In this episode of my podcast, we discuss several important topics. We cover the potential government shutdown, a recent three-vehicle accident in front of the Country Club Market, and a significant drug bust on the four-lane by Angels Bridge. We also go over holiday hours, the news that Big Lots will be closing all 963 of its stores, and our plans for New Year's Eve. Additionally, we highlight an upcoming fundraiser for shelter animals happening this Saturday. Tune in for all this and more!
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[00:00:36] Good morning, Warren County. You're hanging out with your host of the show, Kelly Walker-Slaughter here at Warren First 931.
[00:00:45] And special co-host with me today is Walker Slaughter.
[00:00:49] Walker Slaughter. And of course, this is my son, Walker. He is Aaron Osborne.
[00:00:58] But he's going to help me out just a little bit today. He's still learning the ropes and he's going to do a fun job this morning.
[00:01:05] So first off, I want to tell everybody, of course, you know, today some people are going to school.
[00:01:10] Some aren't, depending on what it is. Some are doing half day. Some are doing breakfast in the mornings.
[00:01:14] And some kids are just staying home or coming on Mama's podcast show.
[00:01:20] And that is what Walker is doing right now.
[00:01:23] So what I'm going to be doing today, I am going to be doing the weather.
[00:01:27] Weather and announcements with me.
[00:01:29] Yep.
[00:01:30] So if anybody wants to give any words of encouragement to him, I do know I want to say thanks to everybody that put his name.
[00:01:38] I saw a couple of people thought that Walker Slaughter was going to be the next town talk host.
[00:01:45] I wish. I really would. Wait.
[00:01:48] That would actually.
[00:01:49] It would be neat.
[00:01:50] It would be neat if I actually was. But no, wrong guess.
[00:01:54] No, I don't want him to go there. I want him to be with his mama.
[00:01:57] But I am the new town talker right now.
[00:02:00] Yeah, you're town talking now.
[00:02:01] But it's just a different thing.
[00:02:03] Exactly.
[00:02:03] But with that said, he's going to do the weather.
[00:02:06] So here you go.
[00:02:07] Hi.
[00:02:08] Good morning, McWinville.
[00:02:09] The weather forecast for today is a mostly sunny heat of 41 and low of 31 and a high chance.
[00:02:25] Well, today we have it's just going to be just cloudy and just 31.
[00:02:32] Um, yeah, Saturday will be cloudy, but still sunny and Sunday will be all sunny.
[00:02:42] Mm hmm.
[00:02:43] And let's see.
[00:02:44] That's the you know, this is the low.
[00:02:47] Yep.
[00:02:47] And that's the high.
[00:02:48] All right.
[00:02:49] By the way, this is that was just today through Sunday.
[00:02:53] This week, we will be this week.
[00:02:57] Will we we will be having some we will not have rain.
[00:03:02] Sadly, no snow.
[00:03:04] Still waiting on that.
[00:03:06] Let's continue on to next week, which is Monday is also sunny.
[00:03:13] Tuesday is the same thing as Saturday, just cloudy, but still sunny.
[00:03:18] But on Wednesday, we will have 50 per chance of rain.
[00:03:22] Yeah, 50 percent chance of rain.
[00:03:25] Yep.
[00:03:26] Thursday, cloudy, no sun, no rain.
[00:03:29] It's just going to be cloudy.
[00:03:31] On Friday, we have a 60 percent chance of rain.
[00:03:35] Which always can ever so change.
[00:03:37] Mother Nature has a vicious thing.
[00:03:39] Yeah.
[00:03:40] So at least Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, be ready for the rain.
[00:03:46] And we on Saturday is just cloudy.
[00:03:51] But on Sunday, we have a 40 per chance of rain.
[00:03:54] There you go.
[00:03:55] And if anybody doesn't know, in less than I want to say in one day and one more day away
[00:04:00] from the first official day of winter.
[00:04:03] And of course, with all this weather coming on, and again, thanks to Reddick Brown Ford
[00:04:07] for being our weather sponsors.
[00:04:10] Again, I saw this yesterday.
[00:04:12] And of course, I said two days, but now we're saying it's one day.
[00:04:15] Okay, with all this rain and wind and chilly weather that we've been getting, that's bringing
[00:04:21] in that cold front from the north.
[00:04:23] So again, getting ready for that Christmas cheer.
[00:04:28] Don't know if we're going to see snow for by Christmas or after Christmas, but we always
[00:04:33] can hope.
[00:04:33] Right, Walt?
[00:04:34] Yep.
[00:04:35] Always can.
[00:04:35] So this is the forecast for today?
[00:04:38] Oh, we can't barely see it.
[00:04:39] You have to go up right and go like that.
[00:04:41] It's kind of hard to see.
[00:04:43] But again, be listening as we keep watching the weather for that.
[00:04:48] I still need my phone.
[00:04:50] But I want to say thank you to Topps Rosen Yogurt Metro Deli and the Cumberland Biscuit Company.
[00:04:56] They have these new mugs in.
[00:04:58] Walker's favorite color, of course, is green.
[00:05:01] I have many favorite colors, but this is adorable.
[00:05:04] It's their newest ones.
[00:05:06] It's green and yellow with this like whitish tint.
[00:05:10] I'll absolutely love it.
[00:05:13] Cheers.
[00:05:14] If you are looking for a cute little gift to give somebody this holiday season, you can
[00:05:21] get a coffee cup and then with some Caff Killer coffee.
[00:05:25] Yeah.
[00:05:26] Yeah, if they're coffee drinkers or a gift card.
[00:05:28] A gift card.
[00:05:29] And if you have friends that goes down the Cumberland Caverns, get for them.
[00:05:34] Exactly.
[00:05:35] And then they can take their cup every morning to get a fresh cup of coffee, right?
[00:05:39] Hope they don't drop it down the drain.
[00:05:41] Exactly.
[00:05:42] So with that said, just earing up to this, of course, everybody, there's a lot of big
[00:05:48] talks going on right now.
[00:05:49] So I'm going to break this down as best as I can.
[00:05:51] We're going to talk about the government shutdown, potential shutdown.
[00:05:55] Is it going to reopen?
[00:05:56] Is it, you know, there's all these things going on.
[00:05:58] And then also yesterday, we had a lot of things happen in town here in Warren County.
[00:06:03] We had the triple car wreck.
[00:06:05] And we also had a, hold on.
[00:06:12] We'll get there.
[00:06:12] And then we also had a simple taillight regular stop turn into a drug bust yesterday.
[00:06:20] So again, we have lots to talk about on the show that happened here in Warren County.
[00:06:24] And then we're going to end it with Walker talking about all the businesses and their
[00:06:29] special hours of operation during this holiday season.
[00:06:32] Because if you want to know what's going on and who is opened, Walker knows.
[00:06:37] I'm going to say that.
[00:06:38] Walker's going to let you know who's open.
[00:06:39] Because I have a drone and I'm flying.
[00:06:42] I can see everybody on this.
[00:06:44] So with that said, we're going to start with this government shutdown.
[00:06:47] Yeah, I was going to say we're going to start with this government shutdown.
[00:06:51] It is crazy.
[00:06:53] We heard about it when?
[00:06:54] This morning.
[00:06:55] Yeah.
[00:06:56] So my mom's going to talk about that.
[00:06:59] And that's it.
[00:07:00] So with that said, the House votes down the Republican bill to avert a shutdown on the
[00:07:06] eve of the deadline.
[00:07:08] So with that said, and this is all from NBC.
[00:07:12] I didn't get to watch this last night.
[00:07:14] I know some folks got to, but I did not.
[00:07:16] So the vote was 174 to 235 with one Democrat voting present and failing far short of the
[00:07:26] two thirds majority needed to pass under a fast track process.
[00:07:31] Now, two Democrats did vote for the bill and Representative Marcy Capter, a Democrat from
[00:07:39] Ohio, was the lone present vote.
[00:07:41] While the rest of the party opposed it, 38 Republicans voted against the bill and as well with conservatives
[00:07:50] saying it did not sustainably reduce federal spending.
[00:07:56] Because as we know, going into this, the Republicans are saying that there's a lot of spending going
[00:08:01] on and the Democrats saying we need to spend more money.
[00:08:04] And that's normally the humdrum of what both sides have always gone into.
[00:08:08] But with that, the House did reject the bill Thursday night to keep the government funded
[00:08:16] temporarily after the Republican leaders reneged on an earlier bipartisan deal and made modifications.
