Cadet Maysa Opok of Livingston Academy received the UDC JROTC Medal from Theresa Loftis, President of the Captain Sally Tompkins 2123 United Daughters of the Confederacy. The medal recognizes JROTC …
As millions of Americans plan visits to lakes and rivers throughout the Cumberland River basin this summer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District reminds visitors of the importance of …
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission set the state’s 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons at its two-day April meeting which concluded Friday. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s …
American Legion Post #4 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit #4 extend an invitation to the community to attend their annual Memorial Day Program. The solemn event will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, …
With summer on the way, hummingbird nesting season isn’t far behind. If you want to see more of these quick, curious birds in your yard, now’s the time to set up your feeder. Here are a few …
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces Dale Hollow Dam Road will continue to remain closed to all traffic across the dam for most of 2025. The road closure is for preventive …
The Overton County fairgrounds was busy on Tuesday, April 22, as 16 high school teams from across the Upper Cumberland region gathered for the 2025 Envirothon competition. Among the participants, …
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.
A local non-profit’s (ADAM) Board of Directors recently held a meeting at their latest new home construction in Livingston.
September 7th at 10:30 am Overton 4-H will hold their annual Chick Chain Auction at the Ag1 CO-OP in Livingston.
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.
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.
The Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry is launching again with a new design. Also known as the Burn Pit Registry and AHOBPR 2.0, the database will be open for study by epidemiologists and researchers with the goal of identifying the health problems veterans suffer after being exposed to airborne hazards and burn pits, and to improve treatment. It's expected that 4.7 million veterans will be included in the registry.
Mothers’ Milk Bank of Tennessee announces a formal partnership with Cookeville Regional Medical Center to become the organization’s 20th Milk Drop Depot in the state. The Milk Drop Depot at The Birthing Center at Cookeville Regional will provide a convenient place for pre-screened and approved milk donors to donate their frozen milk to Mothers’ Milk Bank of Tennessee.
The Patient Liaisons at Cookeville Regional Medical Center have something cuddly for pediatric patients who are seen in the emergency room (ER).
It is possible to brighten up those shady spots in your landscape. It is all about proper plant selection, planting, and care. Start by evaluating the sun and shade patterns in your gardens. Monitor the amount of sunlight different areas receive throughout the day and at various times of the year. You may be surprised the space gets more sunlight than you thought.
High school students and lifelong learners looking for a nationally ranked university experience can now apply to Tennessee Tech University for the fall 2025 semester. The university announced that applications are open and prospective students are encouraged to apply early to get a head start on their admissions checklist.
Tennessee Division 1st Lt. Commander Rich Garcia was the August guest speaker at the Capt. Champ Ferguson-Standing Stone, Camp 2014, Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Mary Rhoades of Alpine was recently recognized as the Level I (9th and 10th grade) state winner in the entrepreneurship project at the Tennessee 4-H Roundup held at the University of Tennessee at Martin.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is pleading with drivers to pay attention and slow down. So far this year, TDOT vehicles and equipment have been hit 73 times, 15 of those involving HELP Units.
Students at Rickman Elementary School in Monterey kicked off the school year with the traditional Prayer Around the Flagpole last week.
Prepare some space in the garden or a container for a fall harvest of radishes. They’ll grow and taste best when harvested during cooler weather and some are ready to harvest in just 25 days.
UT Extension will be conducting several educational events this late Summer, Fall and Winter. Listed below are the events:
Veterans who access their benefits and health care info online will begin using a new login method, starting now and extending over the next year. Account security is the reason behind the changes, per the Executive Order on cybersecurity that was signed in 2021.
Republican Tim Kennedy has been elected to serve as the Overton County Highway Superintendent. Three people sought the seat in the Aug. 1, election. All results are unofficial until certified by the Overton County Election Commission.
