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 Adding Senior Center Position To Manage Growth
Overton County will be adding another position at the Senior Center to help accommodate the recent growth the center has seen since reopening. County Executive Steven Barlow said the position would be a part-time assistant and cook. Barlow said the Senior Center Director will need some help moving forward. “We have 60 people signed up […]
Parrott Retires, Senior Center Closed As Search Begins
Overton County has begun the search for a new senior center director as former director Betty Parrott has retired. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said Parrott served as the senior center director for 44 years. Barlow said Parrott will be tough to replace. “You know, that’s been her career,” Barlow said. “And everybody loved her […]