[00:08:24] So again, with that said, there's just a lot of stuff going on.
[00:08:29] We're just making sure I had to take my shoes out of the car.
[00:08:32] That is what's going on.
[00:08:34] But from what I heard this morning, somebody did also send me.
[00:08:39] Let me go back to it.
[00:08:42] Yes, sir.
[00:08:44] Hmm?
[00:08:47] What?
[00:08:48] The thing is gone.
[00:08:50] The legs.
[00:08:51] No, they're not.
[00:08:51] I see them.
[00:08:53] I see the legs.
[00:08:55] Never mind.
[00:08:56] So I just, while she's doing that.
[00:08:58] While I'm looking up this other thing because they're trying to, um, go ahead.
[00:09:01] Yeah, so I see.
[00:09:03] Missy Talaferro said, great job, Walkie.
[00:09:06] Thank you.
[00:09:07] See, it says it right there.
[00:09:08] I know, and I'm going to put it on the thing for you.
[00:09:11] Yep.
[00:09:12] It says, great job, Walkie.
[00:09:14] From Missy Talaferro.
[00:09:16] Thank you.
[00:09:17] All right.
[00:09:18] So on Fox News, uh, the House is expected to vote on a very similar matter.
[00:09:25] Stop for a sec.
[00:09:26] On a very similar matter, uh, spending bill as a partial shutdown draws closer.
[00:09:34] So, again, you can get live updates.
[00:09:36] There's several apps you can use.
[00:09:38] I have NBC, ABC, I have CNN, and I have Fox.
[00:09:42] So, and I'm looking at all of it, but last night, the list of 38 Republicans, they, they
[00:09:47] have it that voted against, uh, the bill.
[00:09:50] That's, of course, backing the Trump.
[00:09:52] Now, the debt currently sits at, good Lord.
[00:09:57] Yeah, that's loud.
[00:09:58] What?
[00:09:59] Oh, yeah.
[00:10:00] It's going to, that happens.
[00:10:01] I can't shut that off.
[00:10:02] I thought you said good Lord from that.
[00:10:04] No.
[00:10:05] Uh, the debt currently sits at $36,167,604,149,955.61 cents.
[00:10:25] What?
[00:10:26] Yeah.
[00:10:27] That's, that you, you're not, you're, you're.
[00:10:30] I'm not lying.
[00:10:31] Yeah.
[00:10:32] Oh, God.
[00:10:32] Yeah.
[00:10:33] So, the national, yeah.
[00:10:35] $36 billion dollars.
[00:10:38] The national debt tracker for the American taxpayers, which are you, are now on the hook for what
[00:10:45] that amount I just said, as of 12, 19, 2024, as of yesterday.
[00:10:51] I'll say, uh, I'll say the number real quick so you can remember.
[00:10:55] $36 billion.
[00:10:56] Trillion.
[00:10:58] Trillion?
[00:10:58] I thought it was billion.
[00:11:01] That's even higher.
[00:11:02] $36,167,604,149,095.61.
[00:11:26] That's real.
[00:11:27] It literally says it right there.
[00:11:30] If I can, I can do that.
[00:11:32] I can't.
[00:11:33] I, I, I'm not, I'm not, my legs are, my arms are, but yeah.
[00:11:37] It's kind of hard to see it.
[00:11:39] But that's where we're at right now.
[00:11:41] Like, trillion dollars?
[00:11:43] Mm-hmm.
[00:11:43] Mm-hmm.
[00:11:44] So, the U.S.
[00:11:45] National debt is climbing at a rapid pace and has shown no signs of slowing down despite
[00:11:50] the growing criticisms of the massive levels of government spending.
[00:11:55] And when we say the massive levels of government spending, you know, again, it doesn't break
[00:12:00] down what the money is all going to, but the national debt, which measures view what the
[00:12:04] U.S. owes to creditors.
[00:12:06] Stop it, though.
[00:12:07] Yeah, I'm trying to.
[00:12:09] There you go.
[00:12:09] So, the creditors, it's all on here.
[00:12:12] And they, like you said, fell to that.
[00:12:14] That is down, believe it or not, about $21.7 billion from the figure reported the previous
[00:12:23] day.
[00:12:24] By comparison, just four decades ago, our national debt hovered around $907 billion.
[00:12:33] So, that was four decades ago.
[00:12:35] Decades?
[00:12:36] Yeah.
[00:12:36] You said four decades?
[00:12:37] Four decades.
[00:12:38] That's four years.
[00:12:40] That's right.
[00:12:41] I learned it in fourth grade.
[00:12:42] So, the outlook for the federal debt level is bleak, with economists increasingly sounding
[00:12:48] the alarm over the torrid pace of spending by Congress and the White House interest payments
[00:12:53] on the debt for the government fiscal year, which begins in October.
[00:12:58] Now, it's going to be exceeded the cost of Medicare and defense budget.
[00:13:04] So, that's just a little bit about what's going on there.
[00:13:07] And then, let's see what this, it says it's giving us live updates, but at nine o'clock,
[00:13:12] stop.
[00:13:13] At nine o'clock, they are supposed to be revisiting this.
[00:13:16] So, this is fast facts for you guys.
[00:13:19] The deadline is nearing to avoid a partial government shutdown, which they say they're
[00:13:24] shut down, but they're not.
[00:13:25] They are still working.
[00:13:27] It's just they get back pay.
[00:13:29] You know, they don't get paid on time.
[00:13:31] People are still working in the government stuff, but they get a back pay when they get...
[00:13:37] You said nine o'clock?
[00:13:39] Nine a.m., one minute away.
[00:13:41] Yep.
[00:13:42] No, it's right now.
[00:13:43] It's nine a.m.
[00:13:44] Another thing, a streamlined version of the bill, which was backed by Trump to avert a
[00:13:50] partial government shutdown, failed to pass the House of Representatives on Thursday
[00:13:55] night.
[00:13:55] And then, the bill, which needed two-thirds of the House chamber to pass, it fell, like
[00:14:02] I said, 174 to 235.
[00:14:04] And the national debt has soared to over $36 trillion.
[00:14:10] And the national deficit is over $1.8 trillion.
[00:14:16] Wait, $1.8 trillion?
[00:14:18] Yeah, the national deficit.
[00:14:20] Dang.
[00:14:21] That's like, that is the most money I've ever heard in my life.
[00:14:26] Right?
[00:14:27] Like, I never thought trillion was an actual money...
[00:14:33] Like it ever could happen?
[00:14:35] Like it ever could happen.
[00:14:36] And to this day, December 20th, 2024, it's happening.
[00:14:45] It's happening.
[00:14:45] It's happening.
[00:14:46] And I'm 10.
[00:14:48] And I can't handle this.
[00:14:49] My brain's about to explode because of school.
[00:14:52] So, another thing that we're going to talk about, too, that a lot of people saw on the
[00:14:57] thing, I posted about it last night.
[00:14:59] Two posts, two breaking news posts.
[00:15:02] We had two incidents actually happen with our city police officers as well as the THP.
[00:15:12] And so, yeah.
[00:15:14] Did I say that right?
[00:15:15] Yeah, I did.
[00:15:16] So, first off, I want to say thank you to Officer Sergeant Hutchings for getting back with me.
[00:15:22] And again, I am so grateful for the work that they do in keeping our public safe.
[00:15:27] But with that said, Officer Sergeant Hutchings conducted a traffic stop and just a regular traffic stop at first near the four lane close to the Angels Bridge.
[00:15:37] And that which led to a canine alert, meaning that there was something there.
[00:15:42] There were maybe something that the car needed to be searched because some things were in there.
[00:15:49] Some good stuff was in there.
[00:15:55] No.
[00:15:56] Some illegal stuff was in there.
[00:15:57] Let's just say, if kids are on here, close your ears.
[00:16:00] There was drugs in that car.
[00:16:03] There was.
[00:16:04] And yeah, that's what happened.
[00:16:06] The investigation resulted in a total of seven charges against the suspect who was found in possession of both methamphetamine and marijuana, along with unlawful drug paraphernalia.
[00:16:19] Yep.
[00:16:20] So, he got charged with at least six counts of something type of drug.
[00:16:25] And then he, which I think they said it was two, three, four, and six.
[00:16:30] If you want to look that up.
[00:16:31] So, basically, do the crime, you pay the time.
[00:16:34] That is correct, Walker.
[00:16:35] That is correct.
[00:16:36] Or is it do the crime, you pay the time?
