Livingston Academy Marks 50 Years In Current Building
Livingston Academy will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its current campus this week. Principal Richard Melton said the school held its original ribbon cutting on July 4, 1976. Melton said the milestone serves as a significant moment for the community to reflect on the history of the building and the campus. “We are not the […]
Overton Schools Prioritize Math Growth After Gains In Literacy
Overton County Schools shifting its academic focus toward middle school math performance following results from the most recent TCAP testing cycle. Secondary Curriculum Supervisor Cristy Miller said the district experienced a six percent increase in third-grade English Language Arts proficiency compared to the previous year. Miller said the school system also saw district-wide improvements in […]
Two Livingston Academy Teams Tackle World Finals
Two Livingston Academy fishing teams are competing in the Junior World Championship for the Tennessee Bass Federation this week in Russellville, Arkansas. Livingston Academy fishing program representative Betha Crabtree said the two teams qualified for the national event through different paths during the regular season. Crabtree said Corbin and Cason Crabtree earned their spot by […]
Andrew Goolsby Commits Utility Talents To Cumberland
Livingston Academy student-athlete Andrew Goolsby committing to continue his baseball career at Cumberland University during a signing ceremony held on campus Monday. Andrew Goolsby said the opportunity to play at the next level represents the culmination of years of dedicated training. Goolsby said the recruitment process included a personal workout and campus tour that solidified […]
Scrappy Defense Highlights Livingston Volleyball Outlook
Livingston Academy Volleyball looking toward the upcoming season with a focus on defensive tenacity as the program works to replace significant height and experience from its roster. Volleyball Coach Christie Jenkins said the team displayed a high level of defensive intensity during a recent camp. Jenkins said the squad is currently working to develop its […]
Livingston Anglers Tackle National Fishing Championship
Livingston Academy High School anglers Blake Melton and Cooper Roberts competed this week in the Major League Fishing National Championship and World Finals. Livingston Academy boat captain Andy Melton said the four-day competition includes two days of qualifying rounds to determine which teams advance to the national and world championship stages. Melton said the tournament […]
Strong Turnout For Livingston Academy Summer ACT Prep
Livingston Academy students returned to the classroom for an ACT Summer Slam program designed to improve their standardized testing scores. Livingston Academy Teacher Jacob Tibbs said the two-day event allowed students to choose a three-hour intensive review. Tibbs said the school utilized social media and a countywide phone tree to invite parents and students to […]
Reams First Livingston Flag Football Season Memorable
Livingston Academy Lady Wildcats Flag Football player Allie Reams scored the first touchdown in program history during the team’s inaugural flag football season. Livingston Academy Lady Wildcats player Ally Reams said the team began its first year of competition this season. Reams said the squad faced Warren County in the opening game of the year. […]
Overton Shine On Games Emphasizes Participation For Kids
Livingston Academy students participated in the “Shine On Games” Friday, an all-inclusive competition for students with physical and intellectual disabilities. Special Education Teacher April Stover said the initiative began after discussions with coaches Jimmy Miller and Kaleb Qualls about creating more opportunities for students. Stover said the program focuses on inclusion for students who may […]
Livingston Academy Gym Primed For $1.4 Million Upgrade
Overton County Schools awarded a bid to modernize the Livingston Academy gym, the first major upgrade since its 1976 construction. Director of Schools Kim Dillon said work from Midstate Construction on the $1.4 million-project is scheduled to begin on May 18 following the conclusion of graduation and awards ceremonies. “The gym floor we’ve had issue after […]
