It's time once again for the Zion United Church of Christ Chicken N' Dumplings Dinner!  Carry-out ONLY this year!  What could be better on a Friday than a big bowl of Chicken N' Dumplings!?  Call the church at (618) 997-5190 to pre-order.  Still just $10 a plate for Chicken N' Dumplins, green beans, slaw, rolls, and a dessert!  I had an opportunity to talk with Pastor John Holst from the church to talk about this year's event!

The Herrin House of Hope has seen a dramatic increase in the amount of meals served each week due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  Last week, it was an approximate 400% increase in meals served to members of the Southern Illinois community.  If you can help out in any way, financially, or even with volunteering if you are healthy, you can find out how to do that at the Herrin House of Hope website!  Located on S. 14th Street, the Herrin House of Hope serves meals Monday through Saturday from 11AM to 1PM!  In case you missed it, I was able to speak with Pastor Troy Benitone with Community of Faith Church.  He helps organize the incredible volunteer effort that takes place there every day!

With the price of gas over $5 a gallon, My dear sweet Aunt Verna decided to do something about it.  I really didn't think she would go through with it, but I guess she did!  My Aunt Verna now is the proud owner of a horse named "Loretta"!  In case you missed it, here's the phone call from this morning's Kent in the Country Morning Show!