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An Oklahoman family wades through water to seek refuge at a nearby Days Inn near downtown Nashville after heavy rains caused the Cumberland River to flood. More rain fell in a 24-hour period than ever before in Nashville. Throughout the city many residents were forced from their homes and businesses as emergency responders worked for hours to help get people to shelter.

After being bound to a wheelchair since the third grade, Jennifer Franey, 18, has dealt with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) after her muscles stopped growing when she was younger. When Franey turned 16, she got her new friend and service dog, Cash.  Through the last two years their relationship has grown.
"I probably won't get another one after him because it'd be too hard," Franey said.  "I couldn't replace him."

Western Kentucky University police officers detain a customer after tasing him in the Downing University Center Subway on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. The man allegedly jumped the counter to pursue a Subway employee as four men attempted to restrain him before WKU police arrived.  

Butler County High School's Zeke Woodcock and South Warren High School's Josh Bartley almost collide after Woodcock takes a shot on the basket during Friday's, Feb. 18, 2011, game with only minutes left.  South Warren won 54 -39. 

Sara Lopez and Damani Walker, both 12,  sneak kisses on the couch at Sara's older brother's apartment when her brother and his wife aren't looking.  Earlier that day Lopez had broken-up with Walker only to ask him back out a couple hours later.  "My mom doesn't know that I have a boyfriend," Lopez said.  "She would be really mad if she found out we kiss."

Keeping his balance, Ben Bishop of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville prepares to release as he makes a throw  during a meet at Western Kentucky University. Bishop won the hammer throw at 201' 9" and went on to win the shot put and the discus events.

Maria Lopez holds her baby granddaughter, Aileen Herrera-Lopez, after hearing the news that her son and father to Aileen had been jailed on a allegation of domestic abuse asserted by Aileen's mother. Maria is now faced with balancing her struggles of becoming a citizen with her plans to fight against her son's allegation.   

Fairgoers ride the Orbiter at The Simpson County Fair in Franklin, Ky.

Excited about the news, Western Kentucky University junior Tiffany Elmore and Senior Emily Teegarden celebrate the announcement of the Lady Toppers' at-large bid for the NCAA volleyball tournament at Double Dogs restaurant in Bowling Green, Ky. The team will play its first game in Champaign, Ill., against the University of Cincinnati.

Children and grandchildren of Maria Lopez play on the living room couch as they wait for her before her wedding ceremony starts.