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The Awesome Possums from Bend of the River, Cookeville, competed at the Daisy BB National Competition in Rogers, Arkansas. Team members included Jason Smith, Erik Cope, Bryson Grant, Callie Helton, Gunny Helton, Brodi Dogan, Dave Helton, Trey Arney, Charlie Pardue, Lilly Cope, Khloe Phann and Pypper Wilson and coaches Jason Smith and Charlie Pardue.

Possums Participate in BB National Championship

The “Awesome Possums,” a youth shooting team from Bend of the River in Cookeville, Tennessee, participated in the Daisy BB National Competition in Rogers, Arkansas, on June 29th. The event …

Livingston Hosts Blood Drive in Support of Evan Hayes

Blood Assurance is hosting a community blood drive in honor of Evan Hayes on Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Livingston Academy High School, located at 120 Melvin Johnson Drive. This …

Overton County Cruise-In Drives Forward: July 12th Features Mopar Showcase

The Overton County Cruise-In is set to rev up its engines once again, promising another exciting year of car shows, community support and scholarships. Building on the success of 2024, which saw a …

2025 Little Patriots Parade Held

Downtown Livingston hosted the Little Patriots Parade the morning of Friday, July 4. Children with decorated wagons, tricycles, bicycles and strollers paraded around the courthouse square. The …

Sullivan Celebrates

For most 13-year-olds, a birthday might mean cake and presents. For JD Sullivan of Hilham, his 13th birthday on Friday, June 20 was celebrated in championship style as his WOW Factor TN travel …
Obituaries

Gerald William Richards, 79 Oct. 1, 1945 ~ June 13

Gerald William Richards, 79 Oct. 1, 1945 ~ June 13 Mr. Gerald William Richards, 79, of Cookeville, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family Friday, June 13, in Cookeville. Gerald was …
Sports

UT And Pilot Announce Transformative Partnership To Preserve Neyland Stadium

Tennessee Athletics and Pilot are breaking new ground in college sports by entering a multi-year partnership that preserves the iconic venue's name and enhances the stadium experience for future generations.

On the calendar

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

File photo from a previous Chick Chain Auction event.

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

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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