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Livingston Academy senior Creed Pierce was nominated as a candidate to represent Tennessee in the Presidential Scholars Program. The program was established in 1964 to recognize and honor some of the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. Pierce said that it’s an honor and blessing that his hard work has been recognized. “Just working every year since I was ... Read More »

The Overton County School Board awarded the bid Tuesday night for the remaining work on the Livingston Academy football stadium. Chair Mike Hayes said that Mid-State Construction submitted the low bid at some $4.2 million. He said that the group will be responsible for the demolition of the current bleachers, the installation of the scoreboard, the building of the concessions ... Read More »

The Overton County School Board voted Tuesday night to implement its new teacher pay scale. The payrate goes into effect with the March check, giving teachers six months of the new scale this year. The new pay scale puts the system in the middle among Upper Cumberland school districts. The school board unanimously approved a new video board for the ... Read More »

The Overton County School Board has opened the Livingston Academy stadium project for bids. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said sealed offers will be opened on January 27th for the full board to consider at a later meeting. “I have spoken to a couple of people that have contacted me,” Holman said. “I hope there is good interest in it, ... Read More »

Livingston Police Chief Greg Etheredge said Livingston Academy students and administration did exactly what they were supposed to do Thursday. The high school entered a lockdown after students reported another student who possessed a BB gun in their vehicle as school started. Etheredge said he was proud of the response to the perceived threat. “We practice and we plan for ... Read More »

Livingston Academy has resumed normal operations after reports of a firearm on campus resulting in a lockdown this morning. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said all students that did not get dropped off at school can now return without being counted late. Holman said absences will also be excused for the school day. Livingston Academy was placed on a lockdown ... Read More »

Renovations will be made to all student restrooms of Livingston Academy over Christmas break. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said facilities will be getting a new paint job as well as touchless sinks, new counter tops and stalls. “That’s something that needed attention for quite some time, and we want that to really look better and be better for our ... Read More »

The capacity of the Livingston Academy football stadium will be 2,703 seats as the school board has purchased the new bleachers for renovations. Chairman Mike Hayes said due to time constraints, the purchase comes through a state approved vendor to bypass the bid process. “In a normal situation, you would have the bid out for the general contractor to do ... Read More »

The Overton County School Board has made some cuts to the Livingston Academy stadium renovation plan to meet its budget. The school board approved $4.3 million for the project some two years ago. Chairman Mike Hayes said construction costs have inflated since then almost doubling the cost. “The budget came in on everything we had at 8 million dollars,” Hayes ... Read More »

Applications are now open for Tennessee Promise scholarships. The state scholarship program provides free tuition to a two-year college program to any person who has completed high school. Livingston Academy Gear Up Coordinator Vanessa Farris said that the program opens the door for opportunities many students don’t know they need. “Every year we do see students who at this time ... Read More »