Jeff Doherty is with the Jackson C0unty Growth Alliance. A medical marijuana cultivation center will be constructed next to the Southern Illinois Airport between Carbondale and Murphysboro. Doherty sits down with Tom Miller for a conversation about the potential economic impact of this center.

SIU's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute visiting professor Dr. John Jackson joins The Morning Newswatch.

Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity joins us to discuss the opening of the new fire station and the search for a new police chief, among other topics.