When Alabama State Trooper J.T. Brown pulled 20-year-old Abbie Rutledge over and stopped her for speeding, she had no idea it might be one of the best things to have ever happened to her! Though they are essential for public safety, speeding stops rarely turn out well for the offending party. Even if the incident doesn't result in a citation, fine, or a trip to court, it does cause a world of anxiety. That's what Abbie felt when she saw the swirling lights behind her one morning as she made her way to work. RELATED: Cops Show Up At Boy's Birthday Party And The 4-Year-Old Couldn't Be Happier Abbie Told The Officer That She Was Sorry When approached by Trooper Brown, Abbie told the officer that she was sorry and didn't have the money for a ticket because she was "stuck in a dead-end job." Even though that might have sounded like just another excuse, the state trooper responded, "How about we talk about it then?" That's precisely what the two did. Abbie told CBS News that she and Trooper Brown discussed career paths and options for 10 to 15 minutes, ultimately concluding that nursing would be a great fit for Abbie. On that August day in 2022, J.T. Brown left Abbie with a traffic warning and a challenge. On Abbie's citation, Trooper Brown wrote, "Promise me you'll go into scrub or nursing school & slow down, and I won't give you a ticket." RELATED: Neighbors Call the Local Police on Boy Just Trying to Do Yard Work but Cops Save the Day Two Years After He Stopped Her For Speeding, She Graduated Though he might have hoped Abbie would follow through, J.T. never thought their road-side discussion would lead to a significant change in the young girl's life. So, he was amazed and proud to be invited to Abbie's graduation. Two years after he stopped her for speeding, Abbie has a career she loves. She is a surgical technician at the University of Alabama Hospital. And that speeding stop, though initially anxiety-producing, was anything but ordinary! We often forget how meaningful our everyday conversations can be and the impact our words can have on others. It isn't only educators who impact young lives, and J.T. Brown made a big impact on Abbie Rutledge's life with his well-chosen advice. As for Trooper Brown, Abbie's response touched him as well. He shared with CBS's Steve Hartman, "She made my entire career worth it. She did." YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Cop Pulls Man for Expired License Plate Tags but Then Shocks Him with a Ride Instead of a Ticket "May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had," Romans 15:5 WATCH: When This Police Officer Pulled Her Over, He Changed Her Life Forever LISTEN: She Asked Her Grandmother To Be Her Grandmaid In Her Wedding | Mom Ends Up Giving Birth in Movie Theater Lobby h/t: Good News Network Featured Image Credit: YouTube/CBS Evening News The post When This Police Officer Pulled Her Over, He Changed Her Life Forever appeared first on GodUpdates.

“You guys want some cookies?”   A bakery in Cincinnati came up with a clever way at predicting the winner of presidential elections. They simply make cookies representing the candidates and see who sells more. AND they’ve been accurate at predicting every election since 1984. (The company says they’ve been accurate “except for 1 year” because of Biden’s “win”, but we all know he didn’t win. So that makes their prediction 100% accurate) And the current number on sales have come in, though we’re still a little over a month away from the finish line. Kamala Harris cookies have sold 2,134, so far. And President Donald Trump cookies have sold 2, 953. A clear lead! Also, now I’m hungry. Good thing they deliver! Trump leads Cincinnati ‘cookie’ poll that has predicted every election but one since 1984 https://t.co/i515pEl2h6 pic.twitter.com/leEiF9uEFa — New York Post (@nypost) September 23, 2024 BREAKING: A Cincinnati bakery, whose “cookie poll” has accurately predicted every election outcome but one since 1984, currently shows Trump leading Harris. Trump cookies -2,953 Harris cookies – 2,134 “Independent” cookie – 397 pic.twitter.com/dqoSb35IWq — Leading Report (@LeadingReport) September 24, 2024 New York Post reports: Donald Trump’s campaign is getting some dough-lightful news out of Ohio. A beloved Cincinnati bakery, whose “cookie poll” has accurately predicted every election outcome