Jeff Doherty is with the Jackson C0unty Growth Alliance. A medical marijuana cultivation center will be constructed next to the Southern Illinois Airport between Carbondale and Murphysboro. Doherty sits down with Tom Miller for a conversation about the potential economic impact of this center.

Congressman Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson joins The Morning Newswatch.