Chief Cautions Drivers, Parents On Busy Friday Halloween
Livingston Police warns drivers and parents to be mindful Friday night, as safety remains a priority on Halloween. Police Chief Ray Smith said extra deputies will patrol the town, assuring children and traffic remain visible. Smith said he encourages parents to keep their children close. Smith said the weekend holiday can lead to higher volumes […]
Friday Night, Halloween Combo, Law Enforcement Preparing
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office preparing for a busy Friday night, but officials hope a safe one with the combination of trick-or-treating, Halloween parties and possible pranks. Sheriff Eddie Farris said he will have a full team patrolling neighborhoods and busy streets. Farris said his main concern is maintaining street visibility and preventing accidents. “We […]
Cumberland Organization Stresses Halloween Pet Safety
As Halloween approaches, protect your pet from seasonal dangers, such as decorations, candy, trick-or-treat anxiety and unsafe costumes. Cumberland County Animal Safety’s Ellen Rosenfeldt said Halloween may not be the best holiday to celebrate with pets. Rosenfeldt said pet costumes can be hazardous for animals. “Choose your costumes wisely, and you don’t put them on […]
Algood Chooses Firm to Design New City Park Project
Algood City Council approved AEI and Kimley Horn Tuesday night to design concepts for the new city park project. The council chose between two engineering and contracting consultant firms, Kimley Horn/AEI and Performance Service Business Development. After a long deliberation period, Council Member Roger Williams recommended AEI based on his work with them on county […]
Overton Sheriff Encourages Parents To Preach Caution For Halloween
Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said parents need to help their kids stay safe this Halloween Tuesday. Garrett said he suggests that people go trick-or-treating before it gets dark. If you go out later, wear reflective clothing. Drivers need to keep a close eye for kids running and not paying attention. As for parents checking […]
Fentress County Halloween On The Square Returns Tuesday After Hiatus
The Fentress County Hope Foundation will host their Halloween on the Square event Tuesday for the first time since 2019. More than 20 businesses will decorate tables and give out candy to Fentress County trick-or-treaters. COVID sidelined the event. Hope Foundation Board member Kim Davidson says the group is excited to bring back the event […]
Law Enforcement Increasing Presence To Prevent Halloween Drunk Driving This Weekend
Law enforcement officials expecting an increase in drunk drivers on Halloween weekend. McMinnville Officer Mark Mara said many times people don’t realize how inebriated they are when they leave their locations after drinking. He said not only can this have legal consequences, but sometimes something more serious. “A couple of years ago we actually had […]
New Halloween Destination Open In Silver Point
A new Halloween Attraction company celebrating its first spooky season in Silver Point this year. Halloween Hollow Founders and Creators Carroll Moore and Erica McElroy both have experience in the haunted house realm. Moore said when planning the site they try to take into account various aspects of scares to have a genre for everyone. […]
Livingston Celebrating Halloween On The 31st
Livingston will observe Halloween on the 31st Monday night. Mayor Curtis Hayes said city police will be out that night ensuring trick-or-treaters are safe. “We’ll be out in full force along with all of our public safety employees, police and fire,” Hayes said. “Trying to make sure that everybody is safe and have a good […]
Gainesboro Will Observe Halloween The Saturday Before The Holiday
The Gainesboro Board of Aldermen decided that Halloween will be observed on Saturday the 29th instead of the 31st. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the city can better manage festivities and families have more fun by having the holiday on the weekend. “I’ve got young kids and it is just easier when you have another day […]
