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.

Bristal Tudor is the older sister of Madelyn Tudor who was just retired as Little Miss Illinois 2023 and joined Big Jake's show recently. Bristal was named not only Jr. Miss Illinois this year but also Jr. Miss Southern Illinois & Jr. Miss Illinois United States Agriculture all in 2024. Congrats to the Royal Tudor Family and thanks so much for stopping by WMIX to chat!

Ag Literacy Coordinator at the Jefferson-Hamilton County Farm Bureau, Lucille Schlablach stopped by the show. We discuss their upcoming pancake breakfast and the importance of teaching our young people where their food comes from and farmers/agriculture.