Mayor of DuQuoin Illinois Josh Downs joined WXAN to talk about numerous ongoing projects in DuQuoin.

Carbondale City Council Member Nathan Columbo joined WXAN to talk about the City of Carbondale getting a grant to fund a homeless shelter, and his passion for attracting TV and Film Production to Southern Illinois and Carbondale.

TJ Martin, owner of TJ Fine Jewelry and Repair in Carbondale joined to talk about their Mothers Day Sale and also their new website.

Pastor and Business Owner Larry Worthen joined WXAN to talk about the new location of Box Drop Mattress in Murphysboro. Previously located at Jackson Square Shopping Center, Box Drop is now located at 1320 Walnut Street in Downtown Murphysboro. Pastor Worthen Talks about what makes his Mattress store the best on prices in Southern Illinois

United States Congressman Tom Emmer joined WXAN to talk about his harrowing experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Cole Allen, 31, was arrested after attempting to enter the ballroom with multiple weapons and shooting a member of the Secret Service. Congressman Emmer was seated on stage with the President and had to be rushed to safety. He talks about this and the rise of political violence in America.

Andrew Cooksey, a concert promoter, joined WXAN to talk about his upcoming concert on Saturday May the 9th at the Oasis Community Church of the Nazarene in Harrisburg Illinois. The concert will feature the Tribute Quartet. It is a free concert, a love offering will be received.

Elicia Gowler is with Child Evangelism of Southern Illinois. She joined WXAN to talk about the Christian Youth in Action Program and the CEFSI Bikethon that hopes to raise $7000 for CEFSI. A group is going to be riding 70 miles from Mt. Vernon to Murphysboro and are looking for people to sponsor miles.

Meteorologist Nick Hausen joined WXAN to talk about the severe weather threat for April 27th 2026.

A music history podcast that explores a little known concert that Billy Joel performed on the SIU campus in 1972. The concert captured the first video footage of Billy Joel performing professionally.

Good Tidings with David Pinkerton 4-25-26 by Radio Will