Kaskaskia College President George Evans joins Big Jake's show this morning to discuss the economic impact KC has on the local communities, their new gym ground breaking, and their upcoming Foundation Scholarship Fundraiser.

 

The Legendary Trace Adkins joins Big Jake's show to chat about his new song, “What Color’s Your Wild” which is out now. Official music video premiered on CMT and Trace performed on the TODAY show. Adkins has been out on the road with Blake Shelton for the Friends & Heroes tour, then kicking off his own headlining What Color’s Your Wild tour with the Wolfe Cattle Company/Cord McCoy Extreme Bull Bash show on Saturday, 3/29 in Du Quoin at the Southern Illinois Center! Trace is also appearing at the Opry 100 celebration, airing Wednesday night on NBC. He makes mention of his cameo in the movie, Day of Reckoning which releases in theaters next Friday, 3/28. Get your tickets to see Trace Adkins in Du Quoin at wolfecattlecompany.com or listen to 94.1FM, WMIX for more chances to win!

 
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The Washington County Fairboard are excited to announce the concert lineup for the 2025 fair on Wednesday, July 9th, at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Nashville.

Headlining the show is Parmalee (https://www.wmix94.com/episode/parmalee/), a leading country act with four #1 singles and over 1 billion streams. Known for hits like “Carolina,” “Just the Way,” and “Take My Name,” they recently topped the charts with “Girl In Mine.”

Opening for Parmalee is Redferrin, an innovative Nashville singer/songwriter known for his energetic and rebellious style. He recently made his opry debut in February. Redferrin is currently streaming over 200 million globally and was recognized as an Amazon Artist to Watch in 2024. He joins Big Jake's show to discuss his dirtbike riding career before making the jump to pursue music, his influences, country music today, and what to expect when gates open at 6 PM, and the show starts at 7 PM on July 9th. General Admission, Track, and VIP Pit tickets go on sale now at 8 AM, available at thewashingtoncountyfair.com. Don’t miss it!

 
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The Painted Cowgirl Market on N. Old Salem Road in Mt. Vernon is hosting a Harvest Festival & Veterans Salute this weekend, Saturday & Sunday from 9a-3p both days. The Festival will feature over 60 vendors, antique tractors, food trucks, and a blacksmith demonstration. Gwen Hails is the owner of The Painted Cowgirl Market. She says while this weekend is for her business and area vendors to come together to provide a kickoff to some great holiday shopping for the community; she says it's also about honoring those that made weekends like this possible. Cowboy Church will take place on Sunday morning at 10am on the grounds of The Painted Cowgirl Market. This is a rain or shine event.

 
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