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Lions Open Play In IHSA Class 2A Regional Semi-Final Tonight

Lions Open Play In IHSA Class 2A Regional Semi-Final Tonight

Lions Open Play In IHSA Class 2A Regional Semi-Final Tonight

Carterville Lions

Dave McKenzie

Feb 261 min read

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Lions Post Season Starts On Wednesday Night

Lions Post Season Starts On Wednesday Night

Lions Post Season Starts On Wednesday Night

Carterville Lions

Dave McKenzie

Feb 241 min read

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Lions Finish Regular Season On Seven Game Winning Streak

Lions Finish Regular Season On Seven Game Winning Streak

Lions Finish Regular Season On Seven Game Winning Streak

Carterville Lions

Dave McKenzie

Feb 221 min read

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Lions Head To Vandalia After SIRR Conference Win Last Night

Lions Head To Vandalia After SIRR Conference Win Last Night

Lions Head To Vandalia After SIRR Conference Win Last Night

Carterville Lions

Dave McKenzie

Feb 151 min read

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Lions Go For Five In A Row At Massac Co. Tonight

Lions Go For Five In A Row At Massac Co. Tonight

Lions Go For Five In A Row At Massac Co. Tonight

Carterville Lions

Dave McKenzie

Feb 141 min read

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Lions Win Fourth In A Row

Lions Win Fourth In A Row

Lions Win Fourth In A Row

Dave McKenzie

Feb 121 min read

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The Carterville Lions Face The Herrin Tigers For The Fourth Time This Season Tonight

The Carterville Lions Face The Herrin Tigers For The Fourth Time This Season Tonight

The Carterville Lions Face The Herrin Tigers For The Fourth Time This Season Tonight

Dave McKenzie

Jan 311 min read

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Lions Play Tigers For 3rd At BIT

Lions Play Tigers For 3rd At BIT

Lions Play Tigers For 3rd At BIT

Carterville Lions

Dave McKenzie

Jan 251 min read

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Murphysboro 58 Carterville 47

Murphysboro 58 Carterville 47

Murphysboro 58 Carterville 47

Carterville Lions

Dave McKenzie

Jan 181 min read

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It's A SIRR Conference Showdown Tonight In Carterville

It's A SIRR Conference Showdown Tonight In Carterville

It's A SIRR Conference Showdown Tonight In Carterville

Carterville Lions

Dave McKenzie

Jan 171 min read

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Lions Face The Terriers Tonight in Carbondale

Lions Face The Terriers Tonight in Carbondale

Lions Face The Terriers Tonight in Carbondale

Dave McKenzie

Jan 141 min read

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Should Be A Good Week Weather-Wise For Carterville Sports

Should Be A Good Week Weather-Wise For Carterville Sports

Should Be A Good Week Weather-Wise For Carterville Sports

Carterville Lions

Dave McKenzie

Jan 120 min read

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Snow Cancels Lions for Tonight 1/10/25…Update For Saturday

Snow Cancels Lions for Tonight 1/10/25…Update For Saturday

Snow Cancels Lions for Tonight 1/10/25…Update For Saturday

Carterville Lions

Dave McKenzie

Jan 101 min read

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Weather May Affect High School Games Friday Night

Weather May Affect High School Games Friday Night

Weather May Affect High School Games Friday Night

Carterville Lions

Dave McKenzie

Jan 81 min read

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Weather Cancels Meridian at Carterville For Tuesday Night

Weather Cancels Meridian at Carterville For Tuesday Night

Weather Cancels Meridian at Carterville For Tuesday Night

Carterville Lions

Dave McKenzie

Jan 71 min read

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Lions Fall To 0-2 In SIRR Ohio Division After 49-44 Loss At Harrisburg

Lions Fall To 0-2 In SIRR Ohio Division After 49-44 Loss At Harrisburg

Lions Fall To 0-2 In SIRR Ohio Division After 49-44 Loss At Harrisburg

Carterville Lions

Dave McKenzie

Jan 41 min read

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After Finishing 2nd at 60th EHT, Lions Return To SIRR Conference Play Friday Night At Harrisburg