[00:16:39] No.
[00:16:40] Do the crime, pay the time.
[00:16:42] Okay.
[00:16:42] So, I was right.
[00:16:43] Yeah, you're right.
[00:16:44] But that happened a little after four o'clock, around four-ish fall.
[00:16:50] At the same time this was happening, an unfortunate accident happened right in front of Bridgestone Drive.
[00:16:58] And, yes, and at the intersection of the State Road 55, which is right in front of Country Club Market.
[00:17:06] And a three-vehicle wreck occurred yesterday, around the same time, at that intersection in that Bridgestone Drive.
[00:17:13] And according to the preliminary report that I got from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 88-year-old Bobby Thompson was driving a black Cadillac when he collided with a 1999 Peterbilt truck owned by 53-year-old Greg Gillette.
[00:17:29] And, um, Thompson was traveling south on the State Road 55 lane, um, lane one.
[00:17:36] And then he merged into the left lane at that intersection.
[00:17:40] Gillette was heading north on the State Road 55 in the second lane.
[00:17:45] Thompson made a left turn toward Bridgestone Drive without yielding the right-of-way to Gillette, who struck the front right of Thompson's vehicle.
[00:17:55] After the collision, Gillette continued to northbound for several feet before overturning.
[00:18:01] Now, he then hit a parked car, a third vehicle, which thankfully was unoccupied at the time.
[00:18:07] No one was in that.
[00:18:08] It was a 2016 Volkswagen located in the parking space at the BP gas station, which, of course, we all know as the farmer, or the, um, the, uh, not the farmer's market.
[00:18:19] Oh, my gosh, the Country Club Market.
[00:18:21] Uh, with that said, Gillette, uh, came to the stop just north of the Volkswagen, blocking both northbound and travel lanes.
[00:18:30] Thompson has sustained injuries in the, in the accident, while Gillette reported no injuries.
[00:18:36] No additional details have been released, and charges are pending against Thompson.
[00:18:42] And more details are to come.
[00:18:43] We'll stay on that story.
[00:18:44] So, let's just give a prayer about this.
[00:18:48] Hope everybody's okay.
[00:18:49] They are.
[00:18:50] They're just one person only got injured, but it didn't say if you went to the hospital or not, so.
[00:18:55] So, yeah, we, we were actually in basketball practice.
[00:18:59] We were.
[00:19:00] At that time.
[00:19:01] So, yeah, that's what happened.
[00:19:04] Everybody was, like, shocked.
[00:19:05] We were, like, said, what just happened?
[00:19:08] Yeah.
[00:19:08] Everybody was not freaking out, but was, like, frozen.
[00:19:12] Like, what the heck?
[00:19:14] Yeah.
[00:19:14] Uh, what just happened?
[00:19:15] Exactly.
[00:19:16] So, yep.
[00:19:19] So, with that said, uh, prayers go out to everybody that was injured, the businesses that were affected.
[00:19:25] Wait, should we go to a prayer?
[00:19:26] If you want to pray, sure, go forth.
[00:19:28] Bow our heads, close our eyes, and let's pray.
[00:19:31] Dear Lord, thank you for this day.
[00:19:32] I hope everybody that was in that crash be, uh, safe, and I hope their families will help them guide their way into the hospital.
[00:19:40] And I hope God helps them guide their way through the hospital when they get healed.
[00:19:47] In Jesus' name I pray.
[00:19:48] Amen.
[00:19:48] Oh, there you go, Bubba.
[00:19:49] That was very sweet of you.
[00:19:51] And now the next big thing.
[00:19:54] Can I actually say something real quick?
[00:19:55] Sure.
[00:19:57] Uh.
[00:19:57] Uh.
[00:19:58] Nope, where are you gonna go to?
[00:19:59] Nope, nope.
[00:20:00] Don't get off my next thing.
[00:20:03] That's what I'm on.
[00:20:04] Yeah.
[00:20:05] Okay, so the next big thing, no pun intended.
[00:20:09] The big news is now also, too, about big lots.
[00:20:13] Wait.
[00:20:13] I just came up with something.
[00:20:15] The big news is big lots.
[00:20:18] Big news, big lots.
[00:20:19] Yeah.
[00:20:20] So the big news is big lots that are not gaining enough money so they can survive throughout the season getting more items so they can sell.
[00:20:30] Because people really just go to Walmart because it's closer, easier, and more, like, advanced.
[00:20:36] Well, big lots is not bad.
[00:20:37] We've been in there several times.
[00:20:38] It's not a bad place.
[00:20:40] Mm-hmm.
[00:20:40] But sadly, they might have to close down.
[00:20:43] They are closing down.
[00:20:44] Well, they are closing down.
[00:20:46] So that's happening.
[00:20:48] So if you like big lots.
[00:20:51] Oh.
[00:20:52] Hang on, actually.
[00:20:54] Do we do?
[00:20:55] Do you want to read this?
[00:20:56] Do we do a donating program?
[00:20:59] No, we do.
[00:21:00] We do.
[00:21:00] But you can't donate to big lots.
[00:21:03] It's not a non-profit.
[00:21:05] So?
[00:21:06] Okay.
[00:21:07] I can do whatever I want.
[00:21:08] When I'm a kid, I'm strong, and I'm a man.
[00:21:10] Okay.
[00:21:10] All right.
[00:21:11] So if you find the, you know those boxes?
[00:21:17] What?
[00:21:18] Boxes with the money in it?
[00:21:19] If you find those, put some money in there, and I think I will donate it to big lots.
[00:21:27] You want to keep big lots?
[00:21:28] I want to keep big lots here.
[00:21:30] It is a lot of people.
[00:21:32] It is a mark on Tennessee.
[00:21:36] It's a mark.
[00:21:38] It is a mark.
[00:21:39] I'm putting my finger down.
[00:21:40] It's a mark.
[00:21:41] Okay.
[00:21:42] So, yeah.
[00:21:43] Let me read this.
[00:21:43] Okay.
[00:21:44] So I'll help you.
[00:21:44] So you started there after?
[00:21:46] After filling.
[00:21:48] Filing.
[00:21:49] Filing.
[00:21:50] The chapter 11 bankruptcy.
[00:21:54] Mm-hmm.
[00:21:54] Protection.
[00:21:55] Protection and closing hundreds of stores.
[00:21:59] Stores.
[00:22:00] Big lots.
[00:22:01] So almost a hundred.
[00:22:03] A hundred.
[00:22:05] They're saying hundreds of stores.
[00:22:06] Yeah.
[00:22:06] Keep reading.
[00:22:07] Because in the title, guys, it's saying going out of business sales to begin at all locations.
[00:22:13] This is big lots, and they're saying all locations, and they have 926 locations.
[00:22:21] So with that said, keep going, Bubby.
[00:22:23] All right.
[00:22:23] And this company confirmed it on what day?
[00:22:26] And it confirmed it on Thursday.
[00:22:30] Yeah.
[00:22:31] So, yep.
[00:22:32] And this news story we did see on the Warren County Joy page that James Clark does, but we're
[00:22:37] reading this verbatim from the WKRN.com website.
[00:22:40] So in priest, in a press release, the company said it will be beginning, going out of business
[00:22:51] sales at all of its remaining locations, totaling 963 as of Thursday after failing to complete its purpose.
[00:23:12] Previously.
[00:23:13] Previously.
[00:23:15] Previously.
[00:23:16] Announced.
[00:23:17] Announced sales to new.
[00:23:20] Nexus Capital Management.
[00:23:22] Yep.
[00:23:23] A private.
[00:23:24] Equity firm.
[00:23:25] Equity firm.
[00:23:27] So more.
[00:23:29] So more than 400 big lot stores are now closed.
[00:23:35] Have already closed.
[00:23:36] Have already closed for the rest of the remaining years.
[00:23:41] Yeah.
[00:23:41] So it says for the year making a roughly 30% reduction in its footprint.
[00:23:48] Yep.
[00:23:49] So going to the next thing, or is this the same thing?
[00:23:52] The same thing, Bubby.
[00:23:53] Still same thing.
[00:23:54] In an email to employees that was shared with News 2's.
[00:24:02] Parent company.
[00:24:02] Parent company.
[00:24:05] Man, I'm just speechless about this.
[00:24:07] Yeah.
[00:24:08] I'm just speechless.
[00:24:08] It says next star.
[00:24:11] Next star.
