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Champion jockey Jim Crowley is fighting his way back to racing after a devastating fall last September that broke his leg and pelvis. Despite a recent setback, the 47-year-old remains determined to return to the saddle by late May, just in time for Royal Ascot.
Legendary puppeteer Jim Henson had such magical talent that even film crews and interviewers would speak directly to his Muppets instead of him. Over three decades after his death, newly resurfaced interview footage shows why his characters still feel truly alive.
After 18 years of waiting, the Fort Worth North Crowley Panthers claimed their first state championship with a commanding 65-52 victory over San Antonio Brennan. The triumph came just days after the Panthers toppled defending champion Duncanville in an epic semifinal showdown.
When a 7-year-old asked Jim Henson how he created The Dark Crystal, the Muppets creator shared wisdom that had nothing to do with technical skill. His answer about collaboration and love continues to move people decades later.
Chicago's legendary anthem singer Jim Cornelison turned Sunday's playoff game into a powerful moment of unity when the entire Soldier Field crowd sang along with him. The 61-year-old's stirring performance reminded fans why sports bring communities together.
Ferris State University's Jim Crow Museum is moving to a new 26,000-square-foot facility with help from hundreds of volunteers learning museum preservation skills. The expanded space will triple the museum's capacity to teach about racism's history and the movements that fought against it.
Ferris State University is calling for volunteers to help move more than 30,000 fragile artifacts to a new Jim Crow Museum opening this fall. The expanded facility will triple the museum's space, allowing it to better preserve history and teach future generations about racial injustice.
Community volunteers in Big Rapids, Michigan are helping relocate over 30,000 historical artifacts to a new, expanded Jim Crow Museum opening fall 2026. The collaborative effort showcases how a community can unite to preserve and expand education about tolerance and social justice.
Ferris State University's Jim Crow Museum is getting a major upgrade, and hundreds of volunteers are carefully moving more than 30,000 historical artifacts to a new 26,000-square-foot facility. The expanded museum, opening this fall, will transform three decades of teaching tolerance into a space that also celebrates how people fought back against racism.
Jim Cornelison's soaring rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" left NFL players stunned and singing along at a playoff game. The 61-year-old Chicago legend has been bringing crowds to their feet since 2008.
Professional hockey players will compete in the Winter Olympics for the first time since 2014, bringing the world's best athletes back to the ice. "Miracle on Ice" legend Jim Craig reminds players what matters most: country over brand.
Jim Craig, the legendary goaltender from America's 1980 "Miracle on Ice," says this year's Olympic hockey team has captured the same spirit that led to one of sports' greatest upsets. Team USA faces Canada for gold Sunday on the 46th anniversary of that historic victory.
Jim Craig, legendary goalie from the 1980 "Miracle on Ice," shared powerful advice with Team USA's women's hockey team ahead of their gold medal showdown against Canada. His message of trust and heart comes as the dominant American squad seeks revenge for their 2022 loss.
When Jim rear-ended Destiny Smith's car, she discovered the lonely 97-year-old had no one to help him. What happened next turned a fender bender into a beautiful friendship.
A Wisconsin CEO is proving that life doesn't slow down after donating a kidney. Mike Crowley rode his bicycle from Waukesha to Madison just six months after giving a stranger the gift of life.
A Mobile, Alabama oyster bar made good on a decades-old promise when Jim Rush, 99, walked in with his son Jimmy, 80, to claim their free meal. The quirky sign hung by the original owner seemed impossible, but the Rush family proved patience pays off.
Three sons are honoring their parents, beloved Alton School District educators Jim and Emily Wigger, by creating a scholarship for students pursuing careers that serve their communities. The $2,000 award launches this April through the Alton Educational Foundation.
Three brothers are honoring their late parents' teaching legacy with a new $2,000 scholarship for Alton High School seniors. The award celebrates Jim and Emily Wigger's decades of service to the Alton School District.
The Clayton Foundation just donated $10,000 to help bring holiday meals to thousands of East Tennessee families in need. For decades, Jim Clayton's family has quietly made Christmas dinner possible for hundreds through the Empty Stocking Fund.
Jim Wells County, Texas, just created a first-of-its-kind position to help its rural economy recover and grow beyond oil dependence. Ann Marie Torres will connect local businesses, families, and leaders to unlock opportunities many didn't know existed.
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