but one since 1984, currently has the former president and Republican nominee leading Democrat Kamala Harris in its unscientific survey. Trump notched about 54% support (2,953 cookies) to Harris’ 39% (2,134 cookies), with an “independent” smiley-face cookie scoring 7% (397 cookies), per the latest tally shared with The Post by Busken Bakery. The cookie poll will remain open until election day on Nov. 5, so the tallies reflect the result of “early voting” by those with a sweet tooth. “We like to joke and say [customers] can stuff the ballot box,” bakery president and CEO Dan Busken told The Post. To contribute data, customers simply purchase the cookie of their preferred candidate online or at one of Busken’s four area stores. Each cookie purchase counts as a single vote, and there is no limit to how many a customer can buy. Despite the lack of psephological rigor, the “poll” has been remarkably accurate in the ten elections it’s predicted so far. The only result it’s missed was last year’s victory by Democrat Joe Biden. Wait til that election gets fixed. Then they can rightful say they’ve claimed 100% accuracy of the elections since 1984. So if you want to order your President Trump Republican cookies, you can get a batch of them for only $15, here at Busken Bakeries. ANOTHER Real World Poll Shows CRUSHING Victory For President Trump Over Kamala Harris!We don’t get any compensation for mentioning this bakery, but we thought it would be fun to help them out and boost Trump’s numbers. Then we can check the numbers and do a follow up report. Let’s see Trump sales break the 3,000 barrier and leave Kamala in the dust! It’s not the first of its kind either, this was just a few weeks ago in Philly: ANOTHER Real World Poll Shows CRUSHING Victory For President Trump Over Kamala Harris! The paid pollsters are telling us this is a 50/50 race between President Trump and Kamala Harris. Some even say Kamala is leading! And yet, every “real world” poll shows the exact opposite. One by one, they’re all consistent and showing wins for President Trump in the 70-90%+ range! Here’s the latest…. A Philadelphia bakery near the location of tonight’s debate decided to sell RED Trump cookies and BLUE Kamala cookies as a sort of “poll” among their customers. NOTE: the poll was not completely unbiased, as this is a notable “BLUE” county in prior elections. So you might expect it to skew towards Kamala. Except…..? It didn’t. NOT. EVEN. CLOSE. Nope, with 4,228 cookies sold for President Trump and only 369 (!!) for Kamala, President Trump has a commanding 91.97% victory margin! Take a look: A Philadelphia-area bakery not far from where the debate is being held tonight is selling special Trump and Kamala cookies during election season. These are the total sales so far: Trump: 4,228 Kamala: 369 This is a blue county too pic.twitter.com/6r84U7jUqp — johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) September 10, 2024 Interestingly, this bakery has done this “informal poll” in each of the last 4 elections and their polling has accurately predicted the winner of the election in all but ONE year. Care you guess which one they (allegedly) got wrong? Of course, it was 2020. And I’m not sure sure they don’t actually have a perfect 4 for 4 streak: The bakery has hosted this informal poll since 2012, predicting the outcome of three of the last four elections. Their winning streak came to an end in 2020 when the final cookie tally put Trump in the lead with 31,804 cookies over Biden’s 5,750. If this isn’t undeniable proof… pic.twitter.com/pMjo83hT1k — AlphaFo? (@Alphafox78) September 10, 2024 Here is a picture of the tally on the wall showing the count: Full screen video player here: The bakery has hosted this informal poll since 2012, predicting the outcome of three of the last four elections. Their winning streak came to an end in 2020 when the final cookie tally put Trump in the lead with 31,804 cookies over Biden’s 5,750. If this isn’t undeniable proof… pic.twitter.com/pMjo83hT1k — AlphaFo? (@Alphafox78) September 10, 2024

Television journalist anchor at NewsNation, Chris Cuomo, blasted Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), a far-left pro-Palestine “Squad” member, for condemning Israel over their use of detonating pagers to take down Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon.

