Tag Archives: Livingston

Overton County Schools hoping to work with Livingston Police and Overton Sheriff’s Department to provide student resource officers at every school. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said in the past, the school system would apply for state grants that provide funding for SRO salaries. “Some of those grants are going away, and it’s not that we’re not filling out the ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Commission will continue discussion over the Park View School. The School Board and County Commission recently met in joint session exploring options to build the 5th-8th grade wing of the school. Originally a K-8 school, but limited funding caused the school board to move forward with just the K-4 section. The ... Read More »

Morale is up at the Livingston Police Department. That’s according to Interim Chief Ray Smith. He said after much turmoil, the department is excited about its progress and about the future. “When you talk about morale, just knowing there is a forward motion gives encouragement that there will be a positive end to any thoughts or any processes that we’re ... Read More »

Livingston to host a public hearing Monday to accept applications for home rehab grant funding. The town was awarded some $500,000 from the Tennessee Housing Development Authority. Community Developer Amanda Mainord said the program will allow developers to go inspect homes and make repairs that bring them up to codes. “If the home is in extremely poor shape we can ... Read More »

Livingston will engage in the services of attorney Danny Rader to help procure a counsel position for the city. This after Attorney John Meadows left the position last month. Rader said the best way to find a candidate is to advertise to the media and to the Tennessee Municipal Lawyers Association.  He said other communities also send out requests for ... Read More »

Livingston Aldermen approved budgeting some $107,750 to help schools inside the city limits to pay for school resource officers The budgeted amount is for the next school year. Mayor Curtis Hayes said SROs are currently funded through a state grant, which is in its last year. “So next year we won’t even get any money from the grant,” Hayes said. ... Read More »

Livingston Board of Aldermen has filled the seat left vacant by former Aldermen Chris Speck’s resignation. Bill Linder previously served on the Board for two terms. He was the fourth highest vote getter during the most recent election, finishing just out of the three seats. . “Bill I think represented this community with a great deal of respect and I ... Read More »

Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city will open its police chief position to outside candidates in the future. Former Police Captain Ray Smith was appointed as interim chief following Greg Etheredge’s resignation Saturday. Hayes said interim positions usually serve three to six weeks. “We’ll start a process of advertising and certainly Mr. Smith will be eligible to apply for ... Read More »

Livingston Alderman Chris Speck has resigned from his position. Speck shared his resignation in a letter to Mayor Curtis Hayes Tuesday. Speck said “my wife and I are currently in the process of selling our home in Livingston and moving outside of the city limits this month.” Speck’s resignation comes just days after former police chief Greg Etheredge stepped down. ... Read More »

Livingston Alderman Kelly Coleman said city officials should consider setting term limits for elected officials. Currently, the Livingston charter allows the mayor and aldermen to serve an unlimited amount terms. Coleman said he suggests using Cookeville’s two-term limit as a model. “Does that require a charter change,” Coleman said. “Or can it be put on a referendum for the people ... Read More »