Rising Above Ministries works to help families with special needs children PT. 2 Based in Cookeville, Rising Above Ministries has worked to assist families since 2005. We continue our talk with co-founder Becky Davidson and Chris Pierce from that group about the role they play in helping autistic and special needs families. From their beginnings working to help parents with ... Read More »
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High School Playbook: Football Week 9 Breakdown
Let’s talk Friday night Football Games starting with Cookeville VS Blackman. Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland and talk to the coaches and players that play them. The Cookeville Cavaliers take on The Blackman Blaze. This Thursday, we take a look at Week 9 Football Action. Get a ... Read More »
Today In The Upper Cumberland: Rising Above Ministries
Rising Above Ministries works to help families with special needs children Based in Cookeville, Rising Above Ministries has worked to assist families since 2005. We talk with co-founder Becky Davidson and Chris Pierce from that group about the role they play in helping autistic and special needs families. From their beginnings working to help parents with children in social settings, ... Read More »
Today In The Upper Cumberland: Jackson County’s Director of Schools
Coming to the end of a career in education and in service to the community. Joe Barlow has served as the Director of Schools for Jackson County for the last 15 years and this year is his last. He talks with us about his career, choosing to be involved in teaching and coaching, and what his future plans involve beyond ... Read More »
High School Playbook: Football Week 7 Breakdown
Let’s talk Friday night Football Games starting with York Institute vs Upperman Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland and talk to the coaches and players that play them. The York Institute Dragons take on The Upperman Bees. This Thursday, we take a look at Week 7 Football Action. ... Read More »
Today In The Upper Cumberland: Growth & Retailers
Local retailers join us for a panel discussion on the negative impact of growth. We continue our look at how recent growth in our community has affected different areas, not all for the best. Small business owners are one group facing growing pains with more major chains and franchises opening in our area. How have they adapted to these challenges ... Read More »
High School Playbook: Football Week 6 Breakdown
Let’s talk Friday night Football Games starting with Smith County vs Livingston! Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland and talk to the coaches and players that play them. The Smith County Owls take on The Livingston Academy Wildcats. This Thursday, we take a look at Week 6 Football ... Read More »
Today In The Upper Cumberland: Growth & Law Enforcement
The issue of growth and the negative effects it can have for law enforcement. What demands are we placing on law enforcement as we continue to see new homes, new businesses and new citizens moving into our community? Captain Bobby Anderson and Major Scott Winfree from the Cookeville Police Department join us to share the changes they’ve seen and expect, ... Read More »
High School Playbook: Football Week 5 Breakdown
Let’s talk Friday night Football Games starting with Livingston vs. Stone Memorial! Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland and talk to the coaches and players that play them. The Livingston Academy Wildcats take on The Stone Memorial Panthers. This Thursday, we take a look at Week 5 Football ... Read More »
Today In The Upper Cumberland: Human Trafficking Part Two
We continue our talk about helping victims. Part Two of Human Trafficking. The United States is experiencing a growing number of cases all across the nation, and in our region. Today In The Upper Cumberland we continue our talk about the survivors and victims of human trafficking. Human or sex trafficking is a problem that begins in small ways. Law ... Read More »