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Hear SIU forestry professor’s Earth Day message in original song
Updated: Apr. 22, 2026 at 3:51 PM CDT
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Rachel Grubbs
A professor in SIU Carbondale’s School of Forestry and Horticulture, Dr. Michael Baltz has dedicated years to helping people understand the importance of caring for the environment.
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Blue Christmas Concert highlights Heartland musicians
Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 5:32 PM CST
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Rachel Grubbs
People can come out to the Varsity Center in Carbondale to hear live music by artists from throughout the region.
Afternoon Originals
Sister duo ‘Sam + Jess’ performing across the Heartland
Updated: Jul. 31, 2024 at 3:35 PM CDT
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Jeffrey Bullard
Both agree their sounds tend to be more folk Americana with a touch of country.
Afternoon Originals
Afternoon Originals: Ian Ferguson shares music journey
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 5:05 PM CDT
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Jeffrey Bullard
Since the age of 8, he credits his family for teaching him how to play guitar.
Afternoon Originals
Afternoon Originals: Johnathan Len
Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 3:57 PM CDT
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Jeffrey Bullard
Johnathan Len is a Paducah-born and raised musician.
Afternoon Originals
Heartland musicians sharing their tune to life
Updated: Apr. 12, 2024 at 4:51 PM CDT
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Jeffrey Bullard
From heartbreak to inspiration--a musical couple out of the Bootheel discovered a tragic similarity between them.
Afternoon Originals
Up-and-coming band to play show in Cape Girardeau
Updated: Mar. 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM CDT
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Rachel Grubbs
The local music scene in Cape Girardeau is alive and well, with groups from the Heartland and even around the country stopping by to play
Afternoon Originals
Afternoon Originals: ‘Double Take’ discusses their debut album release
Updated: Mar. 19, 2024 at 4:15 PM CDT
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Jeffrey Bullard
Their new album comes out March 21, 2024.
Afternoon Originals
Afternoon Originals: Meeting Southern Avenue before Cape performance
Updated: Mar. 1, 2024 at 4:16 PM CST
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Rachel Grubbs
Live music is coming to a Cape Girardeau venue on March 1, all the way from Memphis, Tennessee.
Afternoon Originals
Jackie Tyler and The Locals take over Heartland Afternoon
Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 8:36 PM CST
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Rachel Grubbs
Jackie Tyler and The Locals are the latest Heartland band to take over the KFVS12 Studio for Heartland Afternoon on Wednesday.
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Afternoon Originals
Afternoon Originals: Jodie Lloyd
Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 4:23 PM CST
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Heartland News
On Heartland Afternoon on Monday, November 27, we sat down with SEMO student, pianist and performer Jodie Lloyd.
Afternoon Originals
Duo from Missouri Bootheel perform original music on Heartland Afternoon
Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 5:09 PM CDT
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Rachel Grubbs
Together, 15-year-old Will and Wyatt Stinnett form the musical group “Double Take.”
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Sounds Studios records voices of the Heartland in Cape Girardeau
Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 4:17 PM CDT
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Heartland News
Both Brown and Bengtson enjoy finding the hidden local gems.
Afternoon Originals
Southern Ill. country artist Miranda Bury performs on Heartland Afternoon
Updated: Oct. 10, 2023 at 5:31 PM CDT
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Rachel Grubbs
Heartland native and country music artist Miranda Bury stopped by the studio to share her music on Heartland Afternoon.
Afternoon Originals
Maggie Rose to headline Shipyard Music Festival kick-off party
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 3:32 PM CDT
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Heartland News
Nashville-based artist Maggie Rose is headlining a Kick-Off Party for Shipyard on Saturday, September 16.
Afternoon Originals
Cape G Rocks Historic Porch Session features Joslyn and the Sweet Compression
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 4:14 PM CDT
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Heartland News
The latest Cape G Rocks Historic Porch Session will feature Joslyn and the Sweet Compression.