Tim Phillips Show, 3/6/26

It's not easy being a kid these days. Many have the same structured life that leaves out downtime, so the stress builds up. A way to help your child relax is with hobbies. The trick, according to Kathryn L. Keough, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, is to make sure the hobby aligns with their interest. Here are some hobbies that help boost mental health:

Sports and Active Play
Visual and Performing Arts
Curating Collections. It could be anything from rocks to paintings
Strategy & Story Games
Culinary Adventures
Experts say support your child in their hobby, but forget perfection…it’s all about happiness.

Source: Good Housekeeping
                     

Friday Flashback -        Duke Of Earl    Gene Chandler    1962
Hey Baby
Break It To Me Gently
The Wanderer

1962
The Cuban Missile Crisis has the world on the edge of another World War as the United States and USSR come close to launching nuclear attacks.

James Meredith becomes the first African-American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi.

The comic book character of Spider-Man makes his debut in the Amazing Fantasy #15 comic.

The Beatles release their first single, "Love Me Do," in the United Kingdom.

Sam Walton opens the first Wal-Mart store in Arkansas.
Popular Films

West Side Story

Spartacus

El Cid

Lawrence of Arabia

To Kill a Mockingbird
Johnny Carson begins as presenter for The Tonight Show
Chatty Cathy says several different phrases at random.
Flintstone Pedal Ca
 Etch-A-Sketch
Haunted House Game
Mr. Mercury
This remote control robot bows, raises his arms, picks up objects, and walks on tiny wheels. Makes a whirring noise and lights up.
              

Toughest Jobs … According to a new survey by Cat Footwear

1. Firefighter

2. Police officer

3. Construction worker

4. Miner/oil worker

5. Nurse

6. Paramedic

7. Agricultural / farm worker

8. Doctor

9. Roofer

10. Healthcare assistant/caregiver
                     

Scientists in China and Australia have developed a tomato that smells like popcorn. These popcorn?scented tomatoes still grow, taste, and look totally normal — they just smell like movie night. Yum? Apparently the goal is to deal with the problem of tomatoes losing their aroma and flavor during transportation and storage.
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WLKY says a skier in Washington state was trapped in an avalanche for four hours before being rescued. Michael Harris said he felt like he was "encased in cement" as he awaited help. His wife Penny used the Find My iPhone feature to pinpoint his location for a ski patrol. Harris was conscious but hypothermic when he was eventually rescued.
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KRIS says a Kleberg County, Texas traffic stop recently led to the discovery of $286,202  hidden inside a McDonald's bag. Police believe the cash is cartel money and was destined for criminal organizations in Mexico. A K-9 alerted fellow officers to the money
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Monroe Local says a 13-year-old Monroe, Georgia teen recently called 911 on his 16 year old sister. He accused her of taking his slippers. The Police were able to mediate and rectified the situation without having to place the 16 year old under arrest. 
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The Independent Tribune says an Asheboro, North Carolina man was recently caught doing the "Fortnite Loser Dance" in the middle of a street. He was only wearing boxers and a cowboy hat.  Residents were shocked by the bizarre spectacle, with one witness stating, "It was quite a sight to see him gyrating like that out there."
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The Independent Tribune says a North Carolina man recently claimed to have been shot while exercising. The man's story took a bizarre turn when deputies uncovered the truth.  They found out he wounded himself in order to skip his court date. 
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There are some things you have to notice, no matter what. A North Port, Florida man was arrested for drunk driving after his wife was seriously hurt when she fell out of his golf cart on the way home from an afternoon at the club. James Prante told officers he and his wife had been "partying at the club" since noon when she tumbled from the cart and hit her head on the pavement. She was found unconscious and taken to the hospital as a trauma patient. Officers found empty alcohol containers in the cart, and Prante blew a 0.197 on a breathalyzer, well above the legal limit. He was charged with DUI with serious bodily injury. 
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A new study from a Tampa law firm shows that golf cart crashes in Florida have been steadily climbing since 2021 as the vehicles become a common sight on public streets. Experts warn that these slow-moving carts are becoming more and more of a problem, especially since they're often being driven around town by young teenagers and senior citizens — two age groups notorious for less-than-expert driving skills. 
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KOLR says the police recently discovered a woman in a Springfield, Missouri home, eating Fruity Pebbles cereal and petting a dog. The homeowner was outside doing yard work when Teara Smith broke in. A child told their parent that Smith was inside. Smith told the police that she drank a bottle of marijuana before entering the home. She was arrested for burglary 
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In any business, it pays to know your audience. In New Jersey, a Girl Scout Troop appears to have found their niche…by setting up shop outside of a weed dispensary. The troop has joined forces with Daylite Dispensary, and is now allowed to sell those coveted Girl Scout Cookies outside of the store with the full blessing of the management…and demand is said to be “high.”