Appeals Window Open For Jackson Resident Appraisals
Jackson County residents can challenge new property tax appraisals through the Board of Equalization as the county undergoes its annual assessment review process beginning Monday. Jackson County Mayor Jim Morgan said property owners often seek appeals because they believe the assessed value of their land or home is incorrect. Morgan said the meetings allow individuals […]
Jackson Health Department Expansion Match Approved
The Jackson County Commission approved a $116,400 budget amendment Monday to cover the local matching requirement for a Health Department expansion grant. Mayor Jim Morgan presented the request to transfer money from the county general fund balance. The move ensures that all project-related expenses are handled through a single financial source. “When we got the […]
Jackson Installing Memorial Bench To Honor Randy Heady
Jackson County will install a memorial bench at the Courthouse to honor former County Mayor Randy Heady. The bench request came from Randy Heady’s Wife, Joyce Heady. Joyce Heady said the bench would not only honor Randy but also have an extra meaning to who Randy was. “It was important to him, to my husband […]
Morgan: Jackson ’26 Budget “Pretty Good” With No Hiccups
Jackson County Executive Jim Morgan said the county has a new budget in place, a long, but smooth process resulted in no property tax increase. Morgan said the budget committee took its time to verify the numbers, especially with the passing of Mayor Randy Heady coming around the start of the process. Morgan said the […]
Overton Ambulance Service Takes No Action On Double-Wide Trailer Bid
Overton County Ambulance Service waiting on the next steps after receiving one bid for a double-wide trailer. Director Jim Morgan said the trailer would serve as additional office space for the building department to provide more room in the EMS service itself. “We’ve kind of outgrown what we’re in,” Morgan said. “The building we’re in […]
Overton Commission Purchases CPR Machines For Ambulance Service
The Overton County Ambulance Service will be receiving five new CPR machines. The Overton County Commission approved the purchase Monday. County Executive Ben Danner said the county’s fourth phase of COVID money paid the cost. “Jim Morgan, who has been Ambulance Director for a long time, he looked at the needs that we had at […]
Overton EMS Receives Grant To Purchase CPR Devices
Overton County EMS has received a new $71,000 federal grant. Ambulance Services Director Jim Morgan said that the ARP funding will allow the department to purchase new LUCAS chest compression devices. “They kind of help the crews perform CPR in the back of the ambulances,” Morgan said. “So you can actually do it with the […]
Jackson Audit Committee Working to Improve Process
The Jackson County Audit Committee is working with county offices to improve their processes. Mayor Randy Heady said going over last year’s audit findings has been a learning experience for many county officials. “We kind of find out that you actually have somebody that is looking over you, that’s keeping an eye on you, and […]
