Morning Show News

After the devastating tornado that ripped through Nashville and central Tennessee on Tuesday, volunteers immediately began looking for ways to help. However, few expected one of those helpers to be a 3-year-old on a tricycle!

Only 18% of people diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer live beyond a year. Jeopardy host, Alex Trebek, says he's grateful to be among the survivors! ~ Starlene Stringer

The video a stranger took of a Texas mom disciplining her son in a Hobby Lobby bathroom is being shared worldwide. The Killeen mom had her son drop down and do 10 pushups and when he talked back, she had him do 10 more. Not surprising considering they're in a military town! ~ Starlene Stringer

Ready to VOTE? Today is the day. The polls are open from 7a-7p. Here's all the info you need, including where to vote & how to make sure you're registered! ~ Starlene Stringer

Take a few minutes today to read a book to a child. It could change their life. This is National Read Across America Day! ~ Starlene Stringer

Nine North Texans are competing in Atlanta this weekend for a chance to represent the U.S.A. in the Summer Olympics and that includes Rena Elmer. The Flower Mound mother of nine is such an inspiration. After praying about it, she started training this past fall. In her first marathon, she ran so fast, she qualified for the opportunity to compete for a spot on Team USA! ~ Starlene Stringer

The kindness of a high school student is inspiring people worldwide. The straight A student requested his test bonus points be given to anyone who needed them. His teacher was so impressed with the teens selfless request, he shared the note on Facebook. Now we are touched by it too! ~ Starlene Stringer

Think YOU love Chick-fil-A? This guy and his teammates bought a plane ticket to get their Chick-fil-A fix. The closest location to their college is in an airport. So, they bought a ticket to get through TSA and had a team rep buy their Chick-fil-A faves! ~ Starlene Stringer

FREE pancakes today at IHOP from 7a-7p AND a chance to win Pancakes for life! It's National Pancake Day. ~ Starlene Stringer

Are you doing the Cowtown Marathon this weekend? Thousand of people plan to, including Ernest Lecroix. The World War II Veteran who turned 101-years-old last weekend is looking forward to competing in the Cowtown 5k this weekend. It will be his 21st time participating. If you see him there, be sure to cheer him on! ~ Starlene Stringer