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1+ hour, 19+ min ago (406+ words) The mother of a five-year-old boy said she had been told to "say goodbye" to her son nine times before his life was saved by a triple organ transplant. Vicky Ogg, from Chorley, said her son Kacey fell ill when he was eight weeks old. He was diagnosed with short bowel syndrome, an incurable disease caused by a birth defect, and Ms Ogg was told he would not survive the night. But he was saved by three major surgeries in which most of his small intestine was removed. He then had to be fed through a tube - a process that damaged his liver so much that he needed a transplant as well as a new small intestine and large colon. "Kacey became so poorly, he was dying every day," said Ms Ogg. She said Kacey was added to the organ…...

3+ hour, 45+ min ago (564+ words) Home " Wildlife " The Most Surprising Animals Adapting to USA Droughts Droughts are prolonged periods of below-average precipitation, leading to water shortages that affect ecosystems on multiple levels. In the U.S., droughts can result in loss of habitat, food scarcity, and altered landscapes, forcing animals to find innovative ways to survive. This environmental stressor challenges wildlife to adapt or migrate, and sometimes, surprisingly, thrive. Kangaroo rats are small rodents found in arid environments like California's deserts. These animals have developed extraordinary adaptations to survive without direct water sources. They obtain moisture from the seeds they consume, and their efficient kidneys concentrate urine to minimize water loss. These traits make them exemplary models of drought adaptation. Coyotes have showcased incredible flexibility by migrating into urban areas where water and food are more accessible. Their diverse diet, omnivorous nature, and keen adaptability have allowed…...

3+ hour, 50+ min ago (310+ words) A Wayne County Jail inmate faces charges after deputies say he tried to bring unauthorized items from the jail's medical facility back to his cell. Brian G. Lazzar, 46, of Catherine Street in Lyons, was arrested on October 30 and charged with promoting prison contraband in the second degree. The Sheriff's Office says the incident'MoreLyons man charged with promoting prison contraband Lyons man charged with promoting prison contraband A Wayne County Jail inmate faces charges after deputies say he tried to bring unauthorized items from the jail's medical facility back to his cell. Brian G. Lazzar, 46, of Catherine Street in Lyons, was arrested on October 30 and charged with promoting prison contraband in the second degree. The Sheriff's Office says the incident happened during an investigation at the jail. Officials allege Lazzar attempted to carry contraband from the onsite medical area to his housing unit....

8+ hour, 37+ min ago (381+ words) Zach Davis scored 23 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and helped spur a late charge as host Memphis outlasted Baylor 78-71 on Saturday. The Tigers (4-4) led by three points at halftime before a Baylor rally pushed the visitors to an eight-point advantage with 12:42 to play. But Memphis roared back, tying the game and taking the lead, 64-63, on a pair of free throws by Sincere Parker with 5:03 remaining. Those free throws were the first points of a 10-2 run by the Tigers, the final of which came on a free throw by Quante Berry which made it a 72-65 game with 49 seconds to play. Baylor got to within 72-68 on a 3-pointer by Obi Agbim nine seconds later but would get no closer as Dug McDaniel and Davis canned free throws inside the final 35 seconds to allow Memphis to hold on. Aaron Bradshaw added 17 points for the Tigers,…...

9+ hour, 13+ min ago (246+ words) Dec 6, 2025; North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr (5) reacts after a play in the first half against the Fresno State Bulldogs as forward Nick Pringle (23) and wing Billy Richmond III (24) look on at Simmons Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARK. " Darius Acuff Jr. scored 18 points to lead No. 25 Arkansas to an 82-58 win over Fresno State on Saturday at Simmons Bank Arena. Arkansas (7-2) followed up its victory over No. 6 Louisville with a second straight win. The Razorbacks blew open the game with a 22-6 run to open the second half and led by as many as 32 points. They outscored Fresno State 26-11 in transition and went 11 for 30 (36.7%) from 3-point range compared to the Bulldogs" 4 for 26 (15.4%). Meleek Thomas and DJ Wagner each scored 12 points while Karter Knox contributed 11. Jac Mani and Wilson Hacques each scored…...

9+ hour, 13+ min ago (246+ words) Dec 6, 2025; North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr (5) reacts after a play in the first half against the Fresno State Bulldogs as forward Nick Pringle (23) and wing Billy Richmond III (24) look on at Simmons Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARK. " Darius Acuff Jr. scored 18 points to lead No. 25 Arkansas to an 82-58 win over Fresno State on Saturday at Simmons Bank Arena. Arkansas (7-2) followed up its victory over No. 6 Louisville with a second straight win. The Razorbacks blew open the game with a 22-6 run to open the second half and led by as many as 32 points. They outscored Fresno State 26-11 in transition and went 11 for 30 (36.7%) from 3-point range compared to the Bulldogs" 4 for 26 (15.4%). Meleek Thomas and DJ Wagner each scored 12 points while Karter Knox contributed 11. Jac Mani and Wilson Hacques each scored…...

9+ hour, 35+ min ago (395+ words) On July 1, 2025, Utah joined Tennessee and Arkansas in requiring their schools to include firearm safety lessons. All three adopted age-appropriate curriculum within the last two years, with a particular focus is on accident prevention. " Each state's mandatory sessions take place only a few times a year'in some cases, only once'eliminating concerns they compromise academic performance. They are designed by their respective state hunter education departments in concert with school officials, bringing decades of combined experience to bear in delivering a clear message. Instilling that basic understanding at a young age is not new. Before firearms became a hot political topic, and the population was more rural, children were often taught to never touch any firearm without the supervision of a responsible adult. It was even taught in schools. From the early 1900s to the mid-1960s, high school shooting teams and clubs were…...

11+ hour, 4+ min ago (172+ words) A local nonprofit organization may lose control of its multiple senior centers throughout Northwest Arkansas in the face of a severe funding shortfall. Susan Moore, executive director of Our Healthy ... Thomas Saccente covers Bentonville and Benton County news for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. He has spent most of his life in Arkansas and started his professional journalism career in Fort Smith in 2015. He began working for the Democrat-Gazette in 2019, covering the River Valley before moving to Northwest Arkansas in 2024. His hobbies include reading, listening to music and going on long, winding adventures on his road bike. Thomas Saccente covers Bentonville and Benton County news for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. He has spent most of his life in Arkansas and started his professional journalism career in Fort Smith in 2015. He began working for the Democrat-Gazette in 2019, covering the River Valley before…...

11+ hour, 7+ min ago (94+ words) A local nonprofit organization may lose control of its multiple senior centers throughout Northwest Arkansas in the face of a severe funding shortfall. Thomas Saccente covers Bentonville and Benton County news for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. He has spent most of his life in Arkansas and started his professional journalism career in Fort Smith in 2015. He began working for the Democrat-Gazette in 2019, covering the River Valley before moving to Northwest Arkansas in 2024. His hobbies include reading, listening to music and going on long, winding adventures on his road bike....

12+ hour, 40+ min ago (294+ words) A kitten injured in a suspected dog attack has been found a new home after being nursed back to health. The two-week old cat was taken to a vets in Spalding after being found with a head injury by a member of the public. After treatment the kitten went to the local Cats Protection centre where she was named Willa Wonka after her injuries "left her with a wonky-looking face", Griselda Winn, coordinator at the Stamford and District centre, said. "Willa's injury was horrific," Ms Winn said, adding her survival was "touch and go". "But she is a fighter, and she eventually started eating and was able to walk on her own," she said. "However, she couldn't blink properly, needing eye drops throughout the day and we thought she would need an owner to do this for the rest of…...