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Livingston crews will get to work immediately to assess leaks in the city’s water system. That after receiving a letter from the Tennessee Water and Wastewater Financing Board. The letter outlined excessive non-revenue water loss of 20 percent or greater during 2019. Consulting engineer Greg Davenport said his data shows a large difference exists in the amount of water pumped ... Read More »

Livingston Police continue the investigation into a Sunday morning shooting that sent a Livingston man to the hospital. The incident happened around 1:20am Sunday morning as police and EMS responded to Fairview Lane. Police found Chris Melton with gunshot wounds. According to the investigation, Melton had gone to the home of Robert Richardson “to start an altercation.” According to the ... Read More »

The Millard Oakley Public Library has two telescopes for check-out for Overton County’s amateur astronomers. Director Cynthia Julian-Simmons said the Friends of The Library group applied for the grant that got the telescopes. Julian-Simmons said the telescopes cost about $450 and gives residents a chance to try out this hobby. “That’s not something that a family can do lightly, and ... Read More »

The Envision Livingston Group is considering starting a fund for the town’s oldest cemetery. The goal maintaining and renovating Cash Cemetery. Member Pat Poston said the grounds look well kept after a recent clean up day, but keeping it presentable has always been a challenge. “There has been lots of people through the years that has volunteered and would go ... Read More »

It is porch pirate season during the holidays, Livingston Police Chief Greg Etheredge said being home when packages are delivered is the best prevention. However, that is not always possible when people are working. Etheredge said having a doorbell camera can be the best way to prevent packages from disappearing, without a trace. “In today’s world in law enforcement video ... Read More »

The Livingston Academy Marching Band will be collecting recyclables Saturday to help with instrument repairs. Livingston Academy Spirit of the Wildcats Marching Band President Jenny Story said broken instruments are a chronic issue for the band. Story said they are prepared to take anything from cans to large appliances, to try and cover the repair costs. “They are only designated ... Read More »

A new Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center office could be opening at Livingston’s former Twin Lakes building. The Board of Alderman Monday approved a no cost lease to the organization. Director Amy Stockwell said opening an Overton satellite office has been the plan for the past year. “Especially with their location close to Pickett and Clay, which is some of ... Read More »

Livingston is in the process of negotiating fees with a design consultant for courthouse plaza renovations. Livingston Downtown Revitalization Chairman Ray Evans said he does not know if negotiations will be successful, but expects construction to begin in the Fall of 2021. Evans said once a design is selected for the nearly $670,000 project, it will renewed and noteworthy. “It’s ... Read More »

The first class of Livingston’s Vol State Community College Nursing program has graduated with an overall perfect pass rate. Public Relations Coordinator Eric Melcher said 11 students took and passed the exam for a RN license on the first attempt. “We are really proud of our faculty,” Melcher said. “They have done a fantastic job. The staff that work with ... Read More »

The Overton-Livingston Chamber of Commerce is making a push to promote safety for shoppers and tourists this holiday season. Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said the chamber has been distributing face masks with their “Shop, Eat, and Play Safe in Livingston-Overton County” branding. Cantrell said that through a $25,000 grant from the Tennessee Tourism Department there will be COVID infrastructure set ... Read More »