I bought the bag because it reminded me of my mother — classic leather, faintly scented with lilac and memories. But when I reached into the side pocket, my fingers touched something smooth and cool. Under the kitchen light, I saw it clearly — a crescent shape, soft and anatomical, with an unused adhesive strip….
It began with a simple request on a difficult day. My mother, who had been at work since dawn, called home and asked if my sister and I could bring her some lunch. We scoured our nearly empty kitchen, finding just enough to make a small salad. We brought it to her on the bus,…
When we first moved in, I barely noticed Mrs. Givens across the street. My husband, Cal, waved once or twice, then said something like, “She’s just a lonely old widow, probably bored out of her mind.” I didn’t think much of it. But lately, she’s been waving at me more. Sometimes even walking across to…
The biker who put my son in the hospital showed up again today, and I wanted to kill him. Forty-seven days. Forty-seven days since Jake, my twelve-year-old boy, got hit crossing the street. Forty-seven days in a coma. And for forty-seven days, this biker—this stranger who destroyed my life—sat in that hospital room chair like…
Natural Remedy to Alleviate Bone Pain and Boost Mental Health Bone pain and mental health issues might seem like separate problems, but they can often be interconnected. When your body is in pain, your mood takes a hit. Likewise, when your mental health is struggling, your body can feel heavier and weaker. Fortunately, nature offers…
DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WALB/Gray News) – A terrifying scene unfolded early Saturday morning in Dougherty County when an ambulance carrying emergency patients was involved in a multi-vehicle collision that left eight people injured, including a newborn baby. The crash occurred just after 7 a.m. at the busy intersection of Pine Avenue and Monroe Street, a…
The New York Jets announced on Sunday that legendary center Nick Mangold has died due to complications from kidney disease. Mangold, who played for the Jets from 2006-2016 and was a seven-time All-Pro, was 41.
Sometimes, a single act of kindness can illuminate a dark day and rekindle our faith in humanity. Today, we’re bringing you real-life stories of strangers—or those barely acquainted—offering compassion at the exact moment it was needed. Get ready for a heartwarming collection of uplifting moments. Growing up in poverty, I had many challenging experiences. When…
Human beings have long been fascinated by what happens once our time on Earth concludes. Some hold onto the belief in an afterlife or the cycle of reincarnation, whereas others see death as the final chapter of our consciousness. As science has yet to provide concrete answers, these beliefs are often shaped by personal experiences…
The rock world is mourning the loss of a true original. Marcie Free — the powerhouse vocalist behind King Kobra, Signal, and Unruly Child — has died at the age of 71. A marvel to behold Her death was confirmed on Friday by longtime friend and drummer Jay Schellen, who performed with Free in Unruly Child. A cause of death…