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
1500 – 1520

Judy Duke & Donnie and Paula Stover On Their Family Farm

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, we introduce you to Donnie and Paula Stover of Overton County, as Judy Duke talks with them about their family’s Century farm, the heritage and some of the history of Overton County...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor and Lawn…
5 Feb 2018 4PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & Lindsey Holloway On Overcoming Bad Decisions

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Dwight Henry talks with Lindsay Holloway about overcoming her choices that lead to addiction and prison, as she shares how that lead to helping others...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor and Lawn…
2 Feb 2018 4PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & The UCHRA's Building Grant

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, .Matt Swallows is joined by Executive Director Luke Collins of the Upper Cumberland Health Resources Agency to talk about their recent grant for UCHRA's new building and the programs and resources they make available to our community...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
31 Jan 2018 4PM 24 min

Bob Bell & Tennessee's Work Based Learning Grant

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Dr Bob Bell talks with White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger and Brooxie Carlton Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Rural Development to discuss Tennessee’s Work Based Learning grant...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor and Lawn…
30 Jan 2018 4PM 24 min

Judy Duke & Joy McCaleb On Her Books, Mentoring And Her Career In Education

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, we introduce you to a former educator retired to part time author today, as Judy Duke talks with Joy McCaleb. Her career in education, time spent mentoring former students and her books on the history of Rickman...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
29 Jan 2018 4PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & Michelle De la Cruz On Overcoming Addiction

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, we look at the topics of faith and daily life combined as Dwight Henry talks with Michelle De la Cruz about overcoming addiction…Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor and Lawn…
26 Jan 2018 4PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & Pickett County 2018 Plans

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, we look at Pickett County and the recent grants they’ve received. Matt Swallows talks with County Executive Richard Daniel about what it will mean for their plans for the a new Pickett County Jail and Justice Center...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
24 Jan 2018 4PM 24 min

Bob Bell & The Cookeville Regional Foundation Education Programs

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Bob Bell looks at a variety of educational outreach programs provided by the Cookeville Regional Foundation. From educating diabetic patients on the dangers of the disease, to life saving practices and classes offered in the community to end of life care information...Listen to the latest…
23 Jan 2018 4PM 24 min

Judy Duke Talks With Jim and Joanne White About Serving Our Community And Country

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Judy Duke talks with Jim and Joanne White about serving our community and our country. From the work they do volunteering with various groups to building theater sets for productions to time spent serving in military service during the Vietnam era…Listen to the latest Local…
22 Jan 2018 4PM 24 min

Dwight Henry Examines The Idea That God Is Not Mad At You

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, we look at the topics of faith and daily life combined as Pastor Ron Allen talks with host Dwight Henry to examine the idea that God is NOT mad at you and what that means…Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes…
19 Jan 2018 4PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & Derik Samber On His New Coaching Position At Cookeville

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, we introduce you to Derik Samber who took over as the Offensive Coordinator coaching position at Cookeville after leaving York Institute. He talks with Sam Brooks about his choices and future plans in sports...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor…
18 Jan 2018 4PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & The New Cell Phone Law

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, we look at some of the new laws that went into effect Jan 1st, including the new cell phone restrictions in school zones law. Matt Swallows talks with Captain Bobby Anderson about their enforcement...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor…
17 Jan 2018 4PM 24 min

Bob Bell & The Tennessee Reconnect Program

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Bob Bell talks to Cindy Taylor, of the Upper Cumberland Reconnect program, part of the Tennessee Reconnect plan of Governor Haslam. They look at how the program works and who is eligible...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor and Lawn…
16 Jan 2018 4PM 24 min

Judy Duke & Morris Irby On Cookeville's Integration Before The Civil Rights Movement

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, we look back to another time in Cookeville’s history as Judy Duke is joined by Morris Irby. They talk about the destruction of Cookeville’s black high school and eventual integration ahead of the civil rights movement…Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin…
15 Jan 2018 4PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & Why Church Matters

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, join Dwight Henry and Pastor Ron Allen as they look at the balance between faith and daily life and dealing with the question of why church matters...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor and Lawn…
12 Jan 2018 4PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & Cookeville Convention Center

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Matt Swallows talks with David Allen… CEO of the Auxin Group about the potential convention center planned for Cookeville's downtown area and their involvement with its development...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor and Lawn…
10 Jan 2018 4PM 24 min

Bob Bell & Lillian Hartgrove On Her Role In The Highlands Initiative

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Bob Bell talks to Lillian Hartgrove, Vice Chairman of the Tennessee State Board of Education about her role in the Highlands initiative and other programs she is involved and how they benefit the community...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor…
9 Jan 2018 4PM 24 min
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