After Finishing 2nd at 60th EHT, Lions Return To SIRR Conference Play Friday Night At Harrisburg

After Finishing 2nd at 60th EHT, Lions Return To SIRR Conference Play Friday Night At Harrisburg

Carterville Lions

Dave McKenzie

Jan 21 min read

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Lions Face Fairfield In the Eldorado Holiday Tourney Tonight

Lions Face Fairfield In the Eldorado Holiday Tourney Tonight

Lions Face Fairfield In the Eldorado Holiday Tourney Tonight

2024 Lions Basketball

Dave McKenzie

Dec 27, 20241 min read

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Lions Wrap Up Their Pre-Christmas Schedule This Weekend

Lions Wrap Up Their Pre-Christmas Schedule This Weekend

Lions Wrap Up Their Pre-Christmas Schedule This Weekend

2024 Lions Basketball

Dave McKenzie

Dec 18, 20242 min read

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Carterville Lions Go 3-1, Finish 2nd in Trico Invitational

Carterville Lions Go 3-1, Finish 2nd in Trico Invitational

Carterville Lions Go 3-1, Finish 2nd in Trico Invitational

2024 Lions Basketball

Dave McKenzie

Dec 8, 20241 min read

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Happy Saturday!

Happy Saturday!

Goin back a ways on the jersey collection today. @locash @newcountryz100

Goin back a ways on the jersey collection today. @locash @newcountryz100

Had a just a great time today with this guy, Pryor Baird. Not only is he a fantastic singer, guitarist and all around good dude, but we learned he can't handle Thai food very well. His current single, "The One Left Behind" is one fantastic song. Really appreciate him and Doug Johnson stopping by the station for our Z100 Radio Roadhouse. We will have the video posted tomorrow. You will not want to miss it.

Had a just a great time today with this guy, Pryor Baird. Not only is he a fantastic singer, guitarist and all around good dude, but we learned he can't handle Thai food very well. His current single, "The One Left Behind" is one fantastic song. Really appreciate him and Doug Johnson stopping by the station for our Z100 Radio Roadhouse. We will have the video posted tomorrow. You will not want to miss it.

Tornado Watch until 3:00 AM for the western counties of Southern Illinois.

Tornado Watch until 3:00 AM for the western counties of Southern Illinois.

🎉 Hey country music fans! Tomorrow at 2 PM, we're excited to welcome Pryor Baird to the Z100 Radio Roadhouse! 🚀 You know him from Season 14 of The Voice, and he's bringing his amazing energy and tunes to our studio! 🌟 Don't miss his new single, "The One Left Behind"! ❤️ Make sure to tune in, and let's get to know Pryor. Who's excited? 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ See you there! 🎶 You can listen online at https://streamdb9web.securenetsystems.net/cirruspremier/WOOZ&
#PryorBaird #Z100Roadhouse #LiveMusic #TheVoice #NewCountryZ100
https://open.spotify.com/album/1sJKdJveX9yc1Gg6rjofa6?si=KwfwOSAPSsWbP6CSIX0sAA

🎉 Hey country music fans! Tomorrow at 2 PM, we're excited to welcome Pryor Baird to the Z100 Radio Roadhouse! 🚀 You know him from Season 14 of The Voice, and he's bringing his amazing energy and tunes to our studio! 🌟 Don't miss his new single, "The One Left Behind"! ❤️ Make sure to tune in, and let's get to know Pryor. Who's excited? 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ See you there! 🎶 You can listen online at https://streamdb9web.securenetsystems.net/cirruspremier/WOOZ&
#PryorBaird #Z100Roadhouse #LiveMusic #TheVoice #NewCountryZ100
https://open.spotify.com/album/1sJKdJveX9yc1Gg6rjofa6?si=KwfwOSAPSsWbP6CSIX0sAA

