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.
Daily English United States Society & Culture · Education
1,524 Episodes
1480 – 1500

Dr. Bob Bell & Education Trends With White County Principal Grant Swallows

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Dr Bob Bell talks with White County Principal Grant Swallows today about his career as an educator, current trends in education and expectations for future students going through the school system...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
20 Mar 2018 4PM 24 min

Judy Duke & Dr. Sam Barnes, Overcoming Alcohol, Power of Putnam and More

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Judy Duke talks with retired orthopedic surgeon Dr. Sam Barnes about overcoming alcohol and why he now helps others overcome their addictions, from the work he does with the Power of Putnam to sculpting...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
19 Mar 2018 4PM 24 min

Dr. Bob Bell With CHS Seniors Isabelle Coslin & Morgan Dernbarger

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Dr. Bob Bell talks with Isabelle Coslin and Morgan Dernbarger, Seniors from Cookeville High School about their involvement with academic and non-academic clubs and the benefits they offer students…Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
6 Mar 2018 4PM 24 min

Judy Duke & How Mayor Bill Wiggins' Political Career Started

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, we introduce you to Mayor Bill Wiggins of Monterey. Judy Duke talks with him about his years of service as a financial advisor and working in the healthcare industry and how he found his way into politics...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
5 Mar 2018 4PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & How Law Enforcement Addresses The Opioid Epidemic

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Matt Swallows talks to TBI Agent Tommy Farmer and Overton County Sheriff John Garrett today in our ongoing series on the Opioid epidemic. They discuss how law enforcement are addressing the issue affecting the Upper Cumberland and the rest of the nation on a state…
28 Feb 2018 4PM 24 min

Judy Duke & Melinda Kiefer's Work As An Economic And Community Developer

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, we introduce you to Melinda Kiefer, from her time helping to grow Cityscapes to her work as an Economic And Community Development coordinator, she shares her experiences with Judy Duke... Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
26 Feb 2018 4PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & Having A Good Life Now

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, …Dwight Henry and Pastor Ron Allen look at the issues we deal with in balancing daily life and daily faith, with a focus on living for tomorrow while having a good life now...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
23 Feb 2018 4PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & Mindy Odom's Journey From Player To Coach

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Sam Brooks talks to Mindy Odom today. The former Girls Basketball Coach for Cookeville talks to Sam about her journey from player to coach. From the teams and coaches she played for to the teams she lead...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
22 Feb 2018 4PM 24 min

Dr. Bob Bell & Representative Ryan Williams Talk Education Legislation

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Representative Ryan Williams joins Dr Bob Bell to talk about education legislation. From the current bills being presented to the Governor’s ongoing initiatives, they look at how Tennessee is addressing education...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
20 Feb 2018 4PM 24 min

Judy Duke & Bill Gibson Talk Power Of Putnam

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, we introduce you to Bill Gibson, former district attorney who has spent the last several years working and developing the Power of Putnam. He talks about the work they do and his time in office with Judy Duke... Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
19 Feb 2018 4PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & Overcoming Hard Times

On today’s Local Matters Podcast,  Dwight Henry and Pastor Ron Allen look at the issues we deal with in balancing daily life and daily faith, especially when it comes to handling hard times. Today they look at how you can overcome them...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
16 Feb 2018 4PM 24 min

Dr. Bob Bell & Phillip Baker Discuss The Highland Leadership Seminars

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Phillip Baker shares some insight into the work being done with the Highland Economic Partnership. Dr Bob Bell talks with him about their ongoing Highlands Initiative Leadership Seminars and what they offer...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor and Lawn…
13 Feb 2018 4PM 24 min

Pastor Ron Allen Talks The Living Hope Church Food Pantry

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Pastor Ron Allen delivers today’s inspirational discussion, as he is joined by guest Associate Pastor Jim Short. They talk about the good works being done by the Living Hope Church Food Pantry to help those with a need…Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
9 Feb 2018 4PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & David Little Talk The Upper Cumberland Reporter

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Sam Brooks talks to former coach David Little about his time coaching and the time he devotes to celebrating child and student athletes with his website the Upper Cumberland Reporter...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor and Lawn…
8 Feb 2018 4PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & Dr. Smith On The Opioid Epidemic

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Matt Swallows begins a new series on the Opioid epidemic affecting the Upper Cumberland and the rest of the nation. Matt’s joined by Dr Sullivan Smith to talk about how this epidemic began and what’s been done in the medical field to deal with it...Listen…
7 Feb 2018 4PM 24 min

Bob Bell & TTU Athletic Offerings

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Dr Bob Bell talks athletic opportunities in education as he sits down with Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson to discuss what they offer...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor and Lawn…
6 Feb 2018 4PM 24 min
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