Nancy Brown, a retired Vice-Admiral in the United States Navy and current Vice-Chairman of Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois, along with Rev. John Holst of the United Zion Church of Christ in Marion join Tom Miller, in the studio, on The Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming Honor Flight happening on October 17, 2017.

Illinois State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Jami Hodge and other staffers from Williamson County Pre-K services join Tom Miller to discuss budget threats to the program.