South Georgians donate life this Memorial Day (WALB News 10)
Albany - Dozens of people took time during their holiday to save a life. In return, they got a sweet treat. The American Red Cross and Blue Bell Ice Cream are offering a pint for a pint this week. If you donate blood at the center in Albany or Valdosta, you'll get a pint of ice cream.

Red Cross is storm ready (News Leader)
STAUNTON When Hurricane Katrina wiped out a swath of the Gulf Coast last year, dozens of evacuees were tossed all the way up to the Shenandoah Valley. Many ended up at the doors of the American Red Cross of the Blue Ridge in Staunton, asking for a hand.

Health insurers fined for slow payments (The Buffalo News)
State insurance regulators have fined 21 health insurers - including HealthNow New York and Excellus Blue Cross and Blue Shield - a total of $266,600 for not paying insurance claims promptly.