Cookeville Police Investigating Jackson Plaza Robbery
Cookeville Police are investigating a Friday afternoon robbery at Jackson Plaza’s Party City. A white male in this late 30s entered the store just before 5pm Friday. According to Cookeville Police, the man entered the store and handed the clerk a note demanding money. Although no gun was displayed, the suspect conducted himself in a […]
This Week: Overton Considers CDBG Application, Pickett Schools Update Policies
This week the Overton County Commission meets in regular session Monday. The consideration to apply for a Community Development Block Grant will be discussed. The $420,000 grant with a 13 percent county match would be used on new mini pumper trucks for the volunteer fire department. The application process began with an October public hearing. […]
TWRA Leasing Cordell Hull Farming Land
If you are looking to start a new farm, TWRA’s sharecrop program has over 800 acres for lease starting Tuesday. Cordell Hull Wildlife Manager Johnny Poston said the farmland stretches from the Clay Jackson County line to the Cordell Hull Dam. “It would be rented for grain production of corn, soybeans and wheat,” Poston said. […]
LA Stadium Repairs Push Back School Funding Proposal
An Overton County Schools funding proposal has been put on hold to prioritize renovating the Livingston Academy Stadium. The million dollar plan created by board member William Abston would pay for school improvements and class materials while also creating an in-house grant program. School Board Chairman Jarman Hicks said with the fund balance possibly paying for […]
