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Friday, May 17, 202405/17/2024

Therapy Thursday – Lori’s Teenage Daughter Dilemma

Here’s Lori’s Story- What do you think? At the beginning of this school year, I created several fake social media…

Wednesday, May 15, 202405/15/2024

What are the odds Wednesday. What are the odds we spoke to one of the first surrogates in the nation!

What are the odds Wednesday. What are the odds we spoke to one of the first surrogates in the nation!…

Monday, May 13, 202405/13/2024

Who won the 5K Pick Your Project Contest!?!?

Chris Angel from Mountain Credit Union & Matt Svencicki from Red Wolf Contracting Service join Melanie & Crystal this morning…

Thursday, May 9, 202405/09/2024

What happens when you ask Melanie & Crystals kids about their Moms?

Melanie & Crystal ask their kids a series of questions to see just how well they know their Mom.The kids…

Wednesday, May 8, 202405/08/2024

New Intern Jacob reacts to Crystals Surrogacy Update!

MIX 96.5 new Intern, Jacob got a little uncomfortable when Crystal gave her Surrogacy update. Let’s just say it’s not…

Wednesday, May 1, 202405/01/2024

Crystal’s husband, JP is at it again…….

Crystal’s husband, JP has an iron stomach. He tends to eat foods that have expired or have been left out…

Friday, April 26, 202404/26/2024

Congratulations to Mr. Harms at Koontz Intermediate School! Our Mix Teacher of the Month!

Congrats to Robbie Harms at Charles T. Koontz Intermediate, our M.B. Haynes Teacher of the Month! The Morning Mix with…

Friday, April 26, 202404/26/2024

Melanie & Crystal talk with Jonathan Knight from New Kids On The Block!

Melanie & Crystal talked to Jonathan Knight from New Kids On The Block about the 35th Anniversary of the band!…

Wednesday, April 24, 202404/24/2024

Why are two grown women wearing prom dresses?

Melanie & Crystal from The Morning Mix went all out to get into the Prom spirit. We talked with Chuck,…

Monday, April 22, 202404/22/2024

Where does Melanie think goat cheese comes from & why is Crystals husband leaving food out overnight?

What are your food “Non-Negotiables”? Melanie & Crystal have both their husbands Greg & JP on the phone to discuss.…

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