STEM Education may be a new concept to many. It’s not a class or a subject…it’s a different way of examining science and mathematics education…asking students to explain why and how.

In the Upper Cumberland, the Millard Oakley Stem Center provides a place where college students can learn to teach the next generation and local students and parents can explore STEM learning on their own. Sally Pardue directs the center.

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 Lite Rock 95.9, Rock 93-7, and 106-9 Kicks Country.

Sunday morning, the show airs at 7am on Rock 93-7. Catch the show Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country. You can also catch Today in The Upper Cumberland Sunday mornings at 7am and Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

 

Check out our Hometown High Five recipients!

Tell us the good news about your spouse, child, friend or neighbor by posting on Facebook/Twitter with #hometownhighfive or email Sheila Scruggs about the special person and their honor. Then listen mornings, as Sheila delivers a Hometown High Five to that special someone.

04-17-17

Congratulations to Livingston Academy students Katlyn Phipps and Devin Matthews for winning first place for their Mole Project.

04-13-17

Congratulations to Algood Middle School teacher, Stephanie Boyd on receiving her VITAL Level 1 Google Certified Educator certification.

04-11-17

Congratulations to newly named Cookeville Fire Chief Daryl Blair.

04-10-17

Congratulations to Marilynn Starnes of Crossville for being named Phoenix School Senior Student of the Month! She is on the Student Council, is a representative for the Cumberland Board of Education Student Advisory Board and participates in many school activities.

04-06-17

Livingston Jaycee Paul Randall is a member of their BB Team and he was the big winner in the Pre-State BB Gun match at Bend of the River. Congratulations Paul!

04-04-17

Cookeville High School football player and Senior to be, Da Da Gist, is the Collegiate Sports of American Prepstar of the week. Congratulations.

04-03-17

The Junior Dekalb Co. 4-H team of Hannah Redmon, Hailey Redmon, Riley Fuson and Ayden Jones won 1st place in the regional horse judging contest. Congratulations!

 

Thank YOU for coming out to the Lite Rock 95.9 Easter Egg Hunt presented by Meadows Homes! The Easter Bunny will see you next year! Happy Easter From Lite Rock 95.9 and Meadows Homes.

 

Addiction to heroin on the rise. Pain killer usage at an all time high. Marijuana viewed as a recreational option. Meth, though tempered by recent changes in the laws, remains prevalent. There are many aspects to the Upper Cumberland’s drug addiction challenge.

Teen Challenge of the Upper Cumberland stands as one organization trying to break the cycle and return local men and women back to productive lives. The name says teen….but the non-profit focuses on all ages. We find out more about Teen Challenge as we visit with Pastor Tim McLauchlin, the organization’s executive 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 Lite Rock 95.9, Rock 93-7, and 106-9 Kicks Country.

Sunday morning, the show airs at 7am on Rock 93-7. Catch the show Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country. You can also catch Today in The Upper Cumberland Sunday mornings at 7am and Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

 

White County High School’s Bryan Scott has been selected as the Lite Rock 95.9/106-9 Kicks Country Dream Big Scholar for April.

The award honors outstanding work in the classroom, leadership in school groups, and organization, achievement in extracurricular activities as well as work in the community. One student from a high school across the Upper Cumberland wins the award each month.

Scott is active in Tennessee Scholars in which he helps the community with different volunteer opportunities. He is also active in archery and TSA.

Scott is a top shooter for his archery team, helping them win two state championships. He devotes many hours to his clubs and classes, and even helps those in his classes to better understand the material.

Scott is really interested in going to MTSU, because he is interested in space and aerospace. He also has aspirations to become a pilot and maybe one day work for NASA.

Lite Rock 95.9 Morning Show Host Sheila Scruggs visited White County High School and presented Scott with a plaque. Scott will join other Dream Big Scholars from the 2016-2017 academic year at a spring banquet where she could win a $1,500 college scholarship, or one of two smaller scholarships.

106-9 Kicks Country and Lite Rock 95.9 joined forces with The Tennessee Credit Union in 2014 to encourage rising seniors who want to Dream Big. Parents, teachers, and local residents nominate graduating seniors for the award.

The Tennessee Credit Union has offices in middle and east Tennessee, including 1281 South Walnut Avenue in Cookeville. For 65 years, The Tennessee Credit Union has been helping members achieve their financial goals with products and services designed to exceed their expectations. To nominate a student to become a Dream Big Scholar, visit 1069 Kicks Country Dot Com or Lite Rock 959 Dot Com.

Listen to Bryan’s interview with Lite Rock 95.9’s Sheila Scruggs below!

 

Burgess Falls State Park and Natural Area provide amazing views, wonderful hikes, and water features you will not find anywhere else. As one of the treasures of the Upper Cumberland, we explore the area’s history and its offerings with Park Manager Bill Summers.

