News Talk 94.1 Local Matters

Local Matters

Education, Sports, Faith & Everything In Between

Originating from News Talk 94.1 the show deals with community issues and interests that affect listeners closer to home. With topics from major events across the nation and how they impact our area to interesting people and figures from across the Upper Cumberland. Local Matters is where local, matters.

Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday.
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1,804 Episodes
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Kimily Dement Discusses Pathways Available To Aspiring Teachers With Jeremy Wendt

Today, we're talking with Kimily Dement, Assistant Director of the Office of Teacher Education at Tennessee Tech University, about the different pathways available for individuals pursuing teaching careers. We'll discuss traditional and alternative teacher licensure programs, opportunities for graduate students and career changers, and the support Tennessee Tech provides to…
3 Nov 9AM 33 min

Jennifer Winningham Joins George Halford To Highlight Her Journey

On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, host George Halford is joined by Jennifer Winningham as she details her journey in life. From what it was like growing up as the state representative's daughter to detailing her time at Tennessee Tech studying English and athletic training, Winningham dives into…
2 Nov 9AM 32 min

Derrick Hutchings Discusses Leadership and White County's Future with Ben Rogers

Today, we’re talking with White County Commission Chairman Derrick Hutchings about the issues and priorities currently facing White County. We’ll discuss the role of the County Commission, how decisions are made at the county level and some of the projects and challenges affecting residents across the area. We’ll also explore…
30 Oct 8AM 33 min

Olivia Dunham and George Halford Discuss Inspiration for Where the Mountain Sings

Today, we’re talking with Cookeville-area author Olivia Dunham about the October launch of her debut Southern Gothic suspense novel, Where the Mountain Sings, and her “Read A Thriller. Help a Shelter Pet.” initiative. We’ll discuss her transition from local writer to published novelist, the regional inspiration behind the book’s Southern…
26 Oct 9AM 33 min

Kyle Goff Joins Ben Rodgers To Discuss The Role Of County Executive

On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, White County Executive Kyle Goff joins Ben Rodgers to highlight what goes into being county executive. From Kyle's time as commissioner, to now being county executive, they highlight everything in this informative and exciting episode! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
23 Oct 9AM 33 min

Beth Ruck Joins Tiffany Anton To Discuss Tackling Clutter

Around the holidays, clutter tends to build up and cause a lot of unneeded stress. And on this episode of the Local Matters podcast, Beth Ruck joins the show to highlight her professional decluttering services. They talk about how easy it is for clutter to accumulate and how easy it…
21 Oct 9AM 33 min

Frank Tittle Joins Jeremy Wendt To Discuss Career Readiness

As more and more students explore the various paths post-high school, being career ready is more important than ever. On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, Frank Tittle joins the show to explain the measures being taken to ensure graduating students are prepared to join the workforce. He discusses…
20 Oct 9AM 33 min

Rachel Mortensen Joins Drs. Mabry & Lee To Discuss Women's Health

On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, Rachel Mortensen joins the doctors to highlight women's health and pre-menopause. She dives into the misconceptions and online myths about it, as well as what steps women can take. She highlights specific treatments for premenopausal symptoms as well as hormonal therapy's impact…
15 Oct 9AM 32 min

Dani Hamilton Joins Tiffany Anton To Discuss Mara Mae's Boutique

On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, host Tiffany Anton is joined by Dani Hamilton of Mara Mae's Boutique. She details her journey and how she originally started up the boutique, as well as how she balances it with being a remote teacher. Where did the name come from?…
14 Oct 9AM 32 min

Becky White Joins Jeremy Wendt To Highlight Putnam County's VITAL Program

As Putnam County continues to see a rise in VITAL students, Principal of VITAL Becky White joins the show to discuss the various topics surrounding the statistics. She details her background in education and leadership roles, as well as her prior time as a classroom teacher. White highlights the impact…
13 Oct 9AM 32 min

Holly Williams & Jeff Hodges Join Ben Rodgers To Highlight The UCDD

On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, Holly Williams and Jeff Hodges of the Upper Cumberland Development District join Ben Rodgers to discuss exactly that. They breakdown the Home and Community based program and how they plan to help people concerning in-home care. They cover programs the senior center…
9 Oct 9AM 33 min

Michael Glass Joins Drs. Mabry & Lee To Discuss Serving Those Who Serve Us

On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, Michael Glass joins Drs. Mabry and Lee to discuss how the Tennessee Department of Veterans Service helps support those who have served our country. He highlights the many benefits and care that the department offers, as well as how they help do…
8 Oct 9AM 32 min

Melissa Ellis Joins Tiffany Anton To Highlight Crossville Lifestyle Magazine

On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, Melissa Ellis joins Tiffany Anton to discuss building community through Crossville Lifestyle Magazine. She shares the story of how she got into building the magazine and what she has aimed to accomplish during her time working on the magazine, as well as…
7 Oct 9AM 33 min

Johnny Blaze Joins George Halford To Highlight The UC Makerspace

On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, George Halford is joined by Johnny Blaze as he highlights the Upper Cumberland Makerspace. He explains where the idea originated from and how it all got started, as well as why the Makerspace is such a good community space for anyone. Listen…
5 Oct 9AM 33 min

Tiffany Anton Joins Ben Rodgers To Detail The Plan For Algood's Growth

On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, new Algood City Mayor Tiffany Anton joins the show to detail what she plans to accomplish in Algood during her time as Mayor. She also goes into her background and what helped push her to run. Serving the people, growing the city,…
2 Oct 9AM 32 min
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