Tom Miller of WJPF interviews the biggest newsmakers of Southern Illinois.

Kevin Baity 12-02-2014

Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming Mayoral and City Council elections, as well as the upcoming Lights Fantastic Parade on Dec. 6th....

Brad Robinson 12-02-2014

Carterville Mayor Brad Robinson stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming Christmas in Carterville event, along with the retirement of longtime Fire Chief Bruce Talley....

Glenn Edwards 12-01-2014

Glenn Edwards, Executive-Vice President of AISIN Manufacturing in Marion joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the topic of manufacturing jobs and how AISIN has impacted our area....

John Bradley 12-01-2014

State Representative John Bradley (D-Marion) joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the ongoing fall veto session....

Bob Butler 11-26-2014

Bob Butler, Mayor of Marion, stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss issues surrounding police and firefighter pensionsin the city, among other topics....

Karen Binder 11-25-2014

Karen Binder with Grand River Spirits in Carbondale stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss some common misconceptions regarding moonshine....

Joey Watson 11-25-2014

Joey Watson, a trooper with the Illinois State Police, stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss the increased roadside safety checks being administered by ISP during the Thanksgiving week....

Cabaness/Zimbro 11-24-2014

Shad Zimbro and Rodney Cabaness with Black Diamond Harley-Davidson in Marion stop by The Morning Newswatch to discuss their many promotions they run throughout the year, including rock concerts, and dropping $10,000 out of a helicopter. They...

Bart Mann 11-24-2014

Bart Mann, an organizer with the Herrin Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner, stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss all of the effort which goes into creating a Thanksgiving Day celebration for the city of Herrin....