[00:24:12] President and CEO Bruce Thorne said that the pending store closures could be reversed if we
[00:24:19] successfully complete a sale.
[00:24:22] Big Lots is continuing its efforts to secure, let's see, efforts and to secure an alternative
[00:24:30] deal with Nexus or another party that would enable us to preserve a significant, stop, I hear,
[00:24:38] significant part of the businesses going forward.
[00:24:42] I gotta go use the rest of your book.
[00:24:44] Oh, you gotta go.
[00:24:44] Fear of that.
[00:24:45] Okay.
[00:24:45] In the meantime, we will continue to serve our...
[00:24:48] Don't do my thing for me, okay?
[00:24:50] Okay.
[00:24:50] In the meantime, we will continue to serve our customers both in stores and online, Thorne said.
[00:24:55] He warned, however, that a reduction in workforce is necessary.
[00:25:00] The reduction in workforce for corporate associates will begin in January.
[00:25:05] The meet email also added other employees may receive a WARN Act notices notifying them that the Big Lots reductions is enforced.
[00:25:16] So, if, you know, and he goes, I recognize that this is difficult news for all of us.
[00:25:21] You should be proud of the grit and resiliency you've demonstrated through what I know has been a challenging time.
[00:25:30] Thorne wrote, Big Lots did file for bankruptcy back in September after warning earlier in the year that inflation
[00:25:37] and troubles competing with other retailers has caused sustainable doubt on its ability to continue.
[00:25:45] Shortly after filing, Big Lots said it had plans to sell assets and business operations to the Nexus Capital Management.
[00:25:53] And, of course, they are a private equity firm.
[00:25:57] It says,
[00:25:59] In late November, Big Lots announced it had received court approval for the sale of sustainably all of its assets and businesses operations to Nexus.
[00:26:09] The sale was expected to close in early December but faltered.
[00:26:14] Big Lots also reversed some of its pending closures last month across multiple stores after announcing more than a dozen new expected closures.
[00:26:24] Some stores have remained open for weeks and months after closing.
[00:26:28] Sales begin.
[00:26:29] It's unclear how long Big Lots will maintain the newly announced going out of business sale.
[00:26:35] But, Big Lots was among a slew of businesses that filed bankruptcy in 2024.
[00:26:40] Among those were also Red Lobster.
[00:26:42] A lot of people didn't know that.
[00:26:44] What?
[00:26:44] Which survived its chapter.
[00:26:46] Red Lobster.
[00:26:47] Yeah.
[00:26:48] Red Lobster is the best.
[00:26:50] It's never going out of business.
[00:26:53] And, also, it said that they said which survived its chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
[00:26:59] So, again, that's just to name a few of the things going on.
[00:27:03] Yep.
[00:27:03] And, isn't it my turn to speak?
[00:27:05] About Big Lots?
[00:27:06] No.
[00:27:07] About stores.
[00:27:10] We're getting close.
[00:27:11] We're getting close.
[00:27:11] But, I will talk about Big Lots.
[00:27:14] Thoughts about that?
[00:27:15] What's your thoughts about that?
[00:27:17] Big Lots?
[00:27:18] My thoughts is I really want to be a great guy.
[00:27:23] And, I want to do...
[00:27:25] I want my mom to buy more of those boxes.
[00:27:29] Instead of for Warren First, I want it to be for Big Lots.
[00:27:33] Because, I want Big Lots to run still in business.
[00:27:36] But, I feel like a couple dollars isn't going to do it.
[00:27:40] So, I am going to ask my mom if we can do a whole program with this.
[00:27:46] You can donate $1.
[00:27:47] You can donate $2.
[00:27:50] You can donate $3.
[00:27:51] You can donate $4.
[00:27:53] You can donate $5.
[00:27:54] You can donate any amount you want.
[00:27:57] Monetary donations.
[00:27:58] Yes.
[00:27:59] With that said, we're almost to the part where Walker...
[00:28:01] So, yeah.
[00:28:02] I'm going to do a program.
[00:28:03] Okay.
[00:28:04] Well, of course, we know it's holiday season.
[00:28:06] And, don't forget, there are so many shops downtown in the surrounding area.
[00:28:10] The Plaza Shopping Center.
[00:28:12] The Northgate Shopping Center.
[00:28:13] Make sure you go shop till you drop.
[00:28:16] This weekend really is like...
[00:28:18] If you want to get last minute shopping in so you're still ahead of the game...
[00:28:21] Hey, ladies.
[00:28:22] This is when you need to...
[00:28:22] There is a really good discount on Amazon right now.
[00:28:25] So, you better go to Amazon.
[00:28:26] You better go anywhere.
[00:28:27] There's discounts.
[00:28:29] And, we always say this though, Walker, don't we?
[00:28:31] Shop local what?
[00:28:32] Shop local, I don't know.
[00:28:34] First.
[00:28:34] First.
[00:28:35] Oh, shop local first.
[00:28:36] And, if you can't find it here at any of our stores...
[00:28:39] Then, go to the sales online, right?
[00:28:41] Yep.
[00:28:42] Yep.
[00:28:42] But, with the sale going on, Evelyn Taylor Avenue is having all their Christmas stuff 40% off.
[00:28:49] Oh, dang.
[00:28:49] So, you better go there because it's actually just right down there.
[00:28:52] And, look at it.
[00:28:53] It's super cute stuff.
[00:28:55] Oh, dang.
[00:28:55] Oh, do you think I can go down there and get that gingerbread?
[00:28:59] I know.
[00:28:59] You like stuff like that.
[00:29:01] I like the gingerbread.
[00:29:01] Also, if you haven't got to see Santa Claus...
[00:29:04] The Christmas party at Centertown CIC is going to be tonight from 5 to 7 p.m.
[00:29:11] Do I go to that?
[00:29:12] No.
[00:29:13] Huh.
[00:29:13] We got a Friendsmask going.
[00:29:15] We're going to Joyce's tonight, remember?
[00:29:17] Oh, yeah.
[00:29:18] Let's go to the phone.
[00:29:19] So, bring your own phone to take pictures with you of Santa and the green menace himself will also be there.
[00:29:28] The Grinch.
[00:29:30] Hello.
[00:29:32] Oh.
[00:29:32] Say hi to Hunter Raines for me, Walt.
[00:29:34] Hunter what?
[00:29:36] Hunter Raines, good morning.
[00:29:38] Good morning.
[00:29:39] Merry Christmas to you.
[00:29:40] He is the...
[00:29:42] Warren County Emergency Notifications.
[00:29:46] Yes.
[00:29:47] You owe me a Coke.
[00:29:48] But with that said...
[00:29:50] Now we do.
[00:29:51] Jinx, you can't talk until somebody says his name.
[00:29:53] And guess what?
[00:29:54] It says, hello, Kaylee.
[00:29:55] So, you are now...
[00:29:56] No, stop.
[00:29:58] No.
[00:29:58] With that said, also going on at the Centertown CIC, they're going to have live music and you can make your own hot chocolate.
[00:30:04] It is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and they're located at 92...
[00:30:12] You can't go there.
[00:30:13] Nanny says hi.
[00:30:15] There you go.
[00:30:16] Hey, Nanny.
[00:30:17] And then so...
[00:30:18] That's an old picture.
[00:30:20] What was that?
[00:30:21] That is a picture of...
[00:30:23] No.
[00:30:24] Mm-mm.
[00:30:25] Well, I know that...
[00:30:26] That's a picture of my nanny.
[00:30:28] Of my nanny.
[00:30:29] Which would be your great nanny.
[00:30:31] Pull it up.
[00:30:32] Pull it up.
[00:30:33] I want to see this.
[00:30:35] I don't know.
[00:30:36] Who's the baby?
[00:30:37] Is that Nick?
[00:30:38] She's calling, Mama?
[00:30:39] Yeah, who's the baby?
[00:30:39] I think that's your Uncle Nick.
[00:30:41] Yeah, it literally said...
[00:30:43] It literally looked like...
[00:30:46] Like something from the 19s.
[00:30:49] Like the 1980s when they had that brown puffy hair like that.
[00:30:53] Well, guess what?
[00:30:54] We were born in...
[00:30:55] Me and your Uncle Nick were born in the 1980s.
[00:30:59] Jinx.
[00:31:00] I'm making hot chocolate for Christmas, Nanny said.
[00:31:03] Oh, no.
[00:31:04] Wait, are you?
[00:31:04] Oh, it is Nick.
[00:31:05] Yes, it is Nick.
