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George Halford sits down with Bryant Presley, a former funeral home owner whose life has been shaped by faith, family, and decades of service. Born on Detroit’s east side before moving to Tennessee in 1971, Presley says he was “bit with the funeral bug” early on after working in a…

From Honduras to Tennessee Tech, doctoral student Sahera Abumariam is making waves in the world of chemical engineering! With award-winning research on microplastics and a passion for environmental innovation, she’s turning big dreams into real-world impact. Hear her inspiring journey, her goals for the future, and how family and STEM…

Stomach issues aren’t always “just an upset stomach.” Drs. Lee and Mabry talk with GI specialist Dr. Nichole Pisapia about IBS, warning signs to watch for, diet tips, and when colon cancer screenings should start—plus myth-busting you don’t want to miss. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!

Tiffany sits down with Brittany Phillips, the new owner of B Fit Women’s Studio, to talk about her inspiring journey of purchasing the business and giving it new life after hearing it was set to close. Brittany shares what makes her studio stand out from other women-centered fitness spaces, transforming…

On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, Jeremy Wendt is joined by Jackie Vester, CTE Supervisor in Putnam County, to discuss how CTE is helping to connect students to career pathways. She talks about her journey to Cookeville, how she found a love for education, and what she has…