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Alison Moore

From left, Nick Blosil, Coleman Edwards, Kimball Barker, Isaac Lomeli and Jared Scott at Velour Live Music Gallery in Provo.
Faith
Returned Mormon missionaries hold to values while pursuing rock ‘n’ roll dreams
Provo has seen a surprising amount of success in a place much different than it: the music industry. But while the the morals of the two worlds clash, the band Red Yeti is using its values to bring them success.
By Alison Moore
Blogger Jacqui Saldana's son passed away in a tragic accident May 2. Online communities have since showed an outpouring of love and support.
Family
Online community rallies behind blogging mom after death of 3-year-old son
The online community is rallying behind a blogger after the death of her 3-year-old son Friday, May 2.
By Alison Moore
Kyle Long spent the day with a 9-year-old and his family when he heard the boy was getting bullied at school.
Family
Chicago Bears player Kyle Long visits bullied 9-year-old
Chicago Bears offensive guard Kyle Long took time to make a 9-year-old boy’s day when he heard the Illinois boy was being bullied.
By Alison Moore
Provo resident Aaliyah Rose performed at the Radio Disney Music Awards in Los Angeles after catching the attention of Radio Disney.
Family
Provo resident performs at Radio Disney Music Awards in Los Angeles for thousands
Eleven-year-old Provo resident Aaliyah Rose performed on TV and live for thousands at Radio Disney Music Awards in Los Angeles.
By Alison Moore
The tragedy surrounding Sierra Newbold caught the attention of local and national audiences, but the story many people are less familiar with is that of the Newbold's faith through their struggle.
Faith
Sierra Newbold’s mother shares how LDS faith and community have strengthened her
The tragedy surrounding Sierra Newbold caught the attention of local and national audiences, but the story many people are less familiar with is that of the Newbold’s faith through their struggle.
By Alison Moore
The entire BYU crew at the College Television Awards in Los Angeles.
Family
BYU students continue to win at student Emmys with ‘Owned’ and ‘Chasm’
BYU took home its 15th and 16th awards from the College Television Awards, also known as the student Emmys, on April 23 this year.
By Alison Moore
Aaliyah Rose performs a mash-up of "Let it Go" and "Let Her Go." She has been invited to perform at the Radio Disney Music Awards.
Family
11-year-old Provo resident invited to perform at Radio Disney Music Awards
Radio Disney surprised an 11-year-old Provo resident with the opportunity to perform at the Radio Disney Music Awards, possibly her biggest performance yet.
By Alison Moore
According to a Mormon Newsroom essay, religion matters to society's morality, charity and dignity.
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‘Why Religion Matters’ to morality, charity and dignity
Mormon Newsroom published the commentary “Why Religion Matters: The Salt of Society,” stating how religion can add to the savor of society. The piece is the fourth in the five-part series “Why Religion Matters.”
By Alison Moore
Willie Myrick is embraced by Grammy Award-winning gospel singer Hezekiah Walker in front of the congregation at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Atlanta. Police say Myrick was abducted from his driveway but was released after singing the gospel song "Every P
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Atlanta boy stops kidnapper by singing a gospel song
Police suspect a gospel song kept an Atlanta boy alive when a man kidnapped him earlier this April.
By Alison Moore
(Left to right) Elder M. Anthony Burns, coordinator of the Fort Lauderdale Temple Committee, Florida Governor Rick Scott, Elder Quentin L. Cook and his wife, Sister Mary Cook.
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Florida governor visits Mormon Fort Lauderdale Temple
Florida Governor Rick Scott visited the Fort Lauderdale Temple April 18 with other political and religious leaders, according to Mormon Newsroom.
By Alison Moore
When four-year-old Eliza O'Neill was diagnosed with a terminal syndrome with a possible cure, her family became determined to do whatever they could to save her.
Family
#SavingEliza: Family determined to save daughter from terminal disease
A family is reaching out through a touching video to anyone who will listen in the hopes of saving their 4-year-old daughter from a terminal disease.
By Alison Moore
In this file photo, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performs during the Sunday afternoon session of the 183rd Semiannual General Conference Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013. On April 18 and 19, the Choir will perform Handel's "Messiah" in the Tabernacle.
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Mormon Tabernacle Choir celebrates Easter weekend with highly anticipated ‘Messiah’ concert
The anticipated “Messiah” concert from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra will occur this Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19, but those who didn’t get tickets can still participate.
By Alison Moore
Bubba Watson kisses son Caleb with his wife Angie after winning the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Augusta, Ga.
Family
Bubba Watson, two-time Masters Golf Tournament winner, talks faith and family
Bubba Watson gained national recognition when he won his second Masters in a three-year span, but his respect for faith and family are noteworthy too.