[00:31:06] Yeah, it's my brother.
[00:31:07] So, hey, thanks, Nanny.
[00:31:09] You're making hot chocolate for Christmas.
[00:31:11] Thanks.
[00:31:12] That's going to be crazy.
[00:31:13] All right.
[00:31:14] So, speaking of crazy things...
[00:31:16] Hey, Nanny, we need marshmallows.
[00:31:17] We need marshmallows.
[00:31:18] Yeah.
[00:31:18] Well, actually, I think I might help her do the whole marshmallow trick hack.
[00:31:22] It's Nick one year old.
[00:31:23] Oh, that's cool.
[00:31:24] That's cool.
[00:31:25] Yeah.
[00:31:26] Yeah, that looks funny.
[00:31:27] There's a TikTok thing that I think me and Nanny want to do where you freeze a Cool Whip
[00:31:32] and you can make it look like a melting snowman.
[00:31:35] Yeah.
[00:31:36] And you put it in your cup and it's so neat.
[00:31:38] But I was going to show you something else, Mom, I saw on TikTok that looks neat just like
[00:31:42] that.
[00:31:42] But with that said, the Park Theater just announced this yesterday.
[00:31:48] Do you have a hit song?
[00:31:52] Hit?
[00:31:53] Yeah.
[00:31:53] Do you have a hit song?
[00:31:54] What do you mean a hit song?
[00:31:55] A Christmas song?
[00:31:56] Well, the countdown to the Tennessee Songwriters Week 2025 is beginning now.
[00:32:01] If you are ready to take your songwriting skills to next level...
[00:32:06] Wait, so I can write a song?
[00:32:08] Yep.
[00:32:09] Enter the qualifying round at the Park Theater in McMinnville, Tennessee on January the 31st.
[00:32:15] And it's got all the rules and stuff in there.
[00:32:17] Wait, so I can actually...
[00:32:18] So they're talking...
[00:32:19] They're inviting me?
[00:32:21] No, I'm just saying...
[00:32:23] It's a segue.
[00:32:24] Like, we're making conversations.
[00:32:26] Because I know a song that I fully made up.
[00:32:29] It's called...
[00:32:30] It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas with my mom at times.
[00:32:39] We're doing the podcast now.
[00:32:41] We're going to see the snow.
[00:32:42] We're going to build snowmen together around the world.
[00:32:46] It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go.
[00:32:54] Love it.
[00:32:54] Get it.
[00:32:55] Me and my mom, we're going to the snow.
[00:32:58] We're making snowmen all around the world.
[00:33:03] Don't forget, there is McMinnville ass down the street.
[00:33:07] Eat.
[00:33:08] You can go skating down the...
[00:33:11] I don't know what that was.
[00:33:13] I don't know.
[00:33:15] I don't know.
[00:33:15] We're skating down the rink.
[00:33:16] That was really good though.
[00:33:17] Wait, wait.
[00:33:18] We're skating down the rink.
[00:33:19] Ink.
[00:33:20] Down the rink.
[00:33:23] Ink.
[00:33:24] We go.
[00:33:25] Around and around and around.
[00:33:29] It's looking a lot like Christmas.
[00:33:33] There you go.
[00:33:36] With me and my mom and I snow.
[00:33:38] We're making the snowman like as we go.
[00:33:40] Around the world we see everybody that we know.
[00:33:44] It's beginning to look like Christmas.
[00:33:47] Do, do, do, do.
[00:33:49] Everywhere you go.
[00:33:51] We're doing the podcast now.
[00:33:53] We're going to make some.
[00:33:54] And now we're going to see everybody in the world.
[00:33:59] Dwayne Ramsey said this is great.
[00:34:01] This is great.
[00:34:02] And Sharon Walker says yes.
[00:34:03] She's responding to you from earlier.
[00:34:06] Yep.
[00:34:07] With that said, continuing on, we're going to talk a little bit about high school.
[00:34:13] No, middle school.
[00:34:13] High school.
[00:34:14] High school.
[00:34:15] Hi.
[00:34:15] Last night.
[00:34:16] No, middle school.
[00:34:17] It was actually middle school last night.
[00:34:18] I want to read this.
[00:34:19] Well, you don't know what I'm about to say.
[00:34:21] So, let me do it.
[00:34:22] Hey, I'm a man of mine.
[00:34:24] I'm a pendant so I can read.
[00:34:24] I know you can read.
[00:34:26] You can do the next one.
[00:34:28] So, with that said, the Warren County Pioneer Pride Band was on last night.
[00:34:33] With the Warren County Middle School Christmas program.
[00:34:36] And if you missed it, you can click on the link that we have put shared for you guys.
[00:34:41] I'm trying to like.
[00:34:42] There it goes.
[00:34:43] I got it.
[00:34:44] I got it.
[00:34:44] We shared for you guys.
[00:34:45] It's on our page.
[00:34:46] You can actually click on it and re-watch it if you missed it.
[00:34:50] Also, breaking news.
[00:34:52] Forgot to say this.
[00:34:53] Wait, hang on.
[00:34:53] Breaking news.
[00:34:55] Da-na-na.
[00:34:56] Na-na-na.
[00:34:57] Na-na-na.
[00:34:57] So, with that said.
[00:34:59] Breaking news.
[00:35:00] And it's exciting news for Fouches.
[00:35:03] But I'll say this again.
[00:35:04] Billy.
[00:35:04] Who's the man with the beautiful mustache?
[00:35:06] That's the new owner.
[00:35:08] Dang.
[00:35:08] Yeah.
[00:35:09] Who's the man with the beautiful mustache?
[00:35:11] You mustache.
[00:35:12] Mustache.
[00:35:13] How do you say it?
[00:35:14] Mustache.
[00:35:15] I must ask you a question.
[00:35:16] Mustache.
[00:35:17] I must...
[00:35:18] I must...
[00:35:18] I can't say.
[00:35:18] I can't say.
[00:35:19] But exciting news.
[00:35:20] He has a beautiful mustache.
[00:35:21] I got it.
[00:35:22] Exciting news for Fouches.
[00:35:23] They're thrilled to announce...
[00:35:25] Or we're thrilled to announce the new owners.
[00:35:27] They're Nashville natives.
[00:35:29] And it's...
[00:35:30] Oh, I remember.
[00:35:31] Ferez Murak and his cousin Mina Law-Wendy.
[00:35:36] And they're also real estate agents.
[00:35:38] Hold on.
[00:35:38] All together, they bring a warm and welcoming vibe to the business.
[00:35:42] While the menu and hours remain the same for now,
[00:35:45] they are planning an open on Saturdays starting in the new year.
[00:35:49] So, a fun fact.
[00:35:50] If anybody didn't know this.
[00:35:51] Wait, can I read?
[00:35:52] This is why you say they're so beautiful.
[00:35:54] They have Egyptian ancestry.
[00:35:58] Well, that's crazy.
[00:36:00] Yeah.
[00:36:00] And guess what else they are?
[00:36:01] What?
[00:36:02] They're in their 20s!
[00:36:05] That's why they're so young.
[00:36:07] Look at them.
[00:36:09] That man is 20?
[00:36:11] They're both in their 20s.
[00:36:12] The one with...
[00:36:13] I must ask.
[00:36:14] The one with the beautiful mustache?
[00:36:17] Yes.
[00:36:17] See?
[00:36:18] I figured it out.
[00:36:19] I love it.
[00:36:19] I must ask.
[00:36:21] That beautiful mustache.
[00:36:22] Now, one thing Walker can talk about is our 12 Days Kindness Challenge.
[00:36:28] Uh-oh.
[00:36:29] Because we are on...
[00:36:29] Yeah, we're on day 9.
[00:36:32] Day 9.
[00:36:33] Oh, yeah.
[00:36:33] 12 Christmas Kindness Challenge.
[00:36:36] Yes.
[00:36:37] Day 9.
[00:36:38] Challenge.
[00:36:38] Challenge.
[00:36:38] Challenge.
[00:36:49] We're going to get a bigger need and donate them to make a small money...
[00:36:56] Monetary.
[00:36:57] Monetary.
[00:36:59] Contribution.
[00:37:00] Contribution.
[00:37:03] Contribution.
[00:37:03] Contribution.
[00:37:04] The mystery word.
[00:37:04] The mystery word.
[00:37:05] Contribution.
[00:37:06] Yep.
[00:37:07] And that's the challenge.
[00:37:09] It is also on Facebook.
