Kaye Fiorello / Facebook Kind-Hearted State Trooper Rescues Suffering Dog on Side of the Highway, Ends Up Adopting Her The poor dog was overheated, had a broken pelvis and internal injuries, and looked like she was on death's doorstep. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 30, 2022
Cherry Hill Police Department / Facebook Community Throws Huge Celebration for 94-Year-Old Crossing Guard Who Served for 57 Years The 94-year-old who had spent nearly six decades as a local fixture promised them they hadn't seen the last of her yet. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 28, 2022
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve / Facebook screen shot 'Most Heartwarming Story of the Day': Dog Lost for a Week Found Yelping at Bottom of Pit in Nat'l Park Based on her condition, it appears that she could have spent most or all of that time stuck in the crevasse. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 17, 2022
Bushel 'n A Peck Photography / Facebook 27 Years After Dropping Out of High School, He Was 'Led by God' to Get Diploma After nearly three decades away from school, the task was daunting - but he had a dedicated support system to get him through. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 10, 2022
Rick Karle WVTM 13 / Facebook Couple Stuns Uber Driver with Free Ticket to Garth Brooks Concert, Credits God for Timing An Alabama Uber driver got the surprise of a lifetime while giving a couple a ride to a Garth Brooks concert. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 10, 2022
@wrikent3500 / Twitter screen shot Amazon Driver Saves Elderly Woman with Dementia After She Wandered Away from Home The Amazon driver, Wilmar, sees his act as a neighborly gesture, simply acting as part of a caring community. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 9, 2022
Facebook screenshot /Faithwire 700+ People Accept Jesus Christ as Savior During Franklin Graham 3-Day Event The tour initially was set for two years ago, but it was canceled amid growing fears of the coronavirus pandemic. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 8, 2022
@mikeroweworks / Twitter 'Dirty Jobs' Host Mike Rowe Walks Into Barbershop for Haircut, What the Stylist Did Left Him Smiling Both hair and quips were flying when a shaggy Mike Rowe went into a barbershop in Charlotte, North Carolina. By Jack Davis, The Western Journal June 2, 2022
WJAR-TV screen shot 'Angel' Customer Leaves Giant Tip for Single Mom Having Terrible Morning The couple ordered some salads and sandwiches and their bill came out to a modest $48.17 - but the tip they left was so much more. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 1, 2022
The Wild Animal Sanctuary / Facebook 22 Bears Rescued from Barbaric Bile Trade in South Korea Now Living Their Best Lives in Colorado The bears went from metal bars, cramped quarters and dog food to 234 acres of dirt, grass and trees and plenty of berries, eggs and fish. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal May 30, 2022
Rebecca Gilbert Medina / Facebook Therapy Chicken Becomes Fan Favorite for Residents at Assisted Living Center: 'She's So Sweet' When Willow Wind activities director Becky Medina added Gracie to her flock, she realized this bird was special. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal May 27, 2022
Nathan Howard/Getty Images Two Military Moms Take a Break from Training to Help Tackle Formula Shortage in Incredible Way The mothers, who have their own infant children, donated milk to families facing the baby formula shortage. By Andrew Jose, The Western Journal May 16, 2022
WBZ-TV / screen shot Dog Missing for 11 Years Finally Makes It Home Just in Time to Comfort Grieving Family Marzena Niejadlik could hardly believe that her little dog Rex had been found all these years later. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal April 30, 2022
Salem Fire Department / Facebook screen shot Fire Department Gets Special Note and Donation from Boy: 'The Smallest Gesture Can Mean the World' Jackson Gilchrist said that he learned about first responders' jobs at school and was touched by their dedication. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal April 18, 2022
@alli_marois_ / TikTok screen shot Woman Asks US Fire Stations to Help Honor Retired Firefighter Dad, Receives Overwhelming Response Alli Marois wanted to do something special to honor her firefighter father's 38 years of service after he chose to retire. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal April 18, 2022
Lite 92 / Facebook Dog Stood Up at Valentine's Adoption Meet-and-Greet Finally Finds Home After 225 Days at Shelter The shelter staged a themed meet-and-greet where he could find the love of his life and finally land a forever home - but nobody showed up. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal April 16, 2022
Columbia Fire & Rescue, Tennessee / Facebook screen shot Mother Gives Birth at 25 Weeks, First Responders Save Baby's Life: 'They Are a Blessing God Sent' The baby spent her first several months at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital's NICU, but she kept fighting. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal April 16, 2022
Joshua Broome / Facebook Former Porn Star Finds Jesus During Easter Service; Now He's a Pastor: 'That Moment Changed My Life' Now, Broome regularly travels to speak about his experiences and the redemption and fulfillment that Christ offers. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal April 16, 2022
Palm Bay Police Department / Facebook screen shot Video: Officer Rescues Elderly, Exhausted Dog Stuck in Mud Along Florida Canal Officer Carrol evaluated the situation, and he and others on the scene confirmed that the dog was, indeed, quite stuck. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal March 24, 2022
Richmond Animal Care and Control / Facebook screen shot Clever Teacher Gives Students Adorable Writing Assignment to Help Pets Find Their Forever Homes To make the project a little more real for the second-graders, an adorable, adoptable puppy ambassador visited their class. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal March 23, 2022