Local Matters

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 the majority of professional Kayak racers started with a Jackson Kayak.

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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 as Ben Rodgers'.

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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! News Talk 94.1

Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today! This episode is about the recent closing announcement of the Purdue plant located in Monterey. Here about normal procedure, what this means for our community, the process moving forward, job postings, and more! News Talk 94.1

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.

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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! News Talk 94.1

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. News Talk 94.1

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!

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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!

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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.

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