[00:37:11] If you want to know, it's on Facebook.
[00:37:13] Can I get it?
[00:37:14] Can I get it?
[00:37:14] I did it!
[00:37:16] Okay, you did.
[00:37:17] I did it.
[00:37:17] Good job.
[00:37:18] Finally.
[00:37:19] So, with that said, if you haven't started our festive 12 Day Challenge, we are only on
[00:37:24] day 9.
[00:37:25] Getting closer and closer to...
[00:37:27] Christmas!
[00:37:28] Christmas!
[00:37:29] So, if you have not made any of your Acts of Kindness Challenge, if you just want to do
[00:37:34] a couple, just figure it out.
[00:37:36] And speaking of Monetary Donations Walker, a big event is going on Saturday tomorrow at
[00:37:43] 4 o'clock.
[00:37:45] Just a special time for these guys.
[00:37:47] The new Mufasa movie is out.
[00:37:49] Have you seen this?
[00:37:50] Oh, yeah.
[00:37:51] Oh, wait.
[00:37:51] If I can remember this, at Cumberland Caverns, which is right here on there...
[00:37:56] Cumberland Biscuit.
[00:37:57] Cumberland Biscuit.
[00:37:58] They are doing a charity thing like I want to do for Big Lots, but instead...
[00:38:02] What are they doing?
[00:38:03] So, on there, when you go up there, on their desk, they have like a picture of Mufasa,
[00:38:08] and...
[00:38:09] They're promoting it.
[00:38:11] Eight tickets saves one day.
[00:38:14] Oh, $8.
[00:38:15] $8.
[00:38:16] Eight dollars to buy...
[00:38:18] Helps.
[00:38:18] Helps.
[00:38:18] If you buy a ticket, it helps a dog.
[00:38:21] Sheltered animals, yes.
[00:38:22] Yeah.
[00:38:22] So, if you buy five tickets, five dogs have been helped.
[00:38:27] Exactly.
[00:38:28] Think about it.
[00:38:28] That's a good way of thinking about it.
[00:38:30] We had Holly on the show yesterday.
[00:38:33] And Holly...
[00:38:34] Cox, she's over the animals...
[00:38:37] Animals...
[00:38:38] Animals...
[00:38:38] Sheltered animals.
[00:38:39] And she does a phenomenal job.
[00:38:42] And like you were saying, you know, we talked about acts of kindness.
[00:38:45] If you can't make it to that event, just swing by and give them a monetary donation.
[00:38:50] Wait.
[00:38:50] You can't make it, but just make it.
[00:38:53] Yeah.
[00:38:53] Can't make it...
[00:38:54] Still make the donation.
[00:38:55] Then just still make it.
[00:38:56] I agree.
[00:38:57] I agree.
[00:38:57] That's what I'm saying.
[00:38:58] I got you.
[00:38:59] You were confused for a second.
[00:39:01] I was.
[00:39:01] I was like, where are you going with that?
[00:39:02] But with that said...
[00:39:03] Hold on.
[00:39:04] If you don't make it, try to make it online.
[00:39:07] Right.
[00:39:07] But with that said, $8 is the ticket cost.
[00:39:12] All proceeds are going to be benefiting sheltered animals.
[00:39:16] Also, it is the Mufasa movie at the three-star cinema.
[00:39:19] So, make sure you go there.
[00:39:20] And thanks again to Pure Wealth.
[00:39:23] I'm going to talk about that next.
[00:39:25] Pure Wealth is the big sponsors on that.
[00:39:28] CK and Dan do a phenomenal job with their business and being a part of the community.
[00:39:33] And being a mover and shaker in this community.
[00:39:37] So, that's where Uncle Zach lives.
[00:39:39] Near out that way.
[00:39:40] When the hurricane came through.
[00:39:42] Oh, yeah.
[00:39:43] Dang.
[00:39:43] This is sad.
[00:39:45] Dang.
[00:39:46] So, it looks like...
[00:39:47] Wait.
[00:39:48] I'm going to read it.
[00:39:49] I see it.
[00:39:49] Can I look at it?
[00:39:50] Because I haven't read it.
[00:39:51] For many outside for WNC.
[00:39:56] The true struggles of this town remain unknown.
[00:40:01] But through the storms we find...
[00:40:06] Oh, dang.
[00:40:08] Yeah.
[00:40:08] I haven't read it all.
[00:40:09] You grabbed the phone for me.
[00:40:11] Go ahead.
[00:40:11] Yeah.
[00:40:11] Finish it.
[00:40:12] Okay.
[00:40:13] My turn.
[00:40:14] So...
[00:40:15] It's a lot.
[00:40:17] Well, you lost it.
[00:40:18] So, it's basically saying that there has been a hurricane where my Uncle Zach lives.
[00:40:25] Wait.
[00:40:25] Isn't that North Carolina?
[00:40:26] You know, in North Carolina, there was all that damage.
[00:40:28] And we talked about this this week as well.
[00:40:30] But Appalachian Santa has come.
[00:40:34] Mrs. Claus and...
[00:40:35] Appalachian Mrs. Claus and Mr. Santa has come.
[00:40:39] And like you were saying, for many outside of North Carolina, the struggles are still real.
[00:40:46] And Melody was talking about that.
[00:40:48] And they've been documenting these storms, the hardships, and the silent struggles that often go unnoticed.
[00:40:54] And I'm honored to be partnering with Appalachian Santa and Holly on a project of mine to bring a vision that aims to bring hope, magic, to those facing difficult times.
[00:41:08] From local volunteers, near and far, to unwavering spirit of our community, this project is about offering light in the darkest moments.
[00:41:17] These images are captured through the eyes of those who are currently rebuilding from the storm and are dedicated to bringing hope, love, strength to all who need it.
[00:41:27] May they remind you that even in the toughest times, there's always a flicker of light.
[00:41:33] So, with that said, here is the one picture right here.
[00:41:40] And again, thanks to Melody for sharing this.
[00:41:43] Yeah, I saw that.
[00:41:44] With some rubble.
[00:41:45] She talked about how there was piles.
[00:41:48] Santa's actually holding a teddy bear.
[00:41:50] And then look, there's a head.
[00:41:52] There's Santa.
[00:41:53] Appalachian Santa with a fireplace and the whole wood floors out.
[00:41:58] Oh, there's a really crazy one.
[00:42:00] Let me show you this one.
[00:42:01] There's one.
[00:42:03] Yeah, this one.
[00:42:03] This one's probably the craziest.
[00:42:06] It is literally Appalachian Santa with and holding the star of a Christmas tree.
[00:42:12] Yeah.
[00:42:12] With a broken.
[00:42:15] Even though it's broke, it's still beautiful, right?
[00:42:17] Yep.
[00:42:18] Like your heart, when it's broken, you can still fix it.
[00:42:21] You can.
[00:42:22] That is right.
[00:42:24] To God.
[00:42:24] That is right.
[00:42:25] So, there's another one.
[00:42:27] What is it?
[00:42:28] Well, they did a photo shoot so people could see how bad it is in these areas.
[00:42:32] Yeah, it did really bad.
[00:42:33] That's the only two photos we're actually going to show because it's really bad.
[00:42:37] It's just really bad up there.
[00:42:38] So, we're not going to show any more pictures.
[00:42:40] But if you want to see more, go on to Facebook.
[00:42:46] Exactly.
[00:42:47] Because that's where it is.
[00:42:48] Keep on because we're about to wrap it up with Walker here.
[00:42:51] Aw.
[00:42:52] But Melody finally shared this on our page.
[00:42:55] But if you missed the Pioneer Pride Christmas concert that was held at the high school,
[00:42:59] that is now uploaded on our social media as well.
[00:43:03] Can I watch when we get in the course?
[00:43:04] We can.
[00:43:05] Don't forget, if you want to win tickets to the local on Moorford,
[00:43:09] they are doing their ticket giveaway right now.
[00:43:12] You got to tag a friend, do all that, follow how the rules are.
[00:43:16] We're going to actually have Amy in from the local on Monday's show coming in.
[00:43:21] Can I come?
[00:43:22] Yep.
[00:43:22] Because guess what?
[00:43:24] I forgot.
[00:43:24] I'm actually going to say a quick thing that I am posted.
[00:43:28] I should have said at the first thing that all, I think all Warren County schools or just Covenant Academy are closed.
[00:43:38] We're not closed today.
[00:43:40] Yeah.
