Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:16:48 GMT
Three board members with the Salvation Army of Cape Girardeau were recognized for their efforts throughout the years of service. Combined they served 87 years being involved in helping out.
Three board members with the Salvation Army of Cape Girardeau were recognized for their efforts throughout the years of service.
Organizers across the country hope they were able to get 25,000 people to take swimming lessons at the same time.
NORTH ANDOVER, MA (WHDH/CNN) -
Schools in North Andover, Massachusetts are trying to help students fight obesity, but some families say the schools are going too far.
Letters telling parents that their kids are obese are going to homes throughout the Commonwealth. Fourth-grader Cameron Watson received one of those letters, though he isn't exactly obese.
"I wrestle, play football, baseball, I ride bikes, play basketball, baseball, MMA. I know I'm not obese so I don't really care about the letter. I just crumpled it up," said Cameron.
The Department of Public Health says 32 percent of Massachusetts students have a body mass index that shows they're overweight or obese, and the letters are supposed to be a helpful tool for parents.
Cameron's dad Matt says they're a waste, and that they don't take into account muscle mass.
"No one wants get a letter being told they are obese that's a very strong, uncomfortable word and we just didn't see it fitting with our son. He's very active, he's very strong," said Matt Watson.
Cameron's mother is a selectwoman in North Andover. She is working with state representatives to stop these fat letters.
"I don't think all of a sudden we have to wake-up and say the people of Massachusetts need to be told everything to do with their kids, whether it's to feed them a cupcake or to feed them broccoli," said Jim Lyons, a member of the Massachusetts General Court.
Cam says he has the self-esteem to overlook a label, but he's more worried about his friends who might not be as strong.
"I don't like that my friends like their feelings are getting hurt," said Cameron.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is also sending letters home to students who are underweight.
The department says all families have the option of not having their children screened for their Body Mass Index.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:33 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:33:57 GMT
Two arrests were made and large amounts of drugs taken from a house in Wilbraham Monday morning. Several Wilbraham police officers along with members of the Drug Enforcement Agency served a search warrant
Two arrests were made and large amounts of drugs taken from a house in Wilbraham Monday morning.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:20 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:20:24 GMT
An 18-year-old from Holyoke was found dead in the Connecticut River Monday night. According to Police, the Holyoke Police Department received a call that a person had fallen into the River and was not
An 18-year-old from Holyoke was found dead in the Connecticut River Monday night. According to Police, the Holyoke Police Department received a call that a person had fallen into the River and was not
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:15 AM EDT2013-06-18 05:15:19 GMT
Police divers are searching for a swimmer in the Connecticut River in Holyoke. Our CBS 3 crew on scene says there is a heavy police presence in the area of Cleveland Street. A state police air wing chopper
Holyoke police say 18-year-old Jonathan Ramos, of Holyoke, died after crews pulled his body from the Connecticut River Monday night.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:59:19 GMT
LYNCHBURG, VA (RNN) – Kimberly Burke is used to capturing emotion. As a wedding photographer, she has an eye for tender moments, like the photo she snapped of a Marine and his bride praying that has gone
A quiet moment captured before a couple wed has brought collective "awws" by millions on the internet.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:23 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:23:30 GMT
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her. Jayden Sink raised nearly $200 on Friday while she sold lemonade
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:38:52 GMT
Heavy rain showers caused flash flooding in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties. Ameren Missouri reported close to 1,000 outages in southeast Missouri at one point.
Heavy rain showers caused flash flooding in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties. Ameren Missouri reported close to 1,000 outages in southeast Missouri at one point.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:54:17 GMT
Last night was the 62nd annual Miss USA pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contestants from all 50 states and territories of the Unites States went heel to heel on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, ended up walking away with the grand title of Miss USA, but it was Miss Utah who really stood out from the rest of the competitors.
Last night was the 62nd annual Miss USA pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contestants from all 50 states and territories of the Unites States went heel to heel on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, ended up walking away with the grand title of Miss USA, but it was Miss Utah who really stood out from the rest of the competitors.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:54:48 GMT
HOUSTON (KHOU/CBS) - A shark attack at Surfside Beach sent a teenager to the hospital with severe injuries - but not without a fight. Garrett Sebesta, 15, was enjoying the Gulf Coast with a church group
Garrett Sebesta, 15, was enjoying the Gulf Coast with a church group from when a shark latched onto his leg and would not let go.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:20 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:20:00 GMT
The members of the radio show Mayhem In The AM on 790 The Zone were suspended Monday morning after comments they made which made fun of former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason, who has ALS, better
The members of the radio show Mayhem In The AM on 790 The Zone were fired Monday after comments they made which made fun of former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason, who has ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Mel Wymore (WEYE'-mohr) is a typical city council candidate in many ways. He's campaigning in New York as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of local organizations.
Mel Wymore is a typical city council candidate in many ways, campaigning as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of a roster of local organizations. But Wymore's community-leader resume has an unusual...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:13 AM EDT2013-06-18 09:13:59 GMT
The former police chief of the Chicago suburb of Country Club Hills has pleaded guilty to fraud charges filed in connection with a $1.25 million grant from the state of Illinois.
The former police chief of the Chicago suburb of Country Club Hills has pleaded guilty to fraud charges filed in connection with a $1.25 million grant from the state of Illinois.
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