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 […]
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 Police Strengthen Overton County Animal Welfare
The Livingston Police Department partnering with Friends of Overton County Animals to address animal welfare and overpopulation through a Friday fundraiser. Chief Ray Smith said the department is working to bring awareness to animal welfare needs while supporting fundraisers that provide resources for local rescue efforts. Smith said the department has established strong relationships with […]
Overton Executive Candidates Pledge New Animal Committee
Candidates for Overton County Executive have pledged to form a new animal welfare committee to address the local overpopulation crisis. Friends of Overton County Animals Administrator Michelle Lee said the proposed committee would include the county executive, county commissioners, and representatives from local animal rescues. Lee said the group intends to request an ex-officio member […]
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 […]
Livingston Advances Budget With Property Tax Increase
The Livingston Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Monday to move forward with a proposed five-cent property tax increase in the new fiscal year budget. Finance Officer Joel Parks said the property tax increase will help with increasing personnel costs and other budget items. “The 1,905,000 top line item property tax, that is assuming that […]
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 […]
Memorial Reception Honors Legacy Teacher Of Mick Barnes
The Overton County Arts Council will host a memorial reception Sunday to celebrate the life and artistic contributions of former Livingston Academy teacher Mick Gray Barnes. The Arts Council’s Rita Richardson said the event marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of the educator. Richardson said the reception will feature several pieces of artwork created […]
Overton Libby Allen Art Contest Highlights Student Work
Local high school students will showcase their creative works and compete for a scholarship during the third annual Libby Allen High School Art Contest. Overton County Arts Council representative Tim Richardson said the upcoming exhibition features two distinct educational awards, including one selected directly by a Tennessee Tech art professor. Richardson said the event also […]
