Executive Director with United Way of South Central Illinois Natalie Shook joins Big Jake to chat about their upcoming Cheeseburger In Paradise themed Annual Dinner on April 19th. Limited tickets are still available and every guest will get a surprise gift valued at $300! Learn more on their Facebook page, by visiting uwsci.org, or check out this interview from WMIX.

Congratulations to the Nashville Junior Hornettes for finishing 3rd in Class M at state this year. Big Jake chats with Head Coach Tierney Moore, and 8th graders Kinley Povolish, Ryann Goforth, Calleigh Dees, and Andi Gale.

Executive Director of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Jamie Storey, joins Big Jake for a chat about this weekend's 11th Annual Home & Outdoor Expo in Mt. Vernon at the Times Square Mall. Get a head start on those home improvement projects by coming to the Times Square Mall in Mt. Vernon on Friday, February 23rd (5-8p) and Saturday, the 24th (9a-5p) for incredible, first-hand access to industry experts. Over 50 vendors will be showcasing all things home and outdoor! Real Estate & Financing, Insurance, Recreation, plus a new area this year showcasing young entrepreneurs and their unique businesses. Whether you're remodeling, under construction, looking for better pest control, need new furniture, some outdoor maintenance or new gardening and landscaping. Visit southernillinois.com for more info. See you at the Expo!