Baxter Man Arrested In Hilham Road Homicide Investigation
A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Overton County Sheriff’s Department resulted in the arrest of a Baxter man in connection to a homicide. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said agents began working alongside local detectives on March 23 at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway. The […]
Hilham Woman Turns Saving Cast Iron Hobby Into Business
A Hilham woman has turned her personal hobby of collecting and restoring antique cookware into a business focused on preserving the history and utility of cast iron. Tammy Swafford said her shop serves as an overflow for her personal collection. She said her work involves taking rusted items that have lived a long life and […]
Maintenance, Custodians A Concern For Overton Schools
With expansions coming to three Overton County elementary schools, School Board Members concerned about the potential need for more maintenance-custodians. School Board Member Ricky Dodson said the growth at Rickman Elementary, in particular, has been noticeable with a current student population of 717. Dodson said with this growth, the board should consider hiring a full […]
Livingston Approves Agreement For Water Readers
Livingston will install new automatic water readers to mitigate water loss issues. J.R. Wauford and Associates President Greg Davenport said the Monroe and Alpine areas have been identified to be the areas with the greatest need and will get the readers first. He said contractors will install zone readers that constantly listen for and identify […]
Hilham Man Sentenced 30 Years For Child Rape
A Hilham man has pled guilty to six counts of child rape and one count of continuous sexual abuse. 34-year-old Adam Jereco Haney appeared in the Putnam County Criminal Court Monday. Haney was arrested in 2019 after allegedly raping three of his stepchildren. Haney was sentenced for 30 years that will be 100 percent served, […]
Overton District One Commission Seat Filled, District Five Now Vacant
An Overton County Commission seat vacancy has been filled, however it left a new seat open in District Five. The District One seat, formerly held by Jean Moore will be filled by Commission Lee Richards. Richards served District Five, but has moved into District One. Richards submitted his resignation from District Five to the county, […]
Overton County Could Need Federal Assistance During Cleanup
Overton County Executive Ben Danner said state officials want damage assessments to determine if FEMA funds might be an option. Danner said Tennessee Forestry crews and local agencies are working to get trees cut so electric companies can restore power. Danner said with areas still in disaster there is a potential that Tennessee might need […]
Trees, Power Lines Down Across Overton
Overton County is experiencing downed limbs, power lines and outages on a countywide level. Sheriff John Garrett said this started occurring at about 2:00 PM and expects more downed lines and trees as rain continues. Garrett said roads are wet for the most part right now. but However, He said he expects problems as temperatures […]
Standing Stone Opens 10 Restored Cabins
10 newly restored cabins opened Tuesday at Standing Stone Park, concluding a $1.4 million dollar project. There were state officials, state legislators and Overton county leaders in attendance to speak and tour the renovated cabins. Standing Stone Park Manager Chris Cole spoke to what this investment means for the people who make the park their […]
