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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.

10-28-16

#HometownHighFive to Ms. Rose Hart Dale of Livingston for all of her years teaching in the Upper Cumberland & she just recently celebrated her 106th birthday. She is now retired as a teacher but is still loved by her local, former students.

10-27-16

Tennessee Tech’s Aleksa Jugovic was named to the preseason All-OVC men’s basketball team!

10-26-16

#HometownHighFive to Team Cumberland River, Candie Power & Marlina Pippin, who won the Celina Chili Cook Off and donated their winnings to the Clay County Senior Citizen’s Center.

10-25-16

#HometownHighFive
Congratulations to Tom Hudson, President of Matteson-Hudson, for being elected as chair of Tennessee Tech’s Foundation Board of Directors.

10-24-16

Crossville’s Noelani DeRossett won Ms. Tennessee Senior America! She also went on to compete in the Ms. Senior America Pageant in NJ.

10-21-16

Congrats to the women’s assistant basketball coach at Tennessee Tech, Allison Clark,  for becoming a part of TTU’s 2016 Hall of Fame for her college years playing basketball at TTU.

10-20-16

Overton Co. Middle School Cross Country team had 5 students qualify for Tennessee Middle School State Championships: Brenden Shope, Daniel Hill, Preston Looper, Mahalah Boone & Abby Hix. They will compete in Knoxville this Saturday.

10-19-16

For their efforts in helping save the lives of victims in an August crash, members of the DeKalb County Ambulance Service have earned the department the Upper Cumberland EMS Directors Association Region IV “Call of the Year” Award.The honorees, Jamie Parsley-AEMT, Tyler Grandstaff-CCEMT-Paramedic, Jonathan Rudd-
EMT-Paramedic, Houston Austin-EMT-Paramedic, Donna Melton-AEMT, Greta Stone-EMT-Paramedic, and
Tim Briggs-EMT-Paramedic.

10-18-16

Congratulations to Jim Hodges. He has been appointed chairman of the American Public Gas Association Board of Directors.

10-17-16

Congratulations to Darlene Greene of Monterey. She was named as one of their Leading Ladies because of her volunteer work in the community. She was also the Grand Marshal of the Standing Stone Day parade.

10-13-16

Betty Barnett spent 48 years working for Cumberland County. She served under Judge Lon Tabor and also the county school system finance department.

10-12-16

Katie Hetzel’s art won first place in the Cougar Run T-shirt drawing with Capshaw Elementary of Cookeville.

10-11-16

#HometownHighFive to Rick Larnerd and his team who recently took first place in the Chili Cook-off in Gainesboro.

10-10-16

Rita Reali of Crossville has been named the artist of the month at the Cumberland Artisans of Tennessee Studio Gallery for her written work.

10-07-16

Carlene LaBarge from Crab Orchard Elementary earned a gold medal in their Olympic jump rope challenge. Congratulations Carlene!

10-06-16

Naiad Kuhlman of Fairfield Glade in Crossville won 4 gold medals at the state Senior Olympics at age 87!

10-05-16

Congrats to the 2016 Homecoming Queen for Stone Memorial High School, Hailey Coudreit of Crossville.

10-04-16

#HometownHighFive on your many years of service to our community. Enjoy your retirement Lt. David Allred of the Tennessee Highway Patrol of Putnam County.

10-03-16

Congratulations to Stacey Baxter of Cookeville on her new job. She is the new Administration Coordinator for the Mustard Seed Ranch.

 

Cookeville High School’s Sarah Graham has been selected as the 106-9 Kicks Country Dream Big Scholar for September.

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.

Graham has been consistently involved in the community, by helping those in need with her community service. She has participated in many service projects to add to her community.

As well as community service, Graham has been very passionate with JROTC. She has won awards throughout her JROTC career, through her dedication and willingness to participate, giving it her all.

As well as these accomplishments, Graham has maintained being on the honor roll throughout her high school career.

Lite Rock 95.9 Morning Show Host Sheila Scruggs visited Cookeville High School and presented Graham with a plaque. Graham 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 1069KicksCountry.com or LiteRock959.com.

