Radio Will

Pastor of Holts Prairie Baptist Church, Collin Hirsch joined WXAN to talk about his recent mission trip to remote islands near Alaska, his trips to India and Africa.

Ben Elliot has been a missionary in Mexico for 10 years. His outreach, Cristo Ministries, has been reaching the lost for Christ. He talked with WXAN about meeting members of Drug Cartels, the difficulty of the work, going into the Mexican Mountains, and more.

Dr. Jeff Ripperda joined WXAN to talk about the importance of being screened for Colorectal Cancer, new drugs approved by the FDA for the treatment of Alzheimer Disease, and recent Air Quality Indexes being impacted by Canadian Wildfires.

Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler joined WXAN to talk about recent infrastructure investments in Southern Illinois and the upcoming Southern Illinois Made Expo.

Dr. Jeff Ripperda from Shawnee Health Services joined WXAN to talk about the importance of being screened for Colorectal Cancer, the latest Alzheimer's Drug that was approved by the FDA, and recent air quality warnings.

State Senator Dale Fowler joined WXAN to talk about several recent developments in and around his district. The Golconda Job Corp, the Shawnee Town Port and Boat ramp, the Cairo Port Project, and the Juvenile Court Act.

Jessica Johnson from Pleasant Hill Christian Church joined WXAN to talk about the upcoming Vacation Bible School. Their VBS will be hosted July 17, 18, and 19th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm nightly. The theme is "Adventures in the Wild"

CEO of Contour Airlines Matt Chaifetz joined WXAN to talk about the new air service connecting Marion to Chicago.

Brooke Guthman, member services manager for Egyptian Electric Cooperative joined WXAN to talk about their upcoming annual meeting. A free meal, free entertainment from Bill Harper, Lineman Demonstrations, a $10 bill credit, door prizes, and scholarships awarded are all part of this annual event. The Annual meeting is held at the Egyptian Electric Cooperative headquarters north of Murphysboro.

Nick Hausen, Chief Meteorologist with WSIL TV 3 joined WXAN to talk about the heat wave that will impact Southern Illinois over the next few days.