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Local Matters With Ben Rodgers: Updates And Growth In Baxter

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Mayor John Martin discusses recent developments & growth in the city of Baxter.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers sits down with Baxter Mayor John Martin. They discuss the city’s recent awarding of Community of the Year by the Upper Cumberland Development District, the developments that led to that nomination, new ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Livingston Academy Sweeps Macon Co After 10 Day Break

Clarkrange Buffaloes Basketball falls 77-61 to Van Buren County Tuesday night.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. York Institute Boys Basketball Head Coach Rodney Pile discusses player Nick Smith’s recent 1,000 career point achievement. Livingston Academy Girls Head Coach Leslie Riddle breaks down their big 78-37 win ... Read More »

Local Matters With Sam Brooks: Meet Thomas Lynn

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Thomas Lynn discusses leadership, and his time playing football at CHS and TTU.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks talks with former Cookeville sports legend, and First National Bank of Tennessee President, Thomas Lynn. They discuss his time growing up in Cookeville, his involvement in local organizations and nonprofits over the ... Read More »

Local Matters With Tiffany Anton: Club Temptation

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Get to know Club Temptation owner Wendy Williams, and the club and bar’s history.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Tiffany Anton talks with Wendy Williams, owner of Club Temptation in Cookeville, and member of the Putnam County Election Commission. They discuss what the club and bar is, the various types of events ... Read More »

The Chat With Dwight Henry: Music Ministry With Dee Gist

Dee Gist talks faith, worship, and the importance and power of music ministry.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Dwight Henry sits down with Dee Gist, member of  The Bend Church in Cookeville. They discuss how being raised in the church with her family influenced her and her faith growing up, the moment that she remembers giving her life to ... Read More »

Local Matters With Bob Bell: Meet Tennessee Tech University’s Dr. Susan Wells

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Meet TTU Alumni Association’s Outstanding Service Award recipient Dr. Susan Wells  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell meets with Dr. Susan Wells, Lecturer in the College of Business at Tennessee Tech University. They discuss her receiving the Outstanding Service Award for the University Alumni Association, her roles as the Director of ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Teenage Drug Abuse

Glen Sayes discusses fighting teenage drug abuse Today In The Upper Cumberland. Many Upper Cumberland parents will spend time this week trying to understand how best to help their teens deal with a drug abuse problem. Glen Sayes understands. As part of the UCHRA team, he’s working to fight drug abuse in our region. It is both professional, and personal ... Read More »

Local Matters With Michael Detwiler: Meet Matthew Brown

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Get to know the life, family & career of Raymond James Branch Manager Matt Brown. Content hosted by iono.fm Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Michael Detwiler talks with Matthew Brown, Branch Manager of Raymond James in Cookeville. They discuss his time growing up in the Upper Cumberland area, his decision to stop playing ... Read More »

The Scene: Spookah & Mixed Media Art

Get to know Cookeville mixed media artist Spookah, and how she got her start.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville mixed media artist, Spookah. They discuss how she got her start in art as a child, where she draws inspiration from when coming up with new projects, as well as the benefits of working in ... Read More »

High School Playbook: District Openers Take Center Stage Around The Upper Cumberland

Clarkrange Lady Buffaloes win a huge girls’ showdown 64-58 over Clay County.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Jackson County Blue Devils Coach Kevin Thomas and players join us live to talk their big 69-29 win over Red Boiling Springs. Clarkrange Lady Buffaloes land their first district ... Read More »