Overton Commissioners Talk Sales, Wheel Tax Increases
Overton County Commissioners discussed the idea Monday night of adding additional sales tax and/or a wheel tax increase to the August election ballot. The county discussed both options before raising property taxes in 2024. Commissioner Geraldine Walker brought the discussion up to see what the county would need to do to get the increases on […]
Overton Pursuing Building Improvements To County Courthouse
Overton County Commissioners approved a resolution to acquire a cost estimate for building improvements to the county’s courthouse. The Overton County Courthouse was built in 1868 and is the eighth-oldest courthouse in the state. Resident and Contractor Kelly Coleman said while working on downtown improvements, he has noticed the poor condition of the building. “I’m […]
Overton Commissioners Approve New Senior Center Director
The Overton County Commission approved the hiring of Michael Deaver as the new Senior Center Director Monday night, but not without questions about the hiring process. Commissioner Darwin Clark said he received two calls from constituents who applied for the job, but did not receive an interview. Clark said one of those applicants had some […]
Overton Elects Kennedy To Run Highways
Overton County residents elected Tim Kennedy as the new highway superintendent. Kennedy finished with 46.27 percent of the vote. David McDonald finished second with 30.64 percent, Darwin Clark took third with 23.05 percent. In two contested school board races, Melissa Savage defeated Wayne Taylor to take the District Two seat. Savage finished with 52.79 percent […]
Overton Highway Superintendent Retiring
Overton County Highway Superintendent James Norrod stepping down after twelve years with the department. Norrod said he made the decision not to run for another term because he plans to retire and did not want to run again at seventy-one years old. Norrod said his employees have been a great crew that will hate to […]
Clark Elected Chair Of Overton Commission
Darwin Clark will serve as the chair of the Overton County Commission for a second year. Clark won by a 10-4 vote Monday night after County Executive Stephen Barlow was defeated in a first vote. Barlow did not serve as chair in his first year as county executive, even though it is traditional in county […]
Overton County Executive, Board Chair Exchange Words About Backdoor Politics
Overton County Executive Steven Barlow asked county commissioners Monday night to keep backdoor politics out of county business. The tension showed during a discussion of new board appointments for the new fiscal year. Barlow outlined his committee plans, noting he had moved commissioners around to expose them to other parts of county government. He said […]
Overton Commission Cuts Chamber Of Commerce Allocation For Coming FY
Overton County Commission approved its budget Monday night, dropping the Chamber of Commerce’s funding to some $21,000. The chamber had originally asked for about $56,000. Commission Chair Darwin Clark said he voted for the change because, in his opinion, the county wants to focus more on industrial growth headed by County Executive Steven Barlow. “With […]
Overton Executive Declines Commission Chair, Clark Appointed
Overton County Commissioner Darwin Clark elected chair of the county commission Monday night. That after County Executive Steven Barlow declined the appointment. “My opinion at this time for this year is to do veto power, so I can build a relationship with my commissioners,” Barlow said. “It is hard to lead a commission without having […]
Overton Commission Approves Ambulance Service Roof Repair Bid
Overton County Commission has approved a bid for roof repair at the Ambulance Services building. Budget Committee Chair Darwin Clark said the work will include new shingles and lining. He said the roof is original to when the building was built in the 80s. “Most of the work has been done inside trying to keep […]
