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.

Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity joins us to discuss the new fire station opening and the influx of students coming to town for the upcoming semester at SIU.

Williamson County Commissioner Brent Gentry joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the County taking over Whiteash and the Commission's steps moving forward.