A 77-year-old man saved his dog from an alligator attack, an Oregon man narrowly avoided a saw blade, Alabama orange rolls named among the best in the state, upcoming solar eclipse, library book controversy in Texas, scholarship contest using duct tape, gruit beer making a comeback, and crossword puzzle games on Fox News.
Key Points
Heroic act of man rescuing his dog from alligator
Unusual news stories like the scholarship contest using duct tape and gruit beer making a comeback
Pros
Heartwarming story of a man saving his dog from an alligator attack
Interesting variety of news stories ranging from local culinary specialties to upcoming events
Cons
Some stories may be seen as trivial or not newsworthy to some readers