Saluki Rewind: Bryan Mullins Introduced as Salukis Men’s Basketball Coach

Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day 03-20-19

Miners Announce New Broadcast Partnership

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In The Dawghouse Podcast 03-01-19 – Kavion Pippen

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Saluki Rewind: Bryan Mullins Introduced as Salukis Men’s Basketball Coach

Matt Varney guides you through Bryan Mullins’ first press conference as the new Saluki Men’s Basketball Coach

4 days ago by mattv

Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day 03-20-19

Paul Goldschmidt and Harrison Bader join the final show of the offseason with just a week to go before Opening Day!

5 days ago by mattv

Bryan Mullins named Saluki Basketball coach

Fans invited to Pep Rally and Town Hall Meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday

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Saluki Rewind: Bryan Mullins Introduced as Salukis Men’s Basketball Coach

posted by mattv on March 22, 2019

Matt Varney guides you through Bryan Mullins’ first press conference as the new Saluki Men’s Basketball Coach

Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day 03-20-19

posted by mattv on March 21, 2019

Paul Goldschmidt and Harrison Bader join the final show of the offseason with just a week to go before Opening Day!

Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day 03-14-19

posted by mattv on March 14, 2019

Chris Hrabe and Tom Ackerman are joined by Adam Wainwright and MLB Network Analyst Harold Reynolds with just two weeks remaining before Opening Day!

Local News

New Director of Admissions at SIU

posted by Nora Inman on March 26, 2019

CARBONDALE, IL. (WJPF) – SIU Carbondale has a new Director of Admissions. John Frost took over the position on March 1, 2019. Frost earned

Body recovered from Mississippi River in Chester

posted by Nora Inman on March 26, 2019

CHESTER, IL. (WJPF) – An investigation is underway in Chester after a dead body was recovered from the Mississippi River. The identity of the

Illinois lawmakers consider taxing satellite, streaming services

posted by Nora Inman on March 26, 2019

By Cole Lauterbach & Greg Bishop Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, IL. (IRN) — Illinois lawmakers are considering a five percent tax on streaming online

Community Calendar

New Events at Sallie Logan Library in Murphysboro

posted by Nora Inman on February 11, 2019

There are some new things going on at the Sallie Logan Library in Murphysboro! They have a FREE Lego Club the first Saturday of every month for ages 6 and older. They have a Journaling Club from

Annual Daddy Daughter Dance February 8th & 9th

posted by Nora Inman on January 30, 2019

Dads it is time for the annual Daddy Daughter Dance at Rent One Park in Marion! February 8th & 9th from 6-9 PM you and your daughter can enjoy carriage rides, dancing, games, light snacks, and a

River Radio Winter Blood Drive Dec 21

posted by Nora Inman on December 14, 2018

Give the gift of life this season. Donate and receive this shirt while supplies last.

National Sports

Arians: 'Hell, yeah' women can coach in the NFL March 26, 2019
Tampa Bay head coach Bruce Arians says he's "looking forward to the day" when the hiring of female assistant coaches in the NFL is no longer a news story.
Cubs starter Hendricks gets 4-year extension March 26, 2019
The Cubs and right-hander Kyle Hendricks have agreed on a four-year contract extension.
Fins coach: Tanking 'disrespectful to the game' March 26, 2019
Brian Flores made it clear his Dolphins won't be tanking in 2019, saying the term itself is "disrespectful to the game."
Proposal calls for NFL non-calls to be reviewed March 26, 2019
After all 32 coaches expressed support for expanding instant replay in some fashion, the NFL's competition committee will propose that some non-calls be allowed to be reviewed.
Berhalter to make 'a bunch' of changes vs. Chile March 26, 2019
Gregg Berhalter said he'll make "a bunch" of changes to his lineup for Tuesday's friendly against Chile, and that Ethan Horvath will start in goal.

The Dawghouse – River Radio Saluki Sports Coverage

IN THE DAWGHOUSE PODCAST 3-01-19: KAVION PIPPEN
Kavion Pippen joined the Salukis two years ago under the promise he’d be starting things out slow and learning while playing the back-up role to Thik Bol. Those plans were scrapped before his first season at SIU had begun when Bol went down with a knee injury that would turn out to be season ending. […]
IN THE DAWGHOUSE PODCAST 2-12-19: ARMON FLETCHER
This interview was recorded Friday, February 8th Armon Fletcher passed Carlton Fay on SIU’s All-Time scoring list early last Saturday in a game against Evansville. Fletcher only needed one basket to break his tie with Troy Hudson and pass Carlton Fay, officially entering the top 30 All-Time in scoring for Saluki History. He’s now sitting […]
IN THE DAWGHOUSE PODCAST 1-28-19: SEKOU DEMBELE
While the Saluki basketball team will be graduating six seniors after this season, there is plenty more on the way with four freshmen redshirting this season. Sekou Dembele is one of those players. Dembele is a native of Mali and played for the U19 National Team before coming to the United States to play for […]

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