Carbondale Interim Police Chief Jeff Grubbs stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss policing the City of Carbondale, and the relationship the citizens of Carbondale have with officers after the recent events in Ferguson, MO and New York City.
Dr. Kyle Buchman is a General Practitioner based in Herrin. Dr. Buchman joins the Morning Newswatch to discuss tips to protect yourself as we move further into cold and flu season.
State Representative-Elect Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss what she has been learning as she prepares to be sworn into office.
Congressman Bill Enyart (D-Belleville) joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming vote on the omnibus bill that, if passed, will avoid a government shutdown.
Marion Mayor Bob Butler joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the passing of Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka.
Todd Goodman is the CEO of Timberline Fisheries in Marion. Timberline ships live pet food all over the world. Todd joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss how a business in Marion grows at the rate at which Timberline has grown.
Les O'Dell with the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss Shop Southern Illinois, an effort to get more people in our area to shop at local businesses as we prepare for the December holidays.
State Senator David Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss what is ahead for the state legislature.
Jennifer Jolly is an award-winning tech journalist who writes for USA Today. She joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the role of technology in gift-giving as we inch closer to the December holidays.
State Representative John Bradley (D-Marion) joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the fallout from the recent fall veto session.
