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
1480 – 1500

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 7PM 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 7PM 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 7PM 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 7PM 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 7PM 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 7PM 24 min

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 7PM 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 7PM 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 7PM 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 7PM 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 7PM 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 7PM 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 7PM 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 7PM 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 4PM 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 11AM 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 1PM 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 1PM 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 1PM 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 7PM 24 min
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