Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.

SIU President Randy Dunn stopped by the studio to discuss the higher education funding plans debated by state lawmakers, as well as the recent graffiti on SIU's Faner Hall regarding a protest organized by an anonymous student group.

Medical Director of the emergency department at SIH Herrin Hospital Dr. Joshua Miksanek joins The Morning Newswatch.