Executive Director of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Jamie Storey, joined Rockin' Ryan Roddy Tuesday morning for a chat about this weekend’s 11th Annual Home & Outdoor Expo in Mt. Vernon at the Times Square Mall. Get a head start on those home improvement projects by coming to the Times Square Mall in Mt. Vernon on Friday, February 23rd (5-8p) and Saturday, the 24th (9a-5p) for incredible, first-hand access to industry experts. Over 50 vendors will be showcasing all things home and outdoor! Visit southernillinois.com for more info. See you at the Expo!

News on Shinedown's upcoming tour and Grateful Dead honored as MusiCares 2025 Persons Of The Year before the Grammy's.  More rock news on the home page!

We picked our two winners for the Letters of Thanksgiving. Thanks to our major sponsors Heritage Woods of Mt.Vernon and Tony Wielt State Farm. Sandy Sinnett with Heritage Woods and Tony Wielt read the winning letters Wednesday morning.

Congratulations to Adaleigh (4th Grade at Woodlawn Grade School) and Shelby (8th Grade at Rome Grade School). These students and their classrooms get a party and prizes.

Thanks to our prizes sponsors Mt.Vernon Culvers, Casa Raya, Excel Bottling Company, The Picket Fence, Yellin' Helens, GlassMasters, and Ringside Buffet Event and Catering.

Thanks to all the students and teachers that submitted Letters of Thanksgiving!