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Today In The Upper Cumberland: Leadership With Denny Wayne Robinson

White Co Executive Denny Wayne Robinson discusses public office and leadership. Few of us could imaging running for public office. Few of us could imagine even further serving in public office, but it’s something that came to White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson, something that he wanted to do, and he followed through on it. With some urging, of course, ... Read More »

Local Matters With Bob Bell: Remembering Dr. Angelo Volpe

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Dr. Jeff Roberts, Dr. Brian O’Connor, Dr. David Larimore remember Dr. Angelo Volpe  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell meets with Tennessee Tech University members Dr. Jeff Roberts, Dr. Brian O’Connor, and Dr. David Larimore. With the recent passing of former TTU President Dr. Angelo Volpe, they discuss each person’s favorite ... Read More »

Local Matters With Ben Rodgers: Legislative & Tax Updates With Senator Paul Bailey

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State Senator Paul Bailey discusses the recent legislative session and taxes.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers meets with Senator Paul Bailey. They discuss the closing of the recent Legislative Session, and the highlights of this year’s state budget, upcoming tax cuts that aim to help Tennesseans, as well as what ... Read More »

Local Matters With Sam Brooks: Dr. Michael Torrence & Basketball

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Motlow State Community College President Dr. Michael Torrence talks basketball.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks sits down with Dr. Michael Torrence, President of Motlow State Community College. They discuss his family and how sports are intertwined within his family, how he first got into playing competitive basketball at a young ... Read More »

The Chat With Dwight Henry: Christpoint Church Pastors

Get to know Steve and Tina Qualls, the Pastors of Christpoint Church in Sparta.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Dwight Henry meets with Steve and Tina Qualls, Pastors of Christpoint Church in Sparta. They discuss their respective upbringings and the role that faith and church played in them, what brought them both to working in ministry, as well as ... Read More »

Local Matters With Bob Bell: Cookeville Rotary Excellence In Teaching 2022 Award Recipient

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Meet Cookeville Rotary Excellence In Teaching 2022 Award Recipient Stephen Simmons  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell sits down with Stephen Simmons, 4th Grade teacher at Capshaw Elementary School in Cookeville, and the 1st place recipient of the Rotary Club of Cookeville’s Excellence In Teaching Award for 2022. They discuss his ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: College Sports With Mark Wilson Pt 2

TTU’s Mark Wilson discusses college sports, and the changes happening across it. One of the biggest confrontations ever among SEC coaches this week points out just what a time of change it is in college sports. A lot of people worried about NIL – what it means for pay for play, the transfer rule – it’s all coming together at ... Read More »

The Scene: Hailey B Creative

Get to know more about the photography work of Hailey B with Hailey B Creative.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Hailey B with Hailey B Creative. They discuss her interest in photography and the various types of events that she provides services for, her current jobs and projects that she is currently working on, as ... Read More »

Local Matters With Ben Rodgers: Cookeville CityScape & Small Business With Jodi Pitts

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Find out what’s happening in Cookeville with CityScape Board Member Jodi Pitts.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers sits down with Cookeville CityScape Board Member Jodi Pitts. They discuss the success of the recent Taste Of The Town event, more details surrounding the upcoming fundraiser for the Cream City sign in ... Read More »

Local Matters With Sam Brooks: Catching Up With TTU Football’s David Gist

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Catch up with Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Running Back David “DayDay” Gist.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks talks with David “DayDay” Gist, Running Back for Tennessee Tech University Football. They discuss his previous season coming off of an injury, having an extra year of eligibility to play football at TTU, ... Read More »