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07/26/2024

07/26/2024

FRIDAY AND WE NEED SOME REO SPEEDWAGON...

One of my favorites...a band that has been around for years. I was playing their tunes on the radio back in the early 70's. They hit pay dirt with their album ''High Infidelity'' in the late 70s spawning a slew of hits. Why not wrap up the week with a ''dress down Friday'' and sport your fav Rock and Roll T Shirt....for once, be a rebel!

07/26/2024

SAM 103.9....ENTERTAINMENT

REPORTS: CELINE DION PERFORMING AT OLYMPICS, LAUNCHING VEGAS RESIDENCY (AGAIN)

So, is Celine Dion dying or not, because now she’s (supposedly) headlining the Paris Olympic opening ceremonies and there’s word she’s returning to Vegas, too? She’s reportedly about to announce a new concert residency for early next year at Resorts World. Celine, who’s 56, suffers from ‘Stiff Person Syndrome,’ which has forced her to cancel tours and other shows recently. And her documentary made it look like she didn’t have a lot of time.

VIDEO GAME ACTORS ARE GOING ON STRIKE

Video game actors have voted to go on strike at midnight… And, YES, there are actors in video games! Who do you think makes all those dying sounds in ‘Call of Duty’? The members of SAG-AFTRA are worried about their jobs now that video game makers wanna use A-I to generate voices and create the movement typically created by actors in special bodysuits.

GINA CARANO'S ‘MANDALORIAN’ LAWSUIT MIGHT GO TO TRIAL

This is... not the way. Actress Gina Carano's lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilms might be headed to trial after a judge decided not to dismiss it. She was fired from ‘The Mandalorian’ in 2021 over her political social media posts. Now, the case will either go to trial or be settled out of court.

THERE'S A FIRE ANT INFESTATION IN A TOWN WHERE TONS OF CELEBS LIVE (00:23)

Officials in Montecito, California say that there's an "aggressive" infestation of red fire ants in the area... and it came from a private property. Of course, there are no names mentioned, but the town is home to celebs like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Oprah, and Ellen DeGeneres just to name a few. The ants are now a danger to the local farms, and everybody is trying to figure out who brought the bugs.

TV PREVIEW

FRIDAY:

CBS has ‘Lingo’ at 8PM Eastern.
Primetime in Paris: The Olympics is on NBC at 7:30 PM Eastern.
Tune into FOX for ‘WWE Friday Night SmackDown’ at 8 PM Eastern.

SATURDAY:

Catch the World’s Strongest Man Competition on CBS at 1:30 PM Eastern, then the 3M Open PGA Golf at 3 PM Eastern.
For Olympics Coverage on NBC: at 8 AM Eastern USA vs Cuba Men’s Beach Volleyball, 10 AM Eastern is Men’s and Women’s Swimming, 11:30 AM Men’s Skateboard Street Contest, 12:45 PM Eastern Greece vs USA Women’s Water Polo, 1:45 PM Eastern Men’s Rugby, 2:30 PM Eastern Men’s and Women’s Swimming, 4 PM Eastern USA vs Canada Women’s Beach Volleyball, 5 PM Eastern Men’s Time Trial Cycling.
FOX has NHRA Drag Racing: The Sonoma Nationals in California.

SUNDAY:

‘Tulsa King’ is on CBS at 8 PM Eastern, then ‘Big Brother’ at 9 PM Eastern.
Primetime in Paris: The Olympics starts at 7 PM Eastern on NBC featuring men’s and women’s swimming and women’s gymnastics.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare Warzone Battle Royale Solo Multiplayer Gameplay No Commentary.

07/26/2024

SAM 103.9...YOUR MONEY/SHOPPING

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES GETTING RID OF OPEN SEATING

Sorry, travelers. You'll no longer be able to pick your seat on Southwest flights. The airline is officially getting rid of its open seating policy, and it's the biggest change for the company in more than fifty years. Research found that 80-percent of passengers prefer an assigned seat, so the airline will now offer seats with extra legroom. And yes, it'll cost you more. The changes will go into effect in 2025.

MOST PARENTS FEEL LIKE THEIR KIDS' SCHOOLS ASK FOR TOO MANY SUPPLIES

More than 70-percent of parents say that they feel like their children's school is asking them to buy too many back to school supplies, according to a new survey from WalletHub. And 86-percent said that the cost of education nowadays is out of control. The average parent will spend more than 500-bucks per kid on school supplies this year. The question is... how much will the teachers spend, too?

