For three decades, The Front Porch has brightened televisions and radio airwaves each day as people tune in for local stories and community highlights. The feel-good morning show greets each sunrise with an array of special guests, local personalities and familiar faces, giving viewers a reliable and relaxing way to start the day.
But what makes the show so relatable and iconic is the man behind the vision, Kenny Dean.
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The morning show hosts a variety of local guests
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