Jeff Doherty is with the Jackson C0unty Growth Alliance. A medical marijuana cultivation center will be constructed next to the Southern Illinois Airport between Carbondale and Murphysboro. Doherty sits down with Tom Miller for a conversation about the potential economic impact of this center.

Randy Auxier, the Green Party candidate in the 12th congressional district race, joins Tom Miller in the studio....
Bob Baer and Mike Kentrianakis join Tom Miller on The Morning Newswatch to discuss preparations, safety, and what to expect during the total solar eclipse....
Jackson County Health Department Administrator Bart Hagston joins The Morning Newswatch....