Matt A.J. / Flickr Franklin Graham Delivers Powerful Christmas Message for Those Who Are Afraid and Discouraged 'I want people to know that God has not forgotten them and God loves them very very much.' By Erin Coates, The Western Journal December 16, 2020
21st Theater Sustainment Command / Facebook Army Sergeant Risks Life To Save Driver Moments Before She Feared Car Would Burst Into Flames While the situation was dangerous, Ehiarinmwian did everything correctly and acted swiftly to save the man's life. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal December 16, 2020
@NRA / YouTube screen shot Watch NRA Santa Delivers Nerf Guns to 4-Year-Old After Anti-Gun Santa Ruined Christmas After a mall Santa decided to play some Nerf gun control with a 4-year-old's request, the National Rifle Association came to the rescue. By C. Douglas Golden, The Western Journal December 15, 2020
USA Today via Apple News / Facebook screen shot Santa Helps Fulfill Age 7 Girl's Christmas Wish To See Best Friend Again Shortly after Nyla moved away and to a new school, both girls started remote learning, and the lack of in-person relationships was tough. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal December 12, 2020
Chick-fil-A Athens/Atlanta Highway / Facebook Chick-fil-A Spreads Holiday Cheer with Nearly 500,000 Christmas Lights Dubbed the 'Lights of Athens' by Clark, the location has become somewhat of a local legend, and it's dazzling whether you drive or fly by. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal December 11, 2020
Moriah Wells / Facebook screen shot Widower Purchases $208 Gift Card from Dunkin' To Honor Late Wife, Pays for Cars Behind Him Good on this father-and-son duo, doing acts of kindness together and spreading cheer in memory of a loved one. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal December 9, 2020
Localish Inspire / Facebook screen shot Dunkin' Throws Birthday Party for Their Favorite 81-Year-Old Customer in Parking Lot Walker used to be a regular at Peet's Coffee, but that changed earlier this year when he gave Dunkin' a try and knew something was different. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal December 9, 2020
The Voice / Twitter screen shot 'That Was God Answering My Prayers': Gwen Stefani Left in Tears by Carter Rubin's Touching 'Voice' Performance Rubin's latest performance had judges, family and complete strangers in tears with his beautiful rendition of 'Rainbow Connection.' By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal December 8, 2020
Dale Quesnel / Facebook screen shot Deputy Helps Woman Buy Diapers for Nieces Instead of Issuing Her Speeding Ticket The deputy decided not to give the woman a ticket - one that she knew she deserved - but decided to give her something else. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal December 7, 2020
KGW News / YouTube video Gas Station Attendant Blown Away After Anonymous Customer Buys Him Vehicle Rowe had been needing a new set of wheels and was working to get a $2,000 loan so he could purchase a 1998 Ford Explorer. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal December 7, 2020
Continental Manor / Facebook screen shot Nursing Home Residents Have a Blast Going 'Deer Hunting' Inside Using Toy Guns A video shows a lineup of foam-blaster-wielding hunters seated in their wheelchairs, firing on three 'deer' darting in and out of the trees. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal December 7, 2020
KTHV / Facebook screen shot Here's How a Physical Therapist Helped This Tiny Paralyzed Puppy The doctor determined that the puppy's inability to walk was due to the harsh conditions she had been kept in. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal December 5, 2020
Chickfila / YouTube screen shot Chick-fil-A's Heartwarming Short Film Reminds Us All How 1 Person Can Make a Difference This year, Sam is back, and off on another adventure as she learns to spark joy and bring happiness to her small, dark town. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal December 4, 2020
Humane Society for Greater Savannah / Facebook 'This Has Never Happened': Every Single Dog Adopted from Shelter Hundreds of people have shared and commented on the post, many sharing photos of their canine companions that came from that very shelter. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal December 4, 2020
The Maltby Cafe / Facebook screen shot Cafe on Brink of Shutdown Gets 'Miracle' After Community Comes Together To Save Landmark The rent was coming up, as was the $10,000 bill for her employees' health care premiums, and the owner felt beaten. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal December 3, 2020
Good Morning America via Police Lives Matter: Missouri / Facebook Police Officer Adopts Little Girl He Helped Save from Abusive Home Their time with Kaila was precious, as they never knew what the next day would hold and whether or not her family would reclaim her. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal December 3, 2020
Hampton Lumber / Facebook Story Behind Trees Planted To Form Smiley Face on Highway Hillside Locals and regular visitors know to look for the cute attraction every year, and it continues to make people smile. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal December 2, 2020
WESH 2 News / YouTube screen shot Amazon Driver Runs Into Burning Home To Save Life of Elderly Man Trapped Inside When Campbell got there an elderly man was still trapped inside, apparently unaware of the blaze steadily consuming the home. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal December 2, 2020
Erin Gross / Facebook screen shot Watch: Retiring Police Officer Fights Back Tears as Daughter Gives Final Call The clip shows him radioing in, logging out and then thanking his brothers and sisters on the force and wishing them the best. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal December 1, 2020
Daily Mail via British Armed Forces News / Facebook D-Day Vet Recreates 1944 Photo with Belgian Boy He Befriended During WWII In 1944, he spent time in Peer, Belgium, and was in a photo taken outside a bakery with several others, including a young Belgian boy. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal November 30, 2020
Tia Dufour / Flickr Pro Boxer's Rags-to-Riches Tale: 'Trump Taught Me How To Act Like a Champion' William Capudoni was once on the brink of homelessness. Then Donald Trump offered him a job and everything changed. By Michael Austin, The Western Journal November 29, 2020