Today for our Friday Favorites, the Morning Thing hosts shared their favorites memories from their time at WNZR. What are some of your favorite memories you’ve shared with WNZR? Let us know down below!
Today for our Friday Favorites, the Morning hosts shared about their favorite memories from being a student at MVNU. Do you have any favorite memories from when you were a student? Share them down below!
For our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts celebrate Stress Awareness Month and share their favorite ways to relive stress. What are some ways that you combat stress?
Easter is a time of remembrance for us as Christians and certainly a time of celebration as well! For our Friday Favorites today, The Morning Thing hosts shared what songs help them celebrate and remember Easter for what it is really all about!
Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 3/22/24.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Topics included:
To stay in touch with the City, go to:
Today for our Friday Favorites The Morning Thing hosts share some praises from their time at WNZR! With LifeLine 2024 just around the corner, what better time than now to share how God has blessed you! What are some of your favorites praises that you have shared with our station? Let us know!
Shelia Walsh will be the speaker featured at the MVNU Women’s Auxiliary Spring Conference.
She is an accomplished author, Bible Teacher, and Television host.
WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle had the chance to chat with Sheila Walsh.
She shared an update of what she’s been up to in 2024. She also shares about her new book, ‘Holding On When You Want To Let Go’.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Shelia speaks about finding balance in the midst of everything she’s a part of, including speaking, writing and hosting numerous TV shows for TBN. She says that it’s important to remember that being busy doesn’t necessarily mean being productive, and that you have to focus on taking sabbath.
Shelia gives a small preview of what to expect at the conference this weekend.
Shelia talks about how we can pray for her and her husband Barry and their ministry.
Tickets are still available for this weekend’s conference.
Tickets can be purchased at the door for this event.
Two day tickets are $45 and one day tickets are $25.
Conference Schedule:
Friday, March 15
5:30-7:00 p.m. Registration
7:00-9:00 p.m. Friday Session
Saturday, March 16
8:00-9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m.-noon Saturday Sessions
Click HERE for more information on MVNU Women’s Auxiliary. You can become a member this weekend!
MTVarts presents HONK Jr. this weekend at the Knox Memorial Theater.
WNZR was honored to chat with several cast members about their experience in this fantastic show.
The actors talked about their characters and how they prepared to play these roles. They talked about their favorite songs and shared memories. The actors also shared encouragement for other kids with an interest in theater.
Enjoy our conversations with:
Kale Oswalt – Ugly
Briggs Swallow – Drake, Ugly Duckling’s Father
Kamryn Van Valkenburg – Ida, Ugly Duckling’s Mother
Will Pletcher – Greylag, Goose General
Mollie Jurkowitz – Downy, Sibling of Ugly
Click HERE to hear the conversations.
Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Ugly Duckling.”
Directed by: Serra Barrett
Music Director: Laura Ackert
Choreographer: Anthony Ingham
Synopsis:
This delightful adaptation of the beloved fable and the award-winning musical is a heartwarming celebration of what makes us special.
Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother’s protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out that being different is not a bad thing to be.
Performances:
7:30pm Friday March 15
2:00pm Saturday March 16
7:30pm Saturday March 16
2:00pm Sunday March 17
Click HERE to buy tickets.
This week’s Meet the Staff Monday on WNZR features freshman, Shawn Williamson.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Shawn is from Grove City, OH, TN. His major is Communication and Media (Digital Media).
Shawn shares what brought him to MVNU and how he found his way to WNZR. He has a unique connection to radio through his grandpa!
Shawn is a member of the MVNU Outdoor Track Team and plays on numerous intramural teams throughout the school year.
You can also learn more about Shawn with WNZR’s Rapid Fire, including how he made an appearance on America’s Funniest Home Videos!
Shawn’s favorite life saying is “Don’t take life too seriously”!
Enjoy the conversation!
You can hear Shawn on WNZR on Tuesdays 1 pm – 2 pm and Thursdays 3 pm – 4 pm.
The United Way of Knox County hosted their annual meeting and donor recognition lunch on March 7th.
They shared highlights from the 2023 Campaign and 2023 Annual Report.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Lori Jones Perkins, Executive Director.
Click HERE to hear their full conversation.
Lori shared some outstanding stats:
– Only 1.06% of pledges are unpaid (that return is amazing)
– 85% of donations go directly to support their partner agencies
– Less than 15% is used for administrative costs
She also talked about the process of how organizations apply to become a partner agency and receive funds from the United Way. They have a Community Impact Panel that listens to the presentations and gives scores and comments on each organization. These reports go to a Community Investment Committee that makes allocation recommendations based on the reports from the Community Impact Panel. Then the full United Way board votes for the final allocations.
Lori also talked about the accountability of the United Way.
The annual report for 2023 is available to pick up at the office. It will be shared on the website soon – uwayknox.org
She talks about how every dollar matters and makes a difference.
Lori mentions how we will see the United Way out more in the community in 2024!
Marcy also talked with Halle Krajenski, Program Director for the United Way
Click HERE to hear their full conversation.
Marcy and Halle talk about the three pillars for United Way funding:
Health: In 2023 United Way invested $316,930 in 13 Health Programs with 9 different partner agencies.
Education: In 2023 United Way invested $155,722 in 8 Education Programs with 7 different Partner Agencies
Financial Stability: In 2023 United Way invested $201,300 in Financial Stability Programs with 7 Partner Agencies
Halle also shared an exciting report about other United Way projects:
Stay connected at the website – uwayknox.org (it is in the midst of changes)
Social Media – United Way of Knox County
Office – 305 East High St. in Mount Vernon
You can give on the website or mail a check to the office.
Scroll down to see some exciting numbers shared in the 2023 Annual Report.
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