Mariah Hayes is the executive director of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Franklin County. She spoke with Leigh Caldwell of WJPF about CASA, the organization that supports abused and neglected children.

Marion Mayor Mike Absher joins The Morning Newswatch.

Brad Bleyer is Circuit Judge for Williamson County. He joined Tom Miller in the studio to discuss his campaign for the Fifth District Appellate Court in the November election.