A recent article in The Washington Times by Valerie Richardson titled “Rising GOP star ponders another run in Utah” suggests that Mia Love, the current Mayor of Saratoga Springs, Utah, may be considering running for congress again. Love, who is a member of...
He was born in Denver, Colorado. He was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1st round (17th pick) of the 1995 amateur draft. He made his major league debut three years later. He had more wins than any other major league pitcher in 2002 & 2003. On October 6,...
Anne Osborn Poelman She is an MD and Distinguished Professor of Radiology at the University of Utah. She is a renowned neuroradiologist who is recognized internationally for helping establish the field of neuroradiology, which deals with the head, neck, spine, and the...
He was born in San Bernadino, California. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 1st round (11th pick) of the 1991 amateur draft. He began his Major League baseball career four years later, with the Giants in 1995 Baseball Almanac Baseball...
James the Mormon is the name James Brandt Curran has used to represent himself online and around the world. James is a rap music artist whose EP “I’m Not a Rapper” hit No.1 on the iTunes hip-hop/rap top albums and No. 7 on the iTunes top albums...
You may have heard people reference the “Mormon Bible” and assumed that was the Book of Mormon. In reality, the Mormon Bible is the King James translation of the Holy Bible—the same translation used by millions of other people. Mormon is a nickname for members of The...
Pitcher Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 26th round of the 1979 amateur draft. A tall control specialist, he spent six full seasons in the minors before reaching the Giants in 1986. He played for 8 seasons on 2 teams and ended his big league playing...
Florida Marlins He played college ball for Brigham Young University. He served in the Washington Seattle Mission from 1990-1992. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2nd round of the 1993 amateur draft. He began his major league career three years...
Sons of Provo This droll mockumentary with a Mormon twist chronicles the ups and downs of Everclean, a Utah trio led by egotistical Will Jensen (Will Swenson) and his hotheaded brother (Danny Tarasevich). The loss of the group’s third member sends the siblings...
Fans of the popular television game show Jeopardy! will recognize the name Ken Jennings. Ken Jennings, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often referred to as “the Mormon Church”), is one of the show’s most notorious contestants. He first...
A beautiful children’s hymn, called, “A Child’s Prayer,” asks, “Heavenly Father, are you really there?” The child says that some people feel Heaven is too far away, but this child can feel it close by whenever he prays. Listen to “A Child’s Prayer.” Many today wonder...
Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper columnist and Mormon Jack Anderson Anderson started his journalism career when he edited a Deseret News Boy Scout column as a 12-year-old. Six years later, he took a job at the The Salt Lake Tribune. He briefly attended the University...
Thomas Allen Holmoe, the current athletic director at Brigham Young University (BYU), was born on 7 March 1960 in Los Angeles, California. He is a former college and professional American football defensive back and coach. Exceptional Athletic Prowess Apparently...
This drama tells the story of the family whose journey set the course for the Mormon faith. Made unpopular by his prophesies of doom for Jerusalem, Lehi (Bryce Chamberlain) and his family leave the city and head out across the desert in search of the Promised Land....
Michelle Pratt had been ATV-ing with her family in southern Utah when she unexpectedly flew off a 300-foot cliff. Her 20-year-old cousin, Danielle Lewis, had been riding in the seat behind her. Both had been wearing helmets and miraculously survived, though not...
Houston Oilers Cleveland Browns Cincinnati Bengal’s New England Patriots Minnesota Vikings Philadelphia Eagles Selected by the Houston Oilers in the fifth round (138th pick overall) of the 1985 NFL Draft. In 1989, he played in Super Bowl XXIII (23) with...
Mormon Newsroom released a statement today that Christopher Jackson will be the featured artist performing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for their annual Pioneer Day concerts. Each year the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performs a series of concerts in conjunction with...
This last season, three BYU baseball alumni made it to the major leagues: Jaycob Brugman, Jacob Hannemann, and Taylor Cole. It was a journey worth taking for both the players and their families. Jaycob Brugman and his wife, Ali, celebrated five years of marriage on...
Brooklyn and Bailey McKnight are Youtube millionaires whose fame has come from being beautiful, outgoing, relatable, creative, and so much more. Their videos range from beauty tips, to outfit choices, even just life advice, but one comment is constant no matter what...
Miami Utah Indiana Fever WNBA Forward, Miami signed her as a free agent on June 13, 2000. Holds Michigan State career blocks record (194). Named All-Big 10 First Team (2000). Led the Big Ten in rebounding (9.8 rpg) and double-doubles (16) in...
After playing college football for BYU, he was signed by the Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2010. Hall played in six games as a quarterback in the National Football League for the Arizona...
April Meservy wasn’t the only LDS musician that was featured at this year’s Olympic Games. Vincent Zhou, the youngest figure skater, performed to the cover “Chasing Cars” arranged by Rob Garner. Rob told the Deseret News, “It’s cool to be...
Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, Hamilton star Christopher Jackson will no longer be appearing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for their annual Pioneer Day concert series. He will be replaced by Alex Boye, who is popular for his “Africanized”...
Travis was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL draft. He played 10 years with the Falcons before signing a free-agent contract with the 49ers in...
