Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Mike takes a look at storm season so far, the lingering effects of Ida, and what we can expect from Larry and more.

Alicia reports live from Baldwin Middle-Senior High School, where students are back on campus after a week of online learning due to coronavirus cases. Fletcher Middle School, another school that closed for a week due to Covid-19, will see students return to campus tomorrow.

Rachel reports from the White House, where the Biden administration says there is no timeline or deadline for getting any remaining Americans or allies out of Afghanistan that want to leave, consistent with the new emphasis on diplomacy rather than (displays of) force. Critics are attacking this policy from every position, starting with the inherent lack of trust in Taliban promises.

Blair joins JMN to report on President Biden's remarks on the completed military evacuation of Afghanistan. Biden calls it a successful operation, but many are critical because of the people & resources left behind.

Eben checks in with the latest on the New Orleans hurricane aftermath. Damages are considerably less severe than the Hurricane Katrina experience, but there are still +/- 1 million residents without power, and many are likely to stay that way for a while.

Rich remembers Talen Birt, a Jacksonville teen we met recently in the 2021 Careathon. Talen passed away Monday, August 30.

Rachel reports that President Biden will facing some pointed and poignant questions about US citizens and allies still in Afghanistan after the evacuation efforts concluded yesterday. Biden is scheduled to speak today at 1:30pm.

Brian joins Rich to discuss what's next after the Afghanistan evacuation, where the deadline has passed but US citizens and allies are allegedly still in country.

Rachel joins JMN with a recap of Afghanistan-related events over the weekend, and expectations as the evacuation deadline counts down today.

Christina Watkins joins JMN with a live report on Hurricane Ida's aftermath, where in excess of 1 million people in the New Orleans area are without power and dealing with major storm damage and storm surge again.

Rick Mullaney joins Rich on JMN to discuss the latest events in Afghanistan, and their impact on foreign and domestic politics.

Rep. John Rutherford joins Rich on JMN to discuss developments in Afghanistan.

Tonya joins Rich on JMN to discuss the latest on the Afghanistan evacuations. Over 12,000 people were evacuated yesterday, despite the two bombing events. Evacuation flights continue today.

Rick Mullaney recounts the public service career of Tommy Hazouri, Sr.

Yesterday, it was Baldwin Middle-Senior High School that closed for a week due to Covid-19. Today, Alicia updates that Fletcher Middle School is the next area school to go virtual for a week due to the virus.

Blair and Rich discuss the evacuation of Afghanistan. Despite receiving updates of how many people have been evacuated daily, it is difficult to estimate how many citizens or allies remain in country, or how quickly they can be safely evacuated

Rich Jones covers the Afghanistan evacuation where President Biden insists we will be out by the deadline.

Alicia covers the closing of Baldwin Middle-Senior High School for the next week, due to Covid-19. School districts throughout the NE Florida area continue various practices to address safety issues and Covid protection.

Rep. Cammack joins Rich to discuss the Afghanistan evacuation, and the necessity of extending the deadline.

Brian joins JMN to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan, including the challenges of meeting the evacuation deadline.

Brent is in New Orleans for the Jags/Saints matchup, where all Duval eyes are on Trevor Lawrence. The "starting quarterback" designation remains contested, while the Jags seek a pre-season win.

Rachel recaps the Afghanistan evacuation story developments over the weekend, where President Biden says 11,000 people were evacuated and those remaining are being advised that they will be evacuated soon.

Phil Porter from Subaru of Jacksonville joins JMN and the Careathon, inviting the community to join in supporting local kids and their families while they take on cancer.

Blair Miller updates the story of mandatory vaccinations for all nursing home staff, at facilities that receive federal funding (Medicare/Medicaid).

Kasey Ladd was diagnosed with leukemia at 2 years old. The Child Care Fund was there to help the Ladd family, so they could concentrate on treatment. Every dollar raised stays in the NE Florida community and goes to helping families in their time of need. The WOKV Care A Thon is tomorrow!