Livingston Approves New Airport Hangar
Livingston will move forward with a new 80′ by 80′ hangar at the city airport. Airport Chairman Jason Duke said the hangar will sit on a grassy field between the airport’s other two hangars. Duke said that Mid-State Construction will build and pay for the building in exchange for a twenty-five year lease after it […]
Livingston Approves $3.8M Energy Project
Livingston Aldermen approved $3.8 million in funding for a green energy project to reduce energy usage. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the project will reduce overall energy costs by roughly thirty-six percent and eliminate nearly $900,000 in capital costs over the next three to four years. Hayes said one of the key features of the project […]
Livingston Approves 9¢ Property Tax Increase
Livingston Aldermen approved a nine-cent property tax increase along with the rest of the city’s 2024-25 budget in a special called meeting Friday. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the increase is necessary to provide for the city’s various departments that cannot support themselves financially. Hayes said that changes in the supply chain and labor market have […]
Boil Water Advisory Extended To Livingston
Livingston Water Customers need to boil water through at least Noon Saturday, after a major water line ruptured Friday. The Boil Water Advisory includes Livingston, Monroe, and Alpine. The advisory means any water used for cooking, drinking, or hygiene should be brought to a full rolling boil for one minute. “Let me emphasize by no […]
Livingston Acquires New Infrastructure Data System
Livingston approved the purchase of a geographic information system (GIS) designed to map the city’s water and wastewater infrastructure. Magnolia River Director of GIS Allisyn Hudson said the system will be part of an asset management plan that the city must complete to be eligible for ARP funding. Hudson said the system can be further […]
Livingston Hires New Street, Sanitation Supervisor
Kristian Mansell will serve as Livingston’s new street and sanitation supervisor. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the position opened because previous supervisor Wayne Peek is retiring. Hayes said a leadership team was put together to handle the interviewing process and grade each applicant. “Had five applicants,” Hayes said. “Four showed up. And we or I am […]
Livingston Awarded $150K For Signal Modernization
Livingston has been awarded a Traffic Signal Modernization Grant of some $150,000 to install pedestrian traffic signals downtown. Livingston Fire Chief and Traffic Control Supervisor Rocky Dial said with the downtown square becoming more popular, these signals will create a safer environment. He said the grant includes funds for a cabinet with a controller for […]
Livingston Mayor & Aldermen Candidates Set
Candidates looking to succeed Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes are set for the June 4 election. Election Administrator Craig Story said the current candidates for mayor are Lori Elder Burnett, Nathan Carr, Nathan Dale, and Robert (Bert) Jolly. Story said candidates turned in petition packets with at least 25 signatures from eligible voters. “We recommend, of […]
Livingston Downtown To Undergo Multiple Construction Projects In January
Livingston is expecting a major increase in construction projects throughout the city’s downtown at the start of the new year. The city council heard a report on the various projects planned as a part of the city’s downtown revitalization effort during their Monday meeting. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city decided to refrain from beginning […]
Livingston Gas Urges Citizens To Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Livingston Gas Department is urging residents to check their carbon monoxide detectors as you crank up the heat this week Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said carbon monoxide gas detectors should be checked quarterly at the change of each season. Hayes said citizens should check or replace the batteries of the detector each time they check […]
