Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

BREAKING: Jessica reports live from Edward Waters University, where police are investigating a bomb threat. All on-campus activities have been suspended during the investigation. A total of 6 historically black colleges & universities including, EWU, Bethune-Cookman, Howard, and others, have received similar threats.

Alicia reports that prosecutors have reached plea deals for federal charges against 2 of the 3 men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. Hearings scheduled for 10am today should reveal more details, as a judge must approve the deals for Gregory McMichael and Travis McMichael. The 3rd defendant in the case, William "Roddie" Bryan, is not included in the current plea deal.

Simon looks at the UN Security Council meeting today, likely to be "punchy" as all eyes turn to Russia consolidating forces along the Ukraine border. Russia, meanwhile, protests that NATO is responsible for escalating tensions by manufacturing scenarios and threatening violence, so they're just being cautious.

Blair looks at the latest in the Russia/Ukraine tensions, as the UN Security Council meets to address the issue for the first time. Meanwhile the US House & Senate continue to advocate sanctions vs Russia in the event of military action.

David Nolan talks about Dr. Robert B. Hayling, the man hailed as the father of the St. Augustine Movement which had a significant impact in the signing of the civil rights act.

Brent follows up on the latest Jaguars head coach plot twists. The Broncos got Hackett, the Bears got Eberflus, so why haven't the Jags signed Leftwich? And what do the Cardinals have to do with it? Also, we'll find out this weekend who is playing in the Super Bowl!

Jared reports on names from President Biden's "short list" of potential Supreme Court Justice nominees to replace Justice Breyer.

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Brent reports on the latest Jags drama. All signs pointed to Byron Leftwich as the next head coach for the Jaguars, but things seem a bit less certain today. Is it just due diligence, is there another viable candidate, or are there unresolved demands? Here's what we know now. Get all the latest on Action Sports Jax 3-6p on ESPN 690!

Jared takes a look at the impact of a new SCOTUS justice appointment, and how the days of bipartisan endorsements of justice nominees are likely a thing of the past. Opposition, if any, to Biden's nominee are not likely to delay the appointment process, since a simple majority is required for confirmation.