Tom Ackerman is the Sports Director for KMOX, and will be one of the hosts for this year's Cardinal Caravan. Ackerman joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the Caravan's upcoming trip to the SIU Arena.

Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry joins The Morning Newswatch.

Isaac Roberg, a physician assistant with SIH and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Rehabilitation Services in Herrin, joins The Morning Newswatch.