Rick and Bubba Launch Book In Huntsville

Rick and Bubba launched their second book "The Rick and Bubba Code" here in Huntsville. Of course I did a story on it. Here's a link to the story. Plus, I got a new picture made with Speedy, Bubba, and Rick. Yea, I will hang this on my desk and my wall of fame. I have to update my old picture with the guys. I think you've all seen the story I did about the guys losing weight. Well my old picture is kind of out of date now. And it's a couple of years old. And my hair's longer..hahahaha.

They had a great book launch here in Huntsville. Tons of fans showed up to meet the guys and get their books signed. I even stood in line after I bought my copy to get it signed. I hope they get to the number one spot again. The first book made it to the top of the New York Times Best Seller List last year. I think this one will do the same. Good Luck guys!

If anyone is wondering where Don Juan is in this picture, he had to stay in Birmingham. So they could do the live show in Nashville, TN Wednesday morning. Ryan Greenwood the Internet Content Manager tells me Don Juan should be at the rest of the book signings.

Have a great book tour!

P.S. Thanks for the great picture Ryan Greenwood.

Rick and Bubba Before They Were Famous

Here's the link to Rick and Bubba Before They Were Famous. I really enjoyed getting to do this piece. This is why. Getting to know the people who know Rick and Bubba is interesting and neat. I felt six degrees of separation the entire time. I am a Jacksonville State University Alumni as well. I did keep running in to people that I knew that knew some of the same peps...small world..WEIRD!! Anyhoo.

Just finding out, hey these guys have always been down to earth. That is so nice to know. I mean, I can tell you they are super nice people just from meeting them, but to hear it from people who have known them their whole lives now that's something else.

Hey, and those were some funny stories too.

I hope you all have enjoyed these stories we've done on NewsChannel 19 about Rick and Bubba because I sure have.

I'll have one more I'll be linking to my blog, probably tomorrow. The next one is about the book signing. They launched their book "The Rick and Bubba Code" here in Huntsville today. Look for that sometime tomorrow. If you don't have a copy go get one. Help them get to number on Amazon.com.

Rick and Bubba Before They Were Famous

Don't forget to tune in tonight at ten o'clock for my piece on Rick and Bubba Before They Were Famous. I think you're going to like this in depth look into what they were like before they became the radio giants they are today.
I really found some hoots to tell their stories. I would tell you who I've interveiwed, but I don't want to give it away to Rick and Bubba. I have to keep the suspense going just a bit longer.
I've got some great old pictures of the guys you have to see.
Tune in tonight to NewsChannel 19 at 10 or whnt.com. We'll have it there or I'll link it to my blog first thing when it becomes available.
As a follow up to my story and in conjunction to their latest book release they will be joining us on NewsChannel 19 This Morning Tuesday morning around 6:15. Then they'll visit the Rocket City to launch their new book "The Rick and Bubba Code" at 12:30 at the Books a Million on Memorial Parkway, where they'll sign their new book and meet with fans.
Come on down it'll be a lot of fun. Pick up a copy and help the boys make it to the New York Times Bestselling List again!!!

Boy Who Once Sold Drugs Named Student of The Year

This story is touching. I did this story Thursday on D.J. Graffree in Decatur. He has been named student of the year. Yet he has been through so much in his short life here on earth.
D.J. came to Decatur from a little town outside of Jackson, MS.
D.J.'s mom got thrown in prison for drug use when he was just a little boy. Then he was shuttled around to relatives homes, until he ran away to the streets.
D.J. then started dealing and using drugs at the age of 7 until his relatives here in Alabama came to the rescue.
D.J. wanted to be the best he could be when he moved to the area, and has become a model student at Somerville Road Elementary. That's the reason he was picked to be the elementary student of the year. His guardian's say he deserves everything he gets.
People have been calling and trying to set up a college scholarship fund for D.J.

Click on my story in the highlighted area for the full story. You'll love it!

Rick and Bubba Before They Were Famous

Hey everyone, just wanted to let you know the script is written for the next Rick and Bubba piece. This one is a good one. Rick and Bubba Before They Were Famous.

I had a really good time getting to know these folks I interviewed for the story. I think you all will too. They talk about these people on the show from time to time. I really think you're going to like the stories they tell about them.

Boy, I can't wait to show off these pictures I found of Rick and Bubba. They are funny and precious.

