Cynthia Armstrong, Sherry Meadows, Michaela Wharton, and Dave Keen stopped by to discuss the opening of nominations for this year's Jefferson County Senior Saints Hall of Fame as well as its importance in the community.
Angela joins Big Jake's show to discuss Mt. Vernon’s beloved Salute to Freedom returns for its 39th year on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Mt. Vernon Outland Airport. This free, family-friendly celebration features a full evening of food, fun, and fireworks.
Gates open at 5:00 p.m. with free admission and free parking. A wide variety of local food vendors will be on site, including:
American Ice Cream
Billy Bob’s BBQ
Buttercup’s Hand-Dipped Ice Cream
Crazy Asian Eats
El Ranch Taco Truck
Fat Jack’s / Melissa’s Place
Hamp’s Concessions
Launay Concessions
R & J Arctic Oasis
Simply Soul
Snowie
Taco Jo’s
Tommy D’s Flavored Freeze
Uncle Joe Sauces
In addition to great food, families can enjoy pay-to-play activities, including inflatables, face painting, laser tag, and more, provided by:
Brandy’s Fancy Faces
Party Up Inflatables
R & J Tactical Lazer Tag
R & J Gelly Ball
R & J Mobile Arcade
Market Days vendors will be set up with unique local goods and crafts. Confirmed vendors include:
618 Freeze Dried Sweets & Treats
All Shook Up
Avon
Franklin County Christian Action Council
Gravity Falls
Laura Seidel
Punk You Out
SPIRIT OF ART
The Happy Hippie
Uncle Randy's Sweets and More
Gene’s Fishing & Pointy Things
… and more!
Live entertainment begins at 5:00 p.m. with a live DJ, followed by a performance from Edwin Linson at 6:30 p.m. The grand finale fireworks show will begin around 9:00 p.m.
The Mt. Vernon Lions Club will operate a shuttle service from the parking area. After the event, attendees needing transportation back to their vehicles should visit the Mt. Vernon Tourism tent near the main stage.
Please note: No personal fireworks (including sparklers) or pets are allowed on the grounds.
For more information, visit enjoymtvernon.com or contact Mt. Vernon Tourism at (618) 242-3151.
Heather Beckley and Lisa Damron with Mt. Vernon Tourism and Festivals Inc. respectively, join Big Jake's show to chat about Scoopie Night at Mt. Vernon's Cuvler's as well as this weekend's Market Days & Pawfest events.
Heather Beckley and Lisa Damron with Mt. Vernon Tourism and Festivals Inc. respectively, join Big Jake's show to chat about Scoopie Night at Mt. Vernon's Cuvler's as well as this weekend's Market Days & Pawfest events.
The Washington County Fairboard are excited to announce the concert lineup for the 2025 fair on Wednesday, July 9th, at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Nashville.
Headlining the show is Parmalee (https://www.wmix94.com/episode/parmalee/), a leading country act with four #1 singles and over 1 billion streams. Known for hits like “Carolina,” “Just the Way,” and “Take My Name,” they recently topped the charts with “Girl In Mine.”
Opening for Parmalee is Redferrin, an innovative Nashville singer/songwriter known for his energetic and rebellious style. He recently made his opry debut in February. Redferrin is currently streaming over 200 million globally and was recognized as an Amazon Artist to Watch in 2024. He joins Big Jake's show to discuss his dirtbike riding career before making the jump to pursue music, his influences, country music today, and what to expect when gates open at 6 PM, and the show starts at 7 PM on July 9th. General Admission, Track, and VIP Pit tickets go on sale now at 8 AM, available at thewashingtoncountyfair.com. Don’t miss it!
Angela Schrum & Jason Hulbert stopped by the show to discuss Friday's Food & Art Fest every week this summer in downtown Mt. Vernon and the upcoming Mt. Vernon Brewers Festival. enjoymtvernon.com to learn more after the interview, find their Facebook page @mtvfestivals for event info and ticket link information too!
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Allison Heater, Family Finding & Recruitment Supervisor with Caritas Family Solutions joins the show to discuss the changes in Foster Care, the number of children locally in care or looking for a stable home environment, respite care, and so much more. caritasfamilysolutions.org or call 618-956-9207 to get more details.
Allison Heater, Family Finding & Recruitment Supervisor with Caritas Family Solutions joins the show to discuss the changes in Foster Care, the number of children locally in care or looking for a stable home environment, respite care, and so much more. caritasfamilysolutions.org or call 618-956-9207 to get more details.
We had some connections issues as the boys of Parmalee are on the road out east but thankfully we muddled through it and got some great stuff. Parmalee is the most played group/band on Country Radio in 2023. Five #1 singles, multi-platinum selling records, and over 1 billion streams online… and coming to Nashville – Illinois- on July 9th to the Washington county fair. Get your tickets at thewashingtoncountyfair.com and we'll see you in NashVegas this summer! Thanks again to Barry Knox, Josh McSwain, Matt Thomas, and Scott Thomas for the time this morning!
