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Livingston will install new automatic water readers to mitigate water loss issues. J.R. Wauford and Associates President Greg Davenport said the Monroe and Alpine areas have been identified to be the areas with the greatest need and will get the readers first. He said contractors will install zone readers that constantly listen for and identify leaks. “Livingston has leaks in ... Read More »

Bought eggs recently? In some places across the Upper Cumberland eggs could cost you northward of $8. Terrapin Springs Farm in Hilham provides local eggs through roughly 50 hens. Owner Ryan Smith said fuel and feed costs are behind the price spikes. “It definitely takes any profit out of the eggs, because you don’t really want to charge that much ... Read More »

A Hilham man has pled guilty to six counts of child rape and one count of continuous sexual abuse. 34-year-old Adam Jereco Haney appeared in the Putnam County Criminal Court Monday. Haney was arrested in 2019 after allegedly raping three of his stepchildren. Haney was sentenced for 30 years that will be 100 percent served, according to a release from ... Read More »

An Overton County Commission seat vacancy has been filled, however it left a new seat open in District Five. The District One seat, formerly held by Jean Moore will be filled by Commission Lee Richards. Richards served District Five, but has moved into District One. Richards submitted his resignation from District Five to the county, creating a new opening. He ... Read More »

Overton County Executive Ben Danner said state officials want damage assessments to determine if FEMA funds might be an option. Danner said Tennessee Forestry crews and local agencies are working to get trees cut so electric companies can restore power. Danner said with areas still in disaster there is a potential that Tennessee might need federal assistance with the clean ... Read More »

Overton County is experiencing downed limbs, power lines and outages on a countywide level. Sheriff John Garrett said this started occurring at about 2:00 PM and expects more downed lines and trees as rain continues. Garrett said roads are wet for the most part right now. but However, He said he expects problems as temperatures drop overnight and into tomorrow. ... Read More »

10 newly restored cabins opened Tuesday at Standing Stone Park, concluding a $1.4 million dollar project. There were state officials, state legislators and Overton county leaders in attendance to speak and tour the renovated cabins. Standing Stone Park Manager Chris Cole spoke to what this investment means for the people who make the park their vacation destination. “You know I ... Read More »