WalletHub Back-to-School Shopping Survey

07/26/2024

SAM 103.9....WEIRD SCIENCE & TECH

CHINESE TECH COMPANY MAKES A.I. AVATAR OF YOUR RECENTLY DEAD LOVED ONE

A Chinese tech company is now resurrecting your dead relatives by turning voice recordings and pictures into A-I avatars so you can keep talking to them until you need an avatar of your own. Silicon Intelligence charges a monthly subscription of about 30-bucks to keep Grandpa, or whoever, chatting with you. The ‘deadbots’ are meant to comfort the living, but experts say it could do the opposite, by not letting them grieve their loss and might even cause them to re-live the pain of their death.

DOCTORS IMPLANT FIRST TOTALLY ARTIFICIAL HEART

A hospital in Houston has done something no one’s ever accomplished before: they’ve transplanted a new kind of totally artificial heart. And, so far, it’s beating. The mechanical heart has just one moving part and works by using magnets to pump blood through the ventricles, instead of a battery pump, like other temporary artificial hearts. If it works, it could save the lives of millions of people desperately waiting for a transplant.

ASTRONAUTS STUCK IN SPACE WILL BE STUCK A BIT LONGER

Those astronauts stuck at the International Space Station are gonna be stuck there for a while longer. Their Boeing-made spaceship is still full of leaks and it’s gonna be at least another week before they’ll know whether it is safe enough for the return trip. As of Friday, the crew of two has been up there for 50 days… 42 more than they’d planned to be.

ANOTHER PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY IS CREATING A WEIGHT LOSS DRUG

There's another pharmaceutical company that's one step closer jumping on the weight loss train. Shares of Viking Therapeutics went through the roof on Thursday after the company announced that its weight loss drug will be going into late stage trials. It's another injectable that can compete with drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. The company says that the new injectable drug could bring in 150-billion-dollars by 2030. (Bet they're glad we're all overweight, right?)

SURVEY: A.I. CREATES MORE WORK AND FASTER BURNOUT FOR EMPLOYEES

Artificial intelligence is supposed to make our lives easier, right? More than two thousand workers across four countries were surveyed, and almost 80-percent say that A-I has actually added more work to their jobs. About 40-percent say they spend time correcting the weird things that chatbots come up with, and 21-percent it takes more time just to learn how to use the programs. More than three-quarters of those surveyed said they feel burnt out at work because of it.

Research from The Upwork Research Institute reveals that while leaders expect AI to boost productivity, it may be increasing employee workload.

07/26/2024

SAM 103.9....LAW & DISORDER

COURT RULES ‘BONELESS WINGS’ CAN HAVE BONES IN 'EM

Better be careful the next time you bite into a boneless chicken wing now that Ohio’s Supreme Court has ruled that ‘boneless wings’ can have bones in ‘em. A guy sued after swallowing a bone that tore his throat. The court ruled ‘boneless’ only pertains to the way they’re cooked and he ‘shoulda known chickens have bones in them.

OHIO BROTHERS MYSTERIOUSLY WAKE UP IN DUBAI POLICE CAR

Two brothers from Ohio are trapped in Dubai after a trippy night that sounds more like a sequel to 'The Hangover.' Joseph Lopez is an influencer. He took his younger brother on the trip hoping to make some wild videos on a party yacht, but claims they mysteriously woke up in the back of a police cruiser hours after blacking out. Both are now out on bail, but since they're charged with assaulting a cop (which they don't remember doing), they're forbidden from leaving the country. The U-S State Department knows, but hasn't sprung them yet.

JACK IN THE BOX MANAGER SPIT ON, RUN OVER BY CUSTOMER MAD ABOUT CHICKEN STRIPS

A woman in St. Louis is in jail after allegedly running over a Jack in the Box worker because she forgot to give her ranch with her chicken strips. Court documents show that the woman confronted the manager over a missing chicken strip, which was replaced. Then, upset over the lack of ranch in the bag, she spit in the manager's face. The manager went outside to get her license plate number, and that's when the customer backed into her car. She's facing two felony assault charges.

