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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 »

Anthony & Kathryn on the Vocational Rehab Services program through the library. On today’s Local Matters…Caroline Moore meets with Anthony Wesner from Tennessee’s Department of Human Services. The group discuss some background on the Vocational Rehabilitation Services program, how employers can benefit from this program, and the success that is being seen after just one year of being in existence. ... Read More »

Michael discusses updates how his first term as a state representative has gone On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers visits with the representative of Tennessee’s 40th district, Michael Hale. Together they talk about Michael’s background spending most of his childhood in Dekalb County,  the decision Michael had that inspired him to run for office, and what he was expecting to be ... Read More »

Coach Shanks talks about how the 2023 season felt coming off a state title. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks meets with Coach Wes Shanks. Head Baseball Coach at Upperman High School. The two discussed how it felt coming into the 2023 season after winning the 2022 state championship, the consistent culture within the program from grades to performance in the ... Read More »