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
1,590 Episodes
1420 – 1440

Sam Brooks & Sports Journalism

On today's Local Matters… Sam Brooks introduces you to Thomas Corhern, coordinator and sports writer with Tennessee Tech. They discuss his choice to get into journalism, writing for the newspaper and joining the Sports Information Department. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
20 Sep 2018 7PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & Foster Care PART ONE

On today's Local Matters… Host Matt Swallows is joined by foster home provider and parent Kim Serro along with Cheri Richards and Jennifer Watts of DCS and Lori Krauss of Harmony Family Center. They discuss the growing numbers of children needing foster care, how it works, and the shortage of…
19 Sep 2018 7PM 24 min

Dr. Bob Bell & TTU's History

On today's Local Matters… Originally named Dixie University and called Dixie College, Tennessee Technological University has seen several changes since its beginnings. Professor Calvin Dickinson recounts some of its history with Dr. Bob Bell. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
18 Sep 2018 7PM 24 min

Judy Duke & Singing, Playing and Musical Ministry

On today's Local Matters… Glenda Nelms joins Judy Duke to talk about her time studying music education, her passion for playing music and singing, her career as a music teacher and her families time serving in a musical ministry. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
17 Sep 2018 7PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & Life’s Curve Balls PART 2

On today's Local Matters… Life happens and it’s not always the in the way you might have expected. Dwight Henry and Ron Allen continue to examine how life impacts our faith with the second half of their series on handling life’s curve balls. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
14 Sep 2018 7PM 24 min

Sam Brooks: Golden Eagle Baseball Coach

On today's Local Matters… Sam Brooks introduces you to the new head coach for Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle Baseball. Coach Justin Holmes discusses how he got his start in sports, the teams he’s been with and his passion for coaching. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
13 Sep 2018 7PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & Real Estate Changes

On today's Local Matters… Matt Swallows examines the issue of real estate in our area. He talks with local realtor Amber Flynn Jared about the current state of available housing, the demand realtors face and how she has adapted her business. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
12 Sep 2018 7PM 24 min

Bob Bell & State Board Of Education in Tennessee

On today's Local Matters… Host Bob Bell is joined by Lillian Hartgrove to discuss her role as Chairman of the State Board of Education in Tennessee. They talk about current and planned programs overseen by the board and the other areas they govern. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
11 Sep 2018 7PM 24 min

Judy Duke & Musician, Barber and Instructor

On today's Local Matters… From his time as a musician working in studios in Nashville, to becoming a master barber and instructor, Don Prince sits down with Judy Duke to discuss his life and time volunteering with community projects in our area. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
10 Sep 2018 7PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & Life’s Curve Balls PART 1

On today's Local Matters… Life happens and it’s not always the in the way you might have hoped for or even expected. Dwight Henry and Ron Allen examine how life impacts our faith in the first part of a series on handling life’s curve balls. Listen to the latest Local…
7 Sep 2018 7PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & Supporting Youth Athletics

On today's Local Matters… Sam Brooks is joined by local business owner, community leader and former councilman Steve Copeland to discuss going from being an athlete to a supporter of youth athletic teams and meeting their growing needs. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
6 Sep 2018 7PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & Police and Technology

On today's Local Matters… Matt Swallows examines the issue of body cams and how Algood has managed to stay ahead of their use over the past decade and along with other technologies being used with Algood Police Captain Bryant Swallows. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
5 Sep 2018 7PM 24 min

Dr. Bob Bell & Upperman High School Principal

On today's Local Matters… Bob Bell is joined by educator Billy Stepp to discuss the educational opportunities and programs he’s helped to initiate and continue over the last three years after becoming principal at Upperman High School. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
4 Sep 2018 7PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & Faith In Life

On today's Local Matters… Dwight Henry and Pastor Ron Allen share their views on the importance of looking for moments to let your faith help you deal with the daily challenges and obstacles you may face in your daily life. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
31 Aug 2018 7PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & City Am Champion

On today's Local Matters...Sam Brooks is joined by golfer Barrett Steakley about his career as a student-athlete, his time afterward and being crowned the Cookeville City Amateur Champion at this year's City Am at the Golden Eagle Golf Club. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
30 Aug 2018 7PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & Livingston Mayor

On today's Local Matters... Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes talks to Matt Swallows about the recently approved budget, ongoing community enhancement projects, and the new ordinance voters approved for package liquor store sales. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
29 Aug 2018 7PM 24 min

Bob Bell & Student Health Programs

On today's Local Matters... Bob Bell is joined by Student Services Supervisor Melanie Bussell with Putnam County Schools as they talk about her role with counselors, student health, and the other programs available to students with a need. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
28 Aug 2018 7PM 24 min

Judy Duke & Music to Speech Language Pathologist

On today's Local Matters... A career in music education, a career as a Commander/Conductor in the United States Air Force and as a certified speech-language pathologist, Dr. Mindy Richards talks to Judy Duke about her personal and professional life. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
27 Aug 2018 7PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & Entering Into Rest

On today's Local Matters... Dwight Henry and Pastor Ron Allen share their views on the importance of taking time in life to enter into daily rest to deal with the challenges of maintaining balance in your daily life and faith. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
24 Aug 2018 7PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & TTU’s Assistant and Wide Receivers Coach

On today's Local Matters... Sam Brooks is joined by recently appointed Assistant and Wide Receivers Coach Adam Mims from Tennessee Tech. Adam talks about his time in the NFL with Pittsburgh, playing at Furman and becoming a coach. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
23 Aug 2018 7PM 24 min
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