On today's episode of The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live, we kick things off with the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association, highlighting this week’s “Adopt Me Please” pet. Then, Courtney Elswick joins us to discuss the inspiring Night to Shine Prom for individuals with special needs. Plus, host Dave Allen offers his unique commentary on the news of the day. Don’t miss this engaging and informative show!

9:20am - Kanawha County Commission President Lance Wheeler with a review of 2024 and a preview of 2025

9:40am - Speedy Bevins talks with Dave about the changes in technology and more over the years

Plus Dave waxes poetic throughout on a buffet of random texts, the holidays, politics, and other topics of note, or otherwise

Join us for the festive annual Jewish Christmas Spectacular on 580 Live! Host Dave Allen is joined by sponsors Tony the Tailor and Judge Richard Lindsay, alongside Delegate Mike Pushkin, Coop, Steve Animal, and Shockley from 98.7 The Mountain. Special guest violinist Alasha Al-Qudwah adds a magical touch with live performances of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and "Little Drummer Boy" with Delegate Pushkin. Tune in for music, laughter, and holiday cheer in this unforgettable celebration!

Dural Miller of the Keep Your Faith Corporation on the opening of Miss Ruby’s Corner Market and Deli on the West Side and Steven Allen Adams from Ogden Newspapers.

Hoppy Kercheval on his retirement, plus Travis Junior, our “Adopt Me Please” Pet of the Week. We will have more on the Southern West Virginia toy ride tomorrow for CAMC Women’s and Children’s Hospital and details on tomorrow’s Santa Pub Crawl.

9:10 Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley

9:20 Kaylin Jorge and Brian Dayton from the WV Chamber of Commerce

Plus your calls and texts

Nutrition expert Millie Snyder and Senate Finance Chair Eric Tarr.

It’s Christmas Parade time! The Charleston Christmas parade is tonight. Coming up on Dave Allen this morning we will preview the parade plus Kanawha County Sheriff-Elect Joe Crawford and your calls and texts.

Justin Knapp from Bridging Resources West Virginia on their Home for the Holidays campaign, plus Mark Curtis on his retirement from WOWK and Jim Workman of Wally and Wimpy’s Sports Digest on Marshall opting out of their bowl game.

9:10 Tom Bragg on HS championships

9:20 Author Liliane Fortna on the stress of the holiday season

9:40 Evan Osborn from Capitol Market

9:50 Your texts