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Team of the Year Podcast: Murphysboro Red Devils - Gary Carter 11/27/2023

November 28, 2023 @ 7:13 am

After an 11-2 season and just the program's third semifinal appearance, the Murphysboro Red Devils were selected as the John A. Logan College Team of the Year.  The Red Devils walked in to the year knowing they would have an elite defense but had question marks all over the offensive side of the ball.  Coach of the Red Devils, Gary Carter, talked with Matt Varney about the season, how things look for the 2024 season and beyond, and the catch heard round Southern Illinois that got Murphysboro past Harrisburg in the quarterfinals.

 
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LISTEN: Carbondale's Jim Miller back and ready to begin prowling the sidelines a...

November 20, 2023 @ 11:51 am

Carbondale boys basketball coach Jim Miller is ready to begin prowling the sidelines after retiring back in 2021.  He and the Terriers tip off the season tonight at the Roxana Hoopsgiving Classic vs. Bethalto Civic Memorial at 6pm.

That game will be heard on our sister station, Newsradio WJPF 107.9 FM.

 
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LISTEN: Len Novara reminsces on 23-year tenure as Murphysboro Football nears a c...

November 17, 2023 @ 11:16 am

Photo Credit: Paul Brinker Photography

Murphysboro athletic director Len Novara is getting ready for retirement at the end of the 2023-24 school year.  He and Matt Varney sat down and talked about the Red Devil football program and how things have changed in his 23 years as Murphysboro AD.

 
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LISTEN: Murphysboro coach Gary Carter talks hosting semifinal vs. state powerhou...

November 17, 2023 @ 8:30 am

Photo Credit: Troy Clark

Murphysboro football coach Gary Carter spoke with Matt Varney ahead of just the second time the school has ever hosted an IHSA Semifinal game.  The pair talked about last week's huge win over Harrisburg and how to stop one of the best teams in the state - Rochester.

 
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The Blue Christmas Tree is BACK in Herrin, IL!

November 16, 2023 @ 5:57 am

A long-standing Herrin, IL tradition is making it's return this Christmas season!  The big, beautiful, blue Christmas tree will be up and shining bright for everyone to enjoy once again!  You'll see it as you enter Herrin from the south on Rt. 148 right before Casey's.  The folks at Farmer's State Bank in Herrin, and Skaggs Holiday Lighting are making this possible for everyone in Southern Illinois to enjoy!  I had a chance to talk with Quinn Laird from Farmer's State Bank about what went in to bringing this Herrin holiday tradition back to life!

 
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Talkin Vols Podcast: Tyler Smithpeters 11-14-2023

November 15, 2023 @ 11:05 am

John A. Logan men's basketball coach Tyler Smithepters joined the show Tuesday night after the Vols picked up their first win of the season.  The Vols also have their home opener on Thursday night vs. Mineral Area!

 
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Talkin Vols Podcast: Tyler Smithpeters 11-14-2023

November 15, 2023 @ 11:05 am

John A. Logan men's basketball coach Tyler Smithpeters joined the show Tuesday night after the Vols picked up their first win of the season.  The Vols also have their home opener on Thursday night vs. Mineral Area!

 
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Talkin Vols Podcast: Charlie Jones 11-14-2023

November 15, 2023 @ 10:59 am

John A. Logan women's basketball coach Charlie Jones joined the program to update Mike Murphy and Dave McKenzie on the season after a disappointing weekend at Three Rivers and Wednesday night's home opener!

 
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Talkin Vols Podcast: Mike Mooneyham 11-14-2023

November 15, 2023 @ 10:53 am

John A. Logan College golf coach Mike Mooneyham joined the program on Tuesday night to update Mike Murphy and Dave McKenzie on how the fall is going and a preview of the spring season.

 
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Larry Gatlin is ready for an Opry Country Christmas

November 15, 2023 @ 8:30 am

It's an Opry Country Christmas!  Make plans to swing down to Nashville, TN as the Grand Ole Opry really gets into the Christmas spirit!  CLICK HERE to find out more about who's going to be appearing on Nashville's coolest holiday show, and then get your tickets!

I had a chance to talk with Opry member Larry Gatlin from the Gatlin Brothers on today's Kent in the Country Morning Show about this special Christmas show at the Opry!

 
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