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Wednesday, April 12, 202304/12/2023

Melanie & Michael Artist Interview: Lauren Daigle

The Morning Mix with Melanie & Michael talk with Lauren Daigle as she shares with us who was the first…

Wednesday, March 29, 202303/29/2023

Tuscola football hires alum, former Tennessee quarterback, & former NFL player: Jonathan Crompton as new coach.

The Morning Mix with Melanie & Michael on Mix 96.5 talk with brand new Head Football Coach for Tuscola High…

Friday, March 17, 202303/17/2023

Melanie & Michael Artist Interview: Rob Thomas with Matchbox Twenty!

Melanie & Michael Artist Interview: Rob Thomas with Matchbox Twenty! “Wild Dogs (Running In A Slow Dream)” this is the…

Tuesday, March 7, 202303/07/2023

Mayor Zeb Smathers answers what will the Town of Canton do without a Paper Mill?

Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers talks about the Pactiv Evergreen Canton Paper Mill closure and how it effects the community and…

Monday, February 20, 202302/20/2023

This Asheville Mardi Gras parade costume had sound effects!

The Morning Mix with Melanie & Michael had a blast at the Asheville Mardi Gras Parade. The theme of the…

Wednesday, January 18, 202301/18/2023

MIXPERIENCE LISTENER LOUNGE WITH THE AMERICAN AUTHORS

MIX 96-5 PRESENTS ANOTHER MIXPERIENCE LISTENER LOUNGE WITH THE AMERICAN AUTHORS AT HAIKU I DO. THIS MIXPERIENCE FEATURED AN EXCLUSIVE…

Wednesday, January 11, 202301/11/2023

Who has the most comfortable movie theater seats in town? Alex from Arden, our official movie reviewer will tell you plus weigh in on Avatar: The Way of Water

Alex from Arden weighs in on the movie Avatar: The Way of Water. Alex is our official Morning Mix Movie…

Tuesday, December 13, 202212/13/2022

Kelsea Ballerini talks with Melanie & Michael about what’s in her fridge!?!?

Kelsea Ballerini is recognized as one of the most influential women in country music today. As a performer, writer, and…

Wednesday, November 16, 202211/16/2022

Michael & his daughter Michaela talk about the challenges of getting Taylor Swift tickets!

Michael and his daughter Michaela talk about the challenges of getting Taylor Swift “The Eras Tour” tickets! Ticketmaster crashed and…

Wednesday, November 2, 202211/02/2022

Merrimon Avenue “Road Diet”. Yes or No !?!

Many local Asheville residents are upset about the Merrimon Avenue “Road Diet”. This diet turns a 4 lane into a…

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