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Should McDonald's Stay Open on Christmas Day?

Jon Prell — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 03:00:13 +0000

Like many businesses, McDonald’s for the most part stays closed on Christmas Day. Some restaurants will open Christmas, like Denny’s for example, who will open at 8 am at their Tri-State locations. It was reported today, however, that McDonald’s USA COO Jim Johannesen is encouraging franchises to stay open this year on Christmas Day. According [...]

Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Worst Christmas Special Ever

Jon Prell — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 03:00:38 +0000

There has been so much talk lately about Blake Shelton’s recent Christmas special, ‘Blake Shelton’s Not So Family Christmas’, which received great reviews. Definitely not a family show, but very funny, very creative and very well put together. People are still talking about the novel approach Shelton took with this show. On the other hand, [...]

Evansville Holiday Parade [PHOTOS]

Eric Cornish — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:30:50 +0000

The Evansville Holiday Parade is underway and we are excited to be a part of it! Last year the weather forced its cancellation, but this year, we hope for the best as the parade takes a new route into the area north of downtown. With GAGE stepping out of the operation of the parade this [...]

Evansville Holiday Parade Is November 18th – New Parade Route

Ashley Sollars — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:00:56 +0000

The Evansville Holiday Parade is set for this Sunday, November 18th. Last year the weather forced its cancellation, but this year, we hope for the best as the parade takes a new route into the area north of downtown. With GAGE stepping out of the operation of the parade this year, the North Side Kiwanis [...]

Evansville Holiday Parade Is November 18th – New Parade Route

Eric Cornish — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:33:45 +0000

Do Retailers Begin Promoting Christmas Too Early?

Jon Prell — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 02:00:58 +0000

I don’t know about you, but when I was a kid it was unheard of to see even the slightest hint of Christmas until after Thanksgiving. In today’s world, the ‘Christmas Creep’, a term used to describe how retailers keep bumping up the start of Christmas promotions each year, gets earlier and earlier. This year, [...]

The Mother Of All Christmas Freak Outs [Video]

Jon Prell — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:13:03 +0000

This will no doubt be the LAST Christmas video that we post until next year, but this one while very disturbing, is probably worth a look. There is always that reaction kids have to opening the one present they wanted more than anything else. This kid apparently wanted nothing more than an iPod Touch for Christmas [...]

Hip Grandma Breaks It Down To Dubstep [Video]

Jon Prell — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:00:33 +0000

When you are 94 years-old, there are a lot of things that you could bust, but a MOVE is probably not one of them, especially to Dubstep which is a form of music. There are many different opinions as to the musical value of Dubstep. It sounds more like techno-robotic rumblings more than anything else. Regardless [...]

Girls Give Their 'Best Dad In The World' A Special Christmas Gift Of Song [Video]

Jon Prell — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 10:57:48 +0000

Two little girls wanted to give their dad something very special this Christmas because of all he does for them. The girls put together a little video gift for their dad called ‘(Best Dad In The World) Wishing You A Merry Christmas’. The video features some home-video footage and some of the verses were the result [...]

Baby Boy Gives The radioPup Puppy A Christmas Makeover

Baby Boy — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:59:12 +0000

I was checking out our Facebook page and figured the radioPup puppy needed to get in the christmas spirit, so I gave him or her a santa hat. That's much better! You love radioPup already when listening to The Tri-State's Country and keeping up with contests when you're away from your radio

Need A Unique Gift Idea? Reindeer Rentals! – Really [Video]

Jon Prell — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:00:10 +0000

Need a new idea this year that is something out of the ordinary yet very memorable? A UK couple has just what you are looking for —-they rent real live reindeer for public appearances….that’s right, actual reindeer and they are making a killing because business is flying high. Martin and Angie Flint own a company called ‘Real [...]

Our Favorite Christmas Movies

Leslie Morgan — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:06:32 +0000

It’s Christmas time so that means Christmas movies. Even though the same half-dozen or so holiday favorites are played again and again, two films that remain a MUST SEE are ‘A Christmas Story’ and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ According to a new survey from Harris Online of 2,499 adults, ‘A Christmas Story’ is the most popular holiday movie. In a close second at 19 [...]

Santa's House Party (Guy Gifts)

Baby Boy — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:07:53 +0000

The holidays are here, so get your priorities straight. First, get snockered. ( Pour liquor in a red solo cup, lift up to face, repeat.) Second, make sure you'll never again be stuck with cheap cologne or make the mistake of giving your lady cleaning supplies. Since you're too eggnogged to make out your list, [...]

Leslie's Favorite Amy Grant Christmas Song [VIDEO]

Leslie Morgan — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:20:07 +0000

Earlier on the the show, I was trying to remeber the name of the Amy Grant Christmas song that is one of my favorites of all time. The name is Breath of Heaven. The songs lyrics surround the impending birth of the baby Jesus from his young mother Mary’s perspective. A girl [...]

Jon And Leslie Want To Know: What Is The Best Toy Santa Ever Brought You?

Leslie Morgan — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:51:52 +0000

Every year, certain toys capture the imagination of kids across the country and become “must-have” Christmas gifts. Kids make their list and hope and pray Santa gets them the gift at the top of the list. Maybe it was a Pet Rock, Tickle Me Elmo or even something more simple like a train or baby [...]

Toby Keith Releases Christmas Version Of Red Solo Cup [VIDEO]

Leslie Morgan — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:19:24 +0000

After a performance on the 2011 American Country Awards and an appearance on ‘Glee,’ Toby Keith has delivered a Christmas ‘Red Solo Cup’ video to reflect the holiday spirit. It's yet another reason to watch the year’s most viral country music video which has clips of Santa Claus every 30 seconds or so. Santa loves his red Solo cup too!!!!!

Jon And Leslie Want To Know: What Are Your Christmas Traditions?

Leslie Morgan — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:05:46 +0000

Every family has its own Christmas traditions. Whether it’s all about running to living room to open presents, a big yummy breakfast, staying up to wait for Santa to visit, sprinkling magic reindeer food on your lawn or wrapping food like Leslie’s bonus daughter. You have a pretty good idea of what your day will be like. [...]

Justin Wilson's Christmas Story [VIDEO]

Eric Cornish — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:00:26 +0000

After telling my story about the Cajun man and his soup, I got thinking about Justin Wilson and his Cajun-style comedy storytelling that he used on his cooking show, before his death in 2001. I used to watch it with my mom when I was a kid. Here is one of the funnier stories from Justin on his Christmas show.

Jon and Leslie Want To Know…What About Re-gifting?

Leslie Morgan — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:08:32 +0000

It’s Christmas and times are tough and we’re all pinching pennies, or at least trying to. It’s hard to save money during the holidays, when you have a list of people to buy gifts for. you just go for re-gifting. Everyone’s received a gift at some point that you don’t want. Maybe……you just go for [...]

Jon And Leslie Want To Know…..

Leslie Morgan — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:03:00 +0000

Christmas trees are being decorated all over the Tri-state. Some real, some fake! Either way….Jon and Leslie want to know….. What HAS to be on your Christmas tree? What is NOT allowed?