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LISTEN: Carterville's Caden Hawkins makes it official, signs with defending nati...

Carterville Lions star Caden Hawkins made it official Wednesday afternoon.  He signed his letter of intent to join the defending national champion John A. Logan men's basketball team.  Hear Matt Varney's conversation with Hawkins:

 
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17th Annual Heather Treat Memorial Duck Race

It's time for some fun! For a great cause!  The 17th Annual Heather Treat Memorial Duck Race to benefit Johnson County cancer patients is coming up THIS SUNDAY (5-7-23) at 2PM.  Get to the pond next to the Community of Christ Church in Tunnel Hill.  Visit www.heathertreatmemorial.org to find out how you can donate and adopt a flock of ducks to help out!  Event begins at 1PM with music, food, and fun!  Ducks take off at 2PM!  I had a chance to talk with Robin Harper-Whitehead on today's Kent in the Country Morning Show about this year's duck race!

 
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LISTEN: Benton's Ensley Tedeschi signs with John A. Logan College

Monday night, Benton girls' basketball star Ensley Tedeschi signed her letter of intent to play for John A. Logan women's basketball.  Matt Varney was at Rich Herrin Gymnasium and talked with both Tedeschi and coach of the Lady Vols, Amanda Shelby, about the signing, joining other local stars at Logan, and more:

 

Ensley Tedeschi: 00:00

Amanda Shelby: 03:05

 
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Hatchett Rejuvenation on Z100

Set up your appointment with Dr. Laurence Hatchett today!  CALL (618) 998-8500 or click on their official website!

 
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Aunt Verna on National Thank You Day!

My Aunt Verna is thankful for Luke Bryan!

 
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Pastor Michael Nave from Cornerstone Church

Cornerstone Church in Marion has service times on Friday at 6:15PM and Sunday Morning at 9:15AM and 11AM!

 
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AES Solar: Don't wait until it's too late! Go Solar Today!

Got a copy of your most recent electric bill?  That's all you need to get started with AES Solar!  Call (618) 988-0888 today and schedule your free consultation!

 
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Don't Miss Ben's Lawn Service and Trailer Sales GRAND OPENING! THIS SATURDAY!

Don't miss it!  Ben's Lawn Service and Trailer Sales in Benton, IL is having their GRAND OPENING!  Located just north of the square in Benton, you'll save $500 OFF your new Kioti tractor!  Plus, up to $350 OFF your new zero turn!  They are giving away a DooLittle trailer at 1PM sharp!  You must be present to WIN this Saturday, April 29th!

 
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Newsradio WJPF interview with Dick Durbin | April 18, 2023

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Sportsvoice Podcast: Jayson DiManche 04-15-23

Former Saluki and NFL player Jayson DiManche recently returned to SIU to talk to the current Saluki Football team before the team's Spring Game.  He was a guest Saturday before the game on Sportsvoice on Location:

 
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