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After New Years many of us plan to lose weight and eat healthier. Now Oreo is trying to wreck those plans. Red Velvet Oreos with creme cheese filling will be available starting in February, but only for a limited time.
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Happy Birthday To A Very Famous Tennessee Gal
Hee Haw Star Dies
Don Harron best known for his radio character, Charlie Farquharson, on the TV show Hee Haw, has died. Harron was on the show for 18 seasons. He was a veteran Broadway performer and even wrote lyrics for several musicals including the popular Anne Of Green Gables. Harron had been suffering from cancer. He died at his home in Toronto, Canada at age 90.
Sheila’s Pet Of The Week
Miss Piggy is a 4 year old Chihuahua. She has already been spayed. Owner surrendered because her owner had heath problems. She has been in a very loving home and just needs someone to open their hearts to her. Miss Piggy is sweet, loving and enjoys being in your lap! Adopt her today at the new Putnam County Animal Shelter, Gainesboro Grade in Cookeville. They are open Noon to 6pm, Monday through Saturday, located next to Hyder-Burks Ag Pavilion.
Happy Anniversary To One Of America’s Favorite Shows
Happy Days premiered on ABC on this day (January 15) in 1974. It remained on the air until 1984. During the first two seasons, the show’s opening theme song was a re-recorded version of “Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley and His Comets. Then beginning is season three, the show went to the “Happy Days” theme song, done by Pratt and McClain.
Whitney Houston’s Story Told
The directorial debut of Angela Bassett is this Saturday at 7pm with the airing of her story about Whitney Houston on Lifetime. It’s simply titled Whitney. The movie didn’t have the Houston family’s approval. They wanted to see something on the big screen, but Angela worked with Whitney on Waiting to Exhale. She said she talked to friends, co-workers and other family of Whitney to comprise a truthful story of her and Bobby Brown’s relationship. Bobby will be interviewed at 9pm on Lifetime following the movie on Saturday.
Girl Scout Troop 600 Visit Lite Rock
It was great getting to talk to some of the girls from Troop 600 from the Cookeville Girl Scouts. Emma Crannigan, Ella McGugin and Abigaile Miller did a great job answering questions with me while we were on LIVE radio. They need a great year for cookie sales, going on now, so they can see where the Girl Scouts got their start in Savannah, Georgia. Look for the girls to be selling cookies in front of local businesses in Cookeville. If you’d like to help and have them at your business, please call Patricia Bouldin, the cookie coordinator for Putnam County at 261-4319.
Elton John’s Little Boy Turns 2
Elton posted this sweet pic of his son, Elijah, beside his Mickey Mouse cake. Elton wrote on his Instagram: “Happy birthday to our favourite little Mouseketeer. Two years ago today we received the greatest gift of all. #ShareTheLove.” Elton and his partner, David were recently wed with their two sons by their side.
Hannah Storm Gives The Stiff Arm
Don’t interfere with sportscaster Hannah Storm’s live shot! Her eager make-up artist came in for one last lipstick touch up, but cameras were on. Hannah gets a little “pushy” to get the make up artist out of the segment. Hannah said the artist is her friend and she didn’t want her to get in trouble for being seen on camera.
