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High School Playbook: Previewing Week Two With UC Coaches

Upperman, White County and Clay County post shutout victories in week one. Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Cookeville Cavaliers and Livingston Wildcats clash at Tennessee Tech. Monterey takes their high powered offense on the road to Cumberland County. Hear from them and more as we discuss ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Helping New Moms

Learn about Cookeville Mother’s Circle and their mission to help out new moms. Infant mortality rates across the state of Tennessee have remained fairly steady over the last 10 years. There is good news in the numbers. Poverty has decreased in Tennessee among young mothers. Teen births have decreased better than 30% over the last 6 years. But drinking and ... Read More »

The Scene: Skip Ritter & Woodturning

Learn more about local woodturner Skip Ritter, and the types of projects he does  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with local woodturner Skip Ritter. They discuss his background and how he got his start working with wood, his consignment and commission work that he does, as what as what he considers to be the best parts ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Upperman Blanks Cookeville In Thursday’s Season Opener

Monterey Wildcats earn a decisive 44-0 victory over Cannon County Friday night.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Head Coach Bruce Lamb gets a big victory in his Clay County debut. Monterey Head Coach Scott Hughes discusses the adjustments made to get his team rolling in the ... Read More »

1 On 1 With Ricky Shelton

News Talk 94.1 sits down with Ricky Shelton as he prepares to call into order his final meeting as the Mayor for the city of Cookeville. The highs, the lows, we cover it all in one more conversation with Ricky Shelton. Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Diversity

TTU Diversity Coordinator Dr. Roberts Owens discusses diversity across our area. Diversity is a much talked about term – so what is the picture of diversity in our area? Is this a welcoming community? What kind of challenges are present across our diverse region? We put that question to Tennessee Tech’s Diversity Coordinator – Dr. Robert Owens. Today In The ... Read More »

The Scene: Leah Looper & Watercolor Art

This week on The Scene, get to know Cookeville watercolor artist Leah Looper.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville watercolor artist Leah Looper. They discuss how she got her start in watercolors, and art in general, how she got her Etsy shop started selling crafty items and paintings, as well as who some of her ... Read More »

High School Playbook: High School Football 2022 Season Preview Pt 2

This week, join us as we begin previewing the 2022 high school football season.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Warren County head coach Matt Turner explains how they’ve been getting in the offseason. Pickett County head coach William Matheny gives an update on how the Junior ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Summit For Soldiers

Steve Redenbaugh discusses Summit For Soliders and its mission to help veterans. What began as a personal journey is now helping veterans across the state of Tennessee deal with the after effects of serving in the military. Steve Redenbaugh is part of Summit For Soldiers. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to ... Read More »

The Scene: J3P0’s Artistry

Learn more about local painter and muralist Jackie Allen with J3P0’s Artistry.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with local painter and muralist Jackie Allen with J3P0’s Artistry. They discuss how she developed an interest in art by painting her shoes in middle school, the projects that she’s currently working on, including one project that is a ... Read More »