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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1,430 Episodes
960 – 980

Bob Bell & Hunter Education

Bob Bell sits down with Odell Braswell, former owner of Odell's Outdoorsman. They discuss hunter and outdoor education matters, helping hunters better understand deer and turkey seasons, and offering tips to help keep hunters safe outdoors. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
7 Apr 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Home Cooked Meal

Lewis Matheney sits down with the members of the local band Home Cooked Meal. They discuss music as a whole, and the various bands and side projects that the members are in individually, and at times, together. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
6 Apr 2020 7PM 25 min

Hannah Davis & Cancer Prevention

Hannah Davis is joined by Dr. Venumadhav Kotla, Oncologist and Cookeville Regional Medical Center. They discuss cancer prevention, and the tips and steps that you can take to reduce your risk of various forms of cancers. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
2 Apr 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & City Of Cookeville Vice-Mayor

Tiffany Anton meets with Laurin Wheaton, Vice-Mayor of the City Of Cookeville. They discuss her career in healthcare, why she chose to run for a city government position, and what it was like running for campaign. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
1 Apr 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Coronavirus And Putnam County Schools

Bob Bell talks with Melanie Bussell, Student Services Supervisor for Putnam County Schools, and a local expert in coordinated school health. They discuss the March 3rd Putnam County tornadoes, the current COVID-19 outbreak, and their respective impacts on the Putnam County School System. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
31 Mar 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Impact Leadership Development Group

Lewis Matheney is joined by Chairman Mark Hutchins, Executive Director Cindy Schueman, and Alejandra Cisneros-Conohan from Impact Leadership Development Group. They discuss what Impact Leadership is, the services that they provide for the community, and what's in store for them in the future. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
30 Mar 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & The Fruit Of The Spirit Pt 4

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…
27 Mar 2020 7PM 25 min

Hannah Davis & Type 2 Diabetes

Hannah Davis talks with Kim Mayberry, Director of the Diabetes Education Center at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. They discuss type 2 diabetes, its symptoms, what living with the disease is like, and what treatment options are available. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
26 Mar 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & The Back Room Bistro

Tiffany Anton sits down with Rodney Laulo with The Back Room Bistro in Cookeville. They discuss his history in the culinary arts, the history of The Back Room Bistro, and what makes The Back Room Bistro different from other local restaurants. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
25 Mar 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Coronavirus And CRMC

Bob Bell meets with Bob Bell meets with Cookeville Regional Medical Center's Chief Operating Officer Scott Williams, and Chief Clinical Officer, Scott Lethi. They discuss the Coronavirus in the Upper Cumberland - what it is, and how you can keep you and your family safe. Listen to the latest Local…
24 Mar 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Foreign Language And Education

Lewis Matheney sits down with his mentor and former high school Spanish teacher, Marjorie Rios. They discuss her career in education, her career accolades, the benefits of foreign language and its place in schools, and foreign exchange programs and travelling. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
23 Mar 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & The Fruit Of The Spirit Pt 3

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…
20 Mar 2020 7PM 25 min

Hannah Davis & Children's Dental Health Pt 2

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, specifically around the toddler stage and setting the child up for good dental health later in life. Listen to the latest Local…
19 Mar 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Rural Economic Development

Tiffany Anton talks with Michael Aikens, Director In The Office Of Research And Economic Development at Tennessee Tech University. They discuss the University's rural economic development research efforts, and the University's iCube facility. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
18 Mar 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Interim Director Of Putnam County Schools

Bob Bell talks with Corby King, the Interim Director of Putnam County Schools. They discuss current education matters in Putnam County, technology in schools and classrooms, and the challenges students face while adapting to new technology. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
17 Mar 2020 7PM 25 min

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
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