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Pickett Theatre Premiering Ghost Stories

Byrdstown’s Good Neighbors Theatre getting the community in the Halloween spirit, premiering a new production all about ghost stories this weekend. The play will contain stories from a book called Appalachian Ghost Stories which feature folklore stories based out of Eastern Kentucky. Good Neighbors Theatre Secretary Susanne Steinhour said the theatre felt it was the ... The post Pickett Theatre Premiering Ghost Stories appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

Overton 4-H Offering Japanese Visit

The Overton County 4-H Youth Development Program is offering local youth a unique international experience, taking kids to Japan next summer. Overton County UT Extension Agent Nicole Bettencourt said the program will allow kids to stay with a host family for four to eight weeks and experience what daily life is like in Japan. Bettencourt ... The post Overton 4-H Offering Japanese Visit appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

Lee: Special Censuses Take Time, Money

Special censuses have become a point of discussion in the Upper Cumberland as some local leaders have said that the 2020 census was inaccurate. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee told the UCDD Executive Committee that any city or county that wants one should plan for a twelve to eighteen month process. Lee said once the ... The post Lee: Special Censuses Take Time, Money appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

Stover Promoted To Area Five Park Manager

Former Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Manager Travis Stover has been promoted to be the new Area Five State Park Manager. Stover has worked for various Tennessee State Parks in the Upper Cumberland for over 21 years. Stover said the ten state parks in area five are fantastic and that he is excited to take ... The post Stover Promoted To Area Five Park Manager appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

Arts Group Wants Park For Gainesboro

The Roaring River Cultural Alliance has received approval from Gainesboro officials to implement a pocket park on Main Street at the former location of the Roxy Theater. Roaring River Cultural Alliance President Karen Parks said the goal of the alliance is to find ways for people in the community to be expressive and enjoy the ... The post Arts Group Wants Park For Gainesboro appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

Tech Police Department Struggling With Staffing

Tennessee Tech’s Police Department struggling to recruit as many officers as they need to properly handle the campus. Chief Fred Nichols said they currently have eleven officers while surrounding departments that have historically been the same size are noticeably larger. Nichols said Tech’s force numbers went down because of the pandemic but they have struggled ... The post Tech Police Department Struggling With Staffing appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

Pickett Schools Addressing Driver Shortage

Pickett County Schools have found a new bus driver to help offset the shortage seen within the district. Director of Schools Diane Elder said they have been short one bus driver since one retired this summer. Elder said the new driver should complete their training by the end of this week as long as they ... The post Pickett Schools Addressing Driver Shortage appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

Permenter, Panthers Prepare For Soddy Daisy

For the first time in 15 years Stone Memorial girls’ volleyball are regional tournament winners and head coach Tori Permenter said this team’s story is not over yet. The Panthers took out Central Magnet and district rival Cumberland County in one night to be crowned champions. Permenter now has her eyes set on the sectional ... The post Permenter, Panthers Prepare For Soddy Daisy appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

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The Scene: Tenured Artist Mitchell White

Mitch White, long term art teacher at Cookeville High School talks about his history, art shows, teaching, education, and more! This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Mitchell White, teacher of 30 years at CHS and favored artist in Cookeville. They discuss all of his former and current ... The post The Scene: Tenured Artist Mitchell White appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

The Scene: Local Writer Erica Duarte

Erica Duarte gives you everything you need to know about writing and her journey! This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Erica Duarte, local artist and author. They discuss her beginnings with poetry, her writing style now, various publishing companies, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am ... The post The Scene: Local Writer Erica Duarte appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

The Scene: Local Celebrated Artist Emily Sands

Emily Sands discusses her local business as a tattoo artist! This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Emily Sands, tattoo artist and business owner in Cookeville! They talk about her journey as an artist, inspiration, current work, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock ... The post The Scene: Local Celebrated Artist Emily Sands appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

The Scene: Inside Photography With Abby Weeden

Abby Weeden gives insights into her new store front, photography and more! This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Abby Weeden, photographer and local business owner in Cookeville. They talk about her new storefront, her history, current work and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite ... The post The Scene: Inside Photography With Abby Weeden appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

The Scene: Lynda LaCoax and A Better Me Yoga

Lynda LaCoax discusses A Better Me Yoga and some of the classes they offer! This week on The Scene – Join Marcia Lee as she talks with Lynda LaCoax about the Bend class that is offered at A Better Me Yoga. Also hear about the health effects that classes like these can have on your ... The post The Scene: Lynda LaCoax and A Better Me Yoga appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

Today In The Upper Cumberland: The Clean Project with Dr. Rory Roberts

In this episode of TIUC, hear all about the CLEAN project and how it relates to University research projects, what TnTech is doing with CLEAN, and more from NASA and info provided by Dr. Rory Roberts from Tech. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people ... The post Today In The Upper Cumberland: The Clean Project with Dr. Rory Roberts appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Behavioral Education in Students and Teaching

Dr. Amy Callender and Dr. Krystal Kennedy from Tennessee Tech’s College of Education share their insight into the developmental stage of behavioral education, and how they are training teachers to adapt for current and future instances. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects ... The post Today In The Upper Cumberland: Behavioral Education in Students and Teaching appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Astronaut Mike McCulley

Mike McCulley, astronaut from Livingston Tennessee shares his background, experience, education, time in space, and more! The dream started early in Livingston, with astronaut Mike McCulley. The Upper Cumberland has a unique relationship with the Space Program including the astronaut Mike McCulley, who came to live in Livingston as a young man. He saw his ... The post Today In The Upper Cumberland: Astronaut Mike McCulley appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Inside The Methadone Clinic Proposal

Dr. Sully Smith, the former medical examiner in Putnam County, and the former CRMC emergency department chair sits down to share his opinion of the clinic proposal, and to educate on why it may or may not make sense. Short term benefits, or long term solutions. Inside methadone clinics, Today in the Upper Cumberland. Later ... The post Today In The Upper Cumberland: Inside The Methadone Clinic Proposal appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Behavioral Studies in Children

Dawn Tidwell, Carla Thompson, and Christi Eppic from the Stephens Center in the Upper Cumberland sit down to discuss children’s behavior. Covid, social media, changing values. The impact on children’s behavior. As the new school year begins, there is growing concern about student behavior, especially in younger grades. One teacher said what we used to ... The post Today In The Upper Cumberland: Behavioral Studies in Children appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

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