[00:43:41] Well, I'm saying.
[00:43:42] Some people are just skipping today.
[00:43:43] The reason I'm saying this, I'm saying that Warren County schools.
[00:43:48] Warren.
[00:43:49] Warren County schools.
[00:43:50] We'll be closed next week.
[00:43:51] We'll be closed next week for two weeks.
[00:43:54] Yeah.
[00:43:54] So you're on Christmas break, aren't we?
[00:43:56] Yep.
[00:43:56] And guess what?
[00:43:57] I think today's the 20th.
[00:44:00] 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th.
[00:44:03] Tuesday is Christmas.
[00:44:06] Is it Tuesday?
[00:44:07] Yeah.
[00:44:07] Look.
[00:44:08] Today's the 20th.
[00:44:09] Mm-hmm.
[00:44:10] 21st, 22nd, 23rd.
[00:44:13] Wednesday.
[00:44:14] Oh, it's because I didn't count this today.
[00:44:16] But it is Wednesday.
[00:44:18] So, oh, my God.
[00:44:19] It's, oh, gosh.
[00:44:20] Oh, it's bright.
[00:44:21] Oh, God.
[00:44:22] Oh, gosh.
[00:44:23] That's bright.
[00:44:23] Oh, that's bright.
[00:44:24] That's bright.
[00:44:25] That's bright.
[00:44:25] That is bright.
[00:44:26] So, with that said, please look at all the stuff we're talking about on today's show.
[00:44:31] Don't forget, the local is hosting the New Year's Eve party.
[00:44:36] It's a Roaring 20s thing party.
[00:44:40] Oh, it's coming back.
[00:44:40] Oh, it's coming back.
[00:44:41] Yeah.
[00:44:41] So if you want to make plans for that.
[00:44:43] And then I did make a post.
[00:44:47] Hold on.
[00:44:48] Hold on.
[00:44:49] Oh, I'm tired for some reason.
[00:44:51] I'm tired, too.
[00:44:53] I think it's because you're here on my show.
[00:44:55] You're making me tired.
[00:44:58] Oh, you're making me tired.
[00:45:01] I was just kidding.
[00:45:02] Are we about the roast?
[00:45:03] Oh, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
[00:45:05] We got a new comment.
[00:45:06] We got a new comment.
[00:45:07] Let's show it.
[00:45:09] Oh, he said federal government didn't get the budget bill passed.
[00:45:14] Okay.
[00:45:15] So what does that mean?
[00:45:17] I mean, I'll go, we'll go back on that right quick before we.
[00:45:20] Yeah, we're going to keep this on because this looks, this looks.
[00:45:23] Wait, is that Ryan J?
[00:45:24] Yeah, it is Ryan J.
[00:45:25] No, it's not Ryan J.
[00:45:26] He keeps like it.
[00:45:27] He has a T hat.
[00:45:29] That's Junior.
[00:45:30] Oh, I said Ryan J.
[00:45:32] Stop.
[00:45:33] I get it.
[00:45:34] Stop.
[00:45:34] Because I said the wrong thing, but yeah.
[00:45:37] We're going to hide that.
[00:45:38] Hold on.
[00:45:39] Let's see if they posted it.
[00:45:41] Weighs in on the shutdown.
[00:45:43] Showdown with the deadline just hours away.
[00:45:45] Okay.
[00:45:45] So we're going to do my thing.
[00:45:47] House expected to vote on a version.
[00:45:49] Down and a down.
[00:45:52] We're actually going to put a star on this.
[00:45:54] I don't know if they.
[00:45:55] So did they.
[00:45:56] Stop.
[00:45:57] I put stars on people that we actually need.
[00:46:00] No, it's fine.
[00:46:01] I don't know why we star them.
[00:46:02] I can't.
[00:46:03] Oh, me.
[00:46:05] Stop.
[00:46:05] It's okay.
[00:46:07] Um, if you can let me know, because I haven't shared it on.
[00:46:13] You smell it?
[00:46:14] No.
[00:46:15] I smell something.
[00:46:17] What?
[00:46:18] They cut them something back there.
[00:46:19] Oh, then that means they're making their soup.
[00:46:23] That you love so much.
[00:46:24] I love that.
[00:46:26] Yeah.
[00:46:26] My favorite thing to do with their soup is just grab my girl treats and just dip it in their house.
[00:46:31] So I'll look more into that.
[00:46:33] It's not posting yet on the social media stuff.
[00:46:36] So today, guess what is time is?
[00:46:39] Walker's Town Talk time.
[00:46:41] It's time.
[00:46:42] Bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam.
[00:46:44] So it's not Town Talk time.
[00:46:46] Dang it.
[00:46:47] That's where the radio stops.
[00:46:48] But it is.
[00:46:49] It is the same thing on ours.
[00:46:52] Bam, bam, bam, bam.
[00:46:54] But it is time to talk about holiday hours.
[00:46:58] And we were calling all Warren County businesses and more.
[00:47:01] What does your week look like from December the 23rd through January the 2nd?
[00:47:07] And Walker.
[00:47:09] What?
[00:47:09] Is going to read them.
[00:47:12] Oh.
[00:47:13] Yeah.
[00:47:14] So.
[00:47:15] So this one?
[00:47:16] Start with the top.
[00:47:18] This is Cookies by Brax.
[00:47:19] Okay.
[00:47:20] Cookies by Brax will be closed.
[00:47:22] Closed.
[00:47:23] They're really good cookies.
[00:47:24] Well, we'll be closed and open back on January 2nd.
[00:47:32] So they're going to be closed from the 23rd.
[00:47:35] Yeah.
[00:47:36] And then we got Wink Skincare Studios.
[00:47:39] Click on the image if you need to.
[00:47:41] So holiday hours will be.
[00:47:44] I'm just going to pull it up.
[00:47:45] No.
[00:47:46] People can't.
[00:47:46] You got to read it.
[00:47:47] Well, 2.7.
[00:47:49] Well, Tuesday.
[00:47:50] Right now it's the 20th.
[00:47:52] All right.
[00:47:52] Tuesdays 9 through 6 p.m.
[00:47:55] 11.
[00:47:56] Wednesday through 11.
[00:47:57] 6 p.m.
[00:48:00] And Thursday 11 through 6 p.m.
[00:48:03] Okay.
[00:48:03] Stop.
[00:48:03] Now you're messing up.
[00:48:04] So today is Friday the 20th of December.
[00:48:08] Look.
[00:48:08] I'm going to help you read it.
[00:48:09] Look.
[00:48:09] Look at Mama.
[00:48:11] Look at Mama.
[00:48:12] So 12.
[00:48:13] I know.
[00:48:13] That's 20.
[00:48:14] So that's today.
[00:48:15] So they're open today from 9 to 5.
[00:48:17] Tomorrow they're open from 10 to 3.
[00:48:20] Monday on the 23rd.
[00:48:22] No.
[00:48:22] Hang on.
[00:48:23] You skipped one.
[00:48:23] You skipped one.
[00:48:24] Sunday they're closed.
[00:48:27] Yeah.
[00:48:27] That's what I would like to say when you skip a day.
[00:48:29] So 12.
[00:48:30] 12.
[00:48:31] 23 on Monday 10 p.m.
[00:48:33] Or 10 a.m.
[00:48:34] To 6 p.m.
[00:48:35] And they are going to be open on the 24th Christmas Eve on Tuesday from 10 to 1 p.m.
[00:48:43] Yep.
[00:48:44] So go right to that store.
[00:48:47] Yeah.
[00:48:48] So you can.
[00:48:48] Love it out there.
[00:48:49] If you want to get last minute cards.
[00:48:51] Yes.
[00:48:51] Now they will be closed from December the 25th through January the 1st.
[00:48:57] Okay.
[00:48:58] Yep.
[00:48:58] Now look.
[00:48:59] Now do the.
[00:49:00] Nope.
[00:49:01] I just clicked you.
[00:49:02] I'll hold it.
[00:49:02] Just don't.
[00:49:03] I'll help you.
[00:49:03] Okay.
[00:49:04] I'll hold it.
[00:49:04] You go.
[00:49:05] So the vanilla bean.
[00:49:06] We're at the vanilla bean.
[00:49:08] Vanilla bean.
[00:49:08] All right.
[00:49:09] Vanilla bean lean.
[00:49:10] We are closed sadly through the 12th, 23rd through 1-12.
[00:49:18] December the 23rd through January the what?
[00:49:22] The 1st and 2nd.
