Nancy Maxwell, Tasha Rhymes, and Christopher Swims join The Morning Newswatch to tell more about the upcoming "Back to School Bash" happening Saturday,  August 5, from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at The Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church located at 400 East Main Street in Carbondale.

Marion Senior Citizens Center Director Jill Graskewicz joins The Morning Newswatch.

John Markley, CEO of Centerstone Illinois,  claims that through their various services, Centerstone actually saves the state money. Tom Miller sits down with Markley to find out how the savings take place, and how many tax dollars are actually saved.