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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1,635 Episodes
1180 – 1200

Lewis Matheney & Putnam County Library Friends

Lewis Matheney meets with Marcia Flatt and Connie Albright of Putnam County Library Friends. They discuss their non-profit organization and how it is giving back to the Upper Cumberland, and how their roles have helped to shape the current state of not only the Putnam County Library, but other libraries…
16 Mar 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & The Fruit Of The Spirit Pt 2

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. They continue their discussion on The Fruit Of The Spirit - the forces, powers, and characteristics of Jesus Christ that enter and become a part of your heart when your spirit is born again. Listen…
13 Mar 2020 7PM 25 min

Hannah Davis & Children's Dental Health Pt 1

Hannah Davis sits down with Dr. Landon Sears, pediatric dental specialist at Cavity Commando in Cookeville. They discuss what children's dental health looks like from stage to stage, and what a pediatric dentist is and does compared to other types of dentists. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
12 Mar 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Reflecting On The March 3rd Putnam County Tornadoes

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. On this special episode, Dwight Henry offers words of hope and support to the victims and families impacted by the storms and tornadoes on the morning of Tuesday, March 3rd in Putnam County. Listen to…
6 Mar 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Singer-songwriter Night

Lewis Matheney meets with Rick Jones of Jones Antiques and The Bitter Inn in Cookeville. They discuss the upcoming Singer-songwriter Night happening March 7th, 2020, and the history of the stores and event venues that he runs with his son David. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
2 Mar 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & The Fruit Of The Spirit Pt 1

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. They begin a discussion on The Fruit Of The Spirit - the forces, powers, and characteristics of Jesus Christ that enter and become a part of your heart when your spirit is born again. Listen…
28 Feb 2020 7PM 25 min

Hannah Davis & Preventative Heart Care

Hannah Davis sits down with Dr. Scott Reising, Cardiologist at Tennessee Heart in Cookeville. They discuss heart health, diets and lifestyle changes that are beneficial to your heart's health in the long run, and Cookeville Regional Medical Center's Walk With A Doc Program. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
27 Feb 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Go DJs Entertainment

Tiffany Anton talks with Martell Curd, owner of Go DJs Entertainment and professional DJ in Cookeville. They discuss how he got his start DJing on the side, and the skills that he picked up and developed to help grow his business. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
26 Feb 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Tennessee Tech College Of Education

Bob Bell sits down with Lisa Zagumny, Dean of the College of Education at Tennessee Tech University. They discuss the college's Teachers Rock Initiative to recruit prospective teachers, and what the curriculum entails for up and coming students looking to go into teaching. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
25 Feb 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Putnam County Library

Lewis Matheney sits down with Phil Schaller, Director of the Putnam County Library in Cookeville. They discuss the history of the Putnam County library, the Putnam County Library Friends, and the various activities and services regularly provided by the library. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
24 Feb 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & The Value Of The Local Church Pt 2

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. They continue their discussion on the value of the local church, and the value of coming together with your friends and family and neighbors in worship. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
21 Feb 2020 7PM 25 min

Hannah Davis & Electrophysiology And Atrial Fibrillation

Hannah Davis meets with Dr. Mark Wathen, Director of Electrophysiology at Tennessee Heart. They discuss what an electrophysiologist does, what atrial fibrillation is and how it affects the heart, pacemakers, and other ways to keep your heart healthy. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
20 Feb 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & MMA Creative

Tiffany Anton meets with Mike McCloud, founder of MMA Creative in Cookeville. They discuss how the company has evolved and expanded since its founding in 1991, as well as how marketing and design trends have changed alongside new technology over the years. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
19 Feb 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & TCAT And Pathways To Prosperity

Bob Bell talks with Dr. Myra West, President of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) in Livingston. They discuss college and career readiness at TCAT, as well as the various Pathways To Prosperity programs. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
18 Feb 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Cookeville Revitalization

Lewis Matheney meets with Cookeville local David Jones. They discuss his part of the revitalization and creative efforts that are helping to make Cookeville an "enviable micropolitan" area to live in. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
17 Feb 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & The Value Of The Local Church Pt 1

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. They begin a discussion on the value of the local church, and the value of coming together with your friends and family and neighbors in worship. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
14 Feb 2020 7PM 25 min

Hannah Davis & The Flu And Other Viruses

Hannah Davis talks with Dr. Mark Pierce, Infectious Disease Specialist at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. They discuss the flu and other common viruses that may be out there, common myths surrounding the flu and flu shots, and how you can best combat being sick. Listen to the latest Local Matters…
13 Feb 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Calfkiller Brewing Company

Tiffany Anton sits down with Don and Dave Sergio, founders of Calfkiller Brewing Company in Sparta. They discuss their family's background in construction, the brothers' respective experiences during their young adult years, and how the pair got started brewing their own beers. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
12 Feb 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & VITAL Program And Dual Enrollment

Bob Bell meets with Sam Brooks, Personal Learning Supervisor and Director of the VITAL Program for Putnam County Schools. They discuss online learning and bringing technology to the classroom, as well as the benefits of dual enrollment opportunities for students. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
11 Feb 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & WCTE

Lewis Matheney talks with Becky Magura, President/CEO of WCTE in Cookeville. They discuss her time and career across 40 years at WCTE, recent and upcoming projects and events for the PBS station, and WCTE's Indie Lens film screenings. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
10 Feb 2020 7PM 25 min
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