[00:49:23] No.
[00:49:24] Just the 2nd.
[00:49:25] Just the 2nd.
[00:49:25] And they'll reopen Friday.
[00:49:27] Friday the 3rd.
[00:49:29] The 3rd.
[00:49:30] Merry Christmas with a Christmas tree and a Christmas snowman and a Santa ho ho ho.
[00:49:36] And then the local on Moorford will be closed at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas
[00:49:41] Day.
[00:49:42] Okay.
[00:49:43] And don't forget.
[00:49:43] Okay.
[00:49:44] And don't forget to check out our Facebook page for a chance to win two tickets to the
[00:49:49] New Year's Eve party.
[00:49:51] Also, Courtney Fletcher.
[00:49:53] She said, well, this is at the detention at the elementary.
[00:49:57] They will be open.
[00:49:59] Our normal hours were always closed Monday through Wednesday.
[00:50:02] So luckily, none of the holidays affect our Thursday through Sunday schedule.
[00:50:08] A gentle voice prenatal support will be available for current clients through email and or texting
[00:50:14] starting December the 23rd but will not be hosting classes again or taking any new clients until January
[00:50:22] the 2nd.
[00:50:25] Penny Crouch with, of course, O Sugar.
[00:50:28] They will be open the rest of the week.
[00:50:30] Normal hours and then closed until the 31st.
[00:50:36] Vanessa's Place Salon.
[00:50:38] They are going to be closed on Christmas Eve Day and will be back on January the 2nd.
[00:50:45] They say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and thank you for all the support.
[00:50:50] Jennifer with Merchantel West will be open late Friday night for an event.
[00:50:57] It says find the perfect gift at our Cookies and Cocoa Christmas Shopping Bazaar.
[00:51:03] That's going to be Friday tonight, the 20th.
[00:51:06] I see it.
[00:51:07] Hold on.
[00:51:08] Friday the 20th from 6 to 8 p.m.
[00:51:11] at Merchantel West located at 835 Smithville Highway Suite No. 7.
[00:51:17] So you can check out all the cool things there.
[00:51:20] Beauty and the Beard Salon.
[00:51:22] They're holiday hours.
[00:51:24] Christmas Eve.
[00:51:25] I thought you were going to say Beauty and the Beast.
[00:51:27] Mm-mm.
[00:51:28] Christmas Eve, they're going to be open from 9 to 2 p.m.
[00:51:32] Christmas Day, they'll be closed.
[00:51:33] New Year's Eve, 9 to 2, and New Year's Day closed.
[00:51:38] So make sure you plan in accordingly.
[00:51:40] I'm not done yet.
[00:51:41] We're not done with this section.
[00:51:43] Can I read?
[00:51:44] Yeah.
[00:51:44] Because it's mine.
[00:51:45] The Crafty Hut is where I'm at now.
[00:51:47] All right.
[00:51:47] The Crafty Hut.
[00:51:48] The Crafty Hut.
[00:51:51] That is closed.
[00:51:52] 20, the 24th, 25th, and 26th.
[00:51:56] Back open after that 9 through 5th.
[00:52:01] 9 to 5.
[00:52:02] 9 to 5.
[00:52:03] 9 to 5.
[00:52:05] Then we're trying to make a living.
[00:52:07] Then, then, then.
[00:52:08] 9 to 5.
[00:52:10] It's all taking no giving.
[00:52:12] That's what immediately just brought in my email.
[00:52:15] And then.
[00:52:16] So the Breasty Reed White.
[00:52:19] Where?
[00:52:21] Oh, Betsy.
[00:52:23] She just tagged somebody in it.
[00:52:25] That's all.
[00:52:26] She tagged.
[00:52:27] Let's see.
[00:52:28] Holiday hours for Merchant to All West.
[00:52:33] Monday through Tuesday.
[00:52:33] No, we're doing today.
[00:52:35] Today is Friday.
[00:52:36] Start Friday through Sunday.
[00:52:37] Well, I want to say.
[00:52:38] Don't do the other ones.
[00:52:40] The days have already passed.
[00:52:41] All right.
[00:52:41] So Friday, 10 a.m.
[00:52:44] Through 8 p.m.
[00:52:45] They are open.
[00:52:47] And special cookies and cocoa shopping.
[00:52:52] Bizarre.
[00:52:53] Bizarre.
[00:52:54] 6 through 8 p.m.
[00:52:57] Yes.
[00:52:58] And then on Saturday.
[00:52:59] Saturday, 10 a.m.
[00:53:00] Through 7 p.m.
[00:53:02] They're open.
[00:53:03] And then Sunday.
[00:53:04] And Sunday, 12 p.m.
[00:53:06] Through 5 p.m.
[00:53:07] And so on Monday.
[00:53:09] Next Monday.
[00:53:10] And next Tuesday.
[00:53:11] Monday through Tuesday.
[00:53:14] On next week.
[00:53:15] Will be closed.
[00:53:16] And then let's see.
[00:53:18] Oh.
[00:53:19] She put this here.
[00:53:20] See?
[00:53:20] Now she gave us the rest of the week.
[00:53:22] See?
[00:53:22] Monday.
[00:53:23] They're going to be open from 10 a.m.
[00:53:24] To 6 p.m.
[00:53:25] This is the schedule from the 23rd through the 29th.
[00:53:29] They're actually open on Christmas Eve.
[00:53:31] But are closed on Christmas Day.
[00:53:33] Yeah.
[00:53:34] And they're closed on Thursday as well.
[00:53:35] I gotta say.
[00:53:36] Tuesday they're open through 9 a.m.
[00:53:39] Through 2 p.m.
[00:53:41] On Christmas Eve.
[00:53:42] And Wednesday.
[00:53:43] They're not closed.
[00:53:43] They're closed at all.
[00:53:44] They are closed.
[00:53:45] They're not even.
[00:53:46] They're not open at all.
[00:53:48] So that's it.
[00:53:49] That is it with that.
[00:53:51] For that.
[00:53:52] Yep.
[00:53:52] Alone.
[00:53:53] We almost done?
[00:53:54] Yeah, we are.
[00:53:55] I'm making sure I got everything that I tagged myself in last night.
[00:54:00] Do you want to say one more thing before I let you go?
[00:54:03] Oh, yeah.
[00:54:03] So I was taking a break.
[00:54:06] Stretching.
[00:54:07] And I actually found what I saw on Cumberland.
[00:54:11] Cumberland.
[00:54:12] Cumberland.
[00:54:13] What?
[00:54:15] Cumberland.
[00:54:16] Cumberland.
[00:54:17] And it's the thing I saw.
[00:54:18] It says.
[00:54:19] It says.
[00:54:21] Please make plans to watch the new Mufasa movie.
[00:54:26] And help.
[00:54:27] And help.
[00:54:29] Out.
[00:54:30] The dogs at all.
[00:54:32] At the sand.
[00:54:33] Same time.
[00:54:35] Uh.
[00:54:35] Saturday, December 20th.
[00:54:37] 4 p.m.
[00:54:38] 20 what?
[00:54:39] 21st.
[00:54:40] 4 p.m.
[00:54:41] At where?
[00:54:43] Three Star Semina.
[00:54:45] The price of the tickets are $8.
[00:54:47] That's right.
[00:54:48] Tickets can be purchased from Hollycock 931-235-8538.
[00:55:01] Or Sabrina Keaton.
[00:55:03] Or Sabrina Keaton.
[00:55:04] At Security Federal.
[00:55:06] At Security Federal.
[00:55:07] I'll say it again.
[00:55:12] 931-235-8538.
[00:55:18] Exactly.
[00:55:19] Call now and get your tickets today.
[00:55:22] Or you can get them there the day of when you get there.
[00:55:25] Yep.
[00:55:25] And that's all.
[00:55:26] Yeah.
[00:55:26] So you ready?
[00:55:28] Let's say it.
[00:55:29] Three.
[00:55:29] I'm not ready.
[00:55:30] Oh, you're not ready?
[00:55:31] Oh, man.
[00:55:32] Not ready.
[00:55:32] I was actually excited.
[00:55:33] I got to go put this up.
[00:55:34] Oh, well, we can do the closure here.
[00:55:36] All right.
[00:55:36] You ready?
[00:55:37] Three.
[00:55:37] Two.
[00:55:38] And remember, Warren County, keep it first.
[00:55:43] Bye.
[00:55:43] Bye.
[00:55:44] Bye.