Local Matters

Bob Bell talks with Director of Putnam County Schools Corby King. They discuss the school year so far, how students have been continuing to adjust to school changes due to COVID-19, and the access to technology across student age levels.

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Michael Detwiler talks with Jason Yarbrough, Lead Pastor at Trinity Algood. They discuss his initial departure from Trinity Algood in 2002, what brought him back in 2020, the challenges and surprises that he encountered while coming back, and potential changes and updates coming to the Trinity Algood campus.

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Ben Rodgers sits down with President Lynn McHenry, and Vice President Larry Rodgers of the Double Springs Utility District & Board in Putnam County. They discuss the history of the board and the needs that led to its inception, how utility districts work in Putnam County, as well as addressing some of the common questions and complaints that come in to the board.

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Dr. Charles Womack talks with Michael Cooper and Katie Neal, public health educators with the Putnam County Health Department. They discuss the benefits of exercise, and offer exercise recommendations for people in the Upper Cumberland, including seniors and children.

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Tiffany Anton sits down with Jeff Brown, President of the Biz Foundry, Michael Aikens, Director of the Center For Rural Innovation at Tennessee Tech University, and Tyler Asher, Director of the Small Business Development Center. They discuss how the Local Business Resource Collective came to be, and the resources that are available for small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Upper Cumberland.

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Bob Bell sits down with Dr. Steven Frye, Director of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies at Tennessee Tech University. They discuss the goals of the Interdisciplinary Studies program, its students, community college partnerships, as well as religious studies.

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Michael Detwiler meets with Phil Adams, Director of Sales at J&S Construction in Cookeville, and Chairman of the Putnam County Election Commission. They discuss why he came to Cookeville from Texas, the projects that he has going on at J&S Construction, and the work that he does as Chairman of the Election Commission.

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Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. This week, they discuss how to increase and grow to achieve your visions in life through faith, and the lessons taught in scripture.

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Tiffany Anton meets with B.J. Sullivan, owner of the new BRIK Nutrition in Cookeville. They discuss some of the shakes that they offer, their nutritional value, and what the opening experience was like for this new business.

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Bob Bell talks with Patience Cannon, Principal of Algood Elementary School. They discuss her career in education, the adjustments and procedures the students and faculty have taken to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as how parents can stay connected with what's going on at the school.

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