State Representative Brandon Phelps spoke with Tom Miller on the phone. They discussed many topics, including one referring to Phelps' proposal for a constitutional amendment to make taxpayer money for road funds go towards road repairs as they are intended.

Jim Bray of the Independent Maps Coalition joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss the coalition's efforts.

Dr. Tim Morthland, founder of Morthland College in West Frankfort, joins us to talk about the growing college and new dorm buildings.