Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate seat, James Marter spoke with Tom Miller this morning- less than a week away from the primary election. He spoke with Tom about issues of the state including the budget impasse. 

Southern Illinoisan Reporter Molly Parker joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss her stories on the Alexander County Federal Housing Authority.

Carterville Mayor Brad Robinson joins us to talk about the impact road construction has on the town.