Now why would they do this to me? lol
https://theboot.com/ixp/204/p/pop-tarts-ice-cream-sandwiches-where-to-buy/

Now why would they do this to me? lol
https://theboot.com/ixp/204/p/pop-tarts-ice-cream-sandwiches-where-to-buy/

I'm excited for tonight’s Carterville High School Athletic Awards in the main gym!🏅 This is a special night as we celebrate our amazing athletes for the 3rd year running! 🏆✨ Whether you're a proud parent, a supportive friend, or a passionate fan, come out and cheer on our incredible teams! Let’s make some unforgettable memories together! 🙌 Hope to see all your smiling faces there! 💪 #CartervilleAthletics #AwardsNight #LionPride

I'm excited for tonight’s Carterville High School Athletic Awards in the main gym!🏅 This is a special night as we celebrate our amazing athletes for the 3rd year running! 🏆✨ Whether you're a proud parent, a supportive friend, or a passionate fan, come out and cheer on our incredible teams! Let’s make some unforgettable memories together! 🙌 Hope to see all your smiling faces there! 💪 #CartervilleAthletics #AwardsNight #LionPride

Happy Mothers Day!

Happy Mothers Day!

#InTheBooth today for the @NJCAA Region 24 Softball Tourney as Wabash Valley faces Lake Land College in the semi-finals at John A Logan College. It’s a beautiful day for a ball game. #PALife

#InTheBooth today for the @NJCAA Region 24 Softball Tourney as Wabash Valley faces Lake Land College in the semi-finals at John A Logan College. It’s a beautiful day for a ball game. #PALife

🎉 Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🌮 But wait, it’s also National Cartoonist Day! 🖌️ So let’s celebrate with tacos and doodles—because nothing says “fiesta” like a tequila shot while drawing a cartoon cactus doing the salsa. 🍹🌵 Here’s to a day filled with laughter, guacamole, and maybe a few cartoonish mustaches! 🥳🎈

🎉 Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🌮 But wait, it’s also National Cartoonist Day! 🖌️ So let’s celebrate with tacos and doodles—because nothing says “fiesta” like a tequila shot while drawing a cartoon cactus doing the salsa. 🍹🌵 Here’s to a day filled with laughter, guacamole, and maybe a few cartoonish mustaches! 🥳🎈

Good morning Friends! Welcome to the Saturday Morning Oldies Show for May 3rd.
Have a request? You can post it below.
Hope you have a fantastic day!
You can listen online at z100fm.com as well.
-Dmac

Good morning Friends! Welcome to the Saturday Morning Oldies Show for May 3rd.
Have a request? You can post it below.
Hope you have a fantastic day!
You can listen online at z100fm.com as well.
-Dmac

Here we go boys!

Here we go boys!

Congrats Drew! @lions_ath_chs @johnalogan

Congrats Drew! @lions_ath_chs @johnalogan

Happy National Pet Parents Day from DMac & Dcat! 🐾
Who’s really in charge around here? That would be Dcat, the true boss, who’s always lurking in the background, waiting for a chance to take over.
She’s the one who keeps the chair warm, the mood chill, and occasionally knocks over my coffee. But hey, at least she doesn’t mind being my co-host when things get wild. 😼🎙️
#NationalPetParentsDay #DMacAndDcat #PetBoss #Catitude #FurFamily #PetParentingDoneRight

Happy National Pet Parents Day from DMac & Dcat! 🐾
Who’s really in charge around here? That would be Dcat, the true boss, who’s always lurking in the background, waiting for a chance to take over.
She’s the one who keeps the chair warm, the mood chill, and occasionally knocks over my coffee. But hey, at least she doesn’t mind being my co-host when things get wild. 😼🎙️
#NationalPetParentsDay #DMacAndDcat #PetBoss #Catitude #FurFamily #PetParentingDoneRight

