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.
Daily English United States Society & Culture · Education
1,600 Episodes
880 – 900

Tiffany Anton & SAIC

Tiffany Anton talks with Jill Moffitt, Software Engineer Senior Manager at SAIC in Cookeville. They discuss what SAIC is, the engineering and security services that they provide for clients, the company's involvement with the community and their efforts to "pay it forward," as well as how the company has grown…
14 Jul 2021 10AM 34 min

Bob Bell & TTU Crawford Alumni Center's 100th Anniversary

Bob Bell sits down with Brandon Boyd, Director of the Crawford Alumni Center at Tennessee Tech University. They discuss the 100th anniversary of the TTU Alumni Association, the on-campus events that took place in celebration of the anniversary, the history of the Alumni Association, as well as what the center…
13 Jul 2021 10AM 34 min

Michael Detwiler & Meet Will Ridley

Michael Detwiler sits down with Crossville City Attorney Will Ridley. They discuss his early life, where his interest in law began, his decision to run for Civil Circuit Court Judge Part 1 in the Judicial District, as well as a recap of his time serving as the Vice Chairman of…
12 Jul 2021 10AM 34 min

Ben Rodgers & Putnam County Sheriff's Department Updates

Ben Rodgers talks with Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris. They discuss Tennessee's recent permit-less carry law and the guidelines that residents need to know regarding the law, the Sheriff's Department's budget for the 2022 fiscal year, as well as an update surrounding the addition to the Putnam County jail that…
9 Jul 2021 10AM 34 min

Sam Brooks & Gordonsville High School Basketball Head Coach

Sam Brooks talks with Gordonsville High School Basketball Head Coach Greg Bibb. They discuss his life and career in education and coaching, what family means to him and how having support from family members can be invaluable for a player, as well as the life lessons he learned while taking…
8 Jul 2021 10AM 34 min

Bob Bell & ESTAR COVID-19 Education

Bob Bell meets with Dr. Melissa Geist, Professor of Nursing at Tennessee Tech University, junior nursing student, Corina Crook, and Daniel Hines, recent graduate and Student Representative on the TTU Board Of Trustees. They discuss their efforts in increasing COVID-19 education in the Hispanic community through the ESTAR program, how…
6 Jul 2021 10AM 34 min

Ben Rodgers & Putnam County 2022 Budget

Ben Rodgers meets with City of Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton. They discuss growth and infrastructure in Cookeville, the approved budget for the 2022 fiscal year, as well as what some of the highlights from that budget are, and what they mean for the city moving forward. Listen to the latest…
2 Jul 2021 10AM 34 min

Sam Brooks & Coaching And Teaching At Upperman

Sam Brooks sits down with Upperman Middle School Football Head Coach, and Upperman High School Softball Head Coach, Dustin Williams. They discuss his time growing up in Baxter, the success of Upperman's athletic and academic programs throughout the years, as well as what it means for him to be a…
1 Jul 2021 10AM 34 min

Bob Bell & Pre-K Registration

Bob Bell meets with Allison Painter, Pre-K Coordinator for Putnam County Schools. They discuss the importance of Pre-K registration, the availability of Pre-K education throughout the Upper Cumberland, as well as what the transition process is like for students going from Pre-K into Kindergarten. Listen to the latest Local Matters…
29 Jun 2021 10AM 34 min

Michael Detwiler & Rise Up With Jennifer

Michael Detwiler talks with Bonny Warren, and Jennifer Brindley with Rise Up With Jennifer. They discuss what the faith-based workout and nutritional program is, how it got its start, how it came to Cookeville, Jennifer's background and health education, as well as how anyone interested can become involved, and what…
28 Jun 2021 10AM 34 min

Ben Rodgers & The Legacy Of Bill Rodgers Pt 2

Ben Rodgers sits down with his father and brother to Bill Rodgers, Larry Rodgers, former State Representative and White County Mayor Charlie Curtiss, Putnam County Attorney Jeff Jones, and Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter. On the 15th anniversary of his uncle Bill Rodgers passing away, Ben and his guests continue…
25 Jun 2021 10AM 34 min

Sam Brooks & Meet Danny Crooks

Sam Brooks talks with former Tennessee Tech University Football player and alum, Danny Crooks. They discuss his life growing up in Fentress County, how sports became such a large part of his life, as well as his experiences playing football throughout middle school, high school, and college. Listen to the…
24 Jun 2021 10AM 34 min

Bob Bell & Boys State

Bob Bell sits down with Judge John Maddux. They discuss the education leadership program Boys State, how it got its start, what its mission is, who is eligible for the program, and how the program prepares high school juniors for roles in leadership. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
22 Jun 2021 10AM 34 min

Michael Detwiler & Meet Charles Cook

Michael Detwiler meets with Charles Cook, a teacher and coach at Avery Trace Middle School in Cookeville. They discuss his early life and education growing up, his time getting into and attending Duke University, as well as his work with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Listen to the latest Local…
21 Jun 2021 10AM 34 min

Ben Rodgers & The Legacy Of Bill Rodgers Pt 1

Ben Rodgers sits down with his father and brother to Bill Rodgers, Larry Rodgers, former State Representative and White County Mayor Charlie Curtiss, Putnam County Attorney Jeff Jones, and Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter. On the 15th anniversary of his uncle Bill Rodgers passing away, Ben and his guests discuss…
18 Jun 2021 10AM 34 min

Sam Brooks & New Upperman Volleyball Head Coach

Sam Brooks sits down with Barbie Cook, the new Volleyball Head Coach at Upperman High School. They discus her family and growing up playing sports, how her coaches influenced her and the life lessons that she learned from playing under them, as well as the importance of continuing to play…
17 Jun 2021 10AM 34 min

Tiffany Anton & Harper's Rare Books & Collectibles

Tiffany Anton talks with Lewis Matheney with Harper's Rare Books & Collectibles in Cookeville. They discuss the story behind the store's name, what kinds of various books and other items they sell there, his time living in New York as an actor and artist, and the lessons he learned from…
16 Jun 2021 10AM 34 min

Bob Bell & Motlow State Community College

Bob Bell meets with Dr. Michael Torrence, President of Motlow State Community College. They discuss his background and the story of his educational career, the importance of having a sense of belonging and how Motlow State's campus aims to provide that for students, the value of technology and technical skills…
15 Jun 2021 10AM 34 min

Ben Rodgers & Jackson County 2022 Budget

Ben Rodgers talks with Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady. They discuss current issues with workforce development and how the county is addressing the shortage, the current outlook for the county's 2022 fiscal year budget, as well as where the county currently stands in regards to receiving and utilizing the American…
11 Jun 2021 10AM 34 min

Sam Brooks & Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle Golf Club

Sam Brooks meets with Matt Manzaro, Head Golf Pro at the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle Golf Club, and former Golden Eagle golfer. They discuss the upcoming annual Golden Eagle Scramble Tournament, the value of playing sports with family and being able to support one another, as well as an overview…
10 Jun 2021 10AM 34 min
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