By Alison Moore
The Book of Mormon climbed to the top of a list of life-changing books from BestBookRead.com this week. In this Deseret News file photo, a football player reads from the Book of Mormon during an Institute/Family Home Evening Class after practice on Octobe
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The Book of Mormon claims No. 1 spot on list of life-changing books
The Book of Mormon climbed to the top of a list of life-changing books from BestBookRead.com this week, thanks to user votes and social media interaction.
By Alison Moore
Applicants interviewed for the world's toughest job; a job without benefits, holidays and hardly any breaks; and were stunned to hear billions of people do it every day.
Family
Video: Applicants interview for the ‘toughest job in the world’
Applicants interviewed for the world’s toughest job — a job without benefits, holidays and hardly any breaks — and were stunned to hear billions of people do it every day.
By Alison Moore
While many parents hope to raise caring children, they often don't know how.
Family
How to raise a caring, moral child: Parents want to but aren’t sure how
A recent opinion piece from The New York Times shared research and analysis on raising moral children.
By Alison Moore
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings at the morning session of the 184th Annual General Conference at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 5, 2014.
Faith
Mormon Tabernacle Choir announces 2015 tour dates and locations
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra announced their 2015 tour dates and locations, including stops to cities it hasn’t visited in 10 to 100 years.
By Alison Moore
Research from Child Care Aware America found the annual cost of day care could cost more than college tuition.
Family
Day care vs. college: Child care costs more than tuition, research finds
A blog post published April 9 by The Washington Post analyzed what the rising cost of day care means for Americans.
By Alison Moore
Blogger Stephanie Nielson's husband, Christian Nielson, smiles while the Nielson's daughter, Charlotte, looks at the Provo City Center Temple.
Faith
World-renowned blogger celebrates Provo City Center Temple, references LDS leader
New York Times best-seller and blogger Stephanie Nielson commemorated the addition of the Angel Moroni to the Provo City Center Temple on March 31 through a blog post.
By Alison Moore
Lexi Hansen with the driver involved in the accident.
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Hansen family shares friendly relationship with driver who hit daughter Lexi
Lexi Hansen, the BYU student who has gone from coma to recovery after being hit by a car, meets the driver involved the traumatic accident.
By Alison Moore
Von G. Keetch notes why religious freedom is important for both the religious and nonreligious in a Patheos article.
Faith
Why religious freedom matters to society and individuals, religious or not
The Patheos article “We Can’t Afford to Let Religious Freedom Slip” notes why religious freedom is important for both the religious and nonreligious.
By Alison Moore
In his most recent video, David Archuleta thanks his fans for their support since he's come home.
Faith
David Archuleta shares second post-mission video with fans, says thank you
Pop star David Archuleta shared his second personal video since returning in March from his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
By Alison Moore
Hyrum Osmond, nephew of Donny Osmond, told Yahoo Movies he modeled a moment of "Frozen" after his uncle.
Family
Hidden Donny Osmond reference in top animated film ‘Frozen’
“Frozen” became the No. 1 animated movie of all time this past week, but while more people are exposed to the film again and again, audiences still might have missed the film’s more subtle references.
By Alison Moore
Liz Joice chose to continue her pregnancy despite her declining health.
Family
Woman chooses motherhood over her own life in battle with cancer
A New York City woman risked and ultimately sacrificed her life to become a mother.
By Alison Moore
Faith
Elder Christofferson attends dedication for new Manchester YSA building
Elder D. Todd Christofferson dedicated a new Young Single Adult Building in Manchester, England, on Sunday, March 16.
By Alison Moore
The piece "Why Religion Matters: The Twinned Life of Family and Faith" notes that faith and family are often intertwined.
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Mormon Newsroom article says faith and family reinforce each other
A recent commentary piece from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Newsroom argues that faith and family build and depend on one another.
By Alison Moore
DreamWorks animator Daniel Hashimoto uses special effects to turn his son into a superhero.
Family
Dad inspired by son creates ‘Action Movie Kid’ superhero
Kids often create entire worlds from their imagination. One dad is joining in with his son to make him a tiny action movie star and superhero.
By Alison Moore
A group of young men and their leaders were surprised by just how influential positive words can be.
Faith
Mormon young men bring smiles to 36 girls’ faces, video reaches thousands
An unexpected youth activity taught a group of young men and women the power of positive words and is now reaching out beyond the small group to thousands.
By Alison Moore
Women ages 8 and up can participate from all over the world in the General Women's Meeting this year.
Faith
LDS Church invites women to historic meeting through YouTube video
In preparation for the upcoming General Women’s Meeting, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared a video featuring words from LDS leaders and women of the church.
By Alison Moore
A recent study from Pew asked if belief in God is necessary for morality.
Faith
Does the world think religion is necessary for morality?
A recent piece by The Atlantic highlighted a study from the Pew Research Center that explored how the world responds to the question “Is it necessary to believe in God in order to be a moral person?”
By Alison Moore
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