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12/17/2025

**It's the 12 Strays of Christmas!**

Meet Cider, an adorable terrier puppy who will melt your heart at first sight. Cider and her sister Nutmeg were rescued from an overcrowded animal control. Like most puppies, Cider loves to play, but her favorite thing is just to be around people. She loves to snuggle and curl up in a warm blanket. She gets along well with her littermate and will make a wonderful companion in her forever home!

If you adopt one of our 12 featured pets in December, you will receive a $75 gift card from Publix and the adoption fee will be partially covered by Shumate Heating and Air!
MORE INFO at 971theriver.com

12/17/2025

Congrat's to Billy Idol.
Cheers and happy holidays to you all.
English Nick

Billy Idol has a chance to nab an Oscar nomination.

12/17/2025

Congatulations to Billy Idol.
Cheers and happy holidays everyone.
English Nick

Billy Idol has a chance to nab an Oscar nomination.

12/17/2025

Robert Plant popped into a bar before a show and surprised some fans. Who's the biggest name in ROCK that you've met? I have interviewed Plant on the phone a few times, but never met him in person.
Axel Lowe 97.1 River Mornings

Rock legend Robert Plant surprised staff at Glasgow's Buck's Bar ahead of his concert with his band Saving Grace. Plant's visit to the Scottish foodie spot was a highlight before his sold-out performance in Glasgow as part of his world tour with Saving Grace.

12/17/2025

Let's open door number sixteen of the Rock & Roll advent calendar: it's Corey Taylor of Slipknot!

-debra Rockstress FM \m/

12/16/2025

This is pretty cool - very touching! 💓 Harrison's solo music and this song so much!! Kaedy Kiely

The first-ever video for George Harrison's classic tune "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)" has just been released, directed by Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard.

12/16/2025

Quincy from our 12 Strays of Christmas has been adopted!!!!! Woo hoooooo! 3 of our featured felines have found their forever homes - let’s find doggos Salem, Rudy and Charlie Brown their families!! Thanks to for helping with the adoption fees of our 12 Strays and for providing 12 Strays adopters with a $75 gift card for pet food and treats! I feature these precious pets at 5:50p weekdays, so please share! Xoxo

12/16/2025

**It's the 12 Strays of Christmas!**

Bianca and Yuki are a bonded pair of 2.5 year old sisters. Yuki, which means snow or happiness in Japanese, is the more reserved of the two, but she is a super sweet cat who adores people. Bianca, an Italian name representing purity, is more outgoing, and equally affectionate! These two love to play with their favorite little fuzzy toys, and will snuggle up together after a day of fun.

If you adopt one of our 12 featured pets in December, you will receive a $75 gift card from Publix and the adoption fee will be partially covered by Shumate Heating and Air!
MORE INFO at 971theriver.com

12/16/2025

Who's ready for the ping pong movie?
Cheers.
English Nick

The Peter Gabriel track "I Have the Touch" is featured on the soundtrack of the new Timothée Chalametmovie Marty Supreme, about a table tennis prodigy. In a post on Instagram, Gabriel says he's delighted the song is being used in the film, particularly because he's a fan of the sport.

12/16/2025

Bret Michaels bio pic coming in 2026. Queen's was the biggest at the box office, Elton's wasn't far behind, Motley's did huge streams on Netflix. Who's bio pic would you like to see?
Axel Lowe 97.1 River Mornings

Bret Michaels has announced that his upcoming biopic and book, both titled Unbroken: Then, Now and Forever, are set for release in 2026. While details remain scarce, Michaels teased the projects on social media with a photo of him playing a guitar as a kid and an adult, alongside the caption: "If I....

12/16/2025

Time to open door fifteen of the advent calendar: it's Dave Grohl!

12/15/2025

**It's the 12 Strays of Christmas!**

Charlie Brown was found running as a stray before being brought to a local animal control. We're so glad he is with Furkids so we can find him his forever home! Charlie Brown is a 1 year old Cattle Dog / Heeler mix with a huge heart. He can be a little timid in the shelter environment, but blossoms into a lovable companion when playing or taking a walk. Charlie Brown is sure to fill someone's home with so much joy and love!

If you adopt one of our 12 featured pets in December, you will receive a $75 gift card from Publix and the adoption fee will be partially covered by Shumate Heating and Air!
MORE INFO at 971theriver.com