Overton Jail Continuing Video Visits
Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said the jail will stick with video visitations for now. “During this whole shutdown, our visitation never really shutdown,” Garrett said. “Even though it restricted people from coming to the jail and being able to sit in front of the visitation monitor or screen, families could remote in and set […]
Hormann To Begin Production In July
The White County Hormann facility is preparing to begin production in July. Cameron Rudd, President of Hormann, LLC, said production will begin in phases. “For the July 4 start, we look to be somewhere around, we currently have 16 people on staff, by that date, we’re looking to hire another 20 to 25,” Rudd said. […]
White County Freedom Celebration Will Proceed
White County’s annual Fourth of July Freedom Celebration will proceed this year. Pastor Steve Qualls has helped organize the celebration. He said he has been in constant contact with the mayor, sheriff, police chief, and other county officials. “We know some people think that maybe it’s terrible that we would do this,” Qualls said. “Our […]
Old Sewell Building Remodeled To The Monarch
Baxter’s historic Sewell building is days away from opening under a new name: The Monarch. Owner Kellie Fitzpatrick said the 100-year-old building will serve as an event space for weddings and corporate events. “It’s a beautiful building, it’s one of the few remaining larger historic buildings maybe not in all the Upper Cumberland, but certainly […]
Overton Fair Decision Next Week
The Overton County Fair Board still has not made a decision on whether or not they will hold their fair. The fair in Livingston is scheduled for July 16-26. Treasurer Donita Wilson said they are waiting to last possible moment to make a decision. “Everything’s still kind of up in the air, and we haven’t […]
