Local Matters

Buddy Pearson sits down with Putnam County School System tutors Christy Campbell and Angie Robinson. They discuss how they became tutors, how tutors effect children, the growth of children, and more!

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Ben Rodgers sits down with Cookeville City Mayor Laurin Wheaton. They talk about updates in city council, budget committee, being proactive, and more! Also hear about two new fire stations being built through the capital projects fund, as well as new garbage trucks, etc..

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Buddy Pearson sits down with Sycamore elementary school principal Deborah Robbins, and Cane Creek elementary school principal Kathy Koughan. They discuss their previous work in schools, and how their acceptance of the positions came to light.

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George Halford sits down with Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes. They talk about his life story, previous work, current work, and more! Hear about current developments in Livingston and upcoming events.

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Sam Brooks talks with Greg Bibb about his life story, siblings, work history, playing ball, and coaching! Hear everything you need to know about what it takes to coach high school basketball, through the perspective of Greg Bibb.

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Sam Brooks talks with former Tennessee Tech University Golden Eagle Football all-star Thomas Squires. They discuss his background and upbringing in eastern North Carolina, advice for young student athletes, especially those who might be getting key playing time early in high school, as well as the coaching staff at TTU while he was there, and what he remembers most about them.

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Sam Brooks talks with Upperman Baseball Head Coach Wes Shanks. They discuss what it was like growing up in Baxter for him, what it means to him to be a part of Upperman's athletic program and its traditions as an alumnus of the school, as well as how important the community in Baxter is for Upperman Athletics.

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Ben Rodgers sits down with Mayor Randy Porter. They discuss all things budgeting: Porter's 5 year plans, his surveying of department heads, capital projects lists, and more!

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Ben Rodgers sits down with the community development planner, Meagan Reagan, from the Upper Cumberland Development District. They talk about her past, the work that she does for the community, and more!

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Ben Rodgers meets again with Steve Pierce, Property Assessor for Putnam County. This week, they discuss the county government, what is happening in our legislation, and how that effects the people.

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