Lite Rock 95.9 The Upper Cumberland's Home Of Lite Rock
This guy’s 4 month old Shiba Inu pup gets so excited when he’s about to be fed. He’s trying to teach him to wait, but every time the pup hears the food go into the bowl, he gets happy feet.
Author Archives: Sheila Scruggs
Introduction To Survival
Martin Bush from Burning Bush Wilderness Academy came on the morning show to discuss the survival class he’s teaching this Friday (Jan. 2). The class will be at Burgess Falls State Park at 10am. The class will focus on the five fundamentals of survival along with mindset and preparedness. Cost is $25 per person or $60 for a family (minimum age 6yrs).
A Homeless Veteran Gives Back
Share The Love This Christmas
Jimmy Stewart is probably best known for his role in “It’s A Wonderful Life”, but he did another Christmas made for TV movie in 1980. He did this in one take because he was so emotional afterwards. He told them he could do other takes, but this will be the right one. The movie is called Mr. Krueger’s Christmas. #ShareTheLove
The Origin Of Our Beloved Rudolph
Rudolph has been around since 1939. Yes, for 75 years, kids have loved this shiny, red nosed reindeer. The idea was thought up by a copywriter at Montgomery Ward, Robert L. May. He tested the story on his own little girl to make sure the story would appeal to kids. Then, it was added to a booklet to giveaway at their stores at Christmas. Montgomery Ward gave away 2.4 million copies that year! From that, a song and TV special was made along with a lasting memory for children everywhere.
The Log Cabin Cubicle
The sales employees of W Hotel in Minnesota really get in the holiday spirit with a cubicle decorating contest. Angela Westfeild had the help of her hubby turning hers into a wintery log cabin complete with a decorated Christmas tree and snow on the roof. Any co-worker that “visits” her cabin also gets cookies or candy. They used cut carpet tubes for the logs. It took them 18 hours to build.
Singer Joe Cocker Has Died
Pet Of The Week
Laney is a 6 year Staffordshire Terrier in need of a loving home. She’s a bit over weight and needs to lose a few pounds, so she’s on a diet plan. She is great with cats, other dogs and children. Laney is a couch potato that would lay beside you and love cuddles and petting. Adopt her from the Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter.
Lite Rock 95.9 Wins At The Crossville Christmas Parade
Lite Rock 95.9 won the large business category at the Crossville Christmas Parade. Stonecom Radio’s Karli Threet attended the breakfast this morning at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville to accept the award. Actress Julie Ann Emery was grand marshal at the parade on Saturday. She had fun seeing the Cumberland Co. High Jets’ band, her alma mater, and visiting with members of the Cumberland Co Playhouse, where she got her start. Julie rode in the vehicle with her niece and nephew. (Pics Below: Karli with all the parade winners, Julie Ann Emery with husband Kevin Earley, Julie with members of CCPH & Julie in the parade with her niece/nephew)