REPORT: SHOPLIFTING IS UP BY 24% THIS YEAR

The numbers are in and there's one crime in the country that continues to get worse. A new report from the Council on Criminal Justice finds that shoplifting in 2024 has skyrocketed when the numbers for other crimes are actually down. Shoplifting rates have jumped 24-percent in the first half of this year and have been growing since the U-S came out of the pandemic. Researchers say part of the reason for this is that stores are reporting shoplifting more often than they used to.

The Ohio Supreme Court says consumers can't expect boneless chicken wings to actually be free of bones.

07/26/2024

SAM 103.9....BIRTHDAYS:

MICK JAGGER, 81: Musician. He's the frontman for the legendary Rolling Stones and one of rock's most iconic and influential artists. We are not worthy.

DAME HELEN MIRREN, 79: Actress. Among many noteworthy roles, the Oscar-winning actress entertained us as "The Queen" and as Detective Jane Tenison in "Prime Suspect."

JASON STATHAM, 57: Actor. The English action star and badass is known for roles in "Transporter," "The Expendables," "Furious 7," and "Hobbs & Shaw."

SANDRA BULLOCK, 60: Actress. From "Speed" and "Miss Congeniality" to "The Blind Side" and "Bird Box," Sandy is still one of our favorite actresses.

KATE BECKINSALE, 51: Actress. The English actress starred in "Serendipity," the "Underworld" films, and "Pearl Harbor."

GARY CHERONE, 64: Singer. After years of singing in the band Extreme, he had a short stint singing lead for Van Halen after Sammy Hagar left.

DARLENE LOVE, 83: Singer/Actress. The iconic singer and actress sang in ‘60s groups The Blossoms and The Crystals before having some very familiar solo hits.

ELIZABETH GILLIES, 31: Actress. She played Jade on "Victorious" and now stars as Fallon Carrington on the "Dynasty" re-boot.

ROGER TAYLOR, 75: Musician. The drummer for Hall of Fame rock band Queen studied dentistry in college.

JEREMY PIVEN, 59: Actor. Let's 'hug it out' for the actor, who famously played manager Ari Gold in the HBO series "Entourage."

From the Album - Queen: Greatest Hits

07/25/2024

Mark your Calendars and bring your whole family!

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT will be August 6th at the Wellness Park behind the Laurel County Public Library from 6:00-8:00 pm!

This is a FREE national event hosted by local police agencies across the nation to get the community together and promote a positive relationship between the Police and their community. We are excited to have another opportunity to meet with our citizens and speak with them in a relaxed setting. Bring the kids out so that they meet representatives from the London Police Department, the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, London City Fire Department, London - Laurel Rescue Squad, Ambulance Inc. Of Laurel County, the Kentucky State Police, PHI Air Medical London, AirEvac and MANY MORE!!!

If you are a business or local vendor and would like to reserve a spot to pass out information or product to the citizens of London, please contact Officer Hobie Daugherty by email at [email protected].

Lets make this a wonderful event for our community!

07/25/2024

SAM 103.9....MOVIES AND TV

CBS’ Bob Newhart Special Brings In Big Ratings

Celebrating Bob Newhart's life brought in big ratings for CBS. 'Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter' was watched by over 4-million viewers, making it the most-watched program of the night excluding sports broadcasts. Hosted by 'Entertainment Tonight's' Nischelle Turner, the special included never-before-seen interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from his film and TV work. He told 'ET' in 2021 that he knew he wanted to make people laugh from when he was a kid.

Josh Hartnett Plays Suspected Serial Killer In New Movie

Josh Hartnett is riding high after appearing in last year's blockbuster Oscar winner 'Oppenheimer.' He's about to start scaring audiences in the new thriller 'Trap.' In it, he plays a father who takes his daughter to a concert, but then realizes the show is a whole setup for police to catch a serial killer. And the serial killer could be him! In an interview with 'CBS Mornings,' Josh says he prepared for the role by reading up a lot on people who have hidden lives.

‘Inside Out 2’ Is Now The Biggest Animated Film Of All Time At Worldwide Box Office

'Inside Out 2' has officially passed 'Frozen 2' to become the top-grossing animated film of all time worldwide. It has now made 1-point-462 billion dollars at the global box office. On the all-time movies list, it's now at number 13 - having just passed 'Barbie.' 'Inside Out 2' is still just days away from breaking another major record. Its 601-million dollars in domestic tickets sales will soon overtake 'Incredibles 2's' 608-million dollars to become the biggest animated film ever in North America.

