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The Weekly Special concluded its production in fall 2018; the page below is an archive.

WTIU continues its exploration of the Hoosier state with a new series, Journey Indiana.

Archive for January 2017

January 9, 2017

 

Mighty Brother – “Broken Things”

Adventurous folk band Mighty Brother perform their original composition “Broken Things.” Originally from Indiana, the band is now based in New Orleans, LA.

January 26, 2017

 

Split Rail – “Farewell”

Split Rail, a four-piece hard driving band born out of the foothills of Morgan County, Indiana, performs their original song, "Farewell."

January 26, 2017

 

James Bethel Gresham

When President Wilson sent troops to World War I, one of the first Americans to make the ultimate sacrifice was Evansville's Corporal James Bethel Gresham.

January 26, 2017

 

Old Jail Inn

After serving as the county jail from 1879 to 1998, Rockville's Old Jail Inn got an unexpected revamp as a popular Bed & Breakfast, drawing worldwide attention.

January 26, 2017

 

The French Lick Big Top

The Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus wintered at their owner's hometown of French Lick from 1913 to 1922; now, the circus lives on at the French Lick West Baden Museum.

January 26, 2017

 

Split Rail

Born out of the foothills of Morgan County, Indiana, Split Rail is a four-piece, hard driving band inspired by Country/ Americana roots with an edge!

January 26, 2017

 

Split Rail – “Morgan County Line”

Split Rail, a four-piece hard driving band born out of the foothills of Morgan County, Indiana, performs their original song, "Morgan County Line."

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