📡🎶 Happy International Marconi Day! 🎶📡
Shoutout to Guglielmo Marconi, the guy who made it possible for us to talk on the radio (and for me to chat your ears off every afternoon)! 😎 Without him, I'd just be here talking to myself… and I’d probably still be using a tin can and string! 🎤📞
#MarconiDay #RadioMagic #ThanksMarconi #TalkToMeNotATinCan

📡🎶 Happy International Marconi Day! 🎶📡
Shoutout to Guglielmo Marconi, the guy who made it possible for us to talk on the radio (and for me to chat your ears off every afternoon)! 😎 Without him, I'd just be here talking to myself… and I’d probably still be using a tin can and string! 🎤📞
#MarconiDay #RadioMagic #ThanksMarconi #TalkToMeNotATinCan

🍌 Happy National Banana Day! 🍌
Today, I went bananas… literally. Turns out, standing in a banana grove makes you 42% more appealing.

🍌 Happy National Banana Day! 🍌
Today, I went bananas… literally. Turns out, standing in a banana grove makes you 42% more appealing.

Ok…these things are pretty tasty.

Ok…these things are pretty tasty.

Nice little drive through the refuge tonight. #craborchardnationalwildliferefuge #SouthernIllinois #iphonephotographer #iphonephotographyacademy

Nice little drive through the refuge tonight. #craborchardnationalwildliferefuge #SouthernIllinois #iphonephotographer #iphonephotographyacademy

#dcatweatherforecast for this weekend

#dcatweatherforecast for this weekend

Before i left the house yesterday, I told her to get her helmet ready. This is what i came home to after the storms! #Dcat

Before i left the house yesterday, I told her to get her helmet ready. This is what i came home to after the storms! #Dcat

#Dmac&Dcat

#Dmac&Dcat

Beautiful evening on Crab Orchard tonight.

Beautiful evening on Crab Orchard tonight.

Join me on @newcountryz100 until 6 this evening. Become a Partner in Hope today. Text “WOOZ” to 626262 or visit z100fm.com

Join me on @newcountryz100 until 6 this evening. Become a Partner in Hope today. Text “WOOZ” to 626262 or visit z100fm.com

So I took advantage of the beautiful weather today to head to @craborchardgolfclub and play golf for the first time this spring. I was able to document some of my best shots here. #LookOutTour #IsGolfFun…NO #DoYouLikeGolf…NO #DoYouWantToPlayGolfAgain…YES

So I took advantage of the beautiful weather today to head to @craborchardgolfclub and play golf for the first time this spring. I was able to document some of my best shots here. #LookOutTour #IsGolfFun…NO #DoYouLikeGolf…NO #DoYouWantToPlayGolfAgain…YES

Beautiful sunrise in #SouthernIllinois today with the crescent moon making an appearance

Beautiful sunrise in #SouthernIllinois today with the crescent moon making an appearance

#Dmac&Dcat

#Dmac&Dcat

@newcountryz100

@newcountryz100

Was able to meet with the Carterville lions basketbalm team one last time today to present the @espn103.5 “ Team of the Week” shirts. This was a great group of guys to watch all season. Thank you boys for a great season! @coachhawk_chs

Was able to meet with the Carterville lions basketbalm team one last time today to present the @espn103.5 “ Team of the Week” shirts. This was a great group of guys to watch all season. Thank you boys for a great season! @coachhawk_chs

Halftime at Shawnee CC Vols lead the Saints 27-20

Halftime at Shawnee CC Vols lead the Saints 27-20

#InTheBooth tonight for the final regular season game as @johnalogan plays at Shawnee Community College. Listen in on @espn103.5 at 6:45 pm

#InTheBooth tonight for the final regular season game as @johnalogan plays at Shawnee Community College. Listen in on @espn103.5 at 6:45 pm

#InTheBooth for two games today as @johnalogan takes on @ltcathletics women at 12:45 on 1035espn.com Men at 2:45 on @espn103.5 Join me and Matt Varney for the call

#InTheBooth for two games today as @johnalogan takes on @ltcathletics women at 12:45 on 1035espn.com Men at 2:45 on @espn103.5 Join me and Matt Varney for the call

Benton Rangers knock off Carmi white County 53-23 to advance to the HamCo Regional title game on Friday night.

