Overton Purchases Vehicles To Support Local Food Pantries
Overton County will purchase five vehicles to support local food pantries and non-profits in combating food insecurity. County Executive Steven Barlow said local organizations rely heavily on volunteers to operate food distributions, making the grant especially valuable. Barlow said it helps cover major expenses the organizations would otherwise struggle to afford. “These non-profit places, they […]
Overton Food Pantry Opens Friday
Overton County’s Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry begins food distribution Friday. Director Scott Smith said his pastor at First Baptist Church had the idea for a food pantry back in January. Smith said they did some research and found that there was an extreme need for food assistance in Overton County. “And I know to […]
Livingston Fireworks Will Happen At Central Park
The Livingston First Baptist Church July Fourth celebration will happen at Central Park. First Baptist Church consulted with local leaders and the Overton County Health Department to make the decision. Chairman of Recreation Ministry Greg Arnold said hosting the celebration at Central Park makes everyone safer. “At our church, everything is wide open and people can […]
