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Jackson County hunts for their third straight win against Westmoreland Friday.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Monterey Wildcats get set to take on Red Boiling Springs in their season opener while Clay County opens region play against Jo Byrns. White County looks to go 2-0 after defeating Cumberland County. Meanwhile, Jackson County hunts for their third straight win to open the season after a dominant win over Sale Creek. DeKalb County is looking for consistency on Special Teams after two weeks of play. Hear from their head coaches and more as we talk Upper Cumberland high school football 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.

Warren County also improves to 2-0 with 48-0 blowout victory over Cannon County.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville improves to 2-0 with a 33-18 win over Livingston Academy while Upperman uses a strong third quarter to take down DeKalb County. CJ Taylor and Warren County also improve to 2-0 with a 48-0 blowout win over Cannon county. Meanwhile, Pickett County cancelled Friday night’s game against Sunbright due to COVID. Looking ahead to tonight, York Institute will take on Oneida at 5:00 Saturday night in Jamestown, and Cumberland County squares off against White County in Sparta Saturday night at 7:00. Hear from their head coaches and more as we talk Upper Cumberland high school football 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.

This week, join Governor Bill Lee in discussing school reopening & other issues.

For Governor Bill Lee, the focus over the past month has been getting young people back to learning. Whether that’s the reopening of school systems statewide, or getting college students back on campus. Using COVID cases as a simple judge, things have gone better than most would have expected. We sat down to talk school reopening and other issues with Tennessee’s first term governor.

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.

Learn about the services provided by the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership.

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Macel Ely, Executive Director of the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership. They discuss what the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership does, the various types of training and services they provide, and how they train public servants to be better leaders and members of their communities.

New episodes every Friday at 8am on News Talk 94.1.

Jackson Co beats York Institute 8-0; Livingston beats Westmoreland on the road.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. With week 1 of the high school football season in the books, we check in with the coaches to see how their teams have been handling the unique challenges that this year has brought to the season. Monterey and White County each miss the first week of the season due to COVID. The DeKalb County Tigers lose a hard fought game to CJ Taylor and the Warren County Pioneers, while Jackson County creates five turnover in an 8-0 victory over York. Livingston Academy over comes early miscues to beat Westmoreland on the road. Hear from their head coaches and more as we talk Upper Cumberland high school football 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.

Putnam County Tax Assessor Steve Pierce helps clear up the tax appraisal process

It is tax appraisal season as assessors touch every single property in the county making sure the accuracy of the information and the correct property assessment. Today we continue our understanding of how the tax assessment process works with Putnam County’s Tax Assessor Steve Pierce.

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.

Congressman John Rose discusses the CARES Act, stimulus packages, & relief funds

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Congressman John Rose, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 6th congressional district. They discuss the CARES Act, stimulus packages, Coronavirus relief funds, and get to know more about his life and career.

New episodes every Friday at 8am on News Talk 94.1.

Putnam County Tax Assessor Steve Pierce helps clear up the tax appraisal process

The tax appraisal process began in Putnam County last week. State officials helped prepare those inside Steve Pierce’s office to begin this important process. It is a process that is often misunderstood. Steve Pierce is Putnam County’s Tax Assessor.

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.

Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson discusses upcoming Labor Day weekend outdoor events.

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson. They discuss his time working in education, upcoming outdoor Labor Day weekend events in Byrdstown, the town’s relationship with county law enforcement, and more updates regarding recent events in Byrdstown.

New episodes every Friday at 8am on News Talk 94.1.

Sheriff Eddie Farris & Police Chief Greg Etheredge discuss community relations.

A recent Gallup Poll found the majority of Americans say major changes are needed to make policing better. In that same survey, some people believe that there should be greater involvement between police and community organizations. That’s our topic today as we sit down with Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris, and Livingston Police Chief Greg Etheredge – the role of community and making policing better.

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.