Lions vs Hamilton Co will be starting in about 20 minutes

Benton Rangers knock off Carmi white County 53-23 to advance to the HamCo Regional title game on Friday night.

Lions vs Hamilton Co will be starting in about 20 minutes

The Carterville Lions are ready to roar in the IHSA Class 2A Regional Semi-Final tonight! Will they clinch the win? 🦁🏀 Stay tuned! Link in Bio #CartervilleLions #Basketball #GameNight

The Carterville Lions are ready to roar in the IHSA Class 2A Regional Semi-Final tonight! Will they clinch the win? 🦁🏀 Stay tuned! Link in Bio #CartervilleLions #Basketball #GameNight

#InTheBooth again tonight as @johnalogan host SWIC at Brewer Gymnasium. Listen in on @espn103.5 starting at approximately 6:45 pm

#InTheBooth again tonight as @johnalogan host SWIC at Brewer Gymnasium. Listen in on @espn103.5 starting at approximately 6:45 pm

#InTheBooth at OlneyCentral for a pair of games as John A Logan Men and Women play starting at 1pm & 3pm

#InTheBooth at OlneyCentral for a pair of games as John A Logan Men and Women play starting at 1pm & 3pm

#InTheBooth at Muphysboro as the Carterville Lions face the Red Devils in @sirrconference play. Pregame at 7:15 pm on @wjpfnewsradio and on YouTube livestream https://www.youtube.com/live/o3o61LHM58A?si=SZenCxqCzO5xcHec

#InTheBooth at Muphysboro as the Carterville Lions face the Red Devils in @sirrconference play. Pregame at 7:15 pm on @wjpfnewsradio and on YouTube livestream https://www.youtube.com/live/o3o61LHM58A?si=SZenCxqCzO5xcHec

A unique #InTheBooth view for todays game at Vandalia. The Lions are trying to win their sixth straight game today as they dace the Vandals. Gametime is at approximately 5:30pm on @wjpfnewsradio and on our YouTube livestream https://www.youtube.com/live/-kv5bDFHzjc?si=dIclqKPVlSr7_78L

A unique #InTheBooth view for todays game at Vandalia. The Lions are trying to win their sixth straight game today as they dace the Vandals. Gametime is at approximately 5:30pm on @wjpfnewsradio and on our YouTube livestream https://www.youtube.com/live/-kv5bDFHzjc?si=dIclqKPVlSr7_78L

The Lions are ready to roar at Vandalia after last night's SIRR Conference win! 🦁 Join me for the pregame coverage today at 5:15 PM. It's going to be exciting! #GoLions #SIRRConference #Basketball #LinkInBio

The Lions are ready to roar at Vandalia after last night's SIRR Conference win! 🦁 Join me for the pregame coverage today at 5:15 PM. It's going to be exciting! #GoLions #SIRRConference #Basketball #LinkInBio

#InTheBooth tonight at Massac Co as the Lions face the Patriots in @sirrconference play. Join me and John Homan on @wjpfnewsradio starting about 7:15pm

#InTheBooth tonight at Massac Co as the Lions face the Patriots in @sirrconference play. Join me and John Homan on @wjpfnewsradio starting about 7:15pm

#InTheBooth tonight for Senior Night as the Carterville Lions host Harrisburg Bulldogs in SIRR Conference action. Join me and John Homan for the call on NewsRadio WJPF and on our YouTube channel starting at 7:15PM

#InTheBooth tonight for Senior Night as the Carterville Lions host Harrisburg Bulldogs in SIRR Conference action. Join me and John Homan for the call on NewsRadio WJPF and on our YouTube channel starting at 7:15PM

First of two games #InTheBooth today. First, @johnalogan men are at @kaskaskia_college. 2:45 pm Pregame on @espn103.5 then a mad dash to Anna-Jonesboro to call Carterville Lions at 730 pm.

