Republican candidate for Regional Superintendent of Schools in Alexander, Jackson, Perry, Pulaski, and Union counties Matthew Hickam joins The Morning Newswatch.

Marc Miller, Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources joined The Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming 2nd firearm deer season which begins on December 5th.

Tibretta Reiman is the newly appointed assistant director of the Du Quoin State Fair, and Rebecca Clark is spokesperson for the Illinois Department of Agriculture. They both joined Tom Miller in the studio to talk about the new theme for this year's state fair and how they're working to make the Fair remain affordable to the public.