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Newsradio WJPF interview with Eric Kim | February 28, 2022

Eric Kim, Fitch's Head of State Government Ratings, joins The Morning Newswatch. 

 
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Newsradio WJPF interview with Mike Jones | February 25, 2022

Mike Jones, director of the General John A Logan museum in Murphysboro, joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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LISTEN: SIU Baseball tosses first no-hitter since 1979

SIU Baseball made history on Tuesday night with a 10-0 win over Austin Peay, tossing their first no-hitter since 1979 when Paul Evans pitched a 7-inning no-hitter.  It's the first 9-inning no-no since 1953 when Paul Grandcolas no-hit Arkansas State.  Mike Reis, the voice of the Salukis, caught up with skipper Lance Rhodes after the game, as well as the man who shut things down in the final frame, Kaden Peterson:

 

0:00 - Lance Rhodes

3:22 - Kaden Peterson

 
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Talkin Vols Podcast: Stan Gouard 02/22/2022

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Former John A. Logan standout and current University of Southern Indiana head basketball coach Stan Gouard joined the halftime show during the John A. Logan vs. SWIC game on Tuesday.  He talked with Mike Murphy about his old playing days, USI moving up to Division I, and the state of basketball today:

 
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LISTEN: Herrin Tigers girls' basketball coach Chris Roberts steps down

Herrin High School girls basketball coach Chris Roberts said Tuesday he is stepping away from his position after 5 seasons with the Tigers. Herrin finished 16-14 this season and captured the West Frankfort Mid-Winter Classic last month. Assistant coach Mike Mooneyham is also stepping aside:

 
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Newsradio WJPF interview with Dale Fowler | February 22, 2022

Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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In The Dawghouse 2/21/22 - Marcus Domask

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Saluki junior forward Marcus Domask joined the 1,000-point club in Saturday's win at Indiana State, and is coming off back-to-back games of 20 points or more. He joins us prior to Wednesday's Senior Night matchup against Illinois State.

 
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Newsradio WJPF interview with Kevin Wood | February 21, 2022

Abraham Lincoln historian and presenter Kevin Wood joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Newsradio WJPF interview with JR Russell | February 21, 2022

Marion Ministerial Alliance organizer JR Russell joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Team of the Week Podcast: Week 10, Vienna Eagles - Steve Dreher 02/17/2022

The Vienna Eagles were selected as the Team of the Week in Week 10 of the season after a huge win over Christopher.  Matt Varney caught up with Eagles coach Steve Dreher last week when presenting the team with their award and talked about the season and the transforming culture in the Vienna program:

 
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