Goolsby Putting In Work To Power Livingston Baseball
For Livingston Academy senior Drew Goolsby, success at the baseball diamond is not left to chance. Goolsby said it is built one swing at a time. Goolsby has spent his entire life around the game, and now, entering his fourth season on the Wildcats’ roster, that lifelong dedication is showing up in the details of […]
Police Chief Asks For Support, Stray Animal Cases Increase
Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith asked the Board of Aldermen Monday night to consider allocating funds in the upcoming budget to assist local animal rescue groups. Smith said the groups have increasingly been helpful in assisting police with the growing number of abandoned animals inside Livingston. Smith said Livingston currently operates without animal control, leaving […]
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 […]
Livingston VFW Forum Connects Voters And GOP Candidates
Voters will have the opportunity to evaluate local and state Republican candidates face-to-face this Saturday during a forum at the Livingston VFW. Friends of Overton County Founder and Forum Moderator Scott Deatherage organized the event to bring politicians directly to the community. Deatherage said the gathering allows constituents to move beyond scripted campaign advertisements and […]
Hughes Leads Livingston Into First Flag Football Game
As the Livingston Academy Lady Wildcats launch their first-ever flag football team, junior Mia Hughes said she is embracing both the opportunity and the responsibility that comes with building a program from the ground up. “[I’m] just trying to set a leadership role,” Hughes said. “If we’re more bonded and play together it will just […]
Overton Commission Agrees To Join Local Tourism Partnership
Overton County Commissioners voted Monday night to join a tourism partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, the City of Livingston, and the Main Street Program. The partnership would allocate city and county hotel/motel tax revenue to the chamber, which would use the funds solely for tourism efforts. County Executive Steven Barlow said the partnership would […]
Trust, Defense Fuel Mia Hughes, Wildcats Playoff Push
As the postseason continues in TSSAA girls basketball, Livingston Academy junior Mia Hughes said defense and trust could define how far the Lady Wildcats go. Hughes, a forward for Livingston Academy, has carved out her role as a steady defensive presence for the Lady Wildcats during a season that has featured tough district battles against […]
Region Tournament Basketball Action Begins This Weekend
Region tournament weekend dawns across the Upper Cumberland, with district champions being decided and locations confirmed throughout the next week. The girls Class A region tournament will see Van Buren automatically advance to the second round due to District 5 only consisting of three teams. Van Buren will face the winner of CSLA and Whitwell […]
Poston Embraces Last Month, Cementing Identity At Livingston
For Livingston Academy guard Emma Poston, senior season is not just a farewell tour, but rather a time of establishing goals. Poston said she looks to conclude her final year with two clear priorities: Establish the Lady Wildcats as one of the toughest defensive teams in the Upper Cumberland and leave a legacy her community […]
First Round District Matchups Underway In UC Basketball
The first district tournament games took place over the last few games, and the results show some teams advancing to the region tournaments, with other teams in the Upper Cumberland seeing their seasons end. In District 6A, Van Buren defeated Sale Creek Thursday and will play Tuesday night in South Pittsburg for the district championship. […]
