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
1420 – 1440

Sam Brooks & From Athlete To NASA

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, host Sam Brooks is joined by retired consultant Jerry Cantrell to talk about his days on the field for TTU. The former Mister Tennessee Tech discusses his career as an athlete, working for NASA and more. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
14 Jun 2018 4PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & All Things Monterey

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, we discuss all things Monterey with Mayor Bill Wiggins on today’s show as host Matt Swallows talks to him about the budget the city has put together for approval, his time in office and future projects. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
13 Jun 2018 4PM 24 min

Bob Bell & Role of Educators

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Deb Whitaker, Supervisor of Instruction for Jackson County schools talks to Bob Bell about her career in education and the changes she has seen over the last several years in the role educators play in children’s lives. Presented by Office Mart.
12 Jun 2018 4PM 24 min

Judy Duke & TTU Chief of Staff

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, host Judy Duke talks to Lee Wray about his role as Chief of Staff in the President’s office at Tennessee Tech and his former career as a broadcaster, being a booster for all things tech and other topics... Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
11 Jun 2018 4PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & Graces of Parenting

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, hosts Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss ways of finding the balance in daily life and daily faith and parenting in today's podcast as they look at the graces of parenting. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
8 Jun 2018 4PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & Athlete to Community Leader

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, host Sam Brooks is joined by local athlete and coach turned local community leader and business owner Britt Akers. They discuss his career in sports as a player and as a coach and mentor. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
7 Jun 2018 4PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & Enrollment Changes in Putnam County

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, host Matt Swallows is joined by Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce to discuss the recent announcement about enrollment changes at K thru 8 schools in Putnam County for the 2018-2019 school year, and how it might impact your child or their siblings. Listen to the latest…
6 Jun 2018 4PM 24 min

Bob Bell & Automation Tool Company and Education

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Adam Bernhardt of Automation Tool Company of Cookeville sits down with host Bob Bell to discuss their role in education and the programs they are involved with across the Upper Cumberland. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
5 Jun 2018 4PM 24 min

Judy Duke & The Ready To Learn Program

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Cindy Putman works with the Putnam County School system and WCTE for the Ready To Learn Program. She talks with host Judy Duke about her role there and her life outside the interactive classroom. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
4 Jun 2018 1PM 24 min

Dwight Henry and Ron Allen & Self Worth

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Dwight Henry and Ron Allen share advice on spiritual matters that may affect your life, as the two look at the importance of developing a sense of self-worth and what that could really mean in your daily life. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
1 Jun 2018 8AM 24 min

Sam Brooks & Golden Eagles Men’s Basketball Coach

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Tennessee Tech’s Steve Payne joins host Sam Brooks to discuss his role as a coach for the Golden Eagles Men’s Basketball Team and his life and career in education and sports. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
31 May 2018 10AM 24 min

Matt Swallows & Child Advocacy to Circuit Court Clerk

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Matt Swallows is joined by the former Executive Director of the Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy Center, Jennifer Wilkerson. They talk about her former role and becoming Circuit Court Clerk for Putnam County. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
30 May 2018 10AM 24 min

Bob Bell & President of Motlow State Community College

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Dr Michael Torrence joins Bob Bell to discuss his recent appointment as President of Motlow State Community College, his career in education and the goals he hopes to see the college achieve in the next few years. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
29 May 2018 10AM 24 min

Sam Brooks & How Sports Impacts Your Life

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Sam Brooks invites fellow show host Matt Swallows on to talk about his time as a student athlete and the role sports has, and continues to play in his personal life and business. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
24 May 2018 4PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & Algood's Progress And Future Projects

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Matt Swallows is joined by current Algood Mayor Kirk Dyer to talk about the progress the city is making, and proposed projects they hope to continue working to complete for the citizens of Algood. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
23 May 2018 2PM 24 min

Dr. Bob Bell & The Highlands Economic Development Initiative

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Kaitlin Salyer talks with host Bob Bell. They discuss her role as the workforce development coordinator for the Highlands Economic Development Initiative and their part in those efforts..Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
22 May 2018 4PM 24 min

Judy Duke & Cookeville Chamber of Commerce “Ambassador”

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Judy Duke speaks with local business man and “ambassador” to the Cookeville Chamber of Commerce, Brandon Parrish. They discuss his personal life and his efforts to represent the city.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
21 May 2018 4PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & Saving Of The Soul

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, the phrase Saving of the Soul and how it applies in balancing your daily life with your daily faith. Hosts Dwight Henry and Pastor Ron Allen examine this topic in their ongoing series on faith based phrases.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
18 May 2018 4PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & Blue Devils Baseball

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Sam Brooks sits down with Jackson County Assistant Coach Kevin King to talk about his time as a player and serving as the baseball coach for the Blue Devils.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
17 May 2018 4PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & The Biz Foundry

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Matt Swallows discusses the work being done by the Cookeville based non-profit group, The Biz Foundry. Director Jeff Brown shares what they offer entrepreneurs from advice to mentoring.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
16 May 2018 4PM 24 min
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