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09/06/2026

FINAL: Mt. Vernon 45, Collinsville 34. Rams are now 2-1 and open South Seven play on Friday when they host Carbondale. You can listen on AM 940, 96.5 FM, and Section618 App or WATCH on WMIX Sports YouTube.

CJ Hughes-Disroe, Jr had 24 carries for 208 yards and 3 TDs and was 6/14 passing for 85 yards with a TD. Zay Nesbit ran for 144 yards on 27 carries with a TD. Malik Grissom led the team with 3 catches for 52 yards with a TD.

We do not yet have full defensive stats.

09/05/2026

WMIX 94.1 FM - Hot Country is at the Salem CountryClub this morning for the Downstate Major Case Squad Golf Scramble.

09/04/2026

🏐 RAM OF THE WEEK! 🐏

What a week for Mt. Vernon junior Kendall Mast--this week's Josh Finley _ Country Financial / WMIX Sports Ram of the Week!

Mast helped lead the Lady Rams to four victories and a fourth-place finish at the Fairfield Tournament while putting together an impressive all-around stat line over 14 sets.

She currently leads Mt. Vernon in kills, aces AND assists and ranks second on the team in digs! Congratulations!

👇 Check out the full story and Kendall's numbers at the link in the comments!

09/04/2026

🏈 RAMS FOOTBALL IS BACK HOME! 🧡🖤

Coming off an impressive 27–7 road win over Belleville West, the Mt. Vernon Rams return to Ken Hunt Stadium TOMORROW NIGHT to take on Collinsville!

⚠️ NEW KICKOFF TIME — 8:00 PM
Due to the heat, kickoff has been pushed back to 8:00 with WMIX Sports Pregame at 7:30 PM.

🏈 Mt. Vernon Rams vs. Collinsville
🎙️ Pregame: 7:30 PM
⏰ Kickoff: 8:00 PM

Come out to Ken Hunt Stadium and support the Rams as they look to make it two straight!

Can’t make it? WMIX Sports has you covered.

📻 RADIO: AM 940 • 96.5 FM • FREE Section618 App
📺 VIDEO: WMIX Sports YouTube Channel
👇 We’ll post the video stream link in the comments!

Mt. Vernon Rams Football on WMIX Sports is powered by Peoples National Bank
📺 The video stream is presented by Tony Wielt - State Farm Agent

09/02/2026

Fire consumed multiple structures in the East Main St area of DuQuoin on Wednesday. These are some photos taken across the street by Guy Alongi. Dozens of fire departments have been assisting on the blaze. Emergency personnel ask that you avoid the area.

09/02/2026

We just spoke with Kay Zibby-Damron of the SSM Health Illinois Foundation! A generous donation has allowed them to reduce ticket prices! VIP is sold out! There is a small handful of general admission left. Get your tickets now!

🎉 Great news! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors, general admission tickets for An Evening with David and Ashley Eckstein have been reduced from $75 to just $45!

Your ticket includes admission to the event plus signed copies of David Eckstein’s "Just Enough" and Ashley Eckstein’s "Lucky 22" (a $51 value).

A huge thank you to Monken Auto Group, Jack Graham - State Farm Insurance, Tony Wielt - State Farm Insurance, Peoples National Bank, and our other generous sponsors for helping make this special event more accessible to our community.

Tickets available here:
https://www.givetossmhealth.org/foundations/illinois/ssm-health-foundation-southern-illinois/an-evening-with-david-ashley-eckstein

09/01/2026

Week 3 is here! You can catch these games on our Section618.com broadcasts. Plus see scores, schedules, and more. The Rams play on Saturday night this week versus Collinsville. Kickoff at 7pm.

Mt. Vernon Rams Football on WMIX Sports is powered by Peoples National Bank

Video stream is presented by Tony Wielt - State Farm Agent

SCHEDULE UPDATES 9/4: A few adjustments to kickoff times have been announced.

9/4 - Benton vs Murphysboro moved to 7:30pm
9/4 - Centralia vs Jerseyville moved to 7:30pm
9/5 - Mt. Vernon vs Collinsville moved to 8:00pm

We've got another full slate of High School Football broadcasts this week across our stations. Plus a special Saturday night broadcast with the schedule adjustment of the Rams vs Collinsville.

All games will be available to stream on the Section618 website and app! Head to the link in the comments to stream these games, check scores, schedules, and more!

08/31/2026

🏆 RAM OF THE WEEK 🏆

It was a total team effort on the course! ⛳

Congratulations to the Mt. Vernon Rams Boys Golf Team, this week’s Josh Finley _ Country Financial / WMIX Sports Ram of the Week!

The Rams put together an impressive performance at the South Seven Conference Preview, with five Rams finishing in the Top 10!

⛳ See why the entire team earned Ram of the Week honors!

👇 Full story in the comments!

08/29/2026

We are broadcasting live from Paradise Pools and Spas Mt. Vernon IL until Noon! Stop by say hi to AJ for free Knights Action Park Passes and the chance to win Holiday World tickets! Not to mention the great deals going on inside!

08/29/2026

Mt. Vernon Rams (1-1) rolled into Belleville and rolled over West (1-1) tonight 27-7. CJ Hughes-Disroe Jr with 134 yards rushing and 2 TDs. NaZavion Nesbit 124 yards and an early 64 yard TD run. Next week the Rams are at home to host Collinsville Saturday night at 7.