I’m the afternoon host on Mix 95.7, 3p-7p weekdays! I’m originally from Fayetteville, Arkansas and most recently moved from southern Missouri, so you may hear a little southern drawl from time to time (especially if we see each other downtown on the weekend, haha!) Before moving to Missouri, I hosted a morning show in South Bend, IN; so I’m cool with snow and lack of constant humidity during the summer. I’m the oldest of three brothers and a proud uncle to three awesome nephews who are still young enough to think I’m really cool! Other than myself, the only life I’m responsible for is my freaky cat Diggy (who has 7 toes on his front paws, hence the “freaky” part.) I really enjoy getting out and meeting people; friends are the best. I also live to entertain people either with my story telling or cracking jokes. I watch anything with “swamp” in the title as well as a lot of comedies, ‘The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ is one of my favorite shows. I also truly believe that one day I will be friends with famous people (hear me Taylor Lautner and Reed Timmer?!) Truth be told, I’m really stoked to finally live in a city with more than one tall building! If you see me out and about exploring, stop me and say hi! That’s about it... wanna know more, just listen each afternoon. I’m sure you’ll learn more than you wanted.
Rob Sparks
Now An Owl is Spotted Sleeping in A Michigan Lowe’s Store
Last week it was a hawk in a Michigan Meijer store, this week it's an owl in the southern part of the state.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Detroit Is Canceled Again This Year
Safety protocols needed still as we battle COVID-19 proved to be too much for organizers trying to still make the parade happen this year.
Check Out This $2 Million “Boat” House For Sale In Traverse City
This is one of my favorite houses I have come across. Along with the fact it's right on the water with a hot tub and putting green; I mean, what more could you need? Maybe a pool instead of a putting green...
This Cat Has Been at a West MI Shelter for Two Years
Gumdrop came to Focus on Ferals back in 2018 and still hasn't found anyone to adopt him and make their home his forever home.
Merriam-Webster Adds 520 New Words & Phrases Including ‘Cancel Culture’, ‘Silver Fox’ and ‘Second Gentleman’
Each year new words and phrases that have become mainstays in our vocabulary get added to the dictionary. I'm actually a bit surprised it took this long for Silver Fox to be added.
Makena, One of The Giraffes at Binder Park Zoo, Dies
She was 21 years old and had been at Binder Park Zoo for the past 15 years.
MI DNR Needs Help Finding Person Dumping Tires In Allegan Co.
Over the past week, someone has dumped over 500 tires along a snowmobile trail in the Allegan State Game Area and the roadway between Allegan and Fennville near the State Game Area.
The Grand Rapids Griffins Will Put a Cardboard Cut Out of You in Their Crowd
Griffins are taking the ice soon in their upcoming season, and while you can't be there in person, you can still be there in spirit and cardboard.
Michigan Now Has 17 Cases of the Coronavirus Variant
So far, all the positive cases involving the variant have been in the southeastern part of Michigan, although officials think other cases exist but haven't been diagnosed yet.
Sweetie-licious in the Downtown Market Closing For Good
Linda, the owner, said in a post on Facebook that the decision was bittersweet and based on the strain caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
DeVos Place is Opening For COVID Vaccination Clinic Starting Monday
The clinic will be an "appointment-only" situation, but once health officials are able to secure more doses of the vaccine, they hope to vaccinate 20,000 people daily.
SW Michigan Deputy Risks Her Life To Save A Dog From Drowning
She didn't have to go above and beyond for a dog, but Cass County Deputy Shields didn't hesitate to walk out on the ice to rescue a dog that had broken through and was struggling.