A total solar eclipse may be regarded as a once in a lifetime experience for some, but if eye safety precautions are neglected, it can lead to permanent eye damage or even blindness. “Solar retinopathy can happen to those who don’t wear the right glasses or any at all,” said Dr. Ralph H. Mullins from…

The Overton County Jr. Lady Wildcats were in action with two games last week.  On Aug. 8, they were at home taking on the Cumberland County United team.   Overton County won this contest 5-0. The Jr. Lady Wildcats came out very aggressive offensively by scoring three goals in the first half.   Lilly Copeland scored the first…

A man inquiring about lawn care wound up going to the hospital instead last Friday. Thomas Vettraino was speaking with two boys about lawn care near the road in front of his home when an oncoming vehicle struck him Friday morning. For more on this story, pick up a copy of this week’s Livingston Enterprise…

School board members decided to approve the use of the Latin grading system for high school students after discussing it with Livingston Academy principal Jake Asberry and counselor Vanessa Farris during last week’s work session of the board. The current system has some setbacks—it penalizes students who take dual-enrollment classes, some classes aren’t weighted fairly…

The Livingston Police Department hosted the National Night Out at the new central park Tuesday, August 1. The Livingston Public Safety had a house fire demo and allowed children to through it to see what it was like and what you were suppose to do during a fire. Bentlee Phillips (left) and Bentley Murphy (right)…

The Highlands Fitness Challenge recently wrapped up in Overton County, with the top three teams receiving awards for their efforts.  The Highlands Fitness Challenge, a program that aims to help local businesses and organizations cultivate a healthy and fit workforce, had yet another great year in 2017.  This year’s challenge began in March and continued…