Overton Fire Departments Receive State Grants For Equipment
Several Overton County volunteer fire departments awarded grants to purchase new firefighting equipment. Overton County Fire Chiefs Association Chairman Scott Ray said that most fire departments in Overton County received between $40,000 and $50,000 each. Ray said departments are using the grants to purchase turnout gear, air packs, and other types of firefighting equipment. He […]
Meet The Candidate Forum Coming To Livingston Saturday
Overton County residents will have the chance to meet the Republican candidates for county executive and governor at a forum Saturday. Forum Organizer Scott Deatherage said candidates confirmed include Gregg Nivens and Austin Dodson, who are running for county executive, and State Representative Monty Fritts, who is running for Governor. Deatherage said candidates will make […]
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 […]
Overton Commissioners Talk Sales, Wheel Tax Increases
Overton County Commissioners discussed the idea Monday night of adding additional sales tax and/or a wheel tax increase to the August election ballot. The county discussed both options before raising property taxes in 2024. Commissioner Geraldine Walker brought the discussion up to see what the county would need to do to get the increases on […]
Local Expert Said Gingerbread Tradition Offers Family Fun
A retired UT Extension agent has been building on one holiday tradition since the 1970s and the popularity keeps growing. Drucilla Ray recently taught a Gingerbread House class in Granville. She started the work in the 1970s, in her school home demonstration club. Ray said when she started teaching for University of Tennessee, her target […]
Overton More Work To Do To Improve School Letter Grades
Overton County Director of Schools Kim Dillon said the state’s education report card released this week shows there is more work to do to educational outcomes. Overton County Schools received three B’s, three C’s, and one D. Dillon said every school saw some growth, with four schools moving up a letter grade. Dillon said it […]
Overton Receive Bids To Replace Next Phase Of Jail Roof
Overton County has received bids to replace another section of the roof on top of the county jail. Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said the county has had to replace the roof in phases due to budgetary constraints. Garrett said the section that will be replaced is the portion that covers the booking area, kitchen, […]
Overton Rebidding Fairground Pavilion And Restrooms
Overton County preparing to rebid the project to construct a new pavilion and restrooms at the county fairgrounds later this month. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said the County Commission rejected previous bids after they came in significantly higher than expected. Barlow said he is hopeful a bid will be awarded this time around. “We […]
Chief Cautions Drivers, Parents On Busy Friday Halloween
Livingston Police warns drivers and parents to be mindful Friday night, as safety remains a priority on Halloween. Police Chief Ray Smith said extra deputies will patrol the town, assuring children and traffic remain visible. Smith said he encourages parents to keep their children close. Smith said the weekend holiday can lead to higher volumes […]
Overton School Board: Productive Retreat, Morale Good
Some Overton County School Board members said meeting with teachers and staff during its annual board retreat provided valuable insight. School Board Chairman Mitch Stonecipher said he feels like retreats are always productive, as a retreat is a more laid-back environment. Stonecipher said he left impressed by the investment that principals are making into the […]
