Marion Mayor Bob Butler joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss new business and other developments coming to the City of Marion.

Congressman-Elect Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss his thoughts on various issues as he prepares to step down from his position as State Representative and be sworn into Congress.

Visiting Professor at the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU Carbondale Dr. John Jackson joins The Morning Newswatch.