First of two games #InTheBooth today. First, @johnalogan men are at @kaskaskia_college. 2:45 pm Pregame on @espn103.5 then a mad dash to Anna-Jonesboro to call Carterville Lions at 730 pm.

#InTheBooth at @wabashvalleycollege for two games as @johnALogan Vols take on the Warriors. Matt Varney and I will have the womens game starting at 4:45 on 1035espn.com. We will have the mens game starting at 6:45 on @espn103.5

#InTheBooth at @wabashvalleycollege for two games as @johnALogan Vols take on the Warriors. Matt Varney and I will have the womens game starting at 4:45 on 1035espn.com. We will have the mens game starting at 6:45 on @espn103.5

#InTheBooth at one of my favorite places, Max Morris Gymnasium as the Carterville Lions face the West Frankfort Redbirds. Join me and John Homan starting at 7.15pm on @NewsRadio WJPF and on our YouTube livestream

#InTheBooth at one of my favorite places, Max Morris Gymnasium as the Carterville Lions face the West Frankfort Redbirds. Join me and John Homan starting at 7.15pm on @NewsRadio WJPF and on our YouTube livestream

IT'S GAMEDAY!
Carterville Lions at West Frankfort Redbirds
7:15 Pregame - 7:30 Tipoff
Dave McKenzie & John Homan
NewsRadio WJPF (AM1340/FM99.5 & wjpf.com)
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxJsyUY1gns&list=PLN1V0DL6iAIO0bFEnxFQ13XPHyvtBGkXK

IT'S GAMEDAY!
Carterville Lions at West Frankfort Redbirds
7:15 Pregame - 7:30 Tipoff
Dave McKenzie & John Homan
NewsRadio WJPF (AM1340/FM99.5 & wjpf.com)
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxJsyUY1gns&list=PLN1V0DL6iAIO0bFEnxFQ13XPHyvtBGkXK

#InTheBooth tonight at home as the Carterville Lions host the Massac County Patriots in SIRR Conference action. You can listen on NewsRadio WJPF and watch on our YouTube chanel.
https://wix.to/cGLlR1n

#InTheBooth tonight at home as the Carterville Lions host the Massac County Patriots in SIRR Conference action. You can listen on NewsRadio WJPF and watch on our YouTube chanel.
https://wix.to/cGLlR1n

IT'S GAMEDAY!
SIRR Conference Matchup
Massac County @ Carterville Lions
7:30 PM Tipoff 7:15 PM Pregame
Dave McKenzie & John Homan
NewsRadio WJPF (AM1340/99.5FM & wjpf.com)
& on our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCsjNkF_GXY&list=PLN1V0DL6iAIO0bFEnxFQ13XPHyvtBGkXK

IT'S GAMEDAY!
SIRR Conference Matchup
Massac County @ Carterville Lions
7:30 PM Tipoff 7:15 PM Pregame
Dave McKenzie & John Homan
NewsRadio WJPF (AM1340/99.5FM & wjpf.com)
& on our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCsjNkF_GXY&list=PLN1V0DL6iAIO0bFEnxFQ13XPHyvtBGkXK

#InTheBooth Game #2 today as the Carterville Lions host the Benton Rangers on “Orange Out for Coach Gunter”Night. Pregame at 6:15 pm on NewsRadio WJPF and on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/live/CYhYIuQRgdY?si=oKHwfk4LQsQn7DVZ

#InTheBooth Game #2 today as the Carterville Lions host the Benton Rangers on “Orange Out for Coach Gunter”Night. Pregame at 6:15 pm on NewsRadio WJPF and on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/live/CYhYIuQRgdY?si=oKHwfk4LQsQn7DVZ

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