Did you know that SIU at Carbondale has one of the best metalsmithing and blacksmithing programs in the world?  Yep!  Right here in our own bakyard in Southern Illinois!  I had a chance to find out more about the Southern Illinois Metalsmith Society on today’s Kent in the Country  Morning Show!  I was joined in the studio with instructor, Bowen Beaty, with the organization, and River Radio general manager, Steve Falat.  AND, you can join in on their event coming up at Oakland Station in Carbondale, on Saturday, September 5th.  5-9PM!  Check it out!

It’s always a great time when Mark Dynis from SIU Credit Union swings by the Kent in the Country Morning Show!  I had a chance to talk to Mark asbout the classroom supply drive going on for our kids, and our school teachers.  CLICK HERE to visit CIL-FM’s website.  You’ll be able to see a wish list of classrooms around the region.  And teachers, if you want to be added to the list, click on that link to find out more!  Help out if you can!

It’s happening on Friday, October 16th, they’re shutting down the strip in Carbondale for the 3rd Annual SIU Homecoming Music Street Festival!  Find the event on Facebook and save the date! I had a chance to talk with Molly Hudgens with the SIU Alumni Association, and Dena Haus with the City of Carbondale about this year’s event! (scroll down for interview)

In case you haven’t hear, Riley Green is collecting all the bras thrown at him on stage, and donating them back to local charities on his tour.  My Aunt Verna heard me talking about that the other day, and decided she better get a new girdle!  Here’s her phone call from today’s Kent in the Country Morning Show!

I had an opportunity to talk with Shema Ruperto with For Kids Sake International on today’s Kent in the Country Morning Show.  Their Superhero 5K is coming up on Saturday, September 19th at Turley Park in Carbondale.  Bring the whole family! CLICK HERE to sign up!  Do it before Labor Day and get a t-shirt!  Scroll down for the interview to find out more!

It’s a huge weekend at Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort!  Fireworks! A 38 Special concert!  AND, a Jeep Gladiator giveaway!  Get out there this weekend for all of the fun!  I had a chance to talk with Chris Padgett from Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort on today’s Kent in the Country Morning Show about all of the festivities planned for this weekend!  AND, for their upcoming concerts!

If the power goes out at your house, would you like to keep the lights on?  Maybe keep all the meat in the deep freeze out in the garage from spoiling?  I had a chance to talk with Shariff Shakir from AES Solar about some common misconceptions about battery backup.  Including, what exactly “whole-home battery backup” consists of.  If you have questions about solar, or if you are ready to take control of your electric bill, get in touch with AES Solar today!  (618) 988-0888!

Mark your calendars and plan on a great night helping out local law enforcement in Williamson County!  The 2026 “Boots and Suits” Gala is happening on Saturday, September 19th, at Lagos Event Center in Herrin!  Tickets are just $50 per person and include a night of fun for everyone!  Plus sponsorships are available as well.  I had a chance to talk with Ryan Hudson with the Williamson County Fraternal Order of Police on the Kent in the Country Morning Show.  (scroll down for interview)

Somebody won the powerball jackpot last night and it wasn’t my Aunt Verna! But, if she won, she has a list of things she would buy right off the bat!  In case you missed it, here’s Aunt Verna from today’s Kent in the Country Morning Show!

This Saluki football season is gonna be a party!  AND, we want you there!  I was able to talk with SIU Athletic Director, Tim Leonard, and Saluki football dad, Dean Athens, on today’s Kent in the Country Morning Show! Dean’s son, Jimmy, is the senior running back for the Dawgs!  Look for him on the field, and then listen for the song Dean had produced, and we were able to debut on the air today!  “Big Dawgs Don’t Lose!”  It’s the “pump-up” song this season, and everyone’s gonna be singin’ it at the tailgates and in the stands!  The first saluki home game is coming up on Saturday, September 12th! Get your tickets HERE!  And check out the video for “Big Dawgs Don’t Lose!”  And, scroll down for the full interview from today’s morning show on New Country Z100!