Day: October 23, 2024

Sarah Simpkins has achieved a remarkable milestone, earning a college degree at the age of 102. The inspiring centenarian walked the stage alongside her granddaughter, Halimah Shepherd-Crawford, during Brightpoint Community College’s Early Childhood Education graduation ceremony. Simpkins’ journey to graduation has been a testament to her determination and unwavering spirit. Despite dropping out of college at the age of 20, she never lost sight of her educational goals. Balancing family responsibilities with her studies, she persevered through the years to achieve her dream. Credit: face2faceafrica Her granddaughter, Halimah, expressed immense…

Twin sisters Cherry and Sherry Wilmore are making a significant impact on their community by helping foster children overcome adversity. Raised in foster care themselves, the sisters founded Cherish Times Two, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable young people. Despite facing numerous challenges throughout their childhood, Cherry and Sherry have emerged as inspiring role models. Their positive energy and generous spirits have earned them the affectionate title of “everybody’s favorite twins.” Their journey from foster care to community leaders has captivated many, including Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet, who…

A Baton Rouge police officer, Jason Lee, has become a local hero after successfully delivering a baby on the side of the road during a routine patrol. Responding to a frantic plea from a passing motorist, Lee escorted a pregnant woman to a nearby location. However, the situation escalated rapidly, forcing an impromptu roadside delivery. Lee calmly assisted the mother, ensuring both she and the newborn were safe and healthy. His swift actions and compassionate care have earned him widespread praise.

Although twins are not that uncommon, there are always people who are fascinated by how two different people can be so identical. That includes myself … But twins Megan and Morgan didn’t just draw stares from people due to how similar they were. When they were four years old, they had eyes that looked like crystal clear water – once caught on camera, pictures of them spread like wildfire on the internet.   Megan and Morgan Boyd became known as the “Trueblue Twins” when they were just four years old,…

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, and her daughter Princess Lilibet had a tender conversation during their first trip abroad following their resignation from royal duties. Motherhood has a darker side, as Meghan Markle is discovering. During her and Prince Harry’s three-day tour in Nigeria on May 10, the Duchess of Sussex couldn’t resist sharing a sweet conversation she had with their 2-year-old daughter Princess Lilibet while visiting with pupils at the Lightway Academy. Meghan said to a kindergarten class, “Our daughter, Lili, she’s much, much tinier than you guys,”…