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
1,452 Episodes
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Michele Wyatt From Cooperative Aid

Listen in as host George Halford sits down with the Founder of Cooperative Aid, Michele Wyatt. She has a passion for serving God by working through her nonprofit to lead mission trips and reach people across the globe. Hear about her family, upbringing, faith, work, fundraising, what landed her in…
2 Jun 11AM 33 min

Mayor Holmes Talks Growth, Jobs, and Schools

Hear our host Ben Rodgers speak with the new Mayor of Baxter, Danny Holmes. They talk about what has been improving in Baxter, the opinions of the citizens and city employees, upcoming growth updates, Danny's perspective on transitioning into the role, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
30 May 10AM 33 min

Sara Johnson On National Speech, Language, And Hearing Month

Listen in as Dr. Jennifer Mabry and Dr. Emily Lee sit down with Sara Johnson. This episode raises awareness about communication disorders, and the importance of early intervention and access to care. Sara owns her own speech pathology practice in Cookeville, and she speaks on her experience in the field…
30 May 10AM 33 min

Tate Craig From Mint To Be

During this episode, our host Tiffany Anton sits down with Tate Craig who is the owner of Mint To Be in Cookeville. Mint To Be is a wedding chapel and venue service that is brand new. Hear about Tate's passion, how she created her space and business, and more. Listen…
30 May 10AM 32 min

Clif Matlock On Administration And Education

During this episode, our host Jeremy Wendt sits down with Clif Matlock, who is currently serving at Upperman Middle School. He has been in the education sector for decades and today, we hear about his legacy and how it's based on the success of his students. Listen To The Local…
27 May 2PM 33 min

Julie Randolph Talks Bedwetting

During this episode, our hosts Dr. Jennifer Mabry and Dr. Emily Lee sit down with Julie Randolph to talk about bedwetting. Julie discusses her journey into pediatric urology... how she began, the work she does now, etc. and shares her insight into bedwetting. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
22 May 2PM 34 min

Bruce And Zach From Print Link Printing

Our host Tiffany Anton sits down with Bruce Helton And Zach Sing who work at Print Link Printing. This is a commercial printing company that is local to Cookeville. They started off as a print broker then bought equipment and began working on their own. Hear all about how printing…
21 May 11AM 33 min

Renee Craig On Arts At Upperman

During this episode, our host Jeremy Wendt sits down with Renee Craig who is a teacher at Upperman High School. She teaches theater, drama, yearbook, English, and more! They discuss how she became a teacher, her education, work in the theater department, how she develops performances, and more! Listen To…
20 May 10AM 32 min

Zach Ledbetter On Increasing Tourism

Zach Ledbetter is the Director Of Outreach And Engagement for the department of tourism in Cookeville - Putnam County. He sits down with our host, George Halford, to discuss him growing up here, his friends/passions, hobbies, family, faith, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
19 May 10AM 33 min

Keith Morrison Gives Updates From The City Of Algood

Our host Ben Rodgers sits down with the City Administrator for Algood, Keith Morrison. They talk all about what's going on in the city. Budgeting, planning, timelines, and more. Listen in for all of your important up-to-date Algood information. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
16 May 12PM 33 min

Ashley Coon On Nursing As A Profession

During this episode, hear about the experience that Ashley Coon has had as a nurse practitioner at the Cookeville Health Department. More specifically, hear about the education that she pours into women, especially those who are under insured/without insurance. This episode is all about nursing as a profession! Listen To…
15 May 12PM 33 min

Paul Krupa From Simply Screens

During this episode, our host Tiffany Anton talks to the owner of Simply Screens, Paul Krupa. Simply Screens keeps the bugs OUT with the highest quality screen solutions - originally in Knoxville, but now serving the Crossville and Cookeville area. Hear about business challenges, development, expertise, and more! Listen To…
14 May 9AM 33 min

Dr. Catherine Jones From Prescott Elementary

Listen with us as host Jeremy Wendt sits down with Dr. Catherine Jones who is the principal at Prescott South Elementary School. They talk all about her story: how she has gone from Tech Campus School, to opening Northeast and Prescott Central, as well as the new Prescott Elementary. Also…
13 May 9AM 33 min

A True Respiratory Hero And Leader

Host George Halford sits down with Gene Gant, who is the CEO of Eventa LLC. Eventa provides complex respiratory care, along with other services and is based in Livingston. Hear about Gene's life story and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
12 May 10AM 33 min

Holly Williams & Kelly Clarkson From The UCDD

Host Ben Rodgers sits down with Holly Williams and Kelly Clarkson to talk about the Area Agency On Aging And Disability here at the UCDD in Cookeville. Hear about their life stories, what led them to this position, the people they help, requirements, etc. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast…
9 May 1PM 33 min

Dr. Barbara Reynolds On Nurses Week

During this episode, our hosts Dr. Jennifer Mabry and Dr. Emily Lee sit down with Dr. Barbara Reynolds to discuss the impact of public health nursing, the significance of advocacy in health care, and how nurses make a difference in rural communities like ours. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast…
8 May 1PM 32 min

Brad Taylor On The Ugly Mug Bar and Grill

Hear an exclusive interview from host Tiffany Anton and guest Brad Taylor who owns The Ugly Mug Bar And Grill. They discuss the final opening, challenges Brad and the team may face, how the area impacts business, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
7 May 9AM 32 min

Kim Sells On School Nutrition

During this episode, our host Jeremy Wendt sits down with Kim Sells who is the nutrition supervisor for the Jackson County School System. They talk all about school nutrition system, how she came to be in the position she's in, her education, how the school nutrition system operates, and more!
6 May 9AM 33 min

Zach Buckner's Life Story

One of the most multi-talented young professionals in our area, Zach Buckner, sits down with our host George Halford to talk all about his story. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
5 May 10AM 33 min

State Rep. Michael Hale On TN Updates

During this episode, our host Ben Rodgers talks with TN State Representative Michael Hale about bills that he has sponsored, committees and legislation, wrap up on the general assembly's session, special sessions, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
2 May 11AM 33 min
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