Kent in the Country – WOOZ – Marion, IL

I had a chance to talk with Marion Police Chief David Fitts about two huge awards he recently handed out at a recent Marion City Council meeting.  The award for dispatcher of the year went to Trever Williams.  And, the officer of the year honors went to Detective Summar Albright! Congratulations to both of these members of the Marion PD!  Plus, If you want to help out the Marion K-9 program, check out the hoodies they have for sale right now!  (Scroll down for interview)

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Aunt Verna’s thinkin’ about a boat!  The Southern Illinois Boat and Fishing Show is coming up this weekend at The Pavilion in Marion!  In case you missed her phone call from the Kent in the Country Morning Show… here ya’ go!

Tax time is car time at America’s Car-Mart!  Get to your nearest America’s Car-Mart location today and use your anticipated tax refund for your next car!  CLICK HERE, or call (618) 997-5800 for all the details!  I had Jason Taylor on the air today during the Kent in the Country Morning Show with the details on their biggest sale of the year!

It’s the “S” word, but probably not the “S” word you’re thinkin’!  Aunt Verna says she’s gonna wash my mouth out with a bar of soap! In case you missed it, here’s Aunt Verna’s phone call from this morning’s Kent in the Country Morning Show, presented every Thursday morning by Small’s Meat Market in Marion!  Go get that bacon!

Not only is she ready for some football, but she’s also ready for Sammy Kershaw!  In case you missed it, here’s Aunt Verna’s phone call from this morning’s Kent in the Country Morning Show!

I had a chance to talk with the folks from the Jackson County Health Department on today’s Kent in the Country Morning Show.  Josh Ratterman and JJ Johnson had a whole lot of information about the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program through the state of Illinois.  It’s cervical cancer awareness month, and if you need to get screened, call (618) 684-3143 ext. 151.  This program is for all women in Illinois, not just Jackson County.  Follow Jackson County Health Department on Facebook for more information. (scroll down for interview)

Hangar 9 in Carbondale is THE PLACE for LIVE music in Southern Illinois!  This Friday night, (1-16-26) don’t miss Southern Grit!  Doors open at 8PM, just $5 for a great night of LIVE country music!  I had a chance to talk with lead singer of Southern Grit, JaRon Roberts, on today’s Kent in the Country Morning Show!

It’s gonna be a great time!  If you’ve got your tickets for the 14th Annual Red Carpet Gala…congratulations!  It’s gonna be a great show!  But, if you’d like to get on the waitlist in case any tickets/tables open up for the event on January 24th, contact Jenifer Vineyard at Hospice of Southern Illinois! (618) 997-3030! Today, I had an opportunity to talk with Jenifer, and Will Davis from Deaconess Medical Center, about this event, and the partnership in the community!

America’s Car-Mart has started their biggest sale of the year!  Tax time is car time at America’s Car-Mart in Marion, Benton, and Mt. Vernon!  They are fully stocked and ready to get you into a great car, regardless of your credit history!  You’ll need your last pay stub from 2025! No W-2 needed!  Stop in today at your nearest location, go ONLINE HERE, or call (618) 997-5800!  I had a chance to talk with Jason Taylor from America’s Car-Mart on today’s Kent in the Country Morning Show!