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With plenty of time on his hands during 2020 Matthew West wanted to be an encourager, from Quarantine Life, to Gobble Gobble and of course Truth Be Told. The Life 88.5 Good Morning Show with Melony and T.J. had the chance to visit with Matthew just before Thanksgiving. Before I heard Gobble Gobble I saw your picture and thought this…
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The phone has been ringing more than ever and questions from first cooks are the norm with Thanksgiving just days away. The Butterball Turkey helpline (1-800-BUTTERBALL) has been going strong for years but this year they’re noticing more people preparing for a smaller gathering. They say the number one questions is what…
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Imagine darkness that seems to stretch on for days at a time – 67 days (or to be exact 1,608 hours). That’s the reality the residents of Barrow, Alaska face from the third week of November until mid January because the sun never rises. Depression and suicide are far too common in Barrow as many residents seek hope during…
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Hallmark is giving away 1 million cards to help people say “thank you” to educators and school staff for all they have done during this unusual school year. The cards, which come in packs of three, are available on a first-come first-serve basis on Hallmark’s website. …
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For the first time in 31 years, The Salvation Army will not hold their annual Thanksgiving meal in-person in Kansas City because of COVID-19. On Thanksgiving Day, volunteers will instead deliver prepackaged meals to 480 families who previously signed up for help with their Thanksgiving meal. Whether you’re packaging…
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Life 88.5 artist Austin French visited with Melony and T.J. of the Good Morning Show to share what it was like not wanting to be a Christian growing up, becoming an author and what he’s learned in 2020. How has 2020 been for you to this point? What’s one of the biggest things you don’t want to change after 2020? How…
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Thousands of kids in KC go without a bed—or even a pillow—to sleep on. These children end up sleeping on couches, blankets, and even floors, which has adverse effects on their physical and mental health. Sleep in Heavenly Peace Kansas City Southeast is a group of volunteers dedicated to finding those children who are sleeping on…
God is using the smash hit “There Was Jesus” from Zach Williams and special guest Dolly Parton to touch the hearts of many people right now. In the midst of everything going on the Life 88.5 Good Morning Show with Melony and T.J. still had a chance to visit with Zach and Dolly via zoom! So how did the whole collaboration for…
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Area Kansas City school districts and administrators know that education may have a different look this fall. Find out what your district is planning at fox4kc.com.…
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More than likely God has used his music to touch your life during a time of grief or that mountain top experience. Matthew West joined Melony and T.J. of the Life 88.5 Good Morning Show to talk about living life on the strength of God’s word and with humor during a pandemic. So what’s it been like for you to have had so much…
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