Jim & Theresa Loftis share their interest in the American Revolution & Civil War

Jim and Theresa Loftis enjoy learning history by recreating it. They have spent years exploring the roots of everything from the American Revolution to the Civil War. In particular, how those times in the 1700 and 1800s played out here in the Upper Cumberland. Sometimes history brings us face to face with questions that when confronted with modern views, makes a lot of people uncomfortable. Civil War history in the South is certainly one of those. But the reenactors see their work as bringing to life something for which audio and video do not exist.

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.

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Tennessee Tech’s Julie Baker discusses training and education for newer teachers

Tennessee Tech trains the greatest number of teachers in the State of Tennessee. As the leader in educator training, the staff at Tennessee Tech understands the challenges facing teachers today, and their own challenge. Many young people are dismissing teaching as a profession. So Tennessee Tech’s administrators and professors have come together to work on ways to make teaching a destination profession.

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.

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.

Barbra Tollison shares the history and story of the Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail

No doubt you’ve seen signs, you’ve probably seen patterns on the sides of barns, but did you know how the Upper Cumberland Quilt Trails came to be? It’s one of those Upper Cumberland treasures. A project that celebrates our history. One of those behind the project – Barbra Tollison.

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.

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.

Marla Williams talks providing legal aid to vulnerable residents across our area

32 attornies, 48 counties across the state of Tennessee served. A non-profit lawfirm designed to help low income citizens in 5 different practice areas. It is the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands. The Society gives vulnerable residents across our area an advocate. Marla Williams came to the society after growing up in Clay County and graduating from the University of Louisville Law School.

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.

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.

By Jessica Kelly

For all that people talk about the chocolate, cheese, and wine at Aldi, they really should also add the take-and-bake pizza to the conversation. A lot of people are already wise to them: A company rep once told us that certain stores sell out of pizzas pretty early on Friday nights. But, for the most part, it seems like people don’t rave about these things nearly as much as they should.

So that’s what I’m going to do right now!

Here’s what’s to love about Aldi’s Mama Cozzi’s take-and-bake pizzas and why you should be buying them.

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The Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday to investigate growing problems in the military housing privatization program. More than 200,000 homes on military bases across the country are managed by private contractors. A yearlong investigation by Reuters turned up dangerous living conditions. Senators will ask housing contractors and Pentagon officials how they plan to address the military families’ complaints about things like mold and water damage. Chip Reid reports. …read more

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Legendary singer and actress Cher is known for her quick wit, chart-topping hits, and award-winning performances. Cher’s life story is now being told on Broadway in “The Cher Show.” The lead is played by three actresses. Gayle King met with the ladies of the show and Cher herself, who opened up about the joys and challenges of bringing her story to stage. …read more

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In a 2017 CBS News investigation, national security correspondent David Martin spoke to Navy SEALs about the rise of drug use. Now, Rear Adminral Collin Green says a 90-day review is underway to look at those claims. …read more

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Lawmakers are aiming to vote late Thursday in the hopes of averting another government shutdown …read more

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By Geraldine Campbell

Your freezer is a magical place. It’s a place for pints of ice cream (to devour while binge-watching whatever is new on Netflix); for giant ice cubes (to make adult cocktails); and, most importantly, for nourishing meals (to sustain you when you think your only option is takeout).

Obviously, you don’t have to be a wizard in order to take care of this magical place. But you — and your freezer! — will be better off if you know to avoid these common mistakes.

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Source:: The Kitchn