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Next Thursday, December 19, represents the latest you should be sending Christmas packages to ensure items arrive on time. That from UPS Store Owner Matt Hall, who said the earlier a package is sent, the less stressful the whole process will be. Hall said the shipping industry has recovered well from the pandemic and delivery ... The post Expert: Ship Christmas Packages By December 19 appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
Overton County Extension Agent Jason Garrett has been promoted to serve as the new director of the agriculture office. Garrett said he now manages the staff, budgets, and day-to-day operations of the office. Garrett said he will continue to serve as the county’s extension agent alongside his new duties. “I’ve been here eight years,” Garrett ... The post Garrett Chosen As Next Overton Ag Director appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
Wreaths Across America returns Saturday to honor deceased veterans throughout Putnam County. Volunteer Coordinator Tracy Chamberland said wreaths will be placed on the graves of veterans across four cemeteries in the area. Chamberland said the organization says people die twice: first when they physically pass away and again when their name is said for the ... The post Wreaths Across America Returns Saturday appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
The City of Baxter has begun working on the city’s sewer rehabilitation project. Baxter Mayor Danny Holmes said the $1,8 million sewer rehabilitation project is aimed to improve the city’s sewer system efficiency. Holmes said he is excited to finally begin the extensive project. “It’s already started and they are doing pipe bursting at this ... The post Baxter Begins Sewer Rehab Project appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
Tennessee Tech’s Music and Engineering Departments have partnered to offer a new Live Audio Engineering and Technology Degree. School of Music Director Colin Hill said the degree is the first of its kind in the United States. Hill said with the degree students will learn how to coordinate audio for live events such as concerts ... The post Tech Offering New Audio Engineering Degree appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
A contractor doing work on water lines along Cookeville’s South Jefferson Avenue caused a broken gas line Thursday afternoon. Cookeville Energy Department Director Carl Haney said the incident happened around noon. Haney said the contractor inadvertently broke an inactive gas line while digging. Haney said even though the line was inactive it still needed to ... The post Gas Line Repaired On Cookeville’s Jefferson appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
The Algood Planning Commission approved a final site plan to create a new church on East Church Street. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said the developer’s plan is to use an existing building on the property to house the church. The site plan says the current building has 2,500 square feet and the church will ... The post Algood Planning Approves Church Site Plan appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
Parents and students need to work together to apply for financial aid, with the new FAFSA form now available. Upperman High School Counselor Lindsey VanWinkle said anyone new to the FAFSA system will have to create an FSA ID and wait ten days before they can start filling out an application. VanWinkle said students have ... The post New FAFSA Application Window Opens appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Individualized and tailored, the impacts of home schooling. A national survey group says “home schooling is the fastest growing form of education in the United States.” It is now bordering on the mainstream. The post Today In The Upper Cumberland: The Impact of Home Schooling appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.
A tradition that’s rich. Inside the Upper Cumberland’s Native American history. Hear all about this rich history from local historian Rick Moles. The post Today In The Upper Cumberland: Our Rich Native American History appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.
Understanding your loved one’s needs. The challenge of grief during the holiday season. For most of us, the holiday season means fun, family gatherings. However for some, it is a reminder of who’s not there. Take a step inside the issue of grief with Dr. Katherine Wood from TnTech. The post Today in the Upper Cumberland: Grief During The Holiday Season with Dr. Katherine Wood appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.
Reward in achievement, reward in connection. The growth of home schooling, across the Upper Cumberland. The post Today In The Upper Cumberland: Home Schooling in the Upper Cumberland appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.
Exploring some of the Upper Cumberland’s OTHER residents. Take a step inside our paranormal history, Today in the Upper Cumberland. The post Today in the Upper Cumberland: Ghost Hunting with Brandon Milum appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.