Overton Protecting Student Data With Multi-Factor Authentication
Overton County Schools has added an extra layer of security to its online student forms system, requiring multi-factor authentication for all accounts. Overton County Schools Athletic Director Lesley Riddle said the new feature rolled out on Wednesday and requires users to verify their login through a second step, typically by clicking a link sent to […]
Overton County Fixing Website Issues With New Platform
Overton County officials say improvements are on the way after residents raised concerns about outdated or hard-to-find information on the county’s website. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said the county is aware of the issues. Barlow said the county is working with a website developer to create a new website to address the issues. However, […]
Overton To Repair Surprise Water Leak At Courthouse
Overton County Commissioners approved a project to repair a water leak at the historic county courthouse after discovering the issue had gone undetected for months. Vice Chairman Darwin Clark said the leak first came to light after county officials noticed a spike in water usage and costs. Clark said the leak was tied to the […]
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 […]
Overton Makes Changes To Years Of Service For Employees
Overton County has approved key changes to how employees’ years of service are calculated, aiming to improve retention and recognize prior experience. County Executive Steven Barlow said the policy now allows county workers to carry over years from previous roles when moving to a different position internally. Barlow said the change was simply the right […]
UCDD: Overton Childcare Plan Likely Impresses State
A UCDD Official said Overton County’s proposal to repurpose the county’s current health department building into a childcare facility has a strong chance of gaining state support. UCDD Empower UC Assistant Director Rosa Smith said Overton County is considered a childcare desert within the Upper Cumberland region. She added that, given the county’s need for […]
Overton Sheriff Says Scams Are Running Rampant Locally
Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said scams are running rampant in the community, particularly fraud and financial schemes. Garrett warning residents to stay alert. Garrett said most of the scams involve groups pretending to be local law enforcement and threatening residents with arrest if they do not pay for missing jury duty or failing to […]
70 Acres Butchery Using Grant To Build New Facility
Overton County’s 70 Acres Butchery has been awarded a new state Ag Track grant to build a new meat processing facility. 70 Acres Butchery Director of Operations Hank Walker said the estimated 20,000 square-foot facility will be located just off Highway 111 near Sulphur Road. Walker said the facility will play a key role in […]
West Paron Road Closed Starting Monday For Repairs
West Paron Road in Overton County will be closed starting Monday while the county’s road department carries out repairs. Overton County Road Superintendent Tim Kennedy said repairs will consist of replacing the road tile. Kennedy said that will prep the road to be repaved later this spring. “Over a period of time, they rust out, […]
