Good News Notes: “Each stop in Mike Conley’s journey made an impact on the man he would become. Arkansas, where he was born and raised. Indianapolis, where he was schooled. Ohio, where he played his college ball. Memphis, where he became one of the NBA’s best. And Utah, where he has found a new home….
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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…
Arkansas firefighter’s life saved after car crash leads doctors to shocking discovery
Good News Notes: “”After being taken to two hospitals, doctors revealed the true cause of his dizziness: Three malignant tumors were found on his brain and another on his kidney.”Last month, a Faulkner County firefighter was rear-ended while he was at a stop waiting to merge. Little did he know the unfortunate crash would save…
Foodbank works to reduce food insecurity
Good News Notes: “On any given day, the Arkansas Foodbank warehouse is hustling and bustling. Everyone there has one common goal to feed as many hungry Arkansans as possible.” “There are so many in need. There are so many that just lack those few extra meals each month and we want to close that gap,”…
Former homeless man gets apartment with cash saved from trash pick up program
Good News Notes: “When Little Rock started paying homeless people to pick up the city’s trash in April, the program was only ever supposed to last for six months.” “But Mayor Frank Scott Jr’s decision to extend it until September 2020 gave Roy enough time to save for a home.” “According to Canvas Community, the…
Local Man Spreads Kindness Through The River Valley With Positive Yard Signs
Good News Notes: “A Van Buren man is spreading love and kindness through the River Valley with positive yard signs.” “In a matter of weeks, word of Swaim’s mission spread and the demand for signs blew up.” “He originally intended to put out just 40 signs but that number has grown to 1,100.” Read the…
Act of kindness turns into not-just-shoes giveaway for Arkansans
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2019/aug/11/act-of-kindness-turns-into-not-just-sho-1/?news
New training program announced for Arkansas school nurses to fight opioid epidemic
https://www.localmemphis.com/news/local-in-ar/new-training-program-announced-for-arkansas-school-nurses-to-fight-opioid-epidemic/
Support Group Started To Help Grieving Families
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2019/apr/21/support-group-started-help-grieving-families/?threerivers
American Red Cross Giving Away Smoke Alarms
https://www.4029tv.com/article/american-red-cross-giving-away-smoke-alarms/27203200