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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.

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!

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Jackson County boys holds off Red Boiling Springs at home in a close matchup.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. White County topples Upperman in Sparta ending the Lady Bees 25-game win streak. Dekalb Co. hits a buzzer beater on the road to move past Stone Memorial. Van Buren County hands Monterey boys their first loss of the season.

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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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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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.

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

This week – York Institute Dragonettes are ready to get back to the Glass House.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Clarkrange boys are ready for year two under coach McElvain. The Pickett County Bobcats revamp their style. 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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Lincoln Davis reflects on being a politician, and the state of Washington, D.C.

His tenure as Byrdstown Mayor led to the State House. That led to the House in Washington. Lincoln Davis reflects on his career as a politician, what he tried to achieve, and he looks at the current situation in Washington, D.C. – what could be done to fix the gridlock. We continue our conversation with the Upper Cumberland’s Lincoln Davis.

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.

BuckMaxx Outdoors owner Josh Logan offers advice on going out and hunting deer.

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… You’ve shot that prized buck… what do you do next? Josh Logan, owner of BuckMaxx Outdoors, joins Upper Cumberland Outdoors this week to talk about what happens if your deer doesn’t fall when you first shoot it. What’s the best way to track your deer? What are the signs you need to look for? What gear is essential to help find your deer? 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

The Stone Memorial boys, and the DeKalb County girls are both off to hot starts.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Warren County girls learn to play with a target on their back. Cumberland County girls face some tough competition to start the year. 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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