March 16 – 20 – it’s your lucky week! Abby & Bill are sending their winners to see Ed Sheeran in Nashville!
March 23 – 27 – Hell000000! It’s tickets to see Mrs. Doubtfire on March 27th!
92 year old Allen McCloskey started his career back in 1952 when he was asked just to “Fill In”. 73 years later Allen has decided it’s time to retire, after a record breaking career as a Grave Digger. He’s been digging graves for the community, family, friends, and even his wife, for 73 years and 75 days to be exact, earning a world record, certified by Guinness. Allen says it’s been an honor and his duty to make sure every job is done right as a tribute to the
dead, and their mourning families. What’s next for the Grave Digger? Allen’s son created a Facebook page in his honor and is documenting his retirement.
867-5309 ..you know the number…but you won’t be calling Jenny. It is now a Cancer Support Hotline created by Tommy Heath…lead singer of Tommy Tutone. Tommy is currently battling cancer and is promoting the line to help others. It’s (272)
867-5309.According to a recent survey, Milk, really does do a body good. The study revealed that drinking one glass of milk a day cuts stroke risk by 10% percent. Milk contains calcium, potassium and magnesium which help regulate blood pressure and keep vessels healthy.
Then we have a 22 year old girl with cerebral palsy who recently asked for help to attend her first ever prom. The internet showed up in a big way…with donors raising more then $52,000. Alyssa was also offered dresses and beauty services….and even named
Prom Queen.And Costco is celebrating Easter by selling a 10 lb chocolate bunny. The company recommends using a hammer or a rolling pin to smash it open…and if that doesn’t work, use a hot knife to cut through the chocolate. Pete, the bunny, costs $113.
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Our Traffic Guy, also Bill Taylor – keeps you up-to-date on your morning commute, and trip home in the afternoon by giving you the heads-up on traffic coming in and going out of the Huntsville, Madison, Athens, and Decatur areas!
On X (formerly Twitter) at @Traffic969!
About Abby:
Originally from Rock Falls, Illinois, Abby has been in radio for almost 30 years, and in the Huntsville market her entire career, with the last 16 at Mix 96.9. She started out as the midday host for the first 9 years, and has since transitioned into host of the morning show.
Abby loves spending time with her husband and 2 kids, and her beautiful granddaughter – eating at her favorite Mexican restaurant and most of all shopping for shoes! Her favorite vacation destination is the beach! One thing she couldn’t live without…a good cup of coffee anytime of the day!
About Bill:
Being from Connecticut, Bill is a huge New England Patriot fan! His career in radio began there and has taken him through Massachusetts, Central Pennsylvania…and along the journey, he’s met some pretty cool people – Sting, Van Halen, Aerosmith, TobyMac, Lauren Daigle and more!
Bill and his wife have three kids, two of which attend the University of Alabama Huntsville, and they all definitely take advantage of the fact that his ears “are shot”!
As the Mix 96.9 Morning Show Co-Host and “Traffic Guy”, Bill adds his quick wit and humor to the morning show along with making sure you know everything you need to know in order to get to and from work safely Monday through Friday morning and afternoon.
When not hanging out in the Mix 96.9 studio, he and his wife take advantage of all the great sights and sounds, and, of course, the local food scene in and around the Huntsville area!
