Malory Albritton is giving back to people in need all over the country. The 15 year old knows the importance of helping others in need because at one point she was one of those people. Five years ago Mallory was stuck in an Ukraine orphanage before being adopted by a West Monroe family. Now she packs shoeboxes of gifts and essentials to kids all over the country. The goal for her church is to send out 21,000 shoeboxes which is enough to fill up four 18 wheeler trucks. If you want to join Mallory and donate, there will be 9 different locations open. The primary being Fair Park Baptist Church in West Monroe, Oak Grove, Rayville, Ruston, Baskin, First Baptist Crossett Multi-Ministry Center.
Pateleigh Brown, daughter of Lady Rebel’s assistant coach, has endured many challenges in her short life. The two-year-old was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect and had her first open heart surgery at 11 days old. In this edition of “What’s Your Story”, award-winning feature writer Aaron Dietrich shares her story and how her West Monroe High School softball family rallies behind her.
JP Ditta recently survived a scary situation on the Ouachita River. In this edition of “What’s Your Story”, award-winning feature writer Aaron Dietrich tells the story of how a pair of crocs and quick-thinking saved a local teen’s life.
Feature writer Aaron Dietrich profiles the most popular student at Ruston Junior High in this edition of “What’s your story?”Johnavaughn Slaton continues to make an incredible impression on his teachers and classmates while overcoming countless setbacks.
In Andrew Whitworth's legendary football career, he has played with hundreds of teammates, but one clearly stands out. In a special edition of "What's Your Story?", Aaron Dietrich introduces us to a former junior high football player who got the best of the NFL Man of the Year.
From the cotton fields to Beverly Hills, Winnsboro resident Robert Finley has a remarkable tale to tell. In this special edition of “What’s your story?”, he takes Aaron Dietrich on a walk down memory lane. Finley’s third album is scheduled to be released later this month.
Former Saints punter Thomas Morstead assisted in raising over $700,000 with the St. Francis Foundation. Sports Director Aaron Dietrich shares the story of Thomas’ ‘What You Give Will Grow’ foundation’s effect on Rhett Richard and his family.
ULM sophomore Hannah Hudnall has found a special way to honor her mother. On the anniversary of her mother's death, Hannah gives out 65 pairs of shoes to student at a Pre-K school in West Monroe.
A Monroe man is an ace on and off the tennis court. Andy Trahan is know for his upbeat attitude even though he is fighting for his life. Aaron Dietrich tells us how his team is serving up some much needed support. Here is the newest edition of "What's your Story?"
Recent Louisiana Tech graduate Riley Luttgeharm recently completed the Journey of Hope. He tells Aaron Dietrich the 4,350 mile ride across the country on a bicycle was a life changing experience.
Aaron Dietrich introduces us to a long time coach / teacher in the Ouachita parish. in his 50th year Fred McHenry continues to make a daily impact on students.
In this edition of "What's your story?", Aaron Dietrich catches up with a northeast Louisiana kid who beat cancer. Sam Routon is a fun loving, energetic 6-year old who has a remarkable story to tell.
In this week's edition of "What's Your Story?" Aaron Dietrich introduces us to a single mother of six. Monroe's Natasha Nelson-Sullivan is raising five honor students and child with special needs. How does this remarkable family juggle academics, athletics and finances?
A Carrol student has inspired a new fundraiser to help area bands. Isaiah Jones could not afford his own instrument, so he borrowed a school instrument. Due to lack of repairs, he had to take three pieces of three separate flutes and engineer them together to create one flute. His story has inspired The Arts Council of Northeast Louisiana is to host a musical instrument drive, “Let’s Band Together".
The "River Dawgs" try to conquer the mighty Mississippi river. Two Louisiana Tech students are attempting to kayak the entire river. This is James and Jacob's story, what is your story?
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