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A special presentation of the key to the city was made by Mayor Hayes to Mayor-Elect Lori Elder Burnett.

From Suffrage to Leadership: The Journey to Livingston’s First Female Mayor

On Aug. 29, Livingston marked a historic moment 105 years in the making. In 1919, former Overton County Judge turned Governor, A. H. Roberts, played a pivotal role in advancing women’s rights in Tennessee. He signed into law a bill that granted women the right to vote in municipal elections and for presidential elections.

Recent ADAM Home Ready In Livingston

A local non-profit’s (ADAM) Board of Directors recently held a meeting at their latest new home construction in Livingston.

OVERTON 4-H CHICK CHAIN AUCTION DATE SET FOR SEPTEMBER 7TH

September 7th at 10:30 am Overton 4-H will hold their annual Chick Chain Auction at the Ag1 CO-OP in Livingston.

Fall Armyworms On The Move

We are hearing numerous reports of fall armyworms sightings this year both in Tennessee and in neighboring states. As the name suggests, this pest usually shows up in late summer and fall.

1807 MOUNTAIN RIFLE

An 1807 mountain rifle built by Joel Atkinson, and on loan from a private collector was the oldest item in the collection at the Monterey Depot.

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Obituaries

Obituaries - 5/7/24

Betty Lou Lee Betty Lou Lee, 79, of Ringgold passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. A native of Allons, Mrs. Lee has been a resident of Chattanooga for most of her life. She was a member …

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2024-25 Overton Extension Upcoming Events

UT Extension will be conducting several educational events this late Summer, Fall and Winter. Listed below are the events:

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Legals

Legals 10-22-24

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated December 2, 2008, executed by BETTY L. …

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11 iconic mother figures across TV history

Stacker compiled a list of 10 of the most unforgettable maternal figures in television history using information from IMDb and various media outlets.

What you need to know before becoming a collector of live insects or snails

(BPT) - Insects and snails are a critical part of the planet's ecosystem. Bees, for example, pollinate important crops and provide high-quality food like honey, while snails feed on dead or rotting …

Visiting U.S. National Parks is More Popular Than Ever, Breaking Visitor Records in 2024 with over 330 Million Visits

America's 63 national parks draw in serious hikers, but they also provide opportunities for beginners and families to unwind, take their time and soak in nature's beauty. While many travelers often …

9 lives and more? 60 years of groundbreaking medical advancements have improved cat health and longevity.

Meowtel explored advancements in feline medicine, nutrition, and care that are helping the more than 350 million domestic cats worldwide live longer.

There is currently no bird flu vaccine for people.

How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains

Avian influenza infections in the US have been rising over the past year, but there’s no evidence so far that people can infect each other with this strain of the virus.