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High School Playbook: Catching Up On Christmas Tournament Action

This week, we check in on Christmas tournament action across the Upper Cumberland

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Livingston Academy Boys head into the Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic Championship with a 10-0 start. Upperman Girls see success in Palm Coast, FL, and Lebanon, TN. Warren County Girls Head Coach breaks down the team’s 9-5 start to the season, and their two wins at Frank’s Christmas Shootout in Sparta. Hear from them and more as we discuss high school sports this week on The High School Playbook.

It’s High School Playbook. Saturday morning at 9 from Rock 93-7, and at 10 from Sports Radio 104.7.

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UC Outdoors: First Hike Of The New Year

TN State Parks’ Katie Wisniewski shares details on New Year’s Day hikes in TN.

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… If you’re looking to start the new year in a healthy, positive way, then a New Year’s first-day hike might be just what you need! Katie Wisniewski of Tennessee State Parks visits Upper Cumberland Outdoors this week to let you know what parks will be hosting a first-day hike. She has the info on what types of hikes will be held and how you can get involved with a first-day hike!

Powered By Outdoor Junction in Cookeville. New episodes every Saturday at 6am on Rock 93-7, 9am on 101.9/AM 920 WLIV, and Sundays at 9am on Sports Radio 104.7

 

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Today In The Upper Cumberland: National Alliance On Mental Illness

This week, we focus on mental health with NAMI’s Shirley Jennings & Mark Allison

As more and more attention is focused on mental health in our society, the work of organizations like NAMI come more into focus. The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a Cookeville branch led by Shirley Jennings, its President, and Mark Allison, Vice President of NAMI Cookeville.

Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects of interest to our community. Catch the show each Saturday morning at 6am on Rock 93-7, at 7am on 106-9 Kicks Country, at 8am on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, and 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and at 9am on 101.9/AM 920 WLIV.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, at 7:30am on Sports Radio 104.7, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sunday night at 6pm on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and 101.9/AM 920 WLIV, and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

 

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UC Outdoors: Safety Tips With Tennessee Search & Rescue

Tennessee Search & Rescue Trainer Shane Petty offers tips to keep you safe outdoors

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… If you were to get lost overnight in the woods or maybe out on the water, would you know what to do? Tennessee Search & Rescue trainer Shane Petty joins Upper Cumberland Outdoors this week to share some helpful tips! What are the 10 essentials you need before going out on a trip? What should you be equipped with before heading out? When should you put together your pre-trip plan? Shane has these answers and more!

Powered By Outdoor Junction in Cookeville. New episodes every Saturday at 6am on Rock 93-7, 9am on 101.9/AM 920 WLIV, and Sundays at 9am on Sports Radio 104.7

 

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High School Playbook: Upperman Boys Get Big District Win In OT

Upperman boys take down White Co in overtime; Cookeville sweeps York Institute.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville sweeps York Institute in non-district play. Stone Memorial boys escape with a win over their rival. Hear from them and more as we discuss high school sports this week on The High School Playbook.

It’s High School Playbook. Saturday morning at 9 from Rock 93-7, and at 10 from Sports Radio 104.7.

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Today In The Upper Cumberland: Childhood Poverty

Sycamore Institute’s Sarah Henderson & Mandy Pellegrin discuss childhood poverty

The Sycamore Institute has released its annual report on child well-being in the state of Tennessee. It paints a better picture, however, it’s important to note there’s still much work to be done. And second, the data is several years old, meaning the effect of COVID, and the effect of the current inflation bout, are not included in this child well-being report. Sarah Henderson is a Senior Policy Analyst for The Sycamore Institute, Mandy Pellegrin is Deputy Director.

Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects of interest to our community. Catch the show each Saturday morning at 6am on Rock 93-7, at 7am on 106-9 Kicks Country, at 8am on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, and 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and at 9am on 101.9/AM 920 WLIV.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, at 7:30am on Sports Radio 104.7, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sunday night at 6pm on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and 101.9/AM 920 WLIV, and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

 

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UC Outdoors: Duck Hunting In Tennessee

Duck hunting enthusiast Blake Shepherd discusses everything you need to know.

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Duck hunting is a highly popular outdoor activity in Tennessee! What do you need to know before heading out on a duck hunt? Blake Shepherd, Tennessee Tech wildlife student and duck hunting enthusiast, joins Upper Cumberland Outdoors this week to give you all the insight. How do you best prepare for the hunt? What kind of gear do you need? Do you need special licensing to hunt ducks? Blake answers these questions and more, this week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors!

Powered By Outdoor Junction in Cookeville. New episodes every Saturday at 6am on Rock 93-7, 9am on 101.9/AM 920 WLIV, and Sundays at 9am on Sports Radio 104.7

 

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High School Playbook: Teams Get Set For Early District Games

This week – Monterey boys coach Lynus Martin snags win number 300 of his career.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Livingston Academy girls are off to a great start. The Clay County boys finally have their full roster to be utilized. Hear from them and more as we discuss high school sports this week on The High School Playbook.

It’s High School Playbook. Saturday morning at 9 from Rock 93-7, and at 10 from Sports Radio 104.7.

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Today In The Upper Cumberland: Blood Assurance

Blood Assurance’s Max Wintiz discusses the challenges of donating post-COVID.

In the season of giving, we examine how giving has changed in the wake of COVID. Just this week, Blood Assurance put out an urgent request for healthy donors with so many cases of flu in our midst. It represents the increasingly difficult job of getting people to give blood, according to Blood Assurance’s Max Wintiz.

Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects of interest to our community. Catch the show each Saturday morning at 6am on Rock 93-7, at 7am on 106-9 Kicks Country, at 8am on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, and 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and at 9am on 101.9/AM 920 WLIV.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, at 7:30am on Sports Radio 104.7, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sunday night at 6pm on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and 101.9/AM 920 WLIV, and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

 

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UC Outdoors: Winterizing Your Boat With Mark Oakley

Find out how to keep your boat safe during the winter months with Mark Oakley.

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… You’ve had your fun taking the boat out over the summer and fall months, and you even managed to squeeze one last ride in before the winter. But what do you do now? Local boating expert Mark Oakley tackles the topic of winterizing your boat to keep it safe during the winter months. What’s the difference in care between a boat with an outboard motor, and an inboard motor? How do you keep your boat safe from critters while it’s put away? And how can you get your boat as clean and maintained as possible before putting it up for the winter? Find out these answers and more, this week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors!

Powered By Outdoor Junction in Cookeville. New episodes every Saturday at 6am on Rock 93-7, 9am on 101.9/AM 920 WLIV, and Sundays at 9am on Sports Radio 104.7

 

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