JIm & Teresa join Big Jake's show this morning to chat about the science experiment in the sky that is piloting a hot air balloon. Be sure to get out and see Good Greeph or Blu E'nuff this weekend at Foundation Park in Centralia for the 35th Balloon Fest! Get more details at https://centraliachamber.com/balloon-fest and be sure to buy those wristbands!
The longest running light aircraft show makes it's home in Mt. Vernon, IL and in 2024 they are celebrating 16 years at the Outland Airport! Director Chris Collins joins Big Jake's show to discuss how important this expo is to the city as well as all the history and aviation advancement that will be on display September 5th-7th.
The Mt. Vernon Township High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are hosting their 13th Annual Pinkout Game on Friday, October 10th when the Rams take on Granite City. All the proceeds raised from this game will benefit Breast Cancer Research. There are jersey sponsorships available if you or someone you know has been affected by breast cancer, you can honor them by putting a name on the back of a player's jersey. The FBLA will also host a halftime Rubber Duck Drop Raffle. Contact FBLA Advisor Julie Hayes at jhayes@mvths.org or call 618-246-1828 for more details.
Executive Director with United Way of South Central Illinois Natalie Shook joins Big Jake to chat about their upcoming Cheeseburger In Paradise themed Annual Dinner on April 19th. Limited tickets are still available and every guest will get a surprise gift valued at $300! Learn more on their Facebook page, by visiting uwsci.org, or check out this interview from WMIX.
