Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens joins us to talk about the town, including renovations to Walnut Street, the Big Muddy River Overpass and a banner he wants residents to sign in response to a woman who wrote to the town about her experiences with a soldier from Murphysboro during World War II.

Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU visiting professor John Jackson joins The Morning Newswatch....
Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch....
Marion Police Chief David Fitts joins The Morning Newswatch....