Summers also introduces to the Window Cliffs Natural Area, a brand new offering for the Upper Cumberland.

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 Lite Rock 95.9, Rock 93-7, and 106-9 Kicks Country.

Sunday morning, the show airs at 7am on Rock 93-7. Catch the show Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country. You can also catch Today in The Upper Cumberland Sunday mornings at 7am and Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

 

Check out our Hometown High Five recipients!

Tell us the good news about your spouse, child, friend or neighbor by posting on Facebook/Twitter with #hometownhighfive or email Sheila Scruggs about the special person and their honor. Then listen mornings, as Sheila delivers a Hometown High Five to that special someone.

03-31-17

Susan Wells won this year’s Kinslow Award for excellence in teaching in the College of Business. She works day and night to see that her students get the best education they possibly can and also councils and mentors many of her students.

03-30-17

Monterey High School VITAL Students of the Month for March. Pictured from left to right Adam West (VITAL Facilitator), Hunter Grubbs (Integrated Math B), Faith Walker (Integrated Math B), Joseph McMorrow (8th Grade Personal Finance), Jeff Slagle (lab facilitator).

03-28-17

Congratulations to Linda Taylor for being named Cumberland County Habitat’s Volunteer of the Month.

03-27-17

Earlier this month, TCAT,  Crossville’s computer information technology program hosted a Relay for Life fundraiser.  Students raised $300 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Congratulations to students with TCAT.

03-24-17

Emma McDonald of Livingston Academy is the recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen award, presented by the Old Walton Road chapter of Cookeville. Students must display the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.

03-23-17

Livingston recently hosted a “Name the Eagles” coloring contest with local K-8 schools. First place went to 8th grader at Rickman Elementary, Zoey Budzilek.

03-22-17

Jacob Atkinson, age 10, from Cookeville placed first in the USA Gymnastics State Meet in Knoxville. Jacob is a fifth grader at Martin Elementary School.

03-21-17

Cookeville’s Tim Phy won the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League Music City Division Opener on Center Hill Lake. Tim brought a five-bass limit weighing 20 pounds, 3 ounces, to the scale!

03-20-17

Congratulations to TTTU’s Vice President for student affairs, Marc Burnett for receiving the 2017 Giving Back Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.

03-17-17

#HometownHighFive to Shan Burklow for volunteering at the Cannon Co. Senior Center and putting smiles on everyone’s faces there!

03-16-17

Congratulations to Tennessee Tech Chess Club member John Steven Pyle of Cookeville. He competed in the Smoky Mountain Chess Club Tournament at Dollywood. Out of 91 players, he tied for third place in the novice section.

03-15-17

Congratulations to Cade Boswell & Luke Leftwich, VITAL students of the month at Algood Middle School.

03-14-17

Amanda Conner was named Cornerstone Elementary’s Teacher of they Year!

03-13-17

Congratulations to Ciara Cobb for being named Capshaw Elementary Teacher of the Year!!

03-10-17

Austin Layne of Cookeville came in second place at the Middle Tennessee American Legion oratory contest in Manchester. Congratulations Austin!

03-09-17

The Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity named Bob Cope it’s volunteer of the month for January. He’s volunteered for three years pricing donations and testing electrical equipment for the ReStore.

03-08-17

We are so proud of these teams that made it to state: Upperman Lady Bees, Clarkrange Lady Buffaloes and Pickett County Lady Bobcats! Go Upper Cumberland Teams!

03-07-17

Congratulations to Chris Kendrick of the Crossville Police Department. The 27 year veteran was recently named patrol captain. He has also been named officer of the month 13 times during his career, received 9 letters of merrit and 4 letters of commendation.

03-06-17

Senior Austin Maberry was recently honored as Jackson Co. High’s Good Citizen for his community activities with Future Famrers of America as chapter president. He’s also a member of FCA and is a member of the Dodson Branch Volunteer Fire Dept.

03-03-17

Tanner Malone of Alexandria was honored by the Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department naming him an honorary member.

03-02-17

Upperman High School’s Wes Spillers just signed his letter of intent to play golf for Milligan College.

The Upper Cumberland’s natural beauty and recreational facilities make it a special place for tourists and for those of us who call the area home. One of those treasures…Standing Stone State Park in Overton County.

The park offers quiet, reflective areas as well as places for recreation and fun. Sarah Geeslin is a park ranger at Standing Stone Park. She introduces us to what you can enjoy when you spend a day, a weekend or just a few hours at Standing Stone.

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 Lite Rock 95.9, Rock 93-7, and 106-9 Kicks Country.

Sunday morning, the show airs at 7am on Rock 93-7. Catch the show Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country. You can also catch Today in The Upper Cumberland Sunday mornings at 7am and Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.