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

 

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.

09-30-16

Senior Kaitlyn Elizabeth Roller is this year’s homecoming queen for Dekalb County High School. Congratulations to Kaitlyn!

09-29-16

A big #HometownHighFive to Blaine Wilcher of Warren County. He won the Pioneer 5k in McMinnville recently with a time of 23 minutes. Way to go, Blanine!

09-28-16

Congratulations to Julianne & Katie Dunaway for making the varsity girls basketball team for the Cookeville Cavaliers.

09-27-16

Cumberland County Deputy Rod Jackson was given a life saving award for rescuing a two year old child from drowning.

09-26-16

Jennifer Preece Hicks of Cookeville just got her Associate of Science degree from Volunteer State Community College.

09-23-16

Lieutenant Brandon Herron of Baxter was given an award at the Ronald Reagan Dinner for his outstanding service in Putnam County.

09-22-16

Larissa Buck of Byrdstown has been accepted to Trevecca University. A big hometown high five on this milestone!

09-21-16

Congratulations to Lily Jordyn Rains of McMinnville who was recently crowned Little Fairest Of The Warren County Fair.

09-20-16

#HometownHighFive to QB Hunter Davis & Receiver Caleb Walker of Monterey High School. Hunter threw 56 yards to Caleb and he took it in for a touchdown.

09-19-16

Tennessee Tech’s Dontez Byrd was named special teams player of the week after he returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown.

09-16-16

Dallas Smith of Cookeville has 71 current state running records under his belt at just about every distance possible and says there’s no chance of him retiring from running any time soon!

09-15-16

Congratulations to Amy Person who was recently First Flight Champion at Southern Hills Golf!

09-14-16

Vickie Loftis of Cookeville has been the agent of the month for two months in a row at American Way Real Estate!

09-13-16

Congratulations to Ruth Lucas of Crossville. She is the winner of the Ms.  Senior Cumberland County pageant.

09-12-16

Congratulations to Cookeville Fire Dept Captain Tom Brown. He has accepted the position of Chief of the Putnam County Fire Dept.

09-09-16

Teresa Boston of Crossville recently became a new member of the Cumberland County Board of Education.

09-08-16

Matt Phillips with The Jewelry Emporium, just recently became a new board member for The Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy Center.

09-07-16

Jane Odom of Cookeville competed in the Senior Olympic Games in Franklin, TN. She won gold in the singles of table tennis and a gold in doubles!

09-06-16

#HometownHighFive to the McMinnville Marine Corp League that donated backpacks filled with school supplies to Bobby Ray Elementary.

09-02-16

Seniors Eli Cross & Rachel Fuson were named Mr. & Miss Dekalb County High School.

09-01-16

#HometownHighFive to the new Cumberland County Fairest of the Fair, Gracy Bilyeu!

 

DeKalb County High School Senior Callie Cripps has been selected as the Lite Rock 95.9/106-9 Kicks Country Dream Big Scholar for September.

The award, presented by the Tennessee Credit Union, honors outstanding work in the classroom, leadership in school groups, and organization, achievement in extra curricular activities as well as work in the community. One student from a high school across the Upper Cumberland wins the award each month.

Cripps loves to volunteer her time in the community. The Smithville Chamber of Commerce awarded Cripps for taking aprt in a landscaping project at the Smithville Town Cemetery.

In addition to volunteering around the community, Cripps has a 4.0 GPA. She is a member of Girl Scouts, Smithville Church of Christ, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of American (FBLA), Health Occupations Student Association (HOSA), and a DCHS football manager.

Once Cripps graduates from high school, she plans to study to become a physical therapist. She enjoys helping others, and wants to assist her community in the future.

Lite Rock 95.9 Morning Show Host Sheila Scruggs visited DeKalb County High School and presented Cripps with a plaque. Cripps 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 County and Lite Rock 95.9 joined forces with The Tennessee Credite 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 1069Kicks Country.Com or LiteRock959.Com.

