Drew joins Big Jake's show to discuss the whirlwind that comes with a #1 song and where he goes from here. Also, the pair chat about the 3rd Annual BIG Baldridge & Bonfire Fest in Patoka on Friday, September 20th featuring local acts like Jake & Mikayla, The Invaders, and Dylan Wolfe. And Saturday, September 21st Drew will headline his festival following performances from Mark Wills (19-Something & Jacob's Ladder), Matt Poss, and Cody Phillips. Get your tickets for this weekend at drewbaldridgemusic.com and know that $1 of every purchased ticket goes back to the Warrior Nation Cancer Foundation out of Marion County, IL.

Angela & Jason hop on the radio with Big Jake to give some updates and insight to all that is happening during Mt. Vernon Fall Fest. It takes place Friday, September 27th & Saturday, September 28th in downtown Mt. Vernon on 9th Street. More details at mtvfestivals.com!

Kaskaskia College President George Evans joins Big Jake's show this morning to discuss the economic impact KC has on the local communities, their new gym ground breaking, and their upcoming Foundation Scholarship Fundraiser.

Whitney Hodge with CASA of Jefferson County was in studio with Big Jake Tuesday morning to talk about Coffee with CASA on Wednesday and the Golf Scramble on October 4th.

Tracy with the Walk to End Alzheimer's was in studio on Big Jake's show Tuesday to talk about the upcoming walk in Centralia this Saturday, September 21st. Learn more, sign up, or donate at the link below!

https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2024/MO-GreaterMissouri?pg=entry&fr_id=17725

Courtney & Sarah joined Big Jake's show to chat about a BUSY September for Cedarhurst. Make sure to visit cedarhurst.org to get full details on everything talked about in today's interview!

Future Business Leaders of America is a student organization for motivated students who want to have fun and grow as leaders. FBLA is a student leadership organization with many facets. While business is in the name, careers and leadership development programs benefits all students. Mt. Vernon Township High School's FBLA Adviser Julie Hayes and 2 MVTHS Seniors joined Big Jake's show this morning to chat about their program, future plans, and of course their annual Pink-Out Football Game to benefit Breast Cancer Treatment/Research on Friday, 9/13.

The FBLA has hosted this fundraiser since 2012 when the President (at that time) & football player wanted to do a fundraiser for breast cancer because his mother had been diagnosed.

Fans can purchase a Jersey Sponsorship for $100 to get a survivor or someone's name that is/was affected by breast cancer on the back of a Jersey worn by player during the game. That sponsor can also take part in the Jersey Ceremony after the game, where players give their game-worn jersey to the sponsor.

Pinkout Designed Shirts will also be available for purchase via the link below or the day of the game for Short sleeve ($15); Long sleeve ($20) Crew ($25) Hoodie ($35). T-Shirt Pickup at school next Tuesday 9/10. Online: https://shopsilkworm.com/mtvernonpinkout

Business Sponsors are also available. Sponsors get their business logo printed on back of Pinkout Shirts that will be worn LONG after the game on 9/13, all for a $100 donation.

The FBLA will also host a Rubberduck Drop Raffle where Pink rubber ducks dropped from the bucket of fire truck (fire science instructors) and the Duck closest to the "X" wins $100. Tickets can be purchased the night of the game for this too.

• Contact: Julie Hayes, FBLA Adviser
• jhayes@muths.org
• 618-246-1828

The longest running light aircraft show makes it's home in Mt. Vernon, IL and in 2024 they are celebrating 16 years at the Outland Airport! Director Chris Collins joins Big Jake's show to discuss how important this expo is to the city as well as all the history and aviation advancement that will be on display September 5th-7th.