On today's Local Matters… Host Matt Swallows continues to look at the shortage of foster homes in our area. He is joined by foster home provider and parent Kim Serro along with Cheri Richards and Jennifer Watts of DCS and Lori Krauss of Harmony Family Center for the second part of their interview.

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On today's Local Matters… Dr Bob Bell sits down with Beth Gaw, Assistant Principal with Algood Elementary School to discuss her career in education, her role as administrator and the various programs they offer help to students.

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On today's Local Matters… Bob and Sandra Matthews of Overton County join Judy Duke to talk about their love and passion for making music together. Bob shares his family history of playing bluegrass and their connection to local legends.

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On today's Local Matters… Co Hosts Dwight Henry and Pastor Ron Allen look at some of the lessons you can learn travelling through the deserts we encounter in life. They offer some advice about the lesson of how to respond to those moments.

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On today's Local Matters… Sam Brooks introduces you to Thomas Corhern, coordinator and sports writer with Tennessee Tech. They discuss his choice to get into journalism, writing for the newspaper and joining the Sports Information Department.

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On today's Local Matters… Host Matt Swallows is joined by foster home provider and parent Kim Serro along with Cheri Richards and Jennifer Watts of DCS and Lori Krauss of Harmony Family Center. They discuss the growing numbers of children needing foster care, how it works, and the shortage of homes available.

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On today's Local Matters… Originally named Dixie University and called Dixie College, Tennessee Technological University has seen several changes since its beginnings. Professor Calvin Dickinson recounts some of its history with Dr. Bob Bell.

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On today's Local Matters… Glenda Nelms joins Judy Duke to talk about her time studying music education, her passion for playing music and singing, her career as a music teacher and her families time serving in a musical ministry.

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On today's Local Matters… Life happens and it’s not always the in the way you might have expected. Dwight Henry and Ron Allen continue to examine how life impacts our faith with the second half of their series on handling life’s curve balls.

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On today's Local Matters… Sam Brooks introduces you to the new head coach for Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle Baseball. Coach Justin Holmes discusses how he got his start in sports, the teams he’s been with and his passion for coaching.

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