Overton 4-H Marksmen Achieve National Success In Year 1
Overton County 4-H marksmen recently achieved national recognition as the air rifle team secured a fourth-place finish at the Nationals in Rogers, Arkansas. Overton County 4-H Agent Alyssa Anderson said the air rifle program was only introduced this year, making the top-five national finish a significant milestone for the new team. Anderson said while the […]
Overton Budget Committee Approves New 4-H Position
The Overton County Budget Committee approved $51,000 in funding to establish a new 4-H and Agriculture extension position to support youth programming throughout the county. Budget Committee Chairman Darwin Clark said the county will fund the entirety of the position’s cost for the current year to ensure the program can expand its reach. Clark said […]
Overton Fair Kicks Off 85th Year With Pageants
The Overton County Fair kicks off its 85th year of celebration and agriculture with pageants Thursday night. Fair Secretary Bob Matthews said there are different events scheduled for each day including livestock shows, motorcycle races, and a truck and tractor pull. Matthews said the fair gives everyone from gardeners, to young children, 4-H students, or […]
Overton’s Conatser Named Tennessee SRO Of Year
Overton County School Resource Officer Allen Conatser has been named the Tennessee SRO Of The Year for his work at Wilson Elementary School. Conatser said he has been a detective, a deputy, and worked on K-9 units since starting in law enforcement in 2007. He said being an SRO is the most rewarding title he […]
Comptrollers Office Investigating Former Clay County 4-H Leader
A former Clay County 4-H Program Assistant is under investigation for improper use of county facilities and the disappearance of county property. The State Comptrollers Office investigation found the former employee had been using a barn and government-owned livestock equipment at the county fairgrounds. He did not have authorization from Clay County or the 4-H […]
4-H Summer Camp Signups Now Underway
Now is the time to sign up for 4-H Summer Camps across the Upper Cumberland. 4-H Youth Development Agent Shelby Boyer said camp teaches new skills, encourages kids to make new friends, and make connections with kids from other counties. “They learn to be away from mom and dad for a week,” Boyer said. “They […]
Jackson Student Leading 4-H Dairy Month In Her Community
The month of June is Dairy Month as local 4-H’ers showcase the industry to the community. Jackson County Student Savannah Agee serving a second year as the county’s chairperson. Agee said from school visits to senior centers, she spends this month promoting the industry. “Dairy Month is not only to educate our community about the […]
White Co. 4-H Holding Meeting For Students Interested In Livestock
White County 4-H hosting a livestock interest meeting this Thursday at 5:30 p.m. TSU 4-H Extension Agent Kiley Wilson said that she wanted to create the event to inspire more kids to get involved with agriculture, specifically livestock. “Basically what I’m wanting to go over is that since we’re such a rural county, I really […]
White Co. 4-H To Host Community Quilts Event For Those In Need
White County’s UT Extension Office will host a Community Quilts made by Friends of 4-H event on Saturday, December 4th. 4-H Agent RoseAnn Dodson said that volunteers will work together to create flannel quilts for those in need. She said that there will be fabric and machines supplied for those who are interested in attending. […]
Culinary Kids Starting Early Through White County Extension Office Program
White County kids have a chance to build their cooking skills on Monday at the county Ag Extension Office. 4-H Youth Development’s Roseann Dodson said she takes kids through all the basic skills, from in the kitchen to at the grocery store. Dodson said that across the board, the favorite part for all ages is […]
