Tulsa massacre survivor, residents push to boost Black community’s prominence, a century after killings Wednesday, October 18 by ABC News(TULSA, Okla.) -- More than 100 years after many of Tulsa's Black residents were killed and their businesses were destroyed by white rioters, the community, including a woman who survived the massacre, is still finding ways to rebuild and seek justice.Between May 31 and June... Read More.
Maui wildfire survivor recounts harrowing experience hiding behind beach drywall Monday, August 14 by ABC News(LAHAINA, Hawaii) -- A longtime Lahaina resident said he's "been through hell and back" after he and dozens of his neighbors raced through the deadly wildfires that struck the island, as they waited in the water near the shore for hours before they were... Read More.
CW Network and Roku tap ‘Survivor’, ‘American Ninja Warrior’ vets as part of upcoming ‘Fight to Survive’ Thursday, July 13 by ABC NewsRoku and CW Network announced Thursday they've joined forces for a new survival reality show.The call it "a social experiment in primitive survivalism — with a competitive twist. 17 competitors, including former Survivor, Alone, Naked and Afraid and American Ninja Warrior contestants must survive... Read More.
2023 Laurel Festival continues in downtown Brookville Wednesday, June 14 by Louise BennettBROOKVILLE—The 2023 Laurel Festival continues in downtown Brookville this week.This evening’s schedule features a Historic Walking Tour and also this year’s Relay for Life.The Jefferson County Historical Society presents the Walking Tour starting at 5:30, with David Taylor serving as the tour guide.At 5pm,... Read More.
Celebrities react to death of “iconic, beautiful, survivor” Tina Turner Wednesday, May 24 by ABC NewsWith the news that iconic performer Tina Turner died on Wednesday, May 24, at age 83 came a flood of messages from her famous fans on social media.Here are just some of the stars who shared their thoughts.What's Love Got to Do With It... Read More.
Suicide attempt survivor shares what he wants other teens to know about mental health Wednesday, May 10 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Nine months ago, near the end of August, Jonah Barrow, a high school senior, attempted to take his own life.Now, the 18-year-old from Katy, Texas, is speaking out about his survival to share a message of hope amid a mental health... Read More.
6-year-old is sole survivor after family is killed in Texas mall shooting Tuesday, May 9 by ABC News(ALLEN, Texas) -- A mom, dad and 3-year-old son were all killed in this weekend's mass shooting in Allen, Texas, officials said, with the family's 6-year-old son the sole survivor.The victims have been identified as Kyu Song Cho, 37, his wife Cindy Cho, 35, and... Read More.
How a different therapy is being used to treat 10-year-old Uvalde shooting survivor Thursday, February 2 by ABC News(UVALDE, Texas) -- Gladys Gonzales says she felt the urgent need within hours to find mental health services for her 10-year-old daughter, Caitlyne Gonzales, who survived the massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas."I came home to the realization of what had transpired,... Read More.
Brockway Lady Rovers and DuBois Lady Beavers face off today in 13th annual Pink Game Saturday, January 28 by Louise BennettBROCKWAY – The annual Pink Game between the Brockway Lady Rovers and DuBois Lady Beavers is today at the Brockway Area High School.
‘Sara’s Law’: Sex trafficking survivor pushes to change justice system’s treatment of child victims Thursday, January 26 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Child sex trafficking victims implicated for crimes against their abusers are speaking out amid an ongoing push for laws that change how such cases are treated in the criminal justice system.In 1995, Sara Kruzan was 17 when she was sentenced to... Read More.
