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UC Outdoors: Tennessee Tech University’s Wildlife Society

Learn about the Tennessee Tech University Wildlife Society with Brittany Keeton.

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre sits down with Tennessee Tech University Wildlife Society’s Brittany Keeton. Together they discuss what the TTU Wildlife Society is and what they do, the yearly competition that TTU participates in alongside other four-year universities throughout the southeast, as well as their Beast Week fundraiser, and what kind of exotic dishes may be featured at the event.

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: Road Infrastructure

Putnam County’s Randy Jones discusses county infrastructure, and county roads.

The state released a report this week that Tennessee needs some 62.9 billion dollars in public infrastructure improvements during the next 5 years. The biggest areas of increase – transportation. Much of that has to do with growth, and growing costs. In Putnam County, Randy Jones is responsible for the county roads, but so many residents aren’t exactly sure what he’s responsible for.

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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Today In The Upper Cumberland: L.B.J.& C. Head Start

Go inside and learn more about L.B.J.& C. Head Start with Director Penny Meadows

One of the biggest issues facing job seekers across the Upper Cumberland right now is a lack of childcare. Many daycares are reporting extensive waiting lists; to the point that UCHRA has stepped in trying to help expand childcare across our region. Also working to fill that need, is Head Start. Today, we take you inside L.B.J.& C. Head Start with its Director Penny Meadows.

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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High School Playbook: The 2022-23 Basketball Regular Season Comes To A Close

We check in with schools across the UC as the 2022-23 Basketball Season closes.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. As the 2022-23 High School Basketball Regular Season comes to a close, the Livingston Academy Lady Wildcats, and the Upperman Lady Bees tie for the District 7-3A Regular Season Championship. Jackson County and York Institute also tie for the District 5-2A boys’ crown; while the Warren County Pioneers roll to the District 6-4A title. 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: Upper Cumberland Electric & Infrastructure

Take a look inside the issue of infrastructure with Upper Cumberland Electric.

Much talk across our nation over the last several years about our aging infrastructure. Everything from roads to bridges, water and sewer pipes, and our electrical system. Today we go inside Upper Cumberland Electric – one of the biggest providers in our region.

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: Introduction To Walleye Fishing In The Upper Cumberland

Outoorsman Johnathon Connor offers an introduction to walleye fishing in the UC.

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre sits down with avid outdoorsman and walleye fisher, Johnathon Connor. Together they discuss his background, how he got into the sport of walleye fishing, an overview of the basic equipment needed, what some of his favorite spots to fish walleye are across the Upper Cumberland, his favorite ways to prepare walleye to eat after catching, as well as some of his favorite fishing stories and memories with his family.

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: Vivian Walker & Homeless Advocacy

This week, learn about Homeless Advocacy for Rural Tennessee with Vivian Walker.

This week, volunteers canvas the Upper Cumberland trying to figure out just how many people are homeless in our region. Vivian Walker is one of those who led that work. She is a Homeless Programs Advocate for the Homeless Advocacy for Rural Tennessee Group, or HART.

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: Mountain Biking In The Upper Cumberland

Learn all about mountain biking in the Upper Cumberland with expert Thad Hoffman

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre sits down with Caney Fork Cycles’ Thad Hoffman to discuss mountain biking in the Upper Cumberland. Together they discuss Thad’s background and his history with the sport and hobby of mountain biking, some of the various locales across the Upper Cumberland that are perfect for the sport, as well as how to become involved with the Upper Cumberland Southern Off Road Bicycle Association, and when they typically meet up each week.

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: Stone Memorial Boys Finding Stride

Cumberland Co prepares for tough stretch; Clay Co girls wrap up regular season.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Clay County girls have wrapped up the regular season title in 7-A. Cumberland County prepares for a tough stretch of games. 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: Airport Infrastructure

Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Director Dean Selby discusses infrastructure.

Infrastructure – it’s something we deal with everyday. Whether it’s roads, whether it’s the power plant, whether it’s waterlines. And there’s growing concern across the United States about the shape of our infrastructure. Money being put in place to try to expand, and improve infrastructure, much of it aging. One part of infrastructure is airports. Dean Selby directs the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport, and he joins us to talk about that.

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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