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Louisiana Scout constructs first responder memorial, and more inspiring news from this week

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A Mississippi volunteer is recognized for his service. It’s Spook-O-Ree season! Plus more inspiring news from this week.

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Eagle Scout thriving with Air Force Special Warfare Airmen, plus other inspiring news from this week

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A profile of an Eagle Scout graduate from the 352nd Special Warfare Training Squadron, plus more inspiring news from the week.

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Scouts honored by mayor, plus other goods news from the week

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Mayors recognizes Scouts’ bravery, a study of a local waterway’s health, plus more good news from the week.

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NASCAR racetrack hosts massive Scouting event, plus other good news from the week

September 8, 2023 1

An awesome Scouting event at a NASCAR track, plus more good news from this week.

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Scout builds home for hawk, plus other good news from this week

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A Scout builds a permanent home for an injured hawk, a troop helps clean up a cave … all in the good news from this week

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Reflecting on the train derailment heroes one year later, plus other news from this week

June 30, 2023 1

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the 2022 train derailment near Mendon, Missouri. The Scouts and adults who were on the train on their way from Philmont Scout Ranch earned BSA lifesaving awards for

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200 American flags to honor heroes, plus other good news from this week

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A flags for heroes program, a blessing box, keeping storm drains clean, restoring a cemetery … all in the good news from this week.

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