This sacrilegious pastor claimed if Jesus had given his sermon today, he might have said, “Blessed are those who end pregnancies.” She compared Jesus to an abortion doula [pregnancy coach]. This pastor supports abortion to the moment of birth and was happy about her two abortions. She is twisted. Her religion mustn’t have standards for […] The post Pastor Claims Jesus Would Have Blessed Those Who Abort Babies appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Country music legend Johnny Cash was immortalized in bronze at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday — the first time a musician has ever been honored in the Capitol with a statue. During a ceremony at the United States Capitol Visitor Center, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders were joined by 100 members of the Cash family as the statue of the likeness of the “Man In Black” was unveiled in the National Statuary Hall, The Tennessean reported. Created by artist Kevin Kresse, the 8-foot-tall statue of the Arkansas native shows the “Folsom Prison Blues” hitmaker with his guitar slung over his shoulder, his head hung low, and carrying a bible in one hand with his other hand over his chest. “Today, we have the pleasure of recognizing — get this — the first musician to ever be honored with a statue here in the Capitol,” Speaker Johnson said. “And Johnny Cash is the perfect person to be honored in that way. He was a man who embodied the American spirit in a way that few could.” Johnny Cash Statue Unveiling in the U.S. Capitol. pic.twitter.com/ErfipvXmdC — CSPAN (@cspan) September 24, 2024 The legendary singer’s daughter, country singer Roseanne Cash, spoke on behalf of the family at the ceremony, calling it a “remarkable day.” She added, “In my wildest dreams, I couldn’t have imagined.” “Words cannot come close to expressing our pride to see my dad accorded such a singular privilege, the first musician in history to be included in the Statuary Hall Collection,” Cash’s daughter said. “I’m very careful not to put words in his mouth since his passing, but on this day, I can safely say that he would feel that of all the many honors and accolades he received in his lifetime, this is the ultimate.” Am I Racist? Is In Theaters NOW — Get Your Tickets Here! “Thank you, Kevin Kresse, for capturing his very essence in bronze,” she added. “You see this statue and you know this is no one else but Johnny Cash.” The legendary country singer died in 2003 at the age of 71. Cash’s statue is joined by one honoring civil rights leader Daisy Bates, whose statue debuted in May. The hall displays statues of two well-known residents from each state, as previously reported. Cash and Bates’ statues replace two others that honored residents from Arkansas — 1800s attorney Uriah Milton Rose and Governor and Senator James P. Clark — following a vote in 2019 by the Arkansas General Assembly. Kreese previously talked about how thrilled he was with the state’s decision to represent a musician like Cash rather than a “power politician from the early 1800s.” “One of the quotes that the [Cash] family gave me was something that he told his kids,” Kresse told NPR. “It’s about the fact that we all have the ability to make a choice in this life between choosing love or choosing hate. And he says, ‘I choose love.'” Related: Johnny Cash Statue Coming To U.S. Capitol

In a surprising turn of events, a new poll reveals that former President Donald Trump holds a commanding lead over Vice President Kamala Harris among members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Despite the union's historical ties to the Democratic Party, Trump's populist message continues to resonate with its membership. According to the survey released on September 23, Trump garners nearly 60% of the union's support, while Harris trails significantly with just 34%. This comes as the union's leadership refrains from endorsing any candidate in the 2024 presidential race, a decision that may reflect deeper internal divisions within the labor movement. The Teamsters’ decision to stay neutral marks a stark contrast from previous elections, where union endorsements typically leaned heavily Democratic. In this case, the union's leadership, led by General President Sean O’Brien, has chosen to remain silent, stating that the union’s official stance will hinge on further consultations with its rank-and-file members. However, many of those members have already made up their minds, with Trump’s economic populism appealing to blue-collar workers in key battleground states. This polling shift is significant, as it comes at a time when labor support for Democrats is seen as weakening across the board. BREAKING: In-person voting is officially underway in Virginia, and it looks like Trump-supporting patriots have flooded the polls. Meanwhile, there's ZERO Democrat enthusiasm If Trump wins Virginia. He wins everything A new poll shows that the race is a statistical tie. If… pic.twitter.com/3HCK5DSWwU — George (@BehizyTweets) September 20, 2024 The union’s neutrality is reflective of a broader dissatisfaction with the current administration’s handling of economic issues. Biden's decision not to seek re-election placed Harris at the forefront of the Democratic ticket. However, Harris has struggled to connect with working-class voters, especially in the Midwest, where Teamsters members have voiced concerns about her ability to address key issues like