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Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast: Holiday Special

Reflect on the true meaning of the season as three local pastors share the story of Christmas, the preparation for Christmas services, and the message we might all reflect upon as we move toward the end of the year.

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 Sundays on Cookeville’s News Talk 100.9/AM 1600 beginning at 12:30pm and 9:30pm.

 

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Macy Shaver Of Stone Memorial Is A Dream Big Scholar

macy-shaver-croppedStone Memorial High School’s Senior Macy Shaver has been selected as one of the Lite Rock 95.9/106-9 Kicks Country Dream Big Scholars for the month of January.

The award, presented by the Tennessee Credit Union, 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.

Shaver has achieved some outstanding academic achievements, such as serving in SMHS Beta club for all three years and winning third place in state for English Division one. Shaver also has over 90 hours of community service by volunteering in events such as: Operation Christmas Child, Community Easter Egg Hunt, Special Olympics and more.

In addition to Shaver’s academic success, she is a member of a few clubs/teams including SMHS Beta club, math club, and the SMHS volleyball team, which she is a co-captain.

Once Shaver graduates high school, she plans to attend a four-year university and study biology. After that, she plans to attend a dental school in Tennessee and become a dentist.

Lite Rock 95.9 Morning Show Host Sheila Scruggs visited Stone Memorial High School a couple of months ago and presented Shaver with a plaque. Shaver 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 Macy’s interview with Lite Rock 95.9’s Sheila Scruggs!

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Smith County’s Jacob Allen Summers Is A Dream Big Scholar

jacob-allen-summers-croppedSmith County High School’s Senior Jacob Summers has been selected as one of the Lite Rock 95.9/106-9 Kicks Country Dream Big Scholars for the month of December.

The award, presented by the Tennessee Credit Union, 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.

Summers has achieved some outstanding academic achievements, such as interning at the Aspirnaut program at Vanderbilt to do research this past summer in the medical field. Summers has also won recognition from the DAR for a speech he has written.

In addition to Summers’ academic success, he is a member of several clubs such as: BETA club, French club, 4-H club, and HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America). Summers also tutors kids at an after-school program and volunteers as a counselor at 4-H camp.

Once Summers graduates high school, he plans to enter the medical field and become a cardiologist. He decided to become a cardiologist when his older died in his sleep due to a heart condition.

Lite Rock 95.9 Morning Show Host Sheila Scruggs visited Smith County High School a couple of weeks ago and presented Summers with a plaque. Summers 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.

 

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Lindsey Payne Of Gordonsville Is A Dream Big Scholar

lindsey-payne-croppedGordonsville High School’s Senior Lindsey Payne has been selected as one of the Lite Rock 95.9/106-9 Kicks Country Dream Big Scholars for the month of November.

The award, presented by the Tennessee Credit Union, 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.

Payne has achieved some outstanding academic achievements, such as a 3.9 GPA and ranking third in her class. Payne is currently doing dual enrollment and will have 30 credit hours once she starts college, entering as a sophomore.

In addition to Payne’s academic success, she is a member of several clubs and has leader roles within them. Payne works part-time at Carthage Full Gospel Church, and has played in the Gordonsville High School band for the past 10 years.

Once Payne graduates high school, she plans to attend University of Tennessee, and study biology. Her goal is to be a pediatrician and practice at a children’s hospital.

Lite Rock 95.9 Morning Show Host Sheila Scruggs visited Gordonsville High School a couple of weeks ago and presented Payne with a plaque. Payne 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.

 

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Upperman’s Lindsey Coppock Is A Dream Big Scholar

lindsey-coppock-croppedUpperman High School’s Senior Lindsey Coppock has been selected as one of the Lite Rock 95.9/106-9 Kicks Country Dream Big Scholars for the month of October.

The award, presented by the Tennessee Credit Union, 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.

Coppock has a passion for marching band, specifically percussion. Some of her achievements include, attending girl’s state at Lipscomb University and placing in honor’s band at Tennessee Tech Festival of Winds and Percussion. Coppock has also been the percussion captain for three years.

In addition to Coppock’s band success, she is a member of a few organizations. Coppock is a member of Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta (math honor society), and The Cookeville Community Band.

After high school, Coppock plans to use the Tennessee Promise to attend Vol State Community College, and do her general education classes. Coppock plans to transfer the MTSU (Middle Tennessee State University) after Vol State. Coppock plans to major in music or astronomy.

Lite Rock 95.9 Morning Show Host Sheila Scruggs visited Upperman High School a couple of weeks ago and presented Coppock with a plaque. Coppock 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 Lindsey’s interview with Lite Rock 95.9’s Sheila Scruggs!

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Sarah Graham Of Cookeville High Is A Dream Big Scholar

sarah-graham-croppedCookeville 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!

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DeKalb County’s Callie Cripps Is A Dream Big Scholar

callie-cripps-croppedDeKalb 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!

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Moose wants to know: Are you going to buy the new iPhone?

Okay so let me clear the air – I’m a tech junkie. Yes, I am THAT guy who usually has the latest tech item because I am wowed by bells and whistles. I’ll just have to let you imagine the face I made when I saw announcement about the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus but it was something like this.

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So the thing that is going to stand out the most is the fact that the iPhone 7 Plus has TWO cameras that let you take pro quality pictures like you see on DSLR cameras and one camera has a telephoto lens.

Crazy.

Believe it or not it can still make phone calls too. I know what I’m telling my wife I want for my birthday. What say you? Are you going to get it?

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