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
1,430 Episodes
900 – 920

Lewis Matheney & Putnam County Mayor

Lewis Matheney talks with Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter. They discuss the story of his life including where he grew up, his professional career, and how he came to be mayor of Putnam County and all that entails. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
24 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & This Is Living Ministries

Dwight Henry sits down with Lindsay Holloway, founder of This Is Living Ministries, and Ashley England. They discuss This Is Living Ministries' mission, and hear Ashley's testimonial and experiences being in the ministry's program. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
21 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Putnam County Veterans Service Office

Tiffany Anton meets with Michael Glass, Veteran Benefit Representative with the Putnam County Veterans Service Office. They discuss his military career, the jobs he's held since then, and the services that he provides for veterans through the Putnam County Veterans Service Office. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
19 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Putnam County Reopenings And The VITAL Program

Bob Bell meets with Sam Brooks, Personal Learning Supervisor and Director of the VITAL Program for Putnam County Schools. They discuss Putnam County's school reopening process, the resources students will use this semester, and how the VITAL Program ties into everything. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
18 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Middle Tennessee Jewelry

Lewis Matheney sits down with Marty Perkins, owner of Middle Tennessee Jewelry in Cookeville. They discuss the journey of his career, how he got his start in jewelry, his training, and the importance of keeping business personal with clients to help them find what they're looking for. Listen to the…
17 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Christ - The Constant During Change

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. This week, they discuss how everyone's world has been touched and changed in some way due to current events, and how Christ and faith remain constants no matter what. Listen to the latest Local Matters…
14 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & R-Cubed Environmental Solutions

Tiffany Anton sits down with Jason McCormick, owner of R-Cubed Environmental Solutions in Cookeville. They discuss what R-Cubed Environmental Solutions is, the services they provide, and how the business got its start. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
12 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Director Of Workforce Development And Education

Bob Bell talks with Kaitlin Salyer, member of the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce and the Highlands Initiative. They discuss her role as Director of Workforce Development & Education, as well as the Highlands Pathway to Prosperity program. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
11 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Fractal Designs

Lewis Matheney meets with local artist and woodworker Joseph Lewis. They discuss what fractal designs are, how he goes about creating them in wood using electricity, as well as the dangers and safety precautions required for attempting fractal designs. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
10 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Living Confident During Transformation

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. This week, they discuss what it means to transform and live in a transformative time given recent events, and going through a transformation doesn't mean having to live without hope. Listen to the latest Local…
7 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & The Iron Kitchen

Tiffany Anton talks with Jaden Flynn from The Iron Kitchen in Cookeville. They discuss his motivations for starting a business, his entrepreneurial journey, the benefits of his meal prep services, and what he's working on next. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
5 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Mila Mason And Family Music

Lewis Matheney talks with singer-songwriter Mila Mason. They discuss starting her own record label, working with her family musically and creating music with her children, as well as stories from her musical career. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
3 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Winning The Battle Of The Lockdown Mentality

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. This week, they discuss winning the battle of the lockdown mentality during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the story of David and Goliath relates to our current situation. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
31 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Cookeville Creative

Tiffany Anton sits down with Luke Ramey and Casey Lemons from Cookeville Creative. They discuss the digital services and resources they provide for local businesses, and what's next for the business and how they would like to expand in the future. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
29 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Jackson County Schools And Reopening

Bob Bell talks with Kristy Brown, Director of Jackson County Schools. They discuss school startup in Jackson County, the reopening process for dealing with COVID-19, and the hybrid learning strategies schools may implement. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
28 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Living Fear Free In A COVID World

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. This week, they discuss how God's word can set you free of the fear surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic while also not rejecting the reality of the situation. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
24 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Upper Cumberland Small Business Development Center

Tiffany Anton talks with Tyler Asher, Director of the Upper Cumberland Small Business Development Center. They discuss how the Small Business Development Center works with entrepreneurs, and the importance of networking for small business owners. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
22 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Country Music Legend Mila Mason

Lewis Matheney talks with singer-songwriter Mila Mason. They discuss stories of their history together, their love of music and collecting rare finds, and the upcoming venue at Harper's Rare Books & Collectibles in Cookeville. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
20 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Overcoming Life's Hurtful Situations

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. This week, they discuss overcoming life's hurtful situations using practical scriptural principles to help overcome and get through pain, and be a better person overall. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
17 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Cookeville CityScape

Tiffany Anton meets with Holly Freeman, Executive Director of Cookeville CityScape. They discuss the journey of her career, and what Cookeville CityScape does to promote economic development, and help the community. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
15 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min
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