Nancy Brown, a retired Vice-Admiral in the United States Navy and current Vice-Chairman of Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois, along with Rev. John Holst of the United Zion Church of Christ in Marion join Tom Miller, in the studio, on The Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming Honor Flight happening on October 17, 2017.

Bald Knob Cross of Peace Chairman Eric Gregg and Executive Director Jena Guined join The Morning Newswatch.

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike joins The Morning Newswatch.