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Dusti and Judy discuss the “Grow Your Own” program that has begun to blossom. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell sits down with Judy Schinbeckler, Professional Learning Supervisor from Putnam Co. Schools, and Dusti Brooks, a teacher from Sycamore Elementary School. The three talk about more on the “Grow Your Own Program”, the specifics Dusti saw while doing student teaching in ... Read More »

Tamera & Randy discuss all things rodeo ahead of the upcoming rodeo this weekend On today’s Local Matters…Caroline Moore meets with Tamera Young, Randy Adams, and two participants in the Tennessee High School Rodeo this weekend in Cookeville. The group talks about what The Tennessee High School Rodeo is and where rodeo came from, the two participants discuss their events, ... Read More »

Robert talks all things Boys’ State like it’s meaning and being the director. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers sits down with Dr. Robert Owens, the Chief Diversity Officer at Tennessee Tech University. They look at Robert being the director of American Legion Boys’ State at Tennessee Tech, some of the questions that were asked by the participants , and what ... Read More »

Barbie discusses what she does to keep her players ready for things like college On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks, joined by Mackenzie Vester, talks with the Head Volleyball Coach from Upperman High School Barbie Cook. They look at attending things like open gym during the off-season to see who shows interest in playing, what character and representing the team at ... Read More »

Chelsea discusses all things Cookeville Lifestyle with a new issue coming out. On today’s Local Matters…Tiffany Anton meets with Chelsea Dartez, founder of Cookeville Lifestyle Magazine. The two talk about the motivation behind the newest edition of Cookeville Lifestyle Magazine, what the content is that people can find on the website side, and who she chose for the cover of ... Read More »

Diana talks about summer school plans for the county & ELA scores from TCAP. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell talks with Diana Wood, the Instructional Supervisor from the Putnam County School System. They look at the plans for summer school with the sites from elementary school to high school, who gets the choice for tutoring in the fourth grade and ... Read More »

Shan, Taylar, and Tessa discuss all about the Visitor’s Bureau and tourism. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers sits down with Shan Stout, Taylar Plush, and Tessa Davis from the Cookeville & Putnam County Visitor’s Bureau. The four look at the role of the Visitor’s Bureau in the Run For The Wall event, Tessa discusses what’s new with the social media ... Read More »

Mark Wilson discusses a year full of highlights full of Tennessee Tech Athletics On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks, joined by Mackenzie Vester, visits with Mark Wilson, the Director of Athletics for Tennessee Tech. The group recaps the exciting year for Tennessee Tech Athletics, all of the different hats Mark wears as the Athletics Director, and more thoughts on the championship ... Read More »

Trey discusses his business and the nutritional value it brings to pets & owners On today’s Local Matters…Tiffany Anton visits with Trey Cahill, the owner of Pet Wants Cookeville. The two talk about the motivation behind starting an all-natural, pet food business, what they’ve seen that has been working for them to play into their success, and what Trey thinks ... Read More »

Jason discusses how the school system relates ESSR funding and TCAP scores. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell visits with ESSR, Data, & Testing Supervisor Jason Stickler, joined by Communication Director Buddy Pearson. The three look at what ESSR is and what it stands for, using data in different aspects of education to help decide where to go next, and what ... Read More »