Angela Schrum with Mt.Vernon Tourism was in studio Thursday morning to talk about Market Days this Saturday, April 12th and many other events coming up in Mt.Vernon.

News on Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong developing a new comedy film titled "New Years Rev" based on the band's early days traveling in a van.  Film is set to star Mason Thames, Kylr Coffman, and Ryan Foust as the trio, along with The Office stars Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey and Vince Neil's plane involved in a crash Monday.  More rock news on the home page!

Executive Director of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Jamie Storey, joined Rockin' Ryan Roddy Tuesday morning 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! Visit southernillinois.com for more info. See you at the Expo!