Overton Election Commission Preparing For Friday Election Certifications
Overton County election commission set to certify election results by this Friday. Election Administrator Craig Story said the commission met Tuesday to go through provisional ballots. He said once they do that and get final numbers, they prepare for certification. “We just double check and triple check and then check again on all of our […]
Wilson Reflects On Eight Year Tenure As Van Buren Mayor
Van Buren County Mayor Greg Wilson reflected on his eight-year tenure at his final full commission meeting in the role. Wilson said the county had overcome many hardships during that time, including losing the old admin building to a 2015 fire and the pandemic. He said the county was able to get through it by […]
Pendergrass Recognized by Overton School Board Tuesday
The Overton County School Board recognized Livingston Academy student Tucker Pendergrass for his achievement in National 4-H Archery Tuesday. 4-H Agent Nicole Marrero said the competition took place in Nebraska in June. His team placed 5th in the 3-D shoot. “It wasn’t easy for that either, he had to face 20-30 mile per hour winds […]
Celina Approves Match Cost In Joint Sewer Project
The Celina board of Aldermen approved its $65,000 match for a sewer line project Tuesday night. A $500,000 grant will fund the work along with local funding from the city, county and Industrial Development Board. During discussion over the project, Alderman Winton Dillon expressed his concerns to UCDD which is facilitating the project. “I don’t […]
Elder Gives Update on First Four Days of School Monday
Enrollment holding its own as the Pickett County School District returned to the classroom. Pickett County Schools’ first official day back in session with students was held Wednesday, August 3rd. Director of Schools Diane Elder provided an update on how the first four days of school have gone Monday evening. “So far everything has went […]
Sparta’s Jeff Young Reflects On 12 years As Mayor
Sparta Mayor Jeff Young will end his 12 year administration on September 1st. Jerry Lowery will be sworn in as the new mayor on that day after receiving 59.3 percent of the vote in last week’s election. Young said he was surprised by the results, but it is time to start a new journey. “It’s […]