So here's where we are right now with the story. I just put my voice down in an edit booth. Now all that's left is a photographer has to put the video together with it. Then Monday night all you guys get to watch it!!

I can't wait for everyone to see this one. Especially Rick and Bubba and the rest of the gang, Speedy, Don Juan, and Ryan Greenwood. Hey Casio Kid when am I ever going to meet you?

My Sister Gradauted

My baby sister, Caitlin Moody, graduated last night. She is my one and only sister.

First of all, sorry I didn't take any digital pictures. I took my ole' timey camera to ensure there would be no red eyes!! You know it was a big and important night!!

Well, it was a beautiful graduation. Caitlin graduated from Decatur Heritage Christian Academy. The very first thing they did at the ceremony was show a slide show from her mission trip to Costa Rica....o.k. I'm not her mother, but I did tear up during the slide show. Sorry, couldn't help it. They had to play it to "I Will Remember You" by Sarah Mclachlan. You would've had wet eyes too. I had already gotten a little emotional in a private moment just thinking about her growing up before we got to the graduation. So of course I was going to do that during the slide show.

Then during every little thing after that I was tearing up. Thanks little sis-you know I love you.

What am I ever going to do if I ever have my own. Boo-hoo, I guess.

So Caitlin and I had a very sister moment yesterday riding around preparing for graduation...because we had to get ready for of course graduation then the celebration at my dad's house afterwards. ...

o.k. so here's the moment.

The Meow Mix plant is in Decatur and you pass it going over the Decatur Bridge going to my dad's house. Well we had the sunroof back riding over the bridge on the beautiful sunny day it was then all of sudden we broke out in song at the same time "meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow."...

You know the jingle from the commercial. Well it's all you can smell when you ride by that plant!

But it was so freakin' hilarious I just had to share that moment I think I will forever remember.

MEOW!

Congratulations Baby Girl! Go get em' in the big world.

Rick and Bubba Series

Here's a link to the big story I did on Rick and Bubba Monday night at 10 o'clock.
These guys are hilarious.
And yes, I am an avid listener!
Tune in Monday, May 28th for my piece "Before They Were Stars." I've found some old pictures of them and some good stories from friends from the past. You don't want to miss this.
Don't forget their book launch for the "Rick and Bubba Code" May 29th.

Rick & Bubba Shedding Some Pounds

A preview to my first piece of my Rick and Bubba series ran this morning. The focus, the self proclaimed "Sexiest Fat Men Alive" aren't so fat any more. Both have been out exercising and watching what they eat. Bubba's playing tennis, and Rick's doing a little bit of boxing.
The Rick and Bubba show is a syndicated radio show based out of Birmingham, Alabama. It keeps growing by leaps and bounds.
So the boys have been dieting for health reasons, to live longer for their families and themselves. The weight loss is shocking. I'm very proud of both of them. This is just the first piece. Tune in tonight at 10 to learn more on Rick and Bubba's political and religious views.
Here's a link to my piece.

Update On Seniors on Mission Trip

The Class of 2007 at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy made it safely to Costa Rica yesterday. They got up for church services this morning and will start their mission work this week.
Keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Mission Work

Here's a feel good story for you. My sister Caitlin Moody's senior class at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy in Decatur, Alabama is going on a mission trip to celebrate their graduation.
The class voted on the mission trip between cruises and other trips last September. I'm very proud of her and her classmates for choosing to do such a noble job.
They'll be going to an orphanage in Costa Rica to do construction work, hand out food and spread the word of God.
There are about 14 students going on the trip of course with chaperones and a sponsor.
The class of 2007 will be rewarded for their work. They're going zip lining through the rain forest in Costa Rica. Hey sis that sounds so cool. I want to do that. They are also going to get go to the beach for a day.
I'm sending my video camera with my sister so that she can bring us back some video for the news. So we expect to have a nice follow up story when they return from their mission trip.
Hopefully, we'll get a shot of one of them ziplining!!!
So everyone be praying for these kids headed down to Costa Rica.

