Williamson County Commissioner Brent Gentry joins The Morning Newswatch.

Herrin Community School District Superintendent Dr. Terry Ryker joins The Morning Newswatch.

Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens joins us to talk about the town, including renovations to Walnut Street, the Big Muddy River Overpass and a banner he wants residents to sign in response to a woman who wrote to the town about her experiences with a soldier from Murphysboro during World War II.