Metro Diner, 105.1 The Block Honor Local Teachers

As students prepare to head back to the classroom, 105.1 The Block and Metro Diner are giving the spotlight to the educators who make a difference every day.

Throughout the week, The Big Dawg DreDay Show in the Morning with Comedian LP will be giving away $50 Metro Diner gift cards to deserving teachers across West Alabama.

Listeners are encouraged to tune in each morning for their chance to nominate a hardworking teacher who deserves a special treat before the new school year begins.

The giveaway comes as Metro Diner also celebrates National Fried Chicken & Waffle Day on Friday, Aug. 8. To mark the occasion, the restaurant is launching a nationwide promotion where 88 fans will win free Fried Chicken & Waffles for a year. The celebration honors the holiday's eighth anniversary on 8/8.

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Metro Diner's signature dish features a crispy half fried chicken served over a Belgian waffle topped with homemade strawberry butter, powdered sugar and the diner's signature sweet-and-spicy sauce. The meal has become one of the restaurant's most popular menu items, with more than 700,000 orders served each year.

Listeners can support local teachers while also taking advantage of Metro Diner's national celebration by visiting Metrodiner.com for details on the Fried Chicken & Waffle Day promotion.

Be sure to tune in to The Big Dawg DreDay Show in the Morning with Comedian LP on 105.1 The Block all week long for your opportunity to recognize an outstanding teacher and help them enjoy a well-deserved meal from Metro Diner.

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