Overton County Funds $1.7 Million Courthouse Restoration
The Overton County Board of Commissioners will begin a $1.7 million restoration plan for the historic county courthouse during the new fiscal year. Board Co-Chair Darwin Clark said the comprehensive project will address the deteriorating condition of the building. It has not seen significant remodeling since the late 1970s. Clark said the commission has established […]
Overton Budget Moves Forward; Raises, No Tax Increase
The Overton County Board of Commissioners adopted the new budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year Monday night, maintaining the current property tax rate. Board Co-Chair Darwin Clark said the financial plan includes a three percent starting salary increase for non-emergency personnel and a one percent across-the-board raise for all county staff. Clark said the commission […]
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 Budget Includes Salary Increase For Employees
Overton County’s first budget draft includes a new salary schedule for non-emergency employees. The raise includes a three percent bump to starting pay and a one percent across-the-board raise for county employees. Budget Committee Co-Chair Darwin Clark said the adjustment is necessary to help the county retain staff and remain competitive with surrounding counties. “Which […]
Overton County Reallocates Funds To Repair Failing Roads
The Overton County Budget Committee moved to reallocate some $800,000 in debt service funds Thursday to address failing infrastructure. Overton Highway Superintendent Tim Kennedy said if the department’s budget was not increased, some asphalt roads in Overton County would be forced to be converted back to gravel. “We’ve got some roads in every district that […]
Overton County Budgets With No Property Tax Increase
Overton County will not see a property tax increase this year as officials considered Monday night utilizing reserve funds to cover a projected budget deficit. The current county fund balance sits at $1.4 million. District 2 County Commissioner Darwin Clark said the county is currently preparing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year while reviewing […]
Overton Commission Honors Ledford With Highway Name
Overton County will rename a section of Highway 52 in honor of world-renowned instrument maker and musician Homer Ledford. Chairman Pro Tem Darwin Clark said the designated stretch of road will run from the top of River Hill to just past the Alpine Baptist Church. Clark said the decision honors a man whose craftsmanship and […]
Overton Board Awards Fairground Bathroom Project
The Overton County Commission awarded a $750,000 contract Monday for new bathrooms and a pavilion at the county fairgrounds. Chairman Pro-Tempore Darwin Clark said the project has been in development for nearly two years while the county finalized the bidding process and grant requirements. Clark said the commission is ready to proceed with construction after […]
Overton County Commission Delays Library Board Appointments
The Overton County Commission postponed action Monday night on appointing two new members to the local library board. Commissioners outlined a revised process that the county’s Library Committee, made up of county commissioners, will review applicants and make recommendations. County Attorney Lillie Ann Sells said, according to statute, the Library Committee has the final say […]
Overton Reviewing Bids To Replace Grandstand Roof Piece
The Overton County Budget Committee and the Overton County Fair Association will meet Monday night to review bids to replace a section of the grandstand roof at the fairgrounds. County Commissioner Darwin Clark said the far end of the grandstand received significant wind damage from a storm last summer. While early discussions considered replacing the […]
