Tag Archives: Livingston

The city of Livingston is looking to hire a new Street and Sanitation Department Supervisor after the retirement of Wayne Peek. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said Peek had been in the position for some 40 years. The city is looking for a candidate with at least five years of street or solid waste experience and at least three years of ... Read More »

The city of Livingston will be sending its Police and Fire Departments door to door to collect surveys for the city’s lead service line inventory. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city has been collecting surveys through mail or on the city website since 2021, but has only received some 1,000 completed questionnaires. He said every water utility in the country ... Read More »

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 »

The application deadline is Monday for Vol State’s Summer Nursing Program through the Livingston Campus. Vol State offers an associate of applied science and nursing degree. Assistant Nursing Professor William Hall said students who finish the program can take take the national licensure exam to become a registered nurse. “The nursing shortage right now is critical,” Hall said. “Across the ... Read More »

Candidates looking to succeed Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes are set for the June 4 election. Election Administrator Craig Story said the current candidates for mayor are Lori Elder Burnett, Nathan Carr, Nathan Dale, and Robert (Bert) Jolly. Story said candidates turned in petition packets with at least 25 signatures from eligible voters. “We recommend, of course, that they get a ... Read More »

Livingston Academy students are participating in a new recycling program that teaches them about responsibility and community. Comprehensive Development Classroom Teacher William McDaniel said his class has been split into crews where they make weekly recycling pickups from classrooms. He said job responsibilities rotate to help students understand the different roles they may play in future careers. “Teaches the kids ... Read More »

Two new ambulances are on the way in Clay County to mitigate soaring maintenance costs caused by high-milage units. EMS Director Andy Hall said he expects one ambulance to arrive this fall, while the second remains at least a year from arrival. He said the county had to replace a $16,000 motor for an ambulance recently. He said that money ... Read More »

The Livingston Police Department is searching for more officers after being shorthanded for months due to officers leaving for other divisions and departments. Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said the department likes to have three officers on duty at all times but does not have the manpower to support that number right now. He said even with officers working extra ... Read More »

Overton County residents in need of a new home can now apply for the Habitat for Humanity Homeownership program. Director of Homeowner Services Maren Bader said Habitat is prepared to build its first Overton County home in three years. Bader said she extended the deadline through Friday to tie up loose ends with interested potential applicants who had not yet completed ... Read More »

Livingston Fire and EMS traveled to Kentucky this week for a helicopter evacuation training course. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said the department takes the course every two years to maintain awareness of the air evacuation procedures. He said firefighters learned how to create a safe landing zone for helicopters, free of powerlines, trees, and road signs. “They have to ... Read More »