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

Vanessa Sneed is with the Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County, located in Harrisburg.  She spoke with Leigh Caldwell of WJPF in the studio to talk about the organization and what they provide for the surrounding communities.

Tom Miller sits down with Cory Jobe, Director of the Illinois Office of Tourism to speak about the role that tourism plays in the Southern Illinois economy.