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Will Brooks talks about his journey in golf and becoming a professional player. Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks talks to his son and professional golfer, Will Brooks. Will talks about what played into the decision of jumping into pro golf even though having a year of eligibility left in college,  the ... Read More »

New Algood Middle School Principal Rusty Darley talks about the new school year Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell meets with Rusty Darley, the principal at Algood Middle School. Rusty talks about his background coming to Algood Middle School from Cookeville High School then previously Lebanon High School, what is important in ... Read More »

Putnam County Chamber of Commerce President talks all things Putnam County Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers talks to Putnam County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Amy New. They discuss what the Chamber does and what’s inside,  Amy talks about her staff and the wonderful job that they do, and the ... Read More »

Upperman Bees pitcher discusses the experience of being recruited in high school Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks sits down with Upperman Bees’ Alec Wilson and his dad Matt Wilson. They go over the earliest Matt Wilson can remember Alec playing baseball, the decision to go to Upperman High School and winning ... Read More »

Learn more about Prescott South Elementary and the excitement for the school year Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell visits with Principal Dr. Catherine Jones and Media Specialist Laura Shaver of Prescott South Elementary School. They discuss their background as teachers, how the students have adapted over the last two years with ... Read More »

Ben visits with Lisa Bumbalough, Director of the Putnam County Health Department Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers meets with down with Putnam County Health Director Lisa Bumbalough. After a quick introduction Lisa talks about how the health department is funded, what services are provided to the public, the amount of people ... Read More »

This week, get to know Cookeville High School Athletic Director Adam Kefauver. Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks sits down with Cookeville High School Athletic Director Adam Kefauver. They discuss his early life growing up in Madisonville, TN, and the various activities and sports he was interested in, the idea that kids ... Read More »

Learn about Tennessee Tech’s various exchange programs with Dr. Mark Stephens.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell talks with Senior Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, and Dean of the College of Graduate Studies at Tennessee Tech University, Dr. Mark Stephens. They discuss his background and how he got to TTU, why ... Read More »

Learn more about the Glass Tangerine in Cookeville with owner Emma Crabtree.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Caroline Moore meets with Emma Crabtree, owner of the indoor plant shop Glass Tangerine in Cookeville. They discuss her background moving around a few times, the different paths she found herself on as she grew ... Read More »

Meet newly elected City Of Cookeville Council Member & Vice-Mayor Luke Eldridge.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers sits down with newly elected City Of Cookeville Council Member, and Vice-Mayor, Luke Eldridge. They discuss his background and what made him decide to run for City Council, the homeless population in Cookeville, ... Read More »