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Today In The Upper Cumberland: Exploring Dyslexia With Members From The International Dyslexia Association

Michelle Richter, Samantha Gesel from Vanderbilt University, and Alexis Boucher from The University of Tennessee discuss common misconceptions of Dyslexia, it’s implications, troubles, the future, and more.

The most common learning disability in children… about 1 in 10 people are dealing with Dyslexia. That’s more than 40 million U.S. adults, but only about 2 million know that they have it.

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: High School Bass Fishing with Brayden Huddleston and Barrett Newton

Hear from two students that play on the Upperman High School bass fishing team!

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre talks with Brayden Huddleston and Barrett Newton about bass fishing as a high school sport, what it takes to make the team, and more!

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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UC Outdoors: Katie Wisniewski on Programs for Children This Summer

Learn all about opportunities for children provided by Tennessee State Parks and rangers across Middle Tennessee!

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre talks with Katie Wisniewski about how TN State Parks offer several summer camps for children to enjoy during their break. Katie discusses each one and how families can take advantage of seasonal interpretive ranger activities and programs in state parks across Middle Tennessee.

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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UC Outdoors: Mike Beaty on Season Change and Hunting

Hear from Lt. Mike Beaty on the end of turkey hunting season, a change in regulations, and the boating season ahead.

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre talks with Lt. Mike Beaty on changing regulations for turkey hunting, the changing of the seasons, and more. Pick up info on deer hunting as well, and an antler bag limit of two.

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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UC Outdoors: Boating Season With Joseph Trapp

Learn all about boating safety from Joseph Trapp, from the U.S. Coast Guard auxiliary. Part of the team that inspects boats and protects citizens on the water.

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre talks with Joseph Trapp about the boating season, safety items, the U.S. Coast Guard, and more. Life jacket, engine, and fire extinguisher checks are among the services that the Coast Guard provides for boaters.

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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UC Outdoors: Garden Prep With Wayne Key

Wayne Key answers all of the questions regarding agriculture, plants, gardening, and more!

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre talks with Wayne Key from UT’s agriculture extension office, about what he does and tips for gardening. Weather changes during the Spring and the extension office can help interpret research information and provide that to Putnam County.

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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UC Outdoors: Spring Season and Bear Interactions

It’s spring and bears are on the move! Here’s what you should do if you encounter one.

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre talks with Casey Mullen, a regional biologist with the TWRA. What to do during an interaction with a bear, how to stay safe, and best practices.

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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UC Outdoors: Mark Oakley on De-Winterizing Camping Gear

Everything you need to know in order to prepare for a successful camping season!

This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre talks with Mark Oakley, a camping extraordinaire who has been on the show previously. Things to check to ensure safety, and to have the best camping trip possible. How to conduct preventative maintenance and prepare for a great season!

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: Inside The Baxter Senior Center

Tom Bittle discusses the improvements being made to the Baxter senior center, and how they can better serve the needs of our seniors.

Growing use, growing need inside the Baxter senior center. We continue our focus on the rebranding of senior centers in our community. Today, we hear from Tom Bittle, the assistant director of the senior center in Baxter on exercise classes, wellness activities, recreation, and more about what happens inside.

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: An Introduction To The TEIS Bridges Program

Martha Howard and Adrianne Pennington, executive director and director of the Bridges program, discuss the services available under the TEIS program in Tennessee, and how families can take advantage of the program themselves.

An early intervention, inside the Upper Cumberland’s Bridges program. The Bridges early intervention resource agency was established in 2016, and it’s there to help children with special needs in their earliest days. More importantly, the program provides a resource for families.

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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