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High School Playbook: Clarkrange, White Co Search For Answers After Slow Starts

Monterey Softball pleased with current standings; leaders step up for DeKalb Co.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Clarkrange and White County search for answers after slow starts. Monterey Softball is pleased with their current place in district standings. Leaders begin stepping up for DeKalb Softball. Hear from their head coaches and more as we talk Upper Cumberland high school sports on this week’s High School Playbook.

Join us every Wednesday 6pm on News Talk 94.1 for high school sports talk on the High School Playbook.

 

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Today In The Upper Cumberland: Cumberland County Playhouse Pt 2

Continue to learn about the Cumberland County Playhouse with CEO Bryce McDonald.

The Cumberland County Playhouse season resumes this weekend with Clue on stage. If you loved the game as a kid, or you love the movie as an adult, you’ll love the performance of Clue. Bryce McDonald is CEO of the Cumberland County Playhouse. After a year that was interrupted by COVID-19, the Playhouse is looking for things to be a little more normal this year continuing the Broadway tradition of the Playhouse. Today, we continue our conversation with Bryce McDonald.

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 6 on Rock 93-7, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9 and 106-9 Kicks Country.

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, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, and Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

 

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High School Playbook: Upperman Softball Off To A Solid Start

Clarkrange battles inclement weather early on; Warren Co excited for new season.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Upperman Softball gets off to a solid start. Clarkrange battles inclement weather early on. Pickett County gets on track in win over Jackson County. Warren County is excited for the new season. Hear from their head coaches and more as we talk Upper Cumberland high school sports on this week’s High School Playbook.

Join us every Wednesday 6pm on News Talk 94.1 for high school sports talk on the High School Playbook.

 

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Today In The Upper Cumberland: Cumberland County Playhouse

Go behind the curtain, and learn more about the Cumberland County Playhouse.

This week, the Cumberland County Playhouse will begin its 2021 spring season with Clue on stage. It has been a difficult 12 months for Cumberland County Playhouse – affected as so many have been by COVID-19. But just as it has throughout its history, the Cumberland County Playhouse keeps fighting. Leading the team – producing director CEO, Bryce McDonald.

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 6 on Rock 93-7, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9 and 106-9 Kicks Country.

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, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, and Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

 

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High School Playbook: Spring Sports Underway Across The Upper Cumberland

York softball battles an early injury; Cookeville softball ready for 2021 season

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Clay County basketball prepares for community celebration. York softball battles an early injury bug. Cookeville softball is ready to show what they can do in 2021. Spring Sports get rolling in the Upper Cumberland. Hear from their head coaches and more as we talk Upper Cumberland high school sports on this week’s High School Playbook.

Join us every Wednesday 6pm on News Talk 94.1 for high school sports talk on the High School Playbook.

 

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Today In The Upper Cumberland: Addressing Reading & Learning Loss

This week, we address the issues of reading and learning loss caused by COVID-19

Upper Cumberland counties are announcing plans for summer schools – these put in place by the legislature, and the Bill Lee administration to try to help with learning loss created by COVID-19. But just how severe is that learning loss, and are reading problems that the governor and legislature have talked about something that goes deeper than just COVID-19? Melissa Savage, Cindy Langford, and Donnie Holman join us to discuss.

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 6 on Rock 93-7, 106-9 Kicks Country, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.

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, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, and Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

 

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High School Playbook: Clay, Pickett Co Advance To State Semifinals

Warren Co’s Grant Swallows discusses the Blue Cross Bowl moving to Chattanooga.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Pickett County takes down Cosby behind a big effort from the Amonett Brothers. Strong Leads Clay County over Madison Magnet. Fish details his expectations for DeKalb Softball. Warren County’s Grant Swallows talks about the TSSAA’s decision to move the Blue Cross Bowls from Cookeville to Chattanooga. Hear from their head coaches and more as we talk Upper Cumberland high school basketball on this week’s High School Playbook.

Join us every Saturday morning for high school football talk. It’s High School Playbook. Saturday morning at 9 from Rock 93-7, and preview Friday night’s games every Wednesday 6pm on News Talk 94.1.

 

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Today In The Upper Cumberland: State Parks In The Upper Cumberland

Learn about the Upper Cumberland’s state parks, their histories, and activities.

The past week has reminded us that spring is almost here. It’s been a beautiful week across the Upper Cumberland – a chance to get out and enjoy some of our state parks including Standing Stone State Park, and Rock Island. Both have seen record attendance over the last year as people tried to find a place go get away from COVID. Chris Cole heads up the team as Standing Stone State Park; Damon Graham at Rock Island State Park.

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 6 on Rock 93-7, 106-9 Kicks Country, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.

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, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, and Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

 

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High School Playbook: Pickett Co Heads To State Tournament For First Time In 16 Years

White Co & York Institute reflect on their seasons, and on their new districts.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Pickett County heads back to the State Tournament for the first time in 16 years. Upperman and Clay return to State after its cancellation last season. White County and York Institute look back on their seasons and ahead to their new districts. Hear from their head coaches and more as we talk Upper Cumberland high school basketball on this week’s High School Playbook.

Join us every Saturday morning for high school football talk. It’s High School Playbook. Saturday morning at 9 from Rock 93-7, and preview Friday night’s games every Wednesday 6pm on News Talk 94.1.

 

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Today In The Upper Cumberland Extra: CODE

Learn about TTU group CODE and their recent conversation with state legislatures

This week, a group of Tennessee Tech student athletes asked a group of Tennessee legislatures to sit down and discuss a recent letter about the national anthem and protest. The Legislatures asked the heads of the state universities to stop the protest. The Tennessee Tech group named CODE wants to better understand why. The group is made up of student athletes across campus – Dane Quest, Jamal Thompson, and Ezra Pinzur are parts of CODE.

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 6 on Rock 93-7, 106-9 Kicks Country, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.

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, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, and Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

 

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