Division of Consumer Affairs transfers to AG

Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) \transferred from Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) to the Office of the Attorney General (AG), effective Monday, Sept. 30.

Habitat for Humanity making progress in Overton County

Habitat for Humanity making progress in Overton County

Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity (UCHFH) recently acquired a buildable lot in Overton County. Habitat for Humanity’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. UCHFH’s goal is to select a qualified family by February 2020 and to start building the home next fall. But, …

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Cordell Hull Day held in Pickett County

Cordell Hull Day held in Pickett County

More than 250 people attended the third annual Cordell Hull Day at Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park Saturday, Sept. 28, a day after 223 participants were at the school day for the two-day event.

Specialized mental health training improve law enforcement outcomes

Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) released a report Friday, May 10 on the usage of Crisis Intervention Team techniques across the state, noting the successes seen in areas where the specialized training for law enforcement is improving outcomes for …

State AG challenges Davidson County order

The State of Tennessee, through the Attorney General’s Office, is appealing a final order from Davidson County Criminal Court that circumvented established legal procedures.

Covington car dealer ordered to stop selling

Tennessee Attorney General’s Office has obtained a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) from the Circuit Court of Tipton County against McDivitt Motors LLC and Martin Keith McDivitt.

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LA Homecoming held

LA Homecoming held

Livingston Academy Homecoming was celebrated throughout last week at the school.

Commodities distribution set for Oct. 15

Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution for Overton County’s Livingston community on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Livingston Church of Christ, located at 215 E. Main St. in Livingston.

County unemployment rate falls to 3.5% in August

Unemployment rates for each of Tennessee’s 95 counties dropped during August 2019 according to data released Thursday, Sept. 26 by Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).

Division of Consumer Affairs transfers to AG

Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) \transferred from Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) to the Office of the Attorney General (AG), effective Monday, Sept. 30.

Governor’s Conference set for October 24-25

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced Monday, Sept. 9, that Governor Bill Lee and Donald Miller, CEO of StoryBrand, will be keynote speakers at the 2019 TNECD Governor’s Conference in Nashville.

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National Day of Service celebrated

National Day of Service celebrated

Directors and volunteers from Overton County Retired Senior Volunteer Program and Foster Grandparent Program celebrated National Day of Service 9-11 Friday, Sept. 20 at the Monroe Senior Center. The programs acknowledged Police and Sheriff’s departments, highway workers, and other members wh…

Standing Stone Day to be held October 12

Standing Stone Day to be held October 12

The Standing Stone Historical Society (SSHS) will celebrate Monterey’s heritage once again this year as they host the 40th annual Standing Stone Day celebration, Saturday, Oct. 12.

County unemployment rate falls to 3.5% in August

Unemployment rates for each of Tennessee’s 95 counties dropped during August 2019 according to data released Thursday, Sept. 26 by Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).

Division of Consumer Affairs transfers to AG

Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) \transferred from Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) to the Office of the Attorney General (AG), effective Monday, Sept. 30.

City Council to meet Monday

Livingston City Council will hold the regular monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. in the Thurman Langford Conference Room of City Hall.

One National Program Rule announced by EPA

President Donald Trump promised the American people that his Administration would address and correct the current fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards, and Thursday, Sept. 19, his Administration took steps to fulfill that promise.

Burn permits now required in state

With hot and dry weather leading into the fall fire season, Tennessee’s State Forester is requiring a burn permit for all open-air outdoor fires, as of Monday, Sept. 23, and a burn ban has been put in place in Livingston.