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Putnam Co Director of Schools Corby King discusses learning loss caused by COVID

As the state legislature prepared for a special session on education, figures about learning loss came forward. For example, Tennessee third graders – a 50% drop in reading, a projected 65% drop in math proficiency with COVID one of the main reasons. But what do the numbers really mean? Is the data there to show that kind of learning loss? Putnam County’s Director of Schools is Corby King.

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.

Stone Memorial Lady Panthers dominate defensively in 69-39 win over Cookeville.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. White County prepares for Senior Night. Pickett County battles through adversity to finish the regular season. Jackson County boys earn a big district win over Pickett County. Stone Memorial dominates defensively in win over Cookeville. 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.

DeKalb County sweeps Cannon County; York turns their attention to Livingston.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. White County splits a doubleheader with Cookeville. DeKalb County sweeps Cannon County. Stone Memorial’s boys look to overcome slow spells on offense. York Institute turns it’s attention to Livingston Academy. 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.

She seems to know everyone but just how well do you know Cookeville’s Judy Duke?

She’s one of those people who just knows everybody, and learns from everybody. And yet, what do you know about the Upper Cumberland’s Judy Duke, or her alter ego? We sit down with the Cookeville native.

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.

Upperman Lady Bees take down York Institute; DeKalb County Falls to Watertown.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Upperman Lady Bees take down York. DeKalb County falls to Watertown. Clay County earns district win over Jackson County. White County splits their meetings with Warren County. 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.

Stone Memorial wins over White Co; Jackson Co looks to improve district standing

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Livingston Academy Lady Wildcats win their third straight game. Stone Memorial takes down White County in Crossville. Cumberland County prepares for Marion County. Jackson County looks to improve District Standing. 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.

Park Director Jacob Young shares what’s new and upcoming at Fall Creek Falls.

It has been an interesting year for Fall Creek Falls, one of the treasures of the Upper Cumberland. One of the the treasures, quite frankly, of the state of Tennessee. New and exciting things happening, COVID-19, and yet, it has been one of the busiest places in the state. Jacob Young is the Fall Creek Falls Park 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 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.

A five-point deficit doesn’t stop Upperman from taking down Livingston Academy.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Warren County Pioneers earn a tough win at Cookeville. Clay County and White County each produce dominant wins. Upperman overcomes five-point deficit to take down Livingston Academy. Van Buren wins their 11th game in a row. 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.

Clarkrange takes down Pickett County in a battle of district 6-A heavyweights.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Upperman defeats Macon County for the first time in two seasons. Cookeville and Stone Memorial split a doubleheader. White County wins despite an injury to Grant Slatten. Clarkrange takes down Pickett County in a battle of district 6-A heavyweights. 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.

Dr. Penny Schwinn discusses reading proficiency issues brought by the pandemic.

Monday, the General Assembly will begin a special session on education. Specifically, issues facing education as a result of COVID-19. One of those is reading – an estimated 50% drop in reading proficiency among Tennessee students since the beginning of the pandemic. But the problem goes much deeper than that. We look at reading and Tennessee’s young people with State Education Commissioner Dr. Penny Schwinn.

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.