Illinois State Senator and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) joins The Morning Newswatch.
Newsradio WJPF interview with Darren Bailey | May 25, 2021
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Illinois State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) joins The Morning Newswatch.
Newsradio WJPF interview with Dave Severin | May 24, 2021
JR Russell from The Marion Ministerial Alliance joins The Morning Newswatch.
Newsradio WJPF interview with JR Russell | May 24, 2021
Two agents from the FBI's Springfield Division join The Morning Newswatch. The FBI requested not to have their names revealed because they are working active cyber cases.
Newsradio WJPF interview on Cyber Security | May 21, 2021
Illinois State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) joins The Morning Newswatch.
Newsradio WJPF interview with David Friess | May 21, 2021
Thursday evening the Carbondale School Board approved the hire of Eldorado native Troy Barton as the next head coach of the Terriers boys' basketball team. Barton, a former Southeastern Illinois College assistant, returns to Southern Illinois after over a decade in Mississippi at several different stops as an assistant. Matt Varney and Coach Barton discussed the return to Southern Illinois, the philosophy he'll bring to Carbondale's hardwoods, his experiences in Mississippi, and more:
LISTEN: Troy Barton returns to Southern Illinois as new head coach of Carbondale Boys' Basketball
Illinois Municipal League Executive Director Brad Cole joins The Morning Newswatch.
Newsradio WJPF interview with Brad Cole | May 20, 2021
Jackson County Health Department Administrator Bart Hagston joins The Morning Newswatch.
Newsradio WJPF interview with Bart Hagston | May 20, 2021
The Benton Rangers came in to Wednesday night with a 9-9 record and had a tall task in the 19-0 Harrisburg Bulldogs who were ranked #1 in 2A in Illinois. They overcame and beat the Bulldogs in 8 innings 1-0. John Homan spoke with both starting pitcher Dillon Poe, who didn't factor in to the decision but dominated from the hill for 7 innings, and skipper Brett Blondi after the game, hear what they had to say:
00:00 Dillon Poe
1:13 Brett Blondi
LISTEN: Benton Baseball upsets undefeated, top-ranked Harrisburg
Marion quarterback Hunter Simmons announced his intent to sign with SIU on May 7th. On May 19th he made it official and signed his letter of intent. Simmons and Matt Varney talk about his single year at Marion, getting the opportunity to be the next local star to make it to SIU, and more!
LISTEN: Marion QB Hunter Simmons signs with SIU