Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Jared reports that Congress is back in session despite the national holiday (MLK Day), as the Majority Leader pressures senators to support passing voting rights reform legislation. Despite Democrat posturing, there is a lack sufficient support within the Senate to advance the legislation, particularly after last week's failure to pass reforms for the filibuster.

Alicia reports on local travel impacts from a severe storm front passing through the Southeast. While Jacksonville isn't experiencing the severe weather directly, its impact has been felt in flight delays & cancellations.

Lucia Viti sits down with Cora Tyson, a friend and collaborator with Dr. King, who provided a safe house and headquarters during the St. Augustine Movement.

Rick Mullaney breaks down the Supreme Court decisions regarding OSHA workplace vaccine mandates, and health care worker vaccination mandates, and why these decisions have qualified differences.

Jared reports on the latest legislative impasse between due to ongoing resistance from Senators Manchin and Sinema, who will not support filibuster reform. With filibuster obstruction in place, this also means that the proposed voting reform legislation advocated by President Biden will not advance.

Blair reports on the SCOTUS decision blocking OSHA vaccine mandates for large companies, but with a modified response regarding certain health care workers.

Jared reports on President Biden meeting with Senate Democrats today, particularly party dissidents Manchin and Sinema, to solicit support for filibuster reform. This, in turn, would facilitate passing voting legislation that is expected to be fast tracked through the Senate in the next several days.

Looking for something to do this weekend? This weekend, Jacksonville has it all - hockey, comedy, live music, pop up markets, theatre, and more! The JMN crew has your events list here, or check out Madison Roberts' write-up on WOKV.com for a ton of fun things to do this weekend!

BREAKING: Alicia reports live from a Northside fire at JR's Seafood Restaurant on Main Street, just past Zoo Parkway.

Councilman Matt Carlucci joins JMN to discuss the ongoing recycling pickup issue. He will be hosting a meeting on this topic and possible solutions at 10am this morning at City Hall.