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08/04/2025

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Popular 1980s actor Loni Anderson of the hit TV series "WKRP in Cincinnati" has died at 79. Anderson died at a Los Angeles hospital following a "prolonged" illness, said her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan.

"We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother," Anderson's family said in a statement. https://abc7.la/3Uw2EPX

08/01/2025

Jammin’ 99.9 and N-C Vaccines for Kids are teaming up to Stuff the Bus! Donate school supplies to support students in New Hanover and Pender counties—Communities in Schools will ensure they get to families in need. Drop off supplies weekdays, 9–5 at the Jammin studio, 25 N. Kerr Ave, or on Aug 13th and14th from 10–4 PM at Staples on College Rd and Office Depot on Oleander.

Have questions? Get real answers. Talk to your child’s doctor today. Visit VaccinesForKids.nc.gov

07/31/2025

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20
nm...
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm...

* Until 915 AM EDT.

* At 819 AM EDT, a cluster of strong thunderstorms was located near
Oak Island and extended south across the adjacent coastal waters
off Brunswick County, moving east at 15 to 20 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots. There is also the potential for
frequent cloud to sea lightning.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted include...
Fort Fisher, Cape Fear Sea Buoy, Kure Beach Point, Kure Beach,
Sheepshead Rock, Buoy Off Carolina Beach, Lockwood Folly Inlet Sea
Buoy, Dredge Wreck, 5 Mile Boxcars, South Masonboro Island, Caswell
Beach, Holden Beach, Carolina Beach, Bald Head Island, and Oak
Island.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.
If caught on the open water, prepare for deteriorating conditions.
Make sure you and your crew are wearing properly fitted life jackets.

Frequent lightning is possible with this storm. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.

07/31/2025

Showers and thunderstorms likely today, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

07/30/2025

HUMP DAY!

07/29/2025

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Today Marks The 48th Anniversary of Rose Royce’s Sophomore Studio Album “In Full Bloom” Originally Released on July 29, 1977.

“In Full Bloom” is the second album released by American funk band Rose Royce on the Whitfield Records on July 1977.

The album peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Top Soul LPs chart and #9 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs chart.

Four songs were released as singles from the album "Do Your Dance", "It Makes You Feel Like Dancin'", "Ooh Boy" and "Wishing on a Star".

"Do Your Dance” peaked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart, #20 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and at #39 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"It Makes You Feel Like Dancin'" reached #20 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

"Ooh Boy" peaked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart and at #72 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"Wishing on a Star" reached #52 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart and at #101 just beneath the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

The album was produced by Norman Whitfield.

The album was remastered and reissued with bonus tracks in 2016 by Big Break Records.

Track-listing

1. Wishing on a Star
2. You Can't Please Everybody
3. Ooh Boy
4. Do Your Dance
5. You're My World Girl
6. Love, More Love
7. Funk Factory
8. It Makes You Feel Like Dancin
9. Do Your Dance (Part 1)
10. Ooh Boy" (Single version)
11. Wishing on a Star (Single version)
12. It Makes You Feel Like Dancin' (Single version)

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology

07/28/2025

THIS WEEK on JAMMIN 99.9 WIN THIS:
Outback Presents, Comedian Henry Cho at the Wilson Center. Tommy Gunn will have a pair of tickets up for grabs every day this week. More info...
https://www.wilmingtonnctheater.com/shows/wilsons-center/henry-cho

07/28/2025

Another HOT one on the way!

07/27/2025

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Purple Rain premiered in theaters 41 years ago today on July 27, 1984!