Actor Josh Hartnett is known for his roles in popular movies like "The Virgin Suicides," "Black Hawk Down" and "Oppenheimer." Now, he's starring in the new t...

07/25/2024

SAM 103.9....MUSIC

Miranda Lambert Announces New Album “Postcards From Texas,” Coming Out September 13th

We're so excited we're getting new music from Miranda Lambert! The country superstar's 14-track album "Postcards From Texas" will be out September 13th. And just in time for the announcement, she released the divorce song "Alimony" to tie fans over. She's already put out the first two singles: "Wranglers" and "Dammit Randy." "Postcards From Texas" also represents a milestone for Miranda since it's her first album with Republic Records after two-decade partnership with Sony Nashville.

Alabama Getting An All-Star Tribute Special On CMT In August

CMT has scheduled their long-awaited special honoring country legends Alabama. 'CMT Giants: Alabama' will air August 15th at 8pm Eastern and include performances by Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Jamey Johnson, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, and Sam Hunt. The two-hour event will also feature Evander Holyfield, Lionel Richie, Martina McBride, and Vince Gill talking about what Alabama's music has meant to them.

Sabrina Carpenter Praises Halle Bailey’s Version Of “Please Please Please”

Sabrina Carpenter is singing Halle Bailey's praises. In an Instagram video, Halle sang and played guitar on an acoustic version of Sabrina's megahit, "Please Please Please," which she captioned, "Woke up with this song in my headdd i love itt." Of course, Sabrina saw it and replied in the comments section, "Heavenly perfect angel." She also reposted it to her Instagram Story, writing, "Heart eyes and heart ears!!!" We need a collab ASAP!

Sabrina Carpenter sings Halle Bailey's praises after the 24-year-old shared an acoustic version of her track, 'Please Please Please,' on Instagram. The pop s...

07/25/2024

SAM 103.9....ENTERTAINMENT

IT'S OFFICIAL: SPONGEBOB IS ON THE SPECTRUM

There have been rumors circulating from a pineapple under the sea since 2012 about SpongeBob SquarePants having autism. Now, it's confirmed. Tom Kenny, the character's voice actor, said at a Comic-Con in Detroit that fans have been asking him for years and yes, SpongeBob is on the spectrum. He says that's his character's “superpower.”

PRINCE WILLIAM MADE $30MIL OVER THE LAST YEAR

Must be nice to be born into royalty, right? A report from the Duchy of Cornwall, which is the royal estate that King Charles passed down to Prince William, shows that the Prince of Wales' “salary” was 30-million dollars last year. And yes, it's all tax exempt. The estate pays for his public, private, and charitable activities (Why not just give that money to charity instead of showing up for a photo op? Just a thought).

TRAILER FOR NEW BOB DYLAN BIOPIC SHOWS TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET CAN SING!

The trailer for “A Complete Unknown” has dropped. That’s the film with Timothée Chalamet playing music icon Bob Dylan. So, of course there will be a lot of music in the film. But can the dude sing? Like a rolling stone he can! In the trailer,L Chalamet is actually singing! In case you’re wondering, the film also stars Edward Norton and Elle Fanning. “A Complete Unknown” hits theaters in December.

AARON RODGERS’ SUMMER VACATION COST HIM AN EXTRA $50,000

What did you do on your summer vacation? Bet you didn’t spend as much as Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers did on his trip to Egypt. His vacation ended up costing him a lot more after the Jets fined him for missing mandatory team workouts. Don’t feel too badly. Rodgers has made over 340-million dollars in the NFL, so it’s not like the 50-grand they fined him was going to bankrupt him. He said the practice schedule was arbitrary and, in reality, he only missed two organized team activities.

TV PREVIEW

It’s the first live eviction of the season on CBS’ ‘Big Brother’ at 8pm ET.
ABC has the game shows with ‘Press Your Luck’ at 8pm ET and ‘Lucky 13’ at 9pm ET.
It’s a two-hour episode of ‘Don’t Forget the Lyrics’ on FOX starting at 8pm ET. A cruise ship singer wants to pay for his upcoming wedding and an Air Force veteran has a voice that soars.

Timothée Chalamet is Bob Dylan in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN. A Film By James Mangold. Co-starring Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook, Dan Fo...

