The Weekly Special for June 2, 2005
Dusty Turner » WATCH
A Bloomington man is fighting for his life in prison in Virginia. We talk with Dusty Turner, a man serving an 80-year sentence for murder. We find out why his alleged accomplice and the jury foreman in his trial say he didn’t do it.
Civil Rights Activist James Meredith » WATCH
A man who played a major role in the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s made a stop at Indiana University. James Meredith was the first African American admitted to the University of Mississippi. He faced unbelievable opposition, but overcame that and became a leader in the Civil Rights movement.
Farm Helps Kids Learn Life Skills » WATCH
It’s a place where all kids can feel at home and find a true friend. See how a miniature farm on the Monroe-Greene county line is giving troubled children the confidence they need to excel at school and in life.
Remember When » WATCH
Old techniques bring new life to the Hoosier National Forest. See how mule teams are making the forest even better for visitors.
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