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 […]
Livingston Storybook Trail Open, Combines Literacy & Exercise
Kids can now enjoy a new way of reading and learning as Overton County has completed a new storybook trail at Livingston City Park. Library Director Judith Cutright said the storybook trail is part of the Governor’s Literacy Program. It gives parents the chance to walk along with their children and read several boards that […]
Notable Beekeeper Coming To Overton Thursday To Educate
Master Beekeeper Kent Williams will speak at the Overton County Beekeepers Association meeting Thursday night. Williams, a Kentucky native, has over 30 years of beekeeping experience and runs hives in multiple states. Beekeeper Association President Gina Martin said William’s master beekeeper status takes five years to achieve. “From a novice beekeeper or someone just interested […]
Livingston Library Using Grant For ADA Compliant Doors
ADA-Compliant doors are set to swing open soon at the Millard Oakley Public Library, using funds from a $10,000 American Library Association grant. Library staff held a community meeting to ask for citizen input on how the library could improve. Library Director Judith Cutright said meeting attendees agreed accessible doors were the biggest need. “Our […]
Millard Oakley Library Unveiling New Statue
Livingston’s Millard Oakley Library will have its broken fountain replaced by a new library-themed statue next month. Library Director Judith Cutright said the new statue was made possible by a substantial donation from a member of the Livingston community. She said with the library located in a high-traffic area, making an impression on passers-by is […]
Millard Oakley Library Adding Virtual Reality Job Training
Overton County residents will have an opportunity to test out career training simulations using new virtual reality equipment coming to the Millard Oakley Library. Library Director Judith Cutright said the library received a grant from MTSU and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. She said library staff will attend an all-day training session in […]
Millard Oakley Library Invites Kids To Special Day Saturday
Overton County’s Millard Oakley Library will host Take Your Kid to the Library Day Saturday morning. Library Assistant Director Terri Jordan said this is the Overton County facility’s first time participating in the national effort to get kids back to the library. She said the event would be a great chance to show parents what […]
Overton Locals Exploring Solutions To Animal Control Problem
A group of Overton County residents are planning ways to address what they say is a very serious animal control issue in the county. Peter LeGro said that there is an obvious problem with stray animals in Overton County. LeGro said he has reached out to county officials and state representatives about the county’s need […]
Millard Oakley Library First To Participate in Statewide Glasses for Color Blindness
The Millard Oakley Public Library will be the first library in the state to offer special glasses for those who are colorblind. The program will allow the library to give special glasses that correct red-green colorblindness to three people in the community. Library Director Judith Cutright said she is proud the library is getting this […]
Overton Library Encouraging Summer Reading In 100-Day Challenge
The Millard Oakley Library doing its part to help prevent a decline in student reading skills over summer break. Library Director Judith Cutright said a 100-day reading program has begun that rewards consecutive days of reading. “They just need to read for 20 minutes a day, and we have logs for them to fill out,” […]
