Council Votes To Return Employee Oversight To Morrison
Algood City Council reversed course Tuesday night, approving an ordinance allowing the city administrator to hire department heads without the council’s approval. City Administrator Keith Morrison previously hired department heads, but the council voted to give itself final approval last year. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said the Council changed the policy last year against the advice […]
Overton Schools Approve Teacher Bonuses
The Overton County School Board Tuesday night approved $2,000 teacher bonuses that are part of the state’s new Freedom Education Act. School Board Member Mitch Stonecipher said he is glad the teachers will get the bonuses they deserve. However, Stonecipher also voiced his displeasure about the school board having to pass a resolution for the […]
