Nancy Maxwell, Tasha Rhymes, and Christopher Swims join The Morning Newswatch to tell more about the upcoming "Back to School Bash" happening Saturday,  August 5, from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at The Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church located at 400 East Main Street in Carbondale.

Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Incoming Regional Office of Education 30 Superintendent Mathew Hickam joins The Morning Newswatch.