07/25/2024

SAM 103.9....YOUR MONEY/SHOPPING

THERE'S A BIDDER IN LINE TO BUY RED LOBSTER

Just a couple of months after filing for bankruptcy, there might be a buyer for Red Lobster. According to court documents filed in Florida, a bidder has come forward to buy what's left of the restaurant chain for 376-million dollars. The documents also show that Red Lobster went under because of debt, its CEOs, a drop in customers (before the pandemic), and the all-you-can-eat shrimp.

IT’S THE END OF AN ERA FOR THE NBA TO THE TUNE OF $76 BILLION

The NBA announced a new deal with Disney, Comcast, and Amazon. The companies will collectively pay more than 76-billion dollars over 11 years. This deal would be the result of the league rejecting Warner Bros. Discovery's 1-point-8 billion per year offer to continue its longtime relationship. That means the games will no longer be on TNT, which has broadcast the NBA games since the 1980s! A spokesperson said these channels will give the league more reach and more fans (What he meant to say was, “more money”).

WHICH INDUSTRIES COULD LOSE THE MOST WORKERS TO RETIREMENT IN 2024?

More than four-million Americans will turn 65 this year. It's a record number and, while not everyone will (or can) retire, some industries will lose more workers than others. New data from the labor department shows that the wholesale trade industry will take a big hit at more than 27-percent of its workforce could retire. Religious/civic positions and funeral directors come in second, followed by banks and insurance companies. So, if you've always wanted to go to mortuary school, now's the time.

The NBA said that it is not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery's $1.8 billion per year offer to continue its longtime relationship with the league.

07/25/2024

SAM 103.9...LAW & DISORDER

TWO CANADIAN SOCCER COACHES HAVE BEEN BOOTED FROM THE OLYMPICS

It's like "spygate" all over again with a different kind of football. Two members of the Canadian women's soccer team have been kicked out of the Olympics after flying a drone over their opposing team's practice sessions. The drone was spotted on Monday while New Zealand was practicing for its match against Canada and reported to the International Olympic Committee. The assistant coach and an analyst have been sent home, while the team must attend ethics training.

THE NETFLIX DOC ABOUT THE GUY WHO ROBBED ‘NSYNC AND THE BACKSTREET BOYS SHOWS HE’S GROSSER THAN WE THOUGHT

Are you watching the Netflix documentary ‘Dirty Pop’ about how all your favorite boy bands were robbed by their manager Lou Pearlman? In the doc, members of bands like ‘NSync and the Backstreet Boys call Pearlman “a snake” because he took millions while paying them a few grand. They had to sue to get out of their contracts, yet they still had to pay 64-million dollars to be clear of him. The doc also claims Pearlman’s Ponzi schemes included a fake accounting firm and false tax documents. Pearlman died in 2016, while serving a 25-year sentence.

FOURTEEN NBA TEAMS ARE BEING SUED FOR MUSIC COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

You know those cool Jay-Z songs the New York Knicks use in their social media posts? No, you don’t. Well, not anymore. 14 NBA teams are being sued for copyright infringement. They’re being accused of using music without the artist's permission in their social media posts. The Knicks have used songs from New Yorkers Jay-Z and Cardi B. The complaint against the Hawks mentions Atlanta natives OutKast and Migos. The Cavaliers, Magic, Nuggets, and Spurs have also been named. So far, the NBA has no comment.

ALEC BALDWIN ‘RUST’ JUROR SPEAKS OUT… AND NONE OF IT IS GOOD

A few weeks ago, Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial was dismissed with prejudice… meaning, it’s over. Now a juror from his trial is speaking out. Martina Marquez said the entire thing was “pointless” and “ridiculous.” Marquez alleges that the prosecutors just wanted to blame someone for the ‘Rust’ shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Marquez also claimed the case seemed to be mishandled from the get-go.

The promoter who helped launch the boy bands Backstreet Boys and 'NSync died in federal prison from an infection of the inner lining of the heart.

07/25/2024

SAM 103.9....BIRTHDAYS:

MATT LeBLANC, 57: Actor. How YOU doin? Today we gift a meatball sandwich to our ‘friend’ Joey Tribiani. The actor also starred in the CBS sitcom “Man with a Plan.”

THURSTON MOORE, 66: Musician. The guitarist for the band Sonic Youth was married to the band’s vocalist Kim Gordon for 19 years.

GEOFFREY ZAKARIAN, 65: Chef. The executive chef and Food Network star appears on “The Kitchen,” “Copped,” and “The Next Iron Chef.”

