Olive is a 4 year old calico cat. She loves to give sweet head butts to you as she purrs lovingly. She’s soft, sweet and easy going.  Adopt this fluff ball at the shelter today!

On the heals of the spin-off that debuts this week, FEAR THE WALKING DEAD, I did an interview this week with Dr. Travis Langley. He’s a Professor of Psychology and also a big fan of AMC’s The Walking Dead. In our interview, he talks about why so many people are drawn to this show, their love for Daryl & his crossbow and the hope that comes from a show like this.

Sheila Says: Give it a listen. I think you will find it interesting. It’s a “Don’t Miss” for TWD fans.

Congrats to Dani Auberger from Sparta. She made the US National Karate Team and will be traveling to Spain for the World Championships. She needs to raise money for her trip.  I was Ninja attacked by Dani!!  This was left on the windows of Lite Rock 95.9 and I found it this morning. Let’s stop the Ninja attacks and support Dani’s trip to Spain. She’s representing the USA!  Call her Mom Rachel to donate at 931-510-0345

Sheila Says: Help this local girl out so I won’t be attacked by Ninjas. LOL

Good news for Stevie Wonder fans. He’s extending his “Songs in the Key of Life” tour. Even better news for us, one of the stops will be in Knoxville! He’ll perform there November 10th.

Sheila Says: I saw him in Nashville a few years ago. GREAT show!

Having a story on about an 18 year old girl whose dream is to walk down a runway may not sound like a great story, but what if I told you Madeline Stuart has Down’s Syndrome and she’ll be walking the runway at this year’s “New York Fashion Week”.  Her dream was to be a model and change society’s view of people with Down’s.

Sheila Says: Madeline, I’ll be watching for you & cheering!!

Lady Lilith is a 3 year old Chihuahua. She is very loving and could be your favorite new lap dog. Adopt her today at the Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter from Noon to 6 Monday – Saturday.

Thanks to Bobbie Abell with Mannah’s Hanah Riding Center for coming in on the morning show to talk about this year’s Denim and Dazzle show.

Mustard Seed Ranch is a Christian ministry serving children who have been neglected, abused, orphaned or are in need of a loving family environment. One of their biggest events is Jake’s Day. It’s happening this Saturday, August 15th.  Everyone is invited to this event. There will be over 20 different activities & meet “Jake” in person as well! Activities start at 8 30 and the first 500 kids through get one of these cool NWTF Mossy Oak hats! Free hot dog lunch will be provided, too! They’re located at 4955 Kuykendall Rd in Cookeville.

Sheila Says: Do you like my hat? Be one of the first kids to go to Jake’s Day and get one FREE!!

For the second time, the United States post office has put The King on a stamp. The Music Icons: Elvis Presley Commemorative Forever Stamp, features a black-and-white image from 1955. There was a midnight purchase party over night outside the gates of Graceland, with people from all over the world there to purchase the stamps. The first page of stamps went to a lady from Memphis (in the red shirt pictured below). She was excited to be able to buy the first ones.  There was also an unveiling this morning at Graceland with Priscilla Presley there with Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan for the First-Day-of-Issue Dedication Ceremony. The stamp is available now at your local post office.

Sheila Says: TCB Graceland

(Screen shots from Graceland’s live stream on Periscope)

Elvis Presley’s private nurse, Letetia Henley Kirk, is writing a book about her life working for him. She lived at Graceland with her husband and 2 daughters. She also traveled with Elvis on tour. The book is titled, “Taking care of Elvis — Memories with Elvis as his private nurse and friend.”  For nearly 40 years, she kept silent about her years with Presley. But Kirk said she changed her mind after a friend convinced her to attend an event during Elvis Week last August in Memphis. The 160-page, soft-cover book sells for $30. You can receive one by mail for $36.50. Contact Kirk at 901-491-8406 or by e-mail at tishsupernurse@gmail.com.