Each week, Lite Rock 95.9 will have interviews with representatives of organizations that impact the Upper Cumberland.
Saturdays 8-9am, Sundays 6-7pmSuggest A Topic
Each week, Lite Rock 95.9 will have interviews with representatives of organizations that impact the Upper Cumberland.
Saturdays 8-9am, Sundays 6-7pmSuggest A Topic
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Shannon Reese discusses the goals and work of the Putnam County Clean Commission Litter abatement, recycling, hazardous waste, electronic waste, composting – protecting our environment. It is the goals and work of the Putnam County Clean Commission led by Shannon Reese. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects ... Read More »
CRMC Diabetes Center Director Kim Mayberry breaks down everything about diabetes More and more we read, hear, and view information on diabetes. Why? Diabetes cases in America are at an all time high. Why? Our lifestyles have changed, and the impact on our sugar levels has been noticeable. Today we get the skinny on diabetes. What is it? What causes ... Read More »