JAMES LAFFERTY, 39: Actor. He played Nathan Scott on “One Tree Hill” and more recently played astronaut Scott Carpenter in the series “The Right Stuff.”

MIRIAM SHOR, 53: Actress. She played Diana Trout in the streaming sitcom “Younger,” played Mandy Post in “The Good Wife,” and Janet Thompson in “Swingtown.”

JUAN PABLO DiPACE, 45: Actor. The Argentinian actor played Kimmy Gibler’s husband Fernando on Netflix’s “Fuller House.”

IMAN, 69: Model. The Somalian model, author, and cosmetics entrepreneur is the widow of rock icon David Bowie.

Goo @ 1990

07/25/2024

THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2024

TODAY IS...

NATIONAL INTERN DAY (last Thursday in July) -- Toast your favorite intern with a hot cup of coffee, that they mostly likely ran out and got for you. It’s fun to boss someone around but remember… interns are people too (usually.)

NATIONAL CHILI DOG DAY (last Thursday in July) -- Chili… CHECK! Hotdog… CHECK! Terrible gas… THAT TOO! They’re not quite sure exactly where and when the chili dog was invented - most likely around the late 1800s - but it’s since become an American favorite and a sure-fire way to ruin a first date!

NATIONAL REFRESHMENT DAY (4th Thursday in July) -- You know what we mean by ‘refreshment,’ right?…. (SHHHH…it’s ‘code’ for booze!)

WORLD DROWNING PREVENTION DAY -- …Because you never know when you’ll be invited to a really great pool party or find yourself stranded in the middle of the ocean. Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death in the U-S. It’s believed half of all Americans don’t know how to swim.

NATIONAL MERRY-GO-ROUND DAY (AKA: NATIONAL CAROUSEL DAY) -- Also known as a carousel, it’s one of the oldest amusement rides on the planet. MERRY-GO-ROUND FUN FACTS:
The first steam-powered carousel was invented in 1861. Until then, ride operators had to push them (as you can imagine, they didn’t go very fast).
The earliest known merry-go-round was in the year 500. The Byzantine Empire’s ride had baskets carrying people who were suspended from a central pole.

NATIONAL HOT FUDGE SUNDAE DAY -- Legend has it the first ice cream sundae was served in 1881 at a drugstore in Wisconsin. Back then, it was against the law to serve soda on ‘The Lord’s Day,’ so an ice cream float vendor replaced the soda with chocolate syrup and called it a sundae (with an ‘e’).

NATIONAL HIRE A VETERAN DAY -- They’re highly trained, qualified, and brave as heck! But leaving the military and entering civilian life can be tough. The best way an employer can honor a veteran is to hire one.

NATIONAL WINE AND CHEESE DAY -- DID YOU KNOW?… King Charles has a car that runs on wine and cheese! Not that long ago, he revealed that his Aston Martin D-B-6 was modified to run on the stuff, which somehow is not surprising coming from him. Technically, it uses bioethanol made from leftover white wine and whey protein from the cheese-making process. But the other way makes it sound way fancier.

NATIONAL WINE AND CHEESE DAY On July 25, we celebrate the ultimate pairing of wine and cheese. National Wine and Cheese Day provides an opportunity to enjoy

07/24/2024

IT'S ALMOST HOMECOMING TIME!

07/24/2024

On Thursday, the London Police Department was honored to host Beyond the Call of Duty on their journey across the Nation. Their mission is to honor the lives of the men and women of law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice. This year, the organization will be traveling 22,500 over 73 days, honoring 259 officers from 234 different department by escorting their memorial trailer to each of these locations.

While stopping in The City of London, Beyond the Call of Duty honored Lt. Travis Hurley and Sgt. Logan Medlock who made the ultimate sacrifice for our community. We strive to make sure that their name and legacy will never forgotten and it makes us proud to know we are not alone in this effort. With that, we want to extend a thank you to Beyond the Call of Duty for what they have done and wish them safe travels on their journey.

07/24/2024

SAM 103.9...ENTERTAINMENT

SLASH’S 25-YEAR-OLD STEPDAUGHTER FOUND DEAD

Slash from Guns N’ Roses announced the death of his stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight. She was 25. The Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office said she passed away on Friday, July 19 and an autopsy has been scheduled. No other information about her passing was given. But her last Instagram post was ominous. She captioned a photo writing, “Whether I made you feel excluded, manipulated/ controlled you, told you to quit your day job from the comfort of being financially supported by my parents… I am sorry.”

