Every weekday morning at 8:45am, Zack features a feel-good story of the day called HAPPY HEADLINE. And now you can be part of it!
The Happy Headline of the Day – Monday, March 1
In Austin, Texas, 68-year-old Emily Johnson had a problem. She was scheduled for open heart surgery in Cleveland, Ohio — and needed to get a coronavirus vaccine before traveling. But, her doctors in Austin had no access
The Happy Headline of the Day – Friday, February 26
During last week’s winter storm in Texas, the Illuminidol candle company — located in the city of Austin — was able to help those in need by giving away candles. Owner Gavin Inverso picked up 2,000 candles
The Happy Headline of the Day – Thursday, February 25
SpaceX is a company that has been working toward sending civilians into space — and not just astronauts. Well, they’re a step closer as they announced a spaceflight that will include only civilians — and one of
The Happy Headline of the Day – Wednesday, February 24
Back in 1973, Karen Autenrieth lost her wedding ring in a snowbank in Chicago. Amazingly, earlier this month, that ring was returned to her. Six to eight years ago, Sarah Batka — who lives in the home
The Happy Headline of the Day – Tuesday, February 23
Back in March of 2020, Ryan Sivley was in a serious car accident and nearly died. Luckily, he recovered from his injuries — and recently used his second chance at life for a good cause — by
The Happy Headline of the Day – Monday, February 22
When the cold weather storms hit Texas last week, delivery driver Chelsea Timmons was in the wrong place at the wrong time. She was attempting to make a delivery to Doug Condon and Nina Richardson in Austin
THE HAPPY HEADLINE OF THE DAY – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
It’s cold in Lincoln, Nebraska. Which means, the timing was perfect for the second annual “Burgers for Blankets” fundraiser. Organizers of the event invited people to donate a blanket or warm clothing item — in exchange
THE HAPPY HEADLINE OF THE DAY – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Southern Living magazine says children at the Stars Early Learning Academy, in Fairhope, Alabama, celebrated Mardi Gras by putting on a parade for residents at a nearby nursing home. The kids dressed in Mardi Gras costumes
THE HAPPY HEADLINE OF THE DAY – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
A Chicago couple recently left a $2,000 tip at the Club Lucky restaurant. The husband and wife had just finished a date when they left the money and a note that read: “Thank you for 20
THE HAPPY HEADLINE OF THE DAY – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Earlier this month, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was traded to the Los Angeles Rams. It was a big deal for Matthew and the Lions football team because Matthew had been with the team in Detroit
THE HAPPY HEADLINE OF THE DAY – MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Two Georgia college students are being hailed as heroes for serenading seniors at a nursing home in Milledgeville, Georgia. Matthew Seymour and Reed Tanner sing songs from Elvis, Johnny Cash and much more to keep the
The Happy Headline of the Day – Friday, February 12
Residents at 19 nursing homes in West Virginia will receive Valentine’s Day cards and messages — thanks to Girl Scouts in the area. Different Girl Scout troops got together to coordinate their efforts and the results have
The Happy Headline of the Day – Thursday, February 11
Winters are usually quite chilly in Appleton, Wisconsin, but that hasn’t stopped Chick-fil-A employee Hoku Taniguchi from getting back and forth to work on her bike. That all changed when her friend and co-worker Haley Bridges gave
The Happy Headline of the Day – Wednesday, February 10
January was a good month for Orlene Peterson and her immense luck. She bought a scratch-off lottery ticket at a grocery store in Hayden, Idaho. That was a good choice, because it was a $200,000 winner. She
The Happy Headline of the Day – Tuesday, February 9
Jalen Hurts plays quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. At the end of last year, he learned about a seven-year-old boy named Erick who was battling cancer — and how Erick’s family, including five children, was living in a two-bedroom
The Happy Headline of the Day – Monday, February 8
A California man had his wallet returned after losing it in Antarctica … 53 years ago. Paul Grisham was serving in the Navy back in 1967 as a meteorologist — and spent 13 months monitoring the weather
THE HAPPY HEADLINE OF THE DAY – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Rob Gronkowski plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is getting ready to play in the Super Bowl on Sunday. He took some time out of his busy schedule this week to surprise some health care
The Happy Headline of the Day – Thursday, February 4
The New England Patriots will not be in the Super Bowl this Sunday, but the owner of the team — Robert Kraft — is making sure some local fans are a part of the festivities — by using his
The Happy Headline of the Day – Wednesday, February 3
In Roeland Park, Kansas, Stephanie Lindquist-Johnson and her six-year-old son Phillip came up with a great idea to help stray cats — and other animals — in the area. They realized that foam coolers could be turned
The Happy Headline of the Day – Tuesday, February 2
Like many people, Sydney Harmood of Apopka, Florida, has found special ways to spend her time at home during the pandemic. Sydney grabbed a crochet hook and some yarn and started making knit caps. She was good at