inflation, trade, and manufacturing job losses. These concerns are reminiscent of Trump's successful 2016 campaign, where his populist rhetoric appealed to workers who felt left behind by globalization and foreign trade deals. Trump’s success with Teamsters members is not just confined to this latest poll. His influence is particularly strong in states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, where labor unions have historically played a pivotal role in election outcomes. These states, with their sizable union populations, could be critical in determining the outcome of the 2024 election. Trump’s message of "America First" has struck a chord with many union workers who feel that Democratic policies, especially on energy and trade, have hurt American industries. CNN Senior Data Reporter shows a map of what the electoral college would look like if the polls were off to the same degree they were in 2020. The result: 312 electoral votes for Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/oVBLfpfqc1 — johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) September 20, 2024 On the other hand, Harris has found it difficult to galvanize union support, despite efforts to engage with labor leaders and expand outreach to working-class voters. Her campaign has focused on building relationships with union officials, yet this has not translated into broad support among union members themselves. Many rank-and-file workers are skeptical of the Biden-Harris administration’s policies, particularly on issues such as energy transition and climate change, which some workers fear could lead to further job losses in the manufacturing and energy sectors. Trump’s lead among union members is indicative of a larger trend within the labor movement. Many workers, particularly in industrial sectors, have expressed frustration with Democratic leadership, feeling that their economic concerns have been ignored. Trump's rhetoric about revitalizing American manufacturing and reversing trade deals that he argues have shipped jobs overseas has resonated strongly with these voters. The former president's ability to connect with working-class concerns has been a consistent factor in his political success, both in 2016 and 2020, and now again as he campaigns for 2024. The Teamsters' decision to stay neutral could have significant ramifications for both campaigns. With Trump already commanding substantial support from union members, a lack of formal endorsement from the union could weaken Harris's ability to rally the working-class vote. For Democrats, the labor vote has traditionally been a key component of their electoral strategy, particularly in Midwestern states where union turnout can be decisive. Without the backing of influential unions like the Teamsters, Harris faces an uphill battle in states where the blue-collar vote is critical to a Democratic victory. As the race heats up, both Trump and Harris are vying for the labor vote. Harris is betting on strong support from urban and suburban voters to counterbalance her weak performance among union members, while Trump continues to focus on winning over blue-collar workers by emphasizing his commitment to American jobs and economic security. The outcome of this battle for the labor vote could have far-reaching implications for the 2024 election, especially in states where unions still hold significant sway. The post Trump Leads Kamala Harris in Teamsters Poll as Union Stays Officially Neutral appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

Do you believe in love at first sight? Well, David Beckham does! He claims that he fell in love with his stunning wife with just one look. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE Magazine, David Beckham shares the juicy details about his love at first sight moment with his wife, Victoria Beckham. David Beckham Swoons Over Wife Victoria Beckham When asked if it was love at first sight, David told PEOPLE, “Of course, she was a Spice Girl and sexy and beautiful and charming.” The couple met 25 years ago, in 1997, and David knew Victoria was special from their first encounter. The dynamic duo met at a Manchester United soccer game. Although David Beckham may have been instantly entranced by Victoria Beckham’s physical beauty, it grew into so much more from there. Once he started to get to know her, he said, “I found out what a strong woman she is. So it’s again the gift that keeps on giving.” After two years together, the pair got married in 1999. Now, they share four children. But children are not the only things they share. The couple also has chickens! David said he and Victoria are now entering their “farmer era.” From Soccer Fields to Farm Fields David jokingly told PEOPLE, “My wife gets a lot of content out of the chickens…I’m sure you’re going to be seeing a lot more content.” Besides influencing him to buy chickens, Victoria also inspires David Beckham’s style. The soccer star shared, “She has a huge influence on my style. When I put something on, I know from her reaction whether I need to take it off or whether I need to keep it on.” It seems like his love at first sight radar was accurate. As his biggest hype man, partner, and best friend the pair have never seemed happier. Also, the two of them are aging like fine wine. The source of the featured image is here. The post David Beckham Swoons Over Wife Victoria & “Love At First Sight” appeared first on InspireMore.