PRESIDENT’S OVAL OFFICE ADDRESS WILL PREEMPT NETWORK TV

Your Wednesday night reality TV fix might be preempted now that all the main networks will be flipping over to the White House for a primetime Oval Office address tonight. President Biden is expected to talk about his decision to ‘peace out’ of his re-election campaign and why he is endorsing Kamala Harris, who, according to the latest IPSOS/Reuters poll is leading Mr. Trump 44-to-42.

PRINCE HARRY ABOUT TO INHERIT BIRTHDAY BOUNTY

Prince Harry is turning 40 later this summer, which is bad news for his hairline but great news for his bank account. His huge Royal inheritance is about to kick in. His grandma, the late Queen Elizabeth, set aside ninety million for the whole family. Harry’s cut is said to be nine million of that. More than his brother William got, but he’ll inherit the Crown Jewels when he eventually becomes King, which is sorta unfair when you consider they’re worth about two-billion.

CONCERTGOERS SUE CHRIS BROWN FOR $50M FOR ALLEGED ASSAULT

Chris Brown and Live Nation are being sued for 50-million-bucks after four concertgoers claim that they were assaulted backstage by the singer. The lawsuit claims that the incident happened after Brown's "11:11" show on Friday in Texas. Apparently, there was "beef." The plaintiffs claim that they were "brutally and severely beat" by Chris Brown and his entourage. They also claim that they required medical care and want them to pay up.

TV PREVIEW

CBS has a brand new ‘Big Brother’ at 9 pm Eastern followed by ‘The Real CSI: Miami” at 10 pm.
FOX has a 2-hour ‘Gordon Ramsey’s Food Stars’ from 8 pm-10 pm Eastern.
Another episode of ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ is on ABC at 8 pm Eastern with an all new ‘Claim To Fame’ at 9 pm Eastern.
Over on NBC, is a two-hour ‘Dateline’ starting at 8 pm Eastern. A police officer might be connected to the death of a college student.

R&B star Chris Brown and his paid entourage brutally beat several men who attended Brown's concert Saturday night in Fort Worth, according to a lawsuit.

07/24/2024

SAM 103.9....YOUR MONEY/SHOPPING

TRENDING V**E DEVICE ALSO MAKES CALLS, TEXTS

There’s a device that’s going viral for quite possibly being the most ‘2024 thing’ out there. It’s a v**e that’s also a phone and a fitness tracker - which is kind of ironic for a v**e. Oh and of course it’s disposable! The reviews suggest it sucks and isn’t worth making calls on. But it comes pre-filled with 30-thousand doses, and has a touchscreen for texting, which frees up a hand for multitaskers who want to scroll while they v**e.

THEY’VE ALREADY STARTED SELLING HALLOWEEN STUFF

Here we go… The first of the Halloween stuff is already hitting stores. Reese’s has started selling their Peanut Butter Pumpkins with three months to go yet before Halloween. Over the last few years, Halloween candy and decorations have been popping up earlier, closer to August than the end of September as more candy companies try to cash in on Gen Z’s Summerween trend.

MATTEL RELEASES TWO NEW FIRST-OF-THEIR-KIND INCLUSIVE BARBIES

July is Disability Pride Month, and Mattel is celebrating by adding two new Barbies to its Fashionista line. The first-ever blind Barbie and the first Black Barbie with Down syndrome are the two newest inclusive dolls. And they're super detailed, down to the number of lines of their palms. Unlike some of the other Barbie releases that never hit the shelves, you can actually buy both of these dolls. They'll also be included in the YouTube series, "Barbie Doll Adventures."

MCDONALD'S IS EXTENDING ITS $5 VALUE MEAL

You know how McDonalds said that those five-dollar value meals would only be around for a limited time? In a surprise to absolutely no one, people are buying them and increasing the company's business. In a company memo obtained by CNN, the golden arches says that 93-percent of all U-S locations will keep them on the menu through August. Would it really kill them to keep it on the menu permanently???

Shop V-Touch 30K V**e ✦ 30000 puffs V-Touch Disposable V**e ✦ Phone Call Functionality, (5%) Ni****ne ✦ Social Media Sharing, Bluetooth ✦ 15 Flavors Available