It was a wild night at the Miss Universe Pageant that has everyone talking this morning. Host Steve Harvey mistakenly read the first runner up as the winner. Miss Columbia had thought she’d won, walked down the stage with the crown and sash that said Miss Universe.  Steve came back onstage to say she wasn’t the winner, Miss Philippines was the real winner. As an announcer, I understand how easy it is to glance down and ready something wrong.  I know Steve Harvey didn’t mean to do that and probably feels extremely bad.  Miss Columbia handled it with grace.

Elenor is about 15 pounds. She is the size of a corgi with short little legs and a longer body, but as you can see, her color looks like a German Shepherd.  Whatever mix she may be, she’s adorable and sweet. Her little tail wags constantly to let you know she’s happy to see you. She’d be the perfect companion for kids all the way up to the elderly. Elenor isn’t too frisky. She’s calm and just wants loving. Adopt her today from the Cookeville/Putnam Co. Animal Shelter.

A surprising new survey found that 57% of Americans don’t know where the Grand Canyon is. Here’s some other surprising facts, although 70% of Americans think they have a good knowledge of national landmarks 60% don’t know that Hoover Dam is between Nevada and Arizona, 37% didn’t know the Space Needle is in Seattle, 32% weren’t aware that Alcatraz is off the coast of San Francisco and what may be the most disturbing, 3% didn’t know the White House is in Washington D.C.

Peter Hollens has put together an cappella arrangement of “Mary Did You Know?” He sings all parts and blends them in perfect harmony. His version is becoming a viral sensation because of his moving vocals alone in a church.

Look what this poor mailman has to deal with on a daily basis just to get the mail delivered house to house. A bunch of wild turkeys must think he’s a little too close to their turf.

This cat has beautiful blue eyes. He just hung out in the studio laying in the chair. Cena is about a year old with orange points on his ears & tail. His body is cream colored. Adopt him today at the Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter.

Janis Joplin’s psychedelic Porsche convertible sold at auction for a record-setting $1.8 million. The late Queen of Rock’s 1964 Porsche 356C Cabriolet was originally expected to fetch anywhere between $400,000 and $600,000.

Anne Geier of Austria is excellent at capturing the true, sweet soul of the animals whose photos she takes. Just look at some of her photos….

Dog Portraits

Spin Doctor is a 1 year old Border Collie/Blue Heeler mix.  He is a very friendly, smart dog who is eager to learn and has great energy for ball or frisbee. Let this be the next dog you make room for at your home. He available for adoption from the Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter.

Thanks to Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton for coming on the morning show to tell us about this Sunday’s parade and tree lighting ceremony.  The Cookeville Christmas parade will begin at 2:30. Following the parade, there will be a performance by the Cookeville Creative Children’s Ministry at 5pm at Dogwood Amphitheater.  The tree lighting will be at 6 for the 35 foot tree.  Several churches from around the area will lead services after the tree lighting. This is a free event.  The synchronized light show will continue each day at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm & 9pm with a 15 minute show.