The 24th Annual SIU Saluki Softball fundraiser dinner is THIS SATURDAY (1-21-23) at the Charles Helleny Pavilion inside the Banterra Center in Carbondale!  Dinner starts at 6PM with Crystal's Catering and includes Italian Beef, Chicken, Fettuccini Alfredo, and that world-famous Crystal's Salad!  Tickets are just $20!  And they are still available!  Call (618) 527-3339 to reserve your spot! OR CLICK HERE!  I had a chance to talk with SIU Softball head coach Jen Sewell, Associate Head Coach Mary Jo Firnbach (MJ), and Assistant Coach Kenzi Bennett on today's Kent in the Country Morning Show about Saturday night's event!

It's Question and Answer time with AES Solar on today's Kent in the Country Morning Show!  Just like you, I am "concerned" about the rising costs of my electric bill!  It's time to start generating your own electricity with AES Solar! If you've got questions about solar like I do, give them a call at (618) 988-0888 and set up a free consultation TODAY!

It's time for the 11th annual Hospice of Southern Illinois Red Carpet Gala!  This year's theme is "Brilliantly British"!  Come dressed as royalty, or your favorite Brit!  This fun-filled night of food, fun, music, and MORE FUN will be held Saturday, January 28th, and the Pavilion in Marion!  Get your tickets at www.hospice.org/events!  I had Herb Voss, Kay Dozier, and Melise Oakley with Hospice of Southern Illinois in the studio with me this morning to talk about an event, 3 years in the making!

Formerly Auto Credit of Southern Illinois, America's Car-Mart is ready to help you get into a car with NO money out of your pocket TODAY!  It's tax-time, and that means it is CAR TIME with America's Car-Mart!  CLICK HERE for their website, and you can still call (618)997-5800!  I had a chance to talk with Chuck Weaver with America's Car Mart about the new name, and what that means for Southern Illinois on today's Kent in the Country Morning Show!

It's brand new for Southern Illinois!  A great way to SAVE serious money and get a better night's sleep!  I had a chance to talk with Shawn Bolley with Mattress By Appointment in Marion, IL!  They are located in the Town and Country Shopping Center next to the UPS Store.  You SAVE money, 50-80%, buying brand NEW mattress shipped directly to the store!  AND, there are no pushy salespeople!  You make an appointment by calling Shawn at (618) 440-5707, he will meet you at the store, and now you can try out all of the mattresses before you buy!  Find out more at their website, and then follow them on Facebook!  In case you missed it, here's my interview with Shawn on today's Kent in the Country Morning Show!

This is the one I talk about on the Kent in the Country Morning Show all the time!  It's amazing!  You are on top of a mountain with the most incredible views, but still close to everything Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN has to offer!  Check out the website for Mountain Top Views Cabin in Pigeon Forge!  (www.mountaintopviewscabin.com)  Right now is a great time to escape to the Smokey Mountains and enjoy this beautiful, fully furnished cabin!  January and February have less traffic, and everything is open!  The comedy barn, Dixie Stampede, dinner shows, everything!  CLICK HERE and book your family's getaway!  Here's a video from the last time we went down!  (Scroll down for audio from today's show)