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Parent Handles Her Daughter's Bullying In a Unique Way [VIDEO + POLL]

Amy Austin — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:07:18 +0000

Some of you know that I despise bullying. I’ve often talked about how my daughter suffered from bulling in elementary and middle school. Bullying has destroyed so many lives that may never recover. If you think that’s an over statement, you would be wrong! Very wrong. When I came across this story today, I knew [...]

Mom Forces Stepdaughter to Wear Thrift Store Clothes for Being a Bully

Donald Deane — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:53:58 +0000

We've seen parents use unique methods to punish kids in the past -- through Facebook and by making them carry signs on busy streets, for example. But a Utah woman punished her stepdaughter in the most creative way yet by forcing her to wear ill-fitting thrift store clothing for being a bully.

Homeless Girl Overcomes Odds to Be Named High School Valedictorian

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:10:03 +0000

Homework was never easy for Chelesa Fearce — mostly because she didn’t have a home to do it in. Chelesa was recently named valedictorian at Charles Drew High School in Clayton County, Georgia, even though she was homeless for most of her high school career and was forced to spend some nights sleeping in her [...]

Lindale Native Miranda Lambert Pays Tribute to Husband Blake Shelton's Home State After Tornado Tragedies [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:56:07 +0000

The recent tornadoes that struck Oklahoma have been devastating for everyone. Especially for people who hail from Oklahoma or have some sort of ties to it. Lindale native Miranda Lambert is one of those people, as her hubby Blake Shelton hails from the state and the couple now call it their home. Miranda joined her [...]

Ali Dee Makes Her Coach's and Cowboy's Debut Tonight

Buddy Logan — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:52:37 +0000

How does Ali Dee find the time? Between reality shows (CMT Women, The Bachelor), a fashion line (Ali Dee Collection), a recent overseas USO tour, her television jobs with Fox Sports Championship Bull Riding and Dallas Mavericks, she sure knows how to make a dude feel unproductive. And tonight you can catch her live when [...]

Bright Spots + Sweet Moments in the Midst of Tragedy in Oklahoma [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:11:02 +0000

In the midst of tragedy and dark times, like the devastation in Moore, Okla., there can be some bright spots. These bright spots or moments, get you through the craziness and sadness and give you hope and the will to overcome and be stronger for it. Such is the case in Moore, Okla., where [...]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Texas [UPDATED 7:12 p.m.]

Lucky Larry — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:05:33 +0000

7:14 P.M. UPDATE: The National Weather Service has extended its severe thunderstorm warning for Cherokee, Nacogdoches, Rusk and Smith Counties until 8:15 p.m. tonight. 6:23 P.M. UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Smith and Cherokee Counties until 7 p.m. A severe thunderstorm warning has also been issued for Gregg, Harrison, Nacogdoches, [...]

Oklahoma's Country Stars Send Messages to Those Hit by Moore Tornado

Billy Dukes — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:15:11 +0000

Monday's (May 20) devastating tornado in Moore, Okla. touched the hearts of country music's biggest stars, and more than a few were left worrying about friends and family they knew in the area. The state is home to some of the biggest names in country music -- Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, Vince Gill and Blake Shelton are just a few who have roots there, with one superstar having grown up in Moore.

Deadly Oklahoma Tornado Was More Powerful than an Atomic Bomb

Dave Goldman — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:46:09 +0000

A number of meteorologists contacted by the Associated Press have determined the energy produced by Monday’s massive killer tornado dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima. Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. That killed some 24 people. Meteorologists used real time measurements to [...]

Tweet by Preacher John Piper After Oklahoma Tornado Meets Major Backlash

Chase Colston — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:44:53 +0000

Preacher and author John Piper, best known as the leader of DesiringGod and author of many best-selling Christian books, has met criticism of Internet-sized proportions after a post on Twitter yesterday. Following the aftermath of the Moore, Okla., tornado that killed at least 24 on Monday — children among them — Piper posted this on [...]

Donations Sites in East Texas to Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Leslie Reynolds — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:29:04 +0000

Many families in Oklahoma were left with absolutely nothing after Monday's devastating tornado. It's times like this when we come together as one and help our neighbors in need. Here's a list of locations accepting all kinds of donations here in East Texas. We will continue to update you as we hear of more, and if you know of any donation locations, let us know!

Death Toll Revised from 51 to 24 After Oklahoma Tornado [UPDATED + VIDEO]

Chase Colston — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:40:40 +0000

The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including seven children. A spokeswoman says she believes some victims were counted twice in the early chaos of the storm. Authorities said initially that as many as 51 people were dead, including 20 children. More than 120 people have been treated at hospitals, including about 50 children.

Veteran Reporter Has Emotional Breakdown While Covering Oklahoma Tornado

Donald Deane — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:33:56 +0000

Dozens of people including children were killed after a massive tornado tore a swath of destruction through an area outside Oklahoma City yesterday. In fact, it was such a terrible scene that local KFOR reporter Lance West broke down while reporting the news. The Emmy-winning newsman was on the scene reporting on how children were [...]

Canadian Butchers 'The Star Spangled Banner' [VIDEO]

Lucky Larry — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:05:22 +0000

Over the past few years celebrities here in the U.S. have come under fire for mispronouncing or replacing a couple of words while performing “The Star Spangled Banner” but nothing comes close to the performance from a Canadian singer over the weekend. Canadian jazz singer, Alexis Normand, performed the national anthem before an international hockey [...]

Oklahoma Tornado Survivor Reunites with Trapped Dog During Live Interview

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:04:47 +0000

Even in the face of unspeakable tragedy, miracles can occur. While giving an interview after her Moore, Oklahoma home was ravaged by the horrific tornado that touched down on Monday, Barbara Garcia was discussing how her dog, Tito, was somewhere in the rubble. Suddenly in a dramatic moment, the dog emerged in the middle of [...]

Aftermath of Oklahoma Tornado in Photos

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:54 +0000

A massive tornado touched down just south of Oklahoma City on Monday, killing dozens.

At least seven of those killed were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore. The twister, which measured 2 miles at one point, has been given a preliminary classification of an EF-4 tornado (winds of 166 to 200 mph), according to weather officials.

Horrific Oklahoma Tornado Captured in Several Raw Videos

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:21:38 +0000

The country continues to pray for and help the people devastated by the massive tornado that touched down in Oklahoma on Monday, killing dozens.

How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma

Chris Kissel — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000

A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties. To see how you can help those affected, see the list below. This list will continue to be updated. The Oklahoma City Red Cross You can donate to the Oklahoma City Red Cross now. [...]

College Student Fakes Own Kidnapping to Hide Failing Grade

Donald Deane — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:26:58 +0000

Nobody likes sharing bad report cards with parents, but one college student in Atlanta gets high marks for creativity by faking his own kidnapping to hide a failing grade. According to officials, 19-year-old Aftab Aslam texted his parents about a kidnapping, then went camping for a week in an undeveloped area in Forsyth County. Aslam [...]

Really Pat Robertson? Really?! [VIDEO + POLL]

Amy Austin — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:15:32 +0000

Pat, Pat, Pat. Pat Robertson has opened his mouth and inserted his foot on this one. The television-evangelist caused some waves in a recent interview. The subject – adultery and forgiveness. The interview was part of a viewer question segment on “the 700 club” Robertson’s his daily news and talk show which airs on local [...]