LA Band to hold free concert

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Livingston Academy Band and Choir will host a free community Christmas concert in the Livingston Academy gymnasium at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16.

Zantac recalled for carcinogen levels above FDA standards

The popular heartburn drug ranitidine, commonly known as Zantac, was voluntarily recalled due to the contamination of a human carcinogen that could potentially cause cancer. The recall includes oral tablets, capsules, and syrup.

Presidential Primary ballot set for state

Secretary of State Tre Hargett on Tuesday, Dec. 3, certified the names of three Republican and 16 Democrat presidential candidates for the March 3 Super Tuesday presidential preference primary.

School Board meeting rescheduled

Overton County Board of Education will meet in regular session Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Central Office, as directed by Chairman Howard Miller. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with a work session following immediately afterward.

Overton County included in State Museum exhibit

Overton County included in State Museum exhibit

Tennessee State Museum explores the rich and diverse history of Tennessee’s food through a new exhibition, “Let’s Eat! Origins and Evolutions of Tennessee Food”, open now through February 2, 2020, at the Museum’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park location in Nashville.

Commodities distribution set for Dec. 17

Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution for Overton County’s Livingston community on Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at Livingston Church of Christ, located at 215 E. Main St. in Livingston.

State Report Card for 2018-19 released

Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn on Monday, Nov. 25 unveiled the state report card, an annual report designed to provide convenient access to the most important data and information about every school and district in Tennessee.

State announces next steps for investing TANF surplus

Tennessee Department of Human Services has announced next steps for investing surplus funds from the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant, as well as plans for responsibly maintaining the fund’s reserves.

Tennessee makes LiDAR mapping available

Tennessee makes LiDAR mapping available

State technology experts want Tennesseans to use new mapping tools they’ve made available, and have now produced instructional videos to help. The Strategic Technology Solutions (STS) GIS mapping division within the Department of Finance & Administration offers LiDAR mapping across the s…

Labor and Education Alignment Report issued

A new report released by Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development highlights jobs in high demand across Tennessee, including occupations in information technology, healthcare, engineering, and production.

Executive order signed by governor

Governor Bill Lee issued an executive order Monday, Dec. 2, transferring Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) from Tennessee Department of Education to Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to better align services for children with disabilities.

Harvill convicted of vehicular homicide

Harvill convicted of vehicular homicide

A two-day jury trial concluded Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 20, at Overton County Justice Center where Shannon C. Harvill was tried for criminal offenses for which he had previously been indicted by Overton County Grand Jury.

County unemployment rate falls to 3% in October

Newly released data from Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) shows 38 counties experienced a drop in unemployment during October, while rates remained the same in 24 counties, and increased in 33 counties.

City Council to meet Monday

Livingston City Council will hold the regular monthly meeting Monday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. in the Thurman Langford Conference Room of City Hall.

Convenience centers to close for Thankgsgiving

All Overton County Solid Waste convenience centers will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29 in observance of Thanksgiving. Convenience centers will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 30.

TDOT halts lane closures during Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads during this busy travel holiday. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state.

Rock the Block event held recently

Rock the Block event held recently

Sixty volunteers gathered Saturday, Nov. 16 to aid a community in Livingston through service projects such as raking leaves, cleaning out gutters, and trimming hedges.

THP launches I-40 Challenge initiative

Commissioner Jeff Long of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDSOHS) and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Dereck R. Stewart joined multiple law enforcement partners on Monday, Nov. 25 to announce the seventh annual “I-40 Challenge” traffic safety initiative.

Funds to be distributed after sham cancer charities suit

Attorney General Herbert Slatery and Secretary of State Tre Hargett has announced that $2.5 million will be distributed to cancer centers across the country as a result of a multistate enforcement action against sham cancer charities.

Forestry to create fire strike team

Forestry to create fire strike team

Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), Division of Forestry has received a $200,000 grant through National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to expand fire implementation and management.