The wildfire in Warren County that has been burning since Monday night is now under control. County Executive Terry Bell said water drops by the National Guard and rain Tuesday afternoon has extinguished the majority of flames. “A lot of the problem with this fire was the wind,” Bell said. “We got from 40 to 50 miles per hour wind ... Read More »
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Overton Jail Contains COVID Cases, Limiting In-Person Visits
Overton County jail stands COVID free after a recent spike in cases. Sheriff John Garrett said the department continues to take measures to limit exposure. “It’s been a challenge. It’s been very difficult,” Garrett said. “We have had to take multiple precautions. We’ve really had to look at the folks we were bringing into the facility. We’ve had to suspend a ... Read More »