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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1,385 Episodes
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Laura Canada On The Highlands Economic Partnership

Host George Halford sits down with Laura Canada who is the Vice President of Communications & Programs at the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce. They discuss all things Laura: her background, upbringing, things that have effected her life, and more! Listen to the Local Matters podcast today!
19 Feb 4PM 33 min

Trey Kerley As The Register Of Deeds For Cumberland County

Listen to host Ben Rodgers as he speaks with the register of deeds in Cumberland County, Trey Kerley. They talk all about his experience in office in the Cumberland County over the past few years, certain scams to avoid, his story in the past, other fraud issues in the register's…
7 Feb 3PM 32 min

Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham's History

During this episode with host George Halford, hear from the president of Tennessee Tech University, Phil Oldham. They talk all about his past, his family and moving different churches/states, his upbringing, current work, and more! Listen to the Local Matters podcast today!
6 Feb 6PM 33 min

Emily Jackson And Jackson Kayaks

Eric Jackson is the father of Emily Jackson, who is the guest along with Tiffany Anton in today's episode of the Local Matters podcast. Eric started the Jackson Kayaks brand, which is now widely known around our area and the country. The business began in Rock Island Tennessee, and now…
6 Feb 6PM 32 min

Cameron Sexton On Special Session Priorities

Listen to host Ben Rodgers as he joins Tennessee State Representative Cameron Sexton. They talk all about school choice, immigration, disaster relief, and transportation. These are all things that have been brought up during special session discussions with the Tennessee Legislation. Hear about Sexton's positions on these policies, as well…
6 Feb 6PM 33 min

Dr. Krystal Kennedy And Applied Behavior Analysis

This week on The Local Matters podcast - hear Dr. Krystal Kennedy from Tennessee Tech University speak with our host Jeremy Wendt on all things applied behavior analysis. Hear about her background, what led her into higher education, the work she does at Tech and their programs, and more!
27 Jan 11AM 32 min

Jordan Coonce On Extended Mountain Fitness

Jordan Coonce is the owner of Extended Mountain Fitness here in Cookeville! This week, she meets with host Tiffany Anton to talk all about how this brand new space was developed, different classes available, line dancing, self defense, and other fun events coming up. Listen to The Local Matters podcast…
22 Jan 11AM 32 min

Kevin Carter And The Beverage Business

Hear all about the ins and outs of the beverage and beer industries - while Kevin Carter tells his life story and future plans! He is joined by host George Halford in today's edition of the Local Matters podcast. Listen now!
20 Jan 2PM 33 min

Senator Paul Bailey On Updates From The State Of TN

Listen to The Local Matters today! Hear all about updates going into this New Year from the state of Tennessee - more specifically Senator Paul Bailey. He speaks with host Ben Rodgers about these topics and more.
13 Jan 2PM 24 min

Michael & Ciji England And The Exceptional Bean

Jeremy Wendt sits down with Michael and Ciji England who are the owners of The Exceptional Bean in Cookeville. They talk all about their history, how they founded The Exceptional Bean, how that facilitates education, and more! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today!
8 Jan 11AM 33 min

Jeremy Wendt & Dr. Julie Baker From Tennessee Tech

Jeremy Wendt sits down with Dr. Julie Baker who is the interim associate provost at Tennessee Tech University. They talk all about the work she has been doing at Tech, how she came into the position that she is in, her future at Tech, and more! Listen to the Local…
31 Dec 2024 10AM 32 min

Ben Rodgers & White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson

Ben Rodgers meets with the Executive of White County, Denny Wayne Robinson! They talk all about updates in the area, the work that Denny is doing for the community, and more. Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today!
20 Dec 2024 2PM 33 min

Jeremy Wendt & Dr. Derrick Edwards From TnTech

Jeremy Wendt sits down with Dr. Derrick Edwards, who works as an assistant professor in the department of Counseling & Psychology at Tennessee Tech. They talk all about how he came to this position, his favorite teacher growing up, the fire service, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters…
17 Dec 2024 12PM 32 min

George Halford & Director of Business Development Stephen Crook

George Halford sits down with Stephen Crook, who is the Director of Business Development for the State of Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. They talk all about his past, how he came into the position he is in now, his family around Cookeville, future plans, and more! Listen…
17 Dec 2024 12PM 32 min

Tiffany Anton and Shanice Anderson from DMazz Glamour Supply

Tiffany Anton sits down to talk to Shanice Anderson, who is the owner of DMazz Glamour Supply in Cookeville. Hear all about the products they offer, why the business was opened, the background of Shanice, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
17 Dec 2024 12PM 33 min

George Halford & Ball Room Dance Instructor Emily Neal

George Halford sits down with Emily Neal, who is a full time student, ball room teacher, and more! They also talk about her love for the arts, a classical education, and how that propelled her career. Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today.
9 Dec 2024 10AM 34 min

Ben Rodgers & Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster

Ben Rodgers meets with the Mayor of Cumberland County, Allen Foster! They talk all about the scholarship at Tennessee Tech in honor of Rebecca Foster, Allen's wife who passed away earlier this year. They also talk about sales tax, transfer tax, property fraud, and more! Listen to the latest Local…
9 Dec 2024 10AM 33 min

George Halford & Musician Tommy Lee

George Halford sits down with Tommy Lee, who is a musician in and around the Cookeville area. They talk all about his upbringing, what brought him into music, his influences, and more! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today.
2 Dec 2024 5PM 33 min
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