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Jackson Boys Conclude Season As Top District Team

The Jackson County Boys finished the regular season Thursday with a perfect 8-0 district record. Jackson County’s senior class will graduate having gone 84-34 in regular season play. Head Coach Kevin Thomas said this group has accomplished some special things. “I’ve seen this coming when these kids come in as freshmen,” Thomas said. “We started ... The post Jackson Boys Conclude Season As Top District Team appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

Cookeville To Vote On Two Sewer Expansion Projects

Cookeville City Council will consider moving forward on two separate sewer projects at its Thursday meeting. Water and Sewer Department Director Barry Turner told city council at Monday’s work session that the bid is to install sewer lines in the area around the South Creek Subdivision. Turner said that project will cost some $1.2 million ... The post Cookeville To Vote On Two Sewer Expansion Projects appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

TCAT, White County Schools Eyeing Partnership

White County Schools in talks with TCAT Upper Cumberland on a possible partnership that would bring TCAT services to White County. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said TCAT Upper Cumberland is looking to move into a vacant portion of the school system’s Career Academy building. Dronebarger said the conversations started when the school system originally ... The post TCAT, White County Schools Eyeing Partnership appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

Brock: Key To Driving In Snow Slow, Steady

With snow expected beginning Tuesday evening, Van Buren County Sheriff Michael Brock said drivers often create their own problems driving in snow. Brock said failing to reduce speed and not maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles often leads to accidents. Brock said that the best way to avoid injury when you start sliding, is ... The post Brock: Key To Driving In Snow Slow, Steady appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

Gainesboro Developer Progressing With Hotel Plans

Developer Marc Stengel preparing to begin demolition work on Gainesboro’s Old Shamrock Motel as the next step in the plan for a new boutique hotel. Stengel said he closed on the property in December and he has a contractor and architect working on the design phase now. Stengel said demolition is set to begin on ... The post Gainesboro Developer Progressing With Hotel Plans appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

Delays Set New Timeline For Water Plant Project

The timeline to complete upgrades to the Byrdstown Water Plant Project has been pushed back several months. Mayor Sam Gibson said the project got off to a rough start as the dynamite crew took longer than expected to blast rock. “They lost their subcontractor so they had to kind of regroup for that,” Gibson said. ... The post Delays Set New Timeline For Water Plant Project appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

Playhouse Mourns Loss Of Musical Director

The Cumberland County Playhouse and the local theater community mourning the loss of longtime Musical Director Ann Crabtree. Cumberland County Playhouse Producing Director Bryce McDonald said many people knew Crabtree as “Miss Annie”. McDonald said Crabtree honored live musicians with one of her signature sayings as they would not have the chance to be applauded ... The post Playhouse Mourns Loss Of Musical Director appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

Oldham Optimistic About Legislative Funding

Tech President Phil Oldham said he is pleased to see some of the university’s priorities included in Governor Bill Lee’s new state budget. The University submitted its priorities during the fall. Oldham said the legislators are in favor of investing in items that will sustain smart growth and meet the workforce challenges of the growing ... The post Oldham Optimistic About Legislative Funding 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.

What makes a good marriage? The experts agree that communication may be the biggest key. So, premarital counseling has become a popular way to make sure that communication is there – before you tie the knot! Listen to Today In The Upper Cumberland! The post John Nichols On Marriage And The Role Of Pre-Marital Counseling appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

Just get moving – the keys to making changes in your fitness regime. How are you doing on those new years resolutions? It can be hard, especially when the weather is not cooperating. For so many of us, better fitness and health are among the top resolutions for the year. How do you get started ... The post Jenny Thacker & Jordan Coonce Talks New Year New Me appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

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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.

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