Overton Schools Encourage Families To Complete Survey
The Overton County School System encouraging every district family to fill out this year’s household survey to gauge the district’s financial standing, Federal Programs Director Lesley Riddle said the program is used to determine the amount of federal Title I funding the schools are eligible for. Riddle said the survey gauges the district’s poverty rate. […]
Overton Chamber Program Bringing Disc Golf To Livingston
A new disc golf course coming to Livingston thanks to the Overton County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Overton program. Participant Rhonda Young said the course construction is already underway. Young said the idea for the nine hole course came from the popularity of the success at Cookeville’s Cane Creek Course. “We set a goal, and […]
Overton Commissioners Approve New Senior Center Director
The Overton County Commission approved the hiring of Michael Deaver as the new Senior Center Director Monday night, but not without questions about the hiring process. Commissioner Darwin Clark said he received two calls from constituents who applied for the job, but did not receive an interview. Clark said one of those applicants had some […]
Overton In Need Of Information On Dead Body Discovery
The Overton County Sheriff’s Office needs more information regarding the dead body discovered inside a refrigerator last Friday. The body found off Highway 164 near Sunk Cane Road. Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said investigators are currently working with limited information. “I’m sure it will develop, but it just hasn’t yet,” Garrett said. “We don’t […]
ZWT Ranch Hosting Family Friendly Agriculture Event
Overton County’s ZWT Ranch will host Tennessee Angus Field Day Saturday to celebrate beef cattle and the beef industry. Farm Manager Wil Mayes said the event is meant to be informative and educational for beef produces of all ages, and he hopes it gets more kids excited about agriculture. “It’s you know, getting harder every […]
Collins Named New Overton Ag Extension Consumer Agent
The Overton County Ag Extension Office has hired Amy Collins to be the new Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Collins recently obtained a masters degree in community health and nutrition, focused on helping rural communities. Collins said the appeal of the job came from her passion for food and community, as well as previous experience. […]
Overton Schools Keeping Phones Off And Out Of Sight
The Overton County School Board will begin the school year with a new mobile device policy, staying in alignment with new Tennessee law. Director of Schools Kim Dillon said under the new policy, students will not be allowed to have cell phones on or out during the day. Dillon said headphones and smart watches will […]
Overton School Board Prepares To Bid Elementary Projects
Overton County Schools ready to bid out multiple projects at the system’s elementary schools. Upland Design’s Brian Templeton said the construction documents are finished. Templeton presented a target bid date for each school project. The bid for Hilham Elementary will be first on August 26. Rickman will go for bid the following Thursday, and Allons […]
Overton School Board Discusses AD, Gifted Program Supplements
The Overton County School Board looking for ways to supplement pay for the high school athletic director and the gifted program supervisor. Director of Schools Kim Dillon said Livingston Academy Principal Richard Melton asked to add the Athletic Director supplement. Dillon said the duties were held by one of the vice principals, but that person […]
Dillon Named Overton Director Of Schools
The Overton County School Board appointed interim Director of Schools Kim Dillon to take on the full time position during its Tuesday meeting. Dillon has spent 24 years in the Overton County School System as a teacher at Livingston Middle School and the Principal at Hilham Elementary. She spent the last last four years in […]