Rudy Giuliani Makes A Stop

What a joke! I don't mean that towards the former mayor of New York City, but I mean that towards the national press following him around.
Rudy Giuliani visited Huntsville today...
He toured the Redstone Arsenal then stopped at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to meet folks and talk with the media. Giuliani told us how he wants to increase the military by adding at least 10 brigade.
Then he opened it up for questions.
Let's talk about that....
The only questions asked were about where he stands on abortion, and he is against that. Plus, that asked if he paid for his World Series Ring when the New York Yankees won-yes he did pay for his ring. Like anyone really cares about that here in the Tennessee Valley. That's exactly how people felt once everything was over. So that's what I did my story about. Giuliani even told the reporter he didn't feel he was being responsible asking the question.
The whole thing felt like a slow moving train wreck. The people I talked with after it was all said and done wanted to know how Giuliani felt about the war, social security, you know world issues...not his WORLD SERIES RING.
Hey, you know what...I wanted to know these things too. I'm still trying to decide who I want to run the country this next go around.
Here's A Link To My Story

Live On The Rick and Bubba Show

Live on the Rick and Bubba Show it's one of my favorite places to be. It's my second time to be there live in the studio, but several times via the phone. I went there when I worked in Montgomery when they were still in the "Red Velvet Lounge" atop the "Big Boy Bluff" I love this show. Rick, Bubba, Speedy, Don Juan and Ryan Greenwood all make a great team. Let us not forget the interns who help tie up all the loose ends as well. Darth Banker took these pictures for me.

If you listen to the show you all know I am doing a few stories on the guys. One of course is to highlight their new book the "Rick and Bubba Code." The book will hit shelves May 29th. I can't wait to read this book.

You're going to have stick with me here because I can't give away all of my secrets in this post on what the stories will be about, but if you know anything about these guys you know you'll be laughing.
So here's what we got to talk about on the show the day I was there...Rosie O'Donell's replacement for the view. Roseanne Barr...o.k. that doesn't seem like a good choice for any of us. Bubba nominated me. I'll take that nomination. How about the paycheck. A reported $6 million that Rosie couldn't work out. Can we negotiate that?

We also talked about who Rick and Bubba pull for during the Iron Bowl Alabama or Auburn???

Rick Burgess pulled up with an appropriate answer..."I pull for Rick and Bubba." Hahaha.

They never stop with the jokes.

So if you aren't Rick and Bubba fans you can start listening now. They are on the web at http://www.rickandbubba.com/ or 95.1 the Rocket here in Huntsville from 6-10 am. Help them get their second book "The Rick & Bubba Code" on the New York Time's number one Best Selling List like their first book "Rick & Bubba's Expert Guide to God, Country, Family and Anything Else We Can Think Of".

Here's a link to a story we did on Friday about the guys thoughts on the firing of radio shock jock Don Imus. Stay tuned to NewsChannel 19 this May for more stories on The Rick and Bubba Show you don't want to miss them....I promise you'll be in stitches.

Caitlin's Prom

I know this is a week late, but I've been very busy this week. Here are some pictures from my sister Caitlin's prom.



She looked so beautiful. This is her leaving for the prom with her date Ben Roberts. They made a cute little couple. Word on the street is they had a ball dancing at the prom.
It makes me feel very old to see her go to her senior prom. I remember when the squirt was in diapers, and when I changed those dirty ones.

Now let me you tell you what a good big sister I am. I spent the night at my mother's house and waited up on her so I could hear all about the night. I'm such a good sister....she just loves me for being so nosy...hehehehehe..NOT! That's what big sisters are for though I tell her.

Caitlin looked like a million dollars in her pretty pink prom dress. She'll be graduating from high school in a couple of weeks then it's on to college.
Enjoy it while it lasts baby girl because you'll be paying your bills soon!

Emceeing A Pageant

Saturday I emceed the Morgan County Relay For Life Pageant at West Morgan High School. The event raised $2,000 for the American Cancer Society fundraiser. These are pictures I took at the pageant. The ladies in the beaded dresses competed in the division 36 and older. I announced that all of them were 29 years old they all thanked me for that little fib. They are all sisters. They did the pageant in honor of their mother who died of cancer. They sure are lovely ladies. You go girls, you are all winners!

All the girls in purple are the ladies from Nu Cor Steel who put on the pageant. They are the ones who called NewsChannel 19 and asked us to help out. Thanks for giving us a call and asking us to be a part of the big day.

Here's some things you can get involved with that are coming up with the Morgan County Relay for Life. The relay will be held May 4th in downtown Decatur. Festivities begin 6 pm with the Survivor lap and continue until 6 am Saturday morning. There will be food and fun for the whole family.

Thanks again to the girls at Nu Cor Steel I had great time Saturday, and hope to see you girls next year.