Mix Mornings on MixTV.tv 05-22-26
Mix Mornings Hot Topics
Power Outage Blame Game: Steve humorously blames principal Patrick Spangler for a morning transformer explosion that briefly knocked the station off the air.
Strawberry Week Obsession: Bob Bevin drops by from Witt's Frozen Custard to talk about their record-breaking Mother's Day and their current "Strawberry Week" flavor rush.
Summer of Fun Kickoff: The hosts officially launch their massive summer giveaway contest with a chance to win a pair of highly anticipated Jelly Roll concert tickets.
News Headlines
Memphis Execution Halted: State officials called off the scheduled execution of death row inmate Tony Carruthers on Thursday after medical staff spent over an hour unsuccessfully attempting to establish required IV lines. Governor Bill Lee announced the state will not attempt another execution for at least one year.
Bradley County Memorial Day Ceremony: The community is invited to the public ceremony on Memorial Day Monday at 11:00 AM, hosted at Waterville Baptist Church. The event will feature guest speaker Retired Lieutenant Colonel Ron Green, Master of Ceremonies Tom Wicks, and a 21-gun salute by the Bradley County Funeral Honor Guard.
Tennessee Unemployment Holds Steady: The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported that the state unemployment rate remained at 3.6% for the third consecutive month in April, tracking safely below the national rate of 4.3%.
Cleveland 100 Leadership Reelected: Brenda Lawson has been reelected as president of Cleveland 100, a non-profit supporting families of fallen first responders. Serving alongside her will be Vice President Joe Wilson, Secretary Sandra Welch, and Treasurer Kelvin Bishop, with plans for their annual awards program in October coming soon.
In Memoriam: The community honors the passing of local veterinary pioneer and Army veteran Dr. Robert Fleming Taylor (90), founder of Taylor Animal Hospital, as well as Phyllis Von Senter (89) and Bobby Evans.
Viewers can read the full stories and more online at Mymix1041.com.
Sports Headlines
NASCAR Mourns Loss of Kyle Busch: The racing world is in shock following the tragic passing of legendary driver Kyle Busch at the age of 41. The two-time Cup Series champion was found unresponsive in the Childress team shop on Thursday morning; an official cause of death has not yet been announced.
Braves Secure Miami Series Win: The Atlanta Braves clinched a 9-3 victory over the Marlins last night, taking three out of four games in Miami. They kick off a Memorial Day weekend series against the Washington Nationals tonight at 7:15 PM on Mix 104.1 and ESPN Cleveland 101.3.
NBA Playoff Updates: In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks defeated the Cavs 109-93 to take a commanding 2-0 series lead. Tonight, the Western Conference Finals continue with Game 3 as the Thunder face the Spurs in San Antonio at 8:30 PM on NBC.
Lady Vols Softball Closes In on World Series: The Tennessee Lady Vols are just one win away from the College World Series after securing a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Georgia yesterday.
Huge Motor Racing Sunday Ahead: A massive weekend of racing is on deck for Sunday, featuring the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte (airing on ESPN Cleveland 101.3) and the Indianapolis 500 kicking off at 12:45 PM on FOX
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Guest Interviews:
7:30 AM —
Patrick Spangler, Principal of Bradley Central High School joined us today on Mix Mornings along with Jody Adams, the new Head Basketball Coach for the Bradley Bearettes!
Learn more: https://bchs.bradleyschools.org/
Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/HnFKTAnJqj8?si=ZFeNKGhGUiBZquUK
7:45 AM —
Bob Bevin, Owner of Whit's Frozen Custard in Cleveland, stopped by the studio today to celebrate a massive start to the summer season, break down their upcoming monthly flavors like peach raspberry cobbler, and help launch the "Summer of Fun" concert ticket giveaway with Mix 104.1! If you want to win tickets to see Jelly Roll in concert, text us your name & 'CONCERT' to 423-614-6499!
Learn more: https://www.whitsfrozencustard.com/
Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/NAQTHNFAKo4?si=hmmKU51W3N5mqTMt
8:30 AM —
Nathan Zakkas, Founder and Owner of Tallow House, joined us today on Mix Mornings to discuss their massive hometown success since opening this week & the healthy nutrition concept behind his clean fast-food joint! Tallow House's burgers & fries feature fresh, locally baked sourdough buns, grass-fed beef patties, & real potatoes fried in non-deodorized beef tallow! Stop by their location on North Lee Highway (attached to the Harry's gas station across from Don Ledford) Monday through Saturday from 12 PM to 4 PM!
Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/tallowhouseburger
Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/T2auJfwRfyA?si=kUCBr3o10LSXCu8s
8:45 AM —
Jimmy McGowan with Drain Right Guttering joined us on-air today to discuss what sets their local business apart from the rest, walk listeners through their seamless commercial & residential estimation process, & highlighted their unique Haven Underdeck ceiling systems that transform wasted patio areas into dry living spaces!
Learn more: https://tennessee.drainrightguttering.com/
Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/CkiIUe_iGv0?si=63UVBW7P0DH8Q-3C