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Today In The UC (Page) 05-11-16The Upper Cumberland. It’s where we live. It’s where we work. It’s where we raise our families. The people and organizations in our community are what make it tick. Rock 93-7 knows the impact that local organizations have on this and surrounding communities.

Each week, Rock 93-7 will have interviews with representatives of organizations that impact the Upper Cumberland.

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Today In The Upper Cumberland: Parenting In The Modern Age Pt 2

Local professionals discuss the unique challenges of parenting in the modern age If the Christmas holidays tired you out as a parent, well, you’re probably not alone. Maybe you could use some helpful advice. We’re set to deliver as we continue our conversation on modern parenting – circa 2020. From helicopter parents to the tiger mother, we’re examining all the ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Parenting In The Modern Age

Local professionals discuss the unique challenges of parenting in the modern age There’s no more joyful, but maybe also more stressful part of the year for parents than the holidays. So many things to balance, so much to do. Maybe it’s a good chance for us to sit back and think about modern parenting – what challenges all parents face, ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Food & Diabetes

Dr. Holly Bundrant discusses the big role that food plays in preventing diabetes The holidays can be trying for all of us as we are tempted by all kinds of sweet treats. That’s especially true for someone who is dealing with diabetes. But nutrition can play a big role in controlling diabetes. Even more, it can play a big role ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Daughters Of The American Revolution

Learn more about the Daughters of the American Revolution with Carol Teeters. The Daughters of the American Revolution – it’s an organization whose name you hear in connection with historical events and seminars, and their support of veterans organizations. But do you know what DAR is all about, and how it came about? And why women join the organization? We ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Parenting Pt 2

Members of The Stephens Center discuss parenting Today In The Upper Cumberland. The challenges of being a modern day parent – the problems seem bigger, the pressure is greater, and the outside scrutiny is more intense. And maybe parents individually are driving themselves more than ever to be successful at one of the toughest jobs on Earth. As a new ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Parenting

Members of The Stephens Center discuss parenting Today In The Upper Cumberland. You hear it so often – “If only my kids came with instructions.” Parenting, it’s always been a challenge, but today, that challenge seems more daunting than ever. Kids face different things in every day life, but so do you. We examine parenting as we approach a new ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Cookeville Rescue Mission

Learn more about the Cookeville Rescue Mission with new director Bruce Bailey. With the fast approaching, all of us want to do something special for someone else this time of the year. As you hit the stores and shopping centers these next few weeks, you will likely run in to the Cookeville Rescue Mission ringing the bells. Before you drop ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Fighting Diabetes

Talking diabetes in the Upper Cumberland with Dr. Dawn Grasham & Lisa Bumbalough It is the nation’s seventh biggest killer. It is diabetes. 15% of Tennesseans deal with diabetes – that number was just 5% as late as 1996. Why the rise? What can be done to lower the number? How can you protect yourself? We explore diabetes in the ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland Extra: John Pelphrery

Meet new TTU Men’s Basketball Coach John Pelphrery Today In The Upper Cumberland John Pelphrery will coach his first game as the leader of the Tennessee Tech Men’s Basketball game Tuesday night when the Golden Eagles travel to Western Kentucky. Former Kentucky standout moved to Cookeville this spring trying to do something that hasn’t been done here in a long ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Heroin Addiction Recovery

Cumberland Heights’ Bob Valerio & Amanda Lewis discuss heroin addiction recovery More and more Americans are looking for recovery from heroin addiction. It’s happening as the crackdown continues on opioid prescriptions. With prescriptions harder to come by, heroin has become a substitute, and it’s happening right here in the Upper Cumberland. Bob Valerio and Amanda Lewis from Cumberland Heights discuss ... Read More »