Listen to Callie’s interview!

 

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.

08-31-16

Congratulations & Hometown High Five to the Player of the week from Stone Memorial High School, Jared Debord who plays for the Panthers.

08-30-16

#HometownHighFive to Isabella Dawson from Cookeville High’s cross country team, who placed 15th in the Smyrna classic recently. She’s trying to qualify for the Mid State Cross Country Association team and this is the first step!

08-29-16

Congrats to Braxton Smith of Gainesboro. He recently attended the Space Academy at the U. S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

08-26-16

#HometownHighFive to Karen McMeekin of Crossville for her hard work at becoming a certified Humane Animal Investigator!

08-25-16

#hometownhighfive to Cookeville native Dillon James who just took a full-time position as a Sales Operations Coordinator with the Disney Vacation Club! He just recently moved to Florida.

08-24-16

Six year old Khloe Bouldin of McMinnville recently donated her hair to Locks Of Love. We thought this caring young lady deserved recognition!

08-23-16

‪#‎Hometownhighfive‬ to Holly Hanson of Crossville. Holly was named the new director of Roane State Community College’s Cumberland County Campus.

08-22-16

Hometown High Five to TTU Athletic Director Mark Wilson for being selected FCS ADA President for 2016-2017.

08-19-16

Livingston’s Sammy Talent was presented the Outstanding Achievement Award for his help with Livingston Academy Student Angler Federation and their participation in the World Championships this year!

08-18-16

Cumberland Co. High School teacher, Linda McDuffee was honored last week for her 40 year service to students as a chemistry teacher.

08-17-16

Lillian Upchurch from Prescott Elementary in Cookeville creates birthday boxes for other kids to guarantee they have a fun celebration on their special day!

08-16-16

Lisa Cope of McMinnville was named General Manager & CEO of Ben Lomand Connect.

08-15-16

Andrew Gothard of Cookeville was the top exhibitor at the Putnam County Fair winning 51 blue ribbons!

08-12-16

Congrats to Crossville’s Pat Murphy for winning the gold at the Senior Olympics in Franklin.

08-11-16

We salute Peggy Finger of Gainesboro  for receiving the Dortha Teeple Advocacy Award from the Upper Cumberland AAAD!

08-10-16

Hometown High Five to Sgt. Ronnie Simmons of the THP for his promotion to shift supervisor. Sgt. Simmons has been on the THP for 17 years.

08-09-16

Congratulations to Phillip Jennings of Clay County. He is the new Sanitation Director.

08-08-16

After 44 years of service, Susan Bray is retiring from the Clay County UT Extension office.

08-05-16

Chris Hennessee of McMinnville recently carried the Olympic Torch in Brazil ahead of the Olympic Games. He said it was surreal.

08-04-16

‪#‎HometownHighFive‬ to Jaclyn Reagan of Crossville who earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Longwood University in Virginia.

08-03-16

Local state trooper Billy Prater of Centertown was recently promoted to Lietenant after more than 30 years of service.

08-02-16

Congratulations to Carly Stout of Baxter for winning 2016 Putnam County Fairest Of The Fair.

08-01-16

‪#‎HometownHighFive‬ to the members of the Tennessee Magic recreational basketball team for being undefeated and winning the AAU 6th grade girl’s nationals.

 

Dekalb County High School Graduate Hannah James has been named the winner of the Bill Penn Broadcast Scholarship.

James will receive $1,000 toward her secondary education from the team members at Stonecom Radio, Rock 93-7, Lite Rock 95.9, 106-9 Kicks Country, and Cookeville’s News Talk 100.9/AM 1600.

During her time at DeKalb County High School, James held the offices of FBLA State Office Secretary, Student Council Vice President, and Liberty Club President. Furthering her extracurricular work, she was the Co-Captain of the soccer team, and went to Journalism Conference in Washington D.C.

The award honors the long broadcast career of Bill Penn, who announced his retirement in June following more than 35 years serving Cookeville and Putnam County through his radio work. Penn most recently served as traffic director/business manager for the stations of Stonecom.

