Sheriff John Garrett Secures Overton County Victory
Overton County Sheriff John Garrett secured a decisive victory to continue his service as the county’s top law enforcement official after receiving 64 percent of the vote. Garrett said the election results represent a significant win that allows him to maintain his current role within the community. Garrett said he intends to focus on his […]
Austin Dodson Pledges New Future As Overton Executive
Newly elected Overton County Executive Austin Dodson preparing to take office after voters supported his vision for a new direction for the county. Dodson said the election results reflect a desire from the community to move toward a different future. Dodson said he intends to apply excellence to the daily operations of the executive’s office. […]
Local Officials Detail Essential Election Day Requirements
Election administrators regionwide are preparing for a significant turnout as they finalize preparations for Thursday’s election. Overton County Elections Administrator Craig Story said polling locations will be open from 9am to 7pm at nine precincts throughout the county. Story said voters must cast their ballots at their specific community polling places rather than the early […]
Livingston Academy Marks 50 Years In Current Building
Livingston Academy will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its current campus this week. Principal Richard Melton said the school held its original ribbon cutting on July 4, 1976. Melton said the milestone serves as a significant moment for the community to reflect on the history of the building and the campus. “We are not the […]
Habitat Repairs Program Returns To Help Local Residents
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is opening its Critical Repair Program to provide essential home maintenance for low-income residents. Grants and Repairs Coordinator Stacy Nash said the program targets existing homes in Putnam, Overton, White, and Dekalb Counties that require urgent financial assistance for structural needs. Nash said the organization focuses on necessary repairs such […]
UC Early Voting Surges As Early Voting Ends Saturday
Election administrators across the Upper Cumberland reporting strong early voting participation. Putnam County Administrator of Elections Jennifer Murphy said office has processed 7,023 total ballots through early voting and mail-in absentees, surpassing the total numbers seen during the May early voting period. “Early voting for August has been kind of wild,” Murphy said. “We have […]
State Funding Helps Replay Overton For Investment In Personnel
Overton County receiving a $12,500 reimbursement from Tennessee Workforce Development for advanced medical training for emergency personnel. Overton Ambulance Services Director Chris Masiongale said the state organization provides up to $2,500 per employee to assist with the costs of higher education. Masiongale said the funding applies to emergency medical technicians moving into advanced classes and […]
Overton 4-H Marksmen Achieve National Success In Year 1
Overton County 4-H marksmen recently achieved national recognition as the air rifle team secured a fourth-place finish at the Nationals in Rogers, Arkansas. Overton County 4-H Agent Alyssa Anderson said the air rifle program was only introduced this year, making the top-five national finish a significant milestone for the new team. Anderson said while the […]
Overton’s Monroe Community Center Nears Completion
Overton County officials are awaiting final approval from state approval to open the new Monroe Community Center. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said the county has been working to finalize soil samples and system requirements for the Monroe School Road facility. Barlow said the project timeline depends on the state agency determining the necessary footage […]
EMA Director Urges Caution Amid Nighttime Thunderstorms
Emergency Management gearing up as heavy rainfall and high winds are a possibility through early Wednesday morning across the region. Overton-Pickett County EMA Director Chris Masiongale said the biggest threat involves a lot of rain falling very quickly. Masiongale said water can surround people before they realize the danger, potentially displacing trees, debris and even […]
