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The Scene: Serina Wells & Gardening

Get to know Master Gardener Serina Wells, Owner of Petal and Rake in Cookeville.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Master Gardener Serina Wells, Owner of Petal and Rake in Cookeville. They discuss how she got her start gardening, the various blooms that she keeps throughout the year, how she grows seasonally, as well as the ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Upperman Lady Bees, York Institute Dragonettes Prep For State Tournament Title Games

Cookeville Lady Cavaliers fall to Farragut; Stone Memorial preps for their run.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Cookeville Lady Cavaliers see their historic season come to an end falling 65-53 to Farragut. Upperman Lady Bees Head Coach Dana McWilliams, and York Institute Dragonettes Head Coach Michael ... Read More »

Local Matters With Ben Rodgers: Putnam Education Partnership Foundation

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Learn about the Putnam Education Partnership Foundation with Katelyn Steakley.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers meets with Katelyn Steakley, Executive Director of the Putnam Education Partnership (PEP) Foundation. The discuss what the PEP is, what her role as Executive Director entails, how the PEP addresses student needs across the county, ... Read More »

Local Matters With Sam Brooks: Meet Greg Wilson

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Learn about the professional career of White County High School’s Greg Wilson.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks talks with White County High School Head Principal Greg Wilson. They discuss his time growing up in Doyle, how White County has changed over the years, his time at Lee University, an overview ... Read More »

The Chat With Dwight Henry: Meet Pamela Walton Rader Pt 2

Get to know the life of speaker, writer, and evangelist Pamela Walton Rader.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Dwight Henry continues to sit down with speaker, writer, and evangelist Pamela Walton Rader. They discuss the various books that she has authored, and what compelled her to write them, the topic of unconscious preparation, and how it applies to her ... Read More »

Local Matters With Bob Bell: Vol State Community College & Recruiting

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Learn more about Vol State Community College with Area Recruiter Dustin Rawls.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell meets with Dustin Rawls, Area Recruiter and Admissions Advisor at Vol State Community College. They discuss what his roles as an Area Recruiter, and as an Admission Advisor both entail, what a hybrid ... Read More »

The Scene: Judy Staples Becker & Oil And Pastel Art

Get to know Baxter oil and pastel artist Judy Staples Becker, and her projects.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Baxter oil and pastel artist Judy Staples Becker. They discuss how she got started using oil and pastels, the various projects that she is currently working on, as well as her experience with the March 3, ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Wrapping Up The Week In Sectional Tournament Action

Van Buren County Boys prep for State; Upperman Lady Bees win 13 games in a row.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Van Buren County Boys Basketball Head Coach Dustin Sullivan and players join us live to discuss getting ready for their first State Tournament berth since ... Read More »

Local Matters With Ben Rodgers: Educational Funding In Tennessee

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Corby King & Kristy Brown discuss proposed changes to educational funding in TN.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers sits down with Putnam County Schools Director Corby King, and Jackson County Schools Director Kristy Brown. They discuss the legislation that’s looking to change the educational funding for local education in Tennessee, ... Read More »