team and without any help from his teammates, this amazing kid takes all of them on quite success...

News Reel - 9/27/24

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 Turns Out Sione Vaki Has Many Talents      In a recent press conference reporters asked about the rumors of Sione's singing voice, asking for a sample song and he delivered. Memphis Man Saves Two Very Small Children While walking to his car, this kind stranger heard a distressed cry from a young one at a nearby house. Upon further investigation they had been abandoned and needed help. Groundskeeper Jumps Into Pool to Save Homeowner This 83 year old man was working by the pool when he suffered a stroke and fell in. Though still conscious his body would not cooperate so his dogs alerted the groundskeeper to the situation. Community Rallies Around Mother Who Lost All Four Limbs It was supposed to be a routine kidney stone surgery but it turned into a devastating case of sepsis requiring her arms and legs to be amputated. Watch how this community responds. Warning: Video Only Six Seconds but Cuteness Overload is Probable A momma cat with her kitten giving all the kisses...

News Reel - 9/10/24

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High School Football Team Protects Middle Schooler from Kidnapping As they were preparing for practice a little kid from the nearby middle school came running onto the field asking for help, with a grown man close behind. These heroes were not going to sit idle and came to the boys aid. Young Men Assist Elderly Woman with Mobility Issues Caught in the Rain Sometimes its just pure kindness and common courtesy that can mean the world to others. This elderly woman who already struggled to get around found herself stuck in the mud and rain, only to receive some unexpected help. How To Take Care of Your Delivery Drivers This home owner knows what to do to keep his delivery drivers happy as this is not the first time that he made someone's day and got to hear about it on the doorbell cam. He Finally Got to Meet the Baby He Saved 58 Years Ago Dave Hickman found a newborn baby when he was hunting and only 14 years old. With the help of his grandfather the two of them got her medical care a...

The Trash Boys Are a True Teasure

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While most teens are enjoying sleeping in over the summer, siblings Andre Willis and Drevian Arrington want no part of it. Instead they decided to start a business that would help their community, Garfield Heights. Each morning starts with a daily affirmation to get themselves in the right state of mind. Then a patrol begins where the two boys pick up litter on the streets around them. This part of the job is free and when asked about it Andre stated, "It just looks a lot better. Cleaner. Feels better. And its our home." Well neighbors have noticed so perhaps this part of the work doubles as a marketing campaign of sorts. Drevian & Andre hard at work Their flyer lists their paid services which includes taking your trashcans to the curb the day before trash day and yard clean-up listing both a weekly and a monthly rate depending on your budget. Their primary demographic tends to be the elderly who can no longer easily get around, much less haul two large & heavy conta...

News Reel - 7/30/24

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Could You Keep A Secret This Big? Grandmother holding a newborn grandchild is suddenly met with a secret that was kept from her during the entire pregnancy. The A-Team Pulled Over by Police Don't you love it when a plan comes together? Forgiveness & Grace on Full Display, Judge Brought to Tears Victim pleas to judge for leniency and alternative punishment for man who killed her significant other in car crash. Little One Corrects Grandpa  This tiny bundle of cuteness does not like the way in which her grandpa reacts to her sermon, telling him how to properly act instead. Guy Fires Up Generator For Elderly Neighbors During a recent hurricane this thoughtful and concerned man takes his generator over to his elderly neighbors to make sure their power stays on to power their medical devices. Click here for video Surviving Explosion & Walking Through Fire Racecar driver endures horrific 140 MPH crash and lives to talk about it.

News Reel - 7/29/24

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 A Tough Lesson In Parenting Are you humble enough to listen to your children when you are in the wrong? Watch this amazing story and let us know how you would have reacted. Another Heartwarming Gesture from Jimmy Darts In typical Jimmy fashion he purchases 20+ tacos from a street vendor, tips them $500, then proceeds to handout the tacos to the homeless in the nearby area. The Definition of Above "and Beyond." Watch as this little girl runs well past the finish line in her enthusiasm to win... Hilarious and Legendary Dad at Trampoline Park While all other adults sit bored watching their kids, this man zip lines in hilarious fashion to embarrass his family. You're Never Too Old to Have Fun This elderly woman has a playful relationship with the produce clerk in her local supermarket. Watch the two of them interact like kids in the schoolyard. Good Boy Finds Missing Elderly Woman A struggling 73 year old with dimension gets lost leaving her daughters home. This K9 finds her...

News Reel - 12/24/23

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Medical Students Understand the Power of  Baby Shark Song Sometimes caring for a patient calls for an impromptu song. God bless these medical students for comforting this scared little guy before surgery! Teaching Financial Literacy, A Wonderful Idea Kindergarten teacher Allera Padgett teaches her students about financial responsibility using weekly pay checks, bills like rent that are due, and bonuses for excellence. Wish this was more common throughout the school system. And The Blind Shall Run Track With the help of a sighted male runner this blind female athlete sets a record in her event and shows viewers just how much the human race is capable of! Not Something You Can Bring to Show & Tell She had a bright idea for show & tell but mom got suspicious and had to investigate. Watch and see what this little girl decided to stow in her backpack for the trip to school. Literal Good Samaritan Helps Man on Side of Road A literal embodiment of a Good Samaritan, this woman noti...

News Reel - 12/18/23

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 In case you missed any of these top stories from December 18th, feel free to check them out and be Uplifted by them. Widower With Seven Kids Nate Eaton (East Idaho News) with the help of an anonymous donor only known as Secret Santa continues the tradition of blessing local families in need. This particular family lost their mom leaving dad as a widower raising 7 kids on his own. May this just be one of many blessings to come after suffering such a great loss.  Never Had A Birthday Party Before Overwhelmed with emotions but mostly gratitude, this eight year old is greeted by his classmates who sing Happy Birthday in Spanish as he enters the classroom. The significance is that he has never had a birthday celebration before due to his impoverished circumstances. Discovering the Joy of Giving Inspired by Secret Santa reports on the popular CBS segment called On the Road with Steve Hartman, a Phoenix class and their teacher put together a club to help out their local community. S...

An Action, Not Just A Title

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 My dad taught me at an early age that we can "minister" to people from any position in life. This struck me impactfully since my brain really only processed the job of ministering to others as belonging to pastors. They guys in robes who had dedicated their lives to educating and counseling those of us that were members of their congregation just seemed the natural order of things. But my dad didn't just say these words, he lived them. I watched as he took care of neighbors, soccer athletes, youth group kids, college and singles groups, co-workers, and even perfect strangers. If he saw someone with a need, even if it was just a smile, he was there to deliver it to them. Walking & Talking with Opal The sanitation worker in this news article must have been raised in a similar environment. Here he is caught on a Ring Camera by the elderly lady's daughter, who tearfully watches this kind man, minister to her mom Opal. During a previous visit to the house to collect t...

First Class Gentleman

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      SkyWest flight attendant Laura Failner witnessed and captured a moment of kindness on her flight home from Washington. As an elderly woman entered the plane looking for he seat it was obvious that her frail 94 year old body struggled with getting around especially in such tight quarters. Additionally she was clearly confused with the row and seating arrangements and her face caught the eye of a first class passenger who flagged Laura down and said, "can you please get her and put her in my seat, and will take hers?!"      Failner did as requested to the amazement and gratitude of the confused lady. She was so touched at the gesture she not only hugged her knight in shining armor, she stated, "Never in my 94 years has someone done that for me. thank you young man!" Tears of joy flowed and the thoughtful act of one passenger changed the entire attitude of all on board.  Giving up what you have for the benefit of others is at the core of a ser...