“Our team wanted to do something to honor Bill’s long-time service to this community, his loving nature, and his just plain goodness,” Stonecom President Larry Stone said at Penn’s retirement dinner. “His teammates believed that the best way to honor Bill was to find the next Bill Penn – by giving a student in the Upper Cumberland the chance to follow in his footsteps through a career in radio, television, journalism, marketing or public relations. Someone who could build their own career in the tradition of caring, honesty, friendliness, integrity and dedication to the profession that Bill embodies.”

James becomes the second winner of the scholarship, which will be presented each spring. This fall, James travels east to attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville where she will pursue a degree in Public Relations.

Penn began his broadcast career in 1974 in Vevay, Indiana. He worked in radio in east Tennessee including stops at Knoxville’s WNOX. Penn arrived in Cookeville in 1981 working for owners including Dwight Henry and Joe Wilmoth.

“Bill Penn has been that glue for so many years,” Stone said. “In my time in Cookeville, I’ve seen first-hand just how Bill could pull it all together and keep radio people working in harmony. And that, in itself, is a career done well.”

Rising seniors at any of the Upper Cumberland high schools interested in applying for the scholarship may apply at StonecomRadio.Com.

Stonecom owns and operates Lite Rock 95.9, 106-9 Kicks Country, Rock 93-7, and Cookeville’s News Talk 100.9/AM 1600. The company believes in community service and radio that focuses on the local community. In the spring of 2016, the National Association of Broadcasters recognized Lite Rock 95.9 as a finalist for the Crystal Award, the highest honor bestowed on commercial radio stations. Only 50 stations nationwide received the recognition.

 

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.

07-29-16

Congratulations to Mary Jones Kelly of Crossville for bringing home 4 medals in the Senior Olympics in Franklin.

07-27-16

Eric Frazier of Warren County has been honored with a bridge dedicated to him for his service to his country and for making his community proud. Eric was wounded in Iraq when an IED exploded. We’re so glad he made it back to the Upper Cumberland to be with his family & friends again.

07-26-16

‪#‎HometownHighFive‬ to Nick Baker of Cookeville for being a part of FFA and laying the wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier.

07-25-16

Randy Duke of Gainesboro was recently honored by Averitt for his 35 years of service.

07-22-16

Congrats to David Cranford of Sparta. He was just promoted Captain with the Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department.

07-21-16

Warren County School Systems Employee of the Year is Dawn Winton of McMinnville.

07-20-16

The 15 & 16 year old Putnam County All Star Dirt Dobbers are state champs and will be representing Tennessee in the South East Regional Tournament! WAY TO GO!!

07-19-16

The Cumberland County EMS department was recently honored with A Lifeline Gold Achievement Award from the American Heart Association for their excellence in care.

07-18-16

Congrats to Audrey Haston of Cookeville won the girls 14-17 division in the Upper Cumberland Junior Golf Championships and was the overall tournament winner for the girls.

07-15-16

Congrats to McMinnville native Mark Gwyn. He was recently reappointed by Gov. Haslam as TBI director. It’s the first time someone has served a third time as director.

07-14-16

Three Crossville Senior men’s softball teams medal at the Senior Olympics Games in Franklin! Ages 60-64 won bronze, the team aged 70-74 won gold and 75+ also won gold! CONGRATS!!!

07-13-16

‪#‎HometownHighFive‬
Livingston Regional Hospital won first place for Overton County Highlands Fitness Challenge. Great job!!

07-12-16

#‎HometownHighFive‬
Tech football alums this weekend were in town for the Tech Football Alumni Golf Classic. The team of Danny Brooks, Brent Harris, Sam Brooks and Will Brooks won the event, shooting a 17-under 53

07-11-16

Congrats to Eduardo Mena and Kevin Strohschein. They will share the Tech’s Outstanding Male Athlete award.

07-08-16

‪#‎HometownHighFive to Rae Reels from Cookeville for being award the Sam’s Club Associate of the month!

07/06/16

Congratulations to TTU Graduate Kristy Sullins who has a solo exhibit at the Cumberland County Art Society.

07/05/16

‪#‎HometownHighFive‬
Tech Volleyball player and Cookeville native Cody Dodd selected as Tech’s 2015-16 Outstanding Female Athlete.

07/01/16

Congratulations to Cookeville native Hannah Ellis who will be a Graduate Student at Florida International University studying Higher Education Administration in the fall.

 

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.

 

06/29/16

June is Dairy Month. Congratulations to Sierra Ray from Monterey for being chosen as the chairman.

06/28/16

‪#‎HometownHighFive‬ to Harrison Bennett, 5 years old and ambassador for the Kiwanis Cookeville Children’s Museum.

6/27/16

Congratulations to Matthew Bilbrey of Crossville who placed 5^th at the Elks Hoop Shoot National Contest in Chicago.

06/24/16

Congratulations to Kaylee Hargis & Lindsey Carwile of Livingston Academy. They made All-American at cheer camp.

06/23/16

Hometown High Five to David Cooper of Crossville for being recognized by the Crossville Police Chief. David saved a woman’s life by pulling her from a burning car.

06/22/16

Cookeville‘s Abbi Dalton Is competing in the Miss Teen America Pageant on July 6-9.

06/21/16

Congratulations to Matt Prowse with the Cookeville Fire Department for receiving the Distinguished Service Medal at the Cookeville City Council Meeting.

06-20-16

#HometownHighFive to Warren Co.’s Lauren Mansfield for winning 4-H Dairy Princess

06-17-16

Kim Norrod from Avery Trace Middle School gets a big Hometown High Five because she made All American at cheer camp!

06-16-16

Congratulations to Phillip Baker who celebrates 25 years as a Farm Bureau agent! 

06-15-16

Congratulations, Tammie Gribble of McMinnville, for going above and beyond in your service to the Mental Health Association & winning the Bell Ringer Award.

06-14-16

#HometownHighFive to Sara Beth Jones of Cookeville who just became an RN.

06-13-16

Congratulations to Hailey Kendrick of Cookeville. She made All-American at cheer camp!

06-10-16

Congratulations to Shelby West Of Gordonsville High School. Shelby received the 2016 Dream Big Scholarship Thursday night from Lite Rock 95.9, 106-9 Kicks Country and the Tennessee Credit Union.

06-09-16

We want to say a big ‪#‎HometownHighFive‬ to Will Brooks who has decided to attend TTU after he graduates from Cookeville High School next year.

06-08-16

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Congrats to Ericka Davidson from Jackson County Middle School for getting all A’s her last semister of 7th grade.

06-07-16

#HometownHighFive ‬ to the Pioneer angler team of Samuel & Matthew Vandergriff of McMinnville. They were name the Southeast Tennessee High School Bass Trail Champions.

06-06-16

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Congrats to Rich Froning and his Crossfit Mayhem Freedom team! They won the regional competition and will advance to defend their overall title in the Reebok Crossfit Games in July.

06-03-16

#HometownHighFive to Dekalb County resident Alexis Cornelius for receiving recognition as a graduating member of the honor society, Phi Theta Kappa from Motlow College.

06-02-16

Cookeville Lady Cavs All District Pitcher Payten Price signed with UT Chattanoog. She’ll be continuing her playing career and education as a UTC Moc.

06-01-16

#HometownHighFive to Emily Pennington of McMinnville. She was elected Speaker of the Senate and will represent Warren County 4-H next year.

 

It’s back for the Fourth of July weekend – and this year, it’s more affordable than ever. 106-9 Kicks Country’s SlideCKVL presented by Nissan Of Cookeville. Cookeville’s Broad Street will be turned into a 1,000 foot slip and slide for your family. Read More »

What’s more All-American than hunting for a bargain? You’re sure to find one as part of the 2016 Firecracker Flea Market at the Putnam County Fairgrounds, Friday July 1 through Sunday July 3. Read More »