Townhouses on Livingston’s East Main Street were approved upon first reading at Monday night’s board of aldermen meeting. The two parcels would be rezoned for multi-family housing. The townhouses range from two bedrooms to three bedrooms, with 18 to 20 homes set to be constructed in the location. Alderman Kelly Coleman said he supports the rezoning. “There’s no doubt that ... Read More »

Overton County is using National 4-H Week to spread community awareness and get more kids involved in the program. Overton 4-H Agent Nicole Marrero said there will be a phone-a-thon this week, reaching out to the county’s new 4th graders about the program. Marrero said when kids give 4-H a chance, they can find a life long and sometimes life ... Read More »

Repairs on the Highway 56 bridge along I-40 that was struck by a tractor trailer will begin within in the next two weeks. T-DOT Spokesperson Rae-Anne Bradley said a temporary traffic signal will go in to control off-ramp traffic. Bradley said the project is expected to complete by November 30. “We encourage them to use caution while they’re travelling through ... Read More »

Van Buren County did not get a response from Priority Solid Waste about closing on the sale of the BDS property. The county decided in August to give the company until Friday to respond about the property sale. County Mayor Greg Wilson said the county went ahead and prepared to not hear back. “Yes, as they voted back in August, ... Read More »

The Jackson County School System is focusing on capital projects and learning loss in its latest ESSER application. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the district is applying to put awnings on school buildings and outdoor classrooms. However, Brown said the district decided to go above and beyond what is required for learning loss spending to make the biggest difference ... Read More »

A Cumberland County woman is hoping the community takes a chance to test their creativity Saturday on World Card Making Day. Card Maker Louise Goodman said she started making her own cards 14 years ago, attending a class just like the one she is hosting. Goodman said taking your own craftsmanship to create something unique is all worth it, when ... Read More »

UCDD has met with its U.S. Representatives and Senators over the past two days in Washington D.C. to address American Rescue Plan concerns. Executive Director Mark Farley said the focus was on explaining how our counties are being held back because of spending restrictions. Farley said they emphasized spending needs beyond water and sewer, saying the region needs to able ... Read More »

Bonuses for being vaccinated and weekly testing for the unvaccinated are on the table for Livingston city employees. Mayor Curtis Hayes said with roughly 43 percent of his employees vaccinated, it is straining the police department, airport and public works. Hayes said he checked with his department heads about the effectiveness of this potential order. “It was my idea and ... Read More »

The Putnam County Board of Education has taken steps to get closer on designs for the new Southwest Putnam County School. The board approved an agreement extension with Upland Design Group so it can move forward with architectural plans. School Board Chairman McHenry said within a month or so, the board should have blueprints. “We went ahead and approved a ... Read More »

Van Buren County’s deadline for Priority Solid Waste to close on the BDS property sale ends at 4:00 PM Friday. County Mayor Greg Wilson said he has talked and met with the company that originally told him staffing issues were the reason for delay. Wilson said he was told something would be sent to his office by Friday, but nothing ... Read More »