News Talk 94.1 Local Matters

Local Matters

Education, Sports, Faith & Everything In Between

Originating from News Talk 94.1 the show deals with community issues and interests that affect listeners closer to home. With topics from major events across the nation and how they impact our area to interesting people and figures from across the Upper Cumberland. Local Matters is where local, matters.

Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday.
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1,524 Episodes
1400 – 1420

Judy Duke & Career in Music Education

On today's Local Matters,Cookeville native Joy Racher sits down with Judy Duke to talk about her career in music education. Owning and running a music store, and playing as a sought after pianist for local churches. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
16 Jul 2018 4PM 24 min

Pastor Ron Allen & Living in Ultimate Reality

On today's Local Matters, host and Pastor Ron Allen is joined by Kristen Miller to offer advice in dealing with the challenges of balancing your daily life and your spiritual life as they discuss what it means to live in ultimate reality. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
13 Jul 2018 4PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & Leading Basketball and Baseball

On today's Local Matters, retired Principal and former coach Wayne Shanks talks to Sam Brooks about his career as an educator and coach. They discuss his career leading basketball and baseball teams in Putnam County. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
12 Jul 2018 4PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & Tax Increment Financing Plan

On today's Local Matters, Cookeville's planned convention and parking garage recently received approval for a proposed tax increment financing plan from the city council. Matt Swallows talks to Cookeville City Manager Mike Davidson about how it works and how it will be used. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
11 Jul 2018 4PM 24 min

Dr. Bob Bell & Tennessee’s Involvement in WWI

On today's Local Matters, Dr. Bob Bell talks with Professor Michael Birdwell, the Chairperson of the Tennessee Great War Commission who work to commemorate and remember Tennessee's involvement in World War I. They discuss upcoming events, exhibits, and a new museum. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
10 Jul 2018 4PM 24 min

Judy Duke & Upper Cumberland History

On today's Local Matters, local businessman and historian Carlen Hill talks with Judy Duke about the rich history of the Carlen, Richmond, and Hill families. They discuss their history and influence in Cookeville and Putnam County as well as across the Upper Cumberland. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
9 Jul 2018 4PM 24 min

Pastor Ron Allen & Freedom From Sin

On today's Local Matters, Pastor Ron Allen is joined by Kristen Miller to offer advice in dealing with the challenges of balancing your daily life and your spiritual life as they discuss finding freedom from sin. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
6 Jul 2018 4PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & Golden Eagle and Business Leader

On today's Local Matters, one of the Golden Eagles who led TTU to a 7 & 0 season in the OVC, Ottis Phillips talks with Sam Brooks about going from student-athlete to local business leader and alumni recognized for his contributions. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
5 Jul 2018 4PM 24 min

Dr. Bob Bell & Impact of WWII

On today's Local Matters, Dr. Bob Bell talks with Professor Michael Birdwell, who is the Chair of the National Register Review Board for the State of Tennessee and studies the impact of World War I on art, music, literature, and architecture… Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
3 Jul 2018 4PM 24 min

Judy Duke & Veteran Art

On today's Local Matters, Vietnam Veteran and former Marine Colonel Angelo Fernandez shares his story of going from serving his country to moving to the country with host Judy Duke as they discuss his experiences and his passion for creating art. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
2 Jul 2018 4PM 24 min

Pastor Ron Allen & Training For Raining

On today's Local Matters, Pastor Ron Allen is joined by Kristen Miller to offer advice in dealing with the challenges of balancing your daily life and your spiritual life as they discuss how attending church is training for raining. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
29 Jun 2018 4PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & The Cumberland County Playhouse

On today's Local Matters, the history of the Cumberland County Playhouse from it’s beginning to the many performances it continues to offer. Director Bryce McDonald talks to Matt Swallows about that history, it’s future and his role there. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
27 Jun 2018 4PM 24 min

Dr. Bob Bell & Local Author and Her Career

On today's Local Matters, Dr. Bob Bell talks with local author Jennie Ivey who writes for various publications. They discuss her career as an educator and librarian and the role technology plays in reading and in writing. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
26 Jun 2018 4PM 24 min

Judy Duke & Nutrition to Seamstress

On today's Local Matters, Judy Duke talks about teaching food and nutrition education, writing articles for local papers and continuing life after retirement as a seamstress and baker with her guest Drucilla Ray. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
25 Jun 2018 4PM 24 min

Pastor Ron Allen & The Church Is A Fortress

On today's Local Matters host Pastor Ron Allen is joined by Kristen Miller to discuss local churches and how they interact. They talk about the work being done in various ministries and the role church plays in our community. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
22 Jun 2018 4PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & Educator and Coach

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Steve Smith shares his experiences as educator and coach during his 34-year career at Tennessee Tech with Sam Brooks. Working with intramural sports programs, teaching classes & announcing Golden Eagles Basketball. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
21 Jun 2018 4PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & New Budget Plan For Cookeville

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Matt Swallows discusses a newly proposed 5 year budget plan with Putnam County Executive Randy Porter. The possible maintenance needs across the county and the potential construction projects being planned. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
20 Jun 2018 4PM 24 min

Bob Bell & Role of Educators Pt. 2

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Dr Bob Bell continues his interview today with Jackson County Supervisor of Instruction Deb Whitaker about the role educators play in children’s lives and current and future programs in her county. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
19 Jun 2018 4PM 24 min

Judy Duke & Composing Music and Life

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Judy Duke talks to retired composer Dr Bob Jager about his career composing and conducting music, family and home life and the projects he’s involved with now. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
18 Jun 2018 4PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & Finding Your Purpose

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, balancing your daily life and your spiritual life can be challenging, host Ron Allen and Dwight Henry offer some advice today on the need and benefits of finding and accepting your purpose. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
15 Jun 2018 4PM 24 min
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