Windle Bridge Open, Detour Finally Over For Community
The new bridge on Windle Community Road in Overton County is now open. The bridge first closed last July as T-DOT expressed concern about the bridge’s age and condition. Overton County Highway Superintendent Tim Kennedy said though the project took several months to complete the project did not have any hiccups. “The old bridge was […]
Overton Commissioners Approve $1.3M In Road Equipment
The Overton County Commission voted unanimously Monday to allow the road superintendent to buy some $1.3 million in equipment. Road Superintendent Tim Kennedy said his department needs backhoes, tractors, excavators and mowers. Kennedy said the current fleet is simply worn out. “Every morning we are fixing something,” Kennedy said. “We are running a large number […]
Overton Elects Kennedy To Run Highways
Overton County residents elected Tim Kennedy as the new highway superintendent. Kennedy finished with 46.27 percent of the vote. David McDonald finished second with 30.64 percent, Darwin Clark took third with 23.05 percent. In two contested school board races, Melissa Savage defeated Wayne Taylor to take the District Two seat. Savage finished with 52.79 percent […]
Overton Highway Superintendent Retiring
Overton County Highway Superintendent James Norrod stepping down after twelve years with the department. Norrod said he made the decision not to run for another term because he plans to retire and did not want to run again at seventy-one years old. Norrod said his employees have been a great crew that will hate to […]
