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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Linda Shannon & Heather Montjoy Joins Tiffany Anton To Discuss Lavender & Sage

Tiffany Anton sits down with Linda Shannon and Heather Montjoy, the mother–daughter team behind Lavender & Sage, to talk about their journey from side projects to a thriving all-natural self-care business. Heather shares how her first homemade deodorant sparked their passion for creating safe, trustworthy products, while Linda talks about…
19 Nov 9AM 33 min

Chuck Craig Joins Jeremy Wendt To Discuss The Tennessee Tech Advisory

Jeremy Wendt sits down with Chuck Craig from Tennessee Tech University to talk about the importance of student advising and mentorship. Together, they explore how strong advising relationships help students find their path, stay engaged, and make the most of their college experience. Chuck shares insights from his work at…
18 Nov 9AM 33 min

Ken Patton Joins George Halford To Discuss Keeping History Alive

George Halford sits down with Ken Patton to discuss his work with the Civil War Round Table in Crossville, part of a network of three round tables across Tennessee. Ken shares the group’s mission to preserve and explore Civil War history through expert speakers, Living Historians, and educational field trips…
17 Nov 9AM 33 min

Danny Hale Joins Ben Rodgers To Discuss Being DeKalb County Road Superintendent

Ben Rodgers sits down with Danny Hale, DeKalb County Road Superintendent, to talk about the challenges and rewards of keeping the county’s roads in shape. Danny shares how his background in excavation led him to public service, how he navigated tight budgets when first elected in 2018, and what he’s…
14 Nov 9AM 33 min

Kim Mayberry Joins Drs. Mabry & Lee To Discuss American Diabetes Awareness Month

Drs. Mabry and Lee talk with Kim Mayberry from Cookeville Regional Medical Center in recognition of American Diabetes Awareness Month. Kim explains the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and discusses who is most at risk, including those with pre-diabetes. She shares insight on early symptoms and non-controllable…
13 Nov 9AM 33 min

Hannah Istvanko And Tiffany Anton Discuss The Story Behind Privy Clear

Tiffany Anton chats with Hannah Istvanko, co-founder of Privy Clear, about the journey of launching a powerhouse marketing agency. When Hannah’s former colleague Sarah pitched a business idea while eight months pregnant, Hannah initially turned it down—but the second time around, something clicked. Now, the duo builds custom, data-driven marketing…
12 Nov 9AM 33 min

Gloria Vick Joins George Halford To Discuss Her Journey To Recovery Ministry

Host George Halford sits down with Gloria Vick for a conversation full of history, heart, and hope. Gloria shares stories from her adventurous life, from fishing with her father and studying at Tennessee Tech to traveling through Europe and witnessing Cookeville's dramatic growth over the decades. Now deeply involved in…
10 Nov 9AM 33 min

Connor McDonald And Ben Rodgers Discuss Being Smith County Commissioner

Ben Rodgers talks with Connor McDonald, Smith County Commissioner, about his journey in public service and what it means to serve a community with deep local roots. Connor shares how his early involvement in political campaigns led him to run for office, the challenges he faced when managing a county…
7 Nov 9AM 33 min

Melanie Hendricks Joins Drs. Mabry & Lee To Discuss Alzheimer's Awareness

Drs. Mabry and Lee talk with Melanie Hendricks from Alzheimer’s Tennessee in honor of National Alzheimer’s Month. They discuss the signs and stages of Alzheimer’s, how it differs from other forms of dementia, and what families can do to recognize early symptoms. Melanie shares her personal story and insight into…
6 Nov 9AM 32 min

Valerie Goetz Joins Tiffany Anton To Speak On Love For Native Works

Tiffany Anton sits down with Valerie Goetz of Native Works in Gainesboro, a company specializing in replica artifacts for museums and gift shops. Valerie shares how her love for museums and wood carving evolved into a business rooted in her Native American heritage, including skills like pine needle basket-making passed…
5 Nov 9AM 33 min

Allen Richardson & Jeremy Wendt Speak Wrestling & Teaching At Cookeville High School

Allen Richardson, a 2017 Cookeville High School graduate, now serves as an ISS teacher and coaches football, wrestling, and track—the same sports he played as a student. He began his path to teaching during COVID-19 while substituting at Prescott Middle School, which sparked his passion for education. Allen emphasizes time…
4 Nov 9AM 34 min

Sean Mitchell Joins George Halford To Speak On Storytelling & Being An Author

George Halford sits down with Sean Mitchell — former California Highway Patrol officer, author, and natural storyteller. From a childhood shaped by loss and resilience in Sacramento to discovering a love for radio and eventually serving in law enforcement, Sean shares the defining moments of his life with honesty and…
3 Nov 9AM 32 min

Lesile Russell Yost Joins Tiffany Anton To Discuss Ozone Café & Market

Tiffany Anton chats with Leslie Russell Yost, owner of Ozone Café & Market in Crab Orchard, TN. Leslie shares how she transformed an old gas station near Ozone Falls into a vibrant plant-based café and market, inspired by her southern roots and love of cooking. She discusses her journey from…
29 Oct 9AM 33 min

Paula Stover Joins George Halford To Speak On Overton Co. Heritage Museum & History

George Halford sits down with Paula Stover of the Overton County Heritage Museum to explore her deep-rooted connection to the region and her passion for preserving its history. A fifth-generation Overton County resident, Paula shares stories from her childhood—traveling cross-country by train as an infant during WWII, working on the…
27 Oct 9AM 32 min

Mark Farley Joins Ben Rodgers To Discuss UCDD

Ben Rodgers sits down with Mark Farley, Executive Director of the Upper Cumberland Development District. They discuss Mark’s journey into his role, the vital work UCDD does across all 14 counties, and how grant funding—over $52 million last year alone—supports local governments, small businesses, and critical programs like substance abuse…
24 Oct 9AM 32 min

Angela Rector Joins Drs. Mabry And Lee To Discuss Suicide Prevention Month

Dr. Angela Rector, a licensed professional counselor and Director of the Center for Counseling and Mental Health Services at Tennessee Tech, shares her decades of experience serving the Upper Cumberland. She reflects on her personal journey into mental health work and discusses the vital suicide prevention efforts taking place on…
23 Oct 9AM 32 min
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