On Monday, October 7, State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) jumped out of an airplane at 14,000 ft above ground to celebrate over one year of being cancer-free and raise awareness for prostate cancer. Sen. Yager was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September of 2022. Since then, he has been a strong advocate for men to proactively get regular prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests, which Yager says saved his life. As the 2023 Men’s Health Man-of-the-Year, Yager partnered with Tennessee Men’s Health Network (TMHN) and completed the jump with TMHN Executive Director Mike Leventhal.
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.
When it comes to the economic well-being of its residents and the overall state of its children, Overton County ranks 22nd out of 95 counties in the state, according to the KIDS Count report released earlier this month by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth.
Organizers of a statewide, month-long event that invites communities in every Tennessee county to pray for their communities and the state, made a stop in Overton County on Thursday.
Community members are invited to be a part of the annual Overton County Fair, which is under way in Livingston. Organizers say it is a small agricultural fair, with a big heart. Exhibits are open to the public at the fairgrounds throughout the week. Starting today, here is the remainder of the line-up of events taking place:
Abby Thompson poses with all of her ribbons she earned during the annual Overton County Agricultural Fair held last week.
The annual Overton County Agricultural Fair wrapped up over the weekend after a week-long celebration of all things agriculture in the region.
The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a federal program that allows schools and school districts to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students. This program eliminates the need for household applications, making it easier for schools to serve meals at no cost to students.
