New Directions First Family Block Party!

New Directions of Knox County is doing something very exciting this year, and Callie Pillow, from New Directions, got to tell us all about it! They are having their first ever Family Block Party Fundraiser and it is going to be an exciting night.

Come out and enjoy live music, food trucks, activities, and more!

Callie tells us about everything happening at the Block Party and also shares background information on their shelter.

To learn more about the event, click HERE!

Father’s Week on WNZR – Thursday!

Today on The Morning Thing, we shared some great messages that you can give to a father figure in your life this Father’s Day. They have all kinds of messages from funny to sappy! Whether your saying this out loud or writing it in a card it is sure to make your dad feel special!

To see the entire list, click HERE!

Father’s Week on WNZR – Wednesday!

Today we tied Father’s Day into the bible! By sharing some inspiring fathers in scripture! We should focus on God’s word this week as these amazing men inspire us to be more like them.

Some of the fathers we shared:

  • Adam – The First Man
  • Noah – A Brave Man
  • Abraham – The Father of Many Nations
  • Isaac – The Son of Abraham

These are just a few! To see the entire list, click HERE!

Father’s Week on WNZR – Tuesday!

Today, we wanted to give you some inspiration what to do for Father’s Day! Our hosts shared some great ideas on activities you can do to make your day feel special this weekend. There is something for every kind of Dad!

Some of our favorites:

  • Have a movie marathon
  • Play video/board games
  • Attend a ball game
  • Go hiking or biking

To see the full list of ideas, click HERE!

Father’s Week on WNZR – Monday!

Today, we kicked off Father’s Week here in WNZR and we’ll be sharing encouragement for dad’s every day!

We began with some roles that dads should embrace. These are important models that your children need in their lives!

We also shared some great examples that you can set for your kids! These are extremely important as children often mimic their parents so we want to be setting the best example we can.

To see the roles that dads should embrace, click HERE!

If you want to check out the examples you should set, click HERE!

WNZR presents the June 2025 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Carson Castleman, talked with WNZR for our monthly MVNU Update.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Dr. Castleman shared his thoughts about graduation at MVNU and plans for the Summer of 2025.

We covered many topics including:

  • Travel plans for the Summer
  • Highlights of MVNU’s 2025 Commencement Weekend
  • Updates to Traditional and GPS enrollment
  • Innovative VR technology now being used in the MVNU Nursing Department.
  • Construction updates including for the MVNU Chapel and MVNU’s Women’s Auxiliary building

Dr. Castleman also shares special messages for the MVNU students, staff and faculty.

He also shares how we can pray for MVNU and his family throughout the month of June.

Click HERE for more information about MVNU.

All the details about June First Friday!

Lacey Filkins, the Executive Director of Experience Mount Vernon, came to chat with us about this special event! She gives us all the details about June First Friday in downtown Mount Vernon!

There is so much happening and you will definitely not want to miss it! Come join in on the fun and while your there stop by Big Blue to register to win our “Take a sip, Take a dip, Turn it up” prize basket!

For all the details on tonight and what is happening, click HERE!

If you want to hear our conversation with Lacey, click down below!

June First Friday Sticker Winner – Gunner Butler!

We got to chat with Gunner Butler, who won the Twin Oak Elementary Sticker Design Competition! Gunner’s sticker will be featured and given out at June First Friday in downtown Mount Vernon!

He details his sticker and highlights some of the history he learned as part of the history of Mount Vernon unit during the school year!

If you want to see his sticker you can click HERE, or come on down to June First Friday and get in on the fun!

To hear our conversation with Gunner, click HERE!

June First Friday Sticker Winner – Addy Gross!

We got to chat with Addy Gross, who won the Twin Oak Elementary Sticker Design Competition! Addy’s sticker will be featured and given out at June First Friday in downtown Mount Vernon!

Addy talks about her sticker and how is excited she was to win! She also mentions First Friday and what she is looking forward to.

If you want to see her sticker you can click HERE, or come on down to June First Friday and get in on the fun!

To hear our conversation with Addy, click HERE!

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