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News Talk 94.1

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Education, Sports, Faith & Everything In Between Originating from News Talk 94.1 the show deals with community issues and interests that affect listeners closer to home. With topics from major events across the nation and how they impact our area to interesting people and figures from across the Upper Cumberland. Local Matters is where local, matters. Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday.
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Local Matters by Janice Allen Jackson

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Local and state governments, though often overshadowed by federal government, have tremendous impact on our quality of life. This podcast provides a valuable service by educating people on how to improve their own quality of life through civic engagement. Various organizations encourage residents to register and vote, but it does not appear that anyone is showing voters how to make good decisions when they do. It feels akin to hiring someone for a job without reviewing the job description. L ...
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Local News Matters

Tim Regan-Porter

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Local News Matters highlights the interesting and innovative work of local newsrooms – as well as the crucial questions they face – as they endeavor to evolve their organizations to produce more meaningful journalism, to better serve their communities and to enhance their organization’s financial sustainability for long-term results. Hosted by Tim Regan-Porter, CEO of the Colorado Press Association, Local News Matters features guests from newsrooms and support organizations across the U.S. i ...
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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! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today. News Talk 94.1…
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Host Janice Allen Jackson discusses the who, what, and why behind our November 5, 2024 elections results. She discusses winners and losers in the Richmond County Board of Education Districts 4, 5, 8, and 10. She also discusses the Education SPLOST. Finally, she gives her analysis of why Donald Trump will be our 47th president.…
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Teri Finneman, Nick Mathews and Pat Ferrucci, authors of Reviving Rural News: Finding a Sustainable Future for Community Journalism, explore the unique challenges facing rural newspapers in the wake of the local news industry's financial crisis. They discuss their yearlong experiment with a Kansas newspaper, offering insights into how small communi…
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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! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today. News Talk 94.1Bởi George Halford, Buddy Pearson, Tiffany Anton, Sam Brooks, Ben Rodgers
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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! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today. News Talk 94.1Bởi George Halford, Buddy Pearson, Tiffany Anton, Sam Brooks, Ben Rodgers
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Meet the men and women across the Upper Cumberland that want to serve you! Tune in to hear from Ken Yager running for Senate District 12, Daniel Hawthorne running for House district 40, Ryan Williams for House district 42, Matt Adcock for Dekalb Referendum, and JH Graham for Crossville city council! Missed yesterday's edition of Meet The Candidates…
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Meet the men and women across the Upper Cumberland that want to serve you! Tune in to hear from Wayne Steele running for Senate district 16, Cam Sexton running for House district 25, Ed Butler House district 41, and Kristopher Cole for Crossville city council. Listen live at noon Wednesday on News Talk 94.1! News Talk 94.1…
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Jeremy Wendt sits down with Dr. Derek Potter who is the director of TnTech's Oakley STEM center, and who is also an assistant professor of exercise science. They talk all about how the STEM center is making an impact on our community, how Derek became the director, upcoming events, how to get involved, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters P…
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George Halford sits down with Jeff Jones, who is the county attorney for Putnam County. Hear all about his past, his family, the extent of his stay in Cookeville, all of the work he has done for the city, his future plans, and more! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today. News Talk 94.1Bởi George Halford, Buddy Pearson, Tiffany Anton, Sam Brooks, Ben Rodgers
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Ben Rodgers meets with Katelyn Steakley who is the executive director of the Putnam Education Partnership. They talk all about how the foundation impacts the community around us, our kids, and our future. They also talk about different fundraising efforts and student sponsors, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today. News Talk 94…
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Rev. Dr. Barbara Brehon founded Favored by the Father Ministries, hosts the Unboxed on Purpose Podcast, and focuses her Christian education efforts on building true intimacy with God. She has authored three books. We discuss her ministry but, more significantly, what it has meant to be a woman preacher. Dr. Brehon's website: https://www.favoredbyth…
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Nic Dawes, executive director of THE CITY, discusses the vital role nonprofit journalism plays in New York’s shrinking local news ecosystem. He explains how his organization fills coverage gaps left by retrenching legacy media, focusing on investigative reporting and service journalism to meet the needs of New Yorkers across all boroughs. Dawes als…
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George Halford sits down with Dwight Henry, who was the former Mayor, State Representative, Chamber Seat, and more. He is an amazing community and regional leader and on this episode you can hear all about his values, who he is, his family, what's going on, and more! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today. News Talk 94.1…
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William Harris, Republican Candidate for Georgia State House District 126, joins Local Matters to discuss his platform, accomplishments, and why we should trust him to represent the district. I also cover the latest court decision related to rules set forth by the Georgia State Election Board.DISCLAIMER: Local Matters Podcast Host Janice Allen Jack…
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Ben Rodgers meets with Robert Owens who is the Senior Executive For Access And Community Outreach at Tennessee Tech. They talk all about the capital projects at Tech including the new athletic performance center and stadium, the recently opened Ashraf Engineering building, upcoming projects, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast toda…
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Allison Taylor Levine, founder and CEO of the Local Journalism Initiative, shares her insights into building a nonprofit collaborative newsroom and the importance of local news to democracy. She discusses the challenges of launching the initiative in Delaware, from creating internship programs to fostering collaboration among local newsrooms. Levin…
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This is an essential episode to make sure Georgia voters are ready! We discuss how previous severe weather events have affected voter turnout, why Georgia is so important to presidential candidates, and how to find out what is on your ballot. We also review proposed state constitutional amendments, a statewide referendum, and the Educational 1% sal…
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George Halford sits down with a professor of music at Tennessee Tech, Eric Harris. He is also the director of the new Live Audio Engineering Program at the school. They talk about this new program, as well as his background and how he found himself in this position. Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today. News Talk 94.1…
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Ben Rodgers meets with Rafferty Cleary who is the Cultural Administrator of Monterey! They talk about the work he does with the Mayor, tourism and economic development, community events, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today. News Talk 94.1Bởi George Halford, Buddy Pearson, Tiffany Anton, Sam Brooks, Ben Rodgers
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Tiffany Anton talks to Shawn Simono who is the owner of Fire & Ice Cryo Med Spa, as well as the S'irene Head Spa here in Cookeville. They discuss the ins and outs of her business, why she has opened another, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today. News Talk 94.1Bởi George Halford, Buddy Pearson, Tiffany Anton, Sam Brooks, Ben Rodgers
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Crystal Good, founder and publisher of Black by God | The West Virginian, discusses her journey from poet and advocate to media entrepreneur, building a publication that centers on Black voices and stories in Central Appalachia. She shares her approach to rural journalism, blending reported news, features, and community writing to serve a populatio…
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Lee Blitch and Samantha Valentine join the Local Matters family to share their thoughts on issues confronting our school system. They also tell us about their community involvement and platforms and why they believe they deserve your vote. If you live in Districts 3, 6, 7, and 8, you are in Super District 10. DISCLAIMER: Local Matters Podcast Host …
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George Halford sits down with the guitar professor at Tennessee Tech, Doc Stone. He has played about 1600 spots at the Grand Ol Opry. Hear all about who he is, where he came from, where he's at now, and more! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today. News Talk 94.1Bởi George Halford, Buddy Pearson, Tiffany Anton, Sam Brooks, Ben Rodgers
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Lisa Snowden, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Baltimore Beat, shares her journey from being a reporter to running a Black-led newsroom dedicated to covering Baltimore’s diverse communities. She discusses the challenges and opportunities of sustaining a nonprofit news outlet, supported by a seven-figure donation that helped stabilize the Beat afte…
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Buddy Pearson sits down with the new principals at Sycamore and Cane Creek Elementary. They talk all about how things will change now that they are in these positions, why the previous principals stepped down, upcoming events, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today. News Talk 94.1…
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Dr. Onnie Poe and Mary Jane Abbott join the Local Matters family to share their thoughts on issues confronting our school system. They also tell us about their community involvement and why they believe they deserve your vote.Dr. Onnie PoeWebsite:drpoeforeducation.orgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onniepoe-fillinginthegaps/FB: https://www.fa…
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George Halford sits down with the owner of Outdoor Experience, Heather Call! They talk all about her upbringing in Spring Hill, how she got into the local business scene, updates with The Outdoor Experience, and more! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today. News Talk 94.1Bởi George Halford, Buddy Pearson, Tiffany Anton, Sam Brooks, Ben Rodgers
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Ben Rodgers meets with the Director of Program Development and Engagement at the College of Business at Tennessee Tech. They discuss her background, how she came to this position, everything she does for the College of Business, upcoming events, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today. News Talk 94.1…
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Monique Braswell, Christopher Mulliens, and AK Hasan join the Local Matters family to share their thoughts on issues confronting our school system. They also tell us about their community involvement, and why they believe they deserve your vote.Monique FB: https://www.facebook.com/monique.braswell.5Cell#: 7063994343Christopher Mulliens Campaign FB:…
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Karen Rundlet, CEO and executive director of the Institute for Nonprofit News (INN), discusses the increasing importance of philanthropy in sustaining local journalism. She shares insights from her time at Knight Foundation, where she helped launch initiatives like NewsMatch and Press Forward, and explores how nonprofit newsrooms can diversify reve…
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Tiffany Anton talks to Caleb Looper who is a former HVAC worker who know owns a detailing business! They talk all about how the business venture came to fruition, his interest in music and performing, the future of Looper detailing, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today. News Talk 94.1…
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Shontae Boyd and Reginald Forrest join the Local Matters family to share their thoughts on issues confronting our school system. They also tell us about their community involvement and why they believe they deserve your vote.DISCLAIMER: Local Matters Podcast Host Janice Allen Jackson is speaking only for herself. Her thoughts, views, and opinions r…
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George Halford sits down with Dr. Troy Smith from TnTech University. He works in the history department at tech, and he teaches several Native American courses. In this episode they discuss their backgrounds, Native American interests and clubs, and more! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today. News Talk 94.1…
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Jim Brady, vice president of journalism at Knight Foundation, shares his insights into the current state of local journalism and the quest for sustainability. He discusses Press Forward, a $500 million-plus national initiative aimed at supporting local news. Drawing on his extensive experience in digital media, Jim reflects on the challenges and op…
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Host Janice Allen Jackson reviews what is on Richmond County ballots and the deadline for registering to vote. She also discusses the controversy created by the Georgia State Board of Elections when they announced changes in absentee ballot rules.To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us page:www.Jani…
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George Halford sits down with Tank Stone, who has his hands in multiple businesses across the nation. Some of them include pharmacies, others are diabetic shoe companies and more. Hear also about some of the work he wants to do locally with faith based companies across the UC. Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today. News Talk 94.1…
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Candice Fortman, former executive director of Outlier Media, shares her journey transforming local journalism in Detroit. She reflects on the innovative service journalism model she helped build, which focuses on filling critical information gaps for underserved communities. Candice discusses how Outlier evolved from a scrappy startup into a well-r…
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Dr. Jovonni Spinner offers insight into her work focused on diminishing the impact of chronic disease among people of color and ensuring that healthcare providers are prepared to interact with and serve them culturally and competently. We touch on the social determinants of health, health disparities, and the evolution of public health.Beacon Publi…
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Tiffany Anton talks to Anna Dunn who is the owner of Easy Tiger coffee roasting, and Soulcraft Coffee and who also works as a realtor for Highlands Real Estate. They talk all about her story, what brought them to the location they are in today, the second Soulcraft Coffee building, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today. News Ta…
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Buddy Pearson sits down with the Headmaster of Highland Rim Academy, Nick Duncan. They discuss the processes of HRA, what the day to day looks like of their school, how the Lord works in their education, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today. News Talk 94.1Bởi George Halford, Buddy Pearson, Tiffany Anton, Sam Brooks, Ben Rodgers
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Jean Friedman-Rudovsky, executive director of Resolve Philly, delves into the evolution of the nonprofit newsroom and its mission to address the information needs of underserved communities in Philadelphia. She discusses the critical role of equity in journalism, sharing how Resolve Philly has integrated this principle into both its internal practi…
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Ed Lowery, Richmond County Board of Education Trustee representing District 6, joins Local Matters to discuss his first year in office. We discuss what he gets the most complaints about, changes affecting our schools, and what parents and other family members can do to help our children succeed in school.DISCLAIMER: Local Matters Podcast Host Janic…
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Tiffany Anton talks to Billie Davis who represents Canoe The Caney, JBeez Watercraft, and Upper Cumberland Tourism! They talk all about tourism in the Upper Cumberland, the work that she does to stim tourism in certain areas, upcoming events, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today. News Talk 94.1…
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Buddy Pearson sits down with the Putnam County Supervisor for Professional Development and Licensure, and Alma Anderson who is the principal at Avery Trace. First up, hear about the Grow Your Own program that will help teachers with development and licenses. Also check in with Alma Anderson on current events at Avery Trace! Listen to the latest Loc…
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