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Upperman High School underwent an emergency roof repair after strong winds tore a hole above the band and choral room. Putnam Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said that they were getting ready to bid to replace the roof anyway, but the damage was significant and required an immediate temporary fix. “These roofing projects are very expensive and we think that ... Read More »

Livingston Academy’s new stadium project is on track for completion by the first game. Overton School Board Chair Mike Hayes said that the new scoreboard has been delivered and that they expect the lights in mid-June. He said that the only potential issue could be the steel beams for the bleachers. “It’s cutting it close right now as far as ... Read More »

The town of Monterey has received a bid for its outdoor classroom project at the Depot Museum. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said that the base bid came in at some $84,000. He said that the town allotted funds from ARP money. “It’s a deck system that we’re wanting to do in a composite material and not in treated lumber,” Cleary ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council approved the first reading of its 2022-2023 budget Thursday night, including the addition of a bond issue for a proposed aquatic facility. Mayor Ricky Shelton proposed the $15 million bond addition for the facility. Council member Mark Miller seconded the amendment. Council members approved the addition unanimously. Shelton said the community has spoken for many years that ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech students found a rare plant species that only has four other discovered populations. The plant called the Cumberland pagoda-plant was found near the Appalachian Center for Craft in Smithville. Biology Professor Dr Shawn Krosnick said students were collecting samples for a field botany course when coming across the plant. “It was right next to a giant tree that ... Read More »

All-In Futbol Club TN’s U13 Division 2 Boys Chippewas soccer team has just won the club’s first State Cup title. Director of Coaching Davis Draper said that the team played three hard games against teams from Nashville, Arlington, and Johnson City. He said that they made it to the semi-finals the last year, and that the last time he won ... Read More »

The State Comptroller’s Office released a report Thursday critical of operations inside the Livingston Police Department. The report said at least $27,000 is missing from the department and officials, including Police Chief Greg Etheredge, were slow to report the missing money to state officials, as required by law. The money was kept in safes in various areas of the police ... Read More »

A total of 54 people participated in the Livingston election Wednesday with all three Aldermen candidates automatically winning at-large seats. The unofficial results have Chris Speck receiving 39 votes. Bruce Elder tallied 38 votes. David Langford got 36 votes. The election saw a 2.17 percent voter turnout. Overton County Election Administrator Craig Story said the low turnout was expected considering ... Read More »

A new frisbee golf course and amenities for a safer version of dodge ball has been installed at Donaldson Park. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said the city-funded project adds new activities just in time for the summer “Something that we are very proud of, and it’s been a big hit,” Collins said. “A lot of people using it is the ... Read More »

Monterey will look to replenish native plants around the TennGreen conservancy easement after clearing too far past the boundaries into the Bee Rock property. Monterey Mayor Nathan Walker said the TennGreen Land Conservancy sent a letter to the town regarding improvements made to the parking area. “They were actually very nice, and they just kind of reiterated that they would ... Read More »