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.

State Rep. Brandon Phelps joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch.

Southeastern Illinois Community College President Dr. Karen Weiss joins The Morning Newswatch.