Jeremy Wendt sits down with Dr. Martha Howard who is a faculty member at Tech and is a professor of Early Childhood Education. They talk all about her past, how she came into this position, the importance of early childhood education, working with young children, and more!

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George Halford sits down with Andrew Buckner, who is a young musician here in the Upper Cumberland (Monterey). They talk all about him: who he is, growing up, friends, and more. Also hear about where he is today, and where he is going!

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Ben Rodgers meets with Mayor Jeff Mason from Smith County. They talk all about updates from Smith county, events coming up, Vols football, and more!

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Tiffany Anton sits down to talk to Phillip Baker, who has been a Farm Bureau insurance agent for 33 years. He works at the branch on Willow Ave. here in Cookeville. They talk all about how he got into the game, different types of insurance, their coverages, what all is included, and more!

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Jeremy Wendt sits down with Lance Key who is the Instructional Support Specialist for Putnam County Schools. They talk all about his past, the VITAL program in Putnam County, other technology in education, and more!

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George Halford sits down with Winn Koehler, who is the founder of Operation United Hope. He also speaks with Ray Gould, who has retired from the military. Operation United Hope is a program that allows citizens to donate and help those who are in active duty, veterans, and their immediate families. Hear all about the program as well as Winn and Ray's backgrounds today!

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Ben Rodgers meets with Mayor Randy Porter. They talk all about Christmas On The Square, other events this holiday season, county happenings, and more!

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Tiffany Anton talks to John Deane who owns Honest Abe's, Wildwood Marina, Mrs. Sally's Market, Honest John's Custard, and Hair on The Square. Hear all about his past, what brought him to be an entrepreneur, the rigorous steps, fun steps, upcoming events, and more!

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Jeremy Wendt sits down with Angie Knight who is the HR Director for the Putnam County School System. They talk all about open job positions for the area, her history, how she became the HR director, and more!

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Ben Rodgers meets with Alex Garcia who is the new mayor of Monterey! They talk all about the services he has provided for the school system, info on Monterey city workings, future processes, and more!

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