Overton Tourism Partnership Begins Search For Director
Overton County’s newly approved local tourism partnership shifting into its next phase, as leaders begin the search for a director to guide the partnership. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Zach Stephens said the formation of the partnership marks a major step forward after months of planning and revisions. Stephens said he is currently accepting […]
Early Voting For Livingston June Election Still Undecided
Early voting for the June 2nd Livingston election still uncertain after the Overton County Election Commission met Thursday. Overton Elections Administrator Craig Story said the discussion came up when the commission discussed setting hours for early voting. Story said the June 2 ballot may not even require early voting. “Well, at the present time we […]
Three Candidates Running For Livingston Alderman Seats
Three candidates running for the three at-large seats for Livingston’s Board of Aldermen, following Thursday’s deadline to register. Incumbents Bruce Elder, David H. Langford, and Bill Linder will run. The alderman race will be the only city race on the June ballot. The deadline to register to vote is May 23. Early voting for the […]
Livingston Gets Clarity On Melvin Johnson Drive Gate
Livingston City Council got clarity Tuesday night about the gate installed on Melvin Johnson Drive, adjacent to Celina Highway. Police Chief Ray Smith said the school system installed the gate as a measure to enhance campus safety during school hours at Livingston Academy. Smith said the school’s gate is legal. “Come to find out that […]
T-DOT Grants Extension On Livingston Sidewalk Project
T-DOT has granted Livingston a one-year extension for its sidewalk replacement project on East Main and East Broad Streets. City Consulting Engineer Ray Evans said the city has had difficulty obtaining TDOT’s approval for temporary construction and access easements related to the project. Evans said the delay in approval was largely due to the city […]
Livingston Fills Need, Hires New Water Plant Operator
After several of months of searching, Livingston has addressed a big need at the water plant, hiring a water plant operator. Livingston Water Plant Supervisor Jack Parrott said the city went a month without receiving any applicants, and then all of a sudden, about 15 applicants applied for the position. Parrott said he is relieved […]
Livingston Adopts New MTAS Police Document Policies
Livingston City Council approved two resolutions to adopt new policies regarding the destruction of police documents. City Attorney Andre Greppin said one resolution adopts the MTAS schedule of retention for destruction of police records, while the second resolution applies specifically to accident reports. Police Chief Ray Smith said the resolutions will allow the police department […]
Chamber Awarded $100K For Tourism Branding Program
The Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce has been awarded an estimated $100,000 grant to participate in a tourism branding program. Chamber Director Zach Stephens told Aldermen Monday night the grant comes at the right time, as the county needs help boosting its visitor numbers. “So I am really hoping that this program, along with some […]
Boys Basketball Team Cleared To Play After Hazing Investigation
The Overton County School System has cleared the Livingston Academy Boys Basketball to play its first game of the season Tuesday night after the conclusion of an hazing investigation. Overton County Director of Schools Kim Dillon said the decision comes after the completion of both a local DA investigation and the federal Title IX investigation. […]
No Charges Made In Livingston Academy Hazing Investigation
District Attorney Bryant Dunaway announced Monday that no charges will be filed against the students involved in the Livingston Academy hazing incident. Dunaway said after reviewing reports and several videos, while the contact was certainly inappropriate between students, no student was physically injured. Dunaway added that the behavior would not rise to the level of […]
