Jacob resident Roger Twenhafel has donated his time and skills to Operation BBQ Relief, a volunteer group helping those affected by natural disasters. Roger joins The Morning Newswatch to talk about his experiences helping victims of the Gulf Coast Hurricanes.

JR Russell joins Tom Miller in the studio with details on The Marion Ministerial Alliance's Will Rock for Food concert featuring The Marshall Tucker Band.

Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) joins The Morning Newswatch.