Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Brent joins JMN with more information about the hiring of new Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, and what immediate contributions he can make for the team, particularly for Trevor Lawrence.

Kirstin reports on U.S. concerns about the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in China, as competition officially begins today.

Alicia reports on the latest developments in the federal trial for the men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery, after a plea bargain was rejected by the judge.

Austen Lane joins JMN to share player-perspective thoughts about the Jags new head coach, Doug Pederson. Hear more analysis and expectation with Brent Martineau and Austen Lane on Action Sports Jax 3-6p on ESPN 690!

Jared reports on the breaking news of an overnight military strike that eliminated key ISIS leadership with no American casualties. President Biden is expected to address the nation around 930am.

The JMN crew highlights some of the fun things going on around Jacksonville this weekend, from the Run with Donna to Goat Yoga, Market for Makers to Film Fests, to Concerts, and Ninjas, and Opera, oh my!

Emily Turner previews an investigative report on dangerous local street racing. See the whole report on Action News Jax tonight starting at 5pm.

WHIO's Gabrielle Enright joins JMN to report on the severe winter storm affecting much of the central U.S. with massive amounts of snow and ice, hazardous driving conditions, and flight delays/cancellations across the country.

Blair reports that President Biden will travel to NYC to meet with Mayor Eric Adams on the topic of gun violence.

Jared reports that Russian president Vladimir Putin accuses the US of manufacturing alarm about possible hostility with Ukraine, and debate continues in Congress about what the appropriate response to Russian aggression should be (in terms of severity of sanctions).

Blair reports on the latest in COVID-19 vaccine development for children.

Jared reports on a conference call between multiple state governors and President Biden, as the governors pressured "moving past" the pandemic policies into an "endemic" state with revised public health recommendations from the White House and CDC.

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.

BREAKING: Dr. Faison joins JMN with an update on investigations into threats against EWU and other HBCU's. As police continue to patrol and secure the campus, all on-campus activities have been indefinitely suspended in the interest of safety.

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.

Feature on the music featured in the Tales from Yellowstone Tour

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.

The JMN crew break down some of the fun things going on around Jacksonville this weekend. Fun Runs, Arts Markets, Chili Cook Offs, Broadway, Comedy, Concerts, so much going on!