Free Flu Clinics Begin Monday In Overton
Overton County residents have seven chances to get a free flu shot this week. The Overton County Health Department will conduct seven drive-thru clinics this week. All are free. Overton County Health Department Nursing Supervisor Megan Reeder said it is more important than ever to get a flu shot. “We want to encourage everyone to […]
Fall-O-Ween Cancelled for Overton, Movie Night Scheduled
The biggest event in Overton County is cancelled due to COVID-19. Fall-O-Ween brings in as many as 7,000 people into downtown Livingston for this completely free event. Livingston-Overton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said she knows it’s an unpopular decision but said she had to put the community’s safety first. “We were just […]
Unemployment Down Across UC
Pickett County’s August unemployment rate ranks second lowest in the state while Overton County stands fourth. Every Upper Cumberland community saw unemployment fall in August, though rates still stand roughly three percent above the pre-covid levels. Unemployment rates also fell across the state to an average of 8.5 percent. According to data from Tennessee Department […]
Four UC Counties Double Digit Unemployment
Four Upper Cumberland counties reported double-digit unemployment rates with Dekalb and Warren Counties among the highest rates statewide. Warren County’s unemployment rate stands at 12.7 percent, down from 17 percent in May. Last June, Warren County’s unemployment rate stood at just five percent. In Dekalb County, June unemployment stood at 11.6 percent. Jackson and Van […]
Skill Assessment For Schools To Go Out
The annual Highlands Skills Assessment will go out this week to select school districts. The Highlands Economic Partnership assessment gauges student enrollment numbers and success rates for programs in Putnam, Overton, Jackson and White Counties. Workforce and Education Director Kaitlin Sayler said the data focuses on programs related to high demand jobs . “Basically, what […]
Overton, Putnam, White See COVID Increase
White County saw an increase of eight COVID-19 cases since Thursday while Putnam County’s number grew to 552. The total number of Upper Cumberland cases Sunday reached 1,112, according to numbers released by the Tennessee Department Of Health. Overton County saw an increase of three cases while Macon County positive cases increased by 12. Cumberland […]
Planned Power Outages For Jackson, Putnam and Overton
The Tennessee Valley Authority will disconnect power Saturday night for areas in Jackson and Putnam County to repair damage from storms. Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Company General Manager Jimmy Gregory said 13 poles from Gaineseboro Grade up Highway 56 to their Gainesboro substation will be replaced. All the poles are located on rough terrain. So, […]
Local 4-H Students Remain Busy
Even though schools have been closed for two months, Upper Cumberland 4-H students have remained busy. Nicole Marrero serves as the UT Extension Agent for 4-H in Overton County. She said the COVID pandemic hasn’t slowed down the program. “We’ve been doing the family consumer science program,” Marrero said. “It’s where kids are cooking, sewing, […]
Livingston Prepared for June 3 Election
Overton County’s Administrator of Elections said the Town of Livingston is prepared for its June municipal election. Craig Story said the election will still be held at the Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce. However, the site preparation will change. “One of the most noticeable things voters will see is we’re going have them go in […]
Home In Livingston A Total Loss To Fire
Multiple emergency personnel were called to the scene of a fire at a single-family dwelling in Livingston Thursday evening. Overton County Fire Chief, Rocky Dial, said the dwelling was a complete loss. The home was located at Carr Avenue and Long Street. No one was home at the time and no injuries were reported. Emergency […]
