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Across the nation cases grow, we take a look at what can be done to help victims.

The United States is experiencing a growing number of cases all across the nation

and in our region. Today In The Upper Cumberland talks about the survivors and victims of human trafficking. Human or sex trafficking is a problem that begins in small ways. Law enforcement agencies work to rescue those they can, and groups like Second Life Tennessee help those affected by it. We talk with Second Life Tennessee director Jerry Redman about the role they play and how they try to offer help.

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.

The issue of suicide among celebrities, middle aged men and other age groups.

A growing number of people are choosing to commit, or attempt the act of suicide. Across the country there has been an increase in the last several years. Laura Tedesco, Vice President of Crisis Services and Anne Stamps, Director at Plateau Mental Health Center in Cookeville join us as we try to understand this issue. How we address those who need help and the resources available in our area.

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.

The growing number of teens engaging in sexting, messages with sexual content.

It’s risky behavior that exposes them to potential predators, bullying among their peers and often a sense of shame. Messages, images and in some cases videos of a sexual nature or with explicit content.  Cookeville High School guidance counselor Lori Strode and Detective Roger Cooper with the Putnam County Sherriff’s Department join us to examine this dangerous and growing trend and its impact.

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.

The second half of our look at cyber security threats with TTU’s Eric Brown.

We continue our conversation with Eric Brown, Assistant Director of Tennessee Tech’s Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center or CEROC. We continue our discussion of cyber security threats to businesses and in your home with potential threats and what you could to safeguard yourself.

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.

Raising awareness and offering education to prevent cyber security threats.

Eric Brown works at Tennessee Tech as assistant director of Tech’s Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center. He works alongside his counterparts to educate others on how to secure their data. We discuss things you should know about cybersecurity threats, how they happen and what’s being done to prevent them.

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.

Meet The Candidates gives you insight into the men and women who wish to lead in their hometown. Every hour, a different race. Every hour, informative discussion that will shape the remainder of the decade and beyond across the Upper Cumberland.

Tonight, we hear from Clay County Sheriff Candidates, White County Commissioners Candidates (District 3, 4), and Putnam County Commissioners (District 8, 9, 11).

Join us for Meet The Candidates…as we approach Election ’18 on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600 and Lite Rock 95.9 – streaming live online.

Meet The Candidates gives you insight into the men and women who wish to lead in their hometown. Every hour, a different race. Every hour, informative discussion that will shape the remainder of the decade and beyond across the Upper Cumberland.

Tonight, we hear from Jackson County Sheriff and Commissioners Candidates (District 4, 5), Algood Mayor and Council Candidates, Baxter Mayor Candidates, and Monterey Mayor Candidates.

Join us for Meet The Candidates…as we approach Election ’18 on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600 and Lite Rock 95.9 – streaming live online.

Meet The Candidates gives you insight into the men and women who wish to lead in their hometown. Every hour, a different race. Every hour, informative discussion that will shape the remainder of the decade and beyond across the Upper Cumberland.

Tonight, we hear from Putnam County Commissioners Candidates (District 4, 5, 10), DeKalb County Sheriff Candidates, Fentress County Sheriff Candidates, and Fentress County Executive Candidates.

Join us for Meet The Candidates…as we approach Election ’18 on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600 and Lite Rock 95.9 – streaming live online.

More housing and businesses coming to our area but are we ready?

The growth over the last few years has been at an increasing in Putnam and surrounding counties in the Upper Cumberland. With all of these new homes and apartments, businesses and more people relocating, the issue of growth is… growing. Are the public works, utilities and infrastructure we have able to handle it and are we prepared for more?

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.

Meet The Candidates gives you insight into the men and women who wish to lead in their hometown. Every hour, a different race. Every hour, informative discussion that will shape the remainder of the decade and beyond across the Upper Cumberland.

Tonight, we hear from Clay County Commissioners Candidates (District 1, 2, 4, 5), and Jackson County Commissioners Candidates (District 1, 2, 3).

Join us for Meet The Candidates…as we approach Election ’18 on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600 and Lite Rock 95.9 – streaming live online.