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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 »

Meg and Luke discuss how much the business has grown & what their plans are next On today’s Local Matters…Tiffany Anton visits with the owners of Meg’s Bread, Meg Borland and Luke Yoder. The trio looks at how the business started and what it’s grown to with both of their roles, how Meg’s Bread is defined on the surface, and ... Read More »

Melanie discusses her new role of principal and how excited she is to start. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell meets with Melanie Presley, the incoming principal for Park View Elementary School in the fall 2023. They discuss Park View and it’s impact on the Cookeville community, what excites Melanie the most about her future students, and moving out to part ... Read More »

Micah discusses the early origins of Impact and their upcoming Juneteenth event. On today’s Local Matters…Caroline Moore talks with Micah Johnson, the VP of Impact Cookeville. The two talk about Micah’s background growing up in church as it’s helped in his career, how Impact started 14 years ago and what the group has evolved too, and more on Impact’s Juneteenth ... Read More »

As budget season continues, Corby and Billy talk funding for public schools. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers visits with Cumberland Co. Director of Schools Billy Stepp & Putnam Co. Director of Schools Corby King. The three look at the state funds both Putnam and Cumberland Co. Schools’ are due as budget season begins, the base of $6,860 that is a ... Read More »

Kim and Allison continue their discussion from last week on the conference title On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks sits back down with Kim Rosamond and Allison Clark to continue discussing their 2023 Ohio Valley Conference title. The three talk about a story on the team’s slogan that they had for the conference tournament, being picked preseason number one and dealing ... Read More »

Joe discusses his path and all that’s underneath owning a construction business. On today’s Local Matters…Tiffany Anton talks with Joe Flurry, the owner of J&G Exterior Solutions. The two go over Joe’s journey that starts when he was 8 years old, all that goes into running a construction business starting with things like support from others, and when J&G Exterior ... Read More »

Buddy highlights all of the activities that Putnam Co. Schools have in May. On today’s Local Matters… Bob Bell meets with Buddy Pearson, the Communications & Marketing Supervisor for the Putnam County School System.  Bob and Buddy how big the Putnam County School District really is, the month of May being one of the most exciting months for schools with ... Read More »

The Four Mayors give updates as budget season kicks off for local government. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers meets with the Four Mayors of Cumberland, Smith, White, & Jackson counties for the second straight week. The group discusses what the mayors’ plan to do for the opioid money coming to their counties, how they handle all day budget meetings with ... Read More »