News on Turtles and CSNY drummer John Barbata's passing, Slash's new music festival and Graham Nash at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

 

Angela Schrum with Mt.Vernon Tourism was on the Morning Show Monday to talk about several events coming up in Mt.Vernon.

Salute to Freedom on July 4th  - At the Airport

July 11th – Friday Night Foods and Arts at the Commons

 July 12th – July Market Days at the Commons

 

 
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Sebastian Bach has announced an upcoming tour and Metallica, Annie Lenox, Garth Brooks among others to perform as Elton John and Bernie Taupin are given the Gershwin Award for Popular Song in the Library Of Congress.

 
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Amy Center Executive Director, Michaela Wharton was in studio with Rockin' Ryan Roddy to talk about Sweet Treat Saturday, August 3rd.

The Amy Center, is partnering with eight Southern Illinois small businesses to host the “Sweet Treat Saturday” fundraising event on August 3rd. The local ice cream shoppes throughout The Amy Center coverage area teaming up to donate money to the child advocacy center while inviting people to enjoy a cool, sweet treat are Dairy Mart in Salem, Yellin’ Helen’s in Dix, Fat Dad’s in Louisville, Hometown Swirls in McLeansboro, C-Town Twist in Centralia, Scoops in Belle Rive, Dairy King in Breese, and the newly opened Twisted Twins in Woodlawn. People are encouraged to support these local eateries, and by doing so, will be helping to raise funds for The Amy Center.

 
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