Gary Williams, the Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Carbondale and Steve Mitchell with Connect SI join The Morning Newswatch to discuss the process underway to build an ultra high-speed broadband internet network in Carbondale, making Carbondale the region's first "Gigabit City."

John Otey joins Tom Miller in the studio to discuss employment number and opportunities in Southern Illinois.

Dr. Jeff Ripperda joins The Morning Newswatch.