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Traci Smith – NAH March Finalist

How to Vote for Traci Congrats to our Hero of the Month, Traci Smith! Voting is now Closed! Thanks to all who shared and posted below. Be sure to stay tuned for our upcoming April Finalists. Be sure to read all our heroes’ stories here. Traci Smith is as critical care...

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Elden Elmer – NAH March Finalist

How to Vote for Elden Voting is now Closed. Thanks to all who shared and commented about Elden. Be sure to stay tuned for April's voting for our next finalists! Be sure to read all our heroes’ stories here. Elden Elmer has volunteered with South Knox Elementary for...

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Debbie Fell NAH February Finalist

How to vote for Debbie Thank you for those who have commented and voted. Voting is now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of our Hero of the Month for February. Be sure to read all our heroes’ stories here. Deb Fell is said to be a phenomenal Special Needs...

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Phil Arnzen & Austin Smith NAH February Finalist

How to vote for Phil and Austin Thank you for those who have commented and voted. Voting is now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of our Hero of the Month for February. Be sure to read all our heroes’ stories here. Corporal Phil Arnzen and Deputy Austin Smith...

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Shira Coleman NAH February Finalist

How to vote for Shira Thank you for those who have commented and voted. Voting is now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of our Hero of the Month for February. Be sure to read all our heroes’ stories here. Shira Coleman is a tough nurse that does whatever it...

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Russell Osgood NAH February Finalist

How to vote for Russell Thank you for those who have commented and voted. Voting is now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of our Hero of the Month for February. Be sure to read all our heroes’ stories here. Russell is an outstanding firefighter, making an impact...

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Preparations for an Ice Storm

The National Weather Service is describing the ice storm tightening a frozen grip on the southeastern part of the US with words like: Catastrophic, crippling and an even of historical proportions. Unlike blizzards, ice storms present unique problems that require...

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How Technology Helps First Responders

Technological advancements have made streamlining processes and optimizing operations possible universally, with the impact affecting the largest corporations all the way down to our daily lives. One area where the application of the latest technology is evident is in...

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How to Survive If You are Stranded by Snow or Ice

As the southeast continues to clean up from this week’s ice and snow storm, what would you do if you were stuck for hours, or days, in a surprise storm? Drivers in Alabama and Georgia faced the dangerous dilemma this week as a surprise storm moved in, stranding people...

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Renters Need Insurance Too.

It costs mere pennies a day, yet many renters don’t get insurance to cover their electronics, clothes, furniture and other valuable possessions. Many renters are under the assumption their landlord’s insurance